Answering the Community Needs of Our City
The Silver City Council recognizes that citizens have certain needs. To better meet your needs, we have made several changes to community facilities in 2014. The followings show how we have tried to make your life better.
Transport
☆Three stations for the suburbs have been added to the western train service.
☆20 new buses for the southern line were purchased in January.
☆50 per cent of city bus-stops have been upgraded.
Communication
☆Broadband cable is now available to all parts of the city.
☆All of the new Government buildings are smart-wired for better computer service!
Medical Facilities
☆The new state-of-the-art Nightingale Hospital was opened in June.
☆To overcome a shortage of trained medical staff at Dover Hospital, 10 doctors have been employed from overseas.
☆Some facilities at Station Street Hospital have been upgraded.
Education
☆Textbooks will be free to all primary students in 2014 !
☆Rental for private schools has been reduced.
Protection and Security
☆Extra police now patrol (巡逻 ) the tourist areas.
☆50 new police officers graduated in July and have taken up duties in the city area.
Entertainment / Recreation
☆The new Central Community Building opened in May.
☆5,000 new fiction books were bought for the Silver City Library.
1.What is the purpose of the changes in Silver City?
A. To satisfy all the needs of the citizens.
B. To better the citizens’ life.
C. To make public service upgraded.
D. To meet the needs of the Silver City Council .
2.What’s the notice mainly about?
A. The work carried out by the people of Silver City.
B. The facilities available in Silver City.
C. Some improvements in Silver City.
D. Information for interested tourists.
3.What can we learn from the passage?
A. Travel books are provided in the new library.
B. More bus lines and stops are bought in Silver City.
C. Free medical treatment is available at Station Street Hospital.
D. There are more police officers on duty now.
4.The public notice is from_______.
A. the community B. the local government
C. the Silver City Library D. a travel agency
高三英语阅读理解中等难度题
Answering the Community Needs of Our City
The Silver City Council recognizes that citizens have certain needs．To better meet your needs，we have made several changes to community facilities in 2014．The followings show how we have tried to make your life better．
Transport
☆Three stations for the suburbs have been added to the western train service．
☆20 new buses for the southern line were purchased in January．
☆50 per cent of city bus stops have been upgradeD．
Communication
☆Broadband cable is now av ailable to all parts of the city．
☆All of the new Government buildings are smart wired for better computer service！
Medical Facilities
☆The new state of the art Nightingale Hospital was opened in June．
☆To overcome a shortage of trained medical staff at Dover Hospital，10 doctors have been employed from overseas．
☆Some facilities at Station Street Hospital have been upgradeD．
Education
☆Textbooks will be free to all primary students in 2014！
☆Rental for private schools has been reduceD．
Protection and Security
☆Extra police now patrol（巡逻）the tourist areas．
☆50 new police officers graduated in July and have taken up duties in the city areA．
Entertainment / Recreation
☆The new Central Community Building opened in May．
☆5，000 new fiction books were bought for the Silver City Library．
1.What is the purpose of the changes in Silver City？
A． To satisfy all the needs of the citizens．
B． To make public service improveD．
C． To better the citizens’life．
D． To meet the needs of the Silver City Council．
2.What can we learn from the passage？
A． Travel books are provided in the new library．
B． More bus lines and stops are bought in Silver City．
C． Free medical treatment is available at Station Street Hospital．
D． There are more police officers on duty now．
3.The public notice is from _______．
A． the community
B． the local government
C． the Silver City Library
D． a travel agency
高三英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析
Answering the Community Needs of Our City
The Silver City Council recognizes that citizens have certain needs. To better meet your needs, we have made several changes to community facilities in 2014. The followings show how we have tried to make your life better.
Transport
☆Three stations for the suburbs have been added to the western train service.
☆20 new buses for the southern line were purchased in January.
☆50 per cent of city bus-stops have been upgraded.
Communication
☆Broadband cable is now available to all parts of the city.
☆All of the new Government buildings are smart-wired for better computer service!
Medical Facilities
☆The new state-of-the-art Nightingale Hospital was opened in June.
☆To overcome a shortage of trained medical staff at Dover Hospital, 10 doctors have been employed from overseas.
☆Some facilities at Station Street Hospital have been upgraded.
Education
☆Textbooks will be free to all primary students in 2014 !
☆Rental for private schools has been reduced.
Protection and Security
☆Extra police now patrol (巡逻 ) the tourist areas.
☆50 new police officers graduated in July and have taken up duties in the city area.
Entertainment / Recreation
☆The new Central Community Building opened in May.
☆5,000 new fiction books were bought for the Silver City Library.
1.What is the purpose of the changes in Silver City?
A. To satisfy all the needs of the citizens.
B. To better the citizens’ life.
C. To make public service upgraded.
D. To meet the needs of the Silver City Council .
2.What’s the notice mainly about?
A. The work carried out by the people of Silver City.
B. The facilities available in Silver City.
C. Some improvements in Silver City.
D. Information for interested tourists.
3.What can we learn from the passage?
A. Travel books are provided in the new library.
B. More bus lines and stops are bought in Silver City.
C. Free medical treatment is available at Station Street Hospital.
D. There are more police officers on duty now.
4.The public notice is from_______.
A. the community B. the local government
C. the Silver City Library D. a travel agency
高三英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析
The Silver City Council recognizes that citizens have certain needs. To better meet your needs, we have made several changes to community facilities in 2014. The followings show how we have tried to make your life better.
Transport
☆Three stations for the suburbs have been added to the western train service.
☆20 new buses for the southern line were purchased in January.
☆50 per cent of city busstops have been upgraded.
Communication
☆Broadband cable is now available to all parts of the city.
☆All of the new Government buildings are smartwired for better computer service!
Medical Facilities
☆The new stateoftheart Nightingale Hospital was opened in June.
☆To overcome a shortage of trained medical staff at Dover Hospital, 10 doctors have been employed from overseas.
☆Some facilities at Station Street Hospital have been upgraded.
Education
☆Textbooks will be free to all primary students in 2014!
☆Rental for private schools has been reduced.
Protection and Security
☆Extra police now patrol（巡逻）the tourist areas.
☆50 new police officers graduated in July and have taken up duties in the city area.
Entertainment / Recreation
☆The new Central Community Building opened in May.
☆5,000 new fiction books were bought for the Silver City Library.
1.What is the purpose of the changes in Silver City?
A. To satisfy all the needs of the citizens.
B. To make public service improved.
C. To better the citizens’life.
D. To meet the needs of the Silver City Council.
2.What can we learn from the passage?
A. Travel books are provided in the new library.
B. More bus lines and stops are bought in Silver City.
C. Free medical treatment is available at Station Street Hospital.
D. There are more police officers on duty now.
3.The public notice is from _______.
A. the community B. the local government
C. the Silver City Library D. a travel agency
高三英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析
Here are four tourist attractions in Havana in Cuba.
Museum of the City
The Museum of the City was built in 179L The building once served as the Presidential Palace and home to colonial governors. The museum’s exhibits include collections of weapons，history and art as well as rooms documenting wars for Cuban independence.
+53-7-861-6130 .
Open: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Saturday.
Admission: $ 3
Revolution Square
Revolution Square is one of the largest open public spaces in Cuba and one of the largest public squares in the world. The site is home to the 138-foot Jose Mart Memorial, the tallest structure in Havana，which celebrates the national hero. Cuba’s important leaders, including Fidel Castro, usually use the platform in front of the memorial to address the large crowds that gather on the square. The Jose Marti Memorial also includes a museum and an elevator that takes tourists to the top of the monument.
+53-7-338-6363
Open: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.，Monday through Saturday.
Admission: $ 5
Cigar Factories
.Cubans famous cigar-making factories are open to the public. Three cigar factories in Havana offer public tours that show how Cuba’s cigars are hand-rolled in the traditional way. The Partagas Cigar Factory，founded in 1827，is the oldest in Havana. The other two factories open for tours are La Corona and Romeo Julieta, and they include gift shops.
+53-7-338-060
Open: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Admission: $ 10
Old Havana
Old Havana is the capital’s historic district，which dates back to 1519 when Spain used the city as a colonial port. Old Havana was important Spanish naval (海军的）base. Presently，Old Havana’s stone streets are home to museums, hotels and restaurants among the grand colonial buildings that once housed Spanish power.
+53-7-885-752
Open: daily.
Admission: free
1.When is the Museum of the City closed?
A. Friday. B. Saturday.
C. Sunday. D. Monday
2.Where might you see Fidel Castro?
A. In front of the Jose Marti Memorial.
B. On the stone streets of Old Havana.
C. In the Partagas cigar factory.
D. In the Museum of the City.
3.Which number should you call if you want to know about cigarette production?
A. +53-7-338-060 B. +53-7-885-752
C. +53-7-338-6363 D. +53-7-861-6130
高三英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析
We need to strike a ______ between the needs of the community and the rights of the individual.
A．balance B．level C．equality D．combination
高三英语单项填空中等难度题查看答案及解析
Warley Woods Community (社区) Trust
Welcome to our third newsletter of the year!
Our main activity for March is our Walk for the Woods fundraising events on Saturday，17th March，starting any time between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. We will be walking the distance between Warley Woods and Tipperary. It is indeed a long way-80 miles. The more people that you can get sponsor you，the more money we can raise to help look after our beautiful woodland. More information is available at our website.
The Sunday volunteers planted two beeches and on oak last week. This was thanks to the money fro the Big Tree Plant and to Lisa and Gordon Whitiker，whose friends gave money for the big trees instead of for their wedding presents. Thanks to everyone who took part.
There were 15 volunteers at the Oral History Training Day which was led by vey ably by Julia Letts. The group will be meeting again and will start to interview the local people who have offered to tell their stories. We are happy to hear from others who would like to be interviewed about their memories of the Woods for the project. If you or anyone you know is interested，please call Viv Cole at the office. This project is financed by Heritage Lottery Fund.
There was a huge response to the Forest Schools activities held at half term. These will be held again during the Easter holidays on the following dates: 4th April from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. for over 8s. On 12th April form 10 a.m. to 12 noon，there will be a Teddy Bears’ Picnic for the under 8s. All these must be booked in advance.
Finally，don’t forget the Easter Egg Roll on Bank Holiday，9th April，staring at 11 a.m. Bring your own hard-boiled and decorated egg to roll down the hill in the woods. The first past the finishing line will win a large chocolate egg! This year，due to popular demand，there will also be an Adults’ Easter Egg Roll following the children’s competition.
We look forward to seeing you all soon，at one of our many events.
1.Which of the following will be on 9th April?
A． Walk for the Woods
B． Teddy Bears’ Picnic
C． The Easter Egg Roll
D． The Oral History Training Day
2.Heritage Lottery Fund provides money to
A． help look after the wood land
B． collect stories about the community
C． hold activities for the Forest Schools
D． organize the Easter holiday competition
3.The passage is written to
A． inform people of the coming events
B． encourage people to work as volunteers
C． invite people to take part in the competition
D． tell people about some famous organization
高三英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析
Warley Woods Community (社区) Trust
Welcome to our third newsletter of the year!
Our main activity for March is our Walk for the Woods fundraising events on Saturday, 17th March, starting any time between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. We will be walking the distance between Warley Woods and Tipperary. It is indeed a long way — 80 miles. The more people that you can get sponsor you, the more money we can raise to help look after our beautiful woodland. More information is available at our website.
The Sunday volunteers planted two beeches and an oak last week. This was thanks to the money from the Big Tree Plant and to Lisa and Gordon Whitiker, whose friends gave money for the big trees instead of for their wedding presents. Thanks to everyone who took part.
There were 15 volunteers at the Oral History Training Day which was led very ably by Julia Letts. The group will be meeting again and will start to interview the local people who have offered to tell their stories. We are happy to hear from others who would like to be interviewed about their memories of the Woods for the project. If you or anyone you know is interested, please call Viv Cole at the office. This project is financed by Heritage Lottery Fund.
There was a huge response to the Forest Schools activities held at half term. These will be held again during the Easter holidays on the following dates: 4th April from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. for over 8s. On 12th April form 10 a.m. to 12 noon, there will be a Teddy Bears’ Picnic for the under 8s. All these must be booked in advance.
Finally, don’t forget the Easter Egg Roll on Bank Holiday, 9th April, staring at 11 a.m. Bring your own hard-boiled and decorated egg to roll down the hill in the woods. The first past the finishing line will win a large chocolate egg! This year, due to popular demand, there will also be an Adults’ Easter Egg Roll following the children’s competition.
We look forward to seeing you all soon, at one of our many events.
1.Which of the following will be on 9th April?
A. Walk for the Woods
B. Teddy Bears’ Picnic
C. The Easter Egg Roll
D. The Oral History Training Day
2.Heritage Lottery Fund provides money to ______.
A. help look after the wood land
B. collect stories about the community
C. hold activities for the Forest Schools
D. organize the Easter holiday competition
3.The passage is written to ______.
A. inform people of the coming events
B. encourage people to work as volunteers
C. tell people about some famous organization
D. invite people to take part in the competition
高三英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析
Just several days ago, a violent storm hit our community. I looked out of the window and witnessed a tree being ____ by the fierce winds. The branches bent, and swayed back and forth, thanks to their ____ to avoid breaking. The leaves desperately stuck to the branches because their life ____ the tree. The powerful trunk that ____ the tree upright bent slightly backwards from the force in a battle to ____ its position.
After the storm had passed, the tree gracefully returned to its ____ position standing tall among the chaos. It managed to ____ the storm. It didn’t look the same as leaves had shed from its branches and the soil had loosened a bit, but what ____ is that the tree won the fight for its life.
For a long time I couldn’t understand why this tree ____ my attention the way it did. As time passed, it became ____ that it wasn’t just about the tree but about the roots, which, although unseen, dig deep into the soil providing ____ and nutrition. The roots allow the tree to be able to take a ____ because they are there to support them.
I couldn’t but ask myself how deep the roots are in my life. ____, the next time you catch your kids ___, when the job is driving you crazy, when you are underpaid and the ____ is tight, and when the storms of life are raging, go back to your roots. Life is full of ____. They will make you sway, make you ___, make you lose some leaves but the deeper your roots the stronger you stand.
Faced with ____ you might bend but don’t break. No matter how hard the wind blows don’t let life ___ you into an uncomfortable position. Your ____ lies in your roots.
1.A.crushed B.abused C.broken D.removed
2.A.height B.thickness C.flexibility D.outline
3.A.answered for B.depended on C.catered for D.touched on
4.A.held B.tied C.pulled D.raised
5.A.achieve B.reach C.establish D.maintain
6.A.current B.final C.original D.comfortable
7.A.explore B.avoid C.chase D.survive
8.A.counts B.differs C.concerns D.reveals
9.A.fixed B.transferred C.escaped D.caught
10.A.strange B.obvious C.possible D.reasonable
11.A.surroundings B.resources C.probability D.stability
12.A.beating B.stand C.chance D.turning
13.A.However B.Therefore C.Nevertheless D.Besides
14.A.misbehaving B.struggling C.withdrawing D.misunderstanding
15.A.security B.deadline C.money D.community
16.A.surprises B.choices C.storms D.changes
17.A.smile B.bend C.hesitate D.advance
18.A.opportunities B.challenges C.tasks D.differences
19.A.trick B.argue C.force D.admit
20.A.courage B.ambition C.value D.strength
高三英语完形填空困难题查看答案及解析
Just several days ago, a violent storm hit our community. I looked out of the window and witnessed a tree being ____ by the fierce winds. The branches bent, and swayed back and forth, thanks to their ____ to avoid breaking. The leaves desperately stuck to the branches because their life ____ the tree. The powerful trunk that ____ the tree upright bent slightly backwards from the force in a battle to ____ its position.
After the storm had passed, the tree gracefully returned to its ____ position standing tall among the chaos. It managed to ____ the storm. It didn’t look the same as leaves had shed from its branches and the soil had loosened a bit, but what ____ is that the tree won the fight for its life.
For a long time I couldn’t understand why this tree ____ my attention the way it did. As time passed, it became ____ that it wasn’t just about the tree but about the roots, which, although unseen, dig deep into the soil providing ____ and nutrition. The roots allow the tree to be able to take a ____ because they are there to support them.
I couldn’t but ask myself how deep the roots are in my life. ____, the next time you catch your kids ___, when the job is driving you crazy, when you are underpaid and the ____ is tight, and when the storms of life are raging, go back to your roots. Life is full of ____. They will make you sway, make you ___, make you lose some leaves but the deeper your roots the stronger you stand.
Faced with ____ you might bend but don’t break. No matter how hard the wind blows don’t let life ___ you into an uncomfortable position. Your ____ lies in your roots.
1.A. crushed B. abused C. broken D. removed
2.A. height B. thickness C. flexibility D. outline
3.A. answered for B. depended on C. catered for D. touched on
4.A. held B. tied C. pulled D. raised
5.A. achieve B. reach C. establish D. maintain
6.A. current B. final C. original D. comfortable
7.A. explore B. avoid C. chase D. survive
8.A. counts B. differs C. concerns D. reveals
9.A. fixed B. transferred C. escaped D. caught
10.A. strange B. obvious C. possible D. reasonable
11.A. surroundings B. resources C. probability D. stability
12.A. beating B. stand C. chance D. turning
13.A. However B. Therefore C. Nevertheless D. Besides
14.A. misbehaving B. struggling C. withdrawing D. misunderstanding
15.A. security B. deadline C. money D. community
16.A. surprises B. choices C. storms D. changes
17.A. smile B. bend C. hesitate D. advance
18.A. opportunities B. challenges C. tasks D. differences
19.A. trick B. argue C. force D. admit
20.A. courage B. ambition C. value D. strength
高三英语单项填空困难题查看答案及解析
The present system no longer meets the changing needs of our customers; we have to make
a (n) ________management system.
| A．contradictory | B．endless | C．flexible | D．concrete |
高三英语单项填空中等难度题查看答案及解析