Have you _____ your things, Bob? The train is...

Have you _____ your things, Bob? The train is leaving at 2:30 this afternoon, so we don't have too much time

A. added up　　 B. hidden away

C. set down　　 D. packed up

高二英语单项填空中等难度题查看答案及解析

As you move around your home, take a good look at the things you have. It is likely that your living room will have a television set and a video, and your kitchen a washing machine and a microwave oven. Your bedroom drawers will be filled with almost three times as many clothes as you need. You almost certainly own a car and possibly a home computer, holiday abroad at least once a year and eat out at least once a week.

Now, perhaps, more than ever before, people are wondering what life is all about, and what it is for. Seeking material success is beginning to trouble large numbers of people around the world. They feel that the long hours work culture to make more money is eating up their lives, leaving them very little time or energy for family or pastimes. Many are turning to other ways of living and downshifting is one of them. Six percent of workers in Britain took the decision to downshift last year.

One couple who downshifted is Daniel and Liz. They used to work in central London. He was a newspaper reporter and she used to work for an international bank. They would go to work by train every day from their large house in the suburbs, leaving their two children with a nanny. Most evenings Daniel wouldn’t get home until eight or nine o’clock and nearly twice a month he would have to fly to New York for meetings. They both earned a large amount of money but began to feel that life was passing them by.

Nowadays, they run a farm in the mountains of Wales. “I always wanted to have a farm then,” says Daniel, “and we took almost a year to make the decision to downshift. It’s taken some time getting used to, but it’s been worth it. We have to think twice now about spending money on car repairs and we no longer have any holidays. However, I think it’s made us stronger as a family, and the children are much happier.

Liz, however, is not quite sure. “I used to enjoy my job, even though it was hard work and long hours. I’m not really a country girl, but I suppose I’m gradually getting used to looking after the animals. One thing I do like, however, is being able to see more of my children. My advice for other people wanting to do the same is not to think about it too much, or you might not do it at all.”

1.The passage tells us that ________.

2.When Daniel was a reporter, he ______.

3.Daniel and Liz both agree that the move to the farm ______.

4.The underlined word “downshifting” in the 2^nd paragraph refers to    ______.

高二英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析

—Did you find out the time of the train to Miami?

—Yes, the early train is _______ to leave at 5:30 a.m.

A. likely                                 B. due                                 C. possible                    D. about

高二英语单项填空中等难度题查看答案及解析

—Did you find out the time of the train to Miami?

—Yes, the early train is _______ to leave at 5:30 a.m.

A. likely 　　　　 B. due 　　　 C. possible 　　　　　　 D. about

高二英语单项填空困难题查看答案及解析

—Did you look up the time of trains to Shanghai?

—Yes, the early train is ________ to leave at 5:00 am.

A．likely              B．about                C．possible            D．due

高二英语单项填空中等难度题查看答案及解析

—Did you look up the time of trains to Shanghai?

—Yes，the early train is ________ to leave at 5：30 am.

A．likely             B．about             C．possible           D．due

高二英语单项填空中等难度题查看答案及解析

阅读下面的文章，从每题后面所给的四个选项中选出正确的一项。

As you move around your home, take a good look at the things you have. It is likely that your living room will have a television set and a video, and your kitchen a washing machine and a microwave oven. Your bedroom drawers will be filled with almost three times as many clothes as you need. You almost certainly own a car and possibly a home computer, holiday abroad at least once a year and eat out at least once a week.

Now, perhaps, more than ever before, people are wondering what life is all about, and what it is for. Seeking material success is beginning to trouble large numbers of people around the world. They feel that the long hours work culture to make more money is eating up their lives, leaving them very little time or energy for family or pastimes. Many are turning to other ways of living and downshifting is one of them. Six percent of workers in Britain took the decision to downshift last year.

One couple who downshifted is Daniel and Liz. They used to work in central London. He was a newspaper reporter and she used to work for an international bank. They would go to work by train every day from their large house in the suburbs, leaving their two children with a nanny. Most evenings Daniel wouldn’t get home until eight or nine o’clock and nearly twice a month he would have to fly to New York for meetings. They both earned a large amount of money but began to feel that life was passing them by.

Nowadays, they run a farm in the mountains of Wales. “I always wanted to have a farm then,” says Daniel, “and we took almost a year to make the decision to downshift. It’s taken some getting used to, but it’s been worth it. We have to think twice now about spending money on car repairs and we no longer have any holidays. However, I think it’s made us stronger as a family, and the children are a lot happier.

Liz, however, is not quite sure. “I used to enjoy my job, even though it was hard work and long hours. I’m not really a country girl, but I suppose I’m gradually getting used to looking after the animals. One thing I do like, though, is being able to see more of my children. My advice for other people wanting to do the same is not to think about it too much or you might not do it at all.”

1.The passage tells us that ________.

A．people seldom work long hours to make money

B．people hardly buy more things than necessary

C．people are sure everything they own is in the right place

D．people realize there is more to life than just making money

2.When Daniel was a reporter he ________.

A．lived in central London　　　　　　　 B．disliked his job

C．missed his children　　　　　　　　　　 D．was well paid

3.Daniel and Liz both agree that the move to the farm ________.

A．was easy to organize　　　　　　　　　　 B．has improved family life

C．was extremely expensive　　　　　　　　 D．has been a total success

4.What does the author mean by saying “the long hours work culture to make more money is eating up their lives” in the second paragraph?

A．People work long hours to earn their living.

B．To make more money through hard work is the aim of people’s life.

C．Long hours of hard work occupy too much of people’s life.

D．People spent too much time and money eating meals.

高二英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析

阅读表达：阅读短文，回答问题。

You’ll have many things to arrange and think about before you leave your home country for New Zealand. Use our links to find some important information to help you prepare for departure.

Bank accounts and credit cards

Your present bank should be able to help you set up a bank account in New Zealand before you leave, so that you can make credit card and other withdrawals(提款)when you arrive.

Documents, credit references(证明)and driver licences

Your first few days in New Zealand are more likely to be easy and problem-free if you arrive with the following documents:

◎birth certificates

◎marriage certificates

◎academic qualifications

◎references from previous employers

◎curriculum vitae (个人简历)

◎an international driver licence or permit

All documents should be originals (not copies). _________________________ they should be accompanied (附上)by a certified (认可的)translation.

Plan what to wear

The weather is changeable, so bring a range of clothes and do not forget to include a raincoat. Remember, seasons are the reverse(相反的) of those in the northern hemisphere.

Bringing your belongings

The New Zealand Customs Service pamphlet(小册子), Advice on Importing Goods into New Zealand, provides full information about importing goods into New Zealand. The pamphlet is available from New Zealand immigration, diplomatic(外交的) and trade offices or you can E-mail: [email protected]

Pets

You may need to plan six months ahead if you wish to bring your domestic pets into the country. For full information, contact the Import Management Office of the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry (MAF). Telephone: +64 4 498 9625, Fax: +64 4 474 4132.

71. What is the proper title of the passage? (Please answer within 10 words)

____________________________________________________________________________

72. Which sentence in the passage can be replaced by the following one？

When you set off for New Zealand, bring some clothes in case the weather changes

____________________________________________________________________________

73. Please fill in the blank in the fifth paragraph with proper words or phrases to complete the sentence. (Please answer within 10 words)     ________________________________

74. Which one of the preparations do you think is the most important for you if you go to New Zealand? Give your reasons?(Please answer within 30 words)

______________________________________________________________________________

75. Translate the underlined sentence in the second paragraph into Chinese.

______________________________________________________________________________

高二英语阅读理解简单题查看答案及解析

---Madam, when is the next train? ---It　　　　 at 5 this evening

A.was leaving B.left C.leaves D.has left

高二英语单项填空中等难度题查看答案及解析

The real art of conversation is not only to say the right thing at the right place but to leave ________ the wrong thing at the ________ moment.

A.unsay…tempted B.unsay…tempting C.unsaid...tempted D.unsaid...tempting

高二英语单项填空困难题查看答案及解析