From my first day, I was attending press conferences and other media events all over town. I got to attend events at places I had never thought I’d get to: the White House, the Senate and House of Representative buildings at the Capitol (国会大厦), the Department of Health and Human Services, just to name a few. And I was sent to cover these events as if I were a reporter, not just an intern (实习生) .
In fact, I never really felt like an intern. I was given the opportunity to do the work that everyone else at the paper was doing. I covered stories on my own and wrote the articles myself. I was included in discussions for story ideas. I helped to edit the articles that went into the paper. I was able to take part in every aspect of the newspaper that I wanted to experience.
The best part of working at the Nation’s Health was the staff. They were supportive in letting me go out and do things on my own, while I always knew that they would be more than happy to answer any questions or help me with any problems I might have. Best of all, they treated me as their equal, not just an intern whom they could get to do all the work they didn’t want to do.
After interning at the Nation’s Health for nearly seven months and having more than 30 articles published, I had to move on. My experience there gave me insight into how the media work, which helps me when I’m trying to choose stories. In addition, it showed me that work really can be fun.
1.What is the passage mainly about?
A. How good reporting begins with journalism interns.
B. The author’s opportunity to work at the Nation’s Health.
C. The author’s experience working as an intern
D. The author’s first day as a professional reporter.
2.What impressed the author most when working at the Nation’s Health?
A. The employees treated her as one of them equally.
B. The opportunity to work alone.
C. Covering stories and writing articles
D. Coming up with story ideas for the newspaper.
3.We can infer that the author had thought an intern would be made to ____.
A. go to as many places as possible
B. do the boring things that others didn’t want to do
C. treat people equally, no matter who they were.
D. get help from a professional reporter
4.What did the author think of her experience of working at the Notion’s Health?
A. Meaningful B. Disappointing C. Tiring D. Surprising
高三英语阅读理解中等难度题
From my first day, I was attending press conferences and other media events all over town. I got to attend events at places I had never thought I’d get to: the White House, the Senate and House of Representative buildings at the Capitol (国会大厦), the Department of Health and Human Services, just to name a few. And I was sent to cover these events as if I were a reporter, not just an intern (实习生) .
In fact, I never really felt like an intern. I was given the opportunity to do the work that everyone else at the paper was doing. I covered stories on my own and wrote the articles myself. I was included in discussions for story ideas. I helped to edit the articles that went into the paper. I was able to take part in every aspect of the newspaper that I wanted to experience.
The best part of working at the Nation’s Health was the staff. They were supportive in letting me go out and do things on my own, while I always knew that they would be more than happy to answer any questions or help me with any problems I might have. Best of all, they treated me as their equal, not just an intern whom they could get to do all the work they didn’t want to do.
After interning at the Nation’s Health for nearly seven months and having more than 30 articles published, I had to move on. My experience there gave me insight into how the media work, which helps me when I’m trying to choose stories. In addition, it showed me that work really can be fun.
1.What is the passage mainly about?
A. How good reporting begins with journalism interns.
B. The author’s opportunity to work at the Nation’s Health.
C. The author’s experience working as an intern
D. The author’s first day as a professional reporter.
2.What impressed the author most when working at the Nation’s Health?
A. The employees treated her as one of them equally.
B. The opportunity to work alone.
C. Covering stories and writing articles
D. Coming up with story ideas for the newspaper.
3.We can infer that the author had thought an intern would be made to ____.
A. go to as many places as possible
B. do the boring things that others didn’t want to do
C. treat people equally, no matter who they were.
D. get help from a professional reporter
4.What did the author think of her experience of working at the Notion’s Health?
A. Meaningful B. Disappointing C. Tiring D. Surprising
高三英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析
September 21,2050-At a press conference today it was announced that the first tourist heading for Mars will be the 38一year—old US businessman Patrick Clifford. He will leave the earth in the launching window of June 2052 and set his foot on the surface of Mars in November, together with the other 6 astronauts assigned for the mission to further explore the planet.
Patrick has now two years of training ahead of him to get ready for the trip. Not only will he spend five month8 in getting to Mars, but another 600 days there before he can go back home.
Patrick was of course Very excited,。”This has been my dream since l was four, and seeing the 6rst man on Mars 20 years ago made me realize that it was possible.”
To be able to pay the$1.3 billion for his ticket for the trip, Patrick sold his majority stake(股份)in the company his father had built.“I know that my father would have been proud of me if he had still been alive today, he knew what this means to me”, says Patrick. There is no risk, though, that you will find Patrick begging in Your street comer when he comes back, but it is said that he was paid twice as much for his pan of the company.
So, how is he going to spend his 600 days on the red planet? "Well, since I don't have a job when I get back after selling the company, I have plenty of time. to come up with a new business idea", he says and laughs. If he brings a tool, he can start building the first hotel there, but maybe he shouldn't expect too many guests until someone can offer a cheaper ticket.
1.Patrick Clifford will go to Mars .
A. on business B. for pleasure
C. to build a hotel D. to explore the planet
2.How long will Patrick Clifford be away before he comes back?
A. About five months. B. About two years.
C. About 750 days. D. About 600 days.
3.The underlined part in Paragraph 3 means that _'
A. we needn't worry about Patrick's economic conditions
B. the trip will turn Patrick into a beggar
C. Patrick will get much money from the trip
D. it's likely that Patrick will be very poor after he comes back
4. What can be inferred from the passage?
A. A total of six people will go to Mars.
B. Patrick's father felt excited at the news.
C. Patrick will spend all his money on the trip.
D. Patrick is an optimistic man.
高三英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析
It was on the last day ______ a press conference was held by some committee members.
A. where B. that C. when D. how
高三英语单项填空中等难度题查看答案及解析
—Did you meet Mr. Smith?
—Yes. When I arrived, he ________ for New York to attend a press conference.
A. was just leaving B. just left
C. just leaves D. had just left
高三英语单项填空中等难度题查看答案及解析
I was still a fresh graduate from high school; I got a chance to work. During my first day of work, I came early. I was the first one to arrive in the office. Perhaps it was due to excitement. I had performed well in my given tasks. Everything went smoothly in my work. The passion when I started was still the same passion I am feeling until now. Furthermore, I didn't forget to do well in my studies. In fact, I still managed to review my notes, to become active in classes and to score high in tests.
I had learned new things as I started working there. Dealing and interacting with people were some of the remarkable learning I had. Moreover, it was also very fulfilling when I had helped my parents diminish their finances in my own ways.
It is not that easy to study while working. There are truly pressures in between them. Sometimes, deadlines of the school project and errand(差事) from the boss go together. Sometimes, there are misunderstandings between colleagues. There are just some sacrifices and challenges of becoming a working student.
Yet, it is my will and I am very happy with it because I am learning and growing. They say, "You can’t serve two masters at a time." It is possible, but it is a challenge. I know that I can balance studies and work. Moreover, I know that I can still keep my relationships with my family, friends and loved ones. I know that I can still share my talents despite my busy life. I just enjoy everything because every moment of being working student is a truly remarkable experience.
1.What did the author learn from work according to the text? (no more than 5 words)
2.What is the meaning of the underlined word “diminish” in paragraph 2? (one word)
3.Why is it not easy for the author to study while working? (no more than 10 words)
4.Why is the author satisfied with his becoming a working student? (no more than 8 words)
5.Would you like to be a working student? Why or why not? (no more than 25 words)
高三英语阅读表达简单题查看答案及解析
On my first day of high school, I asked an eleventh-grader where my class was. And he told me it was “on the fourth floor, next to the pool.” I found out five minutes later that we don’t even have a fourth floor and there’s no pool either! Besides that, I didn’t have any trouble with the older kid.
I think the biggest difference between middle and high school is the homework load (工作量) and size of the school. I went from maybe fifteen minutes of homework a night to several hours, so I had to learn how to make full use of time! Our class size is around 550, but joining in clubs, sports, music, and other activities at school makes it easier to get to know people in every grade.
The best advice I can give about the years you spend in high school is to learn things for yourself, not just to get a good grade. There have been so many tests that I’ve prepared for the night before, gotten an A, and not remembered anything later. I’ve changed that this year, and I enjoy school so much more. Don’t take easy classes just to have a simple year. If you have a choice between chemistry and sports, the first will prove to be a lot more useful!
While drinking and smoking might be present in some middle schools, they’re also around in high school. I have a lot of friends who promised they’d never drink or smoke, but are now partying every weekend. If you have “fun” and spend your nights wasted instead of studying, you will regret it when you’re applying for (申请) college. The “friends” who say you’re a loser for not partying are really not your friends at all. It’s hard to see your closest friends grow apart and go in different directions, but don’t follow their footsteps. Create your own path in life and make your own decisions.
1.What happened to the author on his first day of high school?
A. He had a fight with an eleventh-grader.
B. He fell into a pool on the fourth floor.
C. He was five minutes late for class.
D. He was fooled by a schoolboy.
2.The author advises high school students to _____.
A. choose useful classes
B.give up sports
C. try their best to get good grades
D. get ready for tests the night before
3.The last paragraph mainly tells us _____.
A. not to lose ourselves in high school
B. about the importance of making friends
C. not to go to any party in high school
D.about the trouble caused by drinking and smoking
高三英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析
It was the end of my first day as waitress in a busy New York restaurant.My cap had gone away,and my feet were ____.The loaded plates I carried ____ to be heavier and heavier.Tired and discouraged,I wasn’t able to do anything ____.As I made out a check for a family with several children who had changed their icecream ____ a dozen times,I was ready to stop.Then the father ____ at me as he handed me my tip.“Well done,”he said,“you’ve ____ us really well.” Suddenly my tiredness ____.I smiled back,and later,when the ____ asked me how I’d like my first day,I said,“Fun!” Those few words of praise had ____ everything.Praise is like ____ to the human spirit;we cannot grow without it.And ___,while most of us are only too ____ to apply to others the cold wind of criticism,we are ___ to give our fellows the warm sunshine of praise.Why—when one word of praise can bring such ____?
It is strange how chary(吝啬的) we are about praising.Perhaps it’s ____ few of us know how to accept it.It’s ____ rewarding to give praise in areas in which ___ generally goes unnoticed or unmentioned.An artist gets admired for a glorious picture,a cook for a ____ meal.But do you ever tell your laundry manager how pleased you are when the shirts are ____ just right?In fact,to give praise ____ the giver nothing but a moment’s thought and a moment’s effort.
1.A.small B.painful
C.tough D.white
2.A.remained B.looked
C.seemed D.turned
3.A.happy B.special
C.strange D.right
4.A.order B.price
C.colour D.shape
5.A.stared B.smiled
C.called D.nodded
6.A.talked about B.looked after
C.depended on D.thought of
7.A.increased B.continued
C.disappeared D.developed
8.A.children B.manager
C.father D.friends
9.A.made B.changed
C.found D.improved
10.A.heat B.shadow
C.snowstorm D.sunlight
11.A.then B.thus
C.now D.yet
12.A.ready B.doubtful
C.satisfied D.disappointed
13.A.unable B.unwilling
C.bored D.anxious
14.A.attention B.choice
C.pleasure D.advance
15.A.because B.when
C.whether D.that
16.A.finally B.especially
C.probably D.fortunately
17.A.effort B.effect
C.deed D.feeling
18.A.daily B.light
C.perfect D.main
19.A.done B.sold
C.chosen D.given
20.A.takes B.leaves
C.offers D.costs
高三英语完型填空中等难度题查看答案及解析
On my first day of high school, going into math class, I was pointed and laughed at by two of my classmates. I initially thought my fly was open, or that something was stuck in my teeth. But as I took my seat, I heard one student whisper, “Why is a black boy taking Honors?” So, my fly wasn’t open. An honors level class had simply been taken by a student whose skin was brown.
Many people think my clothes should be big enough for me to live in, or expect me to listen to only “black music.” In seventh grade, a group of my classmates fixed their cold stares on my clothes. They called out to me, “Go get your gangsta clothes.” In one of my Spanish classes, the teacher asked me, “Do you like rap music or rock music more?” I replied, “Rock.” The look of shock on my classmates’ faces made me uncomfortable.
Now I still take all Honors courses. I still wear clothes that fit me. My music library covers from rock to pop to techno, and almost everything in between. When it comes to choosing my friends, I am still colorblind. I continue to do my best to work in school in order to reach my goals; and yet, when I look in the mirror, I still see skin of that same brown.
I believe in being myself. I believe that I myself should decide who I am and what actions I take in life. In high school, popularity often depends on your willingness to follow trends. And I’ve been told that it doesn’t get much easier going into adulthood. But the only other option is to sacrifice my personality for the satisfaction and approval of others. This can be appealing, but I’m not going to do that.
1.Why did his classmates laugh at him?
A. His fly was open.
B. Something was stuck in his teeth.
C. He went into the wrong classroom.
D. They had prejudice against him.
2.What are black people usually believed to do?
A. Listen to rap music. B. Wear small clothes.
C. Take Honors courses. D. Attend Spanish classes.
3.What does the underlined word “colorblind” probably mean?
A. Making friends of the same skin color.
B. Having no idea what friends to make.
C. Treating people equally and fairly.
D. Feeling hurt and offended inside.
4.What can be a suitable title for the text?
A. Following Popular Trends B. Being Content with Myself
C. Having Faith in Skin Color D. Changing My Personality
高三英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析
I was nineteen years old the first time I saw my own true character.
My trip to and from work each day included a ten-minute walk through the heart of downtown, where the 36 often gathered. Like most busy citizens, I learned to 37 those nameless faces. When it came to homeless beggars, my 38 life experience had led me to one 39 that they are on the street because they choose to be, probably due to alcohol or drugs.
It was an extremely cold day. When I passed the groups of beggars as usual, I heard a shaky voice target me.
“Spare some change?” he asked.
I didn’t even 40 looking up at his nameless face. I briefly 41 him walking into a liquor store and buying whiskey with the money we spared him. Like most teenagers, it took me only moments to42 him.
“I have no money on me,” I said quickly.
Looking back now, I feel as if God had set out that day to teach me a lesson. And God 43. Just a few feet past him, I managed to find the only ice patch on the sidewalk. I 44 and landed heavily on my right knee. The 45 was almost killing me as I tried to get up. Then I heard a shaky voice only inches above me.
“Are you all right?” he asked.
I knew immediately this was the man I had just rushed past. Even in pain, I 46 took a quick moment to sniff for the smell of alcohol on his breath. There was none. He wasn’t 47. I saw the 48 in his eyes.
I49to get to my feet. He held my arm as I walked difficultly to the nearby bus stop.
“My name is Mike,” he said. “That’s quite a fall you took, and you really need to get it checked by a doctor,” he said with deep 50.
“This bus goes past the hospital,” I said.
Mike paused, and a look of sudden 51 crossed his face. He reached into his pocket and pulled out a small cup. He took out all the change and held it out toward me.
“I think there’s just enough here for you to take the bus,” he said.
I was highly embarrassed as I remembered my 52. I reached for my purse and took out my change. At least ten dollars. I offered Mike all my change.
“Thank you and take care of yourself,” I said. Both of us knew that few minutes earlier I couldn’t have 53 what happened to him.
Mike held his cup tightly, 54 it as if it were the first gift he had ever received.
A half cup of change seemed too small a gift for the man who gave a 55 to every nameless face I’ve ever seen.
1. A.doctors B.beggars C.citizens D.sellers
2. A.pity B.observe C.forgive D.ignore
3. A.limited B.painful C.meaningful D.rich
4. A.fact B.rule C.assumption D.suggestion
5. A.mind B.bother C.avoid D.bear
6. A.imagined B.followed C.noticed D.heard
7. A.judge B.stop C.tease D.blame
8. A.signed B.succeeded C.responded D.approached
9. A.skipped B.dashed C.slipped D.hesitated
10. A.regret B.scare C.cold D.pain
11. A.still B.ever C.yet D.also
12. A.honest B.reliable C.drunk D.shabby
13. A.greed B.surprise C.sorrow D.sympathy
14. A.failed B.struggled C.hurried D.chose
15. A.relief B.satisfaction C.understanding D.concern
16. A.confusion B.realization C.excitement D.sadness
17. A.lie B.injury C.promise D.experience
18. A.known B.predicted C.cared D.accepted
19. A.treasuring B.protecting C.making D.showing
20. A.lesson B.name C.chance D.fortune
高三英语完型填空中等难度题查看答案及解析
I was nineteen years old the first time I saw my own true character.
My trip to and from work each day included a ten-minute walk through the heart of downtown, where the 36 often gathered. Like most busy citizens, I learned to 37 those nameless faces. When it came to homeless beggars, my 38 life experience had led me to one 39 that they are on the street because they choose to be, probably due to alcohol or drugs.
It was an extremely cold day. When I passed the groups of beggars as usual, I heard a shaky voice target me.
“Spare some change?” he asked.
I didn’t even 40 looking up at his nameless face. I briefly 41 him walking into a liquor store and buying whiskey with the money we spared him. Like most teenagers, it took me only moments to 42 him.
“I have no money on me,” I said quickly
Looking back now, I feel as if God had set out that day to teach me a lesson. And God 43. Just a few feet past him, I managed to find the only ice patch on the sidewalk. I 44 and landed heavily on my right knee. The 45 was almost killing me as I tried to get up. Then I heard a shaky voice only inches above me.
“Are you all right?” he asked.
I knew immediately this was the man I had just rushed past. Even in pain, I 46 took a quick moment to sniff for the smell of alcohol on his breath. There was none. He wasn’t 47. I saw the 48 in his eyes.
I49 to get to my feet. He held my arm as I walked difficultly to the nearby bus stop.
“My name is Mike,” he said. “That’s quite a fall you took, and you really need to get it checked by a doctor,” he said with deep 50.
“This bus goes past the hospital,” I said.
Mike paused, and a look of sudden 51 crossed his face. He reached into his pocket and pulled out a small cup. He took out all the change and held it out toward me.
“I think there’s just enough here for you to take the bus,” he said,
I was highly embarrassed as I remember my 52. I reached for my purse and took out my change. At least ten dollars. I offered Mike all my change.
“Thank you and take care of yourself,” I said. Both of us knew that few minutes earlier I couldn’t have 53 what happened to him.
Mike held his cup tightly, 54 it as if it were the first gift he had ever received.
A half cup of change seemed too small a gift for the man who gave a 55 to every nameless face I’ve ever seen.
1. A.doctors B.beggars C.citizens D.sellers
2. A.pity B.observe C.forgive D.ignore
3. A.limited B.painful C.meaningful D.rich
4. A.fact B.rule C.assumption D.suggestion
5. A.mind B.bother C.avoid D.bear
6. A.imagined B.followed C.noticed D.heard
7. A.judge B.stop C.tease D.blame
8. A.signed B.succeeded C.responded D.approached
9. A.skipped B.dashed C.slipped D.hesitated
10. A.regret B.scare C.cold D.pain
11. A.still B.ever C.yet D.also
12. A.honest B.reliable C.drunk D.shabby
13. A.greed B.surprise C.sorrow D.sympathy
14. A.failed B.struggled C.hurried D.chose
15. A.relief B.satisfaction C.understanding D.concern
16. A.confusion B.realization C.excitement D.sadness
17. A.lie B.injury C.promise D.experience
18. A.known B.predicted C.cared D.accepted
19. A.treasuring B.protecting C.making D.showing
20. A.lesson B.name C.chance D.fortune
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