When Webster was young ,he was a teacher .But he quickly became tired of the books he used in class .They were all about the English people and places .Since he wanted books that would be interesting to the American children ,he wrote three books with many American examples .
Webster worked hard to change the spellings of American English .He wanted words to be spelled in the same way they were pronounced .For example ,he thought the word laugh should be spelled laf.And he tried many ways to ask people to help him to do this .
One day he walked into a print shop and gave the boy there a piece of paper .Young man ,he said ,when you print any book in the future ,please don’t spell the words like the English people do .For example ,when you see these words :theatre ,centre ,colour ,and labour ,please always print them as theater ,center ,color ,and labor .The boy studied it and answered ,OK,but I must ask my boss first.
With the money he made from his books ,Webster could start his great work ,which took him more than twenty years to finish .In 1828 ,the first American English dictionary was born .And today, Webster’s dictionary is thought to be most important American English dictionary in the whole world .
1.Webster didn’t like the books used in American schools because________.
A.he was born in America
B.there were too many mistakes in them
C.American children were not interested in them
D.they were too difficult for American children to understand
2.In Webster’s opinion ,the word“colour”should be spelled as “color”according to its________.
A.meaning B.use C.pronunciation D.wording
3.What’s the printer’s attitude(态度)towards Webster’s advice?
A.He was for it. B.He was against it .
C.He had no idea about it . D.He thought it impossible
4. The best tittle foe this passage should be_______
A. webster
B. webster and His Dictionary
C. The first English Dictionary
D. The Differences between American English and British English
高二英语阅读理解简单题
When Webster was young ,he was a teacher .But he quickly became tired of the books he used in class .They were all about the English people and places .Since he wanted books that would be interesting to the American children ,he wrote three books with many American examples .
Webster worked hard to change the spellings of American English .He wanted words to be spelled in the same way they were pronounced .For example ,he thought the word laugh should be spelled laf.And he tried many ways to ask people to help him to do this .
One day he walked into a print shop and gave the boy there a piece of paper .Young man ,he said ,when you print any book in the future ,please don’t spell the words like the English people do .For example ,when you see these words :theatre ,centre ,colour ,and labour ,please always print them as theater ,center ,color ,and labor .The boy studied it and answered ,OK,but I must ask my boss first.
With the money he made from his books ,Webster could start his great work ,which took him more than twenty years to finish .In 1828 ,the first American English dictionary was born .And today, Webster’s dictionary is thought to be most important American English dictionary in the whole world .
1.Webster didn’t like the books used in American schools because________.
A.he was born in America
B.there were too many mistakes in them
C.American children were not interested in them
D.they were too difficult for American children to understand
2.In Webster’s opinion ,the word“colour”should be spelled as “color”according to its________.
A.meaning B.use C.pronunciation D.wording
3.What’s the printer’s attitude(态度)towards Webster’s advice?
A.He was for it. B.He was against it .
C.He had no idea about it . D.He thought it impossible
4. The best tittle foe this passage should be_______
A. webster
B. webster and His Dictionary
C. The first English Dictionary
D. The Differences between American English and British English
高二英语阅读理解简单题查看答案及解析
-----How dangerous it was !
-----Yes, but for the young man’s quick action, he run over by the car.
A. should have been B. would be
C. could have been D. might be
高二英语单项填空中等难度题查看答案及解析
An old man died and left his son a lot of money. But the son was a foolish young man, and he quickly spent all the money, so that soon he had nothing left. Of course, when that happened, all his friends left him. When he was quite poor and alone, he went to see Nasreddin, who was a kind, clever old man and often helped people when they had troubles.
My money has finished and my friends have gone, said the young man. What will happen to me now?
Don't worry , young man, answered Nasreddin. Everything will soon be all right again. Wait ,and you will soon feel much happier.
The young man was very glad .Am I going to get rich again then? he asked Nasreddin.
No, I didn't mean that, said the old man. I meant that you would soon get used to being poor and to having no friends.
1.An old man died and left his son_______.
A.nothing | B.some gold | C.much money | D.only a house |
2.When the son was________, he went to see Nasreddin.
A.short of money | B.quite poor and sick |
C.in trouble | D.quite poor and alone |
3.The young man was very glad because Nasreddin said that________.
A.he would become rich again |
B.he would soon feel much happier |
C.he would become clever |
D.he would have more friends |
4.Nasreddin meant the young man______.
A.would get rich again |
B.would get used to having nothing |
C.would get used to being in trouble |
D.would get out of poorness |
5.What this story tells us is________.
A.that money is everything |
B.that money makes the mare go |
C.to save each penny |
D.that misfortune tests the sincerity of friends |
高二英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析
An old man died and left his son a lot of money. But the son was a foolish young man, and he quickly spent all the money, so that soon he had nothing left. Of course ,when that happened, all his friends left him. When he was quite poor and alone, he went to see Nasreddin, who was a kind, clever old man and often helped people when they had troubles.
My money has finished and my friends have gone, said the young man. What will happen to me now?
Don't worry , young man, answered Nasreddin. Everything will soon be all right again. Wait ,and you will soon feel much happier.
The young man was very glad .Am I going to get rich again then? he asked Nasreddin.
No, I didn't mean that, said the old man. I meant that you would soon get used to being poor and to having no friends.
1.An old man died and left his son_______.
A.nothing | B.some gold | C.much money | D.only a house |
2.When the son was________, he went to see Nasreddin.
A.short of money | B.quite poor and sick |
C.in trouble | D.quite poor and alone |
3.The young man was very glad because Nasreddin said that________.
A.he would become rich again | B.he would soon feel much happier |
C.he would become clever | D.he would have more friends |
4.Nasreddin meant the young man______.
A.would get rich again |
B.would get used to having nothing |
C.would get used to being in trouble |
D.would get out of poorness |
5.What this story tells us is________.
A.that money is everything |
B.that money makes the mare go |
C.to save each penny |
D.that misfortune tests the sincerity of friends |
高二英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析
My father____ a teacher, but now he works in a factory.
A. was used to be B. used to be
C. used to being D. is used to being
高二英语单项填空中等难度题查看答案及解析
Several years ago a young teacher took a bus to the school where he worked. When he sat down, he that the driver had given him twenty pence too much change by accident. As he what to do, he thought to himself, “I’d better give the twenty pence back. It would be to keep it. ”
Then he thought, “Oh, it, it’s only twenty pence. Who would care about this little amount? , the bus company already gets too much in fares; they will 41 miss it. it as a gift, and keep quiet. These days I have been very because of bad health and I hope the gift can cheer me up.”
When he arrived at his , the teacher paused (暂停) at the door, then he the twenty pence to the driver and said: “Here, you gave me too much .”
The driver smiled and replied: “Don’t you me? I took your science class last year. I am a part-time driver here. I I had given you twenty pence too much. Later I thought why not a joke on you. I just wanted to what you would do I gave you too much change.”
When the young teacher the bus, his knees became weak. He had to catch the nearest street lamp pole (杆) for , and looked up to the sky and cried:
“Oh, I almost lost my , and didn’t pass the !”
1.A. hoped B. discovered C. regretted D. pretended
2.A. explained B. discussed C. considered D. knew
3.A. wrong B. true C. easy D. clever
4.A. believe B. avoid C. throw D. forget
5.A. Instead B. Therefore C. Anyhow D. However
6.A. never B. ever C. forever D. always
7.A. Bring B. Accept C. Show D. Offer
8.A. unhappy B. free C. strange D. angry
9.A. home B. school C. stop D. office
10.A. introduced B. posted C. lent D. returned
11.A. change B. help C. time D. confidence
12.A. find B. doubt C. remember D. refuse
13.A. realized B. expected C. decided D. admitted
14.A. hear B. share C. tell D. play
15.A. ask B. see C. prove D. understand
16.A. unless B. because C. if D. though
17.A. ran for B. waited for C. got on D. got off
18.A. pleasure B. support C. fun D. break
19.A. face B. sense C. money D. way
20.A. lesson B. chance C. risk D. test
高二英语完形填空中等难度题查看答案及解析
A young English teacher saved the lives of 30 students when he took______ of a bus after its driver suffered a serious heart attack. Guy Harvold,24, had ______ the students and three course leaders from Gatwick airport, and they were travelling to Bourme mouth to ______ their host families. They were going to ______ a course at the ABC Language School in Bournemouth where Harvold works as a ______.
Harvold, who has not ______ his driving test, said, "I realized the bus was out of control when I was ______ the students." The bus ran into trees at the side of the road and he ______the driver was slumped(倒伏) over the wheel. The driver didn't ______. He was unconscious. The bus______ a lamp post and it broke the glass on the front door before Harvold ______ to bring the bus to a stop. Police______ the young teacher's quick thinking. If he hadn't ______ quickly, there could have been a terrible______.
The bus driver never regained consciousness and died at Easy Surrey Hospital. He had worked regulary with the ______ and was very well regarded by the teachers and students. Harvold said, "I was ______ that no one else was hurt, but I hoped that the driver would ______.
The head of the language school told the local newspaper that the school is going to send Harvold on a weekend ______ to Dublin with a friend, thanking him for his ______. A local driving school has also offered him six ______driving lessons.
1.A. control B. care C. advantage D. note
2.A. taken in B. picked up C. tracked down D. helped out
3.A. greet B. thank C. invite D. meet
4.A. present B. introduce C. take D. organize
5.A. drive B. doctor C. librarian D. teacher
6.A. given B. marked C. passed D. conducted
7.A. speaking to B. waiting for C. returning to D. looking for
8.A. learned B. noticed C. mentioned D. doubted
9.A. sleep B. cry C. move D. recover
10.A. ran over B. went by C. carried D. hit
11.A. remembered B. continued C. prepared D. managed
12.A. witnessed B. recorded C. praised D. understood
13.A. appeared B. reacted C. escaped D. interrupted
14.A. delay B. accident C. mistake D. experience
15.A. airport B. hospital C. school D. police
16.A. happy B. fortunate C. touched D. sorry
17.A. survive B. retire C. relax D. succeed
18.A. project B. trip C. dinner D. duty
19.A. bravery B. skill C. quality D. knowledge
20.A. necessary B. easy C. different D. free
高二英语七选五中等难度题查看答案及解析
When I was young, I wanted to be a teacher if I grew up,simply because I wanted to write on the chalkboard!My teachers seemed to be the 36 printers,curving their letters just so,and I wanted to do it 37!Now,after "higher education",and three 38 career paths,I have come back to want to be a 39 ,but my reasons have changed. I was 40 in my years of high school,to have teachers that really 41 me as an individual, and I want to 42 this back.
A teacher's gentleness needs to be shown when 43 or encouraging the students. It is important to make the corrections in order for the students to learn. 44,this needs to be done in a 45 that will help to 46 the student to make the changes necessary,___47___ discouraging them from learning.Being patient is also extremely important,because the class needs to know what to 48 from the teacher.This will also help to build a better agreement with the students,and help both the teacher and students to learn more about each other.
If a teacher exhibits a true love of 49 and helping students learn,many of the qualities ___50___ above will just fall into place. The teacher that had the most 51 on me had the best fame in the school. She was strict,and she did demand a lot, but she was able to show us it was ________ ___________52___she cared for us. She knew each of us was worth it,and she knew we each could do it. She __53___ knowledge,gently, firmly, patiently,respectfully, and most effectively. She gently encouraged us to make 54 when we needed to,and 55 us when we did. She was a true teacher, not just someone who taught,and this is the kind of teacher I hope to be.
1. A.funniest B.greatest C.strangest D.cleverest
2. A.too B.either C.also D.hard
3. A.ordinary B.familiar C.difficult D.different
4. A.teacher B.doctor C.lawyer D.secretary
5. A.diligent B.active C.successful D.fortunate
6. A.cared about B.believed in C.longed for D.thought about
7. A.take B.keep C.give D.hold
8. A.talking B.working C.correcting D.stressing
9. A.Besides B.Moreover C.However D.Otherwise
10. A.sense B.class C.means D.manner
11. A.prevent B.motivate C.force D.forbid
12. A.beyond B.through C.without D.towards
13. A.result B.hear C.suffer D.expect
14. A.teaching B.learning C.considering D.treating
15. A.discussed B.referred C.mentioned D.engaged
16. A.goal B.impact C.affect D.duty
17. A.while B.although C.since D.because
18. A.passed on B.pulled on C.kept on D.turned on
19. A.decisions B.choices C.changes D.attempts
20. A.blamed B.ignored C.helped D.praised
高二英语完型填空中等难度题查看答案及解析
John Smith was a very handsome young man but he was lazy. He had finished his education and was happy to sit in his room and listen to the radio all day long. In fact, he had been doing nothing for almost six months, which worried his father a lot. One day Mr. Smith decided that he had to do something. “Johnny, When I was your age I was working and supporting my ten brothers and sisters. I want you to go out and get a job.” So that was what he did. In fact, in the next three months, Johnny started ten jobs and was fired from ten jobs. He explained to his father.
“They wanted me to be at work at 8:00 a. m. and told me to do all sorts of unpleasant things.”
“I don’t care how you do it,” Mr. Smith said. “Either you earn some money or move out of the house. I gave you one week’s time.”
In the next few days Johnny began to change. He still stayed in his room all day, but spent his time writing letters and reading through the newspapers. More and more posts began to arrive for him. He bought a new suit for himself and invited his parents to the theatre and for dinner afterwards at the most expensive restaurant in town. When his proud parents arrived home after their evening hour, a policeman was waiting at the front door.
“John Smith,” he said as he handed him a piece of paper, “I’ll see you in the court tomorrow.”
When he got outside, Johnny told his parents everything. “When you told me to earn some money, I decided to put an advertisement in the newspaper saying, ‘New way to money fast! Send me $ 5 and I’ll tell you my secret.’ When I received the money I wrote back telling people to do as I do.”
Johnny was fined $250 by the court and was ordered to pay all the people back. As he left the court house feeling very ashamed, a newspaper man came up to him, “Young man, would you like to tell your story to my newspaper for $2,500?”
1.Johnny was fired from the jobs because _______.
A. he liked listening to the radio
B. he had a big family to support
C. he spent a lot of time writing letters
D. he didn’t do the jobs well
2.Why was Johnny fined $ 250?
A. Because he was lazy.
B. Because he was out of work.
C. Because he cheated the people.
D. Because he didn’t pay for his new suit.
3.What would probably happen at last?
A. Johnny would get $2,500 from the newspaper.
B. The court would give $ 250 back to Johnny.
C. Johnny would continue to advertise in the newspaper.
D. Johnny would become a newspaper reporter.
4.Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage?
A. How did the parents feel when Johnny invited them to the theatre and dinner.
B. What’s Johnny’s secret.
C. What did the policeman want Johnny to do.
D. How much did Johnny have to pay all the people back.
高二英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析
When Albert Einstein was young, he was a quiet child who spent much of his time alone. He was slow to talk and had difficulty in learning to read.
When Albert was five years old, his father gave him a compass. Albert was filled with wonder when he discovered that the compass needle always pointed in the same direction ---- the north. He asked his father and his uncle what caused the needle to move. Their answers were difficult for Albert to understand. Yet he spent a lot of time thinking about them. He said later that he felt something must be hidden behind things.
Albert didn’t like school. The German schools of that time were not pleasant. Students couldn’t ask questions. Albert said he felt as if he were in prison..
One day Albert told his uncle Jacob how much he hated school, especially mathematics. His uncle told him to solve mathematical problems by pretending to be a policeman. “You are looking for someone,” he said, “but you don’t know who he is. Call him X. Find him by using your mathematical tools.”
Albert learned to love mathematics. He was studying the complex mathematics of calculus while all his friends were still studying simple mathematics. Instead of playing with his friends he thought about things such as “What would happen if people could travel at the speed of his light?”
Albert wanted to teach mathematics and physics. He graduated with honors, but it was a pity that he could not get a teaching job.
1.According to Paragraph 2, we can learn that Albert Einstein ________.
A.was interested in the compass |
B.wanted to be a great scientist |
C.was not clever enough |
D.didn’t like thinking by himself |
2.Why did Albert Einstein hate school?
A.He couldn’t play with his friends there |
B.Students were not allowed to ask questions. |
C.The schools were like prisons at that time |
D.He had to learn mathematics that he didn’t like. |
3.What does the underlined word ‘complex’ probably mean?
A.Useful | B.Difficult | C.Boring | D.Interesting |
4.We can learn from the passage that ________.
A.Einstein became a mathematics teacher after graduation |
B.Einstein gradually loved mathematics with his uncle’s help. |
C.Einstein’s uncle was a policeman. |
D.Einstein liked playing with other children. |
高二英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析