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A couple of weeks ago, when we were leaving one of those horrible giant trampoline bouncy(弹跳床)places, my 11－year－old daughter said to me, “I don't think I'm very athletic, you know, like Rocket (her brother). He seems to be really good at ______.”

What came out my mouth ______ me: “No, you're kind of not.”

Okay, let me ______. As you may have guessed, this child has been with me for about 11 years, so I've had enough time to ______ her engaging in physical acts: jumping, climbing, running, and organized sports.

And the kid is just ______ me: two left feet. If anybody was ever NOT a “natural”______， that person is me.

But even ______ these facts, my first instinct(本能反应)was to show her with some ______： “Oh, no honey. You're good at sports! You just have to keep ______！” But I decided to tell her the ______， and I could see it hurt a bit.

So I said more: “Ava, we all have things we are particularly, ______ good at. Like you and ______. You're in the 5th grade and read Charles Dickens. That isn't ______， but you've done it without even trying. But all of us also have things that we are ______ in. If we wan to get good at those things, we have to put in twice the ______ of the people around us to get to a decent(相当的)point and even harder if we want to ______.”

She was nodding. She totally ______ it. Why? Because it's the truth. Sometimes I wonder why we run around talking nonsense(胡扯)to our kids when they can ______ the truth. And they can smell rubbish from a mile away. In other words, they can easily recognize you are ______. In addition, if they don't know where they ______ now, they'll never know how to get somewhere new.

1.A.arts B.reading C.organization D.sports

2.A.surprised B.puzzled C.amused D.worried

3.A.get up B.give up C.come up D.back up

4.A.keep B.leave C.observe D.prevent

5.A.for B.like C.with D.against

6.A.coach B.judge C.captain D.athlete

7.A.knowing B.ignoring C.checking D.minding

8.A.information B.facts C.rubbish D.beliefs

9.A.trying B.waiting C.looking D.smiling

10.A.idea B.truth C.news D.failure

11.A.probably B.naturally C.unexpectedly D.gradually

12.A.listening B.speaking C.reading D.writing

13.A.normal B.important C.special D.useful

14.A.poor B.different C.experienced D.interested

15.A.money B.courage C.effort D.confidence

16.A.get by B.live on C.catch up D.stand out

17.A.got B.forgot C.deserved D.did

18.A.hide B.avoid C.learn D.handle

19.A.joking B.lying C.struggling D.regretting

20.A.fall B.live C.stop D.stand

高三英语完形填空困难题查看答案及解析

A couple of weeks ago, when we were leaving one of those horrible giant trampoline bouncy（弹跳床）places, my 11-year-old daughter said to me, “I don’t think I’m very athletic, you know, like Rocket (her brother). He seems to be really good at _________.”

What came out my mouth _________ me: “No, you’re kind of not.”

Okay, let me _________. As you may have guessed, this child has been with me for about 11 years, so I’ve had enough time to _________ her engaging in physical acts: jumping, climbing, running, and organized sports.

And the kid is just _________ me: two left feet. If anybody was ever NOT a “natural” _________, that person is me.

But even _________ these facts, my first instinct（本能反应）was to show her with some _________: “Oh, no honey. You’re good at sports! You just have to keep _________!” But I decided to tell her the __________, and I could see it hurt a bit.

So I said more: “Ava, we all have things we are particularly, __________ good at. Like you and __________. You’re in the 5th grade and read Charles Dickens. That isn’t __________, but you’ve done it without even trying. But all of us also have things that we are __________ in. If we want to get good at those things, we have to put in twice the __________ of the people around us to get to a decent（相当的）point and even harder if we want to __________.”

She was nodding. She totally __________ it. Why? Because it’s the truth. Sometimes I wonder why we run around talking nonsense（胡扯）to our kids when they can __________ the truth. And they can smell rubbish from a mile away. In other words, they can easily recognize you are __________. In addition, if they don’t know where they __________ now, they’ll never know how to get somewhere new.

1.A. arts　　 B. reading　　 C. organization　　 D. sports

2.A. surprised　　 B. puzzled　　 C. amused　　 D. worried

3.A. get up　　 B. give up　　 C. come up　　 D. back up

4.A. keep　　 B. leave　　 C. observe　　 D. prevent

5.A. for　　 B. like　　 C. with　　 D. against

6.A. coach　　 B. judge　　 C. captain　　 D. athlete

7.A. knowing　　 B. ignoring　　 C. checking　　 D. minding

8.A. information　　 B. facts　　 C. rubbish　　 D. beliefs

9.A. trying　　 B. waiting　　 C. looking　　 D. smiling

10.A. idea　　 B. truth　　 C. news　　 D. failure

11.A. probably　　 B. naturally　　 C. unexpectedly　　 D. gradually

12.A. listening　　 B. speaking　　 C. reading　　 D. writing

13.A. normal　　 B. important　　 C. special　　 D. useful

14.A. poor　　 B. different　　 C. experienced　　 D. interested

15.A. money　　 B. courage　　 C. effort　　 D. confidence

16.A. get by　　 B. live on　　 C. catch up　　 D. stand out

17.A. got　　 B. forgot　　 C. deserved　　 D. did

18.A. hide　　 B. avoid　　 C. learn　　 D. handle

19.A. joking　　 B. lying　　 C. struggling　　 D. regretting

20.A. fall　　 B. live　　 C. stop　　 D. stand

高三英语七选五中等难度题查看答案及解析

A couple of years ago, those who forecast that oil price would reach $ 100 a barrel were seen as doomsters. However, now some are predicting $ 200 a barrel.

Had economists been told that oil price would barely pause at $ 100 before reaching the recent peak of nearly $ 127, they would no doubt have forecast terrible economic consequences. But the global economy, though interrupted by the high price of energy, is still chugging along. Meanwhile, inflation has picked up, but the headline rates of inflation (通货膨胀率) in most developed countries are nowhere near the levels seen in the 1970s and 1980s.

There are three explanations for the oil price’s unclear impact. The first is that nowadays developed economies are more efficient in their use of energy, thanks partly to the increased importance of service industries and the diminished role of manufacturing(制造业). According to the Energy Information Administration, the energy intensity of America’s GDP fell by 42% between 1980 and 2007.

A second theory is that the oil-price rise has been steady, not sudden, giving the economy time to adjust. Giovanni Serio of Goldman Sachs points out that in 1973 there was a severe supply shock because of the oil embargo(石油禁运), when the world had to cope with 10%-15% less crude almost overnight. Not this time.

The third explanation turns the argument on its head; rather than oil harming the global economy, it is global expansion that is driving up the price of oil.

The most important factor is the shift in favor of the developing economies. America has responded to high price in familiar fashion: UBS forecasts that demand will drop by 1.1% this year and will be no higher in 2010 than it was in 2004. But the demand from China and other emerging markets is more than offsetting(抵消) this shortfall.

1.What is the passage mainly talking about?

2.How many explanations for the oil price’s impact are mentioned in the passage?

3.What can we conclude from the passage?

高三英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析

One Friday we were packing to leave for a weekend away when my daughter heard cries for help. When I went to investigate, I discovered an elderly neighbour we 　　　 knew had taken a bad fall on her front steps. She was clearly in 　　　 so I helped her inside her house and settled her on the couch.

I noticed how 　 　　　 and dark her place was and it was obvious she hadn't cleaned in a while. She 　　　 she didn't need an ambulance or 　 　　　 help and that someone would be around soon, so I 　　 　　　 　 her with a bottle of water at her side.

As I left, I felt saddened to 　 　　　 that apart from a few smiles in the past 18 months we had been neighbours, we hadn't 　 　　　 She didn't know my name and I didn't know hers, and I hadn't even noticed she hadn't been 　　　 for weeks due to backache.

That weekend I 　 　　　 my grandmother for her 80th birthday and noticed how clean and spacious her flat seemed in comparison to my neighbour's. Then my thoughts turned to all the 　　　 　 — daughters, grandkids, nieces and nephews — my grandmother had, and how 　　　 the atmosphere was.

My neighbour, as far as I knew, had no family 　　　 　 dropping by to visit.

When I 　　　 I went to check on her but she didn't answer my 　 　　　 　 Trying the back door and　　 　　　 it open, I walked inside. More grateful than scared to see me, she explained she was 　　　 . Yet, unable to bend down due to her bad back, she could not unpack groceries a delivery boy had left at floor level. Her kitchen was filled with garbage she was unable to 　 　　　 　 by herself.

We've since become good friends and chat every few days. She keeps thanking me for my kindness but I 　　　 　 helping her. Every time I return from putting out her garbage, collecting her mail or just chatting, I feel a deep sense of 　 　　　 and peace.

1.A. well　　 B. barely　　 C. widely　　 D. never

2.A. pain　　 B. relief　　 C. sorrow　　 D. surprise

3.A. vast　 　　 B. quiet　　 C. messy　　 D. chilly

4.A. insisted　 B. promised　　 C. advised　　 D. agreed

5.A. technical　 B. legal　　 C. financial　　 D. medical

6.A. accompanied B. left　　 C. annoyed　　 D. warned

7.A. doubt　　 B. notice　　 C. regret　　 D. realize

8.A. separated　 B. complained　　 C. connected　　 D. explained

9.A. outside　 B. inside　　 C. away　　 D. abroad

10.A. missed　 B. supported　　 C. ignored　　 D. met

11.A. assistants　 B. neighbours　　 C. visitors　　 D. fellows

12.A. lively　　 B. tense　　 C. romantic　　 D. heavy

13.A. hurriedly　 B. officially　　 C. normally　　 D. regularly

14.A. moved　 B. returned　　 C. departed　　 D. wandered

15.A. phones　 B. questions　　 C. knocks　　 D. messages

16.A. blowing　 B. keeping　　 C. finding　　 D. tearing

17.A. fill　　 B. poor　　 C. ill　　 D.OK

18. A. take out　 B. leave out　　 C. pick out　　 D. hand out

19.A. enjoy　　 B. dislike　　 C. consider　　 D. risk

20.A. safety　 B. direction　　 C. satisfaction　　 D. Honesty

高三英语完形填空中等难度题查看答案及解析

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Having one of those days or weeks —— when everything seems to trouble you? Even if you do nothing about it, your bad mood will probably go away after some time. But with a little effort, you can forget it much faster —— often within a day or two.

Walk it off

Exercise is the most popular bad-mood buster（破坏者）. A person who’s in a bad mood has low energy and high tension. Taking a fast ten-minute walk, or doing some quick exercises can do wonders towards changing that bad mood.

Tune it out

Listening to your favorite music for a while can also make tension go away quickly, because music starts associations with past positive experiences we’ve had.

Give yourself a pep talk

Stop and listen to what’s on your mind. Bad moods are often started by too many negative thoughts. Write them all down on paper; the pessimistic (悲观的) messages you’ve been giving yourself and then give optimistic answers. (“I still don’t have a job. ‘vs’ I have two interviews next week.”)

Reduce your stress

Relaxation techniques are wonderful mood-lifters. These include deep breathing, stretching and visualizing (想象), all of which sound complicated but aren’t. One easy way to visualize: close your eyes and picture a favorite place, such as the beach. Another simple way to clear up worries is to make a to-do list. One reason for being in a bad mood is feeling you have no options (选择权). By taking control over certain areas, you realize you’re not helpless. You can make changes in your mood and life.

Avoid things that won't improve your mood

TV may not help much. You need to increase your energy level and stimulate something in your mind —— that the TV show “Neighbours” won’t do. And before you reach for that piece of cake and coffee, think about how mood and food are linked. Sugar and caffeine contribute to depressed moods. The better choice? Research shows that carbohydrates, such as potatoes and pasta, produce a calming effect on people who have a desire for them.

72. We learn from the passage that it might help rid us of a bad mood_______.

A. to do nothing about it                 B. to take a slow walk on the beach

C. to do some exercises with light music    D. to talk it to neighbours 

73. Why is it suggested that you close your eyes and picture the beach?

A. It is not complicated to do so.    B. It is an area to be easily controlled.

C. It helps beat a bad mood.         D. It brings us a new technique. 

74. TV may not improve your mood because_________.

A. it sometimes shows what happens around you

B. it keeps you stay unmoved

C. it reminds you of eating and drinking

D. it produces a calming effect 

75. This passage most probably appears in_______.

A. a book on physical exercises      B. a doctor’s handbook

C. a notice about amusement        D. a magazine on health

高三英语阅读理解简单题查看答案及解析

One day about ten years ago, we were walking in the Giant Mountains, Czech Republic, when it suddenly rained heavily. We found _______ under the roof of some ski lifts (缆车) and prepared for the night. The kind-hearted elderly man who worked there, in a _______ of languages, gestures and drawing pictures, _______ that we could stay at his home that night.

Being penniless students, we eagerly, took up his _______ naturally, for we saw he was a _______ person. His wife _______ us to a big meal. The couple was quite lovely and we had a great evening, though _______ was a bit difficult. That night we slept well in a clean room.

The next day, our host _______ his long cape (斗篷) and stuff that was part of his clothes as “Guardian of the Mountains”. The children there called him that or “Krkonos” , _______ he looked like the giant in the local ________ with large figure and long flowing white hair and beard. ________ , he was quite a ________ in his village because of that. He drove us through the mountains, ________ at nice locations where we could take some photos.

We ________ him and his wife again last month and Krkonos hadn’t changed a bit! There is ________ in the mountain.

1.A.shade B.shelter C.entrance D.evidence

2.A.description B.strategy C.thought D.mixture

3.A.requested B.reminded C.signaled D.stated

4.A.answer B.comment C.promise D.offer

5.A.stubborn B.decent C.senior D.humorous

6.A.treated B.encouraged C.admitted D.greeted

7.A.cooperation B.accommodation C.communication D.connection

8.A.set aside B.threw away C.took off D.put on

9.A.though B.as C.unless D.if

10.A.tale B.saying C.report D.survey

11.A.Completely B.Generally C.Apparently D.Extremely

12.A.celebrity B.pioneer C.sponsor D.leader

13.A.hiding B.stopping C.looking D.jumping

14.A.visited B.paid C.disturbed D.praised

15.A.adventure B.secret C.magic D.freedom

高三英语完形填空中等难度题查看答案及解析

Having one of those days or weeks when everything seems to annoy you? Even if you do nothing about it, your bad mood(心情) will probably go away after some time. But with a little effort, you can forget it much faster—often within a day or two.

Walk it off

Exercise is the most popular bad ­mood buster. A person who's in a bad mood has low energy and high tension. Taking a fast ten­-minute walk, or doing some quick exercises can do wonders towards changing the bad mood.

Tune it out

Listening to your favorite music for a while can also make tension go away quickly, because music starts connection with past positive experiences we've had.

Give yourself a paper talk

Stop and listen to what's on your mind. Bad moods are often started by too many negative thoughts. Write them all down on paper, the pessimistic(悲观的) messages you've been giving yourself, and then give optimistic answers. (“I still don't have a job.” vs “I have two interviews next week.”)

Reduce your stress

Relaxation techniques are wonderful mood­lifters. These include deep breathing, stretching and visualizing(想像), all of which sound complicated(复杂的) but aren't. One easy way to visualize: close your eyes and picture a favorite place, such as the beach. Another simple way to distress is to make a to­do list. One reason for being in a bad mood is feeling you have no options. By taking control over certain areas,  you realize you're not helpless. You can make changes in your mood and life.

Avoid things that won't improve your mood

TV may not help much: you need to increase your energy level and stimulate(刺激) your mind—something that the TV show “Neighbors” won't do. And before you reach for that piece of cake and coffee, think about how mood and food are linked. Sugar and caffeine contribute to depressed moods. The better choice? Research shows that carbohydrates, such as potatoes and pasta(面食), produce calming effects in people who have a desire for them.

1.Which of the following may help us stop a bad mood?

A. Doing nothing about it

B. Exercising and enjoying music.

C.Writing down negative thoughts

D.Talking about it with neighbors.

2.Why is it suggested that you close your eyes and picture the beach?

A. It helps remove bad mood.

B. It brings us a new technique.

C. It is not complicated to do so.

D. It is an area to be easily controlled.

3.TV may not improve your mood because it ________.

A. shows what happens around you            B. does not energize you

C. reminds you of eating and drinking          D. produces a calming effect

4.Which would be the best title for this passage?

A. Energy Level and Stress  B. How to Beat a Bad Mood

C. Bad Mood and Our Life   D. How to Control Your Feeling

高三英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析

Having one of those days or weeks—when everything seems to trouble you? Even if you do nothing about it, your bad mood will probably go away after some time. But with a little effort, you can forget it much faster—often within a day or two.

Walk it off

Exercise is the most popular bad-mood buster（破坏者）. A person who's in a bad mood has low energy and high tension. Taking a fast ten-minute walk, or doing some quick exercises can do wonders towards changing that bad mood.

Tune it out

Listening to your favorite music for a while can also make tension go away quickly, because music starts associations with past positive experiences we've had.

Give yourself a pep talk

Stop and listen to what's on your mind. Bad moods are often started by too many negative thoughts. Write them all down on paper; the pessimistic (悲观的) messages you've been giving yourself and then give optimistic answers. (“I still don't have a job. “vs” I have two interviews next week. ”)

Reduce your stress

Relaxation techniques are wonderful mood-lifters. These include deep breathing, stretching and visualizing (想象), all of which sound complicated but aren't. One easy way to visualize: close your eyes and picture a favorite place, such as the beach. Another simple way to clear up worries is to make a to-do list. One reason for being in a bad mood is feeling you have no options (选择权). By taking control over certain areas, you realize you're not helpless. You can make changes in your mood and life.

Avoid things that won't improve your mood

TV may not help much: You need to increase your energy level and stimulate something in your mind—that the TV show “Neighbors” won't do. And before you reach for that piece of cake and coffee, think about how mood and food are linked. Sugar and caffeine contribute to depressed moods. The better choice? Research shows that carbohydrates, such as potatoes and pasta, produce a calming effect in people who have a desire for them.

1.We learn from the passage that it might help rid us of a bad mood ________.

A. to do nothing about it

B. to take a slow walk on the beach

C. to do some exercises with light music

D. to talk it to neighbours

2.Why is it suggested that you close your eyes and picture the beach?

A. It is not complicated to do so.

B. It is an area to be easily controlled.

C. It helps beat a bad mood.

D. It brings us a new technique.

3.TV may not improve your mood because ________.

A. it sometimes shows what happens around you

B. it keeps you stay unmoved

C. it reminds you of eating and drinking

D. it produces a calming effect

4.This passage most probably appears in ________.

A. a book on physical exercises     B. a doctor's handbook

C. a notice about amusement          D. a magazine on health

高三英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析

Having one of those days—or weeks—when everything seems to annoy you? Even if you do nothing about it, your bad mood(心情) will probably go away after some time. But with a little effort, you can forget it much faster—often within a day or two.

Walk it off

Exercise is the most popular bad­mood buster. A person who's in a bad mood has low energy and high tension. Taking a fast ten­minute walk, or doing some quick  exercises can do wonders towards changing the bad mood.

Tune it out

Listening to your favorite music for a while can also make tension go away quickly, because music starts connection with past positive experiences we've had.

Give yourself a pep talk

Stop and listen to what's on your mind. Bad moods are often started by too many negative thoughts. Write them all down on paper, the pessimistic(悲观的) messages you've been giving yourself, and then give optimistic answers. (“I still don't have a job.” vs “I have two interviews next week.”)

Reduce your stress

Relaxation techniques are wonderful mood­lifters. These include deep breathing, stretching and visualizing, all of which sound complicated(复杂的) but aren't. One easy way to visualize: close your eyes and picture a favorite place, such as the beach. Another simple way to distress is to make a to­do list. One reason for being in a bad mood is feeling you have no options. By taking control over certain areas,  you realize you're not helpless. You can make changes in your mood and life.

Avoid things that won't improve your mood

TV may not help much: you need to increase your energy level and stimulate(刺激) your mind—something that the TV show “Neighbors” won't do. And before you reach for that piece of cake and coffee, think about how mood and food are linked. Sugar and caffeine contribute to depressed moods. The better choice? Research shows that carbohydrates, such as potatoes and pasta(面食), produce calming effects in people who have a desire for them.

1.Which of the following may help us stop a bad mood?

2.Why is it suggested that you close your eyes and picture the beach?

3.TV may not improve your mood because it ________.

4.Which would be the best title for this passage?

高三英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析

Having one of those days—or weeks—when everything seems to annoy you? Even if you do nothing about it, your bad mood(心情) will probably go away after some time. But with a little effort, you can forget it much faster—often within a day or two.

    Walk it off

Exercise is the most popular bad ­mood buster. A person who's in a bad mood has low energy and high tension. Taking a fast ten­-minute walk, or doing some quick  exercises can do wonders towards changing the bad mood.

Tune it out

Listening to your favorite music for a while can also make tension go away quickly, because music starts connection with past positive experiences we've had.

Give yourself a pep talk

Stop and listen to what's on your mind. Bad moods are often started by too many negative thoughts. Write them all down on paper, the pessimistic(悲观的) messages you've been giving yourself, and then give optimistic answers. (“I still don't have a job.” vs “I have two interviews next week.”)

Reduce your stress

Relaxation techniques are wonderful mood­lifters. These include deep breathing, stretching and visualizing(想像), all of which sound complicated(复杂的) but aren't. One easy way to visualize: close your eyes and picture a favorite place, such as the beach. Another simple way to distress is to make a to­do list. One reason for being in a bad mood is feeling you have no options. By taking control over certain areas,  you realize you're not helpless. You can make changes in your mood and life.

Avoid things that won't improve your mood

TV may not help much: you need to increase your energy level and stimulate(刺激) your mind—something that the TV show “Neighbors” won't do. And before you reach for that piece of cake and coffee, think about how mood and food are linked. Sugar and caffeine contribute to depressed moods. The better choice? Research shows that carbohydrates, such as potatoes and pasta(面食), produce calming effects in people who have a desire for them.

1.Which of the following may help us stop a bad mood?

A. Doing nothing about it           B. Exercising and enjoying music.

C.Writing down negative thoughts    D.Talking about it with neighbors.

2.Why is it suggested that you close your eyes and picture the beach?

A. It helps remove bad mood.         B. It brings us a new technique.

C. It is not complicated to do so.       D. It is an area to be easily controlled.

3.TV may not improve your mood because it _____________.

A. shows what happens around you       B. does not energize you

C. reminds you of eating and drinking     D. produces a calming effect

4.Which would be the best title for this passage?

A. Energy Level and Stress       B. How to Beat a Bad Mood

C. Bad Mood and Our Life       D. How to Control Your Feeling

高三英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析