It was a Saturday morning，a day I believed wo...

It was a Saturday morning，a day I believed would end in victory．For weeks，I had been preparing for the match at the county fairgrounds，sponsored(赞助)by our local riding club．My horse，Tonka, and I could run faster than any kid in the county, and I hoped to bring home a blue ribbon．

My mother usually drove me to the riding events, but on this day, my father planned to drop us off at the fairgrounds with the horse trailer(马车) ．

Although we never discussed it, my father’s struggle with alcoholism had become the silent center of our family life．My mother was paralyzed with fear and indecision．Her salary as a part-time nurse couldn’t possibly support four children．No one talked about alcoholism in those days，and it was my family secret．

We climbed on the trailer and my father pulled out of our driveway and headed toward the fairgrounds，picking up speed once we hit the main road．It wasn’t until we felt a big bump that I realized the trailer was out of control．The dream of my riding winner disappeared．Tonka lay on the floor, completely still．No words were possible．I knew he was dead．

Suddenly a man appeared．“Are you all right?” he asked．“Yes．”I answered，although I knew that nothing was all right．“Sit here on the grass，”he said．He bent down to look into the trailer．Tonka remained still．He touched Tonka and then turned to face me．“He is going to be OK．He has just been knocked unconscious．” He rubbed Tonka’s cheeks and gently pulling his ears．Tonka rose to his feet．

Our father was talking to a police officer．He was upset and in pain and took little notice of me．I looked back；the man was gone．

I never forgot him．He gave me strength and a sense of hope in a dark and frightening moment．

1.The writer went to the fairgrounds because he wanted to ___________．

A．take part in a horse racing

B．buy Mum a blue ribbon

C．join the local riding club

D．train his horse there

2.We can learn from the third paragraph that ___________．

A．the family kept silent at home

B．the family lived a secret life

C．Father was addicted to alcohol

D．Mum was physically disabled

3.What does “he’’ in the fourth paragraph refer to?

A．Father 　　　 B．The stranger

C．The horse　　 D．The winner

4.What does the author want to tell the readers through the story?

A．Once formed，bad habits are difficult to break

B．Unexpected kindness is a light that shines in the darkness

C．However mean your life is，meet it and live it

D．Family is a place of encouragement, a safe harbor in the storms

高二英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析

It was a Saturday morning，a day I believed would end in victory．For weeks，I had been preparing for the match at the county fairgrounds，sponsored(赞助)by our local riding club．My horse，Tonka, and I could run faster than any kid in the county, and I hoped to bring home a blue ribbon．

My mother usually drove me to the riding events, but on this day, my father planned to drop us off at the fairgrounds with the horse trailer(马车) ．

Although we never discussed it, my father’s struggle with alcoholism had become the silent center of our family life．My mother was paralyzed with fear and indecision．Her salary as a part-time nurse couldn’t possibly support four children．No one talked about alcoholism in those days，and it was my family secret．

We climbed on the trailer and my father pulled out of our driveway and headed toward the fairgrounds，picking up speed once we hit the main road．It wasn’t until we felt a big bump that I realized the trailer was out of control．The dream of my riding winner disappeared．Tonka lay on the floor, completely still．No words were possible．I knew he was dead．

Suddenly a man appeared．“Are you all right?”he asked．“Yes．”I answered，although I knew that nothing was all right．“Sit here on the grass，”he said．He bent down to look into the trailer．Tonka remained still．He touched Tonka and then turned to face me．“He is going to be OK．He has just been knocked unconscious．” He rubbed Tonka’s cheeks and gently pulling his ears．Tonka rose to his feet．

Our father was talking to a police officer．He was upset and in pain and took little notice of me．I looked back；the man was gone．

I never forgot him．He gave me strength and a sense of hope in a dark and frightening moment．

1.The writer went to the fairgrounds because he wanted to ___________．

A．take part in a horse racing　　　　　　 B．buy Mum a blue ribbon

C．join the local riding club　　　　　　 D．train his horse there

2.We can learn from the third paragraph that ___________．

A．the family kept silent at home　　　　 B．the family lived a secret life

C．Father was addicted to alcohol　　　　 D．Mum was physically disabled

3.What does “he’’ in the fourth paragraph refer to?

A．Father　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 B．The stranger

C．The horse　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 D．The winner

4.What does the author want to tell the readers through the story?

A．Once formed，bad habits are difficult to break

B．Unexpected kindness is a light that shines in the darkness

C．However mean your life is，meet it and live it

D．Family is a place of encouragement, a safe harbor in the storms

高二英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析

It was Saturday morning. I heard loud noises of moving furniture in the next room. I could almost feel the excitement of John who was soon going to get a room of his own. I remember my own feelings when I was 13. I knew how much he longed for his right to privacy when he was sharing a room with his younger brother, Robot. He said, “Mum, can I please have a room of my own? I could use Jeff’s. He won’t mind.”

It was true that Jeff had graduated from college and flown from the nest. But would he mind? The room was the place where I told him a thousand stories and we had a thousand talks. As close as we were, though, the time came when Jeff needed a door between us. His life was spreading into areas that had less to do with family. I no longer could—or should—know everything about him.

It turned out that getting Jeff’s permission was easy. He said, “Of course, Mum, it would be selfish of me to hold on to it.” Then his voice softened, “Mum, I won’t be living at home again—　 you know that.” Behind his glasses, his eyes were lit with all the love. There were no doors closed here—they had all opened up again.

As John and I were cleaning the room, I fixed my eyes on Jeff’s things around me and could almost touch the little boy I knew was gone forever. I looked at the room and, in my heart, I let it go. To hold on would be, as Jeff said, selfish. Now it was time for John, shouldering through the door, his eyes bright with promise of independence, to disappear behind the door. It was time for letting go to happen again.

1.Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?

A. John was eager to get a room of his own.

B. Jeff was moving to live with his brother.

C. Jeff refused to let his brother have his room.

D. Jeff volunteered to give his room to John.

2.The underlined sentence in the second paragraph probably means “Jeff_______.”

A. finally flew out of the house

B. would have less to do with his family

C. needed his right to privacy

D. got tired of those familiar stories

3.How did the author feel about his children’s sense of independence?

A. Delighted.　　 B. Confused.

C. Jealous.　　 D. Embarrassed.

4.It can be inferred from the passage that _______.

A. the children did not like to live with adults

B. all her three kids made the author feel depressed

C. none of the members in the family thought the same way

D. the author loved and missed the time together with her kids

高二英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析

It was Saturday morning. I heard loud noises of moving furniture in the next room. I could almost feel the excitement of John who was soon going to get a room of his own. I remember my own feelings when I was 13. I knew how much he longed for his right to privacy (私人空间) when he was sharing a room with his younger brother, Robot. He said, “Mum, Can I please have a room of my own? I could use Jeff’s. He won’t mind.”

It was true that Jeff had graduated from college and flown from the nest. But would he mind? The room was the place where I told him a thousand stories and we had a thousand talks. As close as we were, though, the time came when Jeff needed a door between us. His life was spreading into areas that had less to do with family. I no longer could-or should-know everything about him.

It turned out that getting Jeff’s permission was easy. He said, “Of course, Mum, it would be selfish of me to hold on to it.” Then his voice softened, “Mum, I won’t be living at home again---you know that.” Behind his glasses, his eyes were lit with all the love. There were no doors closed here---they had all opened up again.

As John and I were cleaning the room, I fixed my eyes on Jeff’s things around me and could almost touch the little boy who I knew was gone forever. I looked at the room and, in my heart, I let it go. To hold on would be, as Jeff said, selfish. Now it was time for John, shouldering through the door, his eyes bright with promise of independence, to disappear behind the door. It was time for letting go to happen again.

1.How did John feel when he finally got a room of his own?

A. Scared.　　 B. Confused.

C. Excited.　　 D. Anxious.

2.The underlined sentence in the second paragraph probably means “______”.

A. Jeff finally flew out of the house

B. Jeff needed his right to privacy

C. Jeff would have less to do with his family

D. Jeff got tired of those familiar stories

3.Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?

A. John was sharing a room with Jeff.

B. John was moving to live with his brother.

C. Jeff agreed to let his brother have his room.

D. Jeff disliked living with his parents.

4.It can be inferred from the passage that ______.

A. the children did not like to live with adults

B. all her three kids made the author feel depressed

C. none of the members in the family thought the same way

D. the author loved and missed the time together with her kids

高二英语阅读理解简单题查看答案及解析

It was the end of my first day as waitress in a busy New York restaurant． My cap had gone away， and my feet_______． The loaded plates I carried_______to be heavier and heavier． Tired and discouraged， I didn't seem able to do anything_______． As I made out a check for a family with several children who had changed their ice-cream_______a dozen times， I was ready to stop． Then the father_______at me as he handed my tip． "Well done，" he said， "you've_______us really well．" Suddenly my tiredness_______． I smiled back， and later， when the manager asked me how I'd like my first day， I said， "_______!" Those few words of praise had_______everything． Praise is like________to the human spirit； we cannot flower and grow without it． And________while most of us are only too________to apply to others the cold wind of criticism， we are________to give our fellows the warm sunshine of praise． Why---when one word of praise can bring such________？

It's strange how chary we are about praising． Perhaps it's________few of us know how to accept it． It's ________rewarding to give praise in areas in which________generally goes unnoticed or unmentioned． An artist gets complimented （admired） for a glorious picture， a cook for a________meal． But do you ever tell your laundry manager how pleased you are when the shirts are________just right？ In fact， to give praise________the giver nothing but a moment's thought and a moment's effort．

1.A.rested B.hurt C.broke D.slipped

2.A.remained B.looked C.seemed D.appeared

3.A.new B.special C.nervous D.right

4.A.order B.price C.material D.chair

5.A.stared B.smiled C.glanced D.nodded

6.A.called on B.looked after C.passed by D.thought of

7.A.arrived B.continued C.disappeared D.developed

8.A.Oh B.Well C.Fine D.Terrible

9.A.made B.changed C.found D.improved

10.A.heat B.warmth C.snowstorm D.sunlight

11.A.then B.thus C.therefore D.yet

12.A.ready B.doubtful C.satisfied D.disappointed

13.A.unable B.unwilling C.likely D.anxious

14.A.attention B.choice C.pleasure D.difficulty

15.A.because B.when C.what D.where

16.A.finally B.especially C.silly D.fortunately

17.A.effort B.attempt C.deed D.feeling

18.A.daily B.light C.perfect D.poor

19.A.done B.sold C.chosen D.given

20.A.adds B.leaves C.offers D.costs

高二英语完形填空简单题查看答案及解析

It was the end of my first day as waitress in a busy New York restaurant． My cap had gone away， and my feet_______． The loaded plates I carried_______to be heavier and heavier． Tired and discouraged， I didn't seem able to do anything______． As I made out a check for a family with several children who had changed their ice-cream_______a dozen times， I was ready to stop． Then the father_______at me as he handed my tip． "Well done，" he said， "you've_______us really well．" Suddenly my tiredness______． I smiled back， and later， when the manager asked me how I'd like my first day， I said， "______!" Those few words of praise had_______everything． Praise is like_______to the human spirit； we cannot flower and grow without it． And_______while most of us are only too_______to apply to others the cold wind of criticism， we are_______to give our fellows the warm sunshine of praise． Why---when one word of praise can bring such______？

It's strange how chary we are about praising． Perhaps it's_______few of us know how to accept it． It's _______rewarding to give praise in areas in which_______generally goes unnoticed or unmentioned． An artist gets complimented （admired） for a glorious picture， a cook for a_______meal． But do you ever tell your laundry manager how pleased you are when the shirts are_______just right？ In fact， to give praise_______the giver nothing but a moment's thought and a moment's effort．

1.A. rested B. hurt C. broke D. slipped

2.A. remained B. looked C. seemed D. appeared

3.A. new B. special C. nervous D. right

4.A. order B. price C. material D. chair

5.A. stared B. smiled C. glanced D. nodded

6.A. called on B. looked after C. passed by D. thought of

7.A. arrived B. continued C. disappeared D. developed

8.A. Oh B. Well C. Fine D. Terrible

9.A. made B. changed C. found D. improved

10.A. heat B. warmth C. snowstorm D. sunlight

11.A. then B. thus C. therefore D. yet

12.A. ready B. doubtful C. satisfied D. disappointed

13.A. unable B. unwilling C. likely D. anxious

14.A. attention B. choice C. pleasure D. difficulty

15.A. because B. when C. what D. where

16.A. finally B. especially C. silly D. fortunately

17.A. effort B. attempt C. deed D. feeling

18.A. daily B. light C. perfect D. poor

19.A. done B. sold C. chosen D. given

20.A. adds B. leaves C. offers D. costs

高二英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析

阅读下面的短文，然后按照要求写一篇150左右的英语短文。

It was the end of my first day as a waitress in a busy New York restaurant. My cap had gone away, and my feet hurt. The loaded plates I carried seemed to be heavier and heavier. Tired and discouraged, I didn't seem able to do anything right. As I wrote out a check for a family with several children who had changed their ice-cream order a dozen times, I was ready to quit. Then the father smiled at me as he handed me my tip. “Well done”, he said, “you're looking after us really well.” Suddenly my tiredness disappeared. I smiled back, and later, when the manager asked me how I’d like my first day, I said, “Fine!” Those few words of praise had changed everything. Praise is like sunshine to the human spirit; no flower can grow without it. And yet, most of us are only too ready to apply to others the cold wind of criticism; we are unwilling to give our fellows the warm sunshine of praise. Why---when one word of praise can bring such benefit?

In fact, to give praise costs the giver nothing but a moment's thought and a moment's effort but will reward both the giver and the recipient（接受者） with a happy day. Let’s learn to give praise to people around us.

[写作内容]

1. 以约30个词概括短文的要点；

2. 然后以120个词就“The Power of Praise”为主题发表你的看法, 并包括如下要点：

1)  在你周围，人们对赞美的看法和做法；

2) 你的观点如何？你怎么做？举例说明赞美的力量。

[写作要求]

1. 可以使用自己的经历或听到的故事,可以参照阅读材料的内容, 但不得直接引用原文中的句子；

2. 标题已经给出。

[评分标准]

概括准确、语言规范、内容合适、篇章连贯。

高二英语书面表达简单题查看答案及解析

第二节 读写任务 (共1小题, 满分25 分)

阅读下面的短文，然后按照要求写一篇150词左右的英语短文。

It was the end of my first day as a waitress in a busy New York restaurant. My cap had gone away, and my feet hurt. The loaded plates I carried seemed to be heavier and heavier. Tired and discouraged, I didn't seem able to do anything right. As I wrote out a check for a family with several children who had changed their ice-cream order a dozen times, I was ready to quit. Then the father smiled at me as he handed me my tip. “Well done”, he said, “you're looking after us really well.” Suddenly my tiredness disappeared. I smiled back, and later, when the manager asked me how I’d like my first day, I said, “Fine!” Those few words of praise had changed everything. Praise is like sunshine to the human spirit; no flower can grow without it. And yet, most of us are only too ready to apply to others the cold wind of criticism; we are unwilling to give our fellows the warm sunshine of praise. Why---when one word of praise can bring such benefit?

In fact, to give praise costs the giver nothing but a moment's thought and a moment's effort but will reward both the giver and the recipient（接受者） with a happy day. Let’s learn to give credit（赞扬） to people around us.

[写作内容]

1. 以约30个词概括短文的要点；

2. 然后以120个词就“The Power of Praise”这个主题发表你的看法, 并包括如下要点： 1)    在你周围，人们对赞美的看法和做法；

2)  你的观点如何？你怎么做？举例说明赞美的力量。

[写作要求]

1. 可以使用自己的经历或听到的故事,可以参照阅读材料的内容, 但不得直接

引用原文中的句子；

2. 标题已经给出。

[评分标准]    概括准确、语言规范、内容合适、篇章连贯。

The Power of Praise

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高二英语书面表达简单题查看答案及解析

(2)读写任务：（共25分）

阅读下面的短文，然后按要求写一篇150词左右的英语短文。

It was the end of my first day as waitress in a busy New York restaurant. My cap had gone away, and my feet hurt. The loaded plates I carried seemed to be heavier and heavier. Tired and discouraged. I didn’t seem able to do anything right. As I wrote out a check for a family with several children who had changed their ice-cream order a dozen times, I was ready to quit. Then the father smiled at me as he handed me my tip. “Well done”, he said, “you’re looking after us really well.” Suddenly my tiredness disappeared. I smiled back, and later, when the manager asked me how I’d like my first day. I said, “Fine!” Those few words of praise had changed everything. Praise is like sunshine to the human spirit; no flower can grow without it. And yet, most of us are only too ready to apply to others the cold wind of criticism; we are unwilling to give our fellows the warm sunshine of praise. Why when one word of praise can bring such benefit?

In fact, to give praise costs the giver nothing but a moment’s thought and a moment’s effort but will reward both the giver and the recipient with a happy day. Let’s learn to give credit (赞扬) to people around us.

[写作内容]

以约30个词概括短文的要点

以120个词就“The Power of Praise”这个主题发表你的看法；并包括如下要点：

1) 在你周围，人们对赞美的看法和做法；

2) 你的观点如何？你怎么做？举例说明赞美的力量。

[写作要求]

可以使用自己的经历或听到的故事，可以参照阅读材料的内容，但不得直接引用原文的句子；

标题已经给出

[评分标准]

概括准确、语言规范、内容合适。篇章连贯

高二英语书面表达简单题查看答案及解析

It was June 15, and in two days I would be turning thirty. I was not sure about entering a new decade of my life and feared that my best years were now behind me.

My daily routine included going to the gym for a workout（ 锻炼） before going to work. Every morning I would see my friend Nicholas at the gym. He was seventy­ nine years old and in terrific shape. As I greeted Nicholas on that particular day, he noticed I wasn't full of my usual vitality（活力）and asked if there was anything wrong. I told him I was feeling anxious about turning thirty. I wondered how I would look back on（ 回顾）my life once I reached Nicholas's age, so I asked him, “What was the best time of your life？”

Without hesitation, Nicholas replied, “Well, Joe, this is my philosophical（哲理的）answer to your philosophical question：

When I was a child in Austria and everything was taken care of for me and I was nurtured by my parents, that was the best time of my life.

When I was going to school and learning the things I know today, that was the best time of my life.

When I got my first job and had responsibilities and got paid for my efforts, that was the best time of my life.

When I met my wife and fell in love, that was the best time of my life.

The Second World War came, and my wife and I had to flee Austria to save our lives. When we were together and safe on a ship bound for（开往）North America, that was the best time of my life.

When we came to Canada and started a family, that was the best time of my life.

When I was a young father, watching my children grow up, that was the best time of my life.”

“And now, Joe, I am seventy­ nine years old. I have my health, I feel good and I am in love with my wife just as I was when we first met. This is the best time of my life.”

1.When was the writer's birthday?

A．June 13           B．June 15           C．June 17           D．June 19

2.Why was the writer anxious?

A．He wasn't full of his usual vitality.

B．He didn't see his old friend Nicholas.

C．He was feeling anxious about turning thirty.

D．He didn't like his friend's answer about the best time.

3.What does the underlined word “ nurtured ” mean?

A．brought up        B．developed         C．trained           D．encouraged

高二英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析