广东省番禺县2016高考英语二轮复习 阅读理解选练(2)
广东省番禺县2016高考英语二轮复习短文语法填空选练
广东番禺县2016高考英语短文语法填空二轮选练（7）短文语法填空。
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（不多于3个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。
Are you facing a situation that looking impossible to fix?In 1969, the pollution is terrible along the Cuyahoga River near Cleveland, Ohio. It __41 ___ (be)unimaginable that it could be ever be cleaned up. The rive was so polluted that it __42 __ (actual) caught fire and burned. Now year late, this rive is one of __43__ most outstanding examples of environmental cleanup.But river wasn’t changed in a few days ___44___ even a few months. It took years of work ___45___(reduce) industrial pollution and clean the water. Finally, that hard work paid off and now the water in the river is 46 (clean) than ever.Maybe you are facing an impossible situation. Maybe you have a habit ___47__ is driving your family crazy. Possibly you drink too much or don’t know how to control your credit card use. When you face such impossible situation, don’t you want a quick fix and something to change immediately.While there are____48___(amaze) stories of instant transformation, for most of us , the ____49___(change) are gradual and require a lot of effort and work, like cleaning up a polluted river. Just be___50____(patience)短文语法填空。
广东番禺县2016高考英语阅读理解二轮选练(4)(答案)
广东番禺县2016高考英语阅读理解二轮选练（4)(答案）【2014模拟】阅读理解。
阅读下列短文,从每篇短文后所给各题的四个选项(A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项.This year I decided to stop drinking coffee，my only source of caffeine。
Anyone who knows me，especially my wife，will recognize this as a tough and extreme step. I’ve bee n drinking coffee since age 10, and I’d developed quite an addiction to the perfect cup。
In the past，I’ve experimented with quitting a few times by simply going cold turkey。
Each time, the physical withdrawal，basically headaches, was over within 10 days，but after a month or two I would become convinced that coffee was good for my concentration and start drinking it again.My reason to quit this time was the growing suspicion that coffee was causing mood swings and crashes that are bad for my overall sense ofwell-being。
For this experiment I decided to stop very gradually。
2016高考英语二轮阅读理解练习及答案
2016高考英语二轮阅读理解练习（1）及答案2016高考英语阅读理解--日常生活类Papa’s Straw HatPapa was a ranger. He worked with horses. He always wore clean clothes with a hat even when he worked. His hat was always the same kind of a cowboy hat- large black hat of heavy wool. He wore his hat full and high. I think he wanted to look taller than he really was.Mama was proud of the way he looked when he wore his hat and his best clothes. But in some way she got the idea that papa would lose his hair if he kept wearing a heavy wool cowboy hat in the hot weather. She began to talk about his hats.“Papa,” she said one day, “why don't you get a nice cool straw hat? That heavy wool cowboy hat may cause losing hair!” Papa laughed at her and explained that the horses wouldn’t recognize him if he changed the hat. But she didn’t believe him.Mama talked and talked about the hat all summer long. At last papa answered, a little angry, “It would not the cowboy hat but a wife’s talking about the hat that makes me lose my hair.”Mama had a very serious look on her face. She went straight out and later came home with a straw hat. It was a bad year for ranger and we didn't have much money. She thought that if she spent the money for a straw hat, papa would wear it. When papa saw the hat, his face got red. Without a word, he pulled the straw hat down over his head until it hid his eyes and went on to train the horses.He was a good ranger and gentle to his horses. But as papa got close to the horses this time, they jumped high into the air, raising their front feet. All of them ran around in the rounded field and then raced toward the barn. Papa began to shout “Woo boys. Steady boys, steady.” But there was nothing equal to.Papa walked back straight to the stove in the kitchen, pushed the straw hat deep downinto the fire then turned to mama, in a way that even frightened me. “Now listen to me, mama. Understand this I will never wear a straw hat or any other kind of hat my horses do not like.” Then he put on his wool cowboy hat and walked out of the house.I never heard mama talk any more about hats. Perhaps, that is why when papa died many years later, there was a round spot on the top of his head where there was no hair.【小题1】According to the passage, a ranger is _______.A．a person wearing a woolen hatB．a position requiring clean clothesC．a person training horses for some purposeD．a person riding a carriage with horses【小题2】Mama bought papa a straw hat because _______.A．most cowboys preferred to wear itB．she was worried about his healthC．a woolen one didn’t suit papaD．it was cheap and she could save money【小题3】What quality can we learn from papa?A．Gentle. B．Patient. C．Committed. D．Modest.【小题4】It can be learned from the story that _______.A．this family were not rich but diligentB．papa didn’t love the straw hat and mamaC．protecting hair was very importantD．a cowboy hat was useful on farming阅读理解。
广东省番禺县2016高考英语二轮复习 阅读理解选练(5)
广东番禺县2016高考英语阅读理解二轮选练（5）【2014模拟】阅读理解。
请认真阅读下列短文 ,从短文后各题所给的A.B. C.D四个选项中 ,选出最佳选项。
Scientists from the University of East Anglia have identified four new man-made gases that are contributing to the damage to the ozone(臭氧) layer. Two of the gases are accumulating at a rate that is causing concern among researchers.Worries over the growing ozone hole have seen the production of chlorofluorocarbon (CFC) gases restricted since the mid 1980s. But the precise origin of these new, similar substances remains a mystery.Lying in the atmosphere, the ozone layer plays a critical role in blocking harmful UV rays, which cause cancers in humans and reproductive problems in animals.Scientists from the British Antarctic Survey were the first to discover a huge "hole" in the ozone over Antarctica in 1985. The evidence quickly pointed to CFC gases, which were invented in the 1920s, and were widely used in refrigeration. Extraordinarily, global action was rapidly agreed to deal with CFCs and the Montreal Protocol to limit these substances came into being in 1987. A total global ban on production came into force in 2010.Now, the newly discovered four new gases can destroy ozone and are getting into the atmosphere from as yet unidentified sources. Three of the gases are CFCs and one is a hydrochlorofluorocarbon (HCFC), which can also damage ozone.The research has shown that four gases were not around in the atmosphere at all until the 1960s, which suggests they are man-made. The scientists discovered the gases by analyzing polar snow pack. Air from this snow is a natural archive of what was in the atmosphere up t0 100 years ago. The researchers also looked at modern air samples, collected at remote Cape Grim in Tasmania.They estimate that about 74,000 tonnes of these gases have been released into the atmosphere. Two of the gases are accumulating at significant rates. However, they don't know where the new gases are being released from and this should be investigated. Possible sources include chemicals for insecticide（杀虫剂） production and solvents （溶液） for cleaning electronic components. The three CFCs are being destroyed very slowly in the atmosphere - so even if emissions（散发） were to stop immediately, they will still be around for many decades to come.Of the four species identified, CFC-113a seems the most worrying as there is a very small but growing emission source somewhere, maybe from agricultural insecticides. We should find it and take it out of production.63. What do we know about the newly discovered gases?A. Some are surely produced by the development of agriculture.B. The CFCs will have a long impact once they are released.C. They gather together in the atmosphere at a medium speed.D. Their amounts are not large enough to cause damage to us.64. The underlined word "archive" in Paragraph 6 is closest to the meaning of"____ "A. stateB. resourceC. phenomenonD. storeroom65. What will the scientists probably attempt to do about the gases next?A. Find out what can replace things like insecticides and put them into use.B. Find out how they destroy ozone and get rid of those in the atmosphere.C. Find out where they are exactly from and stop them from being released.D. Find out if HCFC is more harmful than CFCs and take proper measures.【参考答案】63—65、BDC【2014模拟】阅读理解。
广东(番禺县)2016高考英语短文语法填空二轮演练(2)及
广东（番禺县）2016高考英语短文语法填空二轮演练（2）及答案2016高考语法填空训练题。
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（不多于3个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。
Carl: Morning, Andy. How do you like the party last night?Andy: Great. I really 61 （enjoy）myself there. It is a few years 62 I had such a good time.And you will never guess whom I met there. 63 was Keyeast.Carl: You 64 be kidding me. You mean you met Keyeast, 65 one ever 66 _（act）Du Minjun. Oh, no. I can’t believe it. If I hadn’t been so busy with my work last night, I must have met my idol. I couldn’t be 67 （regretful）now.Andy: Hey! Cheer up. He hasn’t left Anyang yet. 68 , he mentioned that he was likely to attend the charity party 69 （hold）by our university next evening.Carl: Wonderful! I couldn’t wait to see him. He is the most handsome ‘god’ I have ever seen. And you will go there with me then, won’t you?Andy: Why not? He is my idol, too, By the way, don’t forget to take your camera, for you would never like to miss the chance to take 70 with him.Carl: OK. I won’t.61. enjoyed 62. since 63. It 64. must65. the 66. acting 67. more regretful68.Besides/in addition/what’s more69. to be held 70. photos/a photo【语法填空】Happy Marriage Needs Fighting ForAs a talented navy officer, he was bound to be busy. ___1___ his wife rang him up to declare her divorce alarm, he was still scanning__2____digital counter to check the data so as to give an assessment of the theoretical framework __3____ a biochemical weapon. His junior staff’s sympathy __4____(make)him feel embarrassed.His wife was a part-time clerk. With his high bonus, she lived in a grand house __5___ elegant cushions and bedding. Her favour was reading stars’ biographies or absurd fictions with endlesschapters in her armchair. People envied her leisure life very much. __6__ in fact, she was tired of___7___(leave) alone. She sent emails to his mailbox every week to state her _8____(think) and ask for his accompaniment, but never received reply of satisfaction. Tired of his explanation _9___ he must obey the orders, she filed for divorce.Because he desired to get their holy affection back, he set other affairs aside. He trimmed his fingernails short and changed his overweight figure as well as his awful haircut. He wore an apron to prepare delicious cuisine for her. He also bought __10___ a necklace and piles of flowers hoping that their receiver could turn around.After being tested out for 3 months in all, he eventually succeeded.【参考答案】Keys:1.When2.a3.for4.made5.with6.But 7 .being left 8.thinking 9.that 10.her2016高考训练题。
广东省番禺县高考英语二轮复习 阅读理解精练(1)
广东番禺县2016高考英语（二轮）阅读理解精练（1）阅读理解。
阅读下列短文, 从给的四个选项 (A、B、C和D) 中, 选出最佳选项。
(原创)Taking exams in a large group setting can bestressful for students and for the staff members whoare watching over them.When classrooms are crowded and desks are closetogether, cheating might be tempting.One university in Thailand came up with ananti-cheating hat that makes it almo st impossible forstudents to see other students’papers. A photo of the students wearing the anti-cheating hats made its way to the Internet, and the university was criticized for making students wear those ridiculous looking homemade hats. The hats were made by stapling pieces of paper onto a headband, one to each side of the head.After being criticized, senior academic staff at Kasetsart University in Bangkok, Thailand, released a statement saying that the hats idea came from students. They said that in a bid to prevent cheating they asked the students for ideas on how to prevent cheating in the upcoming exam, which was being taken by almost one hundred students. Students cam e up with different ideas, then the paper hat idea was selected by them as the most suitable.The university claimed that no one was forced to use the hat, but they all chose to do so. “When wearing the hat during the exam, students felt more relaxed, ”Nattadon Rungruangkitkrai, a lecturer at the university said. “It was not meant to indicate that Kasetsart students often cheat on exams. I apologize if the photo makes other people look at my students in a negative way, ”Run gruangkitkrai added.【文章大意】很多人在一起考试对监考老师来说压力不小。
高考英语二轮复习 阅读理解(十一月)练习(2)-人教版高三全册英语试题
阅读理解〔2〕阅读如下短文，从每题所给的四个选项〔A、B、C和D〕中，选出最优选项。
(The Most Important of All Human Qualities is a Sense of Humor)Biologically, there is only one quality which distinguishes us from animals: the ability to laugh. In a universe which appears to be utterly devoid of humor, we enjoy this supreme luxury. And it is a luxury, for unlike any other bodily process, laughter does not seem to serve a biologically useful purpose. In a divide world, laughter is a unifying force. Human beings oppose each other on a great many issues. Nations may disagree about systems of government and human relations may be plagued by ideological factions and political camps, but we all share the ability to laugh. And laughter, in turn, depends on that most complex and subtle of all human qualities: a sense of humor Certain comic stereotypes have a universal appeal. This can best be seen from the world-wide popularity of Charlie Chaplin’s early films. The little man at odds with society never fails to amuse no matter which country we come from. As that great commentator on human affairs, Dr. Samuel Johnson, once remarked, ‘Men have been wise in very different modes; but they have always laughed in the same way.’A sense of humor may take various forms and laughter may be anything from a refined tingle to an earth quaking roar, but the effect is always the same. Humor helps us to maintain a correct sense of values. It is the one quality which political fanatics appear to lack. If we can see the funny side, we never make the mistake of taking ourselves too seriously. We are always reminded that tragedy is not really far removed from comedy, so we never get a lop sided view of things.This is one of the chief functions of satire and irony. Human pain and suffering are so grim; we hover so often on the brink of war; political realities are usually enough to plunge us into total despair. In such circumstances, cartoons and satirical accounts of somber political events redress the balance. They take thewind out of pompous and arrogant politicians who have lost their sense of proportion. They enable us to see that many of our most profound actions are merely comic or absurd. We laugh when a great satirist like Swift writes about war in Gulliver’s Travels. The Lilliputians and their neighbors att ack each other because they can’t agree which end to break an egg. We laugh because we meant to laugh; but we are meant to weep too. It is too powerful a weapon to be allowed to flourish.The sense of humor must be singled out as man’s most important quality because it is associated with laughter. And laughter, in turn, is associated with happiness. Courage, determination, initiative – these are qualities we share with other forms of life. But the sense of humor is uniquely human. If happiness is one of the great goals of life, then it is the sense of humor that provides the key.1.The most important of all human qualities is[A] a sense of humor.A sense of satire.[C] A sense of laughter.[D] A sense of history.2.The author mentions about Charlie C haplin’s early films because[A] they can amuse people.Human beings are different from animals.[C] They show that certain comic stereotypes have a universal appeal.[D] They show that people have the same ability to laugh.3.One of the chief functions of irony and satire is[A] to show absurdity of actions.to redress balance.[C] to take the wind out of politicians.[D] to show too much grimness in the world.4.What do we learn from the sentence ‘it is too powerful a weapon to be allowed to flourish in t otalitarian regimes?’[A] It can reveal the truth of political events with satire.It can arouse people to riot.[C] It shows tragedy and comedy are related.[D] It can make people laugh.5.Who is Swift?[A] A novelist.A poet.[C] A dramatist.[D] A essayist.Vocabulary1.devoid 没有，缺乏2.plague n.瘟疫，惹人烦恼的人和事v.给……造成麻烦，痛苦，困难3.faction 派别4 ic stereotype 可笑/滑稽的模式5 mentator 〔集注〕作者，评论员，解说员6.tinkle n.一连串的丁零声，声，v.使发出丁零声7.fanatic 狂热者〔尤指宗教、政治的狂热〕8.lop-sided 不均匀的9.hover 翱翔，盘旋；彷徨10.somber 低沉的，暗淡的，严峻的11.redress 纠正，补偿12.pompous 自大的，浮夸的13.arrogant 傲慢的14.proportion 均衡，匀称，平衡，比例15.Lilliputian 微型的，极小的，源自《格列佛游记》中的小人国里的人16.totalitarian 极权主义的17.regime 政体，政权，统治方式或制度难句译注1．In a divided world, laughter is a unifying force.【参考译文】在分裂的世界中，笑是一种促成一致〔团结〕的力量。
广州二模英语试题[word]及参考答案
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2016年广州市普通高中毕业班综合测试（二）英语第I卷第二部分阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
AThe best of adventure and sport in NSWIf you want adventure, then the state of New SouthWales (NSW) in Australia is the place to go. No matterwhat the season, you can choose from a wide variety oflandscapes, climates, activities and experiences all witheasy access to tour operators and local guides.For snow lovers, there’s no better place than theSnowy Mountains. Skiers and snowboarders can hit theslopes for some downhill thrills in Kosciuszko National.Park. Non-skiing adventure-seekers will enjoy hiking or snowshoeing.If water sports are more your thing, there are plenty of places to go. Surfers you’re your surfboards and head to Byron Bay, Shellharbour, or Newcastle's Merewether Beach. To see spectacular sea life up close, visit Lord Howe Island, a world-famous destination for underwater diving.The oceans, lakes and rivers around NSW offer a lifetime’s worth of exciting fishing and boating challenges. Want more? Experience the rush of whitewater rafting in Jindabyne and Penrith, or go barefoot waterskiing in Port Stephens.For adventure in NSW, the sky’s the limit! Book a hot-air-balloon or helicopter ride over the stunning vineyards of the Hunter Valley, go skydiving in Wollongong, or try hang-gliding in Stanwell Park.Get to know the State’s unique and tough landscapes on a caving, canoeing or rock climbing adventure. Four-wheel-driving and off-roading tours are popular in both Country NSW and Outback NSW. Or explore parts of the State on horseback ― you’Il find great horse riding options in Sydney and throughout NSW.21. What is the purpose of this article?A. To advertise a new holiday tour.B. To describe the geography of NSW.C. To promote NSW's tourist attractions.D. To encourage people to move to NSW.22. Where can you go barefoot waterskiing?A. Port Stephens.B. The Hunter ValleyC. Stanwell Park.D. Wollongong.23. Who are the intended readers？A. Families.B. Local guides.C. Photographers.D. Adventure travellersBThe United States of America was founded in 1776 after the 13 independent American states rose up against the ruling British, defeated them in the American Revolutionary War, and signed the Declaration of Independence, the document which declared the creation of the new country.The men who led the revolution, drafted the Declaration of Independence, and wrote the first American laws are known as " founding fathers". Benjamin Franklin, whose picture is on the US 100-dollar note, was appointed to prepare the Declaration that was eventually signed by the other founding fathers.Franklin was born in 1706 in Boston to a soap maker named Josiah Franklin. His father could not afford full schooling for all his children, but Benjamin loved books and worked in his elder brother's printing business before starting a newspaper called the Pennsylvania Gazette in 1729. He wrote and drew cartoons for the newspaper. In addition, he worked to improve living conditions in the city: introducing street lights, cleaning the roads and building libraries. In the 1740s, Franklin retired from his newspaper and turned to science with great success. He was a very smart man and his work on electricity, including the “kite experiment” which confirmed the nature of lightning, made him famous throughout the world.Franklin earned the title of the “First American” for his efforts to unite the 13 American states, and to win their independence. This part of the story starts in London. He was sent to the city to persuade the British to treat the American states more fairly. It was here that he began interacting with important political thinkers and activists of the time and developing his own political ideas.Following his return to America in 1761 he became much more active in American politics and in the battle against British rule.After the United States of America was established, Franklin held several important positions such as the first United States Postmaster General, Ambassador to France and President of Pennsylvania. He is also famous today for his wise sayings, including “a penny saved is a penny earned” and “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure”.24. What is the article mainly about?A. The American Declaration of Independence.B. Franklin's contributions to American society.C. The American War of Independence.D. Benjamin Franklin's early life.25. How did Franklin begin developing his own political thinking?A. By discussing ideas with political activists in Britain.B. By persuading the 13 American states to unite.C. By fighting against British rule in America.D. By writing articles for his own newspaper.26. What can be inferred about Franklin from the article?A. His most important contribution was in science.B. He was th e leader of the “founding fathers”.C. He was successful in many different areas.D. He came from a very wealthy family.27. What is the correct order for the following events from Franklin’s life?a. He started a newspaper business.b. He carried out the kite experience on electricity.c. He worked for his brother in a printing company.d. He was appointed the Ambassador to France.e. He helped write the Declaration of Independence.f. He visited England to discuss independence.A. e, c, a, b, f, dB. c, a, b, f, e, dC. a, c, f, b, d, eD. f, d, a, b, c, eCWhether or not you believe Professor Stephen Hawking's alarming theory that building a “strong” artificial intelligence (AI) could lead to the end of the human race, it’s clear that AI is reaching the point where soon it will affect almost every aspect of how we work with computers. We must get used to computers that talk back.Last year, investment bank Deep V entures attracted much media attention when it announced that it had appointed an AI computer to its board of directors to help make important business decisions. What actually happened was that the company used a program called VITAL to analyse potential investments (授资) in different businesses. But VITAL doesn't attend board meetings or vote ― it’s just a program. While it's not quite the evil robot we see in science fiction movies, it shows us how far computers and AI have advanced.Soon AI systems will be driving our vehicles, interpreting our facial expressions as we perform complex tasks, translating our voices into different languages and building other machines for us in factories around the world. But they won't look like us or pretend to be human.In the new film Ex Machina, a computer scientist is asked to assess whether a beautiful human-looking robot called Ava has human intelligence. I won't spoil the film for you, but it occurred to me that one of the reasons we believe other human beings are conscious and have intelligence is that we’re told they are all .the time. Indeed, if you stopped believing other people have minds, you would quickly find yourself unable to function in the world.Google’s Eric Schmidt argues that we shouldn't worry about AI, and that we need instead to redesign our education systems so that we learn how to get on with the machines. As powerful computer-based intelligences continue developing, we must let go of the belief that only humans have intelligence and consciousness. Just as we have accepted the reality that the self-awareness that makes minds possible exists within the animal world, we may soon accept that it can also exist within the machine world.28. According to Professor Stephen Hawking, human beings .A. may be endangered by strong AIB. are still more intelligent than machinesC. will benefit greatly from the advances in AID. will never be able to build a strong AI system29. According to Paragraph 2, VITAL can .A. attend board meetings to voteB. make final decisions for the bankC. attract more investments to the bankD. assess the value of different businesses30. The author predicts that AI machines will soon be able to .A. control people's facial expressionsB. construct other intelligent machinesC. have a human-like physical appearanceD. change people's speeches into different languages31. Which of the following would the author most probably agree with?A. It is too late to stop the danger of artificial intelligence. . .B. Humans should learn to live with intelligent machines.C. Intelligent machines will eventually control the world.D. Only humans can have intelligence and consciousness.DMature-age university students are annoying, I know. I understand that when you're 18 or 19, and already know everything, there's no need to do the readings or show up prepared for class. I also understand that there are these old people in class who should be doing other things — maybe retiring, or gardening in the backyard. They are eagerly asking questions (or worse, answering them) and generally loud.I understand because I used to be one of them. I dropped out of high school in Year 11 and after playing guitar in a band for a few years, I spent the next ten years working different jobs. Then a friend, who thought I was wasting my life, suggested I enrol at his university. Although afraid, I eventually took a university preparation course and a year later became a 35-year-old university freshman.Like many mature-age students, after completing my degree, I continued studying and eventually attained my PhD.Now I’m a lecturer at Toronto University in Canada. In fact, I have just finished preparing a group of mature-age students to annoy next year’s young first years. My students come from many different backgrounds. But they all share an enthusiasm for knowledge and learning.I know they are ridiculous and show up to class with folders full of readings, minds overflowing with ideas and concepts they want to discuss. I was the same. But, contrary to the stereotype of the annoying mature-age students occupying the airtime in class, most don't want to control the discussion.They’re likely to be waiting, counting away the seconds silently in the hope that someone will want to talk about all of these amazing ideas we’re learning about. Only after waiting for younger voices to speak. ( but which often remain silent) do they begin talking.Speaking for myself, I love students who come prepared and ready to discuss stuff. So let's celebrate all of those “annoying”mature-age students.32. According to the article, a mature-age student is a person .A. who behaves like an adult B . studying for a higher degreeC. not yet qualified to enter universityD. who starts university at an older age33. In the first paragraph, the author .A. shows that he is opposed to mature-age studentsB. describes the problems mature-age students createC. makes fun of the attitude held by many young students.D. explains why many teachers dislike mature-age students34. What does the underlined word “them” in Paragraph 2 refer to?A. Retired people.B. Early high school leavers.C. Mature-age university students.D. University students aged below 20.35. Why do mature-age students often wait before speaking in class?A. They are not very familiar with the topic being discussed.B. They want to give the younger 'students more chances to speak.C. They lack the ability to give their opinions.D. They are more interested in hearing others' opinions.第二节（共5小题，每小题2分，满分10分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。
高中英语真题-2016高考英语(二轮)阅读理解练习(2)
2016高考英语（二轮）阅读理解练习（2）【2014高考英语广东省佛山市质测试题】Ever get that feeling you're being watched? Well, if you're a dog-owner, you may have a point. Dogs are able to watch people' s interactions with one another to determine who holds yummi er treats, according to a new study. This study joins others tha t show dogs are good observers of human behaviors and feeli ngs. It offers evidence dogs use information not only from peo ple's direct interactions with them, but also their interactions w ith one another.In the study, dogs watched a man ask two women for som e of their corns. Both women gave the man corns when he as ked, but in response to one woman, the man showed his enth usiasm and said the corns were so delicious. In response to t he other woman, he gave the corns back and called them gro ss (in Spanish; the study was conducted in ). After these inter actions, the man left and an assistant holding the dog let the d og go. While many dogs didn't approach either woman, the do gs that did have a preference tended to prefer the woman wit h the yummier food.Other studies of dogs' people-watching ability have found dogs are able to tell the difference between happy and sad faces in their owners. The y prefer people who give others food when asked over people who don't give others food. And in one study, dogs turned to ward crying people more often than toward talking people.So how much do dogs really understand about the human s around them? That's not totally settled yet. In a strange twist to the Argentine study above, when the researchers tried an experiment in which they put two plates of corns on a table an d had a man react to each plate, dogs didn't preferentially app roach the tastier plate afterward. You could say dogs watch fo r the interaction between two people, not just how a person re acts. Yet a previous study found dogs will choose boxes that people reacted to happily, but not boxes people reacted to wit h a disgusted face.Well, either way, you can be sure Fluffs is keeping an eye on you, to the best of her ability. The study was published in t he journal PLOS One.41. What does the study mentioned in Paragraph l show?A. Dogs prefer yummier foods.B. Dogs like to copy human's behavior.C. Dogs can interact with humans easily.D. Dogs can read human actions and feelings.42. What does the underlined word "gross" probably mean?A. Disgusting.B. Healthy.C. Yummy.D. Hot.43. Which is one of the procedures of the Argentine study?A. One of the women didn't give the food to the man.B. The man had different reactions to the food received.C. The assistant accompanied the dogs to get the food.D. Many dogs went to one of the women.44. What can be concluded from Paragraph 4?A. Interactions between two people confuse dogs.B. Dogs never understand the reaction of one person.C. Dogs have good interactions with one another.D. The findings of some studies are controversial.45. Which is the best title for the passage?A. Man's Best Friend.B. Be Kind To Your Do gC. Dog's Amazing AbilityD. Dogs Are Observi ng You【参考答案】DABDD【2014高考英语安徽省六校联考】A阅读下列短文, 从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C、D）中, 选出最佳选项, 并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
广东番禺县2016高考英语(二轮)阅读理解精练(2)及答案
广东番禺县2016高考英语（二轮）阅读理解精练（2）及答案阅读理解。
阅读下列短文, 从给的四个选项(A、B、C和D) 中, 选出最佳选项。
Batteries are included, but the charger’s not. The Nokia E-Cuconcept phone doesn’t need to plug in; it charges from any heatsource. Designer Patrick Hyland says it can even work off the warmthof your pocket. The first time“it would take approximately sevenhours to reach full charge, then after that it’s continuously chargingby keeping the phone in areas between 86 degrees and 104 degreesFahrenheit. ”That’s one hot pocket.He’s put a thermo generator(热偶发电器)inside the phone that transforms heat into electric potential energy. To better conduct the heat to that little power plant in your pocket, the E-Cu(E for energy, Cu for copper)is coated by copper backing with heat sinks like those normally used to keep electronics from overheating.Nokia doesn’t have current plans to build the phone, so for now it remains a concept. But Hyland says he’s open to anyone who wants to cooperate.For Americans this technology would certainly be convenient. It would also save a bit on energy bills and waste. “Annually, unwanted phone chargers produce 51, 000 tons of waste in additi on to the greenhouse gases creat ed by the production of the electricity needed to charge them, ”Hyland says. So a charger-free phone is also a green phone. Though adapting our plug-in habits would help a group of people, most cell phone related energy use comes from leaving your charger plugged in all day unnecessarily.The real potential for charger-free cell phone technology is what it could enable places where plugging in isn’t an option, like rural areas in the developing world.Cell phones are spreading faster than power lines and bringing with them countless opportunities, aid and health advances. A phone like the E-Cu, if it ever comes to be, would enable all manner of expanded aid and development by phone projects. Let’s hope Patrick finds a partner. 【文章大意】本文介绍的是一种不用插入电源、在口袋里即可获得电能的手机。
广东省番禺县2016高考英语二轮复习阅读理解精练(5)
广东番禺县2016高考英语（二轮）阅读理解精练（5）2016高考英语阅读理解集训。
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C、D）中，选出最佳选项。
In US, the potato is one of the most widely consumed crops．French fries are commonly found in typical American fast-food burger joints and cafeterias．French fries were introduced to the US when Thomas Jefferson served them in the White House during his presidency from 1801 t0 1809．Potato chips are popular with consumers as well．The humble potato is more than just a kind of food．In many ways it's part of the American pop culture．Let's take a look at some pop culture potatoes．Mashed Potato danceThe Mashed Potato dance is a craze that began in 1962．The name of the dance came from the song it accompanies, Mashed Potato Time, performed by American R&B singer Dee Dee Sharp．The move vaguely resembles that of the Twist dance style, by Sharp's fellow Philadelphian,Chubby Checker．Hot Potato!Hot Potato! is an action puzzle video game released in 2001．In the game the player must drive a bus and clear the road of alien potato beings．The potato beings are either red or blue; when two like-colored potatoes touch each other, they disappear．．Over the years, Hot Potato! has received mostly positive reception from critics．Mr．Potato HeadMr．Potato Head is an American toy invented by George Lerner in 1949．The toy consists of a plastic potato model and a variety of plastic parts like hands, feet, ears and mouths．In 1952, Mr．Potato Head became the first toy advertised on television．This commercial revolutionized marketing and caused a boom that solidified this toy's place in American pop culture．29．Which is the newest to the American pop culture?A．French fries．B．Mashed Potato dance．C．Hot Potato! D．Mr．Potato Head．30．What can we infer from the text?A．French fries were popular in US when first served in the White House．B．Mashed Potato Time came from Mashed Potato dance．C．Players can play Hot Potato! on their phone．D．Mr．Potato Head can be taken apart．31．Which of the following can be the best title for the text?A．Enjoy American Fast Food B．Have Fun with PotatoesC．Different Uses of Potatoes D．American Food Culture参考答案29-31 CDB阅读理解。
2016广东番禺高考英语二轮复习阅读理解选练(1)
2016广东番禺县高考英语阅读理解二轮选练（1）2016高考训练题。
阅读理解。
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项。
Engineering students are supposed to be examples of practicality and rationality(理性), but when it comes to my college education I am an idealist and a fool. In high school I wanted to be an electrical engineer and , of course, any reasonable student with my aims would have chosen a college with a large engineering department, many famous professors and lots of good labs and research equipment. But that’s not what I did.I chose to study engineering in a small liberal-arts(文科) university that doesn’t even offer a major in electrical engineering. Obviously, this was not a practical choice; I came here for more noble reasons. I wanted a broad education that would provide me with flexibility and a value system to guide me in my job.I wanted to open my eyes and expand my vision by communicating with people who weren’t studying science or engineering. My parents, teachers and other adults praised me for such a wise choice. The told me I was wise and grown-up beyond my18 years, and I believed them.I headed off to the college and sure I was going to have an advantage over those students who went to big engineering “factories” where they didn’t care if you had values or were flexible. I was going to be a complete engineer: technical expert and excellent humanist all in one.Now I’m not so sure. Somewhere along the way my noble ideas crashed into reality, as all noble ideas finally do. After three years of struggling to balance math, physics and engineering courses with liberal-arts courses, I have learned there are reasons why few engineering students try to reconcile engineering with liberal-arts courses in college.The reality that has blocked my path to become the typical successful student is that engineering and the liberal arts simply don’t mix as easily as I supposed in high school. Individually they shape a person in very different ways. The struggleto reconcile the two fields of study is difficult.1. At present, the writer is studying_________.A. Engineering at a college with a large engineering department.B. Engineering in a small liberal-arts university.C. Noble ideas have nothing to do with reality.D. The writer considered his noble ideas as valuable as others.2. What problem has the writer found in his study at college?A. He can’t get used to the engineer factory.B. Math, physics and engineering courses are too difficult to learn.C. It’s hard to combine engineering with the literal arts.D. He has made no progress in the literal arts.3. How has the writer felt about his choice?A. He felt proud at the beginning but a bit doubtful at present.B. He has been feeling positive all the time.C. he has decided to give up.D. He shares the same opinion with his parents and teachers.参考答案1—3、BACA2016高考训练题。
广东番禺县2016高考英语(二轮)阅读理解精练(3)及答案
广东番禺县2016高考英语（二轮）阅读理解精练(3）及答案阅读理解。
阅读下列短文, 从给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中, 选出最佳选项。
Mention the terms Italian Culture and Renaissance Art and one is immediately reminded of the mysterious smile of Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa.The renaissance period had a deep effect on European culture development. Having its beginnings in Italy，by the 16th century, it had spread to the rest of Europe。
Its influence was felt in different fields such as philosophy, literature, religion, science, politics，and, of course, art. The scholars of the renaissance period applied the humanist method in every field of study, and wanted human emotion and realism in art.Renaissance scholars studied the ancient Latin and Greek texts, searching the monastic（修道院的)libraries of Europe for works of ancient times that had become obscure，in their hunt for improving and perfecting their worldly knowledge. This was completely different from the religion that Christianity（基督教)stressed。
2016高考英语二轮阅读理解练习及答案
2016 高考英语二轮阅读理解练习（6）及答案阅读下列短文，从每题所给的 A、B、C 和 D 项中，选出最佳选项。
Physical fitne ss refers to good health, and is the result of regular exercise, proper diet and nutrition, and proper rest for physical recovery. A person who is physically fit will be able to walk or run without getting breathless and he or she will be able to carry out the activities of everyday living and will not need help. How much each person can do will depend on their age and whether they are a man or woman. A physically fit person usually has a normal weight for height. The relation between height and weight is called the Body Mass Index. A taller person can be heavier and still be fit. If a person is too heavy or too thin for the height it may affect the health. 矚慫润厲钐瘗睞枥。
Mental health refers to a person's emotional and psychological well-being. "A state of emotional and psychological well-being in which an individual is able to use his or her thinking and emotional (feeling) abilities, function in society, and meet the ordinary demands of everyday life." 聞創沟燴鐺險爱氇。
高中英语真题-2016高考英语(二轮)七选五类任务型阅读选练(2)
2016高考英语（二轮）七选五类任务型阅读选练（2）【2016模拟题题文】第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）根据短文内容，从所给选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，选项中有两项多余Although problems are a part of our lives, it certainly doesn’t mean that we let them rule our lives forever. One day or anoth er, you’ll have to stand up and say, “ problems, I don’t want yo u in my life.”__36__ Problems with friends, parents, girlfriends, husbands, and children---the list goes on. Apart from these, the inner conflicts within ou rselves work, too. These keep adding to our problems. Proble ms come in different shapes and colors and feelings.But good news is that all problems can be dealt with. Now rea d on to know how to solve your problems. Talk, it really helps. What most of us think is that our problem can be understood only by us and that no talking is going to help. __37__ Talking helps you move on and let go.Write your problems. __38__ When you write down your problems, you are setting free all the tension from your system. Yo u can try throwing away the paper on which you wrote your pr oblems. By doing this, imagine yourself throwing away the pro blems from your life.Don’t lose faith and hope. No matter what you lose in life, don’t lose faith and hope. Even if you lose all your money, family … you should still have faith. __39__Your problems aren’t the worst. No matter what problem you get in life, there’re another one million people whose problem s are huger than yours. __40__ Your problems might just see m big and worse, but in reality they can be removed.Go about and solve your problems because every problem, h owever big or small, always has a way out.A. Of course, we’ve been fighting troubles ever since we were born.B. When we have a problem, a pressing, critical, urgent, life-threatening problem, how do we try and solve it?C. Having a personal diary can also be of huge help if you do n’t want a real person to talk with.D. But the truth is that when you talk about it, you’re setting fr ee the negative energies that have been gathering within you.E. We can often overcome the problem and achieve the goal by making a direct attack.F. Tell yourself: when they can deal with them, why can’t I?G. With faith and hope, you can rebuild everything that you lo se.七选五36-40 ADCGF任务型阅读（A）请认真阅读下面短文，并根据所读内容在文章后表格中的空格里填入一个最恰当的单词。
高中英语真题-2016高考二轮英语阅读理解选练(2)
2016高考二轮英语阅读理解选练（2）阅读理解。
阅读下列短文, 从给的四个选项 (A、B、C和D) 中, 选出最佳选项。
For more than nine days，for more than 60 miles，thousands of Beijingbound vehicles have come to an almost t otal stop on highways called the 6 and 110 that run from Inner Mongolia southeast to the nation's capital.Bai Xiaolong，a 30yearold truck driver，says it took him five days to make the 350mile journey from In ner Mongolia to Tianjin.He spent much of that time reading，textmessaging and sleeping rather than speeding up. “There was one day that I didn't move，not even an inch，”said Bai，an inhabitant of Jining in Inner Mongolia，a city at the western end of the traffic jam.Chinese officials said that the congestion is mainly because of the maintenance(维护)projects that began in midAugust and are scheduled to be completed in midSeptember.Trucks carrying 8 tons or more of coal or fruit have been responsible for damaging the roadway ，thus making the work necessary.Drivers who often use the route know that heavy traffic has lo ng been a fact of l ife.“The problem is really that there're too m any cars and trucks and not enough lanes(车道)，”Bai said.“We drivers are used to this sort of thing happe ning.”The two national freeways are heavily used by trucks carrying coal from the recently opened fields of Inner Mongolia to 's c oastal cities.The seemingly endless jam began on the 6 and spread to the 110，which runs parallel(平行的)，when officials sought to ease the traffic on the 6.The Global Times，and Englishlanguage newspaper，said the jam had eased somewhat in the last two days，but inhabitants of the region say the congestion simply spilled out onto other roads.The congestion has created an economy of its own.Vendors(小贩)sell boxed lunches，noodles and drinking water to the travelers，often at jackedup prices.And because of the longstanding pro blems along the highways，dozens of small hotels have appeared，attracting drivers who need a stop to catch more serious slee p.1．According to the text，the 110 was mainly damaged by________.A．too many cars B．bad weatherC．poor maintenance D．heavy trucks答案：D 细节理解题。
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广东番禺县2016高考英语阅读理解二轮选练（2）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D项中，选出最佳选项。
【2014高考英语综合能力测试题】Camping without a campfire is not camping at all. Late-night conversations and games around the campfire are essential for a pleasant camping experience. However, you ought to be aware of the fact that camping with a campfire is not all about fun. It needs a certain degree of responsibility. If you are planning to set up a campfire, or if you are planning to cook during camping, you should remember some fire safety tips.Choose a campsite which has a campfire pit(深坑). This will ensure that you will be capable of controlling your campfire. If there is no fire pit, set up your own. However, you should be careful not to place the fire pit near your camping tent. When you set up a campfire, make sure that you put the campfire materials in the right order. This can help you make sure that there will be no flying debris (碎片) once you light your fire. Put the light materials first such as paper or dry leaves. Then, put the wood. Finally, make sure that you place stones around the campfire pit. Never bum plastics or other poisonous materials, which will disturb your neighboring campground guests. It will also significantly pollute the air and promote the risk of fire spreads. Do not use petrol every time you attempt to light your campfire. Use {t only when all the other fire-making options fail.Once your campfire is set up, do not leave the flame unattended. Before you leave your campsite or before you go to bed, make sure that your campfire is completely out. Leaving fire unattended runs high risks of forest fires and the like.36. The underlined sentence in the first paragraph implies _______.A. camping with a campfire is all about funB. it is imperfect to go camping without a campfireC. a campfire is the most important thing when campingD. a campfire may light the camp and be used or cooking37. Paper or dry leaves must be put under wood, so you can _______.A. light a campfire easilyB. make wood and dry leaves bum easilyC. have them burnt completely and effectivelyD. prevent them from flying away from the fire pit38. What does the underlined word “It” in Paragraph 4 refer to?A. Promoting the risk of fire spreads.B. Burning plastics or other poisonous materials.C. Disturbing your neighboring campground guests.D. Never burning plastics or other poisonous materials.39. What can we learn from the text?A. You may choose any burning materials you like.B. A campfire pit can be made anywhere inside the camp.C. Petrol is the last thing to be used to light your campfire.D. Making a campfire is just for the purpose of entertainment.40. What would be the best title for the text?A. Dangerous campfires.B. Beautiful campfires.C. Fire safety tips during camping.D. Pleasant camping experiences.【参考答案】36-40 BDBCC露营时应当有营火, 本文就如何选取营火地址、添加使用营火材料以及防护措施提出了建议。
36. B。
推理判断题。
根据下句的are essential for a pleasant camping experience.可知答案。
37. D。
推理判断题。
根据第三段的This can help you make sure that there will be no flying debris once you light your fire可知答案。
38. B。
代词指代题。
根据第四段前两句内容可知，燃烧塑料制品和有毒物质会严重污染空气并提升营火蔓延的风险。
39. C。
细节理解题。
根据第四段的Do not use e it only...可知答案。
40. C。
主旨大意题。
根据第一段最后一句you should remember some fire safety tips.可知答案。
阅读理解。
Brazil has become one. of the developing world’s great successes at reducin g population growth but more by accident than design. While countries such as India have made joint efforts to reduce birth rates, Brazil had better results without re-ally trying, says George Martine at Harvard.Brazil’s population growth rate dropped fr om 2. 99% a year between 1951 and 1960 to 1. 93% a year between 198 land 1990, and Brazilian women now have only 2. 7 chil-dren on average. Martine says this figure may have fallen still further since 1990, an achievement that makes it the envy of many other Third World countries. Martine puts it down to, among other things, soap operas (肥皂剧) and installment (分期付款) plans introduced in the 1970s. Both played an important, although indirect, role in low ering the birth rate. Brazil is one of the world’s bigge st producers of soap operas. Globo, Brazil’s most popular television net work, shows three hours of soaps six nights a week, while three others show at least one hour a night. Most soaps are based on wealthy characters living the high life in big cities.Although they have never really tried to work in a message towards the problems of reproduction, they describe middle and upper class values: not many children, women working, says Martine. They sent this image to all parts of Brazil and made people conscious (有意识的) of other patterns of behaviour and other values, which were put into a very attractive package.Meanwhile, the installment plans tried to encourage the poor to become consumers. " This led to an enormous change in consumption (消费) patterns and consumption was incompatible (不相容的) with unlimited reproduction," says Martine.9. According to the passage, Brazil has lowered its population growth ________.A. by educating its citizensB. by careful family planningC. by developing TV programmesD. by chance10. According to the passage, many Third World countriesA. haven’t given much attention to birth controlB. would soon join Brazil in controlling their birth rateC. haven’t yet found an effective measure to control their populati onD. haven’t realized the importance of TV plays in family planning11. Soap operas have helped in lowering Brazil’s birth rate be cause ________.A. they keep people sitting long hours watching TVB. they have gradually changed people’s way of lifeC. people are drawn to their attractive packageD. they popularize birth control measures12. What is Martine’s conclusion about Brazil’s population growth?A. The increase in birth rate will increase consumption.B. The desire for consumption helps to reduce birth rate.C. Consumption goes with reproduction.D. A country ‘s production is limited by its population growth.【答案与解析】9. D 细节题。