高二英语阅读理解强化训练附解析Day 264

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高二英语阅读理解强化训练附解析Day 270

高二英语阅读理解强化训练附解析Day 270Passage 1Sweat rolled off my forehead as my younger brother and I sat under the tree.“Hi, Jason,” said my brother, Chad. “Do you hear the train?” I listened, but I heard only thunder in the distance. It was still miles away, but I heard it. It grew stronger and louder as it gained speed and got closer. How could that be? I wondered.We were about to grab our bikes to see what it actually was when we stopped. What looked like a flock of birds darkened the sky overhead. When I looked at it closer, I realized it wasn’t birds. It was a tornado(龙卷风). The hairs on the back of my neck stood up as the air turned green and heavy. The sun disappeared. The wind strengthened and roared. I grabbed Chad’s arm and pulled him toward the house.I tried to open the door, but it was as if an invisible force pushed against me. The door refused to open. When we finally managed to get inside, we found it was as dark as night. Our family had practiced a tornado safety plan many times. But I had never imagined that it would be just Chad and me at home the first time we needed to use it.“Inside the closet!” I yelled. It was small and crowded, but we got in it anyway. Chad began to cry. “It’s going to be all right. “ I told him. But I was worried about Mom. I hope she’d found a safe place to wait out thestorm.The storm continued to rage. I heard a thud on the roof. The whole house creaked and groaned. Then it was quiet. I opened the door and we inched our way out of the closet. Rain had got in through the open window and wet the carpets. A kitchen window had shattered, its screen blown away.I looked at the backyard. The tree was uprooted, and broken branches lay on the ground.“Jason, I can’t get service,” Chad said as he held the phone in his hand. We had no electricity, either. I glanced at the wall clock. Had it been only 20 minutes since we’d first heard the thunder?Then I heard footsteps toward the house. Mom had made it home safely. “Boys!” she yelled. “Are you all right?”We ran out and hugged her. The sun came out, and this time it shone bright and clear.1. When the tornado struck, ________.A. the boys felt terrified and asked for helpB. a flock of birds darkened the sky overheadC. the boys protected themselves in a safe placeD. the sound of the train grew stronger and louder2. What can we learn from the passage?A. Mom had trouble in finding the boys.B. Jason knew how to deal with a tornado.C. The tornado lasted for over half an hour.D. Their house was flooded by the heavy rain.3. Which of the following words can best describe Jason?A. Calm and thoughtful.B. Cautious and curious.C. Dependent and sensitive.D. Creative and active.Passage 2It’s common knowledge that the woman in Leonardo da Vinci’s most famous painting seems to look back at observers, following them with her eyes no matter where they stand in the room. But this common knowledge turns out wrong.A new study finds that the woman in the painting is actually looking out at an angle that’s 15. 4 degrees off to the observer’s right-well outside of the range that people normally believe when they think someone is looking right at them. In other words, said the study author, Horstmann, “She’s not looking at you. “ This is somewhat ironic, because the entire phenomenon of a person’s gaze (凝视) in a photograph or painting seeming to follow the viewer is called the “Mona Lisa effect” . That effect is absolutely real, Horstmann said. If a person is illustrated or photographed looking straight ahead, even people viewing the portrait from an angle will feel they are being looked at. As long as the angle of the person’s gaze is no more than about 5 degrees off to either side, the Mona Lisa effect occurs.This is important for human interaction with on-screen characters. If you want someone off to the right side of a room to feel that a person on-screen is looking at him or her, you don’t cut the gaze of the character to that side-surprisingly, doing so would make an observer feel like the character isn’t looking at anyone in the room at all. Instead, you keep the gaze straight ahead.Horstmann and his co-author were studying this effect for its application in the creation of artificial-intelligence avatars(虚拟头像) when Horstmann took a long look at the “Mona Lisa” and realized she wasn’t looking at him.To make sure it wasn’t just him, the researchers asked 24 people to view images of the “Mona Lisa” on a computer screen. They set a ruler between the viewer and the screen and asked the participants to note which number on the ruler intersected(和……相交) Mona Lisa’s gaze. To calculate the angle of Mona Lisa’s gaze as she looked at the viewer, they moved the ruler farther from or closer to the screen during the study. Consistently, the researchers found, participants judged that the woman in the “Mona Lisa” portrait was not looking straight at them, but slightly off to their right.So why do people repeat the belief that her eyes seem to follow the viewer? Horstmann isn’t sure. It’s possible, he said, that people have the desire to be looked at, so they think the woman is looking straight at them.Or maybe the people who first coined the term “Mona Lisa effect” just thought it was a cool name.1. It is generally believed that the woman in the painting “Mona Lisa”___________.A. attracts the viewers to look backB. seems mysterious because of her eyesC. fixes her eyes on the back of the viewersD. looks at the viewers wherever they stand2. What gaze range in a painting will cause the Mona Lisa effect?A. B.C. D.3. The experiment involving 24 people was conducted to______.A. confirm Horstmann’s beliefB. create artificial-intelligence avatarsC. calculate the angle of Mona Lisa’s gazeD. explain how the Mona Lisa effect can be applied4. What can we learn from the passage?A. Horstmann thinks it’s cool to coin the term “Mona Lisa effect”.B. The Mona Lisa effect contributes to the creation of artificial intelligence.C. Feeling being gazed at by Mona Lisa may be caused by the desire for attention.D. The position of the ruler in the experiment will influence the viewers’ judgement.Passage 3For Western designers, China and its rich culture have long been an inspiration for Western creative.“It's no secret that China has always been a source of inspiration for designers,” says Amanda Hill, chief creative officer at A+E Networks, a global media company and home to some of the biggest fashion shows.Earlier this year, the China Through A Looking Glass exhibition in New York exhibited 140 pieces of China-inspired fashionable clothing alongside Chinese works of art, with the aim of exploring the influence of Chinese aesthetics(美学)on Western fashion and how China has fueled the fashionable imagination for centuries. The exhibition had record attendance, showing that there is huge interest in Chinese influences.“China is impossible to overlook,” says Hill. “Chinese models are the faces of beauty and fashion campaigns that sell dreams to women all overthe world, which means Chinese women are not just consumers of fashion - they are central to its movement. “Of course, only are today's top Western designers being influenced by China - some of the best designers of contemporary fashion are themselves Chinese. “ Vera Wang, Alexander Wang, Jason Wu are taking on Galiano, Albaz, Marc Jacobs - and beating them hands down in design and sales,” adds Hill.For Hill, it is impossible not to talk about China as the leading player when discussing fashion. “The most famous designers are Chinese, so are the models, and so are the consumers,” she says. “China is no longer just another market; in many senses it has become the market. If you talk about fashion today, you are talking about China -its influences, its direction, its breathtaking clothes, and how young designers and models are finally acknowledging that in many ways. “1. What can we learn about the exhibition in New York?A. It promoted the sales of artworks.B. It attracted a large number of visitors.C. It showed ancient Chinese clothes.D. It aimed to introduce Chinese models.2. What does Hill say about Chinese women?A. They are setting the fashion.B. They start many fashion campaigns.C. They admire super models.D. They do business all over the world.3. What do the underlined words “taking on” in paragraph 4 mean?A. learning fromB. looking down onC. working withD. competing against4. What can be a suitable title for the text?A. Young Models Selling Dreams to the WorldB. A Chinese Art Exhibition Held in New YorkC. Differences Between Eastern and Western AestheticsD. Chinese Culture Fueling International Fashion TrendsPassage 4When I was 17, I read a magazine article about a museum called the McNay, once the home of a watercolorist named Marian McNay. She had requested the community to turn it into a museum upon her death. On a sunny Saturday, Sally and I drove over to the museum. She asked, “Do you have the address?” “No, but I’ll recognize it; there was a picture in the magazine.”“Oh, stop. There it is!”The museum was free. We entered, excited. A group of people sitting in the hall stopped talking and stared at us.“May I help you?” a man asked. “No,” I said. “We’re fine.” Tour guides got on my nerves. What if they talked a long time about a painting youweren’t that interested in? Sally had gone upstairs. The people in the hall seemed very nosy (爱窥探的), keeping their eyes on me with curiosity. What was their problem? I saw some nice sculptures in one room. Suddenly I sensed a man standing behind me. “Where do you think you are?” he asked. I turned sharply. “The McNay Art Museum!” He smiled, shaking his head. “Sorry, the McNay is on New Braunfels Street.” “What’s this place?” I asked, still confused. “Well, it’s our home.” My heart jolted (颤动). I raced to the staircase and called out, “Sally! Come down immediately!”“There’s some really good stuff up there.” She stepped down, looking confused. I pushed her toward the front door, waving at the family, saying, “Sorry, please forgive us. You have a really nice place.” Outside, when I told Sally what happened, she covered her mouth, laughing. She couldn’t believe how long they let us look around without saying anything.The real McNay was splendid, but we felt nervous the whole time we were there. Van Gogh, Picasso. This time, we stayed together, in case anything else unusual happened.Thirty years later, a woman approached me in a public place. “Excuse me, did you ever enter a residence, long ago, thinking it was the McNay Museum?”“Yes. But how do you know? We never told anyone.”“That was my home. I was a teenager sitting in the hall. Before youcame over, I never realized what a beautiful place I lived in. I never felt lucky before. You thought it was a museum. My feelings about my home changed after that. I’ve always wanted to thank you.”1. What do we know about Marian McNay?A. She passed away.B. She worked as a community leader.C. She helped in the museum.D. She wrote articles for magazines.2. Why did the author refuse the help from the man in the house?A. She disliked people who were nosy.B. She felt nervous when talking to strangers.C. She knew more about art than the man.D. She mistook him for a tour guide.3. How did the author feel about being stared at by the people in the hall?A. Puzzled and annoyed.B. Concerned and anxious.C. Frightened and upset.D. Delighted and excited.4. What could we learn from the last paragraph?A. People should have good taste to enjoy life.B. People should spend more time with their family.C. People tend to be blind to the beauty around them.D. People tend to educate teenagers at a museum.Passage 5“When I grow up, I want to be a runner.” These words are spoken by thousands of Kenyan children. 50 percent of the Kenyan top runners are members of Kalenjin, one minority race of the country. They make up less than two percent of Kenya’s population. This fact has puzzled sports scientists. They have spent considerable time and effort trying to answer one question: What enables the Kalenjin people to run so fast?Although the question seems simple, finding the answer has proven to be difficult and controversial. A team of Danish sports scientists spent 18 months and discovered the Kalenjins had remarkably slow heart rates even when running long distances. The Kalenjins live in high-elevation（高海拔）villages in the Rift Valley in western Kenya. People living at high elevations produce more red blood cells, which aid in the transport of oxygen throughout the body. Because the air is thinner and contains less oxygen at high elevations, the body produces more red blood cells. Scientists believe there is a connection between increased red blood cells and low heart rates and that both may enable high-altitude athletes to outperform those who train at low altitudes. The Danish scientists also studied the bodies of the Kalenjins and compared them to those of the Danes. They found that the Kalenjins have longer “birdlike” legs. The Kalenjins also have lower body mass indexes (a measure of body fat based on weight and height) and shorter bodies than Danish people.As a result of the Danish study, some scientists made the conclusion that the Kalenjins possess what is called a “speed gene(基因)”. However, Kenyan runners were offended by this conclusion They credited their success to hard work and endless hours of training.Although the controversy over the “speed gene” remains unsolved, British runner Mo Farah’s experience offers an interesting perspective on the subject. In 2005, he realized he wasn’t meeting his potential as a runner.A group of Kenyan runners were training in England then. After he accidentally observed the Kenyans’ strict training routines and dedication to their sport, Farah said it was like a switch had been turned on in his head. He began eating healthy foods, going to bed early, and training harder than he had ever trained in his life. As a result, Farah’s running career exploded. He has won seven world and Olympic titles in the 5000m and regularly beats Kenya’s top runners!Farah’s story proves what Kenyans have known all along. Regardless of genetics, their success would not be possible without hard work, dedication, sacrifice, and mental toughness. Their “secret” is simple. Train hard, run fast, and never give up.1. What interested the sports scientists?A. Kenyan sports history.B. Kanlenjins’ running ability.C. Kanlenjins’ training methods.D. Kenyans’ enthusiasm for sport.2. According to Danish scientists, what leads to the Kanlenjins’ success?A. Physical condition.B. Hard training.C. Living style.D. Strong will.3. How did Kenyan runners think about Danish research result?A. Convincing.B. Astonishing.C. Unacceptable.D. Important.4. Why is Mo Farah’s story mentioned in the passage?A. To show running methods count.B. To encourage British athletes.C. To prove effort pays off.D. To support gene theory.参考答案Passage 11. C细节理解题。

高二英语阅读理解强化训练附解析Day 64

高二英语阅读理解强化训练附解析Day 64Passage 1Sometimes, the simplest ideas are the best. For example, to absorb heat from the sun to heat water,you need large, flat, black surfaces. One way to do that is to build those surfaces specially, on the roofs of buildings. But why go to all that trouble when cities are full of black surfaces already, in the form of asphalt (柏油) roads?Ten years ago, this thought came into the mind of Arian de Bondt, a Dutch engineer. He finally persuaded his boss to follow it up. The result is that their building is now heated in winter and cooled in summer by a system that relies on the surface of the road outside.The heat-collector is a system of connected water pipes. Most of them run from one side of the street to the other, just under the asphalt road. Some, however, dive deep into the ground.When the street surface gets hot in summer, water pumped through the pipes picks up this heat and takes it underground through one of the diving pipes. At a depth of 100 metres lies a natural aquifer(蓄水层) into which heat several heat exchangers (交换器) have been built. The hot water from the street runs through these exchangers, warming the ground-water, before returning to the surface through another pipe. The aquifer is thus used as a heat store.In winter, the working system is changed slightly. Water is pumpedthrough the heat exchangers to pick up the heat stored during summer. This water goes into the building and is used to warm the place up. After performing that task, it is pumped under the asphalt and its remaining heat keeps the road free of snow and ice.1. Which of the following is true according to the first two paragraphs?A. Arian de Bondt got his idea from his boss.B. Large, flat, black surfaces need to be built in cities.C. The Dutch engineer's system has been widely used.D. Heat can also be collected from asphalt roads.2. For what purpose are the diving pipes used?A. To absorb heat from the sun.B. To store heat for future use.C. To turn solar energy into heat energy.D. To carry heat down below the surface.3. From the last paragraph we can learn that __A. some pipes have to be re-arranged in winterB. the system can do more than warming up the buildingC. the exchangers will pick up heat from the street surfaceD. less heat may be collected in winter than in summer4. What is most likely to be discussed in the paragraph that follows?A. What we shall do if the system goes wrong.B. What shall we do if there are no asphalt roadsC. How the system cools the building in summer.D. How the system collects heat in spring and autumn.Passage 2When talking about the two sexes, people often say that men are from Mars and women are from Venus. Undeniably, men and women have great differences in many ways.However, these contrasts in character could all be down to supposed differences between the male and female brain.For example, a study led by British psychologist Stuart Ritchie in 2012 found that men’s brains are on average 10 percent bigger than women’s.And another study led by Israeli psychologist Daphna Joel at Tel Aviv University in 2015 further claimed that differences exist in male and female brains, although each individual’s brain has a “mix of features”, as New Scientist wrote.But Lise Eliot, a professor of neuroscience (神经学) at the Chicago Medical School, begs to differ. She recently said that the brain “is a unisex organ ”.Through analyzing brain data of several different men and women, Eliot found that the statistics about brain differences mean nothing. According to her findings, male and female brains are not much more different from each other than male or female hearts or kidneys. And moreimportantly, these differences don’t show that male and female brains work differently.So, if it’s not in the brain, what makes males and females behave differently? The answer may lie in socialization, according to The Atlantic.In the past, many gender studies ignored the effects of a person’s social background and upbringing, instead relying on other data. Take former Harvard University president Lawrence Summers for example. He used a 1970 study that showed men outperformed women 13-to-one on the math part of the SAT to argue that males are more suited to science subjects.However, another study found that if females were given better opportunities to study science subjects, the ratio would drop to three-to-one.Eliot’s study “contributed in an important way to the conversation,” neuropharmacologist Margaret McCarthy at the University of Maryland School of Medicine in Baltimore, US, told Science magazine.Yet, at the same time, McCarthy believes that classing males and females as essentially the same is going “too far”.1. Why were Ritchie and Joel’s studies mentioned in the article?A. To explain the causes of behavioral differences in men and women.B. To show how men and women differ in character.C. To explain the differences between male and female brains.D. To explore the features of male and female brains.2. What did Eliot’s study find?A. Male and female brains are exactly the same.B. Male and female brains do not differ in function.C. Brain data is not useful for conducting gender studies.D. Male and female brains have fewer differences than other organs.3. What causes the differences in behavior between men and women, according to The Atlantic?A. Brain size.B. Intelligence.C. Social environment.D. Learning ability.4. Which statement would McCarthy probably agree with?A. It’s important to give equal opportunities to men and women.B. It’s unnecessary to study the differences between men’s and women’s brains.C. Eliot’s study offers a good explanation for gender differences.D. Male brains are better at solving science problems.Passage 3Air travel can be annoying. But research now suggests global warming could make it much worse. To get off the ground in really hot weather, planes may be forced to carry fewer passengers. That might mean a little more space, which would be good. However, it also would make the passengers pay more.Average air temperatures around the world are rising because people are polluting the air with increasing amounts of greenhouse gases, which, such as carbon dioxide, are a byproduct of burning fuels. Those warmer temperatures can influence an airplane’s ability to fly because air molecules (分子) spread out more as the air warms. This produces less lift under a plane’s wings, so a plane must be lighter to take off in hot weather than on cooler days.It can even prove too dangerous for some planes to attempt a take-off.A record of June heat wave in the American Southwest, for instance, caused flight cancellations in Phoenix, Ariz. One airline ‘s planes were cleared to operate only up to 47.8℃. On June 20, Phoenix reached 48.3℃!Radley Horton is a climate scientist at Columbia University. Two years ago, he and his graduate student Ethan David Coffel studied the effect of warming at four US airports and found that warming of track could triple (使成三倍) the number of days when planes face weight restrictions. Later, they explored the effect of rising temperatures on five types of commercial planes flying out of 19 of the world’s busiest airports. In the coming decades, as many as one to three out of every 10 flights that take off during the hottest time of day could face weight restrictions, they found. In some cases, a typical 160-seat plane would have to remove 4％of its weight. That would be equal to taking a dozen people off the plane, the researchers calculated.1. How would global warming affect air travel according to the first paragraph?A. It’ll add to the danger of flying.B. It’ll increase passengers’ travel cost.C. It’ll make flying much more comfortable.D. It’ll encourage more people to travel by plane.2. What is the second paragraph actually intended to explain?A. How global warming is happening.B. What decides a plane’s ability to fly.C. Why global warming affects flying.D. Where greenhouse gases are created.3. What is the last paragraph mainly about?A. Reasons for flight cancellation.B. Financial condition related to hot air.C. The tendency of temperature change.D. Findings of effects of warming on flying.4. What should be the best title for the text?A. Air Travel isn’t Recommended during Hot WeatherB. Rising Temperatures May Reduce the Number of FlightsC. Weight Restrictions Are More Common in More AirportsD. Hotter Air May Lead to Planes Carrying Fewer PassengersPassage 4China' Forbidden City—traditionally off-limit at night for anyone except emperors and visiting dignitaries (显要人物)—was decorated with lanterns as China celebrated the end of the Chinese New Year holiday. The complex, home to Chinese emperors for five centuries, was opened at night for the first time since it was reopened as the Palace Museum 94 years ago.The complex and palace walls were illuminated with red lanterns and a light show, designed to recreate the feelings of the royal court, while the China National Traditional Orchestra and the Peking Opera performed. An image of a treasured scroll called A Thousand Li of Rivers and Mountains was cast onto the palace roof.Most of China's 1. 3 billion people, however, had to watch the show on television. Only 3, 000 people were allowed in: 2, 500 invited guests and 500 people who booked their tickets online. "The 3, 000 visitors can show off for the whole year, " one person said on Weibo. When booking for the second day opened at midnight, the booking system crashed for more than an hour due to great demand. The free tickets were quickly taken when it reopened. A lively secondary market soon appeared. Scalpers were selling tickets for as much as 9, 999 yuan on online trading sites.The Palace Museum is now on a campaign to attract more visitors, with its former curator Shan Jixiang saying he wants to make traditional Chinese culture more accessible to the general public. More than 80percent of the palace is now accessible to visitors, up from 30 percent in 2012. Shan has set a target of 85 percent by 2020 to mark the palace's 600th anniversary. Creativity today has made the Palace Museum younger and drawn traditional culture closer to the public.1. What does the underlined word "illuminate" probably mean in Paragraph 2?________A. Cared for.B. Lit up.C. Picked out.D. Kept safe.2. How do most Chinese admire the night view of the Forbidden City?________A. By watching TV at home.B. By grabbing free tickets online.C. By buying tickets from the secondary market.D. By receiving invitation from the Forbidden City.3. What will happen in 2020 according to Shan Jixiang?________A. The campaign between museums will be better.B. Creativity will make the Palace Museum younger.C. Traditional Chinese culture will be recreated by foreigners.D. About 85 percent of the palace will be accessible to visitors.4. What can be a suitable title of the text?________A. A Brief Introduction of the Forbidden City.B. Difficulties in Getting Tickets to the Forbidden City.C. Performances During the Light Show in the Forbidden City.D. Forbidden City's First Opening to General Public at Night.Passage 5Summer Programs for TeensUniversity of Maryland: TERP Young ScholarsThis program is the perfect summer camp for academically talented teenagers who want to pursue academic interests, explore career opportunities, and discover college life at the University of Maryland.During three weeks of intellectual exploration, teens can study with students who share similar interests, and communicate with some of the university's best teachers. Upon successful completion, students can earn three college credits.Carpe Diem: The University﹣bound AdventureCarpe Diem supports both American and international students in applying to a university by providing private consultation. This 2-week experience also includes tours of famous East Const universities Students will also have the opportunity to build their resumes （简历）by working with writing experts.Great Books Summer ProgramThis is a lively, warm and welcoming summer camp community of outstanding teens, who love literature and ideas In the past eleven years, ithas gathered middle and high school students from across the world to read selections from the greatest works of literature, experience heated discussions and enjoy summer camp fun with other literary﹣minded students. Participants can gain confidence in their ability to read a text closely and express their ideas clearly both verbally and in writing.Zeal TravelWe offer our teens two week and three-week long trips to Hawaii, Alaska, Australia and Spain. All trips include 15-25 hours of community service activities.Depending on your trip of choice, you'll be helping Hawaiians protect their forest ecosystem, caring for dogs in Spain, working with Habitat for Humanity, and much more. Every trip also includes exciting outdoor activities like surfing, driving, ice-climbing, hiking and more. The possibilities are endless and there is a zeal trip for every interest.1. Which program offers students the opportunity to develop academic interests？________A. Carpt Diem.B. Zeal Travel.C. University of Maryland.D. Great Books Summer Program.2. What can students do in Great Books Summer Program？________A. Learn how to write stories.B. Attend a campus cultural event.C. Make friends with famous writers.D. Read and discuss the great works of literature.3. What is special about Zeal Travel？________A. It includes a lot of thrilling outdoor activities.B. It provides community service for students.C. It offers students exciting free trips.D. It will last 3 weeks.参考答案Passage 11. D细节理解题。

高二英语阅读理解提高练习题及答案

高二英语阅读理解提高练习题及答案On a quest to improve your reading comprehension skills for the second year of high school English? Look no further! In this article, we provide you with a selection of practice questions and their corresponding answers to help you sharpen your reading abilities. Remember to read each passage carefully before attempting to answer the questions. Let's get started!Passage 1:The Great Wall of China is one of the most iconic landmarks in the world. Stretching over thousands of miles, it was built to protect the Chinese empire from invasions. However, what many people don't know is that the wall was not a single construction project. Instead, multiple sections were constructed and later connected over several dynasties.Questions:1. What was the purpose of building the Great Wall of China?2. Was the construction of the wall done at once or over a period of time?Answers:1. The purpose of building the Great Wall of China was to protect the Chinese empire from invasions.2. The construction of the wall was done over a period of time, with multiple sections being built and connected during different dynasties.Passage 2:While honeybees are often associated with honey production, their role in pollination is even more vital. Bees are responsible for pollinating a vast number of plant species, including a significant portion of the world's food crops. Their declining population due to habitat loss and pesticide use poses a serious threat to ecosystems and global food security.Questions:1. Besides producing honey, what is the other important role of honeybees?2. What are the factors contributing to the declining population of honeybees?Answers:1. The other important role of honeybees is pollination, especially of food crops and various plant species.2. The declining population of honeybees is primarily caused by habitat loss and pesticide use.Passage 3:In recent years, there has been a growing trend towards remote work or telecommuting. This work arrangement allows employees to work from locations outside of a traditional office, often utilizing digital tools and communication platforms. While it offers flexibility and potential cost savings for both employers and employees, it also presents challenges in terms of collaboration and work-life balance.Questions:1. What is remote work or telecommuting?2. What are some advantages and disadvantages of remote work?Answers:1. Remote work or telecommuting refers to the practice of working outside of a traditional office, usually with the help of digital tools and communication platforms.2. The advantages of remote work include flexibility and potential cost savings, while the disadvantages include challenges in collaboration and work-life balance.By practicing these comprehension exercises regularly, you can improve your reading skills and become more confident in tackling English texts. Remember to pay attention to the details in the passages and choose the most accurate answer based on the information provided. Happy reading!。

高二英语阅读强化题附参考答案

高二英语阅读强化题附参考答案高二英语阅读强化题(一)1. A。

由文中第1句 Holidaymakers who are bored withbaking beaches and overheated hotel rooms head fora big igloo. (那些对在沙滩上晒太阳或对过热的旅店房间感到厌倦的度假人现在去雪屋度假)可以推断人们总是喜欢新鲜事物，应选 A。

2. B。

这道题考查考生的思维能力和生活常识。

既然是雪屋，总归是要融化的，所以第二段第一句话 In two weekstime Bergqvists ice creation will be nothing more than a pool of water 是对 soon the fun will beover 的诠释。

3. B。

文中第三段提及"6个工人花了8周时间将1000吨雪堆在木头基础上;当这些雪冻结之后，再将这里的基础移走"，可见应先准备木头搭建的基础。

4. D。

由文中第四段第一句话 After their stay, all visitors receive a survival certificate recordingtheir success.(所有的来访者在离开之前都可得到一张记载他们在此生存成功的证书)。

高二英语阅读强化题答案The popularity of the igloo is beyond doubt: it is now attracting tourists from all over theworld. At least 800 people have stayed at the igloo this season even though there are only 10rooms. "You can get a lot of people in," explains Bergqvist. "The beds are three meters wide bytwo meters long, and can fit at least four at one time."1. Bergqvist designed and built the worlds first igloo hotel because ________.A. he believed people would enjoy trying something newB. he wanted to make a name for the small townC. an art exhibition was about to openD. more hotel rooms were needed2. When the writer says "the fun will be over," he refers to the fact that ________.A. hotel guests will be frightened at thought of the hard testB. Bergqvists hotel will soon become a pool of waterC. holidaymakers will soon get tired of the big iglooD. a bigger igloo will replace the present one3. according to the text, the first thing to do in building an igloo is ________.A. to gather a pool of waterB. to prepare a wooden baseC. to cover the ground with iceD. to pile a large amount of snow4. When guests leave the igloo hotel they will receive a paper stating that ________.A. they have visited LaplandB. They have had an ice-snow holidayC. they have had great fun sleeping on iceD. they have had a taste of adventure高二英语阅读强化题(二)When I was a boy, I belonged to the Boy Scouts so Iused to go camping every summer, and oncesomething happened which I have never been able toexplain.We were camping in a place above a river. Afterarriving, we all rushed down to the river and had aswim. Standing by the river, we noticed that it wassurrounded(环绕) by cliffs(悬崖). If someone wanted to reach the river at this point, he had towalk past our camp.Several days later, the scoutmaster had to be away for a day. That afternoon, we had supperearly. We were sitting round the fire, eating and talking, when a man walked past and wentdown towards the river. We all felt that this man looked very strange, but, because each of uswas afraid of looking very stupid, no one said anything.We ate rather slowly, taking as long as possible. After finishing, we collected our plates togetherso that we could take them to the river where we always washed them. But no one movedtowards the rivere stood looking at each other ashamed. Then all shouting at once, we begantalking about the man who had walked past us. We agreed how strange he looked and wewondered what he could be doing by the river. We knew that he could only return by passingthrough our camp.An hour passed. Then one of the boys suggested we should creep(悄悄移动) down by the river sothat we could see what the man was doing. Moving very slowly and keeping in the shadow, wecrept down towards the bank. One boy climbed a tree so that he could see everything clearly.He called to us that there was no one there, so we ran down to the bank, looking everywherecarefully. We could not understand where the man had gone.When it got dark, we went back to our camp feeling bewildered. We told the scoutmaster whathad happened in the evening. Smiling, he doubted that we had seen the man, but finallysuggested we go and look again. We did, but there was no one there.Many years have passed, but I still remember it as if it were yesterday. What did we see? I donot know.1. The writer in the text mainly tells us _________.A. the story of his childhoodB. a strange camping experienceC. about a stranger by the riverD. about a good place for camping2. Why did the boys eat their supper slowly?A. They wanted to delay going to the river bank.B. They were sitting for their scoutmaster.C. They had a supper earlier than usual.D. They were taking while eating.3. The word “Bewildered” in the text probably means _________.A. ashamedB. nervousC. unable to understandD. eager to know something4. When he heard what had happened, the scoutmaster _________.A. realized who the man wasB. started to worry about the manC. went back to look for the manD. felt it hard to believe the boys5. The writer still remembers the event because ________.A. the boys acted foolishlyB. the camping place is beautifulC. there has been no explanation for the eventD. he particularly enjoyed his camping that summer.。

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（英语）高二英语阅读理解专项训练及答案及解析一、高中英语阅读理解1．阅读理解Just a few years out of law school, I decided that I wanted to write fictions. The only thing I had ever published before was a law-review article. I had made great efforts to write when I camehome at night after work, but I was too tired. I decided to quit my job.I began my new life on a February morning. I sat down at my kitchen table at 7:30 am andmade a resolution. Every day I would write until lunchtime. Then I would lie down on the floorfor 20 minutes to rest my mind. After that, I would return to work for a few more hours.In my first year, I sold two stories. Then I wrote a novel, but I thought it wasn't good enough, soI ended up putting it in a drawer. My second novel, Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk, waspublished to glowing reviews and received the National Book Critics Circle Award for fiction.My success sounds like a familiar story, but actually it was far from sudden. I quit my job, and for every story I published in those years, I had at least 30 rejections. The novel that I put awayin the drawer took my four years. My breakthrough came in 2006, 18 years after I first sat downto write at my kitchen table.Sometimes genius (天才 ) is just the thing that comes out after 20 years of working at your kitchen. Also, doing something truly creative requires the energy of youth. Orson Welles made hismasterpiece, Citizen Kan, at 25. T. S. Eliot wrote The Love Song of J. Afred Prufrock at 23.（1） When did the author decide to devote himself to writing fictions?A. When he was tired from his work.B. Straight after graduation from law school.C. On being informed his law-review article came out.D. When his hobby was disturbed byhis work.（2） We can infer from the second paragraph that the author.A. led a wealthy lifeB. arranged his life reasonablyC. was too diligent to relax himselfD. remained single（3） What does the author mainly intend to tell us in this passage?A. Failure is the mother of success.B. A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.C. It is never too old to learn.D. It is the first step that costs troublesome.（4） Why did the author give the example of Orson Welles and T. S. Eliot?A. To make a comparison between them and himself.B. To show creativity needs energy andefforts.C. To persuade the readers of their great talents.D. To recommend their two masterpieces.【答案】（1） D（2） B（3） A（4） B【解析】【分析】本文是一篇记叙文，作者通过讲述自己成功的经历，进一步证实了“失败是成功之母”的道理。

高二英语阅读理解强化训练附解析Day 248

高二英语阅读理解强化训练附解析Day 248Passage 1We live in a time when technology has enabled everyone to be a journalist. Yet not everyone has the proper training. Whether out of ignorance or out of a sense of honor, some of the journalism online has done a better job of changing public opinion than showing the whole truth.Two recent stories are perfect reminders of the difference between the urge to change minds and basic journalism ethics (道德标准).“A college kid took some birds from a nearby tree and was sentenced to 10 years in prison, ” went a recent online headline from the Chinese Internet. The accompanying vote showed that 85 percent of respondents sided with the student. Some joked that most boys would be guilty of such a crime because everyone had stolen birds when they were children.Left out of the original report was the fact that the birds in question were falcons, which are on the nation's list of protected, endangered species. Birdwatchers also said that it was unlikely Yan Xiaotian, the 21-year-old defendant, had found the 12 birds in one tree. For this particular species, he had to search a much larger area.For me, the most important questions are: Did he know it was illegal before he took the birds and did he know that before he sold them?Follow-up reporting has found that the evidence showed that Yan knew what he was doing. The only point of uncertainty is the very firsttime he took the first birds when he could be unaware of their status and value. As a matter of fact, the prosecutor (公诉人) started out asking for a light punishment, but took a U-turn when data from Yan's cellphone clearly showed that he had stolen them.The punishment, while sounding harsh, followed the law almost to the letter. The court has since said it would review the case, a sign of giving in to public pressure.Let's look at the second story, which can be read as either “Elderly man had to walk in his shorts for hours in Sanya after his bike was taken by the city's quasi-police”(城管) or “Retired official illegally parked his bike for a swim and made the city apologize and fire a low-paid city management staff member”.Both played up (渲染) different parts of the same story. For me, Bi Guochang's age and former official title are not relevant to the case. The key is whether he indeed parked his bike illegally and whether proper procedures were being followed by taking it away and making him get it back. Yet the reports focused on the image of an old man walking only in his shorts. He could have phoned his family for backup or taken a taxi home first before complaining, as most would do in that situation.Such stories read like badly-written morality tales, with everything in black and white and a simple yes-or-no message. Real life is much more complicated. Reporters have to be neutral and avoid taking sides too early.China Daily1. Why was Yan Xiaotian sentenced to 10 years in prison?________A. He took some birds from a nearby tree.B. He searched a much larger area for birds.C. He illegally took some falcons and sold them.D. He took 12 birds without knowing they were falcons.2. According to the passage, the writer implied that ________ .A. the judges should still follow the law strictlyB. the punishment was too much for the studentC. the student didn't get fair treatment from the judgesD. the court will resentence the student3. The writer mentioned the second story to show that________ .A. the reports focused on the appearance of Bi Guochang rather than the truthB. the journalists expressed their sympathy for the elderly personC. the local officers didn't follow proper procedures when they dealt with Bi's caseD. the city's quasi-police were to blame for Bi's troubles4. Which of the following is the best title of the passage?________A. Two morality storiesB. How to be a journalistC. Unfair punishmentD. Telling truth or taking sidesPassage 2Sometimes successful health campaigns can have quite unexpected reactions. The years of warnings about skin cancer mean that Britons are happy to cover themselves in sunscreen or stay out of the sun altogether, but it also means that most of us are not getting enough vitamin D.Scientists announced yesterday that Britons need to increase to three times the amount of vitamin D they get per day. They called on food producers to fortify (强化) their products with more of the vitamin and suggested people should consider taking supplements (补充物) to keep levels up. They also suggested getting out in the sun for short periods more often, but they warned against"sun bingeing".The government does not publish official advice on the amount of vitamin D people should take due to a lack of research, says Dr Birgit Teucher of the Institute for Food Research. But in the US, the government recommends 5 micrograms a day. By that count, Dr Teucher said that around 90％of Britons between 19 and 64 would be lacking in the vitamin because they only took around 3 micrograms a day.Vitamin D is important for absorption of calcium (钙) by the body, which is needed for healthy teeth and bones. A lack of it can lead to serious diseases in both children and adults. The vitamin can be found in somefoods but it can also be obtained from chemicals in the skin reacting to sunlight. Dr Barbara Boucher said adults should get 5 to 25 micrograms a day. Shortage of vitamin D may be linked to diseases such as muscle weakness, high blood pressure and rickets (佝偻病) .Dr Teucher gave several reasons for the lack among Britons. Increasing numbers of office-based jobs mean a lack of exposure to the sun；and the rise of becoming overweight means that vitamin D—which is fat soluble (可溶解的) 一is increasingly stored in body fat, where it cannot be accessed readily.Professor Brian Wharton of the Institute of Child Health said that children in particular needed to have enough vitamin D to prevent rickets.Professor Graham Bentham, an environmental scientist at the University of East Anglia, added that babies who were only breast-fed probably need to take supplements in case their mother was vitamin D lacking. Those drinking milk were likely to be OK, thanks to the fortification of the drink.The scientists called on food producers to fortify milk, bread and breakfast nutrient to enable people to get their daily amount of the vitamin. Prof Bentham added that 30 minutes of sun exposure to the face and forearms between April and October would be sufficient. Outside these months, the sun is not strong enough in Britain for the body to produce its own vitamin D.But Prof Bentham warned against spending too long in the sun. ''Sun bingeing is well known to be dangerous。

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That changed because of a man named Joseph Merlin。

Merlin’s work was making musical instruments。

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(英语)高二英语阅读理解专项训练及答案及解析

（英语）高二英语阅读理解专项训练及答案及解析一、高中英语阅读理解1．阅读理解When times get tough, we all look for ways to cut back. When we're hungry, we eat at home instead of going out. We take buses instead of taxis. And we wear our old designer jeans just a few months longer. With college expenses at all-time highs, high school students are eager to do anything to cut the cost of a university education.One cost-cutting proposal is to allow college students to get a bachelor's degree in three years instead of four. Educational institutions have been actively exploring ways to make the learning process more efficient. But there's a question: Would the quality of undergraduate education suffer? Few US universities have formally approved a "three-year degree" model.I doubt that mainstream North American colleges will carry out a three-year curriculum any time soon. For one thing, most universities already allow highly qualified students to graduate early by testing out of certain classes and obtaining a number of college credits. In addition, at famous universities, the committee who determine which courses are required and which courses are electives are unlikely to suddenly "throw out" one quarter of the required credits. Professors will resist "diluting (稀释)" the quality of the education they offer.In my opinion, a quality four-year education is always superior to a quality three-year education.A college education requires sufficient time for a student to become skilled in their major and do coursework in fields outside their major. It is not a good idea to water down education, any more than it's not a good idea to water down medicine. If we want to help students find their way through university, we should help them understand early on what knowledge and skills they need to have upon graduation. We should allow students to test out of as many courses as possible. We should give them a chance to earn money as interns (实习生) in meaningful part-time jobs that relate to their university studies, such as the five-year co-op program at Northeastern University.（1）Which of the following can best sum up the main idea?A.It's time to shorten the learning process.B.Best learning takes place over time.C.University education should be watered down.D.College education calls for reform.（2）We can learn from the passage that ________.A.most American universities are against the "three-year degree" modelB.many famous US universities are considering adopting the "three-year degree" modelC.professors are willing to accept the "three-year degree" modelD.The "three-year degree" model can make college learning more efficient（3）In most US universities, ________.A.college students are offered the co-op programB.electives' credits make up one quarter of the required creditsC.all students are required to finish four-year education before graduationD.some excellent students can graduate ahead of time（4）We can infer that________.A.the author is a college professor exploring ways to make learning more efficientB.the author thinks the cost of a university education is too high for people to affordC.the author considers the university education quality very importantD.the author pays special attention to the all-round development of college students【答案】（1）B（2）A（3）D（4）C【解析】【分析】本文是一篇议论文，作者认为把大学四年的学制缩短为三年不是一个好主意，保证足够的时间才能保证大学教育的质量。

高二英语阅读理解强化训练附解析Day 192

高二英语阅读理解强化训练附解析Day 192Passage 1We all have our ways of marking time. As a photographer, my life is measured from one story to the next. My oldest son was born in the middle of a long story about the Endangered Species Act. My daughter came along with a pack of gray wolves.Twenty stories later, though, it’s the story in Alaska that I’ll remember best. It was the story about the loss of wilderness — and the story during which my wife Kathy got cancer. That’s the one that made time stand still.I stopped taking pictures on the day when she found that tumor (肿瘤). Cruelly, it was Thanksgiving. By Christmas, she had become very weak. Some days she was so sick she couldn’t watch TV.Early examination saves time. But ours was not early. By the time you can feel it yourself, it’s often bigger than the doctor want it to be.Cancer is a thief. It steals time. Our days are already short with worry. Then comes this terrible disease, unfair as storm at harvest time. But cancer also has the power to change us, for good. We learn to simplify, enjoying what we have instead of feeling sorry for what we don’t. Cancer even made me a better father. My work had made me a stranger to my three kids. But now I pay attention to what really matters. This is not a race. This is a new way of life and new way of seeing, all from the cancer.In the end each of us has so little time. We have less of it than we canpossibly imagine. And even though it turns out that Kathy’s cancer has not spread, and her prognosis (诊断) is good, we try to make it all count now, enjoying every part of every day.I’ve picked up my camera again. I watch the sky, searching for beautiful light. When winter storms come, Kathy and I gather our children and take the time to catch snowflakes (雪花) on our tongues. After all, this is good. This is what we’re living for.1. As a photographer, the author used to ______A. leave his daughter with a pack of gray wolvesB. devote much more to his career than his familyC. miss a great many important historical momentsD. express his love for his family in a special way2. Why did the author decide to stop taking pictures?A. To cure his own disease.B. To leave the wilderness alone.C. To seek a better position.D. To spend more time with his wife.3. What is the biggest change the cancer has brought to the author?A. He takes his work more seriouslyB. He has become a stranger to his children.C. He treasured every bit of time with his familyD. He focuses more on medical care.4. The author and his family catch snowflakes on their tongues probably because ______.A. they regard that as a way to enjoy lifeB. snowflakes are what they feed onC. the snowflakes taste very goodD. there is beautiful light in the snowflakesPassage 2Thirteen, for me, was a challenging year. My parents divorced and I moved to a new town with my father, far from my old family and friends.I was terribly lonely and would cry myself to sleep each night. To ease my sadness, my father purchased an old horse for me at a local auction. I named him Cowboy.Cowboy was undoubtedly the ugliest horse in the world. But I didn’t care. I loved him beyond all reason.I joined a riding club and suffered rude comments and mean snickers about Cowboy’s looks. I never let out about how I felt, but deep inside, my heart was breaking. The other members rode beautiful, registered horses.When Cowboy and I entered the events where the horse is judged on appearance, we were quickly shown the gate. No amount of preparation and love would turn Cowboy into a beauty. My only chance to compete would be in the speed events. I chose the jumping race.One girl named Becky rode a big brown horse in the race events. She always won the blue ribbons. Needless to say, she didn’t feel threatened when I competed against her at the next show. She didn’t need to. I came in next to last.The stinging memory of Becky’s smirks(得意的笑) made me determined to beat her. For the whole next month I woke up early every day and rode Cowboy five miles to the arena. We practiced running and jumping for hours in the hot sun and then I would walk Cowboy home totally exhausted.All of our hard work didn’t make me feel confident by the time the show came. I sat at the gate and sweated it out while I watched Becky and her horse charge through the course and finish in first place.My turn finally came. I put on my hat, rubbed Cowboy’s neck and entered the arena. At the signal, we dashed toward the first fence, jumped it without trouble and raced on to the next one. Cowboy then flew over the second, third and fourth fences like a bird and I turned him toward the finish line.As we crossed the line the crowd was shocked into silence. Cowboy and I had beaten Becky and her fancy horse by two seconds!I gained much more than a blue ribbon that day. At thirteen, I realized that no matter what the odds, I’d always come out a winner if I wanted something badly enough to work for it.1. The underlined expression “shown the gate” (paragraph 4) most probably means “_________”.A. told how to enter the arenaB. shown how to make the horse beautifulC. removed from the competition earlyD. told to enter the timed-speed events2. Why was the writer NOT confident of beating Becky?A. He had not practiced enough.B. He was an inexperienced rider.C. He believed he was unpopular with the crowd.D. Becky and her horse performed well in their turn.3. What did the writer learn from his experience?A. Life can sometimes be unfair.B. A positive attitude will bring success.C. Anything is possible if one tries hard enough.D. One should not make judgments based on appearance.4. The best title for the story is ________.A. A Run to RememberB. A Horse’s TaleC. Neck and NeckD. A Difficult AgePassage 3Few people can resist the lure (诱惑) of a delicious ice cream,especially on a hot day. The only thing that spoils the fun is that the treat is hard to enjoy slowly, often ending up with a sticky melted mess. Now, researchers from Colombia's Pontificia Bolivariana University may have found an unlikely partner to help solve this age-old problem---cellulose fiber(纤维素) extracted from banana plant waste. Bananas, as you probably know, grow in bunches on a tree-like plant. Each bunch is attached to a central stalk, called a rachis(叶轴), which is thrown once the fruit has been harvested. The team, led by Dr. Robin Zuluaga Gallego, began extracting cellulose nanofibrils (CNFS) from powdered rachis. The tasteless, odorless macro fibers, thousands of times smaller than the width of a human hair were then added in various concentrations to 100 grams of ice cream mix.With the right amount of CNFS mixed in, the dessert lasted longer in its frozen state than conventional ice cream, extending both its shelf life and the amount of time the treat can be enjoyed. Even more exciting was that the fibers increased the stickiness of low-fat ice cream to levels higher than the full-fat one. Since this is what determines the frozen treats’ creaminess and texture, CNFS could help create healthier ice cream without compromising on taste.The researchers, who presented their findings at the American Chemical Society (ACS) meeting in New Orleans on March 21, 2018, next plan to investigate how different types of fat, such as coconut oil, affect thebehavior of CNFS in other frozen treats.The Colombian researchers are not the only one working on creating a slower-melting ice cream. In 2015, scientists at the University of Dundee in Scotland found that a naturally occurring protein called BSIA(Bacterial Surface Layer A) was remarkably effective in keeping the treat frozen for longer periods of time. With both teams competing to be the first to get to market, the future of everyone’s favorite dessert certainly looks promising.1. What prevents people enjoying an ice cream slowly?A. The hot weather.B. A kind of fiber from banana.C. The ice creams’ stickiness.D. The ice creams’ quick melting.2. Which is NOT a benefit of CNFS added to ice cream mix?A. To improve its flavor.B. To make it more healthy.C. To reduce its fat content.D. To make it melt more slowly.3. What can be inferred from the last paragraph?A. CNFS are more useful and effective than BSLA.B. Ice cream with BSLA has been on sale at the market.C. Slowly enjoying an ice cream will soon become a reality.D. The Colombian research team has taken the lead in the competition withthe Scottish team.4. What's the author’s attitude towards the finding of CNFS?A. PositiveB. CasualC. DefensiveD. Suspicious.Passage 4If you are reading this, you were probably born in the 2000s. The oh-ohs. The 21st century. That would make you young, creative, connected, global, and no doubt smart. Maybe good-looking, too. Right? But what do other people think about your generation?Some adults worry that you’re more interested in the screen in front of you than the world around you. They think of you as the “face-down generation” because you use your phone so much and they wonder how you will deal with school, friends, and family. Are today’s teenagers too busy texting and taking selfies to become successful in real life—or “IRL”, as you would say?Other adults worry that today’s youth are spoilt and don’t want to face the challenges of adult life. Many children born in the 1990s and 2000s were raised by “helicopter parents", who were always there to guide and help their children with a busy schedule filled with homework and after-class activities such as dancing, drawing, or sports. With parents who do everything for them, today’s youth seem to prefer to live like teenagerseven when they are in their 20s or 30s.With these taken into account, does the face down generation need a warning? Well, probably not. The fact is that many of today’s teenagers are better educated and more creative than past generations. They seem to be enthusiastic and willing to be become leaders. More young people than ever volunteer to help their communities. There are also brave young people such as Malala Yousafzai, the teenager who won the 2014 Nobel Peace Prize for pushing girls’ rights to go to school.So if you’re one of the oh-ohs, there are reasons to be hopeful about the future. Things are looking up for the face-down generation. Chances are that you will do GR8 (great) and LOL (laugh out loud).1. Which of the following words can not be used to describe the oh-ohs?A. Creative.B. Caring.C. Ignorant.D. Intelligent.2. What does the underlined phrase “helicopter parents” in Paragraph 3 mean?A. parents who are rich and travel by helicopter.B. parents who always watch over their children.C. parents who have a very busy schedule.D. parents who only turn up when necessary.3. What can we learn from the passage?A. The writer is a member of the face-down generation.B. The writer is optimistic about the future of the oh-ohs.C. The oh-ohs are more good-looking than their parents.D. The oh-ohs care about nothing other than their phones.4. What can be a best title for the passage?A. The “helicopter parents”B. The over-worried parentsC. The spoiled generationD. The face-down generationPassage 5The annual marathon in my town occurred as scheduled. My job was to follow behind the runners in an ambulance in case any of them needed medical attention. As the athletes began to pace themselves, the front runners started to disappear. It was then that my eyes were drawn to the woman in blue running shorts and a baggy white T-shirt.I knew we were already watching our “last runner”. Her feet were turned in, yet her left knee was turned out. Her legs were so crippled ( 跛足的) and bent that it seemed impossible for her to walk, let alone run a marathon.The driver and I watched in silence as she slowly moved forward. We would move forward a little bit, then stop and wait for her to gain some distance. Then we’d slowly move forward a little bit more. As I watched her struggle to put one foot in front of the other, I found myself breathing for her and urging her forward. I wanted her to stop, and at the same time,I prayed that she wouldn’t.Finally, she was the only runner left in sight. I sat on the edge of my seat and watched with respect and amazement as she pushed forward with sheer determination through the last miles. When the finish line came into sight, the cheering crowds had long gone home. Yet, standing straight and proud waited a man. He was holding one end of a ribbon tied to a post. She slowly crossed through, leaving both ends of the ribbon fluttering (飘动) behind her.I don’t know this woman’s name, but that day she became a part of my life — a part I often depend on.For her, it wasn’t about beating the other runners or winning a prize. It was about finishing what she had set out to do. When I think things are too difficult or I get those “I-just-can’t-do-it,” I think of the last runner. Then I realize how easy the task before me really is.1. What words can best describe the woman?A. Proud and determined.B. Strong-willed and honorable.C. Modest and courageous.D. Diligent and considerate.2. What has the author learnt from the woman?A. Don’t depend on others when facing hardships.B. Nothing is too tough to accomplish if one is brave enough.C. The disabled can also run a marathon despite their walking difficulty.D. It’s not winning but holding on straight to the end that really matters.3. What could be the best title for the text?A. A Crippled Woman.B. An Unforgettable Job.C. The Last Runner.D. The Annual Marathon.参考答案Passage 11. B细节理解题。

高二英语阅读强化训练(含答案解析)

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高二英语阅读理解专项训练及答案及分析一、高中英语阅读理解1．阅读理解You can either travel or read, but either your body or soul must be on the way. The popular sayinghas inspired many people to read or go sightseeing. Traveling just like reading, is a refreshingjourney from the busy world. Books, brain food, can keep you company on your travel. On the Road,1957, by Jack KerouacThe book is a globally popular spiritual guide book about youth. The main character in the bookdrives across the US continent with several young people and finally reaches Mexico. After theexhausting and exciting trip, the characters in the book begin to realize the meaning of life. Thebook can be a good partner with you to explore the United States.Life is Elsewhere, 1975, by Milan KunderaJean-Jacques Rousseau once said, "Man is born free, and everywhere he is in chains." The booktells a young artist's romantic but miserable life, about how he reads, dreams, and has a relationship.Experience the artist's passionate life in the book during a trip to Central Europe. The book invitesyou to deeply reflect on your current life.The Stories of Sahara, 1967, by SanmaoThe book narrates the author's simple but adventurous life in the Sahara Desert, which seems adesolate and dull place. The fancy natural scenery and life there, along with the author's romanticand intensive emotion, will inspire you to explore the mysterious land. Reading the book is likeparticipating in a dialogue with the author, who is sincere and humorous.Lotus, 2006 by AnnbabyThis novel set in Tibet, tells three people's stories, each with their unique characteristics. Itreveals modern people's emotions and inner life, their confusion about love, and exploration ofBuddhism. The book is a good partner to bring you to the sacred land Tibet.（1） Which book is about the exploration of life value through a journey?A. On the Road.B. Life is Elsewhere.C. The Stories of Sahara.D. Lotus.（2） Whose book could be the most suitable for your trip to Germany?A. Jack Kerouac's.B. Sanmao's.C. Annbaby's.D. Milan Kundera's.（3） What can we learn from the text?A. Lotus is a religious book exploring Tibetan Buddhist culture.B. On the road advises a classic route for driving across the US.C. The stories of Sahara records its authors' own life in the desert.D. Life is Elsewhere demonstrates Jean-Jacques Rousseau's own life.【答案】（ 1） A（2） D（3） C【分析】【剖析】本文是一篇应用文，介绍了几本合适在旅游途中阅读的书。

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高二英语阅读理解及答案解析阅读理解一Passage 1:题目：Once again, electric cars are in the news. The first electric cars were built in the early 20th century, but the production was stopped for many years. Recently, there has been a big increase in sales of electric cars.问题：1.What is the main idea of the passage?答案及解析：1.The main idea of the passage is that there has been a big increase insales of electric cars in recent years. The passage mentions that the first electric cars were built in the early 20th century, but the production was stopped for many years. However, it doesn’t provide any specific information about why there has been a recent increase in sales or what the future of electric carslooks like. The focus of the passage is on the current trend of increasing sales.阅读理解二Passage 2:题目：In recent years, the number of people working from home has increased significantly. This trend has been driven by advances in technology and changes in the way companies operate.问题：1.What has driven the increase in the number of people working fromhome?答案及分析：1.The increase in the number of people working from home has beendriven by advances in technology and changes in the way companies operate.The passage mentions that advances in technology have made it easier forpeople to work from home, and that company policies have changed to allow for more remote work. However, it doesn’t provide any specific informationabout how many people are working from home or the benefits and challenges of remote work. The focus of the passage is on the factors driving the increase in remote work.阅读理解三Passage 3:题目：Climate change is a global issue that is affecting the planet in a variety of ways. Rising temperatures, extreme weather events, and melting ice caps are just a few of the consequences of climate change.问题：1.What are some of the consequences of climate change?答案及解析：1.Some of the consequences of climate change mentioned in the passageinclude rising temperatures, extreme weather events, and melting ice caps. The passage doesn’t provide any specific information about how theseconsequences are affecting the planet or what actions can be taken to mitigate climate change. The focus of the passage is on the variety of ways in whichclimate change is impacting the planet.。

高二英语阅读理解强化训练附解析Day 269

高二英语阅读理解强化训练附解析Day 269Passage 1Have you ever been faced with trying to stay positive when others around you are negative? A negative person can bring you down and throw your positive plans out of the window. Whether you deal with a family member, friend or co-worker who is negative, there are things you can do to remain positive in the face of negativity?Whatever you do, don’t argue with a negative person. Arguing only adds fuel to the fire. I have noticed when my children are crabby, it is best to avoid trying to convince them to analyze and adjust their attitude. As soon as I take the approach of being in opposition to them, the situation gets worse before it gets better. Sometimes the best thing to do is remain silent and let negativity pass.You know how difficult it can be to give love and positive attention to negative people. Unfortunately, that is often exactly what they need. A negative person is usually afraid he is unlovable. How do you show love when someone is negative? You must listen to what he is trying to tell you. Acknowledge the feelings he has by saying something like, “You sound very angry right now.” How might you help a negative person? Offer a hug even if you get rejected. A negative person often has difficulty accepting love from others.If you have negative people on your life who are affecting your mentaland physical health, you need to decide whether or not you want these people in your life. Some people are so negative that you have no other choice but to remove them from your life. However, some people, such as your children, are difficult to remove from your life, in this case, professional counseling(咨询) may be the answer.1. What does the underlined word “crabby” in Para.2 mean?A. Quite excited.B. Very lonely.C. Easily annoyed.D. Highly optimistic.2. What’s the main idea of Para.3?A. Negative people need care.B. Negative people make us happy.C. Negative people can be hurt easily.D. Negative people are hard to get along with.3. What does the author suggest doing?A. Focusing on positive things.B. Trying to change negative thoughts.C. Controlling our own negative thoughts.D. Staying away from some negative people.4. In which section of a magazine can we most probably read the text?A. HealthB. RelationshipsC. LifestylesD. Entertainment.Passage 2Get a taste of the amazing world of engineeringDo you want to help shape the future of everything from entertainment and transport to sport and the environment? Then you might want to think about the fascinating world of engineering. Tomorrow's Engineers Week is running 4-8 February 2020, and is the perfect time to get an idea of what engineering is all about.Engineers are the people who use scientific knowledge, ranging from long-established scientific laws to cutting-edge discoveries, to solve problems and improve life for all of us. Tomorrow's Engineers Week aims to get young people interested in this exciting career. It also wants to change the way we think about engineers.One place to find out more about engineers is the website , where you can meet 16 young engineers with amazing and different jobs. There's Halvard, who builds farm robots; and Olivia, who uses her chemical engineering skills to create soaps and shampoos kind to the skin and the environment. Alice digs train tunnels deep underground. Michelle builds rides. As a child, she loved thesethrilling rides. At the age of 14, she attended a lecture on roller coaster design, and then she realized that engineering was a great way to turn her passion into her career.If you want to meet some inspirational engineers, ask if your school has signed up to take part in the Big Assembly (大型集会) on 6 February. Don't worry if not, though, you can check it out yourself afterwards on the website.1. The goal of Tomorrow's Engineers Week is to________.A. introduce young engineersB. announce the latest discoveriesC. show the future work of engineersD. attract the youth' s interest in engineering2. Which of the engineers fancies building roller coasters?A. Halvard.B. Olivia.C. Alice.D. Michelle.3. What is the main purpose of the passage?A. To explain what engineering is all about.B. To advertise Tomorrow's Engineers Week.C. To encourage schools to sign up for an assembly.D. To introduce the website .Passage 3To be clear, plastic bags are rightly thought of as a threat that's harmful to human health. According to the National Resources Defense Council, over a decade ago, the average American family took home almost 1,500 plastic shopping bags a year, filling our cabinets, kitchen drawers, and landfills (垃圾填埋场). Today the numbers are slightly better: According to National Geographic, as of 2018, shoppers in the United States use almost one plastic bag per resident per day.This is not a story on the evil of plastics, but on whether the reusable bag can justify its existence. Although more environmentally friendly than traditional single-use plastic bags, reusable bags, depending on what they are made of, are more energy-intensive (耗能) to recycle.According to a report by the United Nations Environment Program, “depending on what they are made of, reusable bags might have to be deconstructed in a costly recycling process to separate the different materials. As a result, in many cases, reusable bags are not recycled." That means despite the best intentions, millions of reusable bags designed to replace the need for traditional plastic shopping bags, will also end up in landfills.Another point to consider, not all reusable bags are equal in terms of their recyclability. There are a wide range of reusable bag options on the market, and reusable bags tend to be made of more than one material togive the bag added reinforcement (耐用) and added street fashion. On a life cycle basis, stronger, heavier bags-no matter what material they are made of-will have a more severe environmental effect. That's because heavier bags use more resources to produce as well as distribute.Just like plastic bags did, reusable bags multiply rapidly. Used for promotional (促销的)purposes and marketing of all kinds, reusable bags' growing popularity means bags that have been used very little (or not at all) can be found piled in streets, in garbage cans in city parks, and basically everywhere. Therefore, consumers have come to see them as disposable, defeating their very purpose.In the end, the best practice for reusable bags is to have no half measures: Either use them all the time or don't use them at all. Using a reusable bag once or twice, and then throwing it away, doesn't do the environment any favors.1. What can we learn from the passage?A. Plastic bags are refused by environmentalists.B. Shops in America have limited the use of plastic bags.C. The need of strong and fashionable reusable bags is more than the supply.D. Reusable bags demand more resources to produce and recycle than expected.2. The words “very purpose" in Paragraph 6 refer to the intention of __________.A. being left in landfillsB. being used as much as possibleC. replacing plastic bagsD. promoting goods on the market3. Which of the following would be the best title for the passage?A. How to Recycle Reusable BagsB. Disadvantages of Plastic BagsC. Reusable Bags? Think Twice!D. Plastic Bags, Less Popular?4. Which of the following shows the development of ideas in the passage? I: Introduction CP: Central Point P: Point Sp: Sub-point (次要点) C: ConclusionA. B.C. D.Passage 4During his school's “College Colours Day”, a fourth-grade boy in Florida, who dreams to become a student of the University of Tennessee, wanted to wear a shirt of the university, but he didn't have one. His teacher, Laura Snyder, suggested that he should wear an orange shirt to show his spirit.When the day finally arrived, the boy was so excited to show his shirt-an orange one with a piece of paper attached to it, on which was his homemade design of the UT logo.But by lunch time, the spirited fan was in tears. Some girls bullied (霸凌) him and made fun of his design that he had pinned to his shirt. Back to Snyder 's room, he put his head on desk and was crying, devastated.In hopes of raising the boy's spirits, Snyder planned on buying him an official University of Tennessee T-shirt, and asked friends online if they had contacts with the university who could “make it a little extra special for him.”The post immediately went viral and Snyder was contacted by the University of Tennessee informing her that they wanted to send the boy a care package of swag and apparel(服装) in support of him.The story, however, didn't end here. The University of Tennessee said it was turning his “U.T.” design into an official T-shirt and had pre-sold more than 50,000 shirts online. The university won't profit from the shirts:It is donating the money to a charity dedicated to (致力于) getting rid of bullying of all forms.“When I told him that his design was being made into a real shirt and people wanted to wear it, his jaw dropped," said Snyder. “He had a big smile on his face, walked taller, and I could tell his confidence grew!”In recognition of the fourth-grader's spirit, the university has also extended an offer of honorary admission for him to join the Class of 2032. In addition, he has been awarded a four-year scholarship if he decides to attend UT in 2028 and meets admission requirements.1. How did the boy react to his school's “College Colours Day”?A. He prepared for it with a creative design.B. He dreamed of winning a prize on the day.C. He was afraid of being laughed at on the day.D. He was shy of joining it without a university shirt.2. How did the boy probably feel after lunch on the “College Colour Day”?A. Excited and thankful.B. Confident and happy.C. Shocked and sad.D. Nervous and worried.3. What Snyder did for the boy shows that _________.A. a strong will is vital to successB. a promise will change one's lifeC. the youth should be treated equallyD. caring love can make a big differencePassage 5Since the age of three, Chelsie Hill had dreamed of becoming a dancer. “The only thing I loved was dance,” she said. In 2010, however, a car accident left her paralyzed from the waist down. For Hill, it was not the end of a dancing career but the beginning.Hill danced in her wheelchair right alongside her nondisabled high school dance team. It definitely took a lot of learning and patience to dance in a wheelchair.After graduation, Hill met people online who had suffered various injuries but shared her determination, and she invited them to dance with her. It was an amazing experience for her.In 2014 Los Angeles, she formed a team of dancers with disabilities she called the Rollettes. “I want to break down the stereotype of wheelchair users and show that dance is dance, whether you’re walking or you’re rolling,” she said. Dancing on wheels, the Rollettes discovered, can be just as fast-paced, artful, and fulfilling as the foot-based variety.Hill has attained what many people never will: her childhood dream.But the Rollettes have helped her find something else just as fulfilling. Every year she holds a dance camp for wheelchair users of all ages and abilities. She calls it the Rollettes Experience, and in 2019, 173 participants from ten countries attended.For many, it was the first time they’d felt they belonged. Steph Aiello said that working with Hill challenged her to be more independent. Edna Serrano said being part of the Rollettes team gave her the courage to get behind the wheel of a car because she had more confidence.The dancers aren’t the only ones feeling inspired. One woman saw the team competing and commented, “You guys are so awesome! I’m in tears when you rock! To be in a wheelchair can still be so beautiful!”1. What do we know about Chelsie Hill from the first two paragraphs?A. She got seriously injured in a dancing match.B. She stopped dancing right after a car accident.C. She dreamed of being a dancer at a young age.D. She danced in a disabled team in high school.2. What does the underlined word “stereotype” in paragraph 4 refer to?A. Conservative views.B. Improper behaviors.C. Incurable disabilities.D. Physical weaknesses.3. What do we know about the Rollettes Experience?A. Audience spoke ill of the competition.B. Participants benefited greatly from it.C. It is aimed to select the best dancers.D. It made Hill’s childhood dream fulfilled.4. What can be a suitable title for the text?A. Chelsie Hill, An Artful DancerB. Disability, Good for DancingC. Help others; Help YourselfD. Attaining Dancing Dream In Wheelchair参考答案Passage 11. C词义猜测题。

高二英语阅读理解强化训练附解析Day 268

高二英语阅读理解强化训练附解析Day 268Passage 1Telling a yellow taxi and a binoculars (双筒望远镜)apart is so easy that most people could do it without a second thought. However, it is not so for an artificial intelligence: if you turn the taxi upside down, it sees Binoculars.This is just one of dozens of examples that show AI is a lot worse at identifying(识别) objects by sight than many people realize. The examples, collected by Anh Nguyen at Auburn University in Alabama, raise concerns about the real-world ability of AI image recognition systems.Nguyen and his colleagues took images of common objects from the Internet and rotated (旋转) and changed the position of the objects in the pictures. They found this was enough to confuse several AI systems, including Google’s. In one case, a school bus that was correctly identified in the original image was misidentified as a lunch box when upside down in the road. It shows these systems aren’t as intelligent as many people think they are.Nguyen worries what could happen in real-world situations. For example, it makes sense for a driverless car with AI system to avoid an object it can’t recognize. But if the car stop unexpectedly because it thinks a Coke can is a fire fighting truck, this could be as dangerous as thinking a fire fighting truck is a Coke can. This is one reason why driverless cars willneed several sensors (传感器) to provide more information, says Nguyen.His team has been discovering these problems for the past few years, but nobody knows how to fix them. The biggest problem to progress is that when an AI looks at an image, it can’t extract (提炼) rules that would help it identify a similar one next time – such as the rule that horses have four legs. “To reach a human level of reasoning, we need a way to extract rules from images,” says Nguyen.1. In paragraph 1, the example of a taxi is used to .A. raise people’s concerns about the safety of AI system.B. prove that human beings are much smarter than AI systems.C. introduce the topic concerning AI’s image recognition ability.D. show a taxi can have different forms when seen from different views.2. We can learn from the last paragraph that .A. AI can’t tell a horse and a car apart because they both have four legs.B. AI can’t reason like human, which is the biggest challenge.C. AI doesn’t have the ability to tell things apart that look similar.D. AI can’t identify images from earlier experiences.3. What is the best title for this passage?A. Problems remain to be solved.B. AI is no cleverer than human beings.C. AI can’t see things from another view.D. Driverless cars need to be improved.Passage 2Alongside air and water, food is a necessity (必需) for human beings to survive and thrive (蓬勃发展). But it’s a lot more than that. As Mariette DiChristina of Scientific American wrote: “The most intimate (亲密的) relationship we will ever have is not with any fellow human being. Instead, it is between our bodies and our food.”Nowadays, for most people in the world’s wealthiest countries, food is a hobby, an enthusiasm, and even something fashionable.Turn on the TV in the US, UK or France, and you’ll find at least one channel feeding this popular obsession (迷恋).And most of us know at least one person who thinks of themselves as a “foodie”. It’s almost impossible nowadays to check our social media apps without at least two or three photos of delicious meals appearing on our screen －however annoying we may find it.But behind the fancy recipes and social media bragging (夸耀), many of us forget how much we take food for granted.This is why World Food Day is held each year by the United Nations on Oct 16. The day allows the UN’s Food and Agriculture Organization to highlight (强调) both the progress that has been made against hunger, and the awful amount of progress that still needs to be made.Take Kenya for example. This East African nation has been suffering terrible droughts, some of the worst in recent years. The result is that peopleare beginning to starve. Children in particular are suffering, with some of them even dying.This may seem shocking to know, especially as many cultures outside of Africa think of food in a completely different way. But even in developed nations in the West, families on low incomes (收入) are forced to use food banks －organizations that hand out donated (捐赠) food to those who can’t afford to pay for it themselves.So what can we do on World Food Day? One good way to spend it would be to feel humble and appreciate what we have. After all, food is essential for our survival, but not everyone is as lucky as we are when it comes to dinner time.1. The author borrowed Mariette DiChristina’s words to ______.A. discuss the latest trend in the food industryB. point out the food shortage problem in the worldC. emphasize the connection between food and humanityD. show the importance of food for human survival2. According to the article, food shows on TV in the US, UK and France ______.A. have turned many people into foodiesB. are very popular among viewersC. will soon be replaced by social media appsD. often mislead people’s opinion of food issues3. World Food Day is celebrated to ______.A. raise awareness of the issues behind hungerB. share fancy recipes and promote food culturesC. call on people to donate food to those in needD. inform people of the food crisis in Africa4. The author suggests in the last paragraph that people should ______.A. give more food to charityB. share food with their neighborsC. feel grateful for the food they eatD. skip meals sometimes to save foodPassage 3One day after more than a month of classes, I read aloud a paragraph from my book, recognizing all of the characters smoothly except for one. I sat back and started to register the achievement: I was actually reading Chinese. The language was starting to make sense. But before the sense of satisfaction was half formed, Teacher Liao said, “Budui!”It meant, literally, “Not correct.” You could also translate it as no, wrong, nope, uh-uh. Flatly and clearly incorrect. There were many Chinese words that I didn’t know, but I knew that one well.A voice in my head whined: All of the rest of them were right; isn’t that worth something? But for Teacher Liao it didn’t work like that. If onecharacter was wrong it was simply budui.“What’s this word?” I asked, pointing at the character I had missed.“Zhe — the zhe in Zhejiang.”“Third tone?”“Fourth tone.”I breathed deeply and read the section again, and this time I did it perfectly. That was a victory — I turned to Teacher Liao and my eyes said (or at least I imagined them saying): How do you like me now? There seemed to be some satisfaction in her eyes, but she simply said, “Read the next one.”It was her way of teaching. Success was expected and failure criticized and immediately corrected. You were right or you were budui; there was no middle ground.I grew to hate budui. The bu was a rising tone and the dui dropped abruptly, like building my confidence and then breaking down all at once. And it bothered me all the more because I knew that Teacher Liao was only telling the truth: everything I did with the language was budui. I was an adult, and as an adult I should be able to accept criticism where it was needed. But that wasn’t the American way; I wanted to be praised for my effort; I didn’t mind criticism as long as it was candy-coated. In China, the single B on the report card matters much more than all the As that surround it. Keep working; you haven’t achieved anything yet.And so I studied. I was frustrated but I was also stubborn; I was determined to show Teacher Liao that I was dui.1. Which of the following can best replace “whined” in Paragraph 3?A. burst out.B. gave in.C. returned.D. complained.2. What did the writer expect from Teacher Liao after he tried again?A. Immediate correction.B. A new challenge.C. An encouraging response.D. A strict comment.3. How did the writer feel about the Chinese way of teaching?A. Candy-coated.B. Weakness-focused.C. Interest-driven.D. Criticism-absent.4. What can we infer from the text?A. The writer was struggling with Liao’s teaching.B. The American way of teaching is better for adults.C. The writer was not gifted in language learning.D. Teacher Liao was not friendly with her students.Passage 4The following "green" hotels from across the world offer guests an eco-friendly and world-class holiday experience.Hi Hotel, Nice, FranceOffering a private beach and rooftop pool, the Hi Hotel Eco Spa Beachhas received Green Globe certification for using recycled paper, organic(有机的)paint, eco-friendly cleaning products and organic food.Garonga Safari Camp, Phalaborwa, South AfricaA high-class 12-bed camp in South Africa, the hotel supports the local community. Locals are offered employment opportunities, with potential for career development, while food and goods are sourced locally where possible. Additionally, guests are invited to offset their carbon footprint by helping with the planting and growing of Spesbok Trees in the Eastern Cape.Park Hyatt Maldives Hadahaa, MaldivesPark Hyatt Maldives Hadahaa combines environment and modern design to offer guests the luxurious experience. Various parts of the hotel are built over the water in the Indian Ocean in order to reduce interference(干扰)with the natural environment.The Park Hyderabad, Hyderabad, IndiaLocated within a 10-minute car ride from the centre of Hyderabad. The Park Hyderaba's exterior(外部)makes full use of natural light, reducing the need for electricity. Green transportation, bikes and electric cars, is encouraged.Spice Island Beach Resort, St. George's, GrenadaOwned and run by Sir Royston Hopkin and his family, Spice Island Beach Resort is a luxurious destination for guests hoping to bathe in thenatural beauty of the Isle of Spice. It uses solar heating and all forms of energy conservation. Smoking of any kind is forbidden in the areas or the hotel.1. What's special about Hi Hotel?A. It puts a ban on cars.B. It provides green food.C. It encourages guests to plant trees.D. It offers employment opportunities to the locals.2. How does Park Hyatt Maldives Hadahaa protect the environment?A. It is partly built over the sea.B. It has simply-decorated rooms.C. It makes full use of natural light.D. It uses eco-friendly cleaning products.3. Which hotel bans smoking?A. Hi Hotel.B. The Park Hyderabad.C. Garonga Safari Camp.D. Spice Island Beach Resort.Passage 5When it comes to medical care, many patients and doctors believe "more is better." But what they do not realize is that overtreatment-too many scans, too many blood tests, too many procedures-may bring harm. Sometimes a test leads you down a path to more and more testing, some ofwhich may be attacking, or to treatment for things that should be left out.Terrence Power, for example, complained that after his wife learned she had Wegener's disease, an uncommon disorder of the immune system(免疫系统), they found it difficult to refuse testing recommended by her doctor. The doctor insisted on office visits every three weeks, even when she was feeling well. He frequently ordered blood tests and X-rays, and repeatedly referred her to experts for even minor complaints. Even when tests came back negative, more were ordered, and she was hospitalized as prevention when she caught a cold. She had as many as 25 doctor visits during one six-month period. The couple was spending about $30,000 a year for her care.After several years of physical suffering and near financial ruin from the medical costs, the couple began questioning the treatment after discussing with other patients in online support groups. "It's a really hard thing to determine when doctors have crossed the line," Mr. Power said. "You think she's getting the best care in the world, but after a while you start to wonder: What is the purpose?" Mr. Power then spoke with his own primary care doctor, who advised him to find a new expert to oversee Mrs. Power's care. Under the new doctor's care, the regular testing stopped and Mrs. Power's condition was stable. Now she sees the doctor only four or five times a year.1. Which of the following was a problem for Mrs. Power during hermedical treatment?A. She had to be hospitalized for three weeks whenever she had a cold.B. Her doctor asked her to consult other experts for her complaints.C. When test results showed she was fine, her doctor still ordered more tests.D. She did not have any insurance, so she became penniless.2. When did the Powers start to doubt the treatment of Mrs. Power?A. After they knew about the treatment of other patients.B. After they analyzed the results of her blood testsC. After Mrs power was cured of her illness.D. After the new expert tested her.3. Which of the following can replace the underlined word "stable" in the last paragraph?A. not getting worseB. improperC. unchangeableD. uncertain4. What is the main idea of this passage?A. Treatments do not always cause harmful side effects.B. Patients tend to believe more testing is better treatment.C. Doctors generally recommend office visits that are necessary.D. Too much medical care may not be beneficial to patients.参考答案Passage 11. C推理判断题。

高二英语阅读理解强化训练附解析Day 244

高二英语阅读理解强化训练附解析Day 244Passage 1A lot of us lose life's tough battles by starting a frontal(正面的) attack — when a touch of humor might well enable us to win. Consider the case of a young friend of mine, who hit a traffic jam on his way to work shortly after receiving an ultimatum(最后通牒)about being late on the job. Although there was a good reason for Sam's a being late-serious illness at home — he decided that this by-now-familiar excuse wouldn't work any longer. His supervisor was probably already pacing up and down preparing a dismissal speech.Yes, the boss was, Sam entered the office at 9:35. The place was as quiet as a locker room(更衣室); everyone was hard at work. Sam's supervisor came up to him. Suddenly, Sam forced a grin and stretched out his hand. "How do you do!" he said. "I'm Sam Maynard. I'm applying for a job, which, I understand, became available just 35 minutes ago. Does the early bird get the worm?"The room exploded in laughter. The supervisor clamped off a smile and walked back to his office. Sam Maynard had saved his job－with the only tool that could win, a laugh.Humor is a most effective, yet frequently neglected, means of handling the difficult situations in our lives. It can be used for patching up differences, apologizing, saying "no", criticizing, getting the other fellowto do what you want without his losing face. For some jobs, it's the only tool that can succeed. It is a way to discuss subjects so sensitive that serious dialog may start a quarrel. For example, many believe that comedians(喜剧演员) on television are doing more today for racial and religious tolerance(忍受力) than people in any other forum.1. Why was Sam late for his job?________A. Because he was ill.B. Because he got up late.C. Because he was caught in a traffic jam.D. He was busy applying for a new job.2. The phrase "clamped off" in Paragraph 3 means ________ .A. tried to hold backB. tried to setC. chargedD. gave out3. The main idea of this passage is ________ .A. Sam Maynard saved his job with humorB. humor can solve racial discriminationC. early bird gets the wormD. humor is important in our lives4. Which of the following statements can we infer from the passage?________A. Many lose life's battles for they are lacking in a sense of humor.B. It wasn't the first time that Sam came late for his work.C. Sam was supposed to come to his office at 8:30.D. Humor is the most effective way of solving problems.Passage 2Lily, a student of Cambridge University, has bought a bicycle and is worried about safety. Her friend, Cathryn, found this article and sent it to her.How to make your bicycle safe?A number of crimes are against bicycles. About 150, 000 bicycles are stolen every year and most are never found. You can prevent this from happening by following a few careful steps.Basic SecurityNever leave your bicycle in out-of-the-way places. Always lock your bicycle when you leave. Secure it to lampposts or trees. Take off smaller parts and carry them with you, for example lights and saddles(车座). LocksThere are various types of locks. Buy one that has been tested against attack. Ask for a recommendation from a bike shop owner.MarkingThe security marking your bike can act as an obstruction to thieves, which can also help the police find your bicycle. Your postcode and your house or flat number should be included and clearly recorded. This willprovide a simple way to identify your bicycle.RegistrationThere are many companies that will security mark your bicycle. They will then store your registration number and personal details in their computer database. If your bicycle is found, it will be easy to contact you. AttentionKeep a record of the bicycle by yourself: its production, model and registration number. You can even take a photograph of it. This will prove the bicycle belongs to you.1. Which part of the article gives the information on how to lock your bicycle when you leave?________A. RegistrationB. LocksC. MarkingD. Basic Security2. Which one is wrong about the security marking of a bicycle?________A. It can help the police to find and identify the lost bike.B. Some companies can assist you in doing this.C. It can ensure that the thieves won't steal the bike.D. A security marking database makes it easy to get in touch with the owner.3. The article advises you to keep a record of your bicycle ________ .A. by yourself and in a security company as wellB. either in a security company or your universityC. both in the bike shop and your computerD. in the police station as well as a marketing company4. Which of the following information may not be necessarily recorded?________A. your personal information and recommendation in your computer database.B. the signing number of the bike as well as your address.C. both the type of the bike and its picture.D. your postcode and personal details.Passage 3Social media is one of the fastest growing industries in today's world.A study conducted by the US Pew Research Center showed that 92 percent of teenagers go online daily. The wide spread of social media has changed nearly all parts of teenagers' lives.•Changing relationshipsHigh school student Elly Cooper from Illinois said social media often reduces face-to-face communication. "It makes in-person relationships harder because of people's attention given to their phones instead of their boyfriends or girlfriends, " Cooper said.Yet, some people believe social media has made it easier to start relationships with anyone from anywhere. Beth Kaplan from Illinois met her long-distance friend through social media. He currently lives inScotland, but they're still able to frequently communicate with each other. "I can feel close to someone that I'm talking to via FaceTime, " Kaplan said.•Wanting to be "liked"The rise of social media has changed the way teenagers see themselves. The 19-year-old Essena O'Neill announced on the social networking service Instagram that she was quitting social media because it made her unable to stop thinking about appearing perfect online. Negative comments also can do great damage to a teenager's self-esteem. Teenagers who get negative comments can't help but feel hurt.•Opening new doorsHowever, Armin Korsos, a student from Illinois, takes advantage of the comments he receives over social media to improve his videos on the social networking site YouTube. "Social media can help people show themselves and their talents to the world in a way that has never been possible before, " Korsos said.1. Who met the long-distance friend through social media?________A. Elly Cooper.B. Beth Kaplan.C. Essena O'Neill.D. Armin Korsos.2. What does Essena O'Neill think of social media?________A. It hurts her seriously.B. It promotes friendship.C. It upsets her sometimes.D. It develops confidence.3. What is the topic of the text?________A. Teenagers' attitude toward social media.B. Social media's influence on teenagers.C. A recent study conducted in the US.D. New ways of self-improvement.Passage 4There is good news for people who think they do not have time to exercise.A group of researchers from a university in Canada recently published a study that says short bursts of high-ntensity (强度) exercise are good for you.In fact, this kind of exercise is just as good as spending up to an hour riding a bike or running steadily.The research team followed 27 men who were not very active for 12 weeks. They divided the men into three groups. One group did short, intense workouts on a bicycle three times a week. Another group rode a bicycle for about 50 minutes, three times a week. A third group did nothing.The researchers found something they did not expect. The group that exercised for only 10 minutes each session was just as healthy after 12weeks as the group that exercised for 50 minutes each time.That is because of the way the researchers organized the training.Each group started with a two-minute warm-up and finished with a three-minute cool-down. But in-between, the high-intensity group sprinted (冲刺) for 20 seconds, followed by a two-minute recovery period. They did three sprints for a total of 10 minutes of exercise. This kind of exercise is known as interval (间隔) training.The lead author of the study says interval training is both time efficient (高效) and effective.1. According to the passage, which is the best way to exercise for people who don't have enough time? ________A. Doing a two-minute warm-up.B. Just sitting doing nothing.C. Traditional continuous training.D. Sprint interval training.2. What is special about interval training? ________A. Starting with a two-minute warm-up.B. Ending with a three-minute cool-down.C. Sprinting separated by low-intensity period.D. Only exercise 10 minutes but not 50 minutes.3. Which is probably the best title for the passage? ________A. Exercise and Physical FitnessB. How to Start Exercising and Stick to ItC. The Most Effective Exercise for Weight LossD. One Minute of High﹣intensity Exercise May Be All You NeedPassage 5Global temperatures could reach an irreversible (不可逆的) tipping point in just 12 years if the world doesn't act dramatically to reduce the amount of carbon dioxide released into the atmosphere, scientists warned in a new report.The frightening assessment puts the spotlight on President Donald Trump and the Republican-controlled Congress. Trump and many of his most enthusiastic supporters in Congress have questioned man-made climate change and the president could remain in office for nearly half the time the scientists say is crucial for action.The United Nations committee on climate change says the impact of climate change can still be slowed down if countries around the world take unprecedented (空前的) action to reduce their use of fossil fuels and release less carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases into the air.But the United States government has not supported aggressive climate policies under the Trump administration.President Trump decided to withdraw the U. S from the Paris ClimateAgreement—an agreement where countries promised to thoroughly reduce greenhouse gas emission. The current administration has moved to roll back most of the climate-centered policies proposed by the Obama administration, proposing replacements in some cases which experts said won't go as far toward reducing emission.The Environment Protection Agency (EPA) declined to comment on the UN report's findings on Monday.The United States continues to lead the world in greenhouse gas reductions having reduced our emissions by 14 percent since 2005, an EPA spokesman said in a statement.The UN committee's researchers found that "human caused" carbon dioxide emissions need to be cut by nearly half of 2012 levels by 2030 to avoid the worst effects of climate change. Scientists said "rapid, far-reaching and unprecedented changes in all aspects of society" are required to limit the possibility of irreversible environment damage.1. What can we learn about the global temperatures in the new report?________A. They are irreversible.B. They have reached a tipping point.C. They have alarmed scientists.D. They need 12 years to become better.2. What is the attitude of the Republican-controlled Congress to man-madeclimate change?________A. Doubtful.B. Indifferent.C. Supportive.D. Neutral.3. Why did EPA decline to comment on the UN reports' findings?________A. Because the U. S. h as decided to withdraw from the Paris Climate Agreement.B. Because the U. S. has rolled back most of the Climate-centered policies.C. Because the U. S. has made great contributions in greenhouse gas reductions.D. Because the U. S. has proposed replacements in some cases.4. How can we restrict the possible environmental destruction?________A. Depending on the U. S.B. Taking action to reduce carbon dioxide emissions.C. Making changes in environmental protection.D. Signing the Paris Climate Agreement.参考答案Passage 11. C细节理解题。

高二英语阅读理解强化训练附解析Day 216

高二英语阅读理解强化训练附解析Day 216Passage 1Golden eagle populations in the UK are set to increase as some chicks are reintroduced to the north of England. Ten birds will be released(释放) from south of Edinburgh in summer 2018, with the hope of bringing the species back from disappearing in England. More eagles will be released in the summertime of the next five years.The project received £1. 3 million of lottery funding in March and has now been awarded a further £150, 000 to employ workers to run the operation. Project manager Cat Barlow said: "This is a really exciting time as the project is now starting to happen and we will soon start to see its benefits. Work will start next summer, when we will collect a number of golden eagle chicks in the Highlands and bring them south to be reared and released from an already selected place. "The birds will be released with satellite tracking tags that will allow the scientists to gather information about their behavior and find if they suddenly go offline.Recently, golden eagles have died out in England as the last known individual is believed to have died. Due to the popularity of shooting birds of prey(食肉猛禽), those birds in the wild struggle to survive. Main causes of death are systematic poisoning, shooting and nest disturbance by gamekeepers.It is hoped that the newly released birds will move further south in search of new living areas and food supplies. The project expects to see the number of wild birds in Scotland and England increase as the range of the animals develops. While the birds were gone in England, in the Highlands of Scotland the number of golden eagles rocketed. With up to 500 breeding pairs, the chicks will be sourced from here. It is hoped that golden eagles may finally return to the north of England, and if all goes well, numbers should grow steadily.1. Why will some golden eagles be set free from south of Edinburgh?________A. To keep the balance of nature.B. To encourage more birds to live in the wild.C. To bring back the number of other species.D. To prevent eagles from dying out.2. Which word can replace the underlined word "reared" in Paragraph 2?________A. RaisedB. StoreC. SoldD. Exhibited3. What does Paragraph 4 focus on?________A. Reasons for golden eagles’ dying out.B. Why animal hunting should be forbidden.C. Harmful effects of shooting birds.D. The difficult situation golden eagles face.4. What is the author’s attitude towards the golden eagle project?________A. AmbiguousB. CautiousC. DoubtfulD. HopefulPassage 2Stephen Hawking, the brilliant British theoretical physicist who published wildly popular books exploring the mysteries of the universe, has died, according to a family spokesman. He was 76.Considered by many to be the world's greatest living scientist, Hawking was also a cosmologist, astronomer, mathematician and author of numerous books including the landmark "A Brief History of Time, " which has sold more than 10 million copies.With fellow physicist Roger Penrose, Hawking combined Einstein's theory of relativity with quantum theory(量子理论) to suggest that space and time would begin with the Big Bang and end in black holes. He also discovered that black holes were not completely black but emit(释放) radiation and would likely eventually evaporate(蒸发) and disappear. "It will be difficult enough to avoid disasters on planet Earth in the next 100 years, let alone next thousand, or million. The human race shouldn't have all its eggs in one basket or on one plant. Let's hope we can avoid dropping the basket until we have spread the load. "Hawking suffered from ALS (amyotrophic latcral sclerosis), a disease which is usually fatal within a few years. He was diagnosed in 1963, whenhe was 21, and doctors initially gave him only a few years to live. The disease left Hawking wheelchair-bound and paralyzed. He was able to move only a few fingers on one hand and was completely dependent on others or on technology for everything—bathing, dressing, eating, even speech. "I have been lucky that my condition has progressed more slowly than is often the case. But it shows that one need not lose hope. " Dramatically, he even guest-starred in the "Star Trek", "The Simpsons" and the 2014 movie"The theory of Everything".Hawking leaves behind three children and three grandchildren. "We are deeply saddened that our beloved father passed away today, "Hawking's children, Lucy, Robert and Tim, said in a statement. "He was a great scientist and an extraordinary man whose work and legacy will live on for many years. " His courage and persistence with his brilliance and humor inspired people across the world. "We will miss him forever. "1. From the passage, we can learn that ________ .A. Hawking was diagnosed with the fatal disease since he was bornB. Hawking was once the main character in the movie and TV seriesC. Hawking just published one book titled "A Brief History of Time"D. Hawking had to rely on other people and technology to do everything in life2. Which of the following is NOT believed by Stephen Hawking?A. The space and time would end in black holes.B. Black holes are not exactly black in color.C. The disasters can be avoided in the next thousand or million years.D. Black holes can give off radiation and will disappear in the end.3. What does the underlined sentence mean?________A. The humans should explore other planets to live.B. The humans should stay together to fight the disasters.C. The earth will be destroyed if humans continue to live here.D. No other planets can replace the earth as the living place.4. What would be the best title of the passage?________A. A Star Just Went Out in the CosmosB. The Achievements of Stephen HawkingC. Stephen Hawking's Suffering of the DiseaseD. The Predictions of the Great ManPassage 3From the modern London Eye to the historic Tower of London, below are London's most visited tourist attractions. Many of London's top attractions are free, making them affordable places to learn about some culture.Whether you prefer history or modem art, you'll find it at one of these must-visit spots.British MuseumThe world-famous British Museum exhibits the works of man from prehistoric to modern times, from around the world. The most interesting and exciting parts include the Rosetta Stone, the Parthenon sculptures(雕塑) and the mummies in the Ancient Egypt collection. Some exhibitions require tickets.National GalleryThe greatest and most beautiful building of Trafalgar Square, London's National Gallery is a vast space filled with Western European paintings from the 13th to the 19th centuries. In this impressive art gallery you can find works by masters such as Van Gogh, Da Vinci, Botticelli, Constable, Renoir, Titian and Stubbs. Some exhibitions require tickets.Tate ModernSitting on the banks of the Thames is the Tate Modern, Britain's national museum of modern and contemporary(当代的)art. Its unique shape is due to it being a power station before. The gallery's restaurants offer wonderful views across the city. Some exhibitions require tickets.Coca-Cola London EyeThe Coca-Cola London Eye is a major feature of London's skyline. It has some of London's best views from its 32 capsules, each weighing 10 tonnes and holding up to 25 people. Climb aboard for a breathtaking experience, with an unforgettable view of more than 55 of London's most famous landmarks—all in just 30 minutes!Madame TussaudsAt Madame Tussauds, you'll come face-to-face with some of the world's most famous faces. From Shakespeare to Lady Gaga you'll meet influential figures from show business, sport, politics and even royalty. Strike a pose with Usain Bolt, get close to One Direction or receive a once-in-a-lifetime audience with Her Majesty the Queen.1. Which one should they visit if visitors want to get a better view of London's famous landmarks?________A. The Tate Modern.B. The British Museum.C. The National Gallery.D. The Coca-Cola London eye.2. What do the British Museum and the National Gallery have in common?________A. Both have chargeable exhibitions.B. Both are on the banks of the Thames.C. Both have vast spaces and special shapes.D. Both exhibit modern and contemporary art.3. What can visitors do in Madame Tussauds?________A. Enjoy Shakespeare's works.B. WatchLady Gaga's performance.C. See figures of many influential people.D. Talk to some famous people face to face.Passage 4Here's some exciting news. The Daily Times, together with the Further Education Organization (FEO) and the Photographers' Circle, announces a competition for young photographers.The subject of the competition is "Modern Students". We want your pictures to tell us what it's like to be a student today. Perhaps you think students have a very comfortable life. Or you may believe they have a much harder time at college than at high school. Whatever your feelings are, the judges are looking for interesting and original photographs.The first prize winner will get three days of work experience with The Daily Times in London, a book worth up to 50 from the Photograph's Circle, and 200 to spend in photographic equipment. The Daily Times will print the winning photographs in the newspaper and the Photographer’s Circle will include them in an exhibition at their London gallery. The next 12 best winners will be awarded 100 each to spend on photographic equipment. The winning pictures will be included in the FEO calendar.Here are the rules:The competition is open to students at secondary schools, and at further education, art and technical colleges in England and Wales.Students must be 14 or over.Three copies of each photograph should be submitted and it's no bigger than 25*20 cm.Up to five photographs may be sent in by one person.The final date for entries is October 1 this year. Winners will be announced in The Daily Times on October 17th.A parent or guardian must stay with any winner who is under age 18 while in London. All tickets and accommodation costs will be paid by FEO.Photographers must agree to have their pictures in FEO publications and in The Daily Times without payment. The photographer's name will be printed with any picture used in this way.Send your photographs to:Photography competition, PO Box 314, London E17 6LJ.1. ________ winners will be produced in the competition.A. 11B. 12C. 13D. 142. The contestants（参赛者）can get the result of competition from________ .A. The Daily TimesB. The Further Education OrganizationC. The Photographers' CircleD. Modern Students3. The purpose of this announcement is to ________ .A. make more and more people interested in photographyB. show famous pictures to secondary school studentsC. help poor students who want to learn photographyD. attract more students to participate in the competitionPassage 5The Statue of Liberty is one of the most famous statues in America. To many people the statue is known as Lady Liberty. She stands on a small island in New York harbor, near the great city. In her right hand, she holds a torch with a golden flame high above her head. Her left arm holds a tablet with the date July 4th, 1776. That is the day the United States declared its independence. On her head is a crown of 7 points that represent the 7 continents and the 7 seas. Around her feet is a broken chain that represents oppression (压迫). The Statue of Liberty was a gift to the United States from the people of France. Its official name was "Liberty Enlightening the World". Frederic Auguste Bartholdi built the statue in several parts. These were shipped to New York and then put together on a base, or a pedestal . The statue was dedicated (落成典礼) in a ceremony on October 28th, 1886. The statue itself stands about 46m tall. The distance from the ground to the top of the golden porch is about 93m. The statue can be seen from far away. For the many millions of immigrants who came to America on ships, the Statue of Liberty was the first thing they saw.In 1883, American poet Emma Lazarus wrote a poem as if LadyLiberty were speaking. In part it says, "Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free . . . I lift my lamp beside the golden door. "Today, more than 3, 000, 000 people visit the Statue of Liberty each year. Most come by a ferry boat from New York. Some visitors go inside the statue and climb as high as the crown to look down on the harbor. Others stay on the ground, take photographs, read Emma Lazarus' poem and enjoy being close to Lady Liberty.1. Which of the following could be the best title of the passage？________A. The Origin of the Statue of LibertyB. The Statue of Liberty in New York HarborC. The Location of the Statue of LibertyD. The Shape of the Statue of Liberty2. The underlined word "pedestal" in the third paragraph may be ________.A. a base to support the statueB. a box to pack the statueC. a small hill where the statue liesD. a top of a high building3. Which of the following transportation may be a convenient way to visit the Statue of Liberty？________A. Bus.B. Plane.C. Underground.D. Ship.参考答案Passage 11. D细节理解题。

高二英语阅读理解强化训练附解析Day 265

高二英语阅读理解强化训练附解析Day 265Passage 1In modern society, online learning is popular with many people. For many of us, learning a language is a terrifying experience, just as opening a new set of books and CDs.Babbel is a comprehensive online learning system that allows the user to combine learning with his or her everyday life. Launched in 2007 in Berlin, it’s created and maintained by a team of 300 employees from 28 nations, including linguists, language teachers, native speakers, and authors.The 14 language courses on offer (including French, Spanish, Polish, German, Swedish and English) are designed to be used on the go, anywhere and at any time, thanks to Babbel’s multi-platform mobile apps. These courses are free to download and contain 2,000—3,000 vocabulary words per language, pronounced by native speakers and accompanied by relevant images.This native-speaker approach, says Markus Witte, CEO and founder of Babbel, is key to the company’s success. “The courses are designed by experienced language teachers and linguists,” he explains. “Their knowledge about learning processes and language pairings is crucial when designing lessons. We offer 14 learning languages and it makes a huge difference whether a Portuguese or an English native learns Spanish.”One of the real joys is being able to set your own pace and learn what you want. Simply choose the language you want and start learning it right away with integrated speech recognition.Registration of Babbel is completely free, as Babbel provides advanced lessons in every language, so you can start making progress immediately. If you choose to sign up, you are offered monthly, three-monthly, six-monthly or yearly payment plans and this gives you immediate access to your chosen language on www. babbel. com as well as via the mobile apps for Android or IOS.The lessons are quick, bite-sized and entertaining. 50% of Babbel users learn with apps. Witte says, “This mobile language learning supports Babbel’s idea of easy learning. The touch display allows for much faster repeat of vocabulary, and users can check their pronunciation or record a speaking role in a dialogue, which helps to remove the fear of talking in an unfamiliar language.”1. What do many people think of learning a language?A. EmbarrassingB. InterestingC. ImpressiveD. Unpleasant.2. Learners may enjoy learning with Babbel because___________ .A. the courses are easy to downloadB. the teachers are native speakersC. they can learn at their own paceD. the images are designed by native speakers3. Which statement is true according to the passage?A. The touch display can help users repeat the words faster.B. Users can only get access to their chosen language via the mobile apps.C. Users are offered only monthly or yearly payment plansD. The mobile language learning is difficult and helpful.4. What’ s the author’ s purpose of writing the text?A. To illustrate the advantages of online learning.B. To make an advertisement for a language school.C. To introduce a new way of learning foreign languages.D. To discuss how to learn a new language efficiently.Passage 2WantedProject Management AssistantResponsibility:—Provide service for the project in Chongqing.—Provide assistance to the project manager for everyday work.—Responsible for file management, customer service for students and parents.Requirements:—College degree.—Good English and computer skills.—Related working experience in the international organization.—Patient, careful, supportive. Have strong teamwork spirit.English TeacherResponsibility:—Conduct English teaching according to British education system.Requirements:—University degree and above in English major or normal English.—Eager to learn and open-minded with creativity.—With deep understanding and respect for different cultures.（Warmly welcome fresh graduates to apply for this position.）Marketing AssistantResponsibility:—Responsible for the local management of marketing and sales activities according to the instruction from the head office.—Collect related information to the head office.—Develop relationship with local media and customers.Requirements:—College degree and above with good English (speaking and writing).—With basic idea of sales and marketing, related experience is preferred.—Working experience in the international organization is a must.—Good communication and presentation skills.AccountantResponsibility:—Accountant work for Chongqing office and project.—Perform the finance management locally according to the rules and policy of the company.Requirements:—College degree and above in finance area.—Good English and computer skills.—Good sense of finance management.—At least two years of experience as accountant in the international organization is a must.—Self-management, hard-working, independent and able to deal with pressure.1. Which position may attract new graduates most?A. A project management assistant.B. An English teacher.C. A marketing assistant.D. An accountant.2. Which of the following is a must for the four positions?A. Good presentation skills.B. Good computer skills.C. Good English.D. Eagerness for learning3. If you get the position of Project Management Assistant, you needn’t _______.A. provide assistance for the project managerB. provide service for the project in ChongqingC. be responsible for customer service for students and parentsD. collect the related information for the head officePassage 3Not only does the use of plastic water bottles hurt your wallet, it also increases pollution and wastes energy and water. Only 23% of all plastic in America ends up in a recycling bin, meaning over $ 1 billion worth of plastic is treated as rubbish a year. Recently, Skipping Rocks Lab has invented a kind of water bottle called Ooho.It is a convenient, clear water bottle that can either be drunken or eaten. To drink it, you can either peel off the membrane(薄膜) or tear a hole in the membrane with your teeth to pour the water into your mouth. To eat it, you simply put the whole bottle in your mouth. One problem the scientists have run into is how to ship large amounts of Ooho bubbles(水泡) without arriving with a very wet truck. However, they have attempted to package units of individual bubbles together inside a larger and thicker membrane. It is targeting large outdoor events, such as marathons, music festivals, andsporting events, where tons of plastic bottles are used, and frequently left behind as litter. And too much plastic is sure to do harm to the environment, which could account for their purpose of such a new invention.The team has been working for the past two years to develop the technology and materials needed to produce Ooho; they have recently applied a patent for their new advancements. The price for an individual bubble or a unit of bubbles has not been set yet, but they cost about two cents to create a unit, which is cheaper than plastic bottles. It has appeared at events in London, San Francisco, Boston, at conferences, festivals, and so on.Ooho is catching many people’s attention and has raised over $ 1 million and gained 1,000 investors in only three days. It is mostly being sold at events at the moment to keep the consumer’s interest while the production machine is getting up and running. It is quickly making a rise,so keep an eye out this year for these bottles of the future.1. How is most plastic dealt with in America?A. It’s sold.B. It’s recycled.C. It’s buried.D. It’s wasted.2. Why did the team invent Ooho?A. To make a profit for a company.B. To protect the environtnent.C. To make people eat as they drink.D. To reduce the cost of plastic bottle.3. What can we infer about Ooho from the text?A. It is easy and safe to ship it in large amounts.B. It has become popular since it began to be sold.C. It might be sold at a lower price than plastic bottles.D. It cost the team a lot of money to develop the technology.4. What does the author really want to say in the last paragraph?A. Ooho is to be a success in the future.B. Ooho is being supported by smart people.C. Ooho is taking the place of plastic bottles now.D. Ooho is being produced to attract more investors.Passage 4A teenager needs to have a sense of independence in their life to feel secure（安全的）. To some teenagers independence means a lot to them, and I think that some parents don’t allow their teenagers enough independence.Independence has something to do with freedom. Some kids are not allowed to go anywhere alone, and the only thing their schedule includes is going to school, coming home, going to sleep, and repeating the process the next day. Parents tend to be afraid that their kids can get hurt if they go outside into the world. But if parents control their kids too much, they maynever learn to live on their own. The best way for a teenager to learn lesson is through experience. I think it is beneficial for teenagers to have freedom.Teenagers’ lack of freedom can also stop them from having good friendship at school. Some might say this is a good thing, because it helps them focus more on their school work. I argue that this can only discourage them not to do their school work. Some parents do not allow their children to be around their friends outside the school, thinking that this will get them into trouble. But I don’t think so. Instead, isn’t this a good reason for parents to get their children a cellphone? Cellphones allow teenagers to stay in touch with their parents, and communicate with friends.Privacy is another issue between parents and their teenagers. Teenagers tend to enjoy relaxation by themselves in their own room. This also gives them a sense of independence. It often annoys teenagers when their parents enter their room when they are not home. I know that my mom always goes in my room when I’m not home, and this has brought me to the point whereI have asked many times to get a lock on my door.1. What is the main idea of the second paragraph?A. Kids know how to live independently.B. Some parents allow their kids no freedom.C. It benefits teenagers to have freedom.D. Kids have a dull routine every day2. In the opinion of the author, ___________.A. parents should make it easy for kids to communicate with their friendsB. good friendships between kids harm their school workC. it is unnecessary for a kid to have a cellphoneD. kids should focus on the school work3. How do teenagers usually feel when their parents enter their rooms in their absence?A. DisappointedB. LuckyC. AngryD. Calm4. The author hopes to have her door locked in order to ______________.A. keep her father from reading her dairyB. prevent her mother entering her roomC. Protect herself from any harmD. Stop thieves from going inPassage 5World Consumer Rights Day is celebrated annually by consumer organizations worldwide.It honours the historic declaration on March 15,1962 by John F.Kennedy,the former US President,of the basic rights of consumers,which include:”the right to safety”“the right to be informed”“the right to choose”,and “the right to be heard”.This declaration has led to international recognition by governments and the United Nations that all citizens,regardless of their incomes or socialstanding,have certain basic rights as consumers.Officially, World Consumer Rights Day was first observed on March 15 ,1983 and has since become an important occasion for mobilizing( 动员) citizen action ,with recognition of consumer rights taking off around the world.On April 9,1985,the United Nations General Assembly(联合国大会) adopted the UN Guidelines for Consumer Protection that provide a framework for strengthening national consumer protection policies around the world.The guidelines include Kennedy’s four basic consumer rights plus another four : the right to satisfaction of basic needs,the right to redress(赔偿),the right to education ,and the right to a healthy environment.Currently,the fundamental consumer rights are recognized globally.World Consumer Rights Day normally has a theme associated with an activity or development that is relevant to consumers. Whatever its objectives , it shares the same underlying aim of bringing about important and needed benefits to consumers.In recent years , progress has been made for recognition and protection of consumer rights in developing countries. At least, March 15 is a day when consumers are filled with pride and satisfaction. However , there are many reports on violation of consumer rights by unethical( 不道德的) marketing practices.1. When was World Consumer Rights Day first celebrated?A. On March 15,1962.B. On March 15,1983.C. On March 15,1985.D. On March 15,1986.2. How many basic consumer rights are there in the UN Guidelines for Consumer Protection?A. Four.B. Six.C. Eight.D. Ten.3. The underlined phrase “taking off” in the second paragraph probably means.A. becoming popularB. removing quicklyC. flying awayD. leaving soon4. What can be inferred from the passage?A. Consumers in different countries have different basic rights.B. Consumers still have some difficulty in protecting their basic rights.C. On March 15, consumers don’t need to worry about their basic rights.D. It was John F.Kennedy who declared that March 15 was the World Consumer Rights Day.参考答案Passage 11. D细节理解题。

高二英语阅读理解专项训练及答案及解析

高二英语阅读理解专项训练及答案及分析一、高中英语阅读理解1．阅读理解The noise of chattering mouths subsided（停息） as the teacher entered classroom. “ Good morning class. I am Riffat Monaf, and I will be your geography teacher. Riffat” Monaf, an interesting name and an even more interesting person. Her introduction took place about six years ago, and since then I have never met a more influential person in my life.Mrs Monaf not only conquered me with her vast knowledge of geography, but also won meover with her smile and warm eyes. It was in her class that I traveled to the highest mountainsand to the deepest seas from the comfort of the classroom. I learned about the vast oceans, the erupting volcanoes, the snow-capped mountains and the green valleys. She would often relateher adventures about traveling to different parts of the world.Never can I forget the glory of her face when she talks about how truly beautiful this world is. If I search back my love for the environment and geography, I find her to be the source of my love for preserving nature. If one day I became an environmentalist, I know that I'll thank her for it.Apart from this, she has always greeted me with open arms and she calls her students “ my children ”Mrs. Monaf's morals and values rubbed off me deeply and I have always taken her advice into consideration. She has been one of the most consistently good things in my life.Currently, she is fighting a battle against breast cancer, and it pains me to know that after allshe has done for me; I can do nothing for her except pray. Whenever I see her in school, shestill keeps that kind smile and an expression so soft that it trembles my heart. Mrs Monaf stilltalks enthusiastically about geography, and I know that I can never see what a truly great personshe has been in my life. .（1） What can we learn from the second paragraph?A. The writer traveled a lot.B. Mrs Monaf was a learned person.C. The writer did well at school.D. Mrs Monaf enjoyed telling stories.（2） The underlined word“rubbed off” means.A. movedB. shockedC. influencedD. defeated（3） What do we know from the last paragraph?A. Mrs. Monaf was an optimistic person.B. Breast cancer made Mrs. Monaf upset.C. Another great person may appear in my life.D. Praying for Mrs. Monaf made the writer tremble.（4） What would be the best title for the passage?A. My Interesting School LifeB. The Teacher-student FriendshipC. An InfluentialPerson in My Life D. Brave Fight Against Breast Cancer 【答案】（1） B（2） C（3） A（4） C【分析】【剖析】本文是一篇记述文，作者叙述了生命中有影响力的人。

新高考高二英语阅读强化训练(含答案解析)

阅读强化训练(二)Ⅰ阅读理解Women have been making scientific discoveries since ancient times.Twelve women have won the Nobel Prize for Science，one of the highest honors in the world.Some women scientists never married，some worked with their husbands，and others raised large families.It has been difficult for women to be successful scientists.In the early 1800s in England，Mary Anning became one of the first women recognized for her discoveries about the ancient history of the earth.Mary and her father collected fossils(化石) in their village on the south coast of Great Britain.Fossils are parts of plants or animals that have been saved in rocks for millions of years.When she was only twelve years old，Mary became the first person to find the almost complete skeletons(骨架) of several animals that no longer existed on the earth.She didn’t become famous for her discoveries at that time because she often sold her fossils to get money to support her family.In 1891，a young Polish woman named Marie Sklodowska traveled to Paris to study physics.She did so because she could not get a college education in Poland.She began working in the laboratory of a man named Pierre Curie.Marie and Pierre Curie got married and made many discoveries together.They received the Nobel Prize for Physics in 1903 along with another scientist.Marie Curie became the first person to be awarded a second Nobel Prize in 1911，this time for Chemistry.Marie Curie was one of the few women at the time who became famous as a scientist.【解题导语】自古代以来女性就在科学领域做出了巨大发现，并获得了诺贝尔奖，让我们了解其中的一部分吧。

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高二英语阅读理解强化训练附解析Day 264Passage 1I have learned something about myself since I moved from Long Island to Florida three years ago. Even though I own a home in Port St, Lucie just minutes from the ocean, an un- controllable urge wells up to return to Long Island even as others make their way south. I guess I am a snowbird stuck in reverse. Instead of enjoying Florida’s mild winters, I willingly endure the severe weather on Long Island, the place I called home for 65 years.I’m like a migratory bird (候鸟) that has lost its sense of timing and direction, my wings flapping against season.So what makes me fly against the tide of snowbirds? The answer has a lot to do with my reluctance to give up the things that define who I am. Once I hear that the temperature on Long Island has dipped into the range of 40 to 50 degrees, I begin to long for the sight and crackling sound of a wood fire. I also long for the bright display of colors-first in the fall trees, and then in the lights around homes and at Rockefeller Center. Floridians decorate too, but can’t create the special feel of a New England winter.I suppose the biggest reason why I return is to celebrate the holidays with people I haven’t seen in months. What could be better than sitting with family and friends for a Thanksgiving turkey dinner, or watching neighbors children excitedly open gifts on Christmas? Even the first snowfall seems special. I especially enjoy seeing a bright red bird settling on a snow-covered branch. (My wife and I spend winters at a retirement community in Ridge, and I’m grateful that I don’t have to shovel.)While these simple pleasures are not unique to Long Island, they are some of the reasons why I come back. Who says you can’t go home?1. What’s the difference between Florida and Long Island?A. Winters in Florida are milder.B. The snowbirds in Florida are rarer.C. Weather in Florida is severer.D. Florida is nearer to the ocean.2. What does the underlined word “reluctance” in Paragraph 3 mean?A. Unwillingness.B. Expectation.C. Coincidence.D. Motivation.3. Which of the following words can best describe the author?A. Imaginative and outspoken.B. Hard-working and serious.C. Homesick and easy-goingD. Anxious and painful.4. What’s the author’s purpose in writing the text?A. To describe his dream to be a free bird.B. To express his feeling of missing his hometown.C. To praise the beauty and warmth of his hometown.D. To explain the reasons for moving from his hometown.Passage 2A drug used to treat severe bleeding could save thousands of lives for mothers giving birth. A global trial of the drug found it reduced the risk of bleeding deaths during childbirth by nearly one-third. The study involved 20,000 women in 21 countries, mainly in Africa and Asia. The trial was carried out by London's School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine. The drug is called d tranexamic acid (氨甲环酸). It is low-cost and researchers said it does not cause serious side effects for mothers or babies.The drug is used to treat mothers for severe bleeding during childbirth, also known as postpartum hemorrhage (产后出血).It is the leading cause of mother’s death worldwide, according to the World Health Organization.Haleema Shakur is the project director of the trial. She says despite medical advances in many countries, severe bleeding after childbirth remains a big problem in some parts of the world. “It's one of the biggest killers of mothers. In Africa and Asia. about 10 percent of women will end up with severe bleeding. " The drug works by stopping blood clots(血凝块) from breaking down after a mother gives birth. The treatment can prevent the need for doctors to perform surgery to find the source of bleeding.Shakur said the best results were reported when the drug was given to women as soon as possible after childbirth, “The earlier you give it- so within the first three hours of giving birth—the better the effect is. ”The next step will be to get the drug where it is needed provide training for doctors and nurses on how to use it. During the trial, women were given the drug in a hospital. But researchers are looking for easier ways to administer the drug so it can be more widely used in small clinics and rural areas.1. Tranexamic acid is a drug that________ .A. should be used for every motherB. helps mothers before giving birthC. ensures most new-born babies’ healthD. can help mothers giving birth stop bleeding2. What is the reachers’ next plan?A. To know how much the drug is.B. To get permission to use the drug.C. To let more people know the drug.D. To make medical staff know how to use the drug.3. What can we learn from the text?A. The more mothers use the drug, the better its effect is.B. African and Asian countries made great progress in medicine.C. There is a long way to go before the drug can be used more widely.D. Postpartum hemorrhage is the leading cause of women’s death.4. What may be the best title for the text?A. Care for the Health of MothersB. How Can We Use Tranexamic Acid Well?C. Childbirth Drug Greatly Reduces Bleeding DeathsD. What's the Biggest Killer of Mothers?Passage 3True happiness lies in rewarding relationships, not material wealth, according to new research. Scientists have said that a close circle of friends and family is most important for happiness, and that owning things such as iPhones, computers, being wealthy and owning a sports car do not provide the same level of satisfaction.The study was done by psychologists at the Sahlgrenska Academy and Lund University, in Sweden. The experts analyzed(分析) articles in Swedish newspapers published in 2010 and recorded which words most often occurred in the same articles as the Swedish word for happiness. In this way, they could know our common happiness.Co-author Dr Danilo Garcia, a researcher at the Sahlgrenska Academy’s Centre for Ethics, Law and Mental Health, said, “It’s relationships that are most important, not material things that we possess, and this is in line with other findings in happiness research.”The study, which contained more than 10 million words, showed that terms such as “grandmother” and personal pronouns such as “you”, “me”, “us” and “them” often emerge in the same article as the Swedish word for happiness. Researchers found that words such as “iPhone”, “millions” and “Google” almost never appear with the word “happiness”.The study is a part of a larger research project on how people describe both positive and negative events in their lives. The researchers believe that the word analysis reflects a common perception among the members of our society as to what should make us happy.Dr Danilo Garcia said, “Just as the Beatles sang, most people understand that money can’t buy you happiness or love. But even if we can understand the importance of close and warm relationships at a social level, it isn’t certain that everyone is aware that such relationships are actually necessary for our own personal happiness.”1. New research mainly shows that .A. various things can lead to happiness in peopleB. having some close friends is very important to usC. owning expensive things can actually make us unhappyD. rewarding relationships make us happy instead of material wealth2. What Dr Danilo Garcia said in Paragraph 3 shows that the new findings .A. explain something newB. are unbelievable to many peopleC. prove material things are unimportantD. confirm previous findings in happiness research3. Dr Danilo Garcia doubts whether .A. money really buys us happiness or loveB. rewarding relationships really lead to personal happinessC. close and warm relationships are important at a social levelD. all people know rewarding relationships lead to personal happiness4. How did the experts arrive at their findings?A. By doing surveys.B. By doing experiments.C. By analyzing printed articles.D. By referring to previous studies.Passage 4Listening to music is considered a good thing for adults. Indeed it is. Scientific studies have proved it. Music has so many good effects on our body, mind and mood that this world will certainly not be a good place without music. Then, is music good for children? Some parents think so and let their children learn or listen to music. But some parents don't know the importance of music to children. Here are some reasons why music is important to children.First, music is good for children’s intelligence. Studies have proved that children who learn music are likely to have higher intelligence than those who have no interest in or dislike music. This is because the brain gets stimulated (刺激) by the rhythm and tone of music.Music also has soothing (抚慰的) effect on children and helps remove their stress. Today’s children are under a lot of stress from schoolwork. Being under too much stress impairs children’s health. Luckily, listening to music can help them feel better.Music can improve children’s moods. Some children are sad by nature. They seem to be lost in their own thoughts and don’t take interest in their surroundings. In such cases, a method known as “music therapy” comes to their rescue. It changes their moods and places a new kind of spirit in them.Music is also a universal language that children ought to learn. Our world has become a global village. People are getting more and more interested in other cultures and countries. Music can help them in understanding foreign cultures.Now we can say that music is very important not only to adults but also to children. So children should be encouraged to learn music or listen to music.1. By mentioning scientific studies in Paragraph 1, the author wants to show .A. Children should listen to musicB. Why adults should listen to musicC. Listening to music is only good for adultsD. Why scientists are interested in music2. What does the underlined word “impairs” in Paragraph 3 mean?A. shows.B. changes.C. improves.D. harms.3. The last but second paragraph shows that listening to music means .A. Understanding foreign cultures betterB. Learning languages betterC. Accepting the fast developing world easilyD. Showing greater interest in other cultures4. What would be the best title for the passage?A. Why do Children Love Music?B. How to Choose Music for ChildrenC. Why is Music Important to Children?D. How to Teach Children Music EasilyPassage 5Have you ever wondered how your favorite NBA team received its famous name? All NBA teams have an interesting story or a history behind their names. Some of the names reflect the city’s culture or history, others came from previous owners and many were selected through “Name theTeam” contests.For teams like Los Angeles and Utah, the names were not always a reflection of the city. Even though Los Angeles has no lakes, the Laker name has been a city treasure for almost 40 years. Before going to Los Angeles, the team originated in Minneapolis, Minnesota. In 1948, team officials chose the name for its direct relationship to the state’s motto, “The Land of 10,000 Lakes.” The team name went unchanged after moving to Los Angeles in 1960.Because Utah’s team originated in New Orleans, Louisiana, it was called the Jazz. In 1974, New Orleans club officials chose the name to represent the city for its reputation as the “jazz capital of the world.” The name stayed with the team even after finding a new home in Salt Lake City, Utah in 1979.The Chicago Bull’s original owner, Richard Klein, named the team the Bulls. He picked the name because a fighting bull is relentless(不屈不挠的), and never quits. Klein, who founded the club in1966, believed these qualities were necessary for a championship team and hoped his Chicago athletes would live up to the team name.Miami chose the Heat from names such as the Sharks, Beaches, and Barracudas. The name Magic was the winner for the Orlando team because the city’s tourism slogan is “Come to the Magic.”Tradition played a big part in naming the New York Knicks. Chosen bythe club’s founder Ned Irish, the Knicks’name was already important in New York's history. The first organized team in baseball history was named the New York Knickerbockers or the Knickerbockers Nine.In 1967, the Indian Pacers selected their team name in a different way from most other teams. Their decision was based on what they wanted to accomplish in the NBA. Team officials chose the Pacers name because the organization wanted to set the “pace” in professional basketball.1. Which of the names reflects the culture of the city New Orleans.A. The Heat.B. The Indian Pacers.C. The Jazz.D. The Sharks.2. According to Paragraph 2, we know .A. the Laker team was first set up in Los AngelesB. Minnesota is a state with a lot of lakesC. Los Angeles is famous for its lakesD. the Laker team has been in Los Angeles for less than 40 years3. Richard Klein named the team the Bulls because he hoped his team would .A. be as strong as bullsB. set the “pace” in professional basketballC. be Number 1 foreverD. keep fighting and never give up4. How did the Heat get the name?A. It came from the names of other teams.B. It was named after Miami’s motto.C. It was named by its original owner.D. Its owner came up with the name by accident.参考答案Passage 11. A细节理解题。