高二上学期英语阅读理解训练69(含答案)

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高二上学期英语阅读理解训练67(含答案)

高二上学期英语阅读理解题训练67AJobsJob AWe are currently looking for someone to deal with insurance renewals(续签) sales. The role will involve calling existing customers and asking them if they intend to renew their policy, and if necessary, discuss how we can keep them as a customer. The role is a 3-month fixed-term contract. You should be able to use computers and have a good telephone manner.Job BWe are looking for recent graduates who would like to work with some of the most important companies in the digital industry. This post is based in Dubai. Once you have received training on our computer system, you will be responsible for:--- advertising jobs--- sourcing possible candidates--- updating databaseYou must be able to work under pressure and be self-motivated and people-focused. These qualities will help you progress within the company.Job COur company is looking for a project assistant. You will attend site meetings to ensure that work undertaken by our contractors(承包商) is being carried out properly. It is essential that you have your own transportation. An allowance for petrol will be provided. Candidates should have good keyboard and IT skills. A great benefits package is available including health cover and gym membership.Job DWe are looking for a data analyst. A graduate with an eye for detail and a love of working with figures would be ideal. If you enjoy problem-solving, have a good knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet software(制表软件), and excellent numerical skills, this could be a great career opportunity for you.1.What is special about Job A?A. It is temporary.B. It prefers new graduates.C. It provides a benefit package.D. It is suitable for a math major.2.Which job require applicants to have their own car?A. Job AB. Job BC. Job CD. Job D3.Which of the following do the four jobs have in common?A. They are all part-time jobs.B. They are all located abroad.C. They all offer the chance of promotion.D. They all require applicants to have computer skills.BThere’s no rule that says a guy who spends his days using equations(方程) to explain black holes and other big mysteries of the universe can’t also be a cutup. Still, it was always surprising when physicist Stephen Hawking showed up on TV and told a joke.Hawking was perhaps the most famous scientists in the world when he died at age 76. But humor was always a big a part of Hawking’ life. He kept smiling even though he spent more than 50 years in a wheelchair. “life would be tragic(悲惨的)”, he once said, “If it weren’t funny.”And so he told jokes. Talk show host John Oliver once asked Hawking about parallel universes. “Does that mean there is a universe out there where I am smarter than you?”Oliver asked. Hawki ng’s amusing reply:“Yes. And also a universe where you’re funny.”Hawking liked physical humor too. It was said that he enjoyed wheeling his chair over the feet of people who annoyed him．“ A hurtful rumor（谣言），” Hawking said, “I’ll run over anyone who repeats it.”According to Leonard Mlodinow, Hawking’s co-author on The Grand Design, physics bears a striking similarity to humor. “Humor often relies on looking at things indifferent ways or making strange or unexpected associations,” says Mlodinow. The same thing happens in physics, which also involves unusual thinking, he adds.Hawking’s greatest hit was probably the party he threw in 2009. It was a welcome reception for future time travelers, “he said, so naturally he sent out the invitations the day after the party. No one showed up -yet. Maybe one day someone livingin the future will find the information and use a time machine to come back to my party,” Hawking explained. And if that happens, don’t b e surprised if Hawking is there too. After all, he never missed a chance to have fun.4. What does the underlined part “a cutup” in Paragraph one mean?A. A global superstar.B. A great physicist.C. A leading figure.D. A funny person.5. What does the author intend to do in Paragraph 3?A. Explain parallel universes.B. Show how humorous Hawking was.C. Show the importance of humor.D. Explain how Hawking stopped rumors.6. What does Mlodinow say about physics and humor?A. Physics gives you a sense of humor.B. Both depend on strange thinking.C. Humor often occurs in physics.D. Both need careful observation.7. Which of the following surprised the public most according to the text?A. Hawking designed a time machine.B. Hawking liked making fun of others.C. Hawking paid little attention to time travel.D. Hawking invited future travelers to his party.CThat annoying kid brother or sister who broke your stuff and got you in trouble all the time may have actually done you favor: A new study suggests that youngersiblings(弟弟妹妹) might be good for your health.Children who didn’t welcome a baby brother or sister into the family before first grade had almost three times the likelihood of obesity (肥胖) compared with kids who experienced the birth of a sibling when they were around 3 to 4 years old, the study found.“It is possibly because when there is a younger sibling in the family, a child might become more active--- for example, running around more with their younger sibling,”said Julie Lumeng, a public health researcher at the University of Michigan.“Maybe families are more likely to take the kids to the park when there is a younger sibling, or maybe the child is less likely to sit, watching TV, when there is a young sibling to ask them to joi n more active pretend play,” she added.Mealtimes might also be different with a second kid at the table.Parents of only children can often focus too much on what their kid eats, which can lead to bad eating habits, some previous research suggests.“When parents use restrictive or pressure-to-eat feeding practices, children have an increased risk of being overweight,” said Jerica Berge, a researcher at the University of Minnesota.“When a new child is introduced, parents may relax their focus o n the older child’s eating behaviors, making it possible for the older child to self-regulate their eating, said Berge. “This self-regulation may lead to a healthier weight for the child with a sibling.”For their study, Lumeng and colleagues followed 697 U. S. children from birth through age 6.However, the authors acknowledged that their study lacked objectively measured birth weights and information on events such as a divorce, a move or a job loss in the family----all of which can influence the odds（几率）of children becoming obese.pared to children with younger siblings, an only child may___________.A. become selfishB. become overweightC. have a healthier lifestyleD. get better parental guidance9. How may children change when they have a younger sibling?A. They may refuse to play at home.B. They may feel annoyed and unhappy.C. They may have more physical activities.D. They may spend more time with their parents.10. For parents, which of the following may be good for their child ren’s health?A. Allowing kids to control their eating.B. Using some restrictive feeding practices.C. Paying more attention to kids’ eating habitsD. Letting the older child regulate the diet of the younger child.11. What was the limitation of the study?A. It was based on research studiesB. It used an old-fashioned research methodC. It did research only on dozens of familiesD. It failed to include other aspects influencing child health.DWashing windows on a skyscraper is a dirty job. Hanging off the side of a building can also be dangerous, notes Oliver Nicholls, 19. So this 12th-grader invented a robot to handle the job.Some recent incidents inspired his project. In one, a couple of high-rise window washers were standing on a platform that fell down. No one died, but the pair was seriously injured. Oliver also witnessed someone fall and break his leg while cleaning a glass awning (雨篷) over the entrance to a building.The new robot is about the size of a medium-sized picnic cooler and weighs 12 to15 kilograms. It's designed to hang off the side of a building from ropes, just as current window－washing platforms do． A hose（软管）carries water to the robot. A cable (电缆) delivers it electric power. The computer controls the robot up-and-down movements by adjusting the ropes from which the robot hangs. When the robot needs to move fromone window to another, a set of propellers（螺旋桨） starts to work. They push the robot a short distance away from the building, while the ropes slide along a railing （栏杆） to carry the robot over to the next window. Then, as a different set of propellers holds the robot tight against the window, the cleaning cycle repeats. Oliver tested his robot by cleaning sample windows he'd built in his backyard. The robot’s propellers can hold the robot against a building even in winds as high as 45 kilometers per hour, the teen reports. He performed those tests using his family’s leaf blower.Besides limiting the chance of injury, this window-washing robot could save building owners a bit of money. If commercialized, Oliver estimates it would cost about ＄11,000. That's about the same cost as hiring a crew to clean a 7-story building. So Oliver suspects his robot might be able to pay for itself after cleaning just one such building.12. What encouraged Oliver to develop his project?A. His interest in housework.B. The accidents he experienced.C. The high costs of washing windowsD. Risks facing high-rise window washers.13. What do we know about the robot?A. It carries water itself.B. It is supported by a platform.C. It hangs from ropes while working.D. It can produce power while working.14. Why did Oliver test his robot with a leaf blower?A. To record its working speedB. To see its wind-resistance abilityC. To test whether it could remove the windowsD. To know if it needed a different set of propellers15. What does the last paragraph imply about the robot?A. It is costly but time-saving.B. It still has many limitations.C. It has huge commercial potentialD. It has become a favorite of building owners高二阅读理解67 1-3 ACD 4-7 DBBD 8-11 BCAD 12-15 DCBC。

高二上学期英语阅读理解训练66(含答案)

高二上学期英语阅读理解训练66Passage ASmart Home Products for Living a Connected LifeWhat makes something a smart home product? Generally, it’s defined by its ability to connect to a Wi-Fi network, allowing users to interact（互动）with it from their smartphones.We’ve rounded up some cool, diverse offerings that you’ll love to have in your home.Nest Cam IQ$299.00The Nest Cam IQ is a beautifully designed home security camera that can recognize faces. It can warn you if there’s a stranger in your home. The device also supports two-way communication via built-in microphones and a powerful speaker.Logitech Harmony Elite$249.99The Logitech Harmony Elite is one of the best universal remote controls available on the market. It can control just about every piece of electronics you own（it supports over 270，000 devices！）in every room of your house or apartment, including TVs，streaming devices, and sound systems.Apple HomePod$349.00The Apple HomePod has better audio quality than any other smart speaker available today. Available in white or space gray, the Siri-powered device also allows you to control a number of devices with your voice.August Smart Lock Pro$279.99The August Smart Lock Pro is compatible（兼容的）with most locks. A mobile app allows you to manageaccess to the lock, check its usage history, and get informed when someone opens the door. You can control it and check on the state of your door with voice commands.1. What can the Nest Cam IQ help you do？A. Properly use your smartphone cameraB. Control electronics with your voice.C. Check the locks of your house.D. Keep your home safe.2. Which device can help you operate almost all your electronic equipment remotely？A. Nest Cam IQ.B. Apple HomePod.C. August Smart Lock Pro.D. Logitech Harmony Elite.3. Which column of a website is the text most probably taken from？A. Technology.B. News.C. Society.D. Education.BThe morning after an evening struggle to care for my three-year-old daughter, I couldn't wait to get her to school. I, as a mother, was tired from the anger and her inability to communicate because of her slowed language development.As I accompanied her into the car, I felt desperate. Nothing was right with our world. She'd been born around the same time when the nation was witnessing the birth of another Great Recession. My job and my house had been victims. Then this happened. My child's language delay was identified, but doctors struggled to properly help her. I felt like we both needed to be rescued.I returned that afternoon as disenchanted with the little girl I loved as when I left. Walking slowly toward the school’s playground gate, I found her preschool teacher racing to greet me."You should have seen her today!" His breathy words were supported by excitement. I didn't interrupt. "See that climber." He pointed to a wooden piece of playground equipment that looked like a rock wall. I nodded. "Well,every day since she started school, she's tried and failed to make it to the top." He took a breath. "And today she did it!”He expressed his joy just as he'd witnessed her conquering Mount Everest! "She cheered and celebrated! I wish I'd recorded it!” His words comforted me. My daughter had conquered her mountain.As she ran toward me, I recognized something I hadn't before. I saw her perseverance（毅力）, I saw her strength. I saw a hero.Everyday greatness celebrates ordinary people who do unusual things in big and small ways, showing courage, kindness, love and selflessness. We encourage you to click these brief accounts and invite you to share your own story.4. Why did the author rush her daughter to school?A. She was busy with her work as a doctor.B. She had a fight with her daughter last night.C. She broke down when dealing with her daughter.D. She had to sell their house due to Great Recession.5. Which of the following best explains "disenchanted" underlined in paragraph 3?A. Optimistic.B. Concerned.C. Neutral.D. Disappointed.6. Why did the little girl's preschool teacher feel excited?A. She succeeded in standing on Mount Everest.B. She managed to climb up the wooden equipment.C. She got the first place in the school sports meet.D. She began to communicate with others normally.7. From which is the text most probably taken?A. The radio.B. A magazine.C. A newspaper.D. The Internet.CIn colleges around the country, most students are also workers.The reality of college can be pretty different from the images presented in movies and television. Instead of thestudents who wake up late, party all the time, and study only before exams, many colleges are full of students with pressing schedules of not just classes and activities, but real jobs, too.This isn’t a temporary phenomenon. The share of working students has been on the rise since the 1970s, and one-fifth of students work year round. About one-quarter of those who work while attending school have both afull-course load and a full-time job. The arrangement can help pay for tuition (学费) and living costs, obviously. And there’s value in it beyond the direct cause: such jobs can also be critical（关键的）for developing important professional and social skills that make it easier to land a job after graduation. With many employers looking for students with already-developed skill sets, on-the-job training while in college can be the best way to ensure a job later on.But it’s not all upside. Even full-time work may not completely cover the cost of tuition and living expenses. The study notes that if a student worked a full-time job at the federal（联邦政府的）minimum wage, they would earn just over $15,000 each year, certainly not enough to pay for tuition, room, and board at many colleges without some serious financial aid. That means that though they’re sacrificing time away from the classroom, many working students will still graduate with at least some debt. And working full time can reduce the chance that students will graduate at all, by cutting into the time available for studying and attending classes.There is little reward for attending but not finishing college. Students who end up leaving school because of difficulty in managing work and class are likely to find themselves stuck in some of the same jobs they might have gotten if they hadn’t gone at all. The difficulty of working too much while in school can create a cycle that pushes students further into debt without receiving any of the financial or career benefits.8. According to the passage, the reality of college students is that ________.A. they throw parties a lotB. they stay up late every nightC. they work besides attending classesD. they pay no attention to exams9. What is the indirect cause of an increasing number of working students?A. The need of developing social networks.B. The lack of summer jobs for young adults.C. The chance of finding a job after graduation.D. The expenses of high tuition and living costs.10. We can learn from the passage that _________.A. working students are more likely to finish collegeB. students can cover their college expenses through workingC. students receive a huge reward for managing work and classD. working while attending school may not help students get career benefits11. What is the best title for the passage?A. The Difficulties of Landing a JobB. The Struggle of Work-School BalanceC. The Reward of Working While StudyingD. The Images of Working College StudentsDScientists, psychologists and English academics at Liverpool University have found that reading the works of the classical writers like Sha kespeare and Wordsworth has a great effect on the mind, catches the reader’s attention and triggers moments of self-examination.Using a special machine, they monitored the brain activity of 30 volunteers as they read works by William Shakespeare, William Wordsworth, T.S. Eliot and others.In the first part of the research, the brain activity of 30 volunteers was monitored as they read passages from Shakespeare’s plays, including King Lear, Othello, Coriolanus and Macbeth, and again as they rea d the text rewritten in a simpler form or modern language.While reading the common texts, normal levels of electrical activity were shown in their brains. When they read the works of Shakespeare, however, the levels of activity jumped because of his use of words which were unfamiliar to them. The result of the test showed that the more challenging passages cause a greater degree of electrical activity in the brain than the common ones.Scientists went on to study the brain activity as it responded to each word and recorded how it lit up as the readers came across unusual words, surprising phrases or difficult sentences in the classical works. As a result, this lightening up process of the mind lasted longer than that when volunteers read common texts, encouraging further reading.The research also found that reading poetry especially increases activity in the right hemisphere(半球) of the brain, an area connected with “autobiographical memory”, driving the readers to think carefully about their own experiences based on what they have read. The academics said this meant the classical works of literature are more useful than self-help books.Philip Davis, an English professor who has worked on the study in the university’s magnetic resonance c enter, announced this week: “Classical literature acts like a rocket-booster（火箭加速器）to the brain, which provides extra power for the brain. You may never imagine how powerful it is. The research shows such kind of literature can create new thoughts and con nections in the young and the old.”12.The underlined word “trigger” in Paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to “______”.A. depends onB. picks upC. sets offD. changes into13.Which of the following is NOT true about reading classical literature?A. It makes readers’ brain more active than reading common texts.B. It makes readers’ electrical activity of brain return to normal.C. It’s helpful for readers to come up with new ideas.D. It’s an activity that is suitable for people of all ages.14.From the research, we can learn that ______.A. the readers prefer Shakespeare’s works to the other writers’ worksB. the words of classical works make it hard for volunteers to read furtherC. reading classical works produces a good and long-lasting effect on the mindD. poetry increases left-brain activity more than other literary forms15.What does the author mainly tell us in this passage?A. Shakespeare’s plays deserve to be read.B. Common books are unpopular anymore.C. Poetry is best for developing people’s brain.D. Classical works help the brain develop better.高二阅读理解66 1-3 DDA 4--7 CDBD 8--11 CCDB 12--15 CBCD。

高二上学期英语阅读理解训练68(含答案)

高二上学期英语阅读理解题训练68APeach Blossom CelebrationEvery Thursday through SundayFeb. 7th-Feb 28thThe Peach Blossom Celebration was created so that you could enjoy the beauty of our farm while hundreds of trees are dotted with pink and white blossoms. Once a year over 80 acres of fruit trees start blooming(开花) at different times and once a year, we open the farm up to celebrate that beauty.Admission: $3 per adult;10 and younger FREETrolley Ride: This is a must-do when visiting the Peach Blossom Celebration. You will get a personalized tour with Mark Schnepf, the farm owner, who will take you to the orchard(果园)that has the best blooms. There will be time to get off the Trolley for photo taking ($5 for each person.)Touring Time: 9: 30 am, 10: 30 am, 1: 00 pm, 2:00pm, 3:00pmWalking Trail(小路): We have set up a path way to enjoy a beautiful walk towards the orchard in bloom. If it s a nice day, then this may be the one for you.Bicycle Trail: Rent one of our John Deere or Vintage Schwinn Bicycles and enjoy the blossoms that way. ($5 for each person;1/2 hour.)Train Ride:Enjoy a 13-minute train ride through one of the orchards that typically bloom around the third or fourth week in February. ($3 for each person.) Hayride:It will take you to and from our Fallow Deer, where you will get a chance to feed them and pet them. Our Fallow Deer were rescued in Downtown Glendale almost 10 years ago. They are very social and look forward to your visit on the hayride.Amusement Ride:It will be operating each Saturday from 9: 00 am to 3: 00 pm. Rides are $3 each or $15 for unlimited ride wristbands(手环).1. What do we know about the celebration?A. It will last for a whole month.B. It will take place on a beautiful farm.C. It will offer fresh peaches to all visitors.D. It will charge each visitor S3 for admission.2. Why is the Trolley Ride strongly recommended?A. It makes it easy to enjoy the best flowers.B. It is the cheapest way to tour the orchards.C. It offers the service of photo taking for free.D. It allows visitors to tour without time limits.3. Which of the following allows you to get close to deer?A. Hayride.B. Train Ride.C. Bicycle Trail.D. Walking Trail.BAt the age of seven, while his friends were spending their money on candy and toys, Jose Adolfo Quisocala was busy saving money for more meaningful things. To try to get his peers(同龄人) to do the same, the youngster from Arequipa, Peru, came up with the idea of an eco-bank, which allows kids of all ages to become economically independent while also helping the environment.Set up in 2012, the Bartselana Student Bank is the world’s first cooperative(合作的) bank for kids. Once accepted, all bank members are required to collect at least six kilograms of recyclables on a monthly basis. The waste is sold to local recycling companies. The money received is placed in the individual’s account where they collect until his/her savings goal is reached. The account holder can then withdraw(取出)his/ her money, or choose to leave it and continue to save for a bigger goal.“At the beginning, my teachers thought I was crazy or that a child could not do this type of project,” Jose recalls. "They did not understand that we are not the future of the country but its present. Luckily, I had the support of the president of my school.”Jose’s efforts paid off, and by 2013, the Bartselana Student Bank had over 200 members who collectively brought in one ton of recyclable waste. Today, the eco-bankhas the support of several local organizations. On November 20, 2018, Jose won the Children’s Climate Prize.“Jose’s eco-bank is a good way of linking the economy and climate change, both in thought and practice. The system clearly suggests that we must recycle the products that we no longer use,”a judge said. “This way caring about the environment becomes an investment (投资). A system that gives children both economic independence and the power to influence the climate.”Hopefully, Jose’s success will inspire more kids and adults to come up with new ideas that create value while helping the environment.4. What can we know about the Bartsclana Student Bank?A. It provides kids with candy and toys.B. It asks its members to put money in it.C. It lends money to kids for their studies.D. It helps kids to save money by recycling.5. How did Jose’s teachers feel about his idea?A. Satisfied.B. UnbelievableC. Unconcerned.D. Disappointed.6. What can we learn from Paragraph 4?A. The Bartselana Student Bank has grown stronger.B. The Bartselana Student Bank has been in trouble for a while.C. The Bartsclana Student Bank has fought against local organizations.D. The Bartselana Student Bank has been taken over by the local government.7. What did the judge think of the Bartselana Student Bank?A. It is a crazy idea.B. It is a practical system.C. It needs to be improved.D. It fails to influence the climate greatly.CCan you think of a day without music? We can hear music everywhere: in the streets and at home, over the radio and on TV, in the shops and in the parks. People all over the world are fond of music. They listen to music, they dance to music, and they learnto play musical instruments.Music isn’t only a combination of pleasant sounds. It is an art which reflects(反映)life. There are a lot of different kinds of music. Some of them appeared long ago, and some are modern. Folk music appeared long ago, but it is still alive. Folk songs are very pleasant to listen to. Classical music is often associated with the music of the past. Rap (说唱)is a modern musical style where the singer speaks or shouts the words in time to music with a steady(稳定的)beat.Great Britain has produced more popular music stars than any other country. British groups often set new trends(潮流)in music. New styles, groups and singers continue to appear. Many of the new bands have been able to use changes in technology to develop their music such as computerized drum machines, synthesizers and other electronic instruments.Tastes differ. So people’s musical interests range from pop and rock music to classical music and opera. My favourite style of music is pop music, because it is full of energy. When I listen to pop music it makes me remember happy times and forget the problems of everyday life. I also enjoy listening to classical music. The music I hate is heavy metal. I find it noisy. When I listen to this style of music, it presents to my mind pictures of dark days. My mother and father agree with my tastes in music. Though they prefer to listen to classical, they think that modern music is not too bad.Music appeals to our hearts. It comforts our souls and enriches(充实)our minds. Music is beauty in sounds; it is our magic source of inspiration.8. What is the first paragraph mainly about?A. Several types of music.B. Different musical tastes.C. The development of musical styles.D. The importance of music in our lives.9. How is the second paragraph developed?A. By giving examples.B. By analysing reasons.C. By describing courses.D. By making comparisons.10. Why does the author like pop music?A. It is played with electronic instruments.B. It is characterized by a steady beat.C. It is loud and strong.D. It sounds energetic.11. What is the author’s parents’ attitude towards his musical taste?A. Doubtful.B. Supportive.C. Dissatisfied.D. Unconcerned.DLove is hard to find, and when you do find it you want to keep it for as long as possible. In the pursuit(追寻)of lasting love, Barbra Streisand seems to have kicked a hornet’s (大黄蜂的) nest of criticism. The 75-year-old singer, actress, and director had often been photographed in the company of her dog, Samantha. Streisand said that she now has two new dogs who are clones of her well-loved Samantha.When I first read this story, I felt an immediate wave of the same feeling as Streisand has. I was faced with a similar situation not too long ago, when my dog, Dancer, died on his 16th birthday. He was a wonderful companion so his loss was hard to deal with. So I finally got a new little dog of the same breed as Dancer. This dog, Ranger, is a close enough match to fill that emotional gap(情感空缺) in my life.If you are as rich as Barbra Streisand, then you can afford the $50,000 that it costs to clone your companion through a company like ViaGen Pets, based in Texas. However, the clones are not the same dog as the original. The personality of each dog is shaped by its environment, its experiences, and the person who owns and lives with the dog.What I suppose surprised me most was the firestorm of criticism of Streisand put forward by the animal rights organization People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA). It said that her act of cloning her dog was a terrible example. PETA said in a statement, "When you consider that millions of wonderful adoptable dogs are dying in terrifying ways, you realize that cloning adds to the homeless-animal population crisis(危机).”Barbra Streisand said, "You can clone the look of a dog, but you can’t clone its spirit. Still, every time I look at their faces, I think of my Samanth...and smile.”12. What does the underlined sentence in the first paragraph mean?A. Barbra Streisand lost her pets forever.B. Barbra Streisand cloned her pets illegally.C. What Barbra Streisand did led to a heated discussion.D. What Barbra Streisand did was supported by the public.13. What happened to the author?A. He lost Ranger.B. He cloned his dead pet.C. He got a similar dog after his pet died.D. He failed to get over the loss of his pet.14. What can we infer about pet cloning according to PETA’s statement?A. It may influence the adoption of homeless animals.B. It may have bad effects on cloned animals.C. It serves as a good solution to losing pets.D. It can contribute to the local economy.15. What did Barbra Streisand say about her cloned dogs?A. They are just short-term companions.B. They bring back heartbroken memories.C. They make her think of Samantha and feel happy.D. They share the same personalities as her original dog.高二阅读理解68 1-3 BAA 4-7 DBAB 8-11 DADB 12-15CCAC。

高二上学期英语阅读理解专项训练(完整资料).doc

【最新整理，下载后即可编辑】高二上学期英语阅读理解专项训练AToday, roller skating is easy and fun. But a long time ago, it wasn”t easy at all. Before 1750, the idea of skating didn”t exist. That changed because of a man named Joseph Merlin. Merlin”s work was making musical instruments. In his spare time he liked to play the violin. Joseph Merlin was a man of ideas and dreams. People called him a dreamer.One day Merlin received an invitation to attend a fancy dress ball. He was very pleased and a little excited. As the day of the party came near, Merlin began to think how to make a grand entrance at the party. He had an idea. He thought he would get a lot of attention if he could skate into the room.Merlin tried different ways to make himself roll. Finally, he decided to put two wheels under each shoe. These were the first roller skates. Merlin was very proud of his invention and dreamed of arriving at the party on wheels while playing the violin.On the night of the party Merlin rolled into the room playing his violin. Everyone was astonished to see him. There was just one problem. Merlin had no way to stop his roller skates. He rolled on and on. Suddenly, he ran into a huge mirror that was hanging on the wall. Down fell the mirror, breaking to pieces. Nobody forgot Merlin”s grand entrance for a long time!1. The text is mainly about_________.A. a strange manB. an unusual partyC. how roller skating beganD. how people enjoyed themselves in the 18th century2. People thought Merlin was a dreamer because he________.A. often gave others surprisesB. was a gifted musicianC. invented the roller skatesD. was full of imagination3. Merlin put wheels under his shoes in order to_______.A. impress the party guestsB. arrive at the party soonerC. test his inventionD. show his skill in walking onwheels4. What is the main point the writer is trying to make in the last paragraph?A. The roller skates needed further improvement.B. The party guests took Merlin for a fool.C. Merlin succeeded beyond expectation.D. Merlin got himself into trouble.BFor thousands of years, man has enjoyed the taste of apples. Apples, which are about 85 percent water, grow almost everywhere in the world but the hottest and coldest areas (地区). Among the leading countries in apple production are China, France and the United States.There are various kinds of apples, but a very few make up the majority of those grown for sale. The three most common kinds grown in the United States are Delicious, golden Delicious, and McIntosh.Apples are different in colour, size, and taste. The colour of the skin may be red, green, or yellow. They have various sizes, with Delicious apples being among the largest. The taste may be sweet or tart (酸的). Generally, sweet apples are eaten fresh while tart apples are used to make applesauce (苹果酱).Apple trees may grow as tall as twelve metres. They do best in areas that have very cold winters. Although no fruit is yielded during the winter, this cold period is good for the tree.1. It can be learned from the text that Delicious apples are _______________A. grown in France.B. sold everywhere.C. very big.D. quite sweet.2. Cold winter weather is good for _______________A.the growth of apple trees.B. producing large apples.C. improving the taste of apples.D. the increase of water in apples.3. China, France and the United States are considered to _______________A. be large producers of apples.B. be large producers of applesauce.C. have the longest history in apple production.D. have the coldest winter among apple producing countries.4. The word yielded in the last sentence means _______________A. improved.B. increased.C. produced.D. sold.CMaybe ten-year-old Elizabeth put it best when she said to her father, "But, Dad, you c an”t be healthy if you”re dead."Dad, in a hurry to get home before dark so he could go for a run, had forgotten to wear his safety belt-- a mistake 75% of US population make every day. The big question is why.There have been many myths about safety belt ever since their first appearance in cars some forty years ago. The following are three of the most common.Myth the Number One: It”s best to be "thrown clear" of a serious accident.Truth: Sorry, but any accident serious enough to "throw you clear" is able going to be serious enough to give you a very bad landing. And chances are you”ll have traveled through a windshield (挡风玻璃)or door to do it. Studies show that chances of dying after a car accident are twenty-five times in cases where people are "thrown clear".Myth Number Two: Safety-bets "trap" people in cars that are burning or sinkingin water.Truth: Sorry again, but studies show that people knocked unconscious (昏迷) due to not wearing safety belts have a greater chance of dying in these accidents. People wearing safety belts are usually protected to the point of having in these accidents. People wearing safety belts are usually protected to the point of having a clear head to free themselves from such dangerous situation, not to be trapped in them.Myth Number Three: Safety belts aren”t needed at speeds of less than 30milesper hour (mph).Truth: When two cars traveling at 30 mph hit each other, an unbelted driver would meet the windshield with a force equal to diving headfirst into the ground from a height of 10 metres.1. Why did Elizabeth say to her father, "But, Dad, you can”t be healthyif you”re dead"?A. He was driving at great speed.B. He was running across the street.C. He didn”t have his safety belt on.D. He didn”t take his medicine on time.2. The reason father was in a hurry to get home was that he __________.A. wasn”t feeling very wellB. hated to drive in the darkC. wanted to take some exerciseD. didn”t want to be caught by the people3. According to the text, to be "thrown clear" of a serious accident is very dangerous because you ________.A. may be knocked down by other cars.B. may get serious hurt thrown out of the carC. may find it impossible to get away from the seatD. may get caught in the car door4. Some people prefer to drive without wearing a safety belt because they believe _______.A. the belt prevents them from escaping in an accidentB. they will be unable to think clearly in an accidentC. they will be caught when help comesD. cars catch fire easily5. What is the advice given in the test?A. Never drive faster than 30 miles an hour.B. Try your best to save yourself in a car accident.C. Never forget to wear the safety belt while driving.D. Drive slowly while you”re not wearing a safety belt.DWhen a group of children politely stop a conversation with you, saying: “We have to go to work now,” you”re left feeling surprised and certainly uneasy. After all, this is the 1990s and the idea of children working is just unthinkable. That is, until you are told that they are all pupils of stage schools, and that the “work” they go off to is to go on the stage in a theatre.Stage schools often act as agencies（代理机构）to supply children for stage and television work. More worthy of the name “stage school” are those few places where children attend full time, with a training for the theatre and a general education.A visit to such schools will leave you in no doubt that the children enjoy the mselves. After all, what lively children wouldn”t settle for spending only half the day doing ordinary school work, and acting, singing or dancing their way through the other half of the day?Then of course there are times for the children to make a name and make a little money in some big shows. Some stage schools give their children too much professional work at such a young age. But the law is very tight on the amount they can do. Those under 13 are limited to 40 days in the year; those over 13 to 80 days.The schools themselves admit that not all children will be successful in the profession for which they are being trained. So what happens to those who don”t make it? While all the leading schools say they place great importance on children getting good study results, the facts seem to suggest this is not always the case.1. People would stop feeling uneasy when realizing that the children they”re talking to________.A. attend a stage schoolB. are going to the theatreC. have got some work to doD. love singing and dancing2. In the writer”s opinion, a good stage school should ________.A. produce star performersB. help pupils improve their study skillsC. train pupils in language and performing artsD. provide a general education and stage training.3. “Professional work” as used in the text means ________.A. ordinary school workB. money-making performancesC. stage training at schoolD. acting, singing or dancing after class4. Which of the following best describes how the writer feels about stage schools?A. He thinks highly of what they have to offer.B. He favours an early start in the training of performing arts.C. He feels uncomfortable about children putting on night shows.D. He doubts the standard of ordinary education they have reached.EExperts have put forward detailed plans for a tunnel to join Taiwan with the Chinese mainland. The shortest proposed route would be 126 kilometers---more than twice the length of the English Channel Tunnel. And the longest proposed route would be 207 kilometers.A recent conference in Xiamen, Fujian Province brought together more than70 experts. The event was co-sponsored(共同发起) by universities from Taiwan and the Chinese mainland.Fujian is the province where both proposed routes would begin.There is no direct passenger access between the mainland and Taiwan by air or sea at the moment.Experts say that it is better to start research sooner rather than later, although there is a lack of government funding. There are no technical problems to build a Taiwan tunnel. But it will require an improved political relationship across the Straits(海峡).A professor of Tsinghua University said, "A special feature of huge projects is that the period of preparation is longer than the period of construction."For example, he said, the English Channel Tunnel took 14 years of planning and had been discussed for two centuries. And preparations for the huge Three Gorges(三峡) dam on the Yangtze River began in the 1950s.The Xiamen conference focused on the longest southern route, which woulduse the Taiwan-controlled islands of Jinmen and Penghu as stepping stones.The first stage of the new project could be a bridge to cross the five kilometres between Xiamen and Jinmen. This would mean that travelling from Xiamen to Jinmen by car would only take five minutes.The longest tunnel now being planned anywhere in the world is the 54-kilometre land tunnel to link Lyon in France with Turin in Italy. The tunnel will not be completed until 2015～2020.1. Which is the longest tunnel in the world at present?A. The English Channel Tunnel.B. The tunnel between Lyon and Turin.C. The Taiwan Straits tunnel.D. The passage doesn”t mention it.2. The example of English Channel Tunnel shows __________.A. it”s not easy to complete a huge projectB. there are many problems to be solved before doing somethingC. discussions among countries usually take a lot of timeD. the preparation takes longer time than the construction3. Which of the following is NOT true?A. Universities both at home and abroad have sponsored the plan.B. If the project is completed, the world”s longest tunnel will appear.C. You can”t reach Taiwan from the mainland directly at present.D. The starting point of the proposed tunnel is in Fujian.4. What is the possible difficulty in carrying out the plan?A. The lack of money for the project from the governments.B. Improving the relationship between Taiwan and the mainland.C. The detailed plans for the tunnel.D. The technical problems with the tunnel.FA thief who dropped a winning lottery ticket(彩票)at the scene of his crime has been given a lesson in honesty. His victim, who picked up the ticket, then claimed the ￡25000 prize, managed to trace him, and handed over the cash. The robberyhappened when maths professor Vinicio Sabbatucci,58, was changing a tyre on an Italian motorway. Another motorist, who stopped to "to help", stole a suitcase from his car and drove off. The professor found the dropped ticket and put it in his pocket before driving home to Ascoli in eastern Italy.Next day, he saw the lottery results on TV and, taking out the ticket, realized it was a winner. He claimed the 60 million lire(里拉) prize. Then he began a battle with his conscience. Finally, he decided he could not keep the money despite having been robbed. He advertised in newspapers and on radio, saying: "I”m trying to find the man who robbed me. I have 60 million for him--- a lottery win. Please meet me. Anonymity(匿名) guaranteed."Professor Sabbatucci received hundreds of calls from people hoping to trick him into handing them the cash. But there was one voice he recognized--- and he arranged to meet the man in a park. The robber, a35-year-old unemployed father of two, gave back the suitcase and burst into tears. He could not believe what was happening. "Why didn”t you keep the money?" he asked. The professor replied:"I couldn”t because it”s not mine." Then he walked off, spurning the thief”s offer of a reward.1.The sentence " Then he began a battle with his conscience." In paragraph 2 implies all of the following EXCEPT that_______.A. he knew what he should do as soon as he saw the lottery resultsB. he hesitated about keeping the money for some timeC. he thought for a moment of avenging himself on the robberD. he came to realize that honesty is more important than money2. Hundreds of people phoned professor Sabbatucci because they ______.A. wanted to make fun of himB. hoped to get the moneyC. knew who the robber wasD. lost the lottery ticket3.The word "spurning" in the last sentence can be replaced by ______.A. acceptingB. claimingC. rejectingD. canceling4. If the story appears in a newspaper, the best title might be_____.A. A Thief”s Lucky DayB. A Popular Maths ProfessorC. A Magic LotteryD. A Reward of Honesty。

(英语)高二英语阅读理解专项训练及答案及解析.docx

（英语）高二英语阅读理解专项训练及答案及解析一、高中英语阅读理解1．阅读理解Just a few years out of law school, I decided that I wanted to write fictions. The only thing I had ever published before was a law-review article. I had made great efforts to write when I camehome at night after work, but I was too tired. I decided to quit my job.I began my new life on a February morning. I sat down at my kitchen table at 7:30 am andmade a resolution. Every day I would write until lunchtime. Then I would lie down on the floorfor 20 minutes to rest my mind. After that, I would return to work for a few more hours.In my first year, I sold two stories. Then I wrote a novel, but I thought it wasn't good enough, soI ended up putting it in a drawer. My second novel, Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk, waspublished to glowing reviews and received the National Book Critics Circle Award for fiction.My success sounds like a familiar story, but actually it was far from sudden. I quit my job, and for every story I published in those years, I had at least 30 rejections. The novel that I put awayin the drawer took my four years. My breakthrough came in 2006, 18 years after I first sat downto write at my kitchen table.Sometimes genius (天才 ) is just the thing that comes out after 20 years of working at your kitchen. Also, doing something truly creative requires the energy of youth. Orson Welles made hismasterpiece, Citizen Kan, at 25. T. S. Eliot wrote The Love Song of J. Afred Prufrock at 23.（1） When did the author decide to devote himself to writing fictions?A. When he was tired from his work.B. Straight after graduation from law school.C. On being informed his law-review article came out.D. When his hobby was disturbed byhis work.（2） We can infer from the second paragraph that the author.A. led a wealthy lifeB. arranged his life reasonablyC. was too diligent to relax himselfD. remained single（3） What does the author mainly intend to tell us in this passage?A. Failure is the mother of success.B. A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.C. It is never too old to learn.D. It is the first step that costs troublesome.（4） Why did the author give the example of Orson Welles and T. S. Eliot?A. To make a comparison between them and himself.B. To show creativity needs energy andefforts.C. To persuade the readers of their great talents.D. To recommend their two masterpieces.【答案】（1） D（2） B（3） A（4） B【解析】【分析】本文是一篇记叙文，作者通过讲述自己成功的经历，进一步证实了“失败是成功之母”的道理。

(英语)高二英语阅读理解试题(有答案和解析)及解析.docx

（英语）高二英语阅读理解试题( 有答案和解析 ) 及解析一、高中英语阅读理解1．阅读理解For top students from low-income families, the challenge of applying to colleges is particularly difficult. 1 in 4 deal with all of that—the writing, the studying, the researching and applying—completely on their own. One approach to make this whole process easier? Pair students up withan adviser.That's the idea behind CollegePoint, an initiative to help gifted students go to schools that match their intellectual(智力的)ability. When a high school student takes a standardized test—the PSAT,SAT or ACT——and they score in the 90th percentile, and their families make less than$80, 000 a year, they get an email from the program offering them a free adviser. The advisers listen, guide and answer students'questions.Connor Rechtzigel, an adviser in Minnesota, sees the importance of his role, for research shows that low-income students are far more likely to undermatch because they don't think they have what it takes to get in and because many don't even know what schools are out there. He helped high school senior Justice Benjamin, the first in his family to apply to college, think about what his ideal learning experience was. Finally, Justice narrowed in on smaller schools where he could study environmental science and made his final choice ： Skidmore College in New York. He felt empowered by the process.Figuring out how to pay for college is a major part of what, CollegePoint advisers do. Nakhle,an adviser in North Carolina, is working with Hensley, an Ohio high school senior who can't get extra financial help from her family. They spent a lot of time comparing and analyzing herfinancial-aid award letters, which made her decision much clearer. Finally, the Ohio State University offered an option where she would pay nothing. Staying in-state wasn't her first choice, but it was the best option for her.（1） What is the second paragraph mainly about?（2） What prevents low-income students from attending proper colleges?（3） Why did Hensley finally choose the Ohio State University?A.She didn't want to stay far from home.B.Her favorite major was provided there.C.She would show her talents to the full.D.The university met her financial needs.（4） What is the best title for the text?A.How to Be a Financial AdviserB.Steps for Top Students to Select Ideal CollegesC.Advisers Help Poor Students Apply to Suitable CollegesD.CollegePoint—a Program Helping Students Score High【答案】（ 1） A（2） B（3） D（4） C【解析】【分析】本文是一篇说明文，介绍了一款帮助贫困家庭的优秀生申请合适大学的虚拟建议程序。

高二英语阅读练习题及答案

高二英语阅读练习题及答案在高二英语学习中，阅读练习是提高阅读理解能力和语言理解能力的重要途径。

下面是一些高二英语阅读练习题及答案，供同学们参考。

题目一：阅读下面的短文，然后根据短文内容回答问题。

In a small village, there was a family known for their generosity (慷慨). They always helped those in need.One day, a man came to their house and asked for some food. The family did not hesitate and gave him a good meal. Before leaving, the man thanked the family and said, "You are so kind! I want to give you this magic stone as a gift. If you rub (摩擦) it, you will get anything you wish for."The family didn't believe him at first, but they decided to keep the stone anyway. One morning, their cow died. They were very sad because the cow was an important part of their life. Then they remembered the magic stone.The father took the stone and started to rub it, saying, "I wish we had a cow to replace the one we lost." As he rubbed the stone, suddenly a beautiful cow appeared in front of them. The family couldn't believe their eyes.Months passed, and the family became famous for their magical stone. People from faraway places came to their house, bringing valuable gifts for the magic stone. The family became rich and lived a comfortable life.However, with their growing wealth, the family's generosity disappeared. They refused to help those in need, thinking they no longer needed to.One day, an old man came to their house. He was cold and hungry, asking for a warm meal. But the family ignored him and turned him away.That night, as the family was sleeping, they heard a voice. "Because of your greed (贪婪), the magic stone has lost its power." The family woke up, realizing they had made a big mistake.The next morning, the stone was gone. The family regretted their behavior and wished they could turn back time. From that day on, they became generous once again, without the need for a magical stone.问题：1. What did the family become famous for?2. Why did the family lose the magic stone?3. What did the family regret?答案：1. The family became famous for their magical stone.2. The family lost the magic stone because of their greed.3. The family regretted their behavior and not helping those in need.题目二：阅读下面的短文，然后根据短文内容判断句子正误。

高二上学期英语阅读理解训练60（含答案）

高二上学期英语阅读理解训练60（含答案）高二上学期英语阅读理解训练60AIf you contact Indy Cube (a provider of workspaces) after 5 p.m., you’ll receive an automatic message, “We will get back to you pretty quickly during working hours. If you are messaging us outside of these, we’re probably busy with things like horse-riding, dancing or a good sleep.”The firm is one of a growing number of employers giving their workers an extra day off for the same pay as a five-day week. The four-day week schedule can raise productivity for bosses and happiness for workers. It’s not just small businesses that spot a chance to save money by turning the lights off one day a week. Perpetual Guardian, one of the biggest organizations to make the switch, enjoys huge global interest, with 406 organizations from around the world asking it for advice. “This week we have had people contact us from Japan, Canada, the UK, France, Switzerland,” said its founder Andrew Barnes. “The day off that each worker takes varies, perhaps making it a bit hard to manage. But there’s a change in the firm’s culture—less time surfing on social media and fewer unnecessary meetings,” said Barnes.However, Kate Cooper argues that the reasons behind increases in p roductivity are not yet clear. Cooper said that “the Hawthorne effect” may be in play. That is, people change their behavior simply because they feel they are being observed. In this case, they feel that by being granted a four-day week, they believe their bosses are interested in their work. “But how long could that last?” Cooper doubts.Comment 1: I don’t exactly disagree with a 4-day week aslong as I still have the option to work five days and get more money for it.Comment 2: It’s an interesting idea, but so much needs to happen before this becomes an option for the majority.Comment 3: I feel there is a great reason: the environment. We need to be producing less stuff to reduce the stress on our planet.Comment 4: I thought this was supposed to be here 20 years ago with the advances in technology.Comment 5: 3 days off a week? Preparing for 7 days off a week. People will get lazy.1. What can we learn about Indy Cube?A. It is one of the biggest providers of workspaces.B. It is the first company to start the four-day week.C. Its boss should be pleased with a higher productivity.D. Its employees are worried about their income.2. What does Andrew Barnes think of the four-day week schedule?A. It will be adopted by other companies in the world for sure.B. It has made a positive influence on the company’s culture.C. It benefits big companies more than smaller ones.D. It has helped the firm sign contracts with other countries.3. What is the attitude of Kate Cooper towards the effect ofa four-day week?A. Doubtful.B. Indifferent.C. Disappointed.D. Positive.4. Which suggests the four-day week is currently enjoyed by only a small part of the staff?A. Comment 1.B. Comment 2.C. Comment 3.D. Comment 5.5. Which expresses the greatest concern about the four-day week?A. Comment 1.B. Comment 2.C. Comment 4.D. Comment 5.BDevon Gallagher, a college graduate from Philadelphia, wants the world to know exactly where she’s been during her worldwide vacation in a special way.The traveler, who was born with a bone disease, had her right leg amputated(截肢) at the age of four. Although the amputation caused setbacks for Gallagher early on, she now sees it as inspiration for living her best life. To spread that message, Gallagher has taken to social media, where she shares photos of her travels across the globe, but instead of using geo-tag (地理位置标签), she writes her location across her artificial leg before taking a picture.Now she has been taking pictures across the Continent, which show her cycling over the canal in Amsterdam, Holland, relaxing on a wall overlooking the city of Barcelona, Spain, posing with a waffle (华夫饼) in Brussels, Belgium, taking in the impressive Parthenon temple in Athens, Greece, and enjoying a river cruise in Budapest, Hungary, all with the well-known locations written on her artificial leg.“I get a new leg every two years and I can choose the designon it. One day I had a sudden thought to get a chalk-board,” Gallagher said. “My mum and grandmother weren’t too keen on the idea, but my friends thought it was great and told me to go for it, so I did.”“When I’m writing on my leg, people often stare, looking puzzled, but once I share the photos, I receive only positive feedback. Seeing this, I feel much fired up and decide to try more. My leg hasn’t stopped me from doing anything I’ve wanted to do. I don’t know if it’s my determination to prove to myself that I can do it, but regardless, I’ve been able to keep up with my peers and lead a pretty great life,” said Gallagher.Gallagher shows us that you should never let anything stand in the way of your dreams. And if life gives you an artificial leg, make art.6.What message does Gallagher want to spread in her special way?A. She suffers little from her leg amputation.B. She has become healthier after traveling globally.C. She looks on her misfortune as another form of blessing.D. She has exactly fallen in love with posting photos online.7. How does Gallagher record her travels across the globe?A. By keeping a personal journal of her travels across the world.B. By sharing pictures with locations written on her artificial leg.C. By describing the impressive scenic spots in detail.D. By interacting with her family and friends on social media.8. What encourages Gallagher to continue in the face of others’ confusion about her behavior?A. People’s positive feedback.B. The peer pressure.C. The recovery from her bone disease.D. The support from her relatives.9. Which of the following can best describe Gallagher?A. Helpful and ambitious.B. Friendly and generous.C. Determined and creative.D. Independent and sensitive.10. What can we know from the passage?A. Gallagher has become an outstanding artist.B. Gallagher’s friends were supportive of her idea.C. Gallagher travels globally with her friends.D. Gallagher’s photos will be on display in Philadelphia.CUntil decades ago, our visions of the future were largely positive. We thought science and technology would cure all the ills of humanity, leading to lives of fulfillment and opportunity for all. However, as we have gained a deeper appreciation of the range of threats facing us, from epidemic (流行病) flu to climate change, we might even tend to assume that humanity has little future to look forward to.Yet such depression is misplaced. The fossil record shows that many species have existed for millions of years—so why shouldn’t we? Take a look at our species in the universe, and it becomes clear we have an excellent chance of surviving for tens of thousands of years. Loo k up Homo sapiens (智人) in the “Red List” of threatened sp ecies of the International Union for the Conversation of Nature (IUCN), and you will read: “Listed as Least Concern because the species is widely distributed, adaptable, currently increasing, and there are no major threatsresulting in an overall population decline.”So what does our deep future hold? Many res earchers and organizations are now thinking seriously about the question. The potential evolution of today’s technology is complicated, so it’s perhaps b est left to science fiction writers and futurologists to explore the possibilities of the bright future.Our future is quite rosy because it shows many promising possibilities of achievement. Besides, we are now knowledgeable enough to reduce risks that threatened the existence of earlier humans and to improve those to come. Take a longer view and we can say with considerable assu rance that the past holds the key to the future: by analyzing the past, we can make evidence-based forecasts about the situations in which our descendants (后代) will find themselves.11. According to the passage, what inspired our visions of the future in the past?A. The desire for lives of fulfillment.B. The belief in equal opportunity.C. The deep appreciation of threats.D. The faith in science and technology.12. What can we know about human beings according to IUCN’s “Red List”?A. They control the world’s development.B. They severely threaten the environment.C. They are strong enough to continue existing.D. Their overall population will decrease.13. What does the underlined word “rosy” in the last paragraph probably mean?A. Dangerous.B. Annoying.C. Hopeful.D. Undisturbed.14. What should we do to ensure the future of mankind?A. Explore our planet’s abundant resource s.B. Draw upon our experience from the past.C. Build our ambition to reshape history.D. Increase the population of the world.15. Which of the following would be the best title for the text?A. The Bright and Promising Future of MankindB. Science and Technology Connected with HumansC. The Fully and Highly Evolved Human SpeciesD. Different Researches Conducted on Our Future高二阅读理解60 1-5 CBABD 6-10 CBACB 11-15DCCBA。

高二上学期英语阅读理解训练71(含答案)

高二上学期英语阅读理解训练71AHere are some music festivals that you might be interested in.BoogieTallarook, VIC(26－28 March)Boogie is definitely kid-friendly, but with a few rules. Kids are welcome, but need to be fully supervised (监管) at all times and out of the licensed area by 10 pm. Kids under 8 years old are admitted for free. Kids between 8 and16 get in cheaper. There are some activities for kids and a great kid-friendly area.Splendour in the GrassByron Bay, NSW(24－26 July)Look, Splendour can be pretty crazy, so if you and your kids are out of practice with handling festivals and the stress they can sometimes bring, maybe you should try starting smaller. But if you feel like you can do it, then your kids are welcome to hit Splendour with you. The usual rules apply — you’ll need to have them with you at all times if they are under 16 and they can’t go into bars. If the child is under 11, then they will get in for free.The Gum BallHunter Valley, NSW(22－24 April)We didn’t originally include the Gum Ball because they took last year off and we wanted to make sure they were definitely returning. Not because we have anything against them. On the contrary, they are one event that manages to balance brilliant music and a family-friendly vibe(氛围). Bellingen TurtlefestBellingen(30 September－2 October)Great music for a great cause! Bellingen Turtlefest has been set up to raise funds and awareness for the critically endangered Bellinger River Snapping Turtle, while giving families a chance to enjoy some great music at the same time. There’s a kidzone, sideshows, workshops and markets, but also an education center and some guest speakers so that the kids (and you) can learn a thing or twowhile you’re at the event.1. If a 10-year-old goes to Boogie, he/she _____.A. doesn’t have to pay for admissionB. must stay with an adult all the timeC. must leave the licensed area by 11 pmD. cannot find a great kid-friendly area there2.Which of the following festivals failed to be included in the beginning?A. BoogieB. Splendour in the GrassC. The Gum BallD. Bellingen Turtlefest3.What do the festivals have in common?A. They’re all free for kids under 11.B. They’re all held in the summertime.C. They’re are suitable for the whole family.D. They’re all concerned with wildlife.BI was quite angry with my professor last week when he gave us an assignment to “tell someone we love them”. It has to be someone we have never said those words to before or at least haven’t shared those words with for a long time.But as I began driving home my conscience started talking to me. It was telling me that I knew exactly who I needed to say I love you to. 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He reached out and hugged me and said, “I love you too, son.” Mom walked by with tears in her eyes.Two days after that visit, my dad became unconscious. I don’t know if he’ll make it. What if I had waited to tell my dad? Maybe I will never get the chance again!4. What problem did the author decide to solve?A. His heavy office work load.B. His hardly-finished assignment.C. His disagreement with his father.D. His unpleasant family gatherings.5.What does the underlined phrase “a grumpy face” in Paragraph 4 most probably mean?A. Soft tone.B. Bad temper.C. Good mood.D. Great doubt.6. How did the father feel when the author said “I love you” to him?A. Confused.B. Shocked.C. Moved.D. Indifferent.7. Which sentence may be the best ending for the text?A. So don’t wait to do the things that you know ought to be done.B. So don’t believe there will be a problem without a solution.C. So don’t complain when your teacher gives you assignments.D. 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Already, similar ideas have been put into effect in Norway, Canada, Latvia, and China, and the results have been encouraging.Elisabeth Costa, director of the Behavioural Insights Team, explains, “Simple changes based on behavioral science can have a big impact. Green plates would be more noticeable to road users, and this increased attraction can help normalise the idea of clean vehicles, highlighting（使突出）the changing social norms（规范）around vehicle ownership.”Actually, hybrids and electric cars accounted for 5.5% of the cars sold in the UK in the first halfof the year, compared to 4.2% for the same period in 2017.However, colored plates can only go so far. At the end of the day, you need strong, concrete measures if you want to support a market like electric cars. The UK already has generous subsidies （补贴）for electric cars, but a study for the RAC Foundation found that the lack of reliable, easy-to-use charging stations is the main roadblock to people purchasing more electric cars. This was repeated by separate research from AA, the UK’s largest motorist association, which found that although 1 in 2 young drivers want electric cars, 8 out of 10 drivers feel that the lack of sufficient electrical chargers is the main reason not to buy an electric car.Yet this all shows that more and more people are nearing a tipping point where they are willing to buy electric cars. And a small PR stunt（噱头）, the “coolness factor” of the colored plates could end up making a difference. Similarly, having red plates for the more polluting cars might also play a role.A spokesman for the Environmental Transport Association said, “While green number plates will be positive PR for low-emission car makers and early adopters of the technology alike, to be truly effective any such measures will need to at the same time shame the drivers of the most polluting vehicles.”12. Why does the UK give green license plates to cars?A. To promote car sales.B. To beautify the environment in the UK.C. 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So is studying government.Is social studies important? Early Americans thought so. Students then learned history and civics (公民学). This was to make them good citizens. A report from 1916 set a new goal. It said, “The social studies shouldcultivate a sense of membership in the world munity." The world munity is very large. ____4____ We have radio and TV. We have phones. We have puters.Social studies helps us understand the world's people. It helps us learn about groups and societies. ____5____ We all need to be good world citizens. (304)A. It covers many other areas as well.B. But today it is easy to share ideas in it.C. What did students think of social studies?D. It showed that they did not know geography.E. Why did students consider the social studies less important?F. The 1916 goal was important then, and it is even more important now.G. Therefore, we must try to persuade young people to pay more attention to social studies.答案:1. D2. C3. A4. B5. 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Here in the United States, not as many people smoke. ____1____ "Many smokers are like Ali: they want to stop smoking. ____2____ They know it can cause cancer and heart disease. But it is difficult for them to give up smoking because cigarettes have a drug in them. The drug is nicotine. People who smoke a lot need nicotine.____3____ The nicotine makes him sick. In a few days, the smoker's body is used to the nicotine, and he feels fine. Later, the smoker needs nicotine to keep feeling fine. Without nicotine, he feels bad.____4____ Many people who quit will soon smoke again. At a party or at work they will decide to smoke "just one" cigarette. Then they will smoke another cigarette, and another. Soon they e smokers again.____5____ (240)A. It is very hard to quit smoking.B. It will be easier to change the smoking habit here.C. Thus nicotine makes smokers addicted to cigarettes.D. The smokers know that smoking is bad for their health.E. 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Please note that if your bag breaks more than one rule then you must pay a fee for each rule broken.Safety RulesFor the safety of our passengers, the following items must not be taken onto the plane:---Bottles containing gas (e.g. cigarette lighter)---Bottles containing any cream, oil or other liquid that are over l00ml.Note:If you have any liquid medicines over l00ml that you must use during your flight, please contact our customer service manager on 34533566 to make arrangements at least 24 hours before your departure. You will need to have a doctor's letter explaining why you need the medicine.Bag Fees*No bag over 15 kilos will be allowed on the plane.**No bag over 150cm long or 80cm high may be taken on the plane. Passengers must put such bagsin the plane's storage.1. What is allowed to be taken onto the plane by a passenger?A. A cigarette lighter.B. A bag that is 16 kilos.C. A ll0 ml bottle of cream.D. A 50ml bag of liquid medicine.2. When is it proper for a passenger who wants to take over l00ml of liquid medicine to call the manager?A. After getting on the plane.B. When arriving at the airport.C. Two days before the flight.D. At least 24 hours after the flight.3. How much will a passenger pay for a carry-on bag that is ll0cmX50cmX35cm in size and weighs13 kilos?A. ￥250.B. ￥450.C. ￥500.D. ￥550.BSome high school students think it useless to receive higher education. Therefore, they choose not to go to college. If you're one of them, think again. Here are some reasons why you should go to college and receive a good education there.Schools and universities are the first places to get knowledge. We take that knowledge later on to build our careers after graduation. More knowledge will be gained after you start working, but without education, that job will not be within easy reach. Knowledge leads to knowledge.While limited within the walls of the educational places, we openly explore other cultures of the world! We come to know that ours is not the only culture. Other cultures have valuable things to share, enriching our own. Education also makes us want to travel and exchange with various cultures, getting more experience.When there's a recession in the economy, those who attended college will be more likely to find a new job than those who only finished high school and have a limited skills set. The more education you have, the more chances you will get to improve the quality of your life as you have a better job and earn a higher salary.When you're skillful and knowledgeable, you gain access to people of similar backgrounds and tastes. It means a good education leads to excellent networking. Good networking can benefit you a lot in your later life.A good education makes you a more interesting person. You can talk about ideas and events instead of just other people and what's on sale in stores. An educated person doesn't gossip(说闲话), having a preference to discuss ideas and listen to what other people have to say.4. What can we learn about college education from Paragraph 2?A. It offers you a chance to study abroad.B. It can allow you to gain more knowledge.C. It can improve the quality of your daily life.D. It encourages you to travel around the world.5. What does the underlined word "recession" in Paragraph 4 probably mean?A. Change.B. Drop.C. Growth.D. Support.6. What is the author's attitude to college education?A. Uncaring.B. Doubtful.C. Uninterested.D. Favorable.7. What does the text mainly talks about?A. The benefits of attending collegeB. The exchange with other cultures.C. The access to good networking.D. The ways of college education.CArt museums are places where people can learn about various cultures. The increasingly popular “design museums” that are opening today, however, perform quite a different role. Unlike most art museums, the design museum shows objects that are easily found by the general public. These museums sometimes even place things like fridges and washing machines in the center of the hall.People have argued that design museums are often made use of as advertisements for newindustrial technology. But their role is not simply a matter of sales--it is the honoring of excellently invented products. The difference between the window of a department store and the showcase in a design museum is that the first tries to sell you something, while the second tells you the success of a sale.One advantage of design museums is that they are places where people feel familiar with the exhibits. Unlike the average art museum visitors, design museum visitors seldom feel frightened or puzzled. This is partly because design museums clearly show how and why mass-produced products work and look as they do, and how design has improved the quality of our lives. Art museum exhibits, on the other hand, would most probably fill visitors with a feeling that there is something beyond their understanding.In recent years, several new design museums have opened their doors. Each of these museums has tried to satisfy the public's growing interest in the field with new ideas. London's Design Museum, for example, shows a collection of mass-produced objects from Zippo lighters to electric typewriters to a group of Italian fish-tins. The choices open to design museums seem far less strict than those to art museums, and visitors may also sense the humorous part of our society while walking around such exhibits as interesting and unusually attractive toys collected in our everyday life.8. Showcases in design museums are different from store windows because they __A. show more technologically advanced productsB. help increase the sales of productsC. show why the products have sold wellD. attract more people than store windows do9. 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The bird brain is as complex, and creative as any mammal brain, they argue, and it’s time to use a more exact term that shows a new understanding of the anatomies of bird and mammal brains.“Names have a powerful influence on the experiments we do and the way we think,” said Dr. Erich, a neuroscientist at Duke University and a leader of the Bird Brain Terms Association. “Old term has prevented scientific progress.”The association of 29 scientists from six countries met for seven years to develop new, more exact names for structures in both bird and mammal brains. For example, the bird’s seat ofintelligence or its higher brain is now named the pallium (大脑皮层).“The change of terms is a great advance,” said Dr. Jon Kaas, a leading expert in neuroanatomy at Vanderbih University. “It’s hard to get scientists to agree about anything.”Scientists have come to agree that birds are indeed smart, but those who study bird intelligence differ on how birds got that way. Experts are split into two warring camps. One holds that birds’ brains make the same kinds of internal (内在的) connections as do mammal brains and that intelligence in both groups arises from these connections. The other holds that bird intelligence developed through increasing an old part of the mammal brain and using it in new ways and it questions how developed that intelligence is.12. According to paragraph 1, ________.A. birds can be taught by scientistsB. chimpanzees are smarter than birdsC. crows and parrots, like other birds, are funnyD. birds aren’t as stupid as people thought before13. The reason that some neuroscientists create a new map of the bird brain is ________.A. they try to find out why birdbrain is so simple but their behavior so complexB. they are anxious to know why the brains of birds are so complexC. they want to make clear of the structure of birdbrainD. they find that the birds’ behavior is very strange14. 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But there’s a change in the firm’s culture—less time surfing on social media and fewer unnecessary meetings,” said Barnes.However, Kate Cooper argues that the reasons behind increases in productivity are not yet clear. Cooper said that “the Hawthorne effect” may be in play. That is, people change their behavior simply because they feel they are being observed. In this case, they feel that by being granted a four-day week, they believe their bosses are interested in their work. “But how long could that last?” Cooper doubts.Comment 1: I don’t exactly disagree with a 4-day week as long as I still have the option to work five days and get more money for it.Comment 2: It’s an interesting idea, but so much needs to happen before this becomes an option for the majority.Comment 3: I feel there is a great reason: the environment. We need to be producing less stuff to reduce the stress on our planet.Comment 4: I thought this was supposed to be here 20 years ago with the advances in technology.Comment 5: 3 days off a week? Preparing for 7 days off a week. People will get lazy.1. What can we learn about Indy Cube?A. It is one of the biggest providers of workspaces.B. It is the first company to start the four-day week.C. Its boss should be pleased with a higher productivity.D. Its employees are worried about their income.2. What does Andrew Barnes think of the four-day week schedule?A. It will be adopted by other companies in the world for sure.B. It has made a positive influence on the company’s culture.C. It benefits big companies more than smaller ones.D. It has helped the firm sign contracts with other countries.3. What is the attitude of Kate Cooper towards the effect of a four-day week?A. Doubtful.B. Indifferent.C. Disappointed.D. Positive.4. Which suggests the four-day week is currently enjoyed by only a small part of the staff?A. Comment 1.B. Comment 2.C. Comment 3.D. Comment 5.5. Which expresses the greatest concern about the four-day week?A. Comment 1.B. Comment 2.C. Comment 4.D. Comment 5.BDevon Gallagher, a college graduate from Philadelphia, wants the world to know exactly where she’s been during her worldwide vacation in a special way.The traveler, who was born with a bone disease, had her right leg amputated(截肢) at the age of four. Although the amputation caused setbacks for Gallagher early on, she now sees it as inspiration for living her best life. To spread that message, Gallagher has taken to social media, where she shares photos of her travels across the globe, but instead of using geo-tag (地理位置标签), she writes her location across her artificial leg before taking a picture.Now she has been taking pictures across the Continent, which show her cycling over the canal in Amsterdam, Holland, relaxing on a wall overlooking the city of Barcelona, Spain, posing with a waffle (华夫饼) in Brussels, Belgium, taking in the impressive Parthenon temple in Athens, Greece, and enjoying a river cruise in Budapest, Hungary, all with the well-known locations written on her artificial leg.“I get a new leg every two years and I can choose the design on it. One day I had a sudden thought to get a chalk-board,” Gallagher said. “My mum and grandmother weren’t too keen on the idea, but my friends thought it was great and told me to go for it, so I did.”“When I’m writing on my leg, people often stare, looking puzzled, but once I share the photos, I receive only positive feedback. Seeing this, I feel much fired up and decide to try more. My leg hasn’t stopped me from doing anything I’ve wanted to do. I don’t know if it’s my determination to prove to myself that I can do it, but regardless, I’ve been able to keep up with my peers and lead a pretty great life,” said Gallagher.Gallagher shows us that you should never let anything stand in the way of your dreams. And if life gives you an artificial leg, make art.6.What message does Gallagher want to spread in her special way?A. She suffers little from her leg amputation.B. She has become healthier after traveling globally.C. She looks on her misfortune as another form of blessing.D. She has exactly fallen in love with posting photos online.7. How does Gallagher record her travels across the globe?A. By keeping a personal journal of her travels across the world.B. By sharing pictures with locations written on her artificial leg.C. By describing the impressive scenic spots in detail.D. By interacting with her family and friends on social media.8. What encourages Gallagher to continue in the face of others’ confusion about her behavior?A. People’s positive feedback.B. The peer pressure.C. The recovery from her bone disease.D. The support from her relatives.9. Which of the following can best describe Gallagher?A. Helpful and ambitious.B. Friendly and generous.C. Determined and creative.D. Independent and sensitive.10. What can we know from the passage?A. Gallagher has become an outstanding artist.B. Gallagher’s friends were supportive of her idea.C. Gallagher travels globally with her friends.D. Gallagher’s photos will be on display in Philadelphia.CUntil decades ago, our visions of the future were largely positive. We thought science and technology would cure all the ills of humanity, leading to lives of fulfillment and opportunity for all. However, as we have gained a deeper appreciation of the range of threats facing us, from epidemic (流行病) flu to climate change, we might even tend to assume that humanity has little future to look forward to.Yet such depression is misplaced. The fossil record shows that many species have existed for millions of years—so why shouldn’t we? Take a look at our species in the universe, and it becomes clear we have an excellent chance of surviving for tens of thousands of years. Loo k up Homo sapiens (智人) in the “Red List” of threatened sp ecies of the International Union for the Conversation of Nature (IUCN), and you will read: “Listed as Least Concern because the species is widely distributed, adaptable, currently increasing, and there are no major threats resulting in an overall population decline.”So what does our deep future hold? Many res earchers and organizations are now thinking seriously about the question. The potential evolution of today’s technology is complicated, so it’s perhaps best left to science fiction writers and futurologists to explore the possibilities of the bright future.Our future is quite rosy because it shows many promising possibilities of achievement. Besides, we are now knowledgeable enough to reduce risks that threatened the existence of earlier humans and to improve those to come. Take a longer view and we can say with considerable assu rance that the past holds the key to the future: by analyzing the past, we can make evidence-based forecasts about the situations in which our descendants (后代) will find themselves.11. According to the passage, what inspired our visions of the future in the past?A. The desire for lives of fulfillment.B. The belief in equal opportunity.C. The deep appreciation of threats.D. The faith in science and technology.12. What can we know about human beings according to IUCN’s “Red List”?A. They control the world’s development.B. They severely threaten the environment.C. They are strong enough to continue existing.D. Their overall population will decrease.13. What does the underlined word “rosy” in the last paragraph probably mean?A. Dangerous.B. Annoying.C. Hopeful.D. Undisturbed.14. What should we do to ensure the future of mankind?A. Explore our planet’s abundant resources.B. Draw upon our experience from the past.C. Build our ambition to reshape history.D. Increase the population of the world.15. Which of the following would be the best title for the text?A. The Bright and Promising Future of MankindB. Science and Technology Connected with HumansC. The Fully and Highly Evolved Human SpeciesD. Different Researches Conducted on Our Future高二阅读理解60 1-5 CBABD 6-10 CBACB 11-15DCCBA。

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I was in a strange city I didn’t know at all，and what’s more， I could not speak a word of the language. On my second day I got on the first bus that passed，rode on it for several stops， then got off and walked on. The first two hours passed pleasantly enough， then I decided to turn back to my hotel for lunch. After walking about for some time， I decided I had better ask the way. The trouble was that the only word I knew of the language was the name of the street in which I lived， and even that I pronounced badly. I stopped to ask a newspaper-seller. He handed me a paper. I shook my head and repeated the name of the street and he put the paper into my hands. I had to give him some money and went on my way. The next person.I asked was a policeman. He listened to me carefully，nodded and gently took me by the arm. There was a strange look in his eyes as he pointed left and right and left again. I nodded politely and began walking in the direction he pointed.?About an hour passed and I noticed that the houses were getting fewer and fewer and green fields were appearing on either side of me. I had come all the way into the countryside. The only thing left for me to do was find the nearest railway station.ⅠChoose the best answer according to the passage.1.The writer preferred to walk back to his hotel because.A. he had no money to buy a ticketB. he wanted to lose himself in the city?C. he tried to know the city in this wayD.it was late and there were no buses passing by2. The newspaper-seller______。

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高二英语阅读理解专项训练及答案及分析一、高中英语阅读理解1．阅读理解The noise of chattering mouths subsided（停息） as the teacher entered classroom. “ Good morning class. I am Riffat Monaf, and I will be your geography teacher. Riffat” Monaf, an interesting name and an even more interesting person. Her introduction took place about six years ago, and since then I have never met a more influential person in my life.Mrs Monaf not only conquered me with her vast knowledge of geography, but also won meover with her smile and warm eyes. It was in her class that I traveled to the highest mountainsand to the deepest seas from the comfort of the classroom. I learned about the vast oceans, the erupting volcanoes, the snow-capped mountains and the green valleys. She would often relateher adventures about traveling to different parts of the world.Never can I forget the glory of her face when she talks about how truly beautiful this world is. If I search back my love for the environment and geography, I find her to be the source of my love for preserving nature. If one day I became an environmentalist, I know that I'll thank her for it.Apart from this, she has always greeted me with open arms and she calls her students “ my children ”Mrs. Monaf's morals and values rubbed off me deeply and I have always taken her advice into consideration. She has been one of the most consistently good things in my life.Currently, she is fighting a battle against breast cancer, and it pains me to know that after allshe has done for me; I can do nothing for her except pray. Whenever I see her in school, shestill keeps that kind smile and an expression so soft that it trembles my heart. Mrs Monaf stilltalks enthusiastically about geography, and I know that I can never see what a truly great personshe has been in my life. .（1） What can we learn from the second paragraph?A. The writer traveled a lot.B. Mrs Monaf was a learned person.C. The writer did well at school.D. Mrs Monaf enjoyed telling stories.（2） The underlined word“rubbed off” means.A. movedB. shockedC. influencedD. defeated（3） What do we know from the last paragraph?A. Mrs. Monaf was an optimistic person.B. Breast cancer made Mrs. Monaf upset.C. Another great person may appear in my life.D. Praying for Mrs. Monaf made the writer tremble.（4） What would be the best title for the passage?A. My Interesting School LifeB. The Teacher-student FriendshipC. An InfluentialPerson in My Life D. Brave Fight Against Breast Cancer 【答案】（1） B（2） C（3） A（4） C【分析】【剖析】本文是一篇记述文，作者叙述了生命中有影响力的人。

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不少高二的学生已经在增加自己的理解的练习。

下面，为大家送上一些高二英语阅读理解的练习题，希望对大家有用。

I was due to take my driving test at 11：30 am.It was a rainy morning with low clouds and as I approached the driving school at 9：50 am，my heart sank.My driving instructor. Stan，said something，trying to drive away my fears，but I was not impressed We set off for the test centre with an hour to go I wanted a run round the test circuit (圈)，but we got stuck in a traffic jam，and could only drive no faster than walking.We arrived at the test centre at 11 am.Stan made me watch a group of six learners emerging from the building with their respective(各自的)examiners.Their instructors were looking out from two windows.We watched them drive off They must have been feeling very nervousStan took me round the probable test track，pointing out the traps.The weather became even worse It seemed to make me feel worse too.I had developed a couldn?t-care-less mood，and was almost calm We returned to the test centre in time to see the six unfortunates returning.Their nerves must have been in a terrible state.I sat in the waiting room until six examiners came in to call out our respective names. Mine showed no emotion as he asked me to go to my car I showed none either，but the tension began mounting again. 36.On their way to the test center，Stan tried to fort the author BA.but it made the author’s heart sink deeperB. but the words produced no effectC .so that the author could drive to the center with no fearsD.so that they could prepare for all he flaps37.Which of the following is TRUE aording to the passage? AA.Six learners would be tested at the same time.B.The learners were tested in the presence of their instructorsC.None of the six learners passed the test in the end.D The instructors were as nervous as the learners38.When the author was sitting in the waiting room，he was quite DA.upsetB.nervousC.frightenedD.relaxed39 When it was his turn to take the test，the author went to his car with CA.firm confidence B mixed emotions C.increased nervousness D.perfect calmness40.The passage is mainly about BA.the influence of bad weather upon a test takerB the feelings of a learner before his driving testC the preparations before a driving testD.an unforgettable dayThere are stories about two U.S . presidents，Andrew Jackson and Martin Van Buren，which attempt to explain the American English term OK.We don?t know if either story is true，but they are both interesting. The first explanation is based on the fact that President Jackson had very little education.In fact，he had difficulty reading andwriting.When important papers came to Jackson，he tried to read them and then had his assistants explain what theys aid.If he approved of a paper.he would write“allcorrect”on it.The problem was that he didn?t know how to spell.So what he really wrote was“ol korekt”.After a while，he shortened that term to“OK”.The second explanation is based on the place where President Van Buren was born，Kinderhook，New York.Van Bnren?s friends organized a club to help him bee President They caned the club the Old Kinderhook Club，and anyone who supported Van Buren was called“OK”.31.The authorA. believes both of the storiesB.doesn?t believe a word of the storiesC is not sure whether the stories are trueD. is telling the stories just for fun32. Aording to the passage，President JacksonA.couldn?t draw up any documents at allB. didn?t like to read important papers by himselfC.often had his assistants sign documents for himD .wasn?t good at reading，writing or spelling33.Aording to the first story, the term “OK”A. was approved of by President JacksonB.was the title of some Official documentsC.was first used by President JacksonD.was an old way to spell“all correct’’34 .Aording to the second story，the term‘‘OK”A.was the short way to say‘‘old Kinderhook Club”B.meant the place where President Van Buren was bornC.was the name of Van Buren?s clubD.was used to call Van Buren?s supporters in the election35.Aording to the second story.the term“OK”was first usedA.by Van BurenB.in a presidential electionC.to organize the Old Kinderhook ClubD.by the members of the‘‘Old Kinderhook Club”。

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高二上学期英语阅读理解题训练69AThe science of physics today is as current as the morning newspaper. Indeed, as a result of new advances in physics and their rapid application to inventions designed to satisfy man's wants. The world itself has been changing rapidly. Space technology, industrial technology, and the technology of the home, the farm, the office, the bank, and the department store have all been revolutionized.Clearly, every grown-up today would understand the world he lives in much better if he knew something about physics. Whether it be Congress(美国国会)voting huge sums of money for warships, space exploration, or atomic energy; the office staff learning to use a new computers; Son Bobby wanting to know about going to the moon; or the housewife learning to operate a electric stove, physics seems to be everywhere.Teachers in thousands of schoolrooms in America are trying to communicate some of the excitement and importance of these new developments to their students. They know that some of their eager student will someday be scientists and will themselves elves then contribute to the development of new knowledge or its application to new things.But in any case, they can be sure that if they bring a knowledge of science (any science) to their students in meaningful and stimulating ways, they have contributed much to helping each one live a more meaningful life.1. The application of new advances in physics to inventions .A. may solve all the problems in teachingB. is intended to meet people's needsC. can help people understand the meaning of lifeD. makes people understand the voting rules of the Congress2. What does the word "themselves" in Paragraph 3 refer to?A. the teachers giving lessonsB. the students in the classroomC. some of the eager studentsD. all the scientists in physics3. What do the first two paragraphs mainly tell us?A. New advances in physics.B. The science of physics.C. The use of physics in our life.D. Modern developments in science.BLike all big cities, Paris has a traffic problem: lots of cars. lots of traffic jams and lots of pollution from exhaust fumes(废气). So the city began a scheme(计划)to improve the situation.Under the Velib scheme ('Velib' comes from velo liberte, or 'bicycle freedom') people can take a bicycle, use it for as long as they want, and then leave it at the same or another bicycle station. The first half-hour-on the bike is free, but if you don't return it after 30 minutes, you have to pay. But it's only￠1 a day or ￠29 a year! The bicycles are heavy (25kg), and they are all grey and have baskets. There are about 20,000 of them in the city, and around 1,450 bicycle stations. So there are a lot more Velib stations than the 298 subway stations!Paris is not the first city to have a scheme like this. But not everybody thinks it's a great idea. One Parisian said. "These bicycles are only for short journeys. If people want to travel across the city, they won't use a bicycle-they'll still use their cars."A city spokesman said, "The bicycle scheme won't solve all our traffic problems, of course. But it might help reduce air pollution. Traffic, together with factory fumes, is a big problem. There aren't any simple answers to traffic problems and pollution in cities. But unless we do something now, there will be more traffic jams and temperatures will continue to rise, so the problems in our environment will get worse. The bikes might help people to lead a healthier life, too. "4. What can we know about the Velib scheme?A. Its bikes have no baskets.B. Its bikes are light and colorful.C. It owns more stations than the subway.D. It aims to make traveling easier.5. How much should you pay for using a Velib for one hour?A.￠1.B. ￠30.C. ￠29.D. No money.6. Why do some people disagree with the Velib scheme?A. The cost is rather high.B. It's not suitable for a long journey.C. It's hard to find a Velib station.D. The distance between two Velib stations is long.7. What's the city spokesman's attitude towards the bicycle scheme?A. Doubtful.B. worried.C. Uncaring.D. Positive.CStudents at Empire High School started class with no text books-but it wasn't because of money problems.Instead, the school gave iBbooks-laptop computers to each of its 340 students, becoming one of the first US public schools to stop printed textbooks.School officials believe that the electronic materials will make students enjoy learning more Empire High School was designed to have a textbook-free environment.Students at Empire High School get the materials over the school's Internet network. The school has a central control system that limits what can be dewnloaded at the school."Students an hand in homework online. We have a web program that helps to check if you copy from others," the headmaster Baker said.In addition to offering up-to-date information, teachers can make the lessons more enjoyable. For example, lessons in history can include links to a person's daily life, his ideas, his discovery, and so on.Social studies teacher Jeremy Gypton said the change was easier than expected. Gypton said he assigned reading based on websites, used online groups and message boards to keep the students connected. And he also asked them to comment on each other's work.Julian Tarazon, a new student, said that it was kind of hard at first, because you had to put things in folders(文件夹). But after a couple of days, you got used to it. Another student Morgan Northcutt said the computer system had made it easier to do homework.The school isn't completely paperless, however. It has a library, and students can read books in it."We're not trying to get rid of book," Baker said. "We love books."8. What can a central control system help to control?A. What to download.B. Why to download.C. How to download.D. How much to download.9. What is the biggest advantage of the homework online?A. Students can do it anytime.B. Information online is available.C. There is a lot of reading based on websites.D. It provides a platform for students to share ideas.10. Why did the teachers at Empire High School begin to use iBooks?A. They had money problems.B. They had limited network.C. They wanted a web program.D. They wanted to improve their teaching.高二阅读理解69 1-5BCCCA 6-10BDADD。