In many societies, there is often greater acceptance of light skin than dark skin. Light skin may be seen as a mark of beauty, intelligence and success. These beliefs can lead to social pressure even within the same racial or ethnic group, if some members are darker skinned than others.
The result is that skin lightening has become a common activity across Africa, Asia and other areas of the world. More and more people with dark skin are using skin-lightening products, even if they may face health risks.
They believe that having whiter skin will improve their lives. Many people think they will have a better chance of getting a job or marrying into a better family. Or they want to look like what their society generally considers beautiful.
Some beauty care products and soaps contain chemicals that make skin lighter. This process is also called bleaching. But some of the chemicals are extremely dangerous. One of the chemicals has been linked to kidney (肾) damage and some kinds of cancer. It also causes low birth weight in babies when mothers use it during pregnancy.
At first, bleaching products make the skin color lighter. But after long-term use they can cause problems. They can even make some skin darker. The chemicals in the products block and break down the natural process that gives color to skin. The skin loses its natural barrier to protect against sunlight. Then the skin can become thick and discolored. Usually the person will use more of the product in an effort to correct the problem, but this only makes it worse.
Fatimata Ly treats skin conditions in the Senegalese capital,Dakar. Doctor Ly says skin bleaching has become a problem throughout Senegal. She says the chemicals are now more dangerous because they are stronger. Some cases have resulted in blackened fingernails, infections and permanent skin damage.
And these are not the only risks. Experts say some people who change their skin color suffer emotional damage. They feel regret and sadness. They feel that instead of risking their health, they should have learned to love and accept their skin color as it was.
1.Which of the following words can replace the underlined word “bleaching”?
A. whitening B. changing C. lighting D. pleasing
2.Why has the skin lightening become a common activity all over the world?
A. There are many products that can make the dark skin light.
B. Many people with dark skin have no confidence.
C. Relatively speaking, light skin has more advantages over dark skin.
D. People with dark skin are forced by the pressure of their families.
3.According to the text the following are the risks using the bleaching products EXCEPT________.
A. blackened fingernails B. permanent skin damage
C. emotional damage D. a waste of time and money
4. From the text we can conclude the writer’s attitude toward using the bleaching products is probably ________.
A. supportive B. positive C. doubtful D. negative
高二英语阅读理解简单题
In many societies, there is often greater acceptance of light skin than dark skin. Light skin may be seen as a mark of beauty, intelligence and success. These beliefs can lead to social pressure even within the same racial or ethnic group, if some members are darker skinned than others.
The result is that skin lightening has become a common activity across Africa, Asia and other areas of the world. More and more people with dark skin are using skin-lightening products, even if they may face health risks.
They believe that having whiter skin will improve their lives. Many people think they will have a better chance of getting a job or marrying into a better family. Or they want to look like what their society generally considers beautiful.
Some beauty care products and soaps contain chemicals that make skin lighter. This process is also called bleaching. But some of the chemicals are extremely dangerous. One of the chemicals has been linked to kidney (肾) damage and some kinds of cancer. It also causes low birth weight in babies when mothers use it during pregnancy.
At first, bleaching products make the skin color lighter. But after long-term use they can cause problems. They can even make some skin darker. The chemicals in the products block and break down the natural process that gives color to skin. The skin loses its natural barrier to protect against sunlight. Then the skin can become thick and discolored. Usually the person will use more of the product in an effort to correct the problem, but this only makes it worse.
Fatimata Ly treats skin conditions in the Senegalese capital,Dakar. Doctor Ly says skin bleaching has become a problem throughout Senegal. She says the chemicals are now more dangerous because they are stronger. Some cases have resulted in blackened fingernails, infections and permanent skin damage.
And these are not the only risks. Experts say some people who change their skin color suffer emotional damage. They feel regret and sadness. They feel that instead of risking their health, they should have learned to love and accept their skin color as it was.
1.Which of the following words can replace the underlined word “bleaching”?
A. whitening B. changing C. lighting D. pleasing
2.Why has the skin lightening become a common activity all over the world?
A. There are many products that can make the dark skin light.
B. Many people with dark skin have no confidence.
C. Relatively speaking, light skin has more advantages over dark skin.
D. People with dark skin are forced by the pressure of their families.
3.According to the text the following are the risks using the bleaching products EXCEPT________.
A. blackened fingernails B. permanent skin damage
C. emotional damage D. a waste of time and money
4. From the text we can conclude the writer’s attitude toward using the bleaching products is probably ________.
A. supportive B. positive C. doubtful D. negative
高二英语阅读理解简单题查看答案及解析
In many societies, there is often greater acceptance of light skin than dark skin.Light skin may be seen as a mark of beauty, intelligence and success.These beliefs can lead to social pressure even within the same racial or ethnic group, if some members are darker skinned than others.
The result is that skin lightening has become a common activity across Africa, Asia and other areas of the world.More and more people with dark skin are using skin-lightening products, even if they may face health risks.
They believe that having whiter skin will improve their lives.Many people think they will have a better chance of getting a job or marrying into a better family.Or they want to look like what their society generally considers beautiful.
Some beauty care products and soaps contain chemicals that make skin lighter.This process is also called bleaching.But some of the chemicals are extremely dangerous.One of the chemicals has been linked to kidney (肾) damage and some kinds of cancer.It also causes low birth weight in babies when mothers use it during pregnancy.
At first, bleaching products make the skin color lighter.But after long-term use they can cause problems.They can even make some skin darker.The chemicals in the products block and break down the natural process that gives color to skin.The skin loses its natural barrier to protect against sunlight.Then the skin can become thick and discolored.Usually the person will use more of the product in an effort to correct the problem, but this only makes it worse.
Fatimata Ly treats skin conditions in the Senegalese capital,Dakar.Doctor Ly says skin bleaching has become a problem throughout Senegal.She says the chemicals are now more dangerous because they are stronger.Some cases have resulted in blackened fingernails, infections and permanent skin damage.
And these are not the only risks.Experts say some people who change their skin color suffer emotional damage.They feel regret and sadness.They feel that instead of risking their health, they should have learned to love and accept their skin color as it was.
1.Which of the following words can replace the underlined word “bleaching”?
A.whitening B.changing C.lighting D.pleasing
2.Why has the skin lightening become a common activity all over the world?
A.There are many products that can make the dark skin light.
B.Many people with dark skin have no confidence.
C.Relatively speaking, light skin has more advantages over dark skin.
D.People with dark skin are forced by the pressure of their families.
3.According to the text the following are the risks using the bleaching products EXCEPT________.
A.blackened fingernails B.permanent skin damage
C.emotional damage D.a waste of time and money
4.From the text we can conclude the writer’s attitude toward using the bleaching products is probably ________.
A.supportive B.positive
C.doubtful D.negative
高二英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析
In much society, there is often greater acceptance of light skin than dark
skin; Light skin may be seen as a mark of beauty, intelligence and success.
These beliefs can lead to social pressures even within the same group, if some members are darker than others. The result is that skin lightening has become very common across Africa, Asia and other areas of the world and more people with dark skin are using skin-lighting products, even if it means they may face health risks. They believe that having whiter skin will improve the quality of their lives. Many people think they will have a better family. Or they want to look like what their society generally considers beautiful.
Some beauty care(美容)products and soaps contain chemicals
that make skin lighter. However, some of the chemicals are extremely dangerous. The chemicals in the products block and break down the natural barrier(障碍) to protect against sunlight. Then the skin can become thick and discolored. Usually the person will use more of the product in an effort to correct the problem, which just makes things even worse. Doctor Ly says some chemicals are so dangerous that they may lead to blackened fingernails, infections(感染) and serious skin damage.
And these are not the only problems. Experts say some people who change their skin color suffer emotional damage. They feel regretful and sad. They feel that instead of risking their health, they should have learned to live and accept their skin color as it was.
1.What’s the result of the wrong understanding of darker skin?
A.Many people with dark skin try to make their skin whiter. |
B.Many people with whiter skin live a better life than others. |
C.People with darker skin try to marry people with light skin. |
D.People with darker skin try to protect themselves against social pressures. |
2.The third paragraph is about ________.
A.some medical effects that skin-lightening products have brought about |
B.the mental damage that skin-lightening products have caused |
C.the physical damage that skin-lightening products have caused |
D.the causes why skin-lightening products can make skin whiter |
3.Why are chemicals in beauty care products dangerous?
A.They can damage the skin’s color producing progress. |
B.They can control people’s emotions and feelings. |
C.They can make the fingernails and skin black. |
D.They make more people decide to change their skin colors. |
高二英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析
In much society, there is often greater acceptance of light skin than dark skin; Light skin may be seen as a mark of beauty, intelligence and success. These beliefs can lead to social pressures even within the same group, if some members are darker than others.
The result is that skin lightening has become very common across Africa, Asia and other areas of the world and more people with dark skin are using skin-lighting products, even if it means they may face health risks. They believe that having whiter skin will improve the quality of their lives. Many people think they will have a better family. Or they want to look like what their society generally considers beautiful.
Some beauty care(美容) products and soaps contain chemicals that make skin lighter. However, some of the chemicals are extremely dangerous. The chemicals in the products block and break down the natural barrier(障碍) to protect against sunlight. Then the skin can become thick and discolored. Usually the person will use more of the product in an effort to correct the problem, which just makes things even worse. Doctor Ly says some chemicals are so dangerous that they may lead to blackened fingernails, infections(感染) and serious skin damage.
And these are not the only problems. Experts say some people who change their skin color suffer emotional damage. They feel regretful and sad. They feel that instead of risking their health, they should have learned to live and accept their skin color as it was.
1.What’s the result of the wrong understanding of darker skin?
A. Many people with dark skin try to make their skin whiter.
B. Many people with whiter skin live a better life than others.
C. People with darker skin try to marry people with light skin.
D. People with darker skin try to protect themselves against social pressures.
2.The third paragraph is about.
A. some medical effects that skin-lightening products have brought about
B. the mental damage that skin-lightening products have caused
C. the physical damage that skin-lightening products have caused
D. the causes why skin-lightening products can make skin whiter
3. Why are chemicals in beauty care products dangerous?
A. They can damage the skin’s color producing progress.
B. They can control people’s emotions and feelings.
C. They can make the fingernails and skin black.
D. They make more people decide to change their skin colors.
4. What would be the best title for the passage?
A. Different Colors of Skin
B. The Dark Side of Skin Lightening
C. What Is Beauty?
D. Light Skin or Dark Skin?
高二英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析
In much society, there is often greater acceptance of light skin than dark skin; Light skin may be seen as a mark of beauty, intelligence and success. These beliefs can lead to social pressures even within the same group, if some members are darker than others.
The result is that skin lightening has become very common across Africa, Asia and other areas of the world and more people with dark skin are using skin-lighting products, even if it means they may face health risks. They believe that having whiter skin will improve the quality of their lives. Many people think they will have a better family. Or they want to look like what their society generally considers beautiful.
Some beauty care(美容) products and soaps contain chemicals that make skin lighter. However, some of the chemicals are extremely dangerous. The chemicals in the products block and break down the natural barrier(障碍) to protect against sunlight. Then the skin can become thick and discolored. Usually the person will use more of the product in an effort to correct the problem, which just makes things even worse. Doctor Ly says some chemicals are so dangerous that they may lead to blackened fingernails, infections(感染) and serious skin damage.
And these are not the only problems. Experts say some people who change their skin color suffer emotional damage. They feel regretful and sad. They feel that instead of risking their health, they should have learned to live and accept their skin color as it was.
1. What’s the result of the wrong understanding of darker skin?
A. Many people with dark skin try to make their skin whiter.
B. Many people with whiter skin live a better life than others.
C. People with darker skin try to marry people with light skin.
D. People with darker skin try to protect themselves against social pressures.
2. The third paragraph is about________.
A. some medical effects that skin-lightening products have brought about
B. the mental damage that skin-lightening products have caused
C. the physical damage that skin-lightening products have caused
D. the causes why skin-lightening products can make skin whiter
3. Why are chemicals in beauty care products dangerous?
A. They can damage the skin’s color producing progress.
B. They can control people’s emotions and feelings.
C. They can make the fingernails and skin black.
D. They make more people decide to change their skin colors.
ACAB What would be the best title for the passage?
A. Different Colors of Skin B. The Dark Side of Skin Lightening
C. What Is Beauty? D. Light Skin or Dark Skin?
高二英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析
Societies all over the world name places in similar ways. Quite often there is no official naming ceremony but places tend to be called names as points of reference by people. Then an organized body steps in and gives the place a name. Frequently it happens that a place has two names: One is named by the people and the other by the government. As in many areas, old habits died hard, and the place continues to be called by its unofficial name long after the meaning is lost.
Many roads and places in Singapore are named in order that the pioneers will be remembered by future generations. Thus we have names such as Stamford Road and Raffles Place. This is in keeping with traditions in many countries —in both the West and the East.
Another way of naming places is naming them after other places. Perhaps they were named to promote friendships between the two places or it could be that the people who used to live there were originally from the places that the roads were named after. The mystery is clearer when we see some of the roads named in former British bases. If you step into Selector Airbase you will see Piccadilly Circus —obviously named by some homesick Royal Air Force personnel.
Some places were named after the activities that used to go on at those places. Bras Basah Road is an interesting example, “Base Basah” means “wet rice” in Malay(马来语). Now why would anyone want to name a road “Wet Rice Road”? The reason is simple. During the pioneering days, wet rice was laid out to dry along this road.
A few roads in Singapore are named by their shapes. There is “Circular Road” for one. Other roads may have part of their names to describe their shapes, like “Paya Lebar Crescent”. This road is called a crescent(月牙) because it begins on the main road, makes a crescent and comes back to join the main road again.
1.What does the underlined phrase “die hard” in Paragraph 1 probably mean?
A.Change suddenly. |
B.Change significantly. |
C.Disappear mysteriously. |
D.Disappear very slowly. |
2.Which of the following places is named after a person?
A.Raffles Place. | B.Selector Airbase. |
C.Piccadilly Circus. | D.Paya Lebar Crescent. |
3.What can be inferred from the passage?
A.Some place names in Singapore are the same as in Britain. |
B.Some places in Singapore are named for military purposes. |
C.The way Singaporeans name their places is unique. |
D.Young Singaporeans have forgotten the pioneers. |
高二英语阅读理解困难题查看答案及解析
Societies all over the world name places in similar ways. Quite often there is no official naming ceremony but places tend to be called names as points of reference by people. Then an organized body steps in and gives the place a name. Frequently it happens that a place has two names: One is named by the people and the other by the government. As in many areas, old habits died hard, and the place continues to be called by its unofficial name long after the meaning is lost.
Many roads and places in Singapore are named in order that the pioneers will be remembered by future generations. Thus we have names such as Stamford Road and Raffles Place. This is in keeping with traditions in many countries ---- in both the West and the East.
Another way of naming places is naming them after other places. Perhaps they were named to promote friendships between the two places or it could be that the people who used to live there were originally from the places that the roads were named after. The mystery is clearer when we see some of the roads named in former British bases. If you step into Selector Airbase you will see Piccadilly Circus ---- obviously named by some homesick Royal Air Force personnel.
Some places were named after the activities that used to go on at those places. Bras Basah Road is an interesting example, “Base Basah” means “wet rice” in Malay(马来语). Now why would anyone want to name a road “Wet Rice Road”? The reason is simple. During the pioneering days, wet rice was laid out to dry along this road.
A few roads in Singapore are named by their shapes. There is “Circular Road” for one. Other roads may have part of their names to describe their shapes, like “Paya Lebar Crescent”. This road is called a crescent(月牙) because it begins on the main road, makes a crescent and comes back to join the main road again.
1.We learn from Paragraph 1 that _____.
A. the government is usually the first to name a place
B. a ceremony will be held when a place is named
C. many places tend to have more than one name
D. people prefer the place names given by the government
2. What does the underlined phrase “die hard” in Paragraph 1 probably mean?
A. Change suddenly. B. Change significantly.
C. Disappear mysteriously. D. Disappear very slowly.
3. Which of the following places is named after a person?
A. Raffles Place. B. Selector Airbase.
C. Piccadilly Circus. D. Paya Lebar Crescent.
4.Bras Basah Road is named _______.
A. after a person B. after an activity C. after a place D. by its shape
高二英语阅读理解简单题查看答案及解析
Societies all over the world name places in similar ways. Quite often there is no official naming ceremony but places tend to be called names as points of reference by people. Then an organized body steps in and gives the place a name. Frequently it happens that a place has two names: One is named by the people and the other by the government. As in many areas, old habits died hard, and the place continues to be called by its unofficial name long after the meaning is lost.
Many roads and places in Singapore(新加坡)are named in order that the pioneers will be remembered by future generations. Thus we have names such as Stamford Road and Raffles Place. This is in keeping with traditions in many countries ---- in both the West and the East.
Another way of naming places is naming them after other places. Perhaps they were named to promote friendships between the two places or it could be that the people who used to live there were originally from the places that the roads were named after. The mystery is clearer when we see some of the roads named in former British bases. If you step into Selector Airbase you will see Piccadilly Circus ---- obviously named by some homesick Royal Air Force personnel.
Some places were named after the activities that used to go on at those places. Bras Basah Road is an interesting example, “Base Basah” means “wet rice” in Malay(马来语). Now why would anyone want to name a road “Wet Rice Road”? The reason is simple. During the pioneering days, wet rice was laid out to dry along this road.
A few roads in Singapore are named by their shapes. There is “Circular Road” for one. Other roads may have part of their names to describe their shapes, like “Paya Lebar Crescent”. This road is called a crescent(月牙) because it begins on the main road, makes a crescent and comes back to join the main road again.
1.We learn from Paragraph 1 that _____.
A. the government is usually the first to name a place
B. many places tend to have more than one name
C. a ceremony will be held when a place is named
D. people prefer the place names given by the government
2.What does the underlined phrase “die hard” in Paragraph 1 probably mean?
A. Change suddenly. B. Change significantly.
C. Disappear mysteriously. D. Disappear very slowly.
3.Which of the following places is named after a person?
A. Raffles Place. B. Selector Airbase.
C. Piccadilly Circus. D. Paya Lebar Crescent.
4.Bras Basah Road is named _______.
A. after a person B. after a place C. after an activity D. by its shape
5.What can be inferred from the passage?
A. Some place names in Singapore are the same as in Britain.
B. Some places in Singapore are named for military purposes.
C. The way Singaporeans name their places is unique.
D. Young Singaporeans have forgotten the pioneers.
高二英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析
There are many theories about the beginning of drama in ancient Greece. The one most widely accepted today is based on the assumption that drama evolved (演化) from ceremony. The argument for this view goes as follows.
In the beginning, human beings viewed the natural forces of the world --- even the seasonal changes --- as unpredictable, and they sought through various means to control these unknown and feared powers. Those measures which appeared to bring the desired results were then kept and repeated until they hardened into fixed ceremonies. Eventually stories arose which explained the mysteries of the ceremonies. As time passed some ceremonies were abandoned, but the stories, later called myths, remained and provided material for art and drama.
Those who believe that drama evolved out of ceremony also argue that those ceremonies contained the seed of theater because music, dance, masks, and costumes were almost always used. Furthermore, a suitable site had to be provided for performances and when the entire community did not participate, a clear division was usually made between the "acting area" and the "auditorium ". In addition, there were performers, and, since considerable importance was attached to avoiding mistakes in the performing of ceremonies, religious leaders usually took that task. Wearing masks and costumes, they often acted other people, animals, or supernatural beings, and imitated the desired effect --- success in hunt or battle, the coming rain, etc. as an actor might. Eventually such dramatic representations were separated from religious activities.
Another theory traces(追溯) the theater's origin from the human interest in storytelling. According to this view, tales (about the hunt, war, etc) are gradually developed, at first through the use of action and dialogue, and then through the assumption of each of the roles by a different person. A closely related theory traces theater to those dances that are primarily rhythmical and gymnastic or that are imitations of animal movements and sounds.
1.Which is the best title of the passage?
A. Religious activities in ancient Greece.
B. The ceremonies in ancient Greece.
C. Drama theories.
D. The origin of Greek Drama.
2.According to the passage, drama_______________.
A. was played in memory of ancient Greek ceremonies
B. was a form of ceremony played by ancient Greeks to control unknown powers
C. evolved out of ancient Greek ceremonies with time passing by
D. is one of the measures Ancient Greeks took to view natural forces
3.In tracing the beginning of drama, which of the following is not mentioned?
A. Planting. B. Religious ceremonies. C. Gymnastic. D. Storytelling.
高二英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析
There is no greater pleasure than lying on my back in the middle of the grassland, at the star.
A.stare B.staring C.stared D.having stared
高二英语单项填空中等难度题查看答案及解析