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During his freshman year at Columbia University, Sanford Greenberg stood on campus with his classmate Arthur Garfunkel. “Sanford, look at the ____. You see the colors? The shapes?” Arthur asked. Sanford was ____. Other guys talked about girls and sports, but Arthur wanted to talk about grass.
Was there a ____ guy on campus than Sanford? Here he was, a poor kid from Buffalo, New York on a full scholarship, taking classes from superstars such as physicist Leon Lederman and poet Mark Van Doren.
But in 1960, Sanford’s fortune ____. He was playing baseball when suddenly he couldn’t ____ very well. He had to ____ on the grass until his eyesight returned. At first he didn’t believe it was anything ____.
But when Sanford went back to Buffalo, ____ there told him he had a very serious eye disease. They operated on him, but he was still going ____. He was so sad that he ____ to meet anyone from college.
But Arthur ____ Sanford to go back to Columbia. In September 1961, Sanford returned to campus. But he was ____ about getting around alone and depended on Arthur to help him.
Then, one afternoon, Sanford and Arthur went to Manhattan. When it was time to go back to their ____, Arthur said he had a meeting and couldn’t go with Sanford. They ____, and Arthur walked off, leaving Sanford alone. It took Sanford a long time to get back to school. But as he arrived at the university’s gate, someone ____ him.
“Sorry, sir.”
Sanford knew the ____. It was Arthur’s. Sanford was angry at first, but then he ____ what Arthur had done.
“It was one of the most brilliant ____,” Sanford says. “Arthur, of course, had been ____ me the whole way.”
After ____, Sanford got his MBA from Columbia and a PhD from Harvard and went on to become a successful inventor and businessman.
1.A.clouds B.trees C.grass D.baseball
2.A.excited B.surprised C.disappointed D.worried
3.A.luckier B.braver C.smarter D.kinder
4.A.improved B.remained C.lost D.changed
5.A.hear B.smell C.see D.speak
6.A.lie down B.stand up C.walk D.run
7.A.difficult B.serious C.new D.usual
8.A.teachers B.friends C.relatives D.doctors
9.A.blind B.deaf C.wrong D.crazy
10.A.planned B.forgot C.refused D.wished
11.A.reminded B.persuaded C.expected D.allowed
12.A.careful B.hopeful C.nervous D.certain
13.A.campus B.library C.station D.work
14.A.agreed B.smiled C.waited D.argued
15.A.shouted at B.knocked into C.looked for D.laughed at
16.A.behavior B.movement C.voice D.sound
17.A.excused B.realized C.believed D.wondered
18.A.meetings B.journeys C.opportunities D.ideas
19.A.supporting B.showing C.correcting D.following
20.A.graduation B.practice C.preparation D.chatting
高一英语完形填空中等难度题查看答案及解析
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Last August, I flew to Columbia, Missouri to continue my education at the University of Missouri. At first I thought I was brave to deal with any ____ in a foreign country. ____ during my first semester here, I always felt so ____. Being silent was my ____ to interact with Americans. Although I wanted to make _____, I didn’t know how to approach them. I was afraid that they wouldn’t understand my English and I _____ to be careful not to make anyone angry. Therefore, I always ____ others to talk to me.
In fact, I found that a lot of American students are ____ me. They also don’t know how to interact with international students, so they choose not to be ____. Obviously, two passive persons ____ have a chance to communicate with each other. And that’s why people from the same country like to ____ themselves from others. They feel more ____ with their own people and they are used to their own ways of behaving. ____, they build barriers (障碍) for themselves.
However, I ____ to approach Americans gradually. Since I had the ____ to come to this country, I told myself, there was no reason for me to be ____ of approaching and communicating with Americans. When I showed kindness to them, most of them ___ my kindness. I found Americans are actually fun and ____. Now I am glad that I’ve made some good American friends here. I try hard to ____ my attitudes and my world has become brighter. Being an open
-minded and brave person makes my life more joyful. I was ____, but I found my way.1.A. fight B. challenge C. decision D. mistake
2.A. For B. So C. But D. Or
3.A. anxious B. happy C. lonely D. lazy
4.A. duty B. way C. task D. advice
5.A. plans B. achievements C. jokes D. friends
6.A. forgot B. refused C. remembered D. wanted
7.A. sent for B. waited for C. called on D. depended on
8.A. like B. against C. beside D. behind
9.A. active B. polite C. friendly D. kind
10.A. always B. usually C. never D. sometimes
11.A. protect B. free C. separate D. save
12.A. special B. comfortable C. successful D. busy
13.A. At first B. At present C. By the way D. In the end
14.A. feared B. helped C. pretended D. started
15.A. time B. money C. courage D. power
16.A. afraid B. proud C. glad D. fond
17.A. hated B. wasted C. spread D. repaid
18.A. hard-working B. easy-going C. self-centered D. broken-hearted
19.A. hold B. take C. explain D. change
20.A. lost B. hurt C. born D. late
高一英语完形填空中等难度题查看答案及解析
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Charles R. Drew was a medical student at Columbia University in New York. Before he graduated, he wrote an article __36___ blood bank, that is, the storing of blood. Up till then, a lot of people had died from loss of blood __37___ there was no blood bank.
When the United States entered the Second World War, it became __38___ to set up blood banks. Dr Drew became _39___ of the Red Cross’s first blood bank. When the Red Cross __40___ blood banks to collect and store blood for men __41__ in battle, black American gave blood along with the whites. At ___42__ their blood was not accepted. Later blood from the blacks was ___43___ but was stored in a __44___ place from “white” blood. Although the best doctors __45___ that there was _46___ difference at all between the blood of blacks and whites, the Red Cross, with the support of the government, __47___ to separate black blood from white blood.
After the war, Dr Drew was ___48__ from Washington with three other doctors to attend a medical meeting in a southern state. In northern Carolina their car went __49___ a ditch（深沟）and Dr Drew was _50___ hurt. He had lost __51__ blood by the time a passing car took him to the __52___ hospital. But they were stopped at the gate of the hospital. “__53__him to the hospital for blacks.” No matter __54___ they said, they could not get into the hospital. They had to take him to the __55___ hospital, but on the way Dr Drew died because he had lost too much blood.
1. A．of B．on C．for D．in
2. A．though B．if C．because D．and
3. A．possible B．impossible C．unimportant D．necessary
4. A．visitor B．head C．receiver D．supporter
5. A．started B．expected C．promised D．forbade
6. A．died B．killed C．wounded D．fighting
7. A．most B．least C．first D．last
8. A．received B．accepted C．lost D．found
9. A．good B．cool C．hot D．separate
10. A．discovered B．invented C．insisted D．regretted
11. A．little B．much C．some D．no
12. A．began B．refused C．stopped D．continued
13. A．driving B．walking C．arriving D．running
14. A．from B．into C．along D．off
15. A．hardly B．nearly C．badly D．not
16. A．some B．little C．all D．much
17. A．biggest B．most modern C．nearest D．cheapest
18. A．Take B．Bring C．Send for D．Find
19. A．how B．what C．where D．who
20. A．colored B．better C．farthest D．same
高一英语完型填空中等难度题查看答案及解析
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Charles R. Drew was a medical student at Columbia University in New York. Before he graduated, he wrote an article __41___ blood bank, that is, the storing of blood. Up till then, a lot of people had died from loss of blood __42___ there was no blood bank.
When the United States entered the Second World War, it became __43___ to set up blood banks. Dr Drew became __44___ of the Red Cross’s first blood bank. When the Red Cross __45___ blood banks to collect and store blood for men __46__ in battle, black American gave blood along with the whites. At ___47__ their blood was not accepted. Later blood from the blacks was ___48___ but was stored in a __49___ place from “white” blood. Although the best doctors __50___ that there was __51___ difference at all between the blood of blacks and whites, the Red Cross, with the support of the government, __52___ to separate black blood from white blood.
After the war, Dr Drew was ___53__ from Washington with three other doctors to attend a medical meeting in a southern state. In northern Carolina their car went __54___ a ditch（深沟）and Dr Drew was __55___ hurt. He had lost __56__ blood by the time a passing car took him to the __57___ hospital. But they were stopped at the gate of the hospital. “__58__him to the hospital for blacks.” No matter __59___ they said, they could not get into the hospital. They had to take him to the __60___ hospital, but on the way Dr Drew died because he had lost too much blood.
1.A. of B. on C. for D. in
2.A. though B. if C. because D. and
3.A. possible B. impossible C. unimportant D. necessary
4. A. visitor B. head C. receiver D. supporter
5.A. started B. expected C. promised D. forbade
6. A. died B. killed C. wounded D. fighting
7.A. most B. least C. first D. last
8.A. received B. accepted C. lost D. found
9. A. good B. cool C. hot D. separate
10.A. discovered B. invented C. insisted D. regretted
11.A. little B. much C. some D. no
12.A. began B. refused C. stopped D. continued
13.A. driving B. walking C. arriving D. running
14.A. from B. into C. along D. off
15.A. hardly B. nearly C. badly D. not
16.A. some B. little C. all D. much
17.A. biggest B. most modern C. nearest D. cheapest
18.A. Take B. Bring C. Send for D. Find
19.A. how B. what C. where D. who
20.A. colored B. better C. farthest D. same
高一英语完型填空中等难度题查看答案及解析
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An 18-year-old student at Stanford University was struggling to pay his fees. Not knowing where to turn for money, he_________a bright idea. He and a friend decided to _________a musical concert on campus to raise money for their_________
They turned to the great pianist Ignacy Paderewski. His manager_________a guaranteed fee(保证金) of $2,000 for the piano concert. A deal was_________and the boys began to work to make the concert a_______
The big day arrived. But_________they had not managed to sell enough tickets.The total_________was only $1,600._________they went to Paderewski and explained their problem. They gave him the____________$1, 600, plus a check for the balance(余额)of $400. They promised to cash the____________at the soonest possible. Paderewski tore up the check,____________ the $1,600 and told the two boys to____________ the money they needed for the fees. The boys were ____________, and thanked him heartedly.
It was a small act of ____________. But it clearly marked out Paderewski a ____________human being.
Why should he help the two boys he did not even know? We all____________situations like these in our lives. And most of us only think, “If I help them, what will happen to me?” The truly____________people think, “If I don’t help them, what will happen to them?” They don't do it expecting something ____________. They do it because they feel it's the ____________thing to do.
1.A.dreamed of B.came up with C.thought highly of D.relied on
2.A.consider B.appreciate C.host D.attend
3.A.education B.performance C.income D.goal
4.A.increased B.accepted C.requested D.paid
5.A.struck B.offered C.ignore D.selected
6.A.tour B.base C.success D.style
7.A.uncertainly B.unluckily C.undoubtedly D.unreliably
8.A.fare B.value C.concert D.collection
9.A.Excited B.Shocked C.Disappointed D.Bored
10.A.equal B.entire C.rest D.extra
11.A.check B.promise C.deal D.charge
12.A.took B.counted C.raise D.returned
13.A.spend B.keep C.borrow D.earn
14.A.interested B.frightened C.amazed D.upset
15.A.mercy B.devotion C.kindness D.concern
16.A.grateful B.sincere C.confident D.generous
17.A.meet with B.respond to C.think about D.deal with
18.A.strong B.great C.faithful D.wealthy
19.A.in peace B.in relief C.in danger D.in return
20.A.important B.wonderful C.fair D.right
高一英语完形填空中等难度题查看答案及解析
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An 18-year-old student at Stanford University was struggling to pay his fees.Not knowing where to turn for money,he came up with a bright______.He and a friend decided to host a musical concert on campus to______money for their education.
They______out to the great pianist Ignacy J.Paderewski.His manager______a guaranteed fee of $2,000 for the piano recital（独奏会).A deal was______and the boys began to work to make the concert a______.
The big day arrived.But______,they had not managed to sell enough tickets.The total______was only $ 1,600. Disappointed,they went to Paderewski and explained their plight (困境).They gave him the entire $ 1,600,plus a______for the balance $400.They promised to honour the cheque at the______possible.Paderewski tore up the cheque,______the $ 1,600 and told the two boys to keep the money they needed for the fees.The boys were______,and thanked him heartedly.
It was a small act of______.But it clearly marked out Paderewski______a great human being.______should he help two people he did not even know?We all______situations like these in our lives.And______of us only think “If I help them,what will happen to me?”The truly______people think, “If I don’t help them,what will happen to them?” They don't do it______something in return.They do it________they feel it’s the right thing to do.
1.A. time B. task C. decision D. idea
2.A. receive B. borrow C. raise D. donate
3.A. turned B. reached C. pointed D. called
4.A. demanded B. covered C. considered D. increased
5.A. struck B. refused C. cancelled D. attracted
6.A. success B. career C. background D. performance
7.A. uncertainly B. unbelievably C. unfortunately D. undoubtedly
8.A. cost B. bill C. collection D. tip
9.A. benefit B. interest C. charge D. cheque
10.A. soonest B. latest C. longest D. farthest
11.A. took B. counted C. saved D. returned
12.A. puzzled B. surprised C. frightened D. interested
13.A. devotion B. kindness C. respect D. teamwork
14.A. like B. for C. as D. to
15.A. How B. Where C. When D. Why
16.A. come across B. deal with C. settle into D. think of
17.A. both B. few C. none D. most
18.A. able B. rich C. great D. famous
19.A. taking B. expecting C. offering D. preparing
20.A. because B. though C. before D. so
高一英语阅读理解困难题查看答案及解析
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John worked hard at his lessons and gained ________to a famous university last year.
A．permission
B．admission
C．agreement
D．freedom
高一英语单项填空中等难度题查看答案及解析
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During my third year of university, I spent six months studying in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Many are worried about travelling to Rio but I promise, it is worth a visit. Now I want to share my top recommendations (推荐) for experiencing Rio less as a tourist but more like a native Brazilian.
Pedra Bonita
Rio is full of hiking routes, and some Brazilians love to spend an afternoon hiking. My favorite route of all has to be Pedra Bonita. Pedra Bonita involves a steep climb of about an hour through tall trees, and I admit it is difficult in Rio’s heat, but you are rewarded at the top with a wonderful view of the city, standing high above the green landscape and blue sea below.
Mureta da Urca
One thing you are sure to find in Rio is an amazing sunset, but a lot of the best spots tend to be full of tourists. In my opinion, Mureta da Urca is the most relaxing place to watch the sun set over the silver sea, with the figure of Christ the Redeemer standing tall in the background.
Pedra do Sal
Pedra do Sal is a historical area in the city centre and on Monday nights it is brought to life by the sound of samba. Hundreds of people gather in the street, food and drink stalls are set up and it becomes a giant street party with everyone enjoying the happy sound of live samba!
Picanha
If there were one Brazilian food I could bring back to the UK, it would be picanha. It is the tastiest cut of steak I have ever tasted, served alongside rice and beans.
1.The writer once went to Rio de Janeiro to ________.
A. stay there as a tourist for six months
B. study as a short-time international student
C. live as a native Brazilian
D. learn how to be a native Brazilian
2.Which of the following is probably the favorite of body-builders?
A. Pedra Bonita. B. Mureta da Urca.
C. Pedra do Sal. D. Picanha.
3.What can you enjoy in Pedra do Sal?
A. A wonderful view of the city. B. An amazing sunset.
C. A giant street party. D. A nice Brazilian food.
高一英语阅读理解简单题查看答案及解析
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听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1.Where will the woman stay during her trip?
A. At a friend’s. B. At a university dormitory. C. At a hotel.
2.About how long will the woman be in the country?
A. More than four days B. One or two days. C. Three of four days.
3.What things are in the woman’s luggage?
A. Clothing, computer and books.
B. Books, gifts and computer.
C. CD player, clothing and books.
4.What other information can we learn about woman?
A. Her parents are on the same trip.
B. She was born in that country.
C. She enjoys traveling to different countries.
高一英语长对话或独白中等难度题查看答案及解析
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Liz, a graduate at the University of Wales, was going to spend a year at the University of Massachusetts. She had been invited to stay with the Van Dyke family. Alex, the eldest son, met her at the airport and drove her home, where Mrs. Van Dyke was waiting at the door.
"Welcome to America, Liz! "
They shook hands.
"How do you do, Mrs. Van Dyke? "
"Just call me Mary, " Mrs. Van Dyke said.
Liz looked round her, "Oh, what a lovely road! "
The road stretched(延伸) in a straight line as far as the distant highway. It was lines with trees and all the houses were built of wood and painted white.
"Your front gardens have not got any bedges(树篱) or walls between them. "
"We call them front yards over here, Liz! No, our front yards belong more to the street as a whole. We're more sociable than you are. We drop in on each other. You like to be more private. An Englishman’s home is his castle. Isn't that right, Liz? "
"Well, you're right. "
"Come on in! " Mrs. Van Dyke said. "I'll show you your room. "
Then Alex arrived in Liz's room with two suitcases(行李箱), saying, ''The closets(衣厨) are all empty. Know what I mean? ''
"Yes, cupboards! " Liz answered with a laugh. "I read somewhere not long ago, " she went on, "We call the things in the suitcases 'luggage', while you name it 'baggage'. I think British English and American English would soon be two separate languages. "
"Nonsense! " Alex replied, laughing. "In another ten years, you British may all be speaking American English. But I hope you don’t change your accent! "
1.Who was Liz?
A.A student graduated from Massachusetts.
B.A graduate from Great Britain.
C.Mrs. Van Dyke's old friend.
D.Alex's schoolmate.
2.What are American front yards like according to Mary?
A.They are open. B.They are small.
C.They have wooden doors. D.They have hedges or walls.
3.Which of the following is a British English word?
A.Yard. B.Closet.
C.Baggage. D.Cupboard.
4.What is Alex's opinion about the two languages?
A.They will have more speakers.
B.They will show important changes.
C.They may become one language in ten years.
D.They may be influenced by foreign accents.
高一英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析
-minded and brave person makes my life more joyful. I was ____, but I found my way.