The most exciting storms are the ones with fl...

The most exciting storms are the ones with flashes of lightning.Unfortunately,those are scarce,unless you are near the Catatumbo River in Northwestern Venezuela.Here,nature's grandest sound and light show is often seen, because it happens about 160 nights a year.And it lasts for as long as 10 hours at a time.And unlike other lightning storms that cause just one or two flashes,this one is with as many as 280 per hour.It is the highest in the world. Besides,each one of them is so powerful that each can power every light bulb in South America.Not surprisingly,they can be seen for almost 250 miles.Fishermen and sailors often use them to guide them across the waters during dark nights.

What's even more surprising is that the lightning has been happening above the same spot where the Catatumbo River meets Lake Maracaibo for thousands of years.The best part is that the show is different every night.That's because the color of the lightning changes,depending on the amount of water in the atmosphere.On dry nights,the lightning appears white.When the air is not dry,it helps split up the bright light into red,orange and even purple.

Strangely enough,though this has been going on for centuries,scientists have still not been able to figure out the cause of this phenomenon.Some say that the storms are the result of the interaction of the area's unusual topography（地貌）,wind and heat.Others,however,believe that the storms are caused by a kind of gas in the area.The locals simply think that it is the "spirit of Catatumbo" that lights up the night sky.

1.According to Paragraph 1,if we say something is scarce,we probably mean　　　　 .

A. it is far away　　 B. it is very terrible

C. it can be hardly seen　　 D. it can be very dangerous

2.We know that in Northwestern Venezuela,　　　　 .

A. people daren't go out at night

B. it rains heavily almost every day

C. lightning is used to power light bulbs

D. storms with flashes of lightning are common

3.What has the greatest influence on the colors of the lightning?

A. The spot of the lightning

B. The air of the lightning spot

C. The color of the environment

D. The level of water in the Catatumbo River

4.From the last paragraph,we learn that　　　　 .

A. scientists will no longer study the lightning storms there

B. locals know about the lightning storms better than scientists

C. heat in Northwestern Venezuela is different from any other place

D. the reason why such lightning storms happen there is still unknown

高一英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析

Floods are one of the most common disasters in the US. Some floods develop slowly. But flash floods(暴洪)can develop quickly, sometimes in just a few minutes and without any signs of rain. 1. It carries rocks and can sweep away most things in its path.

1.If a flood is likely in your area , you should:

Listen to the radio or television for information. If there is any possibility of a flash flood, move at once to higher ground. 2.

2.If you have time to prepare, you should:

Make your home safe by bringing in outdoor furniture. 3. Do not touch any electrical equipment if you are wet or standing in water.

3.If you have to leave your home right away, remember these tips:

·Do not walk through moving water. 4. If you have to walk in water, walk where the water is not moving. Use a stick to check the ground in front of you.

·5. If floodwaters rise around your car, give up the car and move to higher ground if you can do so safely. Otherwise you and the car can be quickly swept away.

A.Do not drive into flooded areas.

B.Do not wait for instructions to move.

C.Turn off all pieces of electrical equipment.

D.20 cm of moving water can make you fall.

E.Floods can cause death and loss of treasures.

F.Flash floods often have a dangerous wall of water.

G.Mud left from floodwater can contain chemicals.

高一英语七选五中等难度题查看答案及解析

One of the most exciting and attractive fields of work today is the fashion industry. Some of the most well-known people in this industry are the fashion designers with unbelievable financial (金融的) Kingdoms. But most of the clothes that you wear have been designed by people that the world has never heard of. Although these unknown fashion designers will never make a very large amount of money as their famous workmates, most still would not think of changing their careers. They are doing what they love.

If you spend hours looking through fashion magazines and like making your own clothes, a career as a fashion designer might be right for you. You do not have to go to design school to become a fashion designer, but many people who want a career in this field do. One of the most famous places to study is the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City. It is located in the heart of the “garment” district on Eighth Avenue, also known as Fashion Avenue.

Becoming a fashion designer is not just a matter of classroom education. Students know that they cannot just leave school and start designing on their own. Many think that they need at least four years’ experience working for someone else after they graduate. The best schools encourage students to work closely with the fashion industry while they are still studying.

You need ambition (抱负) and hard work to get a career in fashion. Students often work 12 hours a day. They are encouraged to have realistic ambitions and not to expect success overnight, if ever. Success means finding a job in the fashion industry and more years of hard work.

1.What can we learn from the first paragraph?

A. Some famous fashion designers can make a lot of money.

B. Most of the clothes are designed by famous designers.

C. Most fashion designers don’t like their own jobs.

D. Unknown fashion designers can earn a large amount of money.

2.In order to have a career in fashion design, one had better ___________.

A. look through magazines

B. go to New York City

C. study in a design school

D. graduate from high school

3.The following can lead to the success of a fashion designer EXCEPT___________.

A. working with the fashion industry               B. realistic ambitions

C. hard work                                                       D. expectation of success overnight

4.Which of the following old sayings shows the writer’s opinion about learning fashion design?

A. Better late than never.

B. Experience is the best teacher.

C. Well begun is half done.

D. Seeing is believing.

5.What can be inferred from the passage?

A. To be a fashion designer, design school education is a must.

B. All famous design schools are located in New York City.

C. Design school students had better do some practice while studying.

D. All students have to work with famous designers first.

高一英语阅读理解简单题查看答案及解析

One of the most exciting parts of senior year is deciding where your class will go on your senior trip. It’s a time when you get to relax and celebrate getting through the past thirteen years with your class. Many schools use money their class has saved over the years and organization of the trip is done with the student union and teachers. If your school doesn’t organize class trips, you can gather your closest friends and take a trip.

Los Angeles

Los Angeles, California is the center of the entertainment industry. In Los Angeles enjoy Universal Studios amusement park and Hollywood Walk of Fame for entertainment.

Orlando, Florida

Orlando, Florida is a great location to go for your senior trip. It is the home of Walt Disney World, where thrill seekers can enjoy the roller-coasters and other rides. Others may want to enjoy the environment and Disney atmosphere, which is enjoyable for adults and children alike.

Salt Lake City

For a colder trip, spend the days skiing and take the evening to curl up (蜷作一团) in front of a fire and socialize in the mountains of Utah. Try different restaurants in the area or visit local attractions for a change of pace. Most ski popular holiday centers close for the season in mid-April so if this is a choice, plan for the trip in March or earlier.

New York City

New York City, the Big Apple, is a great location for students that attend countryside schools. Students that live in farm country without the noise of a large city will enjoy the action that is happening continuously, no matter what time of day or night. Students can visit well-known areas such as the Statue of Liberty and Central Park, along with visiting some museums. There are multiple hotels and restaurants to suit any tastes.

1.What’s the purpose of the author in writing the text?

A.To recommend good trips for seniors in high school.

B.To introduce some famous American cities to readers.

C.To remind students to prepare graduation celebration.

D.To encourage schools to organize short holiday trips.

2.Los Angeles and Orlando have a lot in common with ________.

A.fine food

B.thrilling scenery

C.history museums

D.entertainment industry

3.You can go to ________ if you prefer winter snow.

A.Los Angeles

B.Orlando, Florida

C.Salt Lake City

D.New York City

4.New York City is best-known as ________.

A.home to Apple company

B.the land of fruit

C.the center of amusement parks

D.a sleepless city

高一英语阅读理解简单题查看答案及解析

Max could smell the rain coming. And it did. Suddenly the lightning flashed through the clouds, nearly__________him.

A. to blind           B. blinded           C. blinding          D. having blinded

高一英语单项填空中等难度题查看答案及解析

Lightning flashed through the darkness over Sibson’s bedroom skylight(天窗). Sibson was shaken by a clap of thunder ______ he knew what was happening. The storm had moved directly over his two-story wooden house. Then he heard the smoke alarm beeping.

Sibson rushed down the stairs barefoot to _______ ; he opened the door to the basement(地下室), and flames exploded out. Sibson ran back upstairs to call 911 from his bedroom. “I felt ______ because the room had a separate outdoor stairway,” he explains. But the phone didn’t work, and when he tried to go down the outdoor stairway, he was ______ by a wall of flames. Sibson realized he was trapped(困住).

Sibson’s house was three kilometers off the main road and was so well hidden by trees that he knew calling for help would be ______.

Up a hill nearby lived Sibson’s neighbor, Huggons. He was lying in bed when something like a smoke alarm ______ his ears. He jumped out of bed, took his phone and flashlight, and headed down the hillside toward the ______ . That was when he saw the rolling heavy smoke.

Huggons dialed 911, and the operator warned him not to ______ the house. But Huggons said, “There is no way I am going to listen to Sibson ______ and die in that fire.”

“Anyone there?” Huggons called out. Then he heard “Help! I’m trapped!” coming from the second floor balcony(阳台). He entered the house, but soon had to run back to catch his ______.

After one more ______ inside the house, Huggons gave up and circled around back.

The wind parted the smoke just ______for him to catch sight of Sibson. But there was no way to get to him. He ______ the flashlight into the woods and noticed a ladder. He took it over to the balcony and ______ Sibson down just as the second floor of the house fell off.

Sibson is still ______ when he tells the story. “ I was alone that night,” he says. “Then I heard the most beautiful sound in my life. It was Huggons.”

1.A. before　　 B. while　　 C. since　　 D. until

2.A. hide　　 B. wait　　 C. check　　 D. escape

3.A. safe　　 B. worried　　 C. glad　　 D. tired

4.A. burned　　 B. stopped　　 C. shocked　　 D. covered

5.A. limited　　 B. false　　 C. fruitless　　 D. regretful

6.A. struck　　 B. missed　　 C. touched　　 D. passed

7.A. noise　　 B. road　　 C. smoke　　 D. danger

8.A. research　　 B. enter　　 C. leave　　 D. damage

9.A. call　　 B. roll　　 C. scream　　 D. sigh

10.A. breath　　 B. attention　　 C. ladder　　 D. flashlight

11.A. stay　　 B. chance　　 C. thought　　 D. attempt

12.A. clear　　 B. open　　 C. enough　　 D. fit

13.A. led　　 B. put　　 C. drove　　 D. shone

14.A. persuaded　　 B. kicked　　 C. pulled　　 D. forced

15.A. nervous　　 B. surprised　　 C. proud　　 D. thankful

高一英语完形填空困难题查看答案及解析

Mexico City is truly one of the most amazing cities in the world with a mixture of both the old and new world. From the moment your plane starts to land in this vast city, you know that your trip will be quite an adventure.

Once in your taxi and the moment you leave the airport, you are amazed at the large amount of slow traffic. The volume of the traffic can be stressful to some.

The "Paseo de la Reforma (改革大道)", running southwest across the city, is one of the major tourist and business areas in Mexico City with many high quality hotels only walking distance from great restaurants and other tourist attractions. The only problem you will have is trying to see all of these sites during your vacation time.

One of the most popular attractions in this area is the National Museum of Anthropology along the northwest part of the street. There are thousands of artifacts on display showing the history of the area and numerous items found from the many Aztec sites in the area. Walking southwest from the museum, you will soon reach the Mexico City Zoo, which is a great place to spend an afternoon.

Across the street from the museum is the Chapultepec Castle, once an important site in the Mexican-American war. It's also a good idea to take the train up the hill to where the castle is located as the hill is steep (陡峭的). It's important to keep in mind that Mexico City is over 7,000 feet above sea level and some feel it difficult to breathe when walking.

You can take a taxi to the Coyoacan market during the evening on a weekend. It's a great place to get some cheap souvenirs to bring back home and to enjoy some traditional Mexican cuisine. However, you must be careful where you eat and that the meat is well cooked.

55．The tourists in Mexico City may not be satisfied with______.

A．the high speed of the traffic                             B．the heavy traffic of the city

C．the polluted air in the city                                 D．their safety in the city

56．From the third paragraph, we can learn that______.

A．the number of the city attractions can't meet the needs of the tourists

B．it is convenient for tourists to visit the city from where they stay

C．tourists have problems when visiting the sites in Mexico City

D．tourists often have their three meals in the high quality hotels

57．Which of the following shows the correct positions of the following places?

P = Paseo de la Reforma                M = the National Museum of Anthropology

C = the Chapultepec Castle         Z = the Mexico City Zoo

58．Which of the following attractions may interest those who want to study the military (of the army) history of Mexico City?

A．The National Museum of Anthropology.       B．The Coyoacan market.

C．The Chapultepec Castle.                                   D．The Aztec sites.

高一英语阅读理解简单题查看答案及解析

Mexico City is truly one of the most amazing cities in the world with a mixture of both the old and new world. From the moment your plane starts to land in this vast city, you know that your trip will be quite an adventure.

Once in your taxi and the moment you leave the airport, you are amazed at the large amount of slow traffic. The volume of the traffic can be stressful to some.

The "Paseo de la Reforma (改革大道)", running southwest across the city, is one of the major tourist and business areas in Mexico City with many high quality hotels only walking distance from great restaurants and other tourist attractions. The only problem you will have is trying to see all of these sites during your vacation time.

One of the most popular attractions in this area is the National Museum of Anthropology along the northwest part of the street. There are thousands of artifacts on display showing the history of the area and numerous items found from the many Aztec sites in the area. Walking southwest from the museum, you will soon reach the Mexico City Zoo, which is a great place to spend an afternoon.

Across the street from the museum is the Chapultepec Castle, once an important site in the Mexican-American war. It's also a good idea to take the train up the hill to where the castle is located as the hill is steep (陡峭的). It's important to keep in mind that Mexico City is over 7,000 feet above sea level and some feel it difficult to breathe when walking.

You can take a taxi to the Coyoacan market during the evening on a weekend. It's a great place to get some cheap souvenirs （纪念品）to bring back home and to enjoy some traditional Mexican cuisine. However, you must be careful where you eat and that the meat is well cooked.

1. The tourists in Mexico City may not be satisfied with______.

A. the high speed of the traffic         B. the heavy traffic of the city

C. the polluted air in the city          D. their safety in the city

2. Which of the following shows the correct positions of the following places?

P = Paseo de la Reforma       M = the National Museum of Anthropology

C = the Chapultepec Castle     Z = the Mexico City Zoo

3.Which of the following attractions may interest those who want to study the military (of the army) history of Mexico City?

A. The National Museum of Anthropology. B. The Coyoacan market.

C. The Chapultepec Castle.               D. The Aztec sites.

高一英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析

The Mona Lisa, one of the world’s most famous paintings, has been recreated with 3,604 cups of coffee—and 564 pints of milk. The different colors were created by adding no, little or lots of milk to each cup of black coffee.

The recreated Mona Lisa measured 20 feet long and 13 feet wide. It took a team of eight people three hours to complete the work. It was created for The Rocks Aroma Festival in Sydney, Australia, and seen by 130,000 people who attended the one-day coffee-lovers event.

Elaine Kelly, one of the organizers from the Sydney Harbor Foreshore Authority, was delighted with the result. She said, “Each coffee cup was filled with varying amounts of milk to create the different shades(色度) of the painting. We wanted to create an element of surprise and a sense of fun in the way we communicated with the public.”

“Once we had the idea of creating an image(像) out of coffee cups we searched for something iconic（有代表性的）to reproduce(复制).And after some time we chose the most iconic painting in history. The Mona Lisa has been reproduced so many times in so many different mediums but, as far as we know, never out of coffee,” Kelly continued. “Besides, the idea is practical.”

“It was fantastic. It really looked like the famous painting—the Mona Lisa. It was wonderful,” said one visitor.

After much planning it was great to see it coming together so well and the 130,000 people who attended the event certainly enjoyed it and were deeply attracted by it,” said Kelly.

1.How were the different colors of the recreated Moma Lisa created?

A.By adding different amounts of black coffee to each cup of milk.

B.By adding different amounts of milk to each cup of black coffee.

C.By using paints of different colors

D.By using different kinds of coffee

2.How large is the recreated Mona Lisa?

A. 20 square feet               B. 260 square feet

C. 564 square feet              D. 3,604 square feet

3.The people who saw the recreated Mona Lisa are all_______ lovers.

A.Mona Lisa      B.milk     C.coffee     D.painting

4.The event organizers chose to recreate the Mona Lisa for the following reasons EXCEPT that _________ .

A. the Mona Lisa is a very iconic painting in history

B. the Mona Lisa has never been reproduced out of coffee

C. the idea can be actually carried out

D. it is very easy to do so

高一英语阅读理解简单题查看答案及解析

The Mona Lisa, one of the world’s most famous paintings, has been recreated with 3,604 cups of coffee—and 564 pints of milk. The different colors were created by adding no, little or lots of milk to each cup of black coffee.

The recreated Mona Lisa measured 20 feet long and 13 feet wide. It took a team of eight people three hours to complete the work. It was created for The Rocks Aroma Festival in Sydney, Australia, and seen by 130,000 people who attended the one-day coffee-lovers event.

Elaine Kelly, one of the organizers from the Sydney Harbor Foreshore Authority, was delighted with the result. She said, “Each coffee cup was filled with varying amounts of milk to create the different shades(色度) of the painting. We wanted to create an element of surprise and a sense of fun in the way we communicated with the public.”

“Once we had the idea of creating an image(像) out of coffee cups we searched for something iconic（有代表性的）to reproduce(复制).And after some time we chose the most iconic painting in history. The Mona Lisa has been reproduced so many times in so many different mediums but, as far as we know, never out of coffee,” Kelly continued. “Besides, the idea is practical.”

“It was fantastic. It really looked like the famous painting—the Mona Lisa. It was wonderful,” said one visitor.

After much planning it was great to see it coming together so well and the 130,000 people who attended the event certainly enjoyed it and were deeply attracted by it,” said Kelly.

1.How were the different colors of the recreated Moma Lisa created?

A．By adding different amounts of black coffee to each cup of milk.

B．By adding different amounts of milk to each cup of black coffee.

C．By using paints of different colors

D．By using different kinds of coffee

2.How large is the recreated Mona Lisa?

A．20 square feet                         B．260 square feet

C．564 square feet                        D．3,604 square feet

3.The people who saw the recreated Mona Lisa are all_______ lovers.

A．Mona Lisa         B．milk              C．coffee            D．painting

4.The event organizers chose to recreate the Mona Lisa for the following reasons EXCEPT that _________ .

A．the Mona Lisa is a very iconic painting in history

B．the Mona Lisa has never been reproduced out of coffee

C．the idea can be actually carried out

D．it is very easy to do so

高一英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析