Looking fashionable feels good. However, did ...

Looking fashionable feels good. However, did you know that doing so could be extremely bad for the planet?

Making clothes requires lots of energy. For example, cotton fields have to be watered. Jeans must be dyed (染色) and then dried. According to scientists, making 1 kilogram of clothes produces 23 kilograms of greenhouse gases on average.

However, clothes are spending less time in shops and at homes than ever. Consumers (消费者) today keep almost every article of clothing only half as long as they did 15 years ago. That causes a large amount of waste.

Some clothing companies and designers have realized this problem. H & M, for example, was the world’s largest buyer of “better cotton” last year. The cotton needs less water to grow. It also requires fewer pesticides (农药). The Swedish brand has also stopped using a chemical that pollutes the environment when making waterproof (防水的) clothes. Nike, meanwhile, has invented a new method of making shoes. It reduces waste by 60 percent compared with traditional cutting and sewing.

More long lasting clothes could help, too. Tom Cridland is a British designer. The clothes that he designs all go through a special treatment. Cridland says they can last more than 30 years.

Unfortunately, not all clothing companies and designers, think they should be responsible for the environment. Some companies do not care about their carbon footprint at all.

What can we do? In some western schools, students are encouraged to fix their jackets and trousers. Clothing companies there send vans to campuses to help them do it. Another solution is to think twice the next time we buy new clothes. Some clothes may not look very fashionable, but they could be good for our planet.

1.According to the passage, making 50 kilograms of clothes produces about 　　　　 kilograms of greenhouse gases.

A.23. B.115.

C.230. D.1,150.

2.What is the difference between “better cotton” and traditional cotton?

A.“Better cotton” can grow without water.

B.“Better cotton” grows faster than traditional cotton.

C.“Better cotton” is more environmentally friendly.

D.“Better cotton” is more productive than traditional cotton.

3.In order to protect the environment, what have some clothing companies and designers been doing?

① Using new material.

② Helping students mend clothes.

③ Measuring their carbon footprint.

④ Designing clothes that can last longer.

A.①②③ B.①②④

C.①③④ D.②③④

4.What does the author advise us to do in order to help protect the environment?

A.To stop buying clothes.

B.To wear fewer clothes at home.

C.To ask clothing companies for help when our clothes are torn.

D.To buy clothes made by companies that care about their carbon footprint.

高一英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析

Did you know it takes 21 days to form a good habit? Research shows that when you “stick to something” for three weeks you are more likely to reach your goals. This is important for language learners or anyone who wants to make a change.

People who try something new often “fall off the wagon”. Whether it is a plan to lose weight or a decision to learn something, life often gets in the way. Those who make up their minds to learn English are more likely to succeed if they have a short-term goal at the beginning.

How to make learning English a habit:

1. Set a specific goal

Example: Break up the four main skills (listening, speaking, reading and writing) and plan to do one hour of practice in each area at the same time every day.

2. Find a learning partner

Choose a friend to keep you moving towards your goal. Your friend doesn’t need to be a language learner. He can be someone who wants to start exercising. He can be someone who wants to write a novel. It is best if you both have a goal.

3. Write out how your life will change when you reach your goal

If I improve my English, I will be able to get a better job.

If I take the TOEFL test, I will be able to get into university.

If I improve my pronunciation, my customers will understand me.

4. Keep track of your progress

Keep track of your effort in a notebook or online list. Share your progress list with your partner.

When you reach 21 days, reward yourself! Go out for a dinner or a movie or buy yourself a treat. It will be easier to stay on your program now that you are in the habit. If you ever fall off again, put yourself back on the 21-day challenge.

1.What can be inferred from the passage?

A. Life sometimes makes people give up their plans or decisions.

B. An English learner should find a language learner as a partner.

C. A long-term goal is of importance in forming a good habit.

D. It is necessary to spend an hour on each language skill every day.

2.Why does the author advise an English learner to reward himself when he reaches 21 days?

A. Because he should share his progress with his partner.

B. Because he has had a good knowledge of English.

C. Because he would put himself on another 21-day challenge.

D. Because he has formed a good habit of learning English.

3.The best title of the passage would be “________”.

A. Taking 21 days to form a good habit

B. A research on learning English

C. Make learning English a habit

D. Setting a goal in life

高一英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析

Did you know it takes 21 days to form a good habit? Research shows that when you “stick to something” for three weeks you are more likely to reach your goals. This is important for language learners or anyone who wants to make a change.

People who try something new often “fall off the wagon”. Whether it is a plan to lose weight or a decision to learn something, life often gets in the way. Those who make up their minds to learn English are more likely to succeed if they have a short-term goal at the beginning.

How to make learning English a habit:

Set a specific goal

Example: Break up the four main skills (listening, speaking, reading and writing) and plan to do one hour of practice in each area at the same time every day.

Find a learning partner

Choose a friend to keep you moving towards your goal. Your friend doesn’t need to be a language learner. He can be someone who wants to start exercising. He can be someone who wants to write a novel. It is best if you both have a goal.

Write out how your life will change when you reach your goal

If I improve my English, I will be able to get a better job.

If I take the TOEFL test, I will be able to get into university.

If I improve my pronunciation, my customers will understand me.

Keep track of your progress

Keep track of your effort in a notebook or online list. Share your progress list with your partner.

When you reach 21 days, reward yourself! Go out for a dinner or a movie or buy yourself a treat. It will be easier to stay on your program now that you are in the habit. If you ever fall off again, put yourself back on the 21-day challenge.

65. What can be inferred from the passage?

A. Life sometimes makes people give up their plans or decisions.

B. An English learner should find a language learner as a partner.

C. A long-term goal is of importance in forming a good habit.

D. It is necessary to spend an hour on each language skill every day.

66. Why does the author advise an English learner to reward himself when he reaches 21 days?

A. Because he should share his progress with his partner.

B. Because he has had a good knowledge of English.

C. Because he would put himself on another 21-day challenge.

D. Because he has formed a good habit of learning English.

67. The best title of the passage would be “________”.

A. Taking 21 days to form a good habit

B. A research on learning English

C. Make learning English a habit

D. Setting a goal in life

高一英语阅读理解简单题查看答案及解析

Think about two people you know.How would you describe their personalities? Are they the 1.　　 ?Of course not! Everyone is different.Even identical twins have different personalities.

Some people are very outing and friendly.They like to be 2.　　 other people all the time.Maybe they like to be the centre of attention.And some people are quiet—maybe even　 3. .They can be friendly, too.But they like to be alone or with just a　 4. friends.

Some people worry a lot.They may worry about many things, such as their jobs, their　 families and anything that may happen in the future. 5.　 ,some people don't worry about anything! They 6.　 mind what is going on next.These people are very relaxed.

Some people are hard-working.They always do their　 7.　 .But some people are lazy.They don't care about 8.　　 things right or getting things done on times.Hard-working people always get more chances than those lazy 9.　 in life.

And don't 10.　 this: Everyone is different.That means you are special!

高一英语其他题中等难度题查看答案及解析

As we know, many teen celebrities(名人) feel and think that having a slimmer figure can do great good to them. But, does size really matter? Are teenage fans trying hard to become like their celebrity idols(偶像)? Do celebrities really have the power to influence people, especially teenagers?

For the longest time, many parents blame teen idols for influencing the way their kids act. Have you noticed how teens idolize the celebrities these days? Even, their personal affairs are being followed by kids these days. Take for example the case of Lindsay Lohan of Mary Kate Ashley. They are definitely famous teen stars. But, since they are trying to project an image to satisfy a lot of people in show business, their health and body suffer. Many kids are aware of this problem. But they are easily influenced by these celebrities to exercise and eat less.

It is a fact that the media, and especially famous teen celebrities, can influence people powerfully. But teenagers are easily influenced because teenage years are the period when our personality and identity developments take place. Teens watching TV shows and reading magazines are easily pulled into the dieting and harmful eating habits because the media have some ways to pull these acts. They use thin models and celebrities to endorse(做广告宣传) products or to star in an up-and –coming shows or movies. With fierce competition, celebrities are forced to eat less and do extreme exercise routines to get the roles or offers that come their way.

Living in today’s time and generation is a bit disturbing to a lot of parents. Media, especially as well as the celebrities, have a very powerful influence to drive teenagers to good or bad. It’s good that we can control ourselves to avoid bad things from happening. If not, parents should really be aware and guide their teens to determine what’s in ad what’s out.

1.From the passage we can find Lindsay Lohan　　　　　　 .

A. lives an unhealthy lifestyle

B. lives a rich and happy life

C. doesn’t get any exercise

D. sets a good example for teenagers

2.According to the writer, why are teenagers easily influenced by some TV shows?

A. They are tired of school.

B. Their celebrity idols appear in many TV shows.

C. They’re in their development period.

D. They have nothing to do in their spare time

3.What’s the title of the passage?

A. Parents’ responsibilities.

B. Advice on self-control.

C. Bad influences of celebrities.

D. Media’s bad influences.

高一英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析

---Why do you keep looking back?

---I have a feeling that we _______.

A. were followed   B. have been followed   C. are being followed   D. are following

高一英语单项填空简单题查看答案及解析

This is my son Matthew's last night at home before college. I know that this is good news. I feel proud that Matthew will go to a great school. I know that this is the finest hour. But looking at the suitcases on his bed sends me out of the room to a hidden corner where I can't stop crying.

Through the sorrow, I feel a rising embarrassment. “Pull yourself together!” I tell myself. There are parents sending their kids off to battle zones. How dare I feel so shocked and upset?

One of the great gifts of my life has been having my boys, Matthew and John. Through them, I have explored the mysterious, complicated bond between fathers and sons. As My wife and I raised them, I have discovered the love and loss between my father and me. After my parents' divorce，I spent weekends with my dad in Ohio. By the time Sunday came around, I was unable to enjoy the day's activities because I was already afraid of the goodbye of the evening.

Now, standing among Matthew’s accumulation of possessions, I realize it's me who has become a boy again. All my sadness and longing to hold on to things are back, sweeping over me as they did when I was a child.

His bed is tidy and spare. It already has the feel of a guest bed. In my mind I replay wrapping him in his favorite blanket. That was our nightly routine until one evening he said,” Daddy，I don't think I need a blanket tonight.” I think of all the times we lay among the covers reading. I look at the bed and think of all the recent times I was annoyed at how late he was sleeping. I’ll never have to worry about that again, I realize.

For his part, Matthew has been a rock. He is treating his leaving as just another day at the office. And I'm glad. After all, someone’s got to be strong. I’m proud that he is charging into the first chapter of his adult life with such confidence.

1.What does the writer mean by “Pull yourself together!”?

A.Cheer up. B.Get up.

C.Pull up. D.Wake up.

2.We can infer from the passage that___________.

A.the writer is used to sleeping early

B.Matthew is ready for his new life

C.Matthew doesn't get on well with his father

D.the writer wasn't brave enough to face his parents' divorce

3.How does the writer feel about his son's leaving for college?

A.Bittersweet. B.Grateful.

C.Pleasant. D.Worried.

高一英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析

You know eating fruit and vegetables is helpful. But did you know it can also make you look good?

People who increased their intake over just six weeks developed a healthy glow and appeared more attractive, researchers found.

Scientists at St Andrews University found eating them subtly increased yellow and red pigments in the volunteers’ skin.

They monitored the food intake of 35 people and took pictures of their faces, arms and hands using a sensitive camera at the start, and after three and six weeks.

Increasing their intake of greens by 2.9 portions a day was found to make the person look healthier and an extra 3.3 portion could enhance their attractiveness, when their photographs were rated by others.

Fruit and vegetables are rich in carotenoids（类胡萝卜素）, which are known to protect against cell damage from pollution and UV rays, and can also prevent age-related diseases including heart disease and cancer.

But while it was known eating extreme amounts of certain vegetables such as carrots could turn skin orange, it was not known a small increase was perceptible to others and was seen as appealing.

A camera measured changes to the skin’s redness, yellowness and lightness, and found it significantly changed in people who naturally increased their intake. These changes were not evident at three weeks.

Using light sensors, the researchers showed these red and yellow hues(色调，色相) were linked with the levels of carotenoids in their skin.

There are hundreds of carotenoids but those thought to have the most dramatic effect are lycopene（番茄红素）which gives tomatoes and red peppers their red color - and beta-carotene found in carrots as well as broccoli, squash, and spinach.

Skin color is also affected by chemicals called polyphenols(多酚), found in apples, blueberries and cherries, which cause blood rush to the skin surface.

1.From Paragraph 4, we learn that pictures were taken ______.

A. three times using a special camera every three weeks

B. twice using a sensitive camera every six weeks

C. by 35 people when they ate fruit and vegetables

D. by 35 people while being monitored to compare the changes

2.The word “appealing” (Paragraph 7) can best be replaced by ______.

A. frightening　　 B. harmful

C. dangerous　　 D. attractive

3.The red and yellow colors were related to _______ in their skin.

A. the contents of intake　　 B. the levels of carrots

C. the time of eating fruit and vegetables　　 D. the amount of carotenoids

4.Among hundreds of carotenoids, which are most effective? ________

A. tomatoes and red peppers　　 B. squash, and spinach

C. lycopene and beta-carotene　　 D. heir red colour and beta-carotene

5.The purpose of the article is to _______.

A. tell people a new discovery　　 B. advise people to eat more fruit and vegetables

C. introduce a way to protect skin　　 D. list the functions of carotenoids to skin

高一英语阅读理解困难题查看答案及解析

—You ran into Mr. Li ! How did that happen?

—Well, ___of us was looking where we were going. We came around the corner at the same time.

高一英语单项填空简单题查看答案及解析

—You ran into Mr. Li ! How did that happen?

—Well, _____ of us was looking where we were going. We came around the corner at the same time.

A. neither       B. either     C. both      D. none

高一英语单项填空中等难度题查看答案及解析