As anyone who freelances (做自由职业) knows，there ...

As anyone who freelances (做自由职业) knows，there are lots of advantages of working at home alone. But there are drawbacks too，like the potential loneliness. No wonder co­working spaces are becoming so popular：they permit self­employed individuals to feel like they are part of all office environment，while making them get some work done too. But renting a co­working space does cost money.

Now a Swedish project is aiming to change that by turning people’s underused homes into temporary co­working spaces，available to freelancers for free. Hoffice was started by freelancers Christofer Gradin Franzen and Johline Zandra about a year ago in Stockholm when they invited a few people into their home office to work together. It was a great success，and the project has since spread to a number of cities in Europe，North and South America，Australia，India and Japan. Anyone can sign up and offer their home space as a free co­working space，or go to find a Hoffice near them.

On a Hoffice day，everyone arrives and starts work at a certain hour. After 45 minutes，everyone gets up to take a break，stretch，do qigong or yoga for 10 to 15 minutes. Afterwards，people can gather around again，and restate their intentions and goals for the rest of the work day，as a way to motivate each other. Meals can be eaten together at a certain hour，potluck­style (家常饭) or by bringing your own lunch.

This process creates an encouraging and supportive work environment. As some freelancers describe，“By working at Hoffice，we give ourselves and each other the gift to spend our days in a social working environment，where we are extremely productive without ignoring our other human needs. We also make sure to give us and each other what we need to feel calm，happy，inspired and creative during the working day.”

So Hoffice is not just about sharing space；it’s also about a free exchange of ideas. And perhaps the best thing is that Hoffices are free to use.

1.What does the underlined word “drawbacks” in paragraph 1 probably mean?

A.mistakes B.disadvantages

C.difficulties D.burdens

2.What do we know about Hoffice according to the text?

A.It is becoming increasingly popular.

B.It has been around for quite a few years.

C.It has created many new job opportunities.

D.It is suitable for people from all walks of life.

3.What’s the main idea of Paragraph 3?

A.How people respond to Hoffice.

B.How a Hoffice day works.

C.What people share at Hoffice.

D.What Hoffice means to people.

4.Some freelancers’ descriptions of Hoffice suggest that they　　　　　　 .

A.benefit a lot from the working style

B.work longer than before

C.expect more people to join them

D.can’t be separated from each other

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Lulu is a brave pet in our shelter. As you know, there are a lot of forest fires during the summer season. Many forests are badly damaged by fire each year. Not far from our shelter, a forest caught fire during this hot summer. We were in a heat wave which had been 31 for three days.

Lulu rushed towards the forest where flames sent out a terrible 32．I no longer had any hope that Lulu would come back to the shelter．In fact, I was waiting for the firemen to announce his 33 in the forest, when suddenly, a fireman burst into my shelter and informed me that my dog Lulu had 34  to save four kittens(小猫) who were trapped by the flames．According to the fireman, Lulu seized the kittens, one by one moving them to a safe place．I immediately accompanied(陪同) the fireman to the forest to 35  the rescued kittens．When we arrived 36 the scene of the incident, we found Lulu was not there. Then we heard the 37 of a dog from the forest barking furiously (猛烈地). I recognized it was my dog Lulu．The fireman followed the tracks of the dog until we found him barking 38 by the side of an injured fireman who was lying on the ground and desperately(绝望地) waiting for rescue．Thanks to Lulu, four kittens and a fireman were saved.

That day, I was very proud of Lulu for his two heroic(英雄的)39 toward the kittens and the fireman．Lulu showed much compassion (同情) for both animals like him and for a human being who was trying to 40 the fire with his colleagues(同事)．

This true story of genuine(真的) love and compassion shows us that pets are loving, caring and considerate(考虑周到的)．We should love and protect them．One day they could do us a good turn.

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There are a lot of people who are overweight all over the world. What causes obesity? If you get the gene(基因), well, probably you are going to be a few more pounds heavier compared to the rest of your classmates or friends. 1. Obesity can not only make a person look heavy, and not in the usual sense of being handsome, but can also lead to serious health conditions and life-threatening diseases.

2. Indeed, junk food has been blamed for the prevalence(流行）of obesity. It is called junk food, because hamburger, pizza and the like contain high calories. If you eat a Big Mac (a super hamburger), an order of large fries, and a large Coke, you will need to walk non-stop for six hours to burn off the calories you have gained. And don’t be fooled by soft drinks, which are high in sugar and are a major cause of obesity.

3. Popular sugary drinks, of course, include Coca Cola, Pepsi(百事) Cola, and many new brands that appear on the market every couple of days.

4. Just one 20-ounce (about 567g) bottle of soda can have 250 calories, which are equal to more than 16 teaspoons of added sugars. Even a lemon-flavored iced tea can have 210 calories.

5. Next time, when you are ready to eat that huge Mac and to drink that two-liter bottle of Pepsi, probably it’s a good idea to give it a second thought.

A. Obesity is more common in women than men.

B. Most people don’t realize how easy it is to gain weight from drink sugar-sweetened beverages(饮料)

C. When we talk about obesity, the first thought that comes to mind is: junk food.

D. The unburnt calories will put weight on you.

E. Keeping healthy is our own responsibility.

F. Because of their high content of sugar, soft drinks are also called sugary drinks.

G. However, the most common cause of obesity is eating too much, especially too much junk food.

高一英语七选五中等难度题查看答案及解析

In the garden there are a lot of flowers ______ I don’t know the names.

高一英语单项填空简单题查看答案及解析

The trip to the United State opened my eyes to the fact that there are a lot of similarities as well as differences between American youth and French youth.

The first difference is in appearance. Going around in the U.S., I found that American youth do not really care about their appearance. In the morning, they choose something in their closet and wear it with another thing, often of different colors and styles, without wondering whether their choices make them look strange. The reason behind this is that they don’t care what people look like, but are just interested in their ideas. I think it’s great, but it also causes problems. Since they don’t care about their appearance, they don’t really care about their weight. Often they get fat without realizing it.

There are differences in relationships too. When the American youth fall in love, they don’t really think of the future. Also, there are differences in the rules concerning behavior that is allowed. In some respects, the French are more accepting. For example, in America it is generally unacceptable to make physical display of love. Lovers, actually, can’t kiss or hold each other everywhere they want. People think that not showing love in public places is a way to respect others. On the contrary, the French youth can do almost everything they want.

As for other types of relationships, there are also big differences. Americans act differently from French people in front of unknown people. When an American girl, for example, arrives in front of people she has never met before, she will talk with them, trying to create a kind of tie between her and this new circle of people. The French girls will just think about rather than really do this kind of thing because they are too shy and lacking in self-confidence.

To finish, I noticed that in American classes, when pupils want to say or ask something, they just do it. In general, they don’t really care how the others will judge them. In France, it’s not the same case. If somebody wants to ask something, he/she will think about it before speaking up. I appreciate the freedom in Americans’ behavior, ideas, and ways of expressing themselves.

1.The underlined word “respects” in the third paragraph probably means____.

2.When American youth fall in love with each other, they _________.

3.It can be inferred from the passage that French youth may think more about ______.

4.The passage is mainly about the______ between American youth and French youth.

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As we all know, there are plenty of different parks to visit in the UK. All theme parks in Britain have cafes, restaurants, picnic areas and gift shops, so you’ll still have plenty to see and do when you and the kids have been on enough rides. There are usually smaller “funfair” rides and games as well, so younger children won’t get bored. Several theme parks also have other attractions next to them, e.g. water parks often open all year rounds, unlike the theme parks.

Whenever you are in Britain, there’s likely to be a theme park within one or two hours’ drive, bus ride or train journey. Several theme parks even have accommodation (膳宿) so you can stay for a day for two if you want to make a trip into a short holiday.

Prices for UK theme parks vary considerably; some have an entrance price which allows you to go on all the rides, while in others you have to pay for every ride individually. It can also make a difference whether you go during peak time or not. For example, tickets always cost more during school holidays and weekends than they do during the weekdays.

Theme parks always get very busy during the summer months, so if you don’t like crowds it’s usually a good idea to go earlier or later in the year!

If you’re thinking of visiting a UK theme park, it’s worth having a look for special offers on tickets. Products such as chocolate bars and cereals sometimes have “buy one get one free” offers on theme park tickets, so keep a look out in shops and supermarkets.

1.This passage mainly talks about all the following EXCEPT ________.

A. things to do　　 B. prices for theme parks

C. rules to obey　　 D. special offers

2.You can’t ________ in the theme park according to the passage.

A. have lunch　　 B. stay for the night

C. enjoy special offers　　 D. have a skiing

3.If you go to the theme park during the weekdays, you’ll probably ________.

A. have to spend more

B. save some money

C. have a good time

D. get something free

4.According to the passage, what should you do if you are tired of crowds in the theme park?

A. Avoid the busiest months.　　 B. Go earlier or later in the daytime.

C. Choose one with few visitors.　　 D. Go there when no one is in it

5.The best title for the text would be ________.

A. What to Do in the Theme Park　　 B. Theme Parks in the UK

C. Visiting the Theme Park　　 D. introduction to Famous Theme Parks

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As we all know, there are plenty of different parks to visit in the UK. All theme parks in Britain have cafes, restaurants, picnic areas and gift shops, so you’ll still have plenty to see and do when you and the kids have been on enough rides. There are usually smaller “funfair” rides and games as well, so younger children won’t get bored. Several theme parks also have other attractions next to them, e.g. water parks often open all year round, unlike the theme parks.

Whenever you are in Britain, there’s likely to be a theme park within one or two hours’drive, bus ride or train journey. Several theme parks even have accommodation (膳宿) so you can stay for a day for two if you want to make a trip into a short holiday.

Prices for UK theme parks vary considerably; some have an entrance price which allows you to go on all the rides, while in others you have to pay for every ride individually. It can also make a difference whether you go during peak time or not. For example, tickets always cost more during school holidays and weekends than they do during the weekdays.

Theme parks always get very busy during the summer months, so if you don’t like crowds it’s usually a good idea to go earlier or later in the year!

If you’re thinking of visiting a UK theme park, it’s worth having a look for special offers on tickets. Products such as chocolate bars and cereals sometimes have “buy one get one free” offers on theme park tickets, so keep a look out in shops and supermarkets.

1.This passage mainly talks about all the following EXCEPT ________.

A. things to do　　 B. prices for theme parks

C. rules to obey　　 D. special offers

2.You can’t ________ in the theme park according to the passage.

A. have lunch　　 B. stay for the night

C. enjoy special offers　　 D. have a skiing

3.If you go to the theme park during the weekdays, you’ll probably ________.

A. have to spend more　　 B. save some money

C. have a good time　　 D. get something free

4.According to the passage, what should you do if you are tired of crowds in the theme park?

A. Avoid the busiest months.　　 B. Go earlier or later in the daytime.

C. Choose one with few visitors.　　 D. Go there when no one is in it

5.The best title for the text would be ________.

A. What to Do in the Theme Park　　 B. Theme Parks in the UK

C. Visiting the Theme Park　　 D. Introduction to Famous Theme Parks

高一英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析

Anyone who works in an office knows the power of technology. When it works, life is wonderful. Information files across the world in seconds. It saves time and makes our jobs easier. But when technology goes wrong, everyone hates it.

In March, Peter Golota received a gas bill for $0.00. He threw it away. In April, he received another bill for $0.00. He threw that one way, too. In May, the gas company sent him a letter which said he had to pay his gas bill. If he didn’t pay it, they were going to cut off his gas. He called and told them the bill was for $0.00. They said it was a computer error. But the bills continued. Finally, he sent a check for $0.00. This caused the bank’s computer to crash. After a lot of angry phone calls and the letters between the man, the gas company, and the bank, the case went to court. The gas company lost, and had to pay Peter Golota $8,000. It all happened because of a bill for $0.00.

A man from Colorado appeared on the news when he shot his computer because it crashed all the time. The man, who owned a bar, put the “dead” laptop on the wall for everyone to see. The police said, “It’s the first time someone shot a computer because he was angry with it.” They arrested him.

In December, Margaret Smart, of Energies Solutions, stood up in front of 2,000 people in Taxes. As she began to speak, her microphone stopped working. They found another one. After two minutes, that one also died. When she decided to show her notes on PowerPoint, the computer refused to start up. The title of her presentation was “Technology: The way Forward”.

1.Why did the bank’s computer crash?

A. Because it kept sending gas bills for $0.00.

B. Because Peter Golota sent a check for $0.00.

  Because the gas company sent a letter to the bank.

D. Because the gas bill case went to court.

2.Who got angry with his computer and shot it?

A. A bar owner.                                          B. A policeman.

  Peter Golota.                                        D. A bank manager.

3.Margaret Smart’s computer refuses to start up probably because ________.

A. there was a power failure                  B. it worked too long

  it went wrong                                D. someone shot her computer

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Anyone who works in an office knows the power of technology．When it works, life is wonderful．Information files across the world in seconds．It saves time and makes our jobs easier．But when technology goes wrong, everyone hates it．

In March, Peter Golota received a gas bill for $0．00．He threw it away．In April, he received another bill for $0．00．He threw that one way, too．In May, the gas company sent him a letter which said he had to pay his gas bill．If he didn’t pay it, they were going to cut off his gas．He called and told them the bill was for $0．00．They said it was a computer error．But the bills continued．Finally, he sent a check for $0．00．This caused the bank’s computer to crash．After a lot of angry phone calls and the letters between the man, the gas company, and the bank, the case went to court．The gas company lost, and had to pay Peter Golota $8,000．It all happened because of a bill for $0．00．

A man from Colorado appeared on the news when he shot his computer because it crashed all the time．The man, who owned a bar, put the “dead” laptop on the wall for everyone to see．The police said, “It’s the first time someone shot a computer because he was angry with it．” They arrested him．

In December, Margaret Smart, of Energies Solutions, stood up in front of 2,000 people in Taxes．As she began to speak, her microphone stopped working．They found another one．After two minutes, that one also died．When she decided to show her notes on PowerPoint, the computer refused to start up．The title of her presentation was “Technology: The way Forward”．

1.Why did the bank’s computer crash?

A．Because it kept sending gas bills for $0．00．

B．Because Peter Golota sent a check for $0．00．

C．Because the gas company sent a letter to the bank．

D．Because the gas bill case went to court．

2.Who got angry with his computer and shot it?

A．A bar owner．                                    B．A policeman．

C．Peter Golota．                                    D．A bank manager．

3.Margaret Smart’s computer refuses to start up probably because ________．

A．there was a power failure                     B．it worked too long

C．it went wrong                                     D．someone shot her computer

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Do you know of anyone who uses the truth to deceive (欺骗) ? When someone tells you something that is true, but leaves out important information that should be included, he can give you a false picture.

For example , some might say, “I just won a hundred dollars on the lottery (彩票) . It was great. I took that dollar ticket back to the store and turned it in for one hundred dollars! ”

This guy is a winner , right?　 Maybe , maybe not. We then discover that he bought　 $200 worth of tickets, and only one was a winner. He’s really a big loser!

He didn’t say anything that was false, but he left out important information on purpose. That’s called a half-truth. Half-truths are not technically lies, but they are just as dishonest.

Some politicians often use this trick. Let’s say that during Governor Smith's last term, her state lost one million jobs and gained three million jobs. Then she seeks another term. One of her opponents says, “ During Governor Smith’s term, the state lost one million jobs !” That’s true. However, an honest statement would have been , “During Governor Smith’s term, the state had a net gain of two million jobs. ”

Advertisers will sometimes use half-truths. It’s against the law to make false statements, so they try to mislead you with the truth. An advertisement might say, “Nine out of ten doctors advised their patients to take Yucky Pills to cure toothache.” It fails to mention that they only asked ten doctors and nine of them work for the Yucky Company.

This kind of deception happens too often. It’s a sad fact of life: Lies are lies, and sometimes the truth can lie as well.

1.We may infer that the author believes people should _______.

A. buy lottery tickets if possible

B. make use of half-truths

C. be careful about what they are told

D. not trust the Yucky Company

2.How many examples does the writer give to show how the truth is used to deceive?

A. one　　　　　　　　 B. Two　　　　　　　　　 C. Three　　　　　　　　 D. Four

3.Which of the following is true according to the passage?

A. Using half truths is against the law.

B. Technically, half truths are in fact lies.

C. Yucky Pills is a very good medicine for toothache.

D. Governor Smith did a good job during her last term.

高一英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析