高中英语美文佳词阅读素材：AprilShowersBringMayFlowers四月雨带来五月花
April spring breeze, knead broke peach blossom dream-高中英语阅读
April spring breeze, knead broke peach blossom dream-高中英语阅读April spring breeze, knead broke peach blossom dream（四月春风，揉碎了桃花梦）纯正美文：Say the world is the most beautiful in April day.In April, the float white Yun Duo in La La’s sky, of Yun Duo below, swallow people amorous twittering lingering is worn, talking about affection carefree and contently to saying to love; Bai Lange ases if to be ignited the passion of the one winter inside deposit body by the Li Yang in spring, strenuous passion 4 freedom ejaculation the ground are flying.In April, also be 100 flowers bloom the season of very beautiful flowers. The meadow is green, urban street on the road, on square, in the park, hua Gongliu is green, the awaken of spring is abundant. People is admiring this the fawn on of beautiful Huan of United States annulus scene when, do not know these beautiful unripe hair however, it is the brandish that results from spring breeze.In April, it is successful amorous feelings 10 thousand kinds hour, he resembles the tasteful gifted youth of Tang of a tasteful Ti, spreading amorous seed everywhere. Look, he plants affection scatter to rural, also plant affection scattered mountain stream; He plants affection sowed a park, also plant affection sowed court ~~~~Nightly, spring breeze affection have to already with pole of rain duringspringtime uses up tender affection to think of lingering. Early morning, the love of spring breeze and dripping wet of merry and lively of rain during springtime is crystal, irrigate fully fully moist thirst grievance is long already those who be in bud is many numerous flower people heart. Instantly, a dazzling glow flash, everywhere 10 thousand beautiful gorgeous a variety of colour. Peony spends enchanting showily very beautiful, chinese rose spends namby-pamby and gorgeous design and color each different, tulip is decorous and free from vulgarity pure and fresh meaningful, butterfly spends of weak blue small violet delicate and charming faint scentIrrigate in what get spring breeze rain during springtime loves wake that momently, numerous flower people almost the spring breeze that ground of at the same time honor permits no turning back fell in love with warmth, on infatuation of ground of be dead set the kiss of spring breeze tenderness. However they are conceivable also spring breeze is unique the true love of be dead set. They are accordingly daily ripple to spring breeze desire for love, wear adulatorily to spring breeze twist the dance appearance of enchanting graceful, there is not door leaf of heart of bright and sweet intoxicate to spring breeze when be not being had on the face dimple, they still can use string of their fine delicate hand fingering, singing the love song of euphemistic become enamoured with plaintive sound: I have “ the flower is planted be in bud in myheart meaning is faint, chao Chao and dusk dusk of my be sure to await intentional person to come continuously of silk of silk of singing of fall asleep ~~~” waves in the wind incessant, as if sound is magnetism do never stop never tired. Their dance appearance confuses drunk spring breeze, their dimple the spring breeze that be intoxicated, they play adorably with plaintive singing, drunk poured spring breeze.Spring breeze bath is worn Li Yang, enjoying beautiful faery people of wonderful love be intoxicated, make spring breeze bewitched forget oneself, more make spring breeze forgot him gradually this gives birth to those who had loved to once remembered to the end of his life the coquettish peach blossom in March.Between March, pink fly all over the sky. Peach blossom is like celestial being, xia Ranli is in relief, drunk pour to one’s heart’s content of spring breeze dream.March, full city all takes the beauty of peach blossom Rao; In March, spring breeze is embracing peach blossom to waving beautiful feelings. Spring breeze kisses drunk peach blossom, peach blossom is intoxicated in spring breeze thick love, there is the bright red of intoxicate day and night on the cheek; In March, be like,spring breeze is embracing peach blossom lightly butterfly, draw accompany of countless lovers in spirits and come, roam at the sweet and romantic a haven of peace in fokelore, full taste sweetness of Na Weimei romance to be like wine love; March,because get spring breeze peach blossom of melting like manna love, put beautiful mood freedom fly, hover mix at misty rain Changjiang Delta already nose the Jiang Beizhi of aromatic breath of spring is satisfied. Nowadays by the peach blossom with desolate spring breeze, there is sadness on the face the lovesickness tear of 100 knots, affection is thought of in be full of filar silk piteous, how does she hope she comes the spring breeze of love, like also loving him to dead constantly like her, can love oneself as always, the beautiful oath that because had had between them,never changes. She is crazy imagining dully, spring breeze still can have clever rhinoceros ground to longing for her likewise with her heart now, wave to reach those who appear in her however suddenly before, be full of show tender affection foringly her invade next between the bosom, light gentleness is soft the tear ripples that for her efface longs for, warmth is her gently to circle if silk is sleek long hair into hairpin, reoccupy because he loves not to experience ache to have him tooth gently the mouth clam with broken crack with teeth in mouth, with oneself between her forehead the blood of blackish red nods the Zhu Sha of a love, embracing her next, waving because of will using up leaf in March full on the torus of one ground, it is account with the day, the month is intermediary star attest, every night she wishs to become his beautiful bride.Rain during springtime of tick tick ~~~ sleeps lightly the feeling of peachblossom, look all around if the late night is same noiseless, her disappointed was like lost territory to sigh, do not give out be sure to by the bottom of the heart murmurous: “ if I am long have wing of a pair of volant, regular meeting goes distant iceberg hangs limit, adopt can the ” of iceberg snow lotus of cure beautiful heart, next she can send mouth of sweetheart spring breeze Xue Lian, such her spring breeze are answered with respect to understanding meaning turn, love her as always to arrive afresh the seas run dry and the rocks crumble, with her conjugal love of a lingering arrives chiliad.Peach blossom is tearful low head stroke bowstring. “ singing chilly, tweedle is low, appeal to true feelings dumbly. Get together several years, close look engraves, far take leave of of in one day. Far take leave of, mo Xi breaths out slowly, although the body fastens ~~~” of heart depend on each otherMusical instrument stops the song finishs, peach blossom is used soft bright and beautiful sleeve, kiss the icy tear on face. Admire eye to looking at abstruse night sky, stroke musical instrument croon to round of bright curved month in sky: You see “ , perhaps do not see me, I am over there, not Bei is fond of. You read aloud, perhaps do not read aloud me, affection is over there, will not do not go. You love, perhaps do not love me, love is over there, do not add do not decrease. You follow, perhaps do not follow me, my hand is in your hand. ”名师翻译：都说人间最美四月天。
高中英语美文佳词阅读素材：朱自清：荷塘月色TheLotusPoolByMoonlight
朱自清：荷塘月色(The Lotus Pool By Moonlight)The last few days have found me very restless. This evening as I sat in the yard to enjoy the cool, it struck me how different the lotus pool I pass every day must look under a full moon. The moon was sailing higher and higher up the heavens, the sound of childish laughter had died away from the lane beyond our wall, and my wife was in the house patting Juner and humming a lullaby to him. I quietly slipped on a long gown, and walked out leaving the door on the latch.这几天心里颇不宁静。
今晚在院子里坐着乘凉，忽然想起日日走过的荷塘，在这满月的光里，总该另有一番样子吧。
月亮渐渐地升高了，墙外马路上孩子们的欢笑，已经听不见了；妻在屋里拍着闰儿，迷迷糊糊地哼着眠歌。
我悄悄地披了大衫，带上门出去。
A cinder - path winds along by the side of the pool. It is off the beaten track and few pass this way even by day, so at night it is still more quiet. Trees grow thick and bosky all around the pool, with willows and other trees I cannot name by the path. On nights when there is no moon the track is almost terrifyingly dark, but tonight it was quite clear, though the moonlight was pale.沿着荷塘，是一条曲折的小煤屑路。
2021-2022学年辽宁省县级重点高中协作体高一(上)期末英语试卷(附详解)
2021-2022学年辽宁省县级重点高中协作体高一（上）期末英语试卷一、阅读理解（本大题共15小题，共37.5分）AReady for a new challenge？There's nothing quite like reaching the top of a really tall mountain.Below are some mountains waiting for climbers to touch their icy faces,whether beginners or the experienced.Moat Blanc：15.781 feetThough the climb to its top is not a piece of cake,a guided trip up will be achievable by most climbers with proper fitness.Make sure to plan ahead of time as recent rules have been made to limit overcrowding on the mountain.What to bring：A backpack of equipment such as trekking shoes,and ropes.Pico de Orizaba：18.491 feetAlthough climbing Pico de Orizaba is relatively simple,a guide is highly recommended as well as plenty of time to take over its top.Stay at the tent,wake up in the early morning and then make your way up this North America's third-highest peak.Once you get there,the views are worth the effort.What to bring：A week or two's acclimatization （版水土）training.Mount Rainier：14.410 feetMount Rainier is such an famous mountain that it even has its own National Park.Though it is at the lowest height of the four,this active volcano throws more challenges than the other three.So a guide is required to reach the top.But with all the necessary preparation.the climb is never short of wonderful views.What to bring：A portable （便携的）stove to turn snow into your drinking water.Mount Kilimanjaro：19.341 feetMount Kilimanjaro can be hiked without setting foot on ice or snow.A guide is required and it will lake you up to a week to reach the top.but you will feel proud to say you have climbed Africa's highest peak.What to bring：To reach Kilimanjaro,you're probably going to need to break the bank.And themoney goes to the experienced guides and Kilimanjaro National Park to protect the mountain and wildlife.1.Which mountain controls the number of its visitors？______A. Mont Blanc.B. Pico de Orizaba.C. Mount Rainier.D. Mount Kilimanjaro.2.What is a climber advised to do before climbing Pico de Orizaba？______A. Take a backpack of trekking shoes and ropes.B. Have a acclimatization training for some time.C. Take a portable stove in order to drink water.D. Take all the money he or she has in the bank.3.What do the four mountains have in common？______A. They are not suitable for experienced climbers.B. They attract very few climbers.C. A tour guide is needed when climbers climb them.D. The roads up to the tops are covered by snow.BSeveral years ago.I went to see an advanced cartoon 3 D movie Frankenweenie at the Walt Disney Studios,in California.A few days later,our chief editor gave me a new task and then I sat down for interviews with the film's director,Tim Burton,and some of the actors.As for the movie,I had a lot to talk about as an audience.It was one of the most alluring movies I'd ever seen.Even though it was made in black and white,it was so lively that my mind seemed to fill in color in every scene （场景）.Burton talked to me about why he chose to use black and white and 3 D technology for Frankenweenie. "I like the depth and shadows （阴影）that you can get with black and white." he said. "And I just thought the 3 D technology would be really fun to see."He's right.The whole movie is a lot of fun.A school student Victor Frankenstein lives in a small town,whose dog Sparky is hit by a car one day.Victor is very sad and lonely until he brings the dog back to life inspired by an experiment of his science teacher about the power of electricity.Victor's classmates learn what happens and also try to bring their pets back from the dead.These creatures end up with causing widespread damage throughout the town.Finally,the dog gives up its own life to save Victor.My favorite pan is the moment when Victor brings Sparky back to life,because I have a verystrong love for animals.This scene isn't the funniest.but it is really heart-warming to me.I'd like to recommend this movie to kids because of the unusual and lively characters.And it does attract those who are interested in cartoon techniques to see this film.The effects will blow your mind out of the waler.Be sure to check out this exciting movie in theaters.4.What does the author probably do？______A. An actor.B. A director.C. A theater worker.D. A reporter.5.What does the underlined word "alluring" in paragraph two probably mean？______A. Attractive.B. Boring.C. Cruel.D. Serious.6.What do we know about the movie Frankenweenie？______A. It is especially attractive for the old.B. It is probably a science fiction movie.C. It partly uses the color of black and white.D. It is the funniest one the author has ever seen.7.What's the main purpose of the text？______A. To recommend a movie to people.B. To introduce how a movie is made.C. To tell a story about Victor and his dog.D. To introduce how to bring a dog to life.CThe Mackenzie River is the second largest river in North America after the Mississippi River and is the largest river system in Canada.It runs from southeast to northwest,from Great Slave Lake into the Arctic Ocean.The break-up of ice begins in late April,early May.The river is free of ice by early June and stays open until November.After flowing past Norman Wells,the river then continues to channels full of wild grasses,until its path is divided by plenty of islands,making the Mackenzie River Delta （三角洲）in Arctic Ocean.The Mackenzie River Delta is the shape of a vast fan of low-lying islands.The delta is covered with black spruce （云杉）.which is a type of tree that is large enough to be used for building and is widely used for cooking food or warming.The Mackenzie River Delta,with many islands and wet land,provides a perfect environment for birds.Birds,including snow geese and swans,visit the river and delta every year and spend the summer months in the delta.In the spring,the delta is also a breeding （繁殖）ground for fishand whales.44 species of fish are found in the river,many of which move in groups among the Mackenzie River and its branches （分支）.Those which move from the sea to fresh water in order to lay eggs travel some of the farthest distances.The fish in Arctic Ocean,for example,travels from the delta up the Mackenzie River and into the Liard River. However,climate changes and pollutants become the greatest concerns to the health of plants,animals,fish in and along the Mackenzie River and people there.Dangerous results from climate changes are already found along the Mackenzie River,including unusual floods and thinner ice roads.There are concerns that waste from oil and gas will pollute local environments.Levels of pollutants in fish,an important food source for local people,have greatly increased since the mid-1980s.8.What do we know about the Mackenzie River？______A. It begins in the Arctic Ocean.B. It is larger than Mississippi River.C. It is the second largest river in Canada.D. It stays free of ice for about half a year.9.Why does the Arctic fish travel to the Liard River？______A. To look for more food.B. To avoid being killed.C. To give birth to its young.D. To search for their groups.10.What is the main idea of the last paragraph？______A. The fish in the Mackenzie River is less than before.B. The ice of the Mackenzie River is thinner and thinner.C. The Mackenzie River is facing environmental problems.D. The Mackenzie River causes more floods to local people.11.In which section of a newspaper may the text appear？______A. Environment.B. Culture.C. Education.D. Technology.DA study from the Netherlands found that people,who took a cold shower.were less likely to ask for leave from work because of sickness than those who took a warm shower.Over 3，000 people was divided into four groups.The first group were asked to have a warm shower every day.And the second group were asked to end it with 30 seconds of cold water,the third with 60 seconds of cold water,the fourth with 90 seconds of cold water.After athree-month follow-up period,they found that the groups that had cold shower had a 29 percentdrop of self-reported sick leave from work.The reason why cold water might stop people from getting ill is not clear,but some research suggests it may have something to do with improving the immune （免疫的）system.A study from Czechia showed that when athletic young men were asked to take cold shower three times a week for six weeks,it gave a slight improvement to their immune system.However,more studies are needed to prove these findings.Cold water has also been shown to improve the movement of our blood.When we are taking a cold shower,there is less blood flow to the skin.When the cold water stops,the body has to warm itself up.And then there is an increase in blood flow to the surface of the skin,improving the movement of our blood.There is also some evidence that a cold shower can help you lose weight.A study found that cold water at 14 ℃ increased metabolism （新陈代谢）by 350 percent.Metabolism is the process by which your body changes what you eat and drink into energy,so a higher metabolism nearly equals more energy burned.A cold shower may also help you feel less stressed and get you less likely to feel down.Because of the high density （密度）of cold receptors in the skin,a cold shower sends a large amount of electrical waves from the the brain,which may help people get out of stress and stay positive.While cold shower may do good to our health,we should still be careful to try it.12.How did the researchers get the conclusion of the study？______A. By watching videos.B. By surveying volunteers.C. By studying documents.D. By making comparison.13.What effect does cold shower haw on us？______A. Cold showers stop us from getting stressed and unhappy.B. Taking cold shower 3 times a week can greatly improve our immune system.C. Cold showers help us increase the movement of our blood.D. Cold showers decide if the food we eat can turn into energy.14.Who may need cold showers according to the text？______A. A scientist who studies metabolism.B. A person who always feels down.C. A student who wants to become cleverer.D. A lady who plans to put on her weight.15.What might be the most suitable title for the text？______A. Cold Showers Do Harm To Our HealthB. Cold Showers Can Treat DiseasesC. Cold Showers Have Health BenefitsD. Cold Showers Help Us Lose Weight二、阅读七选五（本大题共5小题，共12.5分）Have you ever always wanted to lie in bed and do totally nothing else,and just stay lazy and not worry about any of your responsibilities？We all feel lazy and uninspired from time to time. (1) Actually,it's normal （正常的）to feel like that!But take care that you are probably suffering from depression（抑郁症）more than just laziness.Here are some warning signs of depression.(2) You may usually get in a sense of laziness when you're overly stressed or if you've been working too hard for too long.And there are a lot of lips you can use to deal with it,like making a to-do list,listening to inspiring talks,or setting achievable goals.But when it's depression ，it's of course not something you can just shake off or get out of easily,no matter what other people tell you.You can't cheer yourself up.Do you often struggle with feelings of unexplainedloneliness.sadness,and hopelessness？Do you feel tired all the time and hardly have any energy？(3) You'd better have a self-check and decide if it is a serious medical illness.You've lost interest in everything once you enjoyed. (4) So if you've found that your laziness has made you Lose interest or pleasure in everything,including school and work,then it is certain that something is seriously wrong with your mental （心理的）health.If you or anyone you know is experiencing serious feelings of depression,don't hesitate （犹豫）. (5)A.You just can't get yourself out of it.B.Your laziness isn't caused by anything else.C.We all have days when we are not ourselves.D.Just give yourself a chance to open up yourself.E.Reach out to a mental healthcare professional and get help.F.And nothing you do seems to make you feel happier or better.G.Obvious losing interest in activities is also a sign of depression.16. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G17. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G18. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G19. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G20. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G三、完形填空（本大题共15小题，共15.0分）After moving to a new neighborhood my dad lost his job.His (21)didn't have enough work to keep him.Although he looked for work every day.there wasn't any that was (22) .Dad felt disappointed.Soon after this.Mom started to give us peanut butter for supper instead of chicken.We were (23).My younger sister Donna asked her why.She said Dad was out of work so she couldn't buy many groceries.Mom seemed angry with us for asking her about it.so I decided not to (24)her again.As Christmas was near.Donna and I were excited about having a vacation,but our home wasn't as (25)as usual.There weren't smiles or chocolate any more.No more bread with rich jelly （果酱）.Two days before Christmas.Dad went on a(26)trip.It was very (27).and we wore sweaters even in the house.With so much time inside.Donna and I often quarreled.Mom tried to ignore us.but much often she wasn't patient.I believed Christmas would be (28).We had no tree,no decorations.On Christmas Eve.Dad returned with (29)he had hoped to hunt.No money for food.No friends to enjoy.That evening.(30).the most amazing thing happened.As it was snowing outside,a hard knock on our front door(31)us.Before Dad opened it.we (32)music.Opening the door,we saw several(33)singing outside.They (34)me greatly.Mom quickly invited them inside.They bought Christmas food and even gave us some money.Mom cried.We thought everyone had(35)us.but our neighbors still loved us.21. A. driver B. friend C. owner D. boss22. A. beautiful B. expensive C. suitable D. comfortable23. A. glad B. nervous C. excited D. surprised24. A. question B. meet C. help D. punish25. A. large B. poor C. busy D. pleasant26. A. business B. hunting C. hiking D. cycling27. A. quiet B. cold C. cloudy D. noisy28. A. disappointing B. noisy C. necessary D. practical29. A. something B. everything C. nothing D. anything30. A. instead B. otherwise C. therefore D. however31. A. interested B. amused C. shocked D. annoyed32. A. learned B. heard C. enjoyed D. played33. A. neighbors B. relatives C. women D. workers34. A. frightened B. encouraged C. moved D. bothered35. A. left B. forgotten C. cheated D. accepted四、语法填空（本大题共1小题，共15.0分）36.Recently some American scientists have given (1) useful piece of advice to people inindustrialized countries.They say people should eat more of the same kind of food (2) （eat）by humans living more than 10，000 years ago.The scientists say that human life has changed (3) （great），Our bodies have not been able to deal with these changes in lifestyle, (4) has led to new kinds of sicknesses.They were not known in ancient times.Nowadays they (5) （call）"diseases of civilization （文明）Many cancers and diseases of the blood system are examples of such diseases.The scientists note a change in food is one of the main (6) （different）between life in ancient times and that today.Stone Age people (7) （hunt）wild animals for their meat that had much less fat than domestic （驯养的）ones.They ate a lot of fresh wild vegetables and fruits.But today,we eat a large amount of high-fat food. (8) addition,we eat six times more salt than ancient people did and we eat more sugar as well.People today probably don't want to live like ancient people.But the scientists say that we would be much (9) （healthy）if we eat much the same way as the ancient people did,(10) （cut）the amount of fatty,salty and sweet food.(1)(2)(3)(4)(5)(6)(7)(8)(9)(10)五、书面表达（本大题共2小题，共40.0分）37.假定你是李华，外国朋友Robert发邮件询问你校开展课外活动的情况。
湖南省长沙市第一中学2024-2025学年高三上学期11月月考英语试题(含答案)
长沙市一中2025届高三月考试卷(三)英语时量：120分钟满分：150分第一部分听力(共两节，满分30分)做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。
录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项。
听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
例：How much is the shirtA. 19.15.B. 9.18.C. 9.15.答案是C。
1. What is the woman concerned aboutA. Getting punished.B. Causing an accident.C. Walking a long distance.2. What is the boy doingA. Having dinner.B. Playing games.C. Doing his homework.3. What is the probable relationship between the speakersA. Friends.B. Strangers.C. Boss and employee.4. When will the woman visit LeonA. This Tuesday.B. This Thursday.C. This Friday.5. What did the woman speaker plan to doA. Do some fitness training.B. Meet friends.C. Attend a show.第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)听下面5段对话或独白。
每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。
听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟;听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。
April Showers Bring May Flowers 四月的雨带来五月的花
April Showers Bring May FlowersFrom the golden-tipped fields of mid-west America to the ancient kingdom of verdant Palestine, there is a happy truth to be shared with all who would take heed. In more recent times, this truth has been expressed as: April showers bring May flowers. This is a truth that promises light bursting from darkness, strength born from weakness and, if one dares to believe, life emerging from death.Farmers all over the world know the importance and immutability of the seasons. They know that there is a season to plant and a season to harvest; everything must be done in its own time. Although the rain pours down with the utmost mercilessness, stopping all outdoor activities, the man of the field lifts his face to the heavens and smiles. Despite the inconvenience, he knows that the rain provides the nourishment his crops need to grow and flourish. The torrential rains in the month of April, give rise to the glorious flowers in the month of May.But this ancient truth applies to more than the crops of the fields; it is an invaluable message of hope to all who experience tragedy in life. A dashed relationship with one can open up the door to a brand new friendship with another. A lost job here can provide the opportunity for a better job there. A broken dream can become the foundation of a wonderful future. Everything has its place.Remember this: overwhelming darkness may endure for a night, but it will never overcome the radiant light of the morning. When you are in a season of sorrow, hang in there, because a season of joy may be just around the corner.Vocabulary and expression:Verdant: adj. 新绿的Palestine: n. 巴勒斯坦take heed: 注意、留心Emerge: v.出现immutability: n. 不变、永恒性utmost: 极度的、最大的Mercilessness: n. 冷酷无情、残忍nourishment: 食物、滋养品flourish: v. 使繁荣、兴盛Torrential rain：暴雨invaluable: adj. 无法估价的、非常宝贵的tragedy: n. 悲剧dashed: adj. 破损的、破灭的Everything has its place: 万物自有道overwhelming: adj. 势不可挡的Comprehension:1. What truth is shared by western world and eastern world?2. What do the farmers all over the world know?3. Why does the man of the field smiles when rain pours down?4. Who can benefit from（从…中获益）this truth besides crops in the field?5. Which word can replace the underlined phrase “ around the corner”?A. nearB. at the corner in one’s lifeC. in one’s memoryD. in others’ hands6. What’s the writer’s purpose?The writer tells us the truth:Life Comes in a PackageAll theory is grey, but the precious tree of life is green. 所有的理论都是灰色的，而宝贵的升华之树却是绿色的。
高中英语 双语美文阅读 April Showers Bring May Flowers 四月雨带来五
April Showers Bring May Flowers 四月雨带来五月花From the golden-tipped fields of mid-west America to the ancient kingdoms of verdant Palestine, there is a happy truth to be shared with all who would take heed. In more recent times, this truth has been expressed as: April showers bring May flowers. This is a truth that promises light bursting from darkness, strength born from weakness and, if one dares to believe, life emerging from death.Farmers all over the world know the importance and immutability of the seasons. They know that there is a season to plant and a season to harvest; everything must be done in its own time. Although the rain pours down with the utmost relentlessness, ceasing all outdoor activities, the man of the field lifts his face to the heavens and smiles. Despite the inconvenience, he knows that the rain provides the nourishment his crops need to grow and flourish. The torrential rains in the month of April, give rise to the glorious flowers in the month of May.But this ancient truth applies to more than the crops of the fields; it is an invaluable message of hope to all who experience tragedy in life. A dashed relationship with one can open up the door to a brand new friendship with another. A lost job here can provide the opportunity for a better job there.A broken dream can become the foundation of a wonderful future. Everything has its place.Remember this: overwhelming darkness may endure for a night, but it will never overcome the radiant light of the morning. When you are in a season of sorrow, hang in there, because a season of joy may be just around the corner…四月雨带来五月花从美国中西部金色的田野，到巴勒斯坦嫩绿色的古老疆土，那些留心观察的人共享着同一个快乐真理。
高中英语双语阅读关于芒种你可能不知道的素材
关于芒种你可能不知道的7件事The Chinese lunar calendar divides the year into 24 solar terms. Grain in Ear, (Chinese: 芒种), the 9th solar term, begins on June 5 this year and ends on June 20.中国传统的农历将一年分为24个节气，其中芒种（Grain in Ear）是第9个节气，今年的芒种从6月5日开始，至6月20日结束。
The arrival of Grain in Ear signifies the ripening of crops such as barley and wheat. It is also a busy period for farmers.芒种的到来预示着大麦、小麦等作物的成熟，这也是一个农事繁忙的时节。
The following are seven things you need to know about Grain in Ear.以下就是关于芒种你可能不知道的7件事：An increase in rainfall1、降雨量大增。
Rainfall increases during Grain in Ear compared to the previous eight solar terms. Regions in the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River are about to enter the Plum Rains season.和之前的8个节气相比，芒种期间降雨量会大增，长江中下游地区还将进入梅雨季节。
Plum Rains, often occurring during June and July, refer to the long period ofcontinuous rainy or cloudy weather. This happens to be the time for plums to ripen, which explains the origin of its name. Plum Rains is a good period for growing rice, vegetables and fruits.梅雨通常出现在六七月之间，指的是长时间连续的阴雨天气。
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晨背素材 默写本8分钟检测练 关键能力 核心素养 限时规范训练
续写金句背诵 1.When I woke up，the trees were already bathed in the morning sun. 当我醒来时，那些树已经沐浴在清晨的阳光中了。 2．The pale light of the moon pierced the clouds and shone on the streets. 苍白的月光透过云层照在街道上。 3．In the night sky，the stars winked their eyes as if whispering to us. 夜空里，星星眨着眼睛，仿佛在对我们低语。 4．It was dark，but a giant moon shone so brightly on the streets that you could see the surroundings clearly. 天黑了，一轮巨大的月亮明亮地照耀着街道，周围的景物可以看得一清二 楚。
Germany invaded Poland. (2)All the residents declared _f_o_r garbage-sorting in new efforts to better
protect the environment. (3) 当 老 师 宣 布 我 是 这 次 英 语 演 讲 比 赛 的 获 胜 者 时 ， 我 又 惊 又 喜 。
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高中英语 双语美文阅读 April Showers Bring May Flowers 四月雨带来五月花素材
April Showers Bring May Flowers 四月雨带来五月花From the golden-tipped fields of mid-west America to the ancient kingdoms of verdant Palestine, there is a happy truth to be shared with all who would take heed. In more recent times, this truth has been expressed as: April showers bring May flowers. This is a truth that promises light bursting from darkness, strength born from weakness and, if one dares to believe, life emerging from death.Farmers all over the world know the importance and immutability of the seasons. They know that there is a season to plant and a season to harvest; everything must be done in its own time. Although the rain pours down with the utmost relentlessness, ceasing all outdoor activities, the man of the field lifts his face to the heavens and smiles. Despite the inconvenience, he knows that the rain provides the nourishment his crops need to grow and flourish. The torrential rains in the month of April, give rise to the glorious flowers in the month of May.But this ancient truth applies to more than the crops of the fields; it is an invaluable message of hope to all who experience tragedy in life. A dashed relationship with one can open up the door to a brand new friendship with another.A lost job here can provide the opportunity for a better job there. A broken dream can become the foundation of a wonderful future. Everything has its place.Remember this: overwhelming darkness may endure for a night, but it will never overcome the radiant light of the morning. When you are in a season of sorrow, hang in there, because a season of joy may be just around the corner…四月雨带来五月花从美国中西部金色的田野，到巴勒斯坦嫩绿色的古老疆土，那些留心观察的人共享着同一个快乐真理。
【高中英语双语阅读】关于春分等你可能不知道的5件事情素材
【高中英语双语阅读】关于春分等你可能不知道的5件事情素材关于春分你可能不知道的5件事情The traditional Chinese lunar calendar divides a year into 24 solar terms. The Spring Equinox，as the fourth term of the year starts on Mar 21 and ends on Apr 4 this year.传统中国农历将一年分为24个节气。
春分是一年的第四个节气，今年始于3月20日，终于4月4日。
The Spring Equinox signals the equal length of the day and night time. On the day of the Spring Equinox, sun is directly above the equator. After the equinox, the sun moves northwards, resulting in gradually longer day time in the Northern Hemisphere and longer night in the Southern Hemisphere.春分标志着昼夜时间等长。
在这一天，太阳直射赤道。
春分后，太阳北移，使得北半球逐渐白昼更长，南半球夜晚更长。
Here are 5 things you may not know about the Spring Equinox.这里是关于春分你可能不知道的5件事情。
Swallows fly north燕子北飞The ancient Chinese people divided the fifteen days of the Spring Equinox into three "hou’s". As the old saying goes, swallows fly back to the North in the firsthou; thunder cracks the sky in the secondhou; lightning occurs frequently in the third hou, which vividly reveals the climate feature during the Spring Equinox.古人把春分十五天分为“三候”。
高中英语一轮复习短篇阅读积累(素材练习)
高考英语短篇阅读积累一、穿鞋会损害脚踝吗？每天出门穿鞋，我们都习以为常，但你知道吗？有些地方的人不穿鞋或穿非常薄的鞋。
那穿鞋对我们的脚会有什么影响吗？下面就让我们通过这篇文章来了解一下。
Your shoes are changing your feet.The ankles of people who habitually wear shoes are different from those of people who tend to walk barefoot.ankle /ˈæŋkl/ n.踝；踝关节habitually /həˈbɪtʃuəli/ adv.习惯地；日常地tend to do...倾向于做……；趋向于做……barefoot /ˈbeəfʊt/ adj.& adv.赤脚的/地In many industrial societies, people tend to wear shoes from a young age.However, many people around the world often go barefoot, or wear only very thin footwear.industrial /ɪnˈdʌstriəl/ adj.工业的；产业的footwear /ˈfʊtweə(r)/ n.鞋类（如鞋和靴）“We know that there are some variations in the feet of modern humans due to the use of shoes,” says Rita Sorrentino at the University of Bologna in Italy.But most previous findings relate to the front and middle of the foot.She and her team have focused on the ankle instead.variation /ˌveəriˈeɪʃn/ n.变化；变更；变异previous /ˈpriːviəs/ adj.先前的；以往的relate to 涉及；与……相关；谈到They studied 142 ankle bones from 11 populations from North America, Africa and Europe.These included sandal-wearing (穿凉鞋的) Nguni (恩古尼族的) farmers in southern Africa, people living in New York and fossilized bones from Stone Age hunter-gatherers.The hunter-gatherers’ ankle bones were significantly shorter than those o f people living in modern cities, and there were other differences in the shape.“They are mostly related to footwear-related behaviors and locomotor (运动的) behaviors,” says Sorrentino.fossilized /ˈfɒsəlaɪzd/ adj.石化的hunter-gatherer /ˌhʌntəˈɡæðərə(r)/ n.采猎者（以打猎和采集植物为生的人）significantly /sɪɡˈnɪfɪkəntli/ adv.显著地；明显地；有重大意义地The hunter-gatherers walked barefoot for long distances every day over natural terrain (地形).Their ankles were relatively flexible.In contrast, people living in big cities, who wear constrictive (束紧的) footwear and walk short distances on flat surfaces like asphalt (柏油) roads, had more rigid ankles.flexible /ˈfleksəbl/ adj.灵活的；可变动的；柔韧的；有弹性的in contrast 相比之下；相反flat /flæt/ adj.平坦的，水平的rigid /ˈrɪdʒɪd/ adj.僵直的；死板的；僵硬的；坚硬的Changes to ankl e bones take place over the course of a person’s life, and there is no evidence that these alterations (改变) can be passed on genetically.course /kɔːs/ n.进展；进程pass on 传给；递给；转交genetically /dʒəˈnetɪkli/ adv.基因地；遗传地It is an open question whether shoes have disadvantages, but Sorrentino suspects that the rigidity of modern shoes causes our bones to become weaker and more prone to fracturing (骨折).suspect /səˈspekt/ vt.疑有，觉得（尤指坏事可能属实或发生）；怀疑；不信任rigidity /rɪˈdʒɪdəti/ n.硬度；刚性；僵化(be) prone to 易于遭受；有做（坏事）的倾向【参考译文】你的鞋子正在改变你的脚。
【阅读】高一英语时文悦读第四期(答案附后)
高一英语时文悦读第四期AWhen we see babies or pets, we can’t help gently touching them to show our love. And they give us happy feelings back. But a recent study shows that it’s different for plants.A study, published in The Plant Journal, shows that plants do n’t “like” to be touched. That’s because touching changes their genes (基因) and, even worse, can slow their growth.Professor Jim Whelan of the La Trobe Institute in Australia gave an explanation. “The lightest touch from a human, animal, insect, or eve n plants touching each other in the wind, leads to a huge gene（基因）change in the plant,” Science Daily reported.In order to test the theory, the scientists did an experiment on plants. They grew a number of plants to the age of four weeks. Then they touched them with a paintbrush every 12 hours over a 36-hour period.They found that as a response to the touch, the mitochondria (线粒体) in the plants had been partly destroyed. The mitochondria, as Science Alert noted, are the “powerhouse of the cell (细胞)”. The mitochondria produce energy for the rest of the cell in both animals and plants.If this “powerhouse” is weakened, the plants will lose a large amount of energy that should have supported their growth.Whelan further explained to Science D aily, “If the touching is repeated, then plant growth is reduced by up to 30 percent.”Although the process does have a strong effect on plants, usually the plants survive. Touching changes the plants, but it’s not necessarily a bad change.According to Science Alert, frequent touching or moving plants will make them grow shorter than other ones.The researchers believe this change, in some way, could be helpful. It may help plants fight threats to their health such as insects and bad weather.The new research findings have led to a deeper understanding of the plants’ response to touching. And the research might “open up new ways to reduce sensitivity (敏感性) and optimize (优化) growth in the future”, Science Alert reported.1. Why did the scientists do the experiment?A. To find out why some plants grow more slowly than others.B. To test if touching can change the genes of plants.C. To show that plants’ and animals’ genes are different.D. To explain why touching has different effects on plants and animals.2. What did the scientists find in their experiment?A. Repeated touching shortened the plants’ life by four weeks.B. Mitochondria in the plants couldn’t produce energy because of touching.C. Touching slowed down plant growth by reducing energy for growth.D. Repeated touching made plants die sooner than they were expected to.3. What do the scientists think when plants become shorter because of touching?A. They may become better at fighting threats.B. They may be more easily harmed by bad weather.C. They may be more likely to be attacked by insects.D. They may become less sensitive to touching later.BRecently, Whitewater Middle Schoolstudents in the US looked at 200 pounds(90.7 kg) of food. Their classmates threw itaway after a meal in the cafeteria（自助餐厅）.They found the remains of pizzas. Theysaw untouched green salads and pieces ofbread bitten only once.It was, they said, both disgusting（可憎的）and educational.“You don’t realize how much food waste you’re making till you see it,” said student Cody Gist.To deal with this problem, Whitewater added environmental science as a school-wide program this year. Teachers are guiding their students through research on the ways food is linked to environment, poverty, a nd people’s health.The school changed to compostable (可用作堆肥的) paper trays (托盘) as well. Working with Every Tray Counts, a US nonprofit (非营利的) group, the school hopes for a change from disposable (一次性的) trays to compostable paper trays.This isn’t just an exercise at scho ol. Whitewater is joining a network of schools, businesses and neighborhoods. They try to make composting as mainstream (主流) as recycling.“The larger issue is protection of landfill (垃圾填埋场) space,” said LauretteHall, an environmental management official. The area has enough space to last for maybe 25 more years, she said. That isn’t as much as it sounds in such a rapidly growing area.Principal Beth Thompson said students advise each other on new ways to deal with trash（垃圾）.“Students understa nd why it matters so not one student refused to do extra work when throwing away their waste,” Thompson said.Whitewater teachers make sure students know how their own eating habits are part of bigger problems. In environmental literature (文学) class, students read books such as Fast Food Nation: The Dark Side of the All-American Meal.Mollie Lyman works with several language arts classrooms. Their classes discuss such issues as how poor neighborhoods often have less access (使用权) to healthy food.Lyman says she wants students to ask some basic questions: “What do we eat? What do we waste?”Choose the best answer:4. Why did Whitewater Middle School students look at the food?A. To check what foods were most popular among students.B. To find out the calories（卡路里）of different kinds of food.C. To see how food was connected with other problems.D. To prepare students for the environmental science course.5. What measures did Whitewater Middle School take?①Introducing a new course about the environment.②Using compostable paper trays in the cafeteria.③Setting up a group called Every Tray Counts.④Joining others to make composting common.A. ①②③B. ②③④C. ①②④D. ①③④6. What did Laurette Hall worry about?A. People don’t want to protect landfi ll space.B. There won’t be enough landfill space in the future.C. Students don’t know how to recycle trash.D. Students don’t understand the waste problem.7. What is the purpose of the article?A. To tell readers how important it is to save food.B. To call on students to care about poor people.C. To encourage schools to have environmental protection classes.D. To share how a US school is making an effort for the environment.CSoccer players who change clubs must get used to new team cultures, languages and lifestyles.But it didn’t take long for Wu Lei to fit in when he moved from Shanghai SIPG to Spanish club Espanyol at the end of January.On March 2, when the 27-year-old Chinese striker (前锋) helped his team to a 3-1 win over Real V alladolid, Wu became the first player from an Asian country to score a goal in Spain’s top league. And he also made the list of best line-up for La Liga (西甲)’s round of 26.“I’m so proud to be the first Chinese player to score in La Liga,” Wu told China Dai ly. “I really want to thank my teammates for their support since the first day I arrived.”Spanish sport newspaper Marca noted that Wu has answered those who doubted his move to the club and that “his quick adaptation (适应) to La Liga has surprised many people”.In fact, Wu has been surprising people since the beginning of his career. He was a top student at primary school, and once won the title of merit student (三好学生) in Nanjing. Out of his passion (热情) for soccer, he decided to join soccer manager Xu Genbao’s soccer training center in Shanghai at the age of 12.Although some teachers disagreed with his decision, Wu proved that he could keep up his studies, as well as his playing. At 14, Wu became China’s youngest professional league player. Las t season, Wu won the Chinese Super League’s Top Scorer and Player of the Year awards.Now a Chinese international, Wu is working hard to show that “there are players in China who can shine in the best leagues in the world”, he told Global Times.An d given that he’s already opened a new chapter (篇章) for Chinese soccer in Europe, the chances are that Wu has even more surprises in store for us.8. What happened to Wu Lei at the end of January?A. He fell out with Shanghai SIPG.B. He joined the Spanish club Espanyol.C. He helped his team defeat Real Valladolid.D. He scored a goal in one of the world’s top leagues.9. What was the Marca newspaper’s comment on Wu?A. He lacked self-confidence.B. He had learned a lot from his teammates.C. He made a mistake when he changed clubs.D. He surprised people with his ability to adapt.10. What do we know about Wu when he was a student?A. He often skipped class to play soccer.B. He was better at sports than other subjects.C. He did well in both soccer and his studies.D. He fell behind in his studies because of playing soccer.11. How does the author feel about Wu’s future career?A. Worried.B. Doubtful.C. Confident.D. Caring.DAre aliens（外星人）signaling to us?A question that human beings often ask about the universe is: “Are we alone here?”For years, scientists have tried to answer this question. In January, the discovery of new fast radio bursts (FRBs, 快速射电暴) from deep space got many to ask it again.According to Mirror, a Canadian-led team of scientists found 13 FRBs with the help of a radio telescope(望远镜）.First discovered in 2007, FRBs are short bursts of radio waves coming from far outside the Milky Way (银河). Scientists have found over 60 FRBs so far. They last only a few milliseconds (毫秒) but release the same energy as the sun gives off in a day, CNN reported.Among the 13 FRBs, a very unusual repeating signal was found, which came six times from the same location about 1.5 billion light-years away, CNN reported. Such an event has only been reported once before, back in 2012. It may help scientists understand where FRBs are from and what causes them.More importantly, the new FRBs were recorded at unusually low radio frequencies. Most of those previously（先前地）found have had frequencies (频率) of around 1,400 megahertz (MHz), but new bursts are found at even 400 MHz －the lowest frequency the telescope can discover.According to the BBC, the low frequency means that the sources (来源) of the bursts have changed. It also suggests humans can learn more about the environmentwhere the bursts come from.Avid Loeb, a professor from Harvard University, believes the radio waves may be evidence of alien technology. They may be “leakage (泄露) from a huge, light-powered ship deep in space,” Loeb told The Independent. And even some Chinese internet users joked we shouldn’t respond to them.However, most researchers believe that FRBs are formed due to（由于）the death of a star or the merging (合并) of two black holes.“Science isn’t a matter of belief, it’s a matter of evidence,” claimed Leob.So only more advanced technology and more collected data will reveal (揭露) the truth about FRBs. Time will be the judge.12. What can we learn about FRBs from the article?A. They were first discovered in January.B. They come from somewhere in the Milky Way.C. They often last several seconds.D. They release huge energy.13. How are the 13 FRBs special?A. They have the lowest radio frequency ever discovered.B. They come from a location about 1.5 billion light-years away.C. Their frequencies change all the time.D. They clearly show the environment where they are from.14. Where may the FRBs come from, in Leob’s opinion?A. The death of a star.B. The birth of a star.C. An alien spaceship.D. A huge black hole.第二部分七选五根据短文内容, 从短文后的七个选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项, 选项中有两项为多余选项。
对偶的英语谚语
对偶的英语谚语1、横眉冷对千夫指，俯首甘为孺子牛。
Thefrowniscoldtothefingerofathousandmen,andthebowissweettothecow.2、吃得苦中苦，方为人上人。
Ifyousufferbitterly,youwillbecomeaman.3、才饮长江水，又食武昌鱼。
OnlythendrinkstheYangtzeRiverwater,eatstheWuchangfish.4、宝剑锋从磨砺出，梅花香自苦寒来。
AprilshowersbringMayflowers.5、单丝不成线，独木不成林。
Asinglesilkdoesnotmakeathread,asingletreedoesnotmakeaforest.6、野火烧不尽，春风吹又生。
Wildfireneverburns,springbreezeblowsagain.7、抽刀断水水更流，举杯销愁愁更愁。
Drawaknife,cutoffwaterandflowmore,raiseaglasstosellsorrowmoresad.8、不塞不流，不止不行。
Nocongestion,noflow,nomore.9、泪随流水急，愁逐野云飞。
Tearsrushwiththewater,andsorrowflieswiththewildclouds.10、冰川融碧水，波浪化银梭。
Glaciersmeltbluewaterandwavesilvershuttles.11、九载拼搏赢佳绩，一朝腾飞写华章。
Nineyearsofstruggleandsuccess,oncesoaringwriteHuazhang.12、三尺讲台迎冬夏，一寸粉笔画春秋。
Threefeetplatformforwinterandsummer,aninchofchalkpaintingspringand autumn.13、失败者找借口，成功者找方法！Losersfindexcuses,winnersfindways!14、一弹流水一弹月，半入江风半入云。
2018年12月英语四级美文：April Showers Bring May Flowers
2018年12月英语四级美文：April Showers BringMay Flowers1.April Showers Bring May Flowers2.From the golden-tipped fields of mid-west America3.to the ancient kingdoms of verdant Palestine,4.there is a happy truth to be shared with all who would take heed.5.In more recent times, this truth has been expressed as：6.April showers bring May flowers.7.This is a truth that promises light bursting from darkness,8.strength born from weakness and,9.if one dares to believe, life emerging from death.10.Farmers all over the world know the importance and immutability of the seasons.11.They know that there is a season to plant and aseason to harvest;12.everything must be done in its own time.13.Although the rain pours down with the utmost relentlessness,14.ceasing all outdoor activities,15.the man of the field lifts his face to the heavens and smiles.16.Despite the inconvenience,17.he knows that the rain provides the nourishment his crops need to grow and flourish.18.The torrential rains in the month of April,19.give rise to the glorious flowers in the month of May.20.But this ancient truth applies to more than the crops of the fields;21.it is an invaluable message of hope to all who experience tragedy in life.22.A dashed relationship with one can open up the door23.to a brand new friendship with another.24.A lost job here can provide the opportunity for a better job there.25.A broken dream can become the foundation of a wonderful future.26.Everything has its place.27.Remember this： overwhelming darkness may endure fora night,28.but it will never overcome the radiant light of the morning.29.When you are in a season of sorrow, hang in there,。
高中英语 双语阅读 关于谷雨你可能不知道的5件事素材
关于谷雨你可能不知道的5件事The traditional Chinese lunar calendar divides the year into 24 solar terms. Grain Rain (Chinese: 谷雨)，as the last term in spring, starts on April 19 and ends on May 4.中国农历将一年分为24个节气。
谷雨，作为春天的最后一个节气，从4月19日开始，5月4日结束。
Grain Rain originates from the old saying, "Rain brings up the growth of hundreds of grains," which shows that this period of rainfall is extremely important for the growth of crops. The Grain Rain signals the end of cold weather and a rapid rise in temperature. Here are five things that you may not know about the Grain Rain.谷雨源自古人“雨生百谷”之说，这说明，这一时期的降雨对农作物的生长极为重要。
谷雨标志着寒冷天气的结束以及气温的快速上升。
以下是关于谷雨你可能不知道的五件事。
Key time for agriculture1.农业活动的关键时期Grain Rain brings a marked increase in temperature and rainfall and the grains grow faster and stronger. It’s a key time to protect the crops from insect pests.温度和降水量都显著增加，农作物生长又快又壮。
高中课外阅读--英语美文欣赏75(中英双语)
英语美文欣赏75Life is about choices 幸福可以选择迈克尔是个天生的乐天派，他总是能保持良好的情绪，总是能说出很多积极的话来。
他也让我懂得了一个道理，那就是人生中的每一天我们都可以选择充实地生活，态度决定一切。
Michael is the kind of guy you love to hate. He is always in a good mood and always has something positive to say. When someone would ask him how he was doing, he would reply, "If I were any better, I'd be twins!" He was a natural motivator.If an employee was having a bad day, Michael was there telling the employee how to look on the positive side of the situation. Seeing this style really made me curious, so one day I went up to Michael and asked him, "I don' t get it. You can' t be positive all the time. How do you do it?"Michael replied, each morning I wake up and say to myself 'Mike, you have two choices today. You can choose to be in a good mood or you can choose to be in a bad mood.' I choose to be in a good mood. Each time something bad happens, I can choose to be a victim or choose to learn from it. I choose to learn from it. Every time someone comes to me complaining I can choose to accept their complaining or I can point out the positive side of life. I choose the positive side of life.""Yeah, right. It isn't that easy." I protested."Yes it is, " Michael said. "Life is all about choices. When you cut away all the junk, every situation is a choice. You choose how you react to situations. You choose how people will affect your mood. You choose to be in a good mood or bad mood. The bottom line is: It's your choice how you live life. " I reflected on what Michael said.Soon thereafter, I left the big enterprise that I had worked in for years to start my own business. We lost touch, but I often though about him when I made a choice about life instead of reacting to it. Several years later, I heard Michael was involved in a serious accident, falling off 60 feet from a communications tower.After l8 hours of surgery, and weeks of intensive care, Michael was released from the hospital with rods placed in his back. I saw Michael about six months after the accident. When I asked him how he was, he replied, "If I were any better, I'd be twins. Wanna see my scars?" I declined to see his wounds, but did ask him what had gone through his mind as the accident took place."The first thing that went through my mind was the well being of my soon-to-born daughter," Michael replied. "Then, as I lay on the ground,remembered I had two choices: I could choose to live or I could choose to die. I chose to live." "Weren't you scared? Did you lose consciousness?" I asked. Michael continued, "... the paramedics were great. They kept telling me I was going to be fine. But when they wheeled me into the operation room and I saw the expressions on the faces of the doctors and nurses, I got really scared. In their eyes, l read 'He's a dead man.' I knew I needed to take action." "What did you do?" I asked. "Well, there was a big burly nurse shouting questions at me" said Michael. "She asked me if I was allergic to anything. 'Yes,' I said. The doctors and nurses stopped working as they waited for my reply. I took a deep breath and yelled", 'Gravity'" Over their laughter, I told them, 'I'm choosing to live. Operate on me as if I am alive, not dead'."Michael lived, thanks to the skill of his doctors, but also because of his amazing attitude.I learned from him that every day we have a choice to live fully. Attitude is everything.窗Random Thoughts on the Window又是春天，窗子可以常开了。
高中英语外刊--高二(上)阅读六选四(教师版)-尖子生必备
高二（上）阅读理解六选四专项训练（50篇）A. Dr. Higgs was only one of several people with a claim.B. So a degree of caution is probably advisable.C. But Dr. Higgs wasn’t the person who figured out the theory.D. One reason is that the committee can often be slow to recognize achievement.E. Science often works like this, with different people coming up with similar ideas at similar times.F. It was unfair, therefore, to grant the prize to Peter Higgs.The Nobel prizes in physiology or medicine, physics and chemistry are the most distinguished medals in science. But talk to scientists in private, and many will complain. Why (besides jealousy, perhaps) are some scientists unhappy with the Nobels? (1) Alfred Nobel, who set up the prizes in 1895, specified in his will that the prizes should reward work done in the previous year. But experience soon showed that this was risky, as medals were given out for discoveries that later proved questionable. (2) Sometimes, though, it can be taken too far. Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar, for instance, had to wait until 1983 to win a prize for work he had done in the 1930s on the structure of stars. And caution can sometimes lead to strange results. Albert Einstein never won a prize for his theory of relativity. Even though some pretty suggestive evidence had been produced by Arthur Eddington in 1919, relativity—which has later passed every experimental test ever thrown at it—was still considered somewhat risky and incomprehensible. Another criticism concerns the tradition that no more than three people can share a prize. Science is rarely this clear-cut. Take this year’s physics prize, which recognized Peter Higgs for predicting the existence of the mass-bestowing particle that now bears his name. (3) Two other teams—Brout and Englert, as well as Guralnik, Hagen and Kibble—presented papers on the same idea to the same journal that published Dr. Higg’s work, all within a few months of each other.(4) In the event, the committee decided to honor Dr. Englert (Brout is dead, and therefore unqualified), whose paper was earlier than Dr. Higg’s but did not clearly predict a particle, over Dr. Guralnik and his fellow workers, who were more comprehensive but published a few weeks later.【参考答案与解题思路】■1.D考查前后段落之间关系解析：前一段是以问题结尾，所以这一段应该以答案开头，D项“one reason…”很明显就是在回答上一段的问题，起到连接前后段落的作用。
高中英语双语阅读关于“雨水”你可能不知道的5件事素材
关于“雨水”你可能不知道的5件事The traditional Chinese lunar calendar divides the year into 24 solar terms. Rain Water，this year starts on Feb 19 and ends on Mar 5.中国传统的农历将一年分为二十四节气。
今年的雨水从2月19日开始，在3月5日结束。
Rain Water signals the increase in rainfall and rise in temperature. With its arrival, lively spring-like scenery starts blossoming: the river water defreezes, wild geese move from south to north, and trees and grass turn green again.雨水的到来预示着降雨量的增加和气温的升高。
随着雨水的到来，生机勃勃的春天景象开始繁茂：河水解冻，大雁北飞，草木新绿。
Here are five things you may not know about Rain Water.以下是有关雨水，你可能不知道的五件事No.1 Water as precious as oil1.春雨贵如油According to an old Chinese saying, the rainfall in spring is as precious as oil. In northern China, the spring drought is common and the precipitation of this season accounts for only 10 to 15 percent of annual average rainfall.据中国古谚语所说，春雨贵如油。
文库 英语高考两篇作文课外词汇积累
作文课外词句积累2020.8月版Composition Accumulationsplash[splæʃ]v.泼洒;溅n.落水声;溅泼声;光斑make a splash引起轰动;引起公众兴趣The activity launched by our association evidently made a splash on campus.我们社团发起的活动显然在校园里引起了轰动。
out of the blue突然desultorily([ˈdesəltrilɪ])散漫地She was roaming desultorily in the jungle,comprehensively spellbound by the hazy sight,when,out of the blue,torrential rain beat down and gusty winds swept over her cheek.她在丛林里漫无目的地游走，深深流连在朦胧的美景中，突然，倾盆大雨瓢泼而下，伴随着阵阵狂风，迅猛地掠过她的脸颊。
unparalleled[ʌnˈpærəleld]adj.无比的;无双的;空前的;绝无仅有的It was an unparalleled opportunity to develop her career.这是她发展事业的绝好机会。
The book has enjoyed a success unparalleled in recent publishing history.这本书在近期出版史上是空前的成功。
Germany's unparalleled prosperity is based on wise investments.德国空前的繁荣是建立在明智的投资基础之上的。
The Renaissance was an epoch(时代)of unparalleled cultural achievement.文艺复兴是一个文化上取得空前成就的时代。
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April Showers Bring May Flowers 四月雨带来五月花
From the golden-tipped fields of mid-west America to the ancient kingdoms of verdant Palestine, there is a happy truth to be shared with all who would take heed. In more recent times, this truth has been expressed as: April showers bring May flowers. This is a truth that promises light bursting from darkness, strength born from weakness and, if one dares to believe, life emerging from death.
Farmers all over the world know the importance and immutability of the seasons. They know that there is a season to plant and a season to harvest; everything must be done in its own time. Although the rain pours down with the utmost relentlessness, ceasing all outdoor activities, the man of the field lifts his face to the heavens and smiles. Despite the inconvenience, he knows that the rain provides the nourishment his crops need to grow and flourish. The torrential rains in the month of April, give rise to the glorious flowers in the month of May.
But this ancient truth applies to more than the crops of the fields; it is an invaluable message of hope to all who experience tragedy in life. A dashed relationship with one can open up the door to a brand new friendship with another. A lost job here can provide the opportunity for a better job there. A broken dream can become the foundation of a wonderful future. Everything has its place.
Remember this: overwhelming darkness may endure for a night, but it will never overcome the radiant light of the morning. When you are in a season of sorrow, hang in there, because a season of joy may be just around the corner…
四月雨带来五月花
从美国中西部金色的田野，到巴勒斯坦嫩绿色的古老疆土，那些留心观察的人共享着同一个快乐真理。
近来这一真理被阐述为：四月的雨带来五月的花。
这一真理预示光明会从黑暗中迸发；刚强生自软弱；如果你敢确信，生命会从死亡中萌发！
全世界的农民们都明白季节的重要性和永恒性。
他们知道在哪个季节播种，哪个季节收获，每件事都必须应时而做！虽然暴雨无情地倾盆而下，迫使所有的户外劳作停止，但土地的主人会仰天微笑。
尽管有诸多不便，但是他知道，雨会为他的庄稼带来繁茂生长所需的营养。
四月里的豪雨，会带来五月里的繁花似锦。
但是这一古老真理并不只适用于田里的庄稼，它还是那些正经历着人生磨难的人的无限希冀：一段友谊的受挫会开启另一段崭新友谊的大门；此处失去的工作会提供彼处更好的工作机会；一个梦想的破灭会成为美好未来的基石。
万物皆有道！
请谨记：势不可挡的黑暗或有一晚，但它永远无法阻挡清晨的万丈光芒！当你正处于悲伤之季，请坚持住，因为欢乐的季节也许马上就会到来……。