（2014海淀一模）He was about halfway through his me...

（2014海淀一模）He was about halfway through his meal _____ a familiar voice came to his ears.

A. why　　 B. where

C. when　　 D. while

高一英语单项填空中等难度题查看答案及解析

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Once a group of 50 people was attending a meeting. Halfway through his talk, the speaker stopped and decided 1. (create) a group activity. He went around the hall and gave each person a balloon (气球). Each one was asked to write his or her name on the balloon 2. (use) a marker pen. Then all the balloons 3. (collect) and put in another room.

The speaker then asked the group to find the balloon which had their name 4.(write) on within five minutes. Everyone was 5. (hurried) searching for their name, bumping (撞) into each other, pushing each other around. At the end of the five minutes, no one could find 6. (they) own balloon.

Now each person was asked to randomly (随便地) collect a balloon and give it to the person 7.name was on it. Within two minutes everyone had their own balloon. When everyone quieted down, the speaker began to talk, saying that this is exactly 8.was happening in our life. Everyone is busy looking for happiness, 9. not knowing where it is.

Our happiness sometimes lies 10. the happiness of other people. Give them their happiness and you will get your own.

高一英语语法填空中等难度题查看答案及解析

When I was about halfway between twenty and thirty, I lived in a large, run-down house that other people thought was romantic. The door to my bedroom was at least twelve feet tall. So I fixed a coatrack(衣帽架) over the top, and whenever I needed to get a jacket, or a towel, I stood on my desk chair to get them, swinging uncertainly.

There were six of us in the house. We were all about the same age. Two boys lived on the top floor and three lived in the basement. As the only girl, I was aware of being surrounded by shirtless boys, which is embarrassing especially in summer.

One hot afternoon, I wrote a long e-mail to my high-school English teacher, because I remembered him as handsome in a remote way. He wore expensive clothes and took an understated pleasure in saying inspiring things. I calculated that the English teacher was about forty, and then I pressed Send. The e-mail covered a lot of ground. I summarized what I called “my college experience”. Toward the end of the e-mail, I found myself saying that I couldn’t understand why I still needed to struggle in my college life.

When the English teacher wrote back, I was unexpected. In his response to my e-mail, he mentioned some stories about those who dropped out of school and their lives were hard for me to imagine.

With tears in my eyes, I decided to keep on trying even if I was not in a famous university. I believe as long as I am determined enough, I can make my life better in the future.

1.According to the passage, what does the writer think of her living environment?

A.Inconvenient. B.Romantic.

C.Funny. D.Boring.

2.What can we infer from the passage?

A.The children were of complete different age.

B.Her teacher has a positive influence on her.

C.There are some boys and girls sharing the room together.

D.The author wrote an email to her English teacher as he was handsome.

3.Which of the following words can best describe the author’s teacher?

A.Humorous and handsome. B.Serious and knowledgeable.

C.Outgoing and respected D.Caring and courageous

4.What does the author want to share in the article?

A.Communication is the key to success.

B.When we are trapped in difficulty, we can ask others for help.

C.We are supposed to be admitted to a famous university.

D.As long as we have determination, we can make it one day.

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Every day, unemployed men gather in Jackson Heights, Queens. Many of them are homeless. All of them are hungry. At around 9:30 each night, Munoz's truck arrives, filled with hot food, coffee and hot chocolate. For more than four years, Munoz and his family have been feeding those in need seven nights a week, 365 days a year. Munoz was born in Colombia and his father died in an accident when he was young. When his mother found it difficult to support Munoz and his sister, she made her way to New York, finding work in Brooklyn as a nurse. As immigrants(移民), they often suffered starvation. Later Munoz found a job as a bus driver. “When I see these guys on the street, it's like seeing me 20 years ago when I came to this country,” Munoz recalls.

Munoz began his meal program-An Angel in Queens-in the summer of 2004.Within a few months, Munoz and his mother were preparing 20 home-cooked meals daily. Numbers gradually increased over the years to 35 per night, then 60.In recent months, that number has jumped to as many as 140 meals a night. Munoz gets up around 5:00 a.m.to drive his bus route, and he calls home on his breaks to see how the cooking is going. When he gets home around 5:30 p.m.—often stopping to pick up food donations-he helps pack up meals before heading out to “his corner” in Jackson Heights. “He comes here without fail,” says one of the men. “It could be cold, it could be really hot, but he's here.” Watch Munoz in action in Queens, New York.

“If I don't go, I'm going to feel bad,” he says. “I know they're going to be waiting for me.”

Munoz estimates(估计)that food and gas cost approximately$400 to 450 a week; he and his family are funding the operation through their savings and his weekly$700 paycheck. Asked why he spends so much time to help people he doesn't know, he answers, “I have a stable job, my mom, my family, a house...everything I want, I have. And these guys don't”. So I just think, 'OK,I have the food. At least for today they're going to have a meal to eat.’”

Munoz was named one of the CNN heroes.

1.Why did Munoz's mother leave Colombia for New York?

A.Because Munoz's father worked in New York.

B.Because they were not used to the life in Colombia.

C.Because she couldn't support the family in Colombia.

D.Because she was born in New York.

2.As immigrants, Munoz's family　　　　　　

A.were often helped by the government B.often went hungry

C.were looked down upon D.went begging in the street

3.Which word can be used to describe Munoz?

A.Lucky. B.Kind. C.Adventurous. D.Devoted.

4.What is the main idea of the text?

A.A bus driver provided free home-cooked meals.

B.God helps those who help themselves.

C.The government helped immigrants.

D.CNN heroes were asked to help immigrants.

高一英语阅读选择中等难度题查看答案及解析

My husband David was waiting at the door when our daughter Laura and I pulled in the driveway. It wasn’t like him to be home so early. The disbelief on his face told me that something was up.

"Do you still have a job?"

"No. Redundant," he answered, looking away from me.

"OK. We’ll figure it out," I replied calmly.

I actually had no idea how we were going to figure it out. I immediately started to think of how we’d cut costs and who we should start to get in touch with. That night, after David had fallen asleep, I cried myself to sleep, and frequently sobbed in the shower in the days that followed.

I knew the loss of David’s income would have great effect on us. He had worked for the same insurance company for twenty-one years and was our main income. I work at home caring for Laura, and my freelance(自由职业者的)income is uncertain. We have debts, and job hunting takes time.

Still, I was more concerned about my husband’s emotional state than our financial situation. David’s sense of identity was tied to his job. He called his parents to tell them about losing his job, but didn’t say a word to anyone else for weeks. He told me that he felt like "a failure".

It was tough for me to watch David struggle with unemployment. One night a couple of weeks after he lost his job, David woke me just before midnight, sweating, pacing the bedroom floor and saying he felt funny. We spent the night in the emergency room waiting to see if he had a heart attack. Thankfully, it was just a serious anxiety attack. It was then that I knew I needed to do more to understand what my husband was going through. Here is what I learned from my own experience—and from talking to experts—on how to support your spouse through a job loss.

1.Which of the following is the closest in meaning to the underlined word "Redundant" in Paragraph 3?

A.A piece of cake. B.Out of question.

C.My treat. D.Out of employment.

2.What did the writer do about her husband’s situation at first?

A.She always remained calm and gave him advice.

B.She appeared calm when in fact she was worried.

C.She began to write about her husband’s situation to the newspapers.

D.She went to consult some doctors.

3.What can we know about David?

A.He was fired by the company he had worked for twenty-one years.

B.He never thought himself "a failure" even when jobless.

C.He was aware of the family’s financial situation.

D.Upon leaving the job, he suffered a heart attack and had to consult the doctor.

4.What will be talked about in the next part of the passage?

A.What the writer did to help get some income.

B.How David suffered from the heart attack and the treatment.

C.How the writer supported David to get through the jobless period.

D.Why the insurance company fired David.

高一英语阅读选择中等难度题查看答案及解析

After finishing my teaching for a school year, I thought that I should go back to Montreal, Quebec, my hometown for a visit. My main goal was to relax in preparation for the challenges of my retirement(退休) in the coming year.

Through my stay in Montreal, I met lots of Chinese who were trying hard to succeed and then led a better life in Canada. Some travelled thousands of miles to get knowledge. When I spoke with some of them about the major barrier(障碍) they had to face after they arrived in Canada, they all talked about the two official languages of Canada. But I was impressed by their ability to express their ideas while they were changing between English and French.

Almost all of those people said they often felt homesick. They miss their families and friends. Though Montreal has lots of Chinese restaurants, they long for a home•cooked meal.

I met some tourists who were trying to realize their childhood dreams of experiencing the life in a developed country. When I asked them if Montreal had lived up to their expectations, they hesitated. They said that reality never agrees with fantasies. However, they were glad to have the opportunity to visit Montreal and didn't regret taking the trip.

Not all the Chinese people I met were happy. I once met a young lady who met with a gentleman through the Internet. However, to her disappointment, he disappeared after he promised to marry her in Montreal.

I was served by another Chinese person who could not deal with the challenges of studying in an English-speaking environment and ended up working in a restaurant with low pay.

Exploring different parts of the world, without any doubt, is an enriching experience. However, one should be realistic when it comes to leaving his hometown to start a new life in a foreign country. One should take time to examine the advantages and the shortcomings of the adventure before he decides to chase an uncertain dream of achieving success or leading a better life.

1.Why did the writer go to his hometown?

A.To meet his old friends.

B.To study a new language.

C.To go on with his teaching.

D.To prepare for his retirement life.

2.What is the main barrier for some Chinese to get knowledge in Canada?

A.Food. B.Homesickness. C.Language. D.Income.

3.The writer thinks that　　 .

A.overseas Chinese are good at communication in Canada

B.the trip to Montreal is a good chance for people to study

C.overseas Chinese feel disappointed at their life in Canada

D.people should think carefully before chasing their dreams abroad

4.What is the best title for the passage?

A.Improving Life Skills in Canada

B.Exploring Different Parts of Canada

C.Struggling for a Better Life in Canada

D.Going to Canada—Your Ideal Destination

高一英语阅读选择中等难度题查看答案及解析

Chef Zhang Xuesi lowered the fire on the stove where he was cooking his Cantonese meal. He added all the necessary foods. He quickly lowered the fire and turned toward a phone camera as hundreds of people watched him online. ''It ruins the dish if you burn the breadcrumbs, '' he advised his livestream video watchers.

Many people in China are restricted to their homes in the effort to stop the spread of coronavirus. Millions of them are finding a new interest in cooking. People watching television and online cooking shows are learning how to make Chinese and Western foods. They are also pushing up the sale of special cookware on online markets. Downloads of the top five recipe apps doubled in February, said research company Sensor Tower.

Billibilli said it has had more than 580 million views of its cooking videos in the two months since the coronavirus began to spread in China. Another online cooking show producer DayDayCook told Reuters its numbers of new users increased 200 percent from January to February. A recipe for bean curd and shrimp received the most watchers.

Many new home cooks are young people living in cities. This group is used to eating out or getting food delivery. Now these people are cooking at home. Wu Shuang is a 30-year-old who works and lives in Beijing. She was among those trapped at home in February. She says she spent a lot of time online, learning how to make bread and other foods.

Chef Zhang Xuesi explained that many of his online viewers expressed interest in discussing more than just food. In the past, users were only interested in learning cooking tricks, but now we talk about all kinds of subjects.

1.What was Zhang Xuesi doing according to paragraph 1?

A.He was learning how to make Cantonese foods.

B.He was downloading the top five recipe apps.

C.He was pushing up the sale of special cookware.

D.He was making online cooking shows.

2.Which of the following is NOT true about Wu Shuang?

A.She becomes a new home cook.

B.She was trapped at home in February.

C.She learned cooking foods online.

D.She was interested in discussing food online.

3.What is the passage mainly about?

A.Many people are restricted to their homes because of coronavirus.

B.Many people turn to cooking at home because of coronavirus.

C.Many people push up sales on online markets because of coronavirus.

D.Many people spend a lot of time online because of coronavirus.

高一英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析

I thought I knew a lot about Hamlet.As an English literature major,I have to!Having seen quite a few productions of Hamlet and read the play many times,I was full of confidence-until Peking Opera came to town!

Peking Opera has over two hundred years of history,so does this mean it's easier than a Shakespeare play to understand?To find out the answer,I just had to go and see The Revenge of Prince Zidan- the Peking Opera version(版本）of Hamlet.

The opera brought a completely new sound to my Western ears.At first,I thought it was a violin.but later I learnt that it was a traditional Chinese instrument called jinghu.Then. seeing the characters in fantastic costumes and masks,I was amazed!They of course sang in Chinese,but the music and exaggerated movements helped get the meanings across to the audience.The voices sounded really unique-some of the female voices were so high that I was sure they could break glass!

Easily my favourite part of the show was how the characters moved on stage.I had never seen Prince Hamlet do a backflip(后空翻）before!It was so dazzling and energetic that I wasn't sure if the characters were performers or athletes!

Before experiencing The Revenge of Prince Zidan,I wasn't sure if I would enjoy it.But, in fact,I was on the edge of my seat!Feeling the strong emotions of love,anger,fear and grief in the performance,I could easily recognize the theme of Hamlet.So,if you want to see a show that combines music,singing,drama,poetry and costume design with explosive effect, The Revenge of Prince Zidan ticks all the right boxes!

1.Why did the author go to see The Revenge of Prince Zidan?

A.To have a full understanding of Hamlet.

B.To know about Shakespeare and his works.

C.To prove Peking Opera is a better way to perform Hamlet.

D.To see if Peking Opera is more understandable than English plays.

2.Which part of the opera attracted the author most?

A.The music effect.

B.The costume design.

C.The performers'movements.

D.The Chinese instrument jinghu.

3.What does the underlined"I was on the edge of my seat!"in Paragraph 5 suggest?

A.I became tired of the show.

B.I missed the best of the show.

C.I was held spellbound by the show.

D.I was to leave halfway through the show.

4.How did the the author feel about the Peking Opera version of Hamlet?

A.It's puzzling.

B.It's impressive.

C.It's humorous.

D.It's disappointing.

高一英语阅读选择中等难度题查看答案及解析

Jeremy grew up being active in sports. But he never thought about healthy eating until he found himself gaining weight several years after college. Last week, Jeremy hit a turning point when he found that he was too out of shape to play in a company football team. He decided to change his eating habits.

The first step Jeremy took toward healthy eating was to stop going to fast-food restaurants. Jeremy used to eat fast food as often as 4 times a week. To his surprise, he found that giving up fast food wasn’t that difficult. Now, he says, “I don’t even like it anymore.” When Jeremy does go out to eat, he tries to pick menu items that he knows are healthier. He orders salads and lower-fat sandwiches instead of hamburgers, and he drinks water instead of soda pop. “I try to order things that are already prepared the way I would like them to be prepared.”

Planning meals has been a key to Jeremy’s success. It helps him avoid getting too hungry and eating fast food. Each week he plans what he will eat for each meal, and he shops for groceries (食品杂货) with his plan in mind. “It’s a lot easier to make healthy choices when you’re just planning ahead for it.” Rather than cutting out certain foods, Jeremy sometimes includes his favourite foods in his eating plan. “That way I don’t feel like I’m letting myself down by not sticking to my plan.”

Jeremy’s friends and family noticed when he started eating healthier. They have helped him to make a habit of his healthy eating changes. “It made me feel pretty good, especially when people started making comments about the changes I was making,” he says. “You just get the positive energy.”

1.What made Jeremy decide to change his eating habits?

A.Higher food prices. B.Weight gain in college .

C.Dislike of unhealthy foods. D.Failing to join a football team.

2.What did Jeremy think of giving up fast food?

A.It was too easy for him. B.It made him uncomfortable.

C.It was not as difficult as he thought. D.It meant stopping going out to eat.

3.What played the most important role in Jeremy’s healthy eating?

A.Eating less at mealtimes. B.Making plans ahead of time.

C.Following his friends’ advice. D.Cutting out all unhealthy foods.

4.How does Jeremy feel about people’s comments?

A.Surprised. B.Encouraged C.Worried. D.Interested.

5.In which section of a newspaper may this text appear?

A.Health. B.Science. C.Education. D.Entertainment.

高一英语阅读选择中等难度题查看答案及解析

Recently I invited a homeless man to have lunch with me at the Soup Plantation so that he could eat as much as he wanted to fill his stomach. I met him over the phone when I was calling Father Benno’s, a soup kitchen. Something within stirred me to invite him to lunch. Since he did not have a car, I offered to pick him up.

We had a wonderful four-hour lunch. I learned a lot about his struggles but more importantly, I finished lunch, feeling greater gratitude(感激) for a roof over my head, a warm shower, a comfortable bed , and food on the table—all of which we may not think twice about. He, too, enjoyed the connection, his lunch, and a rest from spending his afternoon on the streets.

I learned long ago that one person alone cannot solve the problem of the homeless people in California or the United States of America. However ,each person can make an effort to help the homeless in their own way. Do you know that 40% of the U.S. population live paycheck (薪水) to paycheck? Should a sudden financial(财务的) case appear, any one of those 40% can end up homeless in the streets.

For this holiday season, perhaps you may want to try something new. Buy a meal for the person asking for money instead of giving them spare change. If you can make the time and find courage, invite them to share a meal with you. Jesse Jackson once said, “Never look down on anybody unless you are helping them up,” and Rumi told us, “When we practice loving kindness and pity, we are the first one to benefit from it.”

1.What does the underlined word “stirred” in the first paragraph probably mean?

A.Limited. B.Allowed. C.Begged. D.Encouraged.

2.What was the author thankful for?

A.The homeless man. B.The length of the lunch.

C.The condition of his life. D.The connection with the man.

3.What does the author think of those who live on paycheck?

A.They live a comfortable life. B.They just make ends meet.

C.They are really homeless people. D.They look down upon the homeless.

4.Which of the following doesn’t the author advise us to do?

A.Try something new. B.Buy a meal for a person.

C.Give money to the homeless. D.Invite a person to share a meal.

高一英语阅读选择中等难度题查看答案及解析