Tom was a poor boy. He made a living by cleaning leather shoes for others in the street. Tom was also a clever boy.
One day, a very rich man with the name Miser appeared in front of Tom. He watched his dirty shoes for a while, and then looked at Tom. Tom knew this kind of people well: they love money very much and hate to spend it.
Tom said, “Let me clean your shoes, sir.”
“For nothing?” the rich man asked.
“Only two pence, sir.”
Mr Miser shook his head and walked away.
Tom thought for a moment and then called out, “I’d like to clean it for nothing!” This time Mr Miser agreed. And soon one of his shoes was shining brightly.
When the rich man put his other shoe on the stool(凳子), Tom said he wouldn’t clean it for him unless he was paid two pence for his work. Mr Miser was very angry. He refused to pay anything and went away with a smile on his face.
But to his surprise, the well-cleaned shoe was so bright that it made the other one look even dirtier. Mr Miser took a look around. People in the street were laughing at him. He couldn’t walk on any further.
Finally the rich man returned and gave Tom two pence. In a very short time his two shoes shone brightly.
1.The story happened___________.
A.in a shoe shop B.in the street
C.at the rich man’s house D.near the boy’s home
2.The boy called the man back and agreed to clean his shoes for nothing, because_______.
A.he was afraid of the rich man
B.B.he liked to clean shoes for rich men
C.he wanted to get something else instead of money
D.he was sure he could get his pay from Mr. Miser
3.Mr Miser smiled because________.
A.he liked to walk with only one shoe cleaned
B.He had one of his shoes cleaned without paying for it
C.He thought his other shoe needn’t be cleaned at all
D.He thought he wouldn’t be laughed at by the people in the street.
4.Which of the following is true?
A.The boy was waiting for the rich man that day.
B.Mr. Miser didn’t want to have his shoes cleaned.
C.The rich man won at last.
D.The rich man had to pay the boy for his work.
5.From the passage we know__________.
A.Mr. Miser was a generous man
B.B.the boy was fooled by the rich man
C.the boy was clever enough to have his work paid
D.it is good manners to have one’s shoes cleaned before he or she goes out.
高二英语阅读理解中等难度题
Tom was a poor boy. He made a living by cleaning leather shoes for others in the street. Tom was also a clever boy.
One day, a very rich man with the name Miser appeared in front of Tom. He watched his dirty shoes for a while, and then looked at Tom. Tom knew this kind of people well: they love money very much and hate to spend it.
Tom said, “Let me clean your shoes, sir.”
“For nothing?” the rich man asked.
“Only two pence, sir.”
Mr Miser shook his head and walked away.
Tom thought for a moment and then called out, “I’d like to clean it for nothing!” This time Mr Miser agreed. And soon one of his shoes was shining brightly.
When the rich man put his other shoe on the stool(凳子), Tom said he wouldn’t clean it for him unless he was paid two pence for his work. Mr Miser was very angry. He refused to pay anything and went away with a smile on his face.
But to his surprise, the well-cleaned shoe was so bright that it made the other one look even dirtier. Mr Miser took a look around. People in the street were laughing at him. He couldn’t walk on any further.
Finally the rich man returned and gave Tom two pence. In a very short time his two shoes shone brightly.
1.The story happened___________.
A.in a shoe shop B.in the street
C.at the rich man’s house D.near the boy’s home
2.The boy called the man back and agreed to clean his shoes for nothing, because_______.
A.he was afraid of the rich man
B.B.he liked to clean shoes for rich men
C.he wanted to get something else instead of money
D.he was sure he could get his pay from Mr. Miser
3.Mr Miser smiled because________.
A.he liked to walk with only one shoe cleaned
B.He had one of his shoes cleaned without paying for it
C.He thought his other shoe needn’t be cleaned at all
D.He thought he wouldn’t be laughed at by the people in the street.
4.Which of the following is true?
A.The boy was waiting for the rich man that day.
B.Mr. Miser didn’t want to have his shoes cleaned.
C.The rich man won at last.
D.The rich man had to pay the boy for his work.
5.From the passage we know__________.
A.Mr. Miser was a generous man
B.B.the boy was fooled by the rich man
C.the boy was clever enough to have his work paid
D.it is good manners to have one’s shoes cleaned before he or she goes out.
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Tom was a clever boy,but his parents were poor,so he had to work in his spare time and during his holidays to pay for his education.In spite of this,he managed to get to the university,but it was so expensive to study there that during the holiday he found it necessary to get two jobs at the same time so as to make enough money to pay for his studies.
One summer he managed to get a job in a butcher's shop(肉店)during the day-time,and another in a hospital at night.In the shop,he learned to cut meat quite nicely,so the butcher often left him to do all the serving while he went to the back room to do the accounts.In the hospital,on the other hand,he was,of course,allowed to do the simplest jobs,like helping to lift people and to carry them from one part of the hospital to another.Both at the butcher's shop and at the hospital,Tom had to wear white clothes.
One evening at the hospital,Tom had to carry a woman from her bed to the place where she was to have an operation.The woman was already feeling frightened at the thought of the operation before he came to get her,but when she saw Tom,that finished her.
"No!No!"she cried."Not my butcher!I won't be operated on by my butcher!"and fainted away(昏厥).
1.Tom tried to earn enough money by .
A. cutting meat quickly B. doing two part-time jobs
C. studying in the university D. cooking in a butcher's shop
2.Tom was a student,but at the same time he was .
A. a butcher and a doctor B. a manager and a doctor
C. an assistant D. an accountant
3.What can we infer from the text?
A. The woman patient recognized Tom.
B. Tom always got high grades in his study.
C. Tom's parents never gave him money to study.
D. The doctors in the hospital felt unsatisfied with Tom.
高二英语阅读理解困难题查看答案及解析
短文填空,每空一词。
Once upon a time, there lived a young boy named Hans Christian Andersen. He was very poor and had a long, ugly nose. All the other children t1. him. But when little Hans grew up, he became an internationally recognized writer. All over the world people of v2. ages and backgrounds know his classic fairy tales.
Nearly 200 years ago, Hans was born in Odense, Denmark. His father was poor but he loved literature and the theater. He often took Hans to the theater with him.
When Hans was only 11 years old, his father died. Hans had to q3. school and work in a tailor’s shop to support his family.
Hans was a very lonely child. He did not play with the other children. When he wasn’t working, he stayed at home, reading books and writing his own stories and plays.
When he was 14 years old, Hans moved to Copenhagen to try to begin a c4. as a singer or actor. The next three years p5. to be very painful and unbearable. He nearly starved to death trying to make a living.
At age 17, he met Jonas Collin, director of the Royal Theater. Collin read one of Hans’ plays and recognized his talent in s6. of Hans’ poor spelling. He helped Hans by getting a scholarship from the king to continue the boy’s schooling.
When he was 23 years old, Hans began his university studies. In 1835, he began writing his famous fairy tales. A7. from the “The Ugly Duckling” and “The Emperor’s New Clothes”, there were still a lot more. His stories are often surprisingly clever and contain deep moral teachings, therefore making him a s8.storyteller all over the world.
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Tom was a middle-aged leather trader whose repeated failure made him a depressed man, often complaining that others had been playing tricks on him. One day he told his wife he was so ____ with the city that he had to leave.
So his family moved to ____ city. It was in the evening of a weekend when Tom and his wife were busy ____ up their new home____ the light suddenly went out . So they had to ____ work. Tom was regretful to have forgotten bringing along candles and had to wait____ in a low mood. Just then he heard slight hesitant knocks on his door that sounded clear in the____ night.
“Who’s it?” he wondered, since Tom had no____ in this new city. And this was the moment he especially disliked being disturbed . ____, he went unwillingly to the door and opened it impatiently. At the door was a little girl, shyly asking,” Sir, do you have ____? I’m your new neighbor.” “No,”answered Tom in anger and shut the door violently. “What a nuisance!” he complained over it with his wife. “No sooner had we settled down____ the neighbor came to____ things.” After a while, the door was knocked___. He opened it and found the same girl outside. But this time she was holding two candles, saying, “My grandma told me the new neighbor might need candles. She ____ me here to give you these.” Tom was very ____ by what he saw. When he became fully aware, he said , “Thank you and your____ . God bless you!”
At that moment he suddenly realized what caused his ____ in life. It was his ____ and harshness (刻薄) with other people. The person who had cheated him in life was ____ nobody else but himself, for he had fallen for his unsympathetic____ .
1.A. inspired B. satisfied C. disappointed D. encouraged
2.A. the other B. other C. every D. another
3.A. looking B. tuning C. cleaning D. ending
4.A. where B. that C. why D. when
5.A. continue B. start C. quit D. change
6.A. helplessly B. happily C. patiently D. hopefully
7.A. quiet B. dark C. noisy D. crowded
8.A. acquaintance B. stranger C. consultant D. adolescent
9.A. So B. Though C. However D. In case
10.A. lights B. candles C. tricks D. failures
11.A. when B. that C. while D. than
12.A. lend B. sell C. purchase D. borrow
13.A. suddenly B. again C. too D. constantly
14.A. suggested B. forbade C. sent D. forced
15.A. frightened B. pleased C. puzzled D. surprised
16.A. grandma B. mother C. father D. brother
17.A. failure B. success C. dissatisfaction D. determination
18.A. apology B. coldness C. responsibility D. concept
19.A. in reality B. in particular C. in all D. in general
20.A. brain B. mind C. thought D. idea
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Tom was a middle-aged leather trader (皮货商) whose repeated failure in career made him a depressed man, often __21_ that he had been cheated by others. One day he told his wife he was so __22__ with the city that he had to leave.
So his family moved to another city. It was the evening of a weekend. When Tom and his wife were busily _23_ up their new home, the light suddenly __24_. Tom was regretful to have forgotten to bring along 25__ and had to wait _26_ in a low mood. Just then he heard light, hesitant 27_ on his door that were clearly audible (听到) in the __28__ night.
“Who’s it?” he wondered, since Tom was a _29__ to this city. And this was the moment he especially hated to be __30__, so he went to the door and opened it __31_. At the door was a little girl, shyly asking, “Sir, do you have candles? I’m your neighbor. ” “No,” answered Tom in anger and shut the door __32__. “What a nuisance (麻烦事)!” He complained over it with his wife. “No sooner had we settled down than the neighbor came to _33__ things.”
After a while, the door was knocked again. He opened it and found the same girl outside. __34_ this time she was _35__ two candles, saying, “My grandma told me the new neighbor downstairs might need candles. She _36_ me here to give you these.” Tom was very _37__ by what he saw. At that moment he suddenly realized what caused his _38__ in life. It was his _39_ and harshness (刻薄) with other people. The person who had cheated him in life was _40__ nobody else but himself, for his eyes had been blurred (蒙蔽) by his unsympathetic (无同情心的)mind.
1. A.complaining B.telling C.hoping D.pretending
2.A. pleased B disappointed C. exhausted D. encouraged
3. A.looking B.turning C.coming D.tidying
4. A.went on B.went down C.went out D.went through
5. A.candles B.matches C.lights D.flashlights
6. A.happily B.patiently C.hopefully D.helplessly
7. A.steps B.words C.knocks D.screams
8. A.dark B.quiet C.noisy D.crowded
9. A.newcomer B.stranger C.guest D.settler
10. A.called B.disturbed C.watched D.offered
11. A.surprisingly B.delightedly C.impatiently D.willingly
12. A.gently B.kindly C.politely D.violently
13. A.lend B.sell C.harness D.borrow
14. A.And B.But C.So D.For
15. A.holding B.hiding C.fetching D.lifting
16. A.suggested B.commanded C.sent D.forced
17. A.frightened B.pleased C.puzzled D.surprised
18. A.failure B.success C.complaint D.determination
19. A.warmth B.coldness C.kindness D.nearly
20. A.doubtfully B.hardly C.actually D.sympathy
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Tom was a middle-aged leather trader (皮货商) whose repeated _______ in career made him a depressed man, often complaining that he had been _______ by others. One day he told his wife he was so disappointed with the city that he had to _______.
So his family _______ another city. It was the evening of a weekend. When Tom and his wife were busily tidying up their new home, the light suddenly went out. Tom was _______ to have forgotten to _______ candles and had to _______ helplessly in a low mood. Just then he _______ light, hesitant knocks on his door that were _______ audible (听到) in the quiet night.
"Who's it? " he ____________, since Tom was a ____________ to this city. And this was the moment he especially ____________ to be disturbed, so he went to the door and opened it violently. At the door was a little girl, ____________ asking, "Sir, do you have candles? I'm your ____________." "No," answered Tom in anger and shut the door ____________. "What a nuisance (麻烦事)!" He complained over it with his wife. "No sooner had we ____________ than the neighbor came to borrow things."
After a while, the door was ____________ again by someone. He found the same girl outside. But this time she was holding two candles, saying, "My grandma told me the new neighbor downstairs might need candles. She sent me here to give you these." Tom was very ____________ by what he saw. At that moment he ____________ realized what caused his failure in life. It was his coldness with other people. The person who had cheated him in life was nobody else but himself, for his eyes had been ____________ by his unsympathetic mind.
1.A.failure B.success C.trouble D.difficulty
2.A.annoyed B.cheated C.abandoned D.hurt
3.A.quit B.stop C.leave D.resign
4.A.paid a visit to B.moved to C.came across D.ran into
5.A.careful B.satisfied C.regretful D.mad
6.A.light up B.put out C.sold out D.bring along
7.A.hope B.wait C.listen D.watch
8.A.gathered B.recognized C.counted D.heard
9.A.possibly B.noisily C.rarely D.clearly
10.A.wished B.imagined C.wondered D.commented
11.A.trader B.local C.newcomer D.passer-by
12.A.fancied B.hated C.wanted D.started
13.A.shyly B.proudly C.hopefully D.coldly
14.A.friend B.housekeeper C.messenger D.neighbor
15.A.gently B.kindly C.impatiently D.sadly
16.A.turned up B.stayed up C.came around D.settled down
17.A.opened B.shut C.knocked D.closed
18.A.upset B.amused C.thrilled D.astonished
19.A.suddenly B.gradually C.particularly D.normally
20.A.widened B.removed C.clouded D.narrowed
高二英语完形填空中等难度题查看答案及解析
Hans Christian Andersen was a poor boy who lived in Denmark. His father, a shoemaker, had died, and his mother had married again.
Andersen’s father liked to read better than to make shoes. In the evenings, he had read aloud from The Arabian Nights. His wife understood very little of the book, but the boy, pretending to sleep, understood every word.
By day Hans Christian Anderson went to a house where old women worked as weavers. There he listened to the tales that the women told. In those days, there were almost as many tales in Denmark as there were people to tell them.
Among the tales told in the town of Odense, where Andersen was born in 1805, was one about a fairy who brought death to those who danced with her. To this tale, Hans Christian later added a story from his own life.
Once, when his father was still alive, a young lady ordered a pair of red shoes. When she refused to pay for them, unhappiness filled the poor shoemaker’s house. From that small tragedy and the story of the dancing fairy, the shoemaker’s son years later wrote the story that millions of people now know as The Red Shoes.
As a little girl, Hans Christian’s mother was sent out on the streets to beg. She did not want to beg, so she hid under one of the city bridges. She warmed her cold feet in her hands, for she had no shoes. She was afraid to go home. Years later, her son, in his pity for her and his anger at the world, wrote the angry story She’s No Good and the famous tale The Little Match Girl.
Through his genius, he changed every early experience, even his father’s death, into a fairy tale. One cold day his father showed him a white, woman-like figure among the frost patterns. “That is the snow queen,” said the shoemaker. “Soon she will be coming for me.” A few months later he died. And years later, Andersen turned that sad experience into a fairy tale, The Snow Queen.
1.Which of the following is TRUE about Anderson when he was a boy?
A. His father had remarried before he died.
B. His mother was struck by The Arabian Night.
C. He enjoyed listening to stories very much.
D. He would help old weavers with their work.
2.What does the underlined sentence in Paragraph 3 imply?
A. Almost all tales from around the world once had their origin in Denmark.
B. The people in Denmark were very enthusiastic about telling tales.
C. The number of tales in Denmark was exactly equal to that of the people living there.
D. The people in Denmark loved doing nothing but tell stories to each other.
3.How many of Anderson’s fairy tales are mentioned in the passage?
A. 5. B. 6. C. 3. D. 4.
4.It can be inferred from the passage that ______.
A. The Red Shoes was based on a tragedy of Anderson’s family
B. Andersen’s genius as well as his early experience made him successful
C. Andersen was educated at home by his parents because of poverty
D. Anderson wrote The Snow Queen in memory of his parents
5.Which is the best title of the passage?
A. Hans Christian Andersen’s Own Fairy Tales.
B. Hans Christian Andersen’s Family.
C. Hans Christian Andersen’s Bitter Experiences.
D. Hans Christian Andersen’s Considerate Parents.
高二英语阅读理解简单题查看答案及解析
One day, a poor boy who was trying to pay his way through school by sending newspapers door to door, was so hungry that he decided to beg for a meal at the next house.
However, he lost his nerve when a lovely young woman opened the door. Instead of a meal he asked for a drink of water. She thought he looked hungry so she brought him a large glass of milk. He drank it slowly, and then asked, “How much do I owe you?”
“You don’t owe me anything,” she replied. “Then I thank you from the bottom of my heart.” With these words, Howard Kelly left that house.
Years later the woman became badly ill and was finally sent to the hospital in a big city. Dr. Howard Kelly, now famous, was called in. When he heard the name of the town she came from, a strange light filled his eyes. Dressed in his doctor’s clothes, Dr. Kelly went into her room and recognized her at once. From that day on, he gave special attention to her, and decided to do his best to save her life.
At last the woman was saved. Dr. Kelly asked the business office to pass the final bill to him. He looked at it and then wrote something on the side. The bill was sent to the woman’s room. She was afraid to open it because she was sure that it would take the rest of her life to pay for it off. Finally she looked, and the note on the side of the bill caught her attention. She read these words:
“Paid in full with a glass of milk, Dr. Howard Kelly.”
Tear of joy flooded her eyes.
1.The boy sent newspapers door to door in order to ________.
A.continue his schooling |
B.become a famous doctor |
C.thank the woman for her kindness |
D.support his poor family |
2.Which is true about the boy and the woman?
A.He was too shy to ask her for some water. |
B.She thought he was not hungry but thirsty. |
C.She wanted him to pay for the glass of milk. |
D.She never thought he would save her life later. |
3.After Dr. Kelly knew who the woman was, he ________.
A.began to take good care of her himself |
B.told her she once gave him a glass of milk |
C.decided to try his best to save her |
D.asked for her bill and paid it off at once |
4.The best title for this passage is ________.
A.A Warm-hearted Woman | B.A Glass of Milk |
C.The Final Bill | D.A Famous Doctor |
高二英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析
One day, a poor boy who was trying to pay his way through school by selling goods from door to door found that he only had one dime left. He was hungry so he decided to __36__ for a meal at the next house.
However, he lost his nerve(勇气) __37__ a lovely young woman opened the door. Instead of a meal he asked for a drink of water. She thought he looked__38__ so she brought him a large glass of milk. He drank it slowly, and then asked, “How much do I __39__ you?”
“You don’t owe me anything,” she _40_, “mother has taught me never to accept pay for a __41__.” He said, “Then I thank you from the bottom of my heart.” As Howard Kelly left that house, he not only felt stronger _42__, but it also increased his faith in God and human race. He was about to give up and quit before this point.
Years later the young woman became critically(紧急的) ill. The local doctors were baffled(感到困惑). They finally sent her to the big city, where specialists can be called __43__ to study her rare disease. Dr. Howard Kelly, now __44__, was called in for the consultation. When he heard the name of the town she came from, a strange light__45__his eyes. Immediately, he __46__and went down through the hospital hall into her room.
__47__in his doctor’s grown he went in to see her, he __48__her at once. He went back to the consultation room and __49__to do his best to save her life. From that day on, he gave__50__ attention to her face.
After a long__51__the battle was won. Dr. Kelly __52__ the business office to pass the final bill to him for approval. He looked at it and then wrote something on the side. The bill was sent to her room. She was afraid to open it because it was__53__ that it would take the rest of her life to pay it off. Finally she looked, and the note on the side of the bill caught her__54__. She read these words:
“Paid in full with a glass of milk.”
(Signed) Dr. Howard Kelly
Tears of joy flooded her eyes as she__55__silently. “Thank you, God. Your love has spread through human hearts and hands.”
1. A. call B. make C. beg D. prepare
2.A. while B. when C. though D. unless
3.A. thirsty B. lazy C. tired D. hungry
4. A. owe B. pay C. offer D. own
5.A. announced B. shook C. replied D. doubted
6.A. reward B. kindness C. hand D. value
7.A. physically B. mentally C. normally D. properly
8. A. up B. for C. on D. in
9.A. rich B. famous C. careful D. vivid
10.A. fixed B. consulted C. filled D. concentrated
11.A. rose B. raised C. got D. left
12.A. Worn B. Having C. Putting D. Dressed
13.A. recognized B. knew C. spared D. regained
14. A. desired B. declared C. determined D. declined
15.A. special B. ordinary C. normal D. no
16.A. decision B. preparation C. struggle D. debate
17. A. ordered B. requested C. confused D. forced
18.A. negative B. uncertain C. positive D. obvious
19.A. presentation B. preference C. attention D. arrangement
20.A. praised B. pretended C. pressed D. prayed
高二英语完型填空中等难度题查看答案及解析
One day, a poor boy who was trying to pay his way through school by selling goods from door to door found that he had only one dime left. He was hungry so he decided to beg for a meal at the next house.
However, he became nervous when a lovely young woman opened the door. Instead of a meal, he asked for a drink of water. She thought he looked hungry so she brought him a large glass of milk. He drank it slowly, and then asked, “How much do I owe you?”
“You don’t owe me anything,” she replied, “Mother has taught me never to accept pay for a kindness.” He said, “Then I thank you from the bottom of my heart.” As Haward Kelly left that house, he not only felt stronger physically, but it also increased his faith in God and the human race. He was about to give up and quit before this point.
Years later, the young woman became seriously ill. The local doctors were baffled. They finally sent her to the big city, where specialists could be called in to study her rare disease. Dr. Haward Kelly, now famous was called in for the consultation. When he heard the name of the town she came from, a strange light filled his eyes. Immediately, he rose and went down through the hospital hall into her room.
Dressed in his doctor’s gown he went in to see her. He recognized her at once. He went back to the consultation room and determined to do his best to save her life. From that day, he gave special attention to her case.
After a long struggle, the battle was won. Dr. Kelly requested the business office to pass the bill to him for approval. He looked at it and then wrote something on the side. The bill was sent to her room. She was afraid to open it because she was positive that it would take the rest of her life to pay it off. Finally she looked, and the note on the side of the bill caught her attention. She read these words,
“Paid in full with one glass of milk.”
(Signed) Dr. Haward Kelly
Tears of joy flooded her eyes as she prayed silently, “Thank You, God. Your love has spread through human hearts and hands.”
1.After finishing the milk, the boy ______________.
A.felt angry because what he was really hungry
B.regretted that he didn’t ask for any food
C.felt more hungry than ever before
D.had a stronger faith in God and the human race
2.The underlined word “baffled” in Para. 4 probably means_______.
A.puzzled B.excited C.amazed D.encouraged
3.What did the local doctors finally do when the young woman became seriously ill?
A.They looked on indifferently.
B.They asked for Dr. Howard Kelly’s help.
C.They sent her to a hospital with specialists.
D.They believed that his faith in God would cure her.
4.Which of the following statement is RIGHT according to the passage?
A.The young woman knew that Dr. Howard Kelly would help her and save her life.
B.The doctor walked away the moment he heard the name of the town she came from.
C.The doctor saved the woman’s life and paid off the bill.
D.We shouldn’t ask for help because one day we will pay a lot for it.
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