The speaker, a teacher from a community college, addressed a sympathetic audience. Heads nodded in agreement when he said, “High school English teachers are not doing their jobs.” He described the inadequacies of his students, all high school graduates who can use language only at a grade 9 level. I was unable to determine from his answers to my questions how this grade 9 level had been established.
My topic is not standards nor its decline. What the speaker was really saying is that he is no longer young; he has been teaching for sixteen years, and is able to think and speak like a mature adult.
My point is that the frequent complaint of one generation about the one immediately following it is inevitable. It is also human nature to look for the reasons for our dissatisfaction. Before English became a school subject in the late nineteenth century, it was difficult to find the target of the blame for language deficiencies. But since then, English teachers have been under constant attack.
The complainers think they have hit upon an original idea. As their own command of the language improves, they notice that young people do not have this same ability. Unaware that their own ability has developed through the years, they assume the new generation of young people must be hopeless in this respect. To the eyes and ears of sensitive adults the language of the young always seems inadequate.
Since this concern about the decline and fall of the English language is not perceived as a generational phenomenon but rather as something new and peculiar to today’s young people, it naturally follows that today’s English teachers cannot be doing their jobs. Otherwise, young people would not have a poor command of English.
1.In the author’s opinion, the speaker ______.
A.gave a correct judgment of the English level of the students
B.had exaggerated the language problems of the students
C.was right in saying that English teachers were not doing their jobs
D.could think and speak intelligently
2.The author’s attitude towards the speaker’s remarks is ______.
A.neutral B.positive
C.critical D.compromising
3.It can be concluded from the passage that ______.
A.it is justifiable to include English as a school subject
B.the author disagrees with the speaker over the standard of English at Grade 9 level
C.English language teaching is by no means an easy job
D.language improvement needs time and effort
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The speaker, a teacher from a community college, addressed a sympathetic audience. Heads nodded in agreement when he said, “High school English teachers are not doing their jobs.” He described the inadequacies of his students, all high school graduates who can use language only at a grade 9 level. I was unable to determine from his answers to my questions how this grade 9 level had been established.
My topic is not standards nor its decline. What the speaker was really saying is that he is no longer young; he has been teaching for sixteen years, and is able to think and speak like a mature adult.
My point is that the frequent complaint of one generation about the one immediately following it is inevitable. It is also human nature to look for the reasons for our dissatisfaction. Before English became a school subject in the late nineteenth century, it was difficult to find the target of the blame for language deficiencies. But since then, English teachers have been under constant attack.
The complainers think they have hit upon an original idea. As their own command of the language improves, they notice that young people do not have this same ability. Unaware that their own ability has developed through the years, they assume the new generation of young people must be hopeless in this respect. To the eyes and ears of sensitive adults the language of the young always seems inadequate.
Since this concern about the decline and fall of the English language is not perceived as a generational phenomenon but rather as something new and peculiar to today’s young people, it naturally follows that today’s English teachers cannot be doing their jobs. Otherwise, young people would not have a poor command of English.
1.In the author’s opinion, the speaker ______.
A.gave a correct judgment of the English level of the students
B.had exaggerated the language problems of the students
C.was right in saying that English teachers were not doing their jobs
D.could think and speak intelligently
2.The author’s attitude towards the speaker’s remarks is ______.
A.neutral B.positive
C.critical D.compromising
3.It can be concluded from the passage that ______.
A.it is justifiable to include English as a school subject
B.the author disagrees with the speaker over the standard of English at Grade 9 level
C.English language teaching is by no means an easy job
D.language improvement needs time and effort
高一英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析
I graduated from college twenty years ago and I ____________ as an English teacher in this middle school ever since.
A．worked B．have been working C．had worked D．was working
高一英语单项填空简单题查看答案及解析
I graduated from college twenty years ago and I ____________ as an English teacher in this middle school ever since.
A. worked B. have been working
C. had worked D. was working
高一英语单项填空中等难度题查看答案及解析
Who are the two speakers?
A. Retired soldiers. B. College students. C. Army people.
高一英语短对话中等难度题查看答案及解析
Where did the man get the vegetables?
A. From his school. B. From the community garden.
C. From the grocery store.
高一英语短对话中等难度题查看答案及解析
Where did the man get the vegetables?
A. From his school. B. From the community garden.
C. From the grocery store.
高一英语短对话简单题查看答案及解析
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1.Who is the speaker probably talking to?
A.Movie fans. B.News reporters. C.College students.
2.When did the speaker take English classes?
A.Before he left his hometown. B.After he came to America.
C.When he was 15 years old.
3.How does the speaker feel about his teacher?
A.He’s proud. B.He’s sympathetic. C.He’s grateful.
4.What does the speaker mainly talk about?
A.How education shaped his life.
B.How his language skills improved.
C.How he managed his business well.
高一英语短文中等难度题查看答案及解析
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1.What is probably the woman speaker?
A. A college student. B. A hotel waitress. C. A housewife.
2.What kind of job would the woman most like to do?
A. Babysitting her neighbor’s kids.
B. Typing letters in the office.
C. Working for a road-building company.
3.What is good with the job at the Friendship Hotel?
A. The pay is good.
B. Many tips are offered.
C. It is in the open air.
高一英语长对话中等难度题查看答案及解析
I found my email address was sold online, so now instead of just getting letters from the few charities(慈善机构) I can afford to support, I am also getting letters from a dozen other charities asking for my help. One of my more cynical(愤世嫉俗的) friends talked a lot about the old saying, “No good deed ever goes unpunished.” I just smiled and didn't argue knowing it wouldn't change his mind. My own mind, however, was remembering another moment from many years ago.
It was a windy, snowy day in December. I was a young dad who had saved just enough cash to buy my children a few presents for Christmas. As I walked to the store I saw the Salvation Army kettle with a man ringing a bell standing beside it. Next to him was his daughter, a little girl no more than three feet tall, got together against the biting cold. I took a one -dollar bill out of my wallet and dropped it into the kettle. As the man was thanking me, though, I felt pressure on my legs. I looked down and saw that the little girl was giving me her own thank you hug. I smiled down at her, bent down and hugged her back. Then I went inside feeling the warmth that no winter wind could ever take away.
Thinking back to that moment in time reminded me that no good deed ever goes unrewarded(无回报的). We may not always get a heartfelt hug but in time every act of giving, every act of kindness, and every act of love that we make flows from heart to heart and soul to soul, around the world and back to us again.
No good deed is ever wasted. Don't let this sometimes cynical world get you down then. Share your love today! Give from your heart. Fill your life with acts of kindness.
1.Why did the author receive a lot of letters?
A.His mailbox was made public. B.He had a good many friends.
C.Many charities had his mailing address. D.He let out his personal information.
2.For what purpose did the author go out on a windy, snowy day?
A.To buy presents. B.To ask for help.
C.To raise money for the poor. D.To give the passers-by warmth.
3.What does the author really want to say in Paragraph 3?
A.A good deed is never lost. B.A little help is worth a deal of pity.
C.No good deed ever goes unpunished. D.Treat others as you want to be treated.
4.Which of the following can best describe the author?
A.Considerate. B.Brave. C.Helpful. D.Thankful.
高一英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析
My community and suite are still recovering from the disaster that struck recently. A wall of storms with hurricane force winds struck late on a Friday evening knocking down trees, blocking roads, damaging homes, and destroying power lines.
Hundreds of people suddenly found themselves in the dark without water, electricity, air conditioning, telephones, the Internet, and television. They found themselves cut off from the modem world enduring uncomfortable heat.
The most amazing thing happened, however, as the reality of the crisis sank in: it brought out the best in us. While there were a few acts of selfishness and stealing they were covered by the wave of love that came from the hearts of so many.
People shared their food, ice, and gas. People who still had power opened their homes to those who had none. People rushed out to clear roads and homes. Selfless power crews worked around the clock to repair the damage and restore electricity. People gathered to talk, share hugs and offer words of hope and faith that God would see them through it all. Strangers came together as one family to help each other in this time of great need.
It was such a joy seeing all these people acting like true Children of God under the most trying circumstances. Life's disasters often strike all of us. No one is spared. We all get hurt and challenged. How we respond to them, though, is up to us. We can let them bring out the worst or the best in us. We can react to them like demons of selfishness or like angels of love.
May you always bring the best from your heart and soul to whatever life may throw at you then May you live all of your days here with so much love that Heaven sings and God smiles.
1.How were the community and state affected by the storm?
A. Power lines were restored. B. People were blocking the roads.
C. Electricity supply was cut off. D. The unbearable heat killed people.
2.Why did the reality bring out the best in people?
A. Because there were no acts of selfishness and stealing.
B. Because people were busy repairing the damaged roads.
C. Because Children of God got all of people together here.
D. Because people are only too ready to help others selflessly.
3.What docs “trying” in paragraph 5 mean?
A. easy. B. difficult.
C. convenient. D. comfortable.
4.What suggestion does the writer give when it comes lo difficulties?
A. Throw your heart to life.
B. Leave your soul to demons.
C. Face difficulties with love.
D. Choose whatever you like.
高一英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析