(5月集训)天津市宁河县高考英语阅读理解训练(7)(含解析)
(5月集训)天津市宁河县2014高考英语阅读理解训练(1)(含解析)
某某市宁河县2014高考英语阅读理解训练〔1〕与答案〔解析〕阅读如下短文，从每题所给的A.B.C和D项中，选出最优选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
AMany years ago my student asked me the question, "Mrs. Kindred, why do you teach?" Without taking time to reflect, I answered, "Because someday I might say something that might make a difference in someone's life." Even though I was sincere, that wasn't a very good answer and my student didn't let it slide."Let me get this straight," he said, "You went to college for four years so you could come here every day because you have the hope that someday you might say something that will influence someone?" He shook his head as if I were crazy and walked away looking confused. I'm one of those people who look back and wish they had said something smart or witty, or swift.Even though that particular student might no longer wonder why I teach, there are days when I wonder. On those days, I remind myself of the real reasons I teach: It's in my blood. My mother was my most influential teacher, and she was a 6th grade reading teacher until her death in 1990. She instilled (逐渐灌输) in me a love of reading and the knowledge that education opens doors.Teaching is a way to make a difference. If you throw a stone in a pond the ripples go on and on until they reach the shore. You can't have ripples without a "stone." Good teachers throw stones that make a positive difference, and that's what I try to do.I genuinely love teenagers. I want to share with others what I know and what I have learned through the years. Life is full of ups and downs, and if I can help students avoid some potholes on the road of life, I want to do so. If they'll allow me to celebrate their victories with them, I want to do too.Teaching isn't for everyone, but I know I made the right career choice.1. Why did the student continue to ask the question about the writer’s being a teacher?A. Because he thought her answer was unbelievable.B. Because the writer was insincere.C. Because the student was naughty.D. Because the answer was difficult to understand.2. What do you think of the writer?A. Stupid.B. Honest.C. Conservative 〔保守的〕.D. Polite.3. According to the text, which of the following is NOT true?A. The writer’s mother has the greatest influence on her.B. The writer’s answer made the stude nt confused.C. In the writer’s opinion, some people in the world are unfit to teach.D. The writer annoyed the student who asked the question.4. We can infer from the text that _________.A. the writer was also a good teacher in schoolB. the writer often plays with her students beside a pondC. the writer devotes herself to teaching and her studentsD. the writer often accompanies the students on their way home5. What’s the main idea of the text?A. A student’s silly question.B. A good teacher who likes students.C. A confused student.D. The reason why I teach.【参考答案】1—5、ABDCD阅读理解When a child is told he is “ uncool〞, it can be very painful, He may say he doesn’t care, and even act in ways that are opposite of cool on purpose. But these are simply ways to handle sadness by pretending it’s not there.Helping a child feel better in school had to be careful. If you say, “Why are you worried about what other children think about you? It doesn’t matter!〞 children know that it d oes matter. Instead, an active way may be best. You could say, “ I’m going to do a couple of things for you to help you feel better in school.〞If a boy is having trouble making friends, the teacher can help him. The teacher can arrange things so that he has chances to use his abilities to contribute to class projects. This is how the other children learn how to value his good qualities and to like him. A teacher can also raise a child’s popularity in the group by showing that he values that child. It even helps to put him in a seat next to a very popular child, or let him be a partner with that child in activities, etc.There are things that parents can do at home, too. Be friendly when your child brings others home to play. Encourage him to invite friends to meals and then serve the dishes they consider〞 When you plan trips, picnics, movies, and other shows, invite another child with whom your child wants to be friends.What you can do is to give him a chance to join a group that may be shutting him out. Then, if he has good qualities, he can start to build real friendship of his own.67. A child who has been informed of being “ uncool〞 may .A. care nothing about itB. do somenting uncool in purposeC. develop a sense of angerD. pretend to get hurt very much【答案】B【解析】根据第一段第一句可知。
天津市宁河县高考英语阅读理解训练(3)(含解析)
天津市宁河县2014高考英语阅读理解训练（3）及答案（解析）阅读理解The Tibetan Plateau(青藏高原) is the world's highest place. It's four times the size of France and home to most of the world's highest mountains.As you might expect, it's cold there. And it may be that the deep chill of the Tibetan Plateau played a role in the evolution of some of the world's most charismatic(魅力十足的) animals.That's the belief of a scientist who discovered the skull of a woolly rhino(长毛犀) on the Tibetan Plateau.The woolly rhino — two tons, two tusks, lots of hair and lots of attitude —was an Ice Age giant. It lived with other Ice Age beasts in Europe and Asia, starting about 2.5 million years ago.But Xiaoming Wang, from the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County, was shocked when he found a 3.5-million-year-old rhino skull(头骨化石) on the Tibetan Plateau. "It caught us by complete surprise that they are actually up in the high plateau well before the Ice Age has started," Wang says.That's about a million years before the Ice Age started, in fact. Wang thinks his dis covery shows that at least some animals were prepared for the Ice Age. "At least in the case of the woolly rhino, it actually adapted itself in the cold environment in the Tibetan Plateau before the Ice Age has even started," Wang says. "The animal actually used its head to sweep snow," Wan g explains, "so they can get at the vegetation below the snow cover."So Wang thinks the Plateau was a sort of evolutionary cradle(摇篮) for cold-weather animals. When the rest of the world eventually iced up, they moved out of Tibet and took over.Anthony Barnosky, a paleontologist at the University of California, Berkeley, says even now, these isolated "cradles" are important for evolution(进化)."The interesting thing," Barnosky says, "is on Earth today we have biodiversity(生物多样性) isolated in certain spots, and we just never know which of those isolated places will be the cradle of evolution for the next big environmental change coming down the pike(出现)."The only problem is that to be ready, you have to know what the next environment will be like. Or just be very lucky.16. The underlined word "chill" in Para.2 could be replaced as ___________.A. holeB. coldC. shapeD. lake17. Which is NOTtrue about the woolly rhinos(长毛犀) on the Tibetan Plateau?A. They were Ice Age giants with two tusks, lots of hair and lots of attitude.B. They had lived on the Tibetan Plateau before the Ice Age has started.C. They were able to sweep snow with their heads.D. They hardly adapted themselves in the cold environment.18. What did Anthony Barnosky think of the isolated "cradles" ?A. They adapted the cold weather.B. They played an important role in evolution.C. It was hard to know whether they would change.D. It was luck to change the next big environmental.19. The research might appear in the .A. journal scienceB. newspaperC. English textbookD. blog20. From the passage, we can infer that _________.A. Facing the cold, the animals continuously evolvedB. Xiaoming Wang works in the USAC. Both Wang and Barnosky are paleontologistsD. A Chinese scientist discovered the skull of a woolly rhino【参考答案】16—20、BDBAA阅读理解（共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分）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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
（5月集训）天津市宁河县2021高考英语阅读明白得训练（12）（含解析）
天津市宁河县2021高考英语阅读明白得训练（12）及答案（解析）阅读明白得Most American students go to traditional public schools. There are about 88, 000 public schools all over the US. Some students attend about 3000 independent public schools called charter schools．Charter schools are self-governing. Private companies operate some charter schools.They are similar in some ways to traditional public schools. They receive tax money just as other public schools do. Charter schools must prove to local or state governments that their students are learning. These governments provide the schools with the agreement called a charter that permits them to operate．Charter schools are different because they do not have to obey most laws governing traditional public schools. Local, state, or federal governments cannot tell them what to teach．Each school can choose its own goals and decide the ways it wants to reach them. Class size is usually smaller than that in traditional public schools．The Bush Administration strongly supports charter schools as a way to re-organize public schools that are failing to educate students. But some education agencies and unions oppose charter schools. One teachers' union has just made public the results of the first national study comparing the progress of students in traditional schools and charter schools．The American Federation of Teachers criticizes the government's delay in releasing the results of the study, which is called the National Assessment of Educational Progress. Union education experts say the study shows that charter school students perform worse on math and reading tests than students in regular public schools．Some experts say the study is not a fair look at charter schools because students in those schools have more problems than students in traditional schools．Other education experts say the study resu ltsshould make charter school officials demand improved student progress．6. If a private company wants to operate a charter school, it must_______．A. try new methods of teachingB. get the government's permissionC. obey the local and state lawsD. prove its management ability7. Charter schools are independent because_______．A. they make greater progressB. their class size is smallerC. they enjoy more freedomD. they oppose traditional ways8. What's the government's attitude toward charter schools?A. Doubtful．B. OptimisticC. Supportive．D. Subjective．9. What can we learn from the text?A. More students choose to attend charter schools．B. Charter schools are better than traditional schools．C. Students in charter schools are well educated．D. People have different opinions about charter schools．10. It can be inferred from the text that _______.A. charter schools are part of the public education systemB. one-on-one attention should be paid to studentsC. the number of charter schools will be limitedD. charter schools are all privately financed【参考答案】6—10、BCCDA阅读明白得（共20小题；每题2分，总分值40分）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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
2024年天津市高考模拟英语试卷试题及答案详解二(精校打印)
2024年天津市高考模拟英语试卷试题及答案详解本试卷分为第Ⅰ卷(选择题)、第Ⅱ卷(非选择题)两部分，共130分，考试时间100分钟。
第Ⅰ卷1至8页，第Ⅱ卷9至10页。
答题时，将第Ⅰ卷的答案填涂在答题卡上，将第Ⅱ卷答案填写在答题卡上。
祝各位考生考试顺利!第Ⅰ卷(选择题共95分)注意事项：1.答第Ⅰ卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号用2B铅笔涂写在答题卡上。
2.选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上的对应题目的答案涂黑。
第一部分：英语知识运用(共两节，满分45分)第一节：单项填空(共15小题;每小题1分，满分15分)从A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
1．—Candy’s new skirt looks funny on her．—________It looks fine to me．A．Who cares?B．You are telling me.C．What’s wrong?D．I wouldn’t say that.2．—Peter can’t concentrate on his work recently.—Yes,that might________why he made a big mistake in preparing for the meeting.A．allow for B．apply for C．account for D．call for3．The TV series Flight to You has received a lot of positive________from the audience.A．reviews B．previews C．revisions D．proposals4．Scientists have found that imagination is generated in the right side of the brain;________,the left side of the brain is thought to be“logical”.A．in other words B．in consequence C．in a word D．in contrast5．As is known to all,one way for people to prevent COVID-19is to open the windows to allow the airto________.A．calculate B．circulate C．investigate D．accelerate6．—Have you ever been to Tibet?—Actually,I________there for two years and then left for home when my father was ill.A．had worked B．has worked C．worked D．was working34．A．bright B．polite C．dark D．quiet35．A．pill B．example C．order D．instruction第二部分：阅读理解(共20小题;每小题 2.5分，满分50分)阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
天津市宁河县高考英语阅读理解训练(11)(含解析)
天津市宁河县2014高考英语阅读理解训练（11）及答案（解析）阅读理解Since the 1970s, scientists have been searching for ways to link the brain with computers. Brain-computer interface (BCI) technology could help people with disabilities send commands to machines.Recently, two researchers, Jose Millan and Michele Tavella from the Federal Polytechnic school in Lausanne, Switzerland, demonstrated（展示）a small robotic wheelchair directed by a p erson’s thoughts.In the laboratory, Tavella operated the wheelchair just by thinking about moving his left or right hand and. He could even talk as he watched the vehicle and guided it with his thoughts.“Our brain has billions of nerve ceils. These send signals through the spinal cord （脊髓）to the muscles to give us the ability to move. But spinal cord injuries or other conditions can prevent these weak electrical signals from reaching the muscles,” Tavella says. “Our system allows disabled people to communicate with external world and also to control devices.”The researchers designed a special cap for the user. This head cover picks up the signals from the scalp(头皮) and sends them to a computer. The computer interprets the signals and commands the motorized wheelchair. The wheelchair also has two cameras that identify objects in its path. They help the computer react to commands from the brain.Prof. Millan, the team leader, says scientists keep improving the computer software that interprets brain signals and turns them into simple commands. “The practical possibilities that BCI technology offers to disabled people can be grouped in two categories: communication, and controlling devices. One example is this wheelchair.”He says his team has set two goals. One is testing with real patients, so as to prove that this is a technology they can benefit from. And the other is to guarantee that they can use the technology over long periods of time.16. BCI is a technology that can ___________.A. link the human brain with computersB. help to update computer systemsC. help the disabled to recoverD. control a person's thoughts17. How did Tavella operate the wheelchair in the laboratory?A. By controlling his muscles.B. By talking to the machine.C. By moving his hand.D. By using his mind.18. Which of the following shows the path of the signals described in Paragraph 5?A. scalp→computer→cap→wheelchairB. computer→cap→scalp→wheelchairC. scalp→cap→computer→wheelchairD. cap→computer→scalp→wheelchair19. The team will test with real patients to ___________.A. make profits from themB. prove the technology useful to themC. make them live longerD. learn about their physical condition20. Which of the following would be the best title for the text?A. Switzerland, the BCI Research CenterB. New Findings About How the Human Brain WorksC. BCI Could Mean More Freedom for the DisabledD. Robotic Vehicles Could Help to Cure Brain Injuries【参考答案】16—230、ADCBC阅读理解（共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分）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。
高考英语 阅读理解精英训练题(7)
高考英语阅读理解精英训练题（7）阅读理解Below is a page adapted from an English dictionarystickverb (stuck, stuck )push sth in[+adv./prep.] to push sth, usually a sharp object, into sth; to be pushed into sth: [VN]The nurse stuck the needle into my arm. ◆ Don't stic k your fingers through the bars of the cage. ◆ [V] I found a nail sticking in the tyre.attach[+adv./prep.]to fix sth to sth else, usually with a sticky substance; to become fixed to sth in this way: [VN]He stuck a stamp on the envelope. ◆ We used glue to stick the broken pieces together. ◆ I stuck the photos into an album. ◆ [V]Her wet clothes were sticking to her body. ◆ The glue's useless-the pieces just won't stick.put[VN +adv./prep.](informal) to put sth in a place, especially quickly or carelessly: Stick your bags down there. ◆ He stuck his hands in his pockets and strolled off.◆ Can you stick this on the noticeboard? ◆ Peter stuck his head around the door and said, 'Coffee, anyone?' ◆ (spoken) Stick 'em up! (= put your hands above your head-I have a gun)become fixed[V] ~ (in sth) to become fixed in one position and impossible to move: The key has stuck in the lock. ◆ This drawer keeps sticking.difficult situation(BrE, informal) (usually used in negative sentences and questions) to accept a difficult or unpleasant situation or person: [VN] I don't know how you stick that job. ◆ They're always arguing-I can't stick it any longer. ◆ The problem is, my mother can't stick my boyfriend. ◆ [V -ing]John can't stick living with his parents. become accepted[V] to become accepted: The police couldn't make the charges stick (= show them to be true). ◆ His friends called him Bart and the name has stuck (= has become the name that everyone calls him).[V] to not take any more cardsIdioms: stick in your mind (of a memory, an image, etc.) to be remembered for a long time: One of his paintings in particular sticks in my mind.stick in your throat / craw (informal)(of words) to be difficult or impossible to say: She wanted to say how sorry she was but the words seemed to stick in her throat.(of a situation) to be difficult or impossible to accept; to make you angrystick your neck out (informal) to do or say sth when there is a risk that you may be wrong: I'll stick my neck out and say that Bill is definitely the best candidate for the job.stick to your guns(informal) to refuse to change your mind about sth even when other people are trying to persuade you that you are wrongPhrasal Verbs: stick around (informal) to stay in a place, waiting for sth to happen or for sb to arrive: Stick around; we'll need you to help us later.stick at sth to work in a serious and determined way to achieve sth: If you want to play an instrument well, you've got to stick at it.stick by sb[no passive] to be loyal to a person and support them, especially in a difficult situation: Her husband was charged with fraud but she stuck by him. stick by sth[no passive]to do what you promised or planned to do: They stuck by their decision.stick sth<->down (informal) to write sth somewhere: I think I'll stick my name down on the list.stick out to be noticeable or easily seen: They wrote the notice in big red letters so that it would stick out.stick sth<->out (of sth) to be further out than sth else or come through a hole; to push sth fur ther out than sth else or through a hole: His ears stick out. ◆ She stuck her tongue out at me. ◆ Don't stick your arm out of the car window.stick to sthto continue doing sth in spite of difficulties: She finds it impossible to stick to a diet.to continue doing or using sth and not want to change it: He promised to help us and he stuck to his word (= he did as he had promised). ◆ 'Shall we meet on Friday this week?' 'No, let's stick to Saturday.' ◆ She stuck to her story.stick together (informal) (of people) to stay together and support each other: We were the only British people in the town so we tended to stick together.stick up to point upwards or be above a surface: The branch was sticking up out of the water.stick with sb/sth[no passive] (informal)to stay close to sb so that they can help you: Stick with me and I'll make you a millionaire!to continue with sth or continue doing sth: They decided to stick with their original plan.noun from tree[C] a thin piece of wood that has fallen or been broken from a tree: We collected dry sticks to start a fire. ◆ The boys were throwing sticks and stones at the dog. ◆ Her arms and legs were like sticks (= very thin).for walking[C] (especially BrE) = WALKING STICK: The old lady leant on her stick as she talked.in sport[C]a long thin object that is used in some sports to hit or control the ball: a hockey sticklong thin piece[C](often in compounds) a long thin piece of sth: a stick of dynamite◆ carrot sticks ◆ (AmE) a stick of butter[C](often in compounds) a thin piece of wood or plastic that you use for a particular purpose: pieces of pineapple on sticks ◆ The men were carrying spades and measuring sticks.in plane / vehicle[C] (informal, especially AmE) the control stick of a plane[C] (informal, especially AmE) a handle used to change the GEARS of a vehiclefor orchestra[C] a BATON, used by the person who CONDUCTS an orchestracriticism[U](BrE, informal) criticism or harsh words: The referee got a lot of stick from the home fans.country areas(the sticks) [pl.] (informal) country areas, a long way from cities: We live out in the sticks.person[C] (old-fashioned, BrE, informal) a person: He's not such a bad old stick.6. When Jimmy says: “Every morning, I have to take the crowded bus to school, whichI really can’t stick.”, he may feel ________.A. worriedB. curiousC. annoyedD. discouraged7. Due to her fashionable dress, the woman stuck out when she was walking in thestreet. “stuck out” in this sentence means “________”.A. be noticeableB. be followedC. be admiredD. be envied]8. When I was in trouble, Paul was the only one who _______ to help me.A. stuck in his throatB. stuck togetherC. stuck upD. stuck his neck out9. Sally said to me: “Try a peaceful life out in the stic ks, and you will experiencesomething totally different.” She means ________.A. I should go to the woods to enjoy a new life.B. I should ignore the criticism and enjoy myself.C. I should go to the remote areas to have a change.D. I should go out by plane instead of by train to change my feelings参考答案 6---9 CADC第三部分：阅读理解(共两节，满分40分)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。
天津高考英语试题及答案解析
天津高考英语试题及答案解析一、听力部分1. 听力选择题A. 根据对话内容，选择正确答案。
B. 听对话，选择最佳答案。
C. 听短文，回答问题。
答案解析A. 根据对话中的关键词，可以判断出正确答案为B。
B. 对话中提到的细节信息帮助我们确定答案为C。
C. 短文中的主旨大意是解题的关键，答案为D。
2. 听力填空题听短文，填写空缺的单词或短语。
答案解析第1空：根据上下文，应填写“influence”。
第2空：根据语境，应填写“opportunity”。
二、阅读理解1. 阅读理解选择题阅读以下文章，选择最佳答案。
答案解析A. 根据第一段的描述，答案为A。
B. 第二段中提到了相关信息，答案为C。
C. 通过第三段的分析，答案为B。
2. 阅读理解填空题阅读文章，根据文章内容填写空缺。
答案解析第1空：文章中提到了“development”，应填写。
第2空：根据文章的描述，应填写“challenge”。
三、完形填空阅读下面的短文，从每题所给的选项中选出最佳选项。
答案解析1. 根据上下文，选择“although”，表示转折关系。
2. 根据句子结构，选择“contribute”，表示贡献。
3. 根据语境，选择“improve”，表示提高。
四、语法填空根据所给句子，填入正确的单词形式。
答案解析1. 填入“has been”，表示被动语态。
2. 填入“faster”，表示比较级。
3. 填入“which”，引导非限制性定语从句。
五、翻译1. 英译汉将下列英文句子翻译成中文。
答案解析A. 英文句子中包含的短语和语法结构，翻译成中文时应注意语序和表达方式。
2. 汉译英将下列中文句子翻译成英文。
答案解析A. 中文句子中的成语或俗语，翻译成英文时应注意寻找合适的英文表达。
六、写作根据所给题目，写一篇不少于120词的短文。
答案解析写作部分应注重内容的完整性、语言的准确性以及逻辑的连贯性。
使用恰当的连接词，确保文章条理清晰。
结束语本次天津高考英语试题及答案解析到此结束。
天津高考英语阅读练习题及答案
天津高考英语阅读练习题及答案This incident occurred one morning outside Albert Schweizer‘s hospital in the Africanjungle. A patient had gone fishing in another man‘s boat. The owner of the boat thought heshould be givenall the fish that were caught. Dr. Schweizer said to the boat owner;You are right because the other man ought to have asked permission to use your boat.But you are wrong because you are careless and lazy. You merely twisted the chain of yourcanoe round a palmtree instead of fastening it with a padlock. Of laziness you are guiltybecause you were asleep in your hut on this moonlit night instead of making use of the goodchance for fishing.‖He turned to the patient: ―But you were in the w rong when you took the boat withoutasking the owner‘s permission. You were in the right because you were not so lazy as he wasand you did wantto let the moonlit night go by without making some use of it.‖Dr. Schwerzer divided the catch among the fisher-man, the boat owner, and the hospital.1. Dr. Schweizer settled the argument because ______.A. he was the judge thereB. it took place at his hospitalC. he wanted some of the fish.D. he wanted to help the patient2. The final judgment was the ______.A. all the fish should go to the patientB. the fish should go to the owner of the canoeC. the fish should be destroyedD. everyone involved should get a third of the fish3. The best title for this selection is ______.A. The ArgumentB. A Wise Man‘s DecisionC. The ThiefD. Right and wrong1.B2.D3.B感谢您的阅读，祝您生活愉快。
天津市宁河县高考英语阅读理解训练(9)(含解析)
天津市宁河县2014高考英语阅读理解训练（9）及答案（解析）阅读理解-Just 25 years ago, the top three career hopes for young people in Britain were teacher, banker and doctor. Now, they want to be sports star, pop star and actor, according to survey by the Guardian newspaper.Rachel, a character in the popular TV show Glee, may be said to speak for British teenagers. “Nowadays being nobody is worse than being poor.” He said.Emma Brockes, a reporter with the Guardian, believes it is “the bad influence of celebrity(名人) culture” that is to blame. “When children wanted to be doctor, it wasn’t because they were really more interested in the functions of human organs than they are now; you go where the respect is.” She wrote.It could explain why there has been such an increase in levels of anxiety and depression. Dr Carlo Strenger, of Tel Aviv University, studied the sense of self for his new book The Fear of Insignificance: Searching for Meaning in the 21st Century. He told the Daily Mail that young people now are “affected by the clos e connection to the global entertainment network, which has turned ranking and rating people according to wealth and celebrity into an obsession(痴迷).”“As humans, we naturally measure ourselves to those around us, but now we live in a global village. We ar e comparing ourselves with the most ‘important’ people in the world and finding ourselves wanting,” he said. Today, even high achievers constantly fear that they are insignificant when they compare themselves to success stories in the media.The way out? Simply stop measuring your achievement through a fantasy of wealth and celebrity. Dr Strenger said that it is a process called “active self-acceptance through a constant search for self-knowledge through life.”“The fear of insignificance can only be o vercome through strong individual and cultural identity over and above m easurable achievement,” he said.11. Nowadays, young people in Britain have different career hopes because they want to .A. choose jobs based on interestsB. become famousC. be teachers, bankers and doctorsD. earn more money12. According to Emma Brockes, what causes the increasing level of anxiety?A. Choices of futur e careers.B. Access to the global network.C. Bad influences of celebrities.D. Endless comparison with others.13. Which of the following is True of Dr Carlo Strenger?A. He is a newspaper reporter.B. He is the spokesman of teenagers.C. He tells success stories on TV.D. He is against ranking people with wealth.14. Dr Carlo Strenger suggests that young people should .A. seek active self-acceptanceB. stick to their own dreamsC. make great achievementsD. search for the secret of wealth15. The text is mainly written to .A. talk about job choicesB. analyze a social phenomenonC. encourage celebrity cultureD. introduce three famous people【参考答案】11—15、BCDAB阅读理解Anger at the practice of demanding dowries, which can lead to violence against brides, has prompted a takeoff of “Angry Birds” called “Angry Brides” that aims to highlight the illegal practice still prevalent in many South Asian countries. Dowries-such as jewelry, clothes, cars and money-are traditionally given by the bride’s family to the groom and his parents to ensure she is taken care of in her new home.The custom was outlawed more than five decades ago. But it is still widely practiced, with the groom’s family demanding even more money after marriage, leading to mental and physical annoyance t hat can drive the woman to suicide.“The Angry Brides game is our way of throwing a spotlight on the nuisance(陋习)of dowry.” said Ram Bhamidi, senior vice president and head of online marketing for , a matrimonial(婚姻的)website with two million members.“According to a 2007 study, there is a dowry-related death every four hours in India, We condemn this and have consistently run campaigns on social media to help create awareness of the issue”.The name of the app, a vailable on the group’s home page, is a spinoff from the globally popular “Angry Birds” game, Its home page shows a red-clad, eight-armed woman resembling a powerful female Hindu goddess. Underneath, there is a caption: “A woman will give you strength, car e and all the love you need ……NOT dowry!”To play the game, users have to try and hit three dodging grooms--a pilot, a builder and a doctor. There are a variety of weapons to choose from, including a frying pan, broomstick, tomato and loafer.Each groom has a price tag, starting at 1.5 million rupees($29,165). Every time the player hits a groom, his value decreases and money is added to the player’s Anti-Dowry Fund ,which is sav ed posted on their Facebook page.“Since we launched the game last week, more t han 270,000 people have liked the app. Both men and women seem to be playing it”, said Bhamidi.66.What caused “Angry Brides” to appear online?A.Women’s rights’being seriously abused.B.Anger at the practice of demanding dowries.C.The bride’s gi ving a great many dowries.D.The popularity of Angry Birds online.【答案】B【解析】根据第一段第一句可知“嫁妆有时会导致对新娘的暴力，由于对索要嫁妆的愤怒引起了对“愤怒的小鸟”的滑稽的模仿，被称之为“愤怒的新娘”目的在于强调在东南亚国家普遍存在的不合法做法”67.Which of the following is True about “Dowries”?A.The custom of giving dowries has been in practice for five decades.ck of abundant dowries may lead to the bride’s being in violence.C.The illegal practice of dowries is still popular in many African countries.D.More dowries the bride gives mean a hig h social status of her family.【答案】B【解析】看文章第一段第一句68.The underlined word “spinoff” probably means .A.relationB.connectionC.copyD.fake【答案】C【解析】“愤怒的新娘”是对“愤怒的小鸟”的模仿。
（5月集训）天津市宁河县2021高考英语阅读明白得训练（2）（含解析）
天津市宁河县2021高考英语阅读明白得训练（2）及答案（解析）阅读明白得One reaction to all the concern about tropical deforestation（砍伐丛林）is a blank（茫然的）stare that asks the question, "Since I don't live there, what does it have to do with me?"The answer is that your way of life, wherever you live in the world, is tied to the tropics in many ways. If you live in a house, wash your hair, eat fruits and vegetables, drink soda, or drive a car, you can be certain that you are affected by the loss of tropical forests.Biologically, we are losing the richest regions on earth when, each minute, a piece of tropical forest, the size of ten city blocks, disappears. As many as five million species of plants, animals, and insects (40 to 50 percent of all living things) live there, and are being lost faster than they can be found and described. Their loss is immeasurable.T ake rubber for example. For many uses, only natural rubber from trees will do. Synthetics are not good enough. Today over half the world's commercial rubber is produced in Malaysia and Indonesia, while the Amazon's rubber industry produces much of the world's four million tons. And rubber is an important material in making gloves, balloons, footwear and many sporting goods. Thousands of other tropical plants are valuable for their industrial use.Many scientists strongly believe that deforestation contributes to the greenhouse effect -- or heating of the earth from increased carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. As we destroy forests, we lose their ability to change carbon dioxide into oxygen.Carbon dioxide levels could double within the next half-century, warming the earth by as much as 4.5 degrees. The result? A partial melt-down of polar ice caps, raising sea levels as much as 24 feet; even 15 feet could threaten anyone living within 35 miles of the coast. Unbelievable? Maybe. But scientists warn that by the time we realise the severe effects of tropical deforestation, it will be 20 years too late.Can tropical deforestation affect our everyday lives? Now, you should have got the answer.11. The underlined word "synthetics" probably means .A. natural rubberB. tropical materialsC. man-made materialD. commercial rubber12. In the last paragraph the author tries to .A. tell people how to avoid the tropical deforestationB. persuade people to buy something syntheticC. show us how important it is to protect the tropical forestsD. let people realise the effect of tropical deforestation13. According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true?A. The forests are losing their function in turning carbon dioxide into oxygen.B. Many of our daily uses are related to the tropical forests.C. Tropical plants can be used to make industrial products.D. High carbon dioxide levels will make the earth warmer.14. The author's attitude towards the tropical deforestation is .A. puzzlingB. coldC. supportingD. opposed15. Which of the following might be the best title for the passage?A. Tropical ForestsB. Saving the Tropical ForestsC. Tropical Forests and Our LifeD. The Greenhouse Effects【参考答案】11—1五、CCADC阅读以下四篇短文，从每题后所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最正确选项，并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。
（5月集训）天津市宁河县2021高考英语阅读明白得训练（7）（含解析）
天津市宁河县2021高考英语阅读明白得训练（7）及答案（解析）阅读以下短文，从每题所给的A.B.C和D项中，选出最正确选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
AJean is a bright young lady who comes from a rich and famous family. She goes to a good university and has everything that money can buy. Well, almost everything is good. But the problem is that Jean’s family are so busy that they can hardly find time to be with her. So Jean spends a lot of time on her QQ. She likes being anonymous(匿名), talking to people who do not know about her famous family and her rich life. She uses the name Linda on QQ and has made a lot of friends who she keeps in touch with quite often.Last year Jean made a very special friend on QQ. His name was David and lived in San Francisco. David w as full of stories and jokes. He and Jean had a common interest in rock music and modern dance. So it always took them hours to talk happily on QQ and sometimes they even forgot their time. Of course, they wanted to know more about each other. David sent a picture of himself: He was a tall, good looking young man with big , happy smile. As time went by, they became good friends and often sent cards and small things to each other.When Jean’s father told her that he was going on a business trip to San Franci sco, she asked him to let her go with him so that she could give David a surprise for his birthday. She would take him the latest DVD of their favorite rock singer. But when she knocked on David’s door in San Francisco, she found that her special friend was a twelve-year-old boy named Jim!1. Jean spends a lot of her time on QQ because she is _________.A. richB. youngC. lonelyD. talkative2. The reason why they even forgot their time is that they _________.A. talked in delight on QQB. hated studyC. fell in love with each otherD. had similar hobbies3. Why did Jean leave her home for San Francisco?A. T o amaze David.B. To be on a business trip.C.To be invited to Jim's birthday party.D. T o send some gifts to Jim.4. The following states are true about Jean EXCEPT that according to the passage.A. she is a university studentB. she was born in a wealthy familyC. she made a friend named Jim younger than herD. she uses her family name on her QQ5. We could believe that Jean was _________ when seeing Jim himself instead of David at his door.A. delightedB. disappointedC. regretfulD. confused【参考答案】1—五、CAADB【2021陕西省西安市长安区第一中学一模】B“I like your smile, but unlike you put your shoes on my face”. A charming way of saying “Keep off the gra ss”. But could you figure it out? Or this: “Wash Clothing Store” for laundry.They are both typical Chinglish, a combination of English vocabulary and Chinese grammar. Expressions such as “people mountain people sea”, means extremely crowded, and “give you some color to see”, meaning a punishment, are widely known and recognized.Chinglish has been attracting global attention in recent years as China grows rapidly in status on the world stage, attracting both fans and detractors(批评者).The Beijing Speaks Foreign Languages Programme and English First China Company, a language trainer known as EF Education, jointly launched a campaign to root out poor grammar and misused vocabulary in downtown Beijing. They argue Chinglish is an embarrassment that we should let it die out at all costs.“It is meaningful to allow the capital to show its most beautiful historical and cultural heritage to theworld." Michael Lu, vice-president of EF Education said, “since the launching of the campaign, foreign teachers and students had been very keen to volunteer participation.”He believed signs were very important in public services. "The signs in some old buildings confused foreign visitors. Chinglish, although the target of much criticism, has also won supporters who regard it as an interesting way for foreigners to learn how Chinese people think and express themselves.“Many Chinglish logos carry Chinese elements and they will enrich the English language,” 32-year-old Oliver Radtke said. He had even published a book “Chinglish: Found in Translation,” on the subject. About 50,000 copies of the book have been sold since it was published in 2007.Some Chinese university experts also side with Chinglish. "English has absorbed elements from other languages such as French and Spanish in its growth, and the emergence of Chinglish again testifies(说明) to the language’s vitality and inclusiveness," said Shi Anbin, an associate professor of Tsinghua University.50．How did Chinglish come into being?A. Chinese people misunderstood the meaning of the new words.B. Chinese people combined English vocabulary with Chinese grammar.C. Chine se people based their English on the native English speakers.D. Chinese people make wide use of English vocabulary with bad spelling.51．What Shi Anbin said means .A. there are many French and Spanish words in EnglishB. English is the language with vitality and inclusivenessC. Chinglish enriches English and shouldn’t be got rid ofD. Chinglish has greater effect on English than French and Spanish52．According to Oliver Radtke, Chinglish .A. shows how Chinese people thinkB. does damage to the English languageC. shows the great humor of Chinese peopleD. should be sold to all over the world【参考答案】50—52 BCA阅读明白得"I didn't hear them call my name," explained Shelley Hennig to Active Teens (AT) as she talked about that exciting moment on national television when she won the honor of Miss Teen USA 2004. "Are you ready?" is what she heard. Then she said, "I shook my head no, and then they said ‘yes’ and it was announced again."It was four days after that life changing moment for the seventeen-year-old high school student from Destrehan, Louisiana----she was still on cloud nine．"I was so shocked! I never believed that it could actually really happen." Present in the audience（观众）that day were: her mother and father, older brother, her friends, and her dance teacher. Understanding why members of her family and her friends would be there, AT asked why her dance teacher had traveled so far to see her compete（竞赛）．"She's always been my role model．I've danced with her since I was six. She's been through so many difficulties and came through them all. I've l earned to get over b ad life's experiences and learned how to move on because of her."One of those bad life's experiences for Shelley happened three years ago when her brother Brad was killed in a drunk driving accident. He was 18. She found writing helped her get through the rough days. She said, "I write a lot about my brother. I write a lo t, a lot, a lot...”As Miss Louisiana Teen, she traveled around the state speaking to teens（青青年）about the dangers of drinking and driving. In her role as Miss Teen USA, Sheiley will continue to speak to youth about safe driving, in addition to many other things to help the youth.When AT asked Miss Teen USA if she had any advice for our readers, she said, "Don't let anyone change you. Hang out with people that make you feel good about yourself. That way, it is easy to be yourself."6.What do the words “on cloud nine” in Paragraph 2 probably mean?A. frightenedB. troubledC. very happyD. very angry7.Shelley takes her dance teachers as a role model mainly because she is_ .A. determinedB. friendlyC. strictD. experienced8.How many children did the Hennigs have according to the text?A. 1.B. 2.C. 3.D. 4.9.What did Shelley often do after she became Miss Louisiana Teen?A. She visited drunken drivers.B. She gave dance performance.C. She made speeches on safe driving.D. She helped other teens with their studies.10 .What suggestion does Shelley give to the teens?A. Be yourself with the support of friends.B．Meet friends whenever possible.C. Go easy on yourself and others.D. Have a good role model.【参考答案】6—10、CACCACWinners ClubYou choose to be a winner!The Winners Club is a bank account specially designed for t eenagers. It has been made to help you better manage your money. The Winners Club is a transaction account（交易账户）where you receive a key-card so you can get to your money 24/7 –that’s 24 hours a day, 7 days a week!It’s a club with impressive features for teenagers:No account keeping fees!You’re no millionaire so we don’t expect you to pay l arge fees. I n fact, there are no account keeping or transaction fees!Excellent interest rates!You want your money to grow. The Winners Club has a good rate of interest which gets even better if you make at least two deposits（储蓄）without taking them out in a month.ConvenientTeenagers are busy – we get that. You may never need to come to a bank at all. With the Winners Club you can choose to use handy tellers and to bank from home using the phone and the Internet··· You can have money directly deposited into your Winners Club account. This could be your p ocket money or your pay from your part-time job!Mega magazine includedAlong with your regular report, you will receive a FREE magazine full of good ideas to make even more of your money. There are also fantastic offers and competitions only for Winners Club members.The Winners Club is a great choice for teenagers. And it is so easy to join. Simply fill in an application form. You can’t wait to hear from you. It’s the best way to choose to be a winner!11. The Winners Club is a bank account intended for ________.A. parentsB. teenagersC. winnersD. adults12. Which of the following is TRUE about the Winners Club?A. Special gifts are ready for parents.B. The bank opens only on work days.C. Services are convenient for its members.D. Fees are necessary for the account keeping.13. The Winners Club provides magazines which ________.A. encourage spendingB. are free to all teenagersC. are full of adventure storiesD. help to make more of your money14. If you want to be a member of the Club, you must ________.A. be an Internet userB. be permitted by your parentC. have a big sum of moneyD. be in your twenties15. What is the purpose of this text?A. T o set up a club.B. To provide part-time jobs.C. T o organize key-cards.D. T o introduce a new banking service.【参考答案】11—1五、BCDBD【2021陕西省西安市长安区第一中学一模】CDogs can know the meaning of a human perspective, say researchers.Dogs are more capable of understanding situations from a human's point of view than has previously been recognized, according to researchers.They found dogs were four times more likely to steal food they had been forbidden, when lights were turned off so humans in the room could not see.This suggested the dogs were able to alter their behavior when they knew their owners' perspective had changed.The study, published in Animal Cognition, conducted tests on eighty-four dogs.The experimen ts had been trying to find whether dogs could make their behavior suitable to react to the changed circumstances of their human owners. It wanted to see if dogs had a "flexible understanding" that could show they understood the viewpoint of a human.It found that when the lights were turned off, dogs in a room with their human owners were much more likely to disobey and steal forbidden food.The study says it is "unlikely that the dogs simply forgot that the human was in the room" when there was no light. Instead it seems as though the dogs were able to differentiate between when the humanwas unable or able to see them.Juliane Kaminski carried out the research into how dogs are influenced by human circumstances.Dr Juliane Kaminski, from the University of Portsmouth's psychology department, said the study was "incredible because it implies dogs understand the human can't see them, meaning they m ight understand the human perspective".Previous studies have suggested that although humans might think that they can recognize different expressions on their dogs' faces, this is often inaccurate and a projection of human emotions. “Humans constantly attribute(归属) certain qualities and emotions to other living things. We know that our own dog is cle ver or sensitive, but that's us thinking, not them,” said Dr Kaminski. “These results suggest humans might be right, where dogs are concerned, but we still can't be completely sure if the results mean dogs have a truly flexible understanding of the mind and others' minds. It has always been assumed only humans had this ability.53．According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE?A. The researchers made the test on dogs in eighty-four countries.B. Dogs always obey and don’t steal forbidden food.C. Dogs may adapt their behavior in response to the changed circumstances.D. The research is carried out to find out how dogs are influenced by light.54．Which of the following can best serve as the title of the passage?A. Dogs---Our Loyal Companions Understand Us Most.B. Dogs Are Our Best Friends.C. Dogs Can Understand Us In a Way, Researchers Say.D. Dogs Have Certain Qualities and Emotions of Human Beings, Researchers Say.55. Where can we probably read this kind of articles?A. T extbooks.B. Advertisements.C. Instructions.D. Magazines.56．This passage can be classified as .A. an argumentative writingB. a feature storyC. a dog show reviewD. a research result 【参考答案】53—56 CCDD。
高考英语(阅读理解之记叙文)模拟真题 (天津专用)(含答案解析)
高考英语（阅读理解之记叙文）模拟真题 (天津专用)（2024·天津·一模）Many of our family traditions centered around food. We’d gather in the kitchen for every birthday and holiday and enjoy delicious food. My grandparents always held Christmas dinner, which included chicken cacciatore, sausage, meatballs and salad. But right before we sat down to eat, my grandmother would pull me aside to show me the dish she made just for me: fresh pasta (意大利面) with tomato sauce.It was a simple dish, but to me it was warm food that filled me with happiness. But more than that, it made me feel like I belonged. I was a shy kid and, in many situations, I felt ignored. And here was my grandmother, showing me that I mattered.Years went by; I moved away and got married. I’d visit throughout the years and my grandmother would serve up a plate of pasta.When my daughter was born in 2020, for the first time in my life I wasn’t about to make the trip back home for Christmas. I cooked my family’s traditional foods and my husband and I had a big meal that included, of course, fresh pasta. I had a video call with my grandmother and showed her the pasta. Shortly after the holidays she passed away unexpectedly.It seemed so unfair that my grandmother passed away soon after I became a parent. I’d hold my daughter and think about how I could tell her what an amazing great-grandmother she had.In my sadness I came to an answer: food. Late at night after my daughter had gone to bed, I’d go to the kitchen and learn how to make fresh pasta, cooking my grandmother’s recipes. Before long I started experimenting, making a bit changes to classic recipes. When my daughter got a little older, I began making special dishes for her with my grandmother’s flavors in mind.I know that no matter how hard I try, my daughter will never have a bowl pasta with sauce exactly like the ones my grandmother would make for me. While that makes me sad, she’ll still get to have my pasta sauce. I know there’re two things she’ll never lack for in this life: pasta and love.1．What did the author say abo ut her grandmother’s homemade pasta?A．It was a special birthday gift for her. B．It brought her a sense of belonging.C．It was loved by every family member. D．It took a lot of time and energy to prepare.2．What made the author’s 2020 Christmas dinner different from previous ones?A．She didn’t share pasta with her husband.B．She didn’t give her grandmother a call.C．She didn’t prepare many traditional family foods.D．She didn’t have a chance to eat her grandmother’s pasta.3．Why did the author learn to make fresh pasta late at night?A．To honour her grandmother. B．To give her daughter a surprise.C．To meet her grandmother’s wish.D．To be a role model for her daughter.4．What can we learn about the author’s pasta sauce?A．It isn’t easy to make. B．It isn’t to her daughter’s liking.C．It tastes exactly the same as her grandmother’s.D．It shows her love for her daughter.5．What’s the best title for the text?A．Different types of pasta B．The origin of pastaC．Love through pasta D．Pasta for Christmas（2024·天津南开·一模）Last weekend I made my first visit to a remote village, home to one of our students, Tombe. Another teacher and I walked for two and a half hours to get there—first, up a mountain from where we had fantastic views, and then do wn a shaded path to the valley below. When we arrived at the village, Tombe’s mother, Kiak, saw us coming and started crying “ieee ieee”. We shook hands with all the villagers. Everyone seemed to be related to Tombe.Tombe’s father, Mukap, a man with a str ong jaw and a wrinkled forehead, led us to his house, a low, round bamboo hut with no windows, with a door just big enough to get through, and with grass sticking out of the roof—this shows it is a man’s house. Such housing is dark inside so it took time f or our eyes to adjust. Fresh grass had been laid on the floor and there was a platform for Jenny and me to sleep on. There was a fireplace in the centre of the hut. The only possessions I could see were one broom, a few saucers, a kettle, cups, pans, and a couple of jars.Mukap built a fire outside and laid stones on it to heat. He then placed the hot stones in an empty oil drum with kau kau(sweet potato), ripe corn, and greens. He then covered the vegetables with banana leaves and left them to steam. It smelled delicious. We ate inside the hut sitting round the fire. I loved listening to the family talking softly to each other in their language, even though I could not participate much in the conversation. Luckily, Tombe interpreted for us.Later, I noticed a can standing upside down on the grill (烤架) over the fire. After a while. Tombe threw it out of the doorway. Tombe told me that the can was heated to dry out the leftover food. His family believes that leftovers attract bad spirits in the night, so any leftover food is dried up in a can and the can is then thrown out of the hut.We left the village the next morning after many goodbyes and firm handshakes. My muscles were aching and my knees shaking as we dragged ourselves down the mountain towards home. That evening I fell happily into bed. It was such a privilege to have spent a day with Tombe’s family.6．Why did Tombe’s mother start crying “ieee ieee”?A．Because she was excited to see her son home B．Because she saw someone who scared heC．Because she was welcoming the teachers. D．Because that was her daily routine.7．What can we learn about Tombe’s father from the passage?A．He’s not a considerate one.B．He has a luxury house.C．He had a good talk with the author. D．He is good at cooking8．When the author saw the family talking softly to each other, her feeling can be best described as ________.A．amazed B．puzzled C．frightened D．happy9．According to Paragraph 4, the can was used to ________.A．drive bad spirits B．protect the hut C．hold the leftovers D．be thrown out of the hut 10．What did the author think of this visit?A．She hated the long and tiring visitB．She was pleased to visit the Tombe family.C．She thought Tombe’s family was too poor.D．She thought some of the Tombe family’s actions were stupid.（2024·天津红桥·一模）About two weeks ago I saw a very sad, blue eyed, homeless man sitting outside mylocal coffee house. I said, “Hi! How are you doing today?”He seemed shocked that I was talking to him. “Not very well,” he replied. He began to tell me how he had been hit by a car while riding his bike. He had been in the hospital for a month and s rest home for another month. During that time the person that paid for his SSI checks (社保费) died of a hear attack and his wallet was stolen with all his IDs. He had several checks waiting for him but had no ID and therefore no access to his money.I decided that if this was all true I’d like to help him get a copy of his birth certificate and social security card. I asked him to meet me at the Department of Vital Statistics at 11:00 p.m. The next morning I didn’t see him so I started filling out the paperwork. I explained to the receptionist, “I’m trying to help a homeless friend get h is ID hack.” “Bob?”she inquired. “Yes, Bob,” I responded, surprised that she knew his name. “He was here at 9:30 and he just left,” she said, “But he told us you were coming.” I paid the fee and walked out with Bob’s Birth Certificate.As I was driving home I saw Bob riding back on the old bike someone had given him. I pulled over and jumped out of my car shouting, “Bob! Bob! I got it!” He saw me and rode over. “I got it, Bob! Look, here it is!” He got tears in his eyes and told me I was his guardian angel.A few days later I needed him to meet me at the Social Security Office. It took me a half hour to get there by car and at least two hours by bike. But there he was sitting on the sidewalk waiting for me! We were in the Social Security Office for two hours. We got everything straightened out and by next week he will have received his back pay, which is a substantial sum.Yes, one person can make a difference in this world. And the interesting thing is that I am getting as much, if not more, from this e xperience than Bob. I am deeply touched by Bob’s sensitivity, his gratitude, his stories, his heart.Home is where the heart is, even for the homeless!11．The author helped the homeless man get his ID back by _____.A．finding it for himB．filling out the paperworkC．visiting the Department of Vital StatisticsD．getting his birth certificate12．The receptionist knew the homeless man because ______.A．he just contacted with her B．he told her I was comingC．he just left from her office D．he called her for reception13．The homeless man needed his ID to ______.A．get the money from the car owner B．get the money out of some checksC．prove his true identity D．pay back his SSI checks14．The author helped the homeless man at the Social Security Office to _______.A．check if his information is true B．check if his name was kept thereC．get his information to his back pay D．take a substantial sum of money15．“I am getting as much, if not more, from this experience than Bob” means ____.A．I felt it meaningful to help BobB．Bob also helped me in some wayC．I was repaid after Bob got the moneyD．I got more respect after the experience（23-24高三下·天津南开·开学考试）My name is Nasilele and I am from Zambia. I’ve been working as a UN Peacekeeper in the Central African Republic for the past two years. Before this, I was a pilot in my country’s army and I enjoyed my work a lot. However, Zambia is a very peaceful country and I was aware that there are other countries in Africa, where there has been a lot of violent conflicts. I felt it was my duty to help innocent people who are caught in the middle of these conflicts, so I signed up with the United Nations.The Central African Republic is a relatively small country of five million people. Since it got independence from France in the 1950s, there have been many violent conflicts between the government and rebels (反叛者) who do not want the leaders in power. Often the army has been in conflict with leaders, which has led to many problems. In 2012, a civil war began. Conflicts between different religions and ethnic groups (种族) were the main causes. Due to this civil war, over one million people were forced to flee their homes and there were many deaths and injuries. In response to this, in 2014, the United Nations established a peacekeeping mission in the country.My fellow peacekeepers are from many different countries including Pakistan, Bangladesh, Egypt, Rwanda and others. This is a good thing as it ensures that there are many different cultures and backgrounds all working towards the same goals. Our roles vary with many different tasks from one day to the next. We monitor cities and villages to ensure that no conflict is occurring, help bring supplies of food and medicine to those who need it and write reports on everything we do and see. Our role never involves violence against others. We are a barrier that can keep people in conflict apart.As a woman, I am particularly valued by the United Nations Peacekeepers as I can act as a role model for many women and girls in the country. When they see my role and how others respect me, I hope they feel that they also deserve to be respected and treated equally to men.My life is not glamorous (富有魅力的) in any way! It’s long hours in a very tough environment. I have basic accommodation with just a bed in a shared room and a small kitchen and bathroom. Of course, being away from my family and friends is also very hard at times. However, I know that the Central African Republic is safer because of the UN Peacekeepers, and that makes it all worthwhile.16．What motivated the author to be a peacekeeper?A．Helping ordinary people in ethnic conflicts.B．Being a pilot in the United Nations Army.C．Living in the Central African Republic.D．Preventing racial conflicts.17．What could be inferred from Paragraph 2 about the Central African Republic?A．It did not gain independence until the mid-19th century.B．The mission of the peacekeeping force there is to end the civil war.C．The UN has sent peacekeepers to the country since its independence.D．More than one in five people were made homeless during the civil war.18．What could we learn from Paragraph 3?A．Peacekeeping forces must ensure local cultural diversity (多样性).B．Peacekeepers have many different jobs to do every day.C．Peacekeepers are not required to record their daily work.D．The job of the peacekeepers is to monitor the behavior of the local people.19．Why do peacekeepers value the author?A．Because she is a unique woman.B．Because women are desperately needed in peacekeeping forces.C．Because she can be a role model for local women.D．Because she’s a respectable woman.20．How did the author feel about being a peacemaker?A．Puzzled. B．Interesting. C．Frightened. D．Helpful.（23-24高三上·天津西青·期末）When I was little, my dad would let me sit beside him on the porch while he painted. He would tell me how the cow by itself is just a cow, and the meadow by itself is just grass and flowers, and the sun peeking through the trees is just a beam of light, but put them a ll together and you’ve got magic.I understood what he was saying, but I’ve never felt what he was saying until one day when I was up in the sycamore tree to rescue a kite stuck in the branches. It was a long way up, but I thought I’d give it a shot. I sta rted climbing. Then I looked down. And suddenly I got dizzy and weak. I was miles off the ground! But the kite was still beyond my reach. I caught my breath and forced myself to concentrate on the kite as I climbed up.When I had the kite free, I needed a minute to rest. That’s when the fear of being up so high began to lift, and in its place came the most amazing feeling that I was flying. Just soaring above the earth, sailing among the clouds.Then I began to notice how wonderful the breeze (微风) smelled. It seemed like sunshine and wild grass and rain! I couldn’t stop breathing it in, filling my lungs again and again with the sweetest smell I’d ever known.I never got over the view. I kept thinking of what it felt like to be up so high in that tree. I wanted to see it, to feel it, again. And again.It wasn’t long before I wasn’t afraid of being up so high and found the spot that became my spot. I could sit there for hours, just looking out at the world. Sunsets were amaz ing. Some days they’d be purple and pink, some days they’d be an orange, setting fire to clouds across the horizon.It was on a day like that when my father’s notion (观念) moved from my head to my heart. The view from my tree was more than rooftops and clouds and wind and colors combined.And I started marveling (惊奇) at how I was feeling both humble and majestic. How was that possible? How could I be so full of peace and full of wonder?It was magic.21．Why did the author climb up the sycamore tree?A．To play in the tree.B．To get a trapped kite.C．To prove her courage.D．To practice climbing skills.22．What does the underlined word “soaring” in Paragraph 3 probably mean?A．Flying high.B．Shouting aloud.C．Singing happily.D．Moving quietly.23．The author’s cl imbing experience was .A．unusual but painfulB．adventurous but rewardingC．competitive and imaginativeD．well-planned and interesting24．Why did the author like being up high in the tree?A．Because the tree had the sweetest smell.B．Because it could help her to concentrate.C．Because her father encouraged her to do so.D．Because she could enjoy more than good views.25．What message does the author want to convey?A．Practice makes perfect.B．Positive action leads to happiness.C．Beautiful things don’t ask for attention.D．The whole is greater than the sum of its parts.（2024·天津·一模）Pooja Rai was a young architecture student in 2014 when she went with a friend to give food to a local orphanage. She was surprised at what she saw.Kids were playing with anything they could get their hands on. One group was rolling around a broken metal pipe. Two boys were trying to play badminton, using old shoes as rackets. “Play shouldn’t just be part of a rich kid’s lifestyle. All kids have a right to enjoy their childhoods.” Rai says.Over the next few weeks, she talked with friends about collecting money for a playground. And that’s when she thought of old tires. Around 100 million tires are thrown away in India every year. Could they reuse them as playground materials and help the environment, too?That idea became a reality in 2015, using old tires—all cleaned, carefully looked over to make sure they are safe to use, and painted in bright colors. The following year, she created Anthill Creations, which has built 275 playgrounds across India—celebrating the power of play in public spaces orphanages, and schools.“Our work always begins with talks with kids about what they want from this space.” says Rai. Sometimes it can take a few hours, or a few visits, until children are ready to open up. She also draws on her experience as an architect. “I found that spaces are powerful in shaping people’s behavior.” she says.Most of the play spaces Rai designs feature large tire sculptures of cars, buildings, or animals, paired with more classic elements of swings and jungle gyms.In one girl’s school in Bengaluru, the children wanted their play space to be shaped into a boxing ring, with tires doubling up as punching bags. “Their teacher was unsure about it.” Rai remembers. “But the girls said they didn’t want people to see them as weak. They wanted to practice self-defense and grow stronger.” In December 2019, this playground became a reality.26．What did Rai find out about the kids in a local orphanage?A．They behaved badly. B．They were badly treated.C．They had nothing to do but play. D．They were short of play equipment.27．What did Rai do with the thrown-away tires?A．She renewed them in a tire shop.B．She turned them into artistic works.C．She used them to design play spaces.D．She sold them to raise money for hungry kids.28．What did Rai take into consideration when carrying out her work?A．Children’s needs.B．Children’s experiences.C．Her favourite childhood games. D．An architect friend’s suggestions.29．What can we learn about the girls from the last paragraph?A．They needed to build their confidence.B．They wanted to win their teachers’ trust.C．They finally had their dream playground.D．They often helped with collecting old tires.30．Which of the following can best describe Rai?A．Talented and hard-working. B．Creative and kind-hearted.C．Realistic and lonely. D．Poor but caring.（2024·天津河北·一模）On a cool autumn evening, while wandering through the streets of the old town, my attention was captured by a charming bookstore located between towering buildings. The warm light through its windows drew me closer, and without realizing it, I stood at its entrance, peering through the glass.Earlier that day, after enjoying a pleasant lunch with friends, I had decided to explore the city on foot. Despite passing through this part of town numerous times, I had never spotted the charming bookstore. However, on this particular evening, something about it seemed irresistibly inviting.Gently brushing away the fallen leaves from the window frame, I took a closer look inside. Rows of shelves filled with books of various sizes and colors stretched across the small and friendly interior, each volume whispering tales of adventure and wisdom. As my eyes moved over the titles, a wave of fond memories washed over me, transporting me back to my childhood.Growing up, my world was dominated by sports and outdoor activities, often at my father’s insistence. He would say, “You need to play football, Alex. It builds character.” Yet deep down, I always felt out of place on the football field, my mind wandering to distant lands and heroic tales.Every Sunday, after an exhausting football match, I would secretly go to my room and lose myself in books. The characters became my friends, and their journeys provided my escape. I still vividly recall the overwhelming joy I experienced when I first read about the adventures of a young wizard. His bravery and determination deeply touched me.One day, our school librarian noticed my passion for reading and suggested I join the book club. Hesitant and unsure of my father’s reaction, I took the club flyer (宣传单) home, my heart racing with a mix of fear and hope. To my surprise, he was supportive, his typically serious expression softening as he signed the permission slip.Joining the book club marked a turning point. I discovered a community where I truly belonged, and my passion for reading was embraced and nurtured. I began to craft my own stories, each one reflecting my dreams and desires.As I stood there, lost in these thoughts, the door of bookstore opened, inviting me in. Stepping inside felt like coming home, a place where dreams and reality met. It was a reminder of how books had shaped my life, guidingme through the challenges of childhood and inspiring me to find my true passion.31．What was the author’s first impression of the bookstore on the autumn evening?A．It appeared to be closed and deserted. B．It seemed disappointing and dark.C．It was incredibly welcome. D．It looked modern and busy.32．Why did the author’s father ask him to play football during his upbringing?A．To improve his strong personal qualities.B．To keep him physically fit and healthy.C．To prepare him for a sports career.D．To follow a family tradition.33．The father’s act of signing the club flyer implies that he is ________.A．strict and demanding B．mindless and annoyingC．considerate and approving D．protective and understanding34．What effect did joining the book club have on the author?A．It isolated him from social life. B．It made him give up on sports entirely.C．It shaped the author’s personal growth.D．It changed the author’s view on reading.35．What message does the author’s sto ry conveyA．Meeting expectations. B．Pursuing one’s passions.C．Exploring with excitement. D．Prioritizing physical activities.（23-24高三上·天津河东·期末）When I was 12 years old, I already knew that my teen years were going to be the worst years of my life. I was a total outsider, bullied (欺凌) at school. I felt completely alone in my small town.But by starting to do volunteer work when I was 14, I turned my problem into a passion for helping others. The opportunity to practice kindness made me feel like my life had a greater purpose. The more positive energy I shared, the more kindness and appreciation I received. I realized that my purpose in life would be to reach out to people, specifically teenagers, and help them feel less alone.Books were my true friends back then. I was so thankful that the authors wrote those books. The kindness they offered me with their books saved my life. One of my biggest dreams was to become an author so I could write books that would help other teenagers the way those books helped me.After surviving terrible experiences at school and at home, I made a choice to take the optimistic, positive road in the next steps of my journey. My dream career, one I thought was only possible for the authors I loved, is what I am doing now. I have been a full-time author of teen novels since 2007 and am grateful for this amazing opportunity to reach out to readers every single day.Kindness saved me when I needed help the most. Even small acts of kindness can change someone’s life. You never know what someone else is going through. But by practicing daily kindness, you become an architect of positive change.36．What was the author’s life like when he was 12?A．Boring. B．Peaceful. C．Unhappy. D．Meaningful.37．How did the volunteer work benefit the author?A．It made him popular in his town. B．It helped him find the meaning of life.C．It helped him understand others’ lives better.D．It helped to shape his dream career.38．Why did the author choose writing as his job?A．He was inspired by his teacher. B．He could pass positive energy to readers.C．He wanted to share his school experiences. D．He found he had a talent for writing.39．What does the author suggest readers do in the last paragraph?A．Say “no” to bullies bravely.B．Make positive changes in their lives.C．Treat others with kindness in daily life. D．Learn to care more about others’ feelings.40．What can we learn from the passage?A．The author live alone in her small town. B．Books can save everyone’s life.C．Kindness can change someone’s life.D．Terrible experiences would make a person feel more alone.（23-24高三上·天津河北·期末）On a cold morning in May, I received a fascinating email from a high school friend. inviting me to a 10-day all-female surfing adventure in Portugal. The offer was irresistible, and I instantly knew my answer was yes.The trip seemed simple enough. Ten women, ranging from 30 to 45 years old, all strangers, will gather on the Portuguese coast to embrace the challenge of surfing the Atlantic waves.As a travel enthusiast, I quickly sought permission from my boss for this once-in-a- lifetime journey.Through my 33 years, I’ve observed a common adult tendency: we often limit ourselves to refining skills we already possess. There’s a certain pride in improving our ex pertise, becoming increasingly knowledgeable in our chosen fields, yet unintentionally, this focus often leaves other skills undeveloped and leads to neglecting other areas of potential growth.Two days later, I arrived in Ericeira, a charming surf town, where I met my surfing group. Despite our different personalities and backgrounds, we were all united in a persistent desire to challenge ourselves, learn, tackle and grow.The shores at Ericeira, where the beginners learn to surf, are shallow and covered with slippery rocks. They make for softer waves but are difficult to navigate (驾驭).Guided by our amazing coaches, together, we faced the waves. Sometimes, it poured with rain, and the waves crashed around us, but we were still out there. And with every slip and fall, words of encouragement filled the air.Honestly, I probably spent most of my days frozen to the bone, but that didn’t matter because a new level of genuine joy and personal achievement had been unlocked.Learning a new skill taught me the humbleness that can come from doing badly at something new, and the pride that develops when you finally manage to grasp something you’ve been working on.While surfing might not be my calling, trying it out inspired me to take more risks in life, to step outside of my comfort zone and to never stop believing in myself. You never know what you’re capable of if you don’t go out there and try.41．What motivated the author to join the surf trip to Portugal?A．The opportunity to improve existing skills.B．The need to reconnect with a high school friend.C．The chance to undertake work duties in Portugal.D．The desire to embrace a challenge and learn a new skill.42．What is the author’s view on adults focusing on mastering one field?A．It narrows one’s abilities.B．It is essential for career success.C．It disrupts one’s work-life balance. D．It develops creativity and exploration.43．Which of the following words best describe the author’s surfing experience?A．Tough but rewarding. B．Boring and uneventful.C．Difficult and frustrating. D．Relaxing but unpredictable.44．What can be inferred about the author?A．She used to lack confidence in herself.B．She became more willing to take risks.C．She went on to become an expert surfer.D．She discovered the surfing was her true calling.45．What wisdom did the author gain from the experience with surfing?A．The value of pushing your limits and trying new things.B．The need to seek professional training in all new skills.C．The benefit of traveling with unknown companions.D．The importance of being an expert in one field.（23-24高三上·天津和平·期末）Camping is a rite of passage (成人礼) if you grow up in Canada. It’s a child’s first taste of what living in the wild really means. But growing up as an immigrant (移民) from India, I thought it was strange. I simply didn’t understand why so many people loved nature when the comfort of your home still existed.Then I turned 20 and started trying new things. I had been experiencing mental health issues for quite some time and I discovered being out in nature helped me calm down. So, I decided to try camping.The night before the trip I was quite excited. Then I overheard a conversation between my father and mother. “Why does she have to do this? Doesn’t she know she can just stay at home?” my father asked. “This is what Canadian kids do, it’s okay, she’ll be fine!” my mom explained. My parents had no faith in me surviving one night in the wild.My friends and I set up our campsite in the woods. As the day went on, we ate, played by the water and met our camping neighbors. Time felt like it slowed down; life felt gentler and easier. Suddenly, I realized: I was doing it! I was camping! As the day turned into night, the stars came out and I was amazed by all the twinkling lights above me. I won’t lie. I had the worst sleep of my life. Morning came and I was up and ready to make breakfast, coffee and tea. I didn’t even realize I was sad to leave until we started packing everything up.I wasn’t jus t leaving, having accomplished something I never thought I would do. I was leaving with a real sense of community, a real sense of appreciation for what the great outdoors had to offer, and a completely different outlook on an activity that I had thought strange for so many years. It made me realize the beauty of Canada wasn’t in the things we did, but in the community we built.46．What was the author’s attitude toward camping as a child?A．She was passionate.B．She was frightened.C．She felt it unnecessary.。
（5月集训）天津市宁河县2021高考英语阅读明白得训练（6）（含解析）
天津市宁河县2021高考英语阅读明白得训练（6）及答案（解析）阅读明白得With the possible exception of equ al rights, perhaps the most heated argument across the United States today is the death penalty (死刑). Many argue that it is an effective deterrent (威慑) to murder, while others think there is no enough proof that the death penalty reduces the number of murders. The argument advanced by those opposed （反对）to the death penalty is that it is cruel and inhuman punishment, that it is tile mark of a bad society and finally that it is of questionable effectiveness as a deterrent to crime (罪行) anyway.In our opinion, the death penalty is a necessary action. Throughout recorded history there have always been those peculiar persons in every society who made terrible crimes such as murder. But some are more dangerous than others.For example, it is one thing to take the life of another in time of blind anger, but quite another to coldly plan and carry out the murder of one or more people in the style of a butcher. Thus, murder, like all other crimes, is a matter of different degree. While it could be argued with some reason that the criminal in the first instance should be merely kept from society, such should not be the fate of the latter type murderer.The value of the death penalty as a deterrent to crime may be open to discussion. But the majority of people belie ve that the death penalty protects them. Their belief is proved by the fact that the death penalty prevents murder. For example, from 1954 to 1963, when the death penalty was carried out from time to time in California, the murder rate remained between three and four murders for each 100, 000 population. Since 1964 the death penalty has been done only once, and the murder rate has risen to10.4 murders for each 100, 000 population. The sharp climb in the state's murder r ate, which began when killings stopped, does not happen by chance. It certainly shows that the death penalty does deter many murderers. If the law about death penalty is vetoed (否决), some people will bemurdered- some whose lives may have been saved if the death penalty were in effect. This is reall y a life or death matter. The lives of thousands of people must be protected.1. The main purpose of this passage is to _____.A. speak for the majorityB. support a vetoC. speak ill of the governmentD. argue for the value of the death penalty答案解析：答案为D。
（5月集训）天津市宁河县2021高考英语阅读明白得训练（5）（含解析）
天津市宁河县2021高考英语阅读明白得训练（5）及答案（解析）阅读明白得China has recently been faced with serious issues of product safety. In Panama, it is said that medicine made with a poisonous chemical sickened some people. A Chinese company had identified it as diethylamide glycol （[化]乙二醇）, a low – cost substitute commonly used in automobile antifreeze （防冻剂）.Some countries have banned Chinese-made toothpaste containing diethylamide glycol. China has now told companies to discontinue its use, even though it says the toothpaste is safe. Another industrial chemical, melamine, was found in wheat flour used to make pet food in North America. Thousands of dogs and cats became sick.The United States has restricted some imports of Chinese seafood because they contained banned substance. And questions have been raised about other products, including children’s toys covered with lead paint.Chinese officials promised to provide the European Union, the biggest trading partner, with detailed reports on enforcement efforts against unsafe goods.Meglena Kuneva, commissioner (理事) for consumer protection of the European Union said China should have kept its promise.China recently closed three companies linked to the Panama and the pet food scare. And it dismissed the former head of its food and drug administration. He was found guilty of corruption (腐败) for approving unsafe drugs. This week, a conference of the State Council approved a proposed special measure on the supervision of food safety. The Xinhua News Agency said it calls for stronger controls over producers, greater responsibilities for government and more serious punishment for illegal activities.But Chinese officials have accused some foreign media of overstating problems with goods made inChina. They say food imports from the United States also fail inspection sometimes. Next Week, American and Chinese food safety officials are planning to hold 5 days of meetings in Beijing to discuss cooperation.16．How many cases with safety problems are mentioned in the passage?A．Six B．Five C．Four D．Three17．How was Panama case dealt with afterwards?A．Three companies linked to it were closed down.B．The former head of food and drug administration was removed from his position.C．More serious punishment was conducted for leaders linked to it.D．Both A and B.18．It can be implied but not clearly stated that ________.A．Chinese- made toothpaste is safe B．the safety of “made in China” is doubted C．there are safety problems with one more Chinese productsD．stronger control over Chinese products is in need19．The pass age is mainly about ________.A．China is facing product safety problemsB．more controls are taken of Chinese goodsC．overstated problems with Chinese goodsD．China is losing its trade partners20．What does “it” refers to in the last but one paragraph?A．China B．The European UnionC．Chinese officials D．The Chinese company【参考答案】16—20、BDBAA阅读以下短文, 从每题后所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中,选出最正确选项,并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。
（5月集训）天津市宁河县2021高考英语阅读明白得训练（4）（含解析）
天津市宁河县2021高考英语阅读明白得训练（4）及答案（解析）阅读明白得Success does not belong to a select group of individuals; success belongs to those who are wil ling to go after it. Success belongs to those who are willing to look fear in the face, eyeball to eyeball, and then do what they have to do. Success belongs to those who realize that there is something more important than their fear.“Desire is the key to motivation….” Desire is the longing to achieve a vision; without desire you have nothing. If you’ve lost your vision, or if your desire is not strong, work to clarify your vision, use pictures, write the vision down. Habakkuk said, “Write the vision, and make it plain, ” Before you can run with desire, your vision must be plain, it must be clear, it must be exciting.“Seventy percent of success in life is showing up.” You can’t get your dream job, if you’re scared to turn in an application. You won’t get the sale, if you don’t try. Showing up doesn’t guarantee success, but rest assured if you don’t show up, you won’t succ eed. When it comes to your dreams, and the things you desire to achieve in this life, you have to show up.Thomas J. Watson said, “Would you like me to give you a formula（公式）for success? It’s quite simple, really. Double your rate of failure. You are thinking of failure as the enemy of success. But it isn’t at all. You can be discouraged by failure or you can learn from it, so go ahead and make mistakes. Make all you can. Because remember that’s where you will find success.” Never fear failure, it is failure that will bring you success. Embrace failure, become a student of failure, learn from failure, and soon you will succeed.Success is not about doing what t he average person can’t do, it’s about doing what the average person is unwilling to do. And on a deeper level, it’s about creating habits that the average person is unwilling to create. It’s the habit of doing things with excellence that cause success. Success is the enjoyment of the journey. You have to enjoy the journey!Someone once said, “Unless you change how you are, you will always have what you’ve got.” You have to change…you will change, you will succeed.11. If you want to succeed, you should _________.A. make efforts to achieve itB. be a special personC. face it with fearD. do everything important12. What's Habakkuk's opinion?A. We should make our aims common.B. We should set up a clear target.C. We should have motivation.D. Desire is the key to motivation.13. The main idea of the third para graph is that _________.A. success needs showing upB. 70% of people can succeedC. you should show your hopeD. you should fight for success14. Thomas J. Watson encourages us to _________.A. retire from failureB. escape from failureC. make double mistakesD. grow from failure15. Which is the best title of the passage? _________.A. Success and FailureB. Keys to SuccessC. Several Critical Steps to SuccessD. Importance of Success【参考答案】11—1五、A BADC阅读明白得Breathe, wave and smile. Along with more than 300 other seniors, I marched into the stadium on the afternoon of May 10. The audience burst into deafening cheers. The huge stadium shook with all the whistling and clapping.It was as if a Hollywood superstar had walked on stage. And indeed, every single senior that day was a star of the moment. Each deserved it. The seniors had been preparing for four years for thisonce-in-a-lifetime moment—the commencement.Seated, I waited anxiously for the opening address. As a foreign exchange student, I was not able to receive a diploma. However, I still had the wonderful feeling of being part of things. Like the other graduates, I was dressed in purple cap and gown.Our principal, Mr. Glover, delivered a short, warm greeting. The US national anthem followed and then, hands on chests, a solemn Pledge of Allegiance(尽忠宣誓).Students who had excelled academically gave farewell speeches. The tears in some eyes convinced me that many had deep feelings about the occasion. It was as the class motto says, “Life brings us tears, smiles and memori es. The tears dry; the smiles fade; but the memories last forever.”Then came the core (核心) of the commencement. Hundreds of names were announced. Each graduate walked across the stage to receive his or her diploma from the principal. From the different cheers each graduate got, we had the funny sense that it was a kind of competition of who could cheer the loudest. To be honest, the presentation of diplomas got boring. A girl sitting next to me even started yawning. But it wasn’t boring for those receiving the diploma: they would treasure the moment the principal placed the sacred brown document in their hands for the rest of their lives.A new page in the book of that person’s life had turned. They were glimpsing their futures: futures of challenge, hardship, perhaps loneliness too, which would take all of their courage.62. What’s the article mainly about?A. An American graduation ceremony.B. The opening ceremony of a sports meeting.C. A presentation of college diplomas.D. A US college’s farewell party.63. According to the text, which of the following statements about the author is TRUE?A. Hollywood superstars went to attend the ceremony.B. Every single senior became a superstar at the ceremony.C. When each graduate got his or her diploma, there were cheers.D. All graduates would treasure the diploma for the rest of their lives.64. The right order of the following events is________.a. Diplomas were presented to graduates.b. Students gave farewell speeches.c. The US national anthem was played.d. The principal gave a short, warm speech.e. Seniors went into the stadium.A. b-c-a-d-eB. b-d-c-e-aC. e-d-b-a-cD. e-d-c-b-a65. From the text, we can infer that_______.A. foreign exchange students could get a diplomaB. a diploma g uarantees a bright futureC. the ceremony symbolizes the beginning of a new stage in lifeD. everyone felt excited at the presentation of the diploma【解析】依照第一自然段Along with more than 300 other seniors, I marched into the stadium on the afternoon of May 10. 第四自然段Our principal, Mr. Glover, delivered a short, warm greeting. The US national anthem followed and then, hands on chests, a solemn Pledge of Allegiance(尽忠宣誓). 第五自然段Students who had excelled academically gave farewell speeches 第六自然段Each graduate walked across the stage to receive his or her diploma from the principal.依照那个顺序应选D【考点定位】考查细节明白得判定题65. 【答案】C【解析】依照A new page in the book of that person’s life had turn ed.可知答案为C【考点定位】考查推理明白得题阅读明白得In Western countries people have been using the installment (分期付款) plan since the first half of thetwentieth century. Today, a large number of families in Great Britain buy furniture, household goods and cars by installments. In the U.S.A., the figure is much higher than in Great Britain, and people there spend over 10 percent of their income on the installment plan.The price of an article bought on installments is always higher than the price that would be paid by cash. There is a charge for interest. The buyer pays one quarter or one third of the price as a down payment (预付定金) when the goods are delivered to him. He then makes regu lar payments, weekly or monthly, until the full price is paid up. The legal ownership of the goods remains with the seller until the final payment has been made.Installment buying has advantages and disadvantages. It can help couples with small incomes to furnish their homes and start housekeeping. It increases the demand for goods, and in this way helps business and employment. There is, however, the danger that when business is bad, installment buying may end suddenly, making business much worse. This may result in a great increase in unemployment. If the people on the installment plan lose their jobs, they will probably not be able to make their payments. If great numbers of people are not able to pay their installment debts, there is a possibility that businessmen cannot collect their debts and will therefore lose money. If businessmen lose money or fail to make a satisfactory profit, it becomes more likely to have a depression (萧条). This is why, in some countries, the government controls the installment plan by fixing the amount of the down payment and installments to discourage people from buying more than they can pay for on the installment plan.11. Which of the following is NOT TRUE about the installment plan?A. A lot of British families use the installment plan.B. More than 10 percent of American families buy things on installments.C. Americans depend more on installment than British people do.D. Americans spend one tenth of their income on installment buying.12. Goods bought on installments are more expensive than goods bought by cash because _____.A. the buyer has to pay extra money as interestB. the delivery of the goods charges extra moneyC. the buyer has to pay a down paymentD. the service offered by installment plan charged extra money13. What will happen to a buyer if he fails to make the full payment for an item bought on installments?A. He might lose his job.B. He will stop owning the item he has bought.C. He will have to sell what he has bought.D. He will go into debt.14. The advantage of installment buying might include all the following EXCEPT that _____.A. purchasing power is strengthened.B. employment might be increasedC. people develop a good habit of saving moneyD. young couples are able to furnish their homes15. In some countries, the governments control the installment plan to _____.A. increase employmentB. avoid depressionsC. ensure that businesses make good profitsD. ensure that people can pay for what they buy【参考答案】11—1五、BABCD阅读明白得--------DAre you a team person? Are you at your best as part of a small, tightly united group of dedicatedworkers? If so, the future may hold more for you than you think.High technology, some predicted, would make team work a thing of the past. That’s happening in those areas of business and data processing where one person and a computer can replace a team of workers.But, elsewhere, teamwork is very much alive. High technology has led to a new type of teamwork in a number of fields, including advertising, scientific research, engineering design, architecture and ocean expl oration. Through computer networking, scientists, engineers and technicians at different locations---often thousands of miles ap art---can work on the same project at once. They can exchange ideas, try out different designs and test their results.Examples? An engineering team can now design and try out a robot system, a new manufacturing process, or an entire factory before it is built. An architectural team can do the same with a building or a bridge. A medical team can simulate (模拟) a dangerous operation before performing it on a patient. Of course, computer–assisted team effort doesn’t end with investigation and simulation. It now usually continues into actual design, manufacturing and testing. “Computer–aided design (CAD) and computer–aided manufacture (CAM) are breaking down barriers between traditional design and manufacturing functions,” explains Dr. Prakash Rao, an engineering manager at General Electric. “Interdisciplinary teams and engineers follow a product from concept to produ ction. Everything is interconnected like a network.”Sometimes a computer–aided effort can extend beyond production. A team that produces robots may use them to explore space and ocean depth. For high–technology team work, the future seems limitless.66. T he underlined part “hold more” most probably means to .A. maintain more chancesB. give more rightsC. make more regulationsD. store more information67. According to the passage, the writer believes that .A. teamwork requires more use of computers than that of human beingsB. t eamwork will be completely replaced by computersC. the concept of teamwork is still alive and no longer the same as the pastD. high technology would make teamwork a thing of the past68 The examples given by the writer in Paragraph 4 serve .A. to prove high technology has a promising futureB. to explain his idea of new type of teamwork is reasonableC. to show that it tends to be an end to teamwork soonD. to indicate the computer—assisted team effort just means investigation and simulation.69. Which of the following statements is NOT true accor ding to the passage?A. Many fields of science and technology are now using computers effectively.B. No details are given in the passage about barriers between traditional design and manufacturing functions.C. Experts from different fields have to cooperate to develop a product from concept to production.D. High technology is nothing but a new type of teamwork plus CAD and CAM.70. The author’s attitude to towards the introduction of the computer to teamwork is of .A. objectionB. indifferenceC. supportD. doubt【文章大意】本文是议论文，本文要紧讲述了在高科技时期中新的团队合作的形式。
(5月集训)天津市宁河县高考英语阅读理解训练(10)(含解析)
天津市宁河县2014高考英语阅读理解训练（10）及答案（解析）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A.B.C和D项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
AWhen Josephine Cooper was growing up, she learned the importance of charity from her parents. Although they made a modest living for their family of 10, they insisted on sharing with those less fortunate.Half a century later, Mrs Cooper became a beloved volunteer at the San Diego Food Bank, where she devoted herself to helping others. She organized and ran a distribution center from a church, helping it become the organization’s l argest emergency food distribution center in San Diego. She was one of 25 outstanding senior volunteers in the nation selected and invited to Washington D.C. to receive the award. “She was the main person who helped us make that program grow,” said Mike D oody, former director of the Food Bank. “She had a way of getting people to work together and to work hard. She was determined and stubborn, but in a good way. She had a good heart.” People knew her as “Grandma” because of her selflessness and her devotion to helping hungry children and families. “She reminded people of their Grandma.” Doody said.As a widow with a young child in 1979, Mrs. Cooper was helped through a difficult financial time when the Food Bank provided her with groceries. “She dedicated he r life to giving back,” said her daughter, Monica Cooper. It wasn’t unusual for a local church to call Mrs Cooper to ask her to aid a needy family. “She would give people food out of her cupboard. Sometimes we would cook a meal for a family living out of their can,” Cooper said.Although Mrs Cooper was honored to receive the national award for her volunteer work, she said being able to help others was her reward. She died of liver disease and kidney failure, aged 93.4. What can we learn about Mrs Cooper?A. She lived a miserable life.B. She refused the national award.C. She was kind and devoted.D. She was difficult to get along with.5. Mrs Cooper’s story suggests that .A. everyone needs a Grandma nearbyB. a sound mind is in a sound bodyC. children are what their parents areD. a mother’s love never changes 【参考答案】1—5、BADCC阅读理解Tykoon is an online website that allows you to teach your child financial principles through allowances, assignment of tasks and daily chores. As the parent, you can assign a cash value to the things you want your child to do. Then, your child can go in, accept the task and add to their wish list of what they would like to purchase with the money that they earn.Let’s start with the parent side of things. The parent must be the one to set up the account. You simply enter your inform ation and your child’s information to get started. You are then able to assign allowance amounts to your child.Then you can add tasks for your child to accept and link them to either their weekly allowance or a pre-determined amount. Your child is then able to accept or decline their tasks. They can see how much each task earns, how often they need to do it and what they will get if they do! They can add items that they are working toward earning and can even earn nn-cash incentives such as extra TV time or staying up late! Tykoon is a great way to start teaching your child about responsibility and financial principles in fun and safe way. Through the creation of their own profile and the ability to accept or decline tasks, they are taught the skills that they will need later in life when they are managing their own budgets! So, head over and sign up for a free account today and watch your child get excited about doing their chores! And right now, as a special reward, if you share Tykoon with your friends and have five friends sign up and stay active for more than a month, you’ll earn a ＄25 gift card! So get your child enrolled(注册), tell your friends and let’s start teaching all our kids about the important financial principles today!66.The purpose of the text is to___________.A. make an advertisementB. share teaching experienceC. describe an online websiteD. present a way of making money【答案】A【解析】第一段介绍Tykoon，二，三，四段介绍怎样操作以及所带来的好处，最后一段是奖励措施。
（5月集训）天津市宁河县2021高考英语阅读明白得训练（8）（含解析）
天津市宁河县2021高考英语阅读明白得训练（8）及答案（解析）阅读明白得“Today is the day I start the big healthy diet,” I told my wife as I raised my hand and promise，“No chocolate today!”“Oh, has the hospital gift shop stopped selling it?” she asked.“No,” I said. “I’ll just have to depend on my strong determination.”But when I arrived at the hospital, my little friend Benton had been there again. I knew my promise would quickly disappear. Because if Benton had things his way, I’d always be eating a piece of candy from the bottomless bag he often shared with me.Benton was an eight-year-old boy who was blind because of a kind of cancer, which caused him to live in the darkness, when he was fifteen months old. For the next twenty-six months, he was in and out of our hospital. For nearly four years, it seemed as though Benton could beat the disease, until one Friday afternoon in April 2011, when he developed a headache and lost movement on his right side. His mom rushed him to the hospital.Over the next several months, Benton came to our hospital many more times. Each time he came, we would say hello, while Benton answered the greeting by holding out a candy from his bag.So, on that first day of my diet, I went to his room and found Benton lying in his bed, his eyes opened but not looking into this world.“We brought his candy bag with us. Would you like to have some?” his mother asked.Without thinking of my diet, I reached into the bag and pulled out the first piece my fingers touched. It was my favorite as if Benton had saved one last piece for me. At home that evening, I answered a phone about Benton’s death. As I hung it up, I opened the candy and ate it.6. What did the writer promise to do?A. T o begin a healthy diet without chocolate.B. To go on selling candy.C. T o share chocolate with his wife.D. T o eat a piece of candy.7. On what condition would the writer's promise be gone?A. If the shop had stopped selling chocolate.B. If he had reached hospital to see Benton.C. If he had shared chocolate with Benton.D. If his wife had seen him.8. Which of the following shows the correct order of the events about Benton?a. he lived in the darknessb. he lost movement on his right sidec. he was in and out of the hospital.d. his eyes opened, not looking into this worldA. a d c bB. d c b aC. a c b dD. d b a c9. What might the writer be?A. A doctor.B. A patient.C. A teacher.D. A cook.10. From the passage, it implies that _________.A. the writer was kind to BentonB. Benton preferred sweets rather than his lifeC. the writer loved candy beforeD. the writer has been aware of the danger of chocolate【参考答案】6—10、ABCAD阅读明白得（共20小题；每题2分，总分值40分）第一节: 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。
2020年天津市宁河县板桥中学高三英语月考试卷及参考答案
2020年天津市宁河县板桥中学高三英语月考试卷及参考答案第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项ATry one of these amazing destinations on your next vacation.MallorcaOn the popular Spanish island of Mallorca, farmhouse inns focus more on providing isolation and quietness than offering hands-on farming experiences. With millions of visitors staying on the beaches of Mallorca and the other Balearic Islands each summer, a little bit of isolation is a good thing for aloneness-seeking travelers. Mainly located in the hills of inland Mallorca, these inns range from rustic century-old farmhouses to luxury(奢侈的) villas with spas and swimming pools.HawaiiPeople who don't want to dig out their passport but still want their farm adventure can head to the island of Hawaii. The 50th state talks much about the well-developed farm tourism industry that can hold people with different interests. Agritourism choices range from visiting coffee plantations(种植园) in the Big Island's Kona region to exploring the plantations on Maui to staying on farms on the easily reachable island of Oahu. CaliforniaCalifornia is one ofthe best places in the U. S. to enjoy a farm-stay, thanks to the diversity of crops and farms. Small family farms and large farms offer a more hands-on approach to agritourism. Many of them teach small-scale farming techniques and even offer strategies for organic growing. The University of California system, one of the largest state-run higher education systems in the U.S., has a small-farm program that helps growers create agritourism businesses.Philippine IslandsWith diverse conditions on different islands, the Philippine Islands are ideal places for visiting multiple agritourism sites or focusing on one product. Tourists can visit a huge pineapple plantation for a taste of large-scale agriculture, or they could focus on smaller operations such as bee farms, and even small plantations that specialize in growing tropical produce such as dragon fruit.1. What kind of people will choose to go to Mallorca?A. Those who prefer peace of mind.B. Those who like lying on the beach.C. Those who enjoy the luxury of tourism.D. Those who want to experience farming.2. What can people do on the Philippine Islands?A. Live in farmhouses.B. Visit plantations.C. Learn farming techniques.D Take part in a farm program.3. What are the four places in the text famous for?A. Locations.B. Environments.C. Local products.D. Tourism features.BHow much do consumers care about the carbon footprint of the products they buy? Would they care more if the goods were labeled with emissions（排放物）data?Does it matter at which stage in the lifecycle of a product the carbon is emitted? Research published in the International Journal of Environmental Policy and Decision Making offers a way to find out．Study participants view a carbon footprint label as similar to labels that have appeared on some existing products．The label shows the carbon dioxide emissions connected with their production, transportation, usage and disposal（清理）, thus showing the buyer the likely effect on climate change of buying a particular product．In the first group of studies, the research team proved that carbon emissions and a carbon emissions label would indeed play a role in consumer product decisions, although not as great a role as price．In a second set of studies, the team found that emissions connected with usage were most important to consumers followed by the transportation and disposal stages．The carbon footprint of the producing process was considered less important to consumers than the other stages in the product's lifecycle because it is outside the consumer's control．That is, the participants felt they were less responsible for carbon emitted during producing process．Consumers value recycling a product, but the researchers found that, overall, the consumers would preferproducers to offset（补偿）carbon emissions rather than having toaddressthe problem directly themselves．Consumers are increasingly concerned with climate change problems, and already carbon labeling isappearing on some products．"We find that participantsnot only take the carbon label into account when making product decisions, but they want detailed information on the label," the researchers explain．They suggest that companies should prepare for how carbon emissions labels might affect future consumer choice．4. Which of the following most affects consumer's choice?A. Labels．B. Price．C Packaging． D. Carbon footprint．5. About the carbon dioxide emissions in the product's lifecycle, which stage do consumers care most?A. Usage stage．B. Transportation stage．C. Disposal stage．D. Producing stage．6. Which of the following can best replace the underlined word "address"?A. Look into．B. Point out．C. Deal with．D. Run into．7. What can be inferred from the last paragraph?A. Companies should take carbonemissions more seriously．B. All products have been labeled with carbon emissions data．C. Producers will attach less importance to carbon emissions labels．D. Products labeled with carbon emissions data will have poor sales．CSome years ago I was offered a writing assignment that would require three months of travel through Europe.I had been abroad a couple of times, but I could hardly claim to know my way around the continent. Moreover, my knowledge of foreign languages was limited to a little college French.I hesitated. How would I, unable to speak the language, totally unfamiliar with local geography or transportation system？It seemed impossible, and with considerable regret. Suddenly a thought ran through my mind: you can't learn if you don't try. So I accepted the assignment.There were some bad moments. But by the time I had finished the trip I was an experienced traveler. And ever since, I have never hesitated to head for even the most remote of places, without guides or even advanced bookings, confident that somehow I will manage.The point is that the new, along with the different, is almost scary by definition. But each time you try something, you learn, and as the learning piles up, the world opens to you.I've learned to ski at 40, and flown up the Rhine River in a balloon. And I know I'll go on doing such things. It'snot because I'm braver or more daring than others. I'm not. But I'll accept anxiety as another name for challenge and I believe I can accomplish wonders.8. The author accepted the assignment because_________.A. he had never travelled abroad beforeB. he hardly knew any foreign languagesC. he was familiar with any other country in EuropeD. he would learn something new and different by trying9. Which of the following statements is TRUE？A. The author had been abroad only twice.B. The author thought the trip was hard but worthwhile.C. The author admitted that anything different was terrible.D. The author must be good at doing research and making interviews.10. We can infer from the text that the author is_______.A. awkwardB. generousC. stubbornD. brave11. What's the best title of the text？A. An Interesting Trip AbroadB. My First Writing AssignmentC. Ready to Try and ChallengeD. How to Be Daring and Brave.DA cheap printed sensor could transmit wildfire warnings. Wildfires have recently destroyed regions across the world, and theirgravityis increasing. Hoping to reduce harm, researchersled by Yapei Wang, a Chinese chemist ofRenminUniversity, say they have developed an inexpensive sensor to detect such fires earlier with less effort.Current detection methods rely heavily on human watchfulness, which can delay an effective response. Most wildfires are reported by the general public, and other alerts come from routine foot patrols and watchtower observers. Passing planes and satellites also occasionally spot something, but “the fire first appears on the ground," Wang says. “ When you see the fire from the sky, it is too late. ”The team says its new sensor can be placed near tree trunks' bases and send a wireless signal to a nearby receiver if there is a dramatic temperature increase. That heat also powers the sensor itself, without replacing batteries. The team printed the substances onto ordinary paper to create a sensor for just $ 0.40.But improving coordination among the different agencies involved in firefighting is even more crucial to address, says Graham Kent, an earthquake expert at theUniversityofNevada,Reno, who was not part of thestudy.Kentis director of ALERTWildfire, a network that uses cameras and crowd sourcing to watch for fires inCalifornia,NevadaandOregon. “The whole way that you respond to a fire until it's put out is like a ballet," he says. “You'd have to choreograph (设计) it just so, with resources precisely used at the right time and place and in the right order from detection to confirmation to assignment to extinguishment (熄灭).Fire detection is just step one.Wang says his team's next steps are to extend the device'ssignal range beyond the current 100 meters, which can limit practical use, and to develop a protective shield for it. The transmitter's effectiveness, he notes, will also need to be examined in the field ahead.12. What does the underlined word “gravity” in paragraph 1 probably mean?A. Pull.B. Extinction.C. Popularity.D. Severity.13. What do we know about the sensor?A. Its price remains high.B. Its batteries are replaceable.C. It can detect fires earlier and easier.D. It can reduce firefighters' pain.14. What doesKentmean in paragraph 4?A. Firefighting is easy but crucial.B. Fire detection resources are rich.C. Putting out a fire is an orderly activity.D. Technology is the key to extinguishing a fire.15. What's the plan for the new sensor according to Wang?A. Improving and testing it.B. Limiting its use and transmission.C. Examing and reducing its signal range.D. Getting it on the market ahead of time.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
2019-2020学年天津市宁河县板桥中学高三英语月考试卷及答案
2019-2020学年天津市宁河县板桥中学高三英语月考试卷及答案第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项AStaying-at-home proves to be effective in slowing the spread of the virus, but loneliness can be tough for many. Luckily, in the age of social media, we are never truly alone. And with the extra time spent indoors, artists are stepping up to help us all with the following clubs.Drawing from Distance by Sarah Beth MorganLet’s shine some light during this trying time and encourage social distancing! I’m starting this tomorrow myself — but from what I offer, take whatever you please. No rules! Just have fun!Stayathome Art Club byCarsonEllisHello! I’ll be posting art homework here every weekday morning when I can. They’ll be designed for kids and grownups alike. Here is your first homework: Draw a picture of yourself from the shoulders up. You can follow some useful examples. If you want to share or see other people’s self-picture, use these hashtags: #Stayathomeartclub# QACselfportrait30-Day indoor Art by Danielle KrysaOne month of avoiding crowds? I’m in! I challenge you to use this time inside to make one piece every day from now until mid April. Please join me in playing around with some painting ideas that have been rolling around in my head but haven’t found their way onto paper yet. Stay at home, make art, save someone’s life.DIY from Illustoria MagazineWe have been so inspired to see our community come together to provide easy art projects for families during this stay-at-home-time! DIY is actually a fantastic way tosparkyour imagination without breaking a sweat. A video every day will teach you how to DIY something.1. What do we know about Sarah Beth Morgan?A. She is a strict artist.B. She aims at training more artists.C. She prefers to work at home office.D. She will provide a wide range of choices.2. What are you expected to do if you join Stayathome Art Club?A. Hand in homework every day.B. Share other people’s pictures.C. Draw a picture of yourself.D. Show up in person occasionally.3. What does “spark”in the last paragraph probably mean?A. Set off.B. Set down.C. Set aside.D. Set about.BHave you ever thrown a camel? Camels are large and heavy animals so it would be hard to throw. But in the French-speaking Democratic Republic ofthe Congo, “to throw a camel” is a way of saying “to make a spelling mistake”.In the past, a phrase like that was not accepted by the French government as an official French term. But recently, the French Ministry of Culture worked on a new kind of dictionary that accepts the idea that many people outside of France speak the language. The language has changed over time and is different in places like Ivory Coast in West Africa or Quebec in Cana-da, compared to how it is in ParisA new online dictionary, called the French speakers’ dictionary, includes new French words from around the world. It was released on March 18—just in time for International French Speaker’s Day on March 20.Supporters say the new Internet dictionary is more democratic than earlier French dictionaries that only showed the way highly educated French people spoke. The new dictionary includes unofficial words like “pourriel”, which means an unwanted email if you are in Canada. It is a word based on “courriel”, which just means an email.French President Emmanuel Macron proposed the idea of the dictionary in 2018. It now contains about 600.000 terms, Roselyne Bachelot is the French Culture Minister. She said the dictionary is not just for France's 67 million citizens, but for the 300 million French speakers worldwide.The aim, supporters say, is to recognize the way language changes. Words and expressions included in the dictionary come from over 50 countries—even from the United States Some people in the southern U. S. state of Louisiana speak French.People can see the dictionary on a website or with an app. Users can also send in new words they think should be included. Official dictionaries produced by the French Academy in Paris were first published hundreds of years ago and are regularly updated.4. What do we mean if we say a man “throws a camel” in French?A. He talks big.B. He is very strong.C. He makes a joke.D. He misspells a word.5. What is the purpose of the publication date of the new online dictionary?A. To celebrate an event.B. To honor foreign users.C. To draw more attention.D. To meet an urgent need.6. Where does the word “pourriel” come from?A. French.B. An email.C. A holiday.D. Canada.7. What can people do with the new dictionary?A. Update it regularly.B. Recommend new words to it.C. Change the meaning of its words.D. Regard it as an official dictionary.CIf you have ever been disappointed because you don’t have a good gardener ,the clever robot may one day become the helper of your indoor plantsThe Hexa Plant is a six-legged robot that has been specially made to care for the potted plant that carries on top of its head .Using light and heats sensors (传感器) the robot has the ability to carry its plant in and out the daylight .If the houseplant needs more sun，the Hexa will walk into the sunlight ;and if the houseplant is getting too hot , the Hexa will go back into the area that blocks direct light The Hexa Plant will even do a little dance when it senses that the plant needs to be watered to warn its owner .The robot was developed by Vincross engineer and founder Sun Tianqi after he saw a dead sunflower sitting in the darkness in a room back in 2014 .” Plants only receive an action without responding ,”SunTianqi wrote in a blog post .” Whether they are being cut ,bitten ,burned or pulled from the earth ,or when they haven’t received enough sunshine ,water ,or are too hot or cold ,they will hold still and take whatever is happening to them .According to Sun Tianqi ,for billions of years ,plants have never experienced movement of any kind ,not even the simplest movement .In their whole lives ,they stick to where they were born .Sun Tianqi continued ,” Do they want break their own settings or have a tendency towards this ?I do not know the answer ,but would love to try to share some of this human tendency and technology with plants With the help of the robot ,plants can experience the move”.The Hexa Plant model robots are not for sale ,though Vincross does sell a Hexa robot model .It is said that in the near future the robots can open up a new market to watch over our household plants8. What can we learn about the Hexa Plant?A. It helps people do some gardening .B. It waters the plants through dancingC. It helps indoor plants get proper sunlightD. It carries the potted plant with its hands9. What does the author try to show through Paragraph 3?A. The way plants spend their whole livesB. The common way people deal with plantsC. The difference between plants and humansD. The cause of making the indoor plants’ helper.10. What does Sun Tianqi try do using this technology?A. To develop gardening skills.B. To draw people’s attention plantsC. make plants experience moveD. study the living conditions of plants11. What can be the best title for the text?A. A New Market for robotsB. An Indoor Plants’ HelperC. An Important Development in GardeningD The Tendency of Gardening in the FutureDBack about 20 months ago I started college and just struggled with everything, such as classes and friends. I quickly became depressed and angry at myself for not being about to do better in school, in addition to lack of friends due to poor social and communication skills.This went on for months until my 19th birthday. My parents sent me a cake, which was a great cake. But I remember having this large cake and ly no one to share it with. I ended throwing out the cake after having one piece, with about 90 % of it leftover. That night I was depressed that I decided to go outside to the freezing temperature of the winter and run. I put my earphones in, went outside and ran about 2 miles at 11 p.m. on my birthday.When I got back inside I was content. I was proud of what I was able to do. The next night I did the same. I wasn’t quick or fit but you know that I went outside and did something. This continued for about 2 months until I finally worked up the courage to go to the gym, where I started swimming again as I used to in high school. A month went by and I started lifting weights and continually running.Looking back I can see that exercise helped cure my depression but it didn’t only do that. At the gym I met new friends and back at my dorm I grew confidence to go to the end of the hall seeing people playing Super Smash Brothers and ask if I could join.So go forward to present now. I exercise every day and look forward to that hour and a half I get daily to do what I love with people who love it as well. I hope this helps someone who may be or have been in a similar situation.12. What made the author decide to run at night?A. His l9th birthday.B. His parents’ cake.C. His loneliness.D. His friends.13. Which of the following best describes the author?A. Traditional.B. Determined.C. Humorous.D. Generous.14. What is the biggest benefit of the author’s running?A. Regaining his confidence.B. Losing his weight.C. Playing with his brothers.D. Joining other activities.15. Why do you think the author wrote this passage?A. To recall his life in college.B. To show his gratitude to his parents.C. To emphasize the importance of friendship.D. To share his experience of dealing with hardship.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
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天津市宁河县2014高考英语阅读理解训练（7）及答案（解析）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A.B.C和D项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
AJean is a bright young lady who comes from a rich and famous family. She goes to agood university and has everything that money can buy. Well, almost everything isgood. But the problem is that Jean’s family are so busy that they can hardly findtime to be with her. So Jean spends a lot of time on her QQ. She likes being anonymous(匿名), talking to people who do not know about her famous family and her rich life.She uses the name Linda on QQ and has made a lot of friends who she keeps in touchwith quite often.Last year Jean made a very special friend on QQ. His name was David and lived inSan Francisco. David was full of stories and jokes. He and Jean had a common interestin rock music and modern dance. So it always took them hours to talk happily on QQand sometimes they even forgot their time. Of course, they wanted to know more abouteach other. David sent a picture of himself: He was a tall, good looking young manwith big , happy smile. As time went by, they became good friends and often sent cardsand small things to each other.When Jean’s father told her that he was going on a business trip to San Francisco,she asked him to let her go with him so that she could give David a surprise for his birthday. She would take him the latest DVD of their favorite rock singer. But whenshe knocked on David’s door in San Francisco, she found that her special friend wasa twelve-year-old boy named Jim!1. Jean spends a lot of her time on QQ because she is _________.A. richB. youngC. lonelyD. talkative2. The reason why they even forgot their time is that they _________.A. talked in delight on QQB. hated studyC. fell in love with each otherD. had similar hobbies3. Why did Jean leave her home for San Francisco?A. To amaze David.B. To be on a business trip.C.To be invited to Jim's birthday party.D. To send some gifts to Jim.4. The following states are true about Jean EXCEPT that according to the passage.A. she is a university studentB. she was born in a wealthy familyC. she made a friend named Jim younger than herD. she uses her family name on her QQ5. We could believe that Jean was _________ when seeing Jim himself instead of Davidat his door.A. delightedB. disappointedC. regretfulD. confused【参考答案】1—5、CAADB【2014陕西省西安市长安区第一中学一模】B“I like your smile, but unlike you put your shoes on my face”. A charming way of saying “Keep off the grass”. But could you figure it out? Or this: “Wash Clothing Store” for laundry.They are both typical Chinglish, a combination of English vocabulary and Chinese grammar. Expressions such as “people mountain people sea”, means extremely crowded, and “give you some color to see”, meaning a punishment, are widely known and recognized.Chinglish has been attracting global attention in recent years as China grows rapidly in status on the world stage, attracting both fans and detractors(批评者).The Beijing Speaks Foreign Languages Programme and English First China Company, a language trainer known as EF Education, jointly launched a campaign to root out poor grammar and misused vocabulary in downtown Beijing. They argue Chinglish is an embarrassment that we should let it die out at all costs.“It is meaningful to allow the capital to show its most beautiful historical and cultural heritage to the world." Michael Lu, vice-president of EF Education said, “since the launching of the campaign, f oreign teachers and students had been very keen to volunteer participation.”He believed signs were very important in public services. "The signs in some old buildings confused foreign visitors.Chinglish, although the target of much criticism, has also won supporters who regard it as an interesting way for foreigners to learn how Chinese people think and express themselves.“Many Chinglish logos carry Chinese elements and they will enrich the English language,” 32-year-old Oliver Radtke said. He had even pu blished a book “Chinglish: Found in Translation,” on the subject. About 50,000 copies of the book have been sold since it was published in 2007.Some Chinese university experts also side with Chinglish. "English has absorbed elements from other languages such as French and Spanish in its growth, and the emergence of Chinglish again testifies(说明) to the language’s vitality and inclusiveness," said Shi Anbin, an associate professor of Tsinghua University. 50．How did Chinglish come into being?A. Chinese people misunderstood the meaning of the new words.B. Chinese people combined English vocabulary with Chinese grammar.C. Chinese people based their English on the native English speakers.D. Chinese people make wide use of English vocabulary with bad spelling. 51．What Shi Anbin said means .A. there are many French and Spanish words in EnglishB. English is the language with vitality and inclusivenessC. Chinglish enriches English and shouldn’t be got rid ofD. Chinglish has greater effect on English than French and Spanish52．According to Oliver Radtke, Chinglish .A. shows how Chinese people thinkB. does damage to the English languageC. shows the great humor of Chinese peopleD. should be sold to all over the world 【参考答案】50—52 BCA阅读理解"I didn't hear them call my name," explained Shelley Hennig to Active Teens (AT) as she talked about that exciting moment on national television when she won the honor of Miss Teen USA 2004. "Are you ready?" is what she heard. Then she said, "I shook my head no, and then they said ‘yes’ and it was announced again."It was four days after that life changing moment for the seventeen-year-old high school student from Destrehan, Louisiana----she was still on cloud nine．"I was so shocked! I never believed that it could actually really happen." Present in the audience（观众）that day were: her mother and father, older brother, her friends, and her dance teacher.Understanding why members of her family and her friends would be there, AT asked why her dance teacher had traveled so far to see her compete（比赛）．"She's always been my role model．I've danced with her since I was six. She's been through so many difficulties and came through them all. I've learned to get over bad life's experiences and learned how to move on because of her."One of those bad life's experiences for Shelley happened three years ago when her brother Brad was killed in a drunk driving accident. He was 18. She found writing helped her get through the rough days. She said, "I write a lot about my brother.I write a lot, a lot, a lot...”As Miss Louisiana Teen, she traveled around the state speaking to teens（青少年）about the dangers of drinking and driving. In her role as Miss Teen USA, Sheiley will continue to speak to youth about safe driving, in addition to many other things to help the youth.When AT asked Miss Teen USA if she had any advice for our readers, she said, "Don't let anyone change you. Hang out with people that make you feel good about yourself. That way, it is easy to be yourself."6.What do the words “on cloud nine” in Paragraph 2 probably mean?A. frightenedB. troubledC. very happyD. very angry7.Shelley takes her dance teachers as a role model mainly because she is_ .A. determinedB. friendlyC. strictD. experienced8.How many children did the Hennigs have according to the text?A. 1.B. 2.C. 3.D. 4.9.What did Shelley often do after she became Miss Louisiana Teen?A. She visited drunken drivers.B. She gave dance performance.C. She made speeches on safe driving.D. She helped other teens with their studies.10 .What suggestion does Shelley give to the teens?A. Be yourself with the support of friends.B．Meet friends whenever possible.C. Go easy on yourself and others.D. Have a good role model.【参考答案】6—10、CACCACWinners ClubYou choose to be a winner!The Winners Club is a bank account specially designed for teenagers. It has been made to help you better manage your money. The Winners Club is a transaction account（交易账户）where you receive a key-card so you can get to your money 24/7 –that’s 24 hours a day, 7 days a week!It’s a club with impressive features for teenagers:No account keeping fees!You’re no millionaire so we don’t expect you to pay large fees. In fact, there are no account keeping or transaction fees!Excellent interest rates!You want your money to grow. The Winners Club has a good rate of interest which gets even better if you make at least two deposits（储蓄）without taking them out in a month.ConvenientTeenagers are busy – we get that. You may never need to come to a bank at all. With the Winners Club you can choose to use handy tellers and to bank from home using the phone and the Internet···You can have money directly deposited into your Winners Club account. This could be your pocket money or your pay from your part-time job! Mega magazine includedAlong with your regular report, you will receive a FREE magazine full of good ideas to make even more of your money. There are also fantastic offers and competitions only for Winners Club members.The Winners Club is a great choice for teenagers. And it is so easy to join. Simply fill in an application form. You can’t wait to hear from you. It’s the best wa y to choose to be a winner!11. The Winners Club is a bank account intended for ________.A. parentsB. teenagersC. winnersD. adults12. Which of the following is TRUE about the Winners Club?A. Special gifts are ready for parents.B. The bank opens only on work days.C. Services are convenient for its members.D. Fees are necessary for the account keeping.13. The Winners Club provides magazines which ________.A. encourage spendingB. are free to all teenagersC. are full of adventure storiesD. help to make more of your money14. If you want to be a member of the Club, you must ________.A. be an Internet userB. be permitted by your parentC. have a big sum of moneyD. be in your twenties15. What is the purpose of this text?A. To set up a club.B. To provide part-time jobs.C. To organize key-cards.D. To introduce a new banking service.【参考答案】11—15、BCDBD【2014陕西省西安市长安区第一中学一模】CDogs can know the meaning of a human perspective, say researchers.Dogs are more capable of understanding situations from a human's point of view than has previously been recognized, according to researchers.They found dogs were four times more likely to steal food they had been forbidden, when lights were turned off so humans in the room could not see.This suggested the dogs were able to alter their behavior when they knew their owners' perspective had changed.The study, published in Animal Cognition, conducted tests on eighty-four dogs. The experiments had been trying to find whether dogs could make their behavior suitable to react to the changed circumstances of their human owners. It wanted to see if dogs had a "flexible understanding" that could show they understood the viewpoint of a human.It found that when the lights were turned off, dogs in a room with their human owners were much more likely to disobey and steal forbidden food.The study says it is "unlikely that the dogs simply forgot that the human was in the room" when there was no light. Instead it seems as though the dogs were able to differentiate between when the human was unable or able to see them.Juliane Kaminski carried out the research into how dogs are influenced by human circumstances.Dr Juliane Kaminski, from the University of Portsmouth's psychology department, said the study was "incredible because it implies dogs understand the human can't see them, meaning they might understand the human perspective".Previous studies have suggested that although humans might think that they can recognize different expressions on their dogs' faces, this is often inaccurate and a projection of human emotions.“Humans constantly attribute(归属) certain qualities and emotions to other living things. We know that our own dog is clever or sensitive, but that's us thinking, not them,” said Dr Kaminski.“These results suggest humans might be right, where dogs are concerned, but we still can't be completely sure if the results mean dogs have a truly flexible understanding of the mind and others' minds. It has always been assumed only humans had this ability. 53．According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE?A. The researchers made the test on dogs in eighty-four countries.B. Dogs always obey and don’t steal forbidden food.C. Dogs may adapt their behavior in response to the changed circumstances.D. The research is carried out to find out how dogs are influenced by light. 54．Which of the following can best serve as the title of the passage?A. Dogs---Our Loyal Companions Understand Us Most.B. Dogs Are Our Best Friends.C. Dogs Can Understand Us In a Way, Researchers Say.D. Dogs Have Certain Qualities and Emotions of Human Beings, Researchers Say.55. Where can we probably read this kind of articles?A. Textbooks.B. Advertisements.C. Instructions.D. Magazines.56．This passage can be classified as .A. an argumentative writingB. a feature storyC. a dog show reviewD. a research result【参考答案】53—56 CCDD。