It is true that good writers rewrite and rewrite and then rewrite some more. But in order to work up the desire to rewrite, it is important to learn to like what you write at the early stage.
I am surprised at the number of famous writers I know who say that they so dislike reading their own writing later that they even hate to look over the publishers’ opinions. One reason we may dislike reading our own work is that we’re often disappointed that the rich ideas in our minds seem very thin and plain when first written down. Jerry Fodor and Steven Pinker suggest that this fact may be a result of how our minds work.
Different from popular belief, we do not usually think in the works and sentences of ordinary language but in symbols for ideas (known as ‘mentalese’ ), and writing our ideas down is an act of translation from that symbolic language. But while mentalese contains our thoughts in the form of a complex tapestry (织锦),writing can only be composed one thread at a time. Therefore it should not be surprising that our first attempt at expressing ideas should look so simple. It is only by repeatedly rewriting that we produce new threads and connect them to get closer to the ideas formed in our minds.
When people write as if some strict critics (批评家) are looking over their shoulder, they are so worried about what this critic might say that they get stuck before they even start. Peter Elbow makes an excellent suggestion to deal with this problem. When writing we should have two different minds. At the first stage, we should see every idea, as well as the words we use to express it, as wonderful and worth putting down. It is only during rewrites that we should examine what we excitedly wrote in the first stage and check for weaknesses.
1.What do we learn from the text about those famous writers?
A.They often regret writing poor works. |
B.Some of them write surprisingly much. |
C.Many of them hate reading their own works. |
D.They are happy to review the publishers’ opinions. |
2.What do people generally believe about the way human minds work?
A.People think in words and sentences. |
B.Human ideas are translated into symbols. |
C.People think by connecting threads of ideas. |
D.Human thoughts are expressed through pictures. |
3.What can we conclude from the text?
A.Most people believe we think in symbols. |
B.Loving our own writing is scientifically reasonable. |
C.The writers and critics can never reach an agreement. |
D.Thinking and writing are different stages of mind at work. |
高二英语阅读理解困难题
It is true that good writers rewrite and rewrite and then rewrite some more. But in order to work up the desire to rewrite, it is important to learn to like what you write at the early stage.
I am surprised at the number of famous writers I know who say that they so dislike reading their own writing later that they even hate to look over the publishers’ opinions. One reason we may dislike reading our own work is that we’re often disappointed that the rich ideas in our minds seem very thin and plain when first written down. Jerry Fodor and Steven Pinker suggest that this fact may be a result of how our minds work.
Different from popular belief, we do not usually think in the works and sentences of ordinary language but in symbols for ideas (known as ‘mentalese’ ), and writing our ideas down is an act of translation from that symbolic language. But while mentalese contains our thoughts in the form of a complex tapestry (织锦),writing can only be composed one thread at a time. Therefore it should not be surprising that our first attempt at expressing ideas should look so simple. It is only by repeatedly rewriting that we produce new threads and connect them to get closer to the ideas formed in our minds.
When people write as if some strict critics (批评家) are looking over their shoulder, they are so worried about what this critic might say that they get stuck before they even start. Peter Elbow makes an excellent suggestion to deal with this problem. When writing we should have two different minds. At the first stage, we should see every idea, as well as the words we use to express it, as wonderful and worth putting down. It is only during rewrites that we should examine what we excitedly wrote in the first stage and check for weaknesses.
1.What do we learn from the text about those famous writers?
A.They often regret writing poor works. |
B.Some of them write surprisingly much. |
C.Many of them hate reading their own works. |
D.They are happy to review the publishers’ opinions. |
2.What do people generally believe about the way human minds work?
A.People think in words and sentences. |
B.Human ideas are translated into symbols. |
C.People think by connecting threads of ideas. |
D.Human thoughts are expressed through pictures. |
3.What can we conclude from the text?
A.Most people believe we think in symbols. |
B.Loving our own writing is scientifically reasonable. |
C.The writers and critics can never reach an agreement. |
D.Thinking and writing are different stages of mind at work. |
高二英语阅读理解困难题查看答案及解析
It is suggested that you live ______ good and honorable life. Then when you get older and think back, you’ll get to enjoy it ______ second time.
A.a; the B.a; / C.a; a D./; the
高二英语单项填空简单题查看答案及解析
It is said that _____ good companion is better than _____ fortune, which can’t buy true qualities.
A./; the | B.the; a | C.the; the | D.a; a |
高二英语单项填空简单题查看答案及解析
It is true that world population is growing, but this is not the cause of our current and future global problems. Believing this will cause us to ignore the real problem and risk long-term damage to our planet.
Let me start by explaining why overpopulation is a myth. For one thing, the UN Population Division regularly predicts population growth but provides a low variant (变量), medium variant, and high variant to factor in various possibilities. In the 2010 revision, their high variant suggests that the world population will be almost 16 billion in 2100, but the low variant predicts it will peak at 8 billion and decrease to just over 6 billion by 2100. In most cases, it is the low variant that has come true in the past, suggesting the same will be true of their future population predictions. In addition to this, the size of families is actually decreasing.
For another, if the Earth is overpopulated, there needs to be insufficient (短缺) food, water, and space for humans to live. However, Indian economist Raj Krishna estimates that India alone is able to increase crop produce to the point of providing the entire world’s food supply. The World Food Programme confirms that there is sufficient food grown to feed the world and there is the same amount of fresh water on the planet now as there was 10,000 years ago. So how is it possible that the number of people in the world is affecting our planet?
Therefore, it is not an increase in population but an increase in consumption that is a severe threat. Materialism and overconsumption are facts of life for everybody in the western world, as possessions reflect a person’s status in society and people strive to obtain happiness through owning the latest fashionable goods. Not only that, but waste is a common occurrence which has a huge effect on our resources. It is a sad truth that 80% of the world’s resources are currently used by just 20% of the world’s population.
Our overconsumption must be addressed now to make our lives more sustainable (可持续的) and avoid continuing the terrible damage to the environment we are causing. The key is education. If we do not work towards this but instead focus on the wrong issue, we may find ourselves living on a planet that can no longer sustain human life.
1.According to the author, what causes our current and future global problems?
A. The increase in population.
B. Shortage of food and water.
C. The fast growth of material needs.
D. Failure to protect the environment.
2.The underlined word “myth” in Paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to _________.
A. fact B. misunderstanding C. possibility D. uncertainty
3.The author stresses that _____.
A. people should save food and water
B. economists are making wrong predictions
C. wrong judgment leads to serious consequences
D. measures should be taken to reduce population
4.What is mainly discussed in the passage?
A. The real cause of global problems.
B. The severe effect of overpopulation.
C. Reasonable use of natural resources.
D. Methods to reduce overconsumption.
高二英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析
It is true that world population is growing, but this is not the cause of our current and future global problems. Believing this will cause us to ignore the real problem and risk long-term damage to our planet.
Let me start by explaining why overpopulation is a myth. For one thing, the UN Population Division regularly predicts population growth but provides a low variant (变量), medium variant, and high variant to factor in various possibilities. In the 2010 revision, their high variant suggests that the world population will be almost 16 billion in 2100, but the low variant predicts it will peak(达到顶峰) at 8 billion and decrease to just over 6 billion by 2100. In most cases, it is the low variant that has come true in the past, suggesting the same will be true of their future population predictions. In addition to this, the size of families is actually decreasing.
For another, if the Earth is overpopulated, there needs to be insufficient (短缺) food, water, and space for humans to live. However, Indian economist Raj Krishna estimates that India alone is able to increase crop produce to the point of providing the entire world’s food supply. The World Food Programme confirms that there is sufficient food grown to feed the world and there is the same amount of fresh water on the planet now as there was 10,000 years ago. So how is it possible that the number of people in the world is affecting our planet?
Therefore, it is not an increase in population but an increase in consumption that is a severe threat. Materialism and overconsumption are facts of life for everybody in the western world, as possessions reflect a person’s status in society and people strive to obtain happiness through owning the latest fashionable goods. Not only that, but waste is a common occurrence which has a huge effect on our resources. It is a sad truth that 80% of the world’s resources are currently used by just 20% of the world’s population.
Our overconsumption must be addressed now to make our lives more sustainable and avoid continuing the terrible damage to the environment we are causing. The key is education. If we do not work towards this but instead focus on the wrong issue, we may find ourselves living on a planet that can no longer sustain human life.
1.According to the author, what causes our current and future global problems?
A. The increase in population.
B. Shortage of food and water.
C. The fast growth of material needs.
D. Failure to protect the environment.
2.The underlined word “myth” in Paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to _________.
A. fact B. uncertainty
C. possibility D. misconception
3.The author stresses that _____.
A. people should save food and water
B. economists are making wrong predictions
C. wrong judgment leads to serious consequences
D. measures should be taken to reduce population
4.What is mainly discussed in the passage?
A. The real cause of global problems.
B. The severe effect of overpopulation.
C. Reasonable use of natural resources.
D. Methods to reduce overconsumption.
高二英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析
It is sad but true that people die in earthquakes 1.falling furniture and bricks. Earthquake2.(safe) is very important and there is more to it3.just keeping buildings from falling down. So if your home is in an earthquake area, you should prepare carefully before the earthquake4. (come).
First, make sure you buy a house which is earthquake safe. All pipes should be fixed to the walls and all walls should be 5. (especial) thick and strong. Make sure the building has no6.(break) windows and is well repaired.
Second, look at the objects in your house. Objects7. computers, televisions and lamps can be tied to tables or8.(stick) to them so they won’t easily move around. The cupboards, 9. many small things are stored, should have strong doors. Always remember,10. (good) safe than sorry.
高二英语短文填空中等难度题查看答案及解析
It is sad but true that people die in earthquakes from falling furniture and 1.(brick). Earthquake safety is very important and there is more to it than just keeping buildings 2. falling down. So if your home is in 3. earthquake area, you should prepare carefully before the earth- quake 4.(come).
First, make sure you buy a house which is earthquake safe. All pipes should be fixed to the wall 5. all walls should be especially thick and strong. You also have to make sure that there are bolts (螺栓) underneath your house. They are one of the most important ways of 6.(protect) a house.
Second, look at the objects in your house. Those in the living room, 7. are most likely to hurt us, are computers, televisions and lamps. They can be tied to tables or stuck to them so they won’t 8.(easy) move around. The kitchen, which is also very dangerous, must have strong doors on all the cupboards. This is the place 9. many small things are stored that might fall down. Windows are a special problem. When they break, glass can cause many accidents. It is better 10.(use) safety glass if you can, especially for pictures.
高二英语语法填空简单题查看答案及解析
If you think you can’t do something, then you can’t do it 1.(real).
It’s that simple. And it is the saddest truth in the process of being 2.(success). There are a variety of of 3.(hardship) you will face in your journey to wherever you are going, and there is no way of 4.(avoid) them, which is a natural part in the process. However, the biggest challenge you will likely face is 5.(you). You can accomplish almost anything you can dream of 6.Motivation. But you will not accomplish even your most ordinary goals if you say you can’t. You will never know how hard or how easy something really is if you never give it 7.Chance. In turn, any chance is bound to 8.(destroy) by a “Can’t”. You might not even be aware that you are your own worst enemy, and how much you are limiting yourself simply by saying that you “can’t” do and turn them into 9. You can do.
Always remember 10.(think)that you CAN do it.
高二英语语法填空中等难度题查看答案及解析
It’s true that the old road is less direct and a bit longer. We won’t take the new one, ______, because we don’t feel as safe on it.
A. somewhat B. though C. therefore D. otherwise
高二英语单项填空中等难度题查看答案及解析
It’s true that the old road is less direct and a bit longer. _______, they don’t like to take the new
one.
A. Though B. Somehow C. Therefore D. Either
高二英语单项填空简单题查看答案及解析