220299.（2017•西电中学•高一下二月）One fine afternoon，I was walking along Fifth Street when I remembered that it was necessary to buy a pair of socks．Why I wished to buy only one pair was unimportant．I turned into the first sock shop that caught my eye．A boy clerk，who could not have been more than seventeen years old came forward． "What can I do for you，sir？" he said． "I wish to buy a pair of socks．" I replied． His eyeone．There was a note of excitement in his voice． "Did you know that you had come into the finest place in the world to buy socks？" I had no idea of that，as my entrance had been accidental． "Come with me，" said the boy，eagerly．I followed him to the back of the shop，and he began to pull down box after box from the shelves，showing their contents（内装物）for my choice． "Hold on，lad，" I said， "I am going to buy only one pair!" "I know that，" said he， "but I want you to see how beautiful these are．Aren't they wonderful!" There was on his face an expression of seriousness and pride and delight as if he were showing me the secrets of his religion（宗教信仰）．I became far more interested in him than in the socks．I looked at him in surprise． "My friend，" said I， "if you can keep this up，if this is not merely from having a new job，if you can keep up this high spirit and excitement day after day，in ten years you will own every sock in the United States．"
（1）What did the writer want to buy one fine afternoon？ A．A pair of shoes． B．A pair of socks． C．Two pairs of socks． D．A set of books． （2）Which is true according to the passage？ A．The shop was on the Second Road． B．The boy was 18 years old． C．The boy was not in high spirits． D．The writer entered the shop by chance． （3）What the writer said in the last paragraph means that． A．if you don't work hard，you will lose the job B．you should keep on following your customs C．if you keep up your great interest in your work，you will succeed in the future D．if you are too hard-working，you will fail
（1）B．细节理解题．根据第一段One fine afternoon，I was walking along Fifth Street when I remembered that it was necessary to buy a pair of socks可知作者想买一双袜子．故选B． （2）D．细节理解题．根据第二段 I had no idea of that，as my entrance had been accidental 可知作者进入这家店是偶然的．故选D． （3）C．推理判断题．根据最后一段if you can keep this up，if this is not merely from having a new job，if you can keep up this high spirit and excitement day after day，in ten years you will own every sock in the United States可知作者在最后一段中所说的意思是说如果你对工作保持浓厚的兴趣，你将来会成功的．故选C．
203377.（2016•西工大附中•四模）
A store that sells husbands has just opened in Ottawa，where a woman may go to choose a husband from many men． The store consists of 6 floors and the men increase in positive attributes（品质，特点）as the shopper goes up the flights．There is，however，a catch（陷阱．As you open the door to any floor，you may choose a man from that floor，but if you go up a floor，you cannot go back down except to exit the building． So a woman goes to the shopping center to find a husband．On the first floor the sign on the door reads：Floor 1-These men have jobs．The woman reads the sign and says to herself， "Well，that's better than my last boyfriend，but I wonder what's further up？" So up she goes．The second floor sign reads：Floor 2 -These men have jobs and love kids．The woman remarks to herself， "That's great，but I wonder what's further up？" And up she goes again．The third floor sign reads：Floor 3 - These men have jobs，love kids and are extremely good-looking． "Hmm，better．" The fourth floor sign reads：Floor 4 -These men have jobs，love kids，are extremely good-looking and help with the housework． "Wow!" exclaims the woman， "Very tempting．But，there must be more，further up!" And again she heads up another flight．The fifth floor sign reads：Floor 5 -These men have jobs，love kids，are extremely good-looking，help with the housework and have a strong romantic character． "Oh，mercy me!But just think…，what must be awaiting me further on？" So up to the sixth floor she goes．The sixth floor sign reads：Floor 6 -You are visitor 3，456，789，012 to this floor．There are no men on this floor．Thank you for shopping Husband Mart and have a nice day．
（1）The writer intends us to believe that． A．husbands are hard to shop B．women are hard to please C．women think they are better than men D．women can't be too careful when choosing husbands （2）Why do women tend to go up the floor until they reach the top floor ？ A．because they think the husbands downstairs are not suitable． B．because they are sure that the best husbands are on the top floor． C．just because they think even better husbands may be upstairs． D．maybe they know the catch very well． （3）What result can we infer from the passage？ A．Women are not good at shopping husbands． B．Women are more kind than men． C．Women are romantic． D．More women will leave the shop alone．
202871.（2018•西安中学•六模）
Geoff Hoffman，discovered that his dog，Bridget，was missing after his home was broken into on Dec 20th．That night，Hoffman penned a passionate request to his Facebook followers to help him find the dog． "She is loved beyond definition．She is my source of joy．" The next day．Hoffman，who served in Afghanistan for eight years went into army mode（模式）．"Sergeant Hoffman was back， "he says． "I was on duty and told myself I would stop searching for Bridget under two conditions：She returned home or I knew with certainty that she was dead． During the four days Bridget went missing．Hoffman reached out to his local police and fire departments，along with City Hall，asking officials to share his story．He printed more than 100 cards featuring Bridget's photo and advertising a "large reward "for her return and registered with missing dog websites．Hoffman also created a Facebook group with hundreds of followers，called Bring Bridget Back，in the hopes of spreading awareness for his search． On the morning of Christmas Eve．it paid off． "My girlfriend was driving down a rural road，a few miles from my house，when she saw Bridget， "says Hoffman． "She was lying by the side of the road but when she saw my girlfriend，she started wagging her tail． While the dog was generally unharmed，she hadn't eaten for days，along with serious cuts on her left leg． "It made me wonder whether someone stole her for dog fighting and either cut or tried to starve her to make her aggressive， "says Hoffman．"Maybe the thief got frightened by all the media attention and abandoned her on a random road To pay for Bridget's medical expenses，a friend of Hoffman's created a Go Fund Me account．which topped its＄1，200 goal by＄85 at the time of this writing． Hoffman called the reunion a Christmas miracle and a holiday blessing and said "I am speechless gratitude．"
（1）What does paragraph 3 mainly tell us？ A．Hoffman's methods B．Hoffman's Facebook group． C．Hoffman's followers D．Hoffman's army experience （2）What can we infer about Hoffman？ A．He is rich and popular online． B．He was a solider for eight years． C．He is determined and resourceful D．He had experience of searching for lost dogs （3）Why did Bridget lie by the side of a road？ A．Bridget was so aggressive that she was abandoned． B．The thief cut Bridget's left leg and she couldn't run C．Bridget lost the dog fighting game and starved for days． D．The thief deserted her for fear of the public awareness of her． （4）Why was Hoffman speechless with gratitude A．He was thankful that he had served in the army B．He appreciated what his girlfriend had done for Bridget． C．He was blessed by a friend who raised money for Bridget D．He was grateful to people who supported and followed him
203639.（2025•西安八十五中•高二上期末）
There is one language that is used in every country in the world.The people who use it are young and old，short and tall，thin and fat.It is everybody's second language.It is easy to understand，although you can't hear it.It is sign language. When you wave to a friend who is across the street，you are using sign language.When you smile at someone，you're saying， "I want to be friendly"，but you are not using speech.You are using sign language.When you raise your hand in class，you are saying， "Please ask me，I think I know the correct answer." Babies who can't talk can point at things.They are using sign language.A policeman who wants to stop traffic holds up his hands，he is using sign language. Many years ago，the French priest，Charles Michel de Epee，became interested in education for deaf people.He invented a finger alphabet.It is still in use.People can make the sign for letters and spell words with their hands.And the deaf people can read and understand them.Soon there were schools for the deaf in many countries.The only university for the deaf is Gallaudet College in Washington，D.C. Today，in the United States，there are special TV news programs for deaf people.The newsreader tells the news in sign language.At the same time，the words appear on the TV screen. The actors in the Theatre of Deaf don't spell every word.Sometimes they use hand signs.When they put two hands together，it means sandwich.They make a roof with their hands when they want to show a house.One finger in front of an actor's mouth can mean quiet.You can talk to people who are behind windows that are closed.And when you go swimming with your friends，you can have conversations under the water. How many hand signs do you use every day？
（1）Which of the following about sign language is true？ A.It is a special language used in many countries in the world. B.It is a way to express one's ideas without words. C.It is only used by the deaf. D.It can be heard. （2）If you want to express the idea "Please ask me，I think I know the correct answer"，what will you do？ A.Raise your hand. B.Put one hand onto the other. C.Smile to the person. D.Make a roof with your hands. （3）What may be concluded from this passage？ A.There are schools，colleges and universities for the deaf in the USA． B.The French priest Charles invented sign language. C.Even babies are using sign language. D.Sign language is used every day. （4）What's the best title for this passage？ A.How to Use Sign Language. B.A Famous Priest in France. C.An Introduction to Sign Language. D.The Importance of Sign Language.
203640.（2025•西安八十五中•高二上期末）
Whether you consider yourself a foodie or not，food is part of your daily routine.Also，food has a way of bringing people together.It is the focus of celebrations.George Bernard Shaw said it well： "There is no love sincerer than the love of food." Many of us have traveled and tasted the world's cuisine while watching Anthony Bourdain's No Reservations or Parts Unknown or the energetic Peter Maneas in hiow My Greek Odyssey.Following in their footsteps，the next best thing is to go on a culture & culinary （烹饪的）vacation.Not only will you get to try mouthwatering dishes，but you'll also get to know more about the local culture and how it influenced the cuisine. Local cuisine gives people an identity.Years ago，I was visiting Vienna with a group of friends.And one of them insisted on checking out the only restaurant in town serving Romanian food，just "like at home"．People who identify with traditional dishes from their home countries often come to this kind of restaurant as it feels like their "home away from home". Food reflects people's opinions on life.Greeks have strong ties among the community.Mezedes，a collection of small dishes served as appetizers （开胃菜），are shared among the diners.The stories told over tzatziki，spanakopita，and dolmades create lifetime memories.Italians have great respect for their food and often talk about it.They also don't mind spending a lot of time in the kitchen.Family meals are often joyful events with piles of dishes being served during an entire afternoon. Food helps you discover other languages.People across the world love to gather around the table.Preparing the foods and eating also spark great conversations.It's the best opportunity to learn how to correctly pronounce foreign language menu items.Knowing the local language will not only help you immerse （沉浸） in the culture but also build a hefty vocabulary!
（1）Why does the author mention George Bernard Shaw in Paragraph 1？ A.To show people's great love of food. B.To give an introduction to his works. C.To stress his achievements in drama. D.To explain the social influence on food. （2）What does the example in Paragraph 3 imply？ A.Eating habits vary around the world. B.People take pride in their local food. C.People prefer foreign food to traditional food. D.The same food you eat in a different place tastes different. （3）What is Paragraph 4 mainly about？ A.Food brings neighbors together. B.Greeks have strict table manners. C.Food shows people's way of life. D.Cultural differences affect family meals. （4）What does the underlined word "hefty" in the last Paragraph probably mean？ A.Scientific. B.Passive. C.Limited. D.Large.
203862.（2024•长安区•高一上期末）
Do you ever get restless if you haven't checked your phone for a few minutes？If so，you're not alone.Studies reveal that people these days check their phones once every four minutes on average!Some of this usage may be related to work.However，much of it is because many apps—particularly social media apps—use "clever techniques" to keep us coming back for more. One of such techniques is to push notifications.You're getting on with your work or something else When—ping!—a notification pops up on your screen，informing you that a friend has posted something new or commented on your post.It may seem like a small interruption，but it often is enough to break your concentration and make you go back to your phone again. Another method is to make a game of the in-app experience by setting up a competitive goal element.Some apps，for example，uses streaks（连续纪录），which count the number of days you have used the app.If you keep a streak going，you might get a medal or some other rewards.Therefore，keeping one's streak alive becomes a major reason to return to the app again and again. Once you've opened an app，its goal is now to get you continue using it.Messaging apps use a simple but effective trick to keep you engaged even when you're not writing anything.Have you ever noticed that in some apps，three dots （…） appear to let you know your friend is typing a reply？This trick is designed specifically to create your expectation or curiosity.You wonder what your friend is going to say.Well，you'll have to keep waiting and see. While using social media apps is certainly fun，becoming addicted definitely isn't.Now that you know some tricks used by these apps' designers，you'll be better equipped to reduce their influence and keep a healthier relationship with your phone.
（1）What does the underlined word "reveal" in Paragraph 1 probably mean？ ? A.Encourage. B.Predict. C.Prevent. D.Show. （2）What is special about an app using streaks？ ? A.Ongoing pings will inform you of new posts. B.Competitive games will greatly discourage you. C.Everyday use of the app might earn you a medal. D.Appearance of three dots might disturb your typing. （3）There are "clever techniques" mentioned in the passage. A.two B.three C.four D.five （4）What is the best title for the text？ ? A.The Tricks That Keep You Glued to Your Phone. B.Can People Break Their Addition to Games？ C.Could Technology Further Improve Phones？ D.The Social Media Apps That Waste Your Time.
203879.（2024•阎良区•高二上期末）
FOUR BEST BOOKSHOPS IN LONDON Looking for something to read while in London？If so，you're in luck：the British capital happens to have an incredible collection of bookshops. Daunt Books Are you going on a trip and want to read a novel or nonfiction book set in the place you're headed？This bookshop arranges books by country，so it's easy to find anything by place. （83 Marylebone High Street.Monday-Saturday：09：00-19：30；Sunday：11：00-18：00.） Foyles Books Dig，if you will，the picture：four miles of shelves holding up to 200，000 books.This legendary（传奇的） bookshop is impossible to leave empty-handed.It was once listed in the Guinness Book of World Records as the biggest bookshop on the planet.（107 Charing Cross Road.Monday-Saturday：9：00-21：00；Sunday：11：30-18：00.） Hatchards In the year 1797，this London bookshop.—the oldest in the city today—first flicked on its lights.It stocks an excellent selection of fiction，nonfiction，history and other kinds.（187 Piccadilly Street.Monday-Saturday：09：30-20：00；Sunday：12：00-18：30.） London Review Bookshop There's an excellent selection of history，philosophy，politics，new fiction and many other kinds here.Plus，there's a nice cafe in which you can crack open that tome（巨著） for the first time and start reading.（14 Bury Place.Monday-Saturday 10：00-18：30；Sunday 12：00-18：00.）
（1）Which bookstore was listed in the Guinness Book of World Records？ A.Daunt Books. B.Foyles Books. C.Hatchards. D.London Review Bookshop. （2）What is special about Hatchards？ A.It has a long history. B.It is open six days a week. C.It is located in London. D.It has many nonfiction books. （3）Which place should you go to if you want to enjoy reading with a coffee？ A.83 Marylebone High Street. B.107 Charing Cross Road. C.187 Piccadilly Street. D.14 Bury Place.
203974.（2024•高新一中•高二下期末）
Formula One Lenovo Chinese Grand Prix 2024 From April 19 to 21，the much-anticipated 2024 Formula One Lenovo Chinese Grand Prix will come alive with the roar of engines at the Shanghai International Circuit.Details about tickets for the event are as follows. Ticket Price： [Grandstand] [Session] [Price （RMB）] A Platinum 3 Day Ticket 3880 ? A High 3 Day/Fri./Sat./Sun.Ticket 2880/490/890/2490 ? A Low 3 Day/Fri./Sat./Sun.Ticket 2280/390/690/1990 ? H/K 3 Day/Fri./Sat./Sun.Ticket 1480/290/590/1290 ? C/F/J/L 3 Day Ticket 480 Ticketing Instructions： ? This event adopts electronic tickets with one ticket per person.Children require a full-priced ticket，and children under the age of three are not allowed entry. ? For each session of this event，a maximum of 4 tickets per mobile phone number and 1 ticket per ID card number can be purchased.When purchasing tickets，buyers must provide the audience's real name，a valid personal ID，and a valid mobile phone number.After a successful purchase，ticket purchaserould retain e-ticket seat information appropriately. ? Ticket refunds can be requested without fees from the date of purchase until 24：00 on February 29，2024.From 00：00 on March 1，2024，to 24：00 on April 15，2024，refunds will invite a 10% handling fee.No refunds will be accepted from 00：00 on April 16，2024.Returned within 7 working days. ? This event implements real-name verification with ID card and facial recognition for entry. ? The schedule and arrangement of the competition may be subject to changes，and please stay tuned to Formula One Lenovo Chinese Grand Prix official WeChat and Weibo for the latest information.
（1）What should be offered to buy a ticket？ A．The audience's nickname. B．The audience's e-ticket seat information. C．The audience's WeChat number. D．The audience's available phone number. （2）How much will be returned if a couple return their Sat.Ticket of K on March 15？ A．59 yuan. B．531 yuan. C．1，062 yuan. D．1，180 yuan. （3）What can we know about Formula One Lenovo Chinese Grand Prix 2024？ A．It will last 7 days. B．It will be exciting and noisy. C．It doesn't limit the audience's age. D．It will never be postponed or cancelled.
204039.（2023•西安中学•高一下期末）
Many companies allow employees the freedom of working from their own homes.In this article，we explore some companies that let you work from home. Zoom Video Communication Zoom Video Communication is a company that provides cloud services for people to use for communication.Zoom's software allows users to conduct video calls，hold conference calls，give presentations and work together online from any location.When you work with Zoom，you can also receive benefits and go through diverse，global workplace culture. Hopper Hopper is a mobile application helping customers book flights and accommodations for travel.They also tell customers about the ideal times to purchase flights in order to get the best price.As Hopper's application promotes easy use and timely customer service，jobs with Hopper often focus on providing the most efficient user experience. Kaplan Kaplan is a company that offers education services for colleges，universities，and businesses.These can include courses by subject，higher education programs，student support services and training for certifications.Many jobs at Kaplan involve educational services，like teaching or instructing groups of students. TTEC TTEC is a financial company that helps customers with actions like care and marketing through digital consultancy.There are two departments at TTEC，TTEC Digital and TTEC Engage，which both focus on helping customers with digital communications in person，online，over the phone and through their mobile application. Thus，if you might enjoy a job with work-from-home opportunities and if you like completing your work at your own pace and being able to spend more time with family，why not consider the job we mentioned above？
（1）What do Zoom Video Communications and TTEC both focus on？ A．Workplace culture. B．Employers' benefits. C．Digital communications. D．Online communications. （2）Which company offers a chance for customers to save money？ A．TTEC B．Hopper C．Kaplan D．Zoom Video Communication （3）Who would be the target readers of this passage most probably？ A．Those who refuse to work recently. B．Those who seek freedom in the family life. C．Those who graduate from university just now. D．Those who like to find a balance between work and family.
204040.（2023•西安中学•高一下期末）
The first time I realized that I had a love for sports competitions was during Field Day in elementary school. Small for my age，and more of a bookworm than a sports enthusiast，I had suffered that special humiliation of being picked last for various gym teams.But Field Day，which focused on individual skills，was different. In the softball throw event，I got my first taste of sporting victory.Credit goes to the example of my first coach，my father.He lifted weights every morning at home.He bought us all baseball gloves and hats，and in the warm months，we spent hours playing catch.With the fall coming，our backyard football games began with passing practice. Once I got to sixth grade and switched to private school，our entire student body was assigned to either the red team or the white team.Throughout the year，we competed against each other in various games and exercises for points.I eventually became president of The Committee of Games，accelerating my competitive fever.However，in girls' sports games at my school，I was no star.I also played on the field hockey team and the basketball team. School sports did not bleed into the weekends，as they do today，but at home，playing tennis，skating，skiing and biking were simply normal things we did. During downtime，magazines were also quite popular for us teens.These regularly featured articles on physical exercise.Somehow，my college roommate and I took up the habit of completing Royal Canadian Air Force （RCAF） exercises every day，a practice that continued into my marriage，when we had no spare funds to use to join a gym. So，though it shocks some of our friends，that early foundation evolved （进化） in adulthood into a sports and fitness focus，considered essential even on vacation. I still love reading and the arts，too.As far as I'm concerned，life is richest with my feet in both worlds.
（1）What does the underlined word "humiliation" mean in paragraph 2？ A．shame. B．desire. C．responsibility. D．disappointment. （2）What did the author owe her victory in the softball throw event to？ A．Her advanced sportswear. B．Her confidence in her sports ability. C．The sports talent passed on in her family. D．The guidance and training offered by her father. （3）Which word best describes the author's relationship with sports as an adult？ A．Cooperative. B．Uneasy. C．Inseparable. D．Casual. （4）Which can be a suitable title for the text？ A．My Inborn Interest in Sports B．The Benefits of Physical Exercise C．My Childhood Memories of Father D．My Passion for Sports and Fitness
204080.（2023•西安中学•高一上期末）
If English means endless new words，difficult grammar and sometimes strange pronunciation，you are wrong.Haven't you noticed that you have become smarter since you started to learn a language？ According to a new study by a British university，learning a second language can lead to an increase in your brain power.Researchers found that learning other languages changes grey matter.This is the area of the brain which processes information.It is similar to the way that exercise builds muscles. The study also found the effect is greater when the younger people learn a second language.A team led by Dr.Andrea Mechelli，from London University，took a group of Britain people who only spoke English.They were compared with a group of "early bilinguals" who had learnt a second language before the age of five，as well as a number of later learners. Scanowed that grey matter density in the brain was greater in bilinguals than in people without a second language.But the longer a person waited before mastering a new language，the smaller the difference was. "Our findings suggest that the structure of the brain is changed by the experience of learning a second language，" said the scientists.It means that the change itself increases the ability to learn. Professor Dylan Vaughan Jones of the University of Wales has researched the link between bilingualism and math skill. "Having two languages gives you two windows on the world and makes the brain more flexible，" he said. "You are actually going beyond language and have a better understanding of different ideas." The findings were matched in a study of native Italian speakers who had learned English as a second language between the ages of 2 and 34.Reading，writing and comprehension were all tested.The resultowed that the younger they started to learn，the better. "Studying a language means you get an entrance to another world，" explained the scientists.
（1）The main subject talked about in this passage is. A．science on learning a second language B．man's ability of learning a second language C．language can help brain power D．language learning and math study （2）In the second paragraph，the writer mentions "exercise" in order to. A．say language is also a kind of physical labor B．prove that one needs more practice when he/she is learning a language C．show the importance of using the language when you learn the language D．make people believe language learning helps grey matter work well （3）In the last two paragraphs，the author wants to tell us that. A．learning a second language is the same as studying math B．early learning of a second language helps you a great deal in study other subjects C．Italian is the best choice for you as a second language D．we'd better choose the ages between 2 and 34 to learn a second language
204164.（2023•周至四中•高二下期末）
Eight months after my father died，I saw some letters on top of my mother's coffee table.They were tied with a silk ribbon and addressed to her decades ago in my father's neat handwriting.I couldn't imagine my serious father ever writing anything like love letters. "Would you like me to read them to you？"Mom asked with a hint of a smile. The letters were written in 1974 over the course of a month when my father traveled to Italy to care for his beloved，sick mother，leaving his wife and me，their newborn daughter，behind in Toronto，the city my parents called home after immigrating to Canada from Italy in 1956. Growing up，my father was my hero and protector，but he was also a man of few words，part of a generation of immigrant men who worked hard for a better life. I sat back while my mother read his letters to me，and thought，"Who is this guy？"My father used endearing terms I had never heard him say.He referred to my mother as "my dearest"and "my companion"who was always in his thoughts.In each letter，he enclosed a Canadian one-dollar bill for me and declared，"You and your mother are my life." As children，we assume we know everything about our parents.But，sometimes，we find that they were and are people with various facets. My father was proud and stubborn，and he married a woman who was his equal in that regard.During their 58-year marriage，their stubbornness often led to conflict .So it was bittersweet to hear my father's youthful sentiments read aloud by my elderly mother with a wistful（留恋的） tone.I knew she was thinking about what could have been and what had been once upon a time.After she finished reading the letters，I held them in my hands and examined them like they were fossils.Although a man I knew as economical with his thoughts，he had filled the front and back of several pages. These letters are only part of their correspondence.My mother wrote back to my father.One day she will read those letters to me，which she's assured me.And just as with my father，they might help me discover another dimension of a parent I never knew before.
（1）What kind of person did the author think her father was？ A．Violent. B．Optimistic. C．Sensitive. D．Reserved. （2）What can we know about the author's parents according to the text？ A．Her father worked in Italy. B．They didn't get on well with each other. C．They were identical in terms of stubbornness. D．Her mother didn't reply to the letters from her father. （3）What does the underlined word"facets"in Paragraph 6 most probably mean？ A．Divisions. B．Dimensions. C．Goals. D．Interests. （4）Which of the following is the best title for the text？ A．A Different Father in Love Letters. B．The Hidden Sides of My Parents. C．In Memory of My Late Father. D．Love Stories of My Parents.
204298.（2023•西咸新区•高二下期末）
When I was a kid，a sycamore （枫树） grew in front of my home.At the age of 10，I was just tall enough to reach its lowest branch and lift myself into its embrace.Sometimes two or three of my friends would join me in the sycamore，or in the maple down the street，or Mrs.DiMarco's old peach tree，some of whose stout horizontal branches allowed us to sit shoulder to shoulder，eating sweet fruit. In my small town there are some kinds of trees，their branches spreading wide，open for business.But I have not yet seen a climber.Perhaps computer games have replaced tree climbing，or maybe the activity went the way of monkey bars，which came to be viewed as too risky and have largely disappeared from playgrounds. It is a sad loss.I have always believed that，since low-hanging branches provide no benefit to the tree，they must be meant for the child.Robert Frost understood this when he wrote： When I see baches （桦树） bend to left and right， Across the lines of straighter darker trees， I like to think some boy's been swinging them. My only disagreement with Frost is his inference that tree climbing is a gender-specific task.Both boys and girls make a joyful climb. The campus of the university where I teach has all sorts of trees.During a recent walk，I found myself bending under the branch of an immense spruce （云杉）.I grabbed the thing，and a moment later was sitting on a branch.Then the memories came flooding back.The old sycamore，the friends，and finally，the reluctance to return to earth when the parental call to supper came. I was so lost in my thoughts that I didn't hear the student calling to me from below.He asked what I was doing.I didn't waste time on explanations. "Come on up，" I said "The air's fine." But he only laughed and waved me off.He didn't know what he was missing.
（1）What does the underlined word "stout" in Paragraph 1 probably mean？ A．Slim. B．Bent. C．Smooth. D．Strong. （2）What is the second paragraph mainly about？ A．Why kids don't climb trees. B．Why monkey bars are dangerous. C．Why there is no business under trees. D．Why kids are addicted to computer games. （3）What does the author want to prove by mentioning Robert's poem？ A．Some branches of trees are useless. B．Trees are intended for kids to climb. C．Trees are a source of inspiration for poets. D．Climbing trees is a unique right of boys. （4）What did the author think the student had missed？ A．The explanations to his question. B．The fresh air above the tree. C．The pleasure of climbing trees. D．The sense of safety on earth.
204395.（2023•铁一中学•高二下期末）
Gardening may be one of the most relaxing hobbies you'll find，with the excitement of seeing something you have planted actually turn into a flower.But if you've been holding back because you don't have a yard，then you' re missing out a lot.（1） Container gardening is the most obvious way to plant when you don't have a ton of space.If you can get a container regardless of its size，you can have a garden.（2）Even a small pot with a brightly colored flower or bushy green plants can give your entryway a pop of color. （3）Grow climbing plants on a fence or the posts over your doorway to decorate the side of your home.Plenty of plants are happy to grow up instead of out，so you can have some greenery without a traditional garden. Have an apartment or townhouse？Then consider outdoor window boxes that you access from inside.（4）And they give you plenty of options to plant bright blooms or fresh herbs within reach—plus they give your home some added appeal at the same time. There's probably still one room where you haven't thought of putting some plants：Your bathroom.Even if yours doesn't get much light，a wall-mounted garden can still grow well.（5）They will give your bathroom a more natural，earthy feel.
A.These require no ground space at all. B.When plants get enough sunlight，they grow better. C.If you're really short of space，think height instead. D.They can add some green to the inside of your home. E.Bigger pots give you space to grow several different flowers. F.In fact，there are plenty of easy ways to get the joy of gardening. G.Plants that do well in shady and wet environments are the best choice.
204420.（2023•铁一中学•高二上期末）
4 Best Washing Machines to Buy in 2019，According to Cleaning Appliance Experts BEST OVERALL WASHING MACHINE Flex Wash Washing Machine SAMSUNG ＄1，548.90 This double-duty machine offers flexibility thanks to two separately controlled washers in the same unit.The bottom is built for extra-large loads and has super-cleaning cycle options，which include sanitizing and steam settings.You even have the ability to add up to five rinses （漂洗）onto a cycle to remove every bit of detergent （洗衣液）from larger items like a jacket. Capacity：6.0 cubic feet BEST VALUE WASHING MACHINE High-Efficiency Top Load Washing Machine GE ＄699.99 In our tests，GE's washing skills rival more expensive machines.This classic top-loader is super-straightforward to use.We're impressed that at this price it offers options like an up to two-hour automatic presoak，deep fill and rinse for more customized water levels，has very good capacity，and is Energy Star Qualified. Capacity：4.2 cubic feet BEST TOP LOAD WASHING MACHINE High-Efficiency Top Load Washing Machine MAYTAG ＄650.00 This washer has a traditional center agitator （搅拌器），but is still so huge inside.You'll never notice any compromise in capacity.While it's energy-saving and efficient，you can add more water if you'd like to with the Deep Fill option. Capacity：5.3 cubic feet BEST COMPACT WASHING MACHINE TwinDos Washing Machine BOSCH ＄1，999.00 This mighty mini is a Good Housekeeping Seal holder for good reason：Its deceptively large interior and space-saving exterior make it the perfect choice to install in small homes，apartments，or as second-floor laundry in a closet or bathroom. Capacity：2.26 cubic feet
（1）If you want your clothes rinsed thoroughly，you'd better choose . A．SAMSUNG B．GE C．MAYTAG D．BOSCH （2）GE has the following functions EXCEPT . A．deep fill B．automatic presoak C．huge capacity D．steam setting （3）If you have a limited budget，you should choose . A．SAMSUNG B．GE C．MAYTAG D．BOSCH （4）Which of the following statements is NOT TRUE？ A．BOSCH's TwinDos occupies the smallest space among the four. B．The only weakness of MAYTAG is its capacity. C．Everything considered，SAMSUNG'S Flex Wash is the best washing machine to buy. D．The most environmentally friendly washing machine goes to GE among the four.
204479.（2023•莲湖区•高一上期末）
In January 2020，over a bottle of wine，Tulane University students Franziska Trautmann and Max Steitz were sharing their disappointment about having no glass recycling（回收利用） in New Orleans.They wanted to create a system that would recycle glass into something useful.With that，their grassroots glass recycling organization，Glass Half Full，was born. In a period of a global sand shortage，Glass Half Full is creating a way to compete with sand digging and mining，which disturb ecosystems，damage coastlines，and cost millions of dollars.Louisiana，where the organization is based，loses on average a football field of coastal wetlands an hour.Glass Half Full creates sand that，among other things，is used to rebuild coastlines and prevent floods. Glass and drink bottles are collected through a system of free drop-off collecting stations and roadside pickup.The glass is pulverized （粉碎），separated and recollected for use in varieties of projects.The sand and glass pieces are used for disaster prevention，coastal rebuild，eco-construction，and new glass products. Founders Trautmann and Steitz also hope their project will make people think that they have the power to work to protect the environment as individuals（个人）and as a community.Trautmann said， "We always hear， 'Oh，we can't do anything about global warming.We can't do anything about the environment.It's all the big companies and the government.It's up to them. 'But when you collect glass over one year，you will know individuals can do something.All those little things add up to something much bigger. " Glass Half Full's work is supported by a team of volunteers and crowdfunding efforts，making it truly a community effort.A successful one，too—in their very first year，they helped to recycle over 650，000 pounds of glass.
（1）What is the idea behind Glass Half Full？ A．Selling more recyclable glass. B．Recycling glass into something useful. C．Founding a grassroots organization. D．Raising money to protect the environment. （2）What does the underlined word "disturb" in paragraph 2 mean？ A．Improve. B．Punish. C．Break. D．Repair. （3）What iown in paragraph 3？ A．The result of glass recycling. B．The reason for glass recycling. C．The future of glass recycling. D．The way of glass recycling. （4）What can be drawn from Trautmann's words？ A．Individuals can make a difference. B．Global warming affects governments. C．Big companies can deal with global warming. D．We can do nothing about environmental protection.
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