The White House is the most visited residence...

The White House is the most visited residence in the world. Tours may be scheduled through our Washington D.C. office. Due to security and scheduling procedures, there are a few things you should know before requesting a tour:

• Only groups of 10 or more may request a tour.

• Requests must be submitted with a minimum of one month’s advance notice from the date of the tour. Notice of whether your application is accepted will be given 10 days prior to（在…之前） the date requested. All tours, even after they have been confirmed, are subject to cancellation due to security interests.

• Tours are only conducted Tuesday through Saturday from 7:30 am to 11:30 am.

To process your request for a tour, please contact our Washington office at (202) 224-5521 and provide the following information:

• Date(s) requesting.

• Safety information for each person in your party, including: name as it appears on I.D. (I.D. required for ages 14 and up), date of birth, social security number, country of origin, and citizenship.

• A home address and daytime and evening phone numbers for the designated (指派的) leader of the group.

• A contact number while in DC for the designated leader of the group.

After your request is confirmed or denied, our office will contact you with further instructions.

1.This notice is to provide information about ________.

A.scheduling of Washington DC tours

B.the safety system of the White House

C.application for a tour of the White House

D.duties of a tour group leader

2.The White House is open to the public ________.

A.on weekdays only B.five days a week

C.every few days D.on weekends only

3.Application for a group tour of the White House must be submitted ________.

A.exactly on the date of application B.at least 30 days in advance

C.any day between Tuesday and Saturday D.10 days before the date of the tour

高一英语阅读理解简单题查看答案及解析

Around the world, 62 million girls are not in school. The White House’s Let Girls Learn effort aims to change that.

At 13, Hawa Abdulai Yorke left her family’s home, in Ghana, Africa, to live with an aunt who promised to send her to school. Instead, the aunt put Yorke to work as her maid. Determined to go to school, Yorke returned home and began selling water in a nearby city to raise
money for her education. She did that for three years. What hurt most was that her father had the money to pay the school fees. But he chose to spend the money on a motorcycle.

Yorke’s story is familiar to girls growing up in Ghana. There, a girl’s place is in the home. Educating girls is considered a waste of money.

“It happens more than it should, where parents have money to send their girls to school but choose not to,” says Ryan Roach, a Peace Corps volunteer in Ghana, where nearly 55% of girls are not enrolled in secondary school. “Cultural beliefs say education is not a wise investment(投资)”

The White House’s Let Girls Learn is working to change this view of girls’ education, in Ghana and in countries worldwide. First Lady Michelle Obama says parents have to be persuaded that girls’ education is a better investment than marriage or household labor. A World Bank study backs that up. It shows that for every year of secondary-school education, a girl’s earning power increases by 18%.

Today, Let Girls Learn works in 13 countries, and there are plans to expand the program. Recently, Let Girls Learn hosted a 24-hour event at which girls in different parts of Ghana joined Peace Corps volunteers, tech experts, and university students to brainstorm creative solutions for the barriers to girls’ education. Yorke’s team came up with an idea for an app that sends a recorded message to parents’ phones from a Ghanian celebrity about the benefits of girls 
attending school.

Yorke, now 22, is about to finish high school. Thanks to Let Girls Learn, she plans to attend college and study computer science. She says working alongside women college students at the Let Girls Learn event strengthened her determination. “I’m focused on my books,” says Yorke. “I know if I study hard, I, too, can go to the university and live a happy life.”

1.What was the attitude of Yorke’s aunt towards girls attending school?

A. She was against it. B. She had no idea of it.

C. She was in favor of it. D. She considered it hard work

2.According to Ryan Roach, the reasons for girls not receiving education is that 　　 .

A. they are too busy to go to school

B. their families are too poor to afford it

C. there are few secondary schools for girls

D. cultural beliefs prevent from attending school

3.What can we learn about Let Girls Learn?

A. It has spread all over the world.

B. It is a Ghana-based organization.

C. It aims to offer free education to girls.

D. It has got support from Michelle Obama

4.What’s Yorke’s next plan?

A. To further her studies. B. To join in Let Girls Learn.

C. To write some books for girls. D. To get a computer-related job.

5.What’s the best title of the passage?

A. What people need is education

B. Encourage girls to attend school

C. Let girls to live a happy life

D. Educating girls is unnecessary

高一英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析

Let’s pay a visit to some of the most amazing and unusual places in the world, from icy hotels to temples on the side of cliffs（悬崖）.

Hotel de Glace－Canada

If you don’t mind the cold, this igloo（冰屋）style hotel is certainly for you. Nearly everything, including the bedding, is made of ice! This hotel is so well insulated（隔热）that whatever the temperature outside is, the temperature inside never changes more than a few degrees. It’s around 23 degrees to be exact. Since it is made of ice, the hotel does have some dress requirements that can be found on their website. Arctic sleeping bags are provided for every guest, including children. For more information, visit the website: http://www.icehotelcanada.com.

The Tigers Nest Monastery－Bhutan

Built directly onto a cliff side, this ancient temple has claimed（声明）its spot since 1692. Rich in history, Tigers Nest is constructed around eight attractive caves on the mountainside. Most of the caves are easy to reach through the natural rock stairways. However, some are more difficult, and can only be reached by shaky rope bridges. Visit the website http://www.bhutantouroperators.net/taktsang-monastery.php for more information.

Dinosaur Provincial Park－Canada

Known to be one of the greatest fossil（标本）locations in the world, Dinosaur Provincial Park has nearly 500 specimens（标本）in all shapes and sizes. The park itself has a vast collection of fossils and a unique natural ecosystem. For more information, please visit http://tpr.alberta.ca/parks/dinosaur/index.aspx.

Leshan Giant Buddha－Sichuan China

The world’s largest Buddha sits on the edge of two great rivers. Construction is believed to have started around the year 713, and at the time of this construction it was the tallest carved statue in the world. All 233 feet of the statue was carved from the surrounding cliffs and preserved （保存）in amazing condition. Even the 2008 earthquake was not enough to shake it. Its website

http://yeschinatour.com/china-guides/china-attractions leshan-giant-buddha-leshan will provide you with more information.

1.Which of the following is NOT true about Hotel de Glace?

A. It lies in the Arctic.

B. Even the bedding is made of ice.

C. Every guest is provided with sleeping bags.

D. You can visit its website for dress requirements.

2.Which of the following websites can give information about the Tigers Nest?

A. http://yeschinatour.com/china~guides/china-attractions leshan-giant-buddha-leshan

B. http://www.icehotdcanada.com

C. http://tpr.alberta.ca/parks/dinosaur/index.aspx.

D. http://www.bhutantouroperators. net/taktsang-monastery. php

3.If John is interested in fossils, he can pay a visit to 　　　　　 .

A. Leshan Giant Buddha－Sichuan China

B. Dinosaur Provincial Park－Canada

C. The Tigers Nest Monastery－Bhutan

D. Hotel de Glace－Canada

4.The passage is probably taken from a magazine on 　　　　　 .

A. politics　　 B. environment

C. travel　　 D. education

高一英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析

Guilin is the most beautiful place _____people all over the world want to visit.

A．where            B．which            C．what             D．that

高一英语单项填空中等难度题查看答案及解析

President Obama won the 2012 election over Romney and is once more in__ of the White House.

A．return            B．search            C．relief             D．power

高一英语单项填空中等难度题查看答案及解析

Located a few blocks away from the White House, Sakina Halal Grill in Washington DC is a restaurant with a difference. Enter during the busy lunch time and you will find businessmen and women eating side by side with the homeless. The owner Kazi Mannan, who is from Pakistan, would not run it in any other way.

Growing up in a village with no electricity, running water or even a building for a school, Kazi is familiar with poverty and hunger. Even in those hard days, whenever his mother Sakina cooked for her own children, she would provide some for her neighbours as well.

When Kazi reached America, he only had three dollars in his hand With the help of a Pakistani bus driver, he finally earned a down payment (首付款)on a restaurant.

The first thing he did was to change the name of the restaurant. He named it after his mother Sakina Halal Grill, whom he lost 26 years ago. But he did not stop there. Keeping his mother's teachings in mind, he not only used her old recipes (菜谱)but also decided to let the homeless eat at his restaurant for free. On the opening day of the restaurant, Kazi personally walked to the nearby park and invited the homeless there to have food at his restaurant.

Many friends said, “Don't let homeless people come inside your restaurant. They will ruin your business.” “But I don't care. If I fail, I fail!” said Kazi Mannan.

In less than 5 years, Sakina Halal Grill has risen to such popularity that Kazi is able to feed over 16,000 people for free every year. He also prepares extra food on Sundays for nearly 50 homeless people at the Georgetown Ministry Center. His deeds (事迹)encourage locals to volunteer there as well.

1.What's special about Sakina Halal Grill?

A.Its owner's special way of decoration.

B.Allowing the homeless to eat in it for free.

C.Being located next to the White House.

D.Its recipes learned from a famous cook.

2.Why did Kazi change the name of the restaurant?

A.To memorise his mother. B.To attract more customers.

C.To complete his mother's wishes. D.To thank the Pakistani bus driver.

3.Which of the following can best describe Kazi?

A.Selfish and mean. B.Brave and reliable.

C.Honest and stubborn. D.Kind and encouraging.

4.What does the story want to tell us?

A.Kindness brings good business. B.Technology is power.

C.Money talks. D.A good friend is good for business.

高一英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析

Located a few blocks away from the White House, Sakina Halal grill in Washington DC is a restaurant with a difference. Enter during the busy lunch time and you will find businessmen and women eating side by side with the homeless. The owner Kazi Mannan, who is from Pakistan, would not run it in any other way.

Growing up in a village with no electricity, running water or even a building for a school, Kazi is familiar with poverty (贫穷) and hunger. Even in those hard days, whenever his mother Sakina cooked for her own children, she would provide some for her neighbours as well.

When Kazi reached America, he only had three dollars in his hand. With the help of a Pakistani bus driver, he finally earned a down payment (首付款) on a restaurant.

The first thing he did was change the name of the restaurant. He named it after his mother Sakina Halal Grill, whom he lost 26 years ago. But he did not stop there, Keeping his mother’s teachings in mind, he not only used her old recipes (菜谱) but also decided to let the homeless eat at his restaurant for free. On the opening day of the restaurant, Kazi personally walked to the nearby park and invited the homeless there to have food at his restaurant.

Many friends said, “Don’t let homeless people come inside your restaurant. They will ruin your business. “But I don’t care. If I fail, I fail!” said Kazi Mannan.

In less than 5 years, Sakina Halal Grili has risen to such popularity that Kazi is able to feed over 16, 000 people for free every year. He also prepares extra food on Sundays for nearly 50 homeless people at the Georgetown Ministry Center. His deeds (事迹) encourage locals to volunteer there as well.

1.Why did Kazi change the name of the restaurant?

A.To complete his mothers wishes. B.To attract more customers.

C.To memorise his mother. D.To thank the Pakistani bus drive.

2.Which of the following can best describe Kazi?

A.Kind and encouraging. B.Brave and reliable.

C.Selfish and mean. D.Honest and stubborn.

3.What does the story want to tell us?

A.Money talks. B.Kindness brings good business.

C.Technology is power. D.A good friend is good for business.

高一英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析

Here is a true story about a famous man who worked in the White House and a criminal. They once faced the same thing: their mother gave them apples when they were young.

The criminal said: one day, my mother brought some apples and asked my brother and me: “Which do you want?” “The reddest and biggest one,” my little brother said. My mother stared at him and said to him angrily: “You should learn to give the good things to others; you shouldn’t always think of yourself.” Seeing this, I suddenly changed my idea and then said to my mother, “Mum, please give me the smaller one and give the bigger one to my little brother.” Hearing my words, my mother was very happy. She kissed me on my face and gave the reddest and biggest apple to me as a prize. From them on, I learned to tell lies, fight, steal and rob. In order to get what I wanted, I played hard. As a result, I was sent into prison.

The famous man from the white house said, One day, my mother brought some apples. She said to my brother and me: “You all want the reddest and biggest one, right? Well, let’s have a competition. Now I divided the grassland in front of the gate into two and I will give one to each of you and you must shear(修剪) it well. And I will give the reddest and biggest apple to him who does it the most quickly and best.”

After the competition, I won and I got the biggest apple. In our family, as long as you want to get the best things, you must take part in competition. I think it is fair. No matter what you want, you must pay lots of efforts.

1.The criminal got the reddest and biggest apple because______.

A. he knew how to make his mother happy from her answer

B. he told the truth that he wanted a smaller one

C. elder brother should of course have the bigger one

D. his mother loved him more than she loved the younger brother

2.We can conclude from the passage that _______.

A. it’s wrong to ask children to choose apples when they are not old enough.

B. it’s wrong to ask children not to always think of themselves.

C. it’s important to make children aware that no matter what they want, they must pay work

D. it’s always necessary to have a competition when we give children apple.

3.The writer tells the story by _______.

A. organizing it in the order of time.

B. describing it in the order of space

C. providing some scientific information

D. making a comparison between two men

4.It is implied in the passage that _______.

A. a mother’s educational method has a great influence on a child’s growing.

B. in order to get what we want, we should play hard.

C. we should always try to win competitions which can bring us a lot.

D. giving children apples will lead them to become criminals.

高一英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析

Rajasthan is one of the most visited states in India. These top tourist places to visit in Rajasthan shouldn’t be missed.

Jaipur

The Pink City, Jaipur, is one of the Rajasthan’s most popular places. It has many famous forts（堡垒）and palaces, with most beautiful views and buildings. Staying in Jaipur is particularly enjoyable. Hotels are reasonably priced, which gives guests a very unforgettable experience!

Ranthambore National Park

Ranthambore National Park is one of the best places in India to spot a tiger in the wild. Compared with many national parks in India, it’s also easy to get to. This makes it very popular. Unfortunately, it has been facing lots of tourist problems. As well as nature, the park is home to the 10th century Ranthambore Fort. It’s a huge fort that contains ruined pavilions, monuments, and three Hindu temples. The park is full of history, having seen many wars played out on its land, and the rise and fall of many rulers.

Jaisalmer

A beautiful sandstone city rises magically from the sand dunes(沙丘)of the Thar desert. It looks like it’s straight out of an Arabian Nights fable. Its ancient fort, built in 1156, lets visitors view the city. It houses five palaces, several temples, as well as shops and other houses. Riding a camel into the desert is also a popular thing to do in Jaisalmer.

Jodhpur

Known as the Blue City for its blue painted buildings, Jodhpur is the second largest city in Rajasthan. Mehrangarh Fort in Jodhpur provides a good look at Jodhpur’s blue buildings. It’s one of the largest and most well-protected forts in India. Insides, there are numbers of palaces and a museum. It’s great to do nothing but relax here.

1.What does the text mainly introduce to us?

A. Tourist attractions at risk.

B. Travels in the desert.

C. The culture and history of India.

D. Several places of interest in Rajasthan.

2.If you want to travel by riding a camel, you can go to_____________ .

A. Jaipur

B. Jodhpur

C. Jaisalmer

D. Ranthambore National Park

3.When you are in Mehrangarh Fort, you can _____________ .

A. watch tigers in the wild

B. see beautiful sand dunes

C. appreciate blue painted buildings

D. learn about many wars in history

4.What can learn from the text?

A. Jaipur is known as the Blue City.

B. Five Hindu temples lie in Ranthambore Fort.

C. Jaisalmer’s ancient fort was built in the 11th century.

D. Ranthambore National Park is very popular with tourists.

高一英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析

Last summer we visited the West Lake, ______ Hangzhou is famous in the world.

A. in which  　 B. for that   　　　C. in that  　　 D. for which

高一英语单项填空简单题查看答案及解析