My name’s James and I’m an 18-year “Cancer Survivor”. When I was 15 years of age, I was at my house one day with my ________ and when I tried to run up the steps, I blacked out, and ________ the stairs very hard. When I ________ myself, I remembered my sisters saying “Are you all right?” and I replied “I think so, yeah.” But little did my sisters and I ________ that was the beginning of a(n) ________. When I began to try to climb the stairs, my whole right leg hurt seriously. I couldn’t move it ________ the assistance of my hands. The pain was horrible. I finally ________ my way upstairs and I hardly ________ I couldn’t move my leg. As time went on, it got ________, so a month later I ________ went to hospital. I was asked to go to the rooms ________ they treated me to the X-rays. One week later, I got my ________, but wasn’t clear on what was happening. They ________ us back home. Three days later, they ________ an expert from another continent or someplace and he looked at my rays one time and said “OH MY GOD, this young man has bone cancer.”
Once all of that got cleared up, they ________ my chemotherapy(化疗) treatments. I was told that I couldn’t ________ like a normal person any more, so ________ was impossible. Basically my ________ was over before it even got started.
I want to share this story with you guys because today I’m 84 kg with 2% body fat. I don’t smoke or drink. I can walk and even run. I’m so ________ to be here and forever to grace life with my presence each day. My dream is to become the “________” to everybody who ever thought about giving up on life because it’s so hard, or just simply not worth living.
1.A. sisters B. brothers C. parents D. cousins
2.A. beat B. climbed C. hit D. tapped
3.A. came over B. came out C. came back D. came to
4.A. recognize B. realize C. recover D. react
5.A. dream B. terror C. illness D. memory
6.A. without B. from C. with D. for
7.A. made B. felt C. found D. nosed
8.A. guessed B. noticed C. believed D. understood
9.A. better B. worse C. stranger D. clearer
10.A. absolutely B. abruptly C. fortunately D. eventually
11.A. that B. when C. where D. what
12.A. treatment B. needs C. recovery D. results
13.A. carried B. followed C. sent D. directed
14.A. flew B. promised C. allowed D. served
15.A. continued B. started C. postponed D. canceled
16.A. work B. walk C. think D. feel
17.A. playing B. stepping C. running D. learning
18.A. plan B. hope C. career D. life
19.A. nervous B. relieved C. curious D. grateful
20.A. inspiration B. instruction C. introduction D. information
高二英语完形填空中等难度题
My name’s James and I’m an 18-year “Cancer Survivor”. When I was 15 years of age, I was at my house one day with my ________ and when I tried to run up the steps, I blacked out, and ________ the stairs very hard. When I ________ myself, I remembered my sisters saying “Are you all right?” and I replied “I think so, yeah.” But little did my sisters and I ________ that was the beginning of a(n) ________. When I began to try to climb the stairs, my whole right leg hurt seriously. I couldn’t move it ________ the assistance of my hands. The pain was horrible. I finally ________ my way upstairs and I hardly ________ I couldn’t move my leg. As time went on, it got ________, so a month later I ________ went to hospital. I was asked to go to the rooms ________ they treated me to the X-rays. One week later, I got my ________, but wasn’t clear on what was happening. They ________ us back home. Three days later, they ________ an expert from another continent or someplace and he looked at my rays one time and said “OH MY GOD, this young man has bone cancer.”
Once all of that got cleared up, they ________ my chemotherapy(化疗) treatments. I was told that I couldn’t ________ like a normal person any more, so ________ was impossible. Basically my ________ was over before it even got started.
I want to share this story with you guys because today I’m 84 kg with 2% body fat. I don’t smoke or drink. I can walk and even run. I’m so ________ to be here and forever to grace life with my presence each day. My dream is to become the “________” to everybody who ever thought about giving up on life because it’s so hard, or just simply not worth living.
1.A. sisters B. brothers C. parents D. cousins
2.A. beat B. climbed C. hit D. tapped
3.A. came over B. came out C. came back D. came to
4.A. recognize B. realize C. recover D. react
5.A. dream B. terror C. illness D. memory
6.A. without B. from C. with D. for
7.A. made B. felt C. found D. nosed
8.A. guessed B. noticed C. believed D. understood
9.A. better B. worse C. stranger D. clearer
10.A. absolutely B. abruptly C. fortunately D. eventually
11.A. that B. when C. where D. what
12.A. treatment B. needs C. recovery D. results
13.A. carried B. followed C. sent D. directed
14.A. flew B. promised C. allowed D. served
15.A. continued B. started C. postponed D. canceled
16.A. work B. walk C. think D. feel
17.A. playing B. stepping C. running D. learning
18.A. plan B. hope C. career D. life
19.A. nervous B. relieved C. curious D. grateful
20.A. inspiration B. instruction C. introduction D. information
高二英语完形填空中等难度题查看答案及解析
When I was struggling with cancer a few years ago,my wife and I formed our own “couple caution circle”.Anytime a doctor came with news of my progress,my wife would give me a big hug. The reports were seldom good during the early stages of my illness,and one day a doctor brought particularly frightening news.Staring at my reports,he said in a low voice,“It doesn’t look like you’re going to make it.”
Before I could ask him a question,my wife stood up,handed me my clothes,adjusted the tubes fastened to my body and said,“Let’s get out of here.This man is a risk to your health.” As she helped me struggle to the door,the doctor came near us.“Stay back,” demanded my wife.“Stay away from us.”
As we walked together down the hall,the doctor attempted to catch up with us.“Keep going,” said my wife,pushing the intravenous (静脉注射的) stand.“We’re going to talk to someone who really knows what is going on.” Then she held up her hand to the doctor.“Don’t come any closer to us.”
The two of us moved as one.We escaped to the safety and hope of a doctor who did not confuse diagnosis with conclusion. I could never have made that walk toward wellness alone.
1.From the passage we know ________.
A.hearing that the husband was not going to make it,the wife went out of her mind
B.the wife’s decision in crisis (危机) contributed to the husband’s wellness
C.the husband was diagnosed with cancer by mistake
D.the husband became weaker and weaker as a result of the treatment conducted by the doctor
2.What’s the author’s feeling when writing the passage?
A.Angry. B.Thankful. C.Excited. D.Sad.
3.What can be inferred from the passage ?
A.The wife was a woman hard to get along with.
B.The doctor was a dangerous man.
C.The wife loved her husband very much.
D.The husband was a man who believed everything would be OK.
4.What would be the best title for the passage ?
A.A Happy Couple In Crisis B.Struggle With Cancer
C.In Crisis,Become As One D.Don’t Believe The Doctor
高二英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析
My name is Jane Eyre and my parents died when I was a baby. For ten years I lived a ______ life with my aunt and cousins who treated me unfairly. My cousins teased me and my aunt never showed me any ______. The only person who cared about me was the maid, Bessie. One day my cousin John me: “You should go and beg, not live with rich folks like us!” After fighting with him I was locked in a room, where I ______ for hours crying.
Things ______ the same until a tall gentleman called Mr Brockehurst came to visit. My aunt told me that I was going to a school ______ by the gentleman. “Train her to be useful and humble,” said Aunt. Two days later I ______ my home.
At first my ______ at Lowood School was easy. The food was bad and I was often cold but I made ______ and enjoyed studying. But after an illness killed several students, new owners _____ the school and life improved. Six years later I ______ a teacher and was very happy. But eventually(最后) I felt that I should explore more of the world and found a job as a private teacher in a ______.
Before I left Lowood, I was ______ by Bessie, who told me that seven years ago my father’s brother had come ______ me but left again to go abroad. “He looked like quite a gentleman,” said Bessie. I wondered if he would ever look for me again.
My new life ______ at Thornfield Hall, a large country house, ______ a little girl called Adele. She was the adopted(被收养的) daughter of the owner of the house, Mr Rochester. He ______ stayed at Thornfield and ______ my time was mainly spent with Adele and the servants. My life was quite happy now although there was something ______ about my new home. Often I heard odd(奇怪的) sounds _____ from the top floor of the house.
1.A. happy B. long C. sad D. comfortable
2.A. food B. love C. method D. schooling
3.A. shouted at B. cried overC. found out D. talked with
4.A. lived B. stayed C. studied D. beat
5.A. appeared B. worked C. seemed D. remained
6.A. built B. designed C. owned D. opened
7.A. built B. reached C. left D. sold
8.A. food B. life C. book D. study
9.A. noise B. friends C. mistakes D. faces
10.A. took over B. took up C. took off D. took away
11.A. turned B. met C. became D. found
12.A. school B. home C. library D. country
13.A. taught B. visited C. brought D. required
14.A. looking for B. looking after C. looking into D. looking at
15.A. stopped B. continued C. started D. remained
16.A. showing B. teaching C. searching D. wanting
17.A. often B. hardly C. happily D. quietly
18.A. yet B. so C. still D. though
19.A. interesting B. good C. instructiveD. strange
20.A. come B. drop C. fall D. go
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My name is Jane Eyre and my parents died when I was a baby. For ten years I lived a(n) _______ life with my aunt and cousins who treated me unfairly. My cousins laughed at me and my aunt never showed me any _______ . The only person who cared about me was the maid, Bessie. One day my cousin John shouted at me: “You should go and beg, not live with _______ folks like us!” After fighting with him I was locked in a room, where I _______ for hours crying.
Things _______ the same until a tall gentleman called Mr. Brockchurst came to visit. My aunt told me that I was going to a school owned by the gentleman. “Train her to be _______ and humble(谦卑的),” said Aunt. Two days later I _______ my home.
At first my _______ at Lowood School was hard. The food was bad and I was often cold but I made _______ and enjoyed studying. But after an illness killed several students, new owners ________ the school and my life improved. Six years later I ________ a teacher and was very happy. But eventually I felt that I should explore more of the world and found a job as a private teacher in a ________ .
Before I left Lowood, I was ________ by Bessie, who told me that seven years ago my father’s brother had come looking for me but left again to go abroad. “He looked like quite a gentleman,” said Bessie. I ________ if he would ever look for me again.
My new life ________ at Thornfield Hall, a large country house, ________ a little girl called Adele. She was the adopted daughter of the owner of the house, Mr. Rochester. He ________ stayed at Thornfield, ________ my time was mainly spent with Adele and the servants. My life was quite ________ now although there was something ________ about my new home. Often I heard odd sounds come from the top floor of the house.
1.A.merry B.innocent C.unfortunate D.comfortable
2.A.food B.love C.method D.schooling
3.A.rich B.friendly C.troublesome D.wise
4.A.hesitated B.stayed C.lived D.disguised
5.A.appeared B.worked C.seemed D.remained
6.A.beautiful B.aggressive C.obedient D.active
7.A.restored B.reached C.left D.sold
8.A.complaint B.life C.dream D.study
9.A.noise B.friends C.mistakes D.comparison
10.A.took over B.took up C.took off D.took away
11.A.knew B.met C.became D.recognized
12.A.school B.home C.library D.county
13.A.overlooked B.visited C.brought D.required
14.A.wondered B.thought C.questioned D.suspected
15.A.stopped B.continued C.started D.faded
16.A.showing B.teaching C.admiring D.bearing
17.A.already B.never C.always D.hardly
18.A.yet B.though C.still D.so
19.A.happy B.hard C.extraordinary D.unsatisfying
20.A.interesting B.memorable C.instructive D.strange
高二英语完形填空中等难度题查看答案及解析
Father was diagnosed with brain cancer during the second half of my senior year. It is a time when all the big events in a girl’s life are happening. However, though in poor condition, father managed to be present at every occasion. His doctor said that by focusing on all my future events, it helped my dad live longer. I guess so because nine days after my high school graduation, my father died.
For the next week after his funeral, I didn’t leave my room or even to shower. Finally, my mom stormed in and said, “Megan, get up. I have something for you to read.” My father’s doctor had sent my mother a letter. It contained the typical “I am sorry for your loss” sentences. But this letter was far from typical. I could physically see the pain this loss had caused him. In his letter, he wrote about how my father inspired him to change his life and the way he worked. He expressed his desire to become a person like my father, who cared more for the people around him and put everyone else first.
After I finished reading it, I decided to live my life. I went outside and got a job as a summer camp advisor. I worked from dawn to dark every day that summer. I gave everything I had to the kids and slowly they helped to heal(治愈) me without even realizing what they were doing.
My summer mirrored parts of the life my father led in his last few days. I had spent the summer months giving myself to children. It was not the senior summer I had always imagined. It wasn’t all about me. I had learned the final lesson my father was teaching me, that in order to lead a rich and happy life, you must learn how to give yourself to others. By helping them you really are helping yourself.
1.The doctor sent the author’s mother a letter mainly to ________.
A.encourage the author’s mother to live a happy life
B.appreciate the author’s father’s influence on him
C.mourn the author’s father’s death
D.show typical concern for the family
2.What do we know about the author’s senior summer?
A.She got a job as her father had expected.
B.She gained quite a lot while helping the kids.
C.She worked hard every day to forget her father.
D.She spent it the way she had always wanted.
3.Which word can best describe the author’s father?
A.Fearless. B.Generous C.Cautious. D.Selfless.
4.Which of the following could be the best title for the passage?
A.Dad's Final Lesson B.My Senior Summer
C.My Father's Death D.An Important Letter
高二英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析
When my friend Lesa was diagnosed(诊断) with cancer, another friend and I went to the hospital to spend some time with her. We bought her a small toy and named him Lemon-Aide. We gave Lemon-Aide to Lesa and told her he was to go with her to all of her treatments to remind her that we were thinking of her and caring about her even though we could not always be with her. When the treatments were completed, she said when someone else needed him she would pass him along.
A few months later,much to my surprise, it was me that she passed him to. Lemon-Aide went with me to all of my treatments.
One day while waiting for my doctor I decided we could market the idea to fight cancer. Lesa thought it was a great idea so we founded the organization that came to be known as Lemon-Aide' s Friends, Inc. We designed our organization to remind people fighting cancer that there are people who love and care about them all the time. Today we have totally 5013 volunteers. The money raised is donated to cancer patients who do not have insurance. The physicians on our Board of Advisors determine how and where our money is donated.
Lemon-Aide is for men, women, and children of all ages and to date has been sent to 34 states and 33 countries to provide smiling support for people fighting cancer. When life gave us lemons we made Lemon-Aide, a soft smiling toy that represents love, support, and encouragement.
1.The author went to the hospital with her friend ________.
A.to operate on Lesa
B.to treat her disease
C.to accompany Lesa
D.to look after Lemon-Aide
2.Lesa was given a small toy because ________.
A.he represented her organization
B.he could help weaken her pain
C.she would think of her friends
D.her friends tried to comfort her
3.It can be inferred that ________.
A.the author had suffered from cancer
B.Lemon-Aide had suffered from cancer
C.Lesa had recovered from cancer
D.Lemon-Aide learned to look after the author
4.Lesa and the author formed an organization to ________.
A.cure cancer
B.raise money
C.help cancer patients
D.help their friend
高二英语阅读理解困难题查看答案及解析
My name is Nick Vujicic, an Australian who was born without any limbs(四肢). In recent years one of my most __1 __videos on YouTube shows my skateboarding, surfing, playing music, and best of all, __2 ___hugs from all fields of great people.
All in all, those are pretty ordinary __3 __that just about anyone can do, right? So _4 _do you think that video has been viewed millions of times? My theory is that people are __5 _to watch it because in spite of my physical limitations, I’m living __6 __I had no limits.
People often think someone __7 __a severe disability to be inactive, upset, maybe even crazy. But I’d like to __8 __them by showing that I lead a very adventurous and fruitful life
Among the hundreds of __9 _on that video, here’s one typical remark:“Seeing a guy like this being happy makes me wonder why I feel __10 _for myself sometimes -or feel not funny enough, or whatever. How can I __11 __think thoughts like that when this guy is living without limbs and still being happy!?”
I found happiness when I realized that imperfect __12 _I may be, I am the perfect Nick Vujicic. I’m designed __13 _God’s plan. That’s not to say that there isn’t __14 for improvement. I’m always trying to be better so I can better __15 _the world!
I do believe my life has no __16 _. I want you all to feel the same way about your life, no matter what your challenges may be. As we __17 _our journey together, please take a moment to __18 _about any limitations you’ve placed on your life. Now think about what __19 _would be like to be __20 _of those limitations. What would your life be if anything were possible?
1. A.disappointing B.unforgettable C.popular D.useful
2. A.receiving B.collecting C.returning D.gathering
3. A.sports B.activities C.affairs D.wonders
4. A.how B.what C.when D.why
5. A.drawn B.expected C.required D.ordered
6. A.even though B.in case C.as though D.if only
7. A.of B.from C.in D.with
8. A.advise B.greet C.surprise D.please
9. A.comments B.pictures C.replies D.statements
10. A.nervous B.sorry C.eager D.desperate
11. A.still B.ever C.also D.even
12. A.if B.as C.while D.although
13. A.according to B.thanks to C.owing to D.up to
14. A.stage B.area C.place D.room
15. A.protect B.rescue C.serve D.reserve
16. A.challenges B.limits C.doubts D.endings
17. A.finish B.continue C.start D.stop
18. A.worry B.think C.care D.talk
19. A.we B.one C.it D.you
20. A.free B.short C.aware D.fond
高二英语完型填空中等难度题查看答案及解析
Three years ago when I was still in the university, I also worked at a restaurant.
An old man named Mr. Candido Filio was one of our regular customers at the restaurant. He was one of the most intelligent people I’ve ever known.
Every Sunday the Philippine Star Newspaper had a special page for word puzzles and among his peers (同龄人), Mr. Filio held the record for solving all the puzzles in less than five minutes. He encouraged me to solve them too and for months and months, I did my best to beat him but failed.
Then one Sunday, I did it! I was able to complete them before anyone else. Everyone cheered for me. He came up to me with a smile and said, “No one has ever beaten me before. You’re the first. I’ll have a prize for you tomorrow.”
The next day, he gave me a special Scrabble (拼字游戏) set. I would have never been able to afford one like that by myself. Then he said to me, “Kate, what do you think is man’s final goal in life? Happiness, isn’t it? You are happy and that should be considered as a success. Many people spend a lifetime searching for that. Be thankful that you have found it.” I looked at him and knew that my life had changed, probably forever. He must have known that I always felt sad about not having much money.
He encouraged me to learn the game and love words. And true to his words, I was never able to beat him again.
1.We can learn from the text that Mr. Filio ______.
A. was generous to young people B. was good at word puzzles
C. lived quite near the restaurant D. won a prize from the Philippine Star Newspaper
2.The author got a gift because ______.
A. Mr. Filio was thankful for her help
B. Mr. Filio was satisfied with her service
C. she was the first person to beat Mr. Filio
D. she was the new record keeper in the restaurant
3.After she heard what Mr. Filio said, the author probably felt ______.
A. amazed B. excited
C. touched D. inspired
4.What would be the best title of the text?
A. Happiness is also a success B. Interest is the best teacher
C. Scrabble makes a difference D. His words change my life
高二英语阅读理解困难题查看答案及解析
About five years ago, an American electrical engineer named Scott Brusaw and his wife Julie came up with the idea of putting solar panels on the ground rather than the roof. Then they began to develop the Solar Roadway specially for a new type of cars-eco-cars. The Solar Roadway is an intelligent road that provides clean renewable energy using power from the sun while providing safer driving conditions, along with power and data delivery. They predict that the Solar Roadway will pay for itself through the generation of electricity along with other forms of income and that the same amount of money that is being used to build and resurface current roads can be used to build the Solar Roadsays.
Each Solar Road Panel measures roughly 4 meters and contains a microprocessor(微处理器)that monitors and controls the panel, while communicating with neighboring panels and the vehicles traveling overhead. The inventors suggest that this provides a communication device every 4 meters on every road which could be used for example to warn drivers of cars which are moving across a centre line and various other speed control problems. The top of the Solar Road panels is made of super-strong glass that would offer vehicles the tractions(抓地力)they need.
According to the inventors, the Solar Roadway creates and carries clean renewable electricity and therefore electric vehicles can be recharged at any conveniently located rest stop, or at any business that has paved Solar Road Panels in their parking lots.
The inventors say their Solar Roadway has many functions and advantages from main roads to drivewasys, parking lots, bike paths, sidewalks and runways. The Federal Highway Administration has given Brusaw $100,000 to develop the invention and Brusaw hopes to build a smart-road parking lot in the coming spring.
1.In the inventors’ opinion, the Solar Roadway______.
A. is too expensive to build at present
B. costs no more money than current roads
C. can provide as many data as present computers
D. will bring them a large sum of money
2.The underlined word“they”in Paragraph 2 refers to______.
A. the panels B. the inventors C. the researchers D. the vehicles
3.The Solar Roadway includes all the following advantages EXCEPT_______.
A. providing safer driving conditions
B. helping drivers communicate with each other while driving
C. creating and carrying clean renewable electricity
D. warning drivers of various speed control problems
4.What can be the best title for the text?
A. Solar-powered smart road of the future
B. The great changes on the roadway
C. The influence the Solar Roadway has on people
D. The Solar Road-a much faster road
高二英语阅读理解困难题查看答案及解析
My name is Amy. I’m a 25-year-old graduate student who likes yoga, home-decorating shows and eating spoonfuls of peanut butter straight from the jar. Oh yeah, and I’m an iPhone addict.
I wasn’t always an addict. In fact, for many years I told myself I didn’t want a fancy cellphone. They seemed like too much work, always ringing and demanding attention. I was perfectly content with my simple cellphone, and I didn’t feel like changing my mind any time.
However, about a year ago, I found myself envious of all those proud iPhone owners, holding their shiny new phones and showing them off to all their friends. I started to eavesdrop on conversations about “iPhone apps”, feeling like a tourist listening to a language I couldn’t speak.
Eventually I couldn’t ignore my iPhone instinct (本能) any longer, and I welcomed my new iPhone into my life. I instantly fell in love with the little bundle of joy, and could no longer imagine a life without it.
To my surprise, I suddenly found myself with a whole new circle of friends—other iPhone owners I could go to for advice and support as I learned the various functions of my new device. They responded to my iPhone-related queries when my other friends couldn’t, and didn’t roll their eyes when I bragged(吹牛)about all the things little Eloise (yes, I named her) could do.
For a couple months I built my new life with Eloise. However, I realized I had a problem when one day I found myself Google-mapping my way to my mailbox, which happens to be right outside my front door.
When I reflected upon the past few months, I couldn’t believe I didn’t see this coming. All the warning signs were there. Eloise slept right beside me and was the first thing I reached for in the morning. I checked my e-mail about 20 times a day. I also experienced attachment anxiety when I left poor Eloise in the changing room at the gym. What if she rang and needed my response? Or, even worse, what if a careless gym-goer knocked her out of my bag and caused her screen to crack?
Once I admitted I had a problem, things started to change. What used to feel like friendly messages now felt like constant complaining to respond. I hated that I could no longer leave the house without Eloise in my hand. Eventually, I felt angry with Eloise so much that I wanted to throw her at the wall.
I decided something had to be done. But, as I quickly realized, iPhones are like cigarettes and not easy to quit.
Then, while taking the bus to work one day, I was unexpectedly forced to quit—at least temporarily. When I reached into my purse to grab Eloise, I found her overcome by fever. My head swam with panic as I attempted to solve the problem, but without result. I couldn’t call anyone for advice. I couldn’t Google whether this had happened to any fellow iPhone owners. The Apple Store was closed by the time I finished work, so I headed home with fear into an Eloise-less night. But, after a couple hours without any text alerts, push notifications, or even good old-fashioned phone calls, I felt ... calmer. Without my electronic bed partner, I drifted off into the deepest sleep I’d had in months. The next morning, I read the news from the simplicity of the newspaper, instead of from my iPhone. I even noticed the cherry blossoms blooming.
My goodness, what had I been missing?
1. The passage is mainly about ___________.
A. how I changed my attitude towards iPhone
B. why I was content with my iPhone
C. how my simple cellphone changed my lifestyle
D. why I preferred to use iPhone eventually
2. The phrase “ eavesdrop on” ( Paragraph 3) is closer in meaning to __________.
A. adapt suddenly to B. join unwillingly in
C. listen secretly to D. argue fiercely in
3.IPhones’__________ can not be listed among the reasons why the writer was addicted to it.
A. diverse application B. excellent service
C. bundle of joy D. good company
4.When did the writer get to know that she had to tear herself away from her iPhone?
A. She needed her iPhone to lead her to the mailbox.
B. She slept with her iPhone beside her every night.
C. She checked and read her e-mails too frequently.
D. She dared not leave her iPhone alone at the gym.
5.What message does the writer pass on at the end of the passage?
A. She considered throwing away her iPhone regretful.
B. She looked forward to starting her new life with Eloise.
C. She thought it of little benefit to have a simple cellphone.
D. She was aware that she had to kick the habit of being addicted to her iPhone.
高二英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析