A couple of years ago, I decided it was time ...

A couple of years ago, I decided it was time to take a break. I was about to ________,and I wanted to reward myself for all those college years.

As I was curiously different websites and guidebooks, getting ready for my little adventure, I ________that besides getting all the necessities, I also needed to get a sun ________.

When I got to the shop, it ________occurred to me that in the middle of planning my ,I somehow hadn’t paid much attention to the calendar. It was Feb.14, and Valentine’s fever had ________ the whole shopping center.

I finally ________a rack(货架) with summer hats hanging on it .I walked over and tried on a couple. I really liked one ________.I just couldn’t decide whether I wanted to get the one with a pink ribbon or a blue ribbon decoratively around it.

“You looked really great on those hats, ”a middle-aged man ________there waiting to be helped…and said to me.

“Oh, thank you.” I ________answered and increased my pace. I was in no mood to have a ________with a stranger. I stopped by a sale rack and looked through colorful shirts.

“Excuse me.” A voice suddenly  ________my dreamy state of mind. I turned around and that man was standing right behind me. He looked  ________but determined.

Before I could do or say anything, he continued with what he wanted to say. “I’m sorry to ________ you, but those hats looked really nice on you. You see, I don’t ________ anybody to buy a Valentine’s gift for this year, so I got you one of the hats. I ________ you don’t mind.” he said while handing me a plastic bag and disappeared immediately.

“Thank you!” I finally breathed out ,feeling quite surprised. Who would imagine that a ________ would walk up to you and give you a present?

I do hope the man found his Valentine ________.And most of all--I no longer feel blue on Valentine’s Day, even when I’m alone, because I remember my hat story.

1.A.retire                   B.speak              C.defeat                        D.graduate

2.A.searching           B.searching for              C.looking                D.looking for

3.A.announced              B.suggested         C.realized                      D.declared

4.A.hat              B.glass               C.shirt                         D.bag

5.A.proudly         B.suddenly          C.curiously           D.patiently

6.A.study            B.reward          C.trip                          D.present

7.A.handed over             B.taken over       C.given out                     D.turned out

8.A.bought          B.made             C.kept               D.saw

9.A.on business    B.in particular                C.at work                      D.in danger

10.A.formed                B.tied               C.collected          D.torn

11.A.lying                   B.stopping           C.standing                     D.following

12.A.angrily                 B.politely            C.unhappily                    D.sadly

13.A.bargain                B.trade             C.cooperation       D.conversation

14.A.continued             B.interested       C.attracted                    D.interrupted

15.A.tired                   B.shy                C.surprised          D.sorry

16.A.bother                B.satisfy              C.meet              D.fit

17.A.catch                  B.ask                C.have              D.advise

18.A.think                  B.consider          C.find                D.hope

19.A.lover                  B.patient            C.teacher           D.stranger

20.A.in time                 B.on time                       C.at times              D.over time

高二英语完型填空中等难度题查看答案及解析

A couple of weeks ago, my 12-year-old daughter, Ella threatened(威胁) to take my phone and break it. “At night you’ll always have your phone out and break you’ll just type,” Ella says. “I’m ready to go to bed, and try to get you to read stories for me and you’re just standing there reading your texts and texting other people,” she adds. I came to realize that I was ignoring her as a father.

Ella isn’t the only kid who feels this way about her parent’s relationship with devices. Catherine Steiner-Adair, a psychologist at Harvard, wrote The Big Disconnect: Protecting Childhood and Family Relationships in the Digital Age. For her book, Steiner-Adair interviewed more than 1,000 kids from the ages of 4 to 18. She talked to hundreds of teachers and parents.

One of the many things that knocked my socks off, ” she says, “was the consistency(一致性) with which children — whether they were 4 or 8 or 18 or 24— talked about feeling exhausted and frustrated or mad trying to get their parents’ attention, competing with computer screens or iPhone screens or any kind of technology.”

A couple of years ago, my daughter got a laptop for school. And because she was becoming more independent, we got her a phone. We set up rules for when she could use the device and when she’d need to put it away. We created a charging(充电) station, outside her bedroom, where she had to plug in these devices every night. Basically — except for homework— she has to put it all away when she comes home.

Steiner-Adair says most adults don’t set up similar limits in their own lives. “We’ve lost the boundaries that protect work and family life,’’ she says. “So it is very hard to manage yourself and be present in the moments your children need you.’’

After my daughter’s little intervention(介入),I made myself a promise to create my own charging station. To plug my phone in— somewhere faraway — when I am done working for the day. I’ve been trying to leave it there untouched for most of the weekend

1.Why did Ella threaten to break her father’s phone?

A. Her father spent a lot of money on his phone.

B. Her father did not do any housework or read to her.

C. Her father made a lot of noise by talking on the phone.

D. Her father gave his attention to his phone instead of her.

2. By saying “knocked my socks off ’’ , Steiner-Adair means “___’’.

A. made fun of her

B. surprised her a lot

C. took her socks off

D. made her exhausted

3.What does the author mainly talk about in paragraph 4?

A. How he protected his daughter from devices.

B. Why his daughter was dissatisfied with him.

C. How to create a charging station at home.

D. Why children need a laptop or a phone.

4. We can infer from the text the author___.

A. will not use his phone form now on

B. plans to create more charging stations at home

C. is a man who learns from his mistakes

D. doesn’t think a laptop is helpful to his daughter

高二英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析

A “Gap Year” is a period of time when a student takes a break before going to university. It is often spent traveling or working. It can give young people useful learning experiences and new skills. It's very popular in foreign countries.

1.

Although you don't have to go abroad to experience gap years, most gap year students catch the chance to travel abroad. You are able to work out who you are and what you are for. The experiences of different cultures offer you interesting lessons. You can learn more about the world and get to know yourself better.

2.

A gap year is not only a time to take a vacation, but also a time of challenges. Gap year students usually work, volunteer or take service projects. You have to learn how to get along in the real world. This process isn't always easy, but it is an important part of growing up. Only in this way can you enjoy life and have fun.

3.

There's a common thought that gap years are only for rich students, but it's not true. Actually, taking a gap year can save you a lot of money. Gap year students often take a part­time job. Besides, at the end of a gap year, students are much more likely to know what to study in college. Clear learning goals can keep the students working hard instead of wasting time and money.

A. Learn about the world and yourself.

B. Save money.

C. Find a part­time job.

D. Face challenges and have fun.

高二英语短文填空中等难度题查看答案及解析

A couple of years ago on a hot summer day in south Florida, a little boy decided to go for a swim in the old swimming hole behind his house. In a hurry to dive into the cool water, he ran out of the back door, leaving behind shoes, socks, and shirt as he went. He flew into the water, not realizing that as he swam toward the middle of the lake, an alligator (短吻鳄) was swimming toward the shoe. His mother in the house was looking out of the window and saw the two as they got closer and closer together. In great fear, she ran toward the water, shouting to her son as loudly as she could.

Hearing her voice, the little boy became worried and made a return to swim to his mother. It was too late. Just as he reached her, the alligator reached him.

From the bank. the mother caught her little boy by the arms just as the alligator snatched his legs. That began a tug-of-war (拔河) between the two. The alligator was much stronger than the mother, but the mother was much too determined to let go. A farmer happened to drive by, heard her screams, raced from his truck, took aim and shot the alligator.

After weeks and weeks in hospital, the little boy survived. His legs were extremely scarred (留下伤疤) by the attack of the animal and on his arms were deep scratches where his mother’s fingernails dug into his flesh in her effort to hang on to the son she loved.

The newspaper reporter, who interviewed the boy after the injury, asked if he would show him his scars. The boy lifted his pants legs. And then, with obvious pride, he said to the reporter. “But look at my arms. I have great scars on my arms, too. I have them because my mom wouldn’t let go.

1.The boy’s legs were scarred by_______.

A. his mother B. an alligator

C. a farmer D. a reporter

2.What does the underlined word “snatched” probably mean?

A. Kicked. B. Touched. C. Bit. D. Knocked.

3.Why did the farmer help the mother?

A. He didn’t want to see the alligator killing the boy.

B. She was much too determined to let go of the boy.

C. Her nails dug into the boy’s flesh to hang on to the boy.

D. The boy lifted his pants legs to show his scars.

4.What did the boy think of the scars on his arms?

A. fearful. B. Shy. C. worried. D. Proud.

5.What is the best title of the passage?

A. A Brave Boy B. The scars of Love

C. A Helpful Farmer D. A Mother and An Alligator

高二英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析

Much to the couple’s comfort, their income is now double ______ it was five years ago.

A. that         B. than             C. which                D. what

高二英语单项填空简单题查看答案及解析

Much to the couple’s comfort, their income is now double ________ it was five years ago.

A. that         B. than        C. which       D. what

高二英语单项填空中等难度题查看答案及解析

Much to the couple's comfort，their income is now double ________ it was five years ago.

A.that B.if C.which D.what

高二英语单项填空中等难度题查看答案及解析

完形填空（共15题，每题1分，计15分）

Five years ago, when it was time for my cousin to start college, my 75-year-old grandfather, Rex, decided to do the same. He went to 1, taking classes twice a week until his death last summer.

As a student, my grandfather spent countless hours in his office2and completing assignments. Although he was twice as 3 as his professors, he loved going. He said,“You can never 4too much, no matter how old you are.”He loved everything about school. Learning new things was truly his passion.

My grandfather’s will to learn was a great5for me to do my best in school. We were always 6with each other, trying to bring home the better grade.

When he turned 80 and still had a full head of hair, my grandfather felt like he could take on the 7. He felt like he could beat the unstoppable no matter what came in his way---whether it was his continuing with cancer8a tough professor.

Some people look to Superman or Batman as their9, but my grandfather will forever be my hero, the 10 who always came to my rescue. My grandfather was made the hall of fame(名人堂) at his high school as one of the school’s most successful football players. When I did some research I 11that his nickname was Atlas. In Greek mythology(神话), Atlas held the heavens on his shoulders. For my grandfather’s football team, he was12Atlas, holding the team together. He was my Atlas too, as the foundation of our family.

In my times of need he was always there to 13me and celebrate my accomplishments. I could count on him to help me out and stand by me. The strength he14with me will continue to hold me up as I forever keep his memory15 in my heart and mind.

高二英语完型填空困难题查看答案及解析

Larry was on another of his underwater expeditions(探险)but this time, it was different. He decided to take his daughter along with him. She was only ten years old. This would be her first trip with her father on what he had always been famous for.

Larry first began diving when he was his daughter’s age. Similarly, his father had taken him along on one of his expeditions. Since then, he had never looked back. Larry started out by renting diving suits from the small diving shop just along the shore. He had hated them. They were either too big or too small. Then, there was the instructor. He gave him a short lesson before allowing him into the water with his father. He had made an exception. Larry would never have been able to go down without at least five hours of theory and another similar number of hours on practical lessons with a guide. Children his age were not even allowed to dive.

After the first expedition, Larry’s later diving adventures only got better and better. There was never a dull moment. In his black and blue suit and with an oxygen tank fastened on his back, Larry dived from boats into the middle of the ocean. Dangerous areas did not prevent him from continuing his search. Sometimes, his was limited　 to a cage underwater but that did not bother him. At least, he was still able to take photographs of the underwater creatures.

Larry’s first expedition without his father was in the Cayman Islands. There were numerous diving spots in the area and Larry was determined to visit all of them .Fortunately for him, a man offered to take him around the different

Spots for free. Larry didn’t even know what the time was how many spots he dived into or how many photographs he had taken. The diving spots afforded such a wide array of fish and sea creatures that Larry saw more than thirty varieties of creatures.

Larry looked at his daughter. She looked as excited as he had been when he was her age. He hoped she would be able to continue the family tradition. Already, she looked like she was much braver than had been then. This was the key to a successful underwater expedition.

1.In what way was this expedition different for Larry?

A. His daughter had grown up.

B. He had become a famous diver.

C. His father would dive with him.

D. His daughter would dive with him.

2.What can be inferred from Paragraph2?

A. Larry had some privileges.

B. Larry liked the rented diving suits.

C. Divers had to buy diving equipment.

D. Ten-year-old children were permitted to dive.

3.What can be learned from the underlined sentence?

A. Larry didn’t wear a watch.

B. Larry was not good at math.

C. Larry had a poor memory.

D. Larry enjoyed the adventure.

高二英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析

Larry was on another of his underwater expeditions(探险)but this time, it was different. He decided to take his daughter along with him. She was only ten years old. This would be her first trip with her father on what he had always been famous for.

Larry first began diving when he was his daughter’s age. Similarly, his father had taken him along on one of his expeditions. Since then, he had never looked back. Larry started out by renting diving suits from the small diving shop just along the shore. He had hated them. They were either too big or too small. Then, there was the instructor. He gave him a short lesson before allowing him into the water with his father. He had made an exception. Larry would never have been able to go down without at least five hours of theory and another similar number of hours on practical lessons with a guide. Children his age were not even allowed to dive.

After the first expedition, Larry’s later diving adventures only got better and better. There was never a dull moment. In his black and blue suit and with an oxygen tank fastened on his back, Larry dived from boats into the middle of the ocean. Dangerous areas did not prevent him from continuing his search. Sometimes, he was limited to a cage underwater but that did not bother him. At least, he was still able to take photographs of the underwater creatures

Larry’s first expedition without his father was in the Cayman Islands. There were numerous diving spots in the area and Larry was determined to visit all of them. Fortunately for him, a man offered to take him around the different spots for free. Larry did not even know what the time was, how many spots he dived into or how many photographs he had taken. The diving spots afforded such a wide array of fish and sea creatures that Larry saw more than thirty varieties of creatures.

Larry looked at his daughter. She looked as excited as he had been when he was her age. He hoped she would be able to continue the family tradition. Already, she looked like she was much braver than Larry had been then. This was the key to a successful underwater expedition.

1.In what way was this expedition different for Larry?

A. His daughter had grown up.

B. He had become a famous diver.

C. His father would dive with him.

D. His daughter would dive with him.

2.What can be inferred from Paragraph 2?

A. Larry had some privileges.

B. Larry liked the rented diving suits.

C. Divers had to buy diving equipment.

D. Ten-year-old children were permitted to dive.

3.Why did Larry have to stay in a cage underwater sometimes?

A.To protect himself from danger.

B.To dive into the deep water.

C.To admire the underwater view.

D.To take photos more conveniently.

4.What did Larry expect his daughter to do?

A.Become a successful diver.

B.Make a good diving guide.

C.Take a lot of photos underwater.

D.Have longer hours of training.

高二英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析