2019年9月全国英语等级考试二级阅读理解练习题(7)
2019高考英语全国II卷阅读理解(带解析)
25. What does the underlined phrase“tug at the heartstrings”in paragraph 2 mean ?
A. Encourage team work.B. Appeal to feeling.
2019高考英语全国II卷阅读理解
【2019·全国II】阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
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My Favourite Books
Jo Usmar is a writer for Cosmopolitan and co-author of the This Book Will series(系列)of lifestyle books. Here she picks her top reads.
I guess that there's probably some demanding work schedule, or social anxiety around stepping up to help for an unknown sport. She may just need a little persuading. So I try again and tug at the heartstrings. I mention the single parent with four kids running the show and I talk about the dad coaching a team that his kids aren’t even on … At this point the unwilling parent speaks up,“Alright. Yes, I’ll do it.”
2019年9月全国英语等级考试二级阅读理解练习题(5)
2019年9月全国英语等级考试二级阅读理解练习题(5)He saw the old lady and her car on the sideof theroad.Hecould see she needed help.So he pulled up in front ofher car and got out. Even with the smile on his face.she was worried.He didn’t look safe.He looked poor and hungry. He said.“I’m here to help you，ma’am.My name is Bryan Anderson.”All she had was a flat tire(瘪胎)，but for an old lady，that was bad enough.Bryan changed the tire and she couldn’t thank him enough for thehelp.Then，the lady asked howmuch she owed him.She had already imagined all theterrible things that could have happened.He told herthat if she really wanted to pay him back，the next timeshe saw someone who needed help，she could give thatperson the help they needed.A few miles down the road，the lady saw a small caf6.She went in.The waitress came over with asweet smile.one that even being on her feet for thewhole day couldn’t erase.Shenoticed thewaitress was nearly eight months pregnant(怀孕)，but she never let her aches be noticed.The oldlady wondered how someone who had so little could be so giving to a stranger.Then，she remembered Bryan. After her meal，the lady paid with a one hundred dollar bill.The waitress quickly went to get change.butwhen she came back，she noticed something written on thenapkin(餐巾纸)with the words saying：“You don’t owe me anything.Somebody oncehelped me out，the wayI'm helping you.If you really want to pay me back，hereiswhat you d0：Do not let this chain of love end withyou.”Under the napkin were four more$100 bills. That night when the waitress got home，she was thinking aboutwhat the lady had written.How could the lady have knownhow much sheand her husband needed the money with the baby due next month? Asshe lay sleeping next to her husband，she whispered softand low，“Everything’s going to be all right.I love you，Bryan And erson.”(1)Why was the old ladyworried when Bryan tried to help her?A. Shehad difficulty talking to a stranger.B. Shenoticed a forced smile on his face.C. Shefound him in trouble too.D. She feared he might hurt her.(2)Why did the old lady wantto give money to Bryan?A. Sherecognized Bryan was a friend of hers.B. Shewanted to pay him for the new tire.C. Shetried to keep clear of trouble.D. Shethought he might get angry.(3)The underlined word “erase”in Paragraph 5 probably means__________.A. holdB. insistC. forgetD. remove(4)What did the lady suggestif the waitress wanted to payher back?A. Tryingto help others.B. Working harder in the future.C. Keepingsmiling all the time.D. Givingmoney to those in need.(5)What would be the besttitle for this text?A. GodHelp Those Who Help Themselves.B. WhatGoes Around Comes Around.C. MisfortuneNever Comes Alone.D. Moneydoesn’t Grow on Trees.(1) ：D他看到一位老妇人和她停在路边的车子。
2019年英语全国2卷真题及答案(word文档良心出品)
2019年全国II卷英语高考题第二部分阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
AMy Favourite BooksJo Usmar is a writer for Cosmopolitan and co-author of the This Book Will series（系列）of lifestyle books. Here she picks her top reads.MatildaRoald DahlI once wrote a paper on the influence of fairy tales on Roald Dahl’s writing and it gave me a new appreciation for his strange and delightful words. Matilda’s battles with her cruel me parents and the bossy headmisres，Miss Trunchbull，are equally fumy and frightening，but they’re also aspirational.After DarkHaruki MurakamiIt’s about two sisters-Eri，a model who either won’t or can’t stop sleeping，and Mari, a young student . In trying to connect to her sister. Mari starts changing her life and discovers a world of diverse ”night people” who are hiding secrets.Gone GirlGillian FynnThere was a bit of me that didn’t want to love this when everyone else on the planet did but the horror story is brilliant. There’s tension and anxiety from the beginning as Nick and Amy battle for your trust. It’s a real whodunit and the frustration when you realise what’s going on is horribly enjoyableThe StandStephen KingThis is an excellent fantasy novel from one of the best storytellers around. After a serious flu outbreak wipes out 99.4% of the world’s population, a battle unfolds between good and evil among those let. Randall Flagg is one of the scariest characters ever.21. Who does “I” refer to in the text?A. Stephen King.B. Gillian Flynn.C. Jo Usmar.D. Roald Dahl22. Which of the following tells about Mari and Eri?A. Cosmopolitan.B. Matilda.C. After Dark.D. The Stand.23. What kind of book is Gone Girl?)A.A folk tale.B.A biography.C.A love story.D.A horror story.B“You can use me as a last resort（选择）, and if nobody else volunteers，then I will do it.” This was an actual reply from a parent after I put out a request for volunteers for my kids lacrosse（长曲棍球）club.I guess that there’s probably some demanding work schedule, or social anxiety around stepping up to help for an unknown sport. She may just need a little persuading. So I try again and tug at the heartstrings. I mention the single parent with four kids running the show and I talk about the dad coaching a team that his kids aren’t even on … At this point the unwilling parent speaks up,“Alright. Yes, I’ll do it.”I’m secretly relieved because I know there’s real power in sharing volunteer r esponsibilities among many. The unwilling parent organizes the meal schedule, sends out emails, and collects money for end-of-season gifts. Somewhere along the way, the same parent ends up becoming an invaluable member of the team. The coach is able to focus on the kids while the other parents are relieved to be off the hook for another season. Handing out sliced oranges to bloodthirsty kids can be as exciting as watching your own kid score a goal.Still, most of us volunteers breathe a sigh of relief when the season comes to a close. That relief is coupled with a deep understanding of why the same people keep coming back for more: Connecting to the community（社区）as you freely give your time, money, skills, or services provides a real joy. Volunteering just feels so good.In that sense, I’m pretty sure volunteering is more of a selfish act than I’d freely like to admit. However, if others benefit in the process, and I get some reward too, does it really matter where my motivation lies?24.What can we infer about the parent from her reply in paragraph l？A. She knows little about the club.B. She isn’t good at sports.C. She just doesn’t want to volunteer.D. She’s unable to meet her schedule.25.What does the underlined phrase“tug at the heartstrings”in paragraph 2 mean ?A. Encourage team work .B. Appeal to feeling.C. Promote good deeds.D. Provide advice.26. What can we learn about the parent from paragraph 3 ?A. She gets interested in lacrosse.B. She is proud of her kids.C. She’ll work for another season.D. She becomes a good helper.27. Why does the author like doing volunteer work?A. It gives her a sense of duty.B. It makes her very happy.C. It enables her to work hard.D. It brings her material rewards.CMarian Bechtel sits at West Palm Beach’s Bar Louie counter by herself, quietly reading her e-book as she waits for her salad. What is she reading? None of your business! Lunch is Bechtel’s “me” time. And like more Americans, she’s not alone.A new report found 46 percent of meals are eaten alone in America. More than half（53 percent）have breakfast alone and nearly half（46 percent）have lunch by themselves. Only at dinnertime are we eating together anymore，74 percent，according to statistics from the report. “I prefer to go out and be out. Alone，but together，you know？”Bechtel said，looking up from her book. Bechtel，who works in downtown West Palm Beach，has lunch with coworkers sometimes，but like many of us，too often works through lunch at her desk. A lunchtime escape allows her to keep a boss from tapping her on the shoulder. She returns to work feeling energized. “Today，I just wanted some time to myself，”she said.just two seats over，Andrew Mazoleny，a local videographer，is finishing his lunch at the bar. He likes that he can sit and check his phone in peace or chat up the barkeeper with whom he’s on a first-name basis if he wants to have a little interaction（交流）. “I reflect on how my day’s gone and think about the rest of the week,” he said. “It’s a chance for self-reflection, You return to work recharged and with a plan.”That freedom to choose is one reason more people like to eat alone. There was a time when people may have felt awkward about asking for a table for one，but those days are over. Now，we have our smartphones to keep us company at the table. “It doesn’t feel as alone as itmay have before al the advances in technology,” said Laurie Demerit，whose company provided the statistics for the report.28. What are the statistics in paragraph 2 about?A. Food variety.B. Eating habits.C. Table manners.D. Restaurant service.29. Why does Bechtel prefer to go out for lunch?A. To meet with her coworkers.B. To catch up with her work.C. To have some time on her own.D. To collect data for her report.30. What do we know about Mazoleny?A. He makes videos for the bar.B. He’s fond of the food at the bar.C. He interviews customers at the bar.D. He’s familiar with the barkeeper.31. What is the text mainly about?A. The trend of having meals alone.B. The importance of self-reflection.C. The stress from working overtime.D. The advantage of wireless technology.DBacteria are an annoying problem for astronauts. The microorganisms（微生物）from our bodies grow uncontrollably on surfaces of the International Space Station, so astronauts spend hours cleaning them up each week. How is NASA overcoming this very tiny big problem? It’s turning to a bunch of high school kids. But not just any kids. It depending on NASA HUNCH high school class, like the one science teachers Gene Gordon and Donna Himmelberg lead at Fairport High School in Fairport, New York.HUNCH is designed to connect high school classrooms with NASA engineers. For the past two years, Gordon’s students have been studying ways to kill bacteria in zero gravity, and they think they’re close to a solution（解决方案）. “We don’t give the students any breaks. They have to do it just like NASA engineers,” says Florence Gold, a project manager.“There are no tests,” Gordon says. “There is no graded homework. There almost are no grades, other than‘Are you working towards your goal?’ Basically, it’s ‘I’ve got to produce this product and then, at the end of year, present it to NASA.’ Engineers come and really do an in-person review, and…it’s not a very nice thing at time. It’s a hard business review of your product.”Gordon says the HUNCH program has an impact（影响）on college admissions and practical life skills. “These kids are so absorbed in their studies that I just sit back. I don’t teach.” And that annoying bacteria? Gordon says his students are emailing daily with NASA engineers about the problem, readying a workable solution to test in space.32.What do we know about the bacteria in the International Space Station?A. They are hard to get rid of.B. They lead to air pollution.C. They appear different forms.D. They damage the instruments.33. What is the purpose of the HUNCH program?A. To strengthen teacher-student relationships.B. To sharpen students’ communication skills.C. To allow students to experience zero gravity.D. To link space technology with school education34. What do the NASA engineers do for the students in the program?A. Check their product.B. Guide project designsC. Adjust work schedules.D. Grade their homework.35. What is the best title for the text?A. NASA: The Home of Astronauts.B. Space: The Final Homework Frontier.C. Nature: An Outdoor Classroom.D. HUNCH:A College Admission Reform. 第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。
2019年9月全国英语等级考试二级阅读理解练习题(3)
2019年9月全国英语等级考试二级阅读理解练习题(3)When mentioning Korea.people might come up witha string of things，such as kimchi(泡菜)，cosmetics and beautifulgirls.In fact，Korea is also famous for hand—madeclothes.In Korea，you Can get asuit that is well made to your measure within a couple of days but be carefulabout the size because Korean sizes are often a little small，especially to westerners.Even a “large” sizeT-shirt bought in Korea canbe too small for an American! Korean clothes aremade of various kinds of silk and other materials.YouCan also buy hand—made traditional clothes in Korea. Those traditional Korean clothes have quite along history which Can be found in ancient wall paintings or on tombs.“Hanbok”(韩服)Can be the best representative of Korean culture.Today hanbok is still worn during formal occasions.Hanbok consists of twoparts.“Jeogori”(赤古里)，me top part，isblouse—like and has long sleeves.For the bottom part，women wear “Chima”(高腰背心裙)，a kind of skirt，and men wear “Paji”(巴基)，bag—like trousers. White is the color for common people whileduring festivals or on Special days，upper classes will wear clothes in bright colorsto indicate their socialstatus.Accessories likejewelry and head—dresses complete traditional Korean clothes.Traditional Korean clothes favor soft flowing lines to hide thebody’s shape representing the pursuit for beauty and elegance of Korean people.The de-signs of various forms of Hanbok represent the rich cultureof Korea.(10)Which statement is trueabout the first paragraph?A. It isvery difficult to get a hand-made suit in Korea.B. Westernerscannot wear Korean clothes because they are often too large.C. Youcan buy traditional Korean clothes and many other kinds of clothing in Korea.D. A11Korean clothes are hand—made by Korean tailors.(11)__________will not appear intraditional Korean clothes for women.A. HanbokB. JeogoriC. ChimaD. Paji(12)How can we recognizepeople with high social status during festivals or on special days in Korea?A. Bythe accessories they are wearing.B. By mecolor of clothes they are wearing.C. Bythe size of clothes they are wearing.D. Wecouldn’t distinguish them because they dress the same.。
2019年考研英语二真题及答案
2019考研英语（二）真题及答案Section I Use of EnglishDirections:Read the following text. Choose the best word (s) for each numbered blank and mark A, B, C or D on the ANSWER SHEET. (10 points)Weighing yourself regularly is a wonderful way to stay aware of any significant weight fluctuations. 1 , when done too often, this habit can sometimes hurt more than it 2 .As for me, weighing myself every day caused me to shift my focus from being generally healthy and physically active to focusing 3 on the scale. That was had to my overall fitness goats. I had gained weight in the form of muscle mass, but thinking only of 4 the number on the scale, I altered my training program. That conflicted with how I needed to train to 5 my goals.I also found that weighing myself daily did not provide an accurate 6 of the hard work and progress I was making in the gym. It takes about three weeks to a month to notice any significant changes in your weight 7 altering your training program. The most 8 changes will be observed in skill level, strength and inches lost.For these 9 , I stopped weighing myself every day and switched to a bimonthly weighing schedule 10 . Since weight loss is not my goal, it is less important for me to 11 my weight each week. Weighing every other week allows me to observe and 12 any significant weight changes. That tells me whether I need to 13 my training program.I use my bimonthly weigh-in 14 to get information about my nutrition as well. If my training intensity remains the same, but I’m constantly 15 and dropping weight, this is a 16 that I need to increase my daily caloric intake.The 17 to stop weighing myself every day has done wonders for my overall health, fitness and well-being. I’m experiencing increased zeal for working out since I no longer carry the burden of a 18 morning weigh-in. I’ve also experienced greatersuccess in achieving my specific fitness goals, 19 I’m training according to those goals, not the numbers on a scale.Rather than 20 over the scale, turn your focus to how you look, feel how your clothes fit and your overall energy level.1.[A]Besides [B]Therefore [C]Otherwise [D]However2.[A]helps [B]cares [C]warns [D]reduces3.[A]initially [B]solely [C]occasionally [D]formally4.[A]recording [B] lowering [C]explaining [D]accepting5.[A]modify [B]set [C]review [D]reach6.[A]definition [B]depiction [C]distribution [D]prediction7.[A]due to [B]regardless of [C]aside from [D]along with8.[A]orderly [B]rigid [C]precise [D]immediate9.[A]claims [B]judgments [C]reasons [D]methods10.[A]instead [B]though [C]again [D]indeed11.[A]track [B]overlook [C] conceal [D]report12.[A]depend on [B]approve of [C]hold onto [D]account for13.[A]share [B]adjust [C]confirm [D] prepare14.[A]results [B]features [C]rules [D]tests15.[A]bored [B]anxious [C]hungry [D]sick16.[A]principle [B]secret [C]belief [D]sign17.[A]request [B]necessity [C]decision [D]wish18.[A]disappointing [B]surprising [C]restricting [D]consuming19.[A]if because [B]unless [C]until [D]consuming20.[A]obsessing [B]dominating [C]puzzling [D]triumphingSection II Reading ComprehensionPart ADirections:Read the following four texts. Answer the questions below each text by choosing A,B,C or D.Mark your answers on the ANSWER SHEET.(40 points)Text 1Unlike so-called basic emotions such as sadness, fear, and anger, guilt emerges a little later, in conjunction with a child’s growing grasp of social and moral norms. Children aren’t born knowing how to say “I’m sorry”; rather, they learn over time that such statements appease parents and friends—and their own consciences. This is why researchers generally regard so-called moral guilt, in the right amount, to be a good thing.In the popular imagination, of course, guilt still gets a bad rap. It is deeply uncomfortable—it’s the emotional equivalent of wearing a jacket weighted with stones. Yet this understanding is outdated. “There has been a kind of revival or a rethin king about what guilt is and what role guilt can serve,” says Amrisha Vaish, a psychology researcher at the University of Virginia, adding that this revival is part of a larger recognition that emotions aren’t binary—feelings that may be advantageous in one context may be harmful in another. Jealousy and anger, for example, may have evolved to alert us to important inequalities. Too much happiness can be destructive.And guilt, by prompting us to think more deeply about our goodness, can encourage humans to make up for errors and fix relationships. Guilt, in other words, can help hold a cooperative species together. It is a kind of social glue.Viewed in this light, guilt is an opportunity. Work by Tina Malti, a psychology professor at the University of Toronto, suggests that guilt may compensate for an emotional deficiency. In a number of studies, Malti and others have shown that guilt and sympathy may represent different pathways to cooperation and sharing. Some kids who are low in sympathy may make up for that shortfall by experiencing more guilt, which can rein in their nastier impulses. And vice versa: High sympathy can substitute for low guilt.In a 2014 study, for example, Malti looked at 244 children. Using caregiver assessments and the children’s self-observations, she rated each child’s overall sympathy level and his or her tendency to feel negative emotions after moral transgressions. Then the kids were handed chocolate coins, and given a chance to share them with an anonymous child. For the low-sympathy kids, how much they shared appeared to turn on how inclined they were to feel guilty. The guilt-prone onesshared more, even though they hadn’t magically become more sympathetic to the other child’s deprivation.“That’s good news,” Malti says.“We can be prosocial because we caused harm and we feel regret.”21.Researchers think that guilt can be a good thing because it may help______.A)regulate a child's basic emotionsB)improve a child's intellectual abilityC)foster a child’s moral developmentD)intensity a child's positive feelings22.According to paragraph 2, many people still consider guilt to be______.A)deceptiveB)burdensomeC)addictiveD) deception23. Vaish hold that the rethinking about guilt comes from an awarenessthat______.A)emotions are context-independentB)emotions are socially constructiveC)emotional stability can benefit healthD)an emotion can play opposing roles24. Malti and others have shown that cooperation and sharing _______.A. may help correct emotional deficienciesB. can result from either sympathy or guiltC. can bring about emotional satisfactionD. may be the outcome of impulsive acts25. The word “transgressions” (Line 4, Para.5) is closest in meaning to _______.A. teachingsB. discussionsC. restrictionsD. wrongdoingsText 2Forests give us shade, quiet and one of the larder callenges in the fight against climate change. Even as we humans count on forests to soak up a good share of the carbon dioxide we produce, we are threatening their ability to do so. The climate change we are hastening could one day leave us with forests that emit more carbon than they absorb.Thankfully, there is a way out of this trap-but it involves striking a subtle balance. Helping forests flourish as valuable “carbon sinks” long into the future may require reducing their capacity to absorb carbon now. California is leading the way, as it does on so many climate efforts, in figuring out the details.The state’s proposed Forest Carbon Plan aims to double efforts to thin out young trees and clear brush in parts of the forest. This temporarily lowers carbon-carrying capacity. But the remaining trees draw a greater share of the available moisture, so they grow and thrive, restoring the forest’s capacity to pull carbon from the air. Healthy trees are also better able to fend off insects. The landscape is rendered less easily burnable. Even in the event of a fine, fewer trees are consumed.The need for such planning is increasingly urgent. Already, since 2010, drought and insects have killed over 100 million trees in California, most of them in 2016 alone, and wildfires have burned hundreds of thousands of acres.California plans to treat 35,000 acres of forest a year by 2020, and 60,000 by 2030- financed from the proceeds of the state’s emissions- permit auctions. That’s only a small share of the total acreage that could benefit, about half a million acres in all, so it will be vital to prioritize areas at greatest risk of fire or drought.The strategy also aims to ensure that carbon in woody material removed from the forests is locked away in the form of solid lumber or burned as biofuel in vehicles that would otherwise run on fossil fuels. New research on transportation biofuels is already under way.State governments are well accustomed to managing forests, but traditionally they’ve focused on wildlife, watersheds and opportunities for recreation. Only recently have they come to see the vital part forests will have to play in storing carbon.California’s plan, which is expected to be finalized by the governor next year, should serve as a model.26. By saying “one of the harder challenges,” the author implies that _______.A. global climate change may get out of controlB. people may misunderstand global warmingC. extreme weather conditions may ariseD. forests may become a potential threat27. To maintain forests as valuable “carbon sinks,” we may need to _______.A. preserve the diversity of species in themB. accelerate the growth of young treesC. strike a balance among different plantsD. lower their present carbon-absorbing capacity28. California’s Forest Carbon Plan endeavors to _______.A. cultivate more drought-resistant treesB. reduce the density of some of its forestsC. find more effective ways to kill insectsD. restore its forests quickly after wildfires29. What is essential to California’s plan according to Paragraph 5?A.To handle the areas in serious danger first.B.To carry it out before the year of 2020.C.To perfect the emissions-permit auctions.D.To obtain enough financial support.30. The author’s attitude to California’s plan can best be described as _______.A. ambiguousB. tolerantC. supportiveD. cautiousText 3American farmers have been complaining of labor shortages for several years. The complaints are unlikely to stop without an overhaul of immigration rules for farm workers.Congress has obstructed efforts to create a more straightforward visa for agricultural workers that would let foreign workers stay longer in the U.S. and change jobs within the industry. If this doesn’t change, American businesses, communities, and consumers will be the losers.Perhaps half of U.S. farm laborers are undocumented immigrants. As fewer such workers enter the country, the characteristics of the agricultural workforce are changing. Today’s farm laborers, while still predominantly born in Mexic o, are more likely to be settled rather than migrating and more likely to be married than single. They’re also aging. At the start of this century, about one-third of crop workers were over the age of 35. Now more than half are. And picking crops is hard on older bodies. One oft-debated cure for this labor shortage remains as implausible as it’s been all along: Native U.S. workers won’t be returning to the farm.Mechanization isn’t the answer, either—not yer, at least. Production of corn, cotton, rice, soybeans, and wheat has been largely mechanized, but many high-value, labor-intensive corps, such as strawberries, need labor. Even dairy farms, where robots do a small share of milking, have a long way to go before they’re automated.As a result, farms have grown increasingly reliant on temporary guest workers using the H-2A visa to fill the gaps in the workforce. Starting around 2012, requests for the visas rose sharply; from 2011 to 2016 the number of visas issued more than doubled.The H-2A visa has no numerical cap, unlike the H-2B visa for nonagricultural work, which is limited to 66,000 a year. Even so, employers complain they aren’t given all the workers they need. The process is cumbersome, expensive, and unreliable. One survey found that bureaucratic delays led the average H-2A worker to arrive on the job 22 days late. The shortage is compounded by federal immigration raids, which remove some workers and drive others underground.In a 2012 survey, 71 percent of tree-fruit growers and almost 80 percent of raisin and berry growers said they were short of labor. Some western farmers have responded by moving operations to Mexico. From 1998 to 2000, 14.5 percent of the fruit Americans consumed was imported. Little more than a decade later, the share of imports was 25.8 percent.In effect, the U.S. can import food or it can import the workers who pick it.31. What problem should be addressed according to the first two paragraphs?A. Discrimination against foreign workers in the U.S.B. Biased laws in favor of some American businesses.C. Flaws in U.S. immigration rules for farm workers.D. Decline of job opportunities U.S. agriculture.32. One trouble with U.S. agricultural workforce is .A. the rising number of illegal immigrantsB. the high mobility of crop workersC. the lack of experienced laborersD. the aging of immigrant farm workers33.What is the much-argued solution to the labor shortage in U.S. farming?A. To attract younger laborers to farm work.B. To get native U.S. workers back to farming.C. To use more robots to grow high-value crops.D. To strengthen financial support for farmers.34. Agricultural employers complain about the H-2A visa for its .A. slow granting proceduresB. limit on duration of stayC. tightened requirementsD. control of annual admissions35. Which of the following could be the best title for this text?A. U.S. Agriculture in Decline?B. Import Food or Labor?C. America Saved by Mexico?D. Manpower vs. Automation?Text 4Amold Schwarzenegger. Dia Mirza and Adrian Grenier have a message for you. It’s easy to beat plastic. They’re part of a bunch of celebrities starring in a new video for World Environment Day—encouraging you, the consumer, to swap out your single-use plastic staples like straws and cutlery to combat the plastics crisis.The key messages that have been put together for World Environment Day do include a call for governments to enact legislation to curb single-use plastics. But the overarching message is directed at individuals.My concern with leaving it up to the individual, however, is our limited sense of what needs to be achieved. One their own, taking our own bags to the grocery store or quitting plastic straws, for example, will accomplish little and require very little of us. They could even be detrimental, satisfying a need to have “done our bit” without ever progressing onto bigger, bolder, more effective actions—a kind of “moral licensing” that allays our concerns and stops us doing more and asking more of those in charge.While the conversation around our environment and our responsibility toward it remains centered on shopping hags and straws, we’re ignoring the balance of power that implies that as “consumers” we must shop sustainably, rather than as “ citizens” hole our governments and industries to account to push for real systemic change.It’s important to acknowledge that the environment isn’t everyone’s priority-or even most people’s. We shouldn’t expect it to be. In her latest book, Why Good People Do Bad Environmental Things. Wellesley College professor Elizabeth R. DeSombre argues that the best way to collectively change the behavior of large numbers of people is for the change to be structural.This might mean implementing policy such as a plastic tax that adds a cost to environmentally problematic action, or banning single-use plastics altogether. India has just announced it will “eliminate all single-use plastic in the country by 2022.” There are also incentive-based ways of making better environmental choices easier, such as ensuring recycling is at least as easy as trash disposal.DeSombre isn’t saying people should stop caring about the environment. It’s just that individual actions are too slow, she says, for that to be the only, or even primary, approach to changing widespread behavior.None of this is about writing off the individual. It’s just about putting things into perspective. We don’t have time to wait. We need progressive policies that shape collective action (and rein in polluting businesses), alongside engaged citizens pushing for change.36. Some celebrities star in a new video toA. demand new laws on the use of plasticsB. urge consumers to cut the use of plasticsC. invite public opinion on the plastics crisisD. disclose the causes of the plastics crisis37.The author is concerned that “moral licensing” mayA. mislead us into doing worthless thingsB. prevent us from making further effortsC. weaken our sense of accomplishmentD. suppress our desire for success38. By pointing out out identity “citizens”, the author indicates thatA. our focus should be shifted to community welfareB. our relationship with local industries is improvingC. We have been actively exercising our civil rightsD. We should press our government to lead the combat39. DeSombre argues that the best way for a collective change should beA. a win-win arrangementB. a self-driven mechanismC. a cost-effective approachD. a top down process40. The author concludes that individual effortsA.can be too aggressiveB. can be too inconsistentC. are far from sufficientD. are far from rationalPart BDirections:You are going to read a list of headings and a text. Choose the most suitable heading from the list A-G for each numbered paragraph(41-45). Mark your answers on the ANSWER SHEET.(10 points)Five ways to make conversation with anyoneIn choosing a new home, Camille McClain’s kids have single demand: a backyard.McClain’s little one aren’t the only kids who have an opinion when it comes to housing, and in many cases youngsters’ views weigh heavily on parents’ real estate decisions, according to a 2018 Harris Poll survey of more than 2,000 U.S. adults.While more families buck an older-generation proclivity to leave kids in the dark about real estate decisions, realty agents and psychologists have mixed views about the financial, personal and long-term effects kids’ opinions may have.The idea of involving children in a big decision is a great idea because it can help them feel a sense of control and ownership in what can be an overwhelming process, said Ryan Hooper, clinical psychologist in Chicago.“Children may face serious difficulties in coping with significant move s, especially if it removes them from their current school or support system,”he said.Greg Jaroszewski, a real estate brokers with Gagliardo Realty Associates, said he’s not convinced that kids should be involved in selecting a home—but their opinions should be considered in regards to proximity to friends and social activities, if possible.Younger children should feel like they’re choosing their home—without actually getting a choice in the matter, said Adam Bailey, a real estate attorney based in New York.Asking them questions about what they like about the backyard of a potential home will make them feel like they’re being included in the decision-making process, Bailey said.Many of the aspects of homebuying aren’t a consideration for children, said Tracey Hampson, a real estate agent based in Santa Clarita, Calif. And placing too much emphasis on their opinions can ruin a fantastic home purchase.“Speaking with your children before you make a real estate decision is wise, but I wouldn’t base the purchasing decision solely on their opinions.”Hampson said.The other issue is that many children-especially older ones-may base their real estate knowledge on HGTV shows, said Aaron Norris of The Norris Group in Riverside, Calif.“They love Chip and Joanna Gaines just as much as the rest of us,” he said. “HGTV has seriously changed how people view real estate. It’s not shelter, it’s a lifestyle. With that mindset change come some serious money consequences.”Kids tend to get stuck in the features and the immediate benefits to them personally, Norris said.Parents need to remind their children that their needs and desires may change over time, said Julie Gurner, a real estate analyst with .“Their opinions can change tomorrow,”Gurner said.“Harsh as it may be to say, that decision should likely not be made contingent on a child’s opinions, but rather made for them with great consideration into what home can meet their needs best-and give them an opportunity to customize it a bit and make it their own.”This advice is more relevant now than ever before, even as more parents want to embrace the ideas of their children, despite the current housing crunch.Section ⅢTranslation46. Directions:Translate the following text into Chinese. Write your translation neatly on the ANSWER SHEET. (15 points)It is easy to underestimate English writer James Heriot. He had such a pleasant, readable style that one might think that anyone could imitate it. How many times have I heard people say “I could write a book. I just haven’t the time.” Easily said. Not so easily done. James Herriot, contrary to pupular opinion, did not find it easy in his early days of, as he put it, “having a go at the writing game”. While he obviously had an abundance of natural talent, the final, polished work that he gave to the world was the result of years of practising, re-writing and reading. Like the majority of authors, he had to suffer many disappointments and rejections along the way, but these made him all the more determined to succeed. Everything he achieved in life was earned the hard way and his success in the literary field was no exception.Section IV WritingPart A47. Directions: Suppose you have to cancel your travel plan and will not be able to visit professor Smith, write him an email toSuppose Professor Smith asked you to plan a debate on the theme of traffic. Write him an email to1) Suggest a specific topic with your reasons, and2) Tell him about your arrangements.You should write about 100 words on the ANSWER SHETE.Do not use your one name. Use “Li Ming” instead. (10 points)Part B48. Directions: Write an essay based on the chart below. In your writing, you should1) interpret the chart, and2) give your commentsYou should write about 150 words on the ANSWER SHEET. (15 points)某高校2013年和2018年本科毕业生去向统计2019考研英语（二）参考答案（完整版）SectionⅠUse of English【完型填空答案】1. [D] However2. [A] helps3. [B] solely4. [B] lowering5. [D] reach6. [B] depiction7. [A] due to8. [D] immediate9. [C] reasons10. [A] instead11. [A] track12. [D] account for13. [B] adjust14. [A] results15. [C] hungry16. [D] sign17. [C] decision18. [A] disappointing19. [A] because20. [A] obsessingSectionⅡReading Comprehension(50 points) Part A【阅读答案】Text 121. [C] foster a child’s moral development22. [B] burdensome23. [D] an emotion can play opposing roles24. [B] can result from either sympahty or guilt25. [D] wrongdoingsText 226. [D] forests may become a potential threat27. [D] lower their present carbon-absorbing capacity28. [B] reduce the density of some of its forests29. [A] To handle the areas in serious danger first30. [C] supportiveText 331. [C] Flaws in U. S. immigratinon rules for farm workers.32. [D] the aging of immigrant farm workers33. [B] To get native U.S. workers back to farming.34. [A] slow graning procedures.35. [B] Import Food or Labor?Text 436. [B] urge consumers to cut the use of plastics37. [B] prevent us from making further efforts38. [D] We should press our government to lead the combat39. [D] a top down process40. [C] are far from sufficientPart B【新题型答案】41. [A] remarks that significant moves may pose challenges to children42. [D] thinks that children should be given a sense of involvement in homebuying decision43. [C] advises that home purchases should not be based only on children’s opinions44. [G] assumes that many children’s views on real estate are influenced by the media45. [F] believes that homebuying decisions should be based on children’s needs rather than their opinions.Section ⅢTranslation【翻译答案】我们很容易低估英国作家吉米·哈利。
全国英语等级考试二级阅读习题().doc
2019年全国英语等级考试二级阅读习题（11）2019年全国英语等级考试二级阅读习题（11）DNA left at a crime scene could be used in the future to build up a picture of an offenders face, it was revealed tonight.A first step towards genetic mugshots has been taken by researchers in the US who link specific DNA markers with face shape. To identify the genes, they focused on known mutations(突变) that cause changes of the face and head. Normal versions of these genes were found to influence individual features. For instance, one gene affected the lips, another the shape and configuration of bones around the eyes, and a third the appearance of the mid-face and skull. In total, 20 genes had significant effects on facial appearance.Lead scientist Professor Mark Shriver, from Pennsylvania State University, said: We use DNA to match to an individual or identify an individual, but you can get so much more from DNA. Currently we cant go from DNA to a face, or from a face to DNA, but it should be possible. The implications are far reaching, raising the possibility of creating a data bank of facial types based on genetic markers. DNA from a crime scene could then be used to produce a rough image of the face of an offender or victim. Such genetic mugshots may be more reliable than computer-generated e-fits based on witnesses recollections. Other uses of the technique might includeproving the identity of fathers in paternity cases, or visualising our remote ancestors from fossil DNA.The scientists wrote in the online journal Public Library of Science Genetics: Such predictive modelling could be forensically useful; for example, DNA left at crime scenes could be tested and faces predicted in order to help to narrow the pool of potential suspects. Further, our methods could be used to predict the facial features of descendants, deceased ancestors, and even extinct human species. In addition, these methods could prove to be useful diagnostic tools. The team developed a model which first established a range of physical face shapes from people of mixed West African and European ancestry from the US, Brazil and Cape Verde. Measurements were taken of thousands of point co-ordinates on grids placed over 3D images of the faces.Statistical methods were then used to determine the relationship between facial differences and the effects of gender, ethnic ancestry and individual gene variants.小题1:The underlined word mugshots in the second paragraph most probably means _________.A.different facesB.characteristicsC.pictures of facesD.genders小题2:What can be inferred from the passage?A. DNA has been used to build up a picture of an offenders face.B. It may be much easier to catch criminals with the help of DNA.C. In all, 20 genes had significant effects on facial appearance.D. One gene can affect more than one part of your face.小题3:According to Professor Mark Shriver, we know_________.A.they can merely match to an individual or identify an individualB.there is a possibility of going from DNA to a faceC.DNA could be used to produce a rough image of an offenders faceD.this technology is more reliable than computer-generated e-fits小题4:What is the most possible title of the passage?A.Creating a data bank of DNAB.Recognizing the DNA of criminalsC.Predicting the location of offence using DNAD.Building image of offenders face from DNA参考答案及解析小题1:C小题2:B小题3:B小题4:D试题分析：文章介绍最近的一项调查发现，未来可以通过DNA绘制人的脸，这些研究可以用于尽快的寻找嫌疑人，也可以用于识别人的父亲和祖先。
2019年9月全国英语等级考试第...
2019年9月全国英语等级考试第...2018年9月15日，云南省、贵州省进行了高考英语听力考试，使用了全国英语等级考试二级听力试题。
PETS-2听力试题题型与高考英语课标全国卷完全相同。
现将2019年9月PETS-2听力音频、试题、录音原文、参考答案奉上。
供学习参考。
第一节听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What will the man probably do? A. Attend a meeting. B. Give Craig a call. C. Wait in the office.2. What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Strangers. B. Co-workers. C. Schoolmates.3. What is David doing this year? A. Traveling around the world. B. Teaching Chinese at school. C. Learning a foreign language.4. How does the man want to travel? A. By car. B. By train. C. By plane.5. What is the woman going to do tomorrow evening? A. Visit Bob at his home. B. Go shopping with Bob. C. Expect a call from Bob.第二节听下面5段对话或独白。
每段对话或独白后有2至4个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
2019年9月全国英语等级考试二级阅读理解练习题(6)
2019年9月全国英语等级考试二级阅读理解练习题(6)(1)回答{TSE}题Would you believe that the firstoutstanding deaf teacher in America was Laurent Clerc，a Frenchman? At 12，he 36 the Royal Institutionfor the Deaf in Pads where he became a top student.After 37 ，the school asked him to stayon as a 38. Meanwhile.an American named Thomas Gallaudet wasstudying to be a minister(牧师)39 he met a young girl whowas deaf.He was disappointed to learn that there weren0 40 for the deaf in America.41 ,in 1815 Gallaudet sailedto London to 42 information on deaf education.However.he was 43 to get help and becamefrustrated(灰心的).Fortunately he meta French educator wh0 44 him to go to Pads to spend three months 45 atthe school where Clerc was working.The school askedClerc to teach 46 sign language.As aresult，the two men 47 each other. When the time came for Gallaudet t0 48 America，he askedClerc to come with him.The twomen 49 in June l816.The voyage50 the Atlantic(大西洋)tookdays.They put the time toproductive use， 51 for the new school for the deaf 52 they wanted to open.Such a school was 53 thefollowing year in Connecticut. At the school，Clerc led a busy life.Although he wanted to return to France，he 54 did.He died onJuly l8，1869，still in America.France’s 55 was America’s gain !(1)36__________A. enteredB. visitedC. heardofD. setup(2)37__________A. workB. preparationC. graduationD. explanation(3)38__________A. headmasterB. teacherC. graduatestudentD. clinicassistant(4)39__________A. afterB. unlessC. becauseD. when(5)40__________A. schoolsB. hospitalsC. librariesD. organizations(6)41__________A. ThereforeB. HoweverC. BesidesD. Meanwhile(7)42__________A. offerB. shareC. testD. seek(8)43__________A. eagerB. afraidC. unableD. willing(9)44__________A. joinedB. invitedC. orderedD. permitted(10)45__________A. learning。
9月公共英语二级考试真题及答案(阅读)
xx年9月公共英语二级考试真题及答案（阅读）转眼xx下半年考试即将来临，不少同学也正在准备xx下半年公共英语考试，但也有不少同学表示在网上买的真题没有xx-xx年的真题，下面网将公共英语考试的历年真题都进展汇总。
xx年3月的peta1级的真题已经出来，今天再将xx年9月的pets1级真题好，下面是去年9月份公共英语二级阅读真题及答案，提前助大家顺利备考、复习。
阅读以下短文，从每题所给的A.、B.、C.、D.四个选项中，选出最正确选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
Text lIt' s a time when school, homework, active social lives and part-time jobs keep teenagers (少年 ) busy from early in the morning until late at night. They are likely to try to make up for a lack of sleep by "sleeping in" on the weekends. Unfortunately, this causes irregular sleep and actually makes the problem worse.Most teenagers are not able to fall asleep until late at night. Since many teens aren't sleepy until around 11 p.m., but need to be at school by 7: 30 or 8: 00 a. m., they cannot get enough sleep. During puberty(青春期), the biological clock in the brain naturally re-sets to a later time, and this causes teens to fall asleep later. Then, when it' s time to get up, a teen' s body clock is likely to still be producing the night-time hormones(荷尔蒙). Thismakes it hard for them to feel active and energetic in the morning.A growing body of research suggests that starting high school later improves attendance, achievements and grades.A few years ago in an important study, test scores on the SAT college entrance exams in Edina, Minnesota jumped more than 100 points on average, when the morning school bell rang an hour later. Unfortunately, most schools are not set up to start later and fail to satisfy teen's sleep needs.21. What effect does "sleeping in" on the weekends have on teenagers?A. Improving their health.B. Weakening their energy.C. Disturbing their biological clock.D. Making up for their hormone loss.22. The study in Minnesota shows that starting morning school one hour later helps to.A. make teenagers grow fasterB. change teenagers' sleep needsC. do more research on teenagersD. improve students' achievements23. The text helps us to know more about teenagers'A. daytime activitiesB. sleeping habitsC. mental problemsD. studying methodsText 2Chicago's Children's Hospital is the lucky receiver of a surprise $18 million gift from Gladys Holm. She once was a secretary who never earned more than $15,000 a year and never married. She lived alone in a small flat in Chicago, and was a volunteer at the Children's Hospital. She was called the "Teddy Bear Lady" because she brought toy animals to sick children on her regular visits. But Miss Holm, who died in 1996 at the age of 86, was also a long-time buyer of stocks ( 股票). Over the years, she saved money that rose up to $18 million, which she left to the Children's Hospital. It was the largest single donation in the hospital's ll5-year history. The hospital president, Jan Jennings, was shocked when she heard the news. "When Miss Holm's lawyer called to tell me how much that money was, I asked him to repeat it, since I was certain I had miss heard"Why did Gladys Holm feel so strongly about theChildren's Hospital? Jennings said the hospital first touched Miss Holm's heart nearly 50 years ago, when doctors there saved the life of her friend's daughter. She never forgot' the happiness she felt all those years ago.Holm's gift will he devoted to heart disease research. People at the hospital said they regretted that-theycouldn't thank Miss Holm for the surprising gift.24. Aording to the text, Miss Holm built up her fortune by.A. playing Teddy Bear LadyB. working as a secretaryC. helping in the hospitalD. buying stocks25.Why did Jan Jennings ask the lawyer to repeat what he said?A. She never expected Miss Holm would donate anything.B. She wanted to make sure who Gladys Holm was.C. She had seldom received donations before.D. She thought there was a mistake.26. Miss Holm's love for the Children's Hospital grew fromA. a happy life living with childrenB. a satisfying job given by the hospitalC. an unforgettable experience many years agoD. a valuable gift she received from the hospital27. How will the donated money be used?A. To build up a new children's hospital.B. To help sick children and their parents.C. To improve research on heart disease.D. To buy more toys for sick children.Text 3We feel it is important to start reading to your child right from the start--the younger the better! With little ones (children from birth to 4 ) it is very important to read and reread books. Starting early makes the job of the listener (for you will be teaching your child how to listen) easier, as it helps to develop an early love of the written and spoken word.We believe that you should read aloud to your child at least once every day. Set a special reading time during the day or evening when you can settle down and enjoy a book, without interruption. For most families, reading aloud at bedtime is a mon practice.We understand that it can be quite discouraging to read to a child who takes no interest. Take heart! Learning to listen takes experience. The more you read, the more your child will learn to sit for a story. Children have anatural development of responses(反响) to your reading. By the time your child reaches 6-7 months, s/he is attractedby the book in your hand, and would like to test it out by using it as a chew(咀嚼) toy. This is natural! By one year, your child is learning to listen and talk about the pages, often shouting out things s/he recognizes. Encourage this! And at the onset(起始) of walking, you have your biggestchallenge yet. Your child is always on the go. You need to set your reading time for a time in the day when your child is preparing to settle down. This means bedtime. Remember, it is your right and. duty to teach your child about the power of, books. Of course, it doesn't happen overnight, but the returns are great!28. Who does "the listener" in the first paragraphrefer to?A. The writer.B. The child.C. The parent.D. The teacher.29. The best time of the day to read stories to a child isA. when the child is still active in the early eveningB. when the parents finish the day's houseworkC. when the child has chew toy to play withD. when the child is quiet and peaceful30. Parents may find it most difficult to read to their child when s/heA. is 6- 7 months oldB. is one year oldC. starts to walkD. starts to talk第一节短文理解Text 1这是一个学校、家庭作业、丰富的社交生活和兼职工作都会让青少年们从早上忙到深夜的时代。
英语高考真题 2019年全国卷2 阅读 (含答案)
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4. 全国II卷适用地区：甘肃、青海、黑龙江、吉林、辽宁、宁夏、新疆、内蒙古、陕西、重庆2019年普通高等学校招生全国统一考试（全国卷II）英语阅读（含答案）第二部分阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
AMy Favourite BooksJo Usmar is a writer for Cosmopolitan and co-author of the This Book Will series （系列）of lifestyle books. Here she picks her top reads.MatildaRoald DahlI once wrote a paper on the influence of fairy tales on Roald Dahl's writing and it gave me a new appreciation for his strange and delightful words. Matilda's battles with her cruel parents and the bossy headmistress, Miss Trunchbull，are equally fumy and frightening, but they're also aspirational.After DarkHaruki MurakamiIt’s about two sisters —Eri, a model who either won’t or can’t stop sleeping, and Mari, a young student. In trying to connect to her sister, Mari starts changing her life and discovers a world of diverse "night people" who are hiding secrets.Gone GirlGillian FlynnThere was a bit of me that didn't want to love this when everyone else on the planet did, but the horror story is brilliant. There's tension and anxiety from the beginning as Nick and Amy battle for your trust. It's a real whodunit and the frustration when you realise what's going on is horribly enjoyable.The StandStephen KingThis is an excellent fantasy novel from one of the best storytellers around. After a serious flu outbreak wipes out 99.4% of the world's population, a battle unfolds between good and evil among those left. Randall Flagg is one of the scariest characters ever.21. Who does "I" refer to in the text?A. Stephen King.B. Gillian Flynn.C. Jo Usmar.D. Roald Dahl.22. Which of the following tells about Mari and Eri?A. Cosmopolitan.B. Matilda.C. After Dark.D. The Stand.23. What kind of book is Gone Girl?A. A folk tale.B. A biography.C. A love story.D. A horror story.B"You can use me as a last resort（选择）, and if nobody else volunteers, then I will do it." This was an actual reply from a parent after I put out a request for volunteers for my kids' lacrosse（长曲棍球）club.I guess that there's probably some demanding work schedule, or social anxiety around stepping up to help for an unknown sport. She may just need a little persuading. So I try again and tug at the heartstrings. I mention the single parent with four kids running the show and I talk about the dad coaching a team that his kids aren’t even on… At this point the unwilling parent speaks up, "Alright. Yes, I’ll do it."I’m secretly relieved because I know there’s real power in sharing volunteer responsibilities among many. The unwilling parent organizes the meal schedule, sends out emails, and collects money for end-of-season gifts. Somewhere along the way, the same parent ends up becoming an invaluable member of the team. The coach is able to focus on the kids while the other parents are relieved to be off the hook for another season. Handing out sliced oranges to bloodthirsty kids can be as exciting as watching your own kid score a goal.Still, most of us volunteers breathe a sigh of relief when the season comes to a close. That relief is coupled with a deep understanding of why the same people keep coming back for more: Connecting to the community（社区）as you freely give your time, money, skills, or services provides a real joy. V olunteering just feels so good.In that sense, I’m pretty sure volunteering is more of a selfish act than I’d freely like to admit. However, if others benefit in the process, and I get some reward too, does it really matter where my motivation lies?24. What can we infer about the parent from her reply in paragraph l?A.She knows little about the club.B.She isn't good at sports.C.She just doesn't want to volunteer.D.She's unable to meet her schedule.25. What does the underlined phrase "tug at the heartstrings" in paragraph 2 mean?A.Encourage team work.B.Appeal to feelings.C.Promote good deeds.D.Provide advice.26. What can we learn about the parent from paragraph 3?A.She gets interested in lacrosse.B.She is proud of her kids.C.She’ll work for another season.D.She becomes a good helper.27. Why does the author like doing volunteer work?A.It gives her a sense of duty.B.It makes her very happy.C.It enables her to work hard.D.It brings her material rewards.CMarian Bechtel sits at West Palm Beach’s Bar Louie counter by herself, quietlyreading her e-book as she waits for her salad. What is she reading? None of your business! Lunch is Bechtel’s "me" time. And like more Americans, she’s not alone.A new report found 46 percent of meals are eaten alone in America. More than half（53 percent）have breakfast alone and nearly half（46 percent）have lunch by themselves. Only at dinnertime are we eating together anymore, 74 percent, according to statistics from the report."I prefer to go out and be out. Alone, but together, you know?" Bechtel said, looking up from her book. Bechtel, who works in downtown West Palm Beach, has lunch with coworkers sometimes, but like many of us, too often works through lunch at her desk. A lunchtime escape allows her to keep a boss from tapping her on the shoulder. She returns to work feeling energized. "Today, I just wanted some time to myself," she said.Just two seats over, Andrew Mazoleny, a local videographer, is finishing his lunch at the bar. He likes that he can sit and check his phone in peace or chat up the barkeeper with whom he's on a first-name basis if he wants to have a little interaction （交流）. "I reflect on how my day's gone and think about the rest of the week," he said. "It's a chance for self-reflection, You return to work recharged and with a plan."That freedom to choose is one reason more people like to eat alone. There was a time when people may have felt awkward about asking for a table for one, but those days are over. Now, we have our smartphones to keep us company at the table. "It doesn't feel as alone as it may have before all the advances in technology," said Laurie Demeritt, whose company provided the statistics for the report.28. What are the statistics in paragraph 2 about?A. Food variety.B. Eating habits.C. Table manners.D. Restaurant service.29. Why does Bechtel prefer to go out for lunch?A. To meet with her coworkers.B.To catch up with her work.C. To have some time on her own.D.To collect data for her report.30. What do we know about Mazoleny?A. He makes videos for the bar.B. He’s fond of the food at the bar.C. He interviews customers at the bar.D.He’s familiar with the barkeeper.31. What is the text mainly about?A. The trend of having meals alone.B. The importance of self-reflection.C. The stress from working overtime.D. The advantage of wireless technology.DBacteria are an annoying problem for astronauts. The microorganisms（微生物）from our bodies grow uncontrollably on surfaces of the International Space Station, so astronauts spend hours cleaning them up each week. How is NASA overcoming this very tiny big problem? It’s turning to a bunch of high school kids. But not just any kids. It depending on NASA HUNCH high school classrooms, like the one science teachers Gene Gordon and Donna Himmelberg lead at Fairport High School in Fairport, New York.HUNCH is designed to connect high school classrooms with NASA engineers. For the past two years, Gordon’s students have been studying ways to kill bacteria in zero gravity, and they think they’re close to a solution（解决方案）. “We don’t give the students any breaks. Th ey have to do it just like NASA engineers,” says Florence Gold, a project manager."There are no tests," Gordon says. "There is no graded homework. There almost are no grades, other than 'Are you working towards your goal?' Basically, it’s 'I’ve got to produce this product and then, at the end of year, present it to NASA.' Engineers come and really do an in-person review, and... it’s not a very nice thing at times. It’s a hard business review of your product."Gordon says the HUNCH program has an impact（影响）on college admissions and practical life skills. "These kids are so absorbed in their studies that I just sit back.I don’t teach." And that annoying bacteria? Gordon says his students are emailing daily with NASA engineers about the problem, readying a workable solution to test in space.32. What do we know about the bacteria in the International Space Station?A. They are hard to get rid of.B. They lead to air pollution.C. They appear in different forms.D. They damage the instruments.33. What is the purpose of the HUNCH program?A. To strengthen teacher-student relationships.B. To sharpen students’ communication skills.C. To allow students to experience zero gravity.D. To link space technology with school education.34. What do the NASA engineers do for the students in the program?A. Check their product.B. Guide project designs.C. Adjust work schedules.D. Grade their homework.35. What is the best title for the text?A. NASA: The Home of AstronautsB. Space: The Final Homework FrontierC. Nature: An Outdoor ClassroomD. HUNCH: A College Admission Reform2019年普通高等学校招生全国统一考试全国卷二英语试题参考答案第二部分阅读理解21—25 CCDCB 26—30 DBBCD 31—35 AADAB。
英语高考真题 2019年全国卷2 七选五阅读(含答案)
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Imagine a child standing on a diving board fourfeet high and asking himself the question: "Should I jump? " This is what motivation or the lack of it can do.Motivation and goal setting are the two sides of the same coin. 36 Like the child on the diving board, you will stay undecided.37 More than that, how should you stay motivated to achieve the goal? First, you need to evaluate yourself, your values, your strengths,your weaknesses, your achievements, your desires, etc. Only then should you set your goals.You also need to judge the quality and depth of your motivation. This is quite important, because it is directly related to your commitment. There are times when your heart is not in your work. 38 So, slow down and think what you really want to do at that moment. Clarity（清晰）of thoughts can help you move forward.Another way of setting realistic goals is to analyze your short and long term objectives,keeping in mind your beliefs, values and strengths. Remember that goals are flexible. 39 They also need to be measurable. You must keep these points in mind while setting your goals.Your personal circumstances are equally important. For example, you may want to be a Pilot bu tcan’t become one because your eyesight is not good enough. 40 You should reassess your goals, and motivate yourself to set a fresh goal.You will surely need to overcome some difficulties, some planned, but most unplanned. You cannot overcome them without ample motivation. Make sure that you plan for these difficulties at the time of setting your goals.A. This can affect your work.B. So how should you motivate yourself?C. However, this should not discourage you.D. So why should we try to set specific goals?E. They can change according to circumstances.F. Motivation is what you need most to do a good job.G. Without motivation, you can neither set a goal nor reach it.2019年普通高等学校招生全国统一考试全国卷二英语试题参考答案第二部分阅读理解36—40 GBAEC。
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全国英语等级考试二级阅读习题(9).doc
2019年全国英语等级考试二级阅读习题（9）2019年全国英语等级考试二级阅读习题（9）Has been a dream for 30 years but now the worlds first flying car is set to hit the roads this year.#FormatImgID_0#Ever since the Back to the Future movies lit up our screens in the 1980s, designers have dreamt of cars that could take to the sky at the push of a button(按钮). And now pilots can order their own roadable plane for just￡127, 000.The plane, which has fold-out wings that span 17. 5 feet, can be up to 115 mph. Back on the land, it can also travel at highway speeds in car mode(模式).Fuelling(加燃料)the 19 feet long plane couldnt be simpleryou just drive it into a petrol station and fill it up.A spokeswoman said, You can keep your light-sport airplane in your garage. But because it needs a short runway to take to the air, you will have to drive to your local airport, fly up to 460 miles, land and drive directly to your destination(目的地). You will always be ready to drive or fly.The spokeswoman added, Never let bad weather change your trip. You can simply divert(使转向)and continue on the ground until the weather clears.Theres no risk to youthis is only the chance for you to be the first at your home field to unfold(展开)your wings and fly into the future.小题1:According to the text, the roadable plane.A.can fly in the sky at highway speeds in car modeB.is a kind of car with fold-out wingsC.is a little difficult to fuelD.can only travel on the highway小题2:We can infer that in the Back to the Future movies.A.there are some skillful pilotsB.pilots have no cars to driveC.pilots cant afford a roadable planeD.cars can fly in the sky小题3:What does the underlined word it in the 5th paragraph refer to?A.Light-sport airplane.B.Your garage.C.The local airport.D.A petrol station.小题4:The last sentence of the text aims to.A.call for people to buy the roadable planeB.show people the use of the roadable planeC.tell people only the roadable plane can fly in the futureD.ask people to unfold their wings and fly into the future小题5:If you meet with a thunderstorm in your roadable plane in the skies, you can.nd in a nearby airport until it clearsB.turn back home until it clearsnd and drive on the groundD.fly high up to 460 miles参考答案及解析小题1:B小题2:D小题3:A小题4:A小题5:C人们做了三十年的梦终于成真了, 有一种飞机飞行时展开机翼, 在空中高飞; 在陆地上收起机翼, 就是汽车。
全国英语等级考试二级阅读习题(4).doc
2019年全国英语等级考试二级阅读习题（4）2019年全国英语等级考试二级阅读习题（4）It was July 1976. An unmanned spaceship, Viking One, had arrived at Mars. On July 20th, the spaceship. Part of it continued toward a landing on the planet. It fellthrough the late afternoon Mars sky.Forty kilometers above the planet, the thinbegan to slow its fall. Six kilometers above the planet a big parachute(降落伞)opened. The landing craft fell more slowly. Then, three rocket engines. And the landing craft set downon the surface. in the Viking One Lander immediately sent a message to the earth. It said, I am here. I am down safely. I am beginning my work.The messageat the speed of light. It took twenty minutes to reach the earth, more than three hundred and twenty million kilometers. Scientists and engineers at the control center.Moments later, television receiver in the control center began tothe first picture from Viking One. People at the center could see the feet of the landing craft sitting firmly on the11soil of Mars. Those pictures were our firstlook at the planet. They showed a red surface, full of rocks, with no sign of. It was our first look at a planet that is full of surprises, mysteries and promise. Viking One was launched toward Mars in August, 1975. The spaceship had two: anorbiter(轨道飞行器)and a lander(着陆器). The orbiter would circleMars. It would take pictures of Mars surface. It wouldthe atmosphere.Thewould go down to the surface. It would carryto dig up and study soil and.It also would report about any evidence of life on the planet. The lander would send thisto the orbiter and then back to the earth.小题1:A.separatedB.appearedC.workedD.started小题2:A.correctlyB.slowlyC.quicklyD.directly小题3:A.airB.universeC.spaceD.atmosphere小题4:A.firedB.fellC.openedD.floated小题5:A.heavilyB.softlyC.suddenlyD.immediately小题6:A.A computerB.A rocketC.A pilotD.An astronaut小题7:A.spreadB.traveledC.shotD.moved小题8:A.farB.longC.distantD.away小题9:A.shoutedB.watchedC.cheeredD.welcomed小题10:A.makeB.takeC.showD.search小题11:A.redB.brownC.grayD.black小题12:A.carefulB.closeC.realD.clear小题13:A.menB.lifeC.treesD.air小题14:A.partsB.rocketsC.enginesD.centers 小题15:A.throughB.towardsC.overD.around 小题16:A.enterB.examineC.collectD.discover小题17:nderC.spaceshipD.rocket小题18:A.engineersB.astronautsC.parachutesD.instruments小题19:A.surfaceB.treesC.rocksD.pictures 小题20:A.spaceshipB.rocketnderrmation参考答案及解析小题1:A小题2:C小题3:D小题4:A小题5:B小题6:A小题7:B小题8:D小题9:C小题10:C小题11:A小题12:B小题13:B小题14:A小题15:D小题16:B小题17:B小题18:D小题19:C小题20:D文章介绍了海盗一号无人宇宙飞船在火星登陆的情况。
pets二级考试答案2019
pets二级考试答案20191. Which of the following is NOT a common pet?A. DogB. CatC. HamsterD. ElephantAnswer: D. Elephant2. What is the most popular pet in many countries?A. FishB. BirdsC. DogsD. RabbitsAnswer: C. Dogs3. What is the main reason people keep pets?A. For foodB. For protectionC. For companionshipD. For entertainmentAnswer: C. For companionship4. Which of the following is NOT a benefit of keeping pets?A. They can provide emotional support.B. They can help with allergies.C. They can be good for social skills.D. They can provide a sense of security.Answer: B. They can help with allergies5. What is the most important thing to consider when choosinga pet?A. The pet's sizeB. The pet's costC. The pet's care requirementsD. The pet's colorAnswer: C. The pet's care requirements6. What should you do before getting a pet?A. Buy pet suppliesB. Research the pet's needsC. Choose a name for the petD. Find a pet sitterAnswer: B. Research the pet's needs7. How often should you take your dog for a walk?A. Once a weekB. Once a dayC. Twice a dayD. Whenever it rainsAnswer: C. Twice a day8. What is the main reason for pet overpopulation?A. Lack of pet foodB. Lack of pet homesC. Lack of pet careD. Lack of spaying and neuteringAnswer: D. Lack of spaying and neutering9. What is the best way to prevent pet overpopulation?A. Limit the number of petsB. Spay and neuter petsC. Give pets awayD. Ignore the problemAnswer: B. Spay and neuter pets10. What is the most important thing to do when your pet is sick?A. Wait for it to get betterB. Give it human medicineC. Take it to the vetD. Feed it more foodAnswer: C. Take it to the vet结束语：请确保在准备pets二级考试时，充分了解宠物的护理知识，以及如何负责任地照顾它们。
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2019年9月全国英语等级考试二级阅读理解练习题(7)
There is distinction between reading for information and reading for understanding.31 The first sense is the one in which we read newspapers, magazines, or anything else.32Such materials may increase our store of information, but they cannot improve our understanding. And clearly we don' t have any difficulty in .gaining the new information, for our understanding was equal to them before we started. Otherwise, we would have felt the shock of puzzlement.
The second sense is the one in which we read something that at first we do not completely un- derstand. Here the thing to be read is at the first sight better or higher than the reader. The writer is communicating something that can increase the reader' s understanding.33Otherwise one per- son could never learn from another. Here "learning" means understanding more, not remembering more information.
What are the conditions in this kind of reading? First,
there is inequality in understanding.34Besides, his book must convey something he possesses and his potential readers lack. Sec-ond, the reader must be able to overcome this inequality in some degree. And he should always try to reach the same level of understanding with the writer. If the equality is approached, success of communication is achieved.
35It is the least demanding and requires the least amount of effort. Everyone who knows how to read can read for entertainment if he wants to. In fact, any book that can be read for under- standing or information can probably be read for entertainment as well.
A. The writer should have a better communicating skill.
B. Such communication between unequals must be possible.
C. We can get access to the content of those materials easily.
D. The writer must be "superior" to the reader in understanding.
E. Thus, we can employ the word "reading" in two distinct senses.
F. Reading for entertainment is capable of increasing our understanding for information.
G. Besides gaining information and understanding, there' s another goal of reading-enter-tainment.
为了获取信息而阅读和为了理解而阅读之间是有区别的。
所以，我们
在使用“阅读”一词的时候有两种不同的意思。
第一种阅读是读报纸、杂志等的阅读。
我们轻易地就能抓住这些材料
的内容。
这些材料能增加我们的知识储备，但却不能提升我们的理解。
而且显然我们在获取新信息的时候没有任何困难，因为在开始阅读之前，我们的理解力和这些材料就是等同的。
否则，我们会感到困惑而
震惊。
第二种阅读指的是读那些我们不能一下子完全理解的东西。
这
里需要读的东西一开始要优于或说高于读者的理解。
作者想要表达的
内容能够提升读者的理解。
这种不平等的人之间的交流一定是有可能的。
否则一个人就不能从另一个人那里学到东西。
这里“学”指的是
理解得更多，而不是记住更多信息。
这种阅读是在什么状况下发生的呢?首先，两者的理解之间存有差异。
作者的理解一定要“优于”读者。
此外，他的书里一定要传达一种潜
在读者缺乏的东西。
第二。
读者在一定水准上要克服这种差异。
而且
他要一直试图追上作者的理解水平。
如果等够达到等同，那幺就实现
了成功的交流。
除了获取信息和提升理解，阅读还有一种目的——消遣。
这是最轻松，需要花费力气最少的阅读。
每个人都知道如何实行消遣性的阅读。
实
际上，任何能拿来提升理解和获取信息的书大概也能用来消遣阅读。
答案及解析
31.E【解析】根据第二段第一句的“The first sense is the one...”和第三段第一句的“The second sense is the one in
which we…”可知E选项符合题意。
故选E项。
32.C【解析】下文中提到“Such materials may increase our
store of infor-marion，but they cannot improve our understanding.”，而且选项C也提到了materials一词，故选C项。
33.B【解析】前面两句中说作家的作品中有些读者不知道的内容，是
需要读者认真领会的，因而作家与读者在知识上是不对等的
(une.quals)。
空格后的句子Otherwise one person could never
leam fromanother.表示“否则一个人不可能从另一个人那里学到东西”，该句也解释了unequals(两个水平不同的人)的含义。
同时，从
行文上看，空前一句提到了communicating，而只有B项中的suchcommunication与之衔接紧密。
34.D【解析】D选项The writer must be“superior”to the
reader in under-standing(作者必须比读者的理解力强)与本段第二
句“First，thereis inequality in understanding.”相符。
故选D 项。
35.G【解析】下文内容是上文内容的一个延续，与上文为递进关系，
所以用besides开头。
本段后面出现了两次entertainment也提示答
案为G项。