-- We’re organizing a party next Saturday, an...

—— We are organizing a party next Saturday, and I’d like you to come.

—— ________! I have another one that day. Thank you just the same.

A. Good luck        B. Sounds fantastic        C. Enough        D. What a pity

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-- We’re organizing a party next Saturday, and I’d like you to come.

-- _______! I have another one that day. Thank you just the same.

A. Good luck!       B. What a pity!       C. Never do it again!    D. Well done!

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— We’re organizing a party next Saturday, and I’d like you to come.

—_________! I have another one that day. Thank you just the same.

A. Good luck　　 B. What a shame　　 C. Have fun　　 D. Well done

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— Would you like to come to the dinner party here on Saturday?

— Thank you. I’d love to,　　 I’ll be out of town at the weekend

A. because          B. and       C. so        D. but

高二英语单项填空中等难度题查看答案及解析

One Story

One Story is a non-profit organization supported by readers like you and organizations including the National Endowment for the Arts, Amazon, and the New York State Council on the Arts.

What kinds of stories is One Story looking for?

One Story wants literary fiction between 3,000 and 8,000 words. They can be any style and on any subjects as long as they are good. More importantly, we are looking for stories that make readers feel satisfied.

Does One Story pay?

Yes. One Story pays $500.

Does One Story accept previously published material?

No. However, if a story has been published in print outside of North America, it will be considered. Stories previously published online—on blogs, personal websites, or online literary magazines—will not be accepted.

Will you send me comments on my story?

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Do you consider translations?

Yes. Please include the name of the original author and language, as well as the name of the translator on the first page of your submission.

How do I submit my work to One Story?

If you want to participate, you can use our automated system to send us your work. It will securely send your editors your story and email you a confirmation that it has been received. To use the automated system, you need to have a One Story account.

1.One Story judges works mainly according to __________.

A.readers’ views on them B.the number of their words

C.whether they are translated works D.where and how they are published

2.What should participants pay attention to?

A.They should expect no profits or comments.

B.They should apply for an account in advance.

C.They should provide detailed personal information.

D.They should have experience of publishing works.

3.What can we infer from the passage above?

A.One Story prefers publications online to those in print.

B.One Story provides timely feedback on individual stories.

C.One Story aims at making money for readers and organizations.

D.Once you submit your work automatically, you’ll receive a confirmation email.

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----We're going for a picnic next Sunday, and I'd like you to join us.

---_______！I have to see my grandmother. She has been ill for two weeks.

A．What a pity        B．Good luck         C．That’s all right     D．Go ahead

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—Our company will organize a trip to Hongkong next month.I 　　 my mother there.

—I’d rather you 　　 . After all she has just recovered from her illness and she still feels weak.

A.will take; won’t 　　 B.am taking; don’t

C.will take; didn’t 　 D.am taking; didn’t

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Your next Saturday night takeaway could be brought to you by a robot after a major food delivery company announced plans to use automated vehicles to transport meals. Europe’s biggest online takeaway food company Just Eat has partnered with Starship Technologies to deliver food with robots on the streets of London later this month. “Nobody has ever done deliveries with land-based robots,” said Allan Martinson, the chief operating officer of Starship.

The robot courier can travel up to 4 miles per hour for about 10 miles. It uses a GPS signal and nine cameras to navigate(确定方向). Instead of a person arriving at their door, customers could find themselves receiving a notification(通知) on their phone that says a robot is on its way and a code to unlock the automated courier. “Put the code in, the robot opens up, and there’s your food,” said David Buttress, chief manager of Just Eat.

The robot, which has so far been tested in Greenwich, Milton Keynes and Glastonbury, costs ￡1 to transport within 3 miles, compared with the ￡3 to ￡6 it costs for a human courier. To date 30 robots have driven nearly 5,000 miles without getting into an accident or finding themselves picked on by passers-by. They have driven in more than 40 cities around the world, including London and Tallinn, Estonia.

An initial worry was how the public would react to robots. But Martinson said the public has been calm when passing the delivery machine on the streets. “The most surprising reaction has been the lack of reaction,” said Martinson.

Another significant fear was that people would disrupt(扰乱) the robots, or try to steal them and their contents. To prevent this, the robot is fitted with nine cameras, two way audio, and movement sensors that send a warning if it is lifted off the ground. And it opens only with a pass code provided to the customer via a notification. “It’s much easier to shoplift than it is to steal a robot,” said Martinson.

1.The test of Starship robots shows that ________.

A. they are easy to operate

B. the robot delivery is appreciated in big cities

C. the robot delivery is cheaper than human delivery

D. they can travel for 10 hours continuously

2.Which of the following is one of the worries about Starship robots?

A. People’s indifference to the robots.

B. Safety of the robot delivery.

C. Accuracy of the robot delivery.

D. People’s concern about public traffic.

3.Which of the following would be the best title for the text?

A. Great Improvement of Just Eat

B. Global Trend of Food Companies

C. New Robots to Move on the Road

D. Delivery Robots to Replace Takeaway Drivers

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Suppose you become a leader in an organization. It’s very likely that you’ll want to have volunteers to help with the organization’s activities. To do so, it should help to understand why people undertake volunteer work and what keeps their interest in the work.

Let’s begin with the question of why people volunteer. Researchers have identified several factors that motivate people to get involved. For example, people volunteer to express personal values related to unselfishness, to expand their range of experiences, and to strengthen social relationships. If volunteer positions do not meet these needs, people may not wish to participate. To select volunteers, you may need to understand the motivations of the people you wish to attract.

People also volunteer because they are required to do so. To increase levels of community service, some schools have launched compulsory volunteer programs. Unfortunately, these programs can shift people’s wish of participation from an internal factor (e.g., “I volunteer because it’s important to me”) to an external factor (e.g., “I volunteer because I’m required to do so”). When that happens, people become less likely to volunteer in the future. People must be sensitive to this possibility when they make volunteer activities a must.

Once people begin to volunteer, what leads them to remain in their positions over time? To answer this question, researchers have conducted follow-up studies in which they track volunteers over time. For instance, one study followed 238 volunteers in Florida over a year. One of the most important factors that influenced their satisfaction as volunteers was the amount of suffering they experienced in their volunteer positions. Although this result may not surprise you, it leads to important practical advice. The researchers note that attention should be given to “training methods that would prepare volunteers for troublesome situations or provide them with strategies for coping with the problem they do experience”.

Another study of 302 volunteers at hospitals in Chicago focused on individual differences in the degree to which people view “volunteer” as an important social role. It was assumed that those people for whom the role of volunteer was most part of their personal identity would also be most likely to continue volunteer work. Participants indicated the degree to which the social role mattered by responding to statements such as “Volunteering in Hospital is an important part of who I am.” Consistent with the researchers’ expectations, they found a positive correlation (正相关) between the strength of role identity and the length of time people continued to volunteer. These results, once again, lead to concrete advice: “Once an individual begins volunteering, continued efforts might focus on developing a volunteer role identity.... Items like T-shirts that allow volunteers to be recognized publicly for their contributions can help strengthen role identity”.

1.People volunteer mainly out of ______ .

A. academic requirements　　　　　　　 B. social expectations

C. financial rewards　　　　　　　　　　 D. internal needs

2.What can we learn from the Florida study? _______

A. Follow-up studies should last for one year.

B. Volunteers should get mentally prepared.

C. Strategy training is a must in research.

D. Volunteers are provided with concrete advice.

3.What is most likely to motivate volunteers to continue their work?_____

A. Individual differences in role identity.

B. Publicly identifiable volunteer T-shirts.

C. Role identity as a volunteer.

D. Practical advice from researchers.

4.What is the best title of the passage?______

A. How to Get People to Volunteer

B. How to Study Volunteer Behaviors

C. How to Keep Volunteers’ Interest

D. How to Organize Volunteer Activities

高二英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析

Suppose you become a leader in an organization. It’s very likely that you’ll want to have volunteers to help with the organization’s activities. To do so, it should help to understand why people undertake volunteer work and what keeps their interest in the work.

Let’s begin with the question of why people volunteer. Researchers have identified several factors that motivate people to get involved. For example, people volunteer to express personal values related to unselfishness, to expand their range of experiences, and to strengthen social relationships. If volunteer positions do not meet these needs, people may not wish to participate. To select volunteers, you may need to understand the motivations of the people you wish to attract.

People also volunteer because they are required to do so. To increase levels of community service, some schools have launched compulsory volunteer programs. Unfortunately, these programs can shift people’s wish of participation from an internal factor (e.g., “I volunteer because it’s important to me”) to an external factor (e.g., “I volunteer because I’m required to do so”). When that happens, people become less likely to volunteer in the future. People must be sensitive to this possibility when they make volunteer activities a must.

Once people begin to volunteer, what leads them to remain in their positions over time? To answer this question, researchers have conducted follow-up studies in which they track volunteers over time. For instance, one study followed 238 volunteers in Florida over a year. One of the most important factors that influenced their satisfaction as volunteers was the amount of suffering they experienced in their volunteer positions. Although this result may not surprise you, it leads to important practical advice. The researchers note that attention should be given to “training methods that would prepare volunteers for troublesome situations or provide them with strategies for coping with the problem they do experience”.

Another study of 302 volunteers at hospitals in Chicago focused on individual differences in the degree to which people view “volunteer” as an important social role. It was assumed that those people for whom the role of volunteer was most part of their personal identity would also be most likely to continue volunteer work. Participants indicated the degree to which the social role mattered by responding to statements such as “Volunteering in Hospital is an important part of who I am.”Consistent with the researchers’ expectations, they found a positive correlation (正相关) between the strength of role identity and the length of time people continued to volunteer. These results, once again, lead to concrete advice: “Once an individual begins volunteering, continued efforts might focus on developing a volunteer role identity.... Items like T-shirts that allow volunteers to be recognized publicly for their contributions can help strengthen role identity”.

1.People volunteer mainly out of __________.

A. internal needs　　 B. social expectations

C. financial rewards　　 D. academic requirements

2.What can we learn from the Florida study?

A. Follow-up studies should last for one year.

B. Strategy training is a must in research.

C. Volunteers should get mentally prepared

D. Volunteers are provided with concrete advice..

3.What is most likely to motivate volunteers to continue their work?

A. Individual differences in role identity.　　 B. Role identity as a volunteer.

C. Publicly identifiable volunteer T-shirts.　　 D. Practical advice from researchers.

4.What is the best title of the passage?

A. How to Get People to Volunteer　　 B. How to Study Volunteer Behaviors

C. How to Keep Volunteers’ Interest　　 D. How to Organize Volunteer Activities

高二英语阅读理解困难题查看答案及解析