Valentine's Day is supposed to be about love ...

Valentine's Day is supposed to be about love and romance. But unfortunately, it can be just the opposite. Because of that, Feb. 15th starts the busy season for divorce lawyers, as people who were unhappy with their marriages heading into the day often decide that they no longer want to be with the one they used to love.

A study of divorce filings (档案) in New York, Illinois and California by AttorneyFee. com, a legal referral (推荐) site, found that February is the busiest month of the year for divorce filings, up about 18% from the average month. And those seeking referrals for a divorce lawyer on the site increase 38% following the holiday, with the biggest rise on the day after Valentine’s.

Another legal site, Avvo. com, reports a 40% increase in those seeking information and advice about divorce in the period right after Valentine’s Day.

“There's a very large number of people who are considering the divorce all the time, deciding whether or not to file," said Richard Komaiko, a co-founder of AttorneyFee. “On Valentine’s Day, this thing is carefully considered.”

Komaiko said February has factors other than the holiday that could lead to an increase in divorces. January is the busiest month of the year for bankruptcy (破产) filings, highlighting the financial problems that often divide couples. In addition, the cold weather of February can keep couples that are having trouble indoors and closer to each other, adding to problems.

But Alton Abramowitz, president of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, believes the holiday itself often worsen the relationship for couples who are having trouble. "There’s always the clients who come in a day or two after saying ‘I can’t believe it. I made this beautiful dinner for my husband for Valentine’s Day, but he called to say he was stuck in the office and then didn't come home at all.’" Abramowitz said, “the day can create problems that lead to them finally getting caught."

1.What makes Valentine’s Day convey the meaning opposite to love and romance?

A.Valentine's Day won't bring people love and romance.

B.Many divorce filings change the nature of Valentine's Day.

C.Couples having troubles tend to break up after Valentine's Day.

D.Divorce lawyers dislike the atmosphere of Valentine's Day.

2.According to the study made by AttorneyFee. com, divorce filings are ________.

A.occurring most after the new year B.less connected with Valentine's Day

C.more likely to be handled online D.at the height of popularity in February

3.People intending to divorce may make use of Valentine’s Day to ________.

A.reflect on the divorce B.take legal action

C.make negotiations D.put the divorce aside

4.According to Komaiko, why do divorces grow in number in February?

A.Because financial problems and cold weather may bring more problems.

B.Because the long winter holiday makes couples hard to get through.

C.Because the husband is too busy with work to spend the day with his wife.

D.Because Valentine’s Day gets couples into financial trouble.

高三英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析

2188 is a lucky number, ________ I suppose, that will bring us luck and fortune and will be loved by us all.

A．it                B．one　　          C．which            D．that

高三英语单项填空中等难度题查看答案及解析

根据对话内容，从对话后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。

M：Lovely day, isn’t it?

W：Mm, yes, _1._ And it’s supposed to get warmer.

M：Yes, that’s true. You know, though, I’m always a little worry to see winter go.

W： _2._

M：Well, I love skating. In fact, I used to teach skating for a living.

W：Oh? That sounds interesting. _3._

M：I work at Bank of America. How about you?

W： __4._

M：Here?

W：No, I’m from Chicago. I’m just visiting here for the wedding.

M：Oh, I see.

W：By the way, _5._ I’m Helen Keller.

M：Nice to meet you. My name is John Smith.

A．It’s really warm.                                          B．It’s very cold.

C．But what do you do now?                           D．I guess I should introduce myself.

E．I’m on the radio station.                      F．What’s your name?      G．Really?

高三英语信息匹配中等难度题查看答案及解析

Mother's Day is coming .It's time to think of a proper gift for my mother,_____won't be expensive but will make her happy.

高三英语单项填空中等难度题查看答案及解析

We humans love to stare into our smart devices.We gaze for hours—about 10 hours and 39 minutes a day—at our computers，smartphones，tablets and televisions.Is all this staring bad for us? It might be，mainly because as we stare at our devices we are exposing ourselves to blue light.

Blue light is a type of electromagnetic radiation with a very short wavelength that produces a high amount of energy.While it's true that light can damage our eyes under certain circumstances，there's no scientific evidence suggesting that blue light is harmful to our eyes.But many people still think it is，which is why blue light—blocking glasses are so popular.So do the glasses work?

“Everyone is very concerned that blue light may be causing damage to the eye，but there's no evidence that it may be causing serious damage，”Dr.Rahul Khurana，clinical spokesman for the American Academy of Ophthalmologists，told Business Insider.

Blue light exposure is nothing new.In fact，the sun is the largest source of blue light.Moreover，blue light is also present in LED light.But if blue light isn't harmful，then why are we constantly rubbing our eyes when we’re looking at our screens? The answer is eyestrain(眼疲劳):More than 60 percent of people experience eye problems associated with digital eyestrain.And blue light，it seems，isn't the cause.Instead，our eyes are so strained because most of us blink less when we stare at our digital devices.So if eyestrain is the real issue，blue light-blocking glasses are probably of little use.

1.What do we know about blue light?

A. It is a kind of nuclear radiation.

B. It has the shortest wavelength.

C. It may come from electronic devices.

D. It consumes a great deal of energy.

2.What causes the popularity of blue light-blocking glasses?

A. Evidence of their benefits to eyes.

B. Belief in blue light's harmful effect.

C. Widespread use of smart devices.

D. Scientific understanding of blue light.

3.What can be inferred from Paragraph 4?

A. Blue light exposure is hardly avoidable.

B. Eye problems are not easy to deal with.

C. Blue 1ight may connect with tired eyes.

D. Rubbing eyes makes people strained.

4.According to the text，wearing blue light-blocking glasses may be_______.

A. tiring B. harmful C. useless D. beneficial

高三英语阅读理解简单题查看答案及解析

Valentine’s Day is on Feb. 14, and Chinese call it “lovers day”. I don’t think the translation is an accurate one, since it doesn’t only belong to lovers. Valentine’s Day is for expressing affection of all sorts. But it is uniquely for the romantically involved who shine the brightest, who spend the most money, whose hearts are the most engaged.

When I was b boy, my mother would buy enough cheap cards with ugly drawings of butterflies and little rabbits and honeybees for me to give one to every kid in my class, about 20 or so. The cards came in bags, and each card had a few foolish words-“Be Mine” or “I like you” or “You’ve Got My Heart” or the uninteresting words, “Hi, Valentine!” I would sign my name on the cards quickly and the name of one of my classmates on each easily-broken envelope. I would lick （舔）each one shut, but they were so cheap that the envelopes rarely had enough glue. On Valentine’s Day, I would take the cards to school-everyone did. We would have a party in our classroom, with cupcakes（杯形蛋糕）and juice and tiny candy hearts, which also had Valentine messages printed on them-“You’re sweet” or “Cupid（爱神丘比特）”or “Love”.

Ah, love! That’s the Valentine’s Day message: love. No one knows for certain the origin of the holiday. Several, Catholic victims were named Valentine, but it’s difficult to separate legend from fact. One story tells of a priest（牧师）named Valentine who was imprisoned and may have been stoned to death around 270 for performing marriages in going against the orders of the Roman Emperor Claudius II. But it’s hard today to find any religious connection.

1.From the first paragraph, why does the author say that we Chinese call Valentine’s Day “lovers’ day ”is not accurate?

2.A priest named Valentine was stoned to death for the sake of________.

3.According to the passage, we can know Valentine’s Day may be related to________.

高三英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析

Christmas is long gone. and Valentine’s Day is a distant memory. That means it's a slow time for jewelers, and a good time for you to make a purchase. Whether you’re out shopping for gold, or silver, here fife a few things you need to know:

What determines price?

The purity of the metal is one of the elements that determines the price. Gold purity is indicated with a stamp of 10K, 14K, 18K, or 24K. And different countries have their own standards. For example, for a piece to be considered gold in the US, it must be at least 10K. In Britain and Canada: 9K. In Italy and France: l 8K. Anything over l 8K is really too soft for everyday wear. That’s why jewelry stores in the US sell mostly 14K.

How much can you expect to pay?

That depends on the weight of the metal and the gemstone(宝石). So keep that in mind, especially when buying online. To keep yourself from getting ripped off, ask yourself the following:

●How long has the company been around?

●What is its return policy?

● Is the jewelry featured on the website visible from all directions?

● Is the company transparent with the gram weights and the size of the gemstones?

Yellow gold? White? Rose?

Yes, it's confusing, and while this is largely a personal decision, there fife a few things to keep in mind. For starters. white or rose gold costs about l 0% more than yellow gold. If you want the “look for less”, consider gold. plated jewelry. “Gold plated” and “gold overlay” mean the same thing and guarantee a thicker layer of finish than “vermeil” which is a flash finish that is thinner and less consistent, but more affordable. Buy vermeil finished pieces you want for a season or two just to follow the fashion. For pieces you want to wear for a lifetime, solid gold is best.

What about sterling silver(标准纯银)?

Sterling silver has been。an alternative for white gold during the difficult economy, and while it used to be more popular with just the younger these days it has much more mass appeal. So much so that retailers are now offering fine gemstones with silver--something you used to see only with gold.

Keep in mind that in the US. the sterling silver standard is 92.5% real silver. Don’t buy it if there isn’t a “925” stamp on it. And keep in mind that the lower price you’re paying for silver means more maintenance. To keep silver jewelry from becoming less shiny, consider keeping a piece of chalk in your jewelry box.

1.According to the passage, the underlined phrase “getting ripped off” in Paragraph 3 probably means “_______”.

A．being charged      B．being cheated      C．being affected      D．being attracted

2.Which of the following is relatively good for only wearing a short time?

A．A 14K necklace.                        B．A gold-plated ring.

C．A vermeil ear ring.                       D．A gemstone necklace.

3.We call infer from the last paragraph that silver jewelry should be kept ________

A．in a dry place      B．in a cold place      C．in a wet place      D．in a hot place

4.The author writes the passage mainly to ________.

A．encourage young people to buy fashionable jewelry

B．tell people the best time to purchase gold and silver

C．introduce the real value and popularity of gold and silver

D．inform people of the factors to consider in buying jewelry

高三英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析

My bed is supposed to be the best part of my home — the place where I go to find _____and relaxation after a long, stressful day. So, lately, why do I get ______ just looking at it? I can’t leave this problem unsolved to the next day, because I can’t get to ______ in the first place: I am a victim of insomnia (失眠).

I’m not ______: studies show that more than one in three people worldwide ____ insomnia. It takes different ______: some people can get to sleep on time, but ______ much too early; others get a full-night’s sleep but still ______ very tired when they wake up. And then there are people like me, ordinary insomniacs who toss and turn all ______, trying to fall asleep.

Insomnia is most commonly a side effect of depression, but it can ______ be caused by many other ailments(小病痛). To find the ______, doctors first find out the cause by ______ a “sleep diary,” in which you record your sleep habits. The diary may reveal(揭示) lifestyle patterns, ____ an afternoon nap, which are causing your _______. Dr. Mark Dyken, a specialist in sleep disorders, writes that, “a good sleep diary can often ______ the patients to ‘cure themselves.’”

A good night’s sleep is created during the day. ______ in the beginning or middle of the day, and ______ from caffeine, alcohol and cigarettes in the afternoon and evening. After dark, dim the lights and try to ______ stress. Our bodies like consistent patterns, so we should let ____ know that it’s time to wind down.

If you can’t fall asleep, keep the lights ______.Try reading a book or listening to soft music. You’ll most likely be asleep.

1.A.courage B.knowledge C.decision D.energy

2.A.nervous B.comfortable C.calm D.satisfied

3.A.live B.rest C.sleep D.play

4.A.sad B.alone C.pleased D.afraid

5.A.suffers from B.benefits from C.quarrels about D.struggles for

6.A.ways B.effects C.results D.forms

7.A.get up B.wake up C.dream D.turn over

8.A.feel B.become C.prove D.look

9.A.evening B.day C.night D.time

10.A.still B.also C.even D.only

11.A.cause B.reason C.excuse D.cure

12.A.keeping B.discussing C.writing D.describing

13.A.as B.like C.for D.about

14.A.illness B.question C.problem D.worry

15.A.have B.allow C.let D.make

16.A.Sleep B.Work C.Read D.Exercise

17.A.stay away B.come out C.stay out D.make out

18.A.remember B.increase C.keep D.reduce

19.A.it B.that C.them D.this

20.A.bright B.low C.bad D.good

高三英语完形填空中等难度题查看答案及解析

The holiday season is supposed to be the most festival and fun time of the year, but all those plans and expectations of joy can turn together and more stressful than they sound. This is especially true for those of us who struggle with mental illness.

1. Sometimes you’re forced to spend time with family you rarely see and don’t always get along with. Or you are off from work, with more time to think troubling thoughts. Or you are put into party situations that you don’t like.

When you have a routine, it is easier to manage whatever mental struggles you may face, and when that routine is broken, it can trigger things you may not be ready to face. 2. It was during the holidays that I hit a low moment and, with the help of my mother, decided to seek help for my eating disorder.

During the holidays, I often feel as if I were supposed to be everywhere with everyone.3. To fight this, I’ve developed a mantra (咒语): it’s not selfish to take time for yourself.

Take a walk in nature. Talk to a friend you trust. Sit out one of the holiday gatherings in favor of some personal time. 4.

Trying to spend all of your time pleasing everyone else is not only exhausting — it is impossible. And you know why? 5.

A.I know it has for me.

B.The holidays break your routine.

C.There are many things crowding in your mind.

D.I will accompany my friends to go wherever they like.

E.I have the added guilt of knowing it’s the season of giving.

F.Just do whatever helps you calm down and gives you a break from the stress.

G.If you take a little time for yourself, you will be a much better company for those around you.

高三英语七选五中等难度题查看答案及解析

My story is about love and loss.

I was lucky. I found what I loved to do early in life. Woz and I _______Apple in my parents' garage when I was 20. We worked hard and in 10 years Apple had _______from just the two of us in a garage into a $2 billion company with over 4000 _______.

We just released our finest creation—the Macintosh a year earlier. And I had just turned 30 and then I got fired. How can you get _______ from a company you started. Well as Apple grew we hired someone ,who I thought was very _______, to run the company with me. And for the first year or so things went well. But then our visions of the future began to diverge(分歧). And _______we had a　 _______. When we did, our Board of Directors _______ with him. So at 30, I was out and very _______out. What had been the ________of my entire adult life was gone. And it was destructive. I really didn't know what to do for a few months. I felt I was a very public ________ and I even thought about running away from the valley. But something slowly began to dawn on me. I still loved ________I did. The turn of events at Apple had not changed that one bit. I had been ________ but I was still in love. And so I decided to start over.

I didn't see it then. But it________ that getting fired from Apple, was the best thing that could have ever happened to me. The heaviness of being successful was replaced by the ________of being a beginner again, less sure about everything. It ________me to enter one of the most creative periods of my life. During the next 5 years, I started a company named NeXT and created the world's first computer animated feature film "Toy Story". And it is now the most successful animation studio in the world. In a remarkable ________of events, Apple bought NeXT. And I returned to Apple.

I'm pretty sure none of this would have happened, if I hadn't been fired from Apple. It was ________ tasting medicine, but I guess the patient needed it. Sometimes life's gonna hit you in the head ________a brick. Don't lose faith. I'm ________that the only thing that kept me going was that I loved what I did.

1.A.started B.began C.set D.made

2.A.learnt B.separated C.grown D.benefited

3.A.volunteers B.employees C.assistants D.players

4.A.unemployed B.paid C.promoted D.hurt

5.A.optimistic B.generous C.confident D.talented

6.A.suddenly B.particularly C.eventually D.fortunately

7.A.falling out B.letting out C.breaking out D.giving out

8.A.faced B.sided C.headed D.shouldered

9.A.publicly B.secretly C.simply D.merely

10.A.memory B.lack C.basis D.focus

11.A.success B.failure C.loss D.figure

12.A.how B.that C.which D.what

13.A.admitted B.accepted C.rejected D.persuaded

14.A.turned down B.turned out C.turned up D.turned over

15.A.loneliness B.happiness C.lightness D.darkness

16.A.advised B.enriched C.forbade D.freed

17.A.turn B.procedure C.development D.process

18.A.awesome B.awful C.effective D.fearful

19.A.over B.on C.by D.with

20.A.amazed B.satisfied C.convinced D.inspired

高三英语完形填空困难题查看答案及解析