高中英语日练(语法填空和应用文阅读)

高中英语日练(语法填空和应用文阅读)

语法填空

Most Choices in Life Are Helpless

Ancient wisdom tells us timeless truths: people will wear any clothes in cold weather, eat any food (1)____ hungry, and settle for any partner when poor. This old saying perfectly reveals a plain reality of life: most of our choices are not voluntary, but helpless compromises.

Many people imagine life as (2)____ journey of free and romantic choices following their own wills. However, after experiencing the ups and downs of life, we come to realize that few people can choose freely as they wish. When (3)____(trap) in hardship, humans prioritize survival over preference. In bitter cold, we cannot pick fine clothes but wear anything that keeps us warm. When starving, we cannot crave delicious food but accept any meal to fill our stomachs. When living in (4)____(poor), we have no right to pursue perfect love and spiritual connection, and can only settle for a plain and stable life.

This kind of compromise is not cowardice but the helplessness of ordinary people. Countless people abandon their dreams for a stable job, not because they give up passion, (5)____ because they have responsibilities for their families and have to yield to life. Many people choose to tolerate uncomfortable relationships and unsatisfying situations, simply because they lack sufficient confidence and capital to make their own decisions.

In fact, the freedom of choice always depends (6)____ one’s inner confidence, which comes from two things: personal wealth and self-capability. Money provides us with material confidence. It saves us from struggling for basic survival and gives us the courage to give up bad jobs (7)____ negative environments. More importantly, personal ability is our most solid and lifelong asset. Knowledge, skills and experience can never be taken away. They help us break (8)____ limitations, cope with difficulties and gain the initiative in life.

Life is fair. It matches our choices exactly with our strength. Admitting the helplessness of most choices is not pessimism, but a clear (9)_____(understand) of reality. We strive and improve ourselves precisely to get rid of forced compromises. Only by accumulating wealth and polishing our abilities can we gain real confidence, free ourselves from (10)____(help) choices, and finally take control of our own life.

1.when 2.a 3.trapped 4.poverty 5.but 6.on 7.and 8.through 9.understanding 10.helpless

应用文阅读

The Oxford College Farm, located on the edge of Oxford campus of Emory University, was created in 2014 after the donation of eleven acres of land from an Emory graduate. Here, organic and fresh food is grown both for Emory’s campuses and the surrounding communities. Also, the farm provides students across disciplines with hands-on experience in sustainable agriculture. 

If you are looking for local and organically-grown food, delicious varieties harvested at the peak of ripeness or other exciting possibilities, come and join the Oxford College Farm Community Supported Agriculture(CSA) Program! Just take it as a subscription program that allows you to be a steward(管家) of the land while eating well! 

CSA Program Membership

·Tour the gardens on weekdays. 

·Enjoy locally-grown, fresh, and seasonal produce. 

·Get 15% off for new members and 10% off for renewing or referring members, plus a free seasonal organic gift box. 

·Receive newsletters featuring garden updates and recipe recommendations on a weekly basis. 

·Be permitted to register for next year’s CSA ahead of others. 

Sign-up Reminders

·Fill in your information, including your Emory NetID, first name, last name, preferred email, preferred phone, home address, city, state and zip code. 

·Select your pickup location: Oxford Farmers Mkt, Atl Campus Kaldi’s, Atl Campus Math/Sci, Emory University Hospital. 

·Choose your pickup season(s) . Please note that prices vary from season to season. To receive a 10% discount, you can participate in all seasons. 

Use a delivery service if you need. It is free for all orders over $30, otherwise fees vary anywhere from $2 to $5 depending on distance. 

If you are unable to join the CSA because of financial need, please email us at oxfarm@emory.edu to discuss. Membership to the CSA is limited, so sign up as soon as possible! Don’t miss out on this opportunity to support sustainable agriculture and enjoy fresh, locally-grown food!

1.What is a feature of the Oxford College Farm?

A. It makes donations to nearby communities.

B. It provides organic food just for Emory University.

C. It mainly gives students theoretical agricultural knowledge.

D. It offers students from diverse fields practical farming experience.

2.What is a benefit of joining the CSA Program?

A. Free locally-grown produce.B. Gardening tours on weekends.

C. Monthly informative newsletters.D. Priority to sign up for the next CSA.

3.What can we learn from the sign-up reminders?

A. Participants are required to provide personal details.

B. Pickup locations can be anywhere around Oxford.

C. Fees for full-season participation remain unchanged.

D. Those with financial difficulties can’t join the CSA.

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