One can be easily _____ smoking in a smoking ...

One can be easily _____ smoking in a smoking family.

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Plastic bags won't be allowed to be used for free in the supermarkets. They can't _________ easily, which does great harm to our environment.

A. break off                B. break in         C. break down      D. break out

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Most people today think of chocolate as something sweet to eat or drink and can be easily found in stores around the world. It might surprise you that chocolate was once highly treasured.

The wealthy people of Spain first enjoyed a sweetened chocolate drink. Later, the popularity of the drink spread throughout Europe. Chocolate remained a drink that only wealthy people could afford to drink until the eighteenth century. During the period known as the Industrial Revolution, new technologies helped make chocolate less costly to produce.

Farmers grow cacao trees in many countries in Africa, Central and South America, but these trees are difficult to grow. They require an exact amount of water, warmth, soil and protection. After about five years, cacao trees start producing large fruits called pods, which grow near the trunk of the tree. The seeds inside these pods are harvested to make chocolate. Growing cacao is very hard work for farmers. Today, chocolate industry officials, activists, and scientists are working with farmers. They are trying to make sure that cacao can be grown in a way that is easy for the farmers and safe for the environment.

The market value of the yearly cacao crop around the world is more than five billion dollars. Chocolate is especially popular in Europe and the United States. Each year, Americans eat an average of more than 5 kilograms of chocolate per person. Specialty shops that sell costly chocolate are also very popular. Many offer chocolate lovers the chance to taste chocolate grown in different areas of the world.

1. We can learn from the passage that chocolate was ______.

A. served with a drink in old times

B. popular with people around the world

C. a drink enjoyed by the rich in old times

D. bought easily in stores in old times

2.What made it possible to produce chocolate inexpensively?

A. A warm climate.　　　　　　　　 B. Official aid.

C. New technologies.　　　　　　 D. Scientific protection.

3. What should ideal cacao farming be like？

A. Simple and time-saving.

B. Safe and labour-saving

C. Easy and labour-saving

D. Easy and environment-friendly.

4. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?

A. Scientists are trying to help people find various cacaos.

B. The chocolate industry is developing rapidly only in European countries.

C. People in America love to produce dear chocolate.

D. Chocolate making is probably a big business internationally.

高二英语阅读理解困难题查看答案及解析

It seems like people today are more easily offended than ever before.

If smoking in an elevator or talking in a movie theater were normal in the past, they are considered to be rude today. We used to be obliged to answer whatever questions a family elder directed our way, but now when a prying (爱打听的) relative asks about our test grades or dream university --- information that we’d rather keep to ourselves --- we feel offended, even if they mean well.

The boundary between “politeness” and “rudeness” has changed over the years, especially among young people.

But this change doesn’t just go one way --- things that used to be considered rude may also go across to the other side of the boundary. For example, to stand up for themselves, some youths may try to make statements by using phone cases printed with phrases like “Leave me alone” or “None of your business”. In their eyes, this is more like being independent than being rude.

“These phenomena involve rejecting previously moral order to ignore insults, recognize the good intentions of those who accidentally give offense, and be charitable (体谅的) toward those with whom we disagree,” wrote Time. “They suggest a new morality.”

And this fresh morality is introduced by a new group of people. According to The Economist, young people, or millennials (千禧一代), are “the best-educated generation ever”, which is why they tend to be more conscious about their privacy and personal space. They are also freer than previous generations, more eager to explore the world and refuse to be tied down by elders’ rules.

But there are, of course, people who think that millennials have gone too far to defend their own needs. An earlier Time article called millennials the “Me Me Me Generation”, saying that they are self-involved, less grateful and less tolerant of people.

But Lauren Martin, a lifestyle writer in the US, and a millennial herself, has a theory.

“Our generation is an anomaly (与众不同的事物),” she wrote on Elite Daily. “We refuse to do things their way, so they call us entitled. We refuse to sit in cubicles (办公室隔间), so they call us spoiled. We refuse to follow their plans, so they call us stubborn. What they are slowly realizing, however, is we’re not lazy, stubborn or entitled. We just refuse to accept things as they’re given to us.”

1.What is the article mainly about?

A. Why people today are more easily offended.

B. The definition of “politeness” and “rudeness”.

C. The morality of millennials and some views on it.

D. Key characteristics of the millennial generation.

2.What can we conclude from the first four paragraphs?

A. A prying relative always makes people feel offended.

B. Many young people can’t tell politeness from rudeness.

C. Young people today are more independent than ever.

D. Traditional morality has been rejected by some.

3.According to The Economist, millennials ______.

a. are more curious about the outside world.

b. are less thankful and understanding.

c. are more concerned about their privacy.

d. are more likely to challenge elders’ rules.

e. enjoy more freedom and are self-involved

A. a, b, c　　 B. a, c, d　　 C. b, d, e　　 D. c, d, e

4.What does Lauren Martin think of millennials?

A. They are too stubborn to listen to others.

B. They cannot get along well with others.

C. They have their own ways of viewing things.

D. They should adjust their way to defend their own needs.

5.What does the underlined word “entitled” mean?

A. Arrogant.　　 B. Lazy.　　 C. Conscious.　　 D. Independent.

高二英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析

Is your family interested in buying a dog? A dog can be a pleasant companion to your family, but if you choose the wrong kind of dog ，you will have a lot of troubles.

Families should sit down and thoroughly discuss the possible problems before buying a dog. Even if the children in your family are the ones who want the dog, the parents are the ones who are really responsible for seeing that the animal is properly cared for. If you don’t know much about dogs, it is a good idea to go to the library for books about different kinds of dogs, as well as books about how to train a young dog. In reading about the different breeds (种类) you should know that a dog described (描述) as very alert (机敏灵活的) may be too active. When a book describes a dog as an excellent hunting dog, it probably means that the dog won’t be happy living in a small house. Dog breeds vary (变化) in popularity as the years go by. One of the most popular dogs these days is the German shepherd. This is because it provides protection as well as companionship. The family should be warned that these dogs grow up to be very big, and may be too powerful for children to control. If space is limited, a toy dog may be a good choice. These dogs are very small and easy to train. They don’t need to be walked daily, since they can exercise in the home.

1.According to the passage, one can get information about different kinds of dogs　　　　 .

A. by staying at home

B. by asking someone who has enough experience about different kinds of dogs

C. by buying a dog and training it

D. by reading books about dogs

2.The German shepherd is a popular dog　　　　 .

A. because it is easy to train

B. because it is small and weak

C. because it is powerful and friendly

D. because it is alert and active

3.Which of the following statements is not true?

A. Don’t buy a hunting dog if your house is not big enough.

B. Dog breeds vary in popularity as the years go by.

C. The German shepherd is the most popular dog recently for it provides not only companionship but also protection.

D. You should have a discussion with your family before buying a dog in case it causes you a lot of troubles.

4.Which is the best topic of the passage?

A. The care and proper selection of dogs for families.

B. Different breeds of dogs.

C. Responsibility for seeing that dogs are properly cared for.

D. Different kinds of books about dogs.

高二英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析

Is your family interested in buying a dog? A dog can be a good friend to your family, but if you choose the wrong kind of dog, it can cause you a lot of trouble.

Families should sit down and discuss the problems before buying a dog．Even if the children in your family are the ones who want the dog，the parents are the ones who are really responsible(有责任的) for seeing that the animal is properly cared for．If you don’t know much about dogs，it’s a good idea to go to the library for books about different kinds of dogs，as well as books about how to train a young dog. Dogs of different kinds change in popularity as the years go by. One of the most popular dogs these days is the German shepherd(牧羊犬). This is because it provides protection. The family should be warned that these dogs grow up to be very big, and may he too powerful for children, If your house is not big, a toy dog may be a good choice(选择). These dogs are very small and easy to train. They don’t need to be walked daily.

1.According to the passage, who should take care of the dog?

A. Children.　　　 B. Parents.　　　　

C. Family.　　　　 D. Friends.

2.The writer suggests one can get information about the different kinds of dogs　　　　　　　 .

A. by reading books about dogs　　　　　　　　　　

B. by buying a dog from a pet shop

C. by watching dogs in a zoo　　　　　　　　　　　　

D. by asking some friends

3.The passage is mainly about　　　　　　 .

A. how to take care of dogs　　　　　　　　　　　　

B. different kinds of books about dogs

C. how to choose the right dogs for family pets　　

D. different kinds of dogs

高二英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析

Some families live quite far in the UK．Visiting them can either be an adventure or a chore(麻烦事)．It depends on how much family members like each other．

If all goes well，kids have an exciting time．Your relatives will plan different fun activities and make you happy．Taking you to visit relatives gives your parents a chance to rest．It gives older relatives a good chance to relive the time when they had young kids．If they do not have children of their own，they get to play parent for a while．

I remember that Blackpool Pleasure Beach was the place I liked to go with my grandparents

It is an amusement park on the northwest coast．It is packed with roller coasters(过山车)and candy stalls(糖果摊)．You could race small boats on a lake or scare yourself into death riding the ghost train．I had good memories of my time there．

As you get older，you suddenly become the one who must help your relatives with their kids．I have four COUSINS aged between one and eleven．They are fantastic and I really enjoy seeing them．However，it is very tiring，as they get so excited and energetic(充满活力)．I fall asleep hoping they will remember our good times when they get older．

1.If all goes well，visiting relatives far away can be _____for kids．

A．dangerous           B．exciting                 C．boring                    D．hard

2.By saying “relive the time”，the author means the old relatives enjoy______．

A．sharing old memories                               B．eating lots of food

C．watching old movies                                  D．going out together

3.The author feel tired after playing with his cousins because_________．

A．his cousins are funny                                B．he enjoys playing with them

C．he doesn’t like children                            D．his cousins have too much energy

4.The best title for this passage is________

A．My Favorite Amusement Park                   B．Fun Playing with Cousins

C．Visiting Relatives in the UK                        D．Childhood Memories

高二英语阅读理解简单题查看答案及解析

________ in a poor family, he can’t afford to go to school.

A. Being born            B. Born               C. Having born  D. To be born

高二英语单项填空中等难度题查看答案及解析

Swimming is one of those activities that can be learned early in life. Little children can learn to swim as soon as they walk. In fact, you need the same skills in walking as in swimming. However, I believe that five is the best age to learn. By five or six, a child knows fear of water, a very important thing to know. It's wise to be afraid, to recognize true danger. Young ones understand that the water can sometimes be very dangerous.

To really benefit from swimming, every swimmer should learn, as soon as possible, these four basic strokes; butterfly, backstroke, Breaststroke, and crawl. I feel that one of these-the breaststroke-is different from the others, since some young swimmers use this stroke naturally, without any training.

In swimming there are certain rules every swimmer should follow:

1). Never swim alone! No matter how good you are in the water, don’t risk drowning by swimming alone. If you swim by yourself, with no life guards or friends with you, you may get into trouble.

2). Don't go beyond your abilities. Most swimmers know enough not to swim too far from the bank or the beach, Showing off by doing dangerous tricks is no good. Swim safely and you will continue to swim and alive.

3). Don't smoke. Swimming depends on a healthy body; good lungs are part of it.

4). Work at any activity that builds muscles.

1.Little children can learn to swim as soon as _____.

A.they can talk

B.they start walking

C.they have no fear of the water

D.they are five or six years old

2.The author believes that fear of water is_____.

A.stupid B.sensible C.dangerous D.not smart

3.The stroke that some young swimmers use first is_____.

A.butterfly B.backstroke C.breaststroke D.crawl

4.According to the passage, you should not swim alone because_____.

A.the water is too cold

B.your parents would not be happy

C.something in the water might attack

D.you might drown

高二英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析

Swimming is one of those activities that can be learned early in life. Little children can learn to swim as soon as they walk. In fact, you need the same skills in walking as in swimming. However, I believe that five is the best age to learn. By five or six, a child knows fear of water, a very important thing to know. It's wise to be afraid, to recognize true danger. Young ones understand that the water can sometimes be very dangerous.

To really benefit from swimming, every swimmer should learn, as soon as possible, these four basic strokes; butterfly, backstroke, Breaststroke, and crawl. I feel that one of these-the breaststroke-is different from the others, since some young swimmers use this stroke naturally, without any training.

In swimming there are certain rules every swimmer should follow:

1). Never swim alone! No matter how good you are in the water, don’t risk drowning by swimming alone. If you swim by yourself, with no life guards or friends with you, you may get into trouble.

2). Don't go beyond your abilities. Most swimmers know enough not to swim too far from the bank or the beach, Showing off by doing dangerous tricks is no good. Swim safely and you will continue to swim and alive.

3). Don't smoke. Swimming depends on a healthy body; good lungs are part of it.

4). Work at any activity that builds muscles.

1. Little children can learn to swim as soon as _____.

A. they can talk

B. they start walking

C. they have no fear of the water

D. they are five or six years old

2.The author believes that fear of water is_____.

A. stupid        B. sensible      C. dangerous      D. not smart

3. The stroke that some young swimmers use first is_____.

A. butterfly      B. backstroke    C. breaststroke     D. crawl

4.According to the passage, you should not swim alone because_____.

A. the water is too cold

B. your parents would not be happy

C. something in the water might attack

D. you might drown

高二英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析