We were driving along the village of Simdara....

We were driving along the village of Simdara. I 36  to my right and saw an old shelter 20 meters from the side of the road that appeared to be filled with 37 .

“Would you mind 38 ?”  I asked the driver Waris. “I think there is a(n) 39 .”

Waris laughed. “No, Greg, that’s actually a public toilet,” explained Waris and he kept 40 .

“But why are there so many kids? What are they doing there? We need to 41 ,” I insisted. The word caught Waris 42  and he stopped the car.

When we reached the shelter, to my surprise, it was 43  a toilet—or at least it had been at one time. The roof was gone now, and the four toilet pits (坑) had been 44  with old boards. There were 25 children between 4 and 5 years old, one 45 , and a wooden board against the wall.

Though having a tough learning environment, the students are quite 46  to chat with us about their class and curriculum (课程). After about ten minutes, the teacher 47  if we might like to see “the rest of the school”. We 48  and followed her up the hill.

Just over the top of the hill, there was an old tent. It was very 49  inside because nearly 100 students were packed like sardines (沙丁鱼). These students were a little 50  , fourth-, and sixth-graders, and all of them were sitting on the ground. 51  the teacher, they were doing extremely well — 52  most of them had no books, paper or even pencils.

We were forced to 53  to catch our plane. We were all 54  and decided to collect money to build a school for these children who had a hunger for 55 .

高一英语完型填空困难题查看答案及解析

We were standing at the top of a church tower. My father had __36__ me to this spot in a small  town not far from our home in Rome. I wondered __37__.

“Look __38__, Elsa,” Father said. I gathered all my __39__ and looked down. I saw the square in the centre of the village. And I saw the crisscross(十字形) of twisting, turning streets leading to the __40__. “See, my dear,” Father said gently. “There is more than one way to the square. __41__ is like that. If you can’t get to the place where you want to go __42__ one road, try another.”

Now I understood why I was there. __43__ that day I had begged my mother to do __44__ about the terrible lunches that were served at school. But she __45__ because she could not believe the lunches were as __46__ as I said.

When I __47__ my father for help, he would not help. __48__, he brought me to this high tower to __49__ me a lesson — the value of an open, searching mind. By the time we reached home, I had a __50__.

At school the next day, I __51__ poured my lunch soup into a bottle and brought it home. Then I asked our cook to __52__ it to mother at dinner. The plan __53__ perfectly. She swallowed one spoonful and said, “The cook must have gone mad!” Quickly I told what I had done, and mother said firmly that she would take up the matter of lunches at school the next day.

In the years that followed I often remembered the lesson father taught me. I began to work as a fashion designer two years ago. I wouldn’t stop working __54__ I tried every possible means to my goal. Father’s wise words always __55__ me that there is more than one way to the square.

1.                A．taken          B．sent           C．brought  D．left

2.                A．that           B．why            C．what D．how

3.                A．down          B．up             C．out  D．around

4.                A．strength        B．courage        C．spirit D．bravery

5.                A．tower          B．church         C．square   D．village

6.                A．School         B．Society         C．Family    D．Life

7.                A．in             B．on             C．by   D．at

8.                A．Earlier         B．Later           C．After D．During

9.                A．her best        B．a favor         C．something D．everything

10.               A．defended       B．refused        C．excused   D．agreed

11.               A．well           B．good           C．bad  D．usual

12.               A．belonged to     B．turned to       C．tried to    D．led to

13.               A．Therefore      B．So             C．Instead    D．Anyway

14.               A．show          B．make          C．prepare   D．give

15.               A．plan           B．question        C．problem   D．suggestion

16.               A．angrily         B．secretly        C．kindly D．politely

17.               A．cook           B．boil            C．make D．serve

18.               A．made          B．failed          C．worked   D．took

19.               A．if             B．once           C．since D．until

20.               A．remind         B．approve        C．affect D．limit

高一英语完型填空中等难度题查看答案及解析

My brother and I were driving home together .We 　　　　　 something interesting on the way. Because of the conversation, my brother took a 　　　 turn.

Unfortunately, the turn took 　　 　　　　 　 towards a bridge and we had no way to turn back. My brother 　　　 the bridge toll (通行费 ) and drove on. He was 　　　 frustrated by the mistake and the needless waste of $4.

When we reached an exit slip-way, my brother 　　　 that a young guy pulled over to the side of the road. I was busy trying to 　　　 which way we went next when my brother pulled over and asked the guy if he needed any 　　 . And he did. He had a flat tire and needed a wrench(扳手) to get it off.

My brother 　　 him a wrench, and then began to help him　 　　 the tire. The young man said that this had been a 　　　　 　 week for him; earlier he had gotten into a minor car accident, and now this　　 flat on his way home from work. But he called us “breath of fresh air”, and kept 　　 us because he really would have been stuck　　 we hadn’t come along.

After we had finished the job he thanked us 　　 and pulled out $20 and 　　 to give it to us. “No,” my brother said. “We were 　　 supposed to get on that bridge. Yet we took a wrong turn. But now we know 　　　 we did. It was to help you. Thank you for turning our mistake into an opportunity to　　　　 .”

My brother’s reaction in the situation is a(n)　　 for everyone and we felt so good the rest of the day.

1.A. played    B. talked about    C. saw    D. listened to

2.A. wrong    B. left    C. slow    D. sudden

3.A. it    B. us    C. him    D. me

4.A. ignored    B. doubted    C. paid    D. refused

5.A. finally    B. clearly    C. surprisingly    D. unluckily

6.A. ordered    B. explained    C. announced    D. noticed

7.A. find out    B. make out    C. point out    D. block out

8.A. advice    B. help    C. food    D. money

9.A. returned    B. sold    C. gave    D. showed

10.A. make    B. change    C. fix    D. buy

11.A. normal    B. busy    C. funny    D. bad

12.A. severe    B. dangerous    C. unexpected    D. disappointed

13.A. greeting    B. thanking    C. calling    D. praising

14.A. if    B. after    C. as    D. though

15.A. again    B. also    C. too    D. once

16.A. pretended    B. waited    C. tried    D. agreed

17.A. frequency    B. sometimes    C. seldom    D. never

18.A. when    B. where    C. how    D. why

19.A. enjoy    B. learn    C. serve    D. rest

20.A. way    B. opportunity    C. promise    D. lesson

高一英语完形填空简单题查看答案及解析

I was headed out the door the other day with my two sons.We were going to drive to the local grocery store to pick up a few odds and ends that we had run out of during the week.I shut the door quickly because my dogs were already barking at being left behind in the house.We headed down the hill but when I reached into my pocket for the car keys,they weren't there.Shaking my head,I walked back up the hill and saw my keys still dangling from the hook（挂钩）where I always hang them.

This,of course,isn't the only time I have forgotten something recently.In fact,it seems to be happening more and more.There isn't a week that goes by that I don't forget something and then remember it later in the day or misplace something and have to go looking for it.The medical professionals all reassure（使……安心）me that this is a normal part of getting older.They say not to worry about it and to take it with a smile.I am doing my best to do so.

I think I will be alright with my forgetful mind too as long as I can keep remembering the important things in life.I don't mind misplacing my keys as long as I can remember that God loves me.I don't mind forgetting what I came into a room for as long as I can remember what I am in this life for.I don't mind being a bit absent-minded as long as I am being loving-hearted.

May you always remember the important things in life: You were created in love.You were created to love.You are called to kindness and made for joy.You can make a difference in this world with every choice you make.

1.What do the underlined words refer to ?

A. Small household items.　　 B. Food for dogs.

C. The car keys.　　 D. Clothes for children.

2.What can we learn about the author?

A. He has accepted the doctors' advice.

B. He seldom forgets to put things in place.

C. He doesn't like to be troubled by his dogs.

D. He is sure to recover from his forgetful mind.

3.If the author misplaced his keys again,he　　　　 .

A. would get mad

B. would turn to God

C. wouldn't care about it

D. wouldn't forget to smile

4.The author's purpose of writing this passage is　　　　 .

A. to tell us it is normal to get old

B. to describe an unforgettable story

C. to encourage us to love and help others

D. to remind us to value the important things

高一英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析

It was an unforgettable experience. By the time we made it to the36, my hands were wet. I37 he would remember everything I had taught him over and over again.38he stopped and asked, “So, Mom, how do you like my39?”

I must admit that his performance was40. He had both hands on the wheel. His eyes never left the highway and his handling was far better than I’d ever imagined it would be,41it still needed improving.

Several42ago, I was teaching him to ride his bike. We started43. The third grade primary school student was44that his training wheels were taken off. Of course it was a long evening. He45several times but always got up quickly and kept46until he mastered riding.

Viewing the47, I guess it really wasn’t about him driving. It was about him48 ---gaining more and more independence; not49me so much anymore.

He will be a(n)50in high school this fall. This will truly be a51year for both of us. He’s ready to have one of the best years of his young life and I will have (a) complete mental52. For this is probably the last year that my baby will be at home on a(n)53basis.

After this school year, he’ll go to college and then into the real world. Things all happen so 54.

Now I see the time has just arrived for him to perform what he’s learned.

So, I guess you could say his driving lessons are lessons for me too. Yes, I’m being55that it’s his time to drive through life’s green lights and move towards his future as smoothly and skillfully as possible.

高一英语完型填空中等难度题查看答案及解析

短文改错

My cousin George and I went on a trip to my uncle last Sunday. We were riding along a hillside then suddenly some big stones were rolled down and knocked us off our bikes. George's legs got seriously injure and so did mine. We couldn't move a bit. Lucky, I saw some farmers ahead. Wave our hands, we cried for help like crazy. On hearing us, they run to the spot as fast as they could. Thanks to their help, we were all sent to a nearby hospital and received medical treatment on time. Although we do not know about their name, we feel they are like our dear big brothers and sisters.

高一英语短文改错中等难度题查看答案及解析

We were standing at the top of a church tower. My father had brought me to this spot in a small town not far from our home in Rome. I wondered why.

“Look down, Elsa,” father said. I gathered all my courage and looked down. I saw the square in the center of the village. And I saw the crisscross (十字形) of twisting, turning streets leading to the square. “ See, my dear,” father said gently. “ There is more than one way to the square. Life is like that. If you can’t get to the place where you want to go by one road, try another.”

Now I understood why I was there. Earlier that day I had begged my mother to do something about the awful(糟糕的) lunches that were served at school. But she refused because she could not believe the lunches were as bad as I said.

When I turned to father for help, he didn’t say anything. Instead, he brought me to this high tower to give me a lesson. By the time we reached home, I had a plan.

At school the next day, I secretly poured my luncheon（午餐）soup into a bottle and brought it home. Then I asked our cook to serve it to mother at dinner. The plan worked perfectly. She swallowed one spoonful and sputtered（喷溅出） “ The cook must have gone mad！” Quickly I told her what I had done, and Mother stated firmly that she would take up the matter of lunches at school the next day!

In the years that followed I often remembered the lesson father taught me. I began to work as a fashion designer two years ago. I wouldn’t stop working until I tried every possible means to my goal. Father’s wise words always remind me that there is more than one way to the square.

1.The author's father took her to the top of a church tower to _____．

2.What did the author want her mother to do earlier that day?

3.By sharing her own experiences, the author tries to tell us ____________.

高一英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析

We were standing at the top of a church tower. My father had brought me to this place in a small town not far from our home in Rome. I wondered why.

“Look down, Elsa,” father said. I gathered all my courage and looked down. I saw the square in the center of the village. And I saw the crisscross (十字形) of the twisting, turning streets leading to the square. “See, my dear,” father said gently. “There is more than one way to the square. Life is like that. If you can’t get to the place where you want to go by one road, try another.”

Now I understood why I was there. Earlier that day I had begged my mother to do something about the bad lunches that were served at school. But she refused because she could not believe the lunches were as bad as I said.

When I turned to Father for help, he didn’t say anything. Instead, he brought me to this high tower to give me a lesson. By the time we reached home, I had a plan.

At school the next day, I secretly poured my lunch soup into a bottle and brought it home. Then I asked our cook to serve it to Mother at dinner. The plan worked perfectly. She swallowed one spoonful and sputtered（喷溅出） “ The cook must have gone mad!” Quickly I told her what I had done, and Mother stated firmly that she would take up the matter of lunches at school the next day!

In the years that followed I often remembered the lesson father taught me. I began to work as a fashion designer two years ago. I wouldn’t stop working until I tried every possible means to my goal. Father’s wise words always remind me that there is more than one way to the square.

1.The writer’s father took her to the top of a church tower to ________.

A. enjoy the beautiful scenery of the whole town

B. find out how many ways lead to the square

C. inspire her to find out another way to solve her problem

D. help her forgot some unpleasant things earlier that day

2.What did the writer want her mother to do earlier that day?

A. Do something delicious for lunch.

B. Taste her bad lunch.

C. Dismiss the mad cook.

D. Speak to the school about lunch.

3.The underlined sentence in Paragraph 5 means?

A. The cook agreed to serve the soup to Mother.

B. The matter of lunches was effective.

C. Her father persuaded her mother successfully.

D. The way the author thought of was successful.

4.By sharing her own experience, the writer tried to tell us________.

A. when one road was stopped, we should try another

B. how bad the lunches of her school were

C. how wise her father was

D. about the church tower near her home

高一英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析

We were standing at the top of a church tower. My father had brought me to this spot in a small town not far from our home in Rome. I wondered why.

“Look down, Elsa,” father said. I gathered all my courage and looked down. I saw the square in the center of the village. And I saw the crisscross (十字形) of twisting, turning streets leading to the square.　　　 “ See, my dear,” father said gently. “ There is more than one way to the square. Life is like that. If you can’t get to the place where you want to go by one road, try another.”

Now I understood why I was there. Earlier that day I had begged my mother to do something about the awful lunches that were served at school. But she refused because she could not believe the lunches were as bad as I said.

When I turned to father for help, he didn’t say anything. Instead, he brought me to this high tower to give me a lesson. By the time we reached home, I had a plan.

At school the next day, I secretly poured my lunch soup into a bottle and brought it home. Then I asked our cook to serve it to mother at dinner. The plan worked perfectly. She swallowed one spoonful and sputtered（喷溅出） “ The cook must have gone mad！” Quickly I told her what I had done, and Mother stated firmly that she would take up the matter of lunches at school the next day!

In the years that followed, I often remembered the lesson father taught me. I began to work as a fashion designer two years ago. I wouldn’t stop working until I tried every possible means to my goal. Father’s wise words always remind me that there is more than one way to the square.

1. The author’s father took her to the top of a church tower to ____________.

A. enjoy the beautiful scenery of the whole town

B. find out how many ways lead to the square

C. inspire her to find out another way to solve her problem

D. help her forget some unpleasant things earlier that day

2.What did the author want her mother to do earlier that day?

A. Do something delicious for lunch.　　　　

B. Taste her awful lunch.

C. Dismiss the mad cook.　　　　　　

D. Speak to the school about lunch.

3.The underlined sentence in the fifth paragraph suggests that_____________.

A. the cook agreed to serve the soup to the writer’s mother.

B. the author’s mother was angry with the cook.

C. her father persuaded her mother successfully.

D. the method the author thought of was effective.

4.What did the author’s mother think of her lunch soup after she tasted it?

A. It was delicious.    　　　　　　　　　　　　

B. It wasn’t so bad as the author said.

C. It is terrible.    　　     　　　　　　　　　　　　

D. It was as good as her cook did.

5. By sharing her own experiences, the author tries to tell us ____________.

A. when one road is blocked, try another    　

B. how bad the lunch of her school is

C. how wise her father is    　　　　　　　　　　

D. about the church tower near her home

高一英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析

We were standing at the top of a church tower. My father had brought me to this spot in a small town not far from our home in Rome. I wondered why.

“Look down, Elsa,”father said. I gathered all my courage and looked down. I saw the square in the center of the village. And I saw the crisscross (十字形) of twisting, turning streets leading to the square.“See, my dear,”father said gently.“There is more than one way to the square. Life is like that. If you can’t get to the place where you want to go by one road, try another.”

Now I understood why I was there. Earlier that day I had begged my mother to do something about the awful(糟糕的) lunches that were served at school. But she refused because she could not believe the lunches were as bad as I said.

When I turned to father for help, he didn’t say anything. Instead, he brought me to this high tower to give me a lesson. By the time we reached home, I had a plan.

At school the next day, I secretly poured my luncheon（午餐）soup into a bottle and brought it home. Then I asked our cook to serve it to mother at dinner. The plan worked perfectly. She swallowed one spoonful and sputtered（喷溅出）“The cook must have gone mad！”Quickly I told her what I had done, and Mother stated firmly that she would take up the matter of lunches at school the next day!

In the years that followed I often remembered the lesson father taught me. I began to work as a fashion designer two years ago. I wouldn’t stop working until I tried every possible means to my goal. Father’s wise words always remind me that there is more than one way to the square.

1.The author's father took her to the top of a church tower to _____.

A.inspire her to find out another way to solve her problem

B.enjoy the beautiful scenery of the whole town

C.find out how many ways lead to the square

D.help her forget some unpleasant things earlier that day

2.What did the author want her mother to do earlier that day?

A.Do something delicious for lunch. B.Taste her awful lunch.

C.Dismiss the mad cook. D.Speak to the school about lunch.

3.The underlined sentence in the fifth paragraph suggests that__________________.

A.the cook agreed to serve the soup to the writer’s mother.

B.the author’s mother was angry with the cook.

C.her father persuaded her mother successfully.

D.the method the author thought of was effective.

4.By sharing her own experiences, the author tries to tell us ____________.

A.how bad the lunch of her school is B.how wise her father is

C.when one road is blocked, try another D.about the church tower near her home

高一英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析