The Wonderful World of MakeupAs a busy mom, m...

The Wonderful World of Makeup

As a busy mom, my makeup routine has changed significantly. Unless it’s a special occasion, I won’t spend much time on it. However, despite my speedy routine, makeup is fun. 1. I also enjoy freebies (赠品) very much. You too? Thought so. Let’s get started.

Be realistic. Are you a person who likes simplicity? 2. Besides time, how much money are you willing to invest in products? Do you know your skin type? Knowing how your skin reacts is important. Once you have a realistic idea of what you want to do, your skin type, and how much money you are willing to spend, you’re on your way.

Research. Think about your budget and check out different brands online. One of the very best websites and beauty retailers online is Sephora. The Sephora website gives you detailed information on each brand. Want to go green? Sephora has a great deal of information on green and natural products suited for every budget.

3. Once you’ve got an idea about brands, try it out. Sephora’s in-store product samples are enough and you are allowed and encouraged to give makeup a test. Don’t be afraid to ask questions.

4. When you make a purchase from Sephora, you always get to choose three free samples. If you join its Beauty Insider program, you will earn reward points that can be redeemed (兑现) for more samples, other products, and a free beautiful gift on your birthday.

A word on expensive brands. Some of the expensive brands really do have superior staying power and last a long time. 5. Personally, I like to mix things up (higher end with drugstore brands).

A. They are investments for our skins after all.

B. When time allows, I love playing with different colors and trying new products.

C. There’s no pressure to buy — just come and learn.

D. Don’t be shy away from drugstore brands.

E. Take advantage of freebies.

F. Try before you buy.

G. Do you prefer the 5-minute or less routine?

高二英语七选五中等难度题查看答案及解析

The fashionable technology of virtual reality (虚拟现实) (VR) --- the wonderful world created by computers --- is finally here, but before you rush out to buy the headset, you’ll want to take notice of experts’ warnings.

“These devices are designed mostly for adult use,” said Dr. Justin Asgarpour, Vancouver optometrist (whose job is to examine people’s eyes and to sell glasses).

Little research has been done about the long-term effects of VR on children, but makers have not designed the VR headsets for young eyes.

VR headset maker Oculus Rift states that younger users may suffer from discomfort or ill health effects, and they are in a very important period of visual development.

“What a study has suggested is that a VR device can actually cause what we call amblyopia, potential lazy eyes, in these children with pre-existing visual conditions,” Dr. Asgarpour said.

Even children without underlying eye conditions could experience problems, like temporary double vision.

Adults should be careful too, according to the doctor, who says longer virtual reality experiences can lead t balance problems. You should be careful of your surroundings and be careful not to trip over wires. Those with heart conditions are advised not to play.

But there are some positive health uses of virtual reality. The technology has been used to treat conditions like fear of heights, and it’s also being used to help treat addictions.

“What we’re trying to do is take people into a drug-related setting and let them experience cravings (extremely strong wishes for something,)” Dr. Zach Rosenthal with Duke University said. He and his team take addicts inside a virtual house and use a series of tones to condition them to reduce their cravings.

A lot more research needs to be done about the long-term health effects of VR, but in the meantime you had better spend only a limited time on VR and make sure your children use it as little as possible.

1.What may be Oculus Rift’s attitude to children’s use of VR?

A. Discouraging.　　 B. Uninterested.　　 C. Doubtful.　　 D. Curious

2.What did Asgarpour say about VR?

A. It could help to improve users’ balance.

B. It was badly in need of improvements.

C. It could be used to treat heart disease.

D. It might cause kids’ sight problems.

3.Why does the author mention Rosenthal’s study?

A. To explain the harm of addictions.　　 B. To prove VR’s beneficial effects.

C. To comment on VR’s medical uses.　　 D. To discuss people’s cravings for VR.

4.What are scientists expected to find out?

A. Why children are showing much interest in VR.

B. How people can use VR to improve their health.

C. Why VR is getting more popular at the present time.

D. How VR influences users over a long period of time.

高二英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析

He had a wonderful childhood, ________ with his mother to all corners of the world.

A. travel　　 　　 B. to travel

C. travelled　　 D. Travelling

高二英语单项填空中等难度题查看答案及解析

The summer of my eleventh year was a wonderful time of joy. My days were　___riding my bike, walking in the bright green_____around my home, swimming in the clear river, and looking up at the clouds. I wished those lazy,　___days would last forever. But then it all____.

It happened in the middle of the night when I heard my grandmother　___.A fire had started in her room and was____spreading through our house. We all ran____with only the clothes on our backs. There was nothing left. That night I went from a happy and carefree child to a　___and scared one. I didn’t know what the____would hold. All I could feel was fear.____, good friends took us into their home, fed and____us. One night around their dinner table my mom thanked them for all they were doing for us. Smiling, her friend said, “Honey, it was the___　we could do.” Later they began to　__　old stories and laugh. It was then that I____for the first time in days and felt the　___finally disappearing from my heart.

Looking back on that time thirty five years ago, I now____that it wasn’t　 the least they could do. The least would have been nothing at all.____, they opened their home and their hearts to us. They shared their food and their____.They helped us to start over when we had ____everything. They helped a scared boy to feel safe, loved, and happy again.

The next time you have a(n)____to help others, then don’t just do the least you can do. Do the most you can do instead.

1.A. spent　　 B. wasted　　 C. minded　　 D. kept

2.A. caves　　 B. air　　 C. town　　 D. woods

3.A. hot　　 B. peaceful　　 C. noisy　　 D. cold

4.A. rose　　 B. fell　　 C. changed　　 D. appeared

5.A. speak　　 B. scream　　 C. wake　　 D. walk

6.A. rapidly　　 B. slowly　　 C. hardly　　 D. seldom

7.A. downstairs　　 B. off　　 C. outside　　 D. around

8.A. old　　 B. hungry　　 C. speechless　　 D. homeless

9.A. family　　 B. future　　 C. work　　 D. fire

10.A. Thankfully　　 B. Badly　　 C. Hopefully　　 D. Similarly

11.A. discouraged　　 B. praised　　 C. clothed　　 D. pitied

12.A. best　　 B. fullest　　 C. greatest　　 D. least

13.A. repeat　　 B. share　　 C. copy　　 D. write

14.A. smiled　　 B. talked　　 C. ate　　 D. slept

15.A. surprise　　 B. joy　　 C. fear　　 D. tiredness

16.A. know　　 B. hope　　 C. expect　　 D. plan

17.A. Therefore　　 B. Then　　 C. Luckily　　 D. Instead

18.A. sadness　　 B. kindness　　 C. stories　　 D. memories

19.A. won　　 B. got　　 C. lost　　 D. forgotten

20.A. opportunity　　 B. house　　 C. place　　 D. reward

高二英语完形填空中等难度题查看答案及解析

It is back to school time in much of the world. Calm, easy mornings are replaced with busy, hurried ones. Children wake up early and get ready for school. Many parents are also getting ready for work, helping their children and preparing food for lunches. 1.. But that may be a big mistake for students, Whether at home, on the way to school or at school, eating something healthy for breakfast may help a student get better grades.

2.? The answer is yes. Experts at Healthy Children. org say that in the United States about 8 to 12 percent of all students in grade school (Kindergarten through 8th grade) do not eat breakfast. By the time students are in high school ( grades 9-12), 20 to 30 percent of them ignore the morning meal.

3.. This gives your body the energy it needs to think clearly and to remember what it learns. When it comes to giving the brain what it needs to work at its highest level, not all breakfasts are created equal. The best breakfast should include complex sugar that slowly release energy to the body. 4..

A good breakfast is not just helpful for school-aged children. 5..

A.Do many children hate breakfast

B.Some people ignore breakfast to save time

C.Lunches are also important for students’ health

D.Whole grain bread and low-sugar cakes are examples

E.The best breakfast is a combination of sugar, protein and fat

F.Are there really that many children who do not eat breakfast

G.We all may gain from eating something healthy in the morning

高二英语七选五中等难度题查看答案及解析

I fondly remember road trips as a child, sitting in the sunny backseat of my mom's car, daydreaming about other worlds and fantastic adventures. As I’ve grown older, my daydreams have become increasingly occupied less with fantasy but more with the reality of my past and future. Nearly everyone daydreams about their future and reflects nostalgically (念旧地) or negatively on moments of the past. These moments can provide inspiration, but if you spend too much time daydreaming in this fashion, you may be reducing your success in the present.

If you've ever planned a vacation, you're familiar with the impatient days tapping at your desk, dreaming of the lazy, relaxing days to come. Unfortunately, sometimes you end up comparing the real vacation to your imagined one, and it doesn't live up to the standard. Reflecting nostalgically on the past can also prevent present enjoyment. It is equally fun to reflect on past achievements or fun events, but it's possible to be so consumed with happy memories that you miss opportunities to create more.

We've all made mistakes that we’re ashamed of；reflecting on them is an important step in correcting those mistakes and becoming a better person. But dwelling（细想）too long on your past can also be negative. If you dwell too long on a past mistake, you can begin to equate（使等同）yourself with your past and feel farther away from the person you want to be. Train your brain to think quickly about the past and future, and take only the information and inspiration that you need in order to be the best person you can without resting on your glory moments or your mistakes.

If your identity is not dependent on the past or future, every experience is new and every day is a blank page for you to write. A fun mental exercise is to always tell yourself that you’re experiencing things for the first time. So take advantage of each moment you’re given.

1.What does the author think of daydreaming?

A. It's the favorite for many kids.　　 B. It can lead to fantastic adventures.

C. It's the major source of inspiration.　　 D. It has both strengths and weaknesses.

2.What can we learn from Paragraph 2?

A. Past achievements strongly influence us.

B. It's important to be patient with our present life.

C. Daydreaming may make the present disappointing.

D. Reflecting nostalgically on the past brings us no pleasure.

3.What should we avoid doing according to Paragraph 3?

A. Reflecting on the past.　　 B. Resting on our past experiences.

C. Thinking about our past mistakes.　　 D. Feeling ashamed of our past mistakes.

4.What's the author's purpose in writing the text?

A. To tell about her childhood.　　 B. To tell how to let go the past.

C. To suggest we focus on the present.　　 D. To encourage us to learn from mistakes.

高二英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析

Kenya’s long-distance runners are among the best in the world. Is their food and daily routine (常规) a key to the secret of their success? We spent a week at a training camp with ten top athletes (运动员) to find out. This is what we discovered.

They eat five times a day:

08:00　　　　 Breakfast

10:00　　　　 Mid-morning snack

13:00　　　　 Lunch

16:00　　　　 Afternoon snack

19:00　　　　 Supper

The Kenyan runners’ food is based on bread, rice, potatoes, porridge, cabbage, beans and ugali (balls of cornmeal). Ugali is usually eaten with vegetables.

Meat is eaten in fairly small amounts, just four times a week. The athletes drink a lot of tea with milk and sugar. They get all the vitamins (维生素) they need from their food — they never take vitamin pills.

They usually train as a group twice a day. The first run is at 6 o’clock in the morning and the afternoon run is at 5 o’clock. They run 10 to 15 kilometres in the morning and 6 to 8 kilometres in the afternoon. Once a week, the two 1,500-metre runners in the group run shorter distances at higher speeds.

An amazing part of the Kenyan food is its richness in carbohydrates (碳水化合物). Every 24 hours, they have about 600 grams of carbohydrates to give them energy for their training. They only eat a little fat, most of it coming from the milk they have in their tea. They drink about a litre (升) of water every day. Surprisingly, they drink more than a litre of tea every day, too. They always eat soon after training.

Rest and sleep are also an important part of the athletes’ programme. They are always in bed early and they always get a good night’s sleep.

1.Why did the author go to the training camp?

A.To improve his running. B.To report who are the best runners.

C.To learn from the athletes’ good habits. D.To find out why the athletes do so well.

2.What do we know about the first group run of the day?

A.It starts at midmorning. B.It happens before breakfast.

C.It is shorter than the second run. D.It is led by two 1,500-metre runners.

3.What surprised the author about the athletes?

A.They drink a lot of tea. B.They eat five times a day.

C.They never take vitamin pills. D.They take in a lot of milk and sugar.

高二英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析

On the night of my birthday, I went with my mom to the nearest drug store to buy vitamins. Even though it was my birthday, I was feeling 11 and a bit lonely. Maybe I missed my dad who died four years ago, I just wanted him to be beside me that day.

On my way to the drug store, I was crying. When I arrived there, I cleaned my 12 up from the tears and tried to 13 when I ordered the vitamins my mom wanted to buy. While I was waiting, I looked around the building and I 14 sight of a beggar next to the door. She was with her son, a cute little boy. They were sitting on the street. Although it was in winter at the moment and I still felt 15 with my coat, I noticed that the child was just wearing an old T-shirt. I felt sorry for them. When I 16 for my vitamins, I glanced at them and had an idea. “Why don’t I contribute some of my smaller clothes to them? Today is my 17.” I thought to myself. I had to 18 something with someone else that day. Yeah, I 19 that I had to do that. I went home in a hurry and I felt so excited as I looked for some of my smaller 20.

At home, I told my mom my 21 and told her my idea. My mom 22 with me. I found a few clothes and went back to the drug store. When I got there, I didn’t hand the clothing over myself. I wanted it to be a 23, so I asked someone to hand the clothes over, then I left. As I left, I 24 someone saying “thank you!” and I hoped it was for me.

On the road, my heart was full of 25 and warmth. I felt glad that I could share something on my birthday and that was a big gift for me.

1.                A．happy          B． sad           C． glad D． delighted

2.                A．hand           B． cheek         C． head    D． shoulder

3.                A．smile          B． ask           C． run D． cry

4.                A．put            B． caught         C． kept D． held

5.                A．warm          B． cloudy         C． cold D． hot

6.                A．paid           B． answered      C． accounted    D． applied

7.                A．Sunday         B． holiday        C． Monday D． birthday

8.                A．share          B． discuss        C． support  D． send

9.                A．expected       B． managed       C． failed   D． decided

10.               A． clothes        B． books         C． medicine D． caps

11.               A． experience     B． practice       C． experiment   D． discovery

12.               A． discussed      B． agreed        C． argued   D． debated

13.               A． secret         B． wonder        C． news D． pride

14.               A． touched       B． heard         C． smelt D． felt

15.               A． sadness       B． happiness      C． coldness  D． worry

高二英语完型填空中等难度题查看答案及解析

On plenty of drives with my mom through my childhood, she would suddenly pull over the car to examine a flower by the side of the road or rescue a beetle from tragedy while I, in my late teens and early twenties, sat impatiently in the car.

Though Mother’s Day follows Earth Day, for me, they have always been related to each other. My mom has been “green” since she became concerned about the environment. Part of this habit was born of thrift (节俭). Like her mother and her grandmother before her, mom saves glass jars, empty cheese containers and reuses her plastic bags.

Mom creates a kind of harmonious relationship with wildlife in her yard. She knows to pick the apples on her trees a little early to avoid the bears and that if she leaves the bird feeders out at night, it is likely that they will be knocked down by a family of raccoons (浣熊). Spiders that make their way into the house and are caught in juice glasses will be set loose in the garden.

I try to teach my children that looking out for the environment starts with being aware of the environment. On busy streets, we look for dandelions(蒲公英) to fly in the wind; we say hello to neighborhood cats and pick up plastic cups and paper bags. This teaching comes easily, I realize, because I was taught so well by example. Mom didn’t need to lecture; she didn’t need to beat a drum to change the world. She simply slowed down enough to enjoy living in it and with that joy came mercy and an instinct(直觉) for protection.

I am slowing down and it isn’t because of the weight of my nearly forty years on the planet, it is out of my concern for the planet itself. I’ve begun to save glass jars and reuse packing envelopes. I pause in my daily tasks to watch the squirrels race each other in the trees above my house.

Last summer, in the company of my son and daughter, I planted tomatoes in my yard. With the heat of August around me, I ate the first while sitting on my low wall with dirt on my hands. Warm from the sun, it burst on my tongue with sweetness. I immediately wanted to share with my mom.

1.Why does the author say Earth Day is connected with Mother’s Day?

A. Because Mother’s Day falls shortly after Earth Day.

B. To show that all the older women in her family are environmentalists.

C. To show how much her mother cares about the environment.

D. Because her mother shows her how to be friendly to nature on Mother’s Day.

2.Which of the following is NOT related to Mom’s “green life”?

A. Rescuing a beetle from a certain tragedy.

B. Saving glass jars or empty cheese containers

C. Setting a caught spider free in the garden

D. Picking dandelions on busy streets

3.What can be learned from the last paragraph?

A. Tomatoes are the author’s favorite fruit.

B. It is her mother who taught the author to plant tomatoes.

C. Planting tomatoes is a way of protecting environment.

D. The author really appreciates her mother’s teaching.

4.The writer’s attitude towards her mom’s behavior changed in the order of ______.

A. understanding — negative— supporting

B. supporting — doubtful — negative

C. negative — understanding — supporting

D. doubtful— negative— supporting

高二英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析

Holidays are the main times to see both sides of my family.

At Thanksgiving, my mom, dad, brother and I go to my dad’s side of the family, my grandpa’s. When I was in 2nd grade, my grandma got in a car accident only miles from their house. At the time, I was in school. I was checked out and brought to church. Since then, holidays have never been the same. However, Thanksgiving is still good, although it would be better with grandma. At my grandpa’s house, my uncle, aunt, dad and mom all get the dishes prepared for the feast. When the final family members arrive, and the food is downstairs, we dig in, the little ones first.

Christmas is a little different. We have Christmas with my mom’s side at my uncle’s house, usually on Christmas Eve. We have dinner with homemade cupcakes for dessert, and relax until it is time to open presents. The kids get the most and we usually take a family photo. After everybody’s gifts have been opened, my family say goodbye and go home.

Easter has been a little different in the past few years. It started 3 years ago, when my family hosted my mom’s side of the family. We put our dishes we made for the day on the counter. We kids go downstairs and play ping-pong or football. We are called up when everything is ready and begin eating. The kids go to a table in the living room, and the adults use the kitchen table. That is usually the Easter day for us.

Each tradition gets better and better each year for some reason. I wonder what new traditions my family might come up with in the coming years.

1.What happened to the writer when he was in 2nd grade?

A. He lost his grandma.

B. He dropped out of school.

C. He felt Thanksgiving was not as good as before.

D. He didn’t like going to his mum’s side of the family.

2.We can learn from the passage that on Christmas,　　　 .

A. a family photo is usually taken

B. presents are only given to the kids

C. the kids play ping-pong or football

D. the adults have dinner in the kitchen

3.How does the writer feel about future holidays with his family?

A. Patient and encouraged.　　 B. Curious and eager.

C. Worried but grateful.　　 D. Tired but hopeful.

高二英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析