China’s high-tech buildings can be seen everywhere in places like Beijing and Shanghai, but a few hundred miles away in Shanxi province, some three million people still live in caves.
These simple homes often dot the countryside in small, hard-to-find groups, but in places like Lijiashan, where hundreds of caves are on nine different levels of a hillside, it is possible to find whole villages made up entirely of cave livers.
People have been living in caves in Shanxi for around 5,000 years, and it is believed that at one time a quarter of the population lived underground. These days around one-twelfth live in caves and for many of them, life is almost as it was for their ancestors.
Lijiashan, a 550-year-old cave village is typical. Like most cave villages, there is still no running water, meaning locals are using muddy water of the nearby Yellow River. Most homes still have paper windows rather than glass ones. Inside, their owners sleep on large stone beds, known as kang; cool in the summer, but fires can be lit inside them during the winter months.
Lijiashan once housed 600 families. But now there are just over 40. Mr Li’s family has lived in Lijiashan for six generations. After his kids left the village to find work elsewhere, he and his wife turned their 180-year-old home into a guest house with cave bed-rooms where Chinese art students stay when they come to paint the unusual village landscape.
“The only people left here now are old people,” he said, “As soon as the children grow up they leave. They don’t mind living here by the Yellow River. Sometimes they just move down the road. But they want to live in new apartments, not in these old caves.”
1.According to the passage, in Lijiashan________.
A. some three million people still live in caves B. hundreds of caves are hard to find
C. all the villagers are cave livers D. people live in small groups
2.In a typical cave village_________.
A. people usually use water of the river B. the houses have glass windows
C. people sleep on the ground D. there is running water
3.Why do the families in Lijiashan become fewer and fewer?
A. Because old people have to leave their homes to have a better life.
B. Because the students go to school in the city.
C. Because caves are not fit to live now.
D. Because young people don’t want to live there any more.
4.The underlined word “landscape” can probably be replaced by_______.
A. animal B. scenery C. clothing D. window
高二英语阅读理解简单题
China’s high-tech buildings can be seen everywhere in places like Beijing and Shanghai, but a few hundred miles away in Shanxi province, some three million people still live in caves.
These simple homes often dot the countryside in small, hard-to-find groups, but in places like Lijiashan, where hundreds of caves are on nine different levels of a hillside, it is possible to find whole villages made up entirely of cave livers.
People have been living in caves in Shanxi for around 5,000 years, and it is believed that at one time a quarter of the population lived underground. These days around one-twelfth live in caves and for many of them, life is almost as it was for their ancestors.
Lijiashan, a 550-year-old cave village is typical. Like most cave villages, there is still no running water, meaning locals are using muddy water of the nearby Yellow River. Most homes still have paper windows rather than glass ones. Inside, their owners sleep on large stone beds, known as kang; cool in the summer, but fires can be lit inside them during the winter months.
Lijiashan once housed 600 families. But now there are just over 40. Mr Li’s family has lived in Lijiashan for six generations. After his kids left the village to find work elsewhere, he and his wife turned their 180-year-old home into a guest house with cave bed-rooms where Chinese art students stay when they come to paint the unusual village landscape.
“The only people left here now are old people,” he said, “As soon as the children grow up they leave. They don’t mind living here by the Yellow River. Sometimes they just move down the road. But they want to live in new apartments, not in these old caves.”
1.According to the passage, in Lijiashan________.
A. some three million people still live in caves B. hundreds of caves are hard to find
C. all the villagers are cave livers D. people live in small groups
2.In a typical cave village_________.
A. people usually use water of the river B. the houses have glass windows
C. people sleep on the ground D. there is running water
3.Why do the families in Lijiashan become fewer and fewer?
A. Because old people have to leave their homes to have a better life.
B. Because the students go to school in the city.
C. Because caves are not fit to live now.
D. Because young people don’t want to live there any more.
4.The underlined word “landscape” can probably be replaced by_______.
A. animal B. scenery C. clothing D. window
高二英语阅读理解简单题查看答案及解析
Waste can be seen everywhere in the school. Some students ask for more food than they can eat and others often forget to turn off the lights when they leave the classroom. They say they can afford these things. But I don’t agree with them.
Waste can bring a lot of problems. Although China is rich in some resources(资源), we are short of others, for example, fresh water. It is reported that we will have no coal or oil to use in 100 years. So if we go on wasting our resources, what can we use in the future and where can we move? Think about it. I think we should say no to the students who waste things every day. Everybody should stop wasting as soon as possible.
In our everyday life, we can do many things to prevent waste from happening, for example, turn off the water taps when we finish washing, turn off the lights when we leave the classroom, try not to order more food than we need, and so on. Little by little, everything will be changed. Waste can be stopped one day, if we do our best.
1.Which is not mentioned in this passage?
A. Fresh water. B. Forest. C. Oil. D. Coal.
2.What may happen in 100 years?
A. We may still have enough oil.
B. We may still have enough coal.
C. We may have a little oil.
D. We may have no coal or oil to use.
3.Which of the following is right?
A. Waste brings problems.
B. Waste can bring no problem.
C. China is rich in fresh water.
D. Students never waste things.
4.Which is the best title of this passage?
A. Stop Wasting
B. School life
C. Waste in the School
D. Rich Resources in China
高二英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析
In the past my hometown was used to be a beautiful place. Thick trees and green grass could be seen in everywhere. In order to build house and grow more crops, people cut down more and more trees. With time went on, the whole forest was almost destroyed. Gradually the green hills have changed into wasteland. As a result, sandstorms struck us now and then, of which we suffer a lot. However, I do hope all the people should realize the terribly result of not caring about our environment. What's more, they should take good care of the forests and plant trees instead cutting them down to improve our living conditions.
高二英语短文改错中等难度题查看答案及解析
As was recorded in history , Diaoyu Island has been _________ part of China.
A．regarded to be B．seen as
C．thought as D．thought of to be
高二英语单项填空中等难度题查看答案及解析
In modern society loneliness can be seen as a social phenomenon and people can experience loneliness for many reasons. It is a very common, though normally temporary, _______ of a breakup, divorce, or loss of any important long-term relationship. In these cases, loneliness may result both from the loss of a specific person and from the _______ from social circles. The loss of a significant person in one’s life will typically initiate a grief response; in this situation, one might feel lonely, even while in the company of others.
Loneliness may also result from any socially disruptive (破裂的) event, such as moving from one’s home town into _______ communities leading to homesickness. Loneliness can also occur in places with low population densities in which there are comparatively few people to _______.
There are many different ways used to _______ loneliness. The first step that most doctors recommend to patients is therapy. Short term therapy typically occurs over a period of ten to twenty weeks. During therapy, emphasis is put on understanding the cause of the problem, _______ the negative thoughts, feelings, and attitudes resulting from the problem, and exploring ways to help the patient feel connected. Some doctors also recommend _______ therapy as a means to connect with other sufferers and establish a support system. It may take several attempts before a suitable anti-depressant medication is found. Some patients may also develop a resistance to a certain type of medication and need to _______ periodically.
Another treatment is animal-assisted therapy. Studies and surveys indicate that the presence of animal companions such as dogs, cats, rabbits, and guinea pigs can _______ feelings of loneliness or depression among some sufferers. Beyond the companionship the animal itself provides there may also be increased opportunities for ________ with other pet owners. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention there are a number of other health benefits associated with pet ownership, such as lowered blood pressure. In addition, some other alternative approaches may include exercise, dieting, etc, which many patients find have a ________ effect on relieving symptoms. Results of a study also suggest that correcting maladaptive social cognition (认知) offers the best chance of ________loneliness.
Nevertheless, loneliness can sometimes play an important role in the ________ process. In some people, temporary or prolonged loneliness can lead to notable artistic and creative expression, for example, as was the case with poet Emily Dickinson, and numerous musicians. This is not to imply that loneliness itself ensures this creativity, ________, it may have an influence on the subject matter of the artist and more likely be present in individuals ________creative activities.
1.A.type B.concern C.consequence D.evidence
2.A.withdrawal B.absence C.disappearance D.presence
3.A.informal B.uncertain C.relevant D.unfamiliar
4.A.turn to B.interact with C.long for D.share with
5.A.release B.observe C.monitor D.treat
6.A.reversing B.directing C.measuring D.pursuing
7.A.long-term B.sightseeing C.patient D.group
8.A.quit B.evolve C.switch D.exercise
9.A.confirm B.protest C.enhance D.ease
10.A.socializing B.interfering C.comparing D.coping
11.A.historic B.restorative C.decisive D.permanent
12.A.promoting B.enhancing C.reducing D.striving
13.A.creative B.musical C.artistic D.poetic
14.A.however B.therefore C.rather D.otherwise
15.A.restricted to B.engaged in C.concerned about D.altered by
高二英语完形填空中等难度题查看答案及解析
The Production Department can be a fun place to work in a TV station. It can also be quite stressful if the station broadcasts a significant amount of live programming. There can be a number of interesting positions in this department. Here is a list of the core ones:
The Production Manager heads the department, and is the person to contact if you are interested in working in this area. He or she oversees all activities in the studios, hires and fires workers, meets with customers who want to produce an advertisement, and monitors expense budgets for the department. The person in this position may also sometimes act as a Director, Producer, Camera Operator, or any other role in which they are proficient.
Directors lead the crew during a production session. Over a headset, the Director tells Camera Operators what shots to get and the Technical Director (TD) what audio and video to put on the air. Directors work closely with the Producer of each program, ensuring that the final product meets with the Producer’s demands.
A Technical Director is a master at “punching” up the correct video source. In other words, if the Director calls for camera one, the Technical Director puts camera one on the air. The TD sits in front of a massive board called a “swicher” during production sessions, which allows him or her to literally switch between video sources. Since this can be a high-pressure, fast-moving job, the best Technical Directors are people who can stay even-tempered and in control.
The Stage Manager is responsible for everything that goes on in the television studio. This person makes sure all of the equipment is in good working order, oversees the building and placement of all staging, and may even set the lighting for all productions. Really efficient Stage Managers take pride in their studios, and it would not be unusual to see this person sweeping the floor or cleaning the sets between productions. This is a leadership position, which often leads to promotion to the position of Production Manager.
1.According to the writer, working in the Production Department _______.
A．is an interesting experience
B．is always very stressful
C．needs much professional knowledge
D．is the best choice to work in a TV station
2.The Production Manager ______.
A．seldom takes part in producing programs
B．is also called “Producer”
C．usually trains new workers in person
D．is responsible to deal with advertisers
3.The Technical Director _______.
A．decides what shots to get
B．works closely with the Producer
C．meets the demands of Camera Operators
D．carries out the orders by the Director
高二英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析
We see art everywhere around us. In public parks, city squares, shopping streets and public buildings, we find modem art objects on display. Classical art, such as valuable paintings, precious statues and other fine arts, usually ends up in the collections of museums, companies or rich people.
Both art and architecture have a history of ages. All forms and ways of expressing the beautiful things have been explored. In the case of architecture, many buildings designed in the past have proven beautiful and served their purposes. Governments and companies could save millions of dollars by building or copying designs of architecture of buildings from the past. There are still many designs for buildings made by famous architects that were never realized. Besides, some people find modern architecture ugly. So why should we pay a lot of money to architects for designing new buildings?
The same holds for modern art, both paintings and statues. Many storerooms contain enough art lo decorate all public buildings and other public places. There is no need to create more art, and as with modern architecture，many people find new art difficult to understand or appreciate.
Given these facts, why are architects and artists asked to create new art works? The answers have to do with the function of art in society today. First of all, the function of art is to decorate. Art works make our living environment more beautiful. Another function of art is enriching real life. Art helps people to learn to think creatively. In art things are not always what they seem to be. Very often you can hardly tell what the funny art objects are. People need such creative moments. Finally, art is often seen as a way to instruct the audience. Statues of heroes from the past remind us of our history. Paintings and other art objects can also help us realise which goals we should set for ourselves.
Because ideas about society change and every period of time has its own taste, there is always a need for new art. We can still appreciate the beautiful art works made in the past but they are often too valuable to be placed in public buildings. Besides, they also often need special protection.
1.Who owns collections of ancient statues and paintings?
A.Public parks or city squares.
B.Shopping streets or public buildings.
C.Museums, companies or rich people.
D.In some historical sites or private possessions.
2.What's the writing purpose of Paragraph 2?
A.To explain why some people find modem art ugly.
B.To introduce the reason for the necessity of new art.
C.To show the benefits of copying designs from the past.
D.To prove both art and architecture have a long history.
3.Why can't we use old art to decorate public buildings?
A.Because they need long-lasting restoring.
B.Because more people prefer modem art.
C.Because of the changes and difference of tastes.
D.Because of their value and need for protection.
4.What does the fourth paragraph mainly talk about?
A.The functions of art in society.
B.The functions of architecture,
C.The reason why art is difficult.
D.The reason why art is precious.
高二英语阅读理解困难题查看答案及解析
In some places around the world, summer heat can be cruel. But city planners in Dubai, a major city in the Middle Eastern country of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), have come up with their own solution to the summer temperatures, which there can increase to over 113 degrees Fahrenheit. Developers plan to build a 48-million-square-foot indoor building complex called the “Mall of the World”. The complex will be fully enclosed (封闭的) and completely climate-controlled.
This “indoor city” helps to draw visitors to the UAE even during the hot summer months. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid A1 Maktoum, the vice president of the UAE, explains, “Tourism is a key driver of economy, and we aim to make the UAE an attractive destination all year long.” Visitors will have access to the indoor city’s hotels, health-care centers, shops, entertainment, and more than 4 miles of enclosed streets. In addition, the developers plan to build the world’s largest indoor theme park. A retractable glass roof will cover the park. The roof will open up in the winter months, when the weather is cooler.
Plans for the mall also include a cultural center, with sections modeled on other cities around the globe. These include a theater district modeled on New York’s Broadway, a shopping area which is like the popular Oxford Street in London, and a walkway that echoes (模仿) Barcelona’s busy street La Rambla.
Some people worry about the large amount of energy it will take to keep the building cool. Fossil fuels, such as coal, oil, or natural gas, are burnt to produce the electricity needed for air-conditioning. In addition, building the mall of the world won’t be cheap. It is estimated (估计) that the development will cost more than $6.8 billion over the next 10 years. But this isn’t Dubai’s first over-the-top building. It has the tallest building in the world, the biggest flower garden in the world, one of the largest aquariums on the planet, and a human-made island in the shape of a palm tree.
1.What is the purpose of building the “indoor city”?
A. To help develop the tourism.
B. To make local people feel cool.
C. To create a new form of economy.
D. To control the outside temperature.
2.What does the underlined word “retractable” in Paragraph 2 mean?
A. Being able to be recycled.
B. Being attractive to someone.
C. Being too hard to be broken.
D. Being able to be moved backwards.
3.According to the passage, which of the followings is true about the cultural center？
A. It helps people to understand culture shock.
B. It shows people the development of Dubai.
C. It provides chances for people to exchange views.
D. It makes people experience lives of different countries.
4.What may be the result of building the Mall of the World?
A. There will be no materials to be used soon.
B. The building will not be as cool as expected.
C. The environment will be damaged to some degree.
D. Dubai will become a poor country due to the high costs.
高二英语阅读理解困难题查看答案及解析
1.The medicine should be put in the place where children can’t reach it.
The medicine should be put ________ it is not ________ ________ children.
2.Tourists from every country around the world are bound to find their favorite food here.
Tourists are bound to find their favorite food here, ________ ________ ________ their Nationalities are.
3.Most of the nations and organizations were against Trump’s decision to exit from the Iranian nuclear deal.
The nations and organizations in support, of Trump’s decision to exit from the Iranian nuclear deal were ________ ________ ________.
4.Mr Smith is the most generous person that I have ever known.
________ have I known ________ ________generous person like Mr Smith.
5.Ebola deaths are on the rise and more cases have been confirmed in the Republic of Congo. It is possible that it will hit the eight neighbouring countries.
With Ebola deaths ________ and more cases ________ in the Republic of Congo, ________ are that the eight neighbouring countries will be hit.
6.Some students are so crazy about online communications that they tend to ignore real people around.
________ to online communications, some students ________ ________ ________ ________ be buried in a virtual world.
高二英语句型转换中等难度题查看答案及解析
Everywhere I look outside my home I see people busy on their high-tech devices, while driving, walking, shopping, even sitting in toilets. When connected electronically, they are away from physical reality.
People have been influenced to become technology addicted. One survey reported that “addicted” was the word most commonly used by people to describe their relationship to iPad and similar devices. One study found that people had a harder time resisting the allure of social media than they did for sleep, cigarettes and alcohol.
The main goal of technology companies is to get people to spend more money and time on their products, not to actually improve our quality of life. They have successfully created a cultural disease. Consumers willingly give up their freedom, money and time to catch up on the latest information , to keep pace with their peers or to appear modern.
I see people trapped in a pathological(病态的) relationship with time-sucking technology, where they serve technology more than technology serves them. I call this technology servitude（奴役）. I am referring to a loss of personal freedom and independence because of uncontrolled consumption of many kinds of devices that eat up time and money.
What is a healthy use of technology devices? That is the vital question. Who is really in charge of my life? That is what people need to ask themselves if we are to have any chance of breaking up false beliefs about their use of technology. When we can live happily without using so much technology for a day or a week, then we can regain control and personal freedom, become the master of technology and discover what there is to enjoy in life free of technology. Mae West is famous for proclaiming the wisdom that “too much of a good thing is wonderful.” But it’s time to discover that it does not work for technology.
Richard Fernandez, an executive coach at Google acknowledged that “we can be swept away by our technologies.” To break the grand digital connection people must consider how life long ago could be fantastic without today’s overused technology.
1.The underlined word “allure” in Paragraph 2 probably means________.
A. advantage B. attraction
C. adaption D. attempt
2.From the passage, technology companies aim to_______.
A. attract people to buy their products
B. provide the latest information
C. improve people’s quality of life
D. deal with cultural diseases
3.It can be inferred from this passage that people ________.
A. consider too much technology wonderful
B. have realized the harm of high-tech devices
C. can regain freedom without high-tech devices
D. may enjoy life better without overused technology
4.What’s the author’s attitude towards the overusing of high-tech devices?
A. Neutral. B. Doubt.
C. Disapproving. D. Sympathetic.
高二英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析