We were depressed and things were tough. Mom ...

We were depressed and things were tough. Mom had a ____time raising us on her own because Dad died five years ago. We relied on social assistance for ____.

Looking back, I  ____ remember what Mom went through to send us to school. I studied hard then. Every morning,  she would put a new piece of cardboard in our shoes because our shoes were ____. Constant moving was typical for my family in these times. Rent was 25 dollars a month but Mom couldn't ____it. Though it was hard, we never ____. Christmas was approaching. We were given 25 dollars for social services. Instead of buying food, Mom would use the money to pay the ____, ensuring us all of a ____over our head. ____we had nothing for Christmas.

Unknown to Mom, I had been selling Christmas trees to earn enough money for a new pair of ____. On the afternoon of Christmas Eve, I was ____to go to catch the bus.

As I reached the stop, I began to feel ____. I was going to buy a new pair of boots____Mom was at home in tears.  My mind was ____and I realized what I had to do. I didn't get on the ____.

I went in a grocery store and bought the Christmas treats. I ____home and put them quietly against the door. I knocked on the door. When Mom opened the door, ____rolled into the house. She just stood there ____. I managed to hold back the ____, saying,  "Merry Christmas, Mom! There really is a Santa Claus!"

That day I got many ____and kisses from Mom. It was a Merry Christmas for us after all!

1.A. good　　 B. short　　 C. hard　　 D. funny

2.A. life　　 B. travel　　 C. nursery　　 D. movement

3.A. hardly　　 B. still　　 C. yet　　 D. then

4.A. handed over　　 B. picked up　　 C. turned over　　 D. worn out

5.A. store　　 B. afford　　 C. make　　 D. get

6.A. complained　　 B. glanced　　 C. envied　　 D. calculated

7.A. decoration　　 B. gifts　　 C. rent　　 D. clothes

8.A. cloud　　 B. light　　 C. roof　　 D. window

9.A. And　　 B. But　　 C. Or　　 D. So

10.A. glasses　　 B. jeans　　 C. boots　　 D. socks

11.A. lucky　　 B. concerned　　 C. fearful　　 D. excited

12.A. frightened　　 B. guilty　　 C. proud　　 D. content

13.A. while　　 B. because　　 C. whether　　 D. unless

14.A. woken up　　 B. made up　　 C. given away　　 D. turned down

15.A. platform　　 B. train　　 C. bus　　 D. plane

16.A. drove　　 B. rang　　 C. left　　 D. rushed

17.A. balls　　 B. shoes　　 C. dollars　　 D. things

18.A. surprised　　 B. nervous　　 C. disappointed　　 D. painful

19.A. words　　 B. trouble　　 C. tears　　 D. sweat

20.A. candies　　 B. hugs　　 C. awards　　 D. creams

高二英语完形填空中等难度题查看答案及解析

“Mom, can I bake some bread?” We were 15, my best friend, Hanna, and I, determined to try our hands at creating some beautiful bread.

“It’s not worth the trouble,” my mother said. “It takes lots of time and makes a big mess. Our bakery bread is delicious without all that effort.”

Begging was useless. Mom’s “no” meant “No!”

But several weeks later, opportunity knocked: My parents were going out for the evening. I immediately invited Hanna to be my partner in bread-baking crime.

We studied the recipe. That was easy. “Mix oil into flour then beat in four of the eggs, one at a time, with remaining sugar and salt.”

We were not good at breaking eggs. I tried to learn from my mother.

“Gradually add eight cups of flour. When dough (面团) holds together, squeeze it.”

We took turns working like that. “Is the dough ‘holding together’?” we asked each other.

I remembered my neighbor’s instructions: “If it’s too sticky, add some flour; if too dry, add water.”

We added water. Then more flour. Then more water. By then, the mass of our dough had grown very much.

“Place dough on floured surface and squeeze till smooth,” the recipe instructed.

We took turns burying our hands in the damp dough, pinching, squeezing, and feeling it leak between fingers.

“Clean and oil bowl, then return dough to bowl. Cover and let dough rise in warm place for 1 hour.”

This was good news --- we’d have a break. On dirtied kitchen chairs, we dreamed about our beautiful bread. “See?” we would tell my mom. “Isn’t it worth the work?”

Hanna and I couldn’t help glancing at the rising process every few minutes. But nothing was happening.

“Maybe something will happen in the hot oven,” I said.

Unfortunately, when we removed the loaves from the oven, they were like hard stones.

Mom was right; it takes time and effort. It sometimes makes a mess. But still it feels good, somehow, to be part of that long, ongoing chain of bread bakers. Since that night, both Hanna and I have learned to do it right.

1.To the writer, what her mother said was __________.

2.Which of the following can best describe the children’s feelings while making their first bread?

3.Which of the following did the writer do without instructions?

4.The passage mainly tells us ______________.

高二英语阅读理解简单题查看答案及解析

— Do you remember the first time we met?

—At that time you ______us a lecture.

A. had given        B. were giving        C. have given    　　 D. gave

高二英语单项填空简单题查看答案及解析

We had a really bad time about six months ago but now things are _____.

A. picking up     B. coming up     C. making up     D. turning up

高二英语单项填空简单题查看答案及解析

We had a really bad time about six months ago but now things are______.

A. picking up     B. coming up    C. making up   D. turning up

高二英语单项填空简单题查看答案及解析

Born blind is tough in any case. But things were even harder for Srikanth Bolla who was born in a small village in India, where the common belief was that kids with disabilities were “of no use” and therefore, better off dead. Fortunately, Srikanth’s parents loved their son and refused to give him up. Instead, they encouraged the blind boy to dream big and reach for the star.

Srikanth did not disappoint his parents. The now twenty-four-year-old is the founder CEO of Bollant Industries.

Of course, getting here was not easy. Being both blind and poor meant that Srikanth had to face hard challenges. As a young boy, Srikanth attended a regular school near his home. Unfortunately, the students and teachers didn’t quite like him because of his disability. As a result, the young boy was largely ignored and often spent the entire day alone.

Concerned this would hold back Srikanth’ s development, his family decided to send him to a special school in Hyderabad. Sure enough, the young boy soon rose to the top of his class, earning awards in speech and debate competitions. But Srikanth was prevented from studying sciences when he reached 10th grade, because it was thought too “dangerous” for a blind student. Not wanting to give up, Srikanth took legal action and became the first blind student in the country allowed to study sciences.

Late, after graduating from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Srikanth set up Bollant Industries in 2012.For just four years, it has become a powerhouse with over 450 employees,70% of whom are physically challenged.

Being disabled doesn’ t mean being unable. “If the world looks at me and says, ‘Srikanth, you can do nothing,’ I will look back at the world and say I can do anything.” the young man says.

1.Why was Srikanth sent to a special school?

A.His parents became richer than before.

B.He could be treated equally there.

C.This school was free for disabled students.

D.He was sent away by the regular school.

2.What can we know about Srikanth from the text?

A.He was born in a poor village.

B.He cared about disabled people.

C.His parents were strict with him in his study.

D.He was loved by the villagers when he was young.

3.What words can best describe Srikanth?

A.Intelligent and determined.

B.Active and honest.

C.Patient and careful.

D.Kind but stubborn.

4.What can be the best title for the text?

A.Chances Are Everywhere

B.No Challenges, No Success

C.Big Dream Makes a Difference

D.Disability Doesn’t Mean Being Unable

高二英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析

We had a really bad time about six months ago but now things are_______.

A. looking up     B. coming up    C. making up     D. turning up

高二英语单项填空中等难度题查看答案及解析

The last time we had great fun was __________ we were visiting the Water Park.

高二英语单项填空中等难度题查看答案及解析

Many memories of old times were ________ by the conversation we had together that evening.

高二英语单项填空中等难度题查看答案及解析

They sat face to face, ________ about the things they were interested in for a long time.

A. and talk          B. talking         C. to talk          D. talked

高二英语单项填空简单题查看答案及解析