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I feel happy when I come home at the end of the day and see those big, graphic prints on　 my wall. They make my tiny New York apartment feel more home and more purposeful; more　 like me. Why? 1.

You’re probably not trying to spend crazy dollars on art for your home—who is? Maybe　 you just graduated and know you need to upgrade from that poster of Einstein with his tongue out taped to your dorm wall that was supposed to make you look“smart yet playful”Perhaps you just bought a home! That’s expensive !　 2. Pieces that attract your personality, express your taste, or just make you laugh aren’t restricted to gallery purchases.

Don’t panic if you don’t know where to start

Art. com

When you want affordable but classy art prints, go to Art. com website. 3. Cast a glance their website and you’ll be greeted with a window offering 50％off your first order if you fork over your email address. Do it. You could create art entire gallery wall of Chagall, Monet, Adams and Kahlo for under $30.

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4.It features art that touches all types. It sells prints in a variety of sizes so you can customize a whole gallery wall with picks from their artists. Currently, I become interested in Beth Hoeckel’s collage art and the vintage-looking prints from aapshop.

eBay

Nothing angers me more than“stealing”a piece from one of my favorite shops, only to have it sell out before I can get my hands on it. eBay is my go-to next step. 5. From wall hangings to tabletop sculptures eBay is a treasure of art finds.

A.It is all inexpensive source for prints.

B.You can search by size, color and style.

C.I've obtained quite a few pieces that originally got away.

D.Coming home to beautiful art improves my quality of life.

E.It is another site if you’re unsure what you’re looking for.

F.A can’t-miss home decoration tip is to put“cheap”art in a nice frame.

G.Being on a tight budget does not stop you from surrounding yourself with great art.

高二英语七选五中等难度题查看答案及解析

It’s common for parents to feel emotional when the moment comes for their child to leave home and go to university. Even parents who don’t speak about the event are likely to feel a sense of sadness because it’s the end of an era when you and your family were at the centre of your child's world. As a parent you’ll probably continue to support your child in different ways, but the main job of raising your child is over. It's a huge change for everyone involved.

There are a few things that you can do to make the transition easier. Plan carefully for your child's departure and think about how you can help. Many parents take their child to university for the first time. If you decide to do that, be ready to feel a real wrench when the time comes to say goodbye. Your child will probably be as nervous as you are about the moment when you finally say goodbye – but that might not show!

Be positive and cheerful about the choice your child has made to continue studying, and plan to leave once you’ve unpacked the car and looked around your child’s new living accommodations. If you can, you’ll make things easier on your child and yourself.

The more you’ve invested in being a parent, the more you'll feel a sense of loss, so the sadness you feel now is a sign that you've been a good mom or dad. Remind yourself that parenting is all about raising an independent and confident child who functions well without you. If your child quickly settles and starts enjoying himself, you should congratulate yourself.

It’s also only fair to allow yourself some time to grieve (悲痛). Don't expect to pick yourself up and move on straight away. But you may decide to find a hobby or sport to fill your extra time. Perhaps you’ve always wanted to learn a new language, go to yoga classes or take up swimming. You may decide to spend more time with close friends, who are likely to be feeling the absence of your child as well.

Agree on the best approach to staying in touch before your child leaves, and stick to your agreement. Try not to panic if your child doesn’t respond immediately -- remember, they’re starting a new and busy life.

1.Why do parents feel sad when their child leaves home for college?

A. Because the absence of their child makes them feel lonely.

B. Because their children will start a new life in college.

C. Because it means the end of love between parents and their child.

D. Because they are no longer the main focus of their children’s life.

2.The underlined word “wrench” in Paragraph 2 means a feeling of ________.

A. sorrow　　 B. regret

C. anger　　 D. love

3.What does good parenting consist of?

A. Supporting your child in different ways all the time.

B. Preparing your child to stand on their own feet in the future.

C. Congratulating yourself when your child goes to college.

D. Investing as much as possible in the growth of your child.

4.What can you do after your children leave home for college? Except for ________.

A. Spend more time with close friends.

B. Learn a new language, go to yoga classes or take up swimming.

C. Keep grieving for their leaving.

D. Find a hobby or sport to fill your extra time.

高二英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析

Do you know what your child is going to do when the school bell rings at the end of the day? More than 14 million students leave school every afternoon and have nowhere to go, since they do not have access to(使用) affordable after­school opportunities. According to the National Youth Violence Prevention Resource Center (NYVPRC), 90% of the Americans think all youths should have access to after­school programs(课外活动项目), but two­thirds of parents say they have trouble finding programs locally. The bad news is that the situation may be getting worse.

After­school hours are the peak time for juvenile crimes and risky behaviors, including alcohol(酒精) and drug(药物) use. NYVPRC states that children who do not spend any time in after­school activities are 49 percent more likely to use drugs and 37 percent more likely to become a teen parent. Kids are also at the highest risk of becoming a victim of violence after school, particularly between the hours of 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. The highest amount of juvenile crime occurs between 3 p.m. and 4 p.m., when most children are dismissed from school(放学).

The NYVPRC defines after­school programs as safe and structured activities that offer children opportunities to learn new skills. The skills students learn can range from technology and math to reading and art. Some programs also offer opportunities for internship (实习), community service, or mentoring. These programs have been shown to improve academic achievement, as well as relieve the stresses(减压) on working families. A report by the U.S. Department of Education and the U.S Department of Justice shows that students in after­school programs have fewer behavioral problems and more self­confidence, and can handle conflicts better than students who are not involved with these programs. In addition, according to the Harvard Family Research Project, after­school programs help students from low income families overcome the inequities (不公平) they face in the school system.

1.Which of the following is TRUE according to the first paragraph?

A．Most parents don't believe in after­school programs.

B．Students are not willing to attend after­school programs.

C．It's difficult for parents to find after­school programs for their kids.

D．Parents don't care about where their children go after school.

2.The underlined word “juvenile” in Paragraph 2 has a similar meaning to  “________”.

A．student           B．teenager          C．adult             D．campus

3.We learn from the second paragraph that________.

A．the teachers should watch over kids after school

B．children are dismissed from school too late

C．after­school hours are a risky time for children

D．children should go home immediately school is over

4.The author of the passage probably________.

A．fully supports after­school programs

B．doubts the effects of after­school programs

C．believes structured activities are useless for children

D．thinks students today are too stressed

5.What is the theme of the passage?

A．Prevention of juvenile crimes.

B．Risks kids face after school.

C．A research report on the stresses of the students.

D．The benefits of after­school programs.

高二英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析

Most kids go to school during the day and come home to their families or caregivers at night．Sometimes kids can't go home every night so they board or live at school during term-time．

Whatever the reason for going to boarding school, living with a group of people is very different from living with your family．You have to learn to get on with others, be responsible for looking after your own stuff and follow the rules that are there to make everyone's life pleasant and safe.

The following are some tips from boarders.

“Remember that the other new students are probably as shy as you are．If you don't talk first and try to make friends, it may not happen．”

“Don't hold things back inside you．The more you talk, the easier it gets．You can talk to older boarders as well as adults．They understand what you are feeling—they’ve been through it too．”

“Be respectful of others’ space and give them privacy．Having people around all the time means you don't get much time to yourself.”

“Join in sports and other afterschool activities．You’ll meet lots of new people who are interested in the same things as you．And keeping busy will help you get over feeling homesick．”

“If you are a weekly boarder or go home most weekends it can be harder to make friends, so see if you can organize to stay in for a weekend.”

“Make friends with non-boarders too．It's good to visit someone's home sometimes.”

“Boarding has its ups and downs, you get homesick and sometimes the food is not that great but most of the time it is like being in one big family．You make friends that you know you’11 keep for the rest of your life．”

1.Boarding at school is different from living at home because kids have to ________.

A. 1earn to stay with their hosts

B. entertain and protect others

C. obey the rules of the school

D. take trips to and from school

2.Which of the following tips is included in the text?

A. You should complain about the school food.

B. You should be active in building new friendships.

C. You can keep your own space and privacy.

D. You must do sports on a daily basis.

3.Which of the following might be the best title for the text?

A. Going to Boarding School

B. Kids’ School Life

C. Reasons for Boarding at School

D. Tips for School Students

高二英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析

It was a foggy day. My daughter Carolyn had insisted I come to see something at the top of the mountain, but I had ______ desire to drive up the mountain road to her house.

However, here I was, unhappy for the two-hour ______ through fog. By the time I saw how ______ it was, I'd gone too far to turn back. “ ______ could be worth this”, I said to myself as I ______ forward.

“I'll stay for lunch, but I'm ______ back before the fog lifts," I announced as soon as I arrived. “But could you drive me to the ______ , Mom? Or I drive—I'm used to it. "Carolyn begged. I was ______ finally. Ten minutes later we were on the mountain top. We ______ the car and got out. As we walked along a path with huge pines (松树) towering over us, the peace of the place began to ______ my mind gradually. Then we turned a comer, and I stopped in ______ . From the top of the mountain were ______ of various beautiful flowers in blossom running down and across the valleys! And western bluebirds played happily over the heads of them!

Who ______ such beauty? Why? How? Then I saw a sign, ______ ,“ One Woman—Two Hands and Two Feet; One at a Time; Started in 1978."I was so ______ by what we had seen that I could hardly speak for a while. Then I said, “When she started it was just the beginning of a(n) ______ ,but she kept at it for 40 years. And she made it ______ .She changed the world, one at a time!”

“If I'd had such an idea and ______ at it, just a little bit every day, what might I have ______ ?"I asked myself. Carolyn looked at me, smiling. "Start tomorrow," she said. “Better yet, ______ today.”

1.A. some B. any. C. no D. much

2.A. wait B. walk C. attempt D. journey

3.A. clear B. thick C. dark D. bright

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

5.A. hurried B. marched C. inched D. climbed

6.A. heading B. coming C. moving D. looking

7.A. garage B. house C. top D. garden

8.A. told B. understood C. assisted D. persuaded

9.A. examined B. parked C. followed D. took

10.A. cross B. read C. change D. fill

11.A. surprise B. panic C. anger D. sorrow

12.A. markets B. bunches C. piles D. rivers

13.A. discovered B. created C. recovered D. changed

14.A. reading B. writing C. sharing D. printing

15.A. amused B. disappointed C. touched D. discouraged

16.A. question B. idea. C. promise D. struggle

17.A. casually B. instantly C. eventually D. normally

18.A. jumped B. worked C. grasped D. stared

19.A. achieved B. scored C. planted D. saved

20.A. calm B. seek C. quit D. start

高二英语完形填空困难题查看答案及解析

阅读下面短文并回答问题（请注意问题后的词数要求）。

When your toothbrush is at the end of its days, don’t just throw it away, as a survey has revealed many other uses for an old toothbrush.

The survey was carried out by the Dental Health Foundation to promote National Smile Month and more than 1, 000 people participated in the survey. It found that more than four in every five people re-use their toothbrush for another purpose.

Four in ten people use an old toothbrush to brush bathroom tiles (瓷砖), and almost a third use it to clean kitchen appliances. More than a quarter of those questioned use old toothbrushes to clean jewellery, and roughly one in every five use them for shining shoes. Some other uses for toothbrushes include cleaning bikes, computer keyboards, toilet seats, fish tanks and finger nails.

The survey also found that the age of the owner can determine what happens to a toothbrush after it is not suitable to be used to brush teeth any more. People over 75 are three times more likely to re-use their toothbrush for a different purpose than those between the ages of 16 and 34 and twice more likely than those between 35 and 44.

Additionally, ________ to reuse their toothbrush for chores (日常琐事) and other uses than their male counterparts. Some women admitted to using their toothbrush to apply hair dye (染料)while some men said they used an old toothbrush to clean their dog’s teeth.

Chief Executive of the British Dental Health Foundation, Dr Nigel Carter, said, “We all should get through around four toothbrushes every year if we are to keep our oral health in great condition. Generally people don’t change their toothbrushes often enough, but there are still plenty of toothbrushes

lying around the house. Our survey has shown that people have realized that a toothbrush is of great value and has a role to play beyond its normal use.”

1.What would be the best title for the passage? (no more than 10 words)

________

2.What does the underlined word “It” in Paragraph 2 probably refer to? (no more than 2 words)

________

3.What percentage of people use old toothbrushes to shine their shoes? (no more than 4 words)

________

4.Complete the following statement with proper words. (no more than 3 words)

The results of the survey also showed that whether a toothbrush is reused after it’s replaced can be determined by ________ the owner is.

5.Fill in the blank in Paragraph 5 with proper words. (no more than 5 words)

________

高二英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析

When we look at the sky and see a bright light moving quickly across it or coming towards the earth, we talk about seeing a “shooting star” or a “falling star”. These moving lights are not, in fact, stars at all. They are small pieces of matter from outer space, which burn up as they enter the Earth’s atmosphere. The correct name of them is meteoroids. Any pieces that make it to the Earth’s surface without completely burning up are known as meteorites. A meteor is actually the name given to the light we see when a meteoroid is burning up.

When a meteorite hits the Earth at speeds between 11 and 72 kilometers a second, it can do amazing damage. A very large meteorite could knock the earth out of its orbit. If this happened, all life on Earth would probably become extinct（灭绝）. The path we follow around the Sun would change and as a result the Earth would become either much hotter or much colder. This change in temperature would affect sea levels and the amount of water in rivers. There would either be huge floods, which would cover most of the land with water, or the oceans would dry up and there would be a drought, which means a long period of time without rain. Either way, nothing could survive. If a large meteorite landed in the sea it would almost certainly cause tsunamis, which would race towards the land, destroying everything in their paths.

Although it is unlikely the Earth will be struck by a meteorite large enough to do that kind of damage, there is evidence of fairly large meteorites hitting the Earth in the past. In 1908 a large area of forest in Tunguska, Siberia was destroyed by a meteorite that came apart just before it hit the ground. The moon, however, has about three billion craters陨石坑caused by meteorites impacting影响 its surface. The reason more meteorites have reached the surface of the moon than the surface of the Earth is that the moon does not have enough atmosphere for the meteorites to burn up in. some of the meteorites that have reached the Earth’s surface have done considerable damage. Some scientists believe it was a change of climate caused by meteorites hitting the Earth that resulted in the extinction of the dinosaurs and other large prehistoric animals.

Scientists are especially interested in meteorites because they contain information about the solar system. It is widely believed by scientists that most meteorites are produced by collisions（碰撞） between asteroids (small planets). These collisions probably happened many billions of years ago. This means the physical and chemical structure of a meteorite can give scientists information about the early days of the universe.

1.The story is about ___.

2.The Earth has ___.

3.Some scientists believe the dinosaurs became extinct because ___.

4.Meteors are ___.

高二英语阅读理解困难题查看答案及解析

We experience different forms of the Sun’s energy every day. We can see its light and feel its warmth. The Sun is the major source of energy for our planet. It causes the evaporation (蒸发) of water from the oceans and lakes. Sunlight also provides the energy used by green plants to make their own food. These green plants then provide food for all organisms(生物) on the Earth.

Much of the energy that comes from the Sun never reaches the Earth’s surface. It is either reflected or absorbed by the gases in the upper atmosphere. Of the energy that reaches the lower atmosphere,30% is reflected by clouds or the Earth’s surface. The remaining 70% warms the surface of the planet, causes water to evaporate, and provides energy for the water cycle and weather. Only a tiny part, approximately 0.023%, is actually used by green plants to produce food.

Many gases found in the atmosphere actually reflect heat energy escaping from the Earth’s surface back to the Earth. These gases act like the glass of a greenhouse in that they allow energy from the Sun to enter but prevent energy from leaving. They are therefore called greenhouse gases.

When sunlight strikes an object, some of the energy is absorbed and some is reflected. The amount reflected depends on the surface. For example, you’ve probably noticed how bright snow is when sunlight falls on it. Snow reflects most of the energy from the Sun, so it contributes to the low temperatures of winter. Dark-coloured surfaces, such as dark soil or forest, absorb more energy and help warm the surrounding air.

1.According to the passage, the root( 根本的) cause for weather changes on the Earth is ________.

A．the atmosphere surrounding the Earth

B．water from oceans and lakes

C．energy from the Sun

D．greenhouse gases in the sky

2.Only a small part of the Sun’s energy reaches the Earth’s surface because most of it is ________.

A．absorbed by the clouds in the lower atmosphere

B．reflected by the gases in the upper atmosphere

C．lost in the upper and lower atmosphere

D．used to evaporate water from the oceans and lakes

3.We learn from the passage that ________.

A．all living things on the Earth depend on the Sun for their food

B．a forest looks dark in winter because it absorbs solar energy

C．only 0.023% of the energy from the Sun is made use of on the Earth

D．greenhouse gases allow heat energy to escape from the Earth’s surface

高二英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析

When home is far away, the sense of ease and belonging that so many people feel can transform into painful feelings of longing, commonly known as homesickness. Along with feelings of insecurity, loss of control and nervousness, physical effects, including sleep issues, tiredness and loss of appetite, are also caused by homesickness. 1.Check them out below:

●Realize that feeling homesick is 100 percent normal.

Almost everyone experiences homesickness when moving to a new place—some people might just be better at hiding it. 2.Homesickness is a normal and evolutionarily healthy reaction.

●Make connections with new people in comfortable settings.

Feeling homesick when separated from loved ones motivates people to be with those supportive people. 3. When making new connections, it's best to stick to the style that works for you in order to ease homesickness.

●4.

This point is vital and also one of the hardest to accomplish. Self-compassion is loving yourself just as you love the ones you care about. The most important step in practicing self-compassion is substituting negative, critical and, sometimes, automatic thoughts about yourself with thoughts that are more supportive and kind.

●Keep tabs on your negativity.

It's also useful to ask yourself how much of your homesickness is due to an event, such as being separated from loved ones, and how much is from how you're understanding a situation.5.A positive outlook on a situation can do wonders for your mood, but it often can be hard to practice. You can silence negative thoughts in many ways, including reciting positive mantras（祷文）, keeping a journal or even taking a walk in a park.

If you're dealing with feelings of homesickness, remember you're not alone. Even though there's no place like home, give yourself some time and care, and you might find yourself falling in love with a new place.

A. Learn to help others.

B. Practice self-compassion.

C. Being homesick is abnormal.

D. Being homesick is not a sign of personal shortcoming.

E. We gathered a few psychologist-backed tips to help ease homesickness.

F. Taking a step back is recommended, instead of falling into the trap of a negative outlook.

G. But keep in mind that everyone is different when it comes to forming those new relationships.

高二英语七选五中等难度题查看答案及解析

Everyone may all have the experience of feeling anxious and stressed when having a rough day or having some troubles. Different people may choose different ways to deal with it, and for most people a break for a 10-minute walk may be quite useful.

Anyway, here is another way around: to get a piece of chewing gum, and chew it. According to a Swinburne University of Technology study, gum-chewing has been found to “relieve anxiety, improve alertness(机敏性) and reduce stress among individuals in a laboratory setting.”

Some may argue that a laboratory is not the same as an office. But check out the conditions of the study: individuals were monitored while performing “a group of ‘multi-tasking’ activities.” Doesn’t it sound like the situation in the office?

Here’s a summary of some of the study’s findings:

Gum chewers showed a reduction in anxiety as compared to non-gum chewers by nearly 17 percent during mild stress and nearly 10 percent in appropriate stress.

Gum chewers showed improvement in alertness over non-gum chewers by nearly 19 percent during mild stress and 8 percent in moderate stress.

Improved Performance: Chewing gum resulted in a big improvement in overall performance on multi-tasking activities.

Although these aren’t major improvements, every little bit works and chewing a piece of gum is a lot quicker and easier than slipping outside for a 10-minute walk. So, how does gum work this magic? In part it does so by lowering the level of cortisol(皮质醇)—a steroid(类固醇) hormone that is released in response to stress in your system.

A few words of advice before you reach for the gum: don’t crack your gum, and be sure to chew it with your mouth closed. In fact, I’d say keep the gum out of meetings, because it really looks impolite to others around you.

1.From the study in the text we know that_________________.

A. gum chewers may lack alertness

B. gum chewers tend to be less stressed

C. gum chewers can finish many jobs perfectly

D. gum chewers can reduce their anger easily

2.How does gum work to reduce stress according to the text?

A. It works by improving alertness.

B. It works by allowing a 10-minute walk.

C. It works by reducing one’s level of cortisol.

D. It works by being chewed in a laboratory setting.

3.Which one may the author probably agree with?

A. People can crack gum freely when meeting friends.

B. People should be careful when chewing gum at home.

C. People should chew gum with their mouths closed in a meeting.

D. It is impolite to chew gum in a meeting with people around you.

4.What does the text mainly talk about?

A. How to chew gum.

B. How to relieve stress.

C. Chewing gum can relieve stress.

D. Why people love chewing gum.

高二英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析