English is currently one of the most widely s...

English is currently one of the most widely spoken and written languages worldwide, with some 380 million native speakers, who live in the UK, the USA, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa and other countries. It is spoken as an official language or second language in countries such as India and Nigeria. In these countries, English is the language of the government, newspapers, radios and TV stations. Besides, it is one of the working languages of the UN as well.

And there are some other facts about English you might be interested in knowing.

Over 700 million people, speak English, as a foreign language.

Did you know that of all the world's languages (over 2,700), English is the richest in vocabulary; and that the Oxford English Dictionary lists about 500,000 words,

Five of the largest broadcasting companies in the world (CBS, NBC, ABC, BBC and CBC) broadcast in English, reaching millions and millions of people all over the world.

It is said that over 90 percent of Internet web pages and over 80 per cent of the world’s emails are in English.

As a foreign language, it is learnt in almost all non- English speaking countries. In China, for example, it is not just students who learn English, but also many adults.

Although there are some differences between the English spoken in different countries, people from these countries usually have no problems communicating with each other.

高一英语其他题中等难度题查看答案及解析

In only fifty years, English1.(develop) into the language which is most2.(wide) spoken and used in the world. English is the working language of most international organizations, international trade and tourism. Businessmen and tourists often come to China without being able to speak3.. Chinese businessmen, taxi drivers and students talk with them using English. English is also the language of4.(globe) culture, such as popular music and the Internet. You can listen to English songs5.the radio6.use English to communicate7.people around the world through the Internet. With so many people8.(communicate) in English every day, it will become9.(important) to have10.good knowledge of English.

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English is the most widely used language in the history of our planet. One in every seven human beings can speak it. More than half of the world’s books and three quarters of international mail are in English. Of all languages, English has the largest vocabulary-perhaps as many as two million words.

However, let’s face it: English is a crazy language. There is no egg in an eggplant, neither pine nor apple in a pineapple and no ham in a hamburger. Sweet-meats are candy, while sweetbreads, which aren’t sweet, are meat.

We take English for granted. But when we explore its paradoxes (探讨它的矛盾), we find that quicksand can work slowly, boxing rings are square,　 public bathrooms have no baths in them.

And why is it that a writer writes, but fingers don’t fing, grocers don’t groce, and hammers don’t ham? If the plural of tooth is teeth, shouldn’t the plural of booth be beeth? One goose, two geese — so one moose, two meese?

How can a slim chance and a fat chance be the same, while a wise man and a wise guy are opposites? How can overlook and oversee be opposites, while quite a lot and quite a few are alike? How can the weather be hot as hell one day and cold as hell the next?

English was invented by people, not computers, and it reflects (反映) the creativity of human beings. That’s why, when stars are out, they are visible (能看见的); but when the lights are out, they are invisible. And why, when I wind up my watch, I start it; but when I wind up this essay, I end it.

1.According to the passage ______.

A. sweet-meats and sweetbreads are different things

B. there should be egg in an eggplant

C. pineapples are the apples on the pine tree

D. boxing rings should be round

2.Which of the following is the correct plural?

A. Beeth.　　 B. Geese.

C. Meese.　　 D. Tooth.

3.Which of the following includes two items which have the similar meaning?

A. A wise man and a wise guy.

B. Overlook and oversee.

C. Quite a lot and quite a few.

D. Hot as hell and cold as hell.

4.The underlined words “wind up” in the last paragraph probably mean “______”.

A. blow　　 　 B. roll up

C. get hurt　 D. finish

5.Through the many paradoxes in the English language, the writer wants to show that human beings are ______.

A. clever　　 B. crazy　　 C. lazy　　　 D. Dull

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English is the most widely used language in the history of our planet. One in every seven human beings can speak it. More than half of the world’s books and three quarters of international mail are in English. Of all languages, English has the largest vocabulary—perhaps as many as two million words.

However, let’s face it: English is a crazy language. There is no eggs in an eggplant, neither pine nor apple in a pineapple and no ham in a hamburger. Sweet-meats are candy, while sweetbreads, which aren't sweet, are meat.

We take English for granted. But when we explore its paradoxes ( 探讨它的矛盾)， we find that quicksand can work slowly, boxing rings are square, public bathrooms have no baths in them.

And why is it that a writer writes, but fingers don’t fing, grocers don't groce, and hammers don’t ham? If the plural(复数形式) of tooth is teeth, shouldn't the plural of booth be teeth? One goose, two geese—so one moose, two meese?

How can a slim chance and a flat chance be the same, while a wise man and a wise guy are opposites? How can overlook and oversee be opposites, while quite a lot and quite a few are alike? How can the weather be hot as hell one day and cold as hell the next?

English was invented by people, not computers, and it reflects( 反映) the creativity of human beings. That’ why, when stars are invisible. And why , when I wind up my watch, I start it; but when I wind up this essay, I end it.

1.According to the passage ______.

A. sweet-meats and sweetbreads are different things

B. there should be an egg in an eggplant

C. pineapples are the apples on the pine tree

D. boxing rings should be round

2.Which of the following is the correct plural?

A. Beeth   B. Greese   C. Meese  D. Tooth

3.Which of the following includes two items which have the similar meaning?

A. A wise man and a wise guy    B. Overlook and oversee

C. Quite a lot and quite a few.  D. Hot as hell and cold as hell.

4.The underlined words “wind up” in the last paragraph probably mean “___”.

A. blow   B. roll up   C. get hurt   D. finish

5.Through the many paradoxes in the English language, the writer wants to show that human beings are _______.

A. clever   B. crazy   C. lazy   D. dull

高一英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析

English is the most widely used language in the history of our planet. One in every seven human beings can speak it. More than half of the world’s books and three quarters of international mail are in English. Of all languages, English has the largest vocabulary — perhaps as many as two million words.

However, let’s face it: English is a crazy language. There is no egg in an eggplant, neither pine nor apple in a pineapple and no ham in a hamburger. Sweet-meats are candy, while sweetbreads, which aren’t sweet, are meat.

We take English for granted. But when we explore its paradoxes (探讨它的矛盾), we find that quicksand can work slowly, boxing rings are square,  public bathrooms have no baths in them.

And why is it that a writer writes, but fingers don’t fing, grocers don’t groce, and hammers don’t ham? If the plural of tooth is teeth, shouldn’t the plural of booth be beeth? One goose, two geese — so one moose, two meese?

How can a slim chance and a fat chance be the same, while a wise man and a wise guy are opposites? How can overlook and oversee be opposites, while quite a lot and quite a few are alike? How can the weather be hot as hell one day and cold as hell the next?

English was invented by people, not computers, and it reflects (反映) the creativity of human beings. That’s why, when stars are out, they are visible (能看见的); but when the lights are out, they are invisible. And why, when I wind up my watch, I start it; but when I wind up this essay, I end it.

1.Which of the following includes two items which have the similar meaning?

A. Quite a lot and quite a few.　　 B. Overlook and oversee.

C. A wise man and a wise guy.　　 D. Hot as hell and cold as hell.

2.The underlined words “wind up” in the last paragraph probably means “_____”.

A. blow　　 B. roll up

C. get hurt　　 D. finish

3.Through the many paradoxes in the English language, the writer wants to show that human beings are ____.

A. clever　　 B. crazy

C. lazy　　 D. dull

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语法填空

In only fifty years, English 1.（develop）into the language most 2.（wide）spoken and used in the world. English is the working language of most international organizations, international trade and tourism. Businessmen and tourists often come to China without being able to speak 3.（China）. Chinese businessmen, taxi drivers and students talk with them 4.（use）English. English is also the language of 5.（globe）culture, such as popular music and the Internet.

You can listen to English songs 6. the radio 7. use English to communicate 8.people around the world through the Internet. With so many people 9.（communicate）in English every day, it will become more and more important 10.（have）a good knowledge of English.

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One of the most important ways to learn and master the English language is to read, read, and read. It is said that a good reader is also a good writer and a good speaker. However, in today's world, reading is something that most children dislike doing.

There are simply so many distractions (分心的事物) that books, magazines, and newspapers are often ignored and they are in favor of video games and movies. And while video games and movies also play a role in helping the child learn the English language, they still can't quite compare to reading.

And as a result, kids are learning less and less. Take a look at an elementary level text book. You'll notice that the books for elementary students are filled with pictures and colors. Those pictures and colors in the elementary level text books aren't there just for the sake (缘由) of design. Colors and pictures make us more engaged in the act of learning grammar. They catch our attention and help us retain (保留) more of what we read. This is especially true for little children who enjoy fun English.

Children are quite easily distracted. When you ask them to sit down and read quietly, their minds will often wander and it won't take long before you find them doodling (涂鸦) and not doing what you told them to do. But if a book is colourful enough to catch a kid's attention, then you'll have a better chance at getting the kid to sit down long enough to learn English.

The same principle holds true for interactivity (互动). Like colors and pictures, interactive reading materials like English songs for kids also get the child engaged in what he or she is learning. Interactive reading materials get the child to focus since using them is almost like playing.

1.Children don't like reading probably because they prefer ________.

A. newspapers　　 B. films

C. magazines　　 D. books

2.Children will be interested in books that are ________.

A. full of pictures　　 B. explained clearly

C. written clearly　　 D. easy

3.Colorful books can help the children ________.

A. do what they prefer

B. have a good time

C. fix their attention for a longer time

D. sit still and quietly

4.What's the main idea of this passage?

A. Reading is one of the most important ways in learning language.

B. All the books are full of pictures and colors.

C. Interactivity and colorful designs are important to learn English.

D. Interactive reading is very interesting for children.

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Everyone knows English is one of the most important subjects in middle schools．And we always know learning English is very important, but few students know how to learn English well．1.

I think if we have a right way to learn English, and we work hard, then we must learn English well．But what is the right way? 2. Second, everyone knows remembering new words is important, but how to remember them? I think we can copy new words on pieces of paper, and take them with us．When we are free, we can read them．Third, how to improve our listening and speaking? 3. And we can answer the questions in class, don’t be afraid of making mistakes．I think it’s useful to us．Finally, it’s about reading and writing．4. And try our best to retell them. We can also keep a diary every day, and spend an hour practicing English．

5. If necessary, we can turn to our classmates and teachers for help instead of giving up．If we don’t study hard, it’s difficult to learn English well．

A．To begin with, you can recite as many words as you can．

B．First, we must he confident enough to learn English and be interested in it．

C．Whenever we meet difficulties in our English study, we shouldn’t lose heart．

D．We can sing English songs, listen to the radio and listen to tapes every day．

E．Then how can we make rapid progress and learn English well?

F．In a word, we will make rapid progress．

G．When we are free, we can read articles in English

高一英语七选五中等难度题查看答案及解析

补全短文

Everyone knows English is one of the most important subjects in middle schools. And we always know learning English is very important, but few students know how to learn English well.1.

I think if we have a right way to learn English, and we work hard, then we must learn English well. But what is the right way？2.Second，everyone knows remembering new words is important, but how to remember them？I think we can copy new words on pieces of paper, and take them with us. When we are free, we can read them. Third, how to improve our listening and speaking？3.And we can answer the questions in the class；don’t be afraid of making mistakes. I think it’s useful to us. Finally, it’s about reading and writing.4.And try our best to retell it，we can also keep a diary every day，and spend an hour practicing English.

5.If necessary, we can turn to our classmates and teachers for help instead of giving up. If we don’t study hard, it’s difficult to learn English well.

A．Then how can we make rapid progress and learn English well?

B．We can sing English songs, listen to the radio and listen to tapes every day.

C. To begin with, you can recite as many words as you can.

D．Whenever we meet difficulties in our English study, we shouldn’t lose heart.

E．In a word, we will make rapid progress.

F．First, we must be confident enough to learn English and be interested in it.

G．When we are free, we can read articles in English.

高一英语七选五中等难度题查看答案及解析

If you are fond of learning languages, you must start learning Chinese. English is the most widely spoken language in the world and it is a more powerful language in all fields. But it is expected that Chinese, which is one of the six official languages of the United Nations (UN), will be the most important language in the coming years. What are the reasons behind the rapid spread of this language and why should you learn it?

My desire to learn languages was the reason why I studied many Latin languages and in the process, I deepened my knowledge of the languages and literature.　 However, I did not feel　 self-sufficient ( 自 给 自 足 的 ) from　 this knowledge. I gained a lot of information about the Western world. But my thinking was always about Asian civilizations. I always felt I needed to learn Chinese to be a global citizen (全球公民) because “without learning Chinese, we see with one eye”.

My contact with many international organizations and government institutions ( 机构 ) made me believe that Chinese is one of the most important languages of our time. After visiting the world’s most celebrated capitals such as Paris and London, I discovered that Chinese language can be seen everywhere in these places. In the subway in Paris, you will hear instructions in French, English and Chinese. In London, for example, the Chinese language was introduced for instruction in schools.

China is an important political (政治的) and economic country because it is making great economic progress that has never been seen before. The world is watching　 China with great surprise, and this peaceful Chinese rise makes us decide to focus on learning the Chinese language and knowing more about Chinese culture.

To be a global citizen these days, I would advise you to learn Chinese. It will add more beauty to your life and allow you to better understand Chinese civilization.

1.What can we learn about languages in the future according to the first paragraph?

A.Some of them will disappear.

B.More official languages will be added to the UN.

C.English will still have an advantage over others.

D.Chinese language will probably be second to none.

2.What do the examples in Paragraph 3 show?

A.Paris is a wonderful capital city worth a visit.

B.Chinese learning is very popular in schools in London.

C.People in some western countries like speaking Chinese.

D.Chinese language is playing an important role in the world.

3.What mainly causes Westerners to start learning Chinese according to the text?

A.The rise of Chinese economy.

B.Their love for language learning.

C.Their curiosity about Asian culture.

D.The long history of Chinese civilization.

4.What could be the best title for the text?

A.How to be a global citizen

B.Chinese — the language you must learn

C.What you should know about Chinese culture

D.Chinese economy—the most powerful engine

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