Many people’s picture of knitting (编织) includ...

Many people’s picture of knitting (编织) includes grandmothers sitting in rocking chairs with a fat cat in their laps. But teenagers are taking up the old arts of knitting and turning them into trendy hobbies.

1., and it was sometimes hard to find nice yarn (纱线) in the US. Not anymore.

Anel Aguayo is known as “the yarn lady” at Beverly Fabrics in San Jose, California. She says that “yarn sells faster than I can put it out”. 2.. Even kids as young as 11 shop there.

Cassie Marshall, 14, began knitting about two years ago after her grandmother taught her how. At her school, a club sold things the students knitted to raise money for Hurricane Katrina victims.

3.. Lacey Cope started crocheting (钩编) when she was eight, and began to knit at 12.

“It is relaxing and gives me something to do with my hands,” Cope explained.

Cope has noticed the popularity of her hobby. “It used to drive me crazy seeing people trying to knit. Now I like it, but only if they are trying for themselves, not because it is popular.”

She learned to knit from the Internet.4..

At Waldorf Schools, knitting is part of the curriculum (课程) for boys and girls.5..

A.Her department is always crowded

B.If you are looking for a hobby, give knitting a try

C. Ten years ago, few young people knew how to knit

D. And she finds patterns and buys yarn through eBay

E. A few kids started knitting before it became popular

F. A lot of time in class people knit instead of studying

G. The school believes knitting helps children learn hand-eye coordination (协调) and improves their study skills

高一英语七选五中等难度题查看答案及解析

Many people like traveling. Travel in Canada has become exciting as a number of lakes including “Great Lakes” in Canada make it attractive. In fact, Canada has more lakes than any other country which contains fresh water. In addition to lakes, Canada has a number of beaches as it has a long coastline on its north, east, and west. Travelers from around the world come in large numbers to enjoy sunbath at various beaches.

Niagara Falls lie on the border of Canada and the US. It is now popular for its beauty and is a valuable source of hydroelectric power. Niagara Falls are most attractive during summer season when weather condition is charming and attractive. At the Canadian side, floodlights illuminate(照亮) both sides of the fall for several hours after dark and the whole scene becomes magnificent.

When traveling to Canada, travelers can enjoy doing shopping at Toronto which is considered a leading city. It symbolizes American culture and the spirit of independence. Migrants form European, Latin American, Asian and Caribbean races inhabit the place and make it a plural society. Ottawa, on the other hand, is the capital of Canada and center of political activities.

Vancouver is an enlightening city in Canada which was named after British Captain George Vancouver, who explored the area in the 1790s. The city is a leading industrial place in Canada. Another tourist attraction in Canada is the capital city of British Columbia, Victoria. The city is located on the southern tip of Vancouver Island.

Travel in Canada is being made easy as transportation facilities are of higher standard. Besides, very few people know that Canada is a high-paying country in terms of wages per hour. In addition to a popular tourist destination, Canada is an economic powerhouse of North America, particularly in agriculture products. Canada dairy industry exports milk products around the world.

1.What attracts travelers most in Canada according to the first paragraph?

A. Coastlines and sunbath.　　 B. Lakes and beaches.

C. Animals and plants.　　 D. Mountains and water.

2.The second paragraph is mainly to tell us_________.

A. Canada and the US　　 B. the beauty of Niagara Falls

C. the importance of the fall　　 D. the hydroelectric power

3.What do we know about Toronto according to the passage?

A. It is a political center in Canada.　　 B. It displays the Canadian bravery.

C. Its people come from different countries　　 D. Travelers can buy something cheap there..

4.Captain George Vancouver is referred to in the fourth paragraph in order to _____.

A. tell us a history story　　 B. compare Vancouver and Victoria

C. remind us to keep him in mind　　 D. introduce the city of Vancouver

高一英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析

The band played many songs, some of my favorites _______.

A．including          B．included          C．include           D．to include

高一英语单项填空中等难度题查看答案及解析

Protagoras was among the great teachers of ancient Athens. He taught many subjects, including the laws of argument(辩论) and the right use of language. It is said that he was the　 first teacher to accept money for his services.

A student, Evalthus, heard of this famous teacher and asked him to give him lessons. However, Evalthus didn’t want to pay for his lessons at once, and after some discussion it was finally agreed between them that Evalthus should pay only if he won his first case in the court. For if he won, it would prove that he had been taught well.

The lessons began and Evalthus proved himself to be a good student. But he refused to pay Protagoras anything at the end of his studies.

Protagoras therefore took Evalthus to the court and told the judges that he wanted his money. He explained that he must be paid whether he won or lost the case. “Whatever you decide,” he declared(宣称)to the judges, “ I must be paid. For if you decide in my fovor , then I win the case, and so I must be paid . But If you decide against me, then Evalthus has won his first case in the court; according to our agreement, he must pay his lessons. Therefore I shall get my money whatever happens.”

The Athenian judges found no fault in it, so they asked Evalthus to reply.

“No, it’s quite clear,” said Evalthus, “ that I need not pay. If the judged decide in my favor, then I have won the case, and I need not to pay. But if Protagoras wins, then I have lost my first case. Therefore, according to our agreement, I do not have to pay. So I need not pay in any event.”

As both arguments appeared to be faultless, the judges were unable to come to a decision. They therefore ordered the two men to appear before them again one hundred years later.

1.Evalthus would pay Protagoras _______________.

A. before he started his lessons

B. after he finished his lessons

C. after the court decided against him

D. after the court proved that he was taught well

2.What do we know about Protagoras?

A. He won the judges’ favor in the end and got his money.

B. He was probably the first teacher to accept money for his lessons.

C. He didn’t teach Evalthus well because Evalthus didn’t pay.

D. He was not confident of his winning the case in the court.

3.Why did the judged ask Protagoras and Evalthus to come to the court one hundred years later?

A. They couldn’t make a decision.

B. They needed to think it over again.

C. They wanted to make fun of them.

D. They wanted more money from them.

4.What is probably the best title for the text?

A. A Smart Student---- Evalthus

B. A Great Teacher---Protagoras

C. Come Here One Hundred Years Later

D. A Fight Between Teacher and Student

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ROME— four people, including the wife of the factory's owner, died on Wednesday after explosions （爆炸）at the Barcelona Pozzo di Gotto fireworks company, Italian media reported.

According to online reports by La Republic and TGCOM24, at least one other person is missing and three others are seriously injured, with two of them in dangerous condition. Among the dead was 71-year-old Venera Mazzeo, the wife of the factory owner Vito Costa. Mazzeo reportedly died on the scene. Antonio Costa, the owner's son, was seriously injured and was transported to a hospital in the regional capital of Palermo for treatment. Less seriously injured persons were moved to the nearby Milazzo Hospital to be treated for burns and other injuries. Many were transported by local people who reached the scene before ambulances could arrive, reports said.

The factory, located near the northeast of the southern Italian island of Sicily, near the city of Messina, has been in operation for more than ten years without any accident. Police reports showed that two separate explosions took place, with the first explosion likely causing the second one. Media reports said that police have guessed that sparks （火花）from a repairing project reached some of the explosive material stored in the factory and was likely the cause of the first explosion.

Reports also showed that firefighters were able to control the flame, which burnt buildings on the factory and threatened nearby structures.

1.How many people lost their lives in the accident except Venera Mazzeo?

A.Three. B.Four.

C.Five. D.Six.

2.What probably caused the first explosion according to the passage?

A.One worker's cigarette spark.

B.A fire nearby the factory.

C.The explosive material in the factory.

D.The sparks from a repairing project.

3.What can we infer from the passage?

A.Antonio Costa died on the scene because of the flame.

B.Most injured persons were sent to hospital by ambulance.

C.The factory had been in safe operation before the explosions.

D.There were three explosions in total in the accident.

4.Where does the passage probably come from?

A.A travel guide. B.A newspaper.

C.A magazine. D.A science report.

高一英语阅读理解简单题查看答案及解析

Last year, Mary 　　　 help from a number of people, including doctors, teachers and soldiers and finally she made it with the help of them.

A. sought　　 B. refused

C. hated　　 D. solved

高一英语单项填空中等难度题查看答案及解析

Visiting a new place can be a scary experience for a lot of people because it could include speaking in a language that most people are not comfortable with ---- English. So how can you keep away form this kind of situation? Learn how to speak English fluently. Here are 4 English speaking tips you must know to become a more confident English speaker.

1. Listen first.

One of the best English speaking tips is to listen carefully to understandable English EVERY DAY. Most people turn to textbooks to study English grammar rules, but you cannot learn the correct English pronunciation of the words merely by reading them. You do not need to learn grammar in detail because this can prevent you from speaking English fluently.

Instead, listen to how native English speakers pronounce and observe their mouth movements. Also watch English shows and movies to build on your English accent and improve your vocabulary.

2. Practice makes perfect.

Studies show that you’ll probably spend three months of practice every day in order to have strong mouth muscles. Read aloud in English for 15 to 20 minutes a day in front of the mirror, which helps in accent reduction and improves your English communication skills.

Also, practice with your friends and family. Talking with a good English speaker can help improvise (即兴发挥) your usage of words and formation of sentences.

3. Think in English.

One of the most effective English speaking tips is to think in English. What most English learners do in the early stages of learning is that they think of what they have to say in their native language, translate and then say it in English. This can be mentally tiring.

If your goal is to speak English fluently, you need to learn “thinking” in English. Make up the sentences in English as you think about them before saying them. With practice, you will be able to respond automatically in English.

4. Be more confident.

All these English speaking tips will be in vain if you are not that confident in your English speaking skills. It is quite natural to commit errors when learning a new language.

Try to relax if you’re speaking in English. When you speak at a normal speed, you’ll discover that you will be able to pronounce the words correctly and people will understand you. Most of the time, the person you are talking to is not even aware of your errors.

In a word, learning English does not happen overnight. It takes a lot of time, effort and practice. Don’t get too frustrated and never give up. Follow these English speaking tips and practice daily. Soon, you would learn to speak English fluently as if it is your own language.

English speaking tips you must know

高一英语其他题中等难度题查看答案及解析

A king wanted to give a prize to the artist who would paint the best picture of peace. Many 　 　 tried. The king 　 　　 　 all the pictures. But there were only 　　 　　 　　 he really liked, and he had to 　　 　　 　　 between them. One picture had a 　 　　 　 lake. The lake was a perfect 　　 　　 　　 for peaceful mountains all around it. Overhead was a blue sky with fluffy（绒毛状的）　　 　　 　　 clouds. All who saw this picture thought that it was a 　　 　　 　　 picture of peace.

The 　　 　　 　 picture had mountains, too. 　　 　　 　　 they were bare. Above was a(n) 　　 　　 　 sky, and in it there were rain and 　　 　　 　　 . Down the side of the mountain tumbled(翻滚) a foaming waterfall. This did not look peaceful 　　 　　 　 .

But when the king looked 　　 　　 　 , he saw behind the waterfall a tiny bush 　　 　　 　　 in the rock. In the bush a mother bird had built her 　　 　　 　 . There, in the midst of the bush of angry water, sat the mother bird on her nest — in perfect peace.

Which picture do you think will win the prize? The king chose the 　　 　　 　　 picture. Do you know why? “Because,”　　 　　 　　 the king, “peace does not 　　 　　 　　 to be in a place where there is no noise, trouble, or hard work. Peace means to be in the midst of all those things and still be calm in your 　　 　　 　　 . That is the real meaning of peace.”

1.A. singers　　 B. writers　　 C. citizens　 D. artists

2.A. looked at　　　　 B. looked back　　 C. looked into D. looked around

3.A. one　　 　　　 B. three　　 C. two　　 D. four

4.A. make　 　　　 B. count　　　 　 C. choose　 D. correct

5.A. clean　 　　　 B. calm　　　　 C. deep　 　　 D. shallow

6.A. water　 　　　 B. picture　　 C. mirror　 D. waterfall

7.A. colorful　 B. white　　 C. heavy　 D. thick

8.A. meaningful 　　 B. hard　　 C. modern　 D. wonderful

9.A. other　 　　　 B. beautiful　　 C. old　　 D. last

10.A. But　　 B. And　　 C. So　　 D. As

11.A. nice　 　　　 B. angry　　　　 C. fine　　 　　 D. lovely

12.A. planes　　　 B. kites　　　　 C. lightning　　 　　 D. birds

13.A. easily 　 B. at last　　　　 C. at least　 D. at all

14.A. meaningfully B. politely　 　　 C. curiously 　　 D. carefully

15.A. growing　 B. falling　 　　 C. playing　 D. dying

16.A. room　　 B. hole　　　　 　　 C. body　　　 　　 D. nest

17.A. first　　 B. second　　　 　　 C. perfect　 D. real

18.A. ordered 　 B. explained 　　　 C. thought　 D. suggested

19.A. mean　　 B. have　 　　　 C. come　 　　 D. happen

20.A. nest　　 B. picture　 　　 C. heart　 　　 D. home

高一英语完形填空中等难度题查看答案及解析

Paparazzi, or "paps", are photographers who take pictures of famous people when they are not at the center of public attention. Paps are different from professional photographers or journalists because they never take ordinary photos.

The goal for paparazzi is to get pictures that no one else will get and then sell the pictures to the buyer who offers the most money —normally a small newspaper, magazine or website.

There is no law against paparazzi taking pictures in public places. However, there are laws that protect certain individuals. For example, child protection laws stop improper (不合适的) pictures of anyone under 16 from being published.

There is also no law that stops paparazzi from following celebrities (名人) and taking their pictures either. However, if paps are secretly following them and taking pictures of their faces, they could get into trouble.

Most paparazzi hang out on streets and hot spots for celebrities, waiting for the opportunity to take a picture of a star. Many stay on the streets until the early hours of the morning when celebrities are leaving nightclubs and looking a little worse for wear. However, some have other ways to make sure they get pictures. Many paps are in contact with "informers" who know the locations of celebrities at any given time. They then pass the information on to paparazzi. An informer could be anyone —from a restaurant waiter to a salesman.

Most of the time, paparazzi get a bad reputation for following celebrities. But sometimes stars or their managers will contact paps themselves and tell them exactly where and when they will go.

What a love-hate relationship between paparazzi and celebrities!

1.Which of the following things paparazzi might do would be against the law?

2.In order to earn big money a pap has to ________.

3.The fifth paragraph mainly tells us ________.

4.What can we infer from the passage?

高一英语阅读理解极难题查看答案及解析

Paparazzi, (狗仔队)or “paps”, are photographers who take pictures of famous people when they are not at the center of public attention. Paps are different from professional photographers or journalists because they never take ordinary photos.

The goal for paparazzi is to get pictures that no one else will get and then sell the pictures to the buyer who offers the most money — normainly a small newspaper, magazine or website.

There is no law against paparazzi taking pictures in public places. However, there are laws that protect certain individuals. For example, child protection laws stop improper pictures of anyone under 16 from being published.

There is also no law that stops paparazzi from following celebrities（名人） and taking their pictures either. However, if paps are secretly following them and taking pictures of their faces, they could get into trouble.

Most paparazzi hang out on streets and hot spots for celebrities, waiting for the opportunity to take a picture of a star. Many stay on the streets until the early hours of the morning when celebrities are leaving nightclubs and looking a little worse for wear. However, some have other ways to make sure they get pictures. Many paps are in contact with “informers” who know the locations of celebrities at any given time. They then pass the information on to paparazzi. An informer could be anyone — from a restaurant waiter to a salesman.

Most of the time, paparazzi get a bad reputation for following celebrities. But sometimes stars or their managers will contact paps themselves and tell them exactly where and when they will go. What a love-hate relationship between paparazzi and celebrities!

1.Which of the following things paparazzi might do would be against the law?

A. Taking pictures of famous people in public places.

B. Getting unsuitable pictures of a 10-year-old actress published.

C. Following a famous woman singer secretly and taking her pictures.

D. Hanging out at the places where celebrities often appear.

2. In order to earn big money a pap has to ________.

A. make friends with famous people

B. sell the pictures to a big newspaper

C. get the only first-hand pictures

D. know the locations of celebrities

3.The fifth paragraph mainly tells us ________.

A. how much paparazzi pay for the pictures

B. how dangerous paparazzi’s job is

C. how paparazzi contact informers .

D. how paparazzi get the pictures

4. What can we infer from the passage?

A. Paparazzi always take pictures when famous people are tired.

B. Stars hate paparazzi and don’t want to be followed.

C. Informers might get paparazzi into trouble.

D.Paparazzi and famous people rely on each other sometimes.

5.The underlined phrase "hang out" probably means _______.

A. check out

B. keep away

C. wander about

D. leave out

高一英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析