Little Women is the best-known work of author Louisa May Alcott. Published after the end of the Civil War, the book is about the lives of the author and her sisters. Although it was her most successful work, it was not her first.
Alcott began writing at the age of 20, when she published her poem “Sunlight”. Throughout her early career, she wrote many poems and short stories for magazines. At the age of 22, she began to write fairy tales, romantic thrillers, and other novels, mostly to earn money. At a time when few opportunities were open to women, Alcott supported women’s right to work. With her small income, she had long provided for her family.
When the Civil War broke out, Alcott, at the age of 30, joined the war effort to fight against slavery. She had originally wished to serve as a soldier. However, women were not allowed in battle at that time. As a result, she became a Civil War nurse. Alcott’s work as a nurse served as a milestone (里程碑) in her writing career.
In December of 1862, she left New England to work in the Union Hotel Hospital in Washington, DC. There were few supplies, and doctors performed operations without painkillers. The conditions for patients and doctors were terrible. Within a few weeks, Alcott herself became so ill that she nearly died. She returned home and recovered slowly over a period of months.
As soon as her health improved, Alcott started a new project. The letters she had sent home became the basis of a newspaper series about her experience as a Civil War nurse. She wrote about her tasks, the wounded soldiers she looked after, and the difficulties they faced. The series, Hospital Sketches, was a success, which received praise from readers and critics (批评) at the same time. Although her best-known work was yet to come, the success of Hospital Sketches marked the achievement of her dream to become a popular author.
1.In her early 20s, Alcott wrote mostly to ________.
A. make money to support her family
B. fight against slavery
C. remember her experiences in the war
D. set up a milestone in her career
2.Why was Alcott’s experience as a nurse important to her writing?
A. Because she saved many wounded soldiers.
B. Because she almost lost her life in the hospital.
C. Because she won the right to fight against slavery.
D. Because she got many materials for her later book.
3.What can we know about Alcott from the last two paragraphs?
A. Her hospital was well equipped. B. She didn’t return to the hospital after recovery.
C. She wrote letters for a newspaper. D. No one thought badly of her Hospital Sketches.
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Little Women is the best-known work of author Louisa May Alcott. Published after the end of the Civil War, the book is about the lives of the author and her sisters. Although it was her most successful work, it was not her first.
Alcott began writing at the age of 20, when she published her poem “Sunlight”. Throughout her early career, she wrote many poems and short stories for magazines. At the age of 22, she began to write fairy tales, romantic thrillers, and other novels, mostly to earn money. At a time when few opportunities were open to women, Alcott supported women’s right to work. With her small income, she had long provided for her family.
When the Civil War broke out, Alcott, at the age of 30, joined the war effort to fight against slavery. She had originally wished to serve as a soldier. However, women were not allowed in battle at that time. As a result, she became a Civil War nurse. Alcott’s work as a nurse served as a milestone (里程碑) in her writing career.
In December of 1862, she left New England to work in the Union Hotel Hospital in Washington, DC. There were few supplies, and doctors performed operations without painkillers. The conditions for patients and doctors were terrible. Within a few weeks, Alcott herself became so ill that she nearly died. She returned home and recovered slowly over a period of months.
As soon as her health improved, Alcott started a new project. The letters she had sent home became the basis of a newspaper series about her experience as a Civil War nurse. She wrote about her tasks, the wounded soldiers she looked after, and the difficulties they faced. The series, Hospital Sketches, was a success, which received praise from readers and critics (批评) at the same time. Although her best-known work was yet to come, the success of Hospital Sketches marked the achievement of her dream to become a popular author.
1.In her early 20s, Alcott wrote mostly to ________.
A. make money to support her family
B. fight against slavery
C. remember her experiences in the war
D. set up a milestone in her career
2.Why was Alcott’s experience as a nurse important to her writing?
A. Because she saved many wounded soldiers.
B. Because she almost lost her life in the hospital.
C. Because she won the right to fight against slavery.
D. Because she got many materials for her later book.
3.What can we know about Alcott from the last two paragraphs?
A. Her hospital was well equipped. B. She didn’t return to the hospital after recovery.
C. She wrote letters for a newspaper. D. No one thought badly of her Hospital Sketches.
高一英语阅读理解简单题查看答案及解析
One of the best-known women in the world is a small doll(洋娃娃). This famous doll, called Barbie, was created by Ruth Handler in 1959. Now Barbie is known everywhere. Before Barbie, all dolls were made to look like babies. People thought that this was a way to teach young girls how to become a good mother. Barbie was the first doll made to look like an adult instead of baby.
From the beginning, Barbie was a modern career(职业) girl. There was a different Barbie for each job: nurse, teacher, police officer, race car driver, professional basketball player, pilot, as well as the very first female to fly in space. Barbie made it possible for young girls to dream about a future other than being a mother and a housewife. It showed girls that they had choices and could become anything they wanted to be. At the time, these ideas were very new and positive. The movement for equal opportunity(机会) for women had just begun and women wanted to have the same chance as men to do important work.
However, Barbie’s approval(认同) as a role model has not lasted. Today, many people criticize(批评) Barbie for making young girls too concerned about their appearance(外表). These people complain that the beautiful, well-dressed Barbie seems to tell girls that while they can hope to have different career, it is more important for them to be beautiful and thin. The female figure that Barbie represents has also been criticized for being unrealistic(不现实). Young girls might think that Barbie’s figure is beautiful and desirable(可取的). However, if Barbie were a real person, she would be six feet tall and wear a size three shoe!
1.What does the passage mainly discuss?
A. The roles of a modern woman.
B. The image(形象) of Barbie dolls
C. What is role models?
D. What is beauty?
2.Which of the following statements is NOT true?
A. Barbie was created by Ruth Handler in 1959.
B. Barbie was the first doll that was made to look like an adult.
C. Barbie served as a role model for girls when she was created.
D. Barbie is criticized by many young girls today.
3.The author suggests that Barbie’s figure is ________________.
A. beautiful and desirable
B. unrealistic and impossible
C. real and delicate(易损的)
D. tall and modern
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Little Women is the story of four sisters growing up during the Civil War. Each March (马奇) sister has a different personality. Meg, the oldest, is dignified (端庄) and proper. Jo, next in age, is energetic and wants to be a writer. Beth is shy and quiet and loves music. Amy, the youngest, is spoiled (被宠坏的), a little conceited (自负), and enjoys art. In the following passage, an excerpt(节选)from Chapter 14 Secrets, Jo has a secret surprise to tell her sisters. Laurie is the boy who lives next door, and Hannah is the March’s servant. The Spread Eagle is a newspaper in the town.
In a few minutes Jo bounced (蹦跳) in, laid herself on the sofa, and pretended to read.
“Have you anything interesting there?” asked Meg, with condescension (屈尊).
“Nothing but a story, won’t amount to much, I guess,” returned Jo, carefully keeping the name of the paper out of sight.
“You’d better read it aloud. That will amuse us and keep you out of mischief (恶作剧),” said Amy in her most grown-up tone.
“What’s the name?” asked Beth, wondering why Jo kept her face behind the sheet.
“The Rival Painters.”
“That sounds well. Read it,” said Meg.
With a loud “Hem!” and a long breath, Jo began to read very fast.
The girls listened with interest, for the tale was romantic, and somewhat pathetic (哀婉动人), as most of the characters died in the end. “I like that about the splendid picture,” was Amy’s approving remark, as Jo paused.
“I prefer the lovering part. Viola and Angelo are two of our favorite names, isn’t that strange?” said Meg, wiping her eyes, for the lovering part was tragical (凄婉).
“Who wrote it?” asked Beth, who had caught a glimpse(瞥) of Jo’s face.
The reader suddenly sat up, threw away the paper, displaying a red face, and with a funny mixture of solemnity and excitement replied in a loud voice, “Your sister.”
“You?” cried Meg, dropping her work.
“It’s very good,” said Amy.
“I knew it! I knew it! Oh, my Jo, I am so proud!” and Beth ran to hug her sister, wild with joy over this splendid success.
Dear me, how excited they all were, to be sure! How Meg wouldn’t believe it till she saw the words. “Miss Josephine March,” actually printed in the paper. How politely Amy criticized (批评) the artistic parts of the story, and offered advice for a sequel (续集), which unfortunately couldn’t be carried out, as the hero and heroine were dead. How Beth got excited, and skipped and sang with joy. How Hannah came in to shout in great astonishment at ‘that Jo’s doin’s’. How proud Mrs March was when she knew it. How Jo laughed, with tears in her eyes, as she declared she might as well be a peacock(孔雀) and done with it, and how the ‘Spread Eagle’ might be said to fly his wings proudly over the House of March, as the paper passed from hand to hand.
“Tell us about it.”“When did it come?”“How much did you get for it?”“What will Father say?”“Won’t Laurie laugh?” cried the family, all in one breath as they gathered around Jo, for these foolish, affectionate (痴情的) people had a celebration of every little joy of family.
1.What was Jo’s secret?
A. Her story was published in a newspaper.
B. She read another romantic novel secretly.
C. She bought a newspaper secretly at first.
D. She fell in love with the next door boy.
2.Why did Meg wipe her eyes after hearing the story?
A. She was proud of her sister.
B. She was jealous of her sister.
C. She was moved by the lovering part of the story.
D. The story reminded her of her own sad experiences.
3.The underlined words “the reader” refers to________.
A. Meg B. Jo
C. Beth D. Amy
4.What is implied in the last two paragraphs?
A. Jo’s story was well received in the March family.
B. Everyone was satisfied with the story.
C. Jo was sure everyone in town would like her story.
D. The success of Jo’s story was mainly due to the Spread Eagle.
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Danielle Steel, America’s sweetheart, is one of the hardest working women in the book business. Unlike other productive authors who write one book at a time, she can work on up to five. Her research before writing takes at least three years. Once she has fully studied her subjects, ready to dive into the book, she can spend twenty hours nonstop at her desk.
Danielle Steel comes from New York and was sent to France for her education. After graduation, she worked in the public relations and advertising industries. Later she started a job as a writer which she was best fit for. Her achievements are unbelievable: 390 million copies of books in print, nearly fifty New York Times best-selling novels, and a series of “Max and Martha” picture books for children to help them deal with the real-life problems of death, new babies and new schools. Her 1998 book about the death of her work shot to the top of the New York Times best-selling list as soon as it came out. Twenty-eight of her books had been made into films. She is listed in the Guinness Book of World Records for one of her books being the Times best-seller for 381 weeks straight.
Not satisfied with a big house, a loving family, and a view of the Golden GateBridge, Danielle Steel considers her readers to be the most important resource and has kept in touch with them by e-mail. While she is often compared to the heroines of her own invention, her life is undoubtedly much quieter. But, if she does have anything in common with them, it is her strength of will and her inimitable (独特的) style. There is only one Danielle Steel.
1.Danielle Steel is different from other writers because ________.
A. she can write several books at the same time
B. she often does some research before writing a book
C. she is one of the most popular American women writers
D. she can keep writing for quite a long time without a break
2. Children who have read “Max and Martha” picture books may know ________.
A. how to deal with affairs at school
B. what to do if Max and Martha die
C. what to do when new babies are born into their families
D. how to solve the difficult problems in their writing classes
3. One of Danielle Steel’s achievements is that ________.
A. some TV plays were based on her books
B. her picture books attracted a lot of young men
C. one of her books became a best-seller in 1998
D. she wrote the Guinness Book of World Records
4. We can learn from the passage that Danielle Steel ________.
A. lives an exciting life
B. values her readers a lot
C. writes about quiet women
D. is pleased with her achievements
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One of the best-known American writers of children’s books is Alfred Strong, or Doctor Strong, as he is better known to readers everywhere. Now, an art show called “Doctor Strong From Then to Now” is travelling around the United States. The pictures and drawings show the history of Doctor Strong.
Doctor Strong first became famous almost fifty years ago when his first children’s book was published. Since then, he has written forty-five books that have sold more than one hundred million copies around the world.
Doctor Strong’s books are known for their easy use of words and colorful, hand-drawn pictures. These drawings bring life to his imaginary creatures. The Cat in the Hat, Horton the Elephant, The Grinch Who Stole Christmas, and hundreds of others.
The San Diego Museum, in California, organized the art show. It included about three hundred Doctor Strong’s original(最早的) drawings and some of his writings.
Most of Doctor Strong’s books, although written in a funny way, have serious messages. For example, in Mc Elligot’s Pool, he describes the danger of pollution. He discusses the arms race in The Butter Battle Book, written in 1984.
Doctor Strong is almost eighty-four years old now. He says he never planned to write stories just for children. He says he writes stories that interest people of all ages. He says he uses easy words so that everyone, even a child, can understand.
1. Alfred Strong is a famous _______ in the United States.
A．doctor B．artist C．writer D．reader
2. Doctor Strong first became famous in __________.
A．his eighties when an art show was travelling around the United States
B．his fifties when his drawings and writings were published
C．1984 when his book Mc Elligot’s Pool was published
D．his thirties when his first book was published
3. Doctor Strong’s books are very popular in America because __________.
A．they are stories about animals such as cats, elephants and so on
B．they are written in easy words with colorful pictures
C．he organized the art show in California
D．they are written in a funny way
4. His purpose in writing many such books is __________.
A．to show his original pictures and drawings
B．to organize a special art show of his own
C．to make his readers laugh or smile when they read his books
D．not only to interest people but also to uncover some serious social problems
高一英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析
One of the best-known American writers of children’s books is Alfred Strong, or Doctor Strong, as he is better known to readers everywhere. Now, an art show called “Doctor Strong From Then to Now” is travelling around the United States. The pictures and drawings show the history of Doctor Strong.
Doctor Strong first became famous almost fifty years ago when his first children’s book was published. Since then, he has written forty-five books that have sold more than one hundred million copies around the world.
Doctor Strong’s books are known for their easy use of words and colorful, hand-drawn pictures. These drawings bring life to his imaginary creatures. The Cat in the Hat, Horton the Elephant, The Grinch Who Stole Christmas, and hundreds of others.
The San Diego Museum, in California, organized the art show. It included about three hundred Doctor Strong’s original(最早的) drawings and some of his writings.
Most of Doctor Strong’s books, although written in a funny way, have serious messages. For example, in Mc Elligot’s Pool, he describes the danger of pollution. He discusses the arms race in The Butter Battle Book, written in 1984.
Doctor Strong is almost eighty-four years old now. He says he never planned to write stories just for children. He says he writes stories that interest people of all ages. He says he uses easy words so that everyone, even a child, can understand.
1.Alfred Strong is a famous _______ in the United States.
A. doctor B. artist C. writer D. reader
2.Doctor Strong first became famous in __________.
A. his eighties when an art show was travelling around the United States
B. his fifties when his drawings and writings were published
C. 1984 when his book Mc Elligot’s Pool was published
D. his thirties when his first book was published
3.Doctor Strong’s books are very popular in America because __________.
A. they are stories about animals such as cats, elephants and so on
B. they are written in easy words with colorful pictures
C. he organized the art show in California
D. they are written in a funny way
4.His purpose in writing many such books is __________.
A. to show his original pictures and drawings
B. to organize a special art show of his own
C. to make his readers laugh or smile when they read his books
D. not only to interest people but also to uncover some serious social problems
高一英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析
One of the best-known American writers of children’s books is Alfred Strong, or Doctor Strong, as he is better known to readers everywhere. Now, an art show called “Doctor Strong From Then to Now” is travelling around the United States. The pictures and drawings show the history of Doctor Strong.
Doctor Strong first became famous almost fifty years ago when his first children’s book was published. Since then, he has written forty-five books that have sold more than one hundred million copies around the world.
Doctor Strong’s books are known for their easy use of words and colorful, hand-drawn pictures. These drawings bring life to his imaginary creatures. The Cat in the Hat, Horton the Elephant, The Grinch Who Stole Christmas, and hundreds of others.
The San Diego Museum, in California, organized the art show. It included about three hundred Doctor Strong’s original(最早的) drawings and some of his writings.
Most of Doctor Strong’s books, although written in a funny way, have serious messages. For example, in Mc Elligot’s Pool, he describes the danger of pollution. He discusses the arms race in The Butter Battle Book, written in 1984.
Doctor Strong is almost eighty-four years old now. He says he never planned to write stories just for children. He says he writes stories that interest people of all ages. He says he uses easy words so that everyone, even a child, can understand.
1.Alfred Strong is a famous _______ in the United States.
A．doctor B．artist C．writer D．reader
2.Doctor Strong first became famous in __________.
A．his eighties when an art show was travelling around the United States
B．his fifties when his drawings and writings were published
C．1984 when his book Mc Elligot’s Pool was published
D．his thirties when his first book was published
3.Doctor Strong’s books are very popular in America because __________.
A．they are stories about animals such as cats, elephants and so on
B．they are written in easy words with colorful pictures
C．he organized the art show in California
D．they are written in a funny way
4.His purpose in writing many such books is __________.
A．to show his original pictures and drawings
B．to organize a special art show of his own
C．to make his readers laugh or smile when they read his books
D．not only to interest people but also to uncover some serious social problems
高一英语阅读理解简单题查看答案及解析
One of the best-known American writers of children’s books is Alfred Strong, or Doctor Strong, as he is better known to readers everywhere. Now, an art show called “Doctor Strong from then to now” is traveling around the United States. The pictures and drawings show the history of Doctor Strong.
Doctor Strong first became famous almost fifty years ago when his first children’s book was published. Since then, he has written forty-five books that have sold more than hundred million copies around the world.
Doctor Strong’s books are known for their easy use of words and colorful, hand-drawn pictures. These drawings bring life to his imaginary creatures. The Cat in the Hat, Horton the elephant, The Grinch Who Stole Christmas, and hundreds of others.
The San Diego Museum, in California, organized the art show. It included about three hundred Doctor Strong’s original(最早的) drawings and some of his writings.
Most of Doctor Strong’s books, although written in a funny way, have serious messages. For example, in Mc Elligot’s Pool, he describes the danger of pollution. He discusses the arms race in The Butter Battle Book, written in 1984.
Doctor Strong is almost eighty-four years old now. He says he never planned to write stories just for children. He says he uses easy words so that everyone, even a child, can understand.
1.Alfred Strong is a famous __________ in the United States.
| A．doctor | B．artist | C．writer | D．reader |
2. Doctor Strong first became famous in __________.
| A．his eighties when an art show was traveling around the United States |
| B．his fifties when his drawings and writings were published |
| C．1984 when his book McElligot’s Pool was published |
| D．his thirties when his first book was published |
3.Doctor Strong’s books are very popular in America because _________.
| A．they are stories about animals such as cats, elephants and so on |
| B．they are written in easy words with colorful pictures |
| C．he organized the art show in California |
| D．they are written in a funny way |
4.His purpose in writing many such books is _________.
| A．to show his original pictures and drawings |
| B．to organize a special art show of his own |
| C．to make his readers laugh or smile when they read his books |
| D．not only to interest people but to expose(揭露) some serious social problems |
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Howard Carter is one of the best-known explorers the world _____.
A. have ever known B. knew
C. had known D. had never known
高一英语单项填空中等难度题查看答案及解析
The percentage of women working in technology has decreased since the 1990s.Women make up only a quarter of all jobs in computer and math professions.I think all girls should learn how to code（编码）.Here is why.
If we want to be part of one of the fastest growing job markets out there,we need to jump on board!Over the last ten years the growth in STEM jobs has been three times faster than that in non-STEM fields.Women will never be able to keep up with men in the professional workplace if we don't join the fastest growing fields.
Just like hundreds of years ago,people who could read and write controlled the future,and now those who are at home with technology will shape the world we live in.You can use coding in every aspect of your life,even if you don't enter a field that involves coding.You cant use coding to create your own website or to program games.You can animate your YouTube videos,or make graphic designs.Programming is now being used in every profession, including medicine and airplane design.
You can have fun creating your own website,programming a robot to get the remote for you when you're lying on the couch,photoshop pictures to change the color scheme to something better than the Instagram filters,and so much more.Coding allows you to realize your wildest dream,and create anything you can imagine.Coding allows you to rule the world.
It's not very hard to learn to code.You could learn to code on YouTube,in the Girls Who Code club;you could take a free course online on Code Academy;you could even just Google how to code.
You learned to read,you learned to drive-now learn to code.
1.It can be inferred from Paragraph 1 that .
A. technology isn't suitable for women
B. it's harder for women to find work now
C. more women should work in technology
D. there are no math professions for women
2.In the author's opinion,nowadays coding .
A. is mainly used for work
B. is widely used in our life
C. is an ability of just some people
D. means better reading and writing ability
3.Coding can help you achieve many EXCEPT .
A. getting a promotion
B. creating anything you imagine
C. making program games
D. setting up your own website
高一英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析