EACH of us fails from time to time. If we are...

EACH of us fails from time to time. If we are wise, we accept these failures as a necessary part of the learning process. But all too often we convey to our children either by words or by actions that failure is something to be ashamed of, that nothing but top performance meets our approval.

Donnie was my youngest third-grader. His fear of failure kept him from classroom games that other children played excitedly. He seldom answered questions – he might be wrong. He seldom finished his work because he repeatedly checked with me to be sure he hadn’t made a mistake.

I tried my best to build his self-confidence. But nothing changed until midterm, when Mary Anne, a student teacher, was assigned to our classroom. She was young and pretty, and she loved children. My pupils, Donnie included, adored her. But even enthusiastic, loving Mary was baffled by this little boy who feared he might make a mistake.

Then one morning we were working math problems. Donnie had copied the problems with painstaking neatness and filled in answers for the first row. Pleased with his progress, I left the children with Mary. But when I returned, Donnie was in tears. He’d missed the third problem.

Mary looked at me in despair. Suddenly her face brightened. From the desk we shared, she got a canister (小筒) filled with pencils.

“Look, Donnie,” she said, “I’ve got something to show you.” She removed the pencils and placed them on his desk. “See these pencils, Donnie?” she continued. “They belong to Mrs. Lindstrom and me. See how the erasers are worn? That’s because we make mistakes too. Lots of them. But we erase the mistakes and try again. That’s what you must learn to do, too.”

She kissed him and continued: “I’ll leave one of these pencils on your desk so you’ll remember that everybody makes mistakes, even teachers.” Donnie looked up with love in his eyes and just a glimmer (少许) of a smile.

The pencil became Donnie’s prized possession. That, together with Mary Anne’s frequent encouragement and praise for even Donnie’s small successes, gradually persuaded him that it’s all right to make mistakes – as long as you erase them and try again.

1. The word “baffled” in Paragraph 3 most probably means __________.

A. eased　　 B. confused　 C. defeated　 D. impressed

2. Which of the following words best describe Mary Anne as she is shown in the article?

A. Patient and inspiring.　　 B. Creative and modest.

C. Determined and strict.　 D. Considerate and proud.

3.Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the article?

A. Each of us should try our best to be a perfectionist.

B. Donnie rarely finished his work because he seldom answered questions and thus had difficulties.

C. The story was written mainly to sing high praise for Mary Anne.

D. The author seems to believe that failure is an opportunity to learn and make progress.

高二英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析

If we agree that the function of education is to prepare us for life, then there is very little time to waste. So, while we can, we ought to concentrate on teaching children something really useful. Here is what our schools should teach.

Politeness is a mark of civilization. The sooner children learn this, the better. In any case, a lot can be accomplished by a smile and good manners.

Like it or not, our adult lives will be consumed by the struggle for money, but we don’t make an effort to teach children how to manage it. So our schools have a duty to teach them this ability from the beginning.

We’re likely not to accept something we are told, but that’s not what educated people do. Educated people are reasonable and they look at facts. If our schools teach nothing else, they should at least teach critical（批判性的）thinking.

Children should learn to take care of their health. They should know that if they eat junk food（垃圾食品）, they will become fat and unhealthy. They should be very clear about what happens to their bodies when they drink or smoke.

All of us are part of society. We have rights and responsibilities. We ought to understand what they are. We have to know a little bit of history and geography, because we need to have an environment in which to relate to the people around us.

How will we test students on these? We can’t. But that’s not a reason to avoid teaching what is important. Our schools should spend every moment they have telling this to our children: “This is life, this is what you are going to face, and this is how you deal with it.”

高二英语其他题中等难度题查看答案及解析

What might life be like if you looked very different from others? Most of us are lucky to be born with “normal” faces. 1., the movie Wonder shows us that there is no such thing as being normal and that beauty is more than skin-deep.

2. (base) on a bestselling novel, the movie is about a boy named Auggie. He has a facial deformity (畸形) and has spent most of his life being home schooled. But as he enters middle school, his parents decide to send him to a private school. There, Auggie must deal with judgmental classmates and learn to accept 3.(he) as he is.

In the US, most kids 4. (teach) that it is OK to be different. Most people in the US celebrate being unique.

But some kids have difficulty 5.(accept) uniqueness. It’s easy to pick on someone who’s different, 6.(especial) if you have your own problems to deal with. This is another 7. (center) theme from the movie—even the kids 8. pick on Auggie have their own personal struggles.

As Auggie’s classmates get to know him better, they come to find that he’s a nice kid 9. a great sense of humor. They start to change their attitude toward him. In real life, it may take longer to see such changes happen. But if we give people10.chance, their hearts and minds may change in the end.

高二英语语法填空中等难度题查看答案及解析

Many of us spend a great deal of time and energy trying to prove that we are right and others are wrong. Many people believe that it’s their job to　 　　　 others how their positions, statements, and points of view are 　　 , and that in doing so, the person they are correcting is going to somehow　 　　 　 it, or at least learn something. Wrong!

Think about it. Have you ever been　　 　　　　 　 by someone and said to him, “Thank you so much for showing me that I’m wrong and you’re right.”? Or, has anyone you know ever 　 　　 you when you corrected them, or made yourself “right” at their 　　 　 ? Of course not. The truth is, all of us　 　　　　 　 to be corrected. We all want our positions to be 　 　　 　 and understood by others. Being listened to and heard is one of the greatest　 　　　　 　 of the human heart. And those who learn to　 　　　　 　 are the most loved and respected. Those who are in the 　　 　 of correcting others are often hated and 　　 .

A wonderful way for becoming more peaceful and loving is to practise 　　 　 others the joy of being right—give them the glory. 　 　　　　 correcting. When someone says, “I really feel it’s important to…”, rather than jumping 　　 　 and saying, “No, it’s more important to…”, simply let it go and allow their statement to 　　 . The people in your life will become less defensive and more 　　 . They will appreciate you more than you could ever have　 　　 . You’ll discover the joy of joining in and witnessing other people’s 　 　　　　 , which is far more rewarding than a battle of egos (自我). Starting today, let others be “ 　　　　 ”.

1.A. show　　 B. ask　　 C. prove　　　　 D. teach

2.A. unimportant　　　　 B. unbelievable C. incorrect　　 D. imperfect

3.A. consider　　 　　 B. appreciate　 C. understand　　 D. refuse

4.A. fooled　　 B. helped　　 C. Taught　　 D. corrected

5.A. thanked　　　　 B. rewarded　 C. cared　　 D. accepted

6.A. side　　　　 　　 B. price　　 C. expense　　　　 D. cost

7.A. like　　　　　 B. hate　　 C. prefer　　 D. afford

8.A. admired　　　　 B. received　 C. realized　　 D. respected

9.A. shortcomings　 　　 B. advantages　 C. desires　　 D. wishes

10.A. talk　　 　　 B. praise　　 C. help　　 D. listen

11.A. habit　　 B. form　　 C. position　　 D. purpose

12.A. punished　　 B. avoided　 C. left　　 D. scolded

13.A. letting　　 B. lending　 C. allowing　　 D. owing

14.A. Stop　　 B. Continue　 C. Practise　　 D. Try

15.A. out　　　　　 B. up　　 C. in　　　 D. off

16.A. last　　　　　 B. go　　 C. work　　 D. stand

17.A. helpful　　　　 B. loving　　　　 C. careful　　 D. popular

18.A. dreamed　　 　　 B. wanted　 C. asked　　 D. demanded

19.A. sufferings　　 B. worries　 C. success　　 D. happiness

20.A. happy　　 B. right　　 C. sorry　　 D. proud

高二英语完形填空中等难度题查看答案及解析

Pets are supposed to provide us with warm and fuzzy feelings, but most of the time they worry us. We need pet cameras to make sure they behave while we're not home and GPS dog collars to warn us when they break through the fence to run after rabbits. But Amazon can help you enjoy your holiday parties in peace with a sale on some of our favorite pet trackers.

Keep a close watch with the whistle 3 pet GPS tracker on sale for $49.98 at Amazon Not only that, Amazon also has the whistle go Explore health and location tracker on sale for $104.95.

Every Whistle tracker uses GPS tracking through AT&T cell towers and Google Maps to provide accurate locations. A Whistle subscription can cost $9.95 with a monthly plan or $6.95 per month if you choose a two-year commitment.

For anyone with a tighter budget to consider, a whistle 3 for less than $50 is the perfect match. You get important data such as how far they travel and how many calorie they burn in a day.

But if your fat pet needs to shed a few pounds, the Whistle Go Explore can help you monitor their progress. It provides daily stats on how much they sleep, scratch, and even lick themselves. Whistle then takes all of this information and overall activity level to provide you with weekly wellness reports. Not only that, Whistle even emails your vet with a 30-day health report so you can get an expert opinion.

Pet owners deserve peace of mind, so a deal on Whistle GPS pet trackers could be the absolute best gift for the dog lover in your life.

1.What do we know about pets according to paragraph 1?

A.They always make us worried.

B.They are supposed to give us warmth.

C.They should help us enjoy our holiday.

D.They usually behave well when we are not home.

2.Which will be your best choice if you don't have enough money?

A.Whistle GO Explore. B.Whistle GPS.

C.Whistle 3. D.ATt &T.

3.What does the underlined word “shed” in paragraph 5 probably mean?

A.increase B.lose

C.share D.put on

4.What type is probably the passage?

A.An announcement. B.An advertisement.

C.A report. D.a poster.

高二英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析

Our news is constantly filled with the reality of death and dying. And each of us, if we live long enough, experiences the loss of persons we loved. Children ages eight through ten were asked what they thought about death,and these are some of their answers:

“When you die,God takes care of you like your mother did. When you were alive,only God doesn’t yell at you all the time.’’(Beth,9)

“When you die,they bury you in the ground and your soul goes to heaven,but your body can’t go to heaven because it’s too crowded there already.” (Jimmy, 8)

“Only the good people go to heaven. The other people go where it’s hot all the time like in Florida. ” (Judy,9)

“Doctors help you so you won’t die until you pay their bills.”(Stephanie,9)

I've observed that the loss of a loved one can be one of the most difficult things we humans can face. I’ve known friends of sick and dying people to sit by a bedside or in a hospital room for hours,even days, at a time. I've seen food in homes of people who are dying overflow from kitchen to dining room—food brought by comforting friends from church and con cerned neighbours. And I've observed friends just listen for as long as it takes.

When U.S. Congressman Sam Rayburn (1882—1961) discovered that he was ill,he announced to the House of Representatives he was going home to Texas for medical tests. Some wondered why he did not stay in Washington where there were excellent medical facilities. His answer was a beautiful tribute (颂词) to friendship:"Bonham is a place where people know it when you’re sick,and where they care when you die. ”

No one wants to go through difficult times alone. So Rayburn traded the best of medical technology for the closeness of loving friends. He knew that good friends are good medicine. Often the best.

1.According to the passage, the four children's answers show　 .

A. they have the same idea on death

B. they have different opinions on death

C. they have experienced death

D. they have the loss of their parents

2.What’s the opinion of the author on friendship?

A. Caring friends is necessary in times of happiness.

B. Caring friends is necessary in time of trouble.

C. It’s easy for human to face the loss of a relative.

D. Everyone needs to face the loss of a friend.

3.What was Sam Rayburn most concerned about when ill?

A. The closeness of loving friends.

B. The medical examination.

C. The excellent medical facilities.

D. The development of his home.

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

A. Friendship Cannot Stand Always on One Side.

B. A Friend Is Easier Lost Than Found.

C. True Friendship Lasts Forever.

D. Good Friends Are Good Medicine.

高二英语短文中等难度题查看答案及解析

—The plane is due to take off at 7:50 from the airport. ______ we fail to arrive there in time?

—Try to take another flight then.

A. As if　　　　 B. Even if　　　　 C. Only if　　 D. What if

高二英语单项填空中等难度题查看答案及解析

–The plane is due to take off at 7:50 from the airport.

–________ we fail to arrive there in time.    –Try to take another flight then.

高二英语单项填空简单题查看答案及解析

Mother was always a bit __________ if we failed to arrive home on time especially on weekends.

A. curious                   B. anxious                   C. conscious                         D. eager

高二英语单项填空中等难度题查看答案及解析

Each year, we are exposed to ten thousand ads on average. They try to sell us their products by using beautiful art, videos, images or slogans that are catchy. The most famous companies have highly popular logos that can be recognized by almost everybody. For those of you who have seen the movie Finding Forrester, there is that scene where Jamal walks up to some guy with a BMW and asks him what the car logo means. The man did not know the answer and since that day, whenever I see a famous company logo I try to find the meaning of it.

Many think the horse on the Ferrari logo represents the horsepower of the cars they manufacture. The story behind it is far more interesting. During World War I, a pilot, Count Francesco Baracca, painted the horse on his airplane to bring him luck. He had it on his plane because it was the logo of his squadron（空军中队）. Baracca’s mother then convinced Enzo Ferrari to put the logo on his racing cars in the early 1930’s to bring good luck to the drivers. The logo then stayed the same ever since. The yellow on the background represents the birthplace of Enzo Ferrari.

Starbucks started in 1971, in Seattle. The mermaid（美人鱼）represented on the logo is now known by any coffee drinker. It is a mythological sea creature with the look of a female, the only difference being that they have a tail of a fish. The reason why Starbucks incorporated one in their company logo is that it was believed that mermaids used to sing to sailors in order to make them walk away from their ship or to ground their ships. In the 1500s, spices, tea and coffee were popular merchandise to trade. So the mermaid in the logo of Starbucks is the one that “brings” coffee and tea to the stores.

1.The writer became interested in logos of some famous brands after _______.

A. he watched an attractive movie

B. he saw a scene in a movie

C. he walked up to some guy with a BMW

D. he noticed some famous logos

2.Many companies use logos because _________.

A. people enjoy beautiful logos

B. people are more likely to buy their products

C. people can recognize the products more easily

D. people are interested in the meanings of the logos

3.Which of the following is true according to Paragraph3?

A. Starbucks was once a company trading spices, tea and coffee.

B. Hearing mermaids sing, sailors would know the right direction.

C. Starbucks has a history of more than five hundred years.

D. The logo of Starbucks is believed to make the business years.

4.The underlined word “incorporated” in the third paragraph probably means _____.

A. included　　 B. abandoned

C. corrected　　 D. designed

高二英语阅读理解困难题查看答案及解析