I was in the garden with Augie, my grandson, ...

I was in the garden with Augie, my grandson, watching the bees. “How do they make honey?” Augie asked. “Actually, Augie, I don’t know,” I replied. “But, Grandmom, you have your phone,” he said. For Augie, holding a smartphone almost means knowing everything.

During my childhood I was crazy about a powerful device（设备）that transports the user to an alternate reality. I spent most of my waking hours on it, unaware of the world around me. The device was, of course, the book. Over time, reading hijacked（控制）my brain, as large areas once processing the real world adapted to processing the printed word. As far as I can tell, this early immersion（沉浸）didn’t prevent my development, but it did leave me with some illusions（幻想）– my idea of romantic love surely came from novels.

Many parents worry that “screen time” will damage children’s development, but recent research suggests that most of the common fears about children and screens are unfounded. There is one exception: looking at screens before bed really disturbs sleep, in people of all ages. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) used to recommend strict restrictions（限制）on screen exposure（暴露）. Last year, the organization examined the relevant science more thoroughly and changed its recommendations. The new guidelines emphasize that what matters is content and context, what children watch and with whom.

New tools have always led to panicky（紧张不安的）guesses. The novel, the telephone, and the television were all declared to be the End of Civilization, particularly in the hands of the young. Part of the reason may be that adult brains require a lot of focus and effort to learn something new, while children’s brains are designed to master new environments naturally. New technologies always seem disturbing to the adults attempting to master them, and transparent and obvious – not really technology at all – to those children like Augie.

When Augie’s father got home, Augie rushed to meet him and said in excitement. “Daddy, Daddy, look,” he said, reaching for my phone. “Do you know how bees make honey? I’ll show you…”

1.What is the purpose of the first paragraph?

A.To introduce a topic. B.To present an argument.

C.To clarify（表明）the author’s writing purpose. D.To give information on main characters.

2.What can be learned about the author?

A.She had an unhappy childhood. B.She was interested in reading novels.

C.She was addicted to an electronic device. D.She paid much attention to the real world.

3.What does the AAP probably advise people to do?

A.Limit children’s screen time. B.Don’t chat online with strangers.

C.Don’t stare at a screen before bedtime. D.Guide children on their screen devices.

4.In the author’s opinion, why do adults react to new things differently from children?

A.They don’t want to change.

B.Their learning ability decreases with age.

C.They have no desire for the dynamic world.

D.Their learning methods differ from children’s.

5.What might be the author’s attitude to “screen time”?

A.Doubtful. B.Supportive.

C.Disapproving（反对的）. D.Contradictory（相互矛盾的）.

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I was in the garden with Augie, my grandson, watching the bees. ''How do they make honey? '' Augie asked. ''Actually, Augie, I don't know, '' I replied. ''But, Grandma, you have your phone, '' he said. For Augie, holding a smartphone almost means knowing everything.

During my childhood I was crazy about books. Over time, reading hijacked my brain, as large areas once processing the real world adapted to processing the printed word. As far as I can tell, this early immersion (沉浸) didn't prevent my development.

Many parents worry that ''screen time'' will damage children’s development, but recent research suggests that most of the common fears about children and screens are unfounded.　　 There is one exception: looking at screens before bed really disturbs sleep, in people of all ages. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) used to recommend strict restrictions on screen exposure. Last year, the organization examined the relevant science more thoroughly and changed its recommendations. The new guidelines stress that what matters is what children watch and with whom.

New tools have always led to panic guesses. The novel, the telephone, and the television were all declared to be the End of Civilization, particularly in the hands of the young. Part of the reason may be that adult brains require a lot of focus and effort to learn something new, while children's brains are designed to master new environments naturally. New technologies always seem disturbing to the adults attempting to master them, while attractive to those children like Augie.

When Augie's father got home, Augie rushed to meet him and said in excitement. ''Daddy, Daddy, look, '' he said, reaching for my phone. ''Do you know how bees make honey? I'll show you…''

1.Which of the following can best replace the underlined word ''hijacked'' in Paragraph 2?

A.occupied. B.damaged.

C.improved. D.relaxed.

2.What do the new guidelines of AAP focus on about ''screen time''?

A.The harm to children. B.The content and context.

C.Children's sleep. D.People's fears.

3.What might be the author's attitude towards ''screen time''?

A.Opposed. B.Doubtful.

C.Disappointed. D.Favorable.

高三英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析

Not far from the school there was a garden, _____ owner seated in it playing chess with his grandson every afternoon.

高三英语单项填空中等难度题查看答案及解析

Not far from the school there was a garden, _____ owner sat in it playing chess with his grandson every afternoon.

A. its               B. whose          C. which         D. that

高三英语单项填空中等难度题查看答案及解析

完形填空。

It was a beautiful morning in the summer. My oldest grandson, Seth, now twelve, stood on the small dock (码头) and _______ for me to bait his hook (在鱼钩上放诱饵) with a lively worm. I _______ the worm securely to the hook.“Here you go, Seth，” I told him. “You're all set.” He cast his _______into the water. I baited my own hook and cast my line

into the water. We sat on the dock, enjoyed the brief relief from the heat and ________ watched any signs of a bite.

Seth reeled (往卷轴上绕起) his line in. “What are you _______？” I asked.

“There's no fish.”

“Sure there are！” I said.“They aren't hungry right now，________ they're there.”

He_______ me, pulled his bobber (浮子) and bait in and cast his line in another________. I sat and watched Seth cast. He'd wait a few minutes, reel it in and _______ again.

“Seth！”

He looked at me. “Seth! Patience! Fishing is a game of ________： You cast your bait into the water and wait.”

“Poppa, there is no _________ here.”

“Seth, fishing is a game, a very _______ one. Sometimes you win, but mostly you ________. The fish are clever. It's a waiting _______. The fish usually win.　 They're smart. You need to be_______.”

We went home that day empty­handed, but I hoped he _______ a lesson from this experience.

________ is easy in life. We go through pains, struggles and dreams, but _______ we are patient, our goals will bite the hook and we can reel them in.

I'm still waiting for mine. I _______ it's out there, under the waters, searching for the hook.One day it will happen.

In the meantime, I________fishing.

1.A.looked　　　　　 B．worked　　　　　　　 C．cared　　 　　　　 D．waited

2.A.applied　 　　　　 B．transformed　　　　 C．fastened　 　　　 D．linked

3.A.line　 　　　　　　 B．bucket　　　　　　　 C．stone　 　　　　　 D．bag

4.A.suddenly　 　　　 B．carefully　　　　　 C．proudly　 　　　　 D．helplessly

5.A.discovering　 　 B．doing　　　　　　　　 C．suggesting 　 D．asking

6.A.but　 　　　　　　 B．so　　　　　　　　　　 C．or　 　　　　　　　 D．and

7.A.left　 　　　　　　 B．followed　　　　　　 C．ignored 　　　　 D．accepted

8.A.order　 　　　　　 B．time　　　　　　　　 C．direction　 　　 D．form

9.A.cast　 　　　　　　 B．gain　　　　　　　　 C．appear　 　　　　 D．win

10.A.humour　 　　　　 B．courage　　　　　　 C．preparation 　 D．patience

11.A.boat　 　　　　　 B．fish　　　　　　　　 C．worm　 　　　　　　 D．chance

12.A.easy　 　　　　　 B．slow　　　　　　　　 C．different 　　 D．useful

13.A.succeed　 　　　 B．rise　　　　　　　　 C．dream 　　　　　　 D．lose

14.A.game　 　　　　　 B．list　　　　　　　　 C．period　 　　　　 D．room

15.A.happier 　　 B．stronger　　　　　　 C．smarter 　　　　 D．taller

16.A.offered　 　　　 B．taught　　　　　　　 C．learned　 　　　　 D．began

17.A.Anything　 　　 B．Nothing　　　　　　 C．Everything　 　　 D．Something

18.A.unless　 　　　　 B．before　　　　　　　 C．although　 　　　 D．if

19.A.predict　 　　　 B．guess　　　　　　　　 C．know　 　　　　　　 D．doubt

20.A.keep　 　　　　　 B．imagine　　　　　　 C．stop　 　　　　　　 D．avoid

高三英语完形填空中等难度题查看答案及解析

“What did you do in the garden?”

“I watched my father ______ his motorbike.”

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阅读短文，并按照题目要求用英语回答问题。

In the years of my growing up, Dad was strict with me. He made sure I made my bed and did my homework. He would call in advance to make sure there was no alcohol at the party. I got so angry with him for laying down the law. I would scream, “ I hate you!” Dad would yell back, “Good! I don’t care!” Deep down I knew he did.

One time at a party, I drank too much alcohol and got so sick. I said, “ Call my dad.” Next thing, Dad was carrying me to the car. I woke up the next morning, thinking I would definitely be criticised. As expected, I got a roasting, but I now understand why I need discipline.

Dad was 29 when he got his big roles in films. I had an early start at the age of nine with a role in a 1990s TV series, but it wasn’t until I finished film studies that I pursued my career as an actress. Like those early days for Dad, I faced lots of rejections. Working in such a competitive industry, I’ve sometimes thought, “ I can’t do this any more.”

Once, after a trip to Hollywood, I returned to Australia so depressed and spent months in my bedroom painting, listening to Eckhart Tolle’s music and trying to find myself again. Dad sat me down and said,“Alice, I know it’s hard, but it’s all about persistence(坚持不懈).”

Now I get to work with Dad a lot, which I love. We both passionate about acting, which comes from us being so interested in people. If it weren’t for Dad, I wouldn’t be where I am today. He’s my biggest fan, and when you have that in your life you can go a long way.

1.What rules did Alice’s father set for her when she was growing up?(no more than 15 words)

2.What does the underlined part in Paragraph 2 mean?(no more than 5 words)

3.What did Alice’s father do when she felt depressed?(no more than 5 words)

4.According to the last paragraph, what do Alice and her father have in common?(no more than 10 words)

5.What do you think of Alice’s father? Please explain.(no more than 20 words)

高三英语阅读表达困难题查看答案及解析

To the south of the school was a garden, _______ owner was seated in it playing chess with his little grandson every afternoon.

A. its　　 B. whose

C. which　　 D. that

高三英语单项填空中等难度题查看答案及解析

Not far from the factory there was a garden, ________ owner was seated in it

playing bridge with his children.

A. which           B. whose            C. its          D. that

高三英语单项填空中等难度题查看答案及解析

My father was always a good gardener. One of my earliest memories is standing without shoes in the freshly tilled (翻耕的) soil, my hands blackened from digging in the ground.

As a child, I loved following Dad around in the garden. I remember Dad pushing the tiller (耕作机) ahead in perfectly straight lines. Dad loved growing all sorts of things: yellow and green onions, watermelons almost as big as me, rows of yellow com, and our favorite ― red tomatoes.

As I grew into a teenager, I didn’t get so excited about gardening with Dad. Instead of magical land of possibility, it had turned into some kind of prison. As Dad grew older, his love for gardening never disappeared. After all the kids were grown and had started families of their own, Dad turned to gardening like never before. Even when he was diagnosed with cancer, he still took care of his garden.

But then, the cancer, bit by bit, invaded his body. I had to do the things he used to do. What really convinced me that Dad was dying was the state of his garden that year. The rows and rows of multicolored vegetables were gone. Too tired to weed them, he simply let them be. He only planted tomatoes.

For the first few years after he died, I couldn’t even bear to look at anyone's garden without having strong memories pour over me like cold water from a bucket. Three years ago, I decided to plant my own garden and started out with just a few tomatoes. That morning, after breaking up a fair amount of soil, something caught the comer of my eye and I had to smile, It was my eight-year-old son Nathan, happily playing in the freshly tilled soil.

1.Why did the author like the garden when he was a child?

A.The garden was planted with colorful flowers.

B.The garden was just freshly tilled by his father.

C.He loved what his father grew in the garden.

D.He enjoyed being in the garden with his father.

2.When all the kids started their own families, the author’s father 　　　　　　　 .

A.devoted more to gardening

B.turned to other hobbies

C.stopped his gardening

D.focused on planting tomatoes

3.What happened to the garden when the author’s father was seriously ill?

A.The author’s son took charge of it.

B.No plant grew in the garden at all.

C.The garden was almost deserted.

D.It brought the author a great harvest.

4.We can infer from the last paragraph that 　　　　　　　 .

A.the author’s son played happily in the garden

B.the author’s son reminded him of his own father

C.the author’s son was very glad to help the author

D.the author’s son will continue gardening as well

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