There is so much competition in the world whe...

There is so much competition in the world where we live. Every single person has a(n) ____ to succeed and be the best at what they can. There are college basketball players ______ reaching the professional level and students trying their best to get an “A” on their math test. We meet businessmen that have ____ a lot of money. We all have a role ____ we look up to, or have looked up to at some point in life, whether it is a respected elder in our family, a trusted friend around us, or a(n) ____ person often appearing on TV screens or magazine covers.

It is ____ having role models and looking up to people that ____ us. However, how often do you ask yourself, “Why is he smarter than me?” or “How did this person achieve such a great ____ at such a young age?” I went to a great high school that was very ____ and demanding; I saw many very ____ students graduate and get into a famous school. I also ____ when I got my math test paper back, I sometimes ____ why I never got consistent “A”s like the student sitting two seats away from me.

However, what I ____ after entering college was that one should never ____ their skills or levels of success with other people’s. Every single person is ____ and we all have some sort of unique talent. If you are not good at ____ or want to improve a specific skill, you have to learn how to be patient and understand your ____ and try to overcome them.

The ____ is that you can all become an honor student if you want to or even improve your running skills. But you have to keep in ____ that understanding your weaknesses and strengths is a very ____ step in the process. You have to learn how to look at yourself and set goals step by step so that you can track your improvement.

1.A. desire　　 B. choice　　 C. stress　　 D. ability

2.A. dreaming of　　 B. informed of　　 C. getting into　　 D. broken into

3.A. spent　　 B. taken　　 C. earned　　 D. offered

4.A. style　　 B. model　　 C. type　　 D. pattern

5.A. cheerful　　 B. strange　　 C. famous　　 D. awkward

6.A. funny　　 B. astonishing　　 C. ashamed　　 D. great

7.A. dislike　　 B. persuade　　 C. follow　　 D. motivate

8.A. prizes　　 B. success　　 C. medals　　 D. goals

9.A. competitive　　 B. acceptable　　 C. diverse　　 D. positive

10.A. careless　　 B. generous　　 C. bright　　 D. curious

11.A. suspect　　 B. suggest　　 C. remember　　 D. advocate

12.A. noticed　　 B. explained　　 C. wondered　　 D. believed

13.A. achieved　　 B. learnt　　 C. checked　　 D. removed

14.A. combine　　 B. compare　　 C. adopt　　 D. relate

15.A. perfect　　 B. simple　　 C. ordinary　　 D. different

16.A. anything　　 B. nothing　　 C. everything　　 D. something

17.A. advantages　　 B. weaknesses　　 C. potential　　 D. personalities

18.A. problem　　 B. question　　 C. truth　　 D. doubt

19.A. contact　　 B. touch　　 C. action　　 D. mind

20.A. important　　 B. difficult　　 C. interesting　　 D. obvious

高二英语完形填空中等难度题查看答案及解析

Living in _______ ever increasingly fast-paced world, we are facing greater competition, so we must take ________ advantage of every opportunity to develop.

A. an; the　　　　　　　 B. an; /　　　　　　　 C. the; an　　　　　　　　 D. the; /

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Living in _______ ever increasingly fast-paced world, we are facing greater competition, so we must take _______ advantage of every opportunity to develop.

A．an; the           B．an; 不填          C．the; an           D．the; 不填

高二英语单项填空中等难度题查看答案及解析

The Internet has changed the world we live in dramatically, so that in some ways it is unrecognizable from the place we lived in twenty years ago. Communications have been revolutionized. Not only have cell phones found their way into most people’s pockets or purses, but they are also used for next messaging and as cameras. Long distance phone calls have been replaced by e-mail and video conferencing. Communications, person to person or company to company, have turned into a fast-paced exchange with instant response. In fact, it has become more convenient and efficient.

The other kind of communication the Internet provides is information. School children and medical researchers alike will tell you that they could not work without the Internet and its ability to connect them to any number of websites and databases of information. Many people do their banking on-line. Others plan a trip and book a flight for themselves. People do their own stock  trading through the Net. Sports fans follow scores and statistics on websites. Political junkies(政治狂) gather campaign statements and debate topics, even between elections. And almost everyone who owns a computer and has Internet access has bought at least one item on-line. No wonder some young people can not imagine what life was like before the Internet.

Some Advantages of the Internet

I. ________1.________ of the Internet communication

●A fast-paced exchange replacing long distance phone calls with ________2.________ like e-mail and vedio conferencing

II. Accessibitlity to the Internet information

●On-line ________3.________ service

Convenience to do banking at home or office

●________4.________ service

Choices of booking traffic and accommodation

●Sports websites

Information about scores and statistics

●Political websites

Campaign statements and ________5.________

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I realize that we all live in a world where trust is in short supply. It seems that everywhere I go, I have to_______my identity and trustworthiness—whether it's a bank, shop or any office I have been accustomed to living by the_______that no one is trustworthy(可信赖的) _______proved otherwise. Yesterday I saw a young man who lived by a totally_______rule.

I was walking along a busy intersection when I_______a young man standing near the pedestrian crossing setting up a stall(货摊)._______I would ignore and hurry past such sellers. But I noticed this young man was_______so I stood for some time without crossing the street to see how he sold his_______.

Soon, a young mother with a little boy came by and the child set his_______on one of teddy bears. The mother asked the________and it was only one dollar. She pulled out a dollar note and told the young man that she was giving him 10 dollars and wanted the________back. I was________to know how he was going to do it. He told the mom to put the__________in the pouch(袋子) hanging around his neck and take out whatever change he________her.

I realized that this young man's whole mode of earning________ on trusting people not to cheat him. There was no ________for him to know if someone took out more out of his pouch of earning. I was so________by how this young man trusted people that I bought a car model from him I did not need it, ________. I just hoped to help a little.

Now I________believe that the world would be a better place if we could all learn to________others more, like the young blind street seller of toys.

1.A. introduce　　 B. present　　 C. prove　　 D. request

2.A. rule　　 B. habit　　 C. practice　　 D. law

3.A. if　　 B. since　　 C. although　　 D. unless

4.A. similar　　 B. different　　 C. special　　 D. common

5.A. approached　　 B. noticed　　 C. watched　　 D. looked

6.A. Actually　　 B. Normally　　 C. Informally　　 D. Casually

7.A. blind　　 B. handsome　　 C. disabled　　 D. strange

8.A. clothes　　 B. bears　　 C. toys　　 D. pouches

9.A. mind　　 B. interest　　 C. heart　　 D. attraction

10.A. price　　 B. stall　　 C. toy　　 D. help

11.A. money　　 B. charge　　 C. change　　 D. note

12.A. anxious　　 B. surprised　　 C. pleased　　 D. curious

13.A. hand　　 B. money　　 C. teddy bear　　 D. necklace

14.A. gave　　 B. owed　　 C. owned　　 D. showed

15.A. depended　　 B. settled　　 C. decided　　 D. focused

16.A. problem　　 B. point　　 C. way　　 D. doubt

17.A. attracted　　 B. shocked　　 C. excited　　 D. touched

18.A. either　　 B. instead　　 C. moreover　　 D. though

19.A. firmly　　 B. tightly　　 C. unwillingly　　 D. negatively

20.A. take in　　 B. turn to　　 C. help out　　 D. believe in

高二英语完形填空中等难度题查看答案及解析

Nowadays, we live in a strict and judgmental world where people are quick to point out the faults of others yet seem to ignore their own ones. Some misguided souls believe they have a moral duty to help you be a better person telling you what a failure you really are.

If you're the one placing criticism upon others, please stop. Make a conscious decision, rather than focus on the negative aspect of a person's performance or attitudes, and you can offer helpful suggestions. If I'm painting a living room and making a mess in doing so, I'd have my husband say to me, “This is a tough job. Can I offer a suggestion that might make it easier for you?” rather than have him point out what a careless painter I am.

If you're on the receiving end of criticism, the “OK” response is a perfect solution. When someone comments negatively on a task you're doing, the natural response is to defend and attack.

However, this approach is rarely effective as it puts both parties on the defensive. It diffuses (扩散) a potentially explosive situation. It's important to keep calm and listen without feeling, to be an objective observer. There is much that one can learn from a negative review. You can ask yourself: Could I have done better, and been more thoughtful? Did I give 100% of myself to the task at hand? Is there any truth in what the other person says? If so, how can I improve?

In any event, one should remember the saying, “Stop judging and you will not be judged. Stop condemning and you will not be condemned.” One can learn to be “OK” with criticism and not allow it to negatively impact his or her relationship with the other party. Let it go and that will be “OK”.

1.According to the author, today's people　 　 .

A.ignore the mistakes of others

B.focus on how to handle mistakes

C.like to point out the mistakes of others

D.have a moral duty to point out others' faults

2.In Paragraph 2, the author uses the example to show 　 .

A.pointing out a fault needs a skill

B.It's hard to avoid making mistakes

C.we ought to accept others' criticism

D.praise is more important than criticism

3.What is the proper response to criticism in the author's opinion?

A.Paying no attention to it.

B.Learning something from it.

C.Making excuses for your mistakes.

D.Defending and attacking sometimes.

4.Why should you ask yourself some questions mentioned in Paragraph 3?

A.To comfort yourself.

B.To find out your potentials.

C.To make yourself become better.

D.To persuade yourself to admit your mistakes.

5.Which would be the best title for this passage?

A.Is criticism really necessary?

B.What can you learn from criticism?

C.What's the best way to voice criticism?

D.How to criticize and reply to criticism?

高二英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析

Nowadays, we live in a strict and judgmental world where people are quick to point out the faults of others and yet seem to ignore their own ones. Some misguided souls believe they have a moral duty to help you be a better person telling you what a failure you really are.

If you’re the one placing criticism upon others, please stop. Make a conscious decision, rather than focus on the negative aspect of a person’s performance or attitudes, and you can offer helpful suggestions. If I’m painting a living room and making a mess in doing so, I’d have any husband say to me, “This is a tough job. Can I offer a suggestion that might make it easier for you?” rather than have him point out what a careless painter I am.

If you’re on the receiving end of criticism, the “OK” response is a perfect solution. When someone comments negatively on a task you’re doing, the natural response is to defend and attack. However, this approach is rarely effective as it puts both parties on the defensive. It diffuses a potentially explosive situation. It’s important to keep calm and listen without feeling, to be an objective observer. There is much that one can learn from a negative review. You can ask yourself: Could I have done better, and been more thoughtful? Did I give 100% of myself to the task at hand? Is there any truth in what the other person says? If so, how can I improve?

In any event, one should remember the saying, “Stop judging and you will not be judged. Stop condemning(指责) and you will not be condemned.” One can learn to be “OK” with criticism and not allow it to negatively impact his or her relationship with the other party. Let it go and that will be “OK”.

1.According to the author, today’s people_____.

A.ignore the mistakes of others

B.focus on how to handle mistakes

C.like to point out the mistakes of others

D.have a moral duty to point out others’ faults

2.In Paragraph 2, the author uses the example to show_____.

A.praise is more important than criticism

B.it’s hard to avoid making mistakes

C.we ought to accept others’ criticism

D.pointing out a fault needs a skill

3.What is the proper response to criticism in the author’s opinion?

A.Paying no attention to it

B.Learning something from it.

C.Making excuses for your mistakes.

D.Defending and attacking sometimes .

4.Which of the following best explains “diffuses” underlined in Paragraph 3?

A.spreads B.improves

C.reduces D.conveys

5.Which would be the best title for this passage?

A.Is criticism really necessary?

B.What can you learn from criticism?

C.What’s the best way to voice criticism?

D.How to criticize and reply to criticism?

高二英语阅读理解困难题查看答案及解析

There is a big hospital across the street from where we live. To earn some money, we rented the rooms upstairs to patients. One evening, there was a(n)_______at the door. I opened it and saw a short old man who was hardly_______than my eight-year-old son.

But the worst thing was his face—it was_______ugly. He told me he'd been_______a room since that noon but no one seemed to have one. For a moment I hesitated, not_______to rent him a room, but his next words convinced me. He said, “I could_______on this chair. My bus leaves early in the morning." I told him we would find him a _______.

It wasn't a long time before I found that this old man had a_______heart in that tiny body. He fished for a living to_______his daughter, his daughter's children, and her disabled husband. He didn't tell it by way of complaint. Instead, he was ________that no pain was caused by his disease and that he still had strength to keep going. At________,we put a camp cot（吊床）in my children's room for him.________ he left the next morning, he asked, “Could I please come back and________ when I see the doctor next time? Grown-ups are bothered by my________but children don't seem to________. ”I told him he was welcome to come again.

On his next trip, he brought a big fish and a bag of the largest oysters(牡蛎) I had ever seen. Other times we received________in the mail. There were oysters, fish or some fresh vegetables.________how little money he had and that he must walk three miles to________these made these gifts much more precious. And from him we________what it was to accept the bad without complaint and the good________gratitude.

1.A. bell　　 B. answer　　 C. knock　　 D. call

2.A. taller　　 B. healthier　　 C. better　　 D. stronger

3.A. hardly　　 B. usually　　 C. really　　 D. finally

4.A. searching　　 B. looking at　　 C. hunting for　　 D. checking in

5.A. knowing　　 B. refusing　　 C. fearing　　 D. wanting

6.A. wait　　 B. sit　　 C. hide　　 D. sleep

7.A. bed　　 B. seat　　 C. table　　 D. living room

8.A. funny　　 B. beautiful　　 C. small　　 D. normal

9.A. please　　 B. surprise　　 C. support　　 D. exchange

10.A. interested　　 B. scared　　 C. grateful　　 D. worried

11.A. midnight　　 B. suppertime　　 C. bedtime　　 D. noon

12.A. If　　 B. Once　　 C. Before　　 D. After

13.A. visit　　 B. stay　　 C. pay　　 D. chat

14.A. action　　 B. voice　　 C. face　　 D. manner

15.A. notice　　 B. require　　 C. mind　　 D. escape

16.A. cards　　 B. letters　　 C. greetings　　 D. packages

17.A. Believing　　 B. Knowing　　 C. Doubting　　 D. Telling

18.A. mail　　 B. get　　 C. find　　 D. make

19.A. remembered　　 B. explained　　 C. learned　　 D. showed

20.A. for　　 B. with　　 C. in　　 D. under

高二英语完形填空中等难度题查看答案及解析

In today’s busy and competitive world, we all lead incredibly stressful lives. When stress becomes overwhelming, it can affect our mood and productivity. 　 1. The good news is that it is manageable and can be reduced, or even relieved completely.

Enter the world of books. Feeling stressed out? Pick up your favorite book and leave the reality and worries behind. It is the most effective way to relax and overcome stress. 　　 2.　 Getting lost in a book before bedtime can calm your mind and prepare your body for a good night’s sleep.

Connect with people. Another way to successfully beat stress is meeting with friends. Friends and loved ones are important to any healthy lifestyle. If you’re feeling a little overwhelmed and just can’t seem to shake it off, call your best friend or a member of your family and talk to them. 　 3.　

Walk it off. You can also effectively relieve yourself of stress by simply taking a walk around your neighborhood. 　 4.　 There’s a whole new world up there that you never seem to notice while rushing to work or talking to someone. Take a moment to admire a new building or a balcony somewhere high up that reminds you of a castle from your favorite movie. Enjoy your time alone and seize every moment of it.

　 5. Nothing brings you back on track like a good laughter. It is the most powerful antidote(良方) to stress and it brings joy into your life. Laughing brings people together and drives away all stress-related problems as if they never existed. It is absolutely the best medicine there is, and it will keep you both physically and emotionally healthy.

A. Laugh it off.

B. Take some medicine.

C. As you walk, remember to look up.

D. Reading may also help you sleep better.

E. Your hobby could be reading books, or even writing one.

F. But most importantly, it can affect our physical and mental health.

G. The conversation with a close person will immediately make you feel better.

高二英语七选五中等难度题查看答案及解析

Have you ever wondered why there are so many skin colors in the world? Do you know why people living in particular areas usually have a certain color? Biology and history are the two reasons for this.

Skin contains something called melanin, which determines a person’s skin color. The more melanin a person has, the darker his or her skin will be. The amount of and the production of melanin are controlled by genetics, but can be affected by other things, such as sunlight. If a person lives in a place with less sunlight, a person’s body will produce less melanin, making the skin lighter.

Skin color is also affected by another source ---- vitamin D. humans all need vitamin D to build bones. People can get it by eating foods such as fish and milk, or from sunlight, so sunlight absorbed by melanin cannot be used for vitamin D production. Therefore, a dark—skinned person will produce less vitamin D than a light—skinned person when they received the same amount of sunlight.

The connection between vitamin D production and skin color is clear when we look at evolution. The earliest humans lived in Africa, their dark skin produced less vitamin D because of their dark skin. As a result, their skin made less melanin, so they could get enough sunlight to produce vitamin D. their skin gradually got lighter and they lost hair. Now, people living in areas with strong sunlight like Africa, have darker skin, while people living in other areas have lighter skin. The exception to this is the Inuit, who live in a place with little sunlight, but have dark skin because they eat a lot of fish and have enough vitamin D.

Evolution has given us a rainbow of skin colors. Humans have always had melanin to determine our skin color. What has changed through history is the environment where we have lived. This has in turn changed our melanin production, and eventually, skin color.

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