Years ago,my wife and I volunteered at a homeless shelter in downtown Los Angeles,US,preparing meals for thousands of people.I got to talk with one of the guys in line,Albert.He said he liked my socks.“Want to see mine?”he asked,lifting his leg.He was barefoot.He said he had been meaning to buy a pair but he hadn’t got around to it.I felt a sinking feeling in my stomach.
The next day,after work,I stopped at Ross and filled up a cart with socks.I stuffed my trunk with them.That next morning,I set my alarm for 5 a.m.and drove over to Santa Monica’s Palisades Park,which is a common destination for homeless people.
I took one of the bags from my trunk.It was still darkout.I headed for a group of three men,standing around a tree,probably using it as a windbreaker.Two were asleep under heavy blankets,and the third was digging through his collection.As I walked toward him,he watched me,perhaps questioning my motives.“I thought you guys might need some fresh new socks,”I said,handing him a pair.He looked confused at first but took them and said,“Thank you.”I gave him two more pairs for his friends.
I moved on.An hour later,I had given out all the socks.Most people were sleeping,and I felt like Santa.I knew that when they woke up they would find a very meaningful present.
That was nine years ago.Every week I’ll hand out as many socks as I can.If I’m on vacation or on a business trip for more than a week,I bring a bag of socks with me and hand them out to the homeless on the streets in other states and countries.
It’s extremely satisfying to operate “under the radar” to help make some people’s lives a little bit easier.Part of me hopes to see Albert out there one of these days,but even if I don’t,I like to think one of the pairs will find him.
1.What caused the author to hand out socks to the homeless?
A. Albert’s desire to get free socks.
B. The approach of Christmas Day.
C. His hard work at a homeless shelter.
D. The conversation between him and Albert.
2.Which is true about the author according to the passage?
A. He believed it felt good to help the homeless.
B. He went to Ross to buy a pair of socks for Albert.
C. He handed out socks to the homeless as Christmas gifts.
D. He was often questioned about why he was giving out socks.
3.What could be the best title for the passage?
A. Santa Claus brings Christmas gifts
B. Kindness is rewarded with kindness
C. Every sock helps make somebody’s day
D. Socks are passed on from hand to hand
科目：高中英语 来源：新人教版2017-2018学年高一必修1英语：Unit 2 第2课 课时练习 题型：单项填空
I thought she was famous，but none of my friends have ________ heard of her.
A. even B. ever
C. just D. never
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How to Get Organized
No one likes staying disorganized, so if disorganization is crowding your life and as a result you’re feeling frustrated, then it’s time to get organized. Organization takes time, but when you get into the habit of it, life becomes so much easier! 1.
1. Keep A List Of Things To Do
2.. Rather, they keep a list of things to do and then they check them off once they get done. Let making a list to do be your new habit.
2. Never Put Things Off
Procrastination is typical of those who are irresponsible and careless. 3., They do not want to put things off. They would rather stay up late and do what they are supposed to do.
3. Quit Multitasking
You are an organized person only if you do not let the stuff around you arranged in stages. 4.. Do it, and then move on to the next one.
4. Involve Other People
Organized people do not do it all alone. They try to involve others usually their wives or husbands, for support. Another good thing about this is that such couples usually manage to raise disciplined and responsible children.
5.5.
First things first! What are your priorities? Do not waste your time trying to do 156 things. Spend your time and energy on something that is worth it. smaller things can wait. The things that are essential should always be done.
A. Priorities Rule.
B. Avoid Getting Tacked
C. It only takes a week to start a habit
D. Organized people do everything on time
E. Many people struggle with disorganization
F. Organized people do not keep things in head
G. Stay focused and concentrated on one task only
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On a sunny day, Linda and Jack were to try the new boat on the river．Linda jumped out of bed excitedly, got dressed quickly and woke up her brother Jack．
After ____ Linda and Jack arrived at the riverbank and ____ the new blue boat waiting for them．They got into the boat and packed their picnic under the ____．Linda started the engine and ____ they went into the wide, brown and unknown ____ of the river．
Suddenly, they found the boat sounded ____ round a bend in the river．On the distant sandbank they saw a long dark creature ____ in the sun. It opened one eye at them and then suddenly disappeared into the ____．
“What was that?” shouted Jack．
“It looked like a crocodile to me!” said Linda．“We’d better be ____．”Just as they came round the next ____, the engine ____ and came to a stop．Linda ____ to start the engine again． But it wouldn’t start. They were ____．
“Let’s get the wooden oars,” said Jack． “Maybe we can ____ the boat free．
They tried but failed．
“We’re stuck on a sandbank,” said Linda. “We’ll just have to sit here having our ____ and wait for the water to ____．”
“It’s boring!” said Jack．
Suddenly, they felt the boat move .It moved slowly off the sandbank. And the engine started again. Just at the same time they noticed a black ________ by the boatside and in no time it disappeared in the brown water ahead.
They ________ their journey down the river. It was so exciting .
At noon they saw a small river _________ the main river. It wasn’t on the map . “Let’s ________ there!” said Linda.
The boat turned and went into the smaller channel .On both sides grew thick unknown trees.
1.A. meal B. lunch C. dinner D. breakfast
2.A. realized B. discovered C. found D. thought
3.A. sun B. seat C. fire D. bank
4.A. away B. around C. on D. up
5.A. water B. flood C. flow D. position
6.A. smoothly B. normally C. badly D. hardly
7.A. walking B. laying C. lying D. sleeping
8.A. sands B. woods C. air D. water
9.A. serious B. brave C. careful D. slow
10.A. bend B. river C. animal D. boat
11.A. put out B. broke down C. gave in D. got off
12.A. planned B. managed C. tried D. intended
13.A. stuck B. delayed C. stopped D. kept
14.A. expect B. give C. use D. push
15.A. rest B. picnic C. sightseeing D. fun
16.A. fall B. come C. rise D. run
17.A. snake B. figure C. shade D. fish
18.A. gave up B. started C. ended D. went on
19.A. leading off B. separating from C. dividing into D. leaving for
20.A. observe B. watch C. explore D. play
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假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。
增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧），并在其下面写出该加的词。
删除：把多余的词用斜线（\）划掉。
修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
注意：1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；
2.只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。
My father is the man I respect most. Strict as he may be, however he never fails to show her care and consideration. Once I broke a neighbor window. Seeing nobody around, I ran away immediately. When Dad came home, he noticed my uneasiness and asked me what has happened. I could only tell him a truth. Instead of scold, he praised my honesty and then encouraged me to apologize our neighbor. I learned from this incident that not only does Dad take care of my health and he also teaches me what to be a good citizen. How luckily I am to have such a good father!
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A student is learning to speak British English.He wonders(想知道)：Can I communicate(交际)with Americans？Can they understand me？Learners of English often ask：What are the differences between British and American English？How important are these differences?
Certainly，there are some differences between British and American English.There are a few differences in grammar.For example，speakers of British English say“in hospital”and“Have you a pen？”；Americans say “in the hospital”and“Do you have a pen？”．Pronunciation is sometimes different.Americans usually sound “r”s in words like“bird”and“hurt”．Speakers of British English do not sound “r” in these words.There are differences between British and American English in spelling and vocabulary.For example，“colour”and“honour”are British；“color”and“honor”are American.
These differences in grammar，pronunciation，spelling and vocabulary are not important，however.For the most part，British and American English are the same language.
1.According to this passage，a student who is learning to speak American English might be afraid that ______.
A. British people cannot understand him
B. American people cannot understand him
C. the grammar is too hard for him
D. the spelling is too hard for him
2.American English and British English are different in ________.
A. spelling B. pronunciation
C. grammar D. all of the above
3.What is NOT mentioned in the passage?
A. Whether there are differences between British English and American English.
B. Whether British English and American English are one language or two.
C. How the differences between British English and American English came about.
D. How important the differences are.
4.Most ______ say，“Do you have a watch？”
A. British people B. Americans
C. children D. teachers
5.According to this passage，British people and Americans have ________ difficulty in understanding each other.
A. little B. much
C. some D. great
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Miss Yang will teach us Chinese today ______Mr.Zhang.
A. instead B. instead of
C. to D. of
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He asked me ______ with me.
A. what the matter is
B. what the matter was
C. what’s the matter
D. what was the matter
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“Good afternoon!Remember tomorrow is Crazy Day,so you are welcome to do anything crazy,” boomed a voice through our school speakers.
“Crazy Day?What does that mean?” I asked my ESL teacher,Mrs Ramsey.She answered,“On this day,everyone dresses up like a crazy person.” She suggested I make a strange hairstyle or wear two different shoes.However,I decided that I would wear my T-shirt backwards.
The next day as I walked into the classroom,everybody looked so funny:Mrs Toalson had curled her hair into large curls and my classmate Bradley had coloured his hair white!I thought he was an old person when I first saw him.
“Hi,Jim,you look weird!How do I look?” My friend Taylor asked.She was wearing an old hat that looked like it came from the 17th century paired with a cute and trendy skirt.It reminded me of women from ancient times mixed with a 21st century woman who chewed gum 
during school.
The next day,I received a note from school that said “Tomorrow is Pajama(睡衣)Day.” “Should I wear my pajamas to school tomorrow?What if tomorrow is not Pajama Day?What if the note is just a joke?” I worried.“What if tomorrow I am the only one wearing pajamas?I will look silly and strange!” I decided to be safe and not wear my pajamas.
As I walked into the classroom the following day,I was amazed how my classmates were dressed!They were all wearing pajamas!Some of them even brought their dolls and Barbies with them!I deeply regretted not wearing my pajamas.
1.What days are mentioned in this passage?
A. Crazy Day. B. Pajama Day.
C. April Fool’s Day. D. Both A and B.
2.What did his teacher advise him to do?
A. She advised him to wear two different coats.
B. She advised him to wear his pajamas.
C. She advised him to make a weird hairstyle.
D. She advised him to wear T-shirt backwards.
3.Why didn’t the author wear his pajamas?
A. Because he thought it was a joke.
B. Because his mother didn’t allow him to wear his pajamas.
C. Because he wanted to be beautiful.
D. Because he didn’t have any pajamas.
4.What does the passage mainly talk about?
A. Mrs Toalson had curled her hair into large curls.
B. Two crazy days in America.
C. They all wore their pajamas including the author.
D. The author was afraid to wear his pajamas to school.
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