One day last summer, watching the boys and gi...

One day last summer, watching the boys and girls trying to catch butterflies I remembered something happened when I was young．When I was a boy of 12 in South Carolina, something happened to me that cured me forever of wanting to put any wild creature in a cage.

We lived on the edge of a wood, and every evening at dusk the mockingbirds would come and rest in the trees and sing. No musician can sing more beautiful than the birds. I decided that I would catch a young bird and keep it in a cage and in that way would have my own private musician.

I finally succeeded in catching one and put it in a cage. At first, the bird flied about the cage, but eventually it settled down in its new home. I felt very pleased with myself and looked forward to some beautiful singing from my tiny musician.

I had left the cage out, and on the second day my new pet’s mother flew to the cage with food in her mouth. The baby bird ate everything she brought to it. I was pleased to see this. Certainly the mother knew better than I how to feed her baby.

The following morning when I went to see how my bird was doing, I discovered it on the floor of the cage, dead. I was shocked! What had happened! I had taken good care of my little bird.

Arthur Wayne, the famous ornithologist, happened to be visiting my father at the time, hearing me crying over the death of my bird, explained what had occurred. “A mother mockingbird, finding her young in a cage, will sometimes bring it poison berries. She thinks it better for her young to die than to live in cage.”

Never since then have I caught any living creature and put it in a cage. All living creatures have a right to live free.

1.Why did the writer catch a mockingbird when he was a boy of 12?

2.The mockingbird died because it ______.

3.An ornithologist probably means ______.

4.What is the most important lesson the writer learned from the incident?

高二英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析

To many Americans，Labor Day marks the end of the summer，a day off from work and school，and one last chance to relax．But Labor Day is much more than just a day off . It represents a very important victory for laborers everywhere．The holiday is a celebration of the social and economic achievements of American workers．

More than a century ago，workers were forced to deal with harsh conditions．They were paid very little, and they often worked 10-to l2-hour days．Men, women and even small children were forced to work even when they were sick．Tired of long hours and dangerous conditions，workers began organizing themselves into labor unions．On top of fighting for higher pay and shorter workdays，they also fought for the rights of children．The workers wanted employers to place limits on the age of their workers so that small children were not overworked or hurt in factories．

A New York City carpenter named Peter McGuire is credited for coming up with the idea for Labor Day．In 1872，after working many hours under poor conditions, McGuire rallied 100,000 workers to go on strike．The workers marched through the streets of New York City，demanding a better work environment．McGuire spent a decade fighting for workers’ rights．In 1882，he proposed the idea to create a special holiday for workers．On Tuesday，September 5，1882．more than 10,000 workers hit the streets of New York City for the first ever Labor Day parade．Two years later the celebration was moved to the first Monday in September．And in 1894，Congress passed a law making Labor Day a national holiday．

Americans celebrated the first Labor Day holiday with a parade，picnics and fireworks．Today，many people hit the road to enjoy the last of their summer vacation．Others enjoy the long weekend with picnics，backyard barbecues or just rest and relaxation．However you spend Labor Day，remember that the holiday is a time to pay tribute (致敬)to the workers who have made America what it is today．

1.What do we know from Paragraph 1 ?

A．Americans have more than a day off on Labor Day．

B．Many countries in the world celebrate Labor Day．

C．Labor Day has a deep meaning for American laborers．

D．Labor Day shows the social and economic power of America．

2.What is Paragraph 2 mainly about?

A．American workers’ fighting against their employers．

B．The bad life that American workers 1ed．

C．How American employers treated their workers．

D．The life that American workers ever expected．

3.The underlined word “rallied” in Paragraph 3 can be replaced by“___________”．

A．persuaded    B．supported    C．rewarded    D．gathered

4.Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?

A．There were about 100,000 workers in New York City in 1872．

B．Labor Day became a national holiday in 1884．

C．In 1872 Labor Day was first put forward by McGuire．

D．The first ever Labor Day parade was held in 1882．

5.According to the author，while spending Labor Day，Americans should feel _________ ．

A．surprised      B．thankful

C．dissatisfied     D．superior

高二英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析

------Did you go to the show last night?

------ Yeah． Every boy and every girl in the area ____ invited．

高二英语单项填空中等难度题查看答案及解析

—Did you go to the show last night?

—Yeah. Every boy and girl in the area　　 invited.

A.were B.have been C.has been D.was

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To many Americans，Labor Day(劳动节) marks the end of the summer，a day off from work and school，and one last chance to relax．But Labor Day is much more than just a day off . It represents a very important victory for laborers everywhere．The holiday is a celebration of the social and economic achievements of American workers．

More than a century ago workers were forced to deal with harsh conditions．They were paid very little and they often worked 10-to l2-hour days．Men, women and even small children were forced to work even when they were sick．Tired of long hours and dangerous conditions，workers began organizing themselves into labor unions．On top of fighting for higher pay and shorter workdays，they also fought for the rights of children．The workers wanted employers to place limits on the age of their workers so that small children were not overworked or hurt in factories．

A New York City carpenter named Peter McGuire is credited(获得赞誉) for coming up with the idea for Labor Day．In 1872，after working many hours under poor conditions, McGuire rallied 100,000 workers to go on strike．The workers marched through the streets of New York City，demanding a better work environment．McGuire spent a decade fighting for workers’ rights．In 1882，he proposed（提议）the idea to create a special holiday for workers．On Tuesday，September 5，1882, more than 10,000 workers hit the streets of New York City for the first ever Labor Day parade．Two years later the celebration was moved to the first Monday in September．And in 1894，Congress passed a law making Labor Day a national holiday．Americans celebrated the first Labor Day holiday with a parade，picnics and fireworks．

Today，many people hit the road to enjoy the last of their summer vacation．Others enjoy the long weekend with picnics，backyard barbecues or just rest and relaxation．However you spend Labor Day，remember that the holiday is a time to pay tribute (致敬)to the workers who have made America what it is today．

1.What do we know from Paragraph 1?

A．Americans have more than a day off on Labor Day．

B．Many countries in the world celebrate Labor Day．

C．Labor Day has a deep meaning for American laborers．

D．Labor Day shows the social and economic power of America．

2.The underlined word “rallied” in Paragraph 3 can be replaced by“___________”．

A．persuaded        B．supported         C．warned           D．gathered

3.Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?

A．There were about 100,000 workers in New York City in 1872．

B．Labor Day became a national holiday in 1884．

C．The idea for Labor Day was first put forward by McGuire in 1872．

D．The first ever Labor Day parade was held in 1882．

4.According to the author，while spending Labor Day，Americans should feel ___ ．

A．surprised         B．thankful           C．dissatisfied        D．terrified

高二英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析

At the age of seven, I went to see my grandma in Warwick and spent the summer with her. One day I went to a general store with a 34full of what Grandma needed.

“Excuse me, I need to 35 these,” I said .

“So ? I’m not your 36! You should get yourself a basket and start filling,” Miss Bee, the owner of the store, said 37 without smiling. “If you’re 38 you’ll be home by sunset.” Sunset was five hours away. 39, the store was a puzzle, and I wasn’t sure if I would make it.

I visited Miss Bee several times a week that 40. One afternoon when I watched her adding 35 cents instead of 29 for a can of beans, I 41 her immediately. Though being caught overcharging , she didn’t seem 42, and she just fixed the price.

All summer long I was always tricked by Miss Bee. No sooner had I memorized the soda’s location on the shelf than she rearranged the shelves and made me 43it all over again. But by summer’s end the 44trip that had once taken me an hour was done in 15 minutes.

The morning I was to return to Brooklyn, I stepped in to get a bottle of water.

“What did you 45 this summer?” she said.

“That you’re so mean!” I whispered.

To my 46, Miss Bee laughed. “When you get older, you’ll be glad our paths crossed!”

Glad I met Miss Bee ? No!

Until one day my daughter came to me with homework47. “It’s too hard,” she said. “Could you finish it for me?”

“If I do it for you, how will you ever learn to do it yourself?” Suddenly, I was 48 at that general store where Miss Bee had really taught me something all those years ago.

1.                A．bag            B．bottle          C．list  D．can

2.                A．buy            B．read           C．borrow   D．sell

3.                A．daughter       B．servant         C．master   D．teacher

4.                A．honestly        B．quietly         C．coldly    D．quietly

5.                A．busy           B．stupid          C．lucky D．popular

6.                A．However       B．Besides         C．Therefore D．Also

7.                A．year           B．summer        C．autumn   D．term

8.                A．supported      B．attracted        C．corrected D．remembered

9.                A．excited         B．unfriendly       C．moved   D．uncomfortable

10.               A．hunt for        B．step onto       C．learn about D．care for

11.               A．school         B．shopping       C．business   D．sightseeing

12.               A．eat            B．earn           C．forget D．learn

13.               A．shame         B．delight         C．surprise   D．regret

14.               A．signs           B．troubles        C．scores D．rules

15.               A．out            B．ahead          C．around    D．back

高二英语完型填空中等难度题查看答案及解析

Last week another teacher, Jenny, and I did visit a village _____ is the home of one of the boys, Tom.

A. which　 B. where　　　　 C. what　　　　 D. whose

高二英语单项填空中等难度题查看答案及解析

A poor boy loved a rich girl. One day the boy proposed her. Then the girl said, "listen! your monthly salary is my daily ______.　 That’s too little. Should I be ______ with you? How could you think that? I will never_____ you. So, forget me and get engaged_____ someone else of your ______."But somehow the boy could not ____ her so easily.

10 years later, One day they met face to face in a shopping center______. The lady said, "Hey! You! How are you? Now I'm married. Do you know how much is my husband's ____? ＄20000 per month! Can you imagine? And he is also very _____. He worked for a big company as an assistant for his manager."

The guy's eyes got _____ with tear at hearing those words.

After few minutes her husband came _____ the lady could say something to the guy. Her husband started to___by seeing the guy.

"Sir! You here? This is my_____." Then he said to her wife, "I'm going to ____ a project of him, which is about＄2 billion. And do you know a_____? Sir loved a girl but he didn't ____her. That's why he is still unmarried. How ____ the girl is,isn't it? Nowadays who can love a person like that way?"

Life is not so ____ So, don't be so proud of yourself and_____others. Situations change with time. Every one should____ other’s love.

1.A. fares　　 B. activities　　 C. papers　　 D. expenses

2.A. married　　 B. involved　　 C. compared　　 D. faced

3.A. love　　 B. admire　　 C. envy　　 D. miss

4.A. in　　 B. to　　 C. with　　 D. on

5.A. level　　 B. age　　 C. interest　　 D. education

6.A. persuade　　 B. forget　　 C. understand　　 D. desert

7.A. bravely　　 B. happily　　 C. secretly　　 D. accidentally

8.A. weight　　 B. payment　　 C. salary　　 D. allowance

9.A. smart　　 B. careful　　 C. patient　　 D. brave

10.A. red　　 B. wet　　 C. big　　 D. wide

11.A. though　　 B. until　　 C. when　　 D. before

12.A. cry　　 B. shout　　 C. say　　 D. tremble

13.A. wife　　 B. boss　　 C. friend　　 D. daughter

14.A. support　　 B. fund　　 C. start　　 D. assist

15.A. wonder　　 B. fact　　 C. story　　 D. rule

16.A. tell　　 B. pursue　　 C. get　　 D. accompany

17.A. lucky　　 B. foolish　　 C. beautiful　　 D. content

18.A. simple　　 B. romantic　　 C. hard　　 D. short

19.A. keep away from　　 B. look down upon　　 C. live up to　　 D. take care of

20.A. accept　　 B. experience　　 C. respect　　 D. realize

高二英语完形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 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 ________.

2.Which is true about the boy and the woman?

3.After Dr. Kelly knew who the woman was, he ________.

4.The best title for this passage is ________.

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