浙江省2015-2016学年高考英语二轮复习 科普知识阅读理解(2)

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高考英语二轮科普知识阅读理解解析答案_1

高考英语二轮科普知识阅读理解解析答案_1

2016浙江高考英语二轮科普知识阅读理解(2)解析答案科普知识(阅读理解)由(2009安徽,C)改编Sometimes,the simplest ideas are the best.For example,to absorb heat from the sun to heat water,you need large,flat,black surfaces.One way to do that is to build those surfaces specially,on the roofs of buildings.But why go to all that trouble when cities are full of black surfaces already,in the form of asphalt(柏油) roads?Ten years ago,this thought came into the mind of Arian de Bondt,a Dutch engineer.He finally persuaded his boss to follow it up.The result is that their building is now heated in winter and cooled in summer by a system that relies on the surface of the road outside.The heat-collector is a system of connected water pipes.Most of them run from one side of the street to the other,just under the asphalt road.Some,however,dive deep into the ground.When the street surface gets hot in summer,water pumped through the pipes picks up this heat and takes it underground through one of the diving pipes.At a depth of 100 metres lies a natural aquifer(蓄水层) into which several heat exchangers(交换器) have been built.The hot water from the street runs through these exchangers,warming the groundwater,before returning to the surface through another pipe.The aquifer is thus used as a heat store.In winter,the working system is changed slightly.Water is pumped through the heat exchangers to pick up the heat stored during summer.This water goes into the building and is used to warm the place up.After performing that task,it is pumped under the asphalt and its remaining heat keeps the road free of snow and ice.1.Which of the following is true according to the first two paragraphs?()A.Arian de Bondt got his idea from his boss.rge,flat,black surfaces need to be built in cities.C.The Dutch engineer’s system ha s been widely used.D.Heat can also be collected from asphalt roads.2.For what purpose are the diving pipes used?()A.To absorb heat from the sun.B.To store heat for future use.C.To turn solar energy into heat energy.D.To carry heat down below the surface.3.From the last paragraph we can learn that .A.some pipes have to be re-arranged in winterB.the system can do more than warming up the buildingC.the exchangers will pick up heat from the street surfaceD.less heat may be collected in winter than in summer4.What is most likely to be discussed in the paragraph that follows?()A.What we shall do if the system goes wrong.B.What we shall do if there are no asphalt roads.C.How the system cools the building in summer.D.How the system collects heat in spring and autumn.语篇解读:城市的黑色柏油路有了用武之地,可以用来收集热量,起到冬暖夏凉的功效。

高考英语二轮科普知识阅读理解解析答案高考_6

高考英语二轮科普知识阅读理解解析答案高考_6

2016(浙江)高考英语二轮科普知识阅读理解(2)解析答案科普知识(阅读理解)由(2012新课标全国,B)改编Honey from the African forest is not only a kind of natural sugar,it is also delicious.Most people,and many animals,like eating it.However,the only way for them to get that honey is to find a wild b ees’ nest and take the honey from it.Often,these nests are high up in trees,and it is difficult to find them.In parts of Africa,though,people and animals looking for honey have a strange and unexpected helper—a little bird called a honey guide.The honey guide does not actually like honey,but it does like the wax in the beehives (蜂房).The little bird cannot reach this wax,which is deep inside the bees’ nest.So,when it finds a suitable nest,it looks for someone to help it.The honey guide gives a loud cry that attracts the attention of both passing animals and people.Once it has their attention,it flies through the forest,waiting from time to time for the curious animal or person as it leads them to the nest.When they finally arrive at the nest,the follower reaches in to get at the delicious honey as the bird patiently waits and watches.Some of the honey,and the wax,always falls to the ground,and this is when the honey guide takes its share.Scientists do not know why the honey guide likes eating the wax,but it is very determined in its efforts to get it.The birds seem to be able to smell wax from a long distance away.They will quickly arrive whenever a beekeeper is taking honey from his beehives,and will even enter churches when beeswax candles are being lit.1.Why is it difficult to find a wild bees’ nest?()A.It’s small in size.B.It’s hidden in trees.C.It’s covered with wax.D.It’s hard to recognize.2.What do the words “the follower” in Paragraph 2 refer to?()A.A bee.B.A bird.C.A honey seeker.D.A beekeeper.3.The honey guide is special in the way .A.it gets its foodB.it goes to churchC.it sings in the forestD.it reaches into bees’ nests4.What can be the best title for the text?()A.Wild BeesB.Wax and HoneyC.Beekeeping in AfricaD.Honey-Lo ver’s Helper语篇解读:本文为说明文。

浙江慈溪市2016高考英语任务型阅读二轮训练题(2)及答案

浙江慈溪市2016高考英语任务型阅读二轮训练题(2)及答案

浙江慈溪市2016高考英语任务型阅读二轮训练题(2)及答案【2016模拟题】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,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑.选项中有两项为多余选项。

Doctors Say Most Heart Disease PreventableHeart disease is the number one killer,worldwide,of men and women over the age of 60。

But people of all ages die of heart attacks each year。

And while death rates have declined in the U。

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and many western European countries,they are on the rise in the developing world.16 。

No one would have guessed that Barbara Teng would have a heart attack。

She was not overweight. She did not smoke or exercise。

“In 2004, the week after I turned 49, when I was on a business trip in Chicago,I had a major heart attack," she said. 17 . She now exercises daily,and monitors her heart health。

Dr. Patrice Nickens,who is with the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, thinks that heart disease is 82 percent preventable.“ 18 ,” she said, “Men are also facing the same problem, and the key to staying healthy is knowing your numbers"。

高考英语二轮科普知识阅读理解解析答案高考_3

高考英语二轮科普知识阅读理解解析答案高考_3

2016高考英语二轮(浙江)科普知识阅读理解(4)解析答案科普知识(阅读理解)由(2013福建,B)改编Your glasses may someday replace your smartphone,and some New Yorkers are ready for the switch.Some in the city can’t wait to try them on and use the maps and GPS that the futuristic eyewear is likely to include.“ I’d use it if I were hanging out with friends at 3 a.m.and going to the bar and wanted to see what was open,” said Walter Choo,40,of Fort Greene.The smartphone-like glasses will likely come out this year and cost between $250 and $600,the Times said,possibly including a variation of augmented(增强的) reality,a technology already available on smartphones and tablets (平板电脑) that overlays information onto the screen about one’s surroundings.So,for example,if you were walking down a street,indicator s would pop up showing you the nearest coffee shop or directions could be plotted out and come into view right on the sidewalk in front of you.“ As far as a mainstream consumer product,this just isn’t something anybody needs,” said Sam Biddle,who writes f or .“ We’re accustomed to having one thing in our pocket to do all these things,” he added,“and the average consumer isn’t gonna be able to afford another device (装置) that’s hundreds and hundreds of dollars.”9 to 5 Google publisher Seth Weintraub,who has been reporting on the smartphone-like glasses since late last year,said he is confident that this type of wearable device will eventually be as common as smartphones.“It’s just like smartphones 10 years ago,” Weintraub said.“A few people starte d getting emails on their phones,and people thought that was crazy.Same kind of thing.We see people bending their heads to look at their smartphones,and it’s unnatural,” he said.“ There’s gonna be improvements to that,and this a step there.”1.One of the possible functions of the smartphone-like glasses is to .A.program the opening hours of a barB.supply you with a picture of the futureC.provide information about your surroundingsD.update the maps and GPS in your smartphones2.The underlined phrase “pop up” in the third paragraph probably means “ ”.A.develop rapidlyB.get round quicklyC.appear immediatelyD.go over automatically3.According to Sam Biddle,the smartphone-like glasses are .A.necessary for teenagersB.attractive to New YorkersC.available to people worldwideD.expensive for average consumers4.We can learn from the last two paragraphs that the smartphone-like glasses .A.may have a potential marketB.are as common as smartphonesC.are popular among young adultsD.will be improved by a new technology语篇解读:本文为一篇介绍性的说明文。

2016高考英语二轮(浙江)科普知识阅读理解(2)解析答案

2016高考英语二轮(浙江)科普知识阅读理解(2)解析答案

2016高考英语二轮(浙江)科普知识阅读理解(2)解析答案科普知识(阅读理解)由(2013山东,C)改编You can’t always predict a heavy rain or remember your umbrella。

But designer Mikhail Belyaev doesn’t think that forgetting to check the weather forecast before heading out should result in you getting wet。

That’s why he created Lampbrella,a lamp post with its own rain—sensing umbrella。

The designer says he came up with the idea after watching people get wet on streets in Russia.“Once,I was driving on a central Saint Petersburg street and saw the street lamps lighting up people trying to hide from the rain.I thought it would be appropriate to have a canopy(伞篷)built into a street lamp。

”he said.The Lampbrella is a standard-looking street lamp fitted with an umbrella canopy。

It has a built-in electric motor which can open or close the umbrella on demand.Sensors(传感器)then ensure that the umbrella offers pedestrians shelter whenever it starts raining。

浙江瑞安县2016高考英语二轮阅读理解精练2及答案

浙江瑞安县2016高考英语二轮阅读理解精练2及答案

浙江瑞安县2016高考英语(二轮)阅读理解精练(2)及答案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。

Did you know that many people today are getting extra work by taking translating jobs online?It’s true! And you can do it too. Many companies in the USA need translators now to translate simple documents online from Chinese to English, such as emails, website content, movie subtitles and more.Companies like Real Translator Jobs are actively seeking translators from China to fill demand. There are more translation jobs than people to complete them. This leaves a big opportunity for anyone to start doing this and earn extra money.Do you have to speak perfect English? No! Even basic knowledge of English is OK. This is really a job for anyone from China who wants to do it.We spoke to one student from Beijing, Harris, who has been doing this for 2 years now and is earning between $150 and $225 every day. He completes about 3 to 4 jobs per day which takes him about 3 hours. It’s an incredible amount of money to earn on your sp are time!It is great that we now live in the “Information Age” and opportunities like this are available to people in China to earn extra money working from home over the Internet. It’s something that our parent’s generation could have never imagined. Thi s type of work is surely to do great things for young people in China.If you would also like to do this, it’s easy to get started. Just follow these steps:1. Sign up at Real Translator Jobs (where Chinese translators are needed now), or a similar service.2. Review the job posting and complete the ones you like.3. Get paid once per month by cheque, PayPal or bank wire transfer.I hope you enjoyed this information and good luck earning extra money online translating documents.1.What’s the best title of the passage?A. How to find a job on the InternetB. How to earn extra moneyC. Getting extra work by taking translating jobs onlineD. How to find a friend on the Internet2.Which of the following is not mentioned about the documents online translated?A. Articles.B. Emails.C. Website content.D. Movie subtitles.3.If one company in the USA needs a translator, he or she ______.A. should speak perfect EnglishB. can speak basic EnglishC. must come from ChinaD. must come from Beijing4.Which step is not followed if you get started the translating job online?A. Signing up at Real Translator Jobs.B. Reviewing and completing the job posting.C. Getting paid once per month by cheque.D. Getting paid once a month in cash.试题分析:本文介绍了当今很多人正做网上翻译的额外工作,如电子邮件,网站的内容,电影字幕和更多。

【优化方案】(浙江、江苏)2016高考英语二轮复习 第二部分 题型突破 专题三 任务型阅读典题在线知能提升

【优化方案】(浙江、江苏)2016高考英语二轮复习 第二部分 题型突破 专题三 任务型阅读典题在线知能提升

专题三任务型阅读A(2015·浙江省高三第二次五校联考)A.You can’t always be in control of everything.B.You can’t accomplish things without support.C.Good things usually don’t come quickly.D.Not everyone will support you along the way.E.Sometimes bad things happen to good people.F.Death is a part of life.In the game of life,if it often seems like you’re on the losing end of things,you’re not alone.Life can be one giant confusing problem filled with ups and downs.When you feel like you’re experiencing more downs than ups,sometimes it helps to get a little tough love once in a while.That’s why we put together this list of 5 hard truths that will help you grow.1.________Great accomplishments in our lives normally don’t come easy.And if you think about it,would you have it any other way?There’s a basic psychological principle called instant satisfaction,which means that we expect to get rewards instantly.But sometimes you need to fight the impulses your brain throws at you and trust that the journey you’re on is the right one.2.________In life,there’s no shortage of doubters,haters,and pessimists.Overcoming this hard truth is simple: don’t listen.Choose to stick with your guns,trust your instincts,and forget about people who don’t support your goals and passions.3.________Listen,letting go is hard,especially if you’re a go­getter.But if you want to continue to grow,there are times when you need to give up and let things unfold how they’re meant to be,instead of controlling them.This doesn’t mean your mentality for everythin g should be “wait and hope”.You can still strive for greatness,but put the work in and then let go with complete faith that the universe will make things right for you.You’ll be amazed at how well it works.4.________Nothi ng can prepare us for the earth­s hattering pain of losing a loved one.The hard truth of life is that it’s a viscous cycle.However,there’s something you can do to make losing someone you love a lot less painful: make them a part of your life right now.Don’t put off making that phone call o r paying a random visit to a friend or family member you haven’t seen in a while.Treat every moment with your loved ones as if it’s your last,and you won’t have any regrets.5.________Suffering is part of life.But h ere’s the cool thing: it makes us strong er.There’s a randomness to how the world works that’s really hard tounderstand.We see evidence of this every day,and it can really make you question the future of mankind.How you choose to view the world is up to you.Just remember,the truth,however hard,will set you free.1.解析:选C。

2016浙江省高考英语二轮练习:阅读理解(2)解析答案

2016浙江省高考英语二轮练习:阅读理解(2)解析答案

2016浙江省高考英语二轮练习:阅读理解(2)解析答案写人记事(阅读理解)In 1947 a group of famous people from the art world headed by an Austrian conductor decided to hold an international festival of music,dance and theatre in Edinburgh.The idea was to reunite Europe after the Second World War.It quickly attracted famous names such as Alec Guinness,Richard Burton,Dame Margot Fonteyn and Marlene Dietrich as well as the big symphony orchestras(交响乐团).It became a fixed event every August and now attracts 400,000 people yearly.At the same ti me,the “Fringe” appeared as a challenge to the official festival.Eight theatre groups turned up uninvited in 1947,in the belief that everyone should have the right to perform,and they did so in a public house disused for years.Soon,groups of students firstly from Edinburgh University,and later from the universities of Oxford and Cambridge,Durham and Birmingham were making the journey to the Scottish capital each summer to perform theatre by little-known writers of plays in small church halls to the people of Edinburgh.Today the “Fringe”,once less recognized,has far outgrown the festival with around 1,500 performances of theatre,music and dance on every one of the 21 days it lasts.And yet as early as 1959,with only 19 theatre groups performing,some said it was getting too big.A paid administrator was first employed only in 1971,and today there are eight administrators working all year round and the number rises to 150 during August itself.In 2004 there were 200 places housing 1,695 shows by over 600 different groups from 50 different countries.More than 1.25 million tickets were sold.1.What was the purpose of Edinburgh Festival at the beginning?()A.To bring Europe together again.B.To honor heroes of World War Ⅱ.C.To introduce young theatre groups.D.To attract great artists from Europe.2.Why did some uninvited theatre groups come to Edinburgh in 1947?()A.They owned a public house there.B.They came to take up a challenge.C.They thought they were also famous.D.They wanted to take part in the festival.3.Who joined the “Fringe” after it appeared?()A.Popular writersB.University students.C.Artists from around the world.D.Performers of music and dance.4.We may learn from the text that Edinburgh Festival .A.has become a non-official eventB.has gone beyond an art festivalC.gives shows all year roundD.keeps growing rapidly语篇解读:本文为记叙文。

2016浙江高考英语二轮科普知识阅读理解(2)解析答案

2016浙江高考英语二轮科普知识阅读理解(2)解析答案

2016浙江高考英语二轮科普知识阅读理解(2)解析答案科普知识(阅读理解)由(2009安徽,C)改编Sometimes,the simplest ideas are the best。

For example,to absorb heat from the sun to heat water,you need large,flat,black surfaces。

One way to do that is to build those surfaces specially,on the roofs of buildings。

But why go to all that trouble when cities are full of black surfaces already,in the form of asphalt(柏油)roads?Ten years ago,this thought came into the mind of Arian de Bondt,a Dutch engineer。

He finally persuaded his boss to follow it up.The result is that their building is now heated in winter and cooled in summer by a system that relies on the surface of the road outside。

The heat—collector is a system of connected water pipes。

Most of them run from one side of the street to the other,just under the asphalt road。

Some,however,dive deep into the ground。

浙江慈溪市2016高考英语阅读理解二轮训练题(2)及答案

浙江慈溪市2016高考英语阅读理解二轮训练题(2)及答案

浙江慈溪市2016高考英语阅读理解二轮训练题(2)及答案阅读下列短文,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,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

【2014高考英语模拟题】ADear Johnston, Dec. 24, 1848 Your request for eighty dollars, I do not think it best to satisfy now. At the various times when I have helped you a little, you have said to me, “We can get along very well again,” but in a very short time I find you in the same difficulty again. Now this can only happen by some fault in your behaviour. What that fault is, I think I know. You are not lazy, and still you are an idler. I doubt whether since I saw you, you have done a good whole day’s work. In any other day,you do not very much dislike to work, and still you do not work much, merely because it does not seem to you that you could get much for it.This habit of uselessly wasting time is the whole difficulty; it is vastly important to you, and still more so to your children, that you should break this habit. It is more important to them, because they have longer to live, and can keep out of an idle habit before they are in it, easier than they can get out after they are in.You are now in need of some ready money; and what I suggest is, that you shall go to work hard, for somebody who will give you money for it.Let father and your boys take charge of your things at home—prepare for a crop, and make the crop, and you go to work for the best money wages, or to pay back any debt you owe. And to secure you a fair reward for your labor, I now promise you that for every dollar you will, between this and the first of May, get for your own labor, I will then give you one other dollar. By this, if you hire yourself at ten dollars a month, from me you will get ten more, making twenty dollars a month for your work.Now if you will do this, you will soon be out of debt, and what is better, you will have a habit that will keep you from getting in debt again. But if I should now clear you out, next year you will be just as deep in as ever. You say you would almost give your place in Heaven for $ 70 or $80. Then you value your place in Heaven cheaply, for I am sure you can with the offer I make you get theseventy or eighty dollars for four or five months’ work. You say if I furnish you the money you will deed(抵押) me the land, and if you don’t pay the money back, you will deliver possession—Nonsense! If you can’t now live with the land, how will you then live without it? You have always been kind to me, and I do not now mean to be unkind to you. On the contrary, if you will but follow my advice, you will find it worth more than eight time eighty dollars to you.AffectionatelyYour brotherA.Lincoln51. Abraham Lincoln wrote the letter to Johnston mainly to ________.A. show his concern for himB. recommend him to save moneyC. decline his request and motivate himD. introduce him a new job52. What’s the problem with Johnston, according to Lincoln?A. He was very lazy.B. He wasted time a lot.C. He couldn’t get much from work.D. He disliked working.53. In the letter Lincoln suggested that Johnston should ________.A. keep himself from getting into troubleB. go to work hard for himC. manage well the things at homeD. keep the children out of the idle habit54. If Johnston got one dollar for his work, Lincoln promised to _________.A. give him another dollarB. pay off his debtC. hire him at 10 dollars a monthD. reward him with labour【参考答案】51—5、CBDA【2014高考英语模拟题】There is still no evidence mobile phones harm human health, says a major safety review for the UK's Health Protection Agency (HPA). Scientists looked at hundreds of studies of mobile exposure and found no conclusive links to cancer risk, brain function or infertility. However, they said monitoring should continue because little was known about long-term effects. The HPA saidchildren should still avoid excessive use of mobiles.It is the biggest ever review of the evidence surrounding the safety of mobile phones. There are now an estimated 80 million mobiles in the UK, and because of TV and radio broadcasting, Wi-Fi, and other technological developments, the study said exposure to low-level radio frequency fields was almost universal and continuous. A group of experts working for the HPA looked at all significant research into the effects of low-level radio frequency.'Relatively reassuring'They concluded that people who were not exposed above UK guideline levels did not experience any detectable symptoms. That included people who reported being sensitive to radio frequency. They also said there was no evidence that exposure caused brain tumours, other types of cancer, or harm to fertility or cardiovascular health.But they said very little was known about risks beyond 15 years, because most people did not use mobile phones until the late 1990s. Prof Anthony Swerdlow, who chaired the review group, said it was important to continue monitoring research."Even though it's relatively reassuring, I also think it's important that we keep an eye on the rates of brain tumours and other cancers," he said. "One can't know what the long-term consequences are of something that has been around for only a short period."There has been speculation about the health effects of using mobile phones for years. The HPA conducted a previous review in 2003, which also concluded that there was no evidence of harm. But there is now far more research into the subject.Advice on childrenThe experts said more work was needed on the effect of radio frequency fields on brain activity, and on the possible association with behavioural problems in children. They also called for more investigation into the effects of new technology which emits radio frequency, such as smart meters in homes and airport security scanners.The HPA said it was not changing its advice about mobile phone use by children. "As this is a relatively new technology, the HPA will continue to advise a precautionary approach," said Dr John Cooper, director of the HPA's centre for radiation, chemical and environmental hazards. "The HPA recommends that excessive use of mobile phones by children should be discouraged."55.What does the HPA not do according to the passage?A. It gives advice to children on using mobile phones.B. It monitors the effects of low-level radio frequency.C. It keeps an eye on different functions of mobile phones.D. It does research about the detectable symptoms after using mobile phones.56.The underlined word “reassuring” in the fifth paragraph most probably means “__________”A. comfortingB. dangerousC. seriousD. expensive57.Why should they still continue monitoring research though there is no evidence of harm to health? _____________.A. Because the speculation about the effect of using mobile phones is wrong.B. Because the time of using mobile phones isn’t long enough to tell the long-term effects.C. Because the HPA should take its responsibility to undertake the task.D.Because they didn’t get enough safety reviews about the effect of using mobile phones.58.What can we infer from the passage? _____________.A. Exposure to low-level radio frequency fields is a common phenomenon .B. Using mobile phones does great harm to children’s health.C. More and more mobile phones will be used in the future.D. Long-term consequences of something must be more serious than short-term ones.59. What is the main purpose of the passage?A. To make people aware of the harm of using mobile phones to health.B. To arouse people’s attention on fighting against some diseases.C. To forbid children to use mobile phones.D. To reveal the truth but arouse persistent attention on effects of using mobile phones.55、C 56—59、ABAD社会生活类。

2015年全国高考英语真题汇编:阅读之科普知识类

2015年全国高考英语真题汇编:阅读之科普知识类

2015全国高考汇编阅读之科普知识类(2015全国2)Your house may have an effect on your figure . Experts say the way you design your home could play a role in whether you pack on the pounds or keep them off . You can make your environment work for you instead of against you . Here are some ways to turn your home into part of diet plan.Open the curtains and turn up the lights . Dark environments are more likely to encourage overeating , for people are often less self-conscious(难为情)when they’re in poorly lit places-and so mor e likely to eat lots of food . If your home doesn’t have enough window light , get more lamps and flood the place with brightness.Mind the colors . Research suggests warm colors fuel our appetites . In one study , people who ate meals in a blue room consumed 33 percent less than those in a yellow or red room . Warm colors like yellow make tood appear more appetizing , while cold colors make us feel less hungry . So when it’s time to repaint , go blue.Don’t forget the clock-or the radio. People who eat slowly tend to consume about 70 fewer calories(卡路里)per meal than those who rush through their meals. Begin keeping track of the time, and try to make dinner last at least 30 minutes, And while you’re at it, actually sit down to eat. If you need some help slowing down , turn on relaxing music. It makes you less likely to rush through a meal.Downsize the dishs, Big serving bowls and plates can easily make us fat. We eat about 22 percent more when using a 12-inch plate instead of a 10-inch plate. When we choose a large spoon over a smaller one ,total intake(摄入)jumps by 14 percent. And we’ll pour about 30 percent more liquid into a short, wide glass than a tall, skinny glass.25.The text is especially helpful for those who care about_______.A. their home comfortsB. their body shapeC. house buyingD. healthy diets26.A home environment in blue can help people_________.A.digest food betterB.reduce food intakeC.burn more caloriesD.regain their appetites27.What are people advised to do at mealtimes?A.Eat quickly.B.Play fast music.e smaller spoons.D.Turn down the lights.28.What can be a suitable title for the test?A.Is Your Hourse Making You Fat?B.Ways of Serving DinnerC.Effects of Self-ConsciousnessD.Is Your Home Environment Relaxing?(2015福建)Group exercise is one of the most effective ways to improve physical fitness and sustain a healthy lifestyle.Group exercise is challenging, yet fun and empowering! Of course everyone knows that exercise is good for the body.However, studies have shown that when exercise is performed in groups, it's not only great for improving physical health but for psychological health. It's an opportunity to be social, release endorphins , and improve your strength. Additionally, group exercise creates a community feel and the shared common goal motivates participants to work hard. The instrumental support of taking on a fitness journey with others proves more effective than going to the gym alone.Another beneficial aspect of group exercise is the informational support participants receive from the instructor.Many people fear the gym because they feel lost and don't want to embarrass themselves. If you feel you can relate, then group training is an even better option for you. It's a great opportunity to learn more about fitness through the clear instruction and supervision (Hu^) of afitness instructor. If you're tired of wandering around the gym wasting time and becoming bored, !you can attend an upbeat group fitness class that'll keep your workout on track. Don't let fitness frighten you!If you're serious about wanting to live a healthy lifestyle, it's extremely important to surround yourself with people who'll provide you with the proper emotional support. I wouldn't scold anyone for deciding to party on weekends and in turn I wouldn't expect anyone to give offence to me for focusing on my health. Surround yourself with people who uplift, encourage and understand you! Make fitness even more fun by trying something new or any group fitness class, with a friend. Plan to go for a jog together. Then try a fun healthy restaurant or fresh juice bar! Fitness can be both fun and social!Surrounding yourself with people who'll provide you with respect support can be very beneficial while working towards reaching health and fitness goals. First, decide to do it for yourself and work towards staying positive. Then make sure the people you surround yourself with are supportive. Don't let negativity ruin your motivation.72. The first paragraph focuses on ____ .A. the greatest challenge of group exerciseB. the most effective way to improve physical fitnessC. the contribution of group exercise to psychological healthD. the shared common goal in performing exercise in groups73. The underlined word "upbeat" in the second paragraph probably means "A. cheerfulB. averageC. seriousD. temporal*)'74. When it comes to emotional support, the author thinks it necessary .A. to sustain a colorful lifestyleB. to party on weekends with positive peopleC. to try a fun healthy restaurant regularlyD. to surround yourself with supportive people75. What would be the best title for the passage?A. Seeking SupportB. Supporting HealthC. Improving Your StrengthD. Building Up Fitness(2015广东)Daniel Anderson, a famous psychologist, be lieves it’s important to distinguish television’s influences on children from those of the family. We tend to blame TV, he says, for problems it doesn’t really cause, overlooking our own roles in shaping children’s minds.One traditional belief about telev ision is that it reduces a child’s ability to think and to understand the world. While watching TV, children do not merely absorb words and images (影像). Instead, they learn both explicit and hidden meanings from what they see. Actually, children learn early the psychology of characters in TV shows. Furthermore, as many teachers agree, children understand far more when parents watch TV with them, explaining new words and ideas. Yet, most parents use an educational program as a chance to park their kids in front of the set and do something in another room.Another argument against television is that it replaces reading as a form of entertainment. But according to Anderson, the amount of time spent watching television is not related to reading ability. TV doesn’t take the place of reading for most children; it takes the place of similar sorts of recreation, such as listening to the radio and playing sports. Things like parents’ educational background have a stronger influence on a child’s reading. “A child’s reading ability is best predicted by how much a parent reads.” Anderson says.Traditional wisdom also has it that heavy television-watching lowers IQ (智商) scores and affects school performance. But here, too, Anderson notes that no studies have proved it. In fact, research suggests that it’s the other way around. “If you’re smart young, you’ll watch less TV when you’re older,” Anderson says. Yet, people of lower IQ tend to be lifelong television viewers.For years researchers have attempted to show that television is dangerous to children. However, by showing that television promotes none of the dangerous effects as conventionally believed, Anderson suggests that television cannot be condemned without considering other influences.36. By watching TV, children learn _________.A. images through wordsB. more than explicit meaningsC. more about images than wordsD. little about people’s psychology37. An educational program is best watched by a child _________.A. on his ownB. with other kidsC. with his parentsD. with his teachers38. Which of the following is most related to children’s reading ability?A. Radio-listeningB. Television-watchingC. Parents’ reading listD. Parents’ educational background39. Anderson believed that _________.A. the more a child watches TV, the smarter he isB. the younger a child is, the more he watches TVC. the smarter a child is, the less likely he gets addicted to TVD. the less a child watches TV, the better he performs at school40. What is the main purpose of the passage?A. To advise on the educational use of TV.B. To describe TV’s harmful effects on children.C. To explain traditional views on TV influences.D. To present Anderson’s unconventional ideas.(2015湖北)Science has a lot of uses. It can uncover laws of nature, cure diseseases, make bombs, and help bridges to stand up. Indeed science is so good at what it does that there’s always a temptation(诱惑) to drag it into problems where it may not be helpful. David Brooks, author of The Social Animal: The Hidden Sources of Love, Character,and Achievement, appears to be the latest in a long line of writers who have failed to resist the temptation.Brooks gained fame for several books. His latest book The Social Animal, however, is more ambitious and serious than his earlier books. It is an attempt to deal with a set of weighty topics. The book focuses on big questions: What has science revealed about human nature? What are the sources of character? And why are some people happy and successful while others aren’t?To answer these questions, Brooks surveys a wide range of disciplines(学科). Considering this, you might expect the book to be a dry recitation of facts. But Brooks has structured his book in an unorthodox(非常规的), and perhaps unfortunate, way. Instead of introduciing scientific theories, he tells a story, within which he tries to make his points, perhaps in order to keep the reader’s attention.So as Harold and Erica, the hero and heroine in his story, live through childhood, we hear about the science of child development and as they begin to date we hear about the theory of sexual attraction. Brooks carries this through to the death of one of his characters.On the whole,Brooks’s story is acceptalbe if unins pired. As one would expect, his writing is mostly clear and, to be fair, some chapters stand out above the rest. I enjoyed, for instance, the chapter in which Harold discovers how to think on his own. While Harold and Erica are certainly not strong or memorable characters, the more serious problems with The Social Animal lie eslewhere. These problems partly involve Brooks’s attempt to translate his tale into science.67. The author mentions the functions of science at the beginning of the passage to__________.A. illustrate where science can be appliedB. demonstrate the value of Brooks’s new bookC. remind the reader of the importance of scienceD. explain why many writers use science in their works68. According to the author, which of the following could be a strength of the book?A. Its strong basis.B. Its convincing points.C. Its clear writing.D. Its memorable characters.69. What is the author’s general attitude towards the book?A. Contradictory.B. Supportive.C . Cautious.D. Critical.70. What is the author likely to write about after the last paragraph?A. Problems with the book.B. Brooks’s life experience.C. Death of the characters.D. Brooks’s translation skills.(2015湖南)In its early history, Chicago had floods frequently, especially in the spring, making the streets so muddy that people, horses, and carts got stuck. An old joke that was popular at the time went something like this: A man is stuck up to his waist in a muddy Chicago street. Asked if he needs help, he replies, "No, thanks. I've got a good horse under me."The city planner decided to build an underground drainage (排水) system, but there simply wasn't enough difference between the height of the ground level and the water level. The only two options were to lower the Chicago River or raise the city.An engineer named Ellis Chesbrough convinced me the city that it had no choice but to build the pipes above ground and then cover them with dirt. This raised the level of the city's streets by as much as 12 feet.This of course created a new problem: dirt practically buried the first floors of every building in Chicago. Building owners were faced with a choice: either change the first floors of their buildings into basements, and the second stories into main floors, or hoist the entire buildings to meet the new street level. Small wood-frame buildings could be lifted fairly easily. But what about large, heavy structures like Tremont Hotel, which was a six-story brick building?That's where George Pullman came in. He had developed some house-moving skills successfully. To lift a big structure like the Tremont Hotel, Pullman would place thousands of jackscrews (螺旋千斤顶) beneath the building's foundation. One man was assigned to operate each section of roughly 10 jackscrews. At Pullman's signal each man turned his jackscrew the same amount at the same time, thereby raising the building slowly and evenly. Astonishingly, the Tremont Hotel stay open during the entire operation, and many of its guests didn't even notice anything was happening. Some people like to say that every problem has a solution. But in Chicago's early history, every engineering solution seemed to create a new problem. Now that Chicago's waste water was draining efficiently into the Chicago River, the city's next step was to clean the polluted river.61. The author mentions the joke to show ______.A. horses were fairly useful in ChicagoB. Chicago's streets were extremely muddyC. Chicago was very dangerous in the springD. the Chicago people were particularly humorous62. The city planners were convinced by Ellis Chesbrough to_______.A. get rid of the street dirtB. lower the Chicago RiverC. fight against heavy floodsD. build the pipes above ground63. The underlined word "hoist" in Paragraph 4 means "_______".A. changeB. liftC. repairD. decorate64. What can we conclude about the moving operation of the Tremont Hotel?A. It went on smoothly as intended.B. It interrupted the business of the hotel.C. It involved Pullman turning ten jackscrews.D. It separated the building from its foundation.65. The passage is mainly about the early Chicago's ______.A. popular life styles and their influencesB. environmental disasters and their causesC. engineering problems and their solutionsD. successful businessmen and their achievements(2015四川)Their cheery song brightens many a winter's day. But robins are in danger of wearing themselves out by singing too much. Robins are singing all night一as well as during the day,British-based researchers say.David Dominoni, of Glasgow University, said that light from street lamps, takeaway signs and homes is affecting the birds' biological clock, leading to them being wide awake when they should be asleep.Dr Dominoni, who is putting cameras inside nesting boxes to track sleeping patterns, said lack of sleep could put the birds'health at risk.His study shows that when robins are exposed tolight at night in the lab, it leads to some genes being active at the wrong time of day. And the more birds are exposed to light, the more active they are at night.He told people at a conference, "There have been a couple of studies suggesting they are increasing their song output at night and during the day they are still singing. Singing is a costly behaviour and it takes energy.So by increasing their song output, there mtgrit be some costs of energy."And it is not just robins that are being kept awake by artificial light. Blackoiids and seagulls are also being more nocturnal. Dr Dominoni said, "In Glasgow where I live, gulls are a serious problem.I have people coming to me saying `You are the bird expert. Can you help us kill these gulls?'.During the breeding(繁殖)season,between April and June,they are very active at night and very noisy and people can't sleep."Although Dr Dominoni has only studied light pollution,other research concluded that robins living in noisy cities have started to sing at night to make themselves heard over loud noise.However, some birds thrive(兴旺)in noisy environments. A study from California Polytechnic University found more hummingbirds in areas with heavy industrial machinery. It is thought that they are capitalising on their predators(天敌)fleeing to quieter areas.42. According to Dr Dominoni's study,what causerrobins to sing so much?A. The breeding season.B. The light in modemC. The dangerous environment.D. The noise from heavy machinery.43. What is the researchers' concern over the increase of birds' song output?A. The environment might be polluted.B. The birds' health might be damaged.C. The industry cost might be increased.D.The people's hearing might be affected.44. What does the underlined word "nocturnal" in Paragraph 5 mean?A. Active at night.B. Inactive at night.C. Active during the day.D.Inactive during the day.45. Why do some birds thrive in noisy environments?A. Because there are fewer dangers.B. Because there is more food to eat.C. Because there is less light pollutionD. Because there are more places to take shelter.(2015天津)Whether in the home or the workplace, social robots are going to become a lot more common in the next few years. Social robots are about to bring technology to the everyday world in a more humanized way, said Cynthia Breazeal, chief scientist at the robot company Jibo.While household robots today do the normal housework, social robots will be much more like companions than mere tools. For example, these robots will be able to distinguish when someone is happy or sad. This allows them to respond more appropriately to the user.The Jibo robot, arranged to ship later this year, is designed to be a personalized assistant. You can talk to the robot, ask it questions, and make requests for it to perform different tasks. The robot doesn’t just deliver general answers to questi ons; it responds based on what it learns about each individual in the household. It can do things such as reminding an elderly family member to take medicine or taking family photos.Social robots are not just finding their way into the home. They have potential applications in everything from education to health care and are already finding their way into some of these spaces.Fellow Robots is one company bringing social robots to the market. The company’s “Oshbot” robot is built to assist customers in a store, which can help the customers find items and help guide them to the product’s location in the store. It can also speak different languages and make recommendations for different items based on what the customer is shopping for.The more interaction the robot has with humans, the more it learns. But Oshbot, like other social robots, is not intended to replace workers, but to work alongside other employees. “We have technologies to train social robots to do things not for us, but with us,” said Breazeal.41. How are social robots different from household robots?A. They can control their emotions.B. They are more like humans.C. They do the normal housework.D. They respond to users more slowly.42. What can a Jibo robot do according to Paragraph 3?A. Communicate with you and perform operations.B. Answer your questions and make requests.C. Take your family pictures and deliver milk.D. Obey your orders and remind you to take pills.43. What can Oshbot work as?A. A language teacher.B. A tour guide.C. A shop assistant.D. A private nurse.44. We can learn from the last paragraph that social robots will ______.A. train employeesB. be our workmatesC. improve technologiesD. take the place of workers45. What does the passage mainly present?A. A new design idea of household robots.B. Marketing strategies for social robots.C. Information on household robots.D. An introduction to social robots.There are many places to go on safari(观赏野生动物)in Africa, but riding a horse through the flooded waters of Botswana's Okavango Delta must rank as one of the world's most exciting wildlife journeys.Several safari camps operate as the base for this adventure, providing unique rides twice a day to explore deep into the delta. The camps have excellent horses, professional guides and lots of support workers. They have a reputation for providing a great riding experience.The morning ride, when the guides take you to beautiful, shallow lakes full of water lilies, tends to be more active. It is unlike any other riding experience. With rainbows forming in the splashing water around you and the sound of huge drops of water bouncing off your body and face. It is truly exciting. You are very likely to come across large wild animals, too. On horseback it is possible to get quite close to elephants, giraffes and many other animals. The sense of excitement and tension levels rise suddenly though, as does your heart rate, as you move closer to them.In the evening, rides are usually at a more relaxed and unhurried pace. With golden light streaming across the grassy delta and the animals coming out to eat and drink. Sedate though they are, rides at this time of day are still very impressive. As the sun's rays pass through the dustkicked up by the horses, the romance of Africa comes to life.Back at the camp you can kick off your boots and enjoy excellent food and wine. Looking back on your day, you will find it hard to deny that a horseback Safari is as close as you will ever come to answering the call of the wild.48. What does the underlined word "They" refer to?A. Flooded watersB. Wildlife journeyC. Safari campsD. Unique rides49. What does the author find most exciting about a horse safari?A. Seeing and feeling the real African life.B. Enjoying good food and wine at the camp.C. Hunting large animals just as our ancestors did.D. Being part of the scene and getting close to animals.50. What does the underlined word "sedate" probably mean?A. Wild and romanticB. Slow and peacefulC. Hurry and thirstyD. Active and excited51. The author introduced the riding experience in the OKavango Delta mainly by________.A. Following space orderB. Following time orderC. Making classificationsD. Giving examples(2015重庆)The values of artistic works, according to cultural relativism(相对主义), are simply reflections of local social and economic conditions. Such a view, however, fails to explain the ability of some works of art to excite the human mind across cultures and through centuries.History has witnessed the endless productions of Shakespearean plays in every major language of the world. It is never rare to find that Mozart packs Japanese concert halls, as Japanese painter Hiroshige does Paris galleries, Unique works of this kind are different from today’s popular art, even if they began as works of popular art. They have set themselves apart in their timeless appeal and will probably be enjoyed for centuries into the future.In a 1757 essay, the philosopher David Hume argued that because“the general principles of taste are uniform(不变的) in human nature,”the value of some works of art might be essentiallypermanent. He observed that Homer was still admired after two thousand years. Works of this type, he believed, spoke to deep and unvarying features of human nature and could continue to exist over centuries.Now researchers are applying scientific methods to the study of the universality of art. For example, evolutionary psychology is being used by literary scholars to explain the long-lasting themes and plot devices in fiction. The structures of musical pieces are now open to experimental analysis as never before. Research findings seem to indicate that the creation by a great artist is as permanent an achievement as the discovery by a great scientist.52.According to the passage, what do we know about cultural relativism?A.It introduces different cultural values.B.It explains the history of artistic works.C.It relates artistic values to local conditions.D.It excites the human mind throughout the world.53.In Paragraph 2, the artists are mentioned in order to show that .A.great works of art can go beyond national boundariesB.history gives art works special appeal to set them apartC.popular arts are hardly distinguishable from great artsD.great artists are skilled at combining various cultures54.According to Hume, some works of art can exist for centuries because .A.they are results of scientific studyB.they establish some general principles of artC.they are created by the world’s greatest artistsD.they appeal to unchanging features of human nature55.Which of the following can best serve as the title of the passage?A.Are Artistic Values Universal?B.Are Popular Arts Permanent?C.Is Human Nature Uniform?D.Is Cultural Relativism Scientific?(2015安徽)As Internet users become more dependent on the Internet to store information,are people remember less? If you know your computer will save information, why store it in your own personal memory, your brain? Experts are wondering if the Internet is changing what we remember and how.In a recent study, Professor Betsy Sparrow conducted some experiments. She and her research team wanted to know the Internet is changing memory. In the first experiment, they gave people 40 unimportant facts to type into a computer. The first group of people understood that the computer would save the information. The second group understood that the computer would not save it. Later, the second group remembered the information better. People in the first group knew they could find the information again, so they did not try to remember it.In another experiment, the researchers gave people facts to remember, and told them where to find the information on the Internet. The information was in a specific computer folder (文件夹). Surprisingly, people later remember the folder location (位置) better than the facts. When people use the Internet, they do not remember the information. Rather, they remember how to find it. This is called "transactive memory (交互记忆)"According to Sparrow, we are not becoming people with poor memories as a result of the Internet. Instead, computer users are developing stronger transactive memories; that is, people are learning how to organize huge quantities of information so that they are able to access it at a later date. This doesn't mean we are becoming either more or less intelligent, but there is no doubt that the way we use memory is changing.64. The passage begins with two questions to ______.A. introduce the main topicB. show the author's altitudeC. describe how to use the Interne.D. explain how to store information65. What can we learn about the first experiment?A. Sparrow's team typed the information into a computer.B. The two groups remembered the information equally well.C. The first group did not try to remember the formation.D. The second group did not understand the information.66. In transactive memory, people ______.A. keep the information in mindB. change the quantity of informationC. organize information like a computerD. remember how to find the information。

浙江省高考英语二轮复习科普知识阅读理解(2)

浙江省高考英语二轮复习科普知识阅读理解(2)

科普知识阅读理解(2)科普知识(阅读理解)由 (2012新课标全国,B)改编Honey from the African forest is not only a kind of natural sugar,it is also delicious.Most people,and many animals,like eating it.However,the only way for them to get that honey is to find a wild bees’ nest and take the honey from it.Often,these nests are high up in trees,and it is difficult to find them.In parts of Africa,though,people and animals looking for honey have a strange and unexpected helper—a little bird called a honey guide.The honey guide does not actually like honey,but it does like the wax in the beehives (蜂房).The little bird cannot reach this wax,which is deep inside the bees’ nest.So,when it finds a suitable nest,it looks for someone to help it.The honey guide gives a loud cry that attracts the attention of both passing animals and people.Once it has their attention,it flies through the forest,waiting from time to time for the curious animal or person as it leads them to the nest.When they finally arrive at the nest,the follower reaches in to get at the delicious honey as the bird patiently waits and watches.Some of the honey,and the wax,always falls to the ground,and this is when the honey guide takes its share.Scientists do not know why the honey guide likes eating the wax,but it is very determined in its efforts to get it.The birds seem to be able to smell wax from a long distance away.They will quickly arrive whenever a beekeeper is taking honey from his beehives,and will even enter churches when beeswax candles are being lit.1.Why is it difficult to find a wild bees’ nest?()A.It’s small in size.B.I t’s hidden in trees.C.It’s covered with wax.D.It’s hard to recognize.2.What do the words “the follower” in Paragraph 2 refer to?()A.A bee.B.A bird.C.A honey seeker.D.A beekeeper.3.The honey guide is special in the way .A.it gets its foodB.it goes to churchC.it sings in the forestD.it reaches into bees’ nests4.What can be the best title for the text?( )A.Wild BeesB.Wax and HoneyC.Beekeeping in AfricaD.Honey-Lover’s Helper语篇解读:本文为说明文。

浙江杭州市2016高考英语阅读理解二轮训练(2)及答案

浙江杭州市2016高考英语阅读理解二轮训练(2)及答案

浙江杭州市2016高考英语阅读理解二轮训练(2)及答案阅读下列短文, 从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中, 选出最佳选项。

【2014第一次联考】The Future StarsGeneral introductionThe Future Stars was set up in 1988 as a non-profit service center for child development devoted to providing quality childcare in a loving and educational environment for children 6 weeks to 6 years of age. Our funds mainly come from public donations.A healthy curiosity about learning is the most important quality for early childhood development. We aim at offering high quality developmentally age-appropriate activities for early childhood, the most Important time of child development, so that they can do better after they start formal schooling.Hours of operationChildcare will be provided for the child from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm Monday through Friday except for holidays. Children may not arrive before 7:00 am or remain after 6:00 pm. Should an emergency arise, the parent should immediately make us know in consideration of our work arrangements. A late charge of $ 1.00 per minute will be assessed if the child is not picked up by 6:05 pm. Charges for these services are to be paid directly to the staff person that has been looking after your child until your arrival, not to the center. Failure to pay late charges may affect continued services with the center.Tuition (学费)When it has been confirmed that a position is available for your child, you must pay a registration (注册) fee of $200 per child.The weekly tuition fee is $ 98.00. You can make payments either by credit card or in cash on Monday every week. If your payment is not made by Tuesday at 9:00 am, you will be charged a $ 25.00 late fee.For more information, please call 434-293-6110 or visit .56. The Future Stars is intended for______.A. would-be parentsB. teenagersC. child expertsD. pre-school children57. What can we know about late pickups from the passage?A. They may affect continued services with the center.B. Parents have to pay late charges for them to the center.C. Parents have to inform the center of them right away.D. They greatly disturb the work arrangements of the center.58. If you want your child to receive childcare services from the Future Stars» you must ___.A. pay extra for delayed paymentB. pay every TuesdayC pay $ 98 for registration D. pay in cash59. What is the purpose of the passage?A. To attract public donations.B. To promote early education.C. To tell the benefits of childcare.D. To introduce a child development center.【参考答案】56-59 DCAD【2014第一次联考】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。

高中英语真题-2015高考英语阅读理解训练(2)(答案)

高中英语真题-2015高考英语阅读理解训练(2)(答案)

高中英语真题:2015高考英语阅读理解训练(2)(答案)【2015高考复习】阅读理解Funloving Paul Johnson has scooped the title of the Scarborou gh Evening News Teacher of the Year 2008.Mr.Johnson,of Hinderwell School,was presented with the award after four of his pupils nominated him for the prestigious title.Evening News editor Ed Asquith presented Mr.Johnson with his certificate and a cheque for £100 yesterday.His class is also s et to enjoy a free trip to the Sea Life Centre which includes bein g picked up by a complimentary Shoreline Suncruisers opentop bus.The 30yearold,who lives in Hunmanby,said,“I am just so shocked.I have been nominated for this award for a few years and I never thought I would win it.It is fantastic.It is completely out_of_the_blue.”Mr.Johnson has worked as a Year 5 teacher at the school for s even years.He also works as an advanced skills teacher which involves visiting other schoo ls in the country once a week to offer crosscurricular teaching.He was chosen as the winner because of his dynamic but educ ationally engaging approach to teaching,and based on the real way he has demonstrated that every chil d matters.Each term he picks a theme for his class and the curri culum is based around it.This term,they are studying medieval times—and his classroom has a castle in one corner.He also treated hi s class to a threeday trip to London earlier this year.His nominators were Lucy and Emily Desborough,Rachel Laverick and Rebecca Miller.Classmate Callum Macdon ald,10,said,“He is the best teacher in the world and he deserves this.He is brilliant with us and he is just so funny.He tells lots of jokes whic h always make us laugh.”Beth Lawty,9,added,“Our classroom isthe best ever.We have really enjoyed being in his class and I wi ll miss him next year.”16.Paul Johnson's class will ________because of his winning the award.A.receive a cheque for £100B.be offered a free trip to the Sea Life CentreC.have a threeday trip toD.take an opentop bus to for free答案 B [细节理解题。

[推荐学习]浙江省2016高考英语二轮复习 科普知识阅读理解(3)

[推荐学习]浙江省2016高考英语二轮复习 科普知识阅读理解(3)

科普知识阅读理解(3)科普知识(阅读理解)由 (2012四川,E)改编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 species 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 experiments under-predicted 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 planet-warming greenhouse gases are not seen as enough to prevent the Earth heating up beyond 2℃ this century—a pointscientists say will bring the danger of a changeable climate in which weather extremes are common,leading to drought,floods,crop failures and rising sea levels.1.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.2.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 change3.Scientists pay special attention to the study of plants because .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 before4.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.语篇解读:本文为说明文,题材为科普知识类。

2015年浙江卷高考英语阅读题真题解析

2015年浙江卷高考英语阅读题真题解析

2015年浙江卷高考英语阅读题真题解析2015年浙江卷高考英语阅读题的真题解析如下所示:I. 短文阅读Passage 1In this passage, we will analyze the first reading passage from the 2015 Zhejiang Province College Entrance Examination English paper and provide an in-depth analysis of the questions and answers.The first reading passage is about the impact of technology on human behavior. The passage discusses how technology, particularly smartphones and social media, has changed the way people interact with each other and the world around them. It highlights both the positive and negative aspects of this technological revolution.The questions accompanying the passage test the students' comprehension and critical thinking skills. The first question asks the students to identify the main idea of the passage, while the following questions require them to make inferences and draw conclusions based on the information provided in the passage.Overall, this reading passage and its questions assess the students' ability to understand and analyze written texts, as well as their ability to think critically and draw logical conclusions.Passage 2In this section, we will analyze the second reading passage from the 2015 Zhejiang Province College Entrance Examination English paper and provide a detailed explanation of the questions and answers.The second reading passage is about the benefits of learning a foreign language. It emphasizes how learning a new language can broaden one's horizons, improve cognitive abilities, and enhance job prospects. The passage provides examples and research findings to support these claims.The questions accompanying the passage evaluate the students' reading comprehension and ability to interpret and analyze information. They require the students to identify key ideas, make inferences, and draw conclusions based on the information provided in the passage.This reading passage and its questions assess the students' ability to understand and extract information from written texts, as well as their ability to think critically and apply knowledge to real-life situations.II. 完形填空The 2015 Zhejiang Province College Entrance Examination English paper included a complete the passage section. This section required students to read a passage with several gaps and select the most appropriate word or phrase to fill in each gap.The passage was about the importance of kindness and empathy in today's society. It discussed how acts of kindness can make a significant impact on others' lives and create a more harmonious and compassionate world.The questions accompanying the passage assessed the students' vocabulary knowledge, understanding of context, and ability to choose the most appropriate option to complete the passage without altering its meaning.This section aimed to evaluate the students' language skills and their ability to comprehend and use words and phrases effectively.III. 阅读填空The reading fill-in-the-blank section of the 2015 Zhejiang Province College Entrance Examination English paper consisted of a passage with several gaps. Students were required to read the passage carefully and select the most suitable word or phrase to fill in each gap.The passage focused on the advantages and disadvantages of social media. It discussed how social media platforms have revolutionized communication and provided opportunities for self-expression, but also highlighted the negative impacts such as cyberbullying and addiction.The questions accompanying the passage evaluated the students' understanding of context, vocabulary knowledge, and ability to choose the most appropriate option to complete the passage logically and coherently.This section tested the students' comprehension skills and their ability to use language effectively to convey meaning accurately.In conclusion, the 2015 Zhejiang Province College Entrance Examination English paper's reading sections assessed the students' reading comprehension skills, critical thinking ability, vocabulary knowledge, and understanding of context. The passages covered various topics, including technology, language learning, kindness, and social media, providingstudents with an opportunity to demonstrate their English language proficiency.。

浙江省温州市高考英语二轮复习阅读理解选练(2)

浙江省温州市高考英语二轮复习阅读理解选练(2)

浙江温州市2016高考英语阅读理解(二轮)选练(2)【2014高考英语安徽省合肥市质量检测】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, 并标在答题卷的相应位置。

用答题卡的考生, 先把选出的最佳选项标在试卷的相应位置, 再转涂到答题卡上。

For the first time, researchers have discovered that some plants can kill insects in order to get additional nutrients. New research shows that they catch and kill small insects with their own sticky hairs near the roots and then absorb nutrients through their roots when the insects are killed and fall to the ground.Professor Mark Chase, of Kew and Queen Mary, University of London, said, "The cultivated (改良的) tomatoes and potatoes still have the hairs. Tomatoes in particular are covered with these sticky hairs. They do trap small insects on a regular basis. They do kill insects."The number of these carnivorous plants is thought to have came up to 50 percent and many of them have until now been wrongly regarded as among the most harmless plants. Among them are species of petunia (矮牵牛), some special tobacco plants and cabbages, some varieties of potatoes and tomatoes, etc. Researchers at Royal Botanical Gardens Kew, which carried out the study, now believe there are hundreds more killer plants than previously realized.It is thought that the technique was developed in the wild to get necessary nutrients in poor quality soil — and even various plants grown in your vegetable garden still have the ability.The researchers, publishing their finding in the Botanical Journal of the Linnean Society, said, “We may be surrounded by many more murderous plants than we think.” “We are accustomed to thinking of plants as being immobile and harmless, and there is something deeply frightening about the thought of meat-eating plants,” they added.72. Tomatoes and potatoes kill insects to ______ .A. get more sticky hairsB. make themselves grow betterC. make their roots strongerD. avoid falling down to the ground73. The word carnivorous in Paragraph 3 most probably means ______.A. fast-growingB. harmlessC. insect-killingD. nutritious74. The technique for vegetables to trap insects is most probably developed throughA. evolution of speciesB. helps from other garden plantsC. artificial cultivationD. nutrients preserved in rich soil75. The text is probably taken from ______.A. a student bookB. a science fictionC. a scientific reportD. a bulletin board【参考答案】72—75 BCAC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,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

浙江瑞安县2016高考英语二轮阅读理解能力精练(2)及答案

浙江瑞安县2016高考英语二轮阅读理解能力精练(2)及答案

浙江瑞安县2016高考英语二轮阅读理解能力精练(2)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。

Just as some people think that certain numbers are lucky or unlucky, others believe that we can use numbers to understand our personalities,or predict what will happen to us in the future。

Numerology is a way of using numbers to describe a person's character,and to make predictions about future life events. Numerologists use the numbers 1—9, 11 and 22 - also known as the “master” numbers — to help a person understand his or her personality,life goals,and destiny.Numerologists consider your Life Path number to be the most significant because this number describes your character。

To find this number, add together all the numbers in your date of birth. For example, a person born on April 25,1985 would add the month (4), to the numbers of the date (2+5),plus the numbers of the birth year(1+9+8+5). In this case the total is 34,so this person’s life path number is 7(3+4). Numerologists believe that people with this number are peaceful and affectionate but can also be very reserved。

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科普知识阅读理解(2)科普知识(阅读理解)由 (2012新课标全国,B)改编Honey from the African forest is not only a kind of natural sugar,it is also delicious.Most people,and many animals,like eating it.However,the only way for them to get that honey is to find a wild bees’ nest and take the honey from it.Often,these nests are high up in trees,and it is difficult to find them.In parts of Africa,though,people and animals looking for honey have a strange and unexpected helper—a little bird called a honey guide.The honey guide does not actually like honey,but it does like the wax in the beehives (蜂房).The little bird cannot reach this wax,which is deep inside the bees’ nest.So,when it finds a suitable nest,it looks for someone to help it.The honey guide gives a loud cry that attracts the attention of both passing animals and people.Once it has their attention,it flies through the forest,waiting from time to time for the curious animal or person as it leads them to the nest.When they finally arrive at the nest,the follower reaches in to get at the delicious honey as the bird patiently waits and watches.Some of the honey,and the wax,always falls to the ground,and this is when the honey guide takes its share.Scientists do not know why the honey guide likes eating the wax,but it is very determined in its efforts to get it.The birds seem to be able to smell wax from a long distance away.They will quickly arrive whenever a beekeeper is taking honey from his beehives,and will even enter churches when beeswax candles are being lit.1.Why is it difficult to find a wild bees’ nest?()A.It’s small in size.B.I t’s hidden in trees.C.It’s covered with wax.D.It’s hard to recognize.2.What do the words “the follower” in Paragraph 2 refer to?()A.A bee.B.A bird.C.A honey seeker.D.A beekeeper.3.The honey guide is special in the way .A.it gets its foodB.it goes to churchC.it sings in the forestD.it reaches into bees’ nests4.What can be the best title for the text?( )A.Wild BeesB.Wax and HoneyC.Beekeeping in AfricaD.Honey-Lover’s Helper语篇解读:本文为说明文。

题材为科普知识类。

有一种鸟,它可以引领人或者动物找到他们需要的蜂蜜,而同时它凭借敏锐的嗅觉找到自己需要的蜂蜡。

答案及剖析:1.B 事实细节题。

根据第一段“Often,these nests are high up in trees,and it is difficult to find them.”可知,蜂巢经常建在一些高树之上,即隐蔽性很好,故找到它们很困难。

2.C 猜测词义题。

根据上文可知,人或者动物都喜欢吃蜂蜜,他们正是在这种鸟的引领下来找蜂蜜的,因此follower就是指“寻找蜂蜜者”。

3.A 推理判断题。

概括这种鸟的习性可知,它引领人们或动物找到蜂蜜,从而它可以得到它需要的蜂蜡,这种觅食方式很特殊。

4.D 主旨大意题。

概括全文可知,本文主要介绍了一种鸟,它可以帮助那些寻找蜂蜜的人或者动物。

【长难句子分析】一旦引起了他们的注意,它就会飞越森林,并且在引领他们朝蜂巢前行的途中,它还会时不时地停下来等一等这些好奇的动物或者人。

once意为“一旦”,引导状语从句。

现在分词短语waiting from time to time for the curious animal or person作伴随状语,as引导时间状语从句。

【疑难词汇解读】share n.一份;份额Britain’s share of world trade steadily declined.英国在世界贸易中所占的份额不断下降。

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。

【2014·南昌市高三第三次模拟测试】Millions of people are using cell phones today.In many places it is actually considered unusual not to use one.In many countries,cell phones are very popular with young people.They find that the phones are more than a means of communication—having a mobile phone shows that they are cool and connected.The explosions around the world in mobile phone use make some health professional worried.Some doctors are concerned that in the future many people may suffer health problems from the use of mobile phones.In England,there has been a serious debate about this issue.Mobile phone companies are worried about the negative publicity of such ideas.They say that there is no proof that mobile phones are bad for your health. On the other hand,why do some medical studies show changes in the brain cells of some people who use mobile phones?Signs of change in the issues of the brain and head can be detected with modern scanning equipment.In one case,a traveling salesman had to retire at a young age because of serious memory loss.He couldn’t remember even simple tasks.He would often forget the name of his own son.This man used to talk on his mobile phone for about six hours a day,every day of his working week,for a couple of years.His family doctor blamed his mobile phone use,but his employer’s doctor didn’t agree.What is it that makes mobile phones potentially harmful?The answer isradiation.High­tech machines can detect very small amounts of radiation from mobile phones.Mobile phone companies agree that there is some radiation.But they say the amount is too small to worry about.As the discussion about their safety continues,it appears that i t’s best to use mobile phones less e your regular phone if you want to talk for a long e your mobile phone only when you really need it.Mobile phones can be very useful and convenient,especially in emergencies.In the future,mobile phones may have a warning label that says they are bad for your health.So for now,it’s wise not to use your mobile phone too often.1.People buy cell phones for the following reasons except that________. A.they’re popular B.they’re convenientC.they’re useful D.they’re cheap2.The word “detected” in Paragraph 3 could be best replaced by________.A.discovered B.removedC.cured D.caused3.The salesman retired young because________.A.he disliked using mobile phonesB.he couldn’t remember simple tasksC.he was tired of talking on his mobile phoneD.his employer’s doctor persuaded him to4.On the safety issue of mobile phones,the manufacturing companies________. A.deny the existence of mobile phone radiationB.develop new technology to reduce mobile phone radiationC.hold that the amount of radiation is too small to worry aboutD.try to prove that mobile phones are not harmful to health5.The writer’s purpose of writing this article is to advise people________. A.to buy mobile phonesB.to use mobile phones less oftenC.to update regular phonesD.to stop using mobile phones语篇解读本文是一篇议论文。

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