高考英语二轮专题训练 阅读理解(19)
高考英语二轮复习 阅读理解训练高三全册英语试题__2
语鹅市安置阳光实验学校辽宁2016高考英语阅读理解（二轮）训练（2）阅读理解训练Dear Miss Manners，Friends of mine lost their home in a house fire.It wasterrible.Another friend set up a “go fund me” type page for friends and to donate and help the couple.Many friends, including me, helped with money, meals, lamprey and their dog while they were getting back on their feet.Last week, they sent thankyou notes.My roommate received one addressed to her and I did not. The notes were not in modularized; it was a printed onesizefitsall messa ge.My roommate realized I didn't receive a thankyou note, so she sent a private message to the couple just letting them know I had been left out.I didn't know she had done this until later.The next day, I got a text message apologizing and saying that I had been left out because their friend who addressed the notes must have missed me！(Miss Manners, they didn't even address the notes themselves！)It was accompanied by a picture of the thankyou note, which was texted to me with the message, “Here is a thank you just for you. ”I was a little annoyed.I helped them in their need and didn't geta second thought.I have not responded to her text message.Is it fair of me to consider this friendship over? Should I tell her that I am upset, or should I accept that this rude thank you was better than nothing?文章大意：这是一篇书信文体阅读。
超实用高考英语复习：专题19 2022年新高考II卷阅读理解C篇+D篇--- 解析版
词块积累：主题词
ban texting禁止发信息
a wide range of methods很多的方法
behind the wheel驾驶
social networks社交网络
29.B。细节理解题。根据倒数第二段中“The technology could determine whether a driver had just texted, emailed or done anything else that is not allowed under New York's hands-free driving laws.”（这项技术可以确定司机是否发了短信、发了邮件，或者做了纽约免提驾驶法不允许的其他事情。）可知，Textalyzer能够确定的是司机是否使用了手机发短信、邮件以及其他驾驶法不允许的行为。B选项意为“是否司机使用了手机。”与此相符，故选B。
"We needsomethingon the books that can change people's behavior,” said Félix W. Ortiz, who pushed for the state's 2001 ban on hand-held devices by drivers. If the Textalyzer bill becomes law, he said, "people are going to be more afraid to put their hands on the cell phone."
高考英语二轮复习 活页综合提升练(十九)完形填空+阅读理解+阅读填句
活页综合提升练(十九)完形填空+阅读理解+阅读填句(限时35分钟)Ⅰ.完形填空Have you ever heard about the sign posted on a farmer’s fence? A 1 and ugly bull you can imagine 2 on the other side of the fence.The sign is intended to strike 3 into the hearts of trespassers (非法入侵者).It reads “Don’t attempt to 4 this field unless you can do it in 9.9 seconds.The bull can do it in 10!”Don’t try to cross that field unless you are 5 ! And isn’t it the way it is in our life? We have to be ready when the opportunity 6 ,or else,we will have little chance of 7 .A six-grade school teacher Ms. Shelton 8 readiness.Her students 9 remember how she walked in on the first day of class and began writing 10 of the eighth grade on the blackboard.They immediately protested that the words were too 11 to learn well.Their teacher 12 that the students could learn these words well.She said that she would teach them something useful ahead of time and the students could be above the ordinary level if they were prepared for new things.Ms. Shelton ended by 13 that one of the students in the classroom could achieve 14 ,maybe even president some day.She just wanted to 15 them for that day.It was a great 16 for her to know that one of her students,Jesse Jackson made much progress,reached a 17 goal and even became very famous in the world.She believed that good luck belonged to the person who had been prepared 18 .Ralph Waldo Emerson once said,“People only see what they are prepared to see.” If that’s 19 ,then it is also true that they only become what they are prepared to become.Let’s get ready for our work, 20 and everything in the future.1.A.weak B.strong C.stupid D.young2.A.lives B.awakes C.seems D.sleeps3.A.curiosity B.fear C.desire D.courage4.A.cut B.walk C.cross D.enter5.A.guarded B.accompanied C.armed D.prepared6.A.rises B.raises C.arouses D.arises7.A.dream B.success C.wealth D.failure8.A.put down B.took on C.believed in D.got back9.A.hurriedly B.clearly C.strangely D.rapidly10.A.poems B.proverbs C.questions D.words11.A.interesting B.easy plicated D.strange12.A.admitted B.begged plained D.insisted13.A.suggesting B.predicting C.forgetting D.pretending14.A.peace B.independence C.greatness D.freedom15.A.prepare B.teach C.make D.have16.A.joke B.sadness C.joy D.hobby17.A.small B.high C.final D.practical18.A.in a hurry B.one by one C.with great care D.in turn19.A.interesting B.correct C.wrong D.secret20.A.safety B.fun C.life D.unitⅡ.阅读理解【科普知识类】If you ’ re concerned about gaining weight over the upcoming holiday season,consider eating more slowly and you might consume less,a study suggests.Diet experts have been promoting this advice for years,and now nutrition scientists at the University of Rhode Island have some new data to back it up.They had 30 normal-weight,college-age women come into a laboratory for lunch on two separate occasions.Each time,the women were offered a huge plate full of delicious food,plus a glass of water.They were asked to eat until the point of comfortable fullness.On one occasion,they were instructed to eat as quickly as they could; on the other occasion they ate slowly and put down their spoons between bites.They did not know the food and water were weighed before and after the meal to determine the amount consumed.Findings were: When eating quickly,the women consumed 646 calories in about nine minutes.When eating more slowly,they had an average of 579 calories in about 29 minutes.“They ate 67 calories more in nine minutes than they did in 29 minutes,” says lead researcher Kathleen Melans.“ If you add that up over three meals a day,that’s a big difference in calories.”“Upon completion of the meal and an hour afterward,the women were less satisfied and hungrier when eating quickly compared with when they ate slowly,” she says.They said they enjoyed the meal more when they were taking their time.Not surprisingly,the women drank more water when they ate more slowly,and researchers are doing a follow-up study on whether that factor contributed to their feeling fullness.One way to help control calories intake during Thanksgiving is “to slow down and savor (尽情享受) and enjoy your food more,” she says.1.The best title of the passage could be .A.Taking Your Time Causes FullnessB.Eating Quickly Means Less CaloriesC.Eating Slowly Leads to Eating LessD.Enjoying Your Food in Holiday2.What is the difference between the two occasions on which these women had their lunch?( )A.They reached different points of fullness.B.They were provided with different amount of food.C.They ate their lunch at different speeds.D.They were offered different kinds of foods.3.The aim of the study is to find whether speed influences people eat.A.how wellB.how muchC.whatD.the way4.According to the passage,which of the following statements is TRUE?( )A.These women didn’t know the weight of the food until they finished the meal.B.The food and water weren’t weighed until the end of the meal.C.The amount of food consumed had little to do with the eating speed.D.The more quickly they ate,the more calories they consumed.Ⅲ.阅读填句(2015大同高三三模)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。
高考英语二轮最新冲刺专题训练：阅读理解19
阅读下列短文, 从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中, 选出最佳选项, 并标在答题卷的相应位置。
用答题卡的考生, 先把选出的最佳选项标在试卷的相应位置, 再转涂到答题卡上。
For the first time, researchers have discovered that some plants can kill insects in order to get additional nutrients. New research shows that they catch and kill small insects with their own sticky hairs near the roots and then absorb nutrients through their roots when the insects are killed and fall to the ground.Professor Mark Chase, of Kew and Queen Mary, University of London, said, "The cultivated (改良的) tomatoes and potatoes still have the hairs. Tomatoes in particular are covered with these sticky hairs. They do trap small insects on a regular basis. They do kill insects."The number of these carnivorous plants is thought to have came up to 50 percent and many of them have until now been wrongly regarded as among the most harmless plants. Among them are species of petunia (矮牵牛), some special tobacco plants and cabbages, some varieties of potatoes and tomatoes, etc. Researchers at Royal Botanical Gardens Kew, which carried out the study, now believe there are hundreds more killer plants than previously realized.It is thought that the technique was developed in the wild to get necessary nutrients in poor quality soil — and even various plants grown in your vegetable garden still have the ability.The researchers, publishing their finding in the Botanical Journal of the Linne an Society, said, “We may be surrounded by many more murderous plants than we think.” “We are accustomed to thinking of plants as being immobile and harmless, and there is something deeply frightening about the thought of meat-eating plants,” they added.72. Tomatoes and potatoes kill insects to ______ .A. get more sticky hairsB. make themselves grow betterC. make their roots strongerD. avoid falling down to the ground73. The word carnivorous in Paragraph 3 most probably means ______.A. fast-growingB. harmlessC. insect-killingD.nutritious74. The technique for vegetables to trap insects is most probably developed throughA. evolution of speciesB. helps from other garden plantsC. artificial cultivationD. nutrients preserved in rich soil75. The text is probably taken from ______.A. a student bookB. a science fictionC. a scientific reportD. a bulletin board【参考答案】72—75 BCACC2[2013·湖南卷]In my living room, there is a plaque (匾) that advises me to “Bloom (开花) where you a re planted.” It reminds me of Dorothy. I got to know Dorothy in the early 1980s, when I was teaching Early Childhood Development through a program with Union College in Barbourville, Kentucky. The job responsibilities required occasional visits to the classroom of each teacher in the program. Dorothy stands out in my memory as one who “bloomed” in her remote area.Dorothy taught in a school in Harlan County, Kentucky, Appalachian Mountain area. To get to her school from the town of Harlan, I followed a road winding around the mountain. In the eight－mile journey, I crossed the same railroad track five times, giving the possibility of getting caught by the same train five times. Rather than feeling excited by this drive through the mountains, I found it depressing. The poverty level was shocking and the small shabby houses gave me the greatest feeling of hopelessness.From the moment of my arrival at the little school, all gloom (忧郁) disappeared. Upon arriving at Dorothy's classroom, I was greeted with smiling faces and treated like a queen. The children had been prepared to show me their latest projects. Dorothy told me with a big smile that they were serving poke greens salad and cornbread for “dinner” (lunch). In case you don't know, poke greens are a weed－type plant that grows wild, especially on poor ground.Dorothy never ran out of reports of exciting activities of her students. Her enthusiasm never cooled down. When it came time to sit for the testing and interviewing required to receive her Child Development Associate Certification, Dorothy was ready. She came to the assessment and passed in all areas. Afterward, she invited me to the one－and－only steak house in the area to celebrate her victory, as if she had received her Ph.D. degree. After the meal, she placed a little box containing an old pen in my hand. She said it was a family heirloom (传家宝), but to me it is a treasured symbol of appreciation and pride that cannot be matched with things.61．“Early Childhood Development” in Paragraph 1 refers to ________．A. a program directed by DorothyB. a course given by the authorC. an activity held by the studentsD. an organization sponsored by Union College62．In the journey, the author was most disappointed at seeing ________．A. the long trackB. the poor housesC. the same trainD. the winding road63．Upon arriving at the classroom, the author was cheered up by ________．A. a warm welcomeB. the sight of poke greensC. Dorothy's latest projectsD. a big dinner made for her64．What can we know about Dorothy from the last paragraph?A. She was invited to a celebration at a restaurant.B. She got a pen as a gift from the author.C. She passed the required assessment.D. She received her Ph.D. degree.65．What does the author mainly intend to tell us?A. Whatever you do, you must do it carefully.B. Whoever you are, you deserve equal treatment.C. However poor you are, you have the right to education.D. Wherever you are, you can accomplish your achievement.【要点综述】 Dorothy在一所条件非常差的学校获得了很大的成功，这说明一个人获得成功与他在什么地方没有直接关系，最重要的是要付出努力。
高考英语二轮专题练习限时满分练50分阅读限时满分练(三)
50分阅读限时满分练(三)(限时35分钟)Ⅰ.阅读理解(共15小题; 每小题2.5分, 满分37.5分)ASan Francisco Fire Engine ToursSan Francisco Winery TourRunning: February 1st through April 30thThis delicious tour goes through the city on its way to Treasure Island where we will stop at the famous Winery SF.Here you can enjoy 4 pours of some of the best wine San Francisco has tooffer.(Included in ticket price)Departing from the Cannery:Tour times upon requestDuration(时长): 2 hoursPrice: $90Back to the Fifties TourRunning: August 16th through August 31stThis tour transports you back in time to one of San Francisco’s most fantastic periods, the 1950s! Enjoy fun history as we take you through San Francisco for a free taste of ice cream.Departing from the Cannery: 5:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.Duration: 2 hoursPrice: $90Spooky Halloween TourRunning: October 10th through October 31stJoin us for a ride through the historical Presidio district.Authentic fire gear(服装) is provided for your warmth as our entertainers take you to some of the most thrilling parts of San Francisco.Departing from the Cannery: 6:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.Duration: 1 hour and 30 minutesPrice: Available upon requestHoliday Lights TourRunning: December 6th through December 23rdThis attractive tour takes you to some of San Francisco’s most cheerful holiday scenes. Authentic fire gear is provided for your warmth as you get into the holiday spirit.Departing from the Cannery: 7:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m.Duration: 1 hour and 30 minutesAdvance reservations required.1.Which of the tours is available in March?A.San Francisco Winery Tour.B.Back to the Fifties Tour.C.Spooky Halloween Tour.D.Holiday Lights Tour.2.What can tourists do on Back to the Fifties Tour?A.Go to Treasure Island.B.Enjoy the holiday scenes.C.Have free ice cream.D.Visit the Presidio district.3.What are tourists required to do to go on Holiday Lights Tour?A.Take some drinks.B.Set off early in the morning.C.Wear warm clothes.D.Make reservations in advance.B(2021·陕西高三模拟)It was a dark night. Thick, dark, gray clouds had made sure that there was no starlight or moonlight to greet me as I walked out on my porch. Still, I kept the porch light off because I didn’t want to be surrounded by bugs and moths(飞蛾) on this sticky summer evening. I stood there for a while letting my eyes adjust to the lack of light. My dog stood beside me waiting patiently for me to start her walk. It was then, though, that I saw them. First one blink of light at the far end of the meadow was followed by another and then another. I smiled. I recognised them at once as my firefly friends, who always showed up at this time of year.I got so much joy watching them first as a child and then as an adult. They never became dull or boring and they always filled me with delight. When I was little I used to sit in the grass and watch them slowly fly around blinking on and off. I never caught and put one in a jar as some kids did because I was afraid I might kill it and I never wanted to hurt these messengers(信使) of light. Their time on earth was so brief as it was. I tried to enjoy them each time they were here. It always saddened me when they disappeared in the fall and it always made my heart sing when they reappeared the next summer.I think I enjoy these little fireflies so much because I can see that we are like them in a lot of ways. Our time here on earth is brief. Often our light and love are more like blinks rather than a steady shine. Let’s share our light and love while we are here then.4.Why did the author turn off his porch light?A.To avoid some insects.B.To adapt to surroundings.C.To search for his dog.D.To greet special friends.5.What can we know about fireflies?A.They always frightened the author.B.Most kids caught and killed them.C.The author watched them every night.D.They usually brightened the author.6.What does the author mainly convey through the story?A.Value our short life in the world.B.Protect fireflies as well as possible.C.Devote ourselves as much as possible.D.Share as many inspiring stories as possible.7.What can be the best title for the text?A.A Special Summer NightB.Messengers of LightC.Human’s Best FriendsD.Fireflies — Shinning ForeverC(2021·河北唐山二模)A 293-million-mile journey of the NASA Perseverance rover(探测器) to Mars ended successfully on February 18, 2021, with a picture-perfect landing inside the Jezero Crater. The car-sized, six-wheeled rover, nicknamed Percy is the US space agency’s biggest and most advanced explorer to date. Its primary mission is to search for signs of ancient microbial(微生物的) life on Mars.Landing on Mars is extremely tricky. The Red Planet’s gravitational pull causes the approaching spacecraft to go faster to high speeds, while its thin atmosphere—just 1 percent of the Earth’s—does little to help slow it down as it approaches the surface.The scientists had to reduce Percy’s 12,000 mph speed to a safe landing speed of less than five mph—in just six and a half minutes. The target entry angle also had to be precise 12 degrees—any steeper, and the spacecraft would burn up; any flatter, and it would get lost in space. It is no wonder that the final approach is often referred to as the “seven minutes of terror”.Upon attaining a manageable speed, Percy briefly flew over the Martian surface to seek out the perfect landing spot. Its complex map-reading system rapidly scanned the area and matched it with maps in its database to find the best location.The NASA scientists spent the next two months testing Percy’s scientific instruments. Once ready, the rover would begin to carry out its mission.“Perseverance is the smartest robot ever made but confirming that microbial life once existed carries an unusually large burden of proof,” said Lori Glaze, director of NASA’s Planetary ScienceDivision.“While we’ll learn a lot with the great instruments we have aboard the rover, it may very well require the far more well-equipped laboratories and delicate instruments back here on Earth to tell us whether our samples carry evidence that Mars once harboured life.”8.What is the extraordinary challenge for the rover to land on Mars?A.The speed reduction.B.The atmosphere analysis.C.The location search.D.The time management.9.What is paragraph 3 mainly about?A.Ways to find the precise entry angle.B.Consequences of a wrong entry degree.C.Factors to survive “the seven minutes”.D.Reasons for the necessity of speed reducing.10.What does “it” refer to in paragraph 4?A.The spot.B.The area.C.The system.D.The surface.11.What can be inferred from Lori Glaze’s words?A.Instruments aboard the rover are not quite reliable.B.Perseverance is able to collect enough evidence needed.C.Man still has a long way to go to prove life was on Mars.D.Samples of Mars will be returned soon to our labs on Earth.DI told my friend Graham that I often cycled two miles from my house to the town centre but unfortunately there was a big hill on the route. He replied,“You mean fortunately.” He explained that I should be glad of the extra exercise that the hill provided.My attitude to the hill has now changed. I used to complain as I approached it but now I tell myself the following. This hill will exercise my heart and lungs. It will help me to lose weight and get fit. It will mean that I live longer. This hill is my friend. Finally I comfort myself with the thought of all those silly people who pay money to go to a gym and sit on stationary exercise bicycles when I can get the same value for free. I have a smile of satisfaction as I reach the top of the hill.Problems are there to be faced and overcome. We cannot achieve anything with an easy life. Helen Keller was the first deaf and blind person to gain a university degree. Her activism and writing proved inspirational. She wrote,“The character cannot be developed with ease. Only through experiences of suffering can the soul be strengthened, vision cleared, ambition inspired and success achieved.”One of the main determinants of success in life is our attitude towards adversity. From time to time we all face hardships, problems, accidents and difficulties. Some are of our own making but many confront us through no fault of our own. While we cannot choose adversity, we can choose our attitude towards it.Douglas Bader was 21 when in 1931 he had both legs cut off following a flying accident. He was determined to fly again and went on to become one of the leading flying aviators in the Battle of Britain with 22 aerial victories over the Germans. He was an inspiration to others during the war. He said,“Don’t listen to anyone who tells you that you can’t do this or that. That’s nonsense. Make up your mind, andyou’ll never use crutches or a stick, and then have a go at everything. Go to school, and join in all the games you can. Go anywhere you want to. But never, never let them persuade you that things are too difficult or impossible.”The biographies of great people are full of examples of how they took steps to overcome the difficulties they faced. The common thread is that they did not become depressed. They chose their attitude. They chose to be positive. They took on the challenge. They won. Nevertheless, there is still the problem of how you change your attitude towards adversity.12.Which of the following is true according to the author of the passage?A.Those who want to achieve success can’t expect to live an easy life.B.Climbing hills on bicycles is the best way to take exercise.C.Going to a gym is greatly beneficial to people’s health.D.People’s attitude towards hardships is the only factor of their success.13.By quoting what Douglas Bader said, the author intends to tell us “” .A.Failure is the mother of successB.A bad workman quarrels with his toolsC.Nothing is difficult to the man who will tryD.If you risk nothing, you will have nothing14.Following this passage, the author will further talk about .A.how his friend helped him to change his attitude towards the challenge he facedB.why it is important to keep optimistic in the face of troubleC.what steps to take to change your attitude towards the difficulties you faceD.what great people have in common15.Which of the following can be the best title of the passage?A.Different attitudes towards misfortuneB.Face difficulties with a smileC.Nothing is impossibleD.Life is full of adversityⅡ.七选五(共5小题; 每小题2.5分, 满分12.5分)(2021·安徽安庆高三二模)How to Make a Classroom Management PlanStudents need to feel comfortable and safe in order to learn effectively. As an educator, you need to manage your classroom in such a way that you create this sort of environment. A classroom management plan is a strategy you create and carry out. 16 It can help you deal with negative behaviours as well.17 Many classroom management plans begin with the teacher’s philosophy of motivation. Basically, it lays out what you believe about education and how students should learn. You can talk about the environment you want to create and how you plan to create that environment, both physically and emotionally.Set the tone on the first day of class. Start building relationships with your students by being friendly and getting to know each other. 18 So they know in advance how you expect them to behave.19 Get your students’ parents on board by laying out your basic rules. You can also tell them about the systems of rewards and consequences. That way, parents know what to expect throughout the year.Set the example.20 For instance, show you are respectful of each student’s ideas. It will let them know they can trust you.Be consistent. Probably the most important part of any classroom management plan is being consistent with how you carry it out. That means enforcing(执行) rules even when you don’t want to, as kids will come to understand that you mean what you say in the classroom.A.Determine your philosophy.B.Understand each child’s motivation.C.Create a formal letter for consequences.D.Write a letter about the plan to send home.E.Share the rules, rewards, and consequences.F.It is important that you follow the classroom rules, too.G.It can help you get and maintain control of the classroom.50分阅读限时满分练(三)【语篇导读】本文是一篇应用文。
高考英语二轮复习专题训练：阅读理解(80)
山西省2012高考英语二轮复习专题训练：阅读理解（80）阅读下面短文，从短文后所给各题的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
AI was off to go back to work one evening when I saw my two children were busy sewing things on the sewing machine. My 11-year-old daughter was, in the midst of her project, going to assist her elder brother in making a little cushion. I left, and after a few hours returned to find a mess in the kitchen and in the front room, and both children sitting in front of the television.Having had a long day, I was too tired to greet them and then I noticed the material my daughter had used. It had been purchased to make a color-coordinated（颜色协调的）baby blanket, and now had chunks（块）cut out of almost every piece of fabric（织物）. Not stopping to listen, I exploded at the children and explained how angry I was at what had been done.My daughter listened to me sheepishly, not trying to defend herself at all, but the pain could be seen written across her face. She retreated to her room, and spent some time there alone before she came out to say good night and once again apologize for the mistake she had made.A few hours later, as I was preparing to go to bed, I found that there on my bed lay a beautiful, little cushion made out of the forbidden fabric, with the words “I LOVE MOM”. Alongside it was a note apologizing again, and the innocence in which she had taken the fabric.To this day, I still get tears in my eyes when I think of how I reacted and still feel the pain of my actions. It was I who then went to her and apologized for my actions. I display with great pride the cushion on my bed, and constantly use it to remind me that nothing in this world is greater than a child’s love.1. The underlined word can be replaced by “ ”.A. hopefully came upB. hopefully went backC. quietly came upD. quietly went back2. What did the children do?A. They cut out the material and made it into a baby blanket.B. They cut the material into pieces and used them to clean the TV set.C. They cut the material into pieces on which they wrote apologizing words.D. They made a cushion with the material to show their love for Mom.3. What can be inferred from the text?A. The two children are good at sewing.B. The two children are introverted（内向的）.C. The mother is often rude to her children.D. The mother is regretful for what she did.4. The passage is mainly to tell about .A. a mom’s tearsB. a mom’s loveC. a child’s loveD. a child’s complaintBIf you exhibit positive characteristics such as honesty and helpfulness, the chances are that you will be thought as a good-looking person, for a new study has found that the perception（认知）of physical attractiveness is influenced by a person’s personality.The study, led by Gary W. Lewandowski, has found that people who exhibit negative characteristics, such as unfairness and rudeness, appear to be less physically attractive to observers. In the study, the participants viewed photographs of opposite-sex individuals and rated（评分）them for attractiveness before and after being provided with information about their personalities.After personality information was received, participants also rated the probability of each individual’s becoming a friend and a dating partner. Information o n personality was found to significantly change the probability, showing that cognitive（认知的）processes modify（修改）judgments of attractiveness.“Thinking a person as having a desirable personality makes the person more suitable in general as a close relationship partner of any kind,” said Lewandowski.The findings show that a positive personality leads to greater expectation of becoming friends, which leads to greater expectation of becoming romantic partners and, finally, to being viewed as more physically attractive. The findings remained consistent regardless of how “attractive” the indiv idual was formerly thought to be or of the participants’ current relationship status.“This research provides a positive outcome by reminding people that personality goes a long way toward determining your attractiveness; it can even change people’s impr essions of how good looking you are,” said Lewandowski.5. What did participants do in the study?A. They exhibited negative characters such as unfairness and rudeness.B. They rated people’s attractiveness through photographs before and after knowing their personalities.C. They tried to make friends with each other.D. They tried to prove that positive characters make people more attractive.6. What’s the CORRECT order of how cognitive processes modify judgments of attractiveness?a. find a person having a positive personalityb. view him / her more physically attractivec. want to make friends with him / herd. want to be his / her romantic partnerA. a → b → c → dB. a → c → d → bC. a → c → b → dD. a → d → c → d7. Which of the following is WRONG?A. Personality can change people’s impressions of how good-looking you are.B. Positive personality may lead to more friends.C. The judgment of attractiveness remains unchanged after two people have become close friends.D. According to Lewandowski, the research reminds people to pay more attention to their personality.8. The passage is written in a（n）tone.A. subjectiveB. humorousC. doubtfulD. objectiveCJenny Bowen, an American living in Beijing, has been selected as the only American to carry the 2008 Beijing Olympic torch on Chinese soil. She and seven other non-Chinese winners werechosen from a pool of 262 applicants（申请者）from 47 countries in a contest organized by Chinese computer maker Lenovo Group and the official English-language newspaper, China Daily. When Bowen runs with the Olympic torch, she will not only be representing the United States, but also be representing thousands of Chinese orphans（孤儿）.Bowen, a mother of two adopted Chinese daughters, is the executive director of Half the Sky Foundation, an organization which was founded in 1998 and aims to enrich the lives and improve the prospects for orphaned children in China. In nearly 10 years, Bowen and Half the Sky have touched the lives of over 13,000 children. Half the Sky is now present in 36 welfare（福利）institutions in 28 Chinese cities. About 4,000 children are active in the program, which provides trained staff, educational tools, medical support and nurturing love for orphans.Bowen hopes that running with the Olympic torch would help draw attention to the children in China. She will be among 19,400 runners who will carry the flame along an 85,000-mile, 130-day route across five continents. Beijing organizers say it will be the longest torch relay in Olympic history.Like Bowen, the seven other non-Chinese winners, including a German engineer and a Venezuelan graphic designer, live in China. Other countries represented will be the Philippines, Colombia, India, Japan and Russia.According to Olympic organizers, candidates（候选人）were selected based on an online vote, committee selection, their “love of Chinese culture and history” and devotion to “communicating information of a real China to their native countries”. Each runner will carry the torch for 200 meters on Chinese soil.9. According to the text, Jenny Bowen ____.A. is interested in Chinese sportsB. founded Half the Sky, an organization which aims to help Chinese orphansC. has adopted 13,000 children during 10 yearsD. loves Chinese culture and history10. Bowen hopes that being a torch runner would help ____.A. collect educational tools, medical support, etc, for orphansB. make Half the Sky Foundation well knownC. communicate information of AmericaD. draw attention to orphans in China11. Which of the following about the 2008 torch relay is WRONG?A. The contest for its runners is organized by Lenovo Group and China Daily.B. It has eight foreign runners, including an American, a German and a Venezuelan.C. It will be the longest relay with the most runners in Olympic history.D. It will be an opportunity to communicate information of a real China to the world.12. What’s the best title for the passage?A. A US WOMAN TO CARRY 2008 OL YMPIC TORCH IN CHINA.B. HAPPY LIFE OF A US WOMAN IN CHINA.C. DEVELOPMENT OF CHINESE WELFARE INSTITUTIONS.D. THE LONGEST TORCH RELAY IN OL YMPIC HISTORY.13. The text is a（n）____.A. biographyB. argumentC. news reportD. advertisementDSeveral European countries rang in the New Year in new ways.The smoke-filled cafe became a thing of memory in France. Cigarettes were forbidden in all indoor locations such as dance clubs, restaurants, hotels, casinos（赌场）and cafés from Jan. 1, 2008. President Nicolas Sarkozy gave the first traditional New Year’s greeting of his presidency, with a “message of hope, faith in life and in the future”.In Russia, Vladimir Putin delivered the last New Year’s Eve address of his eight-year presidency, boasting of（夸耀）economic improvements and claiming to have restored a sense of unity among Russians, who are likely to see him stay in power as Prime Minister after he steps down in a few months. In Moscow, thousands gathered in Red Square, watching a concert beneath the onion domes（圆顶）of St Basil’s Cathedral, and fireworks above.Along with the innovations, old traditions were maintained.More than a million people in New York’s Ti mes Square cheered at the 100th drop of a giant ball. A century ago the tradition began with a 700-pound ball of wood and iron, lit with 100 25-watt bulbs. This year’s event featured an energy-efficient ball clothed in Waterford crystals（水晶）, with 9,576 light-shining diodes（二极管）that generated a lot of colors.In London, people gathered in Trafalgar Square and along the banks of the River Thames to watch a firework display and hear Big Ben welcome the New Year with 12 resounding bongs.In Sydney — one of the first cities to celebrate the New Year — one million people cheered as fireworks were launched from the Harbor Bridge on New Year’s Eve.14. How many countries are mentioned in this passage?A. Four.B. Five.C. Six.D. Seven.15. The word “innovations” here means .A. strange ideasB. new waysC. scientific ideasD. traditional ways16. According to the passage, which of the following New Year celebrations can be TRUE?A. Tom and Tony enjoyed themselves in a café in Paris on Jan. 1, drinking and smoking.B. Jenny watched concert and colorful crystal balls in Red Square.C. Cindy and Polly walked along the bank of the River Thames and enjoyed fireworks.D. Kate stayed at home, watching Australian president’s N ew Year address through TV.17. We can infer from the passage that .A. cigarettes will be forbidden in all places in France in the futureB. Valdimir Putin will stay in power as Prime Minister after he ends his presidencyC. In New York’s Times Sq uare, high-tech played an important role in the celebrationD. Sydney is one of the first cities to celebrate the New YearEBBC Complaints Code of PracticeHow to complainThere are three stages in the process. Within 12 weeks from the transmission（播放）you can: ★ make a complaint via www. bbc. co. uk,★ or ring BBC Information on 08700 100 222,★ or write to BBC Complaints, PO Box 1922, Glasgow G2 3WT.Stage 1: What happens first when I make a complaint?You will receive a response when our research is complete. We aim to reply within 10 working days depending on the nature of your complaint.If we have made a mistake we will apologize and take action to stop it happening again.Stage 2: If I’m not satisfied with the reply, what can I do next?If your complaint was not about a specific programme, please contact the person who responded at first to take the matter further.If your complaint was about a specific item broadcast and you believe it has broken the BBC’s editorial standards, please write within 12 weeks to the Editorial Complaints Unit（ECU）, 5168 White City, Media Village, 201 Wood Lane, London W12 7TS.The ECU will independently investigate your complaint in writing, decide if it is justified, and ensure that the programme or the division takes appropriate action in response to the finding.Stage 3: If I still think the BBC has got it wrong what can I do?If your complaint was not about a specific programme, the BBC may refer it to senior management and if necessary to the Complaints Management Board.If you are dissatisfied with the decision of the ECU you can appeal to the BBC Trust’s Editorial Standards Committee（ESC）within eight weeks. It will consider both your appeal and the BBC’s response and decide whether you have a j ustified complaint.We aim to treat every complainant（投诉者）equally and with respect and expect equal consideration to be shown in return to our staff who handle complaints.18. What will the BBC do first when it receives a complaint?A. Reply to it and apologize.B. Research it.C. Send it to the related division.D. Hand it to the Editorial Complaints Unit.19. If you are not satisfied with the BBC’s first response, you may ____.A. ring BBC Information on 08700 100 222B. contact the person who responded at first if your complaint was not about a specific programmeC. write to the ECU if your complaint was not about a specific programmeD. appeal to the Complaints Management Board20. Which of the following is NOT true according to the text?A. There are three stages in the BBC’s research of complaints.B. Whether your complaint is about a specific programme or not, you will be handled equally efficiently.C. The ESC will not only listen to you when handling the complaint.D. The BBC expects that complainants will show respect to its staff who handle complaints.1—20 DDDCB BCDDD CACBB CCBBA。
2023届高考英语二轮复习外刊阅读理解训练狗也是伴侣
23年高考英语外刊阅读理解训练——狗也是伴侣——改编自A dog is more than a fleeting love Dogs have long been known as man's best friend. As pets, dogs bring us comfort and joy, and they also keep us active. During the pandemic lockdowns last year, dog ownership increased significantly as more people were staying at home and had the time to care for a furry friend.However, with increased demand for puppies came skyrocketing prices. Some breeds like Cockapoos and Cocker Spaniels saw even steeper price increases, and many puppies were sold for over £3,000. Such high prices might encourage puppy farming, smuggling, or even dog theft. Some breeders have also been found selling animals on social media sites, which animal welfare charities have called "extremely irresponsible."Notably, new owners who obtained a dog legally, from a registered breeder or a rescue centre, found themselves unprepared for life with a new pet. Animal behaviourists in theUK have reported that requests for help have surged from owners of dogs suffering from fear-aggression after their lives have been turned upside down.Looking towards the future, there are concerns about the welfare of these beloved pets. Ian Atkin, the manager of the Oxfordshire Animal Sanctuary in the UK, warns that while dogs are enjoying their moment now, separation anxiety could surface when people return to work. Additionally, Claire Calder from the UK’s Dogs Trust rescue organisation says that “economic situations also mean that some people may find they cannot afford to look after a dog.”The takeaway message is to avoid purchasing a puppy too hastily and to pick one that fits into your lifestyle.In conclusion, owning a dog can provide immense happiness and fulfilment, but it comes with significant responsibilities. Whether you acquire one from a breeder or a shelter, be prepared to commit time, energy, and finances towards its well-being. And most importantly, ensure you consider the impact a new dog will have on your lifestyle and living situation before bringing it home, so you can enjoy yourfurry friend for years to come.【重点词汇】1. man's best friend /mænz/ /best/ /frend/ 人类最好的朋友2. comfort /ˈkʌmfət/ 安慰; 舒适3. joy /dʒɔɪ/ 高兴; 快乐4. pandemic /pænˈdemɪk/ 流行病; 大流行5. lockdown /ˈlɒkdaʊn/ 原意为紧急情况下对某些地方或建筑实施封锁措施，以防止危险的散播。
高考英语二轮复习专题训练：阅读理解(17)
山西省2012高考英语二轮复习专题训练：阅读理解（17）阅读下面短文，从短文后所给各题的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
AOne Sunday a few of us decided to take advantage of the first sunny day we’d have for ages to take a trip down to the coast to visit the penguins again. Last time I went down there was a couple of months ago and it was a dull cold day. Sunday couldn’t have been more different — clear skies and sunshine made it feel like summer, although it was still -25°C.Six of us drove to the coast. It was t he first time we’d been off the base on our own without our field assistant, so it had a slightly different feeling — more like a few friends going to the seaside than an Antarctic field trip! When we reached Windy Creek, we luckily caught sight of quite a few small flying seabirds, which are seldom seen there.Once on the sea ice we found that some of the more curious penguins had wandered over from the main group to come and check us out. We’d been told that then they were nursing their chicks (刚孵出的幼雏) and they would be more careful and nervous than last time, but that didn’t seem to be the case. We walked across to the main group which were stretched for a couple of miles along the coast. We sat down for some sandwiches and soon found ourselves surrounded by many curious observers. Without any attackers on land, they were very brave and came within a meter of us to pose (摆姿势) for photos.Before heading back, we spent a few hours on the sea ice watching the penguins and their chicks, which had grown dramatically (明显地) since our last visit. It was such a nice day.1. When did the trip most probably happen?A. On a dull Sunday.B. On a warm Sunday.C. On a summer Sunday.D. On a winter Sunday.2. It can be inferred from the second paragraph that the six people _____.A. felt a little nervousB. felt a little excitedC. were left all by themselves on their Antarctic baseD. got bored with staying with their field assistant3. What does the writer mean by saying “but that didn’t seem to be the case”?A. They were told a lie.B. A wrong decision was made.C. The truth was the opposite.D. They didn’t believe what they were told.4. The six people did the following during the trip EXCEPT _____.A. feed the penguinsB. take pictures of the penguinsC. enjoy watching flying seabirdsD. watch the young penguinsBRegister （注册）in person, by phone 264-8833,or by mail. Use form given.178 IN Winchester St., ChicagoBasic Photography This is an eight-hour course for beginners who want to learn how to use a 35mm camera. The teacher will cover such areas as kinds of film, light and lenses （镜头）. Bring your own 35mm camera to class. Course charge: $ 50. Jan. 10, 12, 17, 19, Tues. &Thurs. 6:00-8:00 pm. Marianne Adams is a professional photographer whose photographs appear in many magazines.Understanding Computers This twelve-hour course is for people who do not know much about computers, but need to learn about them. You will learn what computers are, what they can and can’t do, and how to use them. Course charge: $ 75. Equipment charge: $10. Jan. 14, 21, 28, Sats. 7:00-9:50 pm. Joseph Saimders is Professor of Computer Science at New Urban University. He has over twelve years of experience in the computer field.Stop Smoking Do you want to stop smoking? Have you already tried to stop and failed? Now it’s the time to stop smoking using the latest methods. You can stop sm oking, and this twelve-hour course will help you do it. Course charge: $ 30. Jan. 4, 11, 18, 25, Wends. 4:00-7:00 pm. Dr. John Goode is a practicing psychologist （心理学家）who has helped hundreds of people stop smoking.Typing This course on week-days is for those who want to learn to type, as well as those whowant to improve their typing. You are tested in the first class and practice at one of eight different skill levels. This allows you to learn at your own speed. Each program lasts 20 hours. Bring your own paper. Course charge: $125. Materials charge: $ 25. Two hours each evening for two weeks. New classes begin every two weeks. This course is taught by a number of business education teachers who have successfully taught typing courses before.5．All the courses listed above are offered to the people .A．who live in the city of Chicago B．who are free in the eveningC．who want to take some special courses D．who like to learn something new6．Of all the courses mentioned in the passage, the shortest one is .A．Understanding Computers B．Basic PhotographyC．Stop Smoking D．Typing7．There are typing courses .A．on Saturdays and Sundays B．from Monday to FridayC．from Monday to Saturday D．on each day in the weekCHidden in our subconsciousness(潜意识）is a perfect mental picture. We see ourselves on a long trip that goes across the continent. We are traveling by train. Out the windows, we think in the passing scene of cars on nearby highways, of children waving at a crossing , of cattle feeding on a distant hillside, of smoke pouring from a power plant, or row upon row of corn and wheat, of flat lands and valleys, of mountains and rolling hills, of city skylines and village halls.But uppermost in our minds is the final destination. On a certain day at a certain hour, we will pull into the station. Bands will be playing and flags waving. Once we get there, so many wonderful dreams will come true and the pieces of our lives will fit together like a completed jigsaw puzzle. How restlessly we pace the aisles, condemning(谴责）the minutes for loitering(虚度）— waiting, waiting, waiting for the station."When we reach the station, that will be it!”we cry. "When I’m 38." "When I buy a new 450SL Mercdes Benz!""When I put the last kid through college.""When I have paid off the debt!" "When I get a promotion.""When I reach the age of rement, I shall live happily ever after!"Sooner or later, we must realize there is no station, no one place to arrive at once and for all.The true joy of life is the trip. The station is only a dream.It constantly outdistances us."Relish(appreciate) the moment" is a good motto, actually it isn’t the burdens of today that drive man mad. It is the regret over yesterday and the fear of tomorrow. Regret and fear are twin thieves who rob us of today.So stop pacing the aisles and counting the miles. Instead, climb more mountains, eat more icecream, swim more rivers, watch more sunsets, laugh more and cry less. Life must be lived as we go along. Then the station will come soon enough.8. Why does the author describe the mental picture?A. To lead us into a perfect world.B. To let people enjoy the scenery.C. To introduce an actual trip of his.D. To compare it to our lif e’s journey.9. How do people feel when they’re on their trip?A. Puzzled.B. Happy.C. Relaxed.D. Impatient.10. What does the author mean by "Regret and fear are twin thieves who rob us oftoday" in Line 2 Paragraph 5?A. Regret and fear are responsible for the loss of today.B. We must be careful of the two thieves: regret and fear.C. Regret and fear stop us from enjoying our present life.D. We’re frequently challenged by the two: regret and fear.11. Why does the author write the passage?A. To teach us a good lesson.B. To tell us the right attitude to life.C. To advise us to forget our worries.D. To stop us wandering along the aisles.DDoctors’ moonlighting is becoming popular in hospitals around China. It h as not only raised a lot of heated discussions in the media, but also caught the attention of the central government in Beijing.On December 26, a spokesman of the Ministry of Health stressed that the ministry was firmly against doctors’ moonlighting, wh ile strict regulations should be applied to doctors takingpart-time jobs, the Xinhua News Agency reported.Last year, the Ministry sent out a notice to a variety of health organizations to speed up the reform of their personnel （人事）system. According to the notice, medical organizations can hire medical experts as part-time doctors but such activities should take place under the hospital’s management and regulations（规定）.As for moonlighting--meaning that the doctor provides medical service without the permission of the original hospital--such activity goes against China’s Practicing Doctor Law, Xinhua reported.In China, doctors used to be controlled by hospitals and they could work for only one hospital. However, as China’s medical personnel system reform developed, it has been recognized that medical human resources, just like human resources in other areas, should be shared by the whole society. But on the other hand, doctors’ taking part-time jobs should follow the relative regulations applied in the medical field.First of all, they should follow relative government laws and regulations. They should also follow the rules and regulations set by the medical organizations they work for. In addition, they should pay taxes for their income from the part-time jobs. What matters most is that they should first finish their regular jobs as required and be responsible for patients to ensure qualified and safe medical treatment.12. What is the greatest difference between moonlighting and taking part-time jobs?A. Doctors can earn more money by moonlighting than by taking part-time jobs.B. Doctors pay fewer taxes for the money made by moonlighting than by takingpart-time jobs.C. Taking part-time jobs is permitted by hospitals while moonlighting is-againstthe present regulations.D. Doctor’s part-time jobs, instead of moonlighting, are encouraged by health organizations. 13．From this passage we know that doctors are allowed to nowadays.A. only work for one hospitalB. work for more than one hospitalC. work any time when they are freeD. be out of control of hospitals14．The passage is taken most probably from .A. a notice sent out by the Ministry of HealthB. regulations made by health organizationsC. China’s Practicing Doctor LawD. a magazine or a newspaper15．According to the passage, we have got to know that .A. all doctors around China prefer moonlighting to part-time jobsB. moonlighting has been permitted by China’s practicing Doctor LawC. taxes should be paid for the money doctors get from their part-time jobsD. strict management policies have been adopted to direct the moonlightingA: DBCA B：CBB C：DDCB D：CBDC。
高考英语二轮复习专题训练：阅读理解(4)
山西省2012高考英语二轮复习专题训练：阅读理解（4）阅读下面短文，从短文后所给各题的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
ASinging are the pupils of the remote Beau-Roc primary school in Haiti. One of them plays a guitar made from an empty oil tin. Their headmistress, Emile Jean-Noel, is one of the few women school principals in the country. ks**5uOver 70 % of Haitian population live below the poverty line with inadequate food, water, schools, or housing. To reduce the hunger that prevents learning and to encourage parents to send their children to school, meals are provided by the World Food Programme.“We are so cut off we have many difficulties,” comments Emile, adding that finding chalk, school books and other materials is practically impossible. Emile tries to encourage those around her to make use of all available resources. Her efforts are bearing fruit. One of her successes was convincing local women to contribute to their children’s schooling and increase their own income by selling embroidery(刺绣) and other handicrafts. ks**5uRecent political instability has meant that the country has not invested in education for ten years. Enrolment(入学) is a mere 44 per cent and a little less than a half of those entering primary school finish it. Less than a third of these go on to secondary school. In rural areas it is not rare to find 17- and 18 year-olds in primary school. Beau-Roc has only 4 teachers for 260 pupils. Emile works constantly to improve her pupils’ environment. Under her direction, a local worker is now constructing a storehouse for the food delivered regularly by the World Food Programme.Not only is Emile’s salary too little, but she receives it irregularly. For her, transport is a real headache. She lives five kilometers away and has to take a privately-owned bus, costing more than she can afford.“The decision to be a rural teacher in Haiti should not be taken lightly”, Emile comments. “With all the sacrifices and risks it requires, only those who are really cut out for teaching should do it.” Nevertheless, Emile loves her job. “I alw ays feel at home with the children and, the parents understand what I’m doing.”1. What theme is presented in this passage?A. Devotion to education.B. Poverty and hardship.C. Politics and childrenD. Love and beauty ks**5u2. Which of the following is extremely difficult for Beau-Roc primary school?A. Teaching the women how to make embroidery and other handicrafts.B. Persuading local women to care about their children’s education.C. Encouraging those around her to use those available resources.D. Finding chalk, school books and other materials.3. In the last paragraph, “those who are really cut out for teaching” are those who are ________.A. dismissed from teachingB. unfamiliar with teachingC. qualified for teachingD. cautious about teachingBLabor force is defined as being the total number of people who are available to work and earn income. This definition includes everyone who is employed or seeking paid employment, so it includes employers and the self-employed. Labor is one of the country's resources which can be combined with other resources to produce the goods and services wanted by the community.Although the size of the workforce depends a great deal on the size of the total population, there are several other influences which also affect it. The age distribution (分布) of the total population has a very marked effect on the available workforce. If the population has a high proportion of very young people or of those too old to work, then the available workforce w ould be lower than if there were a balanced spread age distribution. If the population naturally grows rapidly, the number of births greatly exceeds (超出) the number of deaths then as a total population increases proportion of the workforce declines.Sometimes a population is described as aging which means that the birth rate is either falling or growing very slowly, and as people retire from the workforce there are insufficient numbers of young people entering it to replace those who are leaving it. In that situation the population istop-heavy with older people. So the percentage of the population in the workforce declines when there is either a rapid increase in births or a falling birth rate. ks**5uThe age distribution of the population has several important effects on the economy. If the population is aging and there is an increase in the number of people retiring without a corresponding increase in the number entering the workforce, this raises the problem of the ability of the economy to provide a reasonable level of social services to the retired group. If the aged are to be cared for in special homes, finance must be available for that purpose. If the size of the workforce is small relative to the total population, then the government tax revenue (税收) is relatively low and either the government has less money available to it or the workforce members have to be taxed more heavily.4．In the passage “labor force” is defined as ___________.A．people who are available to work and earn incomeB．self-employed people onlyC．people who are looking for an employment ks**5uD．employers who create job opportunities5．The conclusion which can be drawn from the second paragraph is that___________.A．a natural growth of population leads to a balanced workforceB．a large population does not necessarily mean a higher proportion of workforceC．the larger the population, the higher the proportion of the workforceD．the workforce will be lower, if the population has a balanced age distribution，6．When a population is said to be aging，___________.A．there are more people retiring than those entering the workforceB．the birth rate must be growingC．there should be an oversupply of workforceD．There are more people entering the workforce than those retiringC(1) Mr. Brown (the motorist)At about 9:20 p.m. on October 14th, I was driving along Market Road in the direction ofMidwick. I wanted to go to Sturham to collect my wife, who had been visiting some friends. I prepared to turn into Sturham Road, which was on my right. In the distance, I saw the lights of a car moving towards me but it was along way from me. I put out my hand to show that I was going to turn right. Then I started to turn slowly towards Sturham Road. Suddenly there was a loud noise on the passenger’s (near) side of the car. I stopped the car and got out. A motorcycle had hit my car. The motorcyclist had been thrown over the car. He was injured, so I ran to a shop to phone for help.(2) Mt. Smith (the injured motorcyclist)On the evening of October 14th, I was going home along Market Road towards Newtown. I was riding my motorcycle. I was going slowly because some of the streetlights were out and road was wet and slippery. Just before Sturham road, a car suddenly drove right across my path. The driver did not flash his lights to give a warning. I could not turn in time, so I hit the side of the car. WhenI woke up, I was lying in a hospital in Market Road.(3) Mr. Lee (another motorcyclist) ks**5uAt about 9:10 p.m. on October 14th, I left my home in Midwick. Ten minutes later I was riding my motorcycle along Market Road. I was going to Newton. There was a motorcycle about 40 meters in front of me. It was not going very quickly. The man on it was riding near the curb (路边) but I was near the center of the road. The motorcyclist in front of me tried to turn to his right but there was no time. He hit the car and was injured. There was no car going along in front of us o put by the road.7. Which of these pictures exactly shows the scene of the accident?X= the place where the motorcycle hit the car; N=Newtown;M= Midwick; S=Sturham (Note that cars and motorcycles always keep to the left in England.)8. Which of these statements about the accident is probably correct?A. Mr. Brown wrongly supposed that the lights of the two motorcycles were those of a car.B. the lights of the car moving towards Mr. Brown made him unable to see.C. Mr. Brown knocked down a motorcyclist on purpose.D. The accident was caused by the carelessness of the first motorcyclist.9. It seems probable from the statements that Mr. Brown ______ .A. gave no signal to show that he was turning rightB. did not five any signal until he was actually turningC. failed to give a proper signal at that timeD. flashed his light to show that he was going to turn10. We would expect to find that Mr. Brown’s car was damaged on its ______ side.A. frontB. leftC. rightD. driver’sDAs any homemaker who has tried to keep order at the dinner table knows, there is far more to a family meal than food. Sociologist Michael Lewis has been studying 50 families to find out just how much more. ks**5uLewis and his co-workers carried out their study by videotaping the families while they ate M M MDordinary meals in their own homes. They found that parents with small families talk actively with each other and their children. But as the number of children gets larger, conversation gives way to the parents’ efforts t o control the loud noise they make. That can have an important effect on the children. “In general the more question-asking the parents do, the higher the children’s IQ scores,” Lewis says. “And the more children there are, the less question-asking there i s.”The study also provides an explanation for why middle children often seem to have a harder time in life than their siblings(兄弟姐妹). Lewis found that in families with three or four children, dinner conversation is likely to center on the oldest child, who has the most to talk about, and the youngest, who needs the most attention. “Middle children are invisible.” Says Lewis. “When you see someone get up from the table and walk around during dinner, chances are it’s the middle child.” There is, however, one thing that stops all conversation and prevents anyone from having attention: “When the TV is on,” Lewis says, “dinner is a non-event.”11. The writer’s purpose in writing the text is to ______ .A. show the relationship between parents and childrenB. teach parents ways to keep order at the dinner tableC. report on the findings of a studyD. give information about family problems12. By saying “Middle children are invisible” in paragrap h 3, Lewis means that middle children______ .A. have to help their parents to serve dinnerB. get the least attention from the familyC. are often kept away from the dinner tableD. find it hard to keep up with other children13. Parents with large families ask fewer questions at dinner because ______ .A. they are busy serving food to their childrenB. they are busy keeping order at the dinner tableC. they have to pay more attention to younger childrenD. they are tired out having prepared food for the whole family14. Lewis research provides an answer to the question ______ .A. Why TV is important in family ks**5uB. why parents should keep good orderC. why children in small families seem to be quietD. why middle children seem to have more difficulties in life15. Which of the following statements would the writer agree to?A. It is important to have the right food for children.B. It is a good idea to have the TV on during dinner.C. Parents should talk to each of their children frequently.D. Elder children should help the younger ones at dinner.1—15 ADC ABAD CACB CBBDC。
高考英语二轮复习专题训练：阅读理解(15)
山西省2012高考英语二轮复习专题训练：阅读理解（15）阅读下面短文，从短文后所给各题的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
AMom was a teacher most of her life. When she wasn’t in the classroom, she was educating her children or grandchildren: correcting our grammar; starting us on collections of butterflies, flowers or rocks; or inspiring a discussion on her most recent “Book of the Month Club” topic. Mom made learning fun.It was sad for my three brothers and me to see her suffering in later years. At eighty-five, she suffered a stroke and she went steadily downhill after that.Two days before she died, my brothers and I met at her nursing home and took her for a short ride in a wheelchair. While we waited for the staff to lift her back into bed, Mom fell asleep. Not wanting to wake her, we moved to the far end of the room and spoke softly.After several minutes our conversation was interrupted by a sound coming from across the room. We stopped talking and looked at Mom. Her eyes were closed, but she was clearly trying to communicate with us. We went to her side.“Whirr,” she sa id weakly.“Where?” I asked. “Mom, is there something you want?” “Whirr,” she repeated a bit stronger. My brothers and I looked at each other and shook our heads sadly.Mom opene d her eyes, sighed, and with all the energy she could maser said, “Not was, say were!”It suddenly occurred to us that Mom was correcting brother Jim’s last sentence. “If it was up to me…”Jim leaned down and kissed her cheek. “Thanks, Mom,” he whispered. We smiled at each other ----remarkable teacher.1. When Mom said, “Whirr”, what did she really want to do?A. She wanted to tell her sons her will.B. She wanted to have something to eat before she died.C. She wanted to correct the mistakes Jim made while talking.D. She wanted to teach her sons more because she was dying.2. Which of the following statements is NOT right?A. Mom was a good teacher and never wanted to stop her teaching.B. Mom was always making her teaching fun.C. Mom didn’t forget her teaching until she died.D. Mom was no longer a teacher when she was at home.3. What does the writer think of his mother?A. He loved her but was tired of his mother’s teaching at home.B. His mother should forget her teaching and enjoyed the rest of her life.C. His mother was great because she devoted herself to teaching.D. His mother was an excellent teacher before she was retired.4. Which of the following is the best title of this passage?A. Once a teacher, always…B. Mom’s willC. A teacher’s lifeD. A teacher’s devotionB (activities in september)What’s on stageAn acrobatic(杂技)show: To celebrate its 50th anniversary, the China Acrobatic Troupe(剧团)will present “ The Soul of China”, where the seemingly impossible is made real. Chills(寒意)will run down your spine(脊柱) as you watch breathlessly as performers take their art and their bodies to the edge.Time: 7:30 p. m. , September 13-19Place: Capital Theatre, 22 Wangfujing Dajie, Dongcheng DistrictExhibitionsJoint show: A group ink painting exhibition is running at the Huangshicheng Art Gallery in Beijing. About 50 works by 25 young artists including Ge Yun and Yu Yang are on display.Time: 9:00 a. m. —5:00 p. m. until September10Place: Huangshicheng Art Gallery, 136 Nanchizi Dajie, Dongcheng DistrictOil paintings: The Wangfung Art Gallery will host a joint show of oil painting by 10 young and middle-aged artists. On display are more than 30 of their latest works, which capture thewondrous variety of life in unique styles.Time: 9:00 a. m. —4:00 p. m. until September15Place: 136 Nanchizi Street, Dongcheng DistrictLiterature museum: The National Museum of Modern Chinese Literature offers an in-depth study of the evolution of Chinese literature from 1919 to 1949.Time: 9:00 a. m. —4:00 p. m. , dailyPlace: 45 Anyuan Donglu, Chaoyang District (shaoyaoju area)ConcertsBeijing rocks: “The Fashion Night of Chinese Rock” is set to bring rock fans out by the thousands next month. Nine Chinese rock bands will perform at the concert, including older generation bands, middle generation and some recent arrivals. The audience will be given a chance to decide what songs they want to hear, which is sure to bring a storm.Time: September 16Place: The Olympic CenterBelgium Orchestra(管弦乐队): La Petite Bande, the Baroque Orchestra of Belgium, will perform in Beijing at the Grand Theatre of the Cultural Palace of Nationalities as part of activities across the world to commemorate(纪念) the 250th anniversary of Bach’s death.Time: 7:30 p. m. September 11-14Place: Grand Theatre of the Cultural Palace of Nationalities5. What do you think of the acrobatic show mentioned here?A. When you watch it, you will certainly feel cold.B. Something strange will puzzle everyone, including scientists.C. Unexpected things will make you excited and surprised.D. Even the bravest ones will be too frightened to go on watching.6. The most characteristic thing about the Fashion Night of Chinese Rock is that____.A. it will let the audience choose the musicB. it is to bring thousands of rock fans out of their homesC. it will certainly cause a rock storm throughout ChinaD. it is to be held in memory of one of the greatest musicians7. Suppose it is September 14th today, how many activities can people choose to attend?A. 2.B. 3.C. 4.D. 5.8. On the whole, we can conclude____.A. people in Beijing prefer modern culture to something traditionalB. there are usually more culture actives in September than in any other monthC. most of the cultural activities in Beijing are for foreign visitors onlyD. we can enjoy a large variety of cultural activities in BeijingCEvery time you go to the supermarket, you come away with your purchases in plastic bags. But wouldn’t it be kinder to the environment if you asked for paper bags instead?The answer is not the easy as it might seem. Environmentalists say there are drawbacks to using both plastic bags and paper bags.According to the American Plastics Council 80 percent of groceries in the US are packed in plastic bags.“The numbers are becoming huge,” said Vincent Cobb, a businessman from Chicago who set up “reusable bags. com” on the Internet. He notes that consumers use between 500 billion and 1 trillion plastic bags per year worldwide.Some experts believe that all these bags harm the environment. Plastic takes hundreds of years to break down and, as it does so, poisonous materials are released into the water and soil.Further damage is caused if plastic bags enter the sea. For example, endangered sea turtles cannot tell the bags from jellyfish(水母), their main source of food, and often choke on（噎死）them.Floating plastic bags have been spotted as far north as the Arctic Ocean and as far south as the southern end of South America. One expert predicts that, within ten years, plastic bags will wash up in Antarctica!However, this kind of bag does have its advantages.“Plastic grocery bags are some of the most reused things around the house,” explained Laurie Kusek of the American Plastics Council.According to the Film and Bag Federation, a trade group in the US plastics industry, paper bags use more energy and create more waste than plastic bags. Plastic bags require 40 per cent lessenergy to produce and cause 70 per cent less air pollution, the group explained. They also release as much as 94 percent less waste into the water than paper ones.But paper bags do break down more quickly than plastic bags. They don’t endanger wildlife, either.So what should we do? One possible solution would be to use biodegradable(可降解的)plastic bags. But until biodegradable technology improves, it might be easier to pack things you buy in reusable cloth bags.9. The best title of the passage is _____.A. Paper Causes Less PollutionB. Plastic Causes Less PollutionC. Paper and Plastics Cause PollutionD. Paper Bags Break Down More Quickly10. The underlined word “drawbacks” might mean “_____”.A. AdvantagesB. disadvantagesC. air pollutionD. waste11. According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true?A. Plastic takes longer to break down than paper.B. Sea turtles usually mistake the plastic bags for jellyfish.C. Paper bags require less energy than plastic bags.D. You’d better pack things in reu sable cloth bags.12. Which of the following shows that paper bags are better than plastic ones?A. Paper bags take less time to rot.B. Paper bags cause less air pollution.C. Paper bags are more reusable.D. Paper bags cause less water pollution.DHigh-tech machines have made life easier for millions around the world. However, some people still prefer low-tech ways of doing things. Here’s an example of why this is happening. You can microwave a frozen hamburger in 60 seconds. However, it won’t tas te as good as one you cook on the stove. And if you’re in that much of a hurry, you probably won’t take time to toast the bread. High-tech cooking saves time, but it doesn’t make for better-tasting meals.Most people get their news from high-tech sources like television or the Internet. This has many advantages. For example, electronic news is more up to date than newspapers or magazines. It’s also more exciting to see live and videotaped news events than photographs. However,newspapers and magazines have some important advantages. They give more background and details. They also let you read the parts that are important to you and skip the rest.Other high-tech timesavers have similar disadvantages. For examples, most people use the phone or e-mail to stay in touch with friends and family members who live in other places. But when you use the Internet or the phone, you don’t always think carefully about what you are saying, and sometimes you forget the important things you want to communicate. Similarly, when you word-process（文字处理）a homework assignment instead of handwriting it, you can check your spelling electronically and put in fancy headings. However, some students are so busy with the computer that they don’t pay enough attention to the actual wor ds they are writing.13. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?A. The writer likes high-tech cooking.B. Low-tech cooking produces better-tasting meals.C. High-tech news programs always keep you reading what is important to you.D. Handwritten homework is better than word-processed homework.14. How does the writer feel about high-tech tool?A. Better late than never.B. Easy come, easy go.C. Every coin has two sides.D. Learn to walk before you run.15. What is the main subject discussed in the text?A. High-tech vs. low-tech.B. Advantages vs. disadvantages.C. Newspapers and magazines vs. television and the Internet.D. Word-processing vs. handwriting.16. How is the text organized?A. Explanation—Argument—Description.B. Opinion—Discussion—Description.C. Topic—Comparison—Supporting examples.D. Introduction—Supporting examples—Discussion.EThe Great Wall of China can ,indeed, be seen from outer space with the naked(赤裸的) eye.So education officials, who felt worried about changing textbooks—which have long held that the Great Wall and the dykes(堤堰)in the Netherlands were the only man-made structures visible from space—can breathe easy.Yang Liwei, the nation’s first spaceman, disappointed a lot of Chinese when he said he did not see the wall during his orbit of less than 24 hours in October 2003, giving rise to calls for revisions(修改) in textbooks.But there is a rider: There are many, many structures which can also be seen, such as the Pyramids of Egypt, airports, highways and even Beijing’s Third Ring Road.Undoubtedly, it requires an atmospheric “ perfect storm” in outer space, defined as an altitude of about 350 km and you have to be in the right place at the right time, under the right conditions to spot a particular structure. Chinese-American spaceman Leroy Chiao, who has been on three space flights and is currently coming to the end of his six-month stint(期限) on the joint US-Russian space station, has provided the first photographic evidence of sections of the Great Wall using commercially available equipment.According to Chiao, the chances of shooting the Great Wall area are “maybe once every few days and only during dayligh t every three months. ” Since late March, Chiao has had just one opportunity to fly over the Great Wall, but the weather was dangerous. He has one last chance before he is scheduled to land in Kazakhstan on April 25—and he will be keeping a sharp lookout.17. Now the education officials “can breathe easy” because they know_____.A. they don’t need to change the textbooksB. they’ve been seriously mistakenC. what Yang Liwei said was not trueD. they can revise the textbooks as wished18. What does the underlined word “rider” in the 4th paragraph possibly mean?A. An imagined conclusion.B. An added statement.C. A person in a spaceshipD. A strange thing.19. Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?A. Yang Liwei orbited around the earth in less than 24 hours.B. Leroy Chiao shot the Great Wall with commercially available equipment.C. To spot a particular structure in outer space, you need right conditions.D. Leroy Chiao land in the United States on April 25.20. One can get a chance to see the Great Wall from the space station_____.A. every few daysB. only once every three monthsC. only when it’s in daylightD. only when the weather is dangerous 1—20 CDCAC ACDCB CABCA CABDC。
高考英语二轮复习专题训练：阅读理解(18)
山西省2012高考英语二轮复习专题训练：阅读理解（18）阅读下面短文，从短文后所给各题的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
AARIZONAThunderbird Lodge in Canyon de ChellyA one-night stay at the historic lodge starts at $59 for a single room and the lodge offers half-day tours of Canyon de Chelly ($41 for adults and $32 for children aged 12 and under)Time: May. 31, 2009 ～ Nov. 1, 2009Details: Hotel taxes are an additional 17.1 percentContact: 800/679-2473, CALIFORNIAZephyr Cove Resort at Lake TahoeA three-night stay in a lakeside cabin(小木屋) for two people, an Emerald Bay sightseeing for two, free breakfast and lunch. Rates are $299 per couple --- saving of up to $400.Details: Hotel taxes are includedTime: Through Dec.15, 2009Contact: 800/234-8946, NEVADAMontelago Village at Lake Las VegasA one-night stay at the Mediterranean-stlye MontelLago Village, 17 miles from Las Vegas. Rates start at $65 per person including ice-skating fees and skate rentals.Details: Hotel taxes are an additional 12 percentTime: Nov. 17, 2009 ～ Jan. 15, 2010Contact: 866/399-2753, YELLOWSTONEMammoth Hot Springs HotelA two-night stay, breakfast daily, full-day ski rental, unlimited ice-skating and skates and a book of Yellowstone photos. Rates start at $119 per person. A one-night stay at the hotel starts at $65.Time: Jan.1, 2010 ～ May.2, 2010Details: Hotel taxes are an additional 8 percentContact: 866/439-2473, 1.If a couple and their 14-year-old son want to have a half-day tour of Canyon deChelly on Oct.13, 2009, they should pay _______.A. $114B. $123C. $177D. $1892.If you are interested in ice-skating, you may find more information in _______.A. and zephyrcove. comB. and C. and D. and 3.If you have a holiday in December, and intend to stay in a European-stlye hotel,you may go to _______.A. Mammoth Hot Springs HotelB. Zephyr Cove Resort at Lake TahoeC. Montelago Village at Lake Las VegasD. Thunderbird Lodge in Canyon de Chelly4.You needn’t pay extra fees as hotel taxes if you stay in _______.A. Mammoth Hot Springs HotelB. Zephyr Cove Resort at Lake TahoeC. Montelago Village at Lake Las VegasD. Thunderbird Lodge in Canyon de ChellyBToucans(巨嘴鸟), a kind of tropical birds known for its colorful beak, are very smart. In Mexico, my dad became friends with a toucan that was in a “walk in andsee the birds” cage. The toucan was so smart that it knew how to get out. It just needed some human to help it. It almost flew out while we were leaving!I also noticed that all toucans have different beaks! They also have very long unique beaks with an extremely long tongue. It struts(大摇大摆地走) around with its chest sticking out and beak pointed forward. The toucan is a beautiful bird! The beak has a red tip (different shades on every one), but sometimes there is a little turquoise on the bottom half. Then, right where the beak separates there is a splotch of yellow. And the rest of the beak is green. The toucan takes very much pride of itself.The toucan eats fruit and seeds. The ramphastidae(the toucan family) is known for its long beak, and 37 species. Toucans also feed on insects, small lizards, bird nestlings and eggs. They nest in hollow trees where they incubate and care for their young.They are found in the woody areas.Of the various toucan facts, here is an odd one. Citizens of Central and South America associate the toucans with evil spirits. They think the birds can be the personification of evils. Where couvades(父代母育) is practiced, the father of a new child must not eat toucan flesh as it is believed to bewitch the new-born child. Yet the toucan can also be a tribal totem(图腾). So the medicine men use it as a symbol to fly to the spirit world.5.Which of the following words is NOT suitable to describe toucans?A. IntelligentB. ConfidentC. DangerousD. Colorful6.The second paragraph mainly talks about _______.A. where toucans strut aroundB. how toucans get foodC. what toucans look likeD. when toucans lay eggs7.What does the underlined word“incubate”probably mean in paragraph 3?A.Hatch eggsB.Take coverC.Gather strengthD.Keep warm8.We can learn from the last paragraph that _______.A. all citizens of Central and South America are afraid of toucansB. the toucans can also be used as medicine to cure diseasesC. a new child must not eat toucan flesh because it is poisonousD. some people believe toucans can bring them misfortuneCLike most big projects, learning to manage your mother well is what you should do. Here are what I believe the best steps towards a better relationship with her. They are not necessarily surprising or revolutionary, but they have worked for many people. Try them.Remember your moth er’s age. As children, we often do not think of our mother as having an age. Even when we become conscious of her as an individual, age does not change our view; she is still our mother. Knowing our mother’s age, not just in numbers of years but in terms of her psychological and physical state, often helps us to understand her better.Listen to your mother. I have found that sometimes the things my mother told me long ago are remarkably useful. If your mother knows that you respect her point of view, even if you do not share it, it will help her feel close to you.Remember that your mother has a past. A key step in managing our relationship with our mother is to find out about her early life.In learning about our mother’s past, we know that it can encourage us to think about her whole life.Ask your mother about your childhood history. My grandparents died when I was young. If you are fortunate enough to have living family, think of your life as a jigsaw puzzle and ask as many questions as you can to put the picture together. Understanding your roots and your childhood can help you know more clearly who you are, as part of a family which you share with your mother.Remember that managing your mother is really about managing yourself. Taking any measure to managing our mother is the issue of how we manage ourselves. No matter how difficult we find her, it is important to remember that it is not her behavior itself that is causing us discomfort, but the way we feel about her behavior. We should follow the way of her life. At the heart of managing your mother is being able to accept your flawed self. Only then are you able to accept your mother-----with all her failings.9.What does the underlined phrase “a jigsaw puzzle” mean?A.拼图玩具B.浏览迷宫C.填充字谜D.游戏人生10.Which of the following is implied but not stated in the passage?A.You will have a better relationship with your mother if you respect her opinion.B.Knowing your mother’s age is a useful piece of advice.C.The key measure of managing our mother is how we manage ourselves.D.It is unreasonable to expect our mother to change totally from the way shewas brought up.11.The main purpose of writing the text is _______.A.to give information about how you think of your motherB.to improve the relationship with your motherC.to keep a sense of humor about your mother all day longD.to accept your mother-----with all her failingsDBernice Gallego sat down one day this summer, as she does pretty much every day,and began listing items on eBay. She dug into a box and pulled out a baseball card. She stopped for a moment and admired the picture. “Red Stocking B. B. Club of Cincinnatti,” the card read, under the reddish brown color photo of ten men with their socks pulled up to their knees.As a collector and sell er, it’s her job to spot old items that might have value today. It’s what Bernice,72, and her husband, Al Gallego, 80, have been doing since 1974 at their California antique store.This card, she figured, was worth selling on eBay. She took a picture, wrote a description and put it up for auction.She put a $10 price tag on it, deciding against $15 because it would have cost her an extra 20 cents. Later that night she got a few odd inquiries---someone wanting to know whether the card was real, someone wanting her to end the caution and sell him the card immediately.The card is actually 139 years old. Sports card collectors call the find “extremely rare” and estimate the card could fetch five, or perhaps, six figuresat caution.Just like that, Bernice is the least likely character ever for a rare-baseball card story. “I didn’t even know baseball existed that far back,” Gallego says, “I don’t think that I’ve ever been to a baseball game.” The theory is that the card came out of a storage space they bought a few years back. It is not uncommon in their line of work to buy the entire contents of storage units for around $200.When she met with card trader Rick Mirigian, she found out what the cardwas-----an 1869 advertisement with a picture of the first professional baseball team, the Cincinnatti Red Stocking.“When I came to meet her and she took it out of a sandwich bag and she was smoking a cigarette, I almost fainted,” Mirigian says. “ They’ve uncovered a piece of history that few people will ever be able to imagine. That card is history. It’s like unearthing a Mona Lisa or a Picasso.”12.What can we conclude from paragraph 3?A.Bernice had to pay some fees for her card on eBay.B.Bernice wanted to end the caution that night.C.Bernice decided to sell the card for $15.D.eBay charged her 20 cents for the card.13.The underlined word “fetch” in paragraph 4 most probably means “_______”.A. go and bringB. add up toC. go down toD. be sold for14.From the passage we may learn that _______.A. Bernice is a baseball fanB. Bernice is the last person to purchase the rare-baseball cardC. Bernice unexpectedly became the owner of the rare-baseball cardD. Bernice didn’t realize the value of the card until she put it up for auction15.What would be the best title for the passage?A.A Surprisingly Valuable DiscoveryB.The History of the Baseball CardC.Bernice Gallego---A lucky collectorD. Sports Card Collectors1—15 BDCB CCAD ADB ADCA。
2019浙江高考英语二轮练习专项练习：阅读理解(96)
2019浙江高考英语二轮练习专项练习：阅读理解（96）注意事项：认真阅读理解，结合历年的真题，总结经验，查找不足！重在审题，多思考，多理解！无论是单选、多选还是论述题，最重要的就是看清题意。
在论述题中，问题大多具有委婉性，尤其是历年真题部分，在给考生较大发挥空间的同时也大大增加了考试难度。
考生要认真阅读题目中提供的有限材料，明确考察要点，最大限度的挖掘材料中的有效信息，建议考生答题时用笔将重点勾画出来，方便反复细读。
只有经过仔细推敲，揣摩命题老师的意图，积极联想知识点，分析答题角度，才能够将考点锁定，明确题意。
阅读以下短文，从每题所给的四个选项〔A、B、C和D〕中，选出最正确选项。
AHerearesomeoftheworld’smostimpressivesubways、1、Whichonecanprovidetheriderssomewonderfuldecorationsatthestations?A、TheTokyoMetroandToeiLinesB、TheMoscowMetroC、TheLondonMetroD、TheHongKongMTR2、________isdonewiththepurposeofmakingmoney、A、TheTokyoMetroandToeiLinesB、TheMoscowMetroC、TheLondonMetroD、TheHongKongMTR3、WecanlearnfromthepassagethatShanghaiMetro________、A、carriesthemostpeopleeachdayB、istheworld’slargestC、maybelargerthantheChicago“L”inthefutureD、isthebusiestintheworld4、Howmanysubwayscarrymorethan5millionpeopleperday?A、2B、3C、4D、5BArchaeology,likemanyacademicwords,comesfromGreekandmeans,moreorle ss,“thestudyofoldthings”、So,itisreallyapartofthestudyofhistory、However,mosthistoriansusepaperevidence,suchasletters,paintingsandphot ographs,butarchaeologists〔考古学家〕learnfromtheobjectsleftbehindbythehumansoflongago、Normally,thesearethehardmaterialsthatdon’tbreakdownordisappearveryquickly—thingslikehumanbonesandobjectsmadefromstoneandmetal、Itisveryunusualtofindanythingmorethanthehardevidenceofhistory—normally,thebacteriaintheaireatawayatsoftmaterials,likebodies,clothes andthingsmadeofwooD、Occasionally,thingsaredifferent、In1984,twomenmadeanamazingdiscoverywhileworkinginabogcalledLindow Moss,inthenorthofEnglanD、Abogisaverywetareaofearth,withalotofplantsgrowinginit、Itcanbelikeaverybigandverythickvegetablesoup—walkinthewrongplaceandyoucansinkanddisappearforever、Themenwereworkingwhenoneofthemsawsomethingstickingout—ahumanfoot!Naturally,themencalledthepolice,whothenfoundtherestofthebo dy、Wasitacaseofmurder?Possibly—buyitwasadeathnearlytwothousandyearsolD、ThetwomenhadfoundabodyfromthetimeoftheRomaninvasionofBritain、Despitebeingsoold,thisbodyhadskin,muscles,hairandinternalorgans—thescientistswhoexaminedhimwereabletolookinsidetheman’sstomachandfindthefoodthathehadeatenforhislastmeal!Whywasthismansowellpreserved?Itwasbecausehewasinaverywateryenviro nment,safefromthebacteriathatneedoxygentolivE、Also,thewaterinthebogwasveryacidiC、Theacidpreservedtheman’sskininthewaythatanimalskinispreservedforleathercoatsandshoes、Howdidhedie?Understandably,archaeologistsandotherscientistswanted toknowmoreaboutthepersonthattheycalled“LindowMan”、Hishandsandfingernailssuggestedthathehadn’tdoneheavymanualworkinthislife—hecouldhavebeenarichman、Theyfoundthathehadn’tdiedbyaccident、Thearchaeologistsbelievethathewassacrificedtothreedifferentgods、5、Whichlanguagedoestheword“archaeology”comefrom?A、French、B、GreekC、Roman、D、German。
高考英语二轮复习专题训练：阅读理解(19)
山西省2012高考英语二轮复习专题训练：阅读理解（19）阅读下面短文，从短文后所给各题的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
A“Write All About It”Centerville High School Essay（论文）ContestRules1． Students are asked to hand in essays of 500 to 700 words of their own work． Any essay containing material copied from another source will be disqualified．2． Manuscripts should be typed double-spaced, with the students` name, address, and grade level on a separate sheet of paper．3． Essays must be turned in by 4:00 pm on November 30．They can be brought to Mrs． Elton in Room 104 or to Mr． Markham in the school library．Essay-Writing Tips1． Catch your reader’s interest—Your opening should immediately pull your reader into your essay． Asking a question or starting with a story, or surprising statement are some good ways to do this．2． Create a picture —Use active words that show your reader what is happening．Instead of telling your reader that “the room was disordered,”paint a picture using active verbs and lively adjectives．3． Have a purpose —Well written essays do more than just describe an event or express a viewpoint; they also communicate a message．4． Check for mistakes—Read your paper over to check for mistakes． Ask another student to read your paper． Another pair of eyes will often spot a mistake you have missed．5． Format your essay—Neatly type your essay on white paper． Choose anattractive cover for handing in． The computer lab will be open after school from 3:15 to 4:45 pm each day this month so that students can use the computers．PrizesWinning essays will be published in the Centerville Times． Everyone who takes part in it will also receive a free pass to enter one school activity this year．First Prize: $ 50 savings bondSecond Prize: Dictionary and reference bookThird Prize: Pen set and journal1． Which of the following rules is set for the essay contest?A． Students can write something exactly as it is written in other books．B． Students’personal information should be listed on another piece of paperC． Essays must be brought to Mr．Markham in the computer lab on November 30．D． The students winning the second prize will be awarded a dictionary and a book．2． Which of the following writing tips is given in the passage?A． Drawing a picture to go with the essay．B． Trying to communicate an important idea to readers．C． Asking a teacher to find the mistakes you haven’t found．D． Making the essay short enough to hold the readers` interest 3． The article is written to ____．A． explain how to write a good essayB． show how to organize an essay contestC． inform the students of the essay contestD． convince the students of the prizes availableBThere was a group called “the Fisherman’s Fellowship”. They were surrounded by streams and lakes full of hungry fish. They got excited about fishing!Someone said that they needed a philosophy of fishing, so they carefully defined and redefined fishing and the purpose of fishing. They developed fishing skills. Then they realized that they had been going at it backwards. They had approached fishing from the point of view of the fisherman, and not from the point of view of the fish. How did fish view the world? What did fish eat and when? These were all good things to know. So they began research on fishing and attended conferences on fishing. Some traveled to faraway places to study different kinds of fish with different habits. But no one had yet gone fishing.With meetings, conferences, and seminars (研讨会), they just simply didn’t have time to fish.Jake was a newcomer to The Fisherman’s Fellowship. After the meeting of the Fellowship, Jake went fishing. He tried a few things, got the hang of it, and caught a big fish. At the next meeting, he told his story, and he was honored for his catch, and then scheduled to speak at all the meetings and tell how he did it. Because of all the speaking invitations and his election to the board of directors of The Fisherman’s Fellowship, Jake no longer had time to go fishing.But soon he began to feel restless and empty. He longed to fish once again. So he cut the speaking, he resigned from the board, and he said to a friend, “Let’s go fishing.” They did. They caught a lot of fish.The members of The Fisherman’s Fe llowship were many, and the fish were plentiful, but fisherman were few.4. The purpose of the text is to_________.A. encourage people to put what they have learned into practice.B. prove that there are many people who don’t know how to fish.C. invite more people to join The Fisherman’s Fellowship.D. show the importance of learning right fishing methods.5. We can conclude from the second paragraph that _______.A. all the members of The Fisherman’s Fellowship worked very hard.B. all the members of The Fisherman’s Fellowship were treated equally.C. practice was ignored by the members of The Fisherman’s Fellowship.D. The Fisherman’s Fellowship divided work among its members well.6. No members of The Fisherman’s Fellowship went fis hing because _______.A. they were interested in studying the theories only.B. they were all busy doing the theory work.C. they were unwilling to go fishing alone.D. they were not sure of their fishing skills.7. Why was Jake honored by the group at a meeting?A. He was brave enough to go fishing alone.B. He was successful in doing practical work.C. He had better fishing skills than other fishermen.D. He knew more about fishing than other fishermen.CThe power of words becomes clear after listening to a powerful speech that leaves you feeling inspired, or when a moving passage from a novel brings tears to your eyes. But when it comes to causing pain, the power of words may still be vastly underestimated (低估).Kids who are always laughed at and called names can develop low self-respect and may grow up to be angry adults.“Hurtful words can hau nt (萦绕) you all your life and may lead to heart disease, depression, stress,” said W. Penn Handwerker, a medicalanthropologist. Not surprisingly, those that have the most effect are words that come from people we admire or who have some power over our lives : teachers, wives/ husbands, parents and friends.Studies have found verbal assaults (攻击) are even more painful than physical ones. “A bruise can eventually disappear, but words can hurt your soul. Words create fear and contain the promise of future violence. The emotional effect on victims can range from low-level anxiety to great fear,” said Stephen Wessler, director of the Center for the Study and Prevention of Hate Violence at the University of Southern Maine.It is estimated that 160,000 students miss school every day because they’re afraid of being harassed (骚扰).What’s more, name –calling and other forms of rude remarks are early signs of actual violence in schools. Wessler, who worked as a prosecutor (检察官),explained that when he was called into schools for cases of violence, it was typically the last stage of a much longer battle. “The violence had actually begun days or months after verbal harassment,” he said.8. What’s the main idea of the text?A. Verbal assaults are more likely to happen in schools.B. Verbal assaults are more painful than physical ones.C. Kids are usually much easier to be hurt by words.D. More and more people like to give verbal assaults.9. We can infer from the first two paragraphs that_____.A. fewer and fewer powerful speeches are given nowB. the effects of words are different on different peopleC. the power of words can also be negativeD. few people pay attention to what others say10. What can we learn from the last paragraph?A. Verbal assaults are often not paid early enough attention to inschools.B. Students often try to end the violence in school by themselves first.C. Verbal assaults cause most of the violent cases in schools.D. More and more prosecutors are paying attention to verbal assaults.11. Why is the number of students who miss school every day mentioned inthe text?A. To show the relationship between verbal assaults and physicalassaults.B. To provide evidence of the harmful effects of verbal assaults onstudents.C. To tell those who often miss school that their behavior is wrong.D. To point out what a prosecutor can do to stop verbal assaults inschools.DYoung women are more adventurous than young men when travelling abroad in gap years．One in three female backpackers visits more than three countries during a year out and travels alone, according to new research．By contrast, the majority of their male counterparts visit only one country and tend to travel in groups, says a survey by the Gap Year company, which provides information and services for students considering taking a year out．More women than men say that their prime reason for taking time off is to see the world and experience different cultures．Men are more likely to rank “having fun” higher on their list of priorities．Women are more likely to value the challenge of a foreign trip, and many cited reasons such as learning a language and meeting new people．The more adventurous gap years taken by women seem to work to their benefit; more than three quarters of those surveyed have reported increased confidence, self reliance and independence, whereas only halfof the men had that experience．The research also shows that women are more likely to do voluntary work while travelling, with more than one in ten helping with teaching or development projects．One of the reasons given for this is a wish to see the country in an authentic light．A greater proportion of women than men face objections or criticism from their families over their gap year plans．Among the men surveyed, lack of money is the main barrier to travel．Carolyn Martin, a doctor from London, is a typically confident female traveller．Starting in Cape Town, she travelled around southern Africa and Australia with a string of unusual and sometimes dangerous jobs．“I had one job chasing elephants off the runway in Africa by banging a stick against a pan，” she recalled．“It was OK but one day I did get chased by one．”She said that she had travelled alone because “you meet more people”．12．According to the article, ________．A．most of the women students will travel abroad during the summer holidaysB．one third of the women students will travel abroad in a year C．women students are more likely to travel abroad alone in gap years D．women students are willing to travel abroad in a group13．In the third paragraph, the underlined word “priorities” most probably means ________．A．selections B．attractions C．preferences D．projects 14．Which of the following statements is TRUE?A．Men students will travel less during the gap year because of their part time jobs．B．Women students will travel more but face more objections．C．The article suggests that women travelling alone will have dangerousexperiences．D．Men students prefer to travel inside their own country to going abroad．15．Which of the following would be the best title of the passage?A．Girls Get the Best out of Gap YearsB．Boys Lack Courage in Gap YearsC．For Fun or for Adventure?D．Young Women Are More Adventurous1—15 BBC ACBB BCAB CCBA。
《微专题小练习》英语新高考 练习19 阅读理解+读后续写
练习19阅读理解＋读后续写Ⅰ.阅读理解King's to sit on the Student Advisory Board for V olunteering. The Board plays an important role in influencing the development and delivery of the volunteering service. Its aim is to find volunteering opportunities for students, teachers and other staff at school.V olunteering, which has the potential to create positive social impact, is a key priority for King's. The Board will ensure that students' needs are at the core of the service so that all King's students can make a difference.This year, the Student Advisory Board for V olunteering will cocreate the agenda, and potential topics include：•V olunteering opportunities for the disabled.•Promotion of the Board's service.•How to recognize and reward volunteers.•Evaluation of the Board's work.This is a unique and exciting opportunity open to all studying at King's, regardless of how much or how little you have volunteered. The Board will be run both online and in person, and board members will be paid the London Living Wage (￡per hour) via King's Talent Bank.The application deadline is 23：59 on Friday, 31st March 2023.Apply via the form below, using your King's email address.1．What does the Board aim to do for those at King's?A．Perform voluntary work.B．Meet their academic needs.C．Provide learning opportunities.D．Discover volunteering chances.2．Which of the following is a possible topic for this year's agenda?A．Running the Board online.B．Training voluntary workers.C．Assessing the Board's performance.D．Taking care of people with disabilities.3．Who can apply to be a member of the Board at King's?A．The students. B．The teachers.C．The graduates. D．The working staff.and halfway through our sentence we're interrupted. But was that really an interruption? The answer depends on whom you ask, according to new research led by Katherine Hilton from Stanford University.Using a set of controlled audio clips (录音片段), Hilton surveyed 5，000 American Englishspeakers to better understand what affects people's perceptions of interruptions. She had participants listen to audio clips and then answer questions about whether the speakers seemed to be friendly and engaged, listening to one another, or trying to interrupt.Hilton found that American English speakers have different conversational styles. She identified two distinct groups: high and low intensity speakers. High intensity speakers are generally unfortable with moments of silence in conversation and consider talking at the same time a sign of engagement. Low intensity speakers find it rude to talk at the same time and prefer people to speak one after another in conversation.The differences in conversational styles became evident when participants listened to audio clips in which two people spoke at the same time but were agreeing with each other and stayed on topic, Hilton said. The high intensity group reported that conversations where people spoke at the same time when expressing agreement were not interruptive but engaged and friendlier than the conversations with moments of silence in between speaking turns. In contrast, the low intensity group perceived any amount of simultaneous (同时的) chat as a rude interruption, regardless of what the speakers were saying.“People care about being interrupted, and those small interruptions can have a massive effect on the overall munication，” Hilton said. “Breaking apart what an interruption means is essential if we want to understand how humans interact with each other.”4．What does Hilton's research focus on?A．What interruptions mean to people.B．Whether interruptions are good or not.C．How to avoid getting interrupted.D．Why speakers interrupt each other.5．What do participants of the study need to do?A．Record an audio clip.B．Answer some questions.C．Listen to one another.D．Have a chat with a friend.6．What do low intensity speakers think of simultaneous chat?A．It's important. B．It's interesting.C．It's inefficient. D．It's impolite.7．What can we learn from Hilton's research?A．Human interaction is plex.B．munication is the basis of life.C．Interruptions promote thinking.D．Language barriers will always exist.Ⅱ.读后续写[2023·石家庄高三质检]阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
2013届高考英语二轮复习最新试题精选单项选择专题训练19
2013届高考英语二轮复习最新试题精选单项选择专题训练（解析版）101 Scientists have found it seems _______animals and humans are much alike than we thought.A. as thoughB. even thoughC. only ifD. even if【答案】A【解析】试题分析：考查固定词组，A. as though虽然；B. even though尽管；C. only if只有；D. even if即使，句子意思“科学家已经发现了好像动物和人类比我们想象的更相似”考点：考查固定词组点评：固定短语的用法是高考常考内容之一，要求学生牢记一些它们的用法，会分析句子的语境进而判断用它们的哪种形式。
即学即练：It was in so poor light that I couldn't _________ what the newspaper said.A. make outB. let outC. speak outD. cry out选A 句子意思“光线太暗以至于我不能辨认出报纸说的什么”2． ---I heard Tom was badly injured in the football match.----________, let’s go and see him.A. If notB. If anyC. If soD. If ever【答案】C【解析】试题分析：考查固定词组，A. If not如果不是；B. If any如果任何；D. If ever如果有；C. If so如果那样的话，句子意思“如果是那样的话，咱们就去看他”考点：考查固定词组点评：本题考查了if组成的短语的辨析，英语中有的词组是相同的词搭配不同的副词或介词构成的。
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高考英语二轮复习专题训练：阅读理解(35)
山西省2012高考英语二轮复习专题训练：阅读理解（35）阅读下面短文，从短文后所给各题的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
AThis past week, the world lost an icon and I lost one of my favorite musicians when Michael Jackson, 50, died of a heart attack on June 25. Jackson, a famous person nearly all his life, was admired by fans for signature dance moves like the Moonwalk and his album Thriller, which has sold over 100 million copies.One of the greatest hits from Thriller is Beat It. In the song, Jackson sings: “Just beat it, beat it/ No one wants to be defeated/ It doesn’t matter who’s wrong or right/ Just beat it, beat it!”Just what does he mean?“Beat it” is a very common expression with a few different meanings. One of the most popular is the command form, which is similar to “Get out of here!” or “Get out of my face, stop bothering me!” You might tell your dog to “beat it” when he keeps begging you for food.“Beat it” can also be used as a suggestion, to describe the act of leaving suddenly: “This party is so boring, let’s beat it.”The expres sion can be taken more literally, in its traditional sense of “ to strike or hit something”: “Tell me the answer before I beat it out of you.”“To beat” also means “to win”. “She struggled with her illness, and in the end she beat it.” When Jackson sings, “No one wants to be defeated…Just beat it!” he may be encouraging his audience to overcome their struggles. Or maybe he means the opposite: that it’s better to run than stay and fight. Just beat it!1.The underlined word “icon” in the first paragraph most probably means ______.A. a small symbol on a computer screen that represents a programmeB. a famous person or thing that people admire and see as a symbol of a particular ideaetc.C. a person who has talent in songs or musicD. a man or woman who is very good-looking in appearance2.The author mentions Michael Jackson mainly to _____.A.show his or her honor to himrm readers of his deathC.introduce the expression “beat it”D.get us to know more about his career3.According to the passage the expression “Beat it” has all the following meanings EXCEPT “_____”.A. Away with you!B. Get out of my face!C. See or understandD. Win4.What’s the purpose of the writer’s writing this passages?A. To make the expression “Beat it” known.B. To tel l us that Michael Jackson’ death is a great loss to the world.C. To show the origin of the expression “Beat it”.D. To amuse or entertain readers.BHe met her at a party．She was so outstanding，with many boys around her，while he was so normal, with nobody paying attention to him．At the end of the party，he invited her to have coffee with him．She was surprised，but due to being polite，she agreed．They sat in a nice coffee shop．He was too nervous to say anything，and she felt uncomfortable，thinking，“Please let me go home．”Suddenly he asked the waiter，“Would you please give me some salt? I'd like to put it in my coffee．”Everybody stared at him——so strange! His face turned red，but，still，he put the salt in his coffee and drank it．She asked him curiously，“Why do you have this hobby?”He replied，“When I was a little boy，I was living near the sea．I liked playing in the sea, and I could feel the taste of the sea, just like the taste of the salty coffee．Now every time I have the salty coffee．I always think of my childhood．I miss my hometown so much．I miss my parents who are still living there．”While saying that tears filled his eyes．She was deeply touched．That's his true feeling，from the bottom of his heart．A man who can tell out his homesickness, he must be a man who loves home, cares about home, and has responsibility of home．Then she also started to speak，about her faraway hometown，her childhood, her family．That was a really nice talk，also a beautiful beginning of their story．They continued to date．She found that actually he was a man who meets all her demands；he was kind-hearted, warm and careful．He was such a good person but she almost missed him!Thanks to his salty coffee! Then the story was just like every beautiful love story，the princess married the prince, then they were living a happy life…And, every time she made coffee for him，she put some salt in the coffee．After 40 years, he passed away，leaving her a letter which said，“My dearest，please forgive my whole life lie．This was the only lie I said to you—the salty coffee．“Remember the first time we dated? I was so nervous at that time．Actually I wanted some sugar, but I said salt．It was hard for me to change so I just went ahead．“I tried to tell you the truth many times in my life, but I was too afraid to do that, as I have promised not to lie to you for anything．“Now I'm dying, I'm afraid of nothing so I tell you the truth：I don't like the salty coffee．What a strange bad taste! But I have had the salty coffee for my whole life!“Since I knew you, I never feel sorry for anything I do for you．Having you with me is my biggest happiness for my whole life．If I can live for a second time，I still want to know you and have you for my whole life，even though I have to drink the salty coffee again．”Her tears made the letter totally wet．Someday，someone asked her,“What's the taste of salty coffee?”“It's sweet，”she replied．5．After ordering some salt to put into the coffee, the young man must have felt ．A．touched B．satisfied C．disappointed D．embarrassed6．Which of the following statements is TRUE?A．Salt coffee is more delicious and sweeter than sugar coffee．B．The man ordered the salt coffee in order to create a chance to date with the girl．C．The man had to have salty coffee all his life to keep his word．D．The woman hardly believed the man's explanation at their first date．7．From the passage we can see that the man is ．A．caring and kind-hearted B．shy and slyC．dishonest but responsible D．warm and understanding8．It is implied in the passage that the woman _____ when reading the letter left by her husband．A．was cheated by his husband's behavior B．was touched by his husband's white lie C．felt sorry to know the truth too late D．felt angry about his dishonestyCChina Daily Oct．11．2008-TheMinistry Of Health has called for more awareness from the public on the mental health of the young．as part of efforts to mark World Mental Health Day which fell on Friday．More than 15 percent of Chinese youths have been found with mental problems．and about 30 million young people under 17 are suffering from depression，the Shanghai-based Wenhui Daily reported．The World Health Organization estimates that before 2020，the rate of children with mental problems will increase to 50 percent ,and mental problem will become a major factor behind deaths and illness in the young worldwide．Dang Xianhong，the spokesperson for the Beijing Municipal Health Bureau，said rapid social change is one of the reasons behind the rising number of youngsters with psychological problems．If these mental dispenses are not addressed on time, science of crimes，drug-taking and other dangerous behaviors are expected to rise．Experts said mental diseases could be caused by many factors，such as the inability to handle interpersonal relations well, unstable emotions and pressures from an overload of studies．A number of expects have also said the one child policy is another reason leading to poor mental health in the young．Children are said to be too “spoiled”and“selfish”in a one child family．It’s reported that schools in many cities are rolling out measures to help students maintain their mental well-being．Yin Jingmiao, a teacher of the Beijing No，105 Middle School，told China Daily that the school invites psychologists to provide counseling to students three times a month．“Students can be arranged to have 40-minute counseling sessions.”Yin said．“The school also gives lectures on mental health to senior grade students before they take the national college entrance exams to help ease any anxiety arising from the tests．”9．Which of the following can be the best title for the passage?A．Efforts to Mark World Mental Health DayB．Public Awareness on Youngsters’Mental Diseases ExpectedC．How to Maintain Mental Well-beingD．Seriousness of Youngsters Mental Health Problems10．The writer intends to tell us in the second paragraph that _____.A．metal problems will become as serious as deaths and illnessB．only young people are suffering from metal health problemsC．mental health problems of the young are becoming a popular problemD．the rate of children with mental problems will increase to 50 percent 11．Which could be the consequence if the problem is left untreated?A．Inability to handle interpersonal relations．B．Unstable emotions．C．Drug．taking and other dangerous behaviors．D．Rapid social changes12．Why is Beijing No．105 Middle School mentioned in the passage?A．To provide the students with counseling sessions．B．To give an example showing how mental problems are dealt with．C．To help ease the anxiety arising from college entrance exams．D．To call on other schools to learn from No．105 Middle Schoo1．DNet Library is a library that lends out digital books. It treats a digital book like a paperback copy. It charges libraries per book per copy and gives publishers a cut of the total income.From the consumer’s point of view, this means that if more than five people want the latest Danielle Steel romance novel, other people who request that book will get a message saying the title is unable to get.Many publishers seem to have embraced its model. More than 350 publishers gave the company rights to hand out their digital works, and McGraw-Hill Corporation and Houghton Mifflin Corporation have put money into the company. The California public libraries and about1,800 others across the US are trying out the Net Library service.Some librarians criticize the Net Library model. Stanford University librarian Michael Keller argues that the company is creating an unnatural fear of digital works, which is contrary to the ideas of the Internet.Keller and some other librarians argue for the e-book vision set forth by Brary. Brary is starting a service that lets us users read books for free.But it will charge about 25 cents a page when a person tries to point out material or copy and taste it into a different file or tries to download a copy onto a computer.Christopher Warnock, chief executi ve of Brary, believes most consumers won’t want to buy entire books, only the parts that interest them.“There is not really a lot of good owning an electronic file and having to store it and manage it. It doesn’t make sense,” he said.13．How do publishers get money from the Net Library?A．They get money from selling their books to the Net LibraryB．They get money from the readers．C．They get money by cutting the cost of the books．D．They share the money with Net Library．14．The underlined word“embraced”in the third paragraph meansA．tried out something hard B．held something tightlyC．disliked something badly D．taken something willingly15. From the second paragraph we can see consumersA．don’t care if they are charged moneyB．enjoy the service of the Net LibraryC．don’t like other people’s borrowing booksD．complain about the limited number of the new books16．What does the last paragraph mean?A．Net Library is not a good way for the consumers．B．There is no need for consumers to have a whole book．C，Brary is not a good library for the consumers．D It’s reasonable to charge the consumers money for copying some pages．ENow let’s look ourselves as a species in relation to ecosystem balance．Modern scientists believe that humankind，like other animals，evolved(进化)through millions of years of changes and adaptations to the environment and that our most direct evolutionary ancestor was probably all earlier species of the primate(monkey ,ape)group．Despite this similarity with other creatures，however ,the evolution of humankind differs from that of other species in one important and unique way．In other species evolution has led to specialization．both in the species abilities and in its place within the environmental structure．For example．the giraffe is much adapted to feeding on treetops，but it is also specialized and thus limited to feeding on trees and shrubs(灌木)．Only with great difficulty can it bend down to graze on the ground．Similarly, the anteater is extremely well adapted to eating ants but is unable to catch or eat other animals．The same is true for countless other species．For humankind it is opposite．Our evolution had led to a very generalized ability．Our highly developed intelligence and ability to make and handle tools mean that we can do almost anything．Humans evolved in such a way that we are able to move into every environment on Earth and even into space．No natural competitor offers great resistance，and other natural enemies such as disease have been controlled．Said another way , we see in humankind a great imbalance between biological potential and environmental resistance．The result is the rapidly increasing world population，frequently referred to as the population explosion．Further ,to support our growing population，natural ecosystems are being increasingly displaced by human habitations，agriculture，and other human supporting activities．17．From the passage we can infer that in the course of evolution . A．humankind is very important to earlier species，such as the primate groupB．human beings are limited by the environment while animals are notC．human beings become more and more different from each otherD．humankind has experienced a generalization rather than specialization in ability 18．According to the passage，primate includes such animals asA．monkeys and anteaters B．tigers and apesC．apes and monkeys D．monkeys and giraffes19．According to the passage，evolution has made it possible for humans to A．increase the population B．resist natural offersC．go to the moon D．cure all diseases20．According to the author, imbalance between biological potential and environmental resistance has resulted inA．the population explosion B．the destruction of human habitations C．the growth of natural ecosystem D．the specialization of humans1—20 BCCA DCAB BCCB BDDB DCCA。
高考英语二轮专题总复习 阅读理解化练习(十六)
手惰市安逸阳光实验学校高考英语二轮专题总复习阅读理解强化练习（十六）(9)Scientists are developing a new kind of machine to take the place of humans. These machines can do jobs in places that are too dangerous for humans. For example, they are being developed to work in nuclear power center, deep under the oceans and in outer space.John Marrit, a psychologist(心理学家) in Williamsburg Massachusetts, helped develop the new machine. This is how they work. A machine is placed in an area far away from the person who operates it. The person wears special hard hat with television screens and sound equipment. The screens and sound equipment let the person see and hear exactly what the machine is seeing and hearing. Mr. Marrit says this gives the person the feeling of being in the same place as the machine. The idea, he says, is being there without going there. The person uses an electronic control to make the machine move. The machine copies the person’s movements exactly. If the person raises his right arm, the machine raises the right arm, too. This means an expert can do a dangerous job while staying in the safe place. For example, a person can direct the machine to destroy a bomb without going near the bomb himself.1. The new kind of machine being introduced in the passage is _______.A. in existenceB. only an ideaC. being tried outD. being researched and developed2. The machine _______.A. follows the person’s orderB. is controlled by a computerC. does exactly what the person doesD. is controlled by a televis ion on the person’s head3. The difference between such a new machine and a robot is that _______.A. the new machine is more difficult to make than a robotB. the new machine is more difficult to be controlledC. a robot is controlled by man indirectlyD. a robot can’t be used in places too dangerous or faraway【答案与解析】科学家正在开发一种代替人的机器，这种机器能代替人们从事一些危险的工作。
2024届高考英语二轮复习阅读理解暑期提前训练导学案(含答案)
2024高考英语阅读理解一轮复习暑期提前训练导学案Topic：(应用文)The Anheuser Buxch Brewery tour is not just for beer lovers. The tour includes the historic Brew House. Then the tour continues to the modern Bevo Packaging Plant. The best will be the Budweiser Clydesdale stables. The tours are always free.Gateway ArchDesigned by Eero Sarinen and Hannskari Bandel, it took over two years and 900 tons of stainless steel to build. It is the tallest of the country’s National Monuments. The Arch is part of the Jefferson National Expansion Memorial. About one million people per year come to the top of the Arch, where there is an observation platform providing a great view of the city.St. Louis ZooFirst version of the St. Louis Zoo opened in 1904 at the St. Louis World’s Fair, but in the century since it has grown into one of the chief zoos in the world. The passenger train takes visitors around the Zoo, which contains over 9,000 animals of over 800 species.The Zoo is open every day but Christmas and New Year, with summer hours of 8 AM to 7 PM, and hours the rest of the year of 9 AM to 5 PM. Admission to the Zoo is free.1．If a senior high school student plans to visit American Kennel Club Museum of the Dog with his parents and his five-year-old brother, he has to pay ______.A．$8.5B．$12C．$13.5【答案&解析】1．细节理解题。
高考英语二轮阅读理解专题训练精品题
语鹅市安置阳光实验学校2014高考英语阅读理解专题训练二轮精品题（1）及答案阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C、D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
【2014唐山一中调研考试（二）】AI was parked in front of the mall wiping off my car．I had just come from the car wash and was waiting for my wife to get out of work．Coming my way from across the parking lot was what society would consider a bum．From the looks of him, he had no car, no home, no clean clothes, and no money．There are times when you feel generous but there are other times that you just don't want to be bothered．This was one of those “don't want to be bothered times”．“ I hope he doesn't ask me for any money,” I thought．He didn't．He came and sat on the edge of the pavement in front of the bus stop but he didn'tlook like he could have enough money to even ride the bus．After a few minutes he spoke．“That's a very pretty car,” he said．He was in rags but he had an air of dignity around him．His badly-grown blond beard kept more than his face warm．I said, “thanks,” and continued wiping off my car．He sat there quietly as I worked．The expected plea（乞求） for money never came．As the silence between us widened, something inside said, “ask him if he needs any help．” I was sure that he would say “yes” but I held true to the inner voice．“Do you need any help?” I asked．He answered in three simple words that I shall never forget．We often look for wisdom in great men and women．We expect it from those of higher learning and achievements．I expected nothing but an outstretched dirty hand．He spoke the three words that shook me．“Don't we all?” he said．56. Why did the writer parked his car before the mall?A. Because he wanted to pick up his wife．B. Because he wanted to show off his car．C. Because he wanted to wipe off his car．D. Because he wanted to do some shopping．57. Which has the closest meaning to the underlined word "bum" in Paragraph 2?A. dustmanB. driverC. beggarD. robber58. Which is the best title for this text?A. A good husbandB. Didn't he need help?C. Don't we all?D. One should be generous 【参考答案】56-58 ACC阅读理解-----CYorkshire, England was the setting for two great novels of the 19th century. There were Charlotte Bronte’s Jane Eyre and Emily Bronte’s Wuthering Heights. The youngest sister, Anne, was also a gifted novelist, and her books have the same extraordinary quality as her sisters’. Their father was Patrick Bronte, born in Ireland. He moved with his wife, Maria Bronte, and their six small children to Haworth in Yorkshire in 1820. Soon after, Mrs Bronte and the two eldest children died, leaving the father to care for the remaining three girls and a boy.Charlotte was born in 1816. Emily was born in 1818 and Anne in 1820. Their brother Branwell was born in 1817. Left to themselves, the children wrote and told stories and walked over the hills. They grew up largely self-educated. Branwell showed a great interest in drawing. The girls were determined to earn money for his art education. They took positions as teachers or taught children in their homes.As children they had all written many stories. Charlotte, as a young girl, alone wrote 22 books, each with 60 to 100 pages of small handwriting. Therefore, they turned to writing for income. By 1847, Charlotte had written The Professor, Emily, Wuthering Heights; and Anne, Agnes Grey. After much difficulty Anne and Emily found a publisher, but there was no interest shown in Charlotte’s book. (It was not published until 1859.) However, one publisher expressed an interest in seeing more of her work. Jane Eyre was already started, and she hurriedly finished it. It was accepted at once; thus each of the sisters had a book published in 1847.Jane Eyre was immediately successful; the other two, however, did not do so well. People did not like Wuthering Heights. They said it was too wild, too animal-like. But gradually it came to be considered one of the finest novels in the English language. Emily lived only a short while after the publication of her book, and Anne died in 1849.Charlotte published Shirley in 1849 and Villette in 1853. In 1854 she married Arthur Bell Nicholls. But only a year later, she died of tuberculosis(肺结核) as her sisters had.11. What did the Bronte sisters want to do for Branwell Bronte?A. Help him write stories.B. Help him get trained in art.C. Teach him how to draw well.D. Teach him how to educate himself.12. We know from the text that____.A. Jane Eyre was published in 1847B. Cgarlotte Bronte wrote 22 books in allC. the Bronte sisters received good educationD. Patrick Bronte helped his daughters with their writing13. Which of the following was published after the death of its writer?A. Shirley.B. Villette.C. Agnes Grey.D. The professor.14. The underlined words “the other two” in the 5th paragraph refer to______.A. Shirley and VilletteB. The Professor and Agnes GreyC. Agnes Grey and Wuthering HeightsD. The Professor and Wuthering Heights15. What do we know about the Bronte sisters from the text?A. Their novels interested few publishers.B. None of them had more than two books published.C. Emily was the least successful of the three.ks5uD. None of them lived longer than 40 years old.【参考答案】11—15、B A D C D阅读理解------DTo switch or not to switch, that is the question．Google’s announcement of its Nexus One smartphone（智能手机） happened over a week ago and I’m still receiving lots of e-mails from readers asking the same question: Should they give up their iPhone for the Nexus One?Some people with iPhones, disappointed by American Telephone & Telegraph’s inadequate service and the high monthly cost, are wondering if they have really got something to replace it．Does the Nexus One offer the functions that Apple has led them to expect?I’m on the fence myself, even though I never thought I’d be interested in anything but the iPhone．From my experience using the Nexus One, and from talking to people who have made the change, it’s not necessarily about the differences between the iPhone and the Nexus One．The phones are extremely similar in design and general feel．Instead, the decision can be made based on the software services you use on your desktop．My friend Chad Dickerson received a pre-launch Nexus One from Google three weeks ago．He said Google’s phone feels connected to certain services on the Web in a way the iPhone doesn’t．“Compared to the iPhone, the Google phone feels like it’s part of the Internet to me,” he said．“If you live in a Google world, you have that world in your pocket in a way that’s cleaner and more connected than the iPhone.”Personally, the phones work perfectly with their own software, but both of them don’t make an effort to play well with other services．16．Why are some iPhone users expecting a new type of phone?A．Because their old ones are out of date．B．Because they accept Google’s announcement．C．Because of the limited service and high cost．D．Because of the terrible software they can use．．17．What’s the author’s attitude towards the new phones in the third paragraph?A．Negative B．Neutral C．Indifferent D．Positive18 .The underlined word “pre-launch” in Paragraph 4 means that“______”.A. 新推出的B. 下水前的C. 发射前的D. 新设计的19．In Chad Dickerson’s opinion, the Nexus One is ________ the iPhone．A．better than B．worse than C．as good as D．as bad as 20．The best title of the passage might be ________．A．Apple’s New SmartphoneB．Google’s New SmartphoneC．Good Services MatterD．Torn Between Two Phones【参考答案】16—20、C B A A D【2014唐山一中调研考试（二）】BThe parents of a troubled teen may feel unsure as to whom to turn to in order to find help for their child. They may feel as if they have exhausted all of their options, and sometimes they are on the verge of giving up. But there is hope. Schools for troubled teens offer discipline and in some cases, drug treatment programs that can provide important life skills, and more importantly, a fresh start.The following is a list of the most effective types of schools for troubled teens. Not every facility is a match for every child, but by knowing the differences between them, parents can make a better educated decision about where to send their teenager.Boarding SchoolsWhen a child is unable to deal with the relative freedom of a standard school day, boarding schools might be a good choice. At boarding schools, the child lives in a dorm setting, where almost every minute of the day is scheduled by school administrators.Treatment CentersWhen a teenager has an addiction to drugs or alcohol, a residential center that specializes in young people is an outstanding way to help them break the cycle of addiction. Treatment centers feature individual and group counseling to help identify the root causes of the drug problem and help develop the life skills needed to stay clean when the program is over. Wilderness ProgramsDesigned to help improve the discipline and self-reliance of the child, wilderness programs send kids back to nature. By placing them in a foreign and sometimes uncomfortable setting, wilderness programs hope to improve children’s behavior. Programs generally include hikes, exercise programs and team building exercises.Boot CampsBoot camps are the most extreme style of school for troubled teens. These facilities are modeled after actual military boot camps, where the individual must get into shape, work as part of a team, and follow a long, hard set of rules and regulations. However, boot camps might not be the best choice for a teen with a drug addiction.59. Who would be the intended readers of the passage?A. Teachers.B. Parents.C. Students.D. Experts.60. As the author suggests, schools for troubled teens______.A. can be a good choice for some desperate parentsB. can completely help and change troubled teensC. are becoming popular with teens in troubleD. care more about discipline than life skills61. According to the passage, boarding schools_____.A. provide children with more freedomB. have their students’ time managed carefullyC. pay much attention to team building exercisesD. can make children feel safer62. What’s the purpose of this passage?A. To introduce schools for troubled teens.B. To show some problems of troubled teens.C. To teach parents how to educate their children.D. To remind parents to care for their children.【参考答案】59-62 BABA阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C、D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
2021高考英语阅读理解解析版汇编(19)
2021高考英语阅读理解解析版汇编（19）【2022高考模拟题】（由2022·北京卷A改编）Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium (水族馆)The all-new Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium, situated in the heart of Melbourne’s CBD, is one of Victoria’s leading visitor attractions and an unforgettable outing for the whole family. Having 12 amazing zones of discovery, Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium is the very place that you cannot miss when you visit the city.* Opening TimesSea Life Melbourne Aquarium is open from 9:30 am until 6:00 pm every day of the year, including public holidays. Last admission is at 5:00 pm, one hour before closing.* Location ( 位置)Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium is located on the corner of Flinders Street and King Street, Melbourne. It is siyuated on the Yarra River, opposite Crown Entertainment Complex.* Getting to Sea Life Melbourne AquariumTrainThe Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium train stop is located on the free City Circle Tram route (公交线路) and also routes 70 and 75. City Circle trams run every 10 minutes in both directions.Shuttle BusThe Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium is a free bus service, stopping at key tourist attractions in and around the City. Running daily, every 15 minutes from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm.Car ParkingWhile there is no public car parking at Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium, there are several public car parking lots available only a short walk away.* Wheelchair AccessSea Life Melbourne Aquarium provides people in wheelchairs with full access to all 12 zones. Each floor also has wheelchair accessible toilets.* TermsTickets will be emailed to you immediately after purchase or you can download and print your ticket once payment has been accepted. Please print out all tickets purchased and present at the front entrance of Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium. No ticket, no entry!1. Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium _________ .A. is located at the center of the CBD in the cityB. has 12 most attractive places in MelbourneC. admits visitors from 9:30 am untill 6:00 pmD. is beside Crown Entertainment Complex2. Getting to Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium, visitors can take ________.A. trains from southern Cross train stationB. shuttle buses around the train stationC. boats across the yarra RiverD. either tram route 70 or 753. Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium offers visitors ________.A. free car parkingB. wheelchair accessC. Internet connectionD. transportation service4. Tickets to Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium ________ .A. are free to all visitorsB. can be pursed by emailC. are checked at the entranceD.can be printed at the ticket office文章大意：本文属于广告布告类短文，介绍了墨尔本CBD中心的Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium 的具体信息，如地理位置，开放时间，交通路线等。
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2015届高考英语二轮专题训练：阅读理解（19）A（2014江苏卷）August 1990，Boston Dear Maya Shao-ming,To me, June 6,1990 is a special day. My long-awaited dream came true the minute your father cried, "A girl!" You are more than just a second child, more than just a girl to match our boy. You, little daughter, are the link to our female line, the legacy of another woman's pain and sacrifice 31 years ago.Let me tell you about your Chinese grandmother. Somewhere in Hong Kong, in the late fifties, a young waitress found herself pregnant (怀孕) by a cook, probablya co-worker at her restaurant. She carried the baby to term, suffered to giveit birth, and kept the little girl for the first three months of her life. I like to think that my mother—your randmother—loved me and fought to raise me on her own, but that the daily struggle was too hard. Worn down by the demands of the new baby and perhaps the constant threat of starvation, she made the painful decision to give away her girl so that both of us might have a chance for a better life.More likely, I was dropped at the orphanage (M JLR) steps or somewhere else. I will probably never know the truth. Having a baby in her unmarried state would have brought shame on the family in China, so she probably kept my existence a secret. Once I was out of her life, it was as if I had never been born. And so you and your brother and I are the missing leaves on a family tree.Do they ever wonder if we exist?Before I was two, I was adopted by an Anglo couple. Fed three square meals a day,I grew like a wild weed and grasped all the opportunities they had to offer—books,music, education, church life and community activities. In a family of blue-eyed blonds, though, I stood out like a sore thumb. Whether from jealousy or fear of someone who looked so different, my older brothers sometimes teased me about myunpleasing skin, or made fun of my clumsy walk. Moody and impatient, burdened by fears that none of us realized resulted from my early years of need, I was not an easy child to love. My mother and I conflicted countless times over the years, but gradually came to see one another as real human beings with faults and talents, and as women of strength in our own right. Lacking a mirror image in the mother who raised me, I had to seek my identity as a woman on my own. The Asian American community has helped me regain my double identity.But part of me will always be missing: my beginnings, my personal history, all the delicate details that give a person her origin. Nevertheless, someone gave me a lucky name "Siu Wai." "Siu" means "little," and "War means "clever." Therefore, my baby name was "Clever little one." Who chose those words? Who cared enough to note my arrival in the world?I lost my Chinese name for 18 years. It was Americanized for convenience to "Sue." But like an ill-fitting coat, it made me uncomfortable. I hated the name. But even more, I hated being Chinese. It took many years to become proud of my Asian origin and work up the courage to take back my birth-name. That, plus a little knowledge of classroom Cantonese, is all the Chinese culture I have to offer you. Not white, certainly, but not really Asian, I try to pave the way between the two worlds and bridge the gap for you. Your name, "Shao-ming," is very much like mine—"Shao" means "little." And "ming" is "bright," as in a shining sun or moon. Whose lives will you brighten, little Maya? Your past is more complete than mine, and each day I cradle you in your babyhood, generously giving you the loving care I lacked for my first two years. When I pat you, I comfort the lost baby inside me who still cries for her mother.Sweet Maya, it doesn't matter what you "become" later on. You have already fulfilled my wildest dreams.I love you,Mommy65. Why is June 6. 1990 a special day for Mommy?A. Her dream of being a mother came true.B. She found her origin from her Chinese mother.C. She wrote the letter to her daughter.D. Her female line was well linked.66. How does Mommy feel about her being given away?A. It is bitter and disappointing.B. It is painful but understandable.C. She feels sorry but sympathetic.D. She feels hurt and angry.67. What does "I stood out like a sore thumb" in Paragraph 5 mean?A. I walked clumsily out of pains.B. I was not easy to love due to jealousy.C. I was impatient out of fear.D. I looked different from others.68. What can be inferred from Mommy's Anglo family life?A. She used to experience an identity crisis.B. She fought against her American identity.C. She forgot the pains of her early years.D. She kept her love for Asia from childhood.69. Why did Mommy name her daughter "Shao-ming?"A. To match her own birth-name.B. To brighten the lives of the family.C. To identify her with Chinese origin.D. To justify her pride in Chinese cultare.70. By "Your past is more complete than mine," Mommy means .A. her past was completed earlier than Shao-ming'sB. Shao-ming has got motherly care and a sense of rootsC. her mother didn't comfort her the way she did Shao-mingD. her past was spent brokenly, first in Asia, then in the USB错误!未找到引用源。