— _______ I ask you something, if you are not...

— _______ I ask you something, if you are not busy?

—Yes, of course you _______.

A. Should; should               B. Could; can

C. Could; could          D. Can; Could

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Manny Abreu pratices Benjamin Franklin's famous saying. “If you want something done, ask a busy person.”

Throughout his four years at Kellenberg Memorial High School in the US. Abreu made community service, an important part of his life. “I don't know where he finds the time to do everything.” said Erin Ronan, Alreu's math teacher. “He is truly a class act.”

As an honored student, Abreu, 18, took part in different voluntary activities after school, during weekends and summer holidays. These included helping staff at the public library, doing landscape work at kellenberg, and serving customers at a local restaurant.

But faced with a limited number of hours in a day, Abreu left his library job last summer to start working as an emergency medical technician—a role that fits his passion for making a difference in other people's lives.

“My appreciation for service has guided me into giving back,” said Abreu, who is setting his sights on becoming a doctor. “It's such a win-win feeling to help someone in need.”

St Martin de Porres Marianist School also benefited from Abreu's help. Through his school's Smart Club program, he voluntarily provided homework help and played games with the junior high school students. For all his hard work, Abreu was welcomed into a leadership club that organizes fellow students' volunteer activities.

Abreu thanked his parents for inspiring him to do the right thing, saying “they are' the most selfless people I know.” He remembered when he was about 6 years old, and his mother invited a disadvantaged neighborhood boy to have dinner. Upon observing the boy's happiness, Abreu came away with a sense of how he wanted to live his own life— “I won't focus on my own desires. I will help as many people as I can,” he said.

1.What is the main purpose of the first paragraph?

A.To introduce the topic. B.To make a brief explanation.

C.To share a famous saying. D.To praise Benjamin Franklin.

2.How did Abreu do voluntary work during his high school?

A.By organizing school activities. B.By working as a customer.

C.By spending extra time. D.By using special holidays.

3.What does Abreu think of helping others in need?

A.It's challenging. B.It's rewarding.

C.It's stressful. D.It's wasteful.

4.Who influenced Abreu most on his way to being a volunteer?

A.His math teacher. B.His fellow students.

C.His parents. D.His neighborhood boy.

高三英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析

“How’s it going? ”　 I ask the barista(服务生). “How’s your day been?”

“Ah, not too busy. What are you up to?”

“Not much. Just readin. ”

This，small talk, is one of the key rituals(规矩）of American life. It has taken me only a decade to master.

I immigrated to the United States in 2001, for college. I brought only my Indian experience in dealing with shopkeepers and tea sellers. In Delhi, where I grew up, when doing business, people don't ask each other how the other's day has been. They might not even smile. The customer doesn't tremble before complaining about how cold his food is. Each side believes the other will cheat him.

“God, Mahajan, you’re so rude to waiters!” Tom, an American friend, said, laughing, after he watched me ordering food at a restaurant, in the West Village, years ago. Considering myself a mild and friendly person, I was surprised. Tom always asked servers how they were doing or praised their shirts or made jokes about the menu. At that time, this seemed dishonest to me. Did he really like what they were wearing?

American life is based on a principle that we like one another but won’t violate one another’s privacies. This makes it a land of small talk. Two people greet each other happily, with friendliness, but might know each other for years before asking basic questions about each other’s backgrounds. The opposite is true of Indians. At least three people I’ve sat next to on planes to and from India have asked me, within minutes, how much I earn as a writer (only to turn away in disappointment when I tell them).

Living in Brooklyn and then in Austin, Texas. I made coffee shops the places of my movements. Meeting the same baristas day after day produced context, and I got practice. I was beginning to fit in. It felt good and didn’t seem fake anymore.

1.Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?

A. The author takes pride in everything of his homeland.

B. The author still thinks the American way of treating strangers is not sincere.

C. The author finally got used to small talk after a lot of practice in America.

D. It only took the author a short time to learn the real ritual of American life.

2.What do people in the US tend to do in a restaurant?

A. They have friendly small talk with the servers.

B. They ask if the servers are satisfied with their pay.

C. They complain about the food and service straightforwardly.

D. They make objective comments on the servers’ clothing.

3.What do we know about Indians according to Paragraph 7?

A. Indians don’t like each other.

B. Indians live in a land of small talk.

C. Indians show little respect for others; privacy.

D. Indians know little about their friends’ backgrounds.

4.What might be the best title of this passage?

A. A Rude Indian in America

B. Small Talk and Great Friendship

C. My Struggle with American Small Talk

D. Cultural Differences between Countries

高三英语阅读理解困难题查看答案及解析

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高三英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析

If you are not familiar ____ the topic, you may write something that is familiar ____ you.

A. with; with         B. to; to              C. to; with           D. with; to

高三英语单项填空中等难度题查看答案及解析

If you are looking for something fun and educational to do in Maryland,why not visit the Maryland Science Center?It is located at 601 Light Street,Baltimore,MD 21230.The ticket prices vary depending on ages,groups and the exhibits you choose.

Introduction

The Maryland Science Center is basically a museum,but it gives everyone a chance to learn through experience and play,rather than just glance at an exhibit.

Activities

You can learn about various topics,including outer space,the human body,dinosaurs,electricity,marine（海洋的）biology,energy,and much more.You can also take part in the interactive activities,such as racing bubbles,digging for dinosaur fossils,using puzzle pieces to construct cars,and so much more.

The Davis Planetarium（天文馆）

At the Davis Planetarium,you can lie back in a chair and look at the stars while still inside the Science Center. The stars will appear on the ceiling of the theatre as you watch them.

There are different shows to catch at the Davis Planetarium.You can learn about the galaxy and astronomy during the Dark Matters show.Learn about the stars and planets during the Sky Live show.The One World One Sky show allows children to explore the stars.The Live from the Sun show will teach you all about the hot sun.

The Kids Room

For children,they can't miss the Kids Room.They will be able to play in a water area,construct dams and water towers,push buttons,ring doorbells,build with blocks,and more,and definitely they will learn a lot.In addition,there is also an area for kids of two years old and under,where they can crawl,walk and explore safely with soft toys.

1.What do we know about the Maryland Science Center?

A. It charges different prices for parents and Children.

B. It is regarded as the most popular museum in Maryland.

C. It is a museum where there are many famous exhibitions.

D. It is mainly designed for children and their families to play together.

2.Which activity is not available in the Maryland Science Center?

A. Taking part in bubble competitions.

B. Learning the structure of the human body.

C. Watching famous science fiction films.

D. Gaining knowledge of marine creatures.

3.If you want to know why the sun shines,which show should you choose?

A. Dark Matters.　　 B. Live from the Sun.

C. One World One Sky.　　 D. Sky Live.

4.What can we learn about the Kids Room from the passage?

A. It is designed for parents who have children.

B. It provides a good opportunity for parents to relax.

C. Children there need to be accompanied by their parents.

D. It is a good place for children to learn and play at the same time.

5.Where is the passage most probably taken from?

A. A newspaper.　　 B. A science journal.

C. A marketing report.　　 D. A travel brochure（小册子）.

高三英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析

When you are curious about something, and want to know more about it, you can use the way of asking questions. Asking questions is the first step to make discoveries. The steps below can guide you during the research.

Step 1

On a note card or piece of paper, write down the subject that you are interested in. Just get the main idea down. For example, you might write: Discover more about dinosaurs.

Step 2

Next, stop and think for a moment about what you already know about your subject. List what you already know like the sentences below:

（1）Dinosaurs lived long before human beings appeared.

（2）Dinosaurs lived on the earth for more than 150 million years.

（3）Some dinosaurs fed on plants, some on meat.

Step 3

What can you do with what you want to learn? On your paper, start writing down questions about the dinosaurs as you think of them:

（1）What’s the best weather for dinosaurs to live in?

（2）How many kinds of dinosaurs are there?

（3）Have dinosaurs really disappeared?

Step 4

Armed with your list of questions, you can now go to the nearest library or computer to begin your research. As you learn more about your subject, you’ll probably discover some new questions.

For example, you might discover that dinosaurs disappeared about 65 million years ago. Why? What happened, asking new questions can help you research your subject more widely.

The next time you find something interesting to research, take time to organize your thinking by asking good questions. Remember----learning more always bring more questions.

1.What can you do with what you want to learn?

A. Read some books

B. Search for some information on the computer

C. Ask for help from the teacher

D. You can use the way of asking questions.

2.When you do some research，you should take the following steps:_____.

①list what you want to know　　　 ②choose a research subject

③list what you already know　　　 ④discover new problems

A. ①④③②　　 B. ②③①④

C. ③②④①　　 D. ④③①②

3.What does the underlined sentence “Armed with your list of questions” mean?

A. Putting your list of questions under your arm.

B. Discussing your questions with your classmates.

C. Writing down your list of questions.

D. Taking your list of questions with you.

4.According to the passage, which of the following is true?

A. You can find all the answers online.

B. Learn more, and you’ll have no questions.

C. During the research, you may keep finding new questions.

D. Asking questions is the only way for research.

5.The best title for this passage is _____.

A. Discovering Dinosaurs　　 B. Asking Good Questions

C. Finding Subjects　　 D. Having Interesting Answers

高三英语阅读理解简单题查看答案及解析

—Can I come to ask for some advice at any time?

—Yes, of course. 　　 .

A. If you’re convenient 　　 B. At your convenience

C. Don’t worry 　　　 　　　　 D. Don’t mention it

高三英语单项填空中等难度题查看答案及解析

Laziness is a state of inaction. It is something that you do, not something that you are. Being lazy means you have no motivation to do anything. Many people make the mistake that they view themselves as lazy.

Lazy people are often seen as useless. They are the ones who don’t do anything. They can be seen as underachievers or even bums（废物）. This can be a child or an adult. You can view a student who never studies as lazy. You can see an employee who doesn’t do his work as lazy. In all of these cases, what the lazy person is doing is being lazy. But are they really being lazy or are they acting lazy?

There is a huge different between saying you act lazy sometimes and you are a lazy person. One is suggesting that your laziness is temporary while the other suggests that it’s permanent. This is the myth of laziness. People who are lazy aren’t; they simply are people who are temporarily acting that way.

So that causes a person to be inactive? The answer is a lack of goals. If you give someone a good enough reason to do something, they will do it. People who don’t seem to do anything just haven’t found a good enough reason to do something. Lazy students don’t study because they don’t see the point in studying. If you give them a reason, a strong enough reason, they will take action.

For example, if you are too lazy to go to the gym, would you go if someone offered you a million dollars to go? If you are too lazy to go to clean out the garage, would someone pointing a gun to your head help you take action? The reason can be positive or negative as long as it’s strong enough to induce（引起）action.

To motivate someone who is lazy, what you need to do is to help them find purpose and enough reasons to work towards a certain goal.

1.According to the passage, who can be viewed as acting lazy?

A. A student who always cheats out the garage.

B. A husband who never cleans out the garage.

C. A clerk who si always scolded for being useless.

D. A mother who doesn’t feel like cooking on Sunday.

2.The main reason why people are not active is that___________.

A. they are aimless

B. they lack enough money

C. they have too many negative feelings

D. they find no point in learning new things

3.The purpose of the writing is to help readers___________.

A. to recognize one’s weakness

B. to see laziness in a different way

C. to have a clear idea about what a habit is

D. to inspire students to be hard-working

4.What is the best title for the text?

A. Being lazy and cat lazy

B. Laziness and motivation

C. Temporary and permanent.

D. Being positive and negative

高三英语阅读理解困难题查看答案及解析

Laziness is a state of inaction. It is something that you do, not something that you are. Being lazy means you have no ________ to do anything. This is obvious but the mistake that many people make is ________ themselves as someone who is lazy.

Lazy people are often seen as useless. ________, are they really being lazy or are they acting lazy? There is a huge difference between saying you are lazy sometimes and you are a lazy person. One is suggesting that your laziness is ________ while the other suggests that it’s permanent. This is the myth of laziness. People who are lazy aren’t lazy; they ________ are people who are temporarily acting that way.

So what causes a person to be inactive? The answer is a lack of goals. If you give someone a good enough to do something, he will do it. People who don’t seem to do anything just haven’t found a good enough reason to do something. Lazy students don’t study because they don’t see the ________ in studying. For example, if you are too lazy to clean out the garage, would someone ________ a gun to your head help you take action? The reason can be positive or negative it’s strong enough to induce(引起) action.

To motivate someone who is lazy, what you need to do is to help him find enoughto work towards a certain goal.

1.A. motivation B. question       C. promotion     D. courage

2.A. agreeing    B. denying         C. identifying    D. refusing

3.A. Otherwise B. Besides C. However       D. Therefore

4.A. correct       B. false      C. temporary     D. inspirational

5.A. simply         B. occasionally          C. often     D. hardly

6.A. excuse       B. gift         C. chance D. purpose

7.A. point B. success C. situation        D. difficulty

8.A. dropping    B. pointing         C. shooting        D. hiding

9.A. as long as B. as soon as     C. so that  D. in case

10.A. reasons    B. money  C. energy  D. Confidence

高三英语完型填空中等难度题查看答案及解析