Little did I know that I was about to see something I would never forget at the Kentucky Association of School Administrators.
They introduced the young musician---Mr Patrick Henry Hughes. He was rolled onto the stage in his wheelchair and began to play the piano. His fingers danced across the keys as he made beautiful music.
About ten minutes into Patrick’s performance, someone came on the stage and said, “I’d like to share a seven-minute video about Patrick Hughes.” Then the lights were turned down.
Patrick Henry Hughes was born with no eyes and a tightening of the joints(关节), which left him disabled for life. However, he was fitted with artificial eyes and placed in a wheelchair. Before his first birthday, he discovered the piano. His mom said, “I could hit any note on the piano, and within one or two tries, he’d get it.” By his second birthday, he was playing records people asked for. His father was ecstatic. “We might not play baseball, but we can play music together.”
Today, Patrick is a junior. His father attends classes with him and he’s made nearly all A’s. He’s also a part of a 214-member marching band(游乐乐队). He’s a blind, wheelchair-bound trumpet player; he and his father do it together. In order to attend Patrick’s classes and every band practice, his father works the night shift(夜班) at United Parcel Service. Patrick says, “My dad’s my hero.”
On stage, between songs, Patrick talked to the audience about his life and about how blessed he was, “God made me blind and unable to walk. BIG DEAL! He gave me musical gifts and the great opportunity to meet new people.”
When his performance was over, the crowd rose to their feet and cheered for over five minutes.
1.The underlined word “ecstatic” could be replaced by “_________”.
A. relaxed B. disappointed C. anxious D. delighted
2.What do we know about Patrick’s father?
A. He taught Patrick to play the piano.
B. He does part-time jobs in the daytime.
C. He accompanies Patrick in class and practice.
D. He expects Patrick to become a famous musician.
3.We know from the text that Patrick Henry Hughes ______________.
A. began to play the piano at age two
B. is in charge of a marching band
C. is now a high school student
D. admires his father greatly.
4.The story of Patrick Henry Hughes mainly teaches us to _______________.
A. develop an interest in music
B. be grateful for what we have
C. be ready to help people in trouble
D. work hard to achieve great success
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Little did I know that I was about to see something I would never forget at the Kentucky Association of School Administrators.
They introduced the young musician---Mr Patrick Henry Hughes. He was rolled onto the stage in his wheelchair and began to play the piano. His fingers danced across the keys as he made beautiful music.
About ten minutes into Patrick’s performance, someone came on the stage and said, “I’d like to share a seven-minute video about Patrick Hughes.” Then the lights were turned down.
Patrick Henry Hughes was born with no eyes and a tightening of the joints(关节), which left him disabled for life. However, he was fitted with artificial eyes and placed in a wheelchair. Before his first birthday, he discovered the piano. His mom said, “I could hit any note on the piano, and within one or two tries, he’d get it.” By his second birthday, he was playing records people asked for. His father was ecstatic. “We might not play baseball, but we can play music together.”
Today, Patrick is a junior. His father attends classes with him and he’s made nearly all A’s. He’s also a part of a 214-member marching band(游乐乐队). He’s a blind, wheelchair-bound trumpet player; he and his father do it together. In order to attend Patrick’s classes and every band practice, his father works the night shift(夜班) at United Parcel Service. Patrick says, “My dad’s my hero.”
On stage, between songs, Patrick talked to the audience about his life and about how blessed he was, “God made me blind and unable to walk. BIG DEAL! He gave me musical gifts and the great opportunity to meet new people.”
When his performance was over, the crowd rose to their feet and cheered for over five minutes.
1.The underlined word “ecstatic” could be replaced by “_________”.
A. relaxed B. disappointed C. anxious D. delighted
2.What do we know about Patrick’s father?
A. He taught Patrick to play the piano.
B. He does part-time jobs in the daytime.
C. He accompanies Patrick in class and practice.
D. He expects Patrick to become a famous musician.
3.We know from the text that Patrick Henry Hughes ______________.
A. began to play the piano at age two
B. is in charge of a marching band
C. is now a high school student
D. admires his father greatly.
4.The story of Patrick Henry Hughes mainly teaches us to _______________.
A. develop an interest in music
B. be grateful for what we have
C. be ready to help people in trouble
D. work hard to achieve great success
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Did you know that the position you choose to sleep in says something about what kind of person you are?
A study of 1,000 British people has been done by Chris, a British professor and director of the Sleep Assessment and Advisory Service in the UK. It looked at the six most common sleeping positions and which personalities tend to match them. Have a look.
1. Fetus (胎儿) position – This is the most common sleeping position. About 41 percent of the participants said they sleep in this position. These sleepers may appear to be strong but they are usually sensitive (敏感的) and shy. The more they curl (蜷缩) up, the more worried they are.
2. Log position (树干睡姿) – This is the second most common position. People who sleep like a log are usually stubborn.
3. Yearner position (向往型睡姿) – This position says that you are open-minded and eager (急切的) to face challenges.
4. Soldier position – These sleepers lie on their backs with their arms down and close to the body. They are usually reserved and quiet.
5. Freefall position – People who sleep in this position are outgoing (外向的) but feel a lack of control in their lives. This is the least comfortable position.
6. Starfish position – People who sleep like this are good listeners, helpful, and uncomfortable being the center of attention.
1.What is the main idea of this passage?
A. Sleeping position decides personality.
B. Sleeping position reflects personality.
C. What the six different sleeping positions are like.
D. Different people have different sleeping positions.
2.According to the passage, which of the following statements is correct?
A. Those sleeping in fetus position are always strong.
B. Those sleeping in log position changes their ideas easily.
C. Those sleeping in freefall position usually feel uncomfortable in their lives.
D. Those sleeping in starfish position may feel uneasy when focused on.
3.What does the underlined word “participants” in paragraph 3 most probably mean?
A. Fetus B. British people
C. People surveyed D. Sleepers
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I'd like to share a little story with you about something that happened when I was four, remember it clearly. Our loving family dog was nearing the end of his life. My father picked him up and put him in a little bed we had made for him. Our dog, my companion. whom we had cared for, bit my father when he attempted to help him. How could he? Why? I couldn't understand it. I didn't like him anymore.
I hadn't thought about that story for a long time but something that happened last week brought it back to me. I went to speak with a friend. When I knocked on the door, I met in an instant an angry look and a few harsh(尖刻的) words. When the door was skimmed(砰地关上) in my face, I stood there shocked, and in a rush, I was reminded of my dog which bit my father 20 years ago or so.
What brought that story back was that same feeling of betrayal.
Both stories taught me something the next day. You see, when I got up in the morning and was told my dog had died, it became clear to me that he must have been in great pain. For him to have bitten a family member, he could not have been himself. Much the same for the other story when I learned that my friend's wife had just left him.
We are all beings of our environments, our opinions and feelings. And all of those things can cause you to say and do things that can't be understood by those who are not in the same situation with you.
If you meet someone either behaving out of character or acting in a way that doesn't seem to fit the situation, be patient when you think it is least possible for him to do so and try to get to know why he had such behaviour.
1.What's the influence of the incident that happened when he was four?
A.It hurt his father's feeling deeply. B.It has puzzled the author ever since.
C.It left a deep impression on the author. D.It made the author dislike dogs.
2.What made the author think about the story of about 20 years ago?
A.The photo of the dog, B.His friend's attitude.
C.His father's wound. D.His friend’s suffering.
3.Why did the authors friend say harsh words to the author?
A.Because he was bad-tempered.
B.Because they once quarreled and lie couldn't forgive the author.
C.Because he was bothered by an unexpected visit.
D.Because he was suffering the pain of losing his wife.
4.What conclusion did the author get from the two stories?
A.Misunderstanding should be removed in time.
B.Sometimes one will be hurt without any reason.
C.Many people think more of themselves and less of others.
D.Many factors will affect one's behavior.
5.What's the author's advice to us?
A.Learn to understand others. B.Look before you leap.
C.Help those in need. D.Tolerance is a kind of virtue.
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Moving to a new city and state was difficult for me, especially in winter. Little did I know that a Colorado snowstorm would greet me after I had been in my new home for only a week.
I just missed home. But more than the old house and the beach, I missed Stacey, my best friend. And I missed our lovely tea. Going to a sweet little tearoom, we had discovered was a special treat for us. The place was a Victorian dream, with delicate teacups and tablecloths with flower prints. The hat shelf near the front door swept us back to childhood. Stacey and I became little girls, trying on different hats until we found the perfect one for our dress-up tea party. We would then choose a lovely table and order our tea. That was a precious time, filled with laughter between scones（煎饼） and sharing our lives between tiny cucumber sandwiches.
Springtime descended upon Denver, and the sun lightened my heart. But I still fought loneliness almost every day. I decided to explore the Denver area. While my husband went to the office, I took time to see what our new area had to offer.
One day, I was walking along the street when suddenly the words "Tea Leaves" caught my eye. A tea room? Here, in the land of loneliness and pain?
I walked through the doors, and tears came to my eyes. It was a beautiful room, not Victorian, but simple and lovely.
I sat down and ordered a pot of tea, a cucumber sandwich, and some scones. It felt silly and wonderful --- and it felt like home. For the first time since moving, I felt as if this new city and state could be, would eventually be, my home. I would come back here and bring new friends. When Stacey visited, we would come here.
I lifted my cup and made a silent toast. I toasted Stacey, whom I missedly, and I toasted the sweet little tearoom that lessened my pain.
1.The author's hometown ______________.
A．never snows B．is still warm in winter
C．has a long history D．is in an area by the sea
2.The underlined word "treat" in Paragraph 2 probable means ____________.
A．delicious food B．something pleasant
C．service D．a kind of tea party
3.We can know from Paragraph 3 that the author ______________.
A．didn't adapt to the new life
B．felt comfortable in the new environment in spring
C．didn't feel lonely any more in spring
D．wanted to actively adapt to the new environment
4.Which of the following about "Tea Leaves" is true?
A．It made the author recall her childhood.
B．It looks silly and wonderful.
C．Cucumber sandwiches and scones are its specialties.
D．It touched the author.
5.We can infer from the text that the author would probably ____________.
A．open her own teahouse
B．ask the owner of the teahouse to decorate it like a home
C．make new friends in Denver
D．go back to her hometown to visit Stacey
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Moving to a new city and state was difficult for me, especially in winter. Little did I know that a Colorado snowstorm would greet me after I had been in my new home for only a week.
I just missed home. But more than the old house and the beach, I missed Stacey, my best friend. And I missed our lovely tea. Going to a sweet little tearoom, we had discovered was a special treat for us. The place was a Victorian dream, with delicate teacups and tablecloths with flower prints. The hat shelf near the front door swept us back to childhood. Stacey and I became little girls, trying on different hats until we found the perfect one for our dress-up tea party. We would then choose a lovely table and order our tea. That was a precious time, filled with laughter between scones（煎饼） and sharing our lives between tiny cucumber sandwiches.
Springtime descended upon Denver, and the sun lightened my heart. But I still fought loneliness almost every day. I decided to explore the Denver area. While my husband went to the office, I took time to see what our new area had to offer.
One day, I was walking along the street when suddenly the words "Tea Leaves" caught my eye. A tea room? Here, in the land of loneliness and pain?
I walked through the doors, and tears came to my eyes. It was a beautiful room, not Victorian, but simple and lovely.
I sat down and ordered a pot of tea, a cucumber sandwich, and some scones.It felt silly and wonderful --- and it felt like home. For the first time since moving, I felt as if this new city and state could be, would eventually be, my home. I would come back here and bring new friends. When Stacey visited, we would come here.
I lifted my cup and made a silent toast. I toasted Stacey, whom I missed ly, and I toasted the sweet little tearoom that lessened my pain.
1. The author's hometown ______________.
A．never snows
B．is still warm in winter
C．has a long history
D．is in an area by the sea
2. The underlined word "treat" in Paragraph 2 probable means ____________.
A．delicious food B．something pleasant
C．service D．a kind of tea party
3. We can know from Paragraph 3 that the author ______________.
A．didn't adapt to the new life
B．felt comfortable in the new environment in spring
C．didn't feel lonely any more in spring
D．wanted to actively adapt to the new environment
4.Which of the following about "Tea Leaves" is true?
A．It made the author recall her childhood.
B．It looks silly and wonderful.
C．Cucumber sandwiches and scones are its specialties.
D．It touched the author.
5.We can infer from the text that the author would probably ____________.
A．open her own teahouse
B．ask the owner of the teahouse to decorate it like a home
C．make new friends in Denver
D．go back to her hometown to visit Stacey
高二英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析
– What did he want to know, Jack?
- ________ that we would have the picnic on Sunday.
A. what it was B. when it was C. whether it was D. where it was
高二英语单项填空中等难度题查看答案及解析
Little _________ that he was seriously ill himself.
A. the old man know B. did the old man know
C. the old man knew D. did the old man knew
高二英语单项填空中等难度题查看答案及解析
He did attend the lecture this morning, but he seemed to know little about it.
A. somehow B. surely
C. naturally D. sadly
高二英语单项填空中等难度题查看答案及解析
I would really like to share with you all something I did last month that made me feel so good inside.
I had a lot of hair, pretty much at my_______and I loved it and my friends also loved it. They were all saying how ______and thick it was. But it was heavy and was always getting ______. I’d put my dishes in the dishwasher and my hair would fall over my shoulders and _____in last night’s dinner.
Anyway, I wanted to get a fair amount_______ , because I thought it was time. I was talking to my friends about it and one of them_______that her older sister used to have really long hair mine, and she donated over half of it to a ________ This sparked a(n) ______in me so I started looking at different charities______ . I came across the AAAF website, and _______this was something I really wanted to do. So I booked (n)______with a hairdresser and went to have 35cm of my hair chopped off.
I put my hair in a(n) ______and sent it off, feeling _____ that I could change someone else’s life. the hair I was sending off would be made _______a wig(假发)for a child who has lost her hair ____cancer. I wasn’t_______anything back. I was just ______to be doing this small thing for someone else. ______last week I received a letter in the post thanking me for my ______of hair and letting me know just how much they appreciated the______ .
1.A. head B. neck C. shoulder D. waist
2.A. nice B. hot C. heavy D. warm
3.A. on the way B. by the way C. in the way D. across the way
4.A. land B. wash C. live D. wait
5.A. made up B. cut off C. left out D. put out
6.A. recommended B. warned C. judged D. mentioned
7.A. shop B. charity C. company D. neighborhood
8.A. lesson B. excuse C. interest D. reason
9.A. really B. online C. suddenly D. angrily
10.A. decided B. doubted C. allowed D. guessed
11.A. development B. introduction C. appointment D. construction
12.A. pocket B. envelope C. letter D. book
13.A. great B. guilty C. pitiful D. selfish
14.A. from B. out C. of D. into
15.A. by means of B. as for C. as well as D. due to
16.A. expecting B. accepting C. paying D. confirming
17.A. indifferent B. unworthy C. shocked D. pleased
18.A. When B. So C. But D. And
19.A. distribution B. contribution C. discussion D. celebration
20.A. pleasure B. application C. gesture D. reward
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It was ________I went there ________I began to know something about the matter.
A．until；when B．until；that
C．not until；that D．not when；that
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