Yahoo recently announced to ________ 2,000 em...

Yahoo recently announced to ________ 2,000 employees, about 14% of the company’s workforce, aiming to save $375 million annually.

A. take on     B. cut off      C. bring down       D. lay off

高二英语单项填空困难题查看答案及解析

Recently，I flew to Las Vegas to attend a meeting. As we were about to arrive，the pilot announced with apology that there would be a slight before setting down. High desert winds had ________the airport to close all but one runway. He said that we would be ________ the city for a few minutes waiting to ________. We were also told to remain in our seats meanwhile（同时） with our seat belts fastened there might be a few bumps(颠簸)．Well，that few minutes turned into about four—five minutes，including a ride that would make a roller coaster(过山车)by comparison（比较起来）.

The movement was so fierce(猛烈的) that several passengers felt and had to use airsickness（晕机） bags. As you might guess，that’s not good thing to have happen in a(n) ________  space because it only   to increase the discomfort of the situation.

About twenty minutes into the adventure，the entire airplane became very .

There was now a sense of anxiety and fear that could be  noticed．Every passenger simply held on for dear life …except one. A was having a good time! With each bump of the__ ___he would let out a giggle(咯咯的笑)of delight. As I observed this，I that he didn’t know he was supposed to be afraid and worried about his .He neither thought about the past nor about the future .Those are what we grown—ups have learned from.He was the ride  because had not yet been taught to fear it. Having understood this，I took a deep breath and  ________  back into my seat，pretending（假装） I was ________ on a roller coaster. I smiled for the rest of the flight. I evento giggle once or twice ,much to the chagrin(懊恼)of the man sitting next to me holding the airsickness bag.

1.A. mistake               B. delay(延期)           C. change                D. wind

2.A. forced               B. warned                   C. swept                 D. reminded

3.A. watching             B. visiting           C. circling              D. crossing

4.A. arrive           B. enter                      C. stop                                   D. land

5.A. if                     B. though                    C. because                         D. while

6.A. light                   B. pale                      C. difficult                   D. quick

7.A. sick                   B. nervous                            C. a ngry                           D. afraid

8.A. empty               B. narrow                    C. secret                            D. open

9.A. happens             B. continues                  C. fails                                     D. serves

10.A. quiet              B. hot                        C. dirty                D. crowded

11.A. partly             B. gradually                          C. shortly(立刻)                   D. clearly

12.A. pilot             B. baby                       C. guard                       D. man

13.A. seats             B. passengers            C. flight                               D. airplane

14.A. realized           B. hoped              C. agreed                D. insisted

15.A. health              B. safety                C. joy                   D. wealth

16.A. teachers        B.  books               C. experience           D. friends

17.A. learning            B. taking                     C. missing                  D. enjoying

18.A. sat                   B. jumped                      C. went                 D. rode

19.A. nearly               B. finally                     C. really                  D. suddenly

20.A. attempted       B. managed                          C. wanted                           D. decided

高二英语完型填空中等难度题查看答案及解析

A new law has recently been announced which forbids people to disturb, annoy, harm, kill or interfere with any bats which choose to live in their houses. Anyone who disturbs a bat on its nest ,or handles one without a license will be fined ￡1,000.

There are some people who like bats. The late Mrs. Ian Fleming was one. She would crawl for miles to see them in caves or hanging from trees. Similarly, there are many people who do not like bats much but are not particularly troubled by them. The chance of a bat resting in their attics（阁楼） or spare bedroom curtains may seem far away from them. But there are others who do not fall into either of these categories and Mr. Auberon Waugh is one. Underneath his house are eight large cellars(地下室) which for some reason bats have chosen to claim for themselves. He finds it extremely disagreeable to have to fight his way through a colony of them every time he wants a bottle of wine. And as a wine-lover he gets a particular pleasure from the ownership of wine. He has certain bottles in his cellar which he thinks are too good to serve to anyone he knows, but he likes to go down and enjoy looking at them occasionally. The bats entirely destroy this pleasure.

Until the recent law, he could keep the bat problem within manageable proportions by sending his children down on a bat hunt every three months armed with tennis rackets. They usually managed to kill one or two and discouraged the rest from settling. But now, Mr. Waugh fears that the bats will take over the house. To solve the problem he inquired what course of action he could take and was told by Dr Robert Stebbings of the Institute of Terrestrial Ecology, “I am sure that no one will mind if you pick up a bat and take it outside and hang it on a tree or the outside of the house.” The trouble with this, as Mr. Waugh explains, is that he would be fined a ￡1,000 if he had not already applied to the Nature Conservancy Council for a license to handle bats. And there is no certainty that he would automatically be granted（agreed to give）one.

1. Mr. Waugh thinks that bats ________ .

A. should all be destroyed          B. interfere with his wine

C. should be kept under control     D. prevent him owning wine

2. Because he is a wine-lover, M. Waugh ________ .

A. stores only good wines           B. keeps certain good wine

C. refuses to drink good wines      D. only wants to own the best wines

3. Success in removing bats from your home depends on ________ .

A. applying for a license from the Nature Conservancy Council

B. seeking help from the Institute of Terrestrial Ecology

C. taking the course of action recommended by Dr Stebbings

D. the granting of a Nature Conservancy Council license

4.Some people who dislike bats ________ .

A. think they are unlikely to be bothered by them

B. run the risk of finding them in their attics

C. think it strange they should roost（栖息） in the curtains

D. do not mind them hanging in trees

高二英语阅读理解简单题查看答案及解析

Recently, American President Trump announced his budget. One of the budgets would cut all money to The Institute of Museum and Library services and libraries across the United States. However, as far as I’m concerned, we need to save our libraries.

Libraries provide books and after-school programs for children. They help inspire a life-time love of learning and reading in children of all ages. The knowledge of the books in libraries is not available to the children at school. Without them where will kids with no Internet at home do their homework? Where will kids have a place to study or borrow books after school? Therefore, we need libraries for our kids. We need them so kids can grow up with a place, other than school, where learning and exploration is encouraged. Reading books can benefit children’s minds. Books allow them to imagine.

For adults, libraries serve as a place where they can use the Internet to apply for jobs, get job training, early voting centers as well as book clubs to help make new friends. It can also serve as a place to pick up a book and learn something new. Meanwhile, they can also rent a book and get away from it all.

Libraries save our information for the next generation. When we live in an age of alternative facts, where science is ignored in favor of personal feelings, we need libraries now more than ever. We need them to educate ourselves on the facts. We need them to have strong civic participation.

If you assent to me, you shouldn’t be silent on this issue. You can write or call directly to tell the president to save our libraries. You can also write to both your state Senators (参议员) and your district representative. Let them know this is good issue because all people use public libraries in their daily life.

1.Which of the following statements is true according to the passage？

A.There is no need for children to learn in libraries.

B.Children can learn knowledge that can’t be taught at school in libraries.

C.Libraries can provide a quiet space for children to have a rest.

D.The reference book in the libraries can help children imagine a new world.

2.Unlike kids, besides reading, adults use libraries to _______.

A.do something about jobs and social activities

B.explore the world

C.have a good rest

D.earn some money

3.Which statement about libraries does the author agree with?

A.Science should be learned in our libraries.

B.Information can be stored in libraries forever

C.The government needs libraries more than before.

D.Libraries play a more important role nowadays.

4.What is the meaning of the underlined phrase “assent to”?

A.Fight against. B.Agree with.

C.Think about. D.Drop by.

5.Which is the best title for this passage?

A.Learn in our libraries B.The function of libraries

C.Save our libraries D.Grow up with our libraries

高二英语阅读理解困难题查看答案及解析

It has been announced recently by the Chinese government that couples in China will be ___________to have two children if one of the parents is an only child.

A. attended B. permitted

C. appealed D. persuaded

高二英语单项填空中等难度题查看答案及解析

The number of the employees has grown from 1,000 to 1,200. This means it has risen ____ 20 percent.

A. by          B. at              C. to           D. with

高二英语单项填空简单题查看答案及解析

A recent study surveyed 5,000 British families about their experiences with volunteering and their mental health. Participants completed the same survey every two years from 1996 to 2008.

About 20 percent of the survey participants reported doing regular unpaid work Researchers found that these volunteers also scored highest on their mental health scores.The two were linked so directly that the more a person volunteered,the happier they were.

One could argue a chicken-and-egg theory: happier people are more likely to have the time,money,energy and resources to give back to others.But even when researchers adjusted for education,social class and total health,the link was there,suggesting that the mental increase came from volunteering and not the other way around.

According to Dr.Stephen G.Post,author of The Hidden Gifts of Helping,when you help others,your brain releases feel-good chemicals,which can help cells repair themselves and grow.And this translates to better health.

So volunteering can help improve both your physical and mental health—on one condition.You have to mean it. People who volunteered for "self-oriental" reasons,either because they were forced to do so for work or school or because they were trying to get away from problems in their lives,had a mortality（死亡率）risk that was similar to those who didn't volunteer at all.It was only when people were volunteering out of a true sense of sympathy that they saw any health benefits.

So whether it's arranging books at the library or walking dogs at the animal shelter,find a cause that's important to you and give it a try.Volunteering is a good way to develop a sense of connection that not only helps your community,but may also be good for you.

1.Who are healthier according to the study?

A. people who are happier.

B. people who are good at taking exams.

C. people that work as volunteers regularly.

D. people that make a large amount of money.

2.Why does the author mention the chick-and-egg theory?

A. To introduce a world-famous theory.

B. To point out that volunteering came first.

C. To prove happy ones would like to help others.

D. To tell us that the cause and the effect are mixed.

3.What may be one of the "self-oriented" reasons?

A. You try your best to solve others' problems.

B. You are filled with pity for the foster kids.

C. You have the duty to look after the old.

D. You're always willing to help others.

4.What is the text mainly about?

A. A chicken-and-egg theory.

B. Happiness has a lot to do with health.

C. A sense of connection is important to us.

D. Volunteering willingly is good for health.

高二英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析

A recent study surveyed 5,000 British families about their experiences with volunteering and their mental health. Participants completed the same survey every two years from 1996 to 2008.

About 20 percent of the survey participants reported doing regular unpaid work Researchers found that these volunteers also scored highest on their mental health scores. The two were linked so directly that the more a person volunteered, the happier they were.

One could argue a chicken-and-egg theory: happier people are more likely to have the time, money, energy and resources to give back to others. But even when researchers adjusted for education, social class and total health, the link was there, suggesting that the mental increase came from volunteering and not the other way around.

According to Dr. Stephen G. Post, author of The Hidden Gifts of Helping, when you help others, your brain releases feel-good chemicals, which can help cells repair themselves and grow. And this translates to better health.

So volunteering can help improve both your physical and mental health—on one condition. You have to mean it. People who volunteered for "self-oriental" reasons, either because they were forced to do so for work or school or because they were trying to get away from problems in their lives, had a mortality（死亡率）risk that was similar to those who didn't volunteer at all. It was only when people were volunteering out of a true sense of sympathy that they saw any health benefits.

So whether it's arranging books at the library or walking dogs at the animal shelter, find a cause that's important to you and give it a try. Volunteering is a good way to develop a sense of connection that not only helps your community, but may also be good for you.

1.Who are healthier according to the study?

A. people who are happier.

B. people who are good at taking exams.

C. people that work as volunteers regularly.

D. people that make a large amount of money.

2.Why does the author mention the chicken-and-egg theory?

A. To introduce a world-famous theory.

B. To point out that volunteering came first.

C. To prove happy ones would like to help others.

D. To tell us that the cause and the effect are mixed.

3.What may be one of the "self-oriented" reasons?

A. You try your best to solve others' problems.

B. You are filled with pity for the foster kids.

C. You have the duty to look after the old.

D. You're always willing to help others.

4.What is the text mainly about?

A. A chicken-and-egg theory.

B. Happiness has a lot to do with health.

C. A sense of connection is important to us.

D. Volunteering willingly is good for health.

高二英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析

According to a study conducted in 2010, about 39 % companies had blocked employee access to Facebook. They think some employees spend their entire day sitting glued to Facebook, updating and commenting, which has a negative effect on their work. 1. Some reasons are listed why employees should be allowed access to Facebook.

2.　 Employees may be working hard to find a particular solution, but cannot come up with anything. Browsing through Facebook can help them gel inspired to find solutions in a different way and be successful at it.

Blocking access to Facebook means that the employer doesn’t trust the employees. People are dissatisfied with the company if they’re not allowed access to Facebook. 3. Therefore, allowing access to Facebook means that the employees are given a certain amount of freedom.

Today many companies have pages on Facebook which they use for spreading news and something about products. If Facebook pages arc blocked in an office, how will employees like or share something from the company page? Employees can also interact with each other through Facebook. It creates a sense of bonding and they get along well with each other. 4. Many talented professionals don’t like to join places where Facebook is blocked, and thus companies may lose talented employees.

As far as I’m concerned, whether an organization should ban Facebook depends largely on factors like its culture, type of work, Internet policy, business goals, etc. As far as the employees are concerned, most of them will be in support of allowing access to Facebook. 5..

A. However, their banning isn’t widely accepted.

B. People hold different attitudes towards Facebook now.

C. People who have special skills are interested in Facebook.

D. Keeping in touch through it helps in improving their relations.

E. So the company should take the employees, interest into account.

F. In order to keep people active, essential that they are kept happy.

G. Firm, they think it’s necessary to take a break after working for hours.

高二英语七选五困难题查看答案及解析

听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。

1.What is the purpose of the talk?

A. To announce changes of a race.

B. To tell about a weekend event.

C. To introduce some runners.

2.When should runners arrive at the Town Hall?

A. At 8:30.　　 B. At 9:15.　　 C. At 9:45.

3.What are the prizes especially for the winners?

A. Money.　　 B. T-shirts.　　 C. Running shoes.

4.What’s the special price for the whole family?

A. $6.　　 B. $5.　　 C. $4. 5.

高二英语短文困难题查看答案及解析