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2021年7月高考英语考前冲破阅读明白得能力国际时事要闻匿名畅游网络的几点建议

匿名畅游网络的几点建议Are you certain your online activities are private? Think again.你确信你的上网活动是隐私吗？再想一想。

Not only are your surfing sessions tracked by websites, search engines and social networks, but often your Internet provider, Web browser, government and potentially hundreds of online tra cking companies.That said, there are a few ways to spend time online anonymously. The following are a few suggestions.SMART SOFTWAREHow does Facebook know to show you ads for your local gym or supermarket? In part it's because your computer's uni que Internet Protocol (IP) address, assigned by your Internet provider, reveals your geographical whereabouts. Even if your computer generates a different IP address every time you boot up or log online, this number (e.g. 220.165.119.12) can still tell your general location.There are a vari ety of solutions that can hide your Internet connection, allowing you to remain anonymous while online.Some are websites, such as free "online proxy servers" that conceal your identity. Simply point the Web address (URL) to the pro xy server and surf right from its website (check out for a list of great options).Others prefer to download Virtual Private Network (V PN) software that encrypts your online sessions. USB STICKSIn some cases, software to enc rypt your connection is kept on a USB drive -- so you can rem ain safe and secure even when using a public PC.SurfEasy Private Browser ($69.99 one-time fee; surfeasy) is a tiny USB key that fits into a credit card-shaped case to be kept in your wallet. When you plug it into a PC or Mac -- be it your owncomputer or a public one -- it instantly launches its own password-protected browser and you're good to go (no proxy or network settings to configure).Your browsing session is handled through SurfEasy's fast and secure private proxy network. Your IP address will be masked throughout the session.The company also has a new downloadable product called SurfEasy VPN that ca n protect computers, smartphones and tablets.BROWSER TWEAKSAnonymous proxy software is a great way to mask your IP address online, but there is still plenty of information about your Web-surfing habits stored on your computer -- which could also be viewed over a network, say, at the office, by your IT department.At least it's somewhat easy to control your privacy settings directly in your Web browser, unless your company forbids non-administrators from making changes to your browser settings.You can disable cookies -- tiny text files stored on your computer with information about where you've been online, passwords and other info -- and you should also delete your browser history to cover your tracks. All major Web browsers -- such as Internet Explorer, Firefox,Chrome or Safari -- allow you to delete your surfing history: Simply go to the Options or Settings in your favorite browser and you'll see how to do this.You might want to turn off auto-complete or someone on your computer could type in a few letters in a search engine or Web address (URL) bar and any recent places you visited could fill in automa tically. And don't click to allow sites to "remember my password" or someone could gain access to your private or financial information.。

高考英语一轮复习第1部分必修2Unit3Computers单元提能训练(含解析)新人教版

第一部分必修2 Unit 3Ⅰ．阅读理解(2020年海南省海口6月大联考)Artificial intelligence (AI) is practically everywhere today. There are so many products out there which use AI. Some are being developed, some are already in use, and some failed and are being improved, so it’s ver y difficult to name a few of them and regard them as the best.ViIt is an AI personal trainer which is mainly concerned with fitness and coaching. It, however, requires the use of biosensing earphones and other fitness tracking equipment! It can play your favourite music while you work out and all you have to worry about is the exercise you’re doing.Deep TextDo you ever wonder how an ad appears suddenly just when you are looking for something similar? This is because of Deep Text. It uses realtime co nsumer information to produce data which in turn is used to target consumers. Thus, if you search online for flight tickets from Bangalore to Delhi, it is very likely that an ad relating to hotels in Delhi will soon follow.Hello EggIf you live alone and miss your mother because you always miss your breakfast or don’t know what to eat for dinner, then Hello Egg is exactly what you are looking for. A very healthy choice of the 2minute noodles and oats, Hello Egg provides you with a detailed weekly meal plan about the needs of your body. It is truly a modem AIpowered home cooking tool for the young.WordsmithYou can put Mr. Smith into your Microsoft Excel using their free API, and let it write up detailed analysis of the stories behind your numbers. It can produce detailed reports on thousands of pages of spreadsheets in seconds.( )1．What can we learn about Vi from the text?A．It is an AI music player.B．It is a biosensing earphone.C．It doesn’t work without biosensing earphones.D．It can make you energetic while you work out.( )2．Which can help you improve cooking skill?A．Deep Text. B．Vi.C．Wordsmith. D．Hello Egg.( )3．What can Wordsmith do for us?A．Produce a detailed report.B．Provide us with a detailed meal plan.C．Book a ticket ahead of time.D．Offer us information on hotels for traveling.【语篇解读】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了几款实用的家用人工智能设备。

2020年高考英语精选考点专项突破18 阅读理解(科普类)

专题18 阅读理解（科普类）1.C【2019·全国I】As data and identity theft becomes more and more common, the market is growing for biometric(生物测量)technologies—like fingerprint scans—to keep others out of private e-spaces. At present, these technologies are still expensive, though.Researchers from Georgia Tech say that they have come up with a low-cost device(装置)that gets around this problem: a smart keyboard. This smart keyboard precisely measures the cadence(节奏)with which one types and the pressure fingers apply to each key. The keyboard could offer a strong layer of security by analyzing things like the force of a user's typing and the time between key presses. These patterns are unique to each person. Thus, the keyboard can determine people's identities, and by extension, whether they should be given access to the computer it's connected to—regardless of whether someone gets the password right.It also doesn't require a new type of technology that people aren't already familiar with. Everybody uses a keyboard and everybody types differently.In a study describing the technology, the researchers had 100 volunteers type the word “touch”four times using the smart keyboard. Data collected from the device could be used to recognize different participants based on how they typed, with very low error rates. The researchers say that the keyboard should be pretty straightforward to commercialize and is mostly made of inexpensive, plastic-like parts. The team hopes to make it to market in the near future.28. Why do the researchers develop the smart keyboard?A. To reduce pressure on keys.B. To improve accuracy in typingC. To replace the password system.D. To cut the cost of e-space protection.29. What makes the invention of the smart keyboard possible？A. Computers are much easier to operate.B. Fingerprint scanning techniques develop fast.C. Typing patterns vary from person to person.D. Data security measures are guaranteed.30. What do the researchers expect of the smart keyboard？all 1o soisgitieoco oll.A. It'll be environment-friendly.B. It'll reach consumers soon.C. It'll be made of plasticsD. It'll help speed up typing.31. Where is this text most likely from?A. A diary.B. A guidebookC. A novel.D. A magazine.【答案】28. D 29. C 30. B 31. D【解析】本文是一篇说明文。

2023届高考英语最新热点时文阅读：为什么乘坐飞机时手机要调成飞行模式？真实原因是……(含练习题)

Here's the real reason to turn on airplane modewhen you fly为什么乘坐飞机时手机要调成飞行模式？真实原因是……英文新闻：Here's the real reason to turn on airplane mode when you fly We all know the routine by heart: "Please ensure your seats are in the upright position, tray tables stowed, window shades are up, laptops are stored in the overhead bins and electronic devices are set to airplane mode."Window shades need to be up so we can see if there's an emergency, such as a fire. Tray tables need to be stowed and seats upright so we can get out of the row quickly. Laptops can become projectiles in an emergency. Aviation navigation and communication relies on radio services, which has been coordinated to minimize interference since the 1920s.The digital technology currently in use is much more advanced than some of the older analog technologies we used 60 years ago. Research has shown personal electronic devices can emit a signal within the same frequency band as the aircraft's communications and navigation systems, creating what is known as electromagnetic interference.Radio frequency bandwidth is limited. The aviation industry points out that the 5G wireless network bandwidth spectrum is remarkably close to the reservedaviation bandwidth spectrum, which may cause interference with navigation systems near airports that assist with landing the aircraft.重点词汇1. emergency英 [ɪˈmɜːdʒənsi] 美 [ɪˈmɜːrdʒənsi]n. 突发事件；紧急情况2. electromagnetic英 [ɪˌlektrəʊmæɡˈnetɪk]美 [ɪˌlektroʊmæɡˈnetɪk]adj. 电磁的中文新闻：为什么乘坐飞机时手机要调成飞行模式？真实原因是……这句常规提醒我们都烂熟于心：“请确保您的座椅靠背垂直，餐桌和遮光板收起，笔记本电脑放在头顶的行李架上，手机调成飞行模式。

【英语】高考英语阅读理解试题类型及其解题技巧及解析

【英语】高考英语阅读理解试题类型及其解题技巧及解析一、高中英语阅读理解1．阅读理解Many people have long dreamed of being able to fly around as simply as riding a bicycle. Yet the safety and strength of a flying bike was always a big problem. Over the past 10 years, developments in technology have moved the dream of personal flying vehicles closer to reality. Now, two groups of inventors say such vehicles may be available soon.The British company Malloy Aeronautics has developed a prototype (原型) of its flying bicycle. Grant Stapleton, marketing sales director of Malloy Aeronautics, says the Hoverbike is able to get in and out of small spaces very quickly. It can be moved across continents very quickly because it can be folded and packed, he adds.Mr. Stapleton says safety was the company's main concern. He says the designers solved the safety issue by using overlapping rotors ( 交叠式旋翼 )to power the vehicle.The company is testing a full-size prototype of the Hoverbike, which will most likely be used first by the police and emergency rescue teams.In New Zealand, the Martin Aircraft Company is also testing a full-size prototype of its personal flying device, called the Jetpack. It can fly for more than 30 minutes, up to 1,000 meters high and reach a speed of 74 kilometers per hour.Peter Coker is the CEO of Martin Aircraft Company. He said the Jetpack “is built around safety from the start. In his words, reliability is the most important element of it. We have safety built into the actual structure itself, very similar to a F ormula One racing car.”The Jetpack uses a gasoline-powered engine that produces two powerful jet streams. Mr. Coker says it also has a parachute (降落伞) that can be used should there be an emergency. “It starts to work at very low altitude and actually saves both the aircraft and the pilot,” he adds. Mr. Coker says the Jetpack will be ready for sale soon.（1）We can learn from the passage that the Hoverbike .A. can hardly get in and out of small spaces quicklyB. can fly for over 30 minutes, up to 1,000 meters highC. has been used by the police and emergency rescue teamsD. can be transported quickly after being folded and packed（2）The writer uses the example of For One racing car to show that .A. the Jetpack is very safe and reliableB. the engine of the Jetpack is powerfulC. the actual structure of the Jetpack is uniqueD. the Jetpack can reach a great speed and height（3）The underlined word “it” in the last paragraph refers to.A. the jet streamB. the engineC. the JetpackD. the parachute （4）What is the authors main purpose of writing the passage?A. To describe the problems of inventing flying vehicles.B. To introduce the latest development of flying vehicles.C. To show the differences between two flying vehicles.D. To advertise the two personalflying vehicles.【答案】（1）D（2）A（3）D（4）A【解析】【分析】本文为说明文，主要讲述一种个人飞行工具很快就会应用于现实。

3月高考英语考前突破阅读理解能力国际时事要闻 FBI

FBI协助寻找马来西亚失联客机The FBI is aiding the Malaysian government's search for a Malaysia Airlines jet missing for more than a week.美国联邦调查局正协助马来西亚政府寻找失联的马来西亚航班。

The US invest igators are believed to be helping the Malaysians examine a home flight simulator belonging to one of the pilots of flight MH370 for clues.The pilot is said to have deleted some files from the computer simulat or.Tea ms from 26 countries are trying to find flight MH370, which went missing on 8 March with 239 people on board.The flight was flying from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing.US-Malaysia co-operationThe FBI, through its legal office in Kuala Lumpur, "continues to engage with appropriate Malaysian authorities and provide support where necessary to the Malaysian government in their investigation of the missing aircraft", according to a statement issued on Wednesday.The agency would not comment on the specifics of its investigation, nor what had been communicated to its investigators by Malaysia n authorities.On Wednesday, US President Barack Obama said "we have put every resource that we have availab le at the disposal of the search process".Speaking to a Fox News affiliate, the US leader said there had been "close cooperation" with the Malaysian government, and "anybody who typically deals with anything related to our aviation system is available".Earlier, White House spokesman Jay Carney said Malaysia was also speaking to US aviation and transport accident investigation agencies."We are finding that the level of co-operation with the Malaysian government is solid, an d we are working closely with the Malaysians as well as our other international partners in this effort to find out what happened to the plane and why it happened," he said.A US law enforcement official told the Reuters news agency the Malaysian officials gave the FBI access to data generated by both pilots including from a hard drive attached to the captain's flight simulator and electronic media used by a co-pilot.。

2024届高考英语一轮复习选择性必修第三册UNIT3单元主题训练含答案

UNIT 3 单元主题训练Ⅰ.阅读理解AEfforts to preserve the Amazon rainforest are growing ever more urgent as the ecosystem's destruction accelerates. A recent study shows that a new program combining on-the-ground monitoring with satellite data and smartphone technology could help put the brakes on Amazon deforestation (毁林) — and potentially that of forests elsewhere.The scientists cooperated with 76 local communities, 36 of which participated in using satellitebased “early deforestation alerts”，an early-alert system on a smartphone app, to watch over the forest and to inspect forests and document damage. Over the next two years the participants were paid to work as forest monitors and received monthly alerts via the app when satellite data indicated local forest losses. Monitors investigated alerts and inspected for deforestation in the areas. They reported confirmed losses back to their communities, which decided whether to deal with the affairs on their own or inform state authorities.The researchers analyzed the same forest-loss satellite data from the given time period in all 76 communities. They found the program reduced forest loss by 8.4 hectares (公顷) in the first year — a 52 percent reduction compared with the average loss in the control communities, says Tara Slough, an economist at New York University. “This reduction in deforestation was concentrated in communities facing the largest threat of forest loss，” she adds.Results for the program were less striking in its second year, when forest loss was reduced by only 3.3 hectares compared with that in control communities. The researchers explain that a Peruvian government campaign against coca planting that year may have discouraged deforestation in both experimental and control communities, narrowing differences between the two groups in the program.Experts say this approach to dealing with Amazonian deforestation looks promising. Local groups may continue the work they started in the program. “We want to apply this in other communities. In doing so, we are making a contribution to the world，”wrote Francisco, a community member involved in the research.语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。

高考英语8月考前突破阅读理解能力社会生活澳洲航空将允许使用电子设备素材

澳洲航空将允许使用电子设备Travellers on Qantas and Virgin Australia will be able to use their mobile phones and other electronic devices du ring flights from Tuesday.本周二起，乘坐澳洲航空与维珍航空航班的游客将可以在飞机飞行过程中使用手机与其它电子设备。

The new rule applies to international and domestic passengers flying the two Australi a n airlines.It will affect tablets, e-readers and small game consoles, as well as smartphones.Passengers were previously asked to switch off these types of devices during flight s for safety reasons.The Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) said it approved appli cations from both Australian airlines late on Monday.Some airlines in the United States, Europe and New Zealand already allow passengers to ke ep their phones on during flights.Aircraft are now designed and manufactured so that smartph ones and other electronic devices do not interfere with with flights.'Gate to gate'The new rule for the Australian airlines means passengers can continue to play games or draft emails on their phones during take off and landing.Larger devices such as laptops, however, will still ne ed to be stowed away during takeoff and landing due to risks of turbulence, said CASA spokesperson Peter Gibson."The change does mean that passengers will be allowed to speak on their phones from gate to gate though," Mr Gibson added."But at some point crew will ask passengers to put their electronic devices on flight mode, probably before the safety briefing is given."Once a smartphone is in its so-called flight mode, it means passengers can no-longer send text messages or make calls.1。

高中英语科普阅读单选题60题(含答案)

高中英语科普阅读单选题60题(含答案)1.Smartphones have greatly changed our lives. People can do many things with them, such as taking photos, surfing the Internet and playing games. What is the main function of smartphones?A.Taking photos.B.Surfing the Internet.C.Playing games.D.All of the above.答案：D。

智能手机可以拍照、上网、玩游戏等，这些都是它的主要功能，所以答案是D。

2.The invention of the computer has had a huge impact on our lives. Which of the following is NOT an advantage of computers?A.Saving time.B.Increasing work efficiency.C.Causing environmental pollution.D.Providing a lot of information.答案：C。

电脑的发明节省时间、提高工作效率、提供大量信息，不会造成环境污染，所以答案是C。

3.The development of high-speed trains makes it possible for people to travel quickly. What is the maximum speed of high-speed trains in China?A.200 kilometers per hour.B.300 kilometers per hour.C.400 kilometers per hour.D.500 kilometers per hour.答案：B。

【英语】高考英语高中英语阅读理解(科普环保)解题技巧及练习题(含答案)

【英语】高考英语高中英语阅读理解(科普环保)解题技巧及练习题(含答案)一、高中英语阅读理解科普环保类1．犇犇阅读理解A study found wireless signals are able to pass through bags and suitcases to judge the sizes of dangerous metal objects and identify them." These items could include weapons, chemicals, laptops and batteries for bombs, "the research team said on Tuesday.Research suggested that Wi-Fi can now be used to estimate the volume of liquids such as water, acid, alcohol and other chemicals for explosive material. The study led by researchers at the Wireless Information Network Laboratory (WINLAB) in the School. of Engineering showed a wireless device with two to three antennas(天线)that could be fitted in existing Wi-Fi networks. The detection system analyzes what happens when wireless signals go through and bounce off objects or materials. The approach, which the paper states, works by separating the wireless interference(干扰)caused by two factors of objects-the material and shape." Most dangerous objects such as weapons are usually metal or liquid, which have significant interference," researchers said.When it was tested on a backpack, the accuracy rate topped 95 percent. "But the accuracy dropped to about 90 percent when objects inside bags are wrapped. And the tech could save lives if used in museums, stadiums, theme parks or schools," the team said, noting its design can inspect bags or luggage without being an exposure to privacy.It uses channel state information (CSI) that is readily available in low-cost Wi-Fi devices." This could have a great impact on protecting the public from dangerous objects," said Yingying Chen, a co-author of the study," There's a growing need for that now. In large public areas, it's hard to set up expensive screening equipment like what's in airports. Manpower is always needed to check bags and we want to develop a method to try to reduce manpower.”The peer-reviewed study, which recently won a best paper award at the 2018 IEEE Conference on Communications and Network Security, is now published online." Future work will continue to focus on ameliorating the accuracy of identifying objects and imaging shapes and volumes," researchers said.（1）What does paragraph 3 talk about?A. The function of the technique.B. The way the device works.C. The principle the study is based on.D. The benefit of the study findings.（2）What's the advantage of the device?A. It saves people in danger of natural disasters.B. It passes through bags without damaging them.C. It uses antennas to pick up networks' signals.D. It protects personal information from being disturbed.（3）Why did the researchers study the device according to Yingying Chen?A. To save money and labour.B. To make full use of Wi-Fi.C. To protect passengers' privacy.D. To research dangerous objects.（4）Which of the following can replace the underlined word “ameliorating" in the lastparagraph?A. Confirming.B. Improving.C. Discovering.D. Examining.【答案】（1）B（2）D（3）A（4）B【解析】【分析】本是一篇说明文，介绍了研究人员发现，WiFi可用于可用于安检。

高考英语一轮复习模块知识必修第二册UNIT3 THE INTERNET练习含答案

UNIT 3THE INTERNETⅠ.阅读理解A(2024年山东省潍坊市3月“一模”)These are the life⁃changing apps that will help you build better habits in future.StreaksStreaks lets you create up to 24 different tasks that you can complete each day. Complete a task，mark it on the app，and you’ll start building your progress. Streaks also has other features available，like reminders and statistics to help you keep your habits on track. It collects no fees.StridesStrides makes your goals easy and attainable. You’ll be able to track your progress and see how far along you are with progress reports and charts that’ll show you your advancement and your success rate on any given goal. You can create unlimited reminders and build up your routine from the ground up. The app asks you to join their monthly subscription.ATrackerWith ATracker，time all your activities and stop wasting time on unimportant tasks. You can create and define your daily and weekly goals to avoid losing track of your good and bad habits. Having tracked，you can see what you’ve done in a beautiful chart. You can also see a goal report to make sure you’re staying on track with your new year’s resolutions. The app is $4.99，but it’s only a one⁃time payment.Coach.meCoach.me is mostly free. You’ll get to track your progress and get bonus points for achieving your goals. What’s cool about Coach.me is that you can join a community of people like you where they are willing to help out each other. You can even take it one step further by hiring a coach，although that’s going to cost you extra.1.Which app is free of charge？A.Streaks.B.Strides.C.ATracker.D.Coach.me.2.What do Strides and ATracker have in common？A.They help to time vital tasks.B.They offer a progress chart.C.They have reminding functions.D.They update information every month.3.What can you do with Coach.me？A.Earn cash rewards.B.Employ a coach for free.C.Get support from other users.D.Make progress in your studies.【语篇解读】本文是一篇应用文。

2020年高考英语外刊时事命题阅读理解：美国女孩Alyssa Carson的星际之旅

Shooting for the Stars美国女孩Alyssa Carson的星际之旅“I’m ready,” said Alyssa Carson, an 19-year-old American girl. We were in Universal’s Islands of Adventure, a theme park in Orlando, Florida, standing before the entrance of The Incredible Hulk. It’s a roller coaster that accelerates (加速) up to 108 kilometers per hour in two seconds and travels upside down seven times. I hadn’t eaten for hours, but Alyssa was enjoying an ice cream. “Do you want to wait until you’ve digested that?” I asked.“No,” she responded forcefully. “Let’s go!”For Alyssa, after all, riding the most aggressive roller coaster in the park is not such a big deal. If all goes well, NASA will send her and other suitable candidates to Mars in the 2030s, which will make her one of the first people to ever set foot on the red planet. She will spend two to three years colonizing (将……建为殖民地) it, growing food, performing scienceexperiments, and searching for signs of life. Alyssa has decided to devote her entire life to preparing for this journey.Now an astronaut-in-training at NASA, Alyssa became interested in space after watching a cartoon at the age of three. In one episode, five animal friends have an imaginary adventure to Mars. At that moment, she thought this strange red planet looked so cool and she started to dream of going to Mars.When she turned seven, Alyssa’s father took her to a NASA space camp in Huntsville, Alabama. She got to see a life-sized rocket. She got to master the basics (基本知识) of space science. She got to meet the veteran (资深的) astronaut Sandra Magnus who convinced her that her love of space was not just a passing interest. Five years later, Alyssa became the first person in history to attend all three NASA space camps.Apart from training, Alyssa also travels to different countries to speak to her peers. She gets them excited about space exploration and encourages them to follow their own dreams. When I met her, she was speaking to 3,500 teenagers from around the world at the International Convention of BBYO, a Jewish youth group that focuses on leadership and social action. “We are the Mars Generation,” Alyssa said. “Together, we can do anything.”Still, sometimes Alyssa wants to be just a regular teenager. BBYO rented out Universal’s Islands of Adventure the Saturday night of the conference. When we rode The Incredible Hulk together, we sat amongst rows of teenagers. And just like them, the girl with her long brown hair screamed for the entire two-minute ride like any kid having fun at the fair.（选自Sciencemag）1. According to the article, Alyssa Carson ______.A. showed interest in Mars when she was reading a book about spaceB. began to receive professional training at the age of sevenC. had attended all three NASA space camps by the time she was 12D. will likely be sent to Mars at the age of 352. Alyssa Carson travels around the world to ______.A. have space training coursesB. meet other teenagersC. raise money for NASA’s Mars programD. inspire young people to keep their own dreams alive3. What CANNOT be inferred from the article?A. The Incredible Hulk is an exciting amusement ride.B. Alyssa will have many tasks to complete if she lands on Mars successfully.C. Alyssa was forced to learn the basics of space science by her father.D. Alyssa enjoys riding roller coasters like many other young people.译文：“我准备好了，”一名19岁的美国女孩艾丽莎·卡森说。

2021年7月高考英语考前冲破阅读明白得能力国际时事要闻 AH5017航班的飞行员曾要求返航

AH5017航班的飞行员曾要求返航The French Fore ign Min ister, Laurent Fabius, has revealed that the pi lots of an airliner that crashed in Mali last Thursday had asked to turn back.法国外交部长洛朗·法比尤斯透露，AH5017航班的飞行员曾要求返航。

该航班于上周四坠毁于马里。

Mr Fabius said the crew of Air Algerie flight AH5017 requ ested to return to Burkina Faso after initially asking to change course due to bad weather.The plane's two flight data recorders have arrived in France.The jet was flying to Algeria when it crashed in Mali, killing all 118 aboard, including 54 French citizens.France has taken the le ading role in the investigation."What we know for sure is that the weather was bad that night, that the plane crew had asked to change route then to turn back before all contact was lost," M r Fabius said on Monday.A team of French investigators is currently sifting through the plane's wreckage i n Mali, but Mr Fabius said they were facing "extremely d ifficult conditions"."It's a long, fastidious（挑剔的）and extremely complex job," he added.French, Malian and Dutch soldiers from a UN peacekeeping force (MINUSMA)have secured the site, about 80 km south of the Malian town of Gossi, near the Burkina Faso border.Earlier on Monday, a French official confirmed that the two flight data recorders had arrived in France and were now being examined by experts.。

1月高考英语考前突破阅读理解能力社会生活美国公布

美国公布六处商用无人机测试场所The US aviation regulator has announced the six states that will host sites for testing commercial use of drones.美国航空监管部门宣布，国内六个州将可以测试使用商用无人机。

Th e Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) picked Alaska, Nevada, New York, North Dakota, Texas a nd Virginia.The sites are part of a programme to develop safet y and operational rules for drones by the end of 2015.Hitherto mainly used by the milit ary, the potential of drones is now being explored by everyone from real estate agents to farmers or delivery se rvices.The head of the FAA, Michael Huerta, said safety would be the prio rity as it considers approval for unleashing the unmanned aircraft into US skies.Pilots will be notified through routine announcements about where drones are being flown.The FAA said in a statement that its decision followed a 10-month process involving proposals from 24 states.The agency said it had considered geography, climate, location of ground infrastructure, research needs, airspace use, aviation experience and risk.The sites chosen are:A set of locations proposed by the University of Al aska in seven zones wi th varying climates, fro m Hawaii to OregonGriffiss International Airport in central New York state will test how to integrate drones into the congested north-east airspaceNorth Da kota Department of Commerce will test the human impact of drones and also how the aircraft cope in temperate climatesThe state of Nevada will concentrate on standards for air traffic and drone operatorsTexas A&M University plans to develop safety requ irements for drones and testing for airworthinessVirginia Tech university will research operational and technical areas of risk for drones1。

3月高考英语考前突破阅读理解能力国际时事要闻马航失联客机可能被手机劫持

马航失联客机可能被手机劫持As the search for the missing Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 continues, investigat ors have come across some startling evidence that the plane could have been hijacked using a mobile phone or even a USB stick.马航失联客机MH370的搜救工作仍在继续，与此同时，调查人员惊讶地发现，飞机可能是被手机甚至USB设备劫持。

The theory comes from a British anti-terrorism expert who says cyber terrorists could have used a series of "codes" to hack the plane's in-flight entertainment system and infiltrate（渗入） the security software.According to Sally Leivesley, a former scientific adviser to the UK's Home Office, the Boeing 777's speed, direction and altitude could have been changed using radio signals sent from a small device. The theory comes after investigators determined that someone with knowledge of the plane's system intentionally flew the jet off course."It might well be the world's first cyber hijack," Leivesley told the U.K.'s Sunday Express. "This is a very early version of what I would call a smart plane, afly-by-wire aircraft controlled by electronic signals."Leivesley said that the evide nce increasingly indicates that someone took over th e plane's controls "in a deceptive（迷惑的） manner" and overwhelmed the plane's system either remotely or from a seat on the plane."There appears to be an element of planning from someone with a very sophisticated systems engineering understanding," she said. "When the plane is air-side, you can inset a set of commands and codes that may initiate, on signal, a set of processes."Investigators have also proposed that the pilots themselves could have switched the plane's communication equipment off and redirected the plane west, but officials say it would have been very difficult for them to make the plane disappear from radar. Commercial aviation pilots who spoke with NPR said shutting down the system, which is design ed to automatically communicate with ground control stations, is far more complicated than throwing a single switch."They said you'd have to go through big checklists, you'd have to possibly pull circuit breakers if you wanted to deactivate [all the communications equipment]," NPR's Geoff Brumfiel told "All Things Considered" host Robert Siegel. "So, to do this, you'd have to have some degree of premeditation（预谋） and a lot of knowledge of the aircraft."Further evidence supporting the cyber hijack theory comes from the fact that Boeing had previously expressed concern over the security of the plane's systems, and had even contacted the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration for permission to change some of the onboard equipment. In August 2012, Boeing appl ied to have additional security installed aboard several of its 777 series aircraft.Boeing was concerned that the aircrafts' inflight entertainment system, which includes USB connections, could allow hackers to access a plane's computer. The Federal Aviation Administration granted Boeing permission to change its inflight systems five months ago."The integrated network configurations in the Boeing Model 777-200, -300, and -300ER series airplanes may enable increased connectivity with external network sources and will have more interconnected networks and systems, such as passenger entertainment and information services than previous airplane models," the U.S. Feder al Register stated in a Nov. 2013 report. "This may enable the exploitation of network security vulnerabilities and increased risks potentially resulting in unsafe conditions for the airplanes and occupants."Last year, a Sp anish researcher showed it was possible to hack a plane using a mobile phone. According to WTOP, during a presentation in April 2013 at the Hack-In-The-Box securit y summit in Amsterdam, Hugo Teso allegedly proved that with an Android smartphone, a specific "attack code" and an Android app called PlaneSploit, he could hijack both a plane's system as well as the pilot's display.The FAA quickly denied Teso's assertion that he could remotely commandeer a plane."The described technique cannot engage or control the aircraft's autopilot system using the FMS or prevent a pilot from overriding the autopilot," the FAA said in a statement following Teso's demonstration. "Therefore, a hacker cannot obtain 'full control of an aircraft' as the technology consultant has claimed."。

2020年高考英语3.4阅读理解专题强化训练二十四（解析版）

2020年高考英语3.4阅读理解专题强化训练二十四（解析版）2020高考英语【阅读理解】专题强化训练二十四Test 1While weather forecasters can make fairly accurate predictions, there’s always the risk that you’ll be caught out while driving in the rain. But the days of having to quickly close your sunroof could soon be a thing of the past thanks to Jaguar Land Rover’s latest technology.The firm is developing cars that can adapt automatically by closing windows and roofs or starting the heater if they detect bad weather is on the way. The weather forecasting system uses a set of air pressure, humidity(湿度) and light sensors(传感器) to help its vehicles predict changes in conditions and adapt to them. Cars equipped with the system could make slight changes to the air conditioning if it finds the weather is getting warmer during a journey or increase the cabin temperature if it will get colder.The forecast may indicate there is a possibility of one or more weather conditions, such as rain, within a period of time, such as five minutes. The vehicle may then adapt to the local weather conditions. In particular, it may close one or more windows, or close a roof of the vehicle in response to a forecast of rain. Similarly windows could be darkened using electrochromic (电致变色的) glass to improve visibility if bright sunshine is forecast.Although it’s unclear whether this technology will make its way to a production vehicle anytime soon, such a system would be advantageous on autonomous vehicles. Sinc e there’s no human driv er present, the system will allow the vehicle to make it comfortable for its passengers, based on current weatherconditions. It can also make the vehicle safer if it knows rain or snow is coming.1．How will Jaguar Land Rover’s late st technology benefit dr ivers?A．Vehicles can automatically drive themselves.B．Vehicles can find positions and routes themselves.C．Vehicles can act as mobile weather forecasting stations.D．Vehicles can open windows and sunroofs automatically.2．What is the feature of the glass of a vehicle with the new technology?A．It can help adjust the temperature.B．It can still be clear in rainy days.C．It is too strong to break into pieces.D．Its colour can change with the sunshine.3．What can we know about the weather forecasting system from the text?A．It is intelligent enough to stop raining.B．It makes the driver more comfortable.C．It can’t predict the weather accurately.D．It makes autonomous cars safer in bad weather.4．Where might the text be taken from?A．A book review.B．A science report. C．A science fiction. D．A travel brochure.【解题导语】本文是一篇说明文。

新教材适用2024版高考英语二轮总复习第2部分阅读能力突破篇专题1阅读理解专题模拟训练说明文类

说明文类A(2023·重庆高考英语考前押题卷)Nike's “Just do it” slogan is undoubtedly a killer line—and now it's been revealed that the inspiration for it came from an actual killer．The phrase, first used in a Nike advertisement in 1988, was brought to the firm by advertising executive Dan Wieden, who admitted that it was borrowed from something a Utah murderer spoke as he faced a firing squad．The murderer in question was Gary Gilmore, who was sentenced to death in 1977 for robbing and killing two men in Utah the previous year．Mr Wieden, speaking at an advertising conference in February, said that he recalled this line in 1988 just before he had a marketing campaign meeting with Nike bosses, and decided to suggest a slightly changed version as a slogan．His company had been sent in by Nike to help them fight back rivals Reebok, who had just announced bigger profits．Mr Wieden said, “We came up with five different 30 second spots．The night before a meeting with Nike, I got concerned because there wasn't a strong connection to them all．Some were funny, some were serious．So I thought we need a slogan to pull them together．I wrote about four or five ideas．I narrowed it down to the last one, which was ‘Just do it’．The reason I did that one was funny becauseI was recalling a man in Portland．He murdered a man and a woman, and was put beforea firing squad．And they asked him if he had any final thoughts and he said, ‘Let's do it’．And for some reason I didn't like ‘Let's do it’ so I just changed it to ‘Just do it’．”At first, he recalled, Nike hated the idea, but he won them round and the slogan appeared at the end of an advert featuring 80-year-old runner Walt Stack．It is now one of the most famous slogans in the world, described by Campaign magazine as “arguably the best tagline of the 20th century”．1．Why does the author write this passage？A．He intends to tell the story of Gary Gilmore the murderer．B．He wants to say that the famous slogan was inspired by a murderer．C．He attempts to say that Nike once had a difficult time in development．D．He wants to introduce the best slogan of the 20th century．2．What did Gary Gilmore do according to the passage？A．He said “Just do it” before he was put to death．B．He competed against Nike in the 1980s．C．He robbed and murdered two men in Utah．D．He worked as the advertising executive at Nike．3．What can we infer from the passage？A．Nike was having a hard time in 1988．B．Nike was very competitive around the world．C．Gary Gilmore taught a good lesson about advertisement．D．Either funny or serious slogans are not impressive．4．What was Mr Wieden concerned about？A．His idea was funny as it was borrowed from a murderer．B．He was not pleased with any of the five parts．C．The advertising lines were too serious to be attractive．D．A slogan was needed to connect five parts together．【语篇解读】本文是一篇说明文。

2025版高考英语一轮总复习必修第二册Unit3TheInternet提能训练

Unit 3 The InternetⅠ.阅读理解A(2024·八省八市高三第一次学业质评) Michael and his wife，new residents in a San Francisco apartment，learned about their neighbor Jeff Dunan's volunteer work for Bangladesh Relief，an organization that provides food，clothing and essential supplies for disadvantaged people in northern Bangladesh. Inspired，Michael donated $150 to Dunan's GoFundMe campaign.However，a credit card notification alerted him to an unintended $15,041 charge.When he saw the five-figure number，he was confused.Soon，it all made sense.Michael's credit card number started with four and one.Clearly，he accidentally began typing his credit card information while his cursor(光标)was still in the donation box.Michael planned to call Dunan to explain，but before he had the chance to do that，he started receiving Facebook messages from Shohag Chandra，the charity's Bangladesh-based program manager，thanking him for his generous donation.After he looked through the photos of people holding thank-you signs that read his name，Michael's heart sank.He felt terrible that he had to withdraw his handsome donation.Once his original contribution was refunded，he decided to donate $1,500.Although Michael had told his family and friends about the tale，he decided to share it publicly on social media，after Dunan told him the organization was desperately in need of funds.“The least I could do was take the time to post this story online and see if I could inspire other people to donate to the cause，”Michael said.Little did he know，though，that the story would be seen far and wide，ending up raising more than $120,000 for Bangladesh Relief in the span of only a few weeks—about eight times Michael's mistaken donation.According to Dunan，more than 3,700 people have contributed because of Michael's post.Michael has been stunned(震惊) by the ongoing outpouring of support.“Never in my wildest dreams did I imagine this reaction，”he said. “People can be amazing when they come together for something like this.”语篇导读：本文是一篇记叙文。

2024届高考英语复习阅读理解(含解析)

阅读理解一、高考原题1.【2023年新高考全国I卷】Bike Rental Guided ToursWelcome to Amsterdam, welcome to MacBike. You see much more from the seat of a bike! Cycling is the most economical, sustainable and fun way to explore the city, with its beautiful canals, parks, squares and countless lights. You can also bike along lovely landscapes outside of Amsterdam.Why MacBikeMacBike has been around for almost 30 years and is the biggest bicycle rental company in Amsterdam. With over 2,500 bikes stored in our five rental shops at strategic locations, we make sure there is always a bike available for you. We offer the newest bicycles in a wide variety, including basic bikes with foot brake（刹车）, bikes with hand brake and gears（排挡）, bikes with child seats, and children's bikes.PricesThe 2.5-hour tour covers the Gooyer Windmill, the Skinny Bridge, the Rijksmuseum, Heineken Brewery and much more. The tour departs from Dam Square every hour on the hour, starting at 1:00 pm every day. You can buy your ticket in a MacBike shop or book online.1.What is an advantage of MacBike?A. It gives children a discount.B. It offers many types of bikes.C. It organizes free cycle tours.D. It has over 2,500 rental shops.2.How much do you pay for renting a bike with hand brake and three gears for two days?A. €15.75.B. €19.50.C. €22.75.D. €29.50.3.Where does the guided city tour start?A. The Gooyer, Windmill.B. The Skinny Bridge.C. Heineken Brewery.D. Dam Square.2.【2023年新高考全国I卷】When John Todd was a child, he loved to explore the woods around his house, observing how nature solved problems. A dirty stream, for example, often became clear after flowing through plants and along rocks where tiny creatures lived. When he got older, John started to wonder if this process could be used to clean up the messes people were making.After studying agriculture, medicine, and fisheries in college, John went back to observing nature and asking questions. Why can certain plants trap harmful bacteria (细菌)? Which kinds of fish can eat cancer-causing chemicals? With the right combination of animals and plants, he figured, maybe he could clean up waste the way nature did. He decided to build what he would later call an eco-machine.The task John set for himself was to remove harmful substances from some sludge (污泥). First, he constructed a series of clear fiberglass tanks connected to each other. Then he went around to local ponds and streams and brought back some plants and animals. He placed them in the tanks and waited. Little by little, these different kinds of life got used to one another and formed their own ecosystem. After a few weeks, John added the sludge.He was amazed at the results. The plants and animals in the eco-machine took the sludge as food and began to eat it! Within weeks, it had all been digested, and all that was left was pure water.Over the years, John has taken on many big jobs. He developed a greenhouse-like facility that treated sewage (污水) from 1,600 homes in South Burlington. He also designed an eco-machine to clean canal water in Fuzhou, a city in southeast China."Ecological design" is the name John gives to what he does. "Life on Earth is kind of a box of spare parts for the inventor," he says. "You put organisms in new relationships and observe what's happening. Then you let these new systems develop their own ways to self-repair."1.What can we learn about John from the first two paragraphs?A. He was fond of traveling.B. He enjoyed being alone.C. He had an inquiring mind.D. He longed to be a doctor.2.Why did John put the sludge into the tanks?A. To feed the animals.B. To build an ecosystem.C. To protect the plants.D. To test the eco-machine.3.What is the author's purpose in mentioning Fuzhou?A. To review John's research plans.B. To show an application of John's idea.C. To compare John's different jobs.D. To erase doubts about John's invention.4.What is the basis for John's work?A. Nature can repair itself.B. Organisms need water to survive.C. Life on Earth is diverse.D. Most tiny creatures live in groups.3.【2023年新高考全国II卷】As cities balloon with growth, access to nature for people living in urban areas is becoming harder to find. If you’re lucky, there might be a pocket park near where you live, but it’s unusual to find places in a city that are relatively wild.Past research has found health and wellness benefits of nature for humans, but a new study shows that wildness in urban areas is extremely important for human well-being.The research team focused on a large urban park. They surveyed several hundred park-goers, asking them to submit a written summary online of a meaningful interaction they had with nature in the park. The researchers then examined these submissions, coding(编码) experiences into different categories. For example, one participant’s experience of "We sat and listened to the waves at the beach for a while" was assigned the categories “sitting at beach” and “listening to waves.”Across the 320 submissions, a pattern of categories the researchers call a “nature language” began to emerge. After the coding of all submissions, half a dozen categories were noted most often as important to visitors. These include encountering wildlife, walking along the edge of water, and following an established trail.Naming each nature experience creates a usable language, which helps people recognize and take part in the activities that are most satisfying and meaningful to them. For example, the experience of walking along the edge of water might be satisfying for a young professional on a weekend hike in the park. Back downtown during a workday, they can enjoy a more domestic form of this interaction by walking along a fountain on their lunch break."We’re trying to generate a language that helps bring the human-nature interactions back into our daily lives. And for that to happen, we also need to protect nature so that we can interact with it," said Peter Kahn, a senior author of the study.1.What phenomenon does the author describe at the beginning of the text?A. Pocket parks are now popular.B. Wild nature is hard to find in cities.C. Many cities are overpopulated.D. People enjoy living close to nature.2.Why did the researchers code participant submissions into categories?A. To compare different types of park-goers.B. To explain why the park attracts tourists.C. To analyze the main features of the park.D. To find patterns in the visitors’ summaries.3.What can we learn from the example given in paragraph 5?A. Walking is the best way to gain access to nature.B. Young people are too busy to interact with nature.C. The same nature experience takes different forms.D. The nature language enhances work performance.4.What should be done before we can interact with nature according to Kahn?A. Language study.B. Environmental conservation.C. Public education.D. Intercultural communication.二、考情分析I 社会文化类文化类文章的选材一般以中西方文化差异或者社会文化现象为重点，如礼仪、语言、生活习惯，价值观等，题材涉及社会、文化、教育、体育等方面的内容。