The weather affects many aspects of people's ...

The weather affects many aspects of people's daily life. Knowing and understanding what the weather is doing is useful.

However, the weather is also one of the most unpredictable elements in the world. Although many people watch the morning news and gather the information about the weather, this is often wrong. Whole days can be ruined by believing that the weather will be one thing, when it turns out to be another. However, owning wireless weather stations allows the owners to monitor the weather for themselves.

Not only will these weather stations allow the owners to see what the weather is doing, but it is personalized(个性化)to them and their area. Wireless weather, stations are specifically prepared for the immediate neighborhood. Plans will be able to be made, and important decisions will no longer be ruined by bad weather.

Although these weather stations are typically seen in homes, they can also be used very easily on farms and fishing boats. Both farmers and fishermen rely on the weather for their business and using up-to-date weather information is quite indispensable. By using the wireless weather stations, it can determine for them when to harvest crops and head back to the shore. Because of the size of the weather station, they can be moved very easily and used wherever necessary for people.

The wireless weather stations are great for all homes, especially for areas that suffer from extreme weather conditions. The up-to-date, instant weather reports will allow a person to monitor what the weather is doing and if the bad weather is heading in their direction. Extreme weather tends to come very quickly; therefore, any information that is received is helpful.

The weather stations are very simple to set up and are run by solar panels(太阳能板), ensuring they will work even if there is a power-cut. They are far smaller than those in previous years and give a couple of very simple read-outs for the owner. They are easy to use and fascinating to understand.

1.From paragraph 2, the author intends to .

A.show us how unpredictable the weather used to be

B.show how people got weather information in the past

C.make it clear how popular the morning news is

D.explain the value of having wireless weather stations

2.What does the underlined word “indispensable” in Paragraph 4 mean?

A.Necessary. B.Indifferent. C.Attractive. D.Impossible

3.What can we learn about a wireless weather station?

A.The information it provides is slow but more specific.

B.It is economical and saves money in the long run.

C.It's hard to set up but can be moved from one place to another.

D.It can continue to work even if there is a power failure.

4.What’s the main idea of the text?

A.The weather-the most unpredictable element in the world.

B.Good reasons for having wireless weather stations.

C.The weather and its effects on people's daily life.

D.The importance of knowing and understanding the weather.

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The weather affects many aspects of people's daily life. Knowing and understanding what the weather is doing is useful.

However, the weather is also one of the most unpredictable elements in the world. Although many people watch the morning news and gather the information about the weather, this is often wrong. Whole days can be mined by believing that the weather will be one thing，when it turns out to he another. However, owning wireless weather stations allows the owners to monitor(监视，检查)the weather for themselves.

Not only will these weather stations allow the owners to see what the weather is doing, but it is personalized(个性化)to them and their area. Wireless weather, stations are specifically prepared for the immediate neighborhood. Plans will be able to be made，and important decisions will no longer be ruined by bad weather.

Although these weather stations are typically seen in homes, they can also he used very easily on farms and fishing boats. Both farmers and fishermen rely on the weather for their business and using up-to-date weather information is quite indispensable. By using the wireless weather stations, it can determine for them when to harvest crops and head back to the shore. Because of the size of the weather station, they can be moved very easily and used wherever necessary for people.

The wireless weather stations are great for all homes, especially for areas that suffer from extreme weather conditions. The up-to-date, instant weather reports will allow a person to monitor what the weather is doing and if the bad weather is heading in their direction. Extreme weather tends to come very quickly; therefore, any information that is received is helpful.

The weather stations are very simple to set up and are run by solar panels(太阳能板), ensuring they will work even if there is a power-cut. They are far smaller than those in previous years and give a couple of very simple read-outs for the owner. They are easy to use and fascinating to understand.

1.From paragraph 2, the author intends to___.

A.show us how unpredictable the weather used to be

B.explain the value of having wireless weather stations

C.make it clear how popular the morning news is

D.show how people got weather information in the past

2.What does the underlined word “indispensable” in Paragraph 4 mean?

A.Necessary. B.Indifferent.

C.Attractive. D.Impossible

3.What can we learn about a wireless weather station?

A.The information it provides is slow but more specific.

B.It is economical and saves money in the long run.

C.It can continue to work even if there is a power failure.

D.It's hard to set up but can be moved from one place to another.

4.What’s the main idea of the text?

A.The weather-the most unpredictable clement in the world.

B.The importance of knowing and understanding the weather.

C.The weather and its effects on people's daily life.

D.Good reasons for having wireless weather stations.

高一英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析

Many people influenced various aspects of my life, based on their personal characteristics, accomplishments, and values. I have been fortunate to have had numerous teachers and professors who I respect for their patience and intelligence. There are artists that have inspired me by their natural talents and original creativity. I value many political leaders, who have inspired me by their contributions to society, and their ability to change our futures. But of all the people I have known in my life, the person I admire most is my father.

As the youngest girl in my family, I always considered myself to be“Daddy’s little girl”. While I grew up, it always made me sad to see so many of my friends and neighbors without a father or father-like figure around. This helped me appreciate how my father always takes an interest in his children’s lives. In every aspect of my life my father continuously pushes me to excel, so I could accomplish my work outstandingly among my people. Whenever I feel like giving up, or have a question or a concern, I know I can always call on him for advice. From him I have also learned that sometimes you have to put others’ needs ahead of your own, but you should make sure you are not taken advantage of by others. His strength seems to be unbreakable during hard times, and he is extremely determined to accomplish anything he sets his mind on, no matter how tiny it is. I highly respect him for how he stands up for what he believes in, and will never back down. I have always admired his open mind, compassion(同情) for people, and sense of understanding. He is a very reserved(保留的) man, but to everybody’s surprise, he has a great sense of humor, and always knows how to put a smile on the faces of his wife, his children and his friends.

Living in his affection and instruction, I am very proud of my father. He also professes (声称) how proud he is of his children, and is still there to support us in whatever we are involved in.

1.What is the best title for the passage?

A．How my father loved me

B．My father—the person I admire most

C．I am the apple of my father’s eye

D．My father—the one who influenced me most

2.Which of the following could not be used to describe the author’s father?

A．Considerate and humorous.

B．Affectionate(慈祥的) and open-minded.

C．Knowledgeable and sociable.

D．Energetic and helpful.

3.Which of the following can best explain the underlined word“excel”?

A．Do better than others.                   B．Show off.

C．Be cleverer than others.                  D．Keep healthy.

4.According to the underlined part, the father was telling the author to________.

A．try to be good to those who were worth making friends with

B．try to take advantage of those who were friendly to her

C．think about others and help them, so that she could make them serve her

D．think about others and help them, but not to be made use of in a negative way

5.What can we infer about the author?

A．She appreciated her father because he solved all the problems for her.

B．She considered her father humorous and was often made to laugh by him.

C．She had pity on the fatherless.

D．She was outstanding in work because her father pushed her hard.

高一英语阅读理解简单题查看答案及解析

In many parts of the world，cars play an important role in daily life and many societies would not exist without them.So the idea that in 20 years’ time, no one will own cars may be hard to believe.But this is the prediction made by a team of transport researchers who are taken seriously, not only by government but also by ear manufacturers.

The Human Science and Advanced Technology Institute at Loughborough in the UK is part of an international research program.The team there believes that by 2020 all cars will be computerized，which will mean much saving，no accidents and better use of roads.The superintelligent car of the 21st century will drive itself, and it will not be owned by one individual.Instead，we will have a choice of cars and change them as frequently as we change our clothing.

According to Dr.David Davis，who leads the research team，these predictions are based on the rising cost of the car culture，which had blocked up our cities，polluted our air, and caused more deaths than both world wars put together.

Davis says，cars will be fitted with some intelligent devices to regulate the distance between one car and another.The car will automatically speed up，or slow down，to match the speed of the car in front.Computers are much safer drivers than people，so cars in a road train will be able to drive much closer together than cars driven by people.

By 2010，Dr.David Davis believes，car technology will give motorists a clear view of the road，whatever the weather conditions，by projecting an image of the road ahead on to the car’s windscreen.And by 2020，cars will travel in_convoy,_linked to each other electronically.Cars will be connected by an electronic tow bar to the car in front to form “roadtrains”．“The front vehicle in such a train burns the normal amount.”says Davis.“But all the others in the train would burn about ten percent of the normal amount，and so produce about ten percent of the pollution.”

1.Which of the following will be the characteristic of the cars of 2020?

A. The car will speed up out of control.

B. We will own as many cars as we want.

C. All cars will be driven by computers.

D. Cars will produce more pollution than present ones.

2.The leader of the research team believes that the present car culture will change because________.

A. cars play a very important role in daily life

B. many societies would stop functioning without cars

C. cars should not be owned by one individual

D. it causes many deaths to human society

3.The expression closest in meaning to the phrase “in convoy” in the last paragraph is________.

A. in line　　 B. sidelong

C. side by side　　 D. shoulder to shoulder

4.What will happen if cars are joined to each other electro- nically in 2020?

A. Motorists will get a clear view of the road.

B. There will be less pollution caused by car.

C. The weather condition will not have effect on motorists.

D. All trains will bum less fuel than present.

高一英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析

Can you imagine exchanging the pleasure of city life for a quiet life in the countryside?

Many people want to move from the country to the city because they think that life in the city is more exciting and better than that in countryside, especially young people who like new, modern things. People like popular things and feel that they can only find the latest styles in the city.

However, it is possible to enjoy the higher quality of country life and still enjoy some of the advantages of living in the city.

Nowadays, traveling is fast and easy, and information can be found on the Internet, so many people are able to do their work in home offices. Because they have e-mail and personal computers, they don’t have to be in big cities to manage their businesses. It is not important where they actually work because the results of their work can be sent everywhere with e-mails. Therefore, there is no need to put up with all of the disadvantages of the city. Now they can escape busy city life to enjoy the quiet country life and still be able to have successful jobs.

Other people are interested in technological things and high-tech jobs and think they can only find them in big cities. If they want to find a job, especially a good position in a company, they think that they have to live in a city. For these jobs, they are willing to put up with many of the disadvantages of city life, such as crime, heavy traffic, and pollution.

1.The main idea of this passage is that________.

2.With the development of________,people can enjoy life in the countryside as comfortably as they can in the city.

3.According to the passage, what does the countryside have but cities don’t have?

4.What is the author’s attitude towards city life?

高一英语阅读理解简单题查看答案及解析

Can you imagine exchanging the pleasure of city life for a quiet life in the countryside?

Many people want to move from the country to the city because they think that life in the city is more exciting and better than that in countryside,especially young people who like new,modern things.People like popular things and feel that they can only find the latest styles in the city.

However,it is possible to enjoy the higher quality of country life and still enjoy some of the advantages of living in the city.

Nowadays,traveling is fast and easy,and information can be found on the Internet,so many people are able to do their work in home offices.Because they have e-mail and personal computers,they don’t have to be in big cities to manage their businesses.It is not important where they actually work because the results of their work can be sent everywhere with e-mails.Therefore,there is no need to put up with all of the disadvantages of the city.Now they can escape busy city life to enjoy the quiet country life and still be able to have successful jobs.

Other people are interested in technological things and high-tech jobs and think they can only find them in big cities.If they want to find a job,especially a good position in a company,they think that they have to live in a city.For these jobs,they are willing to put up with many of the disadvantages of city life,such as crime,heavy traffic,and pollution.

1.The main idea of this passage is that________.

A.life in the city is different from life in the countryside

B.people prefer living in the city to living in the countryside

C.cities have more disadvantages than the countryside

D.more and more people like living in the city

2.With the development of________,people can enjoy life in the countryside as comfortably as they can in the city.

A.e-mail technology                    B.personal computers

C.transportation and computers           D.business

3.According to the passage,what does the countryside have but cities don’t have?

A.Technology.     B.Traffic.         C.Education.     D.Natural environment.

4.What is the author’s attitude towards city life?

A.He is for it.                         B.He is against it.

C.He likes neither.                     D.He shows no opinion.

高一英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析

Many people often lose their chance to live life to the fullest because of procrastination, which means that they always delay（拖延）doing something that must be done at once. Moreover, because they often put off their plans till “tomorrow”, they are less likely to achieve their goals and will give up their dreams and goals finally. As a result, we can say that procrastination is the enemy of a progressive lifestyle.

Now that we know procrastination is something bad, why do some people not take immediate action? Well, there are some things that result in procrastination. Depending on someone else rather than doing by oneself is one of the things. Whenever you wait for something to happen before you act, you make it easier to delay your goals and dreams until “someday”. Another cause of procrastination is that people do not value each moment in their day. Actually, it’s surprising how much you can do if you just decide to do little things with the little time you have. Also those who often procrastinate can always find a good reason for something they refuse to do at once.

If you are one of those who often delay, then it’s time for you to make a decision to act now because things happen only when we decide to act. Get down to doing something like losing weight, saving money or spending more time with family. Don’t let these things continue to be a desire（欲望）for you to do “someday”, but make a decision to do it now.

Once you have made your decision, write down the plan and take action immediately. Making plans can help you think carefully about how you are going to do what you need to do. After understanding how to do what you want to do, get doing with the plan. It doesn’t matter how small the move you make is as the little things you do accumulate（累积）over time and move you to be closer to your goals. So, don’t wait until tomorrow; instead, start now! Just make use of every moment you have to do something that is helpful in realizing your dreams and goals.

Here is a challenge that will also move you to be closer to your dreams and goals if taken seriously. Make a list of ten things you have been putting off. It could be anything from getting a health examination, calling a friend or family member, to getting the car fixed and cleaning out the garbage, etc. And then try to develop the habit of doing them immediately!

高一英语填空题中等难度题查看答案及解析

ARLANDA, Sweden (Reuters Life!) --Many people hate the idea of having to sleep on a plane. But Swedish entrepreneur（企业家）Oscar Dios thinks they can be persuaded otherwise and he has created a new kind of hostel（旅社）to prove it.

Dios says it is the world’s first Jumbo jet hostel, an actual jet-plane at Sweden’s main airport outside Stockholm which has been changed into a 25-room guesthouse that sleeps as many as 72 people.

“I learned about this plane that was standing deserted at Arlanda airport and I’ve been trying the concept of hostels in many different houses and buildings,” he told Reuters. “I thought, ‘ Why not a plane?’ ”

Jumbo Hostels opened for business on Thursday, giving customers the chance to check in and sleep in a room that can best be described as comfortable.

“The most challenging part with this project is trying to build something inside a metal hull(外壳)--it’s just really, really tight.”

The jet, which was originally produced for Singapore Airlines, was taken out of service in 2002. It is held on a concrete（混凝土）foundation with the landing gear（着陆装置）secured in steel cradles.

One feature of the hostel is its price--a room starts at 350 Swedish crowns (about $ 41 ), which is a lot less than hotel rooms outside of major airports.

Another feature is that customers can get married on the wing of the plane and stay in the plane’s more luxurious honeymoon suite (套房).

Instead of walking down the aisle（过道）in the church, lovebirds can take what Jumbo Hostels calls the “wing walk,” where they can be joined in great happiness at the wing tip. The hostel has someone ready to perform the ceremony.

But in some respects, this hostel remains a plane--most customers have to share the jet’s nine bathrooms and the staff only wear air host and hostess clothes. The only room that has its own bath-room is the honeymoon suite.

1. One of the features of the plane hostel is that _______.

A. customers can sleep in comfortable rooms B. air hostesses can offer good service

C. the staff can have a “wing walk”       D. a wedding ceremony can be held on the wing

2. We can learn from the text that _______.

A. the hostel lies at Arlanda airport in Stockholm

B. the jet plane was out of use for over six years

C. every hostel room is $ 41 per night

D. the hostel provides nine bathrooms for customers

3. The underlined word "tight" means _______.

A. crowded          B. tense               C. small           D. full

4.The purpose of the passage is to _______.

A. introduce a new kind of hostel           B. prove people can sleep on a plane

C. describe a wonderful place for weddings

D. call on people to make use of the deserted things

高一英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析

As smart devices continue to fill people’s daily life, the debate over their place in the classroom has grown increasingly. Now, a study conducted at the United States Military Academy just might put an end to it.

In a recent investigation, researchers found that students who were permitted to use laptops or tablets in the classroom performed worse than those who did not- and those with higher initial GPAs（平均成绩）were most heavily affected.

While some argue that laptops aid students in notetaking and comprehension, many say that they couldn’t pay attention to the lessons. To get to the bottom of the issue, researchers investigated the effect of laptops and tablets on student performance in a course at a school.

In the study, the class was then divided into two “treatment groups”. The first treatment group was permitted to use laptops and tablets for purposes relating to their lesson. If the student was obviously distracted, professors could stop them from using the device. In the second group, students could only use tablets, making the screen easily visible to the professors. When it came time for final exam scores, the researchers found that using a laptop or tablet in the classroom had caused a drop of roughly one- fifth of a standard. The results for the two treatment groups were nearly the same, they say.

And, the negative effects were seen most heavily in male students. The estimated effects of the two treatment groups are nearly same, suggesting that even allowing students to use computer devices in a manner that is controlled by the professor can have harmful effects on classroom performance.

The researchers say that both unrestricted and restricted use may affect students in a number of ways. It could lead to distractions, in which students are checking social media or even doing homework for another class, and it may reduce students’ abilities to effectively take notes.

1.The underlined word “it” in the first paragraph may refer to 　　　　 .

A. the device

B. the debate

C. the classroom

D. the study

2.Who suffered from the use of smart devices most in the study?

A. The male students with higher GPAs.

B. The students with poor academic performance.

C. The students who could use laptops or tablets freely.

D. The male students who could use laptops or tablets under control.

3.What caused the drop of the students’ scores?

A. The comprehension.

B. The note-taking

C. The distraction

D. The bad teaching

高一英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析

Food is so much a part of daily life that people often take eating for granted. 1.Now is a good time for you to think carefully about this question: What kinds of needs does food meet?

2. Food supplies the energy needed for day-to-day activities. Eating the right foods each day helps your body perform important functions.

Physical needs are not the only ones people satisfy by eating every day. People often eat even when they are not hungry. Some people eat to comfort themselves whenever they are upset or nervous. 3.

Food serves social needs as well as physical and emotional ones. People often combine eating with the company of friends and family because both experiences are pleasurable. In some families, mealtime is the only time of day that the whole family can be together. 4.Many social occasions are associated with specific foods---birthday cakes, Thanksgiving turkeys, or Fourth of July cookouts. 5.

A. Food also plays an important role in keeping social traditions.

B. Food has many purposes.

C. They are not even aware of their own eating habit.

D. These traditions provide links between food and social activities.

E. Like other living things, people need energy to live.

F. No matter what your age, a strong body can protect you from diseases.

G. Others eat to remove boredom.

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