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Whether you’re up for a Crocodile Dundee’s adventure or you’d just like a taste of the Australian sun, the beaches in and around Sydney can offer you all that and more.

Sydney Beach

Sydney Beach is located at Sydney’s northernmost tip on an extension(延伸) of land ending at Palm Beach. Before checking out the golden sand, take a quick tour of the houses of millionaires from the art and film industries.

Palm Beach

Only about an hour from downtown Sydney, Palm Beach offers a long stretch(延伸) of clean sand and water. With parking near the center of the beach, that leaves the rest of it as a peaceful location with a sparse population, from which you can go surfing but take care — without the huge crowds of other Sydney’s beaches, Palm Beach doesn’t afford quite the safety level to be found elsewhere. Volunteer lifesavers are on duty only on weekends and holidays.

Bondi Beach

For the famous beach, Bondi Beach has to be your choice. Parking is difficult to find even on slow days, so consider taking public transport to this world—known beach in the eastern Sydney suburbs. Easily reachable by taxi, bus, and rail, Bondi Beach offers sun bathing, swimming, snorkeling, and all sorts of water sports fun. If you’re in the mood for a bit of exercise, two scenic coastal walks will afford you great views and sights along the shore. Take in views from Mackenzie’s Point. It starts at Bondi and heads south to Bronte Beach. But don’t try to swim in Mackenzie’s Bay — it holds dangers such as hidden rocks.

Bronte Beach

Your second choice for a scenic coastal walk covers a few miles and takes you from Bronte Beach to Waverly Cemetery, where many famous Australians are buried, including the poet Henry Lawson.

1.Which of the following shows the right order of the beaches lined from the south to the north?

A. Palm Beach—Sydney Beach—Bronte Beach—Bondi Beach

B. Bronte Beach—Bondi Beach—Palm Beach—Sydney Beach

C. Sydney Beach—Palm Beach—Bondi Beach—Bronte Beach

D. Bondi Beach—Bronte Beach—Palm Beach—Sydney Beach

2.The underlined word "sparse" probably means ________.

A. large            B. thick            C. thin            D. crowded

3.What can we learn from the passage?

A. If you want to enjoy a walk, you can choose Bondi Beach or Bronte Beach.

B. If you want to swim in Palm Beach, the safer time is on weekdays and holidays.

C. If you want to visit the famous people’s tombs, you can choose Sydney Beach.

D. If you want to visit Palm Beach, the airplane is your best choice.

4.What’s the purpose of the text?

A. It aims to show the scenery of the beaches in and around Sydney.

B. It aims to introduce the culture and customs in and around Sydney.

C. It aims to show the activities on the beaches in and around Sydney.

D. It aims to attract the visitors to the beaches in and around Sydney.

高二英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析

Whether you prefer burning the midnight oil or going to bed early so you can get up at the break of dawn depends on your genes, according to experts.

I jump out of bed each morning, eager to start an active day. But I can hear my neighbor’s alarm clock ringing non-stop every morning and I doubt he gets to work on time.

A lot of noise comes from his flat in the evening. He’s happy to stay up watching TV till after midnight, while I go to bed early and try to sleep.

Well, it might not be his fault after all. I’m called“a lark (百灵鸟)”and my neighbor“an owl (猫头鹰)”

We all have inside “clocks”in the brain to control all kinds of bodily functions and it is reset every day by light. These inside clocks run to a different schedule in “larks” and “owls”. If you have a fast clock, you like to do things early, and if you have a slow clock, you like to do things late.

Because we live in a 24/7 world, scientists believe it’s important to understand a person’s “chronotype?—the time of the day when they function the best. It could help us lead a healthier life.

A US professor has studied sleeping patterns and thinks work times should be changed and made more individual to fit in with our chronotypes.

And he has advice for those who can’t choose their working hours:“If that’s not possible, we should be more careful about light exposure,” says the professor. “You should try to go to work not in a covered vehicle but on a bike. The minute the sun sets we should use things that have no blue light, like computer. . . screens and other electronic devices.”

1.How is the passage mainly developed?

A. By presenting and solving problems.

B. By explaining the cause-effect relationship.

C. By giving examples and drawing a conclusion.

D. By analyzing differences and providing advice.

2.What does the underlined phrase “burning the midnight oil” in Paragraph1probably mean?

A. drilling for oil in the midnight

B. using too much oil in the midnight

C. staying up late

D. getting up late

3.We can learn from the passage that the author’s neighbour

A. almost always gets to work on time

B. has to work deep into the night every day

C. is passive during the day but energetic at night

D. is easily woken up by his alarm clock in the morning

4.Things with blue light are not recommended after sunset because blue light　　　　 .

A. may cause sleep problems

B. will make you nervous

C. will reduce your work efficiency

D. may make you sleepy

高二英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析

Life is a cup, and under most           , it’s up to you to decide whether it’s a drinking cup (beiju) or a toothbrush cup (xiju).

高二英语单项填空简单题查看答案及解析

1.Who is the passage intended for?

A. Parents.　　 B. Teachers.

C. Teenagers.　　 D. Graduates.

2.Which of the following is TRUE according to the introductions of the four books?

A. Who Moved My Cheese? for Teens appeals to adults and teenagers alike.

B. Help Yourself for Teens: Real-Life Advice for Real-Life Challenges is the #1 New York Times bestseller.

C. The Code: The Five Secrets of Teen Success touches on achieving academic success against a background of military conflict.

D. The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People is written by Sean Covey with the help from his father.

高二英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析

Do you constantly use the computer, whether for learning or entertainment? Computers give off radiation that is bad for your health, but here are some ways to protect yourself from computer radiation.

_1._ Green tea can be absorbed by the body easily into a form of vitamin A, which helps reduce radiation. _2._

It is advisable to attach a radiation filter plate （辐射过滤板） in front of your computer’s screen. Make sure to avoid putting any metal substances near your computer as these may have reflected some of the electromagnetic waves that are harmful to your health. _3._The brighter the screen the higher the radiation there will be and vice versa.

You can also put some radiation-absorbing plants such as several cacti near your computer to prevent radiation.

Make sure you do a skincare protection before sitting in front of the computer. _4._Wash your face soon after using the computer in order to reduce 70% of the radiation.

_5._ Old computer in general, has one to two times more radiations released than the new one within the same distance.

E. The simplest way is by drinking 2 & 3 cups of green tea every day.

F. If possible, purchase a new computer instead of using an old model computer.

G. It also helps keep our eyes see things clearly in the dark by improving the visual ability.

高二英语填空题简单题查看答案及解析

Whether you’re headed to another country for business or pleasure, it is likely that you need to keep in touch with family or business partners in the United States. But if you plan to do that using your cellphone, you could have an unwelcome surprise—U.S. cellphones don’t work abroad. U.S. companies use different forms of technology, not like most of the international community, including Europe.

However, there is an easy, cost-effective solution to staying in touch while you’re traveling. You can rent a phone that is guaranteed（保证）to work in the countries you’re visiting. Roadpost offers a 30-day cellphone rental plan that includes free incoming calls, free voicemail and call waiting services.

The service is convenient and simple. You can place your order online and your phone will be shipped to arrive on the date you want. If an unexpected business trip comes up, Roadpost can provide next-day delivery for most cities. In addition to the phone, Roadpost provides a spare battery, travel charger and a leather carrying case.

When your phone is shipped from Roadpost, you receive an e-mail confirmation（确认）that contains your international cellphone number so you can leave it with family members and business partners; Roadpost even provides business cards preprinted with your international phone number.

Those who don’t want to be without e-mail while traveling can rent an international BlackBerry. It can be hard to stay in touch by e-mail when traveling. With an international BlackBerry, you can e-mail as much as you like, without worrying about an expensive bill. If you’re traveling to very remote areas, you may want to consider renting a satellite phone, because it receives its signals from satellites, this phone works anywhere on the planet, including oceans and mountains. When you return, simply ship the phone or BlackBerry back to Roadpost using the return kit the company provides.

1. The first paragraph mainly tells us that_________.

A. Americans need to change their cellphones

B. European form of technology is different from America’s

C. U.S. cellphones don’t work abroad

D. Americans who go abroad will meet an unwelcome surprise

2. According to the text,it can be inferred that__________.

A. an international BlackBerry is only used to send e-mail

B. Roadpost can offer cellphones using in different areas

C. you should select a bag used to send your cellphone

D. Roadpost sells the best cellphones

3. Which of the free services can you get from Roadpost?

A. Voicemail.                             B. Sending e-mail.

C. Shipping the phone back.                  D. Call waiting services.

4. Which of the following will help you a lot in mountainous areas?

A. BlackBerry.          B. The return kit.        C. E-mail.                 D. Satellite phones.

高二英语阅读理解简单题查看答案及解析

Flying across the globe, whether on business or for leisure, is usually effortless——you just have to book your ticket, pack your bags and show up at the airport with your passport. You board the plane and several cocktails and movies later, you arrive at your destination, and hopefully, your baggage does too. Here are some tips on how to be a clever traveler.

Easy check-in

Avoid the queue and check yourself in by using the MAS Web Check-In (malaysiaairlines.com) in the comfort of your own home or office. Passengers can now check in online anytime from 24 hours to 90 minutes ahead of the scheduled departure time. This is available for flights departing from all MAS stations ——except Paris, Kunming, Xiamen and Bandar Seri Begawan——to all MAS destinations. You can even select preferred seats online.

Bag hygiene

No, we’re not talking about the cleanliness of your bags! It’s the aviation talk for a bag that doesn’t carry any old baggage tags with barcodes that could confuse the baggage sensor（传感器）.

If you find yourself arriving in Sydney while your bag lands in Tokyo, it could be because of your old baggage tag. Another reason why bags go missing could be the printing quality of the barcode; bags are misdirected because the sensors can’t read the codes correctly.

Less is more

Most airports around the world now set a weight limit of 32kg per piece of baggage. This will not only help protect the airline workers’ health, but also be easier for you to carry your bags around.

Avoid packing dangerous goods or placing valuables inside your check-in luggage. Ensure that locks are properly secured as a lot of baggage locks are found caught between the conveyor belts（传送带）. Smaller and softer bags are usually placed inside a tray at check-in to protect the locks from contact with the conveyor belt.

1.According to the passage, airplane passengers ______.

A. can check in without going to the airport

B. have to check in 90 minutes earlier

C. are required to check in on the MAS web

D. can select their favorite seats when getting aboard

2.What’s the meaning of the underlined word “hygiene” in the passage?

A. Disappearance.       B. Protection.

C. Check.               D. Cleanliness.

3.Why does baggage sometimes go missing according to the passage?

a. The bags are too old and dirty.

b. The sensors can’t read the barcodes correctly.

c. The old tag is still on the bag.

d. The bags are too heavy to check.

A. a, b         B. b, c         C. c, d         D. b, d

4. Which of the following statements is TRUR about check-in baggage?

A. Each piece can weigh 30 kg at the most.

B. Smaller and softer bags should be separated from other ones.

C. Valuable things should be kept inside a tray.

D. Bags containing dangerous things can be caught on the conveyor belts.

高二英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析

Whether you' re a child, teenager, young adult or are middle-aged, respect for your parents is an important value. Your parents are the people who raised you, devoting time, energy and money to your development. 1. No matter your age is, there are 5 ways to show respect.

●Respect their belongings.

One important way to show respect is to show regard for the things important to your parents. For younger children, this may mean not touching jewelry or other valuable things. For grown children, respect may mean returning a borrowed tool in good condition and on time. Lack of respect for a parent's belongings is a violation of personal boundaries. 2.— And never borrow things without asking first.

●Punctuality .

3. Therefore, always be on time. For teenagers, showing up on time means coming home by curfew （宵禁）.Adult children should show up on time for family dinners or events, or to pick a parent up for a medical appointment. Call if you're going to be late because parents worry about children, no matter their age is.

●4.

Remembering birthdays, anniversaries and other special days is a sign that you honor your parents. Make plans to take them to lunch or dinner or bake a cake or cookies. Most parents don't expect expensive gifts, but a handmade gift is always appreciated .A phone call from a grown child who lives too far for a visit is a welcome sign of respect.

●Be kind.

Kind words and affection are simple ways to show respect. Tell your parents you love them. Listen and allow your parents to speak without interruption. Show a sincere interest in what your parents have to say. Be patient with your parents and don't rush them. Never talk back or be rude or disrespectful. Acknowledge your parents' achievements. 5.

A.Celebrate with them.

B.Be a good listener.

C.Don't take advantage of your parents' kindness and generosity.

D.Treat your parents the way you would like to be treated.

E.Being respectful helps build positive relationships with others.

F.And they love you unconditionally throughout your life.

G.Lateness indicates a lack of respect.

高二英语七选五中等难度题查看答案及解析

Whether you're a child, teenager, young adult or are middle-aged, respect for your parents is an important value. Your parents are the people who raised you, devoting time, energy and money to your development. 1.No matter what your age is, there are 4 ways to show respect.

● Respect their belongings.

One important way to show respect is to show regard for the things important to your parents. For younger children, this may mean not touching jewelry or other valuable things. For grown children, respect may mean returning a borrowed tool in good condition and on time. Lack of respect for parents' belongings is a violation of personal boundaries. 2.And never borrow things without asking first.

● Punctuality(严守时间).

3.Therefore, always be on time. For teenagers, showing up on time means coming home by curfew (宵禁时间).Adult children should show up on time for family dinners or events, or to pick a parent up for a medical appointment. Call if you're going to be late because parents worry about children, no matter their age.

●4.

Remembering birthdays, anniversaries and other special days is a sign that you honor your parents. Make plans to take them to lunch or dinner or bake a cake or cookies. Most parents don't expect expensive gifts, but a handmade gift is always appreciated. A phone call from a grown child who lives too far for a visit is a welcome sign of respect.

● Be kind.

Kind words and affection are simple ways to show respect. Tell your parents you love them. Listen and allow your parents to speak without interruption. Show a sincere interest in what your parents have to say. Be patient with your parents and don't rush them. Never talk back or be rude or disrespectful. Acknowledge your parents' achievements.5.

A. Celebrate with them.

B. Be a good listener.

C. Lateness shows a lack of respect.

D. And they love you unconditionally throughout your life.

E. Treat your parents the way you would like to be treated.

F. Don't take advantage of your parents' kindness and generosity.

G. Being respectful helps build positive relationships with others.

高二英语七选五困难题查看答案及解析

根据短文内容，从短文后面的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。其中有两项为多余项。

Do you constantly use the computer, whether for learning or entertainment? Computers give off radiation that is bad for your health, but here are some ways to protect yourself from computer radiation.

___1.____Green tea can be absorbed by the body easily into a form of vitamin A, which helps reduce radiation. _____2.___

It is advisable to attach a radiation filter plate （辐射过滤板） in front of your computer’s screen. Make sure to avoid putting any metal substances near your computer as these may have reflected some of the electromagnetic waves that are harmful to your health. ____3._____The brighter the screen the higher the radiation there will be and vice versa.

You can also put some radiation-absorbing plants such as several cacti near your computer to prevent radiation.

Make sure you do a skincare protection before sitting in front of the computer. ________4.___Wash your face soon after using the computer in order to reduce 70% of the radiation.

______5.____ Old computer in general, has one to two times more radiations released than the new one within the same distance.

A．And adjust the brightness of your computer screen.

B．Apply a layer of facial mask to protect yourself.

C．And adjust the sound level on your computer.

D．The most efficient way is by drinking some coffee regularly.

E. The simplest way is by drinking 2 & 3 cups of green tea every day.

F. If possible, purchase a new computer instead of using an old model computer.

G. It also helps keep our eyes see things clearly in the dark by improving the visual ability.

高二英语七选五中等难度题查看答案及解析