四川省通江县2019高考英语阅读能力训练题(11)
2019年高考英语高考英语含答案解析
高考英语试卷选择题部分第一部分听力(略)第二部分阅读理解(共两节，满分35分)第一节(共10小题；每小题2.5分，满分25分)阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
ACommunity(社区) service is important for many reasons.Taking part and volunteering teaches sympathy and understanding.One of my favorite things about it is that there are opportunities and choices right in your very neighborhood.When I was younger，I volunteered for a nearby animal shelter.At first I didn’t know many people there and wasn’t very ter，as I got to know the animals and staff members I learned to enjoy my time there.It was a very rewarding experience and I got to do many things I wouldn’t have had an opportunity to do otherwise.Sometimes when I was there I would see other kids taking part.Most of them were volunteering because they needed service hours for school.These kids sometimes just sat around waiting for their time to pass.But there were also others，who had apparently enjoyed their experiences，and wanted to do more afterwards.Not only is community service fun and rewarding，it also looks great on a resume(简历) or college application.Sometimes community service is even required for high school st year in my life skills class we were asked to write a paper about whether we thought requiring students at a university to complete 75 hours of community service was a good idea.I wrote，“I don’t think that is too much as long as the students are given enough time and a variety of choices.”As I move through life I will be always involved in community service，not just because it is important but also because it is something I enjoy and look forwardto.So maybe it is the right time you should go out，volunteer your time and make a difference，even if your reward is only a nod or smile.1．The writer began to enjoy volunteering at the animal shelter when he . A．realized the importance of community serviceB．witnessed some students wasting their timeC．got inspired by the enthusiastic volunteersD．adjusted himself to the new environment答案 D解析推理判断题。
2019年四川省高考英语试题及参考答案13页
2019年普通高等学校招生全国统一考试（四川卷）英语本试卷分第Ⅰ卷（选择题）和第Ⅱ卷（非选择题）两部分，第Ⅰ卷1页至8页，第Ⅱ卷9至10页。
考生作答时，须将答案答在答题卡上，在本试题卷、草稿纸上答题无效。
满分150分，考试时间120分钟。
考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第Ⅰ卷（选择题共90分）注意事项：1. 必须使用2B铅笔在答题卡将所选答案对应的标号涂黑。
2. 第Ⅰ卷共两部分，共计100分。
第一部分英语知识运用（共两节，共40分）第一节单项填空（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10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.— I feel so nervous about the National English Speech Competition tomorrow.A. I really envy youB. Glad to hear thatC. Sounds greatD. Take it easy2. The traffic on the main streets has a longer green signal than on the small ones.A. oneB. thisC. thatD. it3. Hurry up, kids! The school bus for us!A. waitsB. was waitingC. waitedD. is waiting4. Read this story, you will realize that not everything can be bought with money.A. orB. andC. butD. so5. — Why are your eyes so red? You have slept well last night.— Yeah, I stayed up late writing a report.A. can’tB. mustn’tC. needn’tD. won’t6. you said at the meeting describes a bright future for the company.A. WhenB. HowC. WhatD. That7. He is so busy. He cannot afford enough time with his son he wants to.A. even ifB. as ifC. becauseD. before8. which university to attend, the girl asked her teacher for advice.A. Not knowingB. Knowing notC. Not knownD. Known not9. Nowadays people are more concerned about the environment they live.A. whatB. whichC. whenD. where10. The airport next year will help promote tourism in this area.A. being completedB. to be completedC. completedD. having been completed第二节，完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）阅读下面的短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项中（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。
2019年高考题 2019年高考英语真题汇编
2019年普通高等学校招生全国统一考试(全国卷Ⅰ)第二部分阅读理解(共两节,满分40分)第一节(共15小题;每小题2分,满分30分)阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中,选出最佳选项。
A(2019全国Ⅰ,A)Need a Job This Summer?The provincial government and its partners offer many programs to help students find summer jobs.The deadlines and what you need to apply depend on the program.Not a student?Go to the government website to learn about programs and online tools available to help people under 30 build skills,find a job or start businesses all year round.Jobs for YouthIf you are a teenager living in certain parts of the province,you could be eligible(符合条件)for this program,which provides eight weeks of paid employment along with training.Who is eligible:Youth 15-18 years old in select communities(社区).Summer CompanySummer Company provides students with hands-on business training and awards of up to $3,000 to start and run their own summer businesses.Who is eligible:Students aged 15-29,returning to school in the fall.Stewardship Youth Ranger ProgramYou could apply to be a Stewardship Youth Ranger and work on local natural resource management projects for eight weeks this summer.Who is eligible:Students aged 16 or 17 at time of hire,but not turning 18 before December 31 this year. Summer Employment Opportunities(机会)Through the Summer Employment Opportunities program,students are hired each year in a variety of summer positions across the Provincial Public Service,its related agencies and community groups.Who is eligible:Students aged 15 or older.Some positions require students to be 15 to 24 or up to 29 for persons with a disability.21.What is special about Summer Company?A.It requires no training before employment.B.It provides awards for running new businesses.C.It allows one to work in the natural environment.D.It offers more summer job opportunities.22.What is the age range required by Stewardship Youth Ranger Program?A.15-18.B.15-24.C.15-29.D.16-17.23.Which program favors the disabled?A.Jobs for Youth.B.Summer Company.C.Stewardship Youth Ranger Program.D.Summer Employment Opportunities.语篇解读:本文是一篇应用文。
2019年高考英语阅读理解训练
2019年高考英语阅读理解实战训练(名师精选试题+解析答案，建议下载练习)AThree Central Texas men were honored with the Texas Department of Public Safety's Director's Award in a Tuesday morning ceremony for their heroism in saving the victims of a fiery two car accidents.The accident occurred on March 25 when a vehicle lost control while traveling on a rain-soaked State Highway 6 near Baylor Camp Road. It ran into an oncoming vehicle, leaving the occupants trapped inside as both vehicles burst into flames.Bonge was the first on the scene and heard children screaming. He broke through a back window and pulled Mallory Smith, 10, and her sister, Megan Smith,9,from the wreckage.The girls' mother, Beckie Smith, was not with them at the time of the wreck, as they were traveling with their baby sitter, Lisa Bow bin.Beckie Smith still remembers the sickening feeling she had up on receiving the call informing her of the wreck and the despair as she drove to the scene.Bozeman and Clemmons arrived shortly after Bonge and helped rescue the other victims and attempted to put out the fires."I was nervous," Bozeman said." I don't feel like I'm a hero. I was just doing what anyone should do in that situation. I hope someone would do the same for me."Everyone at the accident made it out alive, with the victims suffering from nonlife-threatening injuries. Mallory Smith broke both femurs, and Megan had neck and back injuries. Bowbin is still recovering from a broken pelvis, ankle and foot.The rescuers also were taken to the hospital and treated for cuts and smoke breathing, Bonge said.In addition, Bozeman got to meet accident victim Anthony Rus so in the hospital after the accident, where Russo presented him with a glass frame inscribed with" Thank you," Bozeman said. Those involved in that fateful encounter on Highway 6 credited God blessing for bringingthem together."Whatever the circumstances, Tuesday's ceremony provided a time to be grateful for those who put their lives on the line for the lives of complete strangers," Beckie Smith said," We're calling it The Miracle on Highway 6."1. Which of the following words can be used to describe Bozeman?A. Kind.B. Modest.C. Excited.D. Smart.2. What's the main idea of the passage?A. Three persons were awarded for rescuing victims in a car accident.B. Three ordinary people were regarded as great heroes.C. Several victims were carried to safety from the burning cars.D. A car accident occurred on a rain-soaked State Highway 6.3. It can be inferred from what Beckie Smith said that ____.A. she regarded the accident as a wonderB. she was frightened by the serious accidentC. she thought highly of the rescuersD. she called on others to learn from the rescuers4. Which of the following is true according to the passage?A. Luckily, no one received too serious injuries in the accident.B. All the victims received slight injuries in the accident.C. The rescuers were taken to the hospital to visit the victims.D. The injured will soon recover from their injuries.【文章综述】本文是一篇新闻报道。
2019年高考英语阅读理解限时训练及答案
2019年高考英语阅读理解限时训练(名师精选全国真题+详细解析答案，值得下载打印练习)(限时30分钟)Ⅰ.阅读理解AThe Path of Life Garden lies in a 14 acre field of paths, wildflowers and open spaces on the banks of the Connecticut River.The garden is a fun place for families.Kids love running through the tree maze (迷宫) and jumping around the large stone sculptures.Grandparents love bringing their grandchildren back year after year to see what is new and what has stayed the same.More than anything else, the Path of Life Garden is a place for reflection and appreciation.The garden is also a unique place for a family gathering, business outing or birthday party.If you are interested in hosting an event in the garden, please e mail us or call 8026749933.In July of each year, the One Drum Festival is held in the Path of Life Garden！This full day celebration aims to bring together drummers from many different traditions.Visitor information：•Admission: $6 each (Age: 13 and over); $3 each (Age: 4－12); kids aged 3 and under are free; admission is discounted by 10% for groups of 10 or more.•Garden hours: Dawn to dusk.•Food and drink: Full lunch menu is available at Harpoon, which is close to the garden.Visitors are welcome to have picnics in the fields of the garden!•Touching or climbing: We hope you can p rotect the garden by not being too rough with our sculptures.•Animals: Only trained guide and service animals are permitted in the garden.Sorry, but no pets allowed.•Safety: Please be aware that there is poison ivy (毒葛) on the edges of the field so you should stay on the path to avoid these plants!语篇解读：本文是一篇应用文。
2019年高考英语阅读理解和书面表达练习
2019年高考英语阅读理解和书面表达练习(绝对精品文档，带详细解析答案，值得下载打印)阅读理解(A)The news of an Internet star securing a joint investment of 12 million yuan ($1.84 million) over the weekend has triggered heated discussion online, and made people take a new look at cyberstar(网络明星) economy.Papi Jiang, a female student pursuing master's degree in directing at the Central Academy of Drama, started uploading original and funny short videos on websites last October and shot to fame overnight.In the videos, Papi Jiang talks about everyday life, show business, hot issues and relationships in a sarcastic way, a style that has struck a chord with netizens. She is the director, scriptwriter, actress, cameraman and editor. Sometimes she acts several roles. She ends the videos by saying "I'm Papi Jiang, a woman who combines beauty and talent."She released a video titled "Are you ready for the upcoming Spring Festival" days before the holiday began. The annual family reunion sometimes is unbearable for some people because they face relatives who ask personal questions. Papi Jiang mocked such relatives with dramatic acting. The video became a hit on WeChat.In less than six months, Papi Jiang has accumulated more than 7.7 million fans at her Weibo account. Her 40-plus videos have been watched more than100 million times on various video websites. Industry insiders estimate that Papi Jiang's valuemay reach 300 million yuan.Luo Zhenyu, founder and host of the online social-issues talk show, Luoji Siwei (LogicalThinking), also one of the four investors, wrote on his Weibo account:"I spentmore than three years to attract six million followers, while Papi Jiang got 10 million fans in just four months. Our team has about 100 members, earning more than RMB200 million with an estimated value of RMB1.3 billion. But you, by yourself, is valued at RMB300 million and you haven't sold anything yet. How do you think Uncle Luo can sleep well?"21. Who is Papi Jiang?A. She is a female student.B. She is a director, scriptwriter, actress, cameraman and editor of social-issues talk show.C. She is a woman who combines beauty and talent.D. She is a student of Central Academy of Drama.22. What does the underline word“sarcastic”in paragraph 3 probably mean?A. Funny.B. Ironic.C. Interesting.D. Exciting.23. Which of the following statement is true?A. Papi Jiang acts several roles in the online social-issues talk show.B. Papi Jiang’s Weibo account has accumulated more than 7.7 million fans in less than three years.C. In Luo Zhenyu’s opinion, Papi Jiang’s economy value may be estimated at RMB300 million.D. The online social-issues talk show is founded by Luo Zhenyu and Papi Jiang.24. What do we learn about Papi Jiang’s videos?A. Her videos are about everyday life, show business, hot issues and relationships.B. Her videos are titled "Are you ready for the upcoming Spring Festival".C. Her videos have been watched more than 100 million times on TV.D. Her videos are with an estimated value of RMB1.3 billion.答案解析：21.正确答案是D。
2019年四川省高考英语试卷-11页精选文档
2019年普通高等学校招生全国统一考试（四川卷）英语第Ⅰ卷（选择题共100分）第一部分英语知识运用（共两节，满分50分）第一节语法和词汇知识（共20小题；每小题1分，满分20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. —Excuse me. How much is the shirt?— _______.A. Extra LargeB. 50 eachC. It sells wellD. Altogether there are 52. New technologies have made ____ possible to turn out new products faster and at a lower cost.A. thatB. thisC. oneD. it3. —Goodbye, John. Come back again sometime.—Sure. ______.A. I didB. I doC. I shallD. I will4. At school, some students are active ______ some are shy, yet they can be good friends with one another.A. whileB. althoughC. soD. as5. This is not my story, nor ______ the whole story. My story plays out differently.A. is thereB. there isC. is itD. it is6. Tom took a taxi to the airport, only _____ his plane high up in the sky.A. findingB. to findC. being foundD. to have found7. The hotel is almost finished, but it _____ needs one or two weeks to get ready for guests.A. onlyB. alsoC. evenD. still8. I looked up and noticed a snake ______ its way up the tree to catch its breakfast.A. to windB. windC. windingD. wound9. —Did you catch what I said?—Sorry. I ______ a text message just now.A. had answeringB. have answeredC. would answerD. was answering10. If you happen to get lost in th e wild, you’d better stay ______ you are and wait for help.A. whyB. whereC. whoD. what11. They are living with their parents for the moment because their own house ____.A. is being rebuiltB. has been rebuiltC. is rebuiltD. has rebuilt12. Before driving into the city, you are required to get your car ____.A. washedB. washC. washingD. to wash13. In our class there are 46 students, _____ half wear glasses.A. in whomB. in themC. of whomD. of them14. This training program can give you a lift at work, ____ increase your income by 40%.A. as well asB. so long asC. so much asD. as soon as15. He will come to understand yo ur efforts sooner or later. It’s just a matter of_____.A. luckB. valueC. timeD. fact16. I make $2,000 a week, 60 surely won’t make ______ difference to me.A. that a bigB. a that bigC. big a thatD. that big a17. Scientists study ____ human brains work to make computers.A. whenB. howC. thatD. whether18. We are said to be living in ____ Information Age, ____ time of new discoveries and great changes.A. an; theB. 不填; theC. 不填; aD. the; a19. I got close enough to hear them speaking Chinese, and I said “Ni Hao ” just asI ____ do in China.A. mustB. mightC. canD. should20. It’s s urprising that your brother _____ Russian so quickly—he hasn’t lived there very long.A. picked upB. looked upC. put upD. made up第二节完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
2019普通高等学校招生全国统一考试--四川卷英语word版解
2019普通高等学校招生全国统一考试--四川卷英语word版解注意事项：认真阅读理解，结合历年的真题，总结经验，查找不足！重在审题，多思考，多理解！无论是单选、多选还是论述题，最重要的就是看清题意。
在论述题中，问题大多具有委婉性，尤其是历年真题部分，在给考生较大发挥空间的同时也大大增加了考试难度。
考生要认真阅读题目中提供的有限材料，明确考察要点，最大限度的挖掘材料中的有效信息，建议考生答题时用笔将重点勾画出来，方便反复细读。
只有经过仔细推敲，揣摩命题老师的意图，积极联想知识点，分析答题角度，才能够将考点锁定，明确题意。
英语〔解析：王忠〕第一卷〔选择题共100分〕第一部分英语知识运用〔共两节，总分值50分〕第一节语法和词汇知识〔共20小题；每题1分，总分值20分〕从A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最正确选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
1.—Excuseme.Howmuchistheshirt?—_______.A.ExtraLargeB.50eachC.ItsellswellD.Altogetherthereare52.Newtechnologieshavemade____possibletoturnoutnewproductsfasterandatalowercost.A.thatB.thisC.oneD.it3.—Goodbye,ebackagainsometime.—Sure.______.A.IdidB.IdoC.IshallD.Iwill4.Atschool,somestudentsareactive______someareshy,yettheycanbegoodfriendswithone another.A.whileB.althoughC.soD.as5.Thisisnotmystory,nor______thewholestory.Mystoryplaysoutdifferently.A.isthereB.thereisC.isitD.itis6.Tomtookataxitotheairport,only_____hisplanehighupinthesky.A.findingB.tofindC.beingfoundD.tohavefound7.Thehotelisalmostfinished,butit_____needsoneortwoweekstogetreadyforguests.A.onlyB.alsoC.evenD.still8.Ilookedupandnoticedasnake______itswayupthetreetocatchitsbreakfast.A.towindB.windC.windingD.wound9.—DidyoucatchwhatIsaid?—Sorry.I______atextmessagejustnow.A.hadansweringB.haveansweredC.wouldanswerD.wasanswering10.Ifyouhappentogetlostinthewild,you’dbetterstay______youareandwaitforhelp.A.whyB.whereC.whoD.what11.Theyarelivingwiththeirparentsforthemomentbecausetheirownhouse____.A.isbeingrebuiltB.hasbeenrebuiltC.isrebuiltD.hasrebuilt12.Beforedrivingintothecity,youarerequiredtogetyourcar____.A.washedB.washC.washingD.towash13.Inourclassthereare46students,_____halfwearglasses.A.inwhomB.inthemC.ofwhomD.ofthem14.Thistrainingprogramcangiveyoualiftatwork,____increaseyourincomeby40%.A.aswellasB.solongasC.somuchasD.assoonas15.Hewillcometounderstandyoureffortssoonerorlater.It’sjustamatterof_____.A.luckB.valueC.timeD.fact16.Imake$2,000aweek,60surelywon’tmake______differencetome.A.thatabigB.athatbigC.bigathatD.thatbiga17.Scientistsstudy____humanbrainsworktomakecomputers.A.whenB.howC.thatD.whether18.Wearesaidtobelivingin____InformationAge,____timeofnewdiscoveriesandgreatchan ges.A.an;theB.不填;theC.不填;aD.the;a19.IgotcloseenoughtohearthemspeakingChinese,andIsaid“NiHao”justasI____doinChina.A.mustB.mightC.canD.should20.It’ssurprisingthatyourbrother_____Russiansoquickly—hehasn’tlivedthereverylong.A.pickedupB.lookedupC.putupD.madeup1.【答案与解析】B此题考查交际用语。
2019年全国高考英语试题及解析-四川卷
英语考前须知：1．本试卷分第I卷〔选择题〕和第II卷〔非选择题〕两部分。
2．考生务必将自己旳姓名、考生号填写在答题卡上。
3．作答时，将【答案】写在答题卡上。
写在本试卷上无效。
4．考试结束后、将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第I卷第一部分听力〔共两节，总分值30分〕做题时，先将【答案】标在试卷上。
录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟旳时刻将试卷上旳【答案】转涂到答题卡上。
第一节〔共5个小题；每题1.5分，总分值7.5分〕听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题，从每题所给旳A、B、C三个选项中选出最正确选项，并标在试卷旳相应位置。
听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟旳时刻来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
例：Howmuchistheshirt?A.￡19.15.B.￡9.18.C.￡9.15.【答案】是C。
1.WhatwillLucydoat11:30tomorrow?A.Gooutforlunch.B.Seeherdentist.C.Visitafriend.2.Whatistheweatherlikenow?A.It’ssunny.B.It’srainy.C.It’scloudy.3.WhydoesthemantalktoDr.Simpson?A.Tomakeanapology.B.Toaskforhelp.C.Todiscusshisstudies.4.Howwillthewomangetbackfromtherailwaystation?5.WhatdoesJennydecidetodofirst?A.Lookforajob.B.Goonatrip.D.Getanassistant.第二节〔共15小题：每题1.5分，总分值22.5分〕听下面5段对话或独白。
每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给旳A、B、C三个选项中选出最正确选项，并标在试卷旳相应位置。
听每段对话或独白前，你将有时刻阅读各个小题，每题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟旳作答时刻。
四川省通江县高考英语阅读能力训练题(10)
四川省通江县2016高考英语阅读能力训练题（10）【2014高考英语湖北省八校联考】阅读下列短文，从每篇短文后所给各题的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出最佳选项。
Many skilled young people are being forced into part-time and unskilled work, the report says. It warns of a "crisis" with more than six million people so disillusioned they have given up looking for work. The ILO（International Labor Organization）wants governments to make job creation a priority. It wants more training schemes, and also tax breaks for employers."The youth unemployment crisis can be beaten but only if job creation for young people becomes a key priority in policymaking and private sector investment picks up significantly," said Jose Manuel Salazar-Xirinachs, executive director of the ILO's employment sector.Since 2007, the number of young people without jobs has risen by four million - up from less than 12%, the Global Employment Trends for Youth Report says. Almost 13% of people aged between 15 and 24 - or almost 75 million - have no work, although this is slightly down on its peak in 2009.In the European Union, one in five young people are looking for work, the report claims. Some 27.9% of youths were unemployed in North Africa last year —a rise of five percentage points on 2010. In the Middle East, the figure stood at 26.5% in the report's regional breakdown. Even in East Asia, perhaps the most economically active region, the unemployment rate was 2.8 times higher for young people than for adults, the report said.But, the ILO report reveals, the true picture of youth unemployment is even more pessimistic. Many young people are extending their time in higher education because they cannot find jobs. Others are taking part-time unskilled work because they cannot find work in the fields they trained for.The ILO says that more than six million young people worldwide have given up looking for work and are becomingly increasingly detached from society. By not using their skills they are losing them, the report says, and if there is no improvement in thejobs market soon, they may be not only unemployed, but unemployable.The ILO suggests offering tax breaks to businesses hiring young people and offering more programmes to help kick-start careers.63. Which of the following is true according to Jose Manuel Salazar-Xirinachs?A. Since 2007, the number of young people out of job has risen to 4 million.B. Nearly 13% of the young people have no work.C. Job creation should be made a key priority in policymaking.D. The youth unemployment rate can never go down.64. The various figures in paragraph 3 and 4 were used to show_________.A. The employment situation is serious only in the European UnionB. The global youth employment situation is depressingC. East Asia enjoys a high youth employment rateD. Compared with the situation in 2009, the youth employment in 2007 is slightly better65. According to ILO, the following are caused by high youth unemployment rate except__________.A. The government calls on young people to take up whatever job is availableB. Many young people are making their time in higher education longerC. Some young people are taking part-time unskilled workD. Many young people have given up looking for work66. The ILO offered many solutions to the crisis of youth unemployment,including___________.a. making job creations a priorityb. more training schemesc. encouraging public investmentd. tax breaks for employerse. offering more entrepreneurship programmes to help start careersA. a b c eB. b c d eC. a c d eD. a b d e【参考答案】63-66CBAD【2014高考英语湖北省八校联考】阅读下列短文，从每篇短文后所给各题的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出最佳选项。
《高考真题》2019年高考英语母题题源系列专题11 任务型阅读(解析版)
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The Cost of ThinkingDespite their many differences, all human beings share several defining characteristics. such as large brains and the ability to walk upright on two legs.The first unique human characteristic is that humans have extraordinarily large brains compared with other animals. It seems obvious that evolution should select for larger brains. Mammals(哺乳动物)weighing sixty kilograms have an average brain size of 200 cm2. Modern man has a brain averaging 1200-1400 cm2. We are so fond of our high intelligence that we assume that when it comes to brain power, more must be better. Unfortunately, that is not the case.The fact is that a huge brain is a huge drain—consumption of energy—on the body. I's not easy to carry around, especially when boxed inside a massive skull(倾骨). It's even harder to provides energy. In modern man, the brain accounts for about 2-3%of total body weight but it consumes 25% of the body's energy when the body is at rest. By comparison, the brains of apes(类人猿)require only 8%of rest-time energy. Early humans pad for their large brains in two ways. Firstly, they spent more time in search food. Secondly, their muscles grew smaller and weaker. It's hardly an obvious conclusion that this is a good way to survive. A chimpanzee(黑猩猩) can't win an argument with a modern man, but it can tear the man apart like a rag doll.Another unique human characteristic is that we walk upright. Standing up, it's easier to find food or enemies. In addition, their arms that are unnecessary for moving around are freed for other purposes, like throwing stones or signaling. As a result, humans can perform very complex tasks with their hands.Yet walking upright has its disadvantage. The bone structure of our ancestors developed for millions of years to support a creature that walked on all fours and has a relatively small head. Adjusting to an upright position was quite a challenge, especially when the bones had to support an extra-large skull. Humankind paid for its broad vision andskillful hands backaches and painful necks.We assume that a large brain makes huge advantages. It seems obvious that these have made humankind the most powerful animal on earth. But humans enjoyed all of these advantages for a full 2 million years during which they remained weak and marginal creature. Thus humans who lived a million years agodespite their big brains and sharp stone tools, lived in constant fear of meat-eating animals.【语篇解读】本文为说明文。
四川省2019年高考英语试题及答案
四川省2019年高考英语试题及答案（满分150分，考试时间120分钟）第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。
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1. Where does the conversation probably take place?A. In a library.B. In a bookstore.C. In a classroom.2. How does the woman feel now?A. Relaxed.B. Excited.C. Tired.3. How much will the man pay?A. $520.B. $80.C. $100.4. What does the man tell Jane to do?A. Postpone his appointment.B. Meet Mr. Douglas.C. Return at 3 o’clock.5. Why would David quit his job?A. To go back to school.B. To start his own firm.C. To work for his friend.第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或独白。
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四川省通江县2018高考英语阅读能力训练题（11）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。
The $ 11 billion self – help industry is built on the idea that you should turn negative thoughts like “ I never do anything right” into positive ones like “I can succeed.” But was positive thinking advocate Norman Vincent Peale right? Is there power in positive thinking?Researchers in Canada just published a study in the journal Psychological Science that says trying to get people to think more positively can actually have the opposite effect: it can simply stress how unhappy they are.The study's authors, Joanne Wood and John Lee of the University of Waterloo and Elaine Perunovic of the University of New Brunswick, begin by citing older research showing that when people get feedback which they believe is too positive, they actually feel worse, not better. If you tell your stupid friend that he has the potential of an Einstein, you're just underlining his faults. In one 1990s experiment, a team including psychologist Joel Cooper of Princeton asked participants to write essays opposing funding for the disabled. When the authors were later praised for their sympathy, they felt even worse about what they had written.In this experiment, Wood, Lee and Perunovic me asured 68 students’ self-respect. The participants were then asked to write down their thoughts and feelings for four minutes. Every 15 seconds, one group of students heard a bell. When it rang, they were supposed to tell themselves, "I am lovable." Those with low self-respect didn't feel better after the forced self-affirmation(自我肯定). In fact, their moods turned significantly darker than those of members of the control group, who weren't urged to think positive thoughts.The paper provides support for newer forms of psychotherapy (心理治疗) that urge people to accept their negative thoughts and feelings rather than fight them. In the fighting, we not only often fail but can make things worse. Instead, meditation (静思) techniques can teach people to put their shortcomings into a larger, more realistic way. Call it the power of negative thinking.41. What do we learn from the first paragraph about the self-help industry?A. It was established by Norman Vincent Peale.B. It is a highly profitable industry.C. It is based on the concept of positive thinking.D. It has provided positive results.【答案】C【解析】细节理解题。
原文定位于首段第一句“The $ 11 billion self-help industry is built on the idea that you should turn negative thoughts like “I never do anything right”into positive ones like “I can succeed.”选项中的based on与文中的built on同义。
42. What is the finding of the Canadian researchers?A. There can be no simple treatment for psychological problems.B. The power of positive thinking is limited.C. Unhappy people cannot think positively.D. Encouraging positive thinking may do more harm than good.【答案】D【解析】原文定位为第二段：“Researchers in Canada just published a study in the journal Psychological Science that says trying to get people to think more positively can actually have opposite effect;”之后，作者在下一段又再次强调了这一观点“older research showing that when people get feedb ack which they believe is overly positive, they actually feel worse , not better.” cause of a tragedy与选项中的cause of the crash一致。
抓住关键词“opposite effect；feel worse , not better”，答案即可一目了然。
43. What does the author mean by "… you're just underlining his faults" (Para. 3)?A. You are emphasizing the fact that he is not intelligent.B. You are not taking his mistakes seriously enough.C. You are trying to make him feel better about his faults.D. You are pointing out the errors he has committed.【答案】A【解析】与答案较为相近的是选项D。
本题关键是正确理解文章中两个单词“underline（加强，强调）”与“dim （迟钝的，愚笨的）”。
选项D中的point out是“指出”之意，与文章中的underlining意思不符。
44. It can be inferred from the experiment of Wood, Lee and Perunovic that________.A. It is important for people to continually boost their self-respect.B. Self-affirmation can bring a positive change to one's mood.C. Forcing a person to think positive thoughts may lower their self-respect.D. People with low self- respect seldom write down their true feelings.【答案】C【解析】原文定位于第五段Those with low self-esteem didn’t feel better after the forcedself-affirmation. In fact, their moods turned significantly darker than those of members of the control group, who weren’t urged to think positive thoughts。
抓住关键词“didn’t feel better；darker”。
45. What do we learn from the last paragraph?A. People can avoid making mistakes through meditation.B. Meditation may prove to be a good form of psychotherapy.C. The effects of positive thinking vary from person to person.D. Different people tend to have different ways of thinking.【答案】B【解析】原文定位于最后一段。