Janelle was running late for work, so she just had time for a quick look at herself in the mirror as she was going out. What she saw there made her stop dead in her tracks.
Being a busy college student just one year removed from her teenage years, she wasn’t exactly obsessive-compulsive(有强迫观念和行为的) about the neatness of her clothes. But her boss at the restaurant where she works saw things a little differently. He had recently lectured the entire staff on the importance of appearance, and had specifically mentioned the need for servers to wear clean, unwrinkled blouses. As an assistant manager, Janelle felt it was important to set an example for the other employees. But if she stopped to iron the blouse normally, she would be late —and work without delay was an area of even greater concern to her boss.
So she grabbed her iron and plugged it in and set it for low heat. Carefully holding her blouse away from her body, she continued to iron it while she was wearing it. It seemed like a logical answer to an urgent problem.
And it seemed to be working until Janelle tried to iron the collar and accidentally ironed her neck by mistake. Then it suddenly seemed like a really stupid idea and a really painful one as well. It took more time to treat her burn than it would have taken to iron her shirt properly. And she spent a miserable shift dealing with the pain of the burn.
We’ve all been there, haven’t we? For me it was cutting my own hair. For a former roommate it was trying to pull
his own wisdom teeth. For another college acquaintance, it was trying to change the oil in his car while
the motor was still running.
“There’s a right way and a wrong way of doing things,” Dad used to tell me whenever I’d spoil the look of our yard by trying out a faster, easier and more creative way of pulling weeds or edging the lawn. “If a thing is worth doing,” he said, “it’s worth doing it right.” There’s a reason why certain things are done in certain ways. Those old, boring, predictable ways work.
1.Jenelle found in the mirror that __________.
A.there were stains on her blouse
B.her blouse was wrinkled
C.she wore heavy makeup
D.she put on a wrong blouse
2.It’s learned from Paragraph 2 that______________.
A.Jenelle had no sense of responsibility at work
B.Jenelle failed to set an example for employees in daily work
C.Jenelle didn’t care about the neatness of her clothes at all
D.Jenelle’s boss put doing something on time above appearance
3.What can we infer from the fifth paragraph?
A.We all have done loads of things like Janelle.
B.We are careful enough in daily life.
C.We all have done something creative.
D.We all have tried to iron clothes while we are wearing them.
4.What does the author mainly want to tell readers in the last paragraph ?
A.Be creative. B.A bad beginning makes a bad ending.
C.Stick to old ways. D.Do things right.
高三英语阅读理解中等难度题
Janelle was running late for work, so she just had time for a quick look at herself in the mirror as she was going out. What she saw there made her stop dead in her tracks.
Being a busy college student just one year removed from her teenage years, she wasn’t exactly obsessive-compulsive(有强迫观念和行为的) about the neatness of her clothes. But her boss at the restaurant where she works saw things a little differently. He had recently lectured the entire staff on the importance of appearance, and had specifically mentioned the need for servers to wear clean, unwrinkled blouses. As an assistant manager, Janelle felt it was important to set an example for the other employees. But if she stopped to iron the blouse normally, she would be late —and work without delay was an area of even greater concern to her boss.
So she grabbed her iron and plugged it in and set it for low heat. Carefully holding her blouse away from her body, she continued to iron it while she was wearing it. It seemed like a logical answer to an urgent problem.
And it seemed to be working until Janelle tried to iron the collar and accidentally ironed her neck by mistake. Then it suddenly seemed like a really stupid idea and a really painful one as well. It took more time to treat her burn than it would have taken to iron her shirt properly. And she spent a miserable shift dealing with the pain of the burn.
We’ve all been there, haven’t we? For me it was cutting my own hair. For a former roommate it was trying to pull
his own wisdom teeth. For another college acquaintance, it was trying to change the oil in his car while
the motor was still running.
“There’s a right way and a wrong way of doing things,” Dad used to tell me whenever I’d spoil the look of our yard by trying out a faster, easier and more creative way of pulling weeds or edging the lawn. “If a thing is worth doing,” he said, “it’s worth doing it right.” There’s a reason why certain things are done in certain ways. Those old, boring, predictable ways work.
1.Jenelle found in the mirror that __________.
A.there were stains on her blouse
B.her blouse was wrinkled
C.she wore heavy makeup
D.she put on a wrong blouse
2.It’s learned from Paragraph 2 that______________.
A.Jenelle had no sense of responsibility at work
B.Jenelle failed to set an example for employees in daily work
C.Jenelle didn’t care about the neatness of her clothes at all
D.Jenelle’s boss put doing something on time above appearance
3.What can we infer from the fifth paragraph?
A.We all have done loads of things like Janelle.
B.We are careful enough in daily life.
C.We all have done something creative.
D.We all have tried to iron clothes while we are wearing them.
4.What does the author mainly want to tell readers in the last paragraph ?
A.Be creative. B.A bad beginning makes a bad ending.
C.Stick to old ways. D.Do things right.
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She was scolded because it was the third time that she ______ late to work.
A. came B. had come
C. was coming D. has come
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Lisa was running late.Lisa,25,had a lot to do at work,plus visitors on the way: her parents were coming in for Thanksgiving from her hometown.But as she hurried down the subway stairs,she started to feel uncomfortably warm.By the time she got to the platform,Lisa felt weak and tired-maybe it hadn’t been a good idea to give blood the night before,she thought.She rested herself against a post close to the tracks.
Several yards away,Frank,43,and his girlfriend,Jennifer,found a spot close to where the front of the train would stop.They were deep in discussion about a house they were thinking of buying.
But when he heard the scream,followed by someone yelling,“Oh,my God,she fell in!” Frank didn’t hesitate.He jumped down to the tracks and ran some 40 feet toward the body lying on the rails.“No! Not you! ”his girlfriend screamed after him.
She was right to be alarmed.By the time Frank reached Lisa,he could feel the tracks shaking and see the light coming.The train was about 20 seconds from the station.
It was hard to lift her.She was just out.But he managed to raise her the four feet to the platform so that bystanders could hold her by the arms and drag her away from the edge.That was where Lisa briefly regained consciousness,felt herself being pulled along the ground,and saw someone else holding her purse.
Lisa thought she’d been robbed.A woman held her hand and a man gave his shirt to help stop the blood pouring from her head.And she tried to talk but she couldn’t,and that was when she realized how much pain she was in.
Police and fire officials soon arrived,and Frank told the story to an officer.Jennifer said her boyfriend was calm on their 40minute train ride downtown-just as he had been seconds after the rescue,which made her think about her reaction at the time.“I saw the train coming and I was thinking he was going to die,” she explained.
1.What was the most probable cause for Lisa’s weakness?
A.She had run a long way. |
B.She felt hot in the subway. |
C.She had done a lot of work. |
D.She had donated blood the night before. |
2.Why did Jennifer try to stop her boyfriend?
A.Because they would miss their train. |
B.Because he didn’t see the train coming. |
C.Because she was sure Lisa was hard to lift. |
D.Because she was afraid the train would kill him. |
3.How did Frank save Lisa?
A.By lifting her to the platform. |
B.By helping her rise to her feet. |
C.By pulling her along the ground. |
D.By dragging her away from the edge. |
4.The passage is intended to ________.
A.warn us of the danger in the subway |
B.show us how to save people in the subway |
C.tell us about a subway rescue |
D.report a traffic accident |
高三英语阅读理解极难题查看答案及解析
Lisa was running late. Lisa,25,had a lot to do at work,plus visitors on the way: her parents were coming in for Thanksgiving from her hometown. But as she hurried down the subway stairs, she started to feel uncomfortably warn. By the time she got to the platform,Lisa felt weak and tired--maybe it hadn’t been a good idea to give blood the night before,she thought. She rested herself against a post close to the tracks.
Several yards away,Frank,43,and his girlfriend,Jennifer,found a spot close to where the front of the train would stop. They were deep in discussion about a house they were thinking of buying.
But when he heard the scream,followed by someone yelling,“Oh,my God,she fell in!” Frank didn’t hesitate. He jumped down to the tracks and ran some 40 feet toward the body lying on the rails. “No! Not you! ”his girlfriend screamed after him.
She was right to be alarmed. By the time Frank reached Lisa,he could feel the tracks shaking and see the light coming. The train was about 20 seconds from the station.
It was hard to lift her. She was just out. But he managed to raise her the four feet to the platform so that bystanders could hold her by the grins and drag her away from the edge. That was where Lisa briefly regained consciousness,felt herself being pulled along the ground,and saw someone else holding her purse.
Lisa thought she’d been robbed. A woman held her hand and a man gave his shirt to help stop the blood pouring from her head. And she tried to talk but she couldn’t,and that was when she realized how much pain she was in.
Police and fire officials soon arrived,and Frank told the story to an officer. Jennifer said her boyfriend was calm on their 40-minute train ride downtown—just as he had been seconds after the rescue,which made her think about her reaction at the time. “I saw the train coming and 1 was thinking he was going to die,”she explained.
1.What was the most probable cause for Lisa’s weakness?
A. She had run a long way.
B. She felt hot in the subway.
C. She had done a 1ot of work.
D. She had donated blood the night before.
2.Why did Jennifer try to stop her boyfriend?
A. Because they would miss their train.
B. Because he didn’t see the train coming.
C. Because she was sure Lisa was hard to lift.
D. Because she was afraid the train would kill him.
3.How did Frank save Lisa?
A. By lifting her to the platform.
B. By helping her rise to her feet.
C. By pulling her along the ground.
D. By dragging her away from the edge.
4.When did Lisa become conscious again?
A. When the train was leaving.
B. After she was back on the platform.
C. After the police and fire officials came.
D. When a man was cleaning the blood from her head.
5.The passage is intended to _____________
A. warn us of the danger in the subway
B. show US how to save people in the subway
C. tell US about a subway rescue
D. report a traffic accident
本文主要讲述一个男人在地铁救一个晕倒的女人的故事。
高三英语阅读理解简单题查看答案及解析
I was out for my usual morning run and found myself in the late-summer heat, thirsty. If only I had taken a______bottle. After I stopped under a bridge to shelter myself from the sun for a moment of______, I saw two young,______men standing next to their sleeping bags. One smiled and gently______his hand as if he were about to say hello, but he didn’t say a word. He wasn’t asking for______. I smiled and raised my hand, too.
As I started back on my______, I thought about how much we all______to connect with other people. At that moment, this homeless man seemed to want to connect with someone else______he wanted food or money.
We have all had______of feeling separate and lonely. I once felt lonely being in a relationship that______an emotional connection. Feeling separated doesn’t have anything to do with being alone,______is about the human desire to feel______by being seen and valued by another person.
We all______from connection. That homeless man affected my day. After meeting him, I felt more grateful and it made me______all that I have. He made me feel concerned for him. I had the choice to move toward______or connection. Separation is looking at the homeless person and focusing on how______he looks. Connection is understanding that he influenced my day by______to me. I can______times in my life when, like him, I was in a situation I had never expected. There have been times when I felt down, and times when I needed someone to______what he was doing and say hello to me.
Pay attention today and notice whether you tend to move toward separation or toward connection. If your tendency is to spend time alone,______saying “yes” to invitations. Practice moving toward rather than away from people.
1.A. wine B. water C. glass D. metal
2.A. peace B. joy C. shade D. breath
3.A. handsome B. homeless C. disabled D. tall
4.A. took B. dropped C. crossed D. raised
5.A. anything B. nothing C. everything D. all
6.A. wandering B. walking C. running D. hiking
7.A. need B. have C. try D. seek
8.A. other than B. less than C. rather than D. better than
9.A. expectations B. purposes C. experiences D. worries
10.A. lacked B. contained C. enjoyed D. valued
11.A. or B. and C. so D. but
12.A. amazed B. connected C. amused D. entertained
13.A. benefit B. recover C. suffer D. come
14.A. lose B. question C. recognize D. appreciate
15.A. ignorance B. separation C. depression D. desperation
16.A. kind B. neat C. unhappy D. unclean
17.A. reaching out B. giving in C. turning D. replying
18.A. forget about B. keep up with C. reflect on D. return to
19.A. continue B. accomplish C. handle D. stop
20.A. keep B. practice C. deny D. imagine
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I was in a rush as always, but this time it was for an important date I just couldn’ t be late for! I found myself at a checkout counter behind an elderly woman seemingly in no hurry as she paid for her groceries. A PhD student with not a lot of money, I had hurried into the store to pick up some flowers. I was in a huge rush, thinking of my upcoming evening. I did not want to be late for this date.
We were in Boston, a place not always known for small conversation between strangers. The woman stopped unloading her basket and looked up at me. She smiled. It was a nice smile —warm and reassuring — and I returned her gift by smiling back.
“Must be a special lady, whoever it is that will be getting those beautiful flowers,” she said.
“Yes, she’ s special,” I said, and then to my embarrassment, the words kept coming out. “It’ s only our second date,but somehow I am just having the feeling she’s ‘the one’ ,”Jokingly, I added, “The only problem is that I can’ t figure out why she’ d want to date a guy like me.”
“Well, I think she’s very lucky to have a boyfriend who brings her such lovely flowers and who is obviously in love with her,” the woman said. “My husband used to bring me flowers every week — even when times were tough and we didn’ t have much money. Those were incredible days; he was very romantic and — of course — I miss him since he’ s passed away.”
I paid for my flowers as she was gathering up her groceries. There was no doubt in my mind as I walked up to her. I touched her on the shoulder and said, “You were right, you know. These flowers are indeed for a very special lady.” I handed her the flowers and thanked her for such a nice conversation.
It took her a moment to realize that I was giving her the flowers I had just purchased.“You have a wonderful evening,” I said. I left her with a big smile and my heart warmed as I saw her smelling the beautiful flowers.
I remember being slightly late for my date that night and telling my girlfriend the above story. A couple of years later,when I finally worked up the courage to ask her to marry me,she told me that this story had helped to seal it for her — that was the night that I won her heart.
1.Why was the writer in a hurry that day?
A. He was to meet his girlfriend.
B. He had to go back to school soon.
C. He was delayed by an elderly lady.
D. He had to pick up some groceries.
2.What does the underlined phrase “her gift” (Paragraph 2) refer to?
A. Her words. B. Her smile. C. Her flowers. D. Her politeness.
3.Why did the writer give his flowers to the elderly lady?
A. She told him a nice story. B. She allowed him to pay first.
C. She gave him encouragement. D. She liked flowers very much.
4.What does the underlined word “ seal” mean in the last paragraph?
A. envelop B. block C. an animal D. decide
5.What is the message conveyed in the story?
A. Flowers are important for a date.
B. Small talk is helpful.
C. Love and kindness are rewarding.
D. Elderly people deserve respecting.
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I was in a rush as always, but this time it was for an important date I just couldn’t be late for! I found myself at a checkout counter behind an elderly woman seemingly in no hurry as she paid for her groceries. A. PhD. student with not a lot of money, I had hurried into the store to pick up some flowers. I was in a huge rush, thinking of my upcoming evening. I did not want to be late for this date.
We were in Boston, a place not always known for small conversation between strangers. The woman stopped unloading her basket and looked up at me. She smiled. It was a nice smile-warm and reassuring—and I retuned her gift by smiling back.
“Must be a special lady,” whoever it is that will be getting those beautiful flowers,” she said.
“Yes, she’s special,” I said, and then to my embarrassment, the words kept coming out. “It’s only our second date, but somehow I am just having the feeling she’s ‘the one,’”jokingly, I added, “The only problem is that I can’t figure out why she’d want to date a guy like me.”
“Well, I think she’s very lucky to have a boyfriend who brings her such lovely flowers and who is obviously in love with her,” the woman said. “My husband used to bring me flowers every week-even when tines were tough and we didn’t have much money. Those were incredible days; be was very romantic and-of course- I miss him since he’s passed away.”
I paid for my flowers as she was gathering up her groceries. There was no doubt in my mind as I walked up to her. I touched her on the shoulder and said “You were right, you know. These flowers are indeed for a very special lady.” I handed the flowers and thanked her for such a nice conversation.
It took her a moment to realize that I was giving her the flowers I had just purchased. “You have a wonderful evening,” I said. I left with a big smile and my heart warmed as I saw her smelling the beautiful flowers.
I remember being slightly late for my date that night and telling my girlfriend the above story. A. couple of years later, when I finally worked up the courage to ask her to marry me, she told me that this story had helped to seal it for her-that was the night than I won her heart .
1.Why was the writer in a hurry that day?
A. He was to meet his girlfriend. B. He had to go back to school soon.
C. He was delayed by an elderly lady. D. He had to pick up some groceries.
2.What does the underlined phrase “her gift” (Paragraph 2 ) refer to?
A. Her words. B. Her smile. C. Her flowers. D. Her politeness.
3.Why did the writer give his flowers to the elderly lady?
A. She told him a nice story. B. She allowed him to pay first.
C. She gave him encouragement. D. She liked flowers very much.
4.What is the message conveyed in the story?
A. Flowers are important for a date. B. Small talk is helpful.
C. Love and kindness are rewarding. D. Elderly people deserve respecting.
高三英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析
I was in a rush as always, but this time it was for an important date I just couldn’t be late for! I found myself at a checkout counter behind an elderly woman seemingly in no hurry as she paid for her groceries. A PhD student with not a lot of money, I had hurried into the store to pick up some flowers. I was in a huge rush, thinking of my upcoming evening. I did not want to be late for this date.
We were in Boston, a place not always known for small conversation between strangers. The woman stopped unloading her basket and looked up at me. She smiled. It was a nice smile –warm and reassuring—and I returned her gift by smiling back.
“Must be a special lady, whoever it is that will be getting those beautiful flowers,” she said.
“Yes, she’s special,” I said, and then to my embarrassment, the words kept coming out.
“It’s only our second date, but somehow I am just having the feeling she’s ‘the one’. Jokingly, I added, “The only problem is that I can’t figure out why she’d want to date a guy like me.”
“Well, I think she’s very lucky to have a boyfriend who brings her such lovely flowers and who is obviously in love with her,” the woman said.” “My husband used to bring me flowers every week –even when times were tough and we didn’t have much money. Those were incredible days; he was very romantic and – of course – I miss him since he’s passed away.”
I paid for my flowers as she was gathering up her groceries. There was no doubt in my mind as I walked up to her. I touched her on the shoulder and said, “You were right, you know. These flowers are indeed for a very special lady.” I handed her the flowers and thanked her for such a nice conversation.
It took her a moment to realize that I was giving her the flowers I had just purchased. “You have a wonderful evening,” I said. I left her with a big smile and my heart warmed as I saw her smelling the beautiful flowers.
I remember being slightly late for my date that night and telling my girlfriend the above story. A couple of years later, when I finally worked up the courage to ask her to marry me, she told me that this story had helped to seal it for her –that was the night that I won her heart.
1.Why was the writer in a hurry that day?
A.He was to meet his girlfriend. B.He had to go back to school soon.
C.He was delayed by an elderly lady. D.He had to pick up some groceries.
2.What does the underlined phrase “her gift”(Paragraph 2) refer to?
A.Her words. B.Her smile. C.Her flowers. D.her politeness.
3.Why did the writer give his flowers to the elderly lady?
A.She told him a nice story. B.She allowed him to pay first.
C.She gave him encouragement. D.She liked flowers very much.
4.What is the message conveyed in the story?
A.Flowers are important for a date. B.Small talk is helpful.
C.Love and kindness are rewarding. D.Elderly people deserve respecting.
高三英语阅读理解简单题查看答案及解析
What happened to the woman?
A. She was late for work. B. She offered bad service. C. She was asked to leave her job.
高三英语短对话简单题查看答案及解析
—Lucy has been fired by her boss.
— She is late for work five times a week!
A. Hardly surprising! B. Forget it.
C. How come? D. Who knows?
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