215132.（2015•西北大附中•高一上期中）One day Howard had to go to New York for a meeting．He flew to New York and called a taxi． （1）．Then the driver turned around to speak to him． "Congratulations!"he said．"You're my first passenger and this is my first day as a taxi driver，but you don't have to worry．In my old job I had lots of driving experience，and I know the city very well．" （2）"Thank you，"said the driver．He started driving towards the hotel． Howard looked at his watch and noticed that he was early for his meeting．He decided to ask the driver to take him to a bookstore．He leaned forward and tapped him on hioulder． （3）．It almost hit a bus and another car．Then it almost hit a passer-by crossing the street，who screamed and jumped out of the way． Howard was afraid．He shouted at the taxi driver．"Be careful!" The driver screamed again，and the taxi went suddenly to the other side of the road and almost hit a truck．The truck driver shook his fist angrily． （4） Then it crashed into a store window with glass falling over it． The driver looked at Howard．Then slowly he began to laugh．He laughed and laughed． （5）"I'm sorry，"said the driver when he stopped laughing．"I thought I was still in my old job．When you tapped me on the shoulder and talked to me，I got really scared!" "What was your old job？"asked Howard．"Didn't I tell you？"said the driver．"I used to drive a car that carried coffins（棺材） to funerals!"
A．"I'm good at avoiding accidents，"the driver said confidently． B．"That's good，"said Howard．"I'm sure you'll be a good driver．" C．"It's not funny，"said Howard．"You could have killed somebody!" D．The driver screamed and made the taxi go suddenly across the road． E．Then the taxi went into the sidewalk，just missing two more passers-by． F．On the way to the hotel，Howard wanted to stop at a bookstore，so he tapped the driver on the shoulder． G．He told the driver the address of the hotel and sat in the back seat．
（1）G．一般上出租车都会先告诉司机要去哪里，故选G． （2）B．根据上文In my old job I had lots of driving experience，and I know the city very well可知，司机的开车技术应该还可以，结合后面司机说"Thank you"可知，这里是在夸司机，故选B． （3）D．根据后面的screamed again可知，这里他也尖叫了，故选D． （4）E．根据Then it crashed into a store window with glass falling over it．可知，司机还在继续制造交通事故，故选E． （5）C．根据"I'm sorry，"said the driver when he stopped laughing．"司机感到很抱歉，他停止了笑容，可以推测前面Howard可能觉得不好笑，C符合语境，故选C．
201761.（2024•西安中学•三模）
Time for a Brainstorm A brainstorm is a session where a small group of people come together to solve a problem．People voice spontaneous ideas，sometimes just shouting，and a note-taker writes them all down．（1）By getting different ideas out there，ideas are said to bounce off each other and even can help solve the problem at hand．Brainstorming is often a group exercise but individuals can also conduct personal brainstorms． （2）He defined it as using the brain to storm a creative problem and do so in commando （突击队）fashion，with each stormer attacking the same objective．According to him，it was easier to tone down a wild idea than think up a new one．He placed importance on the collection of as many ideas as possible and dismissed scientific thinking． Brainstorming has become one of the most popular ways to solve problems and hold discussion in schools and businesses．Many students brainstorm for a group assignment or even for a personal essay．Sarah Grace，24，is an Australian marketing analyst and uses brainstorming during all her creative duties．She thinks brainstorming is the best way to work as a team．The sessions get everyone on the same page，everyone moving together and with a clear understanding about the foundations of an event or idea．（3）． However，a big problem with brainstorming is creating a mess that leads people further away from a solution．（4） If you don't have a strong moderator or leader of the brainstorm，can go really off track，and people just start discussing something totally different．Brainstorming can sometimes confuse the human brain．（5） If you brainstorm too much and your page is filled up with all the messy links，you can paint yourself into a bit of comer and get trapped with ideas． You need to move past brainstorming as soon as you have something workable．
A．The ideas can be smart，strange or crazy． B．It is caused by a lack of direction from a leader． C．Brainstorming really helps her organize her thoughts． D．Brainstorming really is the best way to build team spirit． E．It can open too many doors and not suggest a clear direction． F．Brainstorms were popularized in the 1940s by American advertising boss Alex Osborn． G．They can be words；phrases，paragraphs and anything that can help answer the question．
214969.（2017•西安中学•高一下期中）
Four Ways to Beat Summer Weight Gain When we think of summer，most of us think of outdoor fun．So it seems like we should naturally lose weight over the summer．In reality，summer isn't all beach volleyball and water sports．Therefore，we can gain weight easily in the summer．（1）Here are four ways to beat summer weight gain． （2）When we don't have a plan，it's easy to spend summer moving from the couch to the computer，with regular stops at the fridge．Avoid this by aiming for a specific goal，like volunteering or mastering a new skill．Just be sure to plan for some downtime （停工期） so you can relax a little! Stay busy．When we're bored，it's easy to fall into a trap of doing nothing and then feeling low on energy．In addition to helping you avoid the cookie jar，getting loads of stuff（事情） to do can give you a sense of accomplishment．（3） Beat the heat．Don't let summer heat put your exercise plans on hold．（4） if a gym isn't your scene，try howling or an indoor climbing wall．If you love being outdoors，try swimming or a regular run in the early morning or evening． （5）with school out，we lose our daily routines（日常工作）．If you don't have a specific job or an activity to get up for，it's easy to sleep late，watch too much TV，and snack more than usual．Make sure your summer days have some structure-like getting up at the same time each day．Plan activities for specific times，like exercising before breakfast．
A．Get going with goals B．Relax by walking outside C．Stick to a schedule D．That's especially true if a dream summer job falls through（落空） E．We usually stay at home in summer F．Move your workout indoors G．However，it's easy to avoid this problem if we know what to look out for．
214702.（2017•西安中学•高三上期中）
The average computer user has between 5 and 15 username/password combinations to log in different kinds of accounts．Some demand you use a specific number of symbols and digits，while others require you to change your password every 60 days．The feeling of confusion resulting from memorizing these login information has grown so common that it actually has a name：password fatigue（疲劳）． Having to remember so many different passwords is annoying，but it can also be dangerous．Because it is virtually impossible to remember a unique password for each of these accounts，many people leave handwritten lists of usernames and passwords on or next to their computers．（1）While these practices make it easier to remember login information，they also make it easier for thieves to hack into accounts． Single Sign-On （SSO） confirmation and password management software can help solve this problem．With SSO，users only need to remember one password to login to the main system．（2）SSO software is typically used by large companies，schools，or libraries． （3）If a user loses or forgets the password required to log in to SSO software，the user will then lose access to all of the applications linked to the SSO account．Users who rely on password management software face the same problems． Although most websites or network systems allow users to recover or change lost passwords by providing email addresses or answering a prompt（提示），this process can waste time and cause further frustration．What is more，recovering a forgotten password is only a temporary solution．（4） Some computer scientists have suggested computers rely on biometrics（生物测定学）．（5）The use of biometrics raises questions concerning privacy and can also be expensive to practice． Software engineers and computer security experts are still searching for the cure to password fatigue．Until they find the perfect solution，however，everyone will simply have to rely on the password system currently in place．
A．It does not address the larger problem of password fatigue． B．These software programs have been built into many major web browsers． C．The problem with password management software makes users feel powerless． D．The SSO software then automatically logs the user in to other accounts within the system． E．However，SSO confirmation and password management software also have drawbacks． F．This is a method of recognizing human users based on unique traits，such as fingerprints，voice，or DNA． G．Others solve this problem by using the same password for every account or using extremely simple passwords．
214750.（2017•西安中学•高二上期中）
To someone stuck in a traffic jam，the ability to fly right over other cars seems like a dream．（1）That may be changing．Nearly a dozen companies around the globe are competing to be the first to develop a flying car． One of the ideas being developed is a car with wings that unfold for flight．But，most aren't cars at all．They are more like helicopters and are operated by a battery-powered motor．（2） Companies have to convince the government that the flying cars are safe．They will also need longer-lasting batteries．And，cities will have to figure out how to handle thousands of flying cars in the sky． Still，some companies are moving forward．（3） Especially as cities grow more crowded and people spend more time being stuck in traffic．These taxis would deliver passengers to the rooftops of office buildings during rush hours． "In as little as 10 years，products could be on the market that revolutionize urban travel for millions of people，"said Zack Lovering．He is the leader of a project to develop a self-flying taxi for Airbus，a European company that makes airplanes．（4） Uber doesn't have any plans to develop a flying car itself．But，the company is advising several companies that are developing them． （5）Designers think that if enough people want to buy them，prices can be kept affordable．
A．Some flying cars are designed for human pilots． B．It's still unclear how much flying cars will cost． C．They see a need for"air taxis"and personally owned flying cars． D．Companies will also have to get permission from the government． E．The Uber ride-share company sees air taxis as the future of on-call transportation． F．Inventors and business people tried to make flying cars，but have never been able to． G．There are many challenges that could keep flying cars from becoming part of everyday life．
214769.（2017•铁一中学•高二上期中）
President Xi Jinping often takes time to share his experiences and wisdom with the country's young people，from forming a healthy lifestyle to keeping a positive attitude toward life． （1）．Here are some pieces of advice he has given to Chinese youth on different occasions． （2）． Study is the ladder of progress and practice is the way to improve capability．Quality and capability of the youth are directly linked to the course of realizing the Chinese Dream． The buttons of life Living one's life is like buttoning up one's jacket．If the first button is not fastened correctly，the rest will never find their rightful place．The buttons of life should be fastened well from the very beginning． Young people should avoid staying up late I was so eager to do my job well but fell ill quite often．The reason？ （3） One has to be fully aware that one cannot finish all the work at a time，however enthusiastic one may be about the job． Honest work The whole society should vigorously promote the spirit of hard work ，encouraging people to realize their dreams and change their fate through honest work． Roll up our sleeves to work harder （4） As long as our 1.3 billion-plus people are pulled together for a common cause，as long as the Party stands together with the people and we roll up our sleeves to work harder，we will surely succeed in a Long March of our generation． Not slack in prosperity and not lose faith in adversity During one's growth and endeavor，the young may gain success and joy，but may also face difficulties and pressure．One should treat the success and failure at the moment with a correct attitude，not slack in prosperity and not lose faith in adversity． （5）
A．One should consider both the success and failure as wealth in life instead of burdens． B．Refine professional skills． C．I always burnt the midnight oil．Later，I came to realize that I couldn't work like this anymore． D．Negative thoughts such as profiting from other people's work，opportunism and indulging in pleasure and comfort are to be opposed． E．His wise words are like a lighthouse that guides China's youth on the right path to personal growth． F．As the saying goes， "success comes to those who share in one purpose"． G．Happiness does not fall from the sky．
214808.（2017•长安区一中•高二上期中）
Traveling is a very enjoyable experience as it provides an opportunity to see new things．（1）The following article discusses the advantages of traveling． Traveling gives you the opportunity to disconnect from your regular life．People all have crazy schedules，work and a family to take care of，and traveling alone or with some friends can give you distance and perhaps even make you realize how important these people are to you．（2） Another great benefit is the relaxation you get．（3）When you come back you feel energetic and you are happy to be back to your daily routine． （4）They will create a bond that nothing can erase no matter what happens to the friendship．You can create photo albums and when you feel nostalgic （怀旧的） you can experience the trips again by looking at your pictures． It's never been this cheap to travel．With increasing oil prices the cheap travel era might be coming to an end．（5）With the Internet and all the new technology，you can plan your trip exactly the way you want it．You can choose your budget，the duration of the trip and what you want to do．
A．It's nice to enjoy a stress-free time． B．As the saying goes，you never know what you have until you lose it． C．When traveling with friends or family it creates memories of a lifetime． D．Going on a trip means that you are most likely going to spend time outside． E．Discovering different values and ways to get by in life is really interesting． F．However，there are still many budget airlines fighting for your dollar right now． G．There are many benefits other than enjoying yourself that can be realized when you travel．
214837.（2017•长安区一中•高二上期中）
College visits are important．（1）．Also，before you commit years of your life and thousands of dollars to a school，make sure you're choosing a place that suits you best．Below are a few tips for getting the most out of your college visit． ●Explore on your own （2）．So try to walk the extra miles and get the complete picture of the campus on your own．When you visit the student center，academic buildings and residence halls，take a few minutes to read the bulletin boards（告示板）．They provide a quick and easy way to see what's happening on campus． ●Eat in the dining hall and sleep in the dorm You can get a good feel for student life by eating in the dining hall．Is the food good？Are there adequate healthy options？And if it's at all possible，spend a night at the college．（3）． ●（4） If you know what you want to study，have a conference with a professor and students in that field．You'll get to observe other students in your field and see how engaged they are in classroom discussion．They will give you an opportunity to see if the major really matches you．（5）． Lastly，if you're comparing several schools，be sure to record your feelings during the visit．They may help you carry on further study before making your final decision．
A．You can't get the"feel"of a school from any guidebook． B．For one，they help show your interest in a school． C．The trained tour guides will show you a school's selling points． D．Most colleges don't allow visitors to drop in on class unannounced． E．Visit a class in your major and talk with a professor and lots of students． F．Nothing will give you a better sense of student life than a night in the dormitory． G．If you haven't decided on a major yet，more visits to different major classes are necessary．
214866.（2017•高新一中•高一上期中）
Everyone Can Be Great；You Just Need To Know How Whether you want to be a great student，a brilliant researcher，an excellent parent or a highly successful businessman，you will have the same mindset（思维方式）．You have a goal，your values and ethics（道德）are rock solid，you persevere（坚持），and you keep victory in sight．Sounds simple，right？Well，not really．（1） Set big goals If you have minor goals or objectives，you will never be great．（2） Big goals drive you farther．Write the goals down．To achieve your goals you also need to know your strengths and weaknesses．Self-criticism is also helpful to achieve your targets． Remember your values． （3）You will not cheat in exams and you will not invest in shady（可疑的）stocks．Honesty and fair，ethical business practices will stand the test of time and are a vital part in achieving greatness． Learn to handle difficulties． Read any book you want on all the great success stories of our times from Albert Einstein，Nelson Mandela，Steve Jobs，to Bill Gates．They all had one thing in common．（4） （5） In seeking greatness，many people neglect（忽略） to look after the emotional，spiritual，and wellness aspects of their lives on this planet．Work takes over 95% of their lives．But with small changes，you can transform the quality of your relationships and regain work-life balance．
A．Manage your work-life balance． B．Enjoy life and forget about work． C．They had to face troubles and failures，but they did not quit． D．Take every chance you get to learn from others and build a network． E．Here are some things you need to concentrate on to make sure you know how to be great． F．Above all，be aware that certain principles are always the foundations（基础） of being great． G．Keep your major aims always in your mind and you will know where you are going．
214932.（2017•西安中学•高二下期中）
How to Make Plans Most people get scared when talking about planning or writing plans．（1）．And you need to plan for success as planning really works and inspires you to go straight ahead．However，how to create effective plans is still a problem．Don't worry，and just follow the steps below． Step 1（2） What plans have you had in the past？Probably，in some of your plans，you haven't ended up where you thought you were going to end up．Get a good understanding of what you have done and what you haven't done in the past．It is a primary foundation for your new plan．If having no plan，just take actions and make plans right now． Step 2 Think about the What-Ifs When you are building your plans，you should consider where you are going and make clear the What-Ifs．Because not everything just goes smoothly as you believe．（3）． Step 3 Document the plans When starting to make plans，you should try to write them down．It is of key importance for the future．（4）．In addition，make sure you have the plans fully written out with all the key elements concerned，including details． Step 4 Update the plans According to your written plans and actual situation，you should check out the plans you have completed and haven't completed．（5）．Make sure all the assumptions are there and work out the details．After hanging on for some days，planning will be getting simpler and easier．
A．Review historical plans B．Make new plans immediately C．Actually，people are more likely to succeed in a planned way D．And you need to continue what you haven't done and update it E．Not all people can memorize every word they said and thought well F．And what you should do next is to check your plans monthly or quarterly G．For your benefits，you need to make Plan A and Plan B in case of changes and contingencies（偶发事件）．
214951.（2017•西安中学•高二下期中）
Homework is a major part of going to school：It's your teachers' way of evaluating（评价）how much you understand of what's going on in class．（1） Luckily，you can do a few things to make homework less work． Be sure you understand the homework． Write your homework down in your notebook or day planner if you need to．（2）It's much easier to take a minute to ask the teacher during or after class than to struggle to remember later that night! Use any extra time in school． Many schools have study halls that are specifically designed to allow students to study．It's tempting（诱惑）to hang out with friends during study periods or unstructured（松散的）time．（3） Take a break． （4）So take some breaks while doing your homework．Sitting for too long without stretching or relaxing will make you less productive than if you stop every so often．Taking a 15 minute break every hour is a good idea for most people． （5） If you don't finish your homework during school，think about how much you have left and what else is going on that day，and then budget your time．Most high school students have between 1 and 3 hours of homework a night．If it's a heavy homework day and you've got an assignment in every subject，you'll need to devote more time to homework．It's a good idea to come up with some kind of homework schedule，especially if you are involved in sports or activities or have an afterschool job．
A．Make a homework schedule． B．Settle down to do homework． C．And it helps digest important concepts． D．Most people's attention spans （跨度） aren't very long． E．Don't be afraid to ask questions about what's unknown． F．Once your homework is done，you can check over it if you have extra time． G．But the more work you can get done in school，the less you'll have to do that night．
215030.（2017•长安区一中•高二下期中）
Nowadays，more and more parents are using a new technology，home security systems，to keep an eye on their"home-alone"children．In the early days of home security，the systems were basically designed just to keep the bad guys out．（1）．But be sure，when no adult is present，he or she knows how to do so safely． Every child should memorize his or her own full name and address，and home，work and cellphone numbers of each parent．（2）If your child is too young to memorize the information，he or she may be too young to be home alone-for any time． （3）If a door or window is slightly open，the child has any reason to suspect someone has been in the house that shouldn't be，have him or her call you，then wait at the nearby home of a neighbor who's agreed to act as a safe house． Warn your home-alone child never to answer the doorbell or telephone．（4） Be sure your child knows how to disarm （解除） and arm your home security system．Program your control panel to give you a message when your child enters or leaves the house，and arms or disarms the system．（5） If you want to learn more about home security systems that can help parents protect their"home-alone"children，you can visit www．ProtectAmerica．com．
A．At present，the systems are only intended for home-alone children． B．You and your child should work together to use the home security systems． C．Besides，set a rule that he or she must never play outside the house when no one else is at home． D．Teach your child to observe things when returning to the house． E．Also keep this information posted next to the phone at home． F．Now，many parents are also using them to make their home-alone children safe． G．If your child forgets to rearm the system，you can call him or her with a personal reminder．
214554.（2019•长安五中•高三上期中）
Spreading smiles at Birchwood When Ava McCarver was in kindergarten，her class visited a nursing home （疗养院）．Ava learned that many of the residents （住户） there receive few visitors．（1） "I asked my mom if I could visit them，" she says．Soon，Ava and her mom became volunteers at Birchwood Health Care Center． That was six years ago．（2） She enjoys hanging out with Mary，Shirley and other residents during her twice-monthly visits． "I paint their nails，and I talk to a lot of them，" she says．Sometimee helps lead craft （手工艺）projects．Other times they play card games． "It's good for the residents to see little kids，" Ava says． "That makes them really happy．" （3）She has raised money for the nursing home by making refrigerator decorations and selling them at a craft fair．She has also collected used puzzles from garage sales and donated them to Birchwood． Ava wrote a book called The Squirrel Family．In the book，two squirrels raise a family and eventually move into a place called Birchwood where they live happily．（4） Ten stores in her city agreed to display the books，along with a can to collect money．Ava's project raised about ＄750．Birchwood used that money to buy furniture for the residents． Ava saye enjoyed the look of "pure joy" on a resident's face after a hug from her．That's why she started visiting Birchwood - to bring happiness to others．（5） "It's really fun，" she says． "They have good stories，and I enjoy my time there．"
A．She decided to take action． B．But she has gained happiness for herself，too． C．Since then，Ava has made many friends at Birchwood． D．Ava used her book to raise money for the nursing home． E．Birchwood needs more volunteers for its craft project． F．Ava has found some creative ways to help her friends at Birchwood． G．Ava's book has achieved a great success and earned a large amount of money for her．
215058.（2017•七十中•高一下期中）
Some researchers，parents and teachers have suggested that high-school classes begin later in the morning to accommodate （适应） teens' needs for more sleep．（1） However，in the meantime you'll have to make your own adjustments． Here are some suggestions that may help you to sleep better． Set a regular bedtime．Going to bed at the same time each night signals to your body that it's time to sleep． （2） So try to stick as closely as you can to your sleep schedule，even on weekends． Exercise regularly． （3） Finish exercising at least 3 hours before bedtime．Many sleep experts believe that exercising in late afternoon may actually help a person sleep avoid stimulants （刺激物）．Don't drink beverages with caffeine，such as soda and coffee，after 4pm．（4） And drinking alcohol in the evening can make a person restless and interrupt sleep． Relax your mind．Avoid violent，scary or action movies or television shows right before bed．Reading books with active plots may also keep you from falling or staying asleep． Create the right sleeping environment．（5） So close your curtains （and make sure they're heavy enough to block out light） and turn down the thermostat （恒温器）．Noise can prevent people from sleeping well．Use a white-noise machine if you need to block out a noisy environment．
A．Waking up at the same time every day also helps establish sleep patterns． B．People usually sleep best in a dark cool room． C．Light signals to the brain that it's time to wake up． D．Try not to exercise right before bedtime as it can make it harder for you to fall asleep． E．Nicotine is also a stimulant，so quitting smoking may help you sleep better． F．Naps too close to bedtime may keep you from falling asleep． G．Some schools have carried out later start times．
215186.（2016•西安一中•高一下期中）
You may want to impress every classmate．（1） Because approaching her directly may result in an awkward situation，an alternative solution is to try and impress her．Instead of thinking about the idea that you need to impress someone，take the time and effort to develop attractive qualities．Doing this will increase the possibility that the person you are trying to impress will approach you． （2） Whether you feel like you are too fat，too skinny or too tall，accept yourself the way you are．（3） By liking yourself and accepting who you are，you will feel more confident and have healthier self-esteem．Have a positive，optimistic attitude and feel good about yourself，despite your flaws．Classmates，especially those who are not so confident，will see how confident a person you are through your actions，not by how you look；and this quality will naturally be attractive and impressive． Show off your intelligence． You are in school already，and the classroom environment is a good place to show other people your diligence．Do not try to show off your intelligence for the sake of trying to look smart．（4） Prepare for class every day and be patient in class． Act with kindness In a world full of people who have bad attitudes，acting with kindness will make you stand out．（5） Offer them help with questions they are having difficulty with．Share with them tips that can help them improve their grades in class．
A．Accept who you are． B．Be polite to your classmates． C．If possible，go to your teacher in charge for help． D．You are what you eat and wear in the eyes of your classmates． E．Don't try to be someone you are not because this will not impress others． F．Instead，study hard，take notes，do your homework，study at home and listen to the teacher． G．Maybe there is a classmate you want to get to know better，but find her challenging to approach．
215205.（2015•西安一中•高三上期中）
My mother is a diligent and kind woman．She is very busy from morning till night．As a teacher，she works hard．（1）Both my brother and I love her dearly ae loves us． My mother has been teaching math at a middle school in my hometown．She goes to work early in the morning and does not return home until late in the afternoon．（2）She treats them with patience and teaches them well．For her excellent quality and very good teaching results，she has been elected as a model teacher several times． （3） Every day，when she comes back home from work，she sets about doing housework，sweeping the living room and bedrooms or cleaning the furniture，and putting everything in good order．She seems to be busy all the time．Ae has been very busy working every day，she looks older than her age．But she looks as cheerful and happy as ever．Mother never buys expensive dresses for herself，but she often buys some inexpensive but high quality clothes for us．（4）She just eats a plain meal outside when she is too busy to cook herself．She lives a busy yet simple life，without any complaints． Often she says to us， "work while you work，and play while you play．That is the way to be happy and gay．If you do not work，you will become lazy and be of no use to society"．What a piece of good advice this is!（5）This advice of hers will always serve as a guide to my behavior．My mother is great indeed，and I always feel proud of her．
A．She enjoys listening to classic music． B．As a mother，she takes good care of us and gives us every comfort． C．She loves her students and cares for them． D．She never goes to expensive restaurants to enjoy meals． E．My mother is hard-working and never wastes money． F．I never forget it and always bear it in my mind． G．Can you tell us something about your mother？
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