The building, ______ in the shape of an egg, ...

The building, ______ in the shape of an egg, is now just for tourists.

A. designing                         B. designed                          C. to be designed     D. having designed

高二英语单项填空中等难度题查看答案及解析

Growing up in my Grandma’s house as a boy was an experience that would shape me for the rest of my life. We were poor in everything but .　 yet I learned so much about life there. My Mom, Dad, Grandma, two , and I were all into a home made from two old shabby cars. I always knew what my next would look like because I had seen my older brother　 　　 them the year before, I always knew what we were going to be 　　 in winter, because I had 　　　 it in the garden during the summer. 　　　 , I never felt poor. No king ever ate as good as we did on Sundays after church when Grandma 　　　　 her homemade meatballs, spaghetti（意大利式细面条）and freshly baked bread.

　　 　 　　 we had so little I can still remember Dad, Mom, and Grandma giving so much. We were always 　　　　 with others. Everyone who 　　 our family could expect a of spaghetti, or a jar of vegetables, or a flower pot full of fresh flowers. I can still remember my parents’ eyes whenever they passed something on to others. We never felt than when we shared what we were given. I learned early that the greatest joy comes from giving getting. Giving makes your spirit greater.

Don’t be afraid to 　　 what you have to others. Share everything you have. If you have a beautiful 　　 , then smile at whoever you come across. If you have a few extra dollars, then give them to the people in need. If you have a 　　 talent, then share it with others. If you have a heart full of love, then give it to everyone. No life ever truly lives 　　 it becomes a gift, so make your whole life a gift to the world.

1.A. spirit　 B. education C. wealth     D. health

2.A. nephews B. brothers　 C. sisters D. cousins

3.A. divided B. admitted C. locked D. crowded

4.A. food　　 B. room　　     C. glasses     D. clothes

5.A. choosing B. cutting　 C. wearing D. cleaning

6.A. doing　     B. eating　     C. 1earning D. giving

7.A. developed B. plantedC. polluted D. poisoned

8.A. Meanwhile　 B. Therefore　 C. Besides　　 D. However

9.A. cooked     B. earned　 C. washed D. sold

10.A. Unless　 B. Since　　 C. When D. Although

11.A. chatting B. communicating C. sharing     D. exchanging

12.A. visited　 B. warned　 C. supposed D. saved

13.A. basket　 B. cup　　 C. spoon D. plate

14.A. opened　 B. shone　　 C. hurt D. glanced

15.A. freer　 B. calmer C. happier     D. poorer

16.A. less than　 B. fewer than　 C. other than D. rather than

17.A. take up B. pick up　 C. pass on D. give in

18.A. face　     B. smile　　 C. band D. figure

19.A. convenient 　 B. contemporary 　 C. vital D. special

20.A. until　 B. after　 　 C. because     D. If

高二英语完型填空中等难度题查看答案及解析

The new building         in our school is for us students. In spite of the noise most of the day, we still feel very happy.

A. built       B. has been built    C. being built     D. to be built

高二英语单项填空简单题查看答案及解析

Dear Sir,

Just over six months ago, I saw an advertisement in the Morning Mail for a set of the complete works of William Shakespeare．Your company, Cosmo books Ltd , offered this set （ eight books of plays and two books of poetry） at a “remarkable” price: fifteen pounds and fifty pence, including postage and packing． I had wanted a set of Shakespeare's plays and poems for some time, and these books looked particularly attractive, so I sent for them．

Two weeks later, the books arrived, together with a set of works of Charles Dickens which I had not ordered．So I returned the Dickens books to you, with a cheque for fifteen pounds and fifty pence for the works of Shakespeare．Two more weeks passed．Then there arrived on my door step a second set of the works of Shakespeare, the same set of novels by Dickens and a six book set of the plays of Moliere, in French．Since I do not read French, these were of no use to me at all．However, I could not afford to post all these books back to you, so I wrote to you right away instructing you to come and collect all the books that I did not want, and asking you not to send any other books until further notice．

You did not reply to that letter. Instead you sent me a bill for forty two pounds, and a set of the plays of Schiller, in German．Since then, a new set of books has arrived every two weeks, the works of Goethe, the poems of Milton, the plays of Strindberg; I hardly know what I have．The books are still all in their boxes, in the garage, and my car has to stand in the rain outside．

Please send no more books, send no more bills, send no more angry letters demanding payment．Just send one large lorry and take all the books away, leaving me only with the one set of the complete works of Shakespeare for which I have paid．

Yours faithfully,

SIMON WALKER

1.Simon Walker's main purpose of writing the letter is to________.

A．show his anger to Cosmo Books Ltd．

B．argue about sending him books he had not ordered

C．advise readers not to order books from Cosmo Books Ltd．

D．urge Cosmo Books Ltd. to take away the books he had not ordered

2.The advertisement that Mr. Walker saw in the Morning Mail was for________.

A．unlimited number of Cosmo Books

B．a set of 10 books of the works of Shakespeare

C．fifteen pounds and fifty pence

D．a book containing all the plays and poems of Shakespeare

3.It can be inferred that________.

A．Mr. Walker took some action after receiving the books he did not order

B．several sets of books have been sent to Mr. Walker free of charge

C．Cosmo Books have sent bills for books that they have not sent

D．Mr. Walker hasn't received the books that he ordered

4.The tone（语气）of the letter is that of________.

A．bitterness                             B．respect

C．annoyance                            D．humor

高二英语阅读理解简单题查看答案及解析

If practicing an attitude of gratitude (感激) during the storms of life is too much for you right now, that’s OK. When things are tough, most people have a hard time being thankful. They’re so caught up in what’s wrong in the present moment that they simply can’t see some things are still right.

If that’s true for you, then accept it. You’re going through a particularly difficult or unhappy period of time, and you don’t like it one bit. Very normal, very human. But remember this: there is always something to be grateful for. It may be only a small comfort right now, but it is a start. Make a list of some of the terrible things that didn’t happen. For example:

You’re in debt ... but you’re not homeless.

You lost your job ... but you didn’t lose your health.

You broke your leg … but you didn’t break your neck.

Your mother has Alzheimer’s disease ... but your father doesn’t.

No matter how bad things are, they could always be worse. Start finding gratitude for what might have happened, but didn’t. It does help a lot. Of course, you may not be thankful for everything — but you can always be thankful for something.

1.How many “terrible things that didn’t happen” are listed in this passage?

A. Two. B. Three. C. Four. D. Five.

2.The writer thinks it ______ for people to feel unhappy in time of difficulty.

A. necessary B. normal

C. great 　　 D. helpful

3.What is the purpose of this passage?

A. To discuss ways to make a list of terrible things.

B. To explain what is gratitude towards the storms of life.

C. To persuade people to be thankful for what didn’t happen.

D. To show people different ways to consider their tough situations.

4. How is the passage organized?

A. Explanation—Comparison—Topic

B. Argument—Opinion—Discussion

C. Comparison—Argument—Explanation

D. Introduction—Discussion—Conclusion

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If practicing an attitude of gratitude(感激） during the storms of life is too much for you right now, that’s OK. When things are tough, most people have a hard time being thankful. They're so caught up in what's wrong in the present moment that they simply can't see some things are still right.

If that's true for you, then accept it. You're going through a particularly difficult or unhappy period of time, and don't like it one bit. Very normal, very human. But remember this: there is always something to be grateful for. It may be only a small comfort right no, but it is a start. Make a list of some of the terrible things that didn't happen. For example:

       You're in debt... but you're not homeless.

       You lost your job... but you didn't lose your health.

       You broke your leg... but you didn't break your neck.

        Your mother has Alzheimers disease... but your father doesn't.

No matter how bad things are, they could always be worse. Start finding gratitude for what might have happened, but didn't. It does help a lot. Of course, you may not be thankful for everything- but you can always be thankful for something.

1.How many "terrible things that didn't happen" are listed in this passage?

A. Two       B. Three           C. Four            D. Five

2.The writer thinks it ____ for people to feel unhappy in time of difficulty.

A. necessary   B. normal          C. great            D. helpful

3..What is the purpose of this passage?

A. To discuss ways to make a list of terrible things

B. To explain what is gratitude towards the storms of life.

C. To persuade people to be thankful for what didn't happen.

D. To show people different ways to consider their tough situations.

4.. How is the passage organized?

A. Explanation―Comparison―Topic

B. Argument―Opinion―Discussion

C. Comparison―Argument―Explanation

D. Introduction―Discussion―Conclusion

高二英语简单题查看答案及解析

What is the woman doing now?

A.Watching TV. B.Taking part in an activity. C.Preparing for an exam.

高二英语短对话简单题查看答案及解析

AIDS may be one of the most undesirable diseases in the world. Luckily, there is now hope for AIDS patients.

According to a recent paper published in the New England Journal of Medicine, Chinese scientists have successfully used CRISPR technology - a method of gene editing - to treat a patient with HIV. While it may not have cured the patient fully, it still represents a huge step forward in fighting the disease.

The patient was a 27-year-old Chinese man who was diagnosed with both AIDS and acute lymphoblastic leukemia (急性淋巴细胞白血病), a type of blood cancer. Despite his hopeless situation, doctors offered him a glimmer of hope: a bone marrow (骨髓) transplant to treat his cancer and an experimental treatment for his HIV.

They used this opportunity to edit the DNA in bone marrow stem cells from a donor before transplanting the cells into the patient.

Specifically, the treatment involved using the gene-editing tool CRISPR-Cas9 to delete a gene known as CCR5, which encodes a protein that HIV uses to get inside human cells. Without the gene, HIV is unable to infiltrate cells.

Talking about the gene, lead scientist Deng Hongkui told CNN, “After being edited, the cells - and the blood cells they produce - have the ability to resist HIV infection.”

Nineteen months after the treatment, the patient’s leukemia was in complete remission (缓解) and donor cells without CCR5 remained, according to the research paper.

Though the transplant did not cure the man’s HIV, it still showed the effectiveness of gene-editing technology, as there was no indication of any unintended genetic alterations - a major concern with past gene therapy experiments.

Amesh Adalja, a senior scholar at the Johns Hopkins Centre for Health Security in the United States, who was not involved in the study, praised the treatment.

“They did a very innovative experiment. It was safe,” he told Live Science. “It should be viewed as a success.”

Deng believes gene-editing technology could “bring a new dawn” to blood-related diseases such as AIDS and sickle cell anemia (镰刀形细胞性贫血).

“Thanks to this new technology, the goal of a functional cure for AIDS is getting closer and closer,” he said.

1.The technology of CRISPR is to ___________.

A.transplant cells B.encode genes

C.remove proteins D.produce cells

2.What was the result of the treatment?

A.CCR5 and other genes in the patient’s cells were changed.

B.The number of cells infected by HIV decreased.

C.Some of the patient’s blood cells could resist HIV infection.

D.HIV no longer existed in the patient’s cells.

3.What do we know about the experiment?

A.It provided an innovative way to cure AIDS patients.

B.It pointed out the problems of gene therapy.

C.It could offer a safe treatment for blood-related diseases.

D.It’s the first experiment to use gene-editing technology to treat AIDS.

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Discovering the beauty of the science and maths that shape our everyday lives, an experience in Wonderlab will fuel your imagination and inspire you to see the world around you in new and exciting ways. Come and enjoy yourself!

What to see

Spread across seven different zones, there're loads of opportunities to get hands on with real scientific phenomena. Observe live experiments at our Chemistry Bar, see lightning strike before your eyes, play with forces on giant slides or travel through space under a canopy (苍穹)of stars. You can also take part in explosive science demonstrations led by our talented team of explainers. With 50 mind-blowing wonders of science to enjoy, Wonderlab is an experience unlike any other. Besides, a selection of shows will be performed daily in Wonderlab’s beautiful new show space. They are free of charge and last 20 minutes.

Tickets

♦ Day pass:　 £ 6 per person.

This ticket gives you day-long access to Wonderlab, perfect whether you're planning a special trip to the Museum or simply passing through London and want to feed your curiosity.

♦ Annual pass:　 £ 10 per person.

For less than the price of two visits, give yourself a year packed full of wonder, curiosity and breathtaking experiences.

Opening times

Open seven days a week, 10:00 — 18:00 (last entry 17:15). Wonderlab will be closed on December 24，25 and 26 and will be open as usual from December 27.

During school holidays our opening hours are 10:00 — 19:00 (last entry 18:15). Please note that in peak periods ( from midday onwards) we are experiencing long queues due to the gallery’s popularity.

1.What can you do in Wonderlab?

A.Explore stars. B.Produce lighting.

C.Join in explosion shows. D.Do chemistry experiments.

2.How much should two visitors pay if they visit Wonderlab and enjoy the shows for one day?

A.£ 12. B.£ 20.

C.£32. D.£40.

3.What is the purpose of the text?

A.To introduce Wonderlab. B.To attract people to Wonderlab.

C.To explain how Wonderlab works. D.To analyze why Wonderlab is attractive.

高二英语阅读理解简单题查看答案及解析

Sacagawea was born in 1788 in an area near the Rocky Mountains that is now part of Idaho. She was part of the Shoshone tribe where her father was the chief.

When Sacagawea was 12, her tribe (部落) was attacked by the Hidatsa tribe. Sacagawea was taken to North Dakota to live with the Hidatsa. A few years later, she was sold into slavery and forced to marry Toussaint Charbonneau, a French Canadian fur trapper.

In 1804, Captains Meriwether Lewis and William Clark arrived in the area looking for guides. They were sent by President Thomas Jefferson to explore the Louisiana Purchase and the lands to the west.

Lewis and Clark hired Toussaint Charbonneau and asked him to bring along Sacagawea so she could interpret when they reached the Shoshone tribe.

Sacagawea was able to help out with much more than interpreting. She showed the men how to collect edible roots and other plants. She also helped to save important supplies and maps when her boat capsized (翻) in the river during a squall. The men were impressed with her quick action and named the river after her.

The journey across the western lands wasn’t easy. Everyone was often hungry and cold. It was especially hard for Sacagawea who had her infant son to carry and feed.

Clark wrote in his journal that Sacagawea was one of the most valuable members of the group. She spoke both Shoshone and Hidatsa and was able to keep things peaceful when the group met up with the Native Americans.

Sacagawea was the only woman on the expedition. Unlike the men, Sacajawea did not receive any payment for her part in the journey, despite her important role in helping the group return safely.

Not much is known of Sacajawea’s life after the expedition ended in 1806. Some think that she died a few years later and others say that she returned home to the Shoshone and lived for another seventy years.

1.The underlined word “interpret” in paragraph 4 has the closest meaning to the one in sentence ________?

A.He interpreted the role with a lot of humor, gaining a lot of applause.

B.The students were asked to interpret the poem.

C.The data can be interpreted in many different ways.

D.She couldn’t speak much English so her children had to interpret for her.

2.Sacagawea experienced the following things EXCEPT ________.

A.She was sold into slavery and forced to marry a fur trapper

B.She was sent by President Thomas Jefferson to explore the Louisiana Purchase

C.She had to feed her infant son during the expedition

D.She played an important part in helping the men return safely

3.What kind of person do you think of Sacagawea according to the passage?

A.Learned and flexible. B.Stubborn and determined.

C.Generous and responsible. D.Rebellious and powerful.

高二英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析