You may have been told before not to be afrai...

You may have been told before not to be afraid of anything. Fear is often associated with weakness. Fear is something to be avoided.

But that's not true, according to Time For Kids magazine. Fear can be good for us.

Fear tells us about danger. Without fear, we wouldn't know to run away from a tiger or step back from a cliff.

In a study published in the Justice Quarterly journal in August, researchers from Michigan State University said that a healthy fear of crime keeps teenagers away from potentially dangerous people, places and activities.

Fear makes us jump, scream and sweat. But interestingly, sometimes we make ourselves feel fear on purpose. Think about scary books and movies, and also the long lines for a scary roller coaster ride.

Margee Kerr, a US sociologist, explained why to Time For Kids.

Fear fills our brain with healthy chemical substances, especially endorphins and dopamine, and these things create feelings of happiness and excite us, according to Kerr.

In addition, when you're scared, your body produces a chemical which helps people bond with each other.

"Watch people walking out of a haunted house, and you'll see lots of smiles and high fives," Kerr told Time For Kids. That also explains why schools and companies organize challenging trips and physical activities to build up team spirit.

People experience and deal with fear in different ways. If you happen to be a “coward” who gets scared easily, don't worry. There is some evidence that being scared can help a person manage stressful situations. Kerr said that things like giving a presentation in front of your class or performing in a school play help build a sort of endurance to fear that makes us more confident.

“You become more comfortable with the physical experience of fear, and so you are better able to work through it during tense situations,” said Kerr.

So learn to love your fear. It only grows when we forget how helpful our fear is trying to be.

1.What is the article mainly about?

A.The benefits fear brings us. B.Different ways to deal with fear.

C.People's misunderstandings about fear. D.A new study about fear.

2.Why is a scary roller coaster ride helpful to people according to the article?

A.It improves people's ability to survive in the world.

B.It makes people less cowardly and more confident in life.

C.It teaches people how to keep away from things that could be dangerous.

D.It causes the brain to produce chemicals that make people happy and excited.

3.The underlined phrase “bond with” in Paragraph 8 is closest in meaning to　 _________.

A.pay attention to B.fight against

C.get closer to D.be more careful with

4.What is the right attitude toward fear according to the article?

A.Learn to enjoy healthy fear.

B.Experience it as often as possible.

C.Consider it as a sign of weakness.

D.Avoid being involved in scary situations.

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________hard before, Tom is afraid of failing in the exam.

高三英语单项填空简单题查看答案及解析

Have you ever been to France before? It is not only a country of great food, fashion and art. It’s also home to the most influential painters in the world.

Edouard Manet

He was one of the first artists to paint modern life. He began to paint in his own style, but still used some of Couture’s techniques like thick lines and dark colors. He was greatly influenced by Claude Monet and Berthe Morisot, which can be seen in his use of light shades. Most of his paintings had scenes of daily life on the streets of Paris. His works include Olympia and The Absinthe Drinker.

Camille Pissarro

In his early years, Pissarro painted scenes of a river or a path from memory. After meeting Claude Monet and Paul Cezanne, who painted in a more realistic style, he changed his course to Impressionism. During his career, he experimented with various styles, and finally formed his own one. His works include Old Market at Rouen and Sunset at St. Charles.

Vincent van Gogh

He had a huge influence on art in the 20th century. His early works were most painted in somber tones. However, influenced by Monet, Pissarro, and Bernard, he adopted brighter colors in his works, and started creating his own techniques. Although he had produced more than 2,000 works of art, the artist sold only one painting during his lifetime — Red Vineyard at Arles. His works include The Potato Eaters, Starry Night and Bedroom in Arles.

Claude Monet

He was the founder of the Impressionist movement and completely changed the French painting in the 19th century. Although he first started by selling charcoal caricatures（木炭讽刺画）in Paris, he soon started painting with oil after meeting Eugene Boudin, who taught him to use oil paints and also encouraged him to paint outdoors. And then he painted with his own style. His works include Impression, Sunrise and The Water Liles.

1.What can we learn about Edouard Manet’s paintings?

A. They reflected the changes of life.

B. They were mainly about daily life.

C. They were all painted in bright colors.

D. They were painted in Morisot’s style.

2.Which painting was sold by Vincent van Gogh in person?

A. The Potato Eaters.

B. Bedroom in Arles.

C. Red Vineyard at Arles.

D. Starry Night.

3.What’s the common point of the four painters from the text?

A. All of them were given many awards in their life.

B. All of them were taught by some famous painters.

C. All of them had a good taste in delicious food.

D. All of them had their unique styles in painting.

高三英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析

—I have been worried about the possible danger of driving on a railway line.

—Do not be afraid. God will______ us.

A. turn over     B. watch over      C. go over     D. look over

高三英语单项填空中等难度题查看答案及解析

________ the exact interview time, he missed it ．

A．Not be told                                        B．Having not been told

C．Not having told                                  D．Not having been told

高三英语单项填空中等难度题查看答案及解析

Have you ever been tempted to cut a comer or to take the easiest route, though you know it may not. ______be the best one? Or have you ever made a ______because it was quick and simple, knowing that it might come back to bite you later!

I appreciate a parable (寓言) Danish philosopher Soren Kierkegard told about the ______of taking the easy route. It is story about a ______duck. Though life was dificult______the beautiful creature. ______the boundless heavens and the endless stretches of wilderness. Soaring about treetops and towns, the duck was a symbol of freedom to its tame counterparts相对物)，who could not ______

One evening during fall migration, he______to enter a barnyard where a farmer was______his ducks, The beautiful creature ate the______the farmer sprinkled (撒)about and liked it So much that he stayed the night in a bed of ______straw. He ate the duck’s corn again the next day. And the next And the next. . .

When ______came, he heard his old companions flying overhead and an almost forgotten longing deep. ______him awoke. The duck had reduced his instinct for freedom over the ______w inter. Now he longed to ______his comrades in the sky, but he had grown fat and unable to fly. The wild duck had become a tame duck.

The easy way through our problems, though. ______ may not be the best way. Always remember. The only place you will find success before ______is in the dictionary! It’s always easier to borrow than to save; easier to jump in now than to do the hard work of planning; easier to cut comers than to do it right; easier to ______the same than to make changes

______you want to fly, you may have to pay a price. But ______is worth it-at any cost!Are you ready to soar?

1.A. likely　　 B. necessarily　　 C. gradually　　 D. obviously

2.A. bet　　 B. difference　　 C. decision　　 D. suggestion

3.A. results　　 B. conditions　　 C. benefits　　 D. dangers

4.A. wild　　 B. fat　　 C. clever　　 D. brave

5.A. at one time　　 B. at times　　 C. at once　　 D. at night

6.A. ignored　　 B. admired　　 C. hated　　 D. disliked

7.A. think　　 B. dream　　 C. fly　　 D. run

8.A. attempted　　 B. intended　　 C. happened　　 D. decided

9.A. watching　　 B. feeding　　 C. washing　　 D. gathering

10.A. bread　　 B. wheat　　 C. grain　　 D. corn

11.A. warm　　 B. thin　　 C. hard　　 D. damp

12.A. winter　　 B. fall　　 C. spring　　 D. summer

13.A. within　　 B. beyond　　 C. to　　 D. for

14.A. bitter　　 B. cold　　 C. comfortable　　 D. tough

15.A. join　　 B. visit　　 C. welcome　　 D. greet

16.A. interesting　　 B. surprising　　 C. instructive　　 D. attractive

17.A. pay　　 B. effort　　 C. reward　　 D. prize

18.A. go　　 B. get　　 C. become　　 D. remain

19.A. If　　 B. Before　　 C. Although　　 D. Since

20.A. adventure　　 B. experience　　 C. justice　　 D. freedom

高三英语完形填空困难题查看答案及解析

——Have      you got the results of the final exam?

——Not yet. I'm afraid it will be a few days we know the fall results.

A. before         B. after            C. until            D. when

高三英语单项填空中等难度题查看答案及解析

Your smart phone may have hurt you before you realize it. Don't be addicted to it. Put your phone away, OK?

1.Cyber Sickness

Also called “digital motion sickness”, symptoms that range from headaches to woozy feelings can occur when you quickly scroll on your smart phone or watch action packed video on your screen. 1.. Your sense of balance is different from other senses in that it has lots of inputs. When those inputs don’t agree, that’s when you feel dizziness and sickness.

2. Text Claw

It is the unofficial term for soreness and muscle contraction felt in the finger, wrist and forearm after heavy smart phone use. 2.. So if you’re always on your phone, it makes sense to feel discomfort in your hands and forearms.

3. Eye Strain

Do you stare at a screen for hours on end? If you’re reading this, you very well might. 3.. Staring at your digital devices for a long time can lead to dry eyes, headaches and tiredness, which can decrease your productivity. Experts suggest taking screen breaks every 20 minutes.

4. Text Neck

Similar to the claw, text neck---discomfort in the neck and spine happens when you spend a long time looking down at your smart phone.　 4..　　 Being mindful of how far your neck bends when you’re on your phone---- and bending it back to an upright position can help reduce the risk of text neck.

5. Pedestrian safety

Pedestrian deaths are on the rise because too many smart phone users engage in distracted walking. While focused on the cyber world, many of us can lose reality of the physical one. Elemental pedestrian safety knowledge is compromised by technology, and the risks are scary. 5..

A. We should taking breaks for a while.

B. The sensation results from a mismatch between sensory inputs.

C. Remember that pedestrian safety is more important than smart phone.

D. The habit may lead to people requiring medical spine care at a younger age.

E. To avoid injury or worse, put your phone away until you’ve reached a safe spot.

F. Any specific motor activity can cause pain in the tendons (筋) and muscles when done repeatedly.

G. Any activity that requires active use of your eyes---driving and reading included---can cause eye tiredness.

高三英语七选五中等难度题查看答案及解析

It can be difficult to start a hobby. You may not know where to begin or you may have come across one that requires costly equipment.1.To find a low-cost hobby, pick something that is interesting to you, doesn't require a lot of materials, and is available to you in your area.

Begin a collection. Many different collections can be started with little or no cost.2.Look for rocks, plant leaves and flowers, or insects you can preserve and keep. Another way is to begin to collect an object in your house, such as saving bottle-caps.

3.Youtube contains quantities of music you can listen to for free. Besides, you can discover music you like by using online radio stations or services including Pandora and Spotify. By exposing yourself to new music, you can turn music into a relaxing hobby without having to buy albums.

Learn a game. Games are similar to sports and often benefit from being shared in the community (团体). Game groups will often supply board games at no cost to you. In addition, libraries and schools may have video game groups for children and adults. You can also play a wide variety of free online games with people around you.4.

If these things fail to attract you, ask experts about how to begin. Find hobbyists and ask those who are experienced in your potential hobby for the minimum cost of materials you need to start.5.You'll be surprised that you don't need as much equipment as you imagined.

A.Listen to music.

B.One way to do this is to go outside.

C.Ask yourself what your favorite music is.

D.How and where to find one collection is up to you.

E.Use the site meetup.com to see what groups are in your area.

F.The truth is that many hobbies can be started without much money.

G.This will help you judge whether or not a hobby fits into your budget.

高三英语七选五中等难度题查看答案及解析

If you have been living away from home for quite some time, a life skills course may seem to be helpful. 1. They will help you to become a more successful adult in the future. A life skills course can teach you to:

2.

Although you may be able to make a simple pasta (面团) meal, or microwave a ready meal, a life skills course teaches you how to make healthy choices and cook them for yourself. Whether you are a teenager soon to be leaving home, or an adult in your 30s or 40s, 3.

Sort out your finances.

4. It is not easy to work out a budget other than just trying to pay all of your bills when your wage comes in and then living on the rest until the next pay day. A life skills course will teach you how to make a budget and stick to it without having to stop yourself from doing the things that you want to do.

Choose and find your dream job.

It is never too late to retrain and go for the career that you always wanted. Coming out of school and being expected to know what you want to do for the rest of your life is ridiculous. 5.

A. Live and eat healthily.

B. Leading a healthy life.

C. A life skills course can teach you a range of skills and ways of living.

D. This is something few adults actually have planned well.

E. it is never too late to learn how to choose foods which will make you feel great.

F. A life skills course will teach you how to work out what you actually want to do, and then get there.

G. it is time that we should learn how to choose foods which are most fit us feel.

高三英语七选五中等难度题查看答案及解析