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高三英语星级阶梯阅读练习三星级54ASTOCKHOLM, Oct．11 （Xinhua） -- Chinese writer Mo Yan has won the 2012 Nobel Prize in Literature, announced Peter Englund, Permanent Secretary of the Swedish Academy in Stockholm on Thursday．The Nobel Prize in Literature 2012 is awarded to Chinese writer Mo Yan "who with hallucinatory realism merges folk tales, history and the contemporary," said Englund at a press conference．Mo Yan, a pseudonym for Guan Moye, was born in 1955 and grew up in Gaomi in Shandong province in eastern China．His parents were farmers．As a 12-year-old during the Cultural Revolution he left school to work, first in agriculture, later in a factory．In 1976 he joined the People's Liberation Army and during this time began to study literature and write．His first short story was published in a literary journal in 1981．"In his writing, Mo Yan draws on his youthful experiences and on settings in the province of his birth．This is apparent in his novel Hong gaoliang jiazu （1987, in English Red Sorghum 1993）," said the academy in a statement of Mo's biography．The book consists of five stories that unfold and interweave in Gaomi in several turbulent decades in the20th century, with depictions of bandit culture, the Japanese occupation and the harsh conditions endured by poor farm workers, according to the biography．Red Sorghum was successfully filmed in 1987, directed by famous Chinese director Zhang Yimou．t．In addition to his novels, Mo Yan has published many short stories and essays on various topics．In spite of his social criticism, he is seen in his homeland as one of the foremost contemporary authors, the statement added．Dozens of his works have been translated into English, French and Japanese and many other languages．Last year's literature prize went to Swedish poet Tomas Transtromer．Alfred Nobel, a Swedish industrialist who invented dynamite, established the Nobel Prizes in his will in 1895．The first awards were handed out six years later．26．Where can you possibly read tins article?A．In a magazine B．At the front of a novelC．In a Business brochure D．on the newspaper27．Which of the following Is closest in meaning to the underlined word "pseudonym" in paragraph 3?A．eldest son B．government leaderC．pen name D．author28．Mo Yan started to earn his life ．A．in 1967 B．in 1976C．in 1981 D．in 198729．Which of the following statements is true?A．Mo Yan started to write stories when he turned 20．B．The stories in "Red Sorghum" describes both country and city life．C．Mo Yan's works are widely read at home and abroad．D．Besides writing novels, Mo Yan produced a film．30．The Nobel Prize was set up .A．by a Swede B．by the Swedish Academy is StockholmC．in the 18th century D．to award greast literary figuresBThe day began with clear sunlight and blue skies．It soon turned into years of war, economic breakdown and political division. Ten years after the attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon（五角大楼）y．Nearly 3,000 people died on September 11．Suddenly America had to wake up to the fact that not everyone loves the USS A．Members of al-Qaeda, the militant group that earned out the attacks, were angry about US support for the Israelis against Palestinians in the Middle East, about US troops in Saudi Arabia, and about sanctions （制裁）against Iraq．"September 11 and the years that followed were a shock to our national consciousness," said Nicholas Bums, American ambassador to NATO （北约） at the time．The terrorists struck not only the buildings, but also Americans- faith in their power．The fear that America had lost control of events as widespread．In the name of fighting terrorism, the US launched wars in Iraq and Afghanistan．More than 6,000 Americans have died．Tens of thousands of ordinary people in those countries have also lost their lives．But deaths are only part of the story．The world was shocked by photographs of Americans torturing （折磨） Iraqis in Abu Ghraib prison in Baghdad．David Goldstein, a reporter with The Kansas City Star, questioned American behavior: "Has torturing so-called terrorists saved American lives or made the values we advocate around the world weaker? …However, a brief moment of national unity did occur straight after 9/11．．．．in the ashes．We live in a bittersweet memory of that collective tragedy and collective possibility," said filmmaker Ken Burns．t．When it was over, the Harth still turned in its usual way and the stars in the sky shone as before．But the universe had shifted somehow．e．Ten years on, it still might be too soon to tell．31．What is "al-Qaeda" in Paragraph 2?A．It is the name of the leader of a militant group．B．It is the name of a city in tie Middle East．C．It is the name of an armed organization．D．It is the name of a terrorist that carried out the 9/11 attacks．32．Which statement is NOT true?A．The US government gives supports to Israel but not to Palestine or Iraq．B．There are American troops stationed in Satidi Arabia．C．The 9/11 event brought die US people into unity for some time．D．More than 6000 Americans have died since the 9/11 attacks．33．What is robably the author's attitude towards America's military actions abroad?A．It is necessary to sweep out all the terrorists around the world．B．It is not very reasonable to launch wars in Iraq and Afghanistan．C．It is quite right to apply military forces upon other nations．D．The days of an eye for an eye should never be gone．34．What can be inferred from the passage?A．Some Americans are skeptical about America's armed behavior overseas．B．s．C．The 9/11 attacks damaged Americans' faith in their military and economical power．D．More attacks will happen to the US ten years later．35．What is the best title for this passage?A．Result of Military OperationsB．America's Victory over TerroristsC．Shadows of 9/11D．Never Say YesCAnger is good for you as long as you control it properly，according to new psychology research．r．“Here getting emotional is not bad for you if you look at the case of anger，”said Jennif er Lerner of Carnegie Mellon．“The more people display anger，the lower their stress responses．’’Lerner studied 92 UCLA students by asking them to count back from 6，200．They must say out loud every thirteenth number．Researchers disturbed them by asking them to count faster or ask them other questions．If they made any mistakes，they had to restart from the very beginning．Many students felt depressed about making so many mistakes or got angry because the researchers were interrupting them.Lerner used a hidden video camera and recorded all their facial expressions during the test．Theresearchers describe their reactions as fear，anger and disgust．Other researchers recorded the students’ blood pressure，pulse and production of a high—stress hormone （荷尔蒙）called cortis01．People whose faces showed more fear during the experiment had higher blood pressure and higher levels of the hormone．Both can have lasting effects such as diabetes（糖尿病），heart disease，depression and extra weight gain．When people feel fear，negative impacts increase, but when they get angry，those negatives go down，according to the study．“Having that sense of anger leads people to actually feel some power in what otherwise is a maddening situation，”Lerner said．Lerner previously studied Americans’ emot ional response to the 9／11 terrorist attacks two months after the incident．She found people who reacted with anger were more optimistic．t．So in maddening situations，anger is not a bad thing to have．It’s a healthier response than fear．36．Which statement will Jennifer Lerner agree with?A．It’s better to be angry than to be frightened in maddening situations．B．Different reactions reflect different outlooks on life．C．Don’t control your anger and it makes you powerful．D．Pessimistic people are generally healthier than optimistic people．37．What does the underlined word “both” in the fifth paragraph refer to according to the passage?A．Fear and anger．B．Blood pressure and pulse．C．Blood pressure and cortisone．D．Higher blood pressure and higher levels of the hormone．38．The researchers made the experimented students angry by _________．A．recording their performance secretlyB．asking them to count to 6,200 again and againC．disturbing them and making them start ail over againD．criticizing them when they made mistakes39．In what ways can anger be beneficial to people?A．By showing their optimistic side．B．By reducing their stress．C．By reducing high blood pressure．D．By taking the place of fear．40 What is this passage Mainly about?A．The findings of new psychology research．B．What you can do with anger in certain cases．C．Different effects produced by anger and fear．D．Healthier responses in maddening situations．（D）Once again, rumors are spreading．Judgement Day, this time, is set to happen on December 21st, 2012．The date originated from the Mayan calendar, but actually gained popularity through the hit movie, "2012"．How will the world end? And how do we know the exact date? There are many theories: A meteoroid from outer space; a solar storm; a shift in the earth's poles; bla bla bla．They all supposedly pointed to the date of December 21st, 2012．Unfortunately, none of it is true．Zhu Jin, director of Beijing Planetarium, said, "For earth itself, the end will be billions of years away from now．And for us humans, there is a very small chance that we may be affected by some astronomical factors．However, we don't have the ability to foresee such events so far．So when someone tells you the world is going to end on an exact date, it must be fake．"But the truth hasn't stopped people from believing．In the sci-fi movie "2012", the director imagined the end of the world based on the Mayan calendar．The film earned nearly 770 million US dollars worldwide. Ning Hong, Hebei Province, said．"The movie 2012 did get one thing right．There are arks eing made in China, But they're not being built secretly inside the mountains．They are constructed here inthe courtyard of a factory．"In April, Liu Qiyuan quit his furniture business and devoted himself to developing these huge round balls．He doesn't believe the end is near, but he wants to be prepared just in case．Liu Qiyuan, the "Ark" builder, said, "The concept originated twenty years ago．The Tangshan earthquake had flattened our house, so I wanted to build a shelter that wouldn't fall．Then in 2004, I saw the tsunami in Indonesia that killed so many people．Then I realized it should be something that could withstand the earthquake and float on water．"Liu is hoping to use his invention as a life boat on the sea．He's planning to test his product on the water next year．It turns out that rumour, though false, is good for business．Doomsday discounts and products are hot on many online stores．s．Their purpose is to promote products．If they believe the world is going to end．who would buy things? Money would be useless, too．41The purpose of the movie "2012" was.．A．to popularize scientific knowledge for the viewersB．to make a profit from the viewersC ． to tell the viewers an interesting factual storyD ．to warn the viewers of a disastrous event ． The word "fake" in Paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to ．42A ．a jokeB ．a lieC ．untrueD ．terrifying 43．Liu Qiyuan quit his job and built his "ark" because _________．A ．he believed that the world was going to end on Dec ．21,2012B ．he was tired of making money from his furniture businessC ．he was almost killed in Indonesia in 2004D ．he wanted to make preparations for destructive natural disasters 44．Which statement is NOT true according to the passage?A ．Ruinous were created by businessmen to promote their products ．B ．The movie "2012" was very popular and a great many people watched it ．C ．One theory said that the earth was to shift its two poles on Dec ．21,2012．D ．Liu Qiyuan's ark was intended to survive earthquakes and terrible floods ． 45．We can infer from the passage that _________．A ．Tune and time again people spread rumours about the world's end for one reason or another ．B ．The Maya's prediction about the world's end has failed ．C ．In the movie 2012 big arks were built secretly inside the mountainsD ．Liu Qiyuan was bom before 1976 and is at least 36 years old ．。

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Ottawa is the capital of Canada. It is the second largest city in Ontario and the fourthlargest city in the country.The Centre Block is the main building on Parliament Hill (国会山). It is also the location of several ceremonial spaces, suchas the Hall ofHonor and the Memorial Chamber. The present Centre Block is the second iteration of the building，after the first was destroyed by fire in 1916，and it is one of the most recognizable buildings in Canada.Downtown Ottawa is the commercial and economic centre of the city. Most of the buildings are office towers. While most ofOttawa’s high tech industry is based elsewhere, it has asignificant presence in thedowntown core. The downtown alsocontains a number of apartments,hotels, and the older singlefamily homes and townhouses along its edges.The National Gallery of Canada is one of Canada，s premier art galleries. The Gallery has a large and varied collection of paintings, drawings, sculpture and photographs. Although its focus is on Canadian art, it also holds works by some noted American and European artists.The Rideau Canal is the oldest continuously operated canal system in North America. At the very beginning，the purpose of theRideau Canal was military, as it was intended to provide a secure supply and communication route between Montreal and the British naval base in Kingston. It remains in use today primarily for pleasure boating, with most of its original structures remained. The locks on the system open for navigation in mid-May and close in mid-October.56. What does "iteration" probably mean in the 2nd paragraph? _____.A. RepairB. DesignC. CopyD. Landmark57. In the core of Downtown Ottawa, we could see _____.A. a large number of tall towersB. head offices of Ottawa’ s high tech industryC. a number of apartments and hotelsD. the older single family homes and townhouses58. Collections in the National Gallery of Canada are mainly _____.A. paintings and drawingsB. sculpture and photographsC. works by Canadian artistsD. artwork by Americans and European59. Which of the following is true about the Rideau Canal? _____.A. It is the oldest canal system in North AmericaB. It was originally for the military purposeC. The original structures remain never changedD. People can only go boating from May to OctoberBMy grandma whom we all called Nanny was a solid, first-generation, Italian immigrant. She came to this country with her family on a tiny ship during World War I when she was only 8 years old. During t he trip she survived stormy seas，little food, and an attack by a German U-boat. After getting here，her large family worked hard to build a new life in America. They never had much money but were rich in love.One day，when I was about 5 or 6 years old, my parents and brothers went on a trip. It was just me and Nanny in the house for the weekend. Nanny seemed so happy to be taking care of me all by herself. She made me a special breakfast that first morning. However, all I could do was to complain about how the food was not how Mom always made it. Nanny quietly put down the plate and went into the living room. I followed a minute later and saw that she had tears in her eyes. It was the first time I had ever seen my strong and proud grandmother cry and I was the one who had caused it.I walked over to Nanny, climbed on her lap, and for the first time in my short life I did something else too. I apologized without being told to and asked Nanny to forgive me. She smiled, rubbed my head, and told me I was a good boy even though I didn’t feel like one then.That memory just like my Nanny’s love will stay in my heart forever. It is a sign of both strength and wisdom. Asking for forgiveness helps u s to learn, to grow, and to love.60. Nanny，s family immigrated to America mainly because _____.A. they suffered starvation in their homelandB. they wanted to start a rich life in the new landC. they tried to get away from the terrible climateD. their country was in war and they needed peace61. The boy complained to Nanny that the food _____.A. wasn't cooked the way his mom didB. was served a bit later than usualC. was prepared in a special wayD. was just to his parents，taste62. When seeing Nanny crying in the living room, the author felt _____.A. surprisedB. ash amedC. shockedD. annoyed63. The author mainly wants to tell us that _____.A. forgiveness can be beneficial to peop le asking for itB. hardships can make children more indifferentC. grandparents are more tolerant than their grandchildrenD. family ties can sometimes be misusedCIt may seem to be a hard task to trace back the history of rap music, though you often see the informal music associated with highly informal dance style. As far as the origin of rap music is concerned, most people agree that it is from Afro-American and Latino Street culture of New York City. Not only in this city but in the surrounding areas there is theinfluence of African people and their culture.Rap is a vocal (口头的) style in which the performer speaks rhythmically and in rhyme, generally to a beat. The term of rap music is the same with hip-hop music typically-consisting of a rhythmic vocal style called rap. If we see it carefully, then we will definitely notice that the music usually is sung at higher pitches (调). Most of the time rap music is associated with chorus. Though rap music was primarily an American music style with African influence over its music and lyrics, recently it has been spread to almost the entire world.There is hardly any country or nation where rap music cannot be seen in some form or another, and it is one of the most popular music styles among the youngsters. However, when it comes to its history, it is believed that hip-hop or rap music started in the early 1970s，and gained much popularity throughout the world duringthe late 1970s and early 1980s.The history of rap music and hip-hop music is full of controversies (争议) and bans, as the lyrics sometimes relate to drugs and crime; even most famous pop stars and hip-hop musicians and singers were found to be associated with the controversies in their life. For that reason, no matter how popular this music style was or still is, it has always had a bad reputation in the eyes of mainstream society.64. The passage is mainly about _____.A. when rap music startedB. how rap music developsC. what rap music is likeD. why rap music is popular65. The characteristics of rap music are _____.A. solo, rhymes，beats and popsB. speaking, rhythms，beats and soloC. repeating, speaking, pops and chorusD. speaking, rhymes, beats and chorus66. Rap music is now one of the music styles mostly run after by _____.A. the teenagers in AfricaB. all kinds of people in the worldC. the youngsters all over the worldD. the young people in the US67. Rap music is often not well thought of by the mainstream because _____.A. it comes from the lower classB. it has a short historyC. it is associated with crimes and drugsD. its music is full of controversiesDChildren today would rather toy with new technologies. The role of children has changed as well as that of teens. The world has truly evolved (进化）throughout the years.Today，a typical day in the life of a five year old is entirely different from what it once was. A few decades ago children used to work. They did the kind of work parents do today. Today there are shows on which children are putting pounds of makeup on and have flashing things all over their bodies. This makes a child want to paper over all of their imperfections. They think they have to look perfect all the time.Teens have changed as well. My grandma got married when she was thirteen. Girls who had an arranged marriage had no time to play because they were expected to cook, clean，take care of the kids, and do housework every single day. Today，we go toschool every morning, maybe participate in some after-school activities, and possibly go to work for extra cash. Then we go home and do homework, and eat. After all of this we have to find the time to socialize by texting, talking on the phone, or logging on to social networking sites. We enjoy ourselves a lot.The generation before us complains about how they did not have th e things we have now. They say we are not appreciative and do not value life or just do not care about our futures anymore. Let's make a change! The youth have the power to work on whatever they believe in and make a difference in the world. Take advantage of your resources. It is never too late to make a positive change in our world.68. The role of children and teens has changed mainly because _____.A. new technologies are developing and widely usedB. they don't have to work hard as their parents didC. their world has truly evolvedD. they look perfect all the time69. The underlined phrase (in the 2nd Para. ) probably means to _____.A. put up withB. make up forC. put asideD. cover up70. We can learn from the text that nowadays teenagers _____.A. do housework as their parents didB. are having a social life in richer waysC. are seldom satisfied with what they haveD. don't appreciate and value life71. The author's attitude towards changes of teen’s life is _____.A. criticalB. neutralC. optimisticD. complainingESnow falls in the Earth’s extreme North and South throughout the year. However，the heaviest snowfalls have been repo rted in the mountains of other areas during winter. Snow is even known to fall near the Equator (赤道)，but only on the highest mountains.Snow contains much less water than rain, but much of the water the world uses comes from snow. Melting snow provides water for rivers, electric power stations and agricultural crops. In the western United States, mountain snow provides up to seventy-five percent of all surface water supplies.Snowfall helps to protect plants and some wild animals from winter weather. Fresh snow is made largely of air trapped among the snow crystals (晶体). Because the air has trouble moving, the movement of heat is limited. Snow also influences the movement of sound waves. The surface of the snow takes in, or absorbs, sound waves. As snow grows older or if there have been strong winds, it can become hard and flat. Then, the snow，s surface will help to send back sound waves.Snow may be beautiful, but it can be deadly. It is responsible for the deaths of hundreds of people. Many people die in traffic accidents on roads covered with snow and ice or from being seriously stuck in the winter storm. Others die from heart attacks caused by too much physical activity out in the cold.People may not be able to avoid living in areas where it snows often. However, they can avoid becoming victims of snowstorms. People should stop driving and stay at home until the storm has passed. People living in these areas should carry emergency supplies in their vehicle. These include food，emergency medical supplies，and extra clothing to stay warm and dry.72. Mountain snowfall _____.A. is heavier than that in the South and the North PolesB. has never occurred near the Equator of the earthC. brings less of the water the world uses than rain doesD. provides up to seventy—five percent of water supplies worldwide73. Snow protects plants and wild animals from cold weather by _____.A. supplying much more airB. limiting heat movementC. absorbing strong windsD. sending back sound waves74. Snow can be deadly mainly because it can _____.A. cause road accidentsB. make people stuck in winter stormsC. lead to heart attacksD. make people victims of snowstorms75. What will the text probably tell us following the last paragraph? _.A. How to drive during snowstormsB. Where we can get emergency suppliesC. How to prevent heart attacks out in coldD. Why we should stay warm and dry in winter56—59 CBCB 60—63 DABA 64—67 BDCC 68—71 ADBC 72—75 ABDC。

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2013届高三英语星级阶梯阅读练习三星级 4ABea, a five-year-old girl, was born with a severe illness which means she has to be kept away from other children her age, because her body is so weak that she would be unable to fight off a common cold.Bea was diagnosed (诊断) with this disease when she was five months old. Since then, the hospital has become her second home, medicines for food, and all kinds of treatments her friends. Bea received a very special treatment when she was four years old, which would allow her to be like a normal child if successful. After that, she spent two weeks in ICU before living for four months on a separate ward(病房). Bea was allowed home in February but still needed a special tube in her nose to send in medicine every two days.Her parents clean the house from top to bottom every two days and hoover (用吸尘器清扫) each morning to make sure Bea is free from any possible bacteria. Anna, Bea’s mother, said, “She is weak but so strong. We’ve never seen any child stronger than her. It seems as if nothing in the world could beat her. We really hope to send her to school next year.” She used to drive on the local playground, bu t Bea was only allowed to watch sitting in the car. “It was heartbreaking to see Bea staring at the running and laughing children there. She never stopped fighting the disease.I know she’s dying for such a normal life.”Hearing of Bea’s story, the Mak e-A-Wish Foundation has paid for a play park to be built in her back garden. “Bea is very brave and she has encouraged many children like her,” said the chairman of the foundation.56. If Bea stayed with other children freely, ___________.A. other children would have a higher chance to catch her diseaseB. she would catch a common cold which would kill her quicklyC. her life would be in great danger as she could fall ill easilyD. she would be lost in playing and forget to receive treatment57. From the passage we can infer that ___________.A. Bea will need a tube in her nose all the timeB. Bea has to stay in hospital until she is an adultC. Bea’s parents will send her to school next yearD. Bea’s mother feels proud when talking about her58. The Make-A-Wish Foundation had a play park built for Bea to ___________.A. honor her bravery in fighting against her diseaseB. call for attention to this immune system deficiencyC. encourage more children like Bea to be optimisticD. launch a campaign against this serious disease59. What makes Bea so brave to fight against this serious disease?A. Her parents’ encouragement and care.B. Her dreaming of owning a play park.C. Her wish to become a normal child.D. He r doctor’s skills and experience.BA display of supernatural existence or is it an alien interference?Questions still remain unanswered while experts are still researching on thereal reason behind stones of Death Valley that slide by themselves, withoutthe interference of humans or animals. In the southwest of the USA lies this mysterious valley—popular as the hottest and driest location in North America and it consists of a dry lakebed named “Racetrack Playa”.“Sailing Stones” of Death Valley are all over the Racetrack Playa. The playa, a flat bed of mud, witnesses the sailing of such stones on its broken surface. The tracks formed by these sailing stones are usually 2. 5 cm deep and 4—12 inches wide, and last usually for three to four years.This phenomenon is a mystery and the exact reason is still under research. Some researchers believe a combination of natural events cause these stones to “sail”. This area of Death Valley can get very cold in the winter nights, causing a layer of ice to form on the baked smooth soil. The rocks are gently pushed across the surface by the ice-coated ground and strong winds.Some researchers question this theory. Some point the conditions have to be just right for these stones to move, perhaps occurring once every one to three years. They say there are some other unknown factors. To add more to this strange phenomenon, these sailing stones don’t follow a specific path that could be predicted when ice and wind are present. Some stones that are physically near each other may start out sailing in a parallel direction, but then one would stop while the other one continues.Other researchers believing that the movements of stones are due to Milky Way. The position of stars create a magnetic structure in a way which makes the stones slide in the valley, just like the tides in oceans which are sometimes caused by the gravitation (万有引力) pull of the moon.So far these mysterious stones and their movements remain unfilmed and unobserved by human eyes.60. The first sentence of the passage is to ___________.A. get readers interested in the subjectB. show how confused researchers gotC. indicate the author’s strong curiosityD. tell the results of researchers’ studies61. How many opinions about the reason behind “Sailing Stones” of Death Valley are mentioned?A. 2.B. 3.C. 4.D. 5.62. Which of the following statements is NOT true?A. The mystery of sailing stones hasn’t been solved yet.B. So far the path of the sailing stones can be predicted.C. Death Valley is the hottest and driest place in North America.D. The tracks formed by the sailing stones usually last 3 to 4 years.63. What can be the best title for the passage?A. Death ValleyB. An Alien InterventionC. A Puzzling PhenomenonD. Sailing Stones of Death ValleyCSometimes it’s not easy to be positive in life; life can presentus with many surprises, disappointments, and even tragedies. It’simportant to learn how to be more positive in spite of difficulties,because a positive attitude helps us achieve more in life. Here are anumber of ways that you can practice being more positive in life.1. Think more positive thoughts in lifeFocus on exchanging your negative thoughts for positive ones. Make it a habit every day to get out of bed thinking more positive thoughts and prepare positive plans for a good day—at home, in school, or at work.2. Feel more positive emotions in lifeChoose to have positive feelings whenever a challenge or an opportunity arouses your emotions. You can be more positive at home, in school, or at work by developing good thoughts that cause more positive feelings to surface, instead of negative ones.3. __________________________Use your positive thoughts and feelings to motivate constructive actions and to handle difficult tasks with a positive attitude. Whether at home, in school or at work, take the lead to get worthwhile projects underway and through to completion, all with energy produced by your more positive outlook on life.4. Help others be more positive in lifeWe don’t exist in isolation (孤立). Help others share your new, more constructive mood. Point out the advantages of being more positive in thought, word and deed which include greater success and personal satisfaction at home, in school and at work. The evidence in life supports the superior outcomes of a positive attitude. It’s not easy for many of us, so try to help others see the light as often as you can.Above all things, one way to be able to be more positive and constructive in life is through continuing education. Keep learning throughout your life to help yourself and others continually improve.64. The passage mainly talks about ___________.A. being more positive in lifeB. life full of tragedies and difficultiesC. adopting an appropriate attitude in lifeD. the importance of giving a hand to others65. Which of the following can be filled in the blank?A. Take a positive attitude in lifeB. Develop positive thoughts in lifeC. Be careful of your behavior in lifeD. Take more positive actions in life66. How can you help others to be positive according to the passage?A. To give them much practical advice.B. To show them the cases of your success.C. To tell them your future project in detail.D. To encourage them to be independent thinkers.67. In the eyes of the author, the most important for being positive is to ___________.A. take further study regularlyB. feel more positive emotionsC. think more positive thoughts in lifeD. help others be more positive in lifeDThe penguins from the movie Happy Feet (《快乐的大脚》) are tap dancingback to the screen for Happy Feet Two, which landed in China on February 21.Mumble, the dance master of the first film, has a problem. His son, Erik,is afraid of dancing. Erik runs away to escape all the dancing. He meets The Mighty Sven –a penguin who can fly. Sven soon becomes Erik’s new idol (偶像) and Mumble has no hope of competing with him.But losing the role model battle turns out to be the least of Mumble’s worries. Suddenly the community is faced with an ecological (生态的) disaster. However, this proves to be Mumble’s chance to shine. Erik learns of his father’s determination and courage as Mumble brings together all of penguin-dom, along with hundreds ofother creatures, from the tiny krill (磷虾) to the giant elephant seals, to put things right.Two Hollywood stars, Matt Damon and Brad Pitt, play what are probably the smallest parts in their careers. They lend their voices to a pair of krill, small creatures at the bottom of the Antarctic food chain.Penguins, seals and whales depend on krill to survive. Reuters reports that krill fishing has gone beyond sustainable (可持续的) levels. Animals such as penguins and seals are now competing for survival against industrial fishing ships. These two stars could help mak e people notice the tiny animals’ cause.Happy Feet Two is directed by George Miller, who won an Oscar for the first Happy Feet. According to the Wall Street Journal, environmental concerns were not a large part of the original story. However, Miller “(felt) forced to emphasize the green theme” as his native Australia has been so strongly affected by global warming and overfishing.68. What is the problem with Erik according to the article?A. He just shows no respect for his father.B. He wants to fly like a mighty penguin.C. He doesn’t want to be a dancer like his father.D. He’s no longer the dancer master of the community.69. The appearance of Matt Damon and Brad Pitt in the movie is expected to___________.A. draw attention to the overfishing of krillB. prevent people from polluting the oceanC. encourage sustainable fishing in AustraliaD. make the movie a huge box office hit70. From the article we can learn the following statements EXCEPT that ___________.A. the movie attaches great importance to protecting AntarcticB. the krill are dying out because too many penguins and seals eat themC. Mumble with other creatures tries to take action against the disasterD. Matt Damon and Brad Pitt give background voices for a pair of krill71. Which of the following can be the theme of the movie Happy Feet Two?A. The magnificent scenery and species in Antarctic.B. How love and respect can bring the family together.C. Concerns about ecology and sustainable development.D. Human beings’ increasing desires for natural recourses.EDogs and millionaires have a lot in common. They are absolute opportunists (especially when it comes to rewards). They defend theirterritory(地盘). And in general, they don’t like cats. Perhaps thatexplains a new survey showing that millionaires are far more dog-friendlythan the rest of Americans.According to a study by Spectrem Group, 58% of millionaire pet owners have a dog. Only 37% own a cat. Only 3% keep fish, 2% birds and 2% have a horse. Similarly, 39% of U. S. households own a dog, compared to 33% of households owning a cat, released by the Humane Society,Jennifer Cona, a trust and estates attorney(信托和资产律师) and partner with Genser Subow Genser & Cona in New York, does a lot of work on pet trusts. She said of all the pet trusts she’s worked on, 90% are for dogs and only 10% are for cats. She said dogs provide one thing especially important for the wealthy: unconditional love.“You don’t get that from a cat,” she said, “Dogs are like children for some families, except that they don’t mess up in college or run off with money. Sometimes it’s easy to see why dogs are the favorite child.”Millionaires show their love for their dogs in part by their spending. One quarter of millionaire pet owners spend more than $1, 000 a year on their pets every year, the Spectrem study said, while more than half spend more than $500 a year. Many would say those numbers are understated, given all the diamond-dog collars, dog foods and booming dog spas in evidence these days, not to mention the medical bills.The survey showed 34% of pet owners spend money on decorating, while only 6%spend on “sweaters, outfits and costumes.”More than half of millionaire pet owners spend money on teeth cleaning for their pets. More than 16%, meanwhile, said they would spend money on reconstructive surgeries and “anti-anxiety, anti-depression” medication for their pets.72. What is the passage mainly about?A. Millionaires like dogs more than other Americans.B. Keeping dogs as pets is quite popular among Americans.C. Pet dogs help relieve their owners’ anxiety and depression.D. Millionaires spend much money on teeth cleaning for their pets.73. From the survey by Spectrem Group, we can learn ___________.A. about one third of American households own a catB. more than half of millionaire pet owners have a dogC. millionaire pet owners spend $1, 000 on their pets dailyD. 34% of pet owners spend money on dog clothing74. What’s the main reason why millionaires show great love for their dogs?A. They can afford the high expense to raise pet dogs.B. Pet dogs have never made a mess of things around.C. Millionaires feel more secure in company of dogs.D. Pet dogs show unconditional love for their owners.75. What does Jennifer Cona probably think of millionaires owning pet dogs ?A. Ridiculous.B. Acceptable.C. Negative.D. Indifferent. 56~59 CDAC 60~63 ABBD 64~67 ADBA 68~71 CABC 72~75 ABDB。

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2013届高三英语星级阶梯阅读练习三星级7AAn Apple employee is in trouble after the prototype（样机）of its top-secret iPhone5 was left in a bar。

The as yet unreleased prototype was supposedly "misplaced" at Cava22 in San Francisco。

Apple's security team was called in after reports that it had been sold over the internet for £120.However, technology website reports that the San Francisco Police Department said Apple had not reported the item as lost。

Cava22 owner Jose Valle has said that neither the SFPD nor Apple have contacted him, although he does remember getting calls about a lost iPhone last month。

It follows a very similar incident in April 2010 when a then-unreleased iPhone4 was left in a beer garden of a German bar in California by an Apple engineer。

The lost iPhone4 was also sold over the internet to the technology blog, which paid £3,000.The incident led to Apple strengthening its already stiff security, for it seems difficult to believe that a virtually identical incident would happen for the second time in two years。

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2019高三英语星级阶梯阅读练习三星级4ABea, a five-year-old girl, was born with a severe illness which means she has to be kept awayfrom other children her age, because her body is so weak that she would be unable to fight off acommon cold.Bea was diagnosed (诊断) with this disease when she was five months old. Since then, thehospital has become her second home, medicines for food, and all kinds of treatments herfriends. Bea received a very special treatment when she was four years old, which would allowher to be like a normal child if successful. After that, she spent two weeks in ICU before living forfour months on a separate ward(病房). Bea was allowed home in February but still needed aspecial tube in her nose to send in medicine every two days.Her parents clean the house from top to bottom every two days and hoover (用吸尘器清扫)each morning to make sure Bea is free from any possible bacteria. Anna, Bea’s mother, said,n theis weak but so strong. We’ve never seen any child stronger than her. It seems as if nothing iworld could beat her. We really hope to send her to school next year.” She used to drive on the local playground, but Bea was only allowed to watch sitting in the car. “It was heartbreaking see Bea staring at the running and laughing children there. She never stopped fighting thedisease. I know she’s dying for such a normal life.”-A-Wish Foundation has paid for a play park to be built inHearing of Bea’s story, the Makesaid theher back garden. “Bea is very brave and she has encouraged many children like her,”　chairman of the foundation.56. If Bea stayed with other children freely, ___________.A. other children would have a higher chance to catch her diseaseB. she would catch a common cold which would kill her quicklyC. her life would be in great danger as she could fall ill easilyD. she would be lost in playing and forget to receive treatment57. From the passage we can infer that ___________.A. Bea will need a tube in her nose all the timeB. Bea has to stay in hospital until she is an adultC. Bea’s parents will send her to school next yearD. Bea’s mother feels proud when talking about her58. The Make-A-Wish Foundation had a play park built for Bea to ___________.A. honor her bravery in fighting against her diseaseB. call for attention to this immune system deficiencyC. encourage more children like Bea to be optimisticD. launch a campaign against this serious disease59. What makes Bea so brave to fight against this serious disease?A. Her parents’ encouragement and care.B. Her dreaming of owning a play park.C. Her wish to become a normal child.D. Her doctor’s skills and experience.BA display of supernatural existence or is it an alien interference? Questions stillremain unanswered while experts are still researching on the real reason behind stonesof Death Valley that slide by themselves, without the interference of humans or animals.In the southwest of the USA lies this mysterious valley—popular as the hottest and driestlocation in North America and it consists of a dry lakebed named “Racetrack Playa”.“Sailing Stones” of Death Valley are all over the Racetrack Playa. The playa, a flat bed of mud, witnesses the sailing of such stones on its broken surface. The tracks formed by these sailingstones are usually 2. 5 cm deep and 4—12 inches wide, and last usually for three to four years.This phenomenon is a mystery and the exact reason is still under research. SomeThis area of researchers believe a combination of natural events cause these stones to “sail”.Death Valley can get very cold in the winter nights, causing a layer of ice to form on the bakedsmooth soil. The rocks are gently pushed across the surface by the ice-coated ground and strongwinds.Some researchers question this theory. Some point the conditions have to be just right forthese stones to move, perhaps occurring once every one to three years. They say there are someother unknown factors. To add more to this strange phenomenon, these sailing stones don’ｔfollow a specific path that could be predicted when ice and wind are present. Some stones thatare physically near each other may start out sailing in a parallel direction, but then one wouldstop while the other one continues.Other researchers believing that the movements of stones are due to Milky Way. Theposition of stars create a magnetic structure in a way which makes the stones slide in the valley,just like the tides in oceans which are sometimes caused by the gravitation (万有引力) pull of themoon.So far these mysterious stones and their movements remain unfilmed and unobserved byhuman eyes.60. The first sentence of the passage is to ___________.A. get readers interested in the subjectB. show how confused researchers gotstrong curiosityC. indicate the author’sD. tell the results of researchers’ studies61. How many opinions about the reason behind “Sailing Stones” of Death Valley are mentioned?A. 2.B. 3.C. 4.D. 5.62. Which of the following statements is NOT true?A. The mystery of sailing stones hasn’t been solved yet.B. So far the path of the sailing stones can be predicted.C. Death Valley is the hottest and driest place in North America.D. The tracks formed by the sailing stones usually last 3 to 4 years.63. What can be the best title for the passage?A. Death ValleyB. An Alien InterventionC. A Puzzling PhenomenonD. Sailing Stones of Death ValleyCnot easy to be positive in life; life can present us with manySometimes it’ssurprises, disappointments, and even tragedies. It’s important to learn how to bemore positive in spite of difficulties, because a positive attitude helps us achievemore in life. Here are a number of ways that you can practice being more positive in life.1. Think more positive thoughts in lifeFocus on exchanging your negative thoughts for positive ones. Make it a habit every day toget out of bed thinking more positive thoughts and prepare positive plans for a good day—athome, in school, or at work.2. Feel more positive emotions in lifeChoose to have positive feelings whenever a challenge or an opportunity arouses youremotions. You can be more positive at home, in school, or at work by developing good thoughtsthat cause more positive feelings to surface, instead of negative ones.3. __________________________Use your positive thoughts and feelings to motivate constructive actions and to handledifficult tasks with a positive attitude. Whether at home, in school or at work, take the lead to getworthwhile projects underway and through to completion, all with energy produced by yourmore positive outlook on life.4. Help others be more positive in lifeWe don’t exist in isolation (孤立). Help others share your new, more constructive mood.Point out the advantages of being more positive in thought, word and deed which include greatersuccess and personal satisfaction at home, in school and at work. The evidence in life supportsthe superior outcomes of a positive attitude. It’s not easy for many of us, so try to help others see the light as often as you can.Above all things, one way to be able to be more positive and constructive in life is throughcontinuing education. Keep learning throughout your life to help yourself and others continuallyimprove.64. The passage mainly talks about ___________.A. being more positive in lifeB. life full of tragedies and difficultiesC. adopting an appropriate attitude in lifeD. the importance of giving a hand to others65. Which of the following can be filled in the blank?A. Take a positive attitude in lifeB. Develop positive thoughts in lifeC. Be careful of your behavior in lifeD. Take more positive actions in life66. How can you help others to be positive according to the passage?A. To give them much practical advice.B. To show them the cases of your success.C. To tell them your future project in detail.D. To encourage them to be independent thinkers.67. In the eyes of the author, the most important for being positive is to ___________.A. take further study regularlyB. feel more positive emotionsC. think more positive thoughts in lifeD. help others be more positive in lifeDThe penguins from the movie Happy Feet (《快乐旳大脚》) are tap dancing back tothe screen for Happy Feet Two, which landed in China on February 21.Mumble, the dance master of the first film, has a problem. His son, Erik, is afraid ofdancing. Erik runs away to escape all the dancing. He meets The Mighty Sven – a penguinnew idol (偶像) and Mumble has no hope ofwho can fly. Sven soon becomes Erik’scompeting with him.But losing the role model battle turns out to be the least of Mumble’s worries. Suddenly th community is faced with an ecological (生态旳) disaster. However, this proves to be Mumble’schance to shine. Erik learns of his father’s determination and courage as Mumble brings togetherall of penguin-dom, along with hundreds of other creatures, from the tiny krill (磷虾) to the giantelephant seals, to put things right.Two Hollywood stars, Matt Damon and Brad Pitt, play what are probably the smallest partsin their careers. They lend their voices to a pair of krill, small creatures at the bottom of theAntarctic food chain.Penguins, seals and whales depend on krill to survive. Reuters reports that krill fishing hasgone beyond sustainable (可持续旳) levels. Animals such as penguins and seals are nowcompeting for survival against industrial fishing ships. These two stars could help make peoplenotice the tiny animals’ cause.Happy Feet Two is directed by George Miller, who won an Oscar for the first Happy Feet.According to the Wall Street Journal, environmental concerns were not a large part of the originalstory. However, Miller “(felt) forced to emphasize the green theme” as his native Australia has been so strongly affected by global warming and overfishing.68. What is the problem with Erik according to the article?A. He just shows no respect for his father.B. He wants to fly like a mighty penguin.C. He doesn’t want to be a dancer like his father.D. He’s no longer the dancer master of the community.69. The appearance of Matt Damon and Brad Pitt in the movie is expected to ___________.A. draw attention to the overfishing of krillB. prevent people from polluting the oceanC. encourage sustainable fishing in AustraliaD. make the movie a huge box office hit70. From the article we can learn the following statements EXCEPT that ___________.A. the movie attaches great importance to protecting AntarcticB. the krill are dying out because too many penguins and seals eat themC. Mumble with other creatures tries to take action against the disasterD. Matt Damon and Brad Pitt give background voices for a pair of krill71. Which of the following can be the theme of the movie Happy Feet Two?A. The magnificent scenery and species in Antarctic.B. How love and respect can bring the family together.C. Concerns about ecology and sustainable development.D. Human beings’ increasing desires for natural recourses.EDogs and millionaires have a lot in common. They are absolute opportunists(especially when it comes to rewards). They defend their territory(地盘). And ingeneral, they don’ｔlike cats. Perhaps that explains a new survey showing thatmillionaires are far more dog-friendly than the rest of Americans.According to a study by Spectrem Group, 58% of millionaire pet owners have a dog. Only37% own a cat. Only 3% keep fish, 2% birds and 2% have a horse. Similarly, 39% of U. S.households own a dog, compared to 33% of households owning a cat, released by the HumaneSociety,Jennifer Cona, a trust and estates attorney(信托和资产律师) and partner with GenserSubow Genser & Cona in New York, does a lot of work on pet trusts. She said of all the pet trustsshe’s worked on, 90% are for dogs and only 10% are for cats.She said dogs provide one thing especially important for the wealthy: unconditional love.“You don’t get that from a cat,” she said, “Dogs are like children for some families, exceptto see why dogs arethat they don’t mess up in college or run off with money. Sometimes it’s easythe favorite child.”　Millionaires show their love for their dogs in part by their spending. One quarter ofmillionaire pet owners spend more than $1, 000 a year on their pets every year, the Spectremstudy said, while more than half spend more than $500 a year.Many would say those numbers are understated, given all the diamond-dog collars, dogfoods and booming dog spas in evidence these days, not to mention the medical bills.The survey showed 34% of pet owners spend money on decorating, while only 6% spend on“sweaters, outfits and costumes.”　More than half of millionaire pet owners spend money on teeth cleaning for their pets.More than 16%, meanwhile, said they would spend money on reconstructive surgeries and“anti-anxiety, anti-depression” medication for their pets.72. What is the passage mainly about?A. Millionaires like dogs more than other Americans.B. Keeping dogs as pets is quite popular among Americans.y and depression.C. Pet dogs help relieve their owners’ anxietD. Millionaires spend much money on teeth cleaning for their pets.73. From the survey by Spectrem Group, we can learn ___________.A. about one third of American households own a catB. more than half of millionaire pet owners have a dogC. millionaire pet owners spend $1, 000 on their pets dailyD. 34% of pet owners spend money on dog clothingwhy millionaires show great love for their dogs?74. What’s the main reasonA. They can afford the high expense to raise pet dogs.B. Pet dogs have never made a mess of things around.C. Millionaires feel more secure in company of dogs.D. Pet dogs show unconditional love for their owners.75. What does Jennifer Cona probably think of millionaires owning pet dogs ?A. Ridiculous.B. Acceptable.C. Negative.D. Indifferent. 56~59 CDAC 60~63 ABBD 64~67 ADBA 68~71 CABC 72~75 ABDB。

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2019高三英语星级阶梯阅读练习三星级49APhilip was a nine-year-old boy in a Sunday school class of 8-year-old girls and boys. Sometimes the third graders didn’t welcome Philip into their group and usually tricked him. Thiswas not because he was older, but because he was “different”. You see, Philip suffered from a condition called Downs’s Syndrome. This made him “different”, with his facial characteristics,slow responses and mental problems.One Sunday after Easter, the Sunday school teacher gathered some plastic eggs that pulled apart in the middle. The teacher gave one to each child. On that beautiful spring day, the children were to go out and discover for themselves some symbol of “new life” and place it inside the plastic eggs.After the children returned to the classroom, the teacher opened their eggs one by one, asking each child to explain that symbol of “new life”. The first opened egg contained a flower. Everyone cheered. In another one was a butterfly….When the teacher opened the last egg, it was empty. “That’s stupid,” said someone. The teacher felt a pull at his shirt. It was Philip. Looking up, Philip said, “It’s mine. I did it. It’s empty. I have new life, because the tomb is empty.” Not a soundwas heard in class at all. From that day on, Philip became a real part of the group. They welcomed him, and whatever made him different was never mentioned again.Philip’s family knew he wouldn’t live a long life, for there were too many things wrongwith him.26. The underlined word “condition” in the first parag raph probably means ________.A. gradeB. statusC. diseaseD. health27. It can be inferred from the first paragraph that ________.A. The 8-year-olds were friendly to PhilipB. The 8-year-olds were sometimes cruelC. Philip was really different in schoolD. Philip was older and more sensitive28. The teacher gave each child one plastic egg to let them ________.A. put some symbol of “new life” into itB. play around on that beautiful spring dayC. try to pull it apart in the middleD. go out and discover themselves29. After Philip explained his new life, ________.A. The class thought he was clever.B. He began to study in the class.C. The class fell silent.D. He felt dying.30. We learn from the passage that ________.A. The teacher used to have classes outdoorsB. Philip’s new life wish was emptyC. Philip was healthy as a wholeD. Philip was accepted by his classmates in the endBNot long ago the movie 2012 came into screen．The people were threatened by those scenes of destroying flood, severe earthquake, terrifying hurricane and constructions representing human civilization being destroyed and even swallowed by disaster．Luckily, they arejust the director' s imagination, but the present situation is not heading a positive direction, either．Take my own experience in Alaska as an example．Once I took a trip to the glacier．Alongthe way there stood signposts marking the snow lines of different years．They started from thefoot of the mountain, but it was at the top when I finally saw melting glaciers（融化旳冰川）．My heart ached seeing the beautiful blue ice melting at every second．Sad but true, they are the effects of global warming and the result of our human impact．Furthermore, each year the rising sea level will kill 56 million people, and that' s about the population of the en tire Italy．According to studies, if the temperature keeps on rising like this, by the year 2050, some islands and coastal cities including New York, Shanghai, Tokyo and Sydney will be drowned in water．Our fortune is in our own hands．It depends on us to shape our future, to reduce future human impact and find ways to form a peaceful relationship with our environment．Therefore, it's time for actions to be taken right now．Contribute a little to energy saving by using more efficient light bulbs and less hot water．Let recycle become our habit by thinking twice before throwing something away．Let us take public transportation as our first choice when going to a certain place．It might cost more time for now, but it' s to the benefit of a permanent future．Take care of every tree and grass around us by watering them or simply just avoid destroying them．In a word, small drops of water make a big ocean．The earth does not belong to us．On the contrary, we belong to the earth．Please bear in mind that the earth is our home．It is our responsibility to build a brighter and better future of our planet and prevent what happened in the movie 2012 from becoming reality．31．Why does the author talk about the movie 2012 in the passage ? __________.A．To give example．B．To lead into the topic．C．To make prediction．D．To provide the evidence．32．How did the author feel when he took a trip to the glacier? ____________.A．Worried．B．Puzzled．C．Scared．D．Bored．33．It can be inferred from the third paragraph that .A．56 million people in Italy have been killed owing to the rising sea levelB．Some islands and coastal cities will be drowned in water by the year of 2050C．Human being will be in danger if we don't take actions to prevent the global warming D．It is certain that what happened in the movie 2012 will come into reality 34．According to the passage, you are advised to .A．drive our own private cars instead of taking buses to some placeB．recycle everything that is usedC．go to see the movie 2012 at onceD．work together to take good care of our planet35．What does the author mean by saying "small drops of water make a big ocean"?___________.A．Think twice before taking action, B．It's our duty to protect the ocean．C．Everyone together can make a difference．D．It's important to save every drop of water．CCharles Dickens (1812-1870), the great nineteenth century English novelist, was born near Portsmouth. His father ran heavily into debt and when he was twelve, he had to go and work in a factory for making boot polish. The only formal education he received was a two-year schoolingat a school for poor children. In fact, he had to teach himself all he knew. He worked for a time as junior clerk in a lawyer’s office. After that, he worked as a reporter in the law courts, and later in parliament, for London newspapers. His career as a writer of fiction began in 1833 with short stories and essays in periodicals, and in 1837 his comic novel The Pickwick Papers made him the most popular author at his time in England.He was a great observer of people and their places because he was attracted by life and conditions in mid-nineteenth century London. He wrote 19 novels all his life and in many of them, Dickens gave a realistic picture of all classes of England society, showing deep sympathy for the poor and unfortunate, exposing the injustice and inhumanity of the bourgeoisie.Many of his novels like Oliver Twist, David Copperfield, Nicholas Nickleby, Great Expectations, A Tale of Two Cities and so on drew attention to the unsatisfactory social conditions that existed in England over a hundred years ago.Dickens criticized capitalist society from the point of view of bourgeois humanism. He wished to see improvement in the living conditions of the poor, but failed to find any effective means to achieve that end.36. Dickens only received a little formal education because______.A. he wanted to teach himselfB. he wanted to work and made a lot of moneyC. he was too poor to afford any more formal educationD. he wanted some working experiences to be a novelist37. According to Dickens, the society at his time in England was________.A. justB. poorC. comfortableD. unsatisfying38. Which of the following novel made Dickens the most popular writer at his time in England?_________.A. Oliver TwistB. The Pickwick PapersC. A Tale of Two CitiesD. Great Expectations39. According to the passage, which of the following about Dickens is true? ________.A. He didn’t go to school at all.B. He only wrote about poor people and showed deep sympathy for them.C. He began to write fictions when he was 21 years old.D. He found some effective ways to improve the living conditions of the poor.40. It can be inferred from the passage that________.A. Dickens had a miserable childhoodB. Dickens tried many different jobs before he became a professional writerC. Dickens wrote many novels but only some of them are popularD. Dickens criticized capitalist society and helped to improve the living conditions of the poorDMen have always believed that they are smarter than women. Now, a study has found that while this is certainly true, men also have to deal with the fact that they are also more stupid than the fairer sex.In the study, scientists measured the IQ of 2500 brothers and sisters and they found an uneven number of men not only in the top two percent, but also in the bottom two percent.The study's participants were tested on science, maths, English and mechanical abilities.Though there were twice as many men as women in the smartest group, there were also twice as many men among the dolts.The aggregate scores of men and women were similar.One of the study's authors, psychology professor Timothy Bates, said that the phenomenon may be because men have always been expected to be high achievers and women have been restricted to spend more time taking care of their home."The female developmental program may be tilted more towards ensuring survival and the safety of the middle ground.," the Daily Mail quoted Professor Bates, of Edinburgh University, as saying.The research tallies with past results that men were more likely than women to receive first class University degrees or thirds and women secured the seconds.It has been said that men are more ready to take risk when it comes to academics. Women have always found to be steadier in their learning.A past study has shown that women are securing more firsts and seconds, while men are continuing to receive more thirds.The argument for the change is that the increase of coursework at the cost of exams favors women's steady approach.41. The purpose of the passage is to tell us that ________.A. man are smarter then womenB. man are more stupid the womenC. a new fact about the IQ of men and women has been foundD. men are more likely to receive first class university degrees42 According to Timothy Bates, less women are in the smartest group because _________.A. they are born stupidB. they have to spend more time to tale care of their home than menC. they don’t like to take riskD. they are not expected to be high achievers43. The underlined word tallies with in the eighth paragraph means________.A. agree withB. deal withC. go againstD. go with44. It can be inferred from the passage that_________.A. Women are steadier in their learning.B. men are more ready to take risk in everythingC. women are securing more firsts and secondsD. women are doing much better in academy45. Which of the following questions has NOT been discussed in the passage? _________.A. Why are men smarter than women?B. Why are men more stupid than women?C. How does the result go along with the past research?D. How can we help the men in the bottom?26-30 CBACD 31-35 BACDC 36-40 C D B C A 41-45 C B A D D。

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高三英语星级阶梯阅读练习三星级49APhilip was a nine-year-old boy in a Sunday school class of 8-year-old girls and boys. Sometimes the third graders didn’“different”. You see, Philip suffered from a condition called Downs’s Syndrome. This made him “different”, with his facial characteristics, slow responses and mental problems.One Sunday after Easter, the Sunday school teacher gathered some plastic eggs that pulled apart in the middle. The teacher gave one to each child. On that beautiful spring day, the children were to go out and discover for themselves some symbol of “new life” and place it inside the plastic eggs.After the children returned to the classroom, the teacher opened their eggs one by one, asking each child to explain that symbol of “new life”. The first opened egg contained a flower. Everyone cheered. In another one was a butterfly….When the teacher opened the last egg, it was empty. “That’s stupid,” said someone. The teacher felt a pull at his shirt. It was Philip. Looking up, Philip said, “It’s mine. I did it. It’s empty. I have new life, because the tomb is empty.”Philip’s family knew he wouldn’t live a long life, for there were too many things wrong with him.26. The underlined word “condition” in the first paragraph probably means ________.A. gradeB. statusC. diseaseD. health27. It can be inferred from the first paragraph that ________.A. The 8-year-olds were friendly to PhilipB. The 8-year-olds were sometimes cruelC. Philip was really different in schoolD. Philip was older and more sensitive28. The teacher gave each child one plastic egg to let them ________.A. put some symbol of “new life” into itB. play around on that beautiful spring dayC. try to pull it apart in the middleD. go out and discover themselves29. After Philip explained his new life, ________.A. The class thought he was clever.B. He began to study in the class.C. The class fell silent.D. He felt dying.30. We learn from the passage that ________.A. The teacher used to have classes outdoorsB. Philip’s new life wish was emptyC. Philip was healthy as a wholeD. Philip was accepted by his classmates in the endBNot long ago the movie 2012 came into screen． The people were threatened by those scenes of destroying flood, severe earthquake, terrifying hurricane and constructions representing human civilization being destroyed and even swallowed by disaster．Luckily, they are just the director' s imagination, but the present situation is not heading a positive direction, either．Take my own experience in Alaska as an example． Once I took a trip to the glacier． Along the way there stood signposts marking the snow lines of different years． They started from the foot of the mountain, but it was at the top when I finally saw melting glaciers（融化旳冰川）．My heart ached seeing the beautiful blue ice melting at every second．Sad but true, they are the effects of global warming and the result of our human impact．Furthermore, each year the rising sea level will kill 56 million people, and that' s about the population of the en tireItaly． According to studies, if the temperature keeps on rising like this, by the year 2050, some islands and coastal cities including New York, Shanghai, Tokyo and Sydney will be drowned in water．Our fortune is in our own hands．It depends on us to shape our future, to reduce future human impact and find ways to form a peaceful relationship with our environment． Therefore, it's time for actions to be taken right now． Contribute a little to energy saving by using more efficient light bulbs and less hot water．y． Let us take public transportation as our first choice when going to a certain place． It might cost more time for now, but it' s to the benefit of a permanent future．Take care of every tree and grass around us by watering them or simply just avoid destroying them．In a word, small drops of water make a big ocean． The earth does not belong to us． On the contrary, we belong to the earth． Please bear in mind that the earth is our home．y．31．Why does the author talk about the movie 2012 in the passage ? __________.A．To give example．B．To lead into the topic．C．To make prediction．D．To provide the evidence．32． How did the author feel when he took a trip to the glacier? ____________.A． Worried．B． Puzzled．C． Scared． D． Bored．33． It can be inferred from the third paragraph that .A． 56 million people in Italy have been killed owing to the rising sea levelB． Some islands and coastal cities will be drowned in water by the year of 2050C． Human being will be in danger if we don't take actions to prevent the global warmingD．34． According to the passage, you are advised to .A． drive our own private cars instead of taking buses to some placeB． recycle everything that is usedC． go to see the movie 2012 at onceD． work together to take good care of our planet35． What does the author mean by saying "small drops of water make a big ocean"? ___________.A． Think twice before taking action, B． It's our duty to protect the ocean．C． Everyone together can make a difference．D． It's important to save every drop of water．CCharles Dickens (1812-1870), the great nineteenth century English novelist, was born near Portsmouth. His father ran heavily into debt and when he was twelve, he had to go and work in a factory for making boot polish. The only formal education he received was a two-year schooling at a school for poor children. In fact, he had to teach himself all he knew. He worked for a time as junior clerk in a lawyer’He was a great observer of people and their places because he was attracted by life and conditions in mid-nineteenth century London. He wrote 19 novels all his life and in many of them, Dickens gave a realistic picture of all classes of England society, showing deep sympathy for the poor and unfortunate, exposing the injustice and inhumanity of the bourgeoisie.Many of his novels like Oliver Twist, David Copperfield, Nicholas Nickleby, Great Expectations, A Tale of Two Cities and so on drew attention to the unsatisfactory social conditions that existed in England over a hundred years ago.Dickens criticized capitalist society from the point of view of bourgeois humanism. He wished to see improvement in the living conditions of the poor, but failed to find any effective means to achieve that end.36. Dickens only received a little formal education because______.A. he wanted to teach himselfB. he wanted to work and made a lot of moneyC. he was too poor to afford any more formal educationD. he wanted some working experiences to be a novelist37. According to Dickens, the society at his time in England was________.A. justB. poor D. unsatisfying38. Which of the following novel made Dickens the most popular writer at his time in England? _________.A. Oliver TwistB. The Pickwick PapersC. A Tale of Two CitiesD. Great Expectations39. According to the passage, which of the following about Dickens is true? ________.A. He didn’t go to school at all.B. He only wrote about poor people and showed deep sympathy for them.C. He began to write fictions when he was 21 years old.D. He found some effective ways to improve the living conditions of the poor.40. It can be inferred from the passage that________.A. Dickens had a miserable childhoodB. Dickens tried many different jobs before he became a professional writerC. Dickens wrote many novels but only some of them are popularD. Dickens criticized capitalist society and helped to improve the living conditions of the poorDMen have always believed that they are smarter than women. Now, a study has found that while this is certainly true, men also have to deal with the fact that they are also more stupid than the fairer sex.In the study, scientists measured the IQ of 2500 brothers and sisters and they found an uneven number of men not only in the top two percent, but also in the bottom two percent.The study's participants were tested on science, maths, English and mechanical abilities.Though there were twice as many men as women in the smartest group, there were also twice as many men among the dolts.The aggregate scores of men and women were similar.One of the study's authors, psychology professor Timothy Bates, said that the phenomenon may be because men have always been expected to be high achievers and women have been restricted to spend more time taking care of their home."The female developmental program may be tilted more towards ensuring survival and the safety of the middle ground.," the Daily Mail quoted Professor Bates, of Edinburgh University, as saying.The research tallies with past results that men were more likely than women to receive first class University degrees or thirds and women secured the seconds.A past study has shown that women are securing more firsts and seconds, while men are continuing to receive more thirds.The argument for the change is that the increase of coursework at the cost of exams favors women's steady approach.41. The purpose of the passage is to tell us that ________.A. man are smarter then womenB. man are more stupid the womenC. a new fact about the IQ of men and women has been foundD. men are more likely to receive first class university degrees42 According to Timothy Bates, less women are in the smartest group because _________.A. they are born stupidB. they have to spend more time to tale care of their home than menC. they don’t like to take riskD. they are not expected to be high achievers43. The underlined word tallies with in the eighth paragraph means________.A. agree withB. deal withC. go againstD. go with44. It can be inferred from the passage that_________.A. Women are steadier in their learning.B. men are more ready to take risk in everythingC. women are securing more firsts and secondsD. women are doing much better in academy45. Which of the following questions has NOT been discussed in the passage? _________.A. Why are men smarter than women?B. Why are men more stupid than women?C. How does the result go along with the past research?D. How can we help the men in the bottom?26-30 CBACD 31-35 BACDC 36-40 C D B C A 41-45 C B A D D。

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2013届高三英语星级阶梯阅读练习三星级 1Olivia Rusk－an excellent bald girlOlivia Rusk has filled a lot of roles for someon e who’s 14．She is a model．She delivers encouraging speeches, she’s a talk-show host for RadioDisney．Now the high school freshman from Indianapolis has publisheda book, Just Your Average Teenager Who Happens to Be Bald(秃顶) ．Shehopes to give 20, 000 free copies to young people．Where does she get her motivation to do so many things? At least partially, she credits her baldness. "Something that could have traumatized me has actually given me so many opportunities that I would have never had," she says. “Most people assume I have cancer," she says, "which is totally fine. (But) I'm not sick or anything."She was hired by Radio Disney at age 10 after another on-air personality interviewed her about what it was like as a girl living without hair. Managers at Disney were so impressed with her articulate answers and maturity that they offered her a job.She decided early in her childhood — months after losing most of her hair —not to cover up her condition. "When I was 8 years old, I got a custom wig(假发)," she says. "No one knew I was bald. It looked completely natural. But one day I woke up and said, 'Mom, I'm not wearing my wig to school. I want people to know the real me.' "She speaks out against bullying（斯侮）through her group, Olivia's Cause. She does not recall ever being bullied herself —which she attributes to her confidence in dealing with others. She knows others with alopecia have been bullied, however, and has felt it necessary to form this group.Her mom daily admires her daughter's pluck. "She's one of the strongest and most determined people I've known," Sandy Rusk says. "She's been that way since she was little."56．Although Olivia Rusk is very young, she _ ．A． has played many roles in films B． is at college in IndianapolisC． has got a job in Radio Disney D． has written 20,000 books57．According to the passage Olivia Rusk's baldness ．A． is very important as a model B．has hurt her too muchC． is a kind of terrible cancer D．gives benefit instead of harm58．Why did Olivia Rusk decide not to wear h er wig?A． Because her wig looked completely natural．B． Because she has been offered a job at DisneyC． Because she wanted to he real herself．D． Because she was bullied by other students．59．Olivia Rusk formed the organization of Olivia's Cause to ．A．show her self-trust B．fight against bullyingC． learn about baldness D．help the strongest peopleBFroli Cat DartWhile cats require less attention compared to dogs, that doesn’tmean you can just leave them at home all day long. No, sir, they too,need some level of attention and will have to keep themselves occupiedmentally and physically too. Well, Froli Cat Dart makes it possible.Just what is the Froli Cat Dart all about? Well, for starters, this device delivers 360o rotation that wil project laser pictures on the floor, letting yourcatlike friend run after it.Portable USB Power SupplyWith modern devices, running out of power happens to some of us more often, simply because today’s seem to use up more power than before. That’s why the Portable USB Power Supply comes in handy, being a hest emergency charger（充电器）for cell phones and other devices．Capable of holding a charge for up to three months when in standby（待机）,it will ship with adapter（适配器）tips that satisfy a variety of cell phone brands.Battery Powered GlovesFor those living in the northern hemisphere（半球）,we are pretty sure that you have already stored your winter supplies to make sure you remain niceand warm throughout the upcoming freezing months Well, wearing a pa irof the Battery Powered Hand Warming Cloves is necessary so as to keepyour palms and fingers warm． These gloves come with battery-poweredheating elements which is capable of keeping your hands nice and warm for up to eight hours． It requires four AA batteries in each glove, and since both gloves are fully lined with a waterproof, bre athable material, they might just come in handy during your nest snowball fight. Too bad it comes only in one colorblack. 60．According to this passage, what is the Froli Cat Dart ?A． a real cat B． a device C a dog D a picture 61．How does Froli Cat Dart work?A．It can make cats run around your house．B．It can project laser pictures to make cats run after it．C．It can make cats much sleepier than before．D．It can provide food and drink for cats．62． From the second paragraph, we know that ．A．Lack of power happens to some of us less often than before．B．The adapter tips satisfy all kinds of cell phone brands．C．The Portable USB Power Supply can only charge for some phones.D．The Portabl e USB Power Supply can only last three months．63．Where do the Battery Powered Cloves sell well?A．Iceland B． India．C． Australia．D． Singapore．CEverybody in this world is different from one another．But do you know that understanding differences can help you better manage your money?As we grow up, we gradually develop a set of our own values or beliefs. These are influenced by society, our family, the education we receive and so on. Once this value system is set up, it’s not easy to change later in life. Financial experts say that everyone also has their own belief of how to manage their finances. This is part of our value system and it has a great impact on the way we look after our money. According to our different values, experts put us in three categories. They are the ant, the cricket and the snail.The ant—works firstJust like ants who work heart and soul in summer in order to store food for winter, these people don’t care about enjoying the moment. They work very hard and save money they earn so that they can enjoy life when they get old and retire. The ant loves to save but they could make more out of their money if they were willing to invest in some funds and stocks with low risk.The cricket—fun firstThe cricket wants to enjoy everything now and doesn’t think too much about the future. They even borrow money when they really want something. Many young people now belong to this group. These people have little savings. When they get old, they might have problems. They should learn to save and buy insurance.The snail—lives under pressureThe snail refers to people who make life difficult for themselves. They take big long-term loans（代款） from the bank in order to buy things such as luxury houses. They are happy to take big loans even though they are not sure they can afford it. This can cause problems in the future. They should plan more carefully.64．According to this passage, one's values _ .A．may not change easily in one's lifetime B． may he his ways of managing moneyC．may he his beliefs about society D．determinehis family and education65．Mr．Smith always, enjoys spending a weekend with his friends, fishing hunting and playing cards．Moreover, he spends money in a very luxurious way．So Mr．Smithbelongs to_ ．A．the ant type B．the snail typeC．the cricket type D．none of them66．The writer of the passage seems to be in favor of ．A． the cricket B． the snail C． the ant D． all of them 67．Which is the most suitable title of this passage?A． How to understand your values B．What comes firstC． Work and fun D．Spending kindsDRail workers in California have been banned from using cell phones while trainsare moving after 25 people were killed in a crash near Los Angeles two weeks ago．Investigators say the train engineer was sending text messages while at work. Rajesh Mirchandani reports.Investigators have included engineer Robert Sanchez, who was in charge of a busy passenger train---failed to stop the train before a red light and crashed into an oncoming freight train.Twenty-five people including Sanchez, died and more than 130got hurt in the crash. Sanchez was sending text messages from his mobile phone thatday and some teenagers told a local news station they received one such message fromhim one minute before the crash.The California Public Utilities Commission, which manages transportation in the state, has now banned rail employees from using mobile phones while working on amoving train. If they do so, they could face a fine of up to $20,000. The measure strengthens an existing ban issued by the train company.There was another crash in June---14 people got hurt when two San Francisco trams crashed. Investigators believe one of the drivers in that accident may also have been using a mobile phone.68．How many passengers lost their lives in the crash near Los Angeles?A．155 B．130 C．25 D．2469．How many crashes are mentioned in the passage?A．One B．Two C． Three D． Four 70．What caused the accident that happened near Los Angeles ?A．The train engineer didn’t stop the train in time.B．The train engineer was receiving text messages.C．Some teenagers were receiving text messages.D． Up to the present, the cause is unknown yet71．What is the main idea of the passage?A．No receiving text messages in the moving train.B．No sending text messages in the moving train.C．No mobiles for San Francisco rail workers.D．No mobiles for Californian rail workers while working on a moving train.EThe Year of the Dragon May Encourage a Baby increase in Asia Monday marks the beginning of the Year .f the Dragon State news agency Xinhua says China is expecting a 5% increase in the number of babies horn in 2012. The dragon, considered the luckiest sign in Chinese culture, is often associated with good fortune and intelligence and is believed to be the sign of success.Dragon years typically generate more births than other years in the zodiac cycle, including in 2000, when Hong Kong saw a more than 5% increase in births. The zeal for the lucky sign that ancient Chinese cultures associated with the emperor hasnot changed. A recent poll conducted in Hong Kong revealed that 70% of couples desired “dragon babies,” CBS reports.In places like China, an already with 1.3 billion people, the increase might put pressure on parents who must adhere to the country’s one-child policy as well as compete for places in the best schools. But in places like Taiwan, which carries one of the world’s lowest birth rates, parents and government officials are welcoming the baby increase.Chu Hong-min, 30, told CBS she is excited to give birth to her second child under the dragon sign. But she is worried about the big competition for her baby’s future education. “Many of my friends and colleagues are either expecting or plan to have a dragon baby this year,” she said. “We really have to try harder to make the children do well at school.”But Asian mothers shouldn’t fret, Zhang Yanxia told the BBC. She said the increase will likely have little influence on long –term birth rates. The year 2013 marks the year of the snake, and my see a fall in births.Some famous dragon babies include martial arts star Bruce Lee, Spanish artist Salvador Dalí and President Bill Clinton.72．The dragon is a sign standing for many things EXCEPT .A． hard work B．good luck C．success D．cleverness 73．Why do m any couples in Hong Kong want dragon babies?A．Because they think this is the last Year of the Dragon.B．Because they think dragon babies are the luckiest babiesC．Because they want to compete for places in the hest schoolsD．Because government officials are welcoming dragon babies.74．The underlined phase "adhere to" in Paragraph 3 probably means ．A. give upB. make upC. stick to D．turn to 75．From what Chu Hong-min said we can learn _ ．A．Taiwan is the world ' s lowest birth ratesB．her friends don't expect her to have a dragon babyC．she has to try hard for her baby’s future educationD．schools will like dragon babies more than other babies。

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高三英语星级阶梯阅读练习三星级9ASome novels simply entertain and others contain a powerful message in the story line and characters. In his first novel, A Wind In Montana, Mitch Davies tells a story about young adults and how they accept responsibility for their lives.A Wind In Montana uture and setting goals that will bring them happiness and fulfillment.Without any advice from his parents, Rory chooses to pursue a profession in chemistry, applies for a chemistry scholarship, and determines to do everything he can to achieve it. Along the path, Rory finds that even though he has a plan, there are obstacles that could prevent him from realizing his goals. Victoria’s struggles are different from Rory’plans for her life. Together, Rory and Victoria attempt to follow their dreams, despite the obstacles in their paths. A Wind In Montana contains a lesson for all teens about to enter adulthood － that disappointment and setbacks (挫折) are going to occur no matter how determined they are and that they need to develop skills along the way that will help them deal with them effectively.There are so many major decisions facing teens today －social, parents, other influencing adults and school work －and there’s no guarantee that their plans will succeed, even if they make the so-cal led “right” decisions.A Wind In Montana explores how two teenagers struggle with their own unique decisions and how the choices they make affect their lives.Mitch Davies’ book stands out among today’s teen books that deal with imaginary situations. A Wind In Montana is a real story about real people facing real-life situations. It’s entertaining and also helps readers think about their own lives and offers various ways to handle situations that may arise.56. According to the passage, both Rory and Victoria _____.A. work hard at their coursesB. have a strong sense of selfC. go against their parentsD. get along well with others57. The third paragraph is mainly about _____.A. the value of A Wind In MontanaB. Mitch Davi es’ achievementsC. Mitch Davies’ writing styleD. the content of A Wind In Montana58. Unlike other teen books, A Wind In Montana ______.A. involves some imaginary situationsB. focuses on responsibilities teens should takeC. is based on real-life experiencesD. discusses the future of young adults59. What’s the purpose of the passage?A. To review a book.B. To report a piece of news.C. To speak highly of an author.D. To collect materials for a book.BHumans： It's time to abandon Earth or Race Extinction.It could be the plot of a summer blockbuster (巨片），but this prediction isn't science fiction. It's a glimpse of the future ，according to famous British scientist Stephen Hawking.“I s ee great dangers for the human race，” he said in an interview with global forum Big Think. ‘‘There have been a number of times in the past when its survival has been a question of touch and go. ”“I believe that the long-term future of the human race must be in space”，he said. “It will be difficult enough to avoid disasters on planet Earth in the next hundred years ，let alone the next thousand, or million. ”Hawking ，who was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom last year, has recently voiced many concerns about the future of life on Earth."If aliens visited us ，t，”he said. “游牧者），looking to conquer and colonize whatever planets they can reach. ”But Hawking says he's still hopeful for the future of humanity. He told Big Think. "We've made remarkable progress in the last hundred years. But if we want to continue beyond the next hundred years ，our future is in space.”Getting to another planet will prove a challenge ，not to mention colonizing it for humanity. Katherine Freese from University of Michigan told Big Think that “the nearest star to Earth is Proxima Centauri which is 4. 2 light years away. That means ，if you were traveling at the speed of light the whole time, it would take 4. 2 years to get there —or about 50,000 years using current rocket science.”60. Humans are advised to abandon Earth mainly because _____.A. aliens will take up our home planet soonB. many disasters will happen on the EarthC. resources will be used up in the futureD. humans need larger space to live in61. Thinking about the future of humans, Hawking feels that _____.A. humansB. aliens are the biggest future threat to humansC. other planets are ready for humans to reachD. the earth will not be habitable for humans62. What is the writer's key point in the last paragraph?A. It is impossible to get to another planet in space.B. The present means of transport are not advanced at all.C. The near future can't see human's move to another planet.D. The planet Proxima Centauri is the closest to the earth.63. This passage is most probably taken from _____A. a conference interviewB. a science fictionC. a forum reportD. a history bookCImagine putting a seed in a freezer, waiting 30,000 years, and then taking the seed out and planting it. Do you think a flower would grow?Amazingly, scientists have just managed to do something very similar. They found the fruit of an ancient plant that had been frozen underground in Siberia — a region covering central and eastern Russia — for about 31,800 years. Using pieces of the fruit, the scientists grew plants in a lab. The new blooms have delicate white petals. They are also the oldest flowering plants that researchers have ever revived from a deep freeze.“This is like regenerating a dinosaur from tissues of an ancient egg,” said University of California, Los Angeles biologist Jane Shen-Miller.The plant has a long history. Back when mammoths and woolly rhinoceroses walked the land, an Arctic ground squirrel buried seeds and fruits in an underground chamber near the Kolyma River in northeastern Siberia. The ground became permafrost, a layer of soil that stays frozen for a long time.Recently, Russian scientists dug out the old squirrel hole and found the plant remains 38 meters below the surface. Back at the lab, the team fed nutrients to tissue from three of the fruits to grow shoots. Then the scientists transferred the shoots to potsfilled with soil. The plants produced seeds that could be used to grow even more of them.It’s importa nt for scientists to know that plant tissues can still be revived after being frozen for a long time. That’s because many researchers are trying to preserve the seeds of modern plants by freezing them and then storing them in giant lockers at various spots around the globe. One such endeavor, an underground facility in Norway, is called the Svalbard Global Seed Vault. It stores hundreds of thousands of frozen seeds. If a plant ever goes extinct, scientists could bring it back by taking its seeds from the Svalbard or other storage lockers.“No one knows how long they are able to live for, but freezing is basically the format for many plant conservation attempts nowadays.” Shen-Miller said. It’s a good thing that at least some plants are tough enough to survive the experience.64. How did the fruit originally get underground?A. It was placed there by an animal.B. It was trapped there during the ice-age.C. It was planted there by ancient farmers.D. It was buried there after the earthquake.65. Why are scientists interested in this discovery?A. It helps them learn how plant life has changed in the past 30,000 years.B. It can help guide future efforts to protect endangered plant-life.C. It can provide directions for where to look for other ancient plants.D. It proves that all plant life can survive for thousands of years when frozen.66. The underlined word “they” in the final paragraph refers to _______.A. plantsB. seedsC. scientistsD. storage lockers67. The purpose of the passage is to _______.A. discuss a plant conservation effortB. introduce some ancient plantsC. outline some causes of global warmingD. describe a scientific research project DEducation has an important effect on the mind or physical ability of an individual. It is the process by which society passes its accumulated knowledge, skills, and values from one generation to another.Various non- traditional education options are now available and continue to flourish（繁荣）. One of the most important uses in education is the use of technology. Teachers are encouraged to use new technological devices in order to strengthen learning among students and meet the needs of various types of learners.The right to education has been created and recognized by jurisdiction（司法）. Education is the most important concern of the governmentqualificationsdissemination of truth. It is education that gives us all the power and necessities of making a difference in any field.68. Nowadays teachers are encouraged to ______.A. study modern science and technologyB. pass all knowledge to their studentsC. use non-traditional devices in classD. meet the needs of intelligent student first69. The underlined word “dissemination” in Paragraph4 probably means “______”.A. spreadB. ignoranceC. argumentD. question70. What do we know about education from the passage?A. It has nothing to do with society.B. It helps people to achieve what they want.C. It has little effect on people’s physical ability.71. What is the passage mainly about?A. The importance of educationB. The responsibility of educationC. The development of educationD. The purpose of educationEThe National Park Service in the United States will mark its one hundredth anniversary in 2016. As it nears its second century, the Park Service plans to increase its educational programs for students and teachers.The plans include transportation support for one hundred thousand students each year to visit national parks to learn about nature and history. Yellowstone is believed to have been the world's first national park when it was established in 1872. Other students will get a chance to see parks in faraway places through Skype and other online programs.Para.1Para.3 Para.2 Para.4 Para.5 The National Park Service also works with partners to provide education. One of its partners is a nonprofit organization called NatureBridge. NatureBridge is celebrating its fortieth anniversary and says one million young people have taken part in its programs. The organization works with students from kindergarten through twelfth grade and uses national parks as its classrooms. It provides field science programs at Yosemite National Park and four other locations in California and the northwestern state of Washington.Now, NatureBridge is launching an East Coast center with a four-million-dollar grant from Google. The program will begin in April at the Prince William Forest Park in Virginia. Students stay for three to five days in NatureBridge programs. The activities are aimed at developing their science skills. For example, they learn about different soils and study water quality under a microscope.Jason Morris is executive vice president of NatureBridge. He says when they are not sleeping, eating or in a laboratory, the students spend their time outdoors. Julia Washburn is associate director of education andinterpretation for the National Park Service. She says in a time of budget cuts, the agency has to find ways to still meet its goals. Ms. Washburn says one of the most important services that the Park Service provides every day is nature interpretation. Park rangers (公园管理员) try to make visiting the outdoors more meaningful. Interpretation is a form of informal education. Essentially, it is a word that we use for the people in parks that explain the park or help orient （确定方向） you. So park rangers are interpreters. They orient you to the place you are in and help you make connections, emotional and intellectual connections, with the place.72. Which of the following description about NatureBridge is NOT correct?A. It’s an organization working together with National Park Service to provide education.B. Some of the activities held by NatureBridge are financially supported by Google.C. Students from kinde rgarten to college can sign up for the organization’s activities.D. It’s going to cut down budget for the activities because of economic hard times.73. In which national park will the program by East Coast centre start?A. Yellowstone National ParkB. Prince William Forest ParkC. Yosemite National ParkD. Not mentioned in the passage.74. What’s the main idea of the passage?A. National parks are used as outdoor classrooms for students.B. Students are called on to join NatureBridge.C. Some famous national parks in US are attractive to students.D. Park rangers make visiting parks more interesting.75. Which of the following is the correct structure of the whole passage? (Para=paragraph)A.Para.1 Para.2 Para.3 Para.4 Para.5Para.1 Para.4 Para.2 Para.3 Para.5 Para.1 Para.3 Para.2 Para.4 Para.5 B.C.D.阅读理解56-59 BDCA 60-63 BDCC 64-67 ABBD 68-71 CABA 72-75 CBAB。

2022高三英语星级阶梯阅读练习三星级48

2022高三英语星级阶梯阅读练习三星级48 AInventor, physicist, surveyor, astronomer, biologist, artist…Robert Hooke was all these and more. Some say he was the greatest experimental scientist of the seventeenth century. Once he worked with renowned men of science like Christian Huygens, Antony van Leeuwenhoek, Robert Boyle, Isaac Newton and the great architect, Christopher Wren.Hooke’s early education began at home, under the guidance of his father. He entered Westminster School at the age of thirteen, and form there he went to Oxford, where he came in contact with some of the best scientists in England. Hooke impressed them with his skill at designing experiments and devising instruments. In 1662, at the age of twenty—eight, he was named Curator of Experiments of the newly formed Royal Society of London. Hooke accepted the job, even though he knew that it had no money to pay him!Watching living things through the microscope was one his favorite occupations. He devised a compound microscope for this purpose. One day while observing a cork(软木) under a microscope, he saw honeycomb—like structures. They were cells—the smallest units of life. In fact, it was Hooke who coined the term “cell” as the boxlike cells of the cork reminded him of the cells of a monastery(修道院).Perhaps because of his varied interests, Hooke often left experiments unfinished. Others took up where he left off and then claimed sole(独占的)credit. This sometimes led to quarrels with colleagues. One work that he finished was his book MICROGRAPHIA, a volume that reveals the immense potential of the microscope. The book also includes, among other things, ideas on gravity and light which may have helped scientists like Newton while they were developing their own theories on these phenomena.Hooke made valuable contributions to astronomy too. A crater(陨石坑) on the moon is named after him in appreciation of his services to this branch of science.26. Robert Hooke probably went to school in .A．1647 B．1634 C．1662 D．166427. From the first paragraph, we can know that Robert Hooke .A．was famous because he worked with many scientistsB．liked making friends with the famous peopleC．received a lot from other scientistsD．made contributions to many different fields28. Robert Hooke made himself known to some of the best scientists in England by .A．learning by himself with his father’s helpB．introducing himself to themC．designing experiments and instrumentsD．refusing any reward from Royal Society of London29. Robert Hooke couldn’t get along well with his colleagues because .A．he couldn’t finish his work on time sometimesB．he had all kinds of interests in his daily lifeC．he was too proud to look up to themD．the other scientists took the fruits of his experiments30. Which of the following about the book MICROGRAPHIA is TRUE?A．It has been used in many fields.B．Its ideas on gravity and light might have been helpful for Newton.C．Newton realized the importance of it.D．Hooke thought highly of Newton’s scientific theory in it.BEaster(复活节) is still a great day for worship, randy in baskets and running around the yardfinding eggs, but every year it gets quite a bit worse for bunnies.And no, not because the kids like to pull their ears. The culprit is climate change, and some researchers found that rising temperatures arc having harmful effects on at least five species of rabbit in the US.Take the Lower Keys March rabbit, for instance. An endangered species that lives in the Lower Florida Keys, this species of cottontail is a great swimmer — it lives on the islands! — but it is already severely affected by development and now by rising levels. According to the Center for Biological Diversity, an ocean level rise of only 0. 6 meters will send these guys jumping to higher ground and a 0.9-meter rise would wipe out their habitat completely.The snowshoe hare, on the other hand, has a color issue. Most of these rabbits change their fur color from white in the wintertime to brown in the summer, each designed to give them better cover from predators（捕食者）. As the number of days with snow decreases all across the country, however, more and more bunnies arc being left in white fur during brown dirt days of both fall and spring, making them an easier mark for predators. Researchers know that the color change is controlled by the number of hours of sunlight, but whether the rabbit will be able to adapt quick enough to survive is a big question. The National Wildlife Federation has reported that hunters have noticed their numbers are already markedly down.American pikas or rock rabbits, a relative of rabbits and hares, might be the firs' of these species to go extinct due to climate change. About 7-8 inches long, pikas live high in the cool, damp mountains west of the Rocky Mountains. As global temperatures rise, they would naturally migrate to higher ground —but they already occupy the mountaintops. They can't go any higher. The National Wildlife Federation reports that they might not be able to stand the new temperatures as their habitat beats up.The volcano rabbit has the same problem. These rabbits live on the slopes of volcanoes in Mexico, and recent studies have shown that the lower range of their habitat has already shifted upward about 700 meters, but there are not suitable plants for them to move higher, so they are stuck in the middle. Scientists are concerned about their populations.Native to the US, pygmy rabbits weigh less than 1 pound and live in the American West. They are believed to be the smallest rabbits in the world. Their habitats have been destroyed by development. Several populations, such as the Columbia Basin pygmy, almost went extinct and were saved by zoo breeding programs. Pygmy rabbits also rely on winter cover by digging tunnels through the snow to escape predators, but lesser snowfall is leaving them exposed.All of this gives new meaning to dressing up in a giant bunny costume this Easter.31. The writer mentions Easter at the beginning of the passage in order to_______.A. show the importance of Easter DayB. introduce the issue about bunniesC. remind people of Easter traditionsD. discuss the relationship between Easter and bunnies32. The word "culprit" ( Paragraph 2) is closest in meaning to______.A. criminalB. judgeC. victimD. producer33. According to the passage, some rabbits can now be easily Uncovered by predators becausethey_______A. are exposed lo more skillful huntersB. have moved to habitats with fewer plantsC. haven't adapted themselves to climate changeD. can't change their fur color into white in the fall and the spring34. The problem faced by volcano rabbets and rock rabbits is that________.A. both are affected by 1ess snowB. both are affected by rising sea levelsC neither can find enough food D. neither can migrate to higher places35. Which best describes the writer's tone in the postage?A. Approving.B. Concerned.C. Enthusiastic.D. Doubtful.CWestern New Bridge Library AnnouncementShortened Library Hours for Spring BreakLibrary Hours have been shortened to 7 hours a day (9∶00 a. m. 4∶00 p. m. ) for Spring Break from March 24 to March 30.Coming Events◆On Monday, March 24, at 10∶30 a. m. , Scott Sutton, a children’s writer, will tell stories to kids over seven. Sutton’ s attractive style will surely inspire ever yone present ！◆At 2∶00 p. m. , on March 25, a lecture will be delivered in Room 201, which focuses on the development of writing skill. Famous tutors from the district won’ t disappoint you.◆At 1∶00 p. m. ，on March 26, the Georgetown Musicians will present an Irish Folk Concert, which will be entertaining for the entire family. Come for the music and stay to check out some relevant books for the rest of the week！◆On Thursday, March 27, at 2∶00 p. m. , the annual Children’ s Gathering will take place in R oom 201, the second floor. Pick up an invitation in the Children’ s Room and return your RSVP (回复)to reserve your seat at the table by 3∶00 p. m. on Tuesday, March 25. Only children are allowed in the Gathering.◆At 10∶30 a．m. on Friday, March 28, Enzo Mon fre of the hit kids’ science show, ENZOology, will bring Fossils Live! Surely Enzo will take the audience back in time, deep beneath the surface of the earth, to uncover the mysteries of killer dinosaurs, and more. Enzo recently appeared on the Ellen DeGeneres Show — come and see him at the library！Please note: In case of emergency, please call the Help Desk at 926 3736 and follow the procedures outlined on the voice message. The call down service is staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for emergencies. The Help Desk supplies service to you all the year round! For questions about all these, please contact_hld_@_wnbl._corg.Come for the great Fun; Stay for the relevant Books！36．Tim wants to polish his writing, it is best for him to attend the related activity on________.A. MondayB. TuesdayC. ThursdayD. Friday37．Which of the following descriptions about the annual Children’ s Gathering is true?A. Tickets are a must in order to attend it.B. Only those who have received an invitation are admitted in the Gathering.C. You have to make a reply to the invitation to make sure you get a seat.D. You’ d better apply in advance because there are not enough seats for everyone.38．Which of the following is NOT true according to the announcement?A. The children who are interested in the mysteries of killer dinosaurs can attend the Ellen DeGeneresShow on Friday.B. Children can’ t attend all the activities with their parents.C. Children can choose more than one of the activities.D. Children can borrow some relevant books for the activities.39．If there is an emergency, you should________.A. call the Help Desk **********************C. stay in the library and waitD. ring 926 363740．The announcement is mainly intended for________.A. staff members of the libraryB. parents of the school childrenC. the school childrenD. volunteers of the activitiesDPop stars today enjoy what once only belonged to the royalty. Wherever they go, people turn out in their thousands to greet them. The crowds go wild trying to catch a brief glimpse of their smiling, colorfully dressed idols. The stars are transported in their chauffeur driven Rolls Royces, private helicopters or executive aeroplanes . They are surrounded by a permanent entourage(随从) of managers, press agents and bodyguards. Photographs of them appear regularly in the press and all their comings and goings are reported，for, like royalty, pop stars are news. Ifthey enjoy many of the privileges of royalty, they certainly share many of the inconveniences as well. It is dangerous for them to make unscheduled appearances in public.They must be constantly shielded from the adoring crowds who idolize them. They are no longer private individuals, but public property. The financial rewards they receive for this sacrifice cannot be calculated, for their rates of pay are great.And why not? Society has always rewarded its top entertainers lavishly. The great days of Hollywood have become legendary: famous stars enjoyed fame, wealth and adulation (奉承) on an all time scale. By today’ s standards, the excesses of Hollywood do not seem quite so spectacular. A single gramophone record nowadays may earn much more in royalties than the films of the past ever did. The competition for the title “Top of the Pops” is fierce, but the rewards are truly huge.It is only right that the stars should be paid in this way. Don’t the top men in industry earn enormous salaries for the service they perform to their companies and their countries? Pop stars earn vast sums in foreign currency —often more than large industrial companies —and the taxman can only be grateful for their massive annual contributions to the exchequer(国库). So who would begrudge them their rewards?It’ s all very well for people in boring jobs to complain about the successes and rewards of others. People who make envious remarks should remember that the most famous stars represent only the tip of the iceberg. For every famous star, there are hundreds of others struggling to earn a living. A man working in a steady job and looking forward to a pension at the end of it has no right to expect very high rewards. He has chosen security and peace of mind, so there will always be a limit to what he can earn. But a man who attempts to become a star is taking enormous risks. He knows at the outset that only a handful of competitors ever get to the very top. He knows that years of concentrated effort may be rewarded with complete failure.But he knows, too, that the rewards for success are very high indeed: they are the payback for the huge risks involved and once he makes it, he will certainly earn them. That’s the essence of private enterprise.41．The author develops the passage mainly by ________.A. comparing different ideasB. giving explanationsC. inferringD. listing typical examples42．The underlined word “begrudge”in the third paragraph is closest in meaning to ________.A. be jealous ofB. be satisfied withC. be anxious aboutD. be crazy about43．According to the passage, which of the following can match the view of the author?A. He who laughs last laughs best.B. If you venture nothing, you will gain nothing.C. He who makes no mistakes makes nothing.D. Success belongs to the persevering.44．The author holds a(n) ________attitude towards the high income of pop stars.A. criticalB. approvalC. optimisticD. indifferent45．Which of the following is true according to the passage?A. People are blind in idolizing stars.B. There is fierce competition in becoming pop stars.C. The government taxes pop stars very little.D. Pop stars’ life is more luxurious than that of royalty.26—30 ADCDB 31---35 BACDB 36—40 BCAAC 41—45 BABBB。

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高三英语星级阶梯阅(Yue)读练习三星级46AWhen Boris left school, he could not find a job. He tried hard and pestered(纠(Jiu)缠(Chan))his relatives, but they had problems of their own. He answered advertisements until he could not afford to buy any more stamps. Boris grew annoyed, then depressed, then a little hardened. Still he went on trying and still he failed. He began to think that he had no future at all.“Why don’t you start your own business?”one of his uncles told him.“The world is a money-locker. You’d better find a way of opening it.”“But what can I do?”“Get out and have a look round,”advised his uncle in a vague sort of way.“See what peop1e want; then give it to them, and they will pay for it.”Boris began to cycle around the town and found a suitable piece of a waste ground in the end. Then he set up his business as a cycle repairer. He worked hard, made friends with his customers and gradually managed to build up his goodwill and profit. A few months later, he found that he had more work than he could deal with by himse1f. He found a number of empty shops but they were all no good: in the wrong position, too expensive or with some other snag（障(Zhang)碍）Boris and his assistant taught themselves how to repair scooters and motor-cycles. Slowly but surely the profits increased and the business developed. At last, Boris had managed to open the money-locker and found bank notes and gold coins inside.26. Which of the following would be the best title for the passage?A. Goodwill is the key to success.B. The world is a money-locker.C. No education, no future.D. Difficulty of starting a small business.27. Which of the following best describes Boris’job hunting experience?A. Surprising.B. Encouraging.C. Boring.D. Disappointing.28. Boris starts his career by .A. cycling around the townB. developing a waste groundC. repairing cyclesD. buying empty shops29. Boris finally chose an empty shop on a new estate because .A. it was not so expensiveB. he had a lot of old customers thereC. he could make good use of his skills thereD. there were good opportunities there30. We can infer from the last paragraph that Boris .A. still couldn’t make good profitsB. set off in a successful careerC. found a lot of gold coins by accidentD. had great difficulty running his businessBI never thought I would have a life-changing experience at Wal-Mart.Although my thoughts were only on speed, the checkout line I was standing in wasn’t moving as quickly as I wanted, and I glanced toward the cashier.There stood a man in his seventies, wearing glasses and a nice smile. I thought, well, he’s an old guy!For the next few minutes I watched him. He greeted every customer before scanning the items. Sure, his words were the usual, “How’s it going?” But he did something different----he actually listened to people. Then he would respond to what they had said and engage them in brief conversation.I thought it was odd. I have grown accustomed to people asking me how I was doing simply out of robotic conversational habit. After a while, you don’t give any thought to the question and just mumble something back. I could say, “I just found out I have six months to live,” and someone would reply, “Have a great day!”But that wasn’t the end.He gave them the change, walked around the counter, and extended his right hand in an act of friendship. He looked the customers in the eyes. “I sure want to thank you for shopping here today,” he told them. “You have a great day. Bye-bye.”The looks on the faces of the customers were priceless. There were smiles and some sheepish grins. All had been touched by his simple gesture and in a place they never expected. They would gather their things and walk out, smiling.Of course, he did the same to me and I got to know his name. Marty.Who was that guy? It was as if Sam Walton y’s body.I had never walked away from that shop feeling like that.31．The checkout line the writer was standing in moved slower than expected because .A．the cashier couldn’t work as fast as othersB．there were some big purchasesC．the cashier did more than scanning the itemsD．the writer was not patient enough32．“How’s it going?” .A．they don’t really care what you may answerB．they are just practicing their conversation abilityC．they are inquiring about your private informationD．they don’t expect to hear any negative answers33．What was most customers’ reaction to Marty’s behaviors?A．They thought it priceless. B．They were in some way moved.C．They thought it awful and odd. D．They felt somewhat offended.34．What can we infer about Sam Walton?A．He might be Marty’s father or grandfather.B．He might be friendly and devoted to Wal-Mart.C．He might have died while working in the market.D．35．What does the writer intend to express through the text?A．Our everyday life is always full of surprises.B．Most customers enjoy being treated this way.C．Being different is a good way of doing business.D．A little positive action can make a big difference.CDear Chicken Soup for the Teenage Soul,Most people don’t really know what pressures a typical teenager has to go through. Sure, our parents and grandparents were once teens, but things are so different now．It has never been tougher to a teenager.It had never been more important to be in the “right group” or to have the “right brand”of shoes. And those are the easy things to deal with．We also face problems with family, friends, relationships and school pressures．When it gets to be too much, I turn to my friends．One friend I could not live without is Chicken Soup for the Teenage Soul．Your books have been so inspiring to me and have helped me to deal with and understand the problems I go through．For example, I went through a confusing time with my friends when we got to junior high．I had known these friends since kindergarten, and when we began junior high it seemed like some of them began to change．We started hanging out with different groups, and we slowly grew so far apart that it seemed as if we had never been friends．I felt confused and hurt．Sometime during this period I read the story Friends Forever in Chicken Soup for the Teenage Soul Ⅱ.I felt so much better after reading it．It was like a weight had been lifted from me whenI realized that many friendships went through changes and that we weren’t the only friends toexperience them．People change, but that doesn’t mean we have to lose the friendships we once shared．My friends and I still spend time together when we can and care about each other a lot．That things are different doesn’t mean I have to forget about all the good times we had．I will always keep the memories in a safe place in my heart．S incerely,P eter36．According to the author, parents and grandparents .A．didn’B．don’t fully understand the pressures of being a teenager nowC．can easily deal with things such as choosing friends and shoes.D．don’t need to give help to teenagers with pressures and problems37．The author turns to Chicken Soup for the Teenage Soul ．A. after he has quarrelled with friendsB．before he goes to a new environmentC． when he couldn’t deal with the pressuresD．when he has spare time after school38．Why did the author feel confused and hurt when he got to junior high？A．Because he and his friends weren’t in the same school．B．Because his friends refused to hang out with him．C．Because he was too busy to be with his friends．D．Because he was afraid that he had lost his friends．39．What does the underlined word “them” in Para．5 refer to？A．Friendships．B．Changes． C．Friends．D．Pressures．40．In the letter the author mainly tells us that ．A．people change but friendships always lastB．people will go through many changes in lifeC．changes sometimes cause hurt and confusionD．friendships should be kept with skillsDWhen you get in your car, you reach for it．When you're at work, you take a break to have a moment alone with it． When you get into a lift, you play with it．Cigarette? Cup of coffee? No, it's the third most addictive thing in modem life, the cell phone． curb their longing to hug it more tightly than most of their personal relationships．l． Dr．y．Sounds extreme, but we’ve all witnessed the evidence: The person at a restaurant who talks on the phone through an entire meal, ignoring his kids around the table; the woman who talks on the phone in the car, ignoring her husband; the teen who texts messages all the way home from school, avoiding contact with kids all around him．Jim Williams, an industrial sociologist based in Massachusetts, notes that cell - phone addiction is part of a set of symptoms in a widening gulf of personal separation． He points to a study by Duke University researchers that found one-quarter of Americans say they have no one to discuss their most important personal business with． Despite the growing use of phones, e - mail and instant messaging, in other words, Williams says studies show that we don't have as many friends as our parents． " Just as more information has led to less wisdom, more acquaintances via the Internet and cell phones have produced fewer friends," he says．d． Consider that in 1987, there were only l million cell phones in use． Today, something like 300 million Americans carry them． They far outnumber wired phones in the United States．41． From the first two paragraphs, we can know ．A．B． cell phone addiction is good for building personal relationshipsC． people are longing to have their own cell phonesD． cell phones are the same as cigarettes42． Cell phone addiction has caused the following effects EXCEPT .A． a barrier to personal contact B, fewer friendsC． an escape from reality D.a serious illness43．The underlined word "curb" in Paragraph 2 means “．”A． ignore B． control C． develop D． rescue44． The example of a woman talking on the phone in the car supports the idea that .A． women Use cell phones more often than menB． talking on the phone while driving is dangerousC． cell phones do not necessarily bring people togetherD． cell phones make one - on - one personal contact easy45．Which of the following is the best title for the passage?A． Cell phones Are the New CigarettesB． Cell phones Are Harmful to the SocietyC． The New Report about the Cell phoneD． The Disadvantages of the Cell phone26-30 BDCDB 31-35 CABBD 36-40 BCDBA 41-45 ADBCA。

高三英语星级阶梯阅读练习三星级44

高三英语星级阶梯阅(Yue)读练习三星级44AWithin the space of a month, two of the greatest were born: Johann Sebastian Bach and George Frideric Handel.Handel’ination today, but back then those occupations went hand in hand. Even though Handel was very interested in music, his father didn’t think that was a good way to earn a living, so he wanted his son to be a lawyer. The story goes that Handel smuggled a quiet piano into the house so that he could practice in secret.One day, Handel went along when his father went to shave a duke. While his father was working, Handel sat down and played the duke’s organ. The duke was so impressed that he convinced Handel’s fatHandel soon discovered that what he liked most was opera. In fact, he was so passionate about opera that he even fought a duel (决(Jue)斗(Dou)) over it with one of his friends. Since Italy Having landed such a wonderful job, Handel immediately asked his boss for time off. He wanted to go to England, where he’d heard that there weren’If you ever go to London, l ook for Handel’s grave in Westminster Abbey, where there’s a wonderful monument to him.26.A.His father was sure of his future success.B.His performance impressed a duke.C.He begged his father to send him to Italy.D.He practiced hard and taught himself music.27. What does the underlined word “smuggled” mean in the passage?A. bought secretlyB. took secretlyC. carried in advanceD. possessed personally28. Why did Handel later settle down in Britain instead of Germany?A.Because he could find better jobs in London.B.Because he enjoyed greater fame in London.C.Because his boss became King of Britain and brought him along.D.Because London was a wonderful place to learn about opera.29.Which of the following words can NOT be used to describe Handel, as shown in the passage?A. bad-temperedB. talentedC. enthusiasticD. optimistic30. Which of the following statements is WRONG according to the passage?A.Handel was born in the same year with Bach.B.Many people worked both as a barber and a surgeon.C.Handel quit his job to learn about opera in Italy.D.Handel was buried in London and was built a monument.BConcern with money, and then more money, in order to buy the conveniences and luxuries of modern life, has brought great c hanges to the lives of most Frenchmen. “typical”Some say that France has been Americanized. This is because the United States is a world symbol of the technological society and its consumer products. The so called Americanization of France has its critic s. They fear that “assembly line life” will lead to the disappearance of the pleasures of the more graceful and leisurely (but less productive) old French style. What will happen, they ask, to taste, elegance, and the cultivation of the good things in life to joy in the smell of a freshly picked apple, a stroll by the river, or just happy hours of conversation in a local café?31.Which of the following is a feature of the old French way of life?A.Leisure, elegance, and efficiencyB.Elegance, efficiency, and tasteC.Leisure, elegance, and tasteD.Elegance, efficiency, and leisure32.Which of the following is NOT true about Frenchmen?A.Many of them prefer the modern life style.B.They actually enjoy working at the assembly line.C.They are more concerned with money than before.D.33.The passage suggests that _________.A. in pursuing material gains the French are suffering losses elsewhereB. it’s now unlikely to see a Frenchman enjoying a stroll by the riverC. the French are fed up with the smell of freshly picked applesD. great changes have occurred in the life style of all Frenchmen34.Which of the following is true about the critics?A. Critics are greater in number than people enjoying the new way of life.B. Students critics are greater in number than critics in other fields.C. Students critics have, on occasion, resorted to violent means against the trend.D. Critics are concerned solely with the present and not the future.35.Which of the following best states the main idea of the passage?A. Changes in the French Way of LifeB. Criticism of the New Life StyleC. The Americanization of FranceD. Features of the New Way of LifeCAgainst the supposition that forest fires in Alaska, Canada and Siberia warm the climate, scientists have discovered that cooling may occur in areas where burnt trees allow more snow to mirror more sunlight into space.This finding suggests that taking steps to prevent northern forest fires to limit the release of greenhouse gases may warm the climate in northern regions. Usually large fires destroyed forests in these areas over the past decade. Scientists predict that with climate warming, fires may occur more frequently over the next several centuries as a result of a longer fire season. Sunlight taken in by the earth tends to cause warming, while heat mirrored back into space tends to cause cooling.This is the first study to analyze all aspects of how northern fires influence climate. Earlier studies by other scientists have suggested that fire in northern regions speed up climate warmingbecause greenhouse gases from burning trees and plants are released into the atmosphere and thus trap heat.Scientists found that right after the fire, large amounts of greenhouse gases entered the atmosphere and caused warming. Ozone（臭(Chou)氧） levels increased, and ash from the fire fell on far-off sea ice, darkening the surface and causing more radiation from the sun to be taken in. The following spring, however, the land within the area of the fire was brighter than before the fire, because fewer trees covered the ground. Snow on the ground mirrored more sunlight back into space, leading to cooling.“We need to find out all possible ways to reduce the growth of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.” Scientists tracked the change in the amount of radiation entering and leaving the climate system as a result of the fire, and found a measurement closely related to the global air temperature. Typically, fire in northern regions occurs in the same area every 80 to 150 years. Scientists, however, found that when fire occurs more frequently, more radiation is lost from the earth and cooling results. Specifically, they determined when fire returns 20 years earlier than predicted, 0.5 watts per square meter of area burned are soaked up by the earth from greenhouse gases, but 0.9 watts per square meter will be sent back into space. The net effect is cooling. Watts are used to measure the rate at which energy is gained or lost from the earth.36．According to the new findings, taking steps to prevent northern forest fires may __________.A．result in a warming climateB．cause the forest fires to occur more frequentlyC．lead to a longer fire seasonD．protect the forests and the environment there37．The following are all the immediate effects after a forest fire EXCEPT __________.A．large amounts of greenhouse gases enter the atmosphereB．the levels of ozone which is a type of oxygen increaseC．snow on the ground mirrors more sunlight back into spaceD．ashes from the fire fall on the ice surface and take in more radiation from the sun 38．Earlier studies about northern forest fires __________.A．analyze all aspects of how northern fires influence climateB．indicate that forest fires will pollute the atmosphereC．suggest that people should take measures to protect environmentD．suggest that the fires will speed up climate warming39．The underlined phrase “soak up” in the last paragraph most probably means __________.A．released B．absorbed C．created D．distributed40．From the passage we can draw a conclusion that forest fires in Alaska, Canada and Siberia may __________.A．warm the climate as the supposition goesB．allow more snow to reflect more sunlight into space and thus cool the climateC．destroy large areas of forests and pollute the far-off sea iceD．help to gain more energy rather than release more energyDMy newly-rented small apartmen’t drive a car but thought that I could probably guard a train, and perhaps continue to write my poems between stations. The writers Keats and Chekhov had been doctors. T.S. Eliot had worked in a bank and WalI’d be a subway guard. I could see myself being cheerful, useful, a good man in a crisis（危(Wei)机）. Obviously I’ —The next day I sat down, with almost a hundred other candidates, for the intelligence test. I must have done all right because after about half an hour’s wait I was sent into another room for a psychological test. This time there were only about fifty candidates. The interviewer sat at a desk. Candidates were signaled forward to occupy the seat opposite him when the previous occupant had been dismissed, after a greater or shorter time. Obviously the long interviews were the more successful ones. Some of the interviews were as short as five minutes. Mine was the only one that lasted a minute and a half.I can remember the questions now: “Why did you leave your last job?” “Why did you leave your job before that?” “And the one before that?” I can’t recall my answers, except that they were short at first and grew progressively shorter. His closing statement, I thought, revealed（显(Xian)示） a lack of sensitivity which helped to explain why as a psychologist, he had risen no higher than the underground railway. “You’ve failed the psychological test and we are unable to offer you a pos ition.”Failing to get that job was my low point. Or so I thought, believing that the work was easy. Actually, such jobs — being a postman is another one I still desire — demand exactly the sort of elementary yet responsible awareness that the habitual dreamer is least qualified to give. But I was still far short of full self-understanding. I was also short of cash.41．The writer applied for the job chiefly because _________.A．he wanted to work in the centre of LondonB．he could no longer afford to live without oneC．he was not interested in any other available jobD．he had received some suitable training42．The writer thought he was overqualified for the job because _________.A．he often traveled underground B．he had written many poemsC．he could deal with difficult situations D．43．The length of his interview meant that _________.A．he was not going to be offered the job B．he had not done well in the intelligence test C．he did not like the interviewer at all D．he had little work experience to talk about 44．What does the writer realize now that he did not realize then?A．How unpleasant ordinary jobs can be. B．How difficult it is to be a poet.C．How unsuitable he was for the job. D．How badly he did in the interview. 45．What’s the writer’s opinion of the psychologist?A. He was very aggressive（有进(Jin)取心旳）.B. He was unhappy with his job.C. He was quite inefficient.D. He was rather unsympathetic.26—30 BBCDC 31—35 CBACA 36—40 ACDBB 41—45 BCACD。

高三英语星级阶梯阅读练习三星级52

高三(San)英语星级阶梯阅读练习三星级52AI took the bus to work for many years. No one knew each other; the passengers all sat there sleepily in the morning. The bus was cheerless and silent.One of the passengers was a small grey man who took the bus to the center for senior citizens every morning. No one ever paid very much attention to him. One July morning he said good morning to the driver and smiled. The driver nodded guardedly. The rest of us were silent.The next day, the old man boarded with a big smile and sai d in a loud voice, “A very good morning to you all!” Some of us looked up, amazed, and murmured “ good morning” in reply.One morning he even had a bunch of wild flowers in his hand. The driver turned around smilingly and asked, “Have you got yourself a girlfriend, Charlie?” We never got to know if his name really was “Charlie”, but he nodded shyly and said yes. The other passengers whistled and clapped at him. Charlie waved the flowers before he sat down on his seat.Every morning after that Charlie always brought flowers. Some passengers also brought flowers for him. The bus became a happy place.Then, one morning, as autumn was closing in, Charlie wasn’t waiting at his usual stop. When he wasn’t there the next day and the day after that, we started w ondering if he was sick or hopefully---on holiday somewhere. When we came nearer to the center for senior citizens, one of the passengers even asked the driver to wait.We all held our breaths when he went to the door. The old gentleman was fine, but one of his close friends had died over the weekend. How silent we were the rest of the way to work.The next Monday Charlie was waiting at the stop, and without a tie. Inside the bus was silent.26. The story is mainly developed by ______.27. Greeted wit h “good morning” from the old man, people aboard the bus at first _____.A. felt tired and sleepy and didn’t want to talkB. greeted him back loudly and politelyC. guarded against the conversation from strangersD. felt surprised and became angry with him.28. When the passengers found the old man was not waiting at the bus stop as usual, they did thefollowing things EXCEPT _____.B. feel anxious and worried about himC. miss him and expect to see himD. hope he was going on holiday rather than falling ill29. It can be inferred from the text that _____.A. the driver didn’t like the old man at firstB. people usually wear a tie when they are happyC. passengers brought flowers to express gratitude（感(Gan)激） to the old manD. the old man had a great influence on the passengers’ emotion30. The purpose of the passage is to _____.A. introduce the old gentleman and praise his good deedsconsiderate to people aroundC. tell us to keep silent when somebody passes awayD. criticize those who remain silent when they are greetedBRachel Carson was an American author and environmental protection scientist. “Silent Spring”was her most famous book. The idea for the book developed from a suggestion from a friend. Rachel’s friend owned a protected area for birds. An airplane had flown over the area where the birds were kept and spread a powerful chemical called DDT. Many songbirds and harmless insects were killed by the DDT.Miss Carson and other scientists were very concerned about the harmful effects of DDT and other insect-killing chemicals called pesticides (杀(Sha)虫剂(Ji)). Rachel Carson tried to get many magazines interested in publishing a report about the subject. However, none would agree to publish anything about such a disputed (有(You)争议旳Miss Carson believed the public needed to know about this important issue. She decided towrite a book about it. In her book “Silent Spring”The chemical industry felt threatened. Industry spokesmen and other critics said the book was non-scientific and emotional. They misunderstood the message of the book. Miss Carson did not suggest that all pesticides be banned. She urged that control of these substances be given to biologists who could make informed decisions about the risks involved.Support for the book increased. By the end of 1962, there were more than forty bills in statelaws proposing to control pesticides. Finally, in November, 1969, the United States government ruled that the use of DDT must stop in two years.Rachel Carson did not live to see how her book influenced the government’s decision to ban DDT. She died of breast cancer in 1964.31. What can be inferred from Paragraph 1?A. Rachel’s friend was concerned about bird protection.B. Rachel wrote a lot of books about chemicals.C. DDT kills both insects and plants in the wild.D. An airplane spread DDT to kill harmless insects.32. No magazines agreed to publish the harmful effect of DDT because ______.A. it was an unimportant subject for themB. they were afraid of being involved in the disputeC. they had no environmental consciousness at allD. DDT was necessary for industry development33. In her book “Silent Spring”, Miss Carson ______.A. supported the development of industryB. predicted bird population would increaseC. showed her anxiety about the environmentD. was confused about the cause of a silent spring34. Industry spokesman’s attitude towards the boo k is that of ______.A. toleranceB. criticismC. unconcernD. praise35. Which of the following is true according to the text?A. DDT was forbidden to be used once “Silent Spring” was published.B. Miss Carson was glad to see her book was appreciated by all.C. Miss Carson suggested all pesticides should be banned.D. Rachel’s book contributed a lot to the ban of DDT.CThe way people hold to the belief that a fun-filled, pain free life equals happiness actually reduces their chances of ever attaining real happiness. If fun and pleasure are equal to happiness then pain must be equal to unhappiness. But in fact, the opposite is true: more often than not things that lead to happiness involve some pain.As a result, many people avoid the very attempts that are the source of true happiness. They fear the pain inevitably brought by such things as marriage, raising children, pt（承担(Dan)旳义务）, self - improvement.Ask a bachelor（单身(Shen)汉）Couples with infant children are lucky to get a whole night’s sleep or a three - day vacation. I don’t know any parent who would choose the word fun to describe raising children. But couples who decide not to have children never know the joys of watching a child grow up or of playing with a grandchild.Understanding and accepting that true happiness has nothing to do with fun is one of the most liberating realizations. It liberates time: now we can devote more hours to activities that can genuinely increase our happiness. It liberates money: buying that new car or those fancy clothes that will do nothing to increase our happiness now seems pointless. And it liberates us from envy: we now understand that all those who are always having so much fun actually may not be happy at all.36．According to the author, a bachelor resists marriage chiefly because ____________ .A. he is reluctant to take on family responsibilitiesB. he believes that life will be more cheerful if he remains singleC. he finds more fun in dating than in marriageD. he fears it will put an end to all his fun adventure and excitement37．Raising children, in the author’s opinion is ____________ .A. a moral dutyB. a thankless jobC. a rewarding taskD. a source of inevitable pain38．From the last paragraph, we learn that envy sometimes stems from ____________ .A. hatredB. misunderstandingC. prejudiceD. ignorance39．To understand what true happiness is one must ____________ .A. have as much fun as possible during one’s lifetimeB. make every effort to liberate oneself from painC. put up with pain under all circumstancesD. be able to distinguish happiness from fun40．What is the author trying to tell us?A. Happiness often goes hand in hand with pain．B. One must know how to attain happiness.D. It is pain that leads to happiness.DMars Was Not Always Bitterly ColdScientists at the California Institute of Technology (Caltech) have reported evidence that Mars was warmer and wetter long ago than it is today. The Caltech scientists say they have directly established the temperature of Mars four billion years ago. At least, they established the surface temperature on part of the planet at that time. The researchers say it is the first such evidence to be discovered and presented.The Caltech scientists say carbonate（碳(Tan)酸盐） minerals formed on Mars at about eighteen degrees Celsius. They reached the finding after studying a meteorite（陨(Yun)石） that had its beginnings near the Martian surface.Today, the average temperature on Mars is sixty-three degrees below zero Celsius.The finding was reported on the website of the National Academy of Sciences. Caltech Assistant Professor Woody Fischer helped to prepare the report. He says eighteen degrees Celsius is not especially cold or hot. He says this makes the finding extremely interesting. Knowing the temperature can give scientists an idea of the climate on Mars long ago. It can also help them decide whether the planet had liquid water. Spacecraft orbiting Mars have shown what appear to be rivers, lakebeds and mineral deposits. These pictures suggest that, at one time, water did flow there. Mars Rover vehicles and other spacecraft have confirmed the information.Caltech Geology Professor John Eiler was another writer of the report. He says knowing the temperature of Mars from long ago provides valuable information. It shows that early in the planet's history, at least part of Mars could support a climate like that of Earth.The meteorite the scientists examined is one of the oldest known rocks in the world. It is called the Allan Hills meteorite. Its name came from the place in Antarctica where it was found in 1984. The meteorite is believed to have blown loose from the Mars' surface when another space rock struck its "home."41. The underlined word “establish”in Paragraph 1 probably means “___________”.A. to set upB. to make people accept a beliefC. to discover or proveD. to start having a relationship with others42. How did the scientists reach the finding?A. By studying Allan Hills meteorite.B. By using spacecraft orbiting Mars.C. By studying minerals gathered on MarsD. By studying a meteorite on the Martian surface.43. According to the fourth paragraph, what have spacecraft orbiting Mars done?A. Measuring the temperature of Mars.B. Taking photos of the surface of Mars.C. Confirming that there is water flowing on Mars.D. Finding where human beings will probably land on Mars.44. How did Allan Hills meteorite get its name?A. From its original place on Mars.B. From where it was found on the earth.C. From the name of the scientist who found it.D. From the name of the aircraft that discovered it45. Where can we most probably read this passage?A. In a biography of scientists.B. In a geography magazine.C. In an environment report.D. In a science report.26-30 ACADB 31-35 ABCBD36-40 ACBDA 41--45 CABBD。

高三英语星级阶梯阅读练习三星级5

高三英语星级阶梯阅读练习三星级5AIt's not a new phenomenon, but have you noticed how many nouns are being used as verbs? We all use them, often without noticing what we're doing.I was arranging to meet someone for dinner last week, and I said “I’ll pencil it in my diary”, and my friend said “You can ink it in”, meaning that it was a firm arrangement not a tentative one!Many of these new verbs are linked to new technology. An obvious example is the word fax. We all got used to sending and receiving faxes, and then soon started talking about faxing something and promising we'd fax it immediately. Then along came email, and we were soon all emailing each other madly. How did we do without it?I can hardly imagine life without my daily emails.e—“favorite pages”, so the verb from an adjective not a noun.Now my children bought me a mobile phone, known simply as a mobile and I had to learn yet more new verbs. I can message someone, that is, I can leave a message for them on their phone. Or I can text them, write a few words suggesting when and where to meet, for example. How long will it be before I can mobile them, that is, phone them using my mobile? I haven’t heard that verb yet, but I’m sure I will soon. Perhaps I’ll start using it myself!56. “I’ll pencil it in my diary” in the second paragraph probably means .A. it was a firm arrangementB. he prefers a pencil to a penC. the arrangement should be written as a diaryD. it was an uncertain arrangement57. A website address can be easily found if it has been______.A. favoritedB. messagedC. emailedD. texted58. Which of the following has not been used as a verb yet?A. messageB. mobileC. emailD. page59. The best title for this passage is____.A. Technology and Language.B. Development of the English languageC. New Technology and New wordsD. New Verbs from NounsBTTeaching assistants carry out their tasks under the direction of the class teacher. This is a fully supported home study course, and the help is available whenever you need it --- either online or over the phone. There is a huge demand for teaching assistants around the country but also many thousands of applicants for these positions. Having this Teaching Assistant Level 3 qualification will help you stand out from other applicants. Our Level 3 Teaching Assistant course is similar to the NVQ (National Vocational Qualification) Level 3 because it is anequivalent (同等旳) level of learning.The teaching assistant is able to contribute in four main areas:Supporting the teacherSupporting the pupilSupporting the schoolSupporting the curriculumThe salary a teaching assistant is expected to earn a year:London fringe (外围):￡16,856 - ￡26,052Outer London: ￡18,789 - ￡27,992Inner London: ￡19,893 - ￡29,088Rest of England and Wales: ￡15,817 - ￡25,016The fee and the time of enrolment (入学)Enroll for only a ￡35 deposit. Teaching Assistant Level 3 is only ￡345. To help you on your way towards achieving your qualification, we are offering all of our potential students a ￡115 reduction in their enrolment fees for June. The normal fee for this course is ￡460 but for this month it has been reduced to only ￡345. There has never been a better time to start learning and take that first step towards a brighter future!100% money back guarantee, if you are not satisfied. That’s why we’ll happily give you your money back on any course returned within 7 days. It’s easy for you to enroll now by telephone 01223 923 913. You can get free friendly help and advice from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, on Monday to Friday. Call 01223 923 915.60. How can people study this Teaching Assistant Level 3 course?A. Go to the night school.B. Go to the full-time school.C. Study at home at any time.D. Study at weekends or vacations.61. What’s the teaching assistant’s task?A. Listening to the teacher’s lecture all the time.B. Only helping teachers prepare their lessons.C. Helping promote effective learning and teaching.D. Often giving lessons in place of the formal teacher.62. If a teacher assistant earns ￡28,000 a year , he probably works in ______.A. downtown WalesB. the fringe of LondonC. outer LondonD. downtown London63. How much should you pay in June if you have paid the deposit?A. ￡35B. ￡310C. ￡345D. ￡460CYou never see him, but they're with you every time you fly. They record where you are going, how fast you're traveling and whether everything on your airplane is functioning normally. Their ability to endure(潜水艇) detected the box's homing signal five days later, the discovery marked a huge step toward determining the cause of a tragedy in which 152 passengers were killed.In 1958, Australian scientist David Warren developed a flight-memory recorder that would track basic information like altitude and direction. That was th withstand crashes, however, so in 1965 the box – the area least subject to impact – from its original position in the landing wells (起落架舱). The same year, the Federal Aviation Authority required that the boxes, which were never actually black, be painted orange or yellow to aid visibility.Modern airplanes have two black boxes: a voice recorder, which tracks pilots' conversations, and a flight-data recorder, which monitors fuel levels, engine noises and other operating functions that help investigators reconstruct the aircraft's final moments. Placed in an insulated (隔绝旳) case and surrounded by a quarter-inch-thick panels of stainless steel, the boxes can stand massive force and temperatures up to 2,000℉. When submerged, they're also able to emit signals from depths of 20,000 ft. Experts believe the boxes from Air France Flight 447, which crashed near Brazil on June 1,2009, are in water nearly that deep, but statistics say they're still likely to turn up. In the approximately 20 deep-sea crashes over the past 30 years, only one plane's black boxes were never recovered.64. What does the author say about the black box?A. It is an indispensable device on an airplane.B.C. Its ability to avoid disasters is incredible.D. It ensures the normal functioning of an airplane.65. What does the underlined word in the 3rd paragraph mean?A. witnessB. experienceC. resistD. ensure66. Why was the black box redesigned in 1965?A. New materials became available by that time.B. Too much space was needed for its installation.C. The early models didn't provide the needed data.D. The early models often got damaged in the crash.67. What do we know about the black boxes from Air France Flight 447?A. There is an urgent need for them to be reconstructed.B. There is still a good chance of their being recovered.C. They have stopped sending homing signals.D. They were destroyed somewhere near Brazil.DAs the railroads and the highways shaped the American West in the past centuries, a new electrical generating(发电)and transmission (输送) system for the 21st century will leave a lasting mark on the West, for better or worse. Much of the real significance of railroads and highways is not in their direct physical effect on the scenery, but inthe ways that they affect the surroundingThe same is true of big solar plants and the power lines that will be laid down to move electricity around.The 19 th century saw land grants(政府拨地) offered to railroad ies to build the transcontinental railroads, leaving public land in between privately owned land. In much of the West, some of the railroad sections were developed while others remained undeveloped, and in both cases the landownership has presented unique challenges to land management. With the ion of the interstate highway system, many of the small towns, which sprang up as railway stops and developed well, have lost their lifeblood and died.Big solar plants and their power lines will also have effects far beyond their direct footprint in the West. This is not an argument against building them. We need alternative energy badly, and to really take advantage of it we need to be able to move electricity around far more readily than we can now.So trade-offs will have to be made. Some scenic spots will be sacrificed. Some species(物种) will be forced to move, or will be carefully moved to special ions. Deals will be struck to reduce the immediate effects.The lasting effects of these trade-offs are another matter. The 21st century development of the American West as an ideal place for alternative energy is going to throw off a lot of power and money in the region. There are chances for that power and money to do a lot of good. But it is just as likely that they will be spent wastefully and will leave new problems behind, just like the railroads and the highways.The money set aside in negotiated trade-offs and the institutions that control it will shape the West far beyond the immediate footprint of power plants and transmission lines. So let’s remember the effects of the railroads and the highways as we construct these new power plants in the West.68. What was the problem caused by the construction of the railways?A. Small towns along the railways became abandoned.B. Land in the West was hard to manage.C. Some railroad stops remained underused.D. Land grants went into private hands.69. What is the major concern in the development of alternative energy according to the last two paragraphs?A. The use of money and power.B. The transmission of power.C. The conservation of solar energy.D. The selection of an ideal place.70. What is the author’s attitude towards building solar plants?A. Disapproving.B. Approving.C. Doubtful.D. Cautious.71. Which is the best title for the passage?A. How the Railways Have Affected the WestB. How the Effects of Power Plants Can Be ReducedC. How Solar Energy Could Reshape the WestD. How the Problems of the Highways Have Been SettledESeveral recent studies have found that being randomly (随机地) assigned to a roommate of another race can lead to increased tolerance but also to a greater likelihood (可能性) of conflict.Recent reports found that lodging with a student of a different race may decrease prejudice and force students to engage in more ethnically diverse friendships.An Ohio State University study also found that black students living with a white roommate saw higher academic success throughout their college careers. Researchers believe this may be caused by social pressure.In a New York Times article, Sam Boakye – the only black student on his freshman year floor -said that "if you're surrounded by whites, you have something to prove."Researchers also observed problems resulting from pairing interracial students in residences.According to two recent studies, randomly assigned roommates of different races are more likely to experience conflicts so strained that one roommate will move out.An Indiana University study found that interracial roommates were three times as likely as two white roommates to no longer live together by the end of the semester.Grace Kao, a professor at Penn said she was not surprised by the findings. "This may be the first time that some of these students have interacted, and lived, with someone of a different race," she said.At Penn, students are not asked to indicate race when applying for housing."One of the great things about freshman housing is that, with some exceptions, the process throws you together randomly," said Undergraduate Assembly chairman Alec Webley. "This is the definition of integration.""I've experienced roommate conflicts between interracial students that have both broken down stereotypes(模式化形象) and strengthened stereotypes," said one Penn resident advisor (RA). The RA of two years added that while some conflicts "provided more multicultural acceptance and melding (融合)," there were also "jarring cultural resistance."The RA said that these conflicts have also occurred among roommates of the same race.Kao said she cautions against forming any generalizations based on any one of the studies, noting that more background characteristics of the students need to be studied and explained.72. What can we learn from some recent studies?A. Conflicts between students of different races are unavoidable.B.C. Students of different races are prejudiced against each other.D. Interracial lodging does more harm than good.73. What does the Indiana University study show?AFew white students like sharing a room with a black peer.BRoommates of different races just don't get along.CInterracial roommates are more likely to fall out.DAssigning students' lodging randomly is not a good policy.74. What does Alec Webley consider to be the "definition of integration"? AThe school randomly assigns roommates without regard to race. BStudents of different races are required to share a room.CInterracial lodging is arranged by the school for freshmen.D Lodging is assigned to students of different races without exception.75. What can be inferred from Grace Kao’s saying about interracial lodging? ASchools should be cautious when making decisions about student lodging.B Students' racial background should be considered before lodging is assigned.C Experienced resident advisors should be assigned to handle the problems.D It is unscientific to make generalizations about it without further study.56-60 DABDC 61-65 CDBAC 66-70 DBBAD 71-75 CBCAD。

高三英语星级阶梯阅读练习三星级19精选

高三英语星级阶梯阅读练习三星级19AKids will often ignore your requests for them to shut off the TV, start, their chores（杂事）,or do their homework as a way to avoid following your directions．Before you know it, you've started to " sound like a broken record as you repeatedly ask them to do their assignments, clean their room, or take out the rubbish．Rather than saying "Do your chores now．" you'll be more effective if you set a d．So instead of arguing about starting chores, just say, "If chores aren't done by 4 pm, here are the consequences．" Then it's up to your child to s．Put the ball back in their court．Don't argue or fight with them, just say," That's the way it's going to be．" It shouldn't be punitive（征罚性旳）as much as it should be persuasive．"If your chores aren't done by 4 pm, then no video game time until chores are done．And if finishing those chores runs into homework time, that's going to be your loss．" On the Other hand, when dealing with homework, keep it very simple．Have a time when homework Starts, and at that time , all electronics go off and do not go back on until you see that their homework is done．If your kids say they have no homework, then they should use that time to study or read．Either way, there should be a time set aside when the electronics are off．When a kid wears his iPod or headphones when you're trying to talk to him, make no bones about it; he is not ignoring you, he is disrespecting you．At that point, everything else should stop until he takes the earplugs out of his ears． headphones—even if he tells you he can hear you．Wearing them while you're talking to him is a sign of disrespect．Parents should be very tough about this kind of thing．Remember, respect e．56．According to the passage, it seldom happens that__．A．kids turn a deaf ear to their parents' requestsB．parents' directions sound like a broken recordC．children are ready to follow their parents' directionsD．parents are unaware of what they are repeating to their kids57．Parents will be able to deal with their children more effectively if they__．A．avoid direct ways of punishmentB．make them do things at their requestC．argue and fight with their childrenD．allow their children to behave in their own way58．It can be inferred from the passage that _____．A．parents should take．off his headphones when trying to have a talk with their childB．it will make no difference that a kid is wearing his earplugs while talking to his parentsC．parents shouldn't give in to their kid when he shows no sign of respectD．kids' purposely talking to their parents with iPod gives them a sense ofpowel and control59．The main idea of the passage is___．A．that respecting each other is more important than anything elseB．how kids behave to ignore and disrespect their parentsC．that children should make choices and decisions on their ownD．how parents can deal with their kids' behavior effectivelyBWhat would you do if you were lost in the dark forest at night? The first, sensible lesson is that you shouldn't bother trying to find your way in the dark at all, but just stay out until dawn．Because then you won't trip over things? No, mainly because you'll have an idea of direction．The sun rises in the east．But you will'be amazed at how many people forget they know that．Apparently, the area underneath a holly bush provides a good makeshift shelter—they are thick, and evergreen．The next thing to do—or rather not to do—is panic, for the obvious reason that unless there is someone there to hear you scream, it will get you nowhere．Just try to think of nice, happy things．There is always a point in films when a person who is lost in the desert or the snow, dehydrated （脱水旳）a huge, round circle．It is wrong to owe it to the unequal strengths or different lengths of your legs．Experiments prove that, without the sun or the moon（or landmarks） as a fixed guide, lots of small errors add up over time so the brain can't correctly identify the "straight ahead" direction．To just get out of somewhere, pick a spot on the horizon and just head for it．There are several ways to find directions in the dark, and by far the best is to establish north using the stars．Most people can identify the Plough, which is part of Ursa Major．It looks a lot like a pan．The Plough rotates （旋转） through the sky, but let's imagine the pan lying horizontally, with its handle on the left．You need to trace a line from the star at the right-hand base of the pan through the star at the right-hand rim （边沿）, and follow it upwards; the North Star is roughly five times the distance between those two 'pointer" stars．Then drop a vertical line from the North Star to the horizon and that's north．"Tonight is very cloudy and I can't see the Plough．" Maybe luckily, it is quite windy．Keep in mind n．（This only works if you are in the British Isles．） To find．．the direction, you can throw light bits of dried-out grass in the air and see which way they blow; or, if there are clouds and patches ofclear sky, see which way they blow across the stars．You can also get an idea of direction from leggy plants．If they look as if they have been blown over, they will probably be pointing north-east．If they are simply leaning in one direction as they grow, there's a good chance that it is south （they will be reaching towards the sun）．The last thing to do is to judge your direction and off you go．60．What might be the best title of the passage?B．How to protect yourself in the forestA．What to do if you are lostD．How to direct your way out of the wildC．How to survive in the forest 61．Which of the following pictures matches the description of the position of the North Star?62．Why will people often walk in a circle if they are lost in the desert or the snow?A．Because without anything to refer to for directions, the brain will be confused, by errors．B．Because one of the legs is longer and stronger than the other．C．Because the desert or the snow usually covers a large area for people to get across,D．Because people usually feel dehydrated and exhausted in the desert or the snow．If you were lost in the Talklimakan Desert in China,would NOT be dependable for you toidentify 63．the directions．D．the windC．the moonB．the North StarA．the sunCThe old man walked slowly into the restaurant．With head tilted, and shoulders bent forward he leaned on his trusty stick with each unhurried step．His torn cloth jacket, dirty trousers, worn out shoes, and warm personality made him stand out from the usual Saturday morning breakfast crowd．He stopped, turned with his whole body, and winked（眨眼） at a little girl seated by the door．She flashed a big smile right back at him．A young waitress named Mary watched him walk toward a table by the window．She ran over to him, and said, "Here, Sir．Let me give you a hand with that chair．" She pulled the chair away from the table．Steadying him with one arm, she helped him move in front of the chair, and get d．Then she moved the table up close to him, and leaned his stick against the table where he could reach it．In a soft, clear voice he said, "Thank you, Miss, And bless you for your kind gestures．"r．" She replied．"And my name is Mary．I'll be back in a moment, and if you need anything at all in the mean time, just wave at me!"After he had finished a hearty meal．Mary brought him the change from his ticket．He left it on the table．She helped him and walked with him to the front door．Holding the door open for him, she s．Sir!" Heturned and nodded a thank-you．"You are very kind．" he said softly, smiling．When Mary went to clean his table, she almost fainted （发晕）．Under his plate she found a business card, and a note wrote on a napkin．Under the napkin was a one-hundred-dollar bill．The note on the napkin read, "Dear Mary, I respect you very much, and you respect yourself too． It shows by the way you treat others．You have found the secret of happiness．Your kind gestures will shine through those who meet you．"The man she had waited on was the owner of the restaurant where she worked．This was the first time that she, or any of his employees had ever seen him in person．64．The old man left $ 100 under the napkin because hs __．A．was grateful for Mary's helpB．wanted to encourage Mary to do more good deedsC．appreciated Mary's kindness and work attitudeD．thought highly of the tasty meal in the restaurant65．What do we know about Mary and the old man?A．Mary knew who the old man was from the note．B．Mary recognized the old man when she served him．C．The old man intended to have Mary as his secretary．D．It was the first time that Mary had seen her boss in the flesh．Itcan be inferred th66.t the old man went to the restaurant toa．B．enjoy good serviceA．have a good mealD．show his generosityC．have a secret inspection67.The passage is developed mainly by．B．following the order of eventsA．following the order of spaceD．providing examplesC．Dand a half million members．The basic concept is to provide a platform for travelers to contact people who are willing to put them up free of charge．Travelers connect with potential hosts online and, if they like each other, exchange details to make farther arrangements．Basil is one traveler from Switzerland who is currently couch surfing with a Chinese host in Beijing．"I thought staying in hostel is nice but you mostly meet foreigners and speak English．If you use Couch Surfing you have chance to meet people living here and really get a chance to know the life of the place you visit．" Basil was speaking during a regular meeting of me Beijing network of Couch Surfing with a membership of almost 2,000． full access to your house, Beijing group member Fred Sharp from California says that the Couch e．"I have never had a problem with guests． profile that you're considering hosting, and if it doesn't feel right just say' no', it's ok．"Originally launched in the US as a non-profit organization in 2004, Couch Surfing is growing fast across the world．China is no exception with around 30,000 members and hundreds more signing up each week．One of them is Beijing resident Hai Yan who joined in November 2009．She says the first time she hosted a guest was a very positive experience．"My first guest was from Italy. He was very kind and helpful．He bought me a present from Italy, a handbag．It's a famous brand!"As the organization grows from strength to strength, hotel owners across the world will be watching very closely and possibly thinking twice about raising their prices too high．68.The Couch Surfing network is intended to．A．give reliable information about hotelsB．provide people with a platform to contact each otherC．find potential hosts who want to supply travelers with couchesD．According to Fred Sharp,.69．A．B．C．D ．couch surfers may form a judgment on hosts and make a final decision . that _ We can infer from the passage ．70A ．Couch Surfing has a long historyB ．Hai Yan is satisfied with her hostC ．Couch Surfing is getting popular in ChinaD ．．Basil works at the Beijing Network. The last paragraph suggests that hotels will_．71A ．be replaced by the organizationB ．probably not charge too muchC ．not consider raising their pricesD ．show no concern about the organizationEMany do-it-yourself homeowners are interested in trying out solar power to learn about the technology andperhaps to provide energy for limited-use applications ．There are a variety of ways to find cheap solar panels（板）, including buying used and building your ownBoth methods will save money．factory seconds with while forcing you to learn the ins-and-outs of a solarpower array （阵列）．We've all seen solar-powered street signs or PV panels being used for various purposes at remotelocations ． s ．Because it's difficult to get rid of them for modest prices ．Depending on the degree of damage present, expect to see performance degradation （降级） in the range of 10% to 60%．A multimeter （万能用表） can be used to test the panel before buying ．If the panel's free, take it anyway ．It could still be useful in a home solar project ．A solar panel is really nothing but a box serving as a container for a large group of solar cells ．Factory second solar cells are usually sold on eBay at a small part of their regular cost ．The to determine how many will need to be wired together to form an array ．A simple search of the Internet will show numerous sites detailing home solar panel projects ．Do-it-yourself lovers are generally quite generous in supply photographs of their work and description of what went wrong and right with the project ．Getting cheap solar panels with slight imperfections, either used or through sales of factory seconds, is a perfect solution for home-built renewable energy projects ．The high number of solar lovers online provide a wealth of useful information ．Only limited skills are required, plus an understanding of the basic wiring involved ．All are well within the talents of almost any home handyman ．s ．get lower ．72．The author writes the passage to introduce __．A ．ways of finding cheap solar panelsB ．ways of saving energyC ．a way of making a solar panelD ．a home-built energy system73．What does the underlined phrase "factory seconds" in the first paragraph refer to?A ．Second-hand solar cells ．B ．Cheap but perfect factory productsC ．Faulty factory, solar cells ．D ．The second best factory solar cells74．From Paragraph 5, we can leam about home-built energy projects that__．A ．none of them are beyond home handymenB ．a lot of useful information is available on the InternetC ．a perfect solution is to get cheap and perfect solar panelsD ．understanding electrical wiring is not necessarily needed75．What is the author's attitude towards the future of solar energy systems?A ．Optimistic ．B ．Pessimistic ．C ．Indifferent （冷淡旳） D, Doubtful。

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高三英语星级阶梯阅读练习三星级49APhilip was a nine-year-old boy in a Sunday school class of 8-year-old girls and boys. Sometimes the third graders didn’“different”. You see, Philip suffered from a condition called Downs’s Syndrome. This made him “different”, with his f acial characteristics, slow responses and mental problems.One Sunday after Easter, the Sunday school teacher gathered some plastic eggs that pulled apart in the middle. The teacher gave one to each child. On that beautiful spring day, the children were to go out and discover for themselves some symbol of “new life” and place it inside the plastic eggs.After the children returned to the classroom, the teacher opened their eggs one by one, asking each child to explain that symbol of “new life”. The first op ened egg contained a flower. Everyone cheered. In another one was a butterfly….When the teacher opened the last egg, it was empty. “That’s stupid,” said someone. The teacher felt a pull at his shirt. It was Philip. Looking up, Philip said, “It’s mine. I did it. It’s empty. I have new life, because the tomb is empty.”Philip’s family knew he wouldn’t live a long life, for there were too many things wrong with him.26. The underlined word “condition” in the first paragraph probably means ________.A. gradeB. statusC. diseaseD. health27. It can be inferred from the first paragraph that ________.A. The 8-year-olds were friendly to PhilipB. The 8-year-olds were sometimes cruelC. Philip was really different in schoolD. Philip was older and more sensitive28. The teacher gave each child one plastic egg to let them ________.A. put some symbol of “new life” into itB. play around on that beautiful spring dayC. try to pull it apart in the middleD. go out and discover themselves29. After Philip explained his new life, ________.A. The class thought he was clever.B. He began to study in the class.C. The class fell silent.D. He felt dying.30. We learn from the passage that ________.A. The teacher used to have classes outdoorsB. Philip’s new life wish was emptyC. Philip was healthy as a wholeD. Philip was accepted by his classmates in the endBNot long ago the movie 2012 came into screen． The people were threatened by those scenes of destroying flood, severe earthquake, terrifying hurricane and constructions representing human civilization being destroyed and even swallowed by disaster．Luckily, they are just the director' s imagination, but the present situation is not heading a positive direction, either．Take my own experience in Alaska as an example． Once I took a trip to the glacier． Along the way there stood signposts marking the snow lines of different years． They started from the foot of the mountain, but it was at the top when I finally saw melting glaciers（融化旳冰川）．My heart ached seeing the beautiful blue ice melting at every second．Sad but true, they are the effects of global warming and the result of our human impact．Furthermore, each year the rising sea level will kill 56 million people, and that' s about the population of the en tireItaly． According to studies, if the temperature keeps on rising like this, by the year 2050, some islands and coastal cities including New York, Shanghai, Tokyo and Sydney will be drowned in water．Our fortune is in our own hands．It depends on us to shape our future, to reduce future human impact and find ways to form a peaceful relationship with our environment． Therefore, it's time for actions to be taken right now． Contribute a little to energy saving by using more efficient light bulbs and less hot water．y． Let us take public transportation as our first choice when going to a certain place． It might cost more time for now, but it' s to the benefit of a permanent future．Take care of every tree and grass around us by watering them or simply just avoid destroying them．In a word, small drops of water make a big ocean． The earth does not belong to us． On the contrary, we belong to the earth． Please bear in mind that the earth is our home．y．31．Why does the author talk about the movie 2012 in the passage ? __________.A．To give example．B．To lead into the topic．C．To make prediction．D．To provide the evidence．32． How did the author feel when he took a trip to the glacier? ____________.A． Worried．B． Puzzled．C． Scared． D． Bored．33． It can be inferred from the third paragraph that .A． 56 million people in Italy have been killed owing to the rising sea levelB． Some islands and coastal cities will be drowned in water by the year of 2050C． Human being will be in danger if we don't take actions to prevent the global warmingD．34． According to the passage, you are advised to .A． drive our own private cars instead of taking buses to some placeB． recycle everything that is usedC． go to see the movie 2012 at onceD． work together to take good care of our planet35． What does the author mean by saying "small drops of water make a big ocean"? ___________.A． Think twice before taking action, B． It's our duty to protect the ocean．C． Everyone together can make a difference．D． It's important to save every drop of water．CCharles Dickens (1812-1870), the great nineteenth century English novelist, was born near Portsmouth. His father ran heavily into debt and when he was twelve, he had to go and work in a factory for making boot polish. The only formal education he received was a two-year schooling at a school for poor children. In fact, he had to teach himself all he knew. He worked for a time as junior clerk in a lawyer’He was a great observer of people and their places because he was attracted by life and conditions in mid-nineteenth century London. He wrote 19 novels all his life and in many of them, Dickens gave a realistic picture of all classes of England society, showing deep sympathy for the poor and unfortunate, exposing the injustice and inhumanity of the bourgeoisie.Many of his novels like Oliver Twist, David Copperfield, Nicholas Nickleby, Great Expectations, A Tale of Two Cities and so on drew attention to the unsatisfactory social conditions that existed in England over a hundred years ago.Dickens criticized capitalist society from the point of view of bourgeois humanism. He wished to see improvement in the living conditions of the poor, but failed to find any effective means to achieve that end.36. Dickens only received a little formal education because______.A. he wanted to teach himselfB. he wanted to work and made a lot of moneyC. he was too poor to afford any more formal educationD. he wanted some working experiences to be a novelist37. According to Dickens, the society at his time in England was________.A. justB. poor D. unsatisfying38. Which of the following novel made Dickens the most popular writer at his time in England? _________.A. Oliver TwistB. The Pickwick PapersC. A Tale of Two CitiesD. Great Expectations39. According to the passage, which of the following about Dickens is true? ________.A. He didn’t go to school at all.B. He only wrote about poor people and showed deep sympathy for them.C. He began to write fictions when he was 21 years old.D. He found some effective ways to improve the living conditions of the poor.40. It can be inferred from the passage that________.A. Dickens had a miserable childhoodB. Dickens tried many different jobs before he became a professional writerC. Dickens wrote many novels but only some of them are popularD. Dickens criticized capitalist society and helped to improve the living conditions of the poorDMen have always believed that they are smarter than women. Now, a study has found that while this is certainly true, men also have to deal with the fact that they are also more stupid than the fairer sex.In the study, scientists measured the IQ of 2500 brothers and sisters and they found an uneven number of men not only in the top two percent, but also in the bottom two percent.The study's participants were tested on science, maths, English and mechanical abilities.Though there were twice as many men as women in the smartest group, there were also twice as many men among the dolts.The aggregate scores of men and women were similar.One of the study's authors, psychology professor Timothy Bates, said that the phenomenon may be because men have always been expected to be high achievers and women have been restricted to spend more time taking care of their home."The female developmental program may be tilted more towards ensuring survival and the safety of the middle ground.," the Daily Mail quoted Professor Bates, of Edinburgh University, as saying.The research tallies with past results that men were more likely than women to receive first class University degrees or thirds and women secured the seconds.A past study has shown that women are securing more firsts and seconds, while men are continuing to receive more thirds.The argument for the change is that the increase of coursework at the cost of exams favors women's steady approach.41. The purpose of the passage is to tell us that ________.A. man are smarter then womenB. man are more stupid the womenC. a new fact about the IQ of men and women has been foundD. men are more likely to receive first class university degrees42 According to Timothy Bates, less women are in the smartest group because _________.A. they are born stupidB. they have to spend more time to tale care of their home than menC. they don’t like to take riskD. they are not expected to be high achievers43. The underlined word tallies with in the eighth paragraph means________.A. agree withB. deal withC. go againstD. go with44. It can be inferred from the passage that_________.A. Women are steadier in their learning.B. men are more ready to take risk in everythingC. women are securing more firsts and secondsD. women are doing much better in academy45. Which of the following questions has NOT been discussed in the passage? _________.A. Why are men smarter than women?B. Why are men more stupid than women?C. How does the result go along with the past research?D. How can we help the men in the bottom?26-30 CBACD 31-35 BACDC 36-40 C D B C A 41-45 C B A D D。