江苏省新沂市高考英语一轮起航阅读理解练习(9)(含解析)

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新沂高考英语试卷及答案

新沂高考英语试卷及答案

Part I Listening Comprehension (25 points)Section A (5 points)In this section, you will hear five short conversations. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the question will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A), B), C) and D), and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.1. A) The woman doesn't want to buy the book.B) The woman doesn't like the book.C) The woman has already bought the book.D) The woman needs the book for her studies.2. A) The man will help the woman.B) The woman will help the man.C) The man is going to study.D) The woman is going to study.3. A) The man is going to take a bus.B) The woman is going to take a bus.C) The man is going to take a taxi.D) The woman is going to take a taxi.4. A) The man will go to the park.B) The woman will go to the park.C) The man is not going to the park.D) The woman is not going to the park.5. A) The man will buy a new computer.B) The woman will buy a new computer.C) The man is going to sell the computer.D) The woman is going to sell the computer.Section B (10 points)In this section, you will hear a passage three times. When the passageis read for the first time, you should listen carefully for general idea. When the passage is read for the second time, you are required to fillin the blanks with the exact words you have just heard. Finally, whenthe passage is read for the third time, you should check what you have written.The (6) _______ of technology has greatly changed our lives. It has brought about both advantages and disadvantages. For example, (7)_______ , the Internet allows us to access a vast amount of information easily and quickly. However, it also leads to (8) _______ . People spend too much time on the Internet, neglecting their studies and work. Moreover, the rapid development of technology has (9) _______ the gap between the rich and the poor. Some people can afford the latest gadgets, while others cannot. Therefore, it is important for us to use technology responsibly and make the most of its advantages while minimizing its disadvantages.Section C (10 points)In this section, you will hear a passage about the importance of exercise. Listen to the passage carefully and answer the questions that follow.Question 10: Why is exercise important?Question 11: What are the benefits of regular exercise?Question 12: What are some common barriers to regular exercise?Part II Reading Comprehension (40 points)Passage 1The impact of social media on teenagers is a topic of great concern. Many experts believe that excessive use of social media can have negative effects on their mental health. According to a recent study, teenagers who spend more than two hours a day on social media are more likely to experience anxiety and depression.Questions 13-15:13. What is the main idea of the passage?14. What is the main cause of mental health problems among teenagers according to the passage?15. What is the author's attitude towards the use of social media by teenagers?Passage 2Climate change is a global issue that affects us all. It is caused by human activities, such as the burning of fossil fuels and deforestation. As a result, the Earth's temperature is rising, leading to more extreme weather events and rising sea levels.Questions 16-20:16. What is the main cause of climate change?17. What are the consequences of climate change?18. What can individuals do to help combat climate change?19. What is the author's purpose in writing this passage?20. What is the author's tone throughout the passage?Part III Writing (25 points)Write an essay of about 150 words on the following topic: "The Importance of Reading." You should start your essay with a briefintroduction, state your main points in the body paragraphs, and conclude with a summary of your main points.答案:Part I Listening ComprehensionSection A:1. C2. A3. B4. D5. ASection B:6. pace7. on the one hand8. on the other hand9. widenedSection C:10. Exercise is important because it improves physical health, boosts mental well-being, and helps in stress management.11. Regular exercise benefits physical health, mental health, and overall well-being.12. Common barriers to regular exercise include lack of time, lack of motivation, and lack of access to facilities.Part II Reading ComprehensionPassage 1:13. The main idea of the passage is the negative impact of social media on teenagers' mental health.14. The main cause of mental health problems among teenagers according to the passage is excessive use of social media.15. The author's attitude towards the use of social media by teenagers is critical and concerned.Passage 2:16. The main cause of climate change is human activities such as burning fossil fuels and deforestation.17. The consequences of climate change include extreme weather events, rising sea levels, and loss of biodiversity.18. Individuals can help combat climate change by reducing their carbon footprint, conserving energy, and supporting sustainable practices.19. The author's purpose in writing this passage is to raise awareness about the importance of addressing climate change.20. The author's tone throughout the passage is informative and persuasive.Part III WritingThe Importance of ReadingReading is an essential skill that has numerous benefits for individuals of all ages. It not only enhances our knowledge and understanding of the world but also contributes to personal growth and development. In this essay, I will discuss the importance of reading.Firstly, reading broadens our horizons and exposes us to different cultures, ideas, and perspectives. By reading books, articles, and other materials, we gain insights into the lives and experiences of others, which fosters empathy and tolerance. Additionally, reading stimulates our imagination and creativity, allowing us to explore new possibilities and envision different scenarios.Secondly, reading improves our vocabulary and language skills. It exposes us to new words and phrases, which we can incorporate into our daily communication. This not only enhances our writing and speaking abilities but also helps us express ourselves more effectively. Moreover, reading helps us develop critical thinking skills as we analyze and interpret the information presented in the text.Lastly, reading is a great source of entertainment and relaxation. It allows us to escape from reality and immerse ourselves in the fictional worlds created by authors. Reading can be a soothing activity that helps reduce stress and anxiety.In conclusion, reading is an invaluable activity that has a profound impact on our lives. It not only enriches our minds but also enhancesour overall well-being. Therefore, it is essential to make time for reading and encourage others to do the same.。

高考英语一轮复习阅读理解专项试题及答案

高考英语一轮复习阅读理解专项试题及答案

XX年高考英语一轮复习阅读理解专项试题及答案It is obvious that doctors recognize obesity as ahealth problem. So why is it so hard for them to talk to their patients about it?The results of two surveys, one of primary care physicians and the other of patients, found that while most doctors want to help patients lose weight and think it is their responsibility to do so, they often don’t know whatto say.“So while doctors may tell patients they are overweight, the conversation often ends there,” said Christine C. Ferguson, director of the Stop Obesity Alliance. “Patients are not told about the possibility of diabetes (a kind of disease),” she said. “And doctors don’t feel they have good information to give. They felt that they didn’t have adequate tools to address this problem.The lack of dialogue hurts patients, too. The patient survey, of over 1,000 adults, found that most overweight patients don’t even know that they’re too heavy. Only 39 percent of overweight people surveyed had ever been told by a health care provider that they were overweight.Of those who were told they were obese, 90 percent were also told by their doctors to lose weight, the survey found. In fact most have tried to lose weight and may have beensuessful in the past—and many are still trying, the survey found. And many understand that losing even a small amount of weight can have a positive impact on their health and reduce their risk of obesityrelated diseases like hypertension and diabetes.Dr. William Bestermann Jr., medical director of Holston Medical Group, in Kingsport, Tenn. , which ranks the 10thin obesity among metropolitan areas in the United States, said the dialogue had to be an ongoing one and could not be dropped after just one mention of the problem. “If you’re to be suessful with helping your patients lose weight, you have to talk to them at actually every visit about their progress, and find something to encourage them and coach them,” he said.He acknowledged that many doctors tend to be not optimistic.“Part of thi s is that there's this mon belief, and doctors are burdened by it, too, that overweight people are weak-willed and just don’t have any willpower and are selfindulgent and all that business,” he said. “If you think that way, you’re not going to spend time h aving a productive conversation.”1. What is the Stop Obesity Alliance most probably in Paragraph 3?A. An organization of doctors specializing in obesity.B. An organization of patients suffering from obesity.C. A research group that conducts special surveys about overweight people.D. A research group dealing with doctor-patient relationship.2. How many of the patients surveyed have been advised by their doctors to lose weight?A. About 350.B. About 390.C. About 900.D. About1,000.3. What can be inferred about obesity patients in Paragraph 5?A. They are not as hopeless as doctors think they are.B. Most of them have tried hard to lose weight, but in vain.C. Without their doctors’ constant coaching, there is little chance of their sueeding in losing weight.D. Most of them have just given up their hope of being less heavy.4. Aording to the passage, which factor contributes to the lack of dialogue between doctors and patients?A. Most doctors just never think of warning their patients about their weight problem.B. Many doctors find it difficult to persuade overweight people to lose weight.C. Most patients are too weak-willed to do anything about their weight.D. Many patients tend not to trust their doctors about their weight problem.5. Which of the following is the best title of the passage?A. Obesity in the U. S.B. Trouble of overweight Americans.C. Talk more, help better.D. Doctors or patients-who to bear more blame?The cultural and natural values of Kakadu National Park were recognized internationally when the Park was placed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. This is an international register of properties that are recognized as having outstanding cultural or natural values of international significance. Kakadu is the largest national park in Australia and is the second largest national park in the world. Kakadu is a biological wonderland, which is almost 8,000 square miles. The wildlife in Kakadu National Park includes over 280 kinds of birds, 60 kinds of native mammals, 55 kinds of freshwater fish, thousands of insects, and many reptiles, the most famous of which is the salt-water crocodile. All life in the park depends on water.Kakadu is not only home to the wildlife but the area is also famous for the longest continuous human culture thatexists in the world. Aborigines have been living in this area for at least 40,000 years. The descendants(后裔) of these First Australians still live in Kakadu today. Kakadu contains one of the longest continuous records of rock artin the world, with around 5,000 paintings, with rock sites dating back 25,000 years. More than 1,000 sites have been recorded. Kakadu has been given double World Heritagestatus by the United Nations. It is one of only 17 of the 469 World heritage Areas listed for both natural andcultural values.It is Australia’s largest national park, but it isn’t just the size that surprises visitors—it is the sense of something very old and grand. Creation of the 500 km escarpment (悬崖) began 2,000 million years ago. Todaythose gorges are filled with rainforests, washed by waterfalls.Kakadu is one of the world’s special places. It ishard to pick the ideal time to visit Kakadu. In the wet season large areas of the park are closed to the public. It would not be possible to enter or exit from the parkthrough the Kakadu Highway. Most of the people there agree that the best time to visit is at the end of the dry season. Some areas of Kakadu have restricted visiting times, and some are not open to the general public. Over 230 000 tourists visit Kakadu National Park every year. As youenter Kakadu National Park, you will be required to buy a permit. Part of this money is paid to the Traditional Owners of the land and the rest is given to the repairs of the park.6. Why does the author mention so much wildlife in Paragraph 1?A. To represent the scene of the nature.B. To attract readers’ attention.C. To take the wildlife for example.D. To show the value of the park.7. Kakadu is given double World Heritage status by the United Nations because of .A. the descendants of these First Australians still in Kakadu todayB. the particular environment and the unusual rock artC. the longest continuous human culture that exists in the worldD. Aborigines living in this area for at least 40,000 years8. The followings are mentioned in the passage except .A. living things in KakaduB. the escarpment and the gorgesC. the history of the parkD. the weather of the area9. The underlined word gorges in Paragraph 3 means .A. narrow valleys between hills or mountainsB. buildings where cases are determinedC. large and open structures for sports eventsD. places where something is located10. What does the author advise visitors to do when they go to Kakadu?A. To get more information about the special place.B. To make a better choice between the wet and dry season.C. Not to enter the national park without permission.D. Not to go there through the Kakadu Highway.(London)—If it really is what’s on the inside that counts, then a lot of thin people might be in trouble.Some doctors now think that the internal fat surrounding important organs like the heart or liver could be as dangerous as the external fat which can be noticed more easily.“Being thin doesn’t surely mean you are not fat,” said Dr Jimmy Bell at Imperial College. Since 1994, Bell and his team have scanned nearly 800 people with MRI machines to create “fat maps” showi ng where people store fat.Aording to the result, people who keep their weight through diet rather than exercise are likely to have major deposits of internal fat, even if they are slim.Even people with normal Body Mass Index scores can have surprising levels of fat deposits inside. Of the women, as many as 45 percent of those with normal BMI scores (20 to 25) actually had too high levels of internal fat. Among men, the percentage was nearly 60 percent.Aording to Bell, people who are fat on the inside are actually on the edge of being fat. They eat too many fatty and sugary foods, but they are not eating enough to be fat. Scientists believe we naturally store fat around the belly first, but at some point, the body may start storing it elsewhere.Doctors are unsure about the exact dangers of internal fat, but some think it has something to do with heart disease and diabetes. They want to prove that internal fat damages the body’s munication systems.The good news is that internal fat can be easily burned off through exercise or even by improving your diet. “If you want to be healthy, there is no short cut. Exercise has to be an important part of your lifestyle,” Bell said.11. What is this piece of news mainly about?A. Thin people may be fat inside.B. Internal fat is of no importance.C. Internal fat leads to many diseases.D. Thin people also have troubles.12. Doctors have found .A. the exact dangers of internal fatB. internal fat is the cause of heart disease and diabetesC. being slim is not dangerous at allD. being slim doesn’t mean you are not fat inside13. Aording to the passage, which of the following is WRONG?A. Exercise can help to reduce the internal fat.B. People can get rid of internal fat by improving diet.C. Men are more likely to have too much internal fat.D. People with heart disease all have internal fat.14. From the last paragraph, we can find that .A. whether internal fat can lead to disease has been provedB. exercise plays in important role in people’s lifefor keeping healthyC. thin people usually have internal fat even if they are slimD. it is easier to burn off internal fat than external fat15. The underlined part in the last paragraph means .A. a long roadB. an easy wayC. a clear differenceD.a short distanceFor years, there has been a bias(偏见)against science among clinical psychologists. In a two-year analysis to bepublished in November in Perspectives on Psychological Science, psychologists led by Timothy B. Baker of the University of Wisconsin charge that many clinical psychologists fail to “provide the treatments for which there is the strongest evidence of effectiveness” and “give more weight to their personal experiences than to science.” As a result, patients have no guarantee that their “treatment will be informed by …science.” Walter Mischel of Columbia University is even crueler in his judgment. “The disconnect between what clinical psychologists do and what science has discovered is an extreme embarrassment,” he told me, and “there is a widening gap between clinical practice and science.”The “widening” reflects the great progress that psychological research has made in identifying the most effective treatments. Thanks to strict clinical trials, we now know that teaching patients to think about their thoughts in new, healthier ways and to act on those new ways of thinking are effective against depression, panic disorder and other problems, with multiple trials showing that these treatments—the tools of psychology—bring more lasting benefits than drugs.You wouldn’t know this if you sought help from a typical clinical psychologist. Although many treatments areeffective, relatively few psychologists learn or practice them.Why in the world not? For one thing, says Baker,clinical psychologists are “very doubtful about the role of science” and “lack solid science training”. Also, one third of patients get better no matter what treatment (if any) they have, “and psychologists reme mber these suesses, believing, wrongly, that they are the result of the treatment.”When faced with evidence that treatments they offer are not supported by science, clinical psychologists argue that they know better than some study that works. A xx study of 591 psychologists in private practice found that they rely more on their own and colleagues’ experience than on science when deciding how to treat a patient. If they keep on this path as insurance panies demand evidence-based medicine, warns Mischel, psychology will “discredit itself.”16. Many clinical psychologists fail to provide the most effective treatments because .A. they are unfamiliar with their patientsB. they believe in science and evidenceC. they depend on their colleagues’ hel pD. they rely on their personal experiences17. The widening gap between clinical practice and science is due to .A. the cruel judgment by Walter MischelB. the fact that most patients get better after being treatedC. the great progress that has been made in psychological researchD. the fact that patients prefer to take drugs rather than have other treatments18. How do clinical psychologists respond when charged that their treatments are not supported by science?A. They feel embarrassed.B. They try to defend themselves.C. They are disappointed.D. They doubt their treatments.19. In Mischel’s opinion, psychology will .A. destroy its own reputation if no improvement is madeB. develop faster with the support of insurance paniesC. work together with insurance panies to providebetter treatmentD. bee more reliable if insurance panies won’t demand evidence-based medicine20. What is the purpose of this passage?A. To show the writer’s disapproval of clinical psychologists.B. To inform the readers of the risks of psychological treatments.C. To explain the effectiveness of treatments by clinical psychologists.D. To introduce the latest progress of medical treatment in clinical psychology.1—5 BAABC 6—10 DBCAB11—15 ADDBB 16—20 DCBAA。

高考英语一轮复习 阅读理解九月完形检测题1

高考英语一轮复习 阅读理解九月完形检测题1

浙江三门县2017高考英语阅读理解九月检测题阅读理解。

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【2014·江西省九江市高三年级模拟考试】Many people think of the brain as a mystery.They don’t know much about intelligence and how it works.When they do think about what intelligence is,many people believe that a person is born smart,average,or dumb—and stays that way in the whole life.But new research shows that the brain is more like a muscle—it changes and gets stronger when you use it.And scientists have been able to show just how the brain grows and gets stronger when you learn.Everyone knows that when you lift weights,your muscles get bigger and you get stronger.A person who can’t lift 20 pounds when he/she starts exercising can get strong enough to lift 100 pounds after working out for a long time.That’s because the muscles become larger and stronger with exercise.And when you stop exercising,the muscles shrink and you get weaker.That’s why people say “Use it or lose it!”But most peopl e don’t know that when they practice and learn new things,parts of their brain change and get larger a lot like muscles do when they exercise.Inside the cortex (皮层) of the brain are billions of tiny nerve cells,called neurons.The nerve cells have branches connecting them to other cells in a complicated munication between these brain cells is what allows us to think and solve problems.When you learn new things,these tiny connections in the brain actually multiply and get stronger.The more you challenge your mind to learn,the more your brain cells grow.Then,things that you once found very hard or even impossible to do—like speaking a foreign language or doing algebra (代数)—seem to become easy after learning them for a period of time.The result is a stronger,smarter brain.Scientists started thinking that the human brain could develop and change when they studied animals’ brains.They found out that animals that lived in a challenging environment were more “perspicacious”—they were better at solving problems and learning new things.1. According to the first paragraph,________.A.the function of our brain is like that of the muscleB.until now it’s impossible to explain the brain’s mysteryC.many people believe one’s intelligence is naturally determinedD.one’s brain grows stronger as the age increases2.Training muscles is compared to________.A.using the brainB.connecting things in your brainC.lifting weightsD.doing research about the brain3.What is Paragraph 3 mainly about?A.The complex structure of the brain.B.How changes in the muscles affect the brain.C.The importance of the brain.D.How the brain becomes stronger by learning new things.4.What does the underlined word “perspicacious” in the last paragraph probably mean?A.Strong. B.Smart.C.Popular. D.Active.5.The following paragraph will most probably talk about________.A.the differences between animals’ brains and humans’ brainsB.the relation between human brains and musclesC.scientists’ findings about animals’ brainsD.how to make your brain smarter through self­development语篇解读科学研究发现,经常学习能促进大脑的发育,正如经常锻炼能使肌肉更强健一样。

高考英语一轮温习阅读理解九月训练一2

高考英语一轮温习阅读理解九月训练一2

安徽来安县2017高考英语阅读理解九月训练2016高考英语阅读理解集训。

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Many pets got separated from their families almost two years ago, when Superstorm Sandy hit the East Coast. A New Jersey family was one of them. They lost their dog. He got away from their backyard during the stormChuck James said that his family searched for the brown-and-white dog named Reckless for months after the October 2012 storm. Reckless was a cute dog which brought much pleasure to the whole family, and the youngest daughter Tiffany loved him most They played together, watched TV together, ate popcorn together and Reckless even saw Tiffany off when she headed for the kindergarten every morning. Chuck James kept searching for the lovely dog in every possible way, but no luck"We reported him missing and called the shelters from time to time, just hoping they had him," James said. "We always kept our hopes up, but finally it was time to move on.”James said the family had planned to get a new dog. The dog was to he a tenth birthday surprise for their eldest daughter, Ally. The family of five went to the Monmouth CountySPCA( Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals)to adopt a new animal. When James and his wife walked close to the first cage, they saw a familiar face inside“He was a li ttle bigger than I remembered because they had fed him well," James joked. "But then he was lying on my wife's feet and I knew it was him. It was unbelievable. I know this dog is meant to be with our family.”When SPCA officials asked if they could prove the animal was their dog ,a friend sent a selfie showing the family with their dog before Sandy hit the East Coast“We’re all s o happy to Have him back." James said. The family is living in hotel while their home is being repaired. This weekend, the Jameses went on camping trip with Reckless to celebrate the dog’s return1. What happened to the Jameses when Super Storm Sandy hit the East Coast?A Their house lay in ruins after the stormB Their pet dog Reckless went missingC Their pet dog Reckless was adopted by another familyD They found their pet dog Reckless badly injured2. Having searched for Reckless for months , the Jameses found him in____A an animal hospital B. one of their friends' housesC. the Monmouth County SPCA D the backyard which was under repair3. The meaning of the underlined word "selfie" is closest to"______ "A document B. credit card C. text message D picture4. What is the text mainly about?A. A dog got separated from his family in a storm.B. A lost dog found his way home with difficulty.family looked for a new dog but found the old one insteadD. Dogs are always devoted friends of human beings.参考答案1---4 BCDC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。

高三一轮复习精品训练:阅读理解(9)(解析版)

高三一轮复习精品训练:阅读理解(9)(解析版)

AOur neighbour’s son was getting married at an out-of-town church, and my husband and I were invited. We immediately rushed out to a store, and I bought a nice pink dress with a jacket. The dress was a little tight, but I had a month to go before the June 30 wedding and I would lose a few pounds.June 29 came and, of course, I hadn’t lost a single pound; in fact I had gained two. But I figured a nice new girdle (紧身内衣) would cure everything. So on our way out of the city we stopped once again at the store. I ran in and told the clerk I needed a large-size girdle. The shop assistant found the box with the described girdle marked “LG”, and asked if I would like to try it on. “Oh, no, a large one will fit just right. I needn’t try it on.”The next morning was rather hot, so I waited to get dressed until about 45 minutes before time to go. I opened the box only to find a new girdle in a small size. Since it was too late to find another one and the dress wouldn’t fit right without a girdle, a fight broke out in th e hotel room between me and the girdle. Have you ever tried to shake 20 pounds of potatoes into a five-pound bag? That’s it. Finally my husband, laughing like crazy, got hold of each side and shook me down into it. At once I put on the pink dress, which di dn’t match my red face well, and was ready to go.Finally we got to the church. I heard one of the people say that they were having a High Mass. I turned to my husband and asked, “What is a High Mass?” He shrugged his shoulders.Unfortunately, I learned that this particular mass would last one hour, twenty-two minutes and eight and one half seconds --- the priest (神父) was going to bless everything except my girdle.26. The author most probably bought a nice pink dress with a jacket _____.A. 4 weeks laterB. 4 weeks earlierC. a fortnight earlierD. a fortnight later【答案】B【解析】细节理解题。

江苏省新沂市高考英语一轮起航阅读理解练习(5)(含解析)

江苏省新沂市高考英语一轮起航阅读理解练习(5)(含解析)

江苏省新沂市2015高考英语阅读理解一轮练习(5)(答案)阅读理解。

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【广东省2012届高三考前冲刺卷(八)】The French word renaissance means rebirth.It was first used in 1855 by the historian Jules Michelet in his History of France,then adopted by historians of culture,by art historians,and eventually by music historians,all of whom applied it to European culture during the 150 years spanning 1450-1600.The concept of rebirth was appropriate to this period of European history because of the renewed interest in ancient Greek and Roman culture that began in Italy and then spread throughout Europe.Scholars and artists of the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries wanted to restore the learning and ideals of the classical civilizations of Greece and Rome.To these scholars this meant a return to human—as opposed to spiritual values.Fulfillment in life—as opposed to concern about an afterlife—became a desirable goal,and expressing the entire range of human emotions and enjoying the pleasures of the senses were no longer frowned on.Artists and writers now turned to secular(不朽的)as well as religious subject matter and sought to make their works understandable and appealing.These changes in out look deeply affected the musical culture of the Renaissance period—how people thought about music as well as the way music was composed,experienced,discussed,and circulated.They could see the architectural monuments,sc ulptures(雕塑),plays,and poems that were being rediscovered,but they could not actually hear ancient music—although they could read the writings of classical philosophers,poets,essayists,and music theorists that were becoming available in translation.They learned about the power of ancient music to move the listener and wondered why modern music did not have the same effect.For example,the influential religious leader Bernardino Cirillo expressed disappointment with the learned music of his time.He urged musicians to follow the example of the sculptors,painters,architects,and scholars who had rediscovered ancient art and literature.The musical Renaissance in Europe was more a general cultural movement and state ofmind than a specific set of musical techniques.Furthermore,music changed so rapidly during this century and a half—though at different rates in different countries—that we cannot define a single Renaissance style.36.What is the passage mainly about?A.The musical compositions that best illustrate the developments during the European Renaissance.B.The musical techniques that were in use during the European Renaissance. C.The European Renaissance as a cultural development that included changes in musical style.D.The ancient Greek and Roman musical practices used during the European Renaissance. 37.The underlined word “now” in Paragraph 1 refers to ________.A.1855B.the period of the RenaissanceC.tile time of the classical civilizations of Greece and RomeD.the time at which the author wrote the passage38.It can be inferred from the passage that thinkers of the Renaissance were seeking a rebirth of ________.A.spirituality in everyday lifeB.communication among artists across EuropeC.a cultural emphasis on human valuesD.religious themes in art that would accompany the traditional secular themes 39.What can be inferred about the music of ancient Greece and Rome?A.Its effect on listeners was described in a number of classical texts.B.It was played on instruments that are familiar to modern audiences.C.It expressed more different ideals than classical sculpture,painting and poetry. D.It had the same effect on Renaissance audiences as it had when originally performed. 40.According to the passage,why was Bernardino Cirillo disappointed with the music of his time?A.It did not contain enough religious themes.B.It had little emotional impact on audiences.C.It was not complex enough to appeal to musicians.D.It was too dependent on the art and literature of his time.36.C [主旨大意题。

【2019最新】精选高考英语一轮复习阅读理解选练9含解析

【2019最新】精选高考英语一轮复习阅读理解选练9含解析

【2019最新】精选高考英语一轮复习阅读理解选练9含解析(精选)AIt has always been thought that alcohol causes people to put on weight because it contains a lot of sugar, but new research suggests a glass a day cold form part of a diet. Looking at past studies they found that, while heavy drinkers do put on weight; those who drink in moderation can actually lose weight.A spokesman for the research team at Navarro University in Spain says, "Light to moderate alcohol intake, especially of wine, may be more likely to protect against, rather than promote, weight gain." The International Scientific Forum on Alcohol research reviewed the findings and agreed with most of the conclusions, particularly that data do not clearly indicate if moderate drinking increases weight.Boston Universi ty’s Dr. Harvey Finkel found that the biologic mechanisms(生物学机制) relating alcohol to changes in body weight are not properly understood. His team pointed out the strong protective effects of moderate drinking on the risk of getting conditions like diabetes(糖尿病), which relate toincreasing obesity. Some studies suggest that even very obese people may be at lower risk of diabetes if they are moderate drinkers.The group says alcohol provides calories that are quickly absorbed into the body and are not stored in fat, and that this process could explain the differences in its effects from those of other foods. They agree that future research should be directed towards assessing the roles of different types of alcoholic drinks, taking into consideration drinking patterns and including the past tendency of participants to gain weight. For now there is little evidence that consuming small to moderate amounts of alcohol on a regular basis increases one’s risk of becoming obese. What’s more, a study three years ago suggested that resveratrol, a compound present in grapes and red wine destroys fat cells.1.The passage is mainly for those_________.A. who produce wineB. who have a drinking habitC. who go on a dietD. who are eager to lose weight2.The underlined phrase" in moderation" in the first paragraph means _________.。

【教育文档】2019年高考英语阅读理解一轮练9及解析答案.doc

【教育文档】2019年高考英语阅读理解一轮练9及解析答案.doc

2019年高考英语阅读理解一轮练(9)ALife can be so wonderful, full of adventure and joy. It can also be full of challenges, setbacks(挫折) and heartbreaks. Whatever our circumstances, we generally still have dreams, hopes and desires that little something more we want for ourselves and our loved ones. Yet knowing we can have more can also create a problem, because when we go to change the way we do things, up come the old patterns and pitfalls(陷阱) that stopped us from seeking what we wanted in the first place.This tension between what we feel we can have and what we’re seemingly able to have is the niggling(烦人的)suffering, the anxiety we feel. This is where we usually think it’s easier to just give up. But we’re never meant to let go of part of us that knows we can have more. The intelligence behind that knowing is us — the real us. It’s the part that believes in the life and its possibilities. If you drop that, you begin to feel a little "dead" inside because you’re dropping "you".So, if we have this capability but somehow life seems to keep us stuck,how do we break these patterns?Decide on a new course and make one decision at a time. This is good advice for a new adventure or just getting through today’s challenges.While, deep down, we know we can do it, our mind — or the minds of those close to us — usually says we can’t. That isn’t a reason to stop, it’s just the mind, that little man or woman on your shoulder, tryingto talk you out of something again. It has done it many times before. It’s all about starting simple and doing it now.Decide and act before overthinking. When you do this you may feel a little, or large, release from the jail of your mind and you’ll be on your way.1. It can be inferred from the first two paragraphs that we should________.A. slow down and live a simple lifeB. be careful when we choose to changeC. stick to our dreams under any circumstancesD. be content with what we already have2. What is the key to breaking the old patterns?A. To focus on every detail.B. To decide and take immediate action.C. To listen to those close to us.D. To think twice before we act.3. Which of the following best explains the underlined part in the last paragraph?A. Escape from your punishment.B. Realization of your dreams.C. Freedom from your tension.D. Reduction of your expectations.4. What does the author intend to tell us?A. It’s easier than we think to get what we want.B. It’s important to learn to accept sufferings in life.C. It’s impractical to change our way of thinking.D. It’s harder than we expect to follow a new course.【文章大意】本文是一篇议论文。

高考英语一轮复习分块专项练习9阅读理解细节理解一20180926175

高考英语一轮复习分块专项练习9阅读理解细节理解一20180926175

阅读理解:细节理解(一)AWhat's On? Electric Underground 7.30pm—1.00am Free at the Cyclops Theatre Do you know who's playing in your area? We're bringing you an exciting evening of live rock and pop music from the best local bands.Are you interested in becoming a musician and getting a recording contract(合同)?If so,come early to the talk at 7.30pm by Jules Skye,a successful record producer.He's going to talk about how you can find the right person to produce your music.Gee Whizz 8.30pm—10.30pm Comedy at Kaleidoscope Come and see Gee Whizz perform.He's the funniest standu-p comedian on the comedy scene.This joyful show will please everyone, from the youngest to the oldest.Gee Whizz really knows how to make you laugh! Our bar is open from 7.00pm for drinks and snacks (快餐).Simon's Workshop 5.00pm—7.30pm Wednesdays at Victoria Stage This is a good chance for anyone who wants to learn how to do comedy.The workshop looks at every kind of comedy,and practices many different ways of making people laugh.Simon is a comedian and actor who has 10 years' experience of teaching comedy.His workshops are exciting and fun.An evening with Simon will give you the confidence to be funny.Charlotte Stone 8.00pm—11.00pm Pizza World Fine food with beautiful jazz music; this is a great evening out.Charlotte Stone will perform songs from her new bests-elling CD,with James Pickering on the piano.The menu is Italian,with excellent meat and fresh fish,pizzas and pasta (面食).Book early to get a table.Our bar is open all day,and serves cocktails,coffee,beer,and white wine.【解析】本文是一篇由四则广告组成的应用文。

高考英语阅读理解一轮选练(9)高三全册英语试题1

高考英语阅读理解一轮选练(9)高三全册英语试题1

定额市鞍钢阳光实验学校重庆市渝中区2016高考英语阅读理解一轮选练(9)【2015高考复习】阅读理解Areas of Tokyo which had usually been packed with office workers like sushi(寿司) restaurants and noodle shops were unusually quiet.Many schools were closed. Companies allowed workers to stay home.Long queues formed at airports.As Japanese authorities struggled to avoid disaster at an earthquake­battered nuclear plant 240 km to the north, parts of Tokyo resembled a ghost town. Many people stocked up on food and stayed indoors or simply left, transforming one of the world's biggest and most populated cities into a shell of its usual self.“Look, it's like Sunday —no cars in town,” said Kazushi Arisawa,a 62­year­old taxi driver, as he waited for more than an houroutside an office tower where he usually finds customers within minutes. “I can't make money today. ”Radiation in Tokyo has been negligible,_ briefly touching three times the normal rate on Tuesday, smaller than a dental X­ray. OnWednesday, winds over the Fukushima (福岛) nuclear­power pla nt blew out to sea, keeping levels close to normal. But that does little to relieve public anxiety about a 40­year­old nuclear plant with three reactors in partial meltdown (熔毁)and a fourth with spent atomic fuel exposed to the atmosphere after last Friday's earthquake and tsunami.“Radiation moves faster than we do,” said Steven Swanson, a 43­year­old American who moved to Tokyo in December with his Japanese wife to help with her family business.He is staying indoor but is tempted to leave.“It's scary.It's a triple threat with theearthquake, tsunami and the nuclear radiation leaks.It makes you wonder what's next. ”【语篇解读】本文主要介绍了的核辐射泄露对人们造成的影响。

江苏新沂市第一中学最新 高考英语任务型阅读练习题(含答案)

江苏新沂市第一中学最新 高考英语任务型阅读练习题(含答案)

江苏新沂市第一中学最新高考英语任务型阅读练习题(含答案)一、高中英语任务型阅读1.阅读短文,并按照题目要求用英语回答问题。

Most of us probably dreamed about becoming an astronaut when we were little. But how many of us actually became one, or are at least working toward it?The advice “Always follow your dreams” is something that is typically easier said than done.But still, this is the one piece of advice that Alyssa Carson wants to share with her peers. This 17-year-old girl from the US has become one of the candidates for NASA's 2033 project to go to Mars. If everything goes well, Carson will be one of the first human beings to ever set foot on the red planet.Carson has dreamed of going to Mars since she was only three years old. Watching an astronaut-themed cartoon and learning that humans have only been to the moon but not Mars, Carson decided that she wanted to be the first one to do so.Since then, she has worked hard toward this goal. At the age of 12, Carson became the first person to attend all three NASA space camps, and she sat with real astronauts in a NASA panel(座谈会) to discuss the future of Mars missions.Now 17, Carson is continuing with her space training while still taking on her high school work like a “normal” teenager, except that she studies all her subjects in four languages –English, French, Spanish and Chinese.“I don't think there's anything specific that makes it easier for me or makes it something that others can't do,” Carson said in an interview with Uproxx News. “I've just really focused myself on what I want to accomplish.”And Carson is willing to make sacrifices for her dream. She's fully aware of the danger of the mission and the possibility that she might never be able to come back. She also accepts the fact that she can't get married and start a family because any loved ones left on Earth may be a distraction for her and for the mission. But Carson believes that it's all worth it, summarizing her view with this ancient Greek proverb she once quoted, “A society grows great when old men plant trees whose shade they know they'll never sit in.”So after all the hard work that Carson has done and all the sacrifices she's made, everything still boils down to the simple phrase, “follow your dreams”. And while some people's dreams may sound out of this world, in Carson's case, they literally(毫不夸张地) are.(1)What will happen to Carson in 2033 if everything goes well? (No more than 8 words) (2)Why did Carson decide to be the first one to go to Mars? (No more than 20 words)(3)How does Carson differ from other students for the school work? (No more than 10 words) (4)How do you understand the underlined sentence? (No more than 20 words)(5)What do you think of the girl? And why? (No more than 25 words)【答案】(1)She will set foot on the Mars. / She will go to the Mars.(2)Because of watching an astronaut-themed cartoon and learning that humans have only been to the moon but not Mars.(3)She studies all her subjects in four languages.(4)A society will make progress if people make contributions without considering personal benefits.(5)She is brave and unselfish, because she may not return to the earth and is willing to make sacrifices for her dream.【解析】【分析】本文是一篇记叙文,讲述了一个勇敢无私的女孩Carson为了实现自己的梦想不惜牺牲自己的利益。

2019高考英语一轮复习 阅读理解选练(9)(含解析)

2019高考英语一轮复习 阅读理解选练(9)(含解析)

2019高考英语一轮阅读理解选练(9)李仕才AIt has always been thought that alcohol causes people to put on weight because it contains a lot of sugar, but new research suggests a glass a day cold form part of a diet. Looking at past studies they found that, while heavy drinkers do put on weight; those who drink in moderation can actually lose weight.A spokesman for the research team at Navarro University in Spain says, "Light to moderate alcohol intake, especially of wine, may be more likely to protect against, rather than promote, weight gain." The International Scientific Forum on Alcohol research reviewed the findings and agreed with most of the conclusions, particularly that data do not clearly indicate if moderate drinking increases weight.Boston University’s Dr. Har vey Finkel found that the biologic mechanisms(生物学机制) relating alcohol to changes in body weight are not properly understood. His team pointed out the strong protective effects of moderate drinking on the risk of getting conditions like diabetes(糖尿病), which relate to increasing obesity. Some studies suggest that even very obese people may be at lower risk of diabetes if they are moderate drinkers.The group says alcohol provides calories that are quickly absorbed into the body and are not stored in fat, and that this process could explain the differences in its effects from those of other foods. They agree that future research should be directed towards assessing the roles of different types of alcoholic drinks, taking into consideration drinking patterns and including the past tendency of participants to gain weight.For now there is little evidence that consuming small to moderate amounts of alcohol on a regular basis increases one’s risk of becoming obese. What’s more, a study three years ago suggested that resveratrol, a compound present in grapes and red wine destroys fat cells.1.The passage is mainly for those_________.A. who produce wineB. who have a drinking habitC. who go on a dietD. who are eager to lose weight2.The underlined phrase" in moderation" in the first paragraph means _________.A. excitedlyB. carefullyC. frequentlyD. properly3.What can we learn from the passage?A. Current data clearly show that moderate drinking increases weight.B. Resveratrol is proved to increase the risk of becoming fat.C. The research found moderate drinking has a strong protective effect.D. The specific roles of different types of alcoholic drinks are very clear.4.What is most likely to be discussed in the paragraph that follows?A. How to do some easy experiments.B. How to reduce the calories contained in wine.C. How to prove the finding mentioned above.D. How to make wine in a healthy way.【文章大意】文章讲述了饮酒和健康的关系,告诉我们适量葡萄酒还会减肥。

一轮复习最新 版高考英语任务型阅读专题练习(及答案)

一轮复习最新 版高考英语任务型阅读专题练习(及答案)

一轮复习最新版高考英语任务型阅读专题练习(及答案)一、高中英语任务型阅读1.任务型阅读“Urgent action required”, “Do you still want to hear from us?”, “We've updated our privacy policy”, “Should we stop sending you updates? If not, act now!”Many of us will have received emails like this during the past few weeks. Triggering this flood of emails is something called GDPR that comes into effect in just under two weeks' time. Often the emails warn that if you don't respond, you will be removed from the company's database, which raises a lot of questions. What action, if any, do you need to take? Could it affect you financially? GDPR, which stands for General Data Protection Regulation, has been described as the biggest overhaul(彻底检查)of online privacy since the birth of the internet. It is designed to give all EU citizens the right to know what data is stored on them and to have it deleted, plus protect them from privacy breaches(破坏). It comes into effect on 25 May.The new rules encourage the requirement for explicit and informed consent before data is processed. As a result, companies and organizations around the world are contacting users to check they are happy to carry on receiving their emails.However, many of us seem to be going down with “GDPR fatigue(厌倦)”: one article last week claimed that the “reconfirmation rate” - the proportion of people saying they want to continue receiving a company's emails - at UK micro-businesses was averaging just 10%, which meant “they could lose 90% of their subscribers - the life-blood for their business”. So it's no wonder some firms have adopted policies such as offering to enter people into a prize draw in return for them going in and updating their communication preferences.The average adult is said to have about 100 “data relationships” —companies and organizations that hold our personal data. Meanwhile, the reason why the company that occasionally emails you newsletters is now asking for your consent is perhaps because you never explicitly gave it permission to send you stuff. Maybe you only get its emails because you went to an event it organized ages ago or you once downloaded something from its website. Under the new regime, that almost certainly wouldn't count as explicit and informed consent, hence it's getting in touch now.The bottom line is that if it is a company or organization that you want to continue hearing from, you should probably click the button or log in to ensure you keep getting its emails. If it doesn't hear from you, it may decide to take you off its database.protection/respect;response(s)/reaction(s);unwilling/reluctant;prize/bonus;consent/permission/approval/agreement;unintentionally/unpurposely/indeliberately/undesignedly/unconsciously【解析】【分析】本文是一篇新闻报道,介绍了人们对GDPR邮件的反应以及公司会采用的一些对应措施。

江苏省新沂市高考英语一轮起航阅读理解练习(6)(含解析)

江苏省新沂市高考英语一轮起航阅读理解练习(6)(含解析)

江苏省新沂市2015高考英语阅读理解一轮练习(6)(答案)阅读理解。

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。

Ever since they were first put on the market in the early 1990s, genetically modified (GM, 转基因) foods have been increasingly developed and marketed in many countries in the world,mainly on the basis of their promise to end the worldwide food crisis. But can GM technology solve world hunger problems? Even if it would,is it the best solution?Despite what it promises,GM technology actually has not increased the production potential(潜力)of any crop. In fact studies show that the most widely grown GM crop, GM soybeans, has suffered reduced productivity. For instance, a report that analysed nearly two decades of research on major GM food crops shows that GM engineering has failed to significantly increase US crop production.Something else, however, has been on the rise. While GM seeds are expensive, GM companies tell farmers that they will make good profits by saving money on pesticides(杀虫剂). On the contrary, US government data show that GM crops in the US have produced an overall increase in pesticide use compared to traditional crops. “The promise was that you could use less chemicals and boost production. But neither is true,” said Bill Christison, President of the US National Family Farm Coalition.At the same time, the authors of the book World Hunger: Twelve Myths argue that there actually is more than enough food in the world and that the hunger crisis is not caused by production, but by problems in food distribution and politics. These indeed deserve our efforts and money. Meanwhile, the rise in food prices results from the increased use of crops for fuel rather than food, according to a 2008 World Bank report.As a matter of fact,scientists see better ways to feed the world. Another World Bank report concluded that GM crops have little to offer to the challenges of worldwide poverty and hunger, because better ways out are available, among which “green” farming is supposed to be the first choice.主要讲转基因技术并不是解决世界饥饿问题最好的方式。

高考英语一轮复习 阅读理解九月学生选练高三全册英语试题

高考英语一轮复习 阅读理解九月学生选练高三全册英语试题

入舵市安恙阳光实验学校河南2017高考英语阅读理解九月学生选练阅读理解-。

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。

I don't think comic book "collector" really applies to me at all. I’m probably more of a comic book "appreciator". My interest has always been in what can be accomplished with the medium of "visual story-telling". I'm not sure exactly where this interest of mine came from. I do know that as a child, comic books allowed me to improve my reading skills. “The Mighty Thor" helped me develop an interest in old legends, and “Challengers o f the Unknown" got me crazy about science fiction. The combination of words and pictures was a perfect springboard for my childhood imagination.How does one learn to appreciate comic book art? There is a classic example that sheds quite a bit of light on the subject. Writer Scott Macloud just explains what makes a comic book stand out in his best selling book Understanding Comics. The book, first published in 1994, has been translated into 13 languages and is practically a bible for students studying graphic illustration (图示说明) in novels.On the internet there are some cool comic book sites to be found—hundreds and hundreds of them as a matter of fact. More than a few are dedicated to super heroes and the like. But there are some choice sites that I would visit, because they provide some great resources that discuss the comic book as an art form. Noteworthy among them is a great article and interview at rcharvey. corn, which discusses the impact of several artists and writers in the field.I have a huge admiration for anyone who can produce comic stories that can make readers think, laugh and cry. Maybe make them dream.Check it out. Spend two dollars on a comic book and read it with your children. Or better yet, search out some of the more “adult" tides a nd read it for yourself. You may find yourself enjoying what you see and read. You may even find yourself wanting more.1. What does the author mainly intend to talk about in Paragraph 2?A. Influence of comic books on reading in childhood.B. Ways to improve one's reading skills.C. Subjects of comic books.D. Popularity of two comic books.2. The underlined part "sheds quite a bit of light on" (Para.3) means "____".A. does a basic research onB. causes a fierce debate onC. provides new information onD. makes a quick survey on3. If you want to know a few good writers of comic books, you will probably____.A. read Understanding ComicsB. visit rcharvey.cornC. buy some comic booksD. turn to comic story writers4. What does the author encourage people to do?A. Develop an interest in old legends and science fiction.B. Share a comic book with children.C. Produce some comic stories.D. Spend money and time appreciating comic books.1、答案解析:答案为A。

高考英语一轮复习 九月阅读理解1高三全册英语试题

高考英语一轮复习 九月阅读理解1高三全册英语试题

入舵市安恙阳光实验学校江苏2017高考英语九月阅读理解精编【2016高考训练题】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。

Three Boys and a DadBrad closed the door slowly as Sue left home to visit her mother. Expecting a whole day to relax, he was thinking whether to read the newspaper or watch his favourite TV talk show on his first day off in months. "This will be like a walk in the park," he'd told his wife. "I'll look after the kids, and you can go visit your mom."Things started well, but just after eight o'clock, his three little "good kids"—Mike, Randy, and Alex—came down the stairs in their night clothes and shouted "breakfast, daddy." When food had not appeared within thirty seconds, Randy began using his spoon on Alex's head as if it were a drum. Alex started to shout loudly in time to the beat(节拍). Mike chanted "Where's my toast, where's my toast," in the background. Brad realized his newspaper would have to wait for a few seconds.Life became worse after breakfast. Mike wore Randy's underwear on his head. Randy locked himself in the bathroom, while Alex shouted again because he was going to wet his pants. Nobody could find clean socks, although they were before their very eyes. Someone named "Not Me" had spilled a whole glass of orange juice into the basket of clean clothes. Brad knew the talk show had already started.By ten o'clock, things were out of control. Alex was wondering why the fish in the jar refused his bread and butter. Mike was trying to show off his talent by decorating the kitchen wall with his colour pencils. Randy, thankfully, appeared to be reading quietly in the family room, but closer examination showed that he was eating apple jam straight from the bottle with his hands. Brad realized that the talk show was over and reading would be impossible.At exactly11:17, Brad called the daycare centre(日托所). "I suddenly have to go into work and my wife's away. Can I bring the boys over in a few minutes? " The answer was obviously "yes" because Brad was smiling.1. When his wife left home, Brad expected to __________.A. go out for a walk in the parkB. watch TV talk show with his childrenC. enjoy his first day off workD. read the newspaper to his children2. Which of the following did Randy do?A. Drawing on the wallB. Eating apple jamC. Feeding the fish.D. Reading in a room3. Why did Brad ask the daycare centre for help?A. Because he wanted to clean up his house.B. Because he suddenly had to go to his office.C. Because he found it hard to manage his boys.D. Because he had to take his wife back home.4. This text is developed _________.A. by spaceB. by comparisonC. by processD. by time参考答案、CBCD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。

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江苏省新沂市2015高考英语阅读理解一轮练习(9)(答案)阅读理解。

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。

Plants are flowering faster than scientists predicted(预测)in reaction to climate change, which could have long damaging effects on food chains and ecosystems.Global warming is having a great effect on hundreds of plant and animal specie s around the world, changing some living patterns, scientists say.Increased carbon dioxide(CO2)in the air from burning coal and oil can have an effect on how plants produce oxygen, while higher temperatures and changeable rainfall patterns can change their patterns of growth.“Predicting species’ reaction to climate change is a major challenge in ecology,” said the researchers of several U.S. universities. They said plants had been the key object of study because their reaction to climate change could have an effect on food chains and ecosystem services.The study, published on the Nature website, uses the findings from plant life cycle studies and experiments across four continents and 1,634 species. It found that some experiments had underestimated(低估) the speed of flowering by 8.5 times and leafing by 4 times.“Across all species, the e xperiments under­predicted the speed of the advance -for both leafing and flowering-that results from temperature increases,” the study said.The design of future experiments may need to be improved to better predict how plants will react to climate change, it said.Plants are necessary for life on the Earth. They are the base of the food chain, using photosynthesis(光合作用)to produce sugar from carbon dioxide and water. They let out oxygen which is needed by nearly every organism on the planet.Scientists believe the world’s average temperature has risen by about 0.8℃ since 1900, and nearly 0.2℃ every ten years since 1979.So far, efforts to cut emissions(排放)of planet­warming greenhouse gases are no t seen as enough to prevent the Earth heating up beyond 2℃ this century—a point scientists say will bring the danger of a changeable climate in which weather extremesare common, leading to drought, floods, crop failures and rising sea levels.57. What is the key information the author wants to give in Paragraph 1?A.Plants’ reaction to weather could have damaging effects on ecosystems.B.The increasing speed of flowering is beyond scientists’ expectation.C.Climate change leads to the change of food production patterns.D.Food chains have been seriously damaged because of weather.58. We can learn from the study published on the Nature website that ________.A.plants’ flowering is 8.5 times faster than leafingB.there are 1,634 plant species on the four continentsC.scientists should improve the design of the experimentsD.the experiments failed to predict how plants react to climate change59. Scientists pay special attention to the study of plants beca use________.A.they can prove the climate change clearlyB.they are very important in the food chainsC.they play a leading role in reducing global warmingD.they are growing and flowering much faster than before60. What can be inferred from the last two paragraphs about the world’s temperature?A.It has risen nearly 0.2℃ since 1979.B.Its change will lead to weather extremes.C.It is 0.8℃ higher in 1979 than that of 1900.D.It needs to be controlled within 2℃ in this century.【要点综述】本文为科普类文章。

文章论述了全球变暖的气候环境会让植物提前开花,进而影响整个食物链及生态系统。

57. B 细节理解题。

第一段话给读者传达的主要信息存在于主句,而不是which所引导的定语从句上。

根据“Plants are flowering faster than scientists predicted”可知,作者是要告知读者植物开花的增速超出了科学家的预期。

故选B。

A为次要信息。

58. C 推理判断题。

第五段话“It found t hat some experiments had underestimated(低估)the speed of flowering by 8.5 times and leafing by 4 times.”暗示读者:对于植物所设计的实验应该有所改进,故答案选C。

59. B 细节理解题。

根据第四段“They said plants had been the key object of study because their reaction to climate change could have an effect on food chains and ecosystem services.”可知植物对气候变化的反应对整个食物链和生态系统都至关重要。

故答案选B。

60. D 推理判断题。

从倒数第二段“…has ri sen by about 0.8℃ since 1900, and nearly 0.2℃every ten years since 1979.”可知A、C项错误;从最后一段叙述可知,如果本世纪地球变暖超过2℃,便会出现weather extremes。

暗示我们这个世纪地球温度的上升需要控制在2℃的范围之内。

故答案选D。

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In October 2010, I left my hometown and family in Virginia and moved to Iowa so I could be coached by Liang Chow. I'd been dreaming of an Olympic gold medal since I was eight — but gradually, that dream seemed like a million miles away.On January 2, 2012, while Mom was visitin g me in Iowa, I told her, “I don't like gymnastics anymore. I want to try dancing, or become a singer. I can get a job in Virginia. I just want t o come home.”Mom's eyes narrowed and her expression turned to stone. “You're breaking my heart, Brie,” she said. “You've been doing gymnastics for ten years, and now you want to quit? Have you lost your mind?”I hadn't lost my mind, but I had lost my fire. It's an entirely different thing to push toward that dream when you feel alone.“I'm not trying to break your heart, Mom,” I said. “I just don't want to do it anymore.”“I know you miss home. But you've signed a contract that says you will represent your country to the best of your ability. You've got a responsibility to your teammates. And now you just want to walk away? I will not let you be dishonorable. If you don't like gymnastics, then at the very least, you will finish the season.”The next afternoon as I dragged myself into Chow's gym, I thought of the efforts Mom had made in order to pay for my training. I thought of my two sisters: Arielle, who gave up ballroom dancing, and Joyelle, who stopped ice skating so that our single mom could afford to keep me in gymnastics.For now, here's what you need to know: Exactly 210 days before I ever attemptedmy first vault (跳跃) in the London Summer Olympics, my leap of faith came this close to ending in a crash of disaster.26. The author wanted to give up gymnastics because _____.A. she thought she loved music moreB. she was overcome with homesicknessC. an Olympic gold was beyond her reachD. the training for the Olympics was too hard27. How did the author's mother feel on hearing her words?A. Heart-broken.B. Sympathetic.C. Helpless.D. Calm.28. We can infer from the passage that the author _____.A. was born into an athletic familyB. realized her Olympic dreamC. changed her mind in the endD. had a bad childhood29. What would be the best title for the passage?A. A dream come trueB. My leap of faithC. My motherD. A quitter30. Who will be interested in the passage?A. A medical student who will graduate from university.B. A healthcare professional who will give a lecture on cancer.C. A marketing professional who is looking for customers.D. A gymnast ic player who wants to give up competition.【参考答案】26-30 BACB D答案解析:A篇(人文)本文是记叙文。

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