“Hi, Mom, happy fiftieth birthday!” I heard m...

“Hi, Mom, happy fiftieth birthday!” I heard my son, Brian, say as 　 　 as if he were sitting next to me.　　 　　 he wasn’t.Brian was on the USS Kitty Hawk on maneuvers (大规模演习)　　 　　 between our U.S. shore and the Persian Gulf.

My party-loving friend, Denise, had 　 　　 me out for a quiet fiftieth birthday celebration dinner. When we　　 　　 at the restaurant, I scanned (扫视) the sea of 　 , but didn’t recognize anybody.

A wave of 　 　 washed over me, and tears welled in my eyes when　　 　　 I heard Brian in my head. “Hi, Mom, happy fiftieth birthday.” “What’s wrong?” Denise asked when she saw me dabbing (轻轻擦) at my　　 .

“I think I’ve had too much wine. I keep 　 　 Brian wish me a happy birthday,” I said. She gave me a(n) 　 smile. “Our table is ready,” she said, leading me toward the stairs.

I’d hardly sat down in the chair of honor when a 　 　 entered the room, carrying a sheet of cake. The firefighter　 　 the cake on the table in front of me so I could　　 　 the fifty blazing candles. Once again I heard Brian speak, “Mom, be sure to　　 　 me a piece of cake.” This time he　 　 very far away, but it seemed that he was just in front of me. I　　 　 in my chair. Was I losing my mind?

“I’ll have some　　 　　 as soon as I get this helmet (头盔) 　 　 ,” the firefighter said. Every drop of blood in my veins flowed to my feet. He　　 　 his uniform and quickly pulled the helmet from his head.

“Brian!”

“Hi Mom. Happy fiftieth birthday!”

1.A.hardly　　　　 B.impossibly　　　　 C.clearly　　　　 D.loudly

2.A.So　　　　　　 B.Then　　　　　　　 C.And　　　　　　 D.But

3.A.somewhere　　 B.anywhere　　　　 C.everywhere　　 D.nowhere

4.A.sent　　　　　　 B.supported　　　　 C.provided　　　 D.invited

5.A.got　　　　　　 B.reached　　　　　　 C.arrived　　　　 D.came

6.A.smiles　　　　 B.voices　　　　　　 C.faces　　　　　　 D.dishes

7.A.happiness　　 B.sadness　　　　　　 C.anger　　　　　　 D.disappointment

8.A.at present　　 B.no more　　　　　　 C.at once　　　　 D.once again

9.A.eyes　　　　　 B.nose　　　　　　　　 C.ears　　　　 　　 D.fingers

10.A.seeing　　　　 B.saying　　　　　　 C.listening　　　　 D.hearing

11.A.relaxing　　　 B.exciting　　　　　　 C.understanding　　 D.surprising

12.A.fireman　　　　 B.firewomen　　　　 C.waiter　　　　　 D.waitress

13.A. pulled     B. set　　　         　　 C. pushed　　     D. kept

14.A. light up    B. add up         　　 C. take away    　　 D. blow out

15.A. save　　     B. buy　　         　　 C. make　　　　     D. bring

16.A. Shouted　　 B. sounded     　　 C. laughed　　     D. cried

17.A. calmed　　 B. turned　         　　 C. froze　　　　     D. thought

18.A. rest　　     B. cake　　         　　 C. paper　　　     D. bread[

19.A. off　　　     B. away　         　　 C. down　　　　　　 D. on

20.A. carried away　 B. packed up　 C. put on　　　     D. took off

高一英语完型填空中等难度题查看答案及解析

---Mom, we are going to Boao this weekend.

--- ________.

高一英语单项填空简单题查看答案及解析

“_______a good breakfast, my son. It’s good for your health. ”Mom often says to Tommy.

A. Eat　　 B. Eating

C. To eat　　 D. Eats

高一英语单项填空简单题查看答案及解析

Ways to say “Happy birthday to me”

Tomorrow is my birthday, and I’m at an age when not everyone looks forward to cakes and presents.

1. It always makes me feel excited to be alive and grateful for my life and my family. So I think even if your birthday is a regular old day at work or home, there are some easy ways to raise it to the special occasion.

Give a gift to someone else.2. While everyone loves to open a birthday present, there is a lot of joy and goodness to be gained from being generous with others. Making a birthday donation (捐赠) to a charity that means something to you.3..

Try something new. Today is new to us. Why not enjoy the newness of the moment? Dip your tones into some new waters, sign up for an adult education class, go for a new-to-you park or plan a new trip. 4..

5. Whether or not you have the opportunity to share a meal, outing or party with friends and family, please take time on your birthday to connect with people who are important to your life, if you use social media like phones, you are likely filled with well—wishes from loved ones. Use these as a. jumping off point to start new conversations and reconnect with people who lift your spirits and support in your journey towards being your best self.

A.I love my birthday, though.

B. It’s better to give than to receive

C. Connect with people who matter to you.

D. This year my birthday is on a Saturday.

E. Freshen up yourself with countless opportunities.

F. One choice is to donate a dollar amount to match your age.

G. Download an app to learn a new language is also a good choice.

高一英语七选五中等难度题查看答案及解析

—________, Emma?

— I need help. What should I get my mom for her birthday?

A. How’s it going B. What’s on

C. What’s up 　　　 D. How’s your mother

高一英语单项填空中等难度题查看答案及解析

That Sunday, we were packing to leave for a week away _____ my son heard cries for help.

A. when　　 B. while

C. as　　 D. because

高一英语单项填空中等难度题查看答案及解析

My neighbor, who works in ___ university , leads ____ happy life with his wife and two sons.

A. a; a               B. an; the            C. the; a              D. an; a

高一英语单项填空简单题查看答案及解析

Dear ______,

It is the first time for my beloved son to step out of his home where he is happy and safe. The school life is going to be strange and ______ to him for a while. And I wish you would take care of him with enough ________.

So far, he's been ________ of his own room. He's been boss of the back yard. I have always been around to repair his wounds, and to ______ his feelings.

______, things seem to be different now. Today, he is required to walk down the front steps, say goodbye to me and start on his great ________ that will probably include wars, tragedy and ________. To live his life in the world in which he has to live will ________ faith, love and courage.

So, World, I wish you would take him ________ his young hand and teach him things he will have to know. Teach him — but gently, if you can. Teach him that for every scoundrel (恶人) there is a _______; that for every dishonest politician, there is a ________ leader; that for every enemy there is a friend. Teach him the wonders of books. Give him quiet time to _______ the mysteries of birds in the sky, bees in the sun, and flowers on the green hills. Teach him it is far more honorable to _________ than to cheat. Teach him to have ________ in his own ideas, ______ everyone else tells him they are wrong. Teach him to _______ his strength and brains to the highest bidder (投标人), but never to put a price on his heart and soul. Teach him to close his ears to a ________ crowd, and to stand and ________ if he believes he's right. Teach him kindly, World, but don't spoil him, because only the _______ of fire makes fine steel.

This is a big order, World, but see what you can do. He is such a nice little fellow.

Yours

Sally

1.A. World B. School C. Headmaster D. Friend

2.A. interesting B. amazing C. challenging D. concerning

3.A. determination B. kindness C. patience D. courage

4.A. manager B. monitor C. king D. instructor

5.A. explore B. contain C. express D. comfort

6.A. Otherwise B. Therefore C. Besides D. However

7.A. adventure B. experience C. revolution D. inspection

8.A. sorrow B. relief C. fortune D. luck

9.A. weaken B. require C. strengthen D. increase

10.A. at B. in C. on D. by

11.A. hero B. commander C. performer D. competitor

12.A. powerful B. faithful C. distant D. valuable

13.A. reserve B. replace C. solve D. survive

14.A. respond B. admit C. fail D. win

15.A. mercy B. basis C. reasons D. confidence

16.A. as if B. even if C. in case D. for fear

17.A. attach B. devote C. apply D. sell

18.A. local B. total C. fierce D. noisy

19.A. affect B. signal C. fight D. bargain

20.A. test B. temperature C. flame D. spread

高一英语完形填空中等难度题查看答案及解析

One of the most inspiring quotes I ever heard was by Brian Tracy. He said: “The difference between successful people and unsuccessful people is that successful people fail many more times than unsuccessful people.” I personally experienced the wisdom of that understanding right after my first book was published. Like many authors，I expected hundreds of bookstore customers lining up for me to sign copies for them. I’m afraid to say, it didn’t quite happen like that.

My first signing was arranged at the largest bookstore in the city. Filled with anticipation，I was put into a private signing room in the beautiful store. Despite a nice sign placed outside the room exhibiting images of both me and my book, not a single customer entered the room. As each minute passed, I became increasingly anxious.

Do they not like the title? I wondered. Do they not like the book cover?

After 90 minutes of this torture, I was absolutely distraught.

For the four years writing the book, I had felt a sense of mission and purpose like never before in my life. Working a full 8-hour day in my clinic, I had to get into bed by 9:30 pm every day, so I could wake up at 5:30 in the morning and have two hours of writing before heading into my clinic. Before I ever began each writing session, I would close my eyes for 10 minutes and then whisper, “Please grant me the words to touch just one person’s life”

Now, sitting there alone at my first book signing，I wondered if my entire life wasn’t just a big joke. At that moment, just when I couldn’t feel any worse, a middle-aged couple walked into the room. I managed to hide my emotions and introduced myself and my book. There was something different about the way they were looking at me that I couldn’t quite identify. But I didn’t know what else to say. The couple turned to each other, and the husband nodded to his wife. She then told me, “I think we’ll get the book.” My heart began to pound. But I realized the woman was trying to say something else.

“The reason we’re buying it，” she said hesitantly, “is because our son committed suicide two years ago. Maybe your story will help us get over it.”

At that moment, I knew if I never sold another copy of the book, my four years of writing it had served its purpose. Although I would have many more challenging years until my book caught on and sold well, this couple’s story was all the motivation I needed at that point to keep me moving ahead. Thanks to them, I would come to the realization that the greatest of lives are made all in the same way: One challenge... one hurdle... one step... and one small victory at a time.

1.The writer quotes Brian Tracy to emphasize the importance of _________.

A.conscience B.success

C.confidence D.perseverance

2.The word “distraught” (paragraph 4) probably means ________.

A.bored and impatient B.cheerful and proud

C.upset and disappointed D.miserable and ashamed

3.What can be inferred from paragraph 5?

A.The writer had to quit his job to make time for his writing.

B.The writer was not sure about the purpose of his writing at first.

C.The writing was completed with great self-discipline and efforts.

D.The process of writing the book was full of pains and frustration.

4.By saying “my four years of writing it had served its purpose”, the author probably means that _________.

A.he had succeeded in selling his first book to the couple

B.he had managed to touch someone’s life with his book

C.he was quite satisfied with the feedback of his readers

D.he had found someone who appreciated his writing

高一英语阅读理解困难题查看答案及解析

Here's one very simple but lifechanging piece of advice that I first heard from Brian Tracy. Cut down on the TV at night by just one hour. Instead, use that hour to read books that could improve your life.

If you're a salesman, google for the best and most useful books on improving your sales.

This applies to all fields, not just the work-related ones. Maybe you want to improve your health, become a more energetic person. Or maybe you want to improve your study, your relations or perhaps do some personal development.

One hour a day is not much. But if you read for one hour a day on weekdays, that's about 260 hours a year. That's a large number of books and a lot of useful advice.

If you follow the ideas, who knows what great things and feelings could come into your life. Also, all that information and advice will start to open up your mind. You will start to see more chances in your life.

Now, you might think something like this:

1. I really don't have the money...

Answer: Visit your public library or search the database. Or look for books that are used in places like amazon.com.

2. I really don't have the time...

Answer: Buy audiobooks and listen to them in the car while driving to and from work. Or copy them to your MP3-player and listen while riding your bike /bus to work or school. Recently selling audiobooks through MP3-downloads has become popular...

Shut off the TV a little earlier and start reading.

1.What is Brian Tracy's lifechanging advice about?

A. Watching TV.

B. Listening to MP3.

C. Surfing the internet.

D. Reading helpful books.

2.Which is NOT true about reading an hour a day?

A. It will open up your mind.

B. You will have about 260 hours a year to read.

C. You will read lots of books and get much useful advice.

D. It will probably bring great things and feelings into your life.

3.What should you do if you really don't have the money to read?

A. To buy some books from amazon.com.

B. To download MP3 free.

C. To visit the public library.

D. To borrow audiobooks and listen to them.

4.What is the writer's idea about audiobooks?

A. They are more useful.

B. Listening to audiobooks is easier than reading books.

C. It's dangerous to listen to audiobooks while driving or riding.

D. Audiobooks are a good solution to the problem of having no time to read.

高一英语阅读理解简单题查看答案及解析