Brenda Bongos was a happy, artistic girl.She had one big ambition—to play the drums in a band.But one big problem lay in her way.To be good enough to play in a band,Brenda had to practice a lot,but she lived next-door to a lot of old people.Many of them are sick.She knew that the sound of beating drums would really get on their nerves(神经).So,she had tried playing in the strangest places:a basement,a kitchen,and even in a shower.But there was always someone it would annoy.
One day, while watching a science documentary on TV, she heard that sound cannot travel in space,because there’s no air.At that moment,Brenda Bongos decided to become a sort of musical astronaut.
With the help of a lot of time,books and work,Brenda built a space bubble(气泡).This was a big glass ball connected to a machine which sucked out all the air inside. All that would be left inside was a drum kit(成套设备)and a chair.Brenda got into the space suit she had made,entered the bubble,turned on the machine,and played those drums like a wild chlid.
It wasn't long before Brenda Bongos came very famous.Many people came to see her play in her space bubble.Shortly afterwards she came out of the bubble and started giving concerts.Her fame spread so much that the government suggested that she be part of a unique space journey.Finally, Brenda was a real musical astronaut,and had gone far beyond her first ambition of playing drums in a band.
Years later, when asked how she had achieved all this,she thought for a moment,and said:“If those old people next-door hadn’t mattered so much to me,I wouldn't have found a solution,and none of this would have ever happened.”
1.Why did Brenda try to play in the strangest places?
A. Because she didn't want others to hear her play.
B. Because she didn't like her neighbors.
C. Because she didn't have her own room.
D. Because she didn't mean to disturb others.
2.Brenda became famous because.
A. she was good at music and science
B. she became a real musical astronaut
C. she invented a special way of practice
D. she played well and had a talent
3.Which of the following can be used to describe Brenda most properly?
A. Kind,hardworking and creative.
B. Brave,kind and hardworking.
C. Lovely, brave and clever.
D. Nervous,kind and clever.
4.It can be inferred from the text that “”.
A. He laughs best who laughs last
B. One good turn deserves another
C. Two heads are better than one
D. It’s never too old to learn
高二英语阅读理解中等难度题
Brenda Bongos was a happy, artistic girl. She had one big dream—to play the drums in a band. But one big problem lay in her way. To be good enough to play in a band, Brenda had to practice a lot, but she lived next-door to a lot of old people. Many of them are sick. She knew that the sound of beating drums would really get on their nerves. So, she had tried playing in the strangest places: a basement, a kitchen, and even in a shower. But there was always someone it would annoy.
One day, while watching a science documentary on TV, she heard that sound cannot travel in space, because there’s no air. At that moment, Brenda Bongos decided to become a sort of musical astronaut.
With the help of a lot of time, books and work, Brenda built a space bubble. This was a big glass ball connected to a machine which sucked out all the air inside. All that would be left inside was a drum kit(成套设备)and a chair. Brenda got into the space suit she had made, entered the bubble, turned on the machine, and played those drums like a wild child.
It was’t long before Brenda Bongos came very famous. Many people came to see her play in her space bubble. Shortly afterwards she came out of the bubble and started giving concerts. Her fame spread so much that the government suggested that she be part of a unique space journey. Finally, Brenda was a real musical astronaut, and had gone far beyond her first ambition of playing drums in a band.
Years later, when asked how she had achieved all this, she thought for a moment, and said, “If those old people next – door hadn’t mattered so much to me, I wouldn’t have found a solution, and none of this would have ever happened.”
1.Why did Brenda try to play in the strangest places?
A. Because she didn’t want others to hear her play
B. Because she didn’t mean to disturb others.
C. Because she didn’t have her own room
D. Because she didn’t like her neighbors.
2.Brenda started to give concerts .
A. after she practiced in her space bubble
B. when she became part of the unique space journey
C. after she became a real musical astronaut
D. when people came to see her in the space bubble
3.Brenda became famous because .
A. she was good at music and science
C. she invented a special way of practice
B. she became a real musical astronaut
D. she played well and had a talent
4.It can be inferred from the text that “ ”.
A. He laughs best who laughs last
C. Two heads are better than one
B. It’s never too old to learn
D. One good turn deserves another
高二英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析
Brenda Bongos was a happy, artistic girl. She had one big dream—to play the drums in a band. But one big problem lay in her way. To be good enough to play in a band, Brenda had to practice a lot, but she lived next-door to a lot of old people. Many of them are sick. She knew that the sound of beating drums would really get on their nerves. So, she had tried playing in the strangest places: a basement, a kitchen, and even in a shower. But there was always someone it would annoy.
One day, while watching a science documentary on TV, she heard that sound cannot travel in space, because there's no air. At that moment, Brenda Bongos decided to become a sort of musical astronaut.
With the help of a lot of time, books and work, Brenda built a space bubble. This was a big glass ball connected to a machine which sucked out all the air inside. All that would be left inside was a drum kit(成套设备) and a chair. Brenda got into the space suit she had made, entered the bubble, turned on the machine, and played those drums like a wild child.
It wasn't long before Brenda Bongos came very famous. Many people came to see her play in her space bubble. Shortly afterwards she came out of the bubble and started giving concerts. Her fame spread so much that the government suggested that she be part of a unique space journey. Finally, Brenda was a real musical astronaut, and had gone far beyond her first ambition of playing drums in a band.
Years later, when asked how she had achieved all this, she thought for a moment, and said: ''If those old people next–door hadn't mattered so much to me, I wouldn't have found a solution, and none of this would have ever happened.''
1.Why did Brenda try to play in the strangest places?
A. Because she didn't want others to hear her play
B. Because she didn't mean to disturb others.
C. Because she didn't have her own room
D. Because she didn’t like her neighbors.
2.Brenda started to give concerts _______.
A. after she practiced in her space bubble
B. when she became part of the unique space journey
C. after she became a real musical astronaut
D. when people came to see her in the space bubble
3.Brenda became famous because _______.
A. she was good at music and science
B. she became a real musical astronaut
C. she invented a special way of practice
D. she played well and had a talent
4.It can be inferred from the text that: " _______".
A. He laughs best who laughs last B. It's never too old to learn
C. Two heads are better than one D. One good turn deserves another
高二英语阅读理解简单题查看答案及解析
Brenda Bongos was a happy, artistic girl. She had one big ambition—to play the drums in a band. But one big problem lay in her way. To be good enough to play in a band, Brenda had to practice a lot, but she lived next-door to a lot of old people. Many of them are sick. She knew that the sound of beating drums would really get on their nerves. So, she had tried playing in the strangest places: a basement, a kitchen, and even in a shower. But there was always someone it would annoy.
One day, while watching a science documentary on TV, she heard that sound cannot travel in space, because there's no air. At that moment, Brenda Bongos decided to become a sort of musical astronaut.
With the help of a lot of time, books and work, Brenda built a space bubble. This was a big glass ball connected to a machine which sucked out all the air inside. All that would be left inside was a drum kit(成套设备) and a chair. Brenda got into the space suit she had made, entered the bubble, turned on the machine, and played those drums like a wild child.
It wasn't long before Brenda Bongos came very famous. Many people came to see her play in her space bubble. Shortly afterwards she came out of the bubble and started giving concerts. Her fame spread so much that the government suggested that she be part of a unique space journey. Finally, Brenda was a real musical astronaut, and had gone far beyond her first ambition of playing drums in a band.
Years later, when asked how she had achieved all this, she thought for a moment, and said: ''If those old people next – door hadn't mattered so much to me, I wouldn't have found a solution, and none of this would have ever happened.''
1.Why did Brenda try to play in the strangest places?
A.Because she didn't want others to hear her play. |
B.Because she didn't mean to disturb others. |
C.Because she didn't have her own room. |
D.Because she didn’t like her neighbors. |
2.Brenda started to give concerts _______.
A.after she practiced in her space bubble |
B.when she became part of the unique space journey |
C.after she became a real musical astronaut |
D.when people came to see her in the space bubble |
3.Brenda became famous because _______.
A.she was good at music and science |
B.she became a real musical astronaut |
C.she invented a special way of practice |
D.she played well and had a talent |
4.Which of the following can be used to describe Brenda?
A.Kind, hardworking and clever. |
B.Brave, kind and hardworking. |
C.Lovely, brave and kind. |
D.Nervous, kind and clever. |
5.It can be inferred from the text that: " _______".
A.He laughs best who laughs last |
B.It's never too old to learn |
C.Two heads are better than one |
D.One good turn deserves another |
高二英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析
Brenda Bongos was a happy, artistic girl. She had one big ambition—to play the drums in a band. But one big obstacle lay in her way. To be good enough to play in a band, Brenda had to practice a lot, but she lived next-door to a lot of old people. Many of them are sick. She knew that the sound of beating drums would really get on their nerves. So, she had tried playing in the strangest places: a basement, a kitchen, and even in a shower. But there was always someone it would annoy.
One day, while watching a science documentary on TV, she heard that sound cannot travel in space, because there’s no air. At that moment, Brenda Bongos decided to become a sort of musical astronaut.
With the help of a lot of time, books and work, Brenda built a space bubble. This was a big glass ball connected to a machine which sucked out all the air inside. All that would be left inside was a drum kit(成套设备) and a chair. Brenda got into the space suit she had made, entered the bubble, turned on the machine, and played those drums like a wild child.
It wasn’t long before Brenda Bongos came very famous. Many people came to see her play in her space bubble. Shortly afterwards she came out of the bubble and started giving concerts. Her fame spread so much that the government suggested that she be part of a unique space journey. Finally, Brenda was a real musical astronaut, and had gone far beyond her first ambition of playing drums in a band.
Years later, when asked how she had achieved all this, she thought for a moment, and said: “If those old people next – door hadn’t mattered so much to me, I wouldn’t have found a solution, and none of this would have ever happened.”
1.Why did Brenda try to play in the strangest places?
A.Because she didn’t want others to hear her play.
B.Because she didn’t want to disturb others.
C.Because she didn’t have a large house.
D.Because she liked to play in strange places.
2.Brenda started to give concerts _______ .
A.after she practiced in her space bubble
B.when she became part of the unique space journey
C.after she became a real musical astronaut
D.when people came to see her in the space bubble
3.Brenda became famous because _______ .
A.she made a space suit
B.she became a real musical astronaut
C.she played drums in her space bubble
D.she played drums in a band
4.Which of the following can be used to describe Brenda?
A.kind, hardworking and clever
B.brave, kind and hardworking
C.lovely, brave and kind
D.nervous, kind and clever
5.We can draw a conclusion from the passage that: “______”.
A.He laughs best who laughs last
B.It’s never too old to learn
C.Two heads are better than one
D.One good turn deserves another
高二英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析
Brenda Bongos was a happy, artistic girl. She had one big ambition—to play the drums in a band. But one big problem lay in her way. To be good enough to play in a band, Brenda had to practice a lot, but she lived next-door to a lot of old people. Many of them are sick. She knew that the sound of beating drums would really get on their nerves. So, she had tried playing in the strangest places: a basement, a kitchen, and even in a shower. But there was always someone it would annoy.
One day, while watching a science documentary on TV, she heard that sound cannot travel in space, because there's no air. At that moment, Brenda Bongos decided to become a sort of musical astronaut.
With the help of a lot of time, books and work, Brenda built a space bubble. This was a big glass ball connected to a machine which sucked out all the air inside. All that would be left inside was a drum kit(成套设备) and a chair. Brenda got into the space suit she had made, entered the bubble, turned on the machine, and played those drums like a wild child.
It wasn't long before Brenda Bongos came very famous. Many people came to see her play in her space bubble. Shortly afterwards she came out of the bubble and started giving concerts. Her fame spread so much that the government suggested that she be part of a unique space journey. Finally, Brenda was a real musical astronaut, and had gone far beyond her first ambition of playing drums in a band.
Years later, when asked how she had achieved all this, she thought for a moment, and said: ''If those old people next – door hadn't mattered so much to me, I wouldn't have found a solution, and none of this would have ever happened.''
1.Why did Brenda try to play in the strangest places?
A. Because she didn't want others to hear her play
B. Because she didn't mean to disturb others.
C. Because she didn't have her own room
D. Because she didn’t like her neighbors.
2.Brenda started to give concerts _______.
A. after she practiced in her space bubble
B. when she became part of the unique space journey
C. after she became a real musical astronaut
D. when people came to see her in the space bubble
3.Brenda became famous because _______.
A. she was good at music and science
B. she became a real musical astronaut
C. she invented a special way of practice
D. she played well and had a talent
4.Which of the following can be used to describe Brenda?
A. Kind, hardworking and clever
B. Brave, kind and hardworking.
C. Lovely, brave and kind
D. Nervous, kind and clever.
5.It can be inferred from the text that: " _______".
A. He laughs best who laughs last
B. It's never too old to learn
C. Two heads are better than one
D. One good turn deserves another
高二英语阅读理解简单题查看答案及解析
Brenda Bongos was a happy, artistic girl.She had one big ambition—to play the drums in a band.But one big problem lay in her way.To be good enough to play in a band,Brenda had to practice a lot,but she lived next-door to a lot of old people.Many of them are sick.She knew that the sound of beating drums would really get on their nerves(神经).So,she had tried playing in the strangest places:a basement,a kitchen,and even in a shower.But there was always someone it would annoy.
One day, while watching a science documentary on TV, she heard that sound cannot travel in space,because there’s no air.At that moment,Brenda Bongos decided to become a sort of musical astronaut.
With the help of a lot of time,books and work,Brenda built a space bubble(气泡).This was a big glass ball connected to a machine which sucked out all the air inside. All that would be left inside was a drum kit(成套设备)and a chair.Brenda got into the space suit she had made,entered the bubble,turned on the machine,and played those drums like a wild chlid.
It wasn't long before Brenda Bongos came very famous.Many people came to see her play in her space bubble.Shortly afterwards she came out of the bubble and started giving concerts.Her fame spread so much that the government suggested that she be part of a unique space journey.Finally, Brenda was a real musical astronaut,and had gone far beyond her first ambition of playing drums in a band.
Years later, when asked how she had achieved all this,she thought for a moment,and said:“If those old people next-door hadn’t mattered so much to me,I wouldn't have found a solution,and none of this would have ever happened.”
1.Why did Brenda try to play in the strangest places?
A. Because she didn't want others to hear her play.
B. Because she didn't like her neighbors.
C. Because she didn't have her own room.
D. Because she didn't mean to disturb others.
2.Brenda became famous because.
A. she was good at music and science
B. she became a real musical astronaut
C. she invented a special way of practice
D. she played well and had a talent
3.Which of the following can be used to describe Brenda most properly?
A. Kind,hardworking and creative.
B. Brave,kind and hardworking.
C. Lovely, brave and clever.
D. Nervous,kind and clever.
4.It can be inferred from the text that “”.
A. He laughs best who laughs last
B. One good turn deserves another
C. Two heads are better than one
D. It’s never too old to learn
高二英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析
Brenda Bongos was a girl with one big ambition- to play the drums in a band. But a(n)________lay in her way. To be good enough to play in a______, Brenda had to practice a lot, but she lived next-door to lots of_______people in a care home. The sound of beating drums would really annoy them.
Brenda was________. She always tried to find a way of practicing her drums without ________other people. But without success. However,________to practice as much as she could. Brenda________all kinds of ways.
One day, while watching a science documentary, she heard that________cannot travel in space without air. At that moment, Brenda bongos decided to become a________astronaut.
So Brenda built a space________connected with a machine, which drew out all air.Inside was a________of drums. Once inside, Brenda________the machine and played like mad!
It wasn't long before she had become________. Many people came to see her play in her space bubble.________ -afterwards she started giving________out of the bubble,________ Brenda became a real musical astronaut as the government asked her to be part of a space journey, and had gone far beyond her first________of playing drums in a band.
When asked how she had________all this, she said, "If those old people next-door hadn't________so much to me, I wouldn’t have gone to such ________to find a solution, and none of this would have ever happened.
1.A.obstacle B.question C.figure D.hand
2.A.match B.band C.talks D.scene
3.A.sick B.local C.elderly D.poor
4.A.delightful B.wonderful C.awful D.respectful
5.A.waking B.reaching C.embarrassing D.bothering
6.A.scared B.thrilled C.determined D.encouraged
7.A.tested B.tried C.played D.found
8.A.light B.sound C.air D.heat
9.A.musical B.classical C.medical D.physical
10.A.bag B.bubble C.container D.aircraft
11.A.set B.pair C.couple D.part
12.A.turned on B.put on C.got on D.held on
13.A.mature B.skillful C.famous D.confident
14.A.Hardly B.Shortly C.Rarely D.Swiftly
15.A.advice B.lessons C.speeches D.concerts
16.A.Suddenly B.Generally C.Finally D.Fortunately
17.A.effort B.performance C.ambition D.attempt
18.A.gained B.done C.got D.achieved
19.A.mattered B.related C.owed D.talked
20.A.classes B.places C.difficulties D.lengths
高二英语完形填空困难题查看答案及解析
语法填空
阅读下面材料,在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。
Brenda Bongos was an enthusiastic girl 1. dream was to play the drums in a band. But one big problem 2. (lie) in her way. 3. (be) good enough to play in a band, she had to practice a lot, 4. she lived next-door to a lot of old people who she could not afford to annoy. One day, while 5. (watch) a science program on TV, Bongos learned that sound cannot travel in space, because there’s no air. She 6. (immediate) decided to become a sort of musical astronaut.
With the help of a lot of time, books and work, Bongos built a big glass ball 7. (connect) to a machine which sucked out all the air inside so that no sound could escape from it. 8. (wear) the special space suit, she entered the glass ball and played those drums like a wild child. Months 9. , her invention was so famous that the government even suggested she 10. (take) part in a real space journey.
高二英语语法填空简单题查看答案及解析
One girl decided to study judo(柔道) although she had lost her left arm in a car accident.
The girl began lessons with an old Japanese judo instructor. The girl was doing well. So she couldn’t understand why, after three months of training, the instructor had taught her only one move.
“Instructor,” the girl finally said, “Shouldn’t I be learning more moves?”
“This is the only move you know, but this is the only move you’ll ever need to know,” the instructor replied.
Not quite understanding, but believing in her teacher, the girl kept training.
Several months later, the instructor took the girl to her first tournament. Surprising herself, the girl easily won her first two matches. The third match proved to be more difficult, but after some time, her opponent became impatient and charged. The girl skillfully used her one move to win the match. Still amazed by her success, the girl was now in the finals.This time, her opponent was bigger, stronger and more experienced. For a while, the girl appeared to be overmatched. Concerned that the girl might get hurt, the referee(裁判员) called a time-out. She was about to stop the match when the instructor intervened(干预).
“No,” the instructor insisted, “Let her continue.”
Soon after the match restarted, her opponent made a serious mistake: she dropped her guard. Instantly, the girl used her move to pin her opponent. The girl had won the match and the tournament. She was the champion.
On the way home, the girl and her teacher reviewed every move in each and every match. Then the girl gathered the courage to ask what was really on her mind.
“Instructor, how did I win the tournament with only one move?”
“You won for two reasons,” the teacher answered. “First, you’ve almost mastered one of the most difficult throws in all of judo. Second, the only known defense for that move is for your opponent to grab your left arm.”
The girl’s biggest weakness had become her biggest strength.
1.What can we learn about the girl?
A.She was disabled in an accident. B.She disliked judo training.
C.She learnt several moves. D.She won the first two matches hard.
2.The underlined word “overmatched” probably means ________.
A.impatient B.depressed C.defeated D.trapped
3.The girl won the championship because of ________.
A.her bravery B.her tricks C.her skills D.her strength
4.Which of the following is probably the best title of the story?
A.The Story of a Girl. B.A Disabled Girl.
C.Defense Matters. D.Weakness Becomes Strength.
高二英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析
I had a perfect life. No one died; no one was sick; we were all happy and loving life.
Then I discovered my grandfather had cancer. No matter how much I told myself he could live, and that he might not die, somehow I still felt as if it was a death sentence. He was so young, only 63.
He fought so hard. Whenever I feel my own life taking a turn for the worse, as if things will never get better, I remember how many years he lived fighting such a scary and difficult disease.
He died with a huge party going on around him, with all his friends and family. They ate and I honestly didn’t know how to cope. I never cried alone. I had the compassion (同情) of my friends and the support of my family and teachers. I just remembered my grandfather’s wish that we should celebrate his life.
That’s how we came up with the idea for Hives for Lives----a business my sister and I started where all the profits go to the American Cancer Society (ACS). We sell honey, honeycomb, beeswax candles and lip balm, which all come from our beehives in Virginia. It started out small, 2 years ago, with just an idea. During our first year we donated more than $2,000 to the ACS. The next year a man who belonged to my grandparents’ bee club willed his honey to us, and our little business grew.
We sold at craft fairs, wine festivals, schools, and to anyone else who would buy! We had my uncle sell in California and my grandmother sell in Chicago. We have sold honey in 13 states---even in Puerto Rico.
This year we donated more than $10,000 to the ACS and we’re hoping to do more next year. Hopefully our business will help find a cure or just improve the life of someone with cancer.
I feel like Hives for Lives is a way to honor my grandfather. Honor his love, his life and his strength.
With Hives for Lives reminding me of my grandfather every day, I feel as if I can move on in life, that he will always be alive in my heart and memories. It made me capable of coping with his death, because I felt like I had truly honored his wish of celebrating his life.
I have made his spirit everlasting through the business and I honor him every day. He always taught me to make the best of things. Well, grandpa, that’s what I’m doing, for you.
I hope he is smiling from heaven.
1. Reading the first two paragraphs, we know _________.
A. the grandfather was sentenced to death
B. cancer always attacks old people
C. the sad news was quite beyond the author’s expectation
D. the author was sorry that their life was not perfect any more
2. When the author feels down in life, ________ will give him strength to overcome difficulties.
A. his grandfather’s encouraging words
B. his grandfather’s fighting against cancer
C. his grandfather’s wish before dying
D. his grandfather’s pitiful fate
3. When the grandfather died, __________.
A. all felt relieved that he would never suffer any more
B. his family and friends honored him more than ever
C. the author was at a loss what to do for a time
D. the author didn’t cry following his wish
4. Which of the following statements is true according to the text?
A. The profits they make are all donated to the ACS.
B. They struggle to develop their business without any help.
C. They have helped find a cure for those with cancer.
D. All their relatives joined in their activity.
5. What’s the author’s purpose of writing the text?
A. To show us how he runs his business to help others.
B. To tell us his way to deal with sadness.
C. To tell us the importance of self-control in the face of sadness.
D. To tell us to learn from his grandfather.
高二英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析