Many of us have concerns about the challenges...

Many of us have concerns about the challenges facing future generations as our global population _______ and the earth’s natural resources decrease.

A. extends　　 B. declines

C. swells　　 D. varies

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Many of us have heard stories about teachers who can “see” into a student’s future. Even if a student is not performing well, they can predict success. We are convinced that this ability, this gift, is evidence that they were “called to teach.” If the gift of sight is evidence, how greater must be the gift of touch. I have a story.

I grew up in the fifties in a poor African American neighborhood in Stockton, California, that had neither sidewalks nor an elementary school. Each day, always in groups at our parents’ insistence, my friends and I would leave home early enough to walk eight blocks to school and be in our seats when the bell rang. For four blocks, we walked on dusty roads. By the fifth block, we walked on sidewalks that led to lovely homes and to Fair Oaks Elementary School. It was at Fair Oaks, in a sixth grade English class, that I met Ms. Victoria Hunter, a teacher who had a huge influence on my life.

During reading periods, she would walk around the room, stop at our desks, stand over us for a second or two, and then touch us. Without saying anything to us (nothing could break the silence of reading periods), she would place two fingers lightly on our throats and hold them there for seconds. I learned many years later when I was a student at Stanford University that teachers touch the throat of students to check for sub-vocalization (默读), which slows down the reading speed. I did not know at the time why Ms. Hunter was touching our throats, but I was a serious and respectful student and so, during silent reading period, I did what Ms. Hunter told us to do. I kept my eyes on the material I was reading and waited for her to place her fingers lightly on my throat.

One day, out of curiosity, I raised my head from my book — though not high — so that I could see Ms. Hunter, a white woman from Canada, moving up and down the rows, stopping at the desks of my classmates. I wanted to see how they reacted when she touched their throats. She walked past them. I was confused. Did she pass them by because they were model students? What did we, the students who were touched, not do right? I sat up straighter in my chair, thinking that my way of sitting might be the problem. I was confused. Several days later, I watched again, this time raising my head a little higher. Nothing changed. Ms. Hunter touched the same students. Always, she touched me.

She touched me with her hands. She also touched me with her belief in my ability to achieve. She motivated me by demanding the best from me and by letting teachers I would meet in junior high school know that I should be challenged, that I would be serious about my work. I am convinced that she touched me because she could “see” me in the future. That was true of all of us at Fair Oaks who sat still and silent as Ms. Hunter placed her fingers lightly on our throats. We left Fair Oaks as “best students,” entered John Marshall Junior High School, finished at the top of our high school class, and went on to earn graduate degrees in various subjects. Ms. Hunter saw us achieving and she touched us to make certain that we would.

I was not surprised that she came to my graduation ceremony at Edison High School in Stockton or that she talked to me about finishing college and earning a Ph. D. She expected that of me. She gave me a beautifully wrapped box. Inside was a gift, the beauty of which multiplies even as it touches me: a necklace to which I can add charms for each stage of my life.

1.According to the writer, what is a special ability many good teachers possess?

A. The ability to make all students behave well.

B. The ability to treat different students in the same way.

C. The ability to discover a student’s potential to succeed.

D. The ability to predict the near future of a poor student.

2.When she saw Ms. Hunter walk past some students without touching their throats, the writer felt ______.

A. disturbed　　　　　　　　　 B. puzzled　　　　　　　　　 C. ashamed　　　　　　　　　 D. annoyed

3.What does the writer mean by “a necklace to which I can add charms for each stage of my life” (paragraph 6)?

A. A gift which encourages me to do well on the journey of my life.

B. A gift which becomes more and more valuable as time goes by.

C. A necklace which I wear on all important occasions in my life.

D. A necklace which suits me and adds to my charm.

4.Which of the following serves as the best title for the story?

A. Ms. Hunter’s Surprise　　　　　　　　　 B. Ms. Hunter’s Challenge

C. A Teacher’s Touch　 　　　　　　　　　 D. A Teacher’s Memory

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Many people are concerned about the state of the earth in terms of its energy supplies and changing climate.The clear message broadcast by all responsible governments is that every person has a part to play.Here are some detailed instructions.

1．Prevent pollution by disposing(清理) of all your litter and waste in the correct，legal way，such as using on­street waste receptacles(容器) when you are out and about，or putting it in your domestic rubbish can when you're at home.Follow local procedures for normal waste disposal.Contact your local authority for advice on disposing of unusual waste items，such as paint and computer parts.

2．Recycle all materials that can be processed by your local authority.Place plastics，metals，paper and glass in the correct collection receptacles.Donate unwanted items to the charities that are happy to accept good condition clothing，furniture and even automobiles.

3．Look after reserves of water by making sure you turn off the tap after use and by repairing leaks(渗漏) and drips.Purchase water­efficient appliances.Take showers instead of baths.Gather rainwater for garden use and use your lawn sprinkler less often or not at all.

4．Save energy by choosing Energy Star products.Turn these off，as well as lights，when you don't need them to be on.Use air condition and heating less often.Make sure your home is insulated correctly to maintain a steady temperature.

5．Reduce the amount of the material you use.Print emails occasionally or not at all rather than printing them every time.You buy new things when you actually need them rather than on a whim(心血来潮)．Organize a car pool with friends to use fuel efficiently.

In a word，we should try to use the world's resources efficiently to protect the environment.

1.When you have a walk in the park，you________．

A．can throw away the waste freely

B．had better take along the waste

C．can throw the waste into rubbish can

D．should put the waste in your domestic rubbish can

2.Which can't be recycled according to the passage?

A．Metal.　　　　　　　　B．Glass.

C．Automobiles.　                 D．Paint.

3.Why should you take showers instead of baths?

A．Because it is comfortable.　         B．Because it can save lots water.

C．Because it can gather water.　     D．Because it is convenient to use.

4.What's the main idea of the whole passage?

A．How to protect the environment?

B．Reduce the amount of the material you use.

C．Some instructions in energy supplies.

D．Why should each play a part in saving energy?

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Nowadays many people are concerned about the problem of what to do with electronic waste such as old televisions, computers, radios, cellular telephones and other electronic equipment.

Electronic trash, or e-waste, is piling up faster than ever in American homes and businesses. People do not know what to do with old televisions or computers so they throw them in the trash.

National Solid Waste Management Association (NSWMA) state programs director Chaz Miller says the large amount of electronic waste Americans product is not unexpected.

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) estimates more than 400 million consumer electronic items are dumped each year, and there is a push by more states to ban the waste from landfills (垃圾填埋场) and create recycling programs. They can be torn apart and sorted for useable parts. Mike Fannon who runs the plant in Baltimore says, “There are lots of valuable metals that can be recovered and reused instead of just putting them in the landfill, and in certain components there are some materials that should not really be in the landfill.”

Fannon says nearly 20 percent of electronic waste is recycled nationwide. Thirteen years ago, it was only about 6 percent. Recycling rates continue to rise as more communities have banned electronics from landfills in order to keep e-waste poisons like lead (铅) and mercury (汞) out of garbage dumps.

This year several states like Vermont imposed a ban on electronic waste in landfills. More than 25 other states have also adopted bans on e-waste in landfills. Chaz Miller says more can be done to boost electronic waste recycling.

“We can do much better,” noted Miller. “I think clearly our goal should be to do as well as we do recycling newspapers.”

1.Which of the following does NOT belong to e-waste?

A. Old televisions.　　 B. Old computers.

C. Old cell phones.　　 D. Old newspapers.

2.Why is e-waste banned from landfills in many states?

A. Because it can not be recycled.

B. Because the landfills are already full.

C. Because it might damage the environment.

D. Because it can be shipped to other countries.

3.According to Mike Fannon, what might be the best way of dealing with e-waste?

A. Recycling it.　　　　　 B. Selling it.

C. Burying it.　　　 　　　 D. Breaking it.

4.What can we learn from the passage?

A. Chaz Miller works for EPA.

B. Miller is optimistic about the future of e-waste.

C. At present, less than 10 percent of e-waste is recycled.

D. All states in the US have banned e-waste from landfills.

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. ______ understanding the challenges faced by the world’s poorest people can we expect a new future

free of extreme poverty and hunger.

A. On                                B. Through                          C. Only                                 D. Only by

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For years scientists have been concerned about the effects of air pollution on the earth's natural conditions. Some believe the air inside many houses may be more dangerous than the air outside. It may be one hundred times worse.

Indoor air pollution can cause a person to feel tired,to suffer eye pain, headache and other problems.Some pollutants(污染物)can cause breathing disorders,diseases of blood and even cancer. Most scientists agree that every modern house has some kind of indoor pollution.People began to notice the problem in the early 1970s.It is said that when builders began making houses and offices they did not want to waste energy.To do this,they built buildings that limited the flow of air between inside and outside.They also began using man-made building materials.These materials are now known to let out harmful gases.As the problem became more serious, scientists began searching for a way to deal with it.They discovered a natural pollution control system for building－green plants.Scientists do not really know how plants control air pollution.They believe that a plant's leaves absorb or take in the pollutants.In exchange the plant lets out oxygen through its leaves and through its tiny organizations on its roots.Scientists suggest that all buildings should have one large plant or several small plants inside for every nine square metres of space.Studies of different plants show that each absorbs different chemicals.So the most effective way to clean the air is to use different kinds of plants.Having green plants inside your house can make it a prettier and healthier place.

77.What is the topic of the passage?

A.Air pollution.

B.Green plants indoors.

C.Indoor air pollution.

D.Environment protecting.

78.What makes indoor air pollution more harmful than that of the air outside?

A.The limited flow of air indoors.

B.Man-made building materials.

C.Fewer green plants inside houses.

D.The energy-saving materials indoors.

79.The most effective way to clean the air is to use different kinds of plants because______.

A.they can make houses pettier and healthier

B.they may let out oxygen which people need

C.they can take in all kinds of indoor pollutants

D.they can absorb different harmful indoor chemicals

80.Which of the following is implied but NOT stated?

A.keep windows open and let fresh air in.

B.Scientists have a clear idea how plants control air pollution.

C.Oxygen is let out through the leaves and roots of the plants.

D.Green plants are a natural pollution control system for building.

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Each of us is going to be faced with obstacles and challenges throughout our lives. There will always be discouraging moments and people _______ the message to you -- you can't. There will be people that will try to hold you _________ from your achievements, from realizing your _________.

There was a small town girl that felt the same ___________ moment. Throughout her high school years she would have healthy　 ____________ in academics with her fellow students. Her dream and passion was to be well educated. In her _________ year of High School, her guidance counselors told her not to ________ with getting a higher education. Just be satisfied with a common blue collar job _______ they felt that this was all she could manage. She went on to the University of Saskatchewan to _________ her Law Degree with honors. With good luck, she _________ to pay her own way through university with a ________ at a local shopping mall. Today, she is a lawyer for the government. She is _________ respected for her excellent job by her peers and co-workers. There is a wonderful _____ by Mary Kay Ash, "The bumble bee shouldn't be able to fly, but the bumble bee doesn't know it so it goes on flying ________ ." Mary, a little girl from Texas did just this.

Some events in your _________ are just thrown at you. Too many are of ill winds trying to blow you off ________ . When someone that had your respect as a teacher, parent, or friend ________ out to be false, your success must come from believing in yourself. When someone is pushing you down with this ill advice, take it as a _________ to prove yourself and show that you are worthy of your dreams. You are worthy to do __________ it takes. You are worthy of your accomplishments. Hard work usually brings its own ________ .

1.A. taking　　 B. holding　　 C. sending　　 D. asking

2.A. up　　 B. down　　 C. out　　 D. back

3.A. ambitions　　 B. fears　　 C. imagination　　 D. decision

4.A. encouraging　　 B. depressing　　 C. exciting　　 D. amazing

5.A. competitions　　 B. activities　　 C. relationships　　 D. attitude

6.A. first　　 B. final　　 C. previous　　 D. past

7.A. deal　　 B. fill　　 C. make　　 D. bother

8.A. where　　 B. as　　 C. when　　 D. that

9.A. hold　　 B. accept　　 C. complete　　 D. apply

10.A. helped　　 B. intended　　 C. managed　　 D. agree

11.A. wish　　 B. job　　 C. deal　　 D. rest

12.A. highly　　 B. equally　　 C. rather　　 D. even

13.A. word　　 B. message　　 C. idiom　　 D. saying

14.A. anyway　　 B. most　　 C. instead　　 D. somehow

15.A. dream　　 B. life　　 C. position　　 D. reply

16.A. plan　　 B. distance　　 C. notice　　 D. course

17.A. works　　 B. takes　　 C. turns　　 D. leaves

18.A. rule　　 B. break　　 C. means　　 D. moment

19.A. whatever　　 B. whichever　　 C. however　　 D. whenever

20.A. effects　　 B. results　　 C. rewards　　 D. relief

高三英语完形填空中等难度题查看答案及解析

How do small shop owners feel about the future?

A.Optimistic. B.Concerned. C.Uninterested.

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________about her son’s future, the mother has been sleeping very badly these months.

A. Concerning   B. Concerned   C.To concern     D. Having concerned

高三英语单项填空中等难度题查看答案及解析

Have you ever imagined your future？ I try to do this all the time． Most of us will follow in our _______footsteps， by this I mean our adult lives will _______resemble the lives we live as children， set by our parents' examples． Have you ever _______and thought about this？ What an awful job it must be to _______a child properly! But， what happens to the children that live _______drugs， alcohol and violence in their childhood？ Where can they find good examples for themselves？

I know of one place that is trying to_______all children． It is the McDowell County D．A．R．E． program in McDowell County North Carolina． Our teachers carry on their shoulders the great_______of teaching kids to just say NO to drugs， alcohol and violence． I am personally acquainted with _______of these things， not because I have ever_______them myself， but because of my dad． He drank， _______drugs and smoked pot （抽大麻）． When I was 7 my mom took me and my sister and ______． I wonder if my dad ever thought about the _______and what this bad decision would lead to when he first started experimenting with drugs and pot at 13． He has been in jail， he can't get a decent job， and he lost his ______． These bad choices also caused him to hurt his children in horrible ways．

I am _______that I have at least one parent to help me make wise decisions， and to teach me right from wrong． I am also _______that the D．A．R．E． program is taught in our schools． One of the most _______things I learned from D．A．R．E． is that a person that has a parent with an addiction problem is more than twice as likely to become addicted themselves， as compared to a person that has no family history of drug ______． I have learned many things through this ______， especially about the consequences of our trying drugs． You could get arrested， hurt yourself or someone else，_______ your life by becoming an addict， or even die． All of these things are terrible， but I can't think of anything _______as a parent than hurting our children and the people that love us． DRUGS DESTROY LIVES! I give the D．A．R．E． program two thumbs up， for all the good things being accomplished．

1.A. grandma's B. brother's C. parents' D. teachers'

2.A. closely B. loosely C. hardly D. physically

3.A. lived B. stopped C. started D. decided

4.A. praise B. understand C. appreciate D. raise

5.A. on B. over C. in D. for

6.A. treat B. represent C. reach D. persuade

7.A. pressure B. responsibility C. probability D. advantage

8.A. both B. all C. none D. neither

9.A. smoked B. accepted C. tried D. refused

10.A. ate B. sold C. took D. bought

11.A. went B. wept C. begged D. left

12.A. reasons B. possibilities C. program D. consequences

13.A. patience B. temper C. family D. position

14.A. lucky B. aware C. sure D. clear

15.A. concerned B. disappointed C. curious D. grateful

16.A. important B. exciting C. strange D. attractive

17.A. sales B. purchases C. abuse D. production

18.A. behavior B. program C. experience D. action

19.A. destroy B. build C. save D. lose

20.A. wiser B. easier C. worse D. better

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