Boys need friends, suffer when they don't believe they have any, and worry over the ups and downs of relationships. Many adults believe that somehow boys need friends less than girls do, in truth, though, no boy is an island; boys value their friends throughout childhood and adolescence and are happier and healthier when they have solid relationships with peers(同龄人).
Despite the common belief that girls are better at relationships, most boys consider their friends a very important part of their lives, and boys may actually be better at keeping friendships than girls are. A recent study of 10 to 15yearold boys and girls found that girls' friendships are actually more fragile. Girls tend to say and do hurtful things to each other more frequently than boys, and girls are more hurt by the end of a friendship.
Boys are the living definition of the phrase “peer group”; they love games with rules, competition, and doing things together. Boys seem to enjoy, even need the opportunity to test themselves against others, and many lasting friendships begin in karate(空手道) class or on the basketball court. Competence and skill are widely respected; being picked last for a team or left out altogether is an experience that can haunt(萦绕心头) a boy for years.
As boys mature(成熟), the friendship becomes even more important, and it frequently widens to include girls. During the teen years, friends can become the most important part of a boy's life—and a part in which his parents are not included. The confusion of being a teenager leads boys to form close bonds(关系) with friends. There is the sense for many boys that a friend is someone who is “always there for me”, someone he can trust. They may be partners in crime or partners in study, but the friendship of adolescent boys can run surprisingly deep.
1.The common belief of adults is that boys________.
A.don't care about others as much as girls
B.don't value friendship as much as girls
C.have the same friendship as girls
D.have healthier friendship than girls
2.According to the text, boys' friendship________.
A.is usually built around active play
B.tends to be in small groups
C.can bear mutual hurt between friends
D.doesn't suffer from failure
3.The author mentions the study in the second paragraph to prove ________.
A.many people believe girls are better at relationships
B.most boys consider their friends very important
C.boys may be better at keeping friendships than girls
D.boys may be more active in a friendship
4.As a boy gets older, he tends to________.
A.widen his circle of friends to include different kinds of people
B.shift his focus from his friends to himself
C.leave his parents out of his friendship
D.be confused about what a friendship is
5.What's the best title for the text?
A.Friendships between Boys and Girls
B.Boys and Their Friendship
C.Childhood and Adolescent Friendship
D.Tips on Making Friends with Boys
高二英语阅读理解中等难度题
Boys need friends, suffer when they don't believe they have any, and worry over the ups and downs of relationships. Many adults believe that somehow boys need friends less than girls do, in truth, though, no boy is an island; boys value their friends throughout childhood and adolescence and are happier and healthier when they have solid relationships with peers(同龄人).
Despite the common belief that girls are better at relationships, most boys consider their friends a very important part of their lives, and boys may actually be better at keeping friendships than girls are. A recent study of 10 to 15yearold boys and girls found that girls' friendships are actually more fragile. Girls tend to say and do hurtful things to each other more frequently than boys, and girls are more hurt by the end of a friendship.
Boys are the living definition of the phrase “peer group”; they love games with rules, competition, and doing things together. Boys seem to enjoy, even need the opportunity to test themselves against others, and many lasting friendships begin in karate(空手道) class or on the basketball court. Competence and skill are widely respected; being picked last for a team or left out altogether is an experience that can haunt(萦绕心头) a boy for years.
As boys mature(成熟), the friendship becomes even more important, and it frequently widens to include girls. During the teen years, friends can become the most important part of a boy's life—and a part in which his parents are not included. The confusion of being a teenager leads boys to form close bonds(关系) with friends. There is the sense for many boys that a friend is someone who is “always there for me”, someone he can trust. They may be partners in crime or partners in study, but the friendship of adolescent boys can run surprisingly deep.
1.The common belief of adults is that boys________.
A.don't care about others as much as girls
B.don't value friendship as much as girls
C.have the same friendship as girls
D.have healthier friendship than girls
2.According to the text, boys' friendship________.
A.is usually built around active play
B.tends to be in small groups
C.can bear mutual hurt between friends
D.doesn't suffer from failure
3.The author mentions the study in the second paragraph to prove ________.
A.many people believe girls are better at relationships
B.most boys consider their friends very important
C.boys may be better at keeping friendships than girls
D.boys may be more active in a friendship
4.As a boy gets older, he tends to________.
A.widen his circle of friends to include different kinds of people
B.shift his focus from his friends to himself
C.leave his parents out of his friendship
D.be confused about what a friendship is
5.What's the best title for the text?
A.Friendships between Boys and Girls
B.Boys and Their Friendship
C.Childhood and Adolescent Friendship
D.Tips on Making Friends with Boys
高二英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析
Grammar
It was her notion that boys my age needed "a good thrashing" when they misbehaved. These she administered with my belt, often for what seemed to me like small offenses 1. coming home late for supper because I was having a good time sledding on the hill. A man had a responsibility to meet his social obligations on time. Small as she was, she 2. still make the snapping belt sting when it lashed across my bared legs, but I hated the indignity of these beatings so much that I refused to satisfy her with 3. discreetly pretended show of tears.
My failure to cry during her "thrashings" fueled my mother's anger, and I knew it. Tears 4. (be) evidence that I had learned the lesson. My silent submission to her heaviest blows intensified her fury. If she had been a man she would have been able to make me cry for mercy, but because she was not, and because I did not weep, she struck 5. (hard).
I knew that faking the tears would gratify her and end the punishment, but I refused. The injustice and humiliation of 6.(beat) hurt so greatly that I deliberately accepted the worst gritted my teeth and, when the belt had fallen four or five times, muttered, "That doesn't hurt me." In these moments 7. we were very close to bitter hatred of 8.. We were two wills of iron. She was determined to break me: I was just as determined 9. she would not.
In the end she was the one who always cried, and then, when she had thrown the belt aside and collapsed on a chair weeping quietly, the anger and hatred instantly drained out of me, and 10. (overcome) with pity and love. I rushed to embrace and kiss her, saying "It's all right, Mama, it's all right. I'll never do it again. I promise, I'll never do it again."
高二英语语法填空中等难度题查看答案及解析
There are many people who have a like yours, but they don’t believe they have the power to do anything to improve our environment.
A.settlement B.commitment C.disagreement D.equipment
高二英语单项填空困难题查看答案及解析
Most people believe they don’t have much imagination. They are 11 . Everyone has imagination, but most of us, once we become adults, forget how to 12it. Creativity isn’t always 13with great works of art or ideas. People at work and in their free time 14 think of creative ways to solve problems. Maybe you have a goal to achieve, a tricky question to answer or you just want to expand your mind! Here are three techniques to help you.
Making connections. This technique involves taking 15ideas and trying to find links between them. First, think about the problem you have to solve or the job you need to do. Then find an image, word, idea or object, for example, a candle. Write down all the ideas/words 16 with candles: light, fire, matches, wax, night, silence, etc. Think of as many as you can. The next stage is to relate the 17to the job you have to do. So imagine you want to buy a friend an original 18 ; you could buy him tickets to match or take him out for the night.
NO limits! Imagine that normal limitations don’t 19. You have as much time /space / money, etc. as you want. Think about your goal and the new20 . If your goal is to learn to ski, 21, you can now practise skiing every day of your life (because you have the time and the money). Now 22this to reality. Maybe you can practise skiing every day in December, or every Monday in January.
Be someone else! Look at the situation from a 23point of view. Good businessmen use this technique in trade, and so do writers. Fiction writers often imagine they are the 24 in their books. They ask questions: What does this character want? Why can’t she get it? What changes must she make to get what she wants? If your goal involves other people, put yourself in their 25. The best fishermen think like fish!
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高二英语完型填空极难题查看答案及解析
I have two really good friends. Nancy and Richard. They both believe in the 1 of positive thinking. However, though their personalities are 2 . They are totally different in other areas of their lives. The biggest differences are their 3 , career choices, and way of life.
Love and concern 4 Nancy’s childhood. She , along with her younger sister, was 5 by her mother and father. Nancy’ parents were 6 in her schoolwork, making her excellent at school. On the other hand, Richard’s childhood lacked love. His parents 7 him up to his grandparents when they failed to take care of him 8 . His grandmother took care of him most of his growing up years.9 , since his sister didn’t live with him, he never really got to10 her.
Another difference is their career choice. Nancy has always been a 11 and made a choice to work in a variety of different12 settings: doctor’s offices, hospitals, nursing homes and a visiting nurse. Her13 part was working with pediatrics(小儿科)。 However, Richard14 to work in the business world. He prefers to work with15rather than with people.
A third difference is their16. Nancy is always on the go. She goes to yard sales, out to eat,and enjoys nature. She is17; has five children, thirteen grandchildren, several great-grandchildren. 18, Richard likes to stay home and do things alone. He is single and has no children.
I am very 19 for the fact I have two similar yet very different friends, Nancy and Richard. This has 20 me that anyone can be positive thinker. And it is also what makes my friendship with both of them very intriguing(有趣的) and challenging.
1. A.energy B.power C.ability D.effort
2. A.strong B.special C.impressive D.similar
3. A.childhood B.education C.appearance D.religion
4. A.confirmed B.filled C.influenced D.controlled
5. A.spoiled B.moved C.raised D.deserted
6. A.absorbed B.interested C.involved D.stuck
7. A.took B.picked C.called D.gave
8. A.carefully B.properly C.strictly D.firmly
9. A.Moreover B.However C.Instead D.Therefore
10. A.visit B.touch C.phone D.know
11. A.follower B.receiver C.caretaker D.leader
12. A.medical B.physical C.political D.chemical
13. A.difficult B.complete C.favorite D.natural
14. A.agreed B.refused C.chose D.remembered
15. A.machines B.exhibitions C.agreements D.plays
16. A.hobby B.custom C.habit D.lifestyle
17. A.beautiful B.independent C.famous D.married
18. A.After all B.in contrast C.in a word D.in the end
19. A.anxious B.thankful C.sorry D.ready
20. A.reminded B.persuaded C.taught D.acknowledged
高二英语完型填空中等难度题查看答案及解析
I don’t believe these people have achieved success __________. They must have put much effort into their work.
A.by coincidence B.as usual C.in particular D.on purpose
高二英语单项填空中等难度题查看答案及解析
I don’t believe these people have achieved success __________. They must have put much effort into their work.
A.by coincidence B.as usual C.in particular D.on purpose
高二英语单项填空简单题查看答案及解析
When we were very small, we realized that having friends was important. The need for friends continued as we grew into our teens. Friends played a big part in the development of our personalities. As adults, it is still important for us to have friends.
True friends are people who like us though we make mistakes and who listen to us and tell us the truth. Friends support our decisions and tell us when we’re wrong. They laugh with us and share our sadness. They are our partners and share interests with us. They stimulate us when we are feeling down. They are people with whom we aren’t afraid of sharing our secret wishes or what is really on our minds.
Friends, you fell safe and warm. At times, they also help with our everyday life, cooking a meal, helping with chores, or giving us a lift when we need.
Friends also are there to offer advice, an ear to listen, or a shoulder to cry on..
Friends also help us reduce stress. They not only listen to us when we fell stressed, but also discuss with us how to friends help us forget about problems at work or at home. For a short time, we can lose ourselves in a pleasant activity and perhaps laugh and breathe more easily.
1.What is the best title for the passage?
A.How to Reduce Stress | B.How to Make New Friends |
C.The Importance of Friends | D.The Qualities of Good Friends |
2.The underlined word “stimulate”in Paragraph 2 probably means _________.
A.educate | B.encourage | C.remember | D.dislike |
3.We can learn from the third paragraph that friends always _________.
A.laugh at us when we’re foolish | B.tell us other people’s secrets |
C.share our sadness and interests | D.support us when we need help |
4.According to the passage, we can reduce stress by _____.
① making more new friends ② discussing our stress with friends
③ ignoring our problems for a while ④ sharing interests with friends
A.①②③ | B.②③④ | C.①②④ | D.①③④ |
高二英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析
Tips for a happier workplace
You don’t have to be friends with your co-workers, but you do need to be friendly. Read on for fresh ways to make your office a kinder, gentler place.
◆Give a happy “Hello!” in the morning.
Do you walk into the office, eyes down, and immediately start work? If so, you are likely to find that co-workers ignore you or avoid you. 1. It’s really amazing how fast this small gesture can change unfriendly workplace relations.
◆Learn the art of small talk.
Ask your co-workers about their interests— their favorite music, movies, and books, as well as their hobbies. 2. Once you know what catches their imagination, pick up stories from newspapers or magazines to help start conversations.
◆ Ask what they think.
People love to be asked for their opinion, so go out of your way to ask ,“What do you think of this report?” or “How do you think I should deal with this situation?” 3.
◆Avoid gossip.
4. So return the favor. When a co-worker walks towards you bearing a piece of gossip, respond with, “Really?” and then change the subject or get back to work. If you don’t respond, the gossiper will move on.
◆5.
To win friends at work, start with good office etiquette (礼节).There’s nothing more frustrating to busy co-workers than to have their emails and phone messages ignored. Your silence doesn’t just make their jobs harder, it also conveys an unpleasant message: You are unimportant to me.
A. Stop complaining.
B. Return calls and emails immediately.
C. Then give the advice giver a silent thank-you.
D. Always work as hard as anyone working for you.
E. You don’t want anyone talking about you behind your back, right?
F. Showing an interest in them will make them feel comfortable around you.
G. Get into the habit of greeting your co-workers with a smile as you arrive in the morning.
高二英语信息匹配中等难度题查看答案及解析
In America, when people say “man’s best friend”, they don’t mean another person. Instead, they are talking about a lovely animal:A dog! These words show the friendship between people and animals. Dogs and other pets can give happiness to people’s lives. Some people think of their pets as their children. A few even leave all their money to their pets when they die!
Animals can help people, too. Dogs can be taught to become the “eyes”for a blind person or “ears”for a deaf people. Scientists have found that pets help people live longer! They make people happier, too. Because of that, animals are brought into hospitals for “visit”.
Americans hold “Be---Kind-to-Animals Week”in the first week of May.
Pets shows are held during the week. Even if you don’t live in America, you, too, can do this. How? First, think about how animals make your life richer. If you have a pet, take more time this week to play with it. Remember to give it delicious food. Also, be sure to keep your pet from those unwanted babies.
If you don’t have a pet, be kind to animals around you. For example, if you see a street dog, don’t kick(踢)it or throw things at it. Instead, just leave it alone, or beter yet, make friends with it. If others around you do bad things to an animal, try to shop them. As people, we must protect animals who can’t speak for themselves.
1.“A few even leave all their money to their pets when they die!”means that__________
A.pets have the right (权力) to inherit (继承) money. |
B.money can give pets happiness. |
C.it’s the best way to spend money. |
D.some pets are taken as children. |
2.Why are dogs brought to hospitals?
A.Because they are ill and need to see doctors. |
B.Because they can make the patients happier. |
C.Because they can find out the problems of the patients. |
D.Because doctors can do experiments (实验) on them. |
3.What’s the most popular activity in the “Be-Kind-to-Animals Week”?
A.Holding a pet show in the week. |
B.Playing with pets the whole week. |
C.Cooking delicious food for pets. |
D.Making friends with other people’s pets. |
4.What’s the passage mainly about?
A.A lot of people are interested in dogs. |
B.Dogs can help people do many things. |
C.Pets are lovely and need care and protection. |
D.We have done a lot of things for pets. |
5.The words“ man’s best friends”shows____________.
A.the friendship between people. |
B.the friendship between people and animals. |
C.the friendship between animals. |
D.the friendship between men and women |
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