The First Try
Every girl dreams and Li Xie is no exception. She has read dozens of books on how to be a ballerina(芭蕾舞女演员). “Swan Lake” is her favorite. She hopes one day her dream will come true. She has taken ballet lessons and all her teachers confirm she is a good student.
One day she saw an advertisement that a famous ballerina group will be performing in her hometown. "I must meet up with the leader of the group and show him my skills," she whispered to herself. She dressed herself and hid in the dressing room. To her luck the leader entered and she timidly (胆怯地) knocked at the door. She bravely approached him and handed him a bunch of red roses. The thorns (刺) hurt her hand but she did not care about the pain. The leader observed her action as she told him her dream. "Alright, you dance and I will give you my conclusion." But half way through the dance he stopped her and said, "I'm sorry you're not good enough!" On hearing this Li Xie ran as fast as her legs could carry her and was ashamed. She gave up her dream.
Many years later, she heard that the same ballet group was performing in her town again. Bitter memories of the leader's crude words came flooding back to her. This time she was determined to find out why the leader had told her she was not good enough. This was his reply, "I tell this to every student." She angrily shot back, "You've ruined my life! 一 Then she got a further shock, "
"I remember your gift of roses and how the thorns(刺)had hurt your fingers but you carried on bravery. If you only had treated ballet like that and did not give up so easily; therefore, you still deserve my conclusion! "
1.What is “Swan Lake”?
A. a kind of food B. a song C. a ballet D. a book
2.Why did Li Xie go to meet up with the leader of the group?
A. She wanted to join the group.
B. She wanted to give him a gift.
C. She wanted to see the performance.
D. She wanted to show him her skills.
3.What do you think of Li Xie?
A. positive B. weak-willed
C. clever D. determined
高三英语阅读理解中等难度题
The First Try
Every girl dreams and Li Xie is no exception. She has read dozens of books on how to be a ballerina(芭蕾舞女演员). “Swan Lake” is her favorite. She hopes one day her dream will come true. She has taken ballet lessons and all her teachers confirm she is a good student.
One day she saw an advertisement that a famous ballerina group will be performing in her hometown. "I must meet up with the leader of the group and show him my skills," she whispered to herself. She dressed herself and hid in the dressing room. To her luck the leader entered and she timidly (胆怯地) knocked at the door. She bravely approached him and handed him a bunch of red roses. The thorns (刺) hurt her hand but she did not care about the pain. The leader observed her action as she told him her dream. "Alright, you dance and I will give you my conclusion." But half way through the dance he stopped her and said, "I'm sorry you're not good enough!" On hearing this Li Xie ran as fast as her legs could carry her and was ashamed. She gave up her dream.
Many years later, she heard that the same ballet group was performing in her town again. Bitter memories of the leader's crude words came flooding back to her. This time she was determined to find out why the leader had told her she was not good enough. This was his reply, "I tell this to every student." She angrily shot back, "You've ruined my life! 一 Then she got a further shock, "
"I remember your gift of roses and how the thorns(刺)had hurt your fingers but you carried on bravery. If you only had treated ballet like that and did not give up so easily; therefore, you still deserve my conclusion! "
1.What is “Swan Lake”?
A. a kind of food B. a song C. a ballet D. a book
2.Why did Li Xie go to meet up with the leader of the group?
A. She wanted to join the group.
B. She wanted to give him a gift.
C. She wanted to see the performance.
D. She wanted to show him her skills.
3.What do you think of Li Xie?
A. positive B. weak-willed
C. clever D. determined
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Maybe no one forgets their first bike and there is no exception to a woman like me. Mine was a Schwinn coaster bike, second-hand, painted red and yellow by its previous owner. I remember riding too fast down the big hill on Springfield Avenue. I knew at once that the world was mine to explore.
A couple of years later, when I was 11, my grandmother visited from England, bringing me a bike. It was a dark green one, with three gears (齿轮) and hand brakes. As the owner of the first English bike my friends had ever seen, I was almost famous.
Unlike my coaster bike, it was light—riding it felt like flying. I rode past big stone houses with their huge yards and trees. I rode past brick row houses. I rode alone and with groups of friends.
That beloved bike went with me to college, carrying me to the library and to classes. Beyond transport, it was often a prop (道具): Pushing it along as I walked the college paths made me feel less self-conscious. Somehow, conversation flowed more easily on either side of a bike.
After college, I lived abroad for a while. Returning from London, I discovered to my horror that my parents had sold my bike.
For years after that, I didn't have a bike that was really mine. Teaching in a New England prep school (学校), I simply rode whatever bikes its graduates had left behind. I rode around the little town on bikes with gears and brakes that often failed. I did not take any of those bikes with me when I moved south to the coastal town where I now live. But after a while I missed riding.
Finally, on a fall day, I bought a bike. Called a comfort bike, it has wider tires than my old bike and seven gears. But it is green—a brighter green bike.
Still, I was a bit worried; I was a lot older. I brought the bike home and put on my helmet—I'd never worn a helmet before. Then I got on the bike. After a difficult start, I felt exactly as I was on that long-ago day on Springfield Avenue: free. Soon I was riding along, watching the waves break. It seemed that everyone I passed smiled. And I knew they all remembered their first bike and how it had set them free. I wanted to call back to them, "It still can!"
1.According to the article, the author's beloved bike ________.
A. was a red and yellow coaster bike
B. made her the envy of all her friends
C. was her birthday gift from her grandmother
D. made her shy and awkward at times at college
2.When she was teaching at a prep school, the author ________.
A. didn't like her once-beloved bike
B. got out of the habit of riding bikes
C. loved exploring the little town by riding around
D. rode bikes that had been recommended to her by graduates
3.What happened to the author after she moved to the coastal town?
A. She bought another coaster like her old one.
B. She found that she was too old to ride a bike.
C. She challenged herself to ride a more demanding bike.
D. She regained the feeling that her first bike had given her.
4.What was the author's main purpose in writing this article?
A. To describe the different bikes she has been riding alone.
B. To recall the joy and freedom she has enjoyed thanks to riding.
C. To inform us of the fun and benefits of riding bikes with others.
D. To tell us about how she grew up through her riding experiences.
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America is built on the idea of freedom, and there is no exception for Muslim women. I the freedom of religion and speech. But mostly, I believe it’s OK to be , and to stand up for who and what you are. So I believe in wearing the hijab.
The hijab is a religious head covering, like a scarf. I am Muslim, and keeping my head covered is a of maturity and respect toward my and to Allah’s will. , I also like to wear it to be different. I don’t usually like to do what everyone else is doing. I want to be a(n) , not just part of the crowd. But when I first wore it, I was also afraid of the that I’d get at school.
I on my own that sixth grade was the I should start wearing the hijab. I was about what the kids would say or even do to me. I thought they might make fun of me, or be scared of me and my head-scarf. Kids at that age usually like to be all the same, and there’s little or no of differences.
On the first day of school, I put all those thoughts behind my back and walked in with my head held high. I was holding my breath a little, but I was also proud to be a Muslim, proud to be wearing the hijab, proud to be different.
I was about everything I thought the kids would say or even do to me. I actually met a lot of people because of wearing my head covering. Most of the kids would come and ask me questions — — about the hijab and why I wore it.
I did hear some kids were making fun of me, there was one girl — she wasn’t even in my class, we never really talked much — and she spoke me, and I wasn’t even there! I made a lot of new friends that year, friends that I still have until this very day, five years later.
Yes, I’m different, but everyone is different here, in one way or another. This is the beauty of America, which lies in its .
1.A. believe in B. stick to C. believe D. insist
2.A. independent B. free C. sensitive D. different
3.A. signal B. sign C. reminder D. symbol
4.A. religion B. country C. parents D. status
5.A. In a word B. In general C. To be exact D. To be honest
6.A. princess B. heroine C. individual D. adult
7.A. praise B. punishment C. reaction D. reflection
8.A. hoped B. expected C. realized D. decided
9.A. time B. chance C. case D. occasion
10.A. disappointed B. scared C. enthusiastic D. angry
11.A. still B. already C. even D. ever
12.A. show off B. pull off C. pick up D. put up
13.A. rejection B. ignorance C. awareness D. acceptance
14.A. negative B. optimistic C. serious D. strange
15.A. often B. inside C. only D. outside
16.A. concerned B. particular C. wrong D. convinced
17.A. respectfully B. cautiously C. suspiciously D. critically
18.A. and B. so C. but D. or
19.A. in terms of B. in front of C. in charge of D. in favor of
20.A. significance B. diversity C. value D. power
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They say chocolate makes everything better, and apparently wagyu beef is no exception. For the past 10 years, the Mayura Station Farm in southern Australia has been feeding its wagyu cattle chocolate and other sweets mixed with their regular feed, and the results have been shocking.
When Scott de Bruin, managing partner at Mayura Station, returned to his father's farm in the Limestone coast of Australia, in 1998, he knew he wanted to do something special to make their beef stand out. But he didn't know exactly how he was going to do that, so he consulted a cattle nutrition specialist from Japan and spent two years experimenting with different feed before deciding on the final daily ration(配给量) for his wagyu cows – a special mix of regular feed, chocolate, gummy bears, strawberries and cream flavored gummy snakes. Each cow eats up to 2 kilograms of ground and partially broken chocolate delivered by Cadbury's every day.
Adding chocolate to the daily diet of cows at Mayura Station started out as a simple experiment, but it ended up making their luxury beef one of the most appreciated in the world. “Many of my customers come to enjoy Mayura beef two to three times a week. They love how the beef has the perfect balance of fat, rich flavor and tender texture(质地),” Michelin star chef Umberto Bombana told Forbes Magazine.
Shane Osborn, Head Chef and Co-Owner of Arcane Restaurant in Hong Kong, added that its unique sweetness, hint of nuttiness and buttery texture make Mayura beef “the ultimate steak”.
Asked if the milk chocolate has a negative effect on the cattle's health, Scott de Bruin says “No, unlike humans – who may start eating chocolates at a very young age for over several decades – these cattle (raised on chocolates for only four months) won't see the long-term negative effects of chocolates in their system.”
As you can imagine, Mayura luxury beef is not cheap. Forbes reports that a 10.5oz-steak sells for $288, but those who can afford it claim it's worth every penny.
1.What is the purpose of the first paragraph?
A. To promote the act. B. To present happiness.
C. To show the author’s shock D. To introduce the topic.
2.What did Bruin do after returning to his father’s farm in 1998?
A. He began to work hard. B. He started to do research.
C. He came to learn about cows. D. He worked for a Japanese specialist.
3.Why did many customers come to enjoy Mayura beef frequently?
A. Because his service is the first class.
B. Because the price of beef is rather low.
C. Because his beef tastes good and nutritious.
D. Because his advertisement is fairly good.
4.What does Bruin think of the influence of the milk chocolate on cattle?
A. It has no bad influence in the long term. B. It has long-term effects.
C. It has short-term effects. D. It makes him puzzled.
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No one except Jack and Tom the answer.
A.know | B.knows | C.is knowing | D.are known |
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Christmas Eve means a lot to almost every family in the US, and mine is of no exception. Every December 24, we used to head to my parents’ house and spend the night, along with my brother’s family, and my sister’s family. We’d eat lots of foods such as candies and my mom’s ______ chocolate cookies.
We’d play a card game for hours until one team proved ______ over all other sides. ______, my sister Martie and I won, and when we beat every other ______, we’d sing and even dance. Yes, we were ______. The kids always put out cookies and milk for Santa, and my dad would sit down and color a picture with his grandchildren to ______ it for Santa Claus. And then we’d ______ every person in the family to open just one ____. After everything settled down, my father would read the story of Christmas, ______ us all of the true meaning of Christmas. Our Christmas Eves are a little ______ now as my parents have moved to heaven and my girls are in college, but December is still ______. Candies and my mom’s favorite chocolate cookies are ____ our favorite foods. Martie and I still like card games, ______ my daughter Ally and her boyfriend, Wesley, actually ______ us easily. We still open one gift that night. And, Martie’s husband, Jan, has ______ the duty to read the Christmas story.
I can hardly wait for the ______ to come! It’s my favorite time of a year because we’re all ____. I’ ll bet your family has wonderful holiday ______, too. Whatever your traditions are, I hope one of them is reading the story of Christmas. Why not teach your children the ______ meaning of Christmas this year? Because that’s the ______ gift you could ever give them!
1.A.special B.homemade C.favorite D.fresh
2.A.helpful B.creative C.strong D.victorious
3.A.Usually B.Recently C.Immediately D.Hurriedly
4.A.sister B.brother C.team D.family
5.A.funny B.happy C.free D.normal
6.A.open B.provide C.leave D.save
7.A.allow B.order C.beg D.force
8.A.box B.window C.case D.gift
9.A.convincing B.informing C.reminding D.warning
10.A.simple B.different C.meaningless D.strange
11.A.wonderful B.reasonable C.comfortable D.powerful
12.A.even B.rather C.already D.still
13.A.and B.or C.though D.as
14.A.find B.reach C.cheat D.beat
15.A.taken over B.thought about C.dealt with D.applied for
16.A.game B.night C.dinner D.day
17.A.alive B.healthy C.around D.together
18.A.traditions B.songs C.foods D.plans
19.A.clear B.only C.true D.hidden
20.A.best B.biggest C.most beautiful D.most expensive
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JM: It's nice to see you, Xiao Li. And this is the first time I ___1.___(visit) your hometown. I've seen quite a lot of China, but this is one of the ______2.___(attract) places I've been to.
XL: Yes, everyone says so. I feel very ___3.____(fortune) living here.
JM: You live in the northwest of Xiamen. What's the climate like?
XL: Pretty hot and wet in the summer, but it ____4.__be quite cold in winter.
JM: Oh, look at that huge apartment block!
XL: Yes, they've just completed __5.___. The rent for an apartment there is very high.
JM: I believe you! This area's so modern!
XL: Yes, this is the business district. They've put ___6.__ a lot of high-rise building recently, ___7.___ there are some great shopping malls.
JM: Maybe I could buy a few presents there.
XL: I'll take you there tomorrow. Now we are leaving the business district and ____8._(approach) the harbor. We're entering the western district, the most interesting part of the city.
JM: It seems lovely. Is that Gulangyu Island just across the water?
XL: Yes, it is. It's a gorgeous island with some really interesting __9.____(architect).
JM: So they tell me. Do you think we could stop and walk around for _10.__ while?
XL: Yes, we can park over there.
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Three boys and three girls boarded the bus to Fort Lauderdale, dreaming of golden beaches as the gray cold of New York disappeared behind them. They noticed an old man, who sat in front of them, dressed in a plain, ill-fitting suit, never , and his dusty face his age.
He was in his seat like a stone, and the young people began to about him, trying to his life and his age. Deep into the night, outside Washington, one of the girls went up to him and introduced herself. “Want some wine?” He took the glass and drank.
Slowly and he told his story. His name was Vingo, he had been in in New York for the past four years, and now he was going home. “When I was in prison I wrote to my wife,” he said. “I told her that I was going to be away for a long time, and that if she couldn't it, if the kids kept asking questions, if it too much, she could just forget me, I'd understand.”
“Last week, knowing I would be , I wrote her again. We used to live in Brunswick and there's a big oak tree just as you come into town. I told her that if she would me back, she should put a yellow handkerchief on the tree, and I'd and come home with her. If she didn't me, forget it, no handkerchief, and I'd go on through.”
“Wow,” the girl exclaimed. She told the others, and soon all of them put their faces against the window, waiting for the of Brunswick.
Then Brunswick was ten miles, and then five. Then, suddenly, all of the young people were up out of their seats, screaming , all except Vingo. Vingo sat there , looking at the oak tree. It was almost with yellow handkerchiefs, 20 of them, 30 of them, maybe hundreds, a tree that stood like a huge flag of , blowing in the wind. As the young people shouted, the old man rose and his way to the front of the bus to go home.
1.A. moving B. leaning C. stopping D. heading
2.A. proved B. masked C. betrayed D. abandoned
3.A. rooted B. annoyed C. relaxed D. alarmed
4.A. hear B. care C. wonder D. speak
5.A. bother B. describe C. imagine D. know
6.A. away B. in C. out D. over
7.A. terribly B. eagerly C. painfully D. casually
8.A. hospital B. prison C. company D. work
9.A. support B. believe C. stand D. ignore
10.A. lasted B. influenced C. cost D. hurt
11.A. hopeless B. convenient C. successful D. free
12.A. take B. refuse C. call D. write
13.A. get out B. get off C. get on D. get in
14.A. remember B. believe C. miss D. accept
15.A. entrance B. beauty C. existence D. approach
16.A. amazingly B. joyfully C. definitely D. desperately
17.A. shocked B. puzzled C. terrified D. depressed
18.A. covered B. surrounded C. spotted D. dotted
19.A. wishes B. welcome C. victory D. success
20.A. felt B. forced C. made D. pushed
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—Jack Brown is very clever and he studies hard as well.
—No ________ he comes out first in the exams.
A.answer | B.question | C.wonder | D.problem |
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Asia has long tradition of tea-drinking. And China is no exception.
However, lately more and more Chinese people are turning to a different . Coffee has become a/an popular choice of Chinese people living abroad and in the country's cities. In big cities such as Beijing, coffee shops seem to be on nearly every major street corner. These are not just selling drinks from Starbucks, the world-famous coffee company. Coffee businesses from South Korea and Britain are also in China.
Many young Chinese people drink coffee -- when meeting with friends. Yang Lin lives in the U.S. but comes from an area in China for growing tea. She used to drink tea while in China. But now, she says, she drinks both and for different reasons.
Yang Lin says she was a tea drinker when she was back in China. But she likes coffee and tea now. Drinking coffee for her is a social event. She and her co-workers like to sit in a café and talk over a cup of coffee. Tea, she says, is more about family . She grew up in Fujian province -- an area known for its tea. Ms. Yang says that as a child, her family would together in the evening and talk about the day's events over a steaming pot of tea. So now, the smell of Fujian tea brings back these family memories.
On average a person in China drinks about five cups of coffee a year. This information comes from the China Coffee Association Beijing. That is far below the world average of 240 cups a year. But the association says the amount of coffee that Chinese drink is by about 15 percent every year.
1.A.business B. drink C. attitude D. custom
2.A. abnormally B. necessarily C. thoroughly D. increasingly
3.A. huge B. ancient C. remote D. conservative
4.A. cities B. companies C. shops D. foreigners
5.A. producing B. earning C. operating D. struggling
6.A. passively B. deliberately C. elegantly D. socially
7.A. famous B. appropriate C. anxious D. beneficial
8.A. seldom B. only C. unwillingly D. never
9.A. completely B. gradually C. equally D. eventually
10.A. memories B.values C. possessions D. traditions
11.A. work B. gather C. cook D. pull
12.A. even B. still C. somehow D. hardly
13.A. rare B. tough C. lonely D. warm
14.A. information B. cost C. amount D. production
15.A. decreasing B. growing C. dividing D. profiting
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