In many countries more and more forests and even agricultural land are being lost to development, _______ much of the land to become desert.
A. caused B. causing C. having caused D. to cause
高二英语单项填空中等难度题
In many countries more and more forests and even agricultural land are being lost to development, _______ much of the land to become desert.
A. caused B. causing C. having caused D. to cause
高二英语单项填空中等难度题查看答案及解析
Forest Schools originated in Sweden in the 1950s and spread to other countries, particularly Denmark where they have become an important part of the Danish early years program.
In a typical Danish Forest School, young children from 3 years are taken into the forest for 4 hours each day of the week. They take no toys with them, but instead use only what the forest provides (and their imaginations) to develop their games. There is a primitive hut in the forest, which is used in extreme weather. Activities are child-led and fun, such as finding small animals or stomping in puddles. Because of high adult to child ratios, children can safely try out activities which are often considered too dangerous, such as climbing trees or lighting fires, and by dressing the children in good protective clothing, they are able to play freely. By setting children small manageable tasks at which they are unlikely to fail, and giving genuine praise, children’s independence and confidence grow.
A Swedish scientific study found that children in the Forest School are more balanced and socially capable, have fewer sick days, are more able to concentrate and have better co-ordination than the city nursery children. The primary reason appeared to be the greater opportunities to play in nature, so that children play for longer at a time, tending not to disturb each other as much as children in the city nursery. The study observed that where children were interrupted, they became irritable, their stress level rose, and their ability to concentrate fell.
The study also showed that the Forest School children had 25 % fewer sick days than the city children. One reason for this is that the air is nearly always better outside than indoors. Outside a child is not so exposed to virus and bacteria and not so likely to be infected by other children. Another reason may be that, since stress has been shown to have a negative effect on the immune system, high stress levels may be weakening the city children. The Forest School children, on the other hand, are in a pleasant, natural, fun and less stressful environment.
1.Why is there a primitive hut in the forest?
A. To let children have fun.
B. To store daily necessities.
C. To enrich the children’s imagination.
D. To protect the children from bad weather.
2.What kind of activities do the Forest School children have?
A. Activities to improve grades.
B. Activities designed for adults.
C. Activities usually played by braver kids.
D. Fun activities but with a certain level of danger.
3.The Forest School children are more able to concentrate because ______.
A. they have more interesting things to do B. they are accompanied by adults
C. they are not disturbed so often D. they are playing in small groups
4.Which of the following best describes the Forest School children?
A. Free and wild. B. Confident and happy.
C. Polite and calm. D. Strong and adventurous.
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1.There are many wild animals in the forests and on the freezing, ice-covered lands in the north, and fish are a______ in the seas and rivers．
2.The government issued a statement c______ the bombing which killed hundreds of innocent citizens．
3.Please tell me how to d______ a poisonous snake from a harmless snake．
4.He made a lot of scientific discoveries that he shared with the world, p ______ in the field of astronomy．
5.There is a t______ in the plot when a very generous stranger gives Pip a lot of money．
6.The Louvre Museum has more than 6,000 other European paintings, ______ （从……到……） from the 13th century to the 19th century．
7.One reason for this is that most ______ （传统） film festivals show films from a variety of countries．
8.Our guests today are _______ （代表） from six of the major international film festivals．
9.The sad thing is that although Van Gogh ______ （奉献） his whole self to painting, he only sold one painting before he died．
10.______ （相反） to my expectation, present at the party were a group of young people who called themselves pioneers of modern art．
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In recent years many countries have been faced with the problem of how to make their workers more productive. Some experts claim the answer is to make jobs more varied. But do more varied jobs lead to greater productivity? There is evidence to suggest that while variety certainly makes the worker's life more enjoyable, it doesn't actually make him work harder. As far as increasing productivity is concerned, then, variety is not an important factor.
Other experts feel that giving the worker freedom to do his job in his own way is important. The problem is that this kind of freedom cannot easily be given in the modern factory with its complicated(复杂的) machinery. Thus while freedom of choice may be important, there is usually very little that can be done to create it.
Another important consideration is how much each worker contributes to the product he is making. In most factories the worker sees only one small part of the product. Some car factories are now experimenting with having many small production lines so that each worker contributes more to the production of the cars on his line. It would seem that not only is degree of worker contribution an important factor, but it is also one we can do something about.
To what degree does more money lead to great productivity? The workers themselves certainly think this is important. But perhaps they want more money only because the work they do is so boring. Money just lets them enjoy their spare time more. A similar argument may explain demands for shorter working hours. Perhaps if we succeed in making their jobs more interesting, they will neither want more money, nor will shorter working hours be so important to them.
1.According to the author, what advantage do varied jobs bring?
A. They increase productivity enormously.
B. They reduce boredom among workers.
C. They bring out the best in workers.
D. They relieve workers' difficulties.
2.What can we clearly see from the passage?
A. It’s practical to allow more freedom in a modern factory.
B. It's necessary to have a large number of workers.
C. It's important to raise workers’ sense of contribution.
D. It’s difficult to have more production lines.
3.The passage seems to suggest that ________.
A. more money leads to demands for shorter working hours
B. more money does not automatically create higher productivity
C. workers like more money better than more interesting jobs
D. workers expect to have both more money and more interesting jobs
4.What does the passage mainly discuss?
A. How to enrich workers'1ife.
B. How to make workers more productive.
C. How to shorten working hours.
D. How to decrease dullness in a factory.
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A long time ago, and still in some countries today, the dollar and penny did not even exist. Actually, trading a cow for two pigs is still the norm (常态) for many cultures. So how is it that we get to use paper and coins?
The biggest challenge for ancient cultures was to have a system that would allow people to exchange products with each other. However, the problem came up when one person was in need of something immediately that they didn’t have a product to trade. For example, a farmer that needed wheat only had fruit to exchange but the fruit wasn’t ready to hand over for another two months. This is what started the idea of a “common currency”. The farmer could buy what he needed with “currency” and just as important, the value of the goods he was exchanging was standardized. He did not have to worry about giving anything in return now or later; his deal was complete. Thus “money” was born.
Over time, each country has developed its own currency and something that might cost 1,000,000 lire in one country might be 1 dollar in the US currency. Most countries also frequently use powerful political people as the “face” of their currency. The US currency is the best example of this. Can you name all the presidents that currently appear on not only paper money but also coins?
The real excitement, however, is the future of how we buy things. People have started to use debit cards (借记卡) that allow you to pay using your bank account rather than cash. That has given way to something called Mondex. Mondex allows you to “wave” your card past any special device that can read these cards. You no longer have to insert, swipe (刷) and then punch in numbers, which could cause security problems.
1.What’s the purpose of Paragraph 1?
A.To introduce the topic of the text.
B.To explain what money was like in history.
C.To tell us that there was no money long ago.
D.To compare the difference between a cow and two pigs.
2.The farmer had an idea of using currency when ________.
A.he had a product to exchange B.he had made a lot of money
C.he had nothing to trade for what he needed D.he would harvest his fruit
3.Mondex is a kind of card which can ________.
A.keep you safe if you are in trouble
B.save you a large amount of money
C.help you trade safely and conveniently
D.make you happy whenever you are bored
4.What does this passage mainly talk about?
A.The evolution of payment. B.The trade in ancient times.
C.The use of money in the world. D.New ways of payment.
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单词拼写(共10小题，每小题1分, 满分10分)
81. There are many wild animals in the forests and on the freezing, ice-covered lands in the north, and fish are a______ in the seas and rivers.
82. The government issued a statement c______ the bombing which killed hundreds of innocent citizens.
83. Please tell me how to d______ a poisonous snake from a harmless snake.
84. He made a lot of scientific discoveries that he shared with the world, p ______ in the field of astronomy.
85. There is a t______ in the plot when a very generous stranger gives Pip a lot of money.
86. The Louvre Museum has more than 6,000 other European paintings, ______ (从……到……) from the 13th century to the 19th century.
87. One reason for this is that most ______ (传统) film festivals show films from a variety of countries.
88. Our guests today are _______ (代表) from six of the major international film festivals.
89. The sad thing is that although Van Gogh ______ (奉献) his whole self to painting, he only sold one painting before he died.
90. ______ (相反) to my expectation, present at the party were a group of young people who called themselves pioneers of modern art.
高二英语单词拼写简单题查看答案及解析
单词拼写(共10小题， 每小题1分, 满分10分)
81. There are many wild animals in the forests and on the freezing, ice-covered lands in the north, and fish are a______ in the seas and rivers.
82. The government issued a statement c______ the bombing which killed hundreds of innocent citizens.
83. Please tell me how to d______ a poisonous snake from a harmless snake.
84. He made a lot of scientific discoveries that he shared with the world, p ______ in the field of astronomy.
85. There is a t______ in the plot when a very generous stranger gives Pip a lot of money.
86. The Louvre Museum has more than 6,000 other European paintings, ______ (从……到……) from the 13th century to the 19th century.
87. One reason for this is that most ______ (传统) film festivals show films from a variety of countries.
88. Our guests today are _______ (代表) from six of the major international film festivals.
89. The sad thing is that although Van Gogh ______ (奉献) his whole self to painting, he only sold one painting
before he died.
90. ______ (相反) to my expectation, present at the party were a group of young people who called themselves
pioneers of modern art.
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Uganda is a country in East Africa and,as in many such countries,a high percentage of the population,about 80 percent,are village-dwellers living in huts,which are often no bigger than a garage. The walls of the huts are made of mud,which is held together by reeds and sticks,and the roofs of the older ones are thatched（覆盖）with grass,although an increasing number of newer village houses have roofs made from corrugated（波纹形的）iron.
Several generations of the same family live together in the huts,which are usually divided into two sections by a curtain. The inner section,the one furthest from the open door of the hut,is where everyone sleeps and food is prepared and served in the outer part. If the family owns chickens or goats,they are kept in a small room attached to the main house.
Food is usually prepared on open fires although some people prefer to cook inside. However,this is quite dangerous and also means that the walls of the hut are stained by smoke and the atmosphere is acrid. The family sit in a circle on mats while they eat.
Newer village houses are almost always made of corrugated iron and are bigger,with one or two separate bedrooms and the kitchen in a smaller building beside the main house. But,old or new,the houses are not powered by electricity,and all homes are lit by paraffin（石蜡）candles called “tadobba”.
Nor is there any running water in the houses. Some villages have their own well,but in many cases,collecting water involves a long and arduous walk to a river or spring,carrying plastic containers or pots made of clay.
Children are the ones who have to fetch water,and they have to do this early in the morning before they go to school,or in the evening when they come home. They often have to climb high hills or walk through valleys with narrow paths through dense vegetation. It is no surprise that they grow up muscular and fit after such daily exercise,walking for several kilometres carrying such heavy weights.
1.Most Ugandans live ________.
A．with their whole family in large mud houses in the countryside
B．in towns in small houses made of mud and iron
C．in villages in small houses made of wet earth,grass and wood
D．With their parents and children as well as their chickens and goats
2.Where is food usually prepared?
A．In the kitchen.
B．On the floor in the middle of the house.
C．On fires in front of the hut.
D．In a small room attached to the main house.
3.How are the old and new houses the same?
A．Both of them have roofs made of corrugated iron.
B．Neither of them have a garage or kitchen.
C．Neither of them have electricity,lights or running water.
D．Both of them have water inside but no electric light.
4.The majority of Ugandan children have to ________.
A．go to a well or a river and often carry it for a long distance
B．do a lot of work cooking and carrying water
C．collect water on the way home from school
D．get water out of their own well
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Nowadays，there is a trend that more and more people spend their holidays in foreign countries.1.So read our travel tips that are simple and practical，and you can always enjoy your travels.
On a business card，write down the emergency contact's information and place it in your wallet.2.Give your emergency contact a copy of your travel plan，a passport data page，and the visa information. Give each piece of your luggage a unique look：tie a bright handkerchief to a handle or purchase a colored luggage tag.3.If you don't speak the local language，carry a matchbox，or a brochure with the name and address of your destination.4.
To avoid being a target of crime，don't wear eye catching clothing：dress conservatively (保守地)，and don't wear or carry obvious signs of wealth (gold watches，expensive jewelry and etc.) and don't carry more cash than necessary.5.
To make sure of a safe journey and avoid some unnecessary trouble when traveling in foreign countries，you could never be too careful.
A.Also，don't accept packages from strangers.
B.Once your wallet is stolen，you can let them know.
C.Good preparations can always help you out as well.
D.You can show it to taxi drivers when asking for directions.
E.It will be easier for you to keep track of your bag from a distance.
F.Of course everyone wants his travels to be trouble-free and enjoyable.
G.Include the name of anyone who should be contacted in an emergency.
高二英语七选五中等难度题查看答案及解析
Nowadays，there is a trend that more and more people spend their holidays in foreign countries.1.So read our travel tips that are simple and practical，and you can always enjoy your travels.
On a business card，write down the emergency contact's information and place it in your wallet.2.Give your emergency contact a copy of your travel plan，a passport data page，and the visa information. Give each piece of your luggage a unique look：tie a bright handkerchief to a handle or purchase a colored luggage tag.3.If you don't speak the local language，carry a matchbox，or a brochure with the name and address of your destination.4.
To avoid being a target of crime，don't wear eye catching clothing：dress conservatively (保守地)，and don't wear or carry obvious signs of wealth (gold watches，expensive jewelry and etc.) and don't carry more cash than necessary.5.
To make sure of a safe journey and avoid some unnecessary trouble when traveling in foreign countries，you could never be too careful.
A．Also，don't accept packages from strangers.
B．Once your wallet is stolen，you can let them know.
C．Good preparations can always help you out as well.
D．You can show it to taxi drivers when asking for directions.
E．It will be easier for you to keep track of your bag from a distance.
F．Of course everyone wants his travels to be trouble-free and enjoyable.
G．Include the name of anyone who should be contacted in an emergency.
高二英语七选五中等难度题查看答案及解析