Taking ChancesMy mother recently read me a sp...

Taking Chances

My mother recently read me a speech she had made at a local high school， hoping to ____ my endless quest for answers to everything．

Ever since I was very young ，　 __________of making mistakes ， I've asked countless times，"What should I do？" I don't remember clearly when I__________ only to do things the "right" way，and made "doing it the right way" my motto．

However， sometime during my high school years， I __________ ． Maybe it was when I decided to try for the lead in "Beauty and the Beast．" Never mind that I would have to memorize _______and rehearse movements ， I would take the chance that I might ___________． On the day of tryouts， my heart was pounding；my hands were _________badly when I got up to sing．But when I opened my mouth ， the sound was loud and __________． I reached for the high notes that sometimes were _________ my reach． I was trying to do my best even though I might fail．_______ I didn't!

The audition　 （试镜） was definitely an ___________part of the process ． I realized that if I wanted to live life to the fullest， I had to take_________．

Now ， I do take these chances ， with baby steps ， every day ； voicing my opinions in class discussions or debates，_________ for a high note in church choir， riding my horse over a three ﹣foot jump．

Three years ago， I broke my back when I fell from my horse．The __________meant I couldn't try out for basketball， which I loved． And， the day I __________ out for track was the first day my doctor allowed me to do any physical activity at all． The coach didn't take me， so I started running with my mom ． No stop ﹣watches ． No cheering crowds ． I didn't _________the track team， but I didn't fail， either．

I have finally learned to ___________myself ， like taking a tough science course ． And I have come to realize that even though my parents， friends and teachers don't always have the__________ to "What should I do？"， they will be there to _________me when I try．

"Life is learning to deal with Plan B，" my mother __________ in her speech． But I now know that the Plan A's I make for my life will become easier and easier with every chance I take．

1.A.seek B.satisfy C.excite D.tolerate

2.A.afraid B.aware C.certain D.free

3.A.afforded B.agreed C.promised D.decided

4.A.survived B.learned C.changed D.quitted

5.A.lines B.texts C.lessons D.roles

6.A.stay B.leave C.fail D.join

7.A.hurting B.shaking C.suffering D.struggling

8.A.powerful B.gentle C.innocent D.distant

9.A.against B.within C.outside D.beyond

10.A.Otherwise B.Thus C.But D.Therefore

11.A.ordinary B.independent C.additional D.important

12.A.chances B.turns C.measures D.sides

13.A.looking B.waiting C.hoping D.reaching

14.A.event B.injury C.disease D.experience

15.A.worked B.tried C.looked D.held

16.A.visit B.admire C.make D.take

17.A.help B.enjoy C.push D.save

18.A.answer B.approach C.response D.access

19.A.teach B.watch C.trust D.support

20.A.planned B.stated C.expected D.discussed

高一英语完形填空中等难度题查看答案及解析

It happened to me recently that I was telling someone how much I had enjoyed reading Barack Obama’s DreamsfromMyFather and how it had changed my views of the current US president.The person I was talking to agreed with me that it was，in his words，“a wonderfully written book”. However，he then proceeded to talk about Mr Obama in a way that suggested he had no idea of his background at all.I sensed that I was talking to a book liar.

And it seems that he is not the only one.Clearly two thirds of people have lied about reading a book which they haven’t.In the World Book Day survey，DreamsfromMyFather is at number 9.The survey lists top ten books，and various authors，which people have lied about reading.As I’m not one to lie too often，I’ll admit here and now that I haven’t read the entire ten books.But I am pleased to say that I have read the book at number one，GeorgeOrwell’s 1984.I think it’s absolutely outstanding.

Asked why they lied，the most common reason was to impress someone they were speaking to.This could be difficult if the conversation became more in­depth!

The World Book Day survey also has some other interesting information in it.It shows that many people lie about having read classical works by Jane Austen，the Bronte sisters，Charles Dickens and so on.But when asked which authors they actually enjoy，they named J．K.Rowling，Jilly Cooper，and Stephen King (ah，the big sellers，in other words)．Forty­one percent of people asked admitted they turned to the back of the book to read the end before finishing the story.

So which books have you lied about reading—if any—and which is your favourite?

1.The main reason why people lie about reading is to________.

A．make fun of the listener

B．impress the listener

C．please the listener

D．interest the listener

2. The underlined word“proceeded” in the passage probably means “________”.

A．wanted                               B．happened

C．continued                             D．stopped

3.What does the World Book Day survey show?

A．Nearly half of the people surveyed didn’t read through a whole classical book.

B．People don’t like DreamsfromMyFather and GeorgeOrwell ’s 1984.

C．Few people lie about having read classical works by Jane Austen.

D．People usually enjoy reading books by Charles Dickens.

4. What is the best title for the passage?

A．Are You a Book Liar?                     B．Readers Are All Liars

C．World Book Day                        D．Dreams from My Father

高一英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析

The person who has had the most important influence on me is my mother. Since I was a baby, she’s always taught me how to live _______. Mom has never been overly strict, _______ she has never let me get away with _______ or stealing. Because of this, I do my best to always be honest and _______ any rules given to me. This has given me a _______ reputation(名声) with my teachers and friends.

My mother always _______ behind whatever I want to do, especially when it comes to my music. I’ve been _______ since I was five, and she’s been to every concert and _______. She loves to hear me sing, and never fails to help me when I need it. The _______ has influenced me in a very strong way. I don’t get ________ on stage, and I have a great amount of confidence with her encouragement.

To Mom, ________ is rather important. Ever since kindergarten(幼儿园), she has made sure my grades are good. ________, I’ve always been one of the best students, so she didn’t have much to ________. Without her high expectations of my success, my ________ might not be as good as they are. I don’t want to ________ her, so I always do my best. Doing my best has made me a ________ student.

In today’s society, some people are ________, selfish, and often untrustworthy(不可靠的). But my mom would never allow me to have these ________. Instead, she made sure I had ________, and that I was polite and friendly to everyone I ________.

1.A.happily B.quietly C.comfortably D.honestly

2.A.for B.or C.but D.so

3.A.playing B.lying C.refusing D.shopping

4.A.understand B.follow C.expect D.know

5.A.public B.bad C.worldwide D.positive

6.A.stands B.works C.watches D.plans

7.A.writing B.performing C.creating D.exchanging

8.A.show B.gym C.restaurant D.game

9.A.support B.tradition C.practice D.knowledge

10.A.upset B.angry C.bored D.nervous

11.A.patience B.skill C.schoolwork D.communication

12.A.Recently B.Finally C.Basically D.Luckily

13.A.refer to B.think of C.worry about D.come across

14.A.grades B.chances C.careers D.ideas

15.A.confuse B.disappoint C.judge D.frighten

16.A.brave B.cool C.top D.special

17.A.rude B.confident C.weak D.curious

18.A.themes B.styles C.pains D.features

19.A.opinions B.talents C.manners D.dreams

20.A.preferred B.met C.hurt D.respected

高一英语完形填空中等难度题查看答案及解析

My mother had been a true inspiration to me and changed the way I look at life. Since my birth she has made it evident that I would become _________, that I would be one of the great ones. She has taught me that I can do anything if I put my _________to it.

As a young boy, I struggled to achieve tasks that came _________to most. I had problems writing, reading and especially speaking. I did not talk the way _______kids did and did not respond to questions or stay alert to my surroundings. My reading was poor ___________ with teachers helping me, and my speech was hard to _________. My writing was not at the _________ it should have been. Even simple things like knowing my left from my right or being able to snap my fingers were _______.

My mother _______ all my challenges and, as a professor with a Ph.D., decided to __________ the situation early in my development. She did not want me to ________alone. After a while, ________ did indeed conquer all the problems that had troubled me. She spent hours every day __________me everything I needed to know, determined to help me learn. ________ her I would not be anywhere close to the level I am now.

In addition, she gave __________for my life. She told me what to do and what not to do. Her expectations have always been high __________she knows that I can do it. For that, I thank her. She would not allow her son to be incapable. She never __________on me, and to this day she tells me education is a must. I will be a __________person if I continue to follow her lead. She encourages me to work for my __________and attend college.

She used her gifts as a __________ to help a child –her child—and now I have the opportunity to become something.

1.A. everything　　 B. something　　 C. anything　　 D. nothing

2.A. mind　　 B. brain　　 C. feelings　　 D. work

3.A. smoothly　　 B. strongly　　 C. frequently　　 D. easily

4.A. average　　 B. ordinary　　 C. normal　　 D. common

5.A. just　　 B. even　　 C. ever　　 D. only

6.A. hear　　 B. write　　 C. read　　 D. understand

7.A. level　　 B. length　　 C. speed　　 D. degree

8.A. problems　　 B. excuses　　 C. worries　　 D. duties

9.A. suffered　　 B. observed　　 C. removed　　 D. experienced

10.A. study　　 B. find　　 C. change　　 D. keep

11.A. fight　　 B. strike　　 C. struggle　　 D. challenge

12.A. it　　 B. I　　 C. they　　 D. we

13.A. teaching　　 B. giving　　 C. supporting　　 D. reminding

14.A. Without　　 B. Except　　 C. Besides　　 D. Beyond

15.A. information　　 B. advice　　 C. promise　　 D. expectation

16.A. before　　 B. though　　 C. because　　 D. unless

17.A. set up　　 B. pushed up　　 C. gave up　　 D. looked up

18.A. rich　　 B. famous　　 C. successful　　 D. powerful

19.A. training　　 B. grades　　 C. experiments　　 D. abilities

20.A. woman　　 B. doctor　　 C. sister　　 D. teacher

高一英语完形填空简单题查看答案及解析

The recent 40 years 　　　 great changes taking place all over China.

A. witnessed　　 B. has witnessed

C. had witnessed　　 D. witnesses

高一英语单项填空简单题查看答案及解析

I had not listened to my mother’s advice on taking an umbrella. Later that afternoon, I was nearly ________ the rain.

A. taken by           B. trapped in         C. caught in         D. beaten by

高一英语简单题查看答案及解析

Bertie knew there was something in the wind. His mother had been sad in recent days, not sick, just strangely sad. The lion had just lain down beside him, his head warm on Bertie's feet when Father cleared his throat and began," You'll soon be eight, Bertie. A boy needs a proper education. We've found the right place for you, a school near Salisbury in England."

His heart filled with a terrible fear, all Bertie could think of was his white lion. "But the lion," he cried, "What about the lion?"

"I'm afraid there's something else I have to tell you," his father said. Looking across at Bertie's mother, he took a deep breath. Then he told Bertie he had met a circus(马戏团) owner from France, who was over in Africa looking for lions to buy. He would come to their farm in a few days.

"No! You can't send him to a circus!" said Bertie. "People will come to see him. He'll be shut up behind bars. I promised him he never would be. And they will laugh at him. He'd rather die. Any animal would! " But as he looked across the table at them, he knew their minds were quite made up.

Bertie felt completely betrayed. He waited until he heard his father's deep breathing next door. With his white lion at his heels, he crept downstairs in his pyjamas, took down his father's rifle from the rack and stepped out into the night. He ran and ran till his legs could run no more. As the sun came up over the grassland, he climbed to the top of a hill and sat down, his arms round the lion's neck. The time had come.

"Be wild now," he whispered. "You've got to be wild. Don't ever come home. All my life I'll think of you. I promise I will." He buried his head in the lion's neck. Then, Bertie clambered down the hill and walked away.

When he looked back, the lion was still sitting there watching him; but then he stood up, yawned, stretched, and sprang down after him. Bertie shouted at him, but he kept coming. He threw sticks. He threw stones. Nothing worked.

There was only one thing left to do. With tears filling his eyes and his mouth, he lifted the rifle to his shoulder and fired over the lion's head.

1.Bertie's mother was sad probably because she ______.

A．had been seriously ill recently

B．had decided to send Bertie to school

C．knew selling the lion would upset Bertie

D．knew Bertie would hate to go to England

2.The underlined word "they" in Para.4 probably refers to ______.

A．some audience     B．other animals       C．Bertie's parents     D．circus owners

3.In the last paragraph, the boy lifted the rifle to ______．

A．kill the lion out of fear

B．threaten the lion back to the wild

C．protect himself from the lion

D．show his anger towards his father

4.The passage intends to show that ______.

A．animal-hunting is popular in Africa

B．parents are sometimes cruel to their children

C．animals usually lead a miserable life in circuses

D．people and animals can be faithful to each other

高一英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析

单词拼写(每题1分,满分10分)。

76. She had difficulty ___(发表) a speech before a large audience.

77. Tony got praise from his teacher  today， for he usually ________  （表现） himself at school.

78.They are all a________ workers who will be awarded for their hard work.

79.Free medical treatment kept him alive t________ another year.

80.So far,since our research has not produced any answer to this problem,we need to

use a different a________to it.

81.Only when Jim made a call to say they'd already arrived safely did I feel at ________(放松).

82.The earthquake left thousands of people h____.

83.The jacket was r ____ from 100 dollars to 75 dollars.

84.We must not rely on imports but on ___（出口产品）.

85.V ____  goods are on show at Christmas in western countries.

高一英语单词拼写简单题查看答案及解析

Ⅵ、单词拼写(每题1分,满分10分)。

76. She had difficulty ___(发表) a speech before a large audience.

77. Tony got praise from his teacher  today， for he usually               （表现） himself at school.

78.They are all a________ workers who will be awarded for their hard work.

79.Free medical treatment kept him alive t      another year.

80.So far,since our research has not produced any answer to this problem,we need to

use a different a      to it.

81.Only when Jim made a call to say they'd already arrived safely did I feel at      (放松).

82.The earthquake left thousands of people h____.

83.The jacket was r ____ from 100 dollars to 75 dollars.

84.We must not rely on imports but on ___（出口产品）.

85.V ____  goods are on show at Christmas in western countries.

高一英语单词拼写简单题查看答案及解析

You can’t imagine what _______ his speech on how to improve our spoken English had on me at that time.

A. impression                  B. advice            C. attention        D. effect

高一英语单项填空中等难度题查看答案及解析