You may not like it, but learning English is ...

You may not like it, but learning English is absolutely necessary if you want to succeed abroad. Not just that, you have to show your knowledge of the English language on one of the two major English proficiency(精通) tests: the IELTS or the TOEFL.

Which test you should take depends on your goal. The TOEFL remains the top exam in the U.S. But the IELTS is gaining ground in the U.S. and it has already been the preferred test in the U.K. and Australia. There are also differences in the test themselves. They both measure the four main language requirements: speaking, reading, writing and listening. However, the tests are very different in their forms and methodology. “Compared with the TOEFL, the IELTS test requires you to actually have a grasp of the language and ability to use it, rather than simply being well prepared for the test,” explained IELTS examiner Julian Fisher.

The key reasons for this are that the IELTS test requires fill-in answers besides multiple choice(选择题), and its speaking section is done with a real examiner instead of a computer. “The face-to-face interview with a trained speaker of English allows for real-life communication, which shows real academic(学业的) and workplace situations, ” said senior exam marketing officer Pang Shuai.

What scores do I need? For the IELTS, a band score of 5 to 7 is fine for the majority of undergraduate and post-graduate programs. For top schools, you will probably need at least a 7. When it comes to the TOEFL , there is a range. It all depends on the colleges. Ordinary schools will let you get by with a score as low as 60. For a top-tier university, on the other hand, you will need to score upward of 100 points on your TOEFL.

1.What does Paragraph 2 suggest?

A.The TOEFL score is preferred in Australian universities.

B.Universities in the U.K. mainly see students’ IELTS scores.

C.The IELTS is more widely accepted than the TOEFL by US. School.

D.In the U.S., the TOEFL score is not as important as it once was.

2.Which of the following is a difference between the TOEFL and the IELTS?

A.There are no fill-in answers in the TOEFL tests.

B.The IELTS tests focus more on test-taking skills.

C.The IELTS interviews test-takers on the computer.

D.The TOEFL checks four English skills, while the IELTS doesn’t.

3.What does Pang Shuai think of the face-to-face interview?

A.More exams should take this exam form.

B.It is helpful in one’s studies and at work.

C.This exam form can make test-takers more relaxed.

D.A test-taker can score high simply by preparing well.

4.Which of the following is correct if you want to go to a top university in the U.K. or U.S.?

A.A 7 on the IELTS is probably a must.

B.A score of 60 on the TOEFL is enough.

C.You should take both the TOEFL and the IELTS.

D.You need a 7.5 on the IELTS for post-graduate programs.

高一英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析

You may think that sailing is a difficult sport, but it is really not hard to learn it．You do not need to be strong．But you need to be quick．And you need to understand a few basic rules about the wind.

First, you must ask yourself, “Where is the wind coming from? Is it coming from ahead or behind or from the side?” You must think about this all the time on the boat．The wind direction tells you what to do with the sail.

Let's start with the wind blowing from behind．This means the wind and the boat are going in the same direction．Then you must always keep the sail outside the boat．It should be at a 90° angle (角度) to the boat．Then it will catch the wind best.

If the wind is blowing from the side, it is blowing across the boat．In this case, you must keep the sail half way outside the boat．It should be at a 45° angle to the boat．It needs to be out far enough to catch the wind, but it shouldn't flap (摆动)．It shouldn't look like a flag on a flagpole．If it is flapping, it is probably out too far, and the boat will slow down.

Sailing against the wind is not possible．If you try, the sail will flap and the boat will stop．You may want to go in that direction．It is possible, but you can't go in a straight line．You must go first in one direction and then in another．This is called tacking．When you are tacking, you must always keep the sail inside the boat.

1.What should you consider first while sailing?

A．Sailors' strength.                     B．Wave levels.

C．Size of sails.                         D．Wind directions.

2.What does the word “It” underlined in Paragraph 4 refer to?

A．The boat.                             B．The sail.

C．The wind.                         D．The angle.

3.What do you have to do when sailing against the wind?

A．Move in a straight line.                 B．Allow the sail to flap.

C．Lower the sail.                     D．Tack the boat.

4.Where can you probably find the text?

A．In a popular magazine.                 B．In a tourist guidebook.

C．In a physics textbook.                 D．In an official report.

高一英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析

You may think that sailing is a difficult sport, but it is really not hard to learn it. You do not need to be strong. But you need to be quick. And you need to understand a few basic rules about the wind. First, you must ask yourself, “Where is the wind coming from? Is it coming from ahead or behind or from the side?” You must think about this all the time on the boat. The wind direction tells you what to do with the sail.

Let’s start with the wind blowing from behind. This means the wind and the boat are going in the same direction. Then you must always keep the sail outside the boat. It should be at a 90° angle (角度) the boat. Then it will catch the wind best.

If the wind is blowing from the side, it is blowing across the boat In this case, you must keep the sail half way outside the boat. It should be at a 45° angle to the boat. It needs to be out far enough to catch the wind, but it shouldn’t flap (摆动). It shouldn’t look like a flag on a flagpole. If it is flapping, it is probably out too far, and the boat will slow down.

Sailing into the wind is not possible. If you try, the sail will flap and the boat will stop. You may want to go in that direction. It is possible, but you can’t go in a straight line. You must go first in one direction and then in another. This is called tacking. When you are tacking, you must always keep the sail inside the boat.

1.What should you consider first while sailing?

A. Wave levels.　　 B. Size of sails.

C. Sailors’ strength.　　 D. Wind directions.

2.What does the word “It” underlined in Paragraph 4 refer to?

A. The boat.　　 B. The wind.

C. The sail.　　 D. The angle.

3.What do you have to do when sailing against the wind?

A. Tack the boat.　　 B. Lower the sail.

C. Move in a straight line.　　 D. Allow the sail to flap.

4.Where can you probably find the text?

A. In a physics textbook.　　 B. In a tourist guidebook.

C. In a popular magazine.　　 D. In an official report.

高一英语阅读理解简单题查看答案及解析

Travel is fun and exciting, but it's not if you get sick．You may think,“Not me, I won't get sick on my vacation．”But for many people, that is what happens．

A vacation is supposed to be a time for relaxing．But very often it is not．“What can I do when I am a tourist?”This is what we should often think about．Usually there are so many places to visit：museums, shops, parks and churches．You may spend most days walking around these places．This can be very tiring．Your feet may hurt．And you may have a terrible headache after a few hours．If this is what you feel, you should take a rest．Don't ask your body to do too much．A tired body means a weak body．And a weak body can make you get sick easily．Just sit down for a few hours in a nice spot．In good weather, look for a quiet park bench．Or you can rest at a café．You can learn a lot by watching people when you have a rest．

Sleep is also important．If you want to stay healthy you need enough sleep．You may have trouble sleeping at night when you travel．Your hotel room may be noisy, or the bed may be uncomfortable．If that is true, don't be afraid to change rooms or hotels．You may not get enough sleep for another reason．You may want to stay out late at night．In many cities the night life can be very exciting．Then you should plan to sleep for an hour during the day．That extra hour can make a big difference．

Finally, if you want to stay healthy, you must eat well．That means eating the right kinds of foods．Your body needs fresh fruit and vegetables, and some meat, milk or cheese．When you are in a new country you may want to try new foods but you need to be careful about how much you eat．Lots of rich food is not very good for you．

1.Travel is____________.

A. the best way to relax　　 B. unhealthy

C. never any fun　　 D. very tiring

2.It's a good idea to ________ when travelling．

A. spend every night in hotels.　　 B. change hotels.

C. get some rest every day.　　 D. take lots of medicine.

3.According to the passage, we can get to know the local people by ________．

A. watching them　　 B. visiting their homes

C. writing to them　　 D. going to the shops

4.Which of the following is true to stay in good health on a vacation?________

A. Try not to visit every museum and church in a place．

B. Eat proper food, have enough sleep and rest．

C. Stay up late every night and sleep for an hour in the day．

D. Visit as many shops as you can．

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Travel is fun and exciting, but it’s not if you get sick. You may think, “Not me, I won’t get sick in my holiday.” But, for many people, that is what happens.

Of course you don’t want to spend your holiday sick in bed. So what can you do to stay in good health? There are three things you should remember when you travel: relax, sleep, and eat well.

A holiday must be a time for relaxing. But very often it is not. Think about what you do when you are a traveller. There are many places to visit: museums, shops, parks, churches. You may spend most days walking around these places. This can be very tiring. You may have a terrible headache after a few hours. If this is the way you feel, you should take a rest. Don’t ask your body to do too much. A tired body means a weak body. And a weak body gets sick easily. So sit down for a few hours in a nice place. In good weather, look for a quiet park bench(石凳). Or you can stop at a cafe. You can learn a lot by watching people while you rest.

Sleep is also important. If you want to stay healthy, you need to get enough sleep. You may have trouble sleeping at night when you travel. There may be too many noises in your hotel or the bed may be uncomfortable. If this is true, don’t be afraid to change rooms or hotels. Or you may get enough sleep for another reason. You may want to stay out late at night. In many cities, the nightlife can be very exciting. Then you should plan to sleep for an hour during the day. The extra(额外) hour can make a big difference。

Finally, if you want to stay healthy, you must eat the right kinds of foods but you need to be careful about how much you eat. Lots of food is not good for you.

So, remember this, if you want to enjoy your holiday, take care of yourself. Give your body some rest. Get enough sleep and eat good, healthy food.

1.This passage is about ______

A. how to stay healthy when you travel　　

B. how exciting travel is

C. relaxing when you travel　　　　　　　　

D. what you eat when you travel

2.Travel is ______

A. the best way to relax　　　　　　　　 B. very tiring

C. never any fun　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 D. unhealthy

3.Your body needs sleep to_____

A. enjoy the nightlife　　　　　　　　　　 B. stay strong and healthy

C. change hotels　　　　　　　　　　　　　 D. learn a lot about a new place.

4.Why can you have a terrible headache while visiting these places?

A. Because you don’t like these places

B. Because some place makes you feel headache

C. Because you feel boring to visit these places.

D. Because there are so many places to visit.

5.You can change your rooms or hotels, if______.

A. you want to stay out late at night　　　　

B. you want to eat different food

C. your hotel is noisy　　　　　　　　　　　　

D. you can’t get on well with the manager in the hotel

高一英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析

You know Australia is a big country, but you may not know how easy it is to get around. The untouched beaches that go for miles and deserts that touch the horizon are just there, waiting to be reached and explored. The following are the different ways you can explore our vast country.

Getting around Australia:

Air

Flying is the best way to cover a long distance in a short time. Moreover, competition among airlines makes great flying fees available for you.

Drive

Australia has a vast network of well-maintained roads and some of the most beautiful touring routes in the world. It’s easy for you to find car rental companies at major airports, central city locations, suburbs and attractions.

Bus

Bus travel in Australia is comfortable, easy and economical. Buses generally have air conditioning, reading lights, adjustable seats and videos. Services are frequent, affordable and efficient.

Rail

Train travel is the cheapest and gives you an insight into Australia’s size and variety. Scheduled services are a great way to get quickly between our cities and regional centers.

Ferry

The Spirit of Tasmania runs a passenger and vehicle ferry service between Melbourne and Tasmania nightly. Extra services are running during summer rush hours. Ferries connect suburbs in our capital cities.

Walk

With easy on the feet pedestrian streets, walking is a great way to get around our cities.

Besides all the above, you can also experience some of the longest tracks and trails in the world in central Australia—impressive journeys of a thousand kilometers or more that can take several weeks to complete.

1.The underlined word “untouched” in the 1st paragraph means __________.

A. unmoved                         B. special                              C. natural                                       D. unconnected

2.Which of the following is TRUE about travelling in Australia?

A. More travelers make the flying fees among airlines higher than before.

B. You can easily rent a car to explore its most beautiful touring routes.

C. Taking a bus tour is the most comfortable, economical and efficient way.

D. Train services can offer you more comfort than any other means of transport.

3.Ferry service between Melbourne and Tasmania usually runs __________.

A. only at night hours                                                       B. only during rush hours

C. several times a day                                                       D. between different cities

4.Where does the article come from?

A. Scientific journal            B. Magazine                         C. Travel Guide                    D. Text Book

5.If you have only 5 days and want to visit Australia’s famous attractions that are far away from each other, which way of travelling best suits you?

A. By air.                               B. By car.                               C. By bus.                              D. On foot.

高一英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析

You know Australia is a big country, but you may not know how easy it is to get around. The untouched beaches that go for miles and deserts that touch the horizon are just there, waiting to be reached and explored. The following are the different ways you can explore our vast country.

Getting around Australia:

Air

Flying is the best way to cover a long distance in a short time. Moreover, competition among airlines makes great flying fees available for you.

Drive

Australia has a vast network of well-maintained roads and some of the most beautiful touring routes in the world. It’s easy for you to find car rental companies at major airports, central city locations, suburbs and attractions.

Bus

Bus travel in Australia is comfortable, easy and economical. Buses generally have air conditioning, reading lights, adjustable seats and videos. Services are frequent, affordable and efficient.

Rail

Train travel is the cheapest and gives you an insight into Australia’s size and variety. Scheduled services are a great way to get quickly between our cities and regional centers.

Ferry

The Spirit of Tasmania runs a passenger and vehicle ferry service between Melbourne and Tasmania nightly. Extra services are running during summer rush hours. Ferries connect suburbs in our capital cities.

Walk

With easy on the feet pedestrian streets, walking is a great way to get around our cities.

Besides all the above, you can also experience some of the longest tracks and trails in the world in central Australia—impressive journeys of a thousand kilometers or more that can take several weeks to complete.

1.The underlined word “untouched” in the 1st paragraph means __________.

A. unmoved　 　　 B. special

C. unpolluted　 D. unconnected

2.Which of the following is TRUE about traveling in Australia?

A. More travelers make the flying fees among airlines higher than before.

B. You can easily rent a car to explore its most beautiful touring routes.

C. Taking a bus tour is the most comfortable, economical and efficient way.

D. Train services can offer you more comfort than any other means of transport.

3.Ferry service between Melbourne and Tasmania usually runs __________.

A. only at night hours　 B. only during rush hours

C. several times a day D. between different cities

4.Where does the article come from?

A. Scientific journal　 B. Magazine

C. Travel Guide　　 　　　 D. Text Book

5. If you have only 5 days and want to visit Australia’s famous attractions that are far away from each other, which way of traveling least suits you?

A. By air.　　　　 B. By car.

C. By bus.　 　　 　 D. On foot.

高一英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析

Getting around in Australia

You know Australia is a big country, but you may not know how easy it is to get around. The untouched beaches that go for miles and deserts that touch the horizon are just there, waiting to be reached and explored. Following are the different ways you can explore our vast country.

Air

Flying is the best way to cover large distances in a short time. You can spend more time on the Australia's can’t-miss landscapes and relaxing lifestyle. Moreover, competition among airlines makes great flying fees available for you.

Drive

Australia has a vast network of well-maintained roads and some of the most beautiful touring routes in the world. You have no difficulty finding car rental companies at major airports, central city locations, suburbs and attractions.

Bus

Bus travel in Australia is comfortable, easy and economical. Buses generally have air conditioning ,reading lights, adjustable seats and videos. Services are frequent, affordable and efficient.

Rail

Train travel is the cheapest and gives you an insight into Australians size and variety, all from the comfort of your carriage. Scheduled services are a great way to get quickly between our cities and regional centers.

Ferry

The Spirit of Tasmania runs a passenger and vehicle ferry service between Melbourne and Tasmania nightly. Extra services are running during summer rush hours. Sea Jink ferries connect South Australia and Kangaroo Island several times a day. Ferries connect suburbs in our capital cities.

Walk

With easy — on — the — feet pedestrian streets, walking is a great way to get around our cities.

Besides all of above, you can also experience some of the longest tracks and trails in the world in central Australia — impressive journeys of a thousand kilometers or more that can take several weeks to complete.

1.If you have only 5 days and want to visit Australia's famous attractions that are far away from each other, which way of travelling best suits you?

A.By air. B.By car. C.By bus. D.On foot.

2.Ferry service between Melbourne and Tasmania usually runs .

A.only during rush hours B.at night hours

C.several times a day D.in summer

3.Which of the following is TRUE about travelling in Australia?

A.More travelers make the flying fees among airlines higher than before.

B.You can easily rent a car to explore its most beautiful touring routes.

C.Taking a bus tour is the most comfortable, economical and efficient way.

D.Train services can offer you more comfort than any other means of transport.

高一英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析

When you are learning English, you find it not clever to put an English sentence, word for word, into your own language. Take the sentence “How do you do?” as an example. If you look up each word in the dictionary, one at a time, what is your translation? It must be a wrong sentence in your own language.

Languages do not just have different sounds, they are different in many ways. It’s important to master(掌握) the rules for word order in the study of English, too. If the speaker puts words in a wrong order, the listener can’t understand the speaker’s sentence easily. Sometimes when the order of words in an English sentence is changed, the meaning of the sentence changes, But sometimes the order is changed, the meaning of the sentence doesn’t change. Let’s see the difference between the two pairs of sentences.

“She only likes apples.”               “Only she likes apples.”

“I have seen the film already.”           “I have already seen the film.”

When you are learning English, you must do your best to get the spirit(精神实质) of the language and use it as the English speaker does.

1.From the passage we know that _______when we are learning English.

2.The writer thinks it is _______ in learning English.

3.We can learn from the passage that ________.

4.“She only likes apples.” ________.

高一英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析

Even in countries in which English is not the primary language, it is important to learn English for a number of reasons. First of all, many English-speaking individuals tour other countries and they may not speak the native language of that country, so it is necessary for them to speak to others who can speak English. Then again, many wish to learn English because they are hoping to visit or even live in an English-speaking country someday.

2 However, learning how to speak English in a non-English country ________. Below are some ways that an individual wishing to speak English can learn in their own country:

● The Internet is going to be your best friend. It is full of resources, reading materials, sound recordings, and so much more that can help you learn the meaning of the words that you read and speak.

● Find an English CD and listen to it. Find out the meanings the words and even try to sing along. This can be a lot of fun. If you want to, you can record yourself doing this and really have a lot of fun.

● Try to surround yourself with as many English materials as possible. Not just books, movies, and CDs, but magazines and any products that you can find in the store that may have English written on them. Some major brands serve many countries and have multiple languages written on their packaging.

● And the most important means to learn English is online ESL courses.

They help you learn at your pace and provide you with materials that will have you speaking English in no time. All of the other steps can be used outside of your courses to make you proficient in the language.

1.What is the main idea of the text?(no more than 10 words)

________

77. Do you think singing English songs is a good way to study English? Why? (no more than 20 words)

You can ________ singing along if you like and that will be very interesting.

2.Fill in the blank in Paragraph 2 with proper words. (no more than 5 words)

________

3.How can a pair of jeans by “True Religion Jeans” brand from the US help you with your English? (no more than 10 words)

________

4.What does the word “they” (Line 2, Paragraph 6) probably refer to?(no more than 3 words)

________

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