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Nearly thirty years ago, I went rock climbing for the first time with a group in New Mexico. It sounded exciting and1! Anyone who has ever climbed knows that you can easily2where there is no place to go, or so. It seems you’re stuck. But 3is not an option. You cannot just stand there and feel4for yourself. You cannot go back down, so you are5to become solution minded.
I held on for dear life that day, on my first climb, 6about three quarters of the way to the top. It seemed that there was no place to go, and7to put my hands or feet so that I could8upward. But after a few minutes had passed I realized that I had to do9. I began to look again for a(n)10. I then noticed a 11sticking out, which I might be able to grab with my hands and12myself up to where I could have a small foothold. I called to the instructor at the top and asked him if that rock would hold my13if I pulled myself up. I can14remember his answer, “I don’t know. Why don’t you try it and see?”
In life we many times feel “stuck”. We wonder how we got into the15that we are presently in. It is in those times that we need to be careful about how we define(定义)it. Have we failed, 16is it just a setback?
Setbacks, adversity(逆境), or being stuck is never an indication that you are a 17unless you decide that those things define your life as a failure. For people looking for a(n)18to be a failure, there are always plenty to choose from. But if you want your life to be successful, setbacks, adversity and being stuck are 19stepping-stones to your success. Success minded people20those kinds of things for what they really are. They know that for them, they are only temporary.
1.A. amusing B. challenging C. boring D. surprising
2.A. put away B. take up C. end up D. lead to
3.A. searching B. regretting C. refusing D. quitting
4.A. sorry B. free C. amazed D. surprised
5.A. unlikely B. forced C. asked D. bound
6.A. shocked B. stuck C. suffered D. struck
7.A. nowhere B. somewhere C. anywhere D. wherever
8.A. continue B. improve C. promote D. enjoy
9.A. everything B. something C. anything D. nothing
10.A. attention B. appreciation C. solution D. expectation
11.A. track B. sign C. tree D. rock
12.A. turn B. push C. pull D. build
13.A. quantity B. feet C. weight D. burden
14.A. still B. never C. hardly D. ever
15.A. destination B. situation C. location D. occasion
16.A. however B. otherwise C. or D. yet
17.A. learner B. failure C. thinker D. winner
18.A. signal B. excuse C. comment D. imagine
19.A. easily B. hardly C. simply D. nearly
20.A. develop B. deserve C. promise D. accept
高二英语完形填空中等难度题查看答案及解析
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I first went to hear a live rock concert when I was eight years old. My brother and his friends were all___ of a heavy metal group called Black Wednesday. When they ____that Black Wednesday were going to perform at our local theater. They all bought ___for the performance. However, at the last minute, one of the friends couldn’t go, so my brother __ me the ticket. I was really ___!
I remember the buzz（嘈杂声）of excitement inside the theater as we all found our___.After a few minutes，the lights went down and everybody became__.I could barely make out the stage in the___.We waited. Then there was a roar from the crowd, like an explosion, as the first members of the band__the stage. My brother leaned over and shouted something in my ear, but I couldn’t___what he was saying. The first song was already starting and the music was as____as a jet engine. I could___the drum beats and the bass notes in my stomach.
I can’t recall any of the songs that the band played. I just ___that I really enjoyed the show and didn’t want it to___.But in the end, after three encores（加演）, the show finished. We left the___and walked unsteadily out onto the pavement. I felt a little dizzy, as if I had just___from a long sleep. My ears were still__with the beat of the last song.
After the __, I became a Black Wednesday fan too for a few years before getting into other kinds of music. Once in a while, __, I listen to one of their songs and ____I’m back at that first show.
1.A. members B. fans C. friends D. volunteers
2.A. discovered B. thought C. predicted D. guessed
3.A. flower B. drinks C. tickets D. clothes
4.A. offered B. returned C. found D. booked
5.A. relaxed B. excited C. embarrassed D. encouraged
6.A. space B. entrance C. spots D. seats
7.A. quiet B. comfortable C. serious D. nervous
8.A. silence B. darkness C. noise D. smoke
9.A. fell upon B. got through C. stepped onto D. broke into
10.A. hear B. forget C. repeat D. bear
11.A. hard B. loud C. sweet D. fast
12.A. touch B. feel C. enjoy D. digest
13.A. remember B. understand C. believe D. realize
14.A. continue B. delay C. change D. finish
15.A. party B. opera C. theater D. stage
16.A. escaped B. traveled C. woken D. benefited
17.A. aching B. ringing C. burning D. rolling
18.A. performance B. competition C. interview D. celebration
19.A. besides B. otherwise C. instead D. though
20.A. decide B. regret C. imagine D. conclude
高二英语完形填空简单题查看答案及解析
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Some years ago when I was in my first year in college, I heard Salome Bey sing for the first time. The moment was exciting. Salome’s filled the room and brought the theater to life. I was so that I decided to write an article about her.
I Salome Bey, telling her I was from Essence magazine, and that I wanted to meet her to talk about her career .She and told me to come to her Studio next Tuesday. When I hung up, I was scared out of mind. I I was lying. I was not a writer at all and hadn’t even written a grocery list.
I interviewed Salome Bey the next Tuesday. I sat there , taking notes and asking questions that all began with, “Can you tell me…?” I soon realized that Salome Bey was one thing, but writing a story for a national magazine was just impossible. The was almost unbearable. I struggled for days draft（草稿）after draft. Finally I put my manuscript（手稿）into a large envelope and dropped it into a mailbox.
It didn’t take long. My manuscript . How stupid of me! I thought. How could I
in a world of professional writers? Knowing I couldn’t the rejection letter, I threw the unopened envelope into a drawer.
Five years later, I was moving to California. While my apartment, I came across the unopened envelope. This time I opened it and read the editor’s letter in :
Ms Profit,
Your story on Salome Bey is fantastic. Yet we need some materials. Please add those and return the article immediately. We would like to your story soon.
Shocked, it took me a long time to . Fear of rejection cost me greatly. I lost at least five hundred dollars and the chance of having my article appear in a major magazine. More importantly, I lost years of writing. Today, I have become a full-time writer. Looking back on this , I learned a very important lesson: You can’t to doubt yourself.
1.A. joy B. voice C. speech D. smile
2.A. proud B. active C. satisfied D. moved
3.A. visited B. emailed C. phoned D. interviewed
4.A. agreed B. refused C. hesitated D. paused
5.A. replied B. discovered C. explained D. knew
6.A. seriously B. patiently C. nervously D. quietly
7.A. blaming B. fooling C. inviting D. urging
8.A. hardship B. failure C. comment D. pressure
9.A. with B. by C. on D. in
10.A. Disappeared B. returned C. spread D. improved
11.A. Compare B. struggle C. survive D. Compet2e
12.A. ignore B. deliver C. face D. receive
13.A. Decorating B. repairing C. cleaning D. leaving
14.A. surprise B. anxiety C. horror D. trouble
15.A. Subjective B. detailed C. private D. complex
16.A. broadcast B. create C. publish D. Asses7s
17.A. recover B. prepare C. escape D. Concen9trate
18.A. Energetic B. endless C. typical D. enjoyable
19.A. Experience B. success C. benefit D. accident
20.A. attempt B. afford C. expect D. Pretend
高二英语完型填空中等难度题查看答案及解析
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Some years ago when I was in my first year in college, I heard Salome Bey sing for the first time. The moment was exciting. Salome’s filled the room and brought the theater to life. I was so that I decided to write an article about her.
I Salome Bey, telling her I was from Essence magazine, and that I wanted to meet her to talk about her career. She and told me to come to her studio next Tuesday. When I hung up, I was scared out of my mind. I I was lying. I was not a writer at all and hadn’t even written a grocery list.
I interviewed Salome Bey the next Tuesday. I sat there , taking notes and asking questions that all began with, “Can you tell me…” I soon realized that Salome Bey was one thing, but writing a story for a national magazine was just impossible. The was almost unbearable. I struggled for days with draft after draft. I put my manuscript (手稿) into a large envelope and dropped it into a mailbox.
It didn’t take long. My manuscript . How stupid of me! I thought. How could I in a world of professional writers? Knowing I couldn’t the rejection letter, I threw the unopened envelope into a drawer.
Five years later, I was moving to California. While my apartment, I came across the unopened envelope. This time I opened it and read the editor’s letter in :
Ms Profit,
Your story on Salome Bey is fantastic. Yet we need some materials. Please add those and return the article immediately. We would like to your story soon.
Shocked, it took me a long time to . Fear of rejection cost me dearly. I lost at least five hundred dollars and having my article appear in a major magazine. More importantly, I lost years of writing. Today, I have become a full – time writer. Looking back on this , I learned a very important lesson: You can’t to doubt yourself.
1.A．joy B．voice C．speech D．smile
2.A．Proud B．active C．satisfied D．moved
3.A．Visited B．emailed C．phoned D．interviewed
4.A．Agreed B．refused C．hesitated D．paused
5.A．Replied B．Discovered C．explained D．knew
6.A．Seriously B．patiently C．nervously D．quietly
7.A．Blaming B．fooling C．inviting D．urging
8.A．Pressure B．failure C．comment D．hardship
9.A．Finally B．Luckily C．Publicly D．Gradually
10.A．Disappeared B．Returned C．spread D．improved
11.A．Compare B．Struggle C．promote D．compete
12.A．Ignore B．deliver C．face D．receive
13.A．Decorating B.repairing C．cleaning D．leaving
14.A．Disbelief B．anxiety C．horror D．trouble
15.A．Secure B．related C．private D．reliable
16.A．Broadcast B．create C．publish D．assess
17.A．Recover B．prepare C．escape D．forget
18.A．Energetic B．endless C．typical D．enjoyable
19.A．Experience B．success C．benefit D．accident
20.A．attempt B．afford C．expect D．Pretend
高二英语完形填空中等难度题查看答案及解析
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Some years ago when I was in my first year in college, I heard Salome Bey sing for the first time. The moment was exciting. Salome’s filled the room and brought the theater to life. I was so that I decided to write an article about her.
I Salome Bey, telling her I was from Essence magazine, and that I wanted to meted her to talk about her career. She and told me to come to her studio next Tuesday. When I 45, I was scared out of my mind. I I was lying. I was not a writer at all and hadn’t even written a grocery list.
I interviewed Salome Bey the next Tuesday. I sat there , taking notes and asking questions that all began with, “ Can you tell me…” I soon realized that Salome Bey was one thing, but writing a story for a national magazine was just impossible. The was almost unbearable. I struggled for days draft after draft. Finally I put my manuscript（手稿）into a large envelope and dropped it into a mailbox.
It didn’t take long. My manuscript . How stupid of me! I thought. How could I in a world of professional writers? Knowing I couldn’t the rejection letter, I threw the unopened envelope into a drawer. Five years later, I was moving to California, While cleaning my apartment, I the unopened envelope. This time I opened it and read the editor’s letter in .
Dear Ms Profit,
Your story on Salome Bey is fantastic. Yet we need some materials. Please add those and return the article immediately. We would like to your story soon.
Shocked, it took me a long time to . Fear of rejection cost me dearly. I lost at least five hundred dollars and a chance of having my article appear in a major magazine. More importantly, I lost years of enjoyable writing. Today, I have become a full-time writer. my experience, I learned a very important lesson: You can’t to doubt yourself.
1.A. joy B. speech C. voice D. smile
2.A. moved B. active C. satisfied D. proud
3.A. visited B. impressed C. interviewed D. phoned
4.A. refused B. agreed C. hesitated D. paused
5.A. hung up B. showed up C. turned up D. put up
6.A. replied B. discovered C. knew D. explained
7.A. nervously B. patiently C. seriously D. quietly
8.A. blaming B. inviting C. fooling D. urging
9.A. hardship B. pressure C. comment D. failure
10.A. by B. with C. on D. in
11.A. returned B. disappeared C. spread D. improved
12.A compare B. struggle C. compete D. survive
13.A. face B. deliver C. ignore D. receive
14.A. took out B. picked up C. found out D. came across
15.A. horror B. anxiety C. disbelief D. trouble
16.A. subjective B. private C. related D. reliable
17.A. broadcast B. create C. assess D. publish
18.A. recover B. prepare C. escape D. concentrate
19.A. Looking up to B. Looking down upon C. Looking back on D. Looking into
20.A. afford B. attempt C. expect D. pretend
高二英语完形填空中等难度题查看答案及解析
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Some years ago when I was in my first year in college, I heard Salome Bey sing for the first time. The moment was exciting. Salome’s filled the room and brought the theater to life. I was so that I decided to write an article about her.
I Salome Bey, telling her I was from Essence magazine, and that I wanted to meet her to talk about her career. She and told me to come to her Studio next Tuesday. When I hung up, I was scared out of mind. I I was lying. I was not a writer at all and hadn’t even written a grocery list.
I interviewed Salome Bey the next Tuesday. I sat there , taking notes and asking questions that all began with, “Can you tell me…?” I soon realized that Salome Bey was one thing, but writing a story for a national magazine was just impossible. The was almost unbearable. I struggled for days draft（草稿）after draft. Finally I put my manuscript（手稿）into a large envelope and dropped it into a mailbox.
It didn’t take long. My manuscript . How stupid of me! I thought. How could I in a world of professional writers? Knowing I couldn’t the rejection letter, I threw the unopened envelope into a drawer.
Five years later, I was moving to California. While my apartment, I came across the unopened envelope. This time I opened it and read the editor’s letter in :
Ms Profit,
Your story on Salome Bey is fantastic. Yet we need some materials. Please add those and return the article immediately. We would like to your story soon.
Shocked, it took me a long time to . Fear of rejection cost me greatly. I lost at least five hundred dollars and the chance of having my article appear in a major magazine. More importantly, I lost years of writing. Today, I have become a full-time writer. Looking back on this , I learned a very important lesson: You can’t to doubt yourself.
1.A. joy B. voice C. speech D. smile
2.A. proud B. active C. satisfied D. moved
3.A. visited B. emailed C. phoned D. interviewed
4.A. agreed B. refused C. hesitated D. paused
5.A. replied B. discovered C. explained D. knew
6.A. seriously B. patiently C. nervously D. quietly
7.A. blaming B. fooling C. inviting D. urging
8.A. hardship B. failure C. comment D. pressure
9.A. with B. by C. on D. in
10.A. disappeared B. returned C. spread D. improved
11.A. compare B. struggle C. survive D. compete
12.A. ignore B. deliver C. face D. receive
13.A. decorating B. repairing C. cleaning D. leaving
14.A. surprise B. anxiety C. horror D. trouble
15.A. subjective B. detailed C. private D. complex
16.A. broadcast B. create C. publish D. assess
17.A. recover B. prepare C. escape D. concentrate
18.A. energetic B. endless C. typical D. enjoyable
19.A. experience B. success C. benefit D. accident
20.A. attempt B. afford C. expect D. pretend
高二英语完型填空中等难度题查看答案及解析
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Some years ago when I was in my first year in college, I heard Salome Bey sing for the first time. The moment was exciting. Salome’s filled the room and brought the theater to life. I was so that I decided to write an article about her.
I ___ Salome Bey, telling her I was from Essence magazine, and that I wanted to meet her to talk about her career. She and told me to come to her studio next Tuesday. When I hung up, I was scared out of my mind. I I was lying. I was not a writer at all and hadn’t even written a grocery list.
I interviewed Salome Bey the next Tuesday. I sat there , taking notes and asking questions that all began with, “Can you tell me…” I soon realized that Salome Bey was one thing, but writing a story for a national magazine was just impossible. The was almost unbearable. I struggled for days draft(草稿) after draft. Finally I put my manuscript (手稿) into a large envelope and dropped it into a mailbox.
It didn’t take long. My manuscript . How stupid of me! I thought. How could I in a world of professional writers? Knowing I couldn’t the rejection letter, I threw the unopened envelope into a drawer.
Five years later, I was moving to California. While my apartment, I came across the unopened envelope. This time I opened it and read the editor’s letter in _ .
Ms Profit,
Your story on Salome Bey is fantastic. Yet we need some materials. Please add those and return the article immediately. We would like to your story soon.
Shocked, it took me a long time to . Fear of rejection cost me greatly. I lost at least five hundred dollars and having my article appear in a major magazine. More importantly, I lost years of writing. Today, I have become a full – time writer. Looking back on this , I learned a very important lesson: You can’t to doubt yourself.
1.A. joy B. voice C. speech D. smile
2.A. proud B. active C. satisfied D. moved
3.A. visited B. emailed C. phoned D. interviewed
4.A. agreed B. refused C. hesitated D. paused
5.A. replied B. discovered C. explained D. knew
6.A. seriously B. patiently C. nervously D. quietly
7.A. blaming B. fooling C. inviting D. urging
8.A. hardship B. failure C. comment D. pressure
9.A. with B. by C. on D. in
10.A. disappeared B. returned C. spread D. improved
11.A. compare B. struggle C. live D. compete
12.A. ignore B. deliver C. face D. receive
13.A. decorating B. repairing C. cleaning D. leaving
14.A. disbelief B. anxiety C. horror D. trouble
15.A. subjective B. relevant C. private D. reliable
16.A. broadcast B. create C. publish D. assess
17.A. recover B. prepare C. escape D. concentrate
18.A. energetic B. endless C. typical D. enjoyable
19.A. experience B. success C. benefit D. accident
20.A. attempt B. afford C. expect D. pretend
高二英语完形填空中等难度题查看答案及解析
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Ten years ago I went into the studio and recorded a 56-minute video for teenagers called “Three keys to greatness.” Although my focus was for teenagers, the principles I shared certainly apply to adults as well. Recently I was asked to list these three things. Now for your benefit here they are again.
Firstly, set goals. I call it the view of the future. Most people, including kids, will pay the price if they can see the promise of the future. So we need to help our kids see a clear future, and they will be ready to pay the price today to attain the rewards of tomorrow. Goals help them do this.
Secondly, pay attention to personal development. Simply making consistent investments in our education and knowledge we will benefit throughout our lives. I suggest having an amount of time set aside for reading books, listening to recording, attending discussion, keeping a journal and spending time with other successful people. Mr Jones recommends reading a lot as a good method of improving yourself. The simple fact is that you need to change your outlook on life and on yourself, as it will have a positive influence on your personality and outlook. You should learn something new about your profession every single day until you’re an expert in the field.
Thirdly, make a financial plan. I call it the 70/30 plan. After receiving your salary, simply setting aside 10% for saving, 10% for investing and 10% for giving, the rest for your life. And over time when you have your own family this will guarantee financial independence for you.
If people focus on doing these three simple things over a long period of time, I believe they will be surely successful!
1.The advantage of setting goals is that ______.
A. you’ll know the future of the world
B. you’ll know what kind of person you will become
C. you’ll be willing to work hard for your future
D. you’ll be satisfied with what you have achieved
2.The author lays the most stress on ______.
A. gaining knowledge
B. making good friends
C. attending discussions
D. listening to recordings
3.According to the passage, one picture of reading a lot is to ______.
A. lead a better life
B. have a good personality and outlook
C. change your position
D. become an expert in many fields
4.Whom does the author mainly advise to make a financial plan?
A. All kinds of people.
B. The young people.
C. The middle-aged people.
D. The rich people.
高二英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析
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China Daily hit the press for the first time 35 years ago. Over the past three decades, we have struggled to bring the story of China to the world and to bring the world to China.
To celebrate the 35 anniversary(周年纪念） of China Daily, we are inviting readers from all around the world to share with us their special story. The story could center on anything about you and China Daily. It can be about a news story that touched you a lot that you still remember; it could be about an opinion piece that changed your understanding of China and its people; or it could be about photos that convinced you to visit China.
Who is invited
Foreigners with something to say about China Daily. Anyone familiar with China Daily is welcome to participate.
What to write
Anything that you read or saw in China Daily could be your subject. For instance, your impression of China Daily, how China Daily changed your perception（理解，看法）, how China Daily helped you develop a deeper understanding of Chinese culture.
How to join
Send your work （preferably with one or two photos） to readers@chinadaily.com.cn
Requirements
At least 300 words and one photo （50k） related to your story. More words and photos are encouraged. Please caption your photos with information such as who, what, where and when. Of course, if you can shoot a video and send it to us, it would be better.
Deadline
May 10, 2016.
Rewards
If the article is chosen, we will promote it on the China Daily website and on China Daily’s official Weibo and WeChat（微信）accounts.
Contact us if you have questions:
Office number: 010-84883694, 010-84883574
Email: readers@chinadaily.com.cn
1.According to the text, what can we learn about China Daily?
A. It only brings stories from foreign countries.
B. It has been published for 35 years up to now.
C. It has helped lots of foreigners learn Chinese.
D. It makes its readers touched by Chinese culture.
2.If you intend to con
tribute an article, which of the following topics will you probably choose?A. Readers’ impression of Chinese culture.
B. How to improve our spoken English.
C. The development of foreign culture.
D. The bright future of China Daily.
3.According to the text, where can you probably read the chosen articles?
A. China Daily’s newspaper.
B. China Daily’s overseas edition.
C. China Daily’s WeChat.
D. Readers@chinadaily.com.cn
4.What’s the purpose of this text?
A. To attract more readers of China Daily.
B. To draw readers’ attention to China Daily.
C. To increase China Daily’s sales.
D. To celebrate China Daily’s birthday.
高二英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析
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Some years ago I heard Salome Bey sing for the first time. The moment was exciting. Salome’s 36 filled the room and brought the theater to life. I was so 37 that I decided to write an article about her.
I 38 Salome Bey, telling her I was from Essence magazine, and that I wanted to meet her to talk about her career. She39 and told me to come to her studio next Tuesday. When I hung up, I was scared out of my mind. I 40 I was lying. I was not a writer at all and hadn’t even written a grocery list.
I interviewed Salome Bey the next Tuesday. I sat there 41 , taking notes and asking questions that all began with, “Can you tell me…” I soon realized that 42 Salome Bey was one thing, but writing a story was just impossible. The 43 was almost unbearable. I 44 for days with draft after draft（草稿）. Finally I put my article into a large envelope and dropped it into a mailbox.
It didn’t take long. My article 45 . How stupid of me! I thought. How could I46 in a world of professional writers? Knowing I couldn’t 47 the refusal letter, I threw the unopened envelope into a drawer.
Five years later, while48 my apartment, I came across the unopened envelope. This time I opened it and read the editor’s letter in 49 :
Dear Ms Profit,
Your story on Salome Bey is nice. Yet we need some 50 materials. Please add those and return the article immediately. We would like to51 your story soon.
Shocked, it took me a long time to 52 . Fear of refusal cost me dearly. I lost at least five hundred dollars. More importantly, I lost years of 53 writing. Today, I have become a full-time writer. Looking back on this54 , I learned a very important lesson: You can’t55 to doubt yourself.
1. A. joy B. voice C. speech D. smile
2. A. proud B. active C. satisfied D. moved
3. A. visited B. ordered C. phoned D. interviewed
4. A. agreed B. refused C. hesitated D. paused
5. A. admitted B. discovered C. explained D. knew
6. A. seriously B. patiently C. nervously D. quietly
7. A. blaming B. fooling C. inviting D. urging
8. A. hardship B. failure C. comment D. pressure
9.A. struggled B. painted C. wore D. kept
10. A. disappeared B. returned C. spread D. improved
11.A. compare B. board C. survive D. compete
12.A. ignore B. deliver C. face D. receive
13. A. decorating B. repairing C. cleaning D. leaving
14. A. disbelief B. anxiety C. horror D. panic
15. A. subjective B. related C. private D. reliable
16.A. broadcast B. create C. publish D. judge
17. A. recover B. prepare C. escape D. concentrate
18. A. steady B. endless C. typical D. enjoyable
19. A. experience B. success C. benefit D. accident
20.A. attempt B. afford C. expect D. pretend
高二英语完型填空中等难度题查看答案及解析
tribute an article, which of the following topics will you probably choose?