Looking fashionable feels good. However, did you know that doing so could be extremely bad for the planet?
Making clothes requires lots of energy. For example, cotton fields have to be watered. Jeans must be dyed (染色) and then dried. According to scientists, making 1 kilogram of clothes produces 23 kilograms of greenhouse gases on average.
However, clothes are spending less time in shops and at homes than ever. Consumers (消费者) today keep almost every article of clothing only half as long as they did 15 years ago. That causes a large amount of waste.
Some clothing companies and designers have realized this problem. H & M, for example, was the world’s largest buyer of “better cotton” last year. The cotton needs less water to grow. It also requires fewer pesticides (农药). The Swedish brand has also stopped using a chemical that pollutes the environment when making waterproof (防水的) clothes. Nike, meanwhile, has invented a new method of making shoes. It reduces waste by 60 percent compared with traditional cutting and sewing.
More long lasting clothes could help, too. Tom Cridland is a British designer. The clothes that he designs all go through a special treatment. Cridland says they can last more than 30 years.
Unfortunately, not all clothing companies and designers, think they should be responsible for the environment. Some companies do not care about their carbon footprint at all.
What can we do? In some western schools, students are encouraged to fix their jackets and trousers. Clothing companies there send vans to campuses to help them do it. Another solution is to think twice the next time we buy new clothes. Some clothes may not look very fashionable, but they could be good for our planet.
1.According to the passage, making 50 kilograms of clothes produces about kilograms of greenhouse gases.
A. 23. B. 115.
C. 230. D. 1,150.
2.What is the difference between “better cotton” and traditional cotton?
A. “Better cotton” can grow without water.
B. “Better cotton” grows faster than traditional cotton.
C. “Better cotton” is more environmentally friendly.
D. “Better cotton” is more productive than traditional cotton.
3.In order to protect the environment, what have some clothing companies and designers been doing?
① Using new material.
② Helping students mend clothes.
③ Measuring their carbon footprint.
④ Designing clothes that can last longer.
A. ①②③ B. ①②④
C. ①③④ D. ②③④
4.What does the author advise us to do in order to help protect the environment?
A. To stop buying clothes;
B. To wear fewer clothes at home.
C. To ask clothing companies for help when our clothes are torn.
D. To buy clothes made by companies that care about their carbon footprint.
高二英语阅读理解困难题
Looking fashionable feels good. However, did you know that doing so could be extremely bad for the planet?
Making clothes requires lots of energy. For example, cotton fields have to be watered. Jeans must be dyed (染色) and then dried. According to scientists, making 1 kilogram of clothes produces 23 kilograms of greenhouse gases on average.
However, clothes are spending less time in shops and at homes than ever. Consumers (消费者) today keep almost every article of clothing only half as long as they did 15 years ago. That causes a large amount of waste.
Some clothing companies and designers have realized this problem. H & M, for example, was the world’s largest buyer of “better cotton” last year. The cotton needs less water to grow. It also requires fewer pesticides (农药). The Swedish brand has also stopped using a chemical that pollutes the environment when making waterproof (防水的) clothes. Nike, meanwhile, has invented a new method of making shoes. It reduces waste by 60 percent compared with traditional cutting and sewing.
More long lasting clothes could help, too. Tom Cridland is a British designer. The clothes that he designs all go through a special treatment. Cridland says they can last more than 30 years.
Unfortunately, not all clothing companies and designers, think they should be responsible for the environment. Some companies do not care about their carbon footprint at all.
What can we do? In some western schools, students are encouraged to fix their jackets and trousers. Clothing companies there send vans to campuses to help them do it. Another solution is to think twice the next time we buy new clothes. Some clothes may not look very fashionable, but they could be good for our planet.
1.According to the passage, making 50 kilograms of clothes produces about kilograms of greenhouse gases.
A. 23. B. 115.
C. 230. D. 1,150.
2.What is the difference between “better cotton” and traditional cotton?
A. “Better cotton” can grow without water.
B. “Better cotton” grows faster than traditional cotton.
C. “Better cotton” is more environmentally friendly.
D. “Better cotton” is more productive than traditional cotton.
3.In order to protect the environment, what have some clothing companies and designers been doing?
① Using new material.
② Helping students mend clothes.
③ Measuring their carbon footprint.
④ Designing clothes that can last longer.
A. ①②③ B. ①②④
C. ①③④ D. ②③④
4.What does the author advise us to do in order to help protect the environment?
A. To stop buying clothes;
B. To wear fewer clothes at home.
C. To ask clothing companies for help when our clothes are torn.
D. To buy clothes made by companies that care about their carbon footprint.
高二英语阅读理解困难题查看答案及解析
Did you know that sixty per cent of your body weight is water? However,
a loss of only two per cent of this water throughdehydration(脱水) during exercise can significantly affect your performance. The more you sweat, the more your exerciseperformance declines, unless you drink enough to replace your lossof fluids.
When you lose too much water, you can overheat quite easily,especially in a warm environment.But this is not the only problemyou may face. Dehydration leads to your heart pumping muchfaster, which means exercise becomes more difficult and requiresmore effort. Despite these problems, however, many of us simplydo not take enough fluids in when we head for the gym or set outon a run.
So why is this? How do we manage to lose so much waterwithout simply drinking more toreplace it? Well, itˈs easier thanyou think. When we are at rest, we quickly become aware that weare thirsty and will put that right by having a drink. When weexercise, on the other hand, our thirstmechanism(结构) does notwork as effectively, so we donˈt notice early enough that we areactually thirsty. In fact, we only start to feel thirsty when we havealready lost around two per cent of our body weight.
Another problem is that, the more dehydrated we becomeduring exercise, the more difficult it is to prevent furtherdehydration—because our stomachs become intolerant to fluidsand we do not absorb water properly, just when we need it most.
The key thing about fluids and exercise is to manage yourintakeproperly
—regular small amounts are preferable, and someshould be drunk before the period of exercise begins. You alsoneed to match your intake to the sort of exercise you are doing. For example, for one hour of exercise, such as taking part in a 10 km run, you need to drink about two extra litres of water. For longer periods of exercise, sports drinks are recommended.
1.We know from the text that during exercise, dehydration _____.
A. can be easily avoided
B. will lead to poor performance
C. can cause many health problems
D. will be controlled whenever we drink again
2.Why do people suffer from dehydration easily during exercise?
A. Their thirst mechanism stops working. B. Their focus is on the exercise.
C. Their thirst response is slow. D. Their stomachs are full.
3.When exercising, you are advised to _____.
A. have regular breaks B. drink water accordingly
C. drink sports water in advance D. have at least two litres of water
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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
高二英语完形填空简单题查看答案及解析
As we know, many teen celebrities(名人) feel and think that having a slimmer figure can do great good to them. But, does size really matter? Are teenage fans trying hard to become like their celebrity idols(偶像)? Do celebrities really have the power to influence people, especially teenagers?
For the longest time, many parents blame teen idols for influencing the way their kids act. Have you noticed how teens idolize the celebrities these days? Even, their personal affairs are being followed by kids these days. Take for example the case of Lindsay Lohan of Mary Kate Ashley. They are definitely famous teen stars. But, since they are trying to project an image to satisfy a lot of people in show business, their health and body suffer. Many kids are aware of this problem. But they are easily influenced by these celebrities to exercise and eat less.
It is a fact that the media, and especially famous teen celebrities, can influence people powerfully. But teenagers are easily influenced because teenage years are the period when our personality and identity developments take place. Teens watching TV shows and reading magazines are easily pulled into the dieting and harmful eating habits because the media have some ways to pull these acts. They use thin models and celebrities to endorse(做广告宣传) products or to star in an up-and-coming shows or movies. With fierce competition, celebrities are forced to eat less and do extreme exercise routines to get the roles or offers that come their way.
Living in today’s time and generation is a bit disturbing to a lot of parents. Media, especially as well as the celebrities, have a very powerful influence to drive teenagers to good or bad. It’s good that we can control ourselves to avoid bad things from happening. If not, parents should really be aware and guide their teens to determine what’s in and what’s out.
1. From the passage we can find Lindsay Lohan .
A. doesn’t get any exercise
B. lives a rich and happy life
C. lives an unhealthy lifestyle
D. sets a good example for teenagers
2. According to the writer, why are teenagers easily influenced by some TV shows?
A. They are tired of school.
B. Their celebrity idols appear in many TV shows.
C. They have nothing to do in their spare time.
D. They’re in their development period.
3.Many celebrities have to be on diet ______.
A. to keep a slim size
B. to survive under pressure
C. to keep healthy to face competition
D. to satisfy their teenage fans
4. What’s the title of the passage?
A. Parents’ responsibilities.
B. Bad influences of celebrities.
C. Advice on self-control.
D. Media’s bad influences.
高二英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析
------You ran into Mr. Li! How did that happen?
------Well, _______ of us was looking where we were going. We came around the corner at the same time.
A.neither | B.either | C.both | D.None |
高二英语单项填空中等难度题查看答案及解析
You know the feeling that you have left your phone at home and feel anxious, as if you have lost your connection to the world. “Nomophobia” (无手机恐惧症) affects teenagers and adults alike. You can even do an online test to see if you have it. Last week, researchers from Hong Kong warned that nomophobia is infecting everyone. Their study found that people who use their phones to store, share and access personal memories suffer most. When users were asked to describe how they felt about their phones, words such as “hurt” (neck pain was often reported) and “alone” predicted higher levels of nomophobia.
“The findings of our study suggest that users regard smartphones as their extended selves and get attached to the devices,” said Dr. Kim Ki Joon. “People experience feelings of anxiety and unpleasantness when separated from their phones.” Meanwhile, an American study shows that smartphone separation can lead to an increase in heart rate and blood pressure.
So can being without your phone really give you separation anxiety? Professor Mark Griffiths, psychologist and director of the International Gaming Research Unit at Nottingham Trent University, says it is what is on the phone that counts-the social networking that creates Fomo (fear of missing out).
“We are talking about an internet-connected device that allows people to deal with lots of aspects of their lives,” says Griffiths. “You would have to surgically remove a phone from a teenager because their whole life is rooted in this device.”
Griffiths thinks attachment theory, where we develop emotional dependency on the phone because it holds details of our lives, is a small part of nomophobia. For “screenagers”, it is Fomo that creates the most separation anxiety. If they can’t see what’s happening on Snapchat or Instagram, they become panic-stricken about not knowing what’s going on socially. “But they adapt very quickly if you take them on holiday and there’s no internet,” says Griffiths.
1.Which of the following may Dr. Kim Ki Joon agree with?
A.We waste too much time on phones.
B.Phones have become part of some users.
C.Addiction to phones makes memories suffer.
D.Phones and blood pressure are closely linked.
2.According to Giffiths, we get nomophobia because .
A.we are accustomed to having a phone on us
B.we need our phones to help us store information
C.we worry we may miss out what our friends are doing
D.we fear without phones we will run into a lot of trouble
3.Where can you probably find the above passage?
A.In a research report. B.In a fashion brochure.
C.In a science textbook. D.In a popular science magazine.
高二英语阅读理解困难题查看答案及解析
—Did you really buy a new house in Beijing?
—______.
A.How do you feel it? | B.That’s all right. | C.Believe it or not | D.It’s up to you. |
高二英语单项填空简单题查看答案及解析
—Did you have a good time yesterday, Jane?
─Yes, as you know, ________ party went on in ________most pleasant atmosphere.
A. the; the B. a; the C. a; a D. the; a
高二英语单项填空简单题查看答案及解析
Healthy relationships are fun and make you feel good about yourself. The relationships that you make in your teenage years will be a special pan of your life. They will teach you some of the most important lessons about who you are. This may help you understand different kinds of relationships, what makes each relationship special, and how to communicate in a positive way.
What makes a relationship healthy?
Communication and Sharing: The most important part of any healthy relationship between two people is being able to talk and listen to each other. You and the other person can find out what your common interests are. You can share your feelings with the other person and trust that he or she will be there to listen to you and support you. In healthy relationships, people don't lie. Communication is based on honesty and trust. By listening carefully and sharing your thoughts and feelings with other people, you show them that they play an important part in your life.
Respect and Trust: In healthy relationships, you learn to respect and trust important people in your life. Disagreements may still happen, but you learn to stay calm and talk about how you feel. Talking calmly helps you to understand the real reason for not getting along. It makes it much easier to figure out how to fix it. In healthy relationships, working through disagreements often makes the relationship stronger. In healthy relationships, people respect each other for who they are. This includes respecting and listening to yourself and your feelings so you can set boundaries and feel comfortable. You will fred that you learn to understand experiences and feelings of others as well as having them understand your experiences and feelings.
How do I know that I have a healthy relationship with someone?
You know that you are in a healthy relationship with someone because you feel good about yourself when you are around that person. Unhealthy relationships can make you feel sad, angry, scared, or worried.
Healthy peer relationships involve an equal amount of giving and taking in the relationship. In unhealthy relationships, there is an unfair balance. You may often feel that you are giving the other person more attention than that he or she gives to you.
You should feel safe around the other person and feel that you can trust him or her with your secrets. In a healthy relationship, you like to spend time with the other person, instead of feeling that you have to spend time with him or her.
1.The lessons you learn about the relationships in your teenage years may help you understand the following EXCEPT _________.
A. different kinds of relationships
B. different kinds of people and occasions
C. how to communicate in a positive way
D. what makes each relationship special
2.To have a healthy relationship, you shouldn't _________.
A. talk and listen to each other
B. have common interests
C. disagree and quarrel with each other
D. take as much as you give
3.When disagreements happen, you learn to stay calm because __________.
A. talking calmly helps you to understand the real reason for not getting along
B. talking calmly makes it much easier to figure out how to fix them
C. working through disagreements often makes the relationship stronger
D. all of the above
4.Which of the following relationships is healthy?
A. You feel upset when you are around someone.
B. You like to talk to someone and listen to him or her.
C. Giving without taking.
D. You feel that you have to spend time with him or her.
5.The passage implies that __________.
A. it's easy to establish a good relationship with someone
B. you don't need to give anything to make relationships healthy
C. healthy relationships need money, time, energy and care
D. mutual respect and trust lead to strong relationships
高二英语阅读理解简单题查看答案及解析
听下面一段较长对话,回答以下小题。
1.How did August Getty feel at New York Fashion Week?
A. Very nervous. B. A little strange. C. Really happy.
2.What did August Getty do as a child?
A. He wore his parents’ clothes.
B. He made clothes for spoons and forks.
C. He sewed clothes for his sister.
3.What did August Getty’s family think about his interest fashion?
A. They encouraged him.
B. They thought he was different.
C. They didn’t like his style at first.
4.Where might August Getty’s designs be seen the most?
A. At school. B. At a party. C. At work.
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