Since I moved to Seattle, there’s no farm who...

Since I moved to Seattle, there’s no farm whose name has come up more than Quillisascut. Quillisascut is a cheese company, 36  what they call “traditional farmstead cheese’’, but it’s also a school. 37 completing a five-day “Introduction to Farming” workshop at Quillisascut, I understand why this farm school is so 38 . I hope that you can one day visit it, too.

At Quillisascut, mornings begin at 5:30 am with 39  and milking the goats. The morning’s 40  is made into cheese in the afternoon. Cheese making requires many steps. The process can take one day to several months, 41  the type of cheese being made.

During our workshop, we were lucky enough to have the farm’s chefs 42  meals of grains and beans from neighboring farms and herbs from the garden. All of the foods used for cooking are either grown there or 43  sourced.

Any 44  from meals is made into compost(堆肥). It is 45  onto the farm’s land, transforming Quillisascut’s soil 46  fertile salad bars for the goats. In addition to sunlight, rain, and compost, the goat farm 47  seeding and reseeding.

When I know where my food came from, who 48  it, and the complex process it took to get to my 49 , food does more than fuel my body. It also heats my 50 . I wonder how different our food and healthcare systems would look like if all people learnt firsthand about the 51  and tears involved in bringing food to the table.

If every food production operation 52  the public onto its ground, it is possible that our country’s food system would look very different; and our country’s connection with food could 53 . But for now, Quillisascut and other educational farms are making a(an) 54 , carrying out the goal “to make the world a more 55  place”.

1.                A．displaying       B．selling          C．advertising    D．designing

2.                A．Until           B．Unless          C．After D．If

3.                A．beloved        B．interested       C．moved   D．excited

4.                A．observing       B．feeding         C．introducing    D．finding

5.                A．goat           B．milk            C．choice    D．meat

6.                A．putting on       B．taking on        C．focusing on    D．depending on

7.                A．describe        B．check          C．cook D．heat

8.                A．regionally       B．comfortably     C．formally  D．positively

9.                A．leftover        B．makeup         C．food     D．drink

10.               A．passed         B．based          C．worked   D．spread

11.               A．with           B．of             C．as    D．into

12.               A．avoids         B．protests        C．requires   D．promotes

13.               A．tasted          B．measured       C．grew D．learnt

14.               A．car            B．wallet          C．wall  D．plate

15.               A．soul           B．face           C．hand D．dream

16.               A．seed           B．sweat          C．money    D．imagination

17.               A．welcomed      B．persuaded      C．demanded     D．suggested

18.               A．break          B．settle          C．begin D．deepen

19.               A．performance    B．difference      C．expression D．impression

20.               A．famous         B．curious         C．beautiful  D．traditional

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______no need for us to discuss the problem again since it has already settled.

A. It has          B. There has         C. It is           D. There is

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Hoyo Azul Tours

Hoyo Azul has more to offer than its simple name. This famous natural pool, whose unexpected existence at the base of a 200-foot (61-meter) cliff (悬崖)surprises and delights visitors, is one of the Dominican Republic’s top destinations for swimming, nature tours, and other activities.

The Basics

Hoyo Azul lies in Scape Park. To reach it, take a guided hike through the park. Those with an interest in nature can get a better understanding of the ecosystem (生态系统) on a full-day ecotour that combines suspension bridges and hiking with a trip to Hoyo Azul. Full-day tours are also available for an easy day trip.

Things to Know before You Go

It offers a variety of tour packages that include a trip to Hoyo Azul.

Bring your own towel and cash for souvenirs (纪念品) and photos.

Floating equipment is available for those who cannot swim.

How to Get There

Cap Cana is just 15 minutes from Punta Cana International Airport. Take an airport taxior bus from there for only a few dollars. Many tours of the area stop at Hoyo Azul.

When to Get There

Budget travelers should head to Hoyo Azul during the low season—from August to early December—for the best deals on accommodations and activities. Warm weather year-round means that swimming, hiking, and other outdoor activities are always a choice.

1.What can you do in Hoyo Azul?

A.Fish. B.Swim.

C.Camp. D.Picnic.

2.What does the Hoyo Azul Tour provide visitors with?

A.Old cameras. B.Cheap souvenirs.

C.Floating equipment. D.Pocket money.

3.When is the best time for visitors without much money?

A.February. B.May.

C.July. D.September.

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There was once a famous king whose name was Tamerlane. Like Alexander the Great, he 36 to become the master of the whole world. So he raised a great 37 and made war on other countries. He conquered(征服，打败） many kings and 38 many cities. But at last his army was beaten; and Tamerlane escaped alone from the field of 39.

For a long time he wandered in 40 from place to place. His enemies were 41 him. He was about to lose all hope.

One day he was 42   under a tree, thinking of his failure. He had now been a wanderer for twenty days. He couldn’t 43 any longer. Suddenly he saw a small object climbing up the trunk (树干) of the tree. He looked more 44 and saw it was an ant, 45  a grain of wheat（麦粒） as large as itself.

There was a 46  in the tree only a little way above, and that was the home of the ant.

“You are 47  , Mr. Ant,” he said, “but you are carrying something that is too heavy for you.” Just as he 48, the ant lost its footing and fell to the ground. But it 49 held on to the grain of wheat. Tamerlane 50 the little insect. It tried the second time, the third time ... the twentieth time — but always with the same51  . Then it tried the twenty-first time. 52, one little step at a time, it climbed across the rough place where it had 53 so often. The next minute it climbed 54 into its home, carrying the grain of wheat. “Well done!” said Tamerlane, “you’ve taught me a lesson. I, too, will try, try again, 55 I succeed.”

And this he did.

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There was once a famous king whose name was Tamerlane. Like Alexander the Great, he ___________ to become the master of the whole world. So he raised a great ___________ and made war on other countries. He conquered many kings and ___________ many cities. But at last his army was beaten; and Tamerlane escaped alone from the field of ___________.

For a long time he wandered in ___________ from place to place. His enemies were ___________ him. He was about to lose all hope.

One day he was___________ under a tree, thinking of his failure. He had now been a wanderer for twenty days. He couldn’t ___________any longer. Suddenly he saw a small object climbing up the trunk of the tree. He looked more ___________and saw it was an ant, ____________a grain of wheat as large as itself.

There was a ____________ in the tree only a little way above, and that was the home of the ant.

“You are ____________, Mr. Ant,” he said, “but you are carrying something that is too heavy for you.” Just as he ____________, the ant lost its footing and fell to the ground. But it ____________ held on to the grain of wheat. Tamerlane ____________ the little insect. It tried the second time, the third time ... the twentieth time — but always with the same ____________. Then it tried the twenty-first time.____________, one little step at a time, it climbed across the rough place where it had ____________ so often. The next minute it climbed ____________ into its home, carrying the grain of wheat. “Well done!” said Tamerlane, “you’ve taught me a lesson. I, too, will try again, ____________ I succeed.” And he made it.

1.A. failed　　 B. learned　　 C. wished　　 D. chose

2.A. party　　 B. family　　 C. group　　 D. troop

3.A. burned　　 B. defended　　 C. rebuilt　　 D. developed

4.A. business　　 B. wheat　　 C. sports　　 D. battle

5.A. peace　　 B. relief　　 C. puzzlement　　 D. fear

6.A. fighting for　　 B. looking for　　 C. caring for　　 D. calling for

7.A. laying　　 B. singing　　 C. lying　　 D. practicing

8.A. grow up　　 B. get around　　 C. carry on　　 D. stay up

9.A. quickly　　 B. excitedly　　 C. seriously　　 D. closely

10.A. carrying　　 B. eating　　 C. discovering　　 D. picking

11.A. cave　　 B. hole　　 C. leaf　　 D. flower

12.A. hungry　　 B. honest　　 C. brave　　 D. smart

13.A. spoke　　 B. explained　　 C. complained　　 D. discussed

14.A. only　　 B. still　　 C. also　　 D. even

15.A. watched　　 B. touched　　 C. helped　　 D. guided

16.A. goal　　 B. result　　 C. method　　 D. reason

17.A. Hurriedly　　 B. Gently　　 C. Slowly　　 D. Sadly

18.A. stopped　　 B. appeared　　 C. prepared　　 D. fallen

19.A. safely　　 B. worriedly　　 C. freely　　 D. calmly

20.A. after　　 B. till　　 C. if　　 D. because

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Since 2004，Time magazine has six times made a survey to name the l00 most influential people in the world．Only one person has appeared on it for six times, Oprah Winfrey．

Born in l954 in Mississippi，Oprah Winfrey spent her early years living in poverty with her grandmother and later her absent mother, followed by unfair treatment by her unfriendly relatives．Worse still，she was addicted to drugs and at the young age of l4，she gave birth to a baby, who died after a few months．Finally she was sent to live with her strict father in Tennessee. Amazingly though，her father’s rules did make sure she received a good education and finally overcame her problems．

Oprah’s media career began at age l7．She became the co-author of local news in Baltimore in her early 20’s．Her first local talk show, People Are Talking, was first performed in l978，when she was 24．

In l986，Oprah moved to Chicago to host a low-rated half-hour morning talk show, AM Chicago．Oprah talks like a family member in your and my house．Within months she took over，the show became the highest-rated talk show in Chicago．It was renamed The Oprah Winfrey Show．

Only two years after hosting the show, she was able to set up her own production company Harpo, and buy the full rights to The Oprah Winfery Show．She is also involved in magazine publishing，books，education and a lifestyle channel for women with the aim of improving people’s lives, inspiring and praising good honest values，making the world a better place for present and future generations．

As her business grew, so did her wealth and power, and she became the first ever black billionaire in 2003 and the most powerful woman in media broadcasting．The amazing influence she has over a large part of the American public means that anything she promotes on her shows is guaranteed to succeed.

1.What do we know about Oprah’s childhood?

A．She lived with her mother for 14 years．

B．She married young and brought up a baby．

C．she lacked concern and care．

D．She couldn’t stand her father's rules．

2.Why was The Oprah Winfrey Show so popular?

A．Oprah was very famous in the world．B．Oprah talked in a family way in the show．

C．Oprah was the co-author of the show．D．Oprah had the full rights to the show．

3.Which of the following is true according to the text?

A．Oprah Winfrey was the most influential woman in America．

B．Oprah Winfrey hosted her first local talk show in her 20’s．

C．AM Chicago became the highest-rated immediately after Oprah hosted it.

D．Oprah Winfrey was the first billionaire in media broadcasting．

4.What does the last paragraph mainly tell us?

A．Oprah was a quite successful woman．

B：Oprah aimed to be wealthy and powerful．

C．What Oprah promoted was sure to succeed．

D．Oprah became the most influential woman．

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________is no need ________

A．It; complaining     B．That; complaining    C．There; to complain  D．This; to complain

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—So David wants to sell the house and move to New York.

— ______. He has found a job there.

A. I agree B. No problem

C. What fun D. Exactly

高二英语单项填空中等难度题查看答案及解析

—So David wants to sell the house and move to New York.

— ______. He has found a job there.

A. I agree B. No problem C. What fun D. Exactly

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Nowadays, there’s a lot of debate about single sex education since it has begun to regain its popularity recently. According to long term studies of children from around the world, students achieve more and learn better in single sex schools.

An Australian study of 270,000 students found that both boys and girls performed much higher on standardized(标准化) tests when they attended separate schools. During an experiment in Virginia in 1995, 100 eighth graders were separated just for math and science courses. Almost immediately, the girls began to achieve more, become more confident and take part more often in class activities.

In 2001, a British study concluded that nearly every girl regardless of (不论) her ability or socio-economic status performed better in single sex classrooms than co-ed ones. The study of 2,954 high schools and 979 primary schools showed that while boys at the lowest levels in study improved the most in single sex schools, single sex education was particularly beneficial (有益的) to girls. Every one of the top 50 private elementary schools and top 20 private high schools in Britain are single sex schools.

Girls became more confident in themselves as students and earned higher scores on their College Board and Advanced Placement examinations. A quarter of the female members of the US Congress and one-third of all female members of Fortune 100 boards graduated from all-women’s colleges.

While the statistics are not as dramatic for boys, however, boys tend to soften their competitive edge and become more cooperative in a single sex setting. They can just be boys and not worry about what the girls might think.

Single sex education has a pleasant way of encouraging children to be fearless, to be curious, to be enthusiastic --- in short, to just be themselves. Children are subjected (屈从于) to pressures from every quarter to become adults before they are ready to do so. They grow up too quickly. Why not let them be children for a few more years? Single sex education with its gentler, more controlled social atmosphere is just the right answer for many children.

1.With the experiment in Virginia in 1995, the writer wants to show that________.

A．single sex education has become popular in recent years

B．the effect of single sex education on girls is immediate

C．students at separate schools are better prepared for standardized tests

D．both boy and girl students achieve more and learn better in single sex schools

2.According to the article, which of the following statements about single sex education is TRUE?

A．Girls’ performances in single sex classrooms are determined by their ability and socioeconomic status.

B．In all-boys schools boys with the worst academic performances improved the most.

C．Single sex education was particularly helpful for boys.

D．There are more single sex schools than co-ed schools in Britain.

3. In the article, the underlined phrase “soften their competitive edge” probably means ________ .

A．act in a kindly manner                    B．become less competitive

C．lose interest in something                 D．take advantage of something

4. What is the main point of the article?

A．Ways to reduce pressure and help children grow.

B．The reason why girls perform better than boys at school.

C．The advantage of single sex education.

D．The development of single sex education in different countries.

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