What's all this tree- - planting for? " I was...

What's all this tree- - planting for? " I was asked when I began writing about _____ a piece of land I had bought in Somerset. The truth is, I just love trees. And I am not _____ AsI get older, all I really _____ is to plant trees ,　 Prince Charles says in a BBC documentary in which he is _____ in the wood he planted on the day Prince George was born.

There are _____　 and wonderful trees in our cities and villages. They were planted, or self- sown, years, even centuries ago. We take them for granted, _____ the creatures living among them, remain in ignorance of the _____ trees are doing us(cleaning the air, for instance) and cut them down for new _____. Yet we keep a feeling of _____ for them. This may account for the _____ the government faced in 2010 when it sought to sell off publicly owned woods, and for the wide support that the Woodland Trust (a tree-protecting charity) _____.

Trees need _____, which is why I, a city-resident, bought my Somerset woodland in 1999. At that time, climate change was already well proved, _____ my hopes of planting long-lived oaks and pines gradually developed into anxiety about their _____. Tree diseases new to the UK, wind, drought and flood were all _____ against them.

But I did not _____ things to move so fast. The woodland is still good, the new trees are growing like mad, but the creatures are _____. The rabbits have disappeared and the owl has moved. The bees and　 butterflies are _____ there but in smaller numbers. How can this happen on land _____ pesticides (杀虫剂)？Surely, it indicates we need to give nature the chance to restore its own _____. Meanwhile, I love my wood, and so do many of its visitors. And tree-planting has done wonders for restoring my balance town and country.

1.A. replacing B. restoring C. recycling D. returning

2.A. rich B. weak C. alone D. social

3.A. apply for B. wait for C. make for D. long for

4.A. filmed B. tracked C. reflected D. discovered

5.A. holy B. young C. mature D. mysterious

6.A. raise B. watch C. ignore D. abuse

7.A. honor B. good C. credit D. justice

8.A. use B. spirit C. life D. hope

9.A. trust B. sadness C. betrayal D. affection

10.A. approval B. opposition C. option D. dilemma

11.A. wins B. rejects C. requires D. withdraws

12.A. space B. time C. company D. nutrition

13.A. since B. for C. yet D. so

14.A. benefits B. chances C. location D. appearance

15.A. piling up B. speeding up C. keeping up D. mixing up

16.A. wish B. intend C. allow D. expect

17.A. in place B. in order C. in decline D. in question

18.A. even B. still C. ever D. once

19.A. short of B. sick of C. free of D. full of

20.A. glory B. function C. impact D. balance

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I realized something this morning. I have been writing now for 34 years. It all started when I was just 18 years old. As a boy I had read literally (毫不夸张地) hundreds of books. I had a thirst for knowledge that seemingly could never fade. Then suddenly I found I had something I wanted to share. I tried to ignore it, but as any writer will tell you once the ideas awaken inside of you they won’t leave you alone until you write them down. I didn’t have a computer, word processor, or even a typewriter. Still, I grabbed a pen and lined notebook paper and wrote everything that was burning inside of me.

When I was done I didn’t know how to share it. There was no internet back then, no smart phones, and no social media. I sought out the editor of my local county newspaper and asked him to print what I had written. He was a good man full of both wisdom and kindness. He not only printed my first story but agreed to publish anything else I was willing to write. I continued to write new articles each week and shared them first with other local papers and later online as well. Years later at the urging of my readers I even self-published two collections of my stories in book form.

Through my writing I slowly became more than I was. In my writings I encountered my highest self. In my writings I discovered the goodness and light that lies in us all. In my writings I found great love and joy and encouraged others to choose love and joy as well. I also found that we all are writers whether we put pen to paper or not. With every choice we make, with every thought we hold, and with everything we do we are writing our own life story.

Lance Wubbels once wrote: "I hope you realize your life is truly your life. It belongs to you. It is your story to write with love. Day by day, line by line, write it well."

1.What can we infer according to the first paragraph?

A.The author regrets ignoring some details in life.

B.When the author was young he wrote many books.

C.Other famous writers have given him inspiration.

D.The author is likely to be in his early fifties now.

2.How did the author begin his writing career?

A.He self-published two books.

B.He put his stories online by himself.

C.He was hired as a newspaper editor.

D.He received help from a local newspaper editor.

3.Which of the following is TRUE according to the author?

A.Writing can benefit oneself as well as others.

B.Everyone can become a successful writer.

C.Writing helps him tell right from wrong.

D.The Internet was a must in his becoming a writer.

4.Which of the following can be the best title for the text?

A.A Way to be a Writer B.Living is Writing

C.A Way to Share Ideas D.Writing is the Source of Love

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I realized something this morning. I have been writing now for 34 years. It all started when I was just 18 years old. As a boy I had read literally(毫不夸张地）hundreds of books. I had a thirst for knowledge that seemingly could never fade. Then suddenly I found I had something I wanted to share. I tried to ignore it, but as any writer will tell you once the ideas awaken inside of you they won't leave you alone until you write them down. I didn't have a computer, word processor, or even a typewriter. Still, I grabbed a pen and lined notebook paper and wrote everything that was burning inside of me.

When I was done I didn't know how to share it. There was no internet back then, no smart phones, and no social media. I sought out the editor of my local county newspaper and asked him to print what I had written. He was a good man full of both wisdom and kindness. He not only printed my first story but agreed to publish anything else I was willing to write. I continued to write new articles each week and shared them first with other local papers and later online as well. Years later at the urging of my readers I even self-published two collections of my stories in book form.

Through my writing I slowly became more than I was. In my writings I encountered my highest self. In my writings I discovered the goodness and light that lies in us all. In my writings I found great love and joy and encouraged others to choose love and joy as well. I also found that we all are writers whether we put pen to paper or not. With every choice we make, with every thought we hold, and with everything we do we are writing our own life story.

Lance Wubbels once wrote: "I hope you realize your life is truly your life. It belongs to you. It is your story to write with love. Day by day, line by line, write it well."

1.As a boy, when the author found he had something to share, ________.

A.he wrote it down

B.he ignored it

C.he shared it on social media

D.he told it to a writer

2.How did the author begin his writing career?

A.He was hired as a newspaper editor.

B.He put his stories online by himself.

C.He self-published two books.

D.He was helped by a local newspaper editor.

3.What does the author think of writing?

A.Writing takes practice and efforts.

B.Writing can benefit oneself and others.

C.Writing helps people tell right from wrong.

D.Only with a pen can one write his life story.

4.Which of the following can be the best title for the text?

A.A Way to be a Writer

B.A Way to Share Ideas

C.Living is Writing

D.Writing is the Source of Love

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For　 miles　 around　 me　 there　 was　 nothing　 but　 a　 desert,　 without　 a　 single　 plant　 or　 tree　　　　　 .　

A.　 in　 sight 　　　 　　　 　 B.　 on　 earth

C.　 at　 a　 distance 　　 D.　 in　 place

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—What’s　 wrong?　 You　 seem　 rather　 angry.　

—I　 was　 asked　 to　 pay　　　　　 this　 ugly　 shirt　 is　 worth.　

A.　 twice　 what 　　　 　　 B.　 twice　 that

C.　 twice　 of　 what 　　　 D.　 twice　 of　 that

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I was watching Family Feud a few years ago when they asked something like “What’s one thing you want your pilot to be?” And one of the answers was “A man.” Yes, I was upset, but that just inspired me more. It’s rare enough to see women pilots — for the first two years of my flight training classes, I was the only female student — and even more unusual to see a pilot who’s a woman of color. Black women make up about 7 percent of the U.S. population, but less than 1 percent of pilots. And of course, most of them are a bit older than I am. I just graduated from high school in May.

My mom is crazy about aviation (航空), so she always took me to air shows when I was younger. We’d watch the Thunderbirds or Blue Angles, and I’d get pilots’ autographs (亲笔签名). With her encouragement, I started taking lessons after I turned 12. Friends would ask me to hang out, and I’d say, “Sorry, I have a flight” — they’d look at me as if I had four heads. But the air felt like where I was supposed to be.

Flying is amazing for many reasons. You can see the beauty only from above and visit impressive places. But to me, one of the coolest things is being in charge of the plane and holding the controls. I plan to fly the big jets as an airline transport pilot, which means doing lots of ground training, banking 1,500 hours of flight time, and earning a bunch of certificates.

On my first plane ride when I was 4, the flight attendants (乘务员) gave me a little pin with wings. We took a picture of me standing next to the captain. Who would have guessed that someday I’d be sitting in his seat?

1.Why did the author feel upset after hearing the answer?

A. It was too simple.　　 B. It dealt with racial differences.

C. It talked about pilots negatively.　　 D. It was prejudiced against women.

2.What does the author say about black women?

A. They are uncommon sights in flight training classes.

B. They make up 7 percent of the U.S. pilots.

C. Most of them are high school graduates.

D. Few of them are interested in aviation.

3.What’s the author’s mom’s attitude to her becoming a pilot?

A. Skeptical.　　 B. Supportive.

C. Unconcerned.　　 D. Disapproving.

4.What happened when the author was four years old?

A. She sat in a captain’s seat.　　 B. She had a hard plane ride.

C. She was gifted a winged pin.　　 D. She helped some flight attendants.

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Plant a Row for the Hungry

It was a cold night and I was heading back to the hotel when a man approached me. He asked if I would give him some money so he could get something to eat. I'd read the signs:＂Don't give money to beggars." So I　 _______ my head and kept walking.

I wasn't _______for a reply, but with submission, he said, "I really am homeless and I really am hungry! You can come with me and watch me _______!"But I kept on walking.

The_______bothered me for the rest of the week. I had money in my pocket and it wouldn't have _______ me to hand over a buck or two even if he had been_______. On a freezing night I assumed the _______of a fellow human being.

On the flight back home, I couldn't help thinking of him. I tried to explain my _______to help by assuming government agencies, churches and charities were there to_______him. Besides, you're not supposed to give money to ________

One day, I started to write my weekly garden column for The Anchorage Daily News as usual. Out of the blue, an idea ________my mind. Why not try to get all my readers to plant one row in their gardens dedicated to the ________?

We didn't keep records back then, but the idea began to ________.As more and more people started ________the Plant a Row for the Hungry concept, new ways and variations________ up, if you will pardon the pun (双关语）。Today, the program continues to flourish and ________ flowers for the spirit, and comfort for my________.

I am shocked that millions of Americans are________by hunger. If every gardener in America plants one row for the hungry, we can make a________in the number of neighbors who don't have enough to eat. Maybe then I will stop feeling guilty about________ a hungry man I could have helped.

1.A.nodded B.shook C.turned D.lowered

2.A.intended B.meant C.motivated D.prepared

3.A.eat B.shop C.live D.drink

4.A.accident B.situation C.incident D.condition

5.A.pleased B.confused C.saved D.killed

6.A.starving B.lying C.begging D.watching

7.A.best B.better C.worst D.worse

8.A.failure B.responsibility C.hope D.willingness

9.A.adopt B.feed C.house D.free

10.A.churches B.charities C.beggars D.readers

11.A.caught B.crossed C.changed D.slipped

12.A.hungry B.homeless C.poor D.generous

13.A.show up B.take up C.show off D.take off

14.A.paying for B.working with C.advertising for D.messing with

15.A.sped B.showed C.cropped D.broke

16.A.grow B.increase C.decline D.appear

17.A.conscience B.explanation C.assumption D.dedication

18.A.ruined B.infected C.threatened D.depressed

19.A.sense B.link C.difference D.leap

20.A.supporting B.discouraging C.abusing D.abandoning

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It all started when Campbell Remess was nine years old and asked his parents if he could buy Christmas gifts for sick children, for he wanted to do something to brighten their spirits. His parents had to turn down his request, for Campbell is one of nine children and ... well, money, you know? However, Campbell took up the challenge and started creating his own bears. Meanwhile, he named the project “Project 365" , which means making a bear a day in a year.

Every week he delivers some bears to sick children not only at the Royal Hobart Hospital near his home but all over the world. He even creates personalized teddy bears, the Winning Bear, for cancer patients to hold onto during treatments and at those down times. Campbell has even sent bears to victims of terrorist attacks in Brussels and Paris. These bears all become a treasured companion and are something to hug during difficult times. But it doesn't end there ...

Not only does Campbell make bears, but he has a variety of fundraising events to help further causes he supports. At one such gala last year, Campbell made a bear on-stage and auctioned （拍卖）it off for $ 5 ,000. The night raised more than 26,000 for the Love Your Sister charity. He hopes to expand the amount and locations of fundraising events he hosts.

Campbell's message of love and kindness has spread around the world, and he has spoken to schools about how each effort counts. Project 365's Facebook page has amassed over 26,271 followers and is a platform for people worldwide to spread positivity.

Campbell, a 14-year-old boy, has a lot of different interests such as film and laboratory work, but whatever path he chooses，he will continue to follow his heart to help people around the world through his acts of kindness!

1.On hearing his parents' decision, Campbell _______.

A.gave up his plan

B.tried to find a way out

C.argued with his parents

D.turned to others for help

2.Why did Campbell perform making a bear on the stage?

A.To raise money for a charity.

B.To show his love for sisters.

C.To make himself famous.

D.To celebrate the festival.

3.To carry out his idea, Campbell _______.

A.got the fund of Facebook

B.expanded the fundraising

C.tried to inspire more people

D.changed his personal interests

4.What can we learn from Campbell Remess' story?

A.Details are the key to success.

B.Actions speak louder than words.

C.Every little bit makes a big difference.

D.All things are difficult before they are easy.

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He transplanted the little tree to the garden ____ it was the best time for it.

A. when　　　　　　 B. that　　　　　　 C. until　　　　 D. where

高三英语单项填空中等难度题查看答案及解析

He transplanted the little tree to the garden ______ it was the best time for it.

A. where                B. when             C. that             D. until

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