I learned a long time ago that hair has meani...

I　 learned a　 long　 time ago　 that hair has meanings—plenty of meanings. Growing up　 in　 the 1960s, my friends and I struggled without parents’ control over the length and style of our hair.

At　 the　 time,　 hair　 represented　 our　 need　 to　 break　 free　 from　 adults　 in　 our　 lives.　 Long　 hair represented our freed inner selves.

My clients are often surprised when I asked them questions about their hairstyle—why they choose it, how else they’ve worn their hair, how they feel about it, and so on. However, while it may　 seem　 to　 be　 a　 simple　 topic,　 even　 today　 our　 hairstyles　 still　 have many　 psychological　 and emotional meanings. Understanding some of those meanings can lead to understanding of many different aspects of a person’s mind. How we view our hair,　 for example, can show something about how we view ourselves.

Our　 hair　 can　 show　 physical　 and　 emotional well­being,　 desirability,　 and　 even　 social　 and financial　 status. When　 it　 becomes　 dull　 or　 fragile,　 it　 can　 communicate　 emotional　 and　 physical diseases. But hair can also show unrecognized and often unspoken daydreams about oneself and one’s world. One woman—a successful professional—wore her long hair in a thick bun(发髻).

But　 one　 day　 she　 showed me　 that　 tangled(缠结的) hair was kept　 in　 the bun. She　 said　 that　 she never brushed out the tangles because the hair showed her secret image of herself as a helpless, disturbed woman, like Ophelia in the play Hamlet.

Another woman came to therapy in a huge shirt and huge pants that she believed they could hide the weight she had put on since the birth of her child. She talked about how much she hated her　 body　 and　 how　 helpless　 she　 felt　 about　 doing　 anything　 about　 it.　 But　 her　 hair　 was　 always beautifully　 coloured　 and　 decorated. When　 I　 pointed　 out　 that　 she　 seemed　 to　 have　 a　 different relationship with her hair　 from she did with her body, she said　 that her hair had been　 thinning and　 that she was　 trying　 to make　 it　 look as good as she　 could.　 I pointed out　 that what she was doing　 with　 her　 hair　 and　 her　 body　 was　 kind　 of　 contradictory,　 and　 wondered　 if　 she　 had　 any thoughts about that.

She was surprised. But as we talked about her contradictory attitudes towards different parts of her physical self, we began to open up all sorts of other thoughts and ideas about her inner self.

And interestingly, as we continued opening those internal doors, changes started to happen. She started eating differently and exercising　 regularly. One day some months　 later, she appeared　 in my　 office　 in　 skinny　 jeans　 and　 a　 tight　 sweater,　 and　 her　 hair was　 pulled　 back　 in　 a　 ponytail.　 “I decided to see what would happen if I stopped trying to hide myself, ” she said with a big smile.

“And…?　 ”　 I　 asked.　 “People　 keep　 smiling　 at　 me　 in　 the　 street. My　 husband　 hugged　 me　 this morning for the first time in ages. And I feel good! ”

Besides, self­respect in both men and women can be damaged by thinning hair；they may feel　 alone　 even　 though　 they　 are　 really　 not. Given　 our　 cultural　 focus　 on　 physical　 appearance, youth, and health, hair loss can be unpleasant for both men and women. The market is filled with hair­enhancing　 treatments, but　 there　 are　 those who　 have decided　 to be　 against　 the　 system　 and change to the “bald is beautiful” position. But it is much harder for women to take the “bald is beautiful” approach to hair loss. We tend to try to hide it in one way or another.

But no matter what approach you use, it is important to remember that the thickness of your hair　 has　 nothing　 to　 do with　 your　 value　 in　 the world. Remember　 that　 you　 have　 nothing　 to　 be ashamed of if you have thinning hair. Thinning hair may not be something you can change, but it doesn’t have to control how you represent the person who lives underneath it.

1.In the 1960s, long hair represented___________.

A. fashion　 B. honesty　　　 C. peace　　　　 D. freedom

2.Why does the author ask clients questions about their hairstyle?

A. Because this topic can reduce clients’ pain.

B. Because the hairstyle can reflect one’s inner self.

C. Because it’s a simple topic to start a conversation.

D. Because this is a topic most people are interested in.

3.The author mentioned stories of two women in order to___________.

A. prove her idea

B. introduce the topic

C. make comparisons

D. stress the importance of good hair

4.What can we know about the woman wearing her long hair in a thick bun?

A. She had long but thinning hair.

B. She was helpless and disturbed.

C. She was too busy to brush her hair.

D. She loved the play Hamlet very much.

5.What does the author advise us to do in the last two paragraphs?

A. Not to be affected by thinning hair.

B. To take the “bald is beautiful” position.

C. To find suitable treatments for thinning hair.

D. Not to pay too much attention to our physical appearance.

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Learning experiences happen to us throughout our lives, and not too long ago, I had one that I would like to ________. This story began with a _______ three years ago. It's a story of pizza and being _______of buying ice cream with a US $20 bill.

I was going to Marblehead, Massachusetts, with my racing team on the highway and we were all ______Luckily, we saw a rest area ______. I had a brand-new US $ 20 bill, and I had ______ had that kind of cash before. Spending it on food ______to me like throwing it away.

We all rushed into the pizza line.______ I got a cheese pizza and drink. Halfway through the _______, I realized I had not actually ________any money to the cashier. I felt terrible. I just couldn't go back to the cashier and ______my stolen pizza. I would feel embarrassed.

I was so upset that I refused to give myself the_______of an ice cream in fear that someone would say, "Hey, Jeff, why don't you _______ the change from the pizza instead of that nice, new US $20 bill?" I was not so proud of my _______ now.

For the next two years, whenever I was ______of the "Pizza incident," I _______my eyes and said to myself, "Not gonna think about it, not gonna think about it…"

I think this ______ the saying, "A coward (懦夫) dies a thousand deaths, a hero dies _______." I was a coward and have felt______ about that incident at least a thousand times. If I had been a "hero" and gone ______up to pay for the pizza, then I would have felt a little embarrassed about it only once, or maybe twice.

1.A. introduce　　 B. perform　　 C. share　　 D. explain

2.A. game　　 B. trip　　 C. party　　 D. race

3.A. afraid of　　 B. fond of　　 C. careless in　　 D. eager for

4.A. late　　 B. hungry　　 C. lost　　 D. slow

5.A. inside　　 B. behind　　 C. below　　 D. ahead

6.A. even　　 B. once　　 C. never　　 D. ever

7.A. proved　　 B. showed　　 C. turned　　 D. seemed

8.A. Gradually　　 B. Finally　　 C. Usually　　 D. Lately

9.A. meal　　 B. journey　　 C. talk　　 D. job

10.A. returned　　 B. offered　　 C. handed　　 D. supplied

11.A. give away　　 B. give back　　 C. ask for　　 D. pay for

12.A. pleasure　　 B. chance　　 C. idea　　 D. effort

13.A. find　　 B. receive　　 　　 C. use　　 D. return

14.A. cash　　 B. pizza　　 C. ice cream　　 D. change

15.A. blamed　　 B. warned　　 C. told　　 D. reminded

16.A. fixed　　 B. closed　　 C. raised　　 D. wiped

17.A. brings　　 B. concerns　　 C. impresses　　 D. reflects

18.A. more　　 B. less　　 C. one　　 D. none

19.A. terrible　　 B. puzzled　　 C. nervous　　 D. curious

20.A. away　　 B. back　　 C. near　　 D. out

高三英语完形填空困难题查看答案及解析

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Learning experiences happen to us throughout our lives, and not too long ago, I had______ that I would like to share.

高三英语单项填空简单题查看答案及解析

A long time ago, there lived a poor man whose real name has been forgotten. He was little and old and his face was wrinkled, and that was why his friends called him Mr. Vinegar. His wife was also little and old, and they lived in a little old cottage at the back of a little old field.

"John," said Mrs. Vinegar, "you must go to town and buy a cow. I will milk her and churn（搅拌） butter and we shall never want for anything."

"That is a good plan," said Mr. Vinegar, so he started off to town while his wife waited by the roadside.

Mr. Vinegar walked up and down the street of the town looking for a cow. After a time, a farmer came that way, leading one that was very pretty and fat.

"Oh, if I only had that cow," said Mr. Vinegar, "I would be the happiest man in the world!"

"She's a very good cow," said the farmer.

"Well," said Mr. Vinegar, "I'll give you these 50 gold pieces for her."

The farmer smiled and held out his hand for the money, "You may have her," he said, "I always like to oblige（施恩惠） , my friends!"

Mr. Vinegar took hold of the cow's halter and led her up and down the street. "I am the luckiest man in the world," he said, "for only see how all the people are looking at me and my cow!"

But at one end of the street, he met a man playing bagpipes（风笛） . He stopped and listened -- Tweedle Dee Tweedle Dee.

"Oh, that is the sweetest music I ever heard," he said, "and just see how all the children crowd around the man and give him pennies! If I only had those bagpipes, I would be the happiest man in the world!!"

"I'll sell them to you," said the piper.

"Will you? Well then, since I have no money, I will give you this cow for them."

"You may have them," answered the piper, "I always like to oblige a friend."

Mr. Vinegar took the bagpipes and the piper led the cow away.

"Now we will have some music," said Mr. Vinegar, but try as hard as he might, he could not play a tune. He could get nothing out of the bagpipes but "squeak, squeak". The children instead of giving him pennies laughed at him.

The day was chilly and in trying to play the pipes, his fingers grew very cold. He wished he had kept the cow.

He just started for home when he met a man who had warm gloves on his hands. "Oh, if I only had those pretty gloves," he said, "I would be the happiest man in the world."

"How much will you give for them?" asked the man.

"Oh, I have no money, but I will give you these bagpipes," answered Mr. Vinegar.

"Well," said the man, "you may have them for I always like to oblige a friend."

Mr. Vinegar gave him the bagpipes and drew the gloves on over his half frozen fingers. "How lucky I am," he said as he trudged（跋涉） homeward. His hands were soon quite warm, but the road was rough and the walking hard. He was very tired when he came to the foot of the steep hill. "How shall I ever get to the top?" he said. Just then he met a man who was walking the other way. He had a stick in his hand which he used as a cane to help him along.

"My friend," said Mr. Vinegar, "if only I had that stick of yours to help me up this hill, I would be the happiest man in the world!"

"How much will you give me for it?" asked the man.

"Well, I have no money, but I will give you this pair of warm gloves," said Mr. Vinegar.

"Well," said the man, "you may have it for I always like to oblige a friend."

Mr. Vinegar's hands were now quite warm, so he gave the gloves to the man and took the stout（结实的） stick to help him along. "How lucky I am!'' he said as he toiled upward.

At the top of the hill he stopped to rest. But as he was thinking of all his good luck that day, he heard someone calling his name. He looked up and saw only a green parrot sitting in a tree.

"Mr. Vinegar, Mr. Vinegar," it cried.

"What now?" said Mr. Vinegar.

"You're a dunce（傻瓜） , you're a dunce!'' answered the bird, "you went to seek your fortune and you found it, then you gave it for a cow, and the cow for some bagpipes, and the bagpipes for some gloves, and the gloves for a stick which you might of cut by the roadside. He He He, you're a dunce! You're a dunce!''

This made Mr. Vinegar very angry. He threw the stick at the bird with all his might. But the bird only answered, "You're a dunce! You're a dunce!" And the stick lodged in the tree where he could not get it again.

Mr. Vinegar went on slowly for he had many things to think about. His wife was standing by the roadside and as soon as she saw him, she cried out, "Where's the cow? Where's the cow?" "Well, I just don't know where the cow is," said Mr. Vinegar. And then he told her the whole story.

1.What’s the meaning of the underlined word in the passage?

2.How many exchanges happen in the passage?

3.Why does the parrot think Mr.Vinegar foolish?

4.What’s Mrs.Vinegar’s feeling after she knew the fact?

高三英语阅读理解困难题查看答案及解析

Christmas is long gone. and Valentine’s Day is a distant memory. That means it's a slow time for jewelers, and a good time for you to make a purchase. Whether you’re out shopping for gold, or silver, here fife a few things you need to know:

What determines price?

The purity of the metal is one of the elements that determines the price. Gold purity is indicated with a stamp of 10K, 14K, 18K, or 24K. And different countries have their own standards. For example, for a piece to be considered gold in the US, it must be at least 10K. In Britain and Canada: 9K. In Italy and France: l 8K. Anything over l 8K is really too soft for everyday wear. That’s why jewelry stores in the US sell mostly 14K.

How much can you expect to pay?

That depends on the weight of the metal and the gemstone(宝石). So keep that in mind, especially when buying online. To keep yourself from getting ripped off, ask yourself the following:

●How long has the company been around?

●What is its return policy?

● Is the jewelry featured on the website visible from all directions?

● Is the company transparent with the gram weights and the size of the gemstones?

Yellow gold? White? Rose?

Yes, it's confusing, and while this is largely a personal decision, there fife a few things to keep in mind. For starters. white or rose gold costs about l 0% more than yellow gold. If you want the “look for less”, consider gold. plated jewelry. “Gold plated” and “gold overlay” mean the same thing and guarantee a thicker layer of finish than “vermeil” which is a flash finish that is thinner and less consistent, but more affordable. Buy vermeil finished pieces you want for a season or two just to follow the fashion. For pieces you want to wear for a lifetime, solid gold is best.

What about sterling silver(标准纯银)?

Sterling silver has been。an alternative for white gold during the difficult economy, and while it used to be more popular with just the younger these days it has much more mass appeal. So much so that retailers are now offering fine gemstones with silver--something you used to see only with gold.

Keep in mind that in the US. the sterling silver standard is 92.5% real silver. Don’t buy it if there isn’t a “925” stamp on it. And keep in mind that the lower price you’re paying for silver means more maintenance. To keep silver jewelry from becoming less shiny, consider keeping a piece of chalk in your jewelry box.

1.According to the passage, the underlined phrase “getting ripped off” in Paragraph 3 probably means “_______”.

A．being charged      B．being cheated      C．being affected      D．being attracted

2.Which of the following is relatively good for only wearing a short time?

A．A 14K necklace.                        B．A gold-plated ring.

C．A vermeil ear ring.                       D．A gemstone necklace.

3.We call infer from the last paragraph that silver jewelry should be kept ________

A．in a dry place      B．in a cold place      C．in a wet place      D．in a hot place

4.The author writes the passage mainly to ________.

A．encourage young people to buy fashionable jewelry

B．tell people the best time to purchase gold and silver

C．introduce the real value and popularity of gold and silver

D．inform people of the factors to consider in buying jewelry

高三英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析

Stanford University has begun an investigation following claims that some of its staff knew long ago of Chinese scientist He Jiankui’s plans to create the world’s first gene-edited babies.

A university official said a review was under way of interactions some faculty members had with He. who was educated at Stanford. Several professors including He’s former research adviser have said that they knew or strongly suspected that He wanted to try gene editing on embryos (胚胎).

The Chinese genetic scientist posted a video on You Tube in November 2018. He claimed in the video that he had used a gene-editing tool Crispr-Cas9 to modify (修改) a particular gene in two embryos before they were placed in their mother’s womb (子宫). He, who works in a lab in the southern Chinese city of Shenzhen, said the twin girls, known as Lulu and Nana, were born using an egg that was modified. He focused on HIV infection prevention because the father is HIV positive. “Now the father has a reason to live, a reason to work, he has a purpose,” He said.

Editing the genes of embryos, which can change other genes, is banned in many countries because DNA changes are passed to future generations and could have unforeseen effects on the entire gene pool.

China’s national health commission ordered officials to “seriously investigate” He’s claims. Shenzhen’s health and family planning commission said it was investigating the review process around He’ s work.

Research institutions connected to He have distanced themselves from him. “This research work was carried out by Professor He Jiankui outside of the school,” said the Southern University of Science and Technology in Shenzhen. It called his research a “serious violation of academic ethics (道德)”.

1.What did He Jiankui claim in the video posted on You Tube?

A. He was wrong in trying gene editing on embryos.

B. He prevented the twins from developing cancer.

C. He modified a gene in Lulu and Nana’s embryos.

D. He was influenced by his research adviser in Stanford.

2.Why is gene editing of embryos banned in many countries?

A. The effect of DNA changes on the gene pool is unforeseeable.

B. It causes disabilities to the gene-edited babies.

C. The future generations will rely on gene editing.

D. It will affect all the healthy genes of the embryos.

3.How did the university in Shenzhen react to He’s video claim?

A. It ordered investigations to be conducted.

B. It called the incident a big shame for the nation.

C. It declared not related to He’s research.

D. It kept a distance from the media.

4.Which can be a suitable title for the text?

A. The USA Bans Gene-editing

B. What are the Ethics of Medical Treatment?

C. Scientists Find the Idea of Gene-edited Babies Crazy

D. Stanford Investigates Links to Scientist in Gene Editing

高三英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析

A long time ago, my full grown children were still “children”. I saw something that still brings a burst of ______ to my heart whenever I think about it. My youngest son who had just learnt to walk at the time was very ______ to his big sister. When she first started going to ______, he would stand by the window waiting every day for her ______ to bring her home.

One day, ______, a particularly dirty diaper (尿布) incident happened. His mom needed to give him a quick ______ right when the school bus was ______ to arrive. When his sister and I ______ it to the door he was still in the bathtub. His sister went into her room to get changed. As soon as she ______ the door, her brother came out from the bathroom and walked with unsteady steps right to the ______. It seemed that his internal (内部的) ______ knew that his sister ______ be home at any second. I smiled as I watched him looking ______ out of the window while his sister came up from her room. Quietly she moved to him and gently tapped him on the shoulder. The ______ on his face when he turned around and saw his big sister was one I have ______ seen in this life. It was pure joy and pure love. His big eyes ______ with delight, his toothless smile ______ most of his face, and his tiny arms opened up to give his sister a very big hug.

I ______ a while ago that I had spent far too much of my own life looking out of a window waiting for something or someone to ______ me what I wanted in this life. It took me a long time to ______ feel the gentle tapping on my own shoulder. When I turned around, I saw love, joy and peace.

1.A. inspiration B. energy C. freshness D. joy

2.A. related B. attached C. committed D. attracted

3.A. work B. college C. school D. town

4.A. bus B. teacher C. mom D. bicycle

5.A. further B. however C. therefore D. indeed

6.A. change B. dress C. fix D. bath

7.A. arranged B. scheduled C. prepared D. assumed

8.A. made B. took C. drove D. got

9.A. opened B. approached C. pulled D. shut

10.A. gate B. bedroom C. window D. closet

11.A. clock B. time C. memory D. network

12.A. might B. could C. should D. must

13.A. doubtfully B. impatiently C. attentively D. anxiously

14.A. innocence B. curiosity C. surprise D. happiness

15.A. possibly B. frequently C. rarely D. easily

16.A. welled B. shone C. closed D. burned

17.A. took up B. lit up C. set up D. made up

18.A. reflected B. concluded C. understood D. realized

19.A. bring B. confirm C. provide D. tell

20.A. gradually B. finally C. generally D. suddenly

高三英语完形填空中等难度题查看答案及解析

Long ago, people believed that in the future we would work less, have more free time and get more relaxed. 1.

Today we work harder, work longer hours and have more stresses than ten years ago. We walk faster, talk faster and sleep less than previous generations. And although we use machines that save us time, we have less free time than our parents and grandparents. 2. An American journalist James Gleick in a new book, says that people are suffering from “ hurry sickness” --- we’re trying to do more things in less time. As a result, our lives are stressful. He says that if we don’t slow down, we won’t live as long as our parents. 3.

Newspaper articles today are shorter and the headlines are bigger. Most people don’t have enough time to read the articles, so they only read the headlines. On TV and the radio, newspapers speak more quickly than ten years ago. In the USA, there is a book called One-Minute Bedtime Stories for children. These are shorter versions of traditional stories, specially written for “busy parents” who want to save time! Some answer phones now have “quick playback” buttons so that we can replay people’s messages faster--- we can’t waste time listening to people speaking at the normal speed! 4. Ten years ago when people went to art galleries they spent seconds looking at each picture. Today they spend just three three seconds! Nowadays, many people prefer faster and dynamic sports like basketball.

5. Our cars are faster but the traffic is worse, so we drive more slowly. We spend more time sitting in our cars, feeling stressed. Experts predict that in ten years the average speed on the road in cities will be only 17 km/h.

A.People didn’t feel stressed ten years ago.

B.But unluckily, this has not happened yet.

C.Even when we relax we do everything more quickly.

D.But what is this doing to our health?

E.For most people, being faster doesn’t mean being better.

F.The only thing that is slower than before is the way we drive.

G.Now everything is faster than before, which bring us more convenience.

高三英语阅读理解简单题查看答案及解析

The village has developed a lot ______ we learned farming two years ago.

A. when       B. which      C. that      D. where

高三英语单项填空简单题查看答案及解析

The village has developed a lot ________ we learned farming two years ago.

A. when            B. which                C. that             D. where

高三英语单项填空中等难度题查看答案及解析