2015届高考英语二轮专题限时训练：文化教育型阅读理解(1)

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2015届高考英语二轮专题训练精华：阅读理解（1）AI’m not so sure I like my friends any more.I used to like them—to be honest.We’d have lunch,talk on the phone or exchange e-mails,and they all seemed normal enough.But then came Facebook,and I was introduced to a sad fact: many of my friends have dark sides that they had kept from me.Today my friends show off the more unpleasant aspects of their personalities via Facebook.No longer hidden,they’re thrown in my face like TV commercials—unavoidable and endless advertisements for the worst of their personalities.Take Fred.If you were to have lunch with him,you’d find him warm,and down-to-earth.Read his Facebook and you will realize he’s an unbearable,food-obsessed bore.He’d pause to have a cup of coffee on his way to save a drowning man—and then write about it.Take Andy.You won’t find a smarter CEO anywhere,but now he’s a CEO without a company to run.So he plays Mafia Wars on Facebook.He’s doing well—level 731.Thanks to Facebook,I know he’s playing about 18 hours a day.Andy,you’ve run four companies—and this is how you spend your downtime?What happened to golf?What happened to getting another job?Take Liz.She is positive that the flu vaccine will kill us all and that we should avoid it.Then comes Chris who likes to post at least 20 times a day on every website he can find,so I get to read his thoughts twice,once on Facebook and once on Twitter.In real life,I don’t see these sides of people.Face to face,my friends show me their best.They’re nice,smart people.But face to Facebook,my friends are like a blind date which goes horribly wrong.I’m left with a dilemma.Who is my real friend?Is it the smart Andy or the game addict Andy on Facebook?Is it the Fred I can grab a sandwich with or the Fred who weeps if he’s at a party and the wine isn’t up to his standards?1.What’s Andy probably busy in doing now?A.He’s running his company.B.He’s playing golf all day.C.He’s looking for another job.D.He’s playing computer games.答案:D解析:细节理解题。

2015届高考高考英语二轮专题训练阅读理解(2)

2015届高考高三英语二轮专题训练：阅读理解（2）(A)(2014·衡阳模拟) Baby girls make their way directly for dolls as soon as they cancrawl, while boys will head for cars, a study has shown. The findings,the first to show differences in very young babies, suggest there isa biological basis to their preferences.Psychologist Dr Brenda Todd from City University London carriedout an experiment involving 90 babies aged 9 months to 36 months. Thebabies were allowed to choose from seven toys. Some were typicallyboys’toys—a car, a digger, a ball and a blue teddy. The rest were girls’ toys: a pink teddy, a doll and a cooking set. They were placed a meter away from the toys; and could pick whichever toy they liked. Their choices and the amount of time they spent playing with each toy were recorded.Of the youngest children(9 months to 14 months), girls spent significantly longer playing with the doll than boys, and boys spent much more time with the car and the ball than the girls did. Among the two and three-year-olds, girls spent 50 percent of the time playing with the doll while only two boys briefly touched it. The boys spent almost 90 percent of their time playing with the car, which the girls barely touched. There was no link between the parents’view on which toys were more app ropriate for boys or girls, and the children’s choices.Dr Brenda Todd said, “Children of this age are already exposed to much socialization. Boys may be given toys that go while girls get toys they can care for, which may help shape their preferences. But these findings agree with the former idea that children show natural interest in particular kinds of toys. There could be a biological basis for their choices. Males through evolution have been adapted to prefer moving objects, probably through hunting instincts(本能), while girls prefer warmer colours such as pink, the colour of a newborn baby. ”(356W)1. Baby boys and girls have different toy preferences probably because .A. baby boys are much more activeB. baby girls like bright colours moreC. their parents treat them differentlyD. there is a natural difference between them2. Both baby boys and baby girls like to play with according to the study.A. a ballB. a teddyC. a carD. a doll3. What can we infer from Paragraph 3?A. Nine-month-old baby boys don’t play with the doll at all.B. Two-year-old baby girls sometimes play with the car and the ball.C. The older the babies are, the more obvious their preference is.D. Parents should teach their babies to share each other’s toys.4. What conclusion did Dr Brenda Todd draw from the results of the study?A. Adults purposely influence their babies’ preferences.B. Babies’ preference i sn’t affected by social surroundings.C. Baby boys preferring moving toys will be good at hunting.D. Baby girls preferring warmer colours will be warm-hearted.5. We may read this article in a section of a newspaper.A. scienceB. healthC. educationD. entertainment(B)Money, jewels and important documents are not the only valuables placed in banks these days. Some mothers store their breast milk in banks.There’re ten breast banks set up across the United States, where mothers can donate their extra milk for other women’s babies. Experts say breast milk is the best food for babies. The World Health Organization says it is the only food babies should ge t during the first six months of life, in most cases. Breast milk is especially important for babies born too early. Sometimes these premature babies must stay in the hospital for many weeks.James Cameron is a doctor who treats newborns at Lutheran Children’s Hospitalin Fort Wayne, Indiana. He says breast milk is almost like medicine. Doctor James Cameron said, “The fact is that there are so many different proteins and specialized sugars in the breast milk that the mom’s able to make that help provide immunity(免疫). It’s very important for the health of the newborn. ”There are several reasons some mothers may not be able to breastfeed. Some are not able to produce enough milk. Others might be taking medicines or have medical problems that prevent the process.Lucy Baur lives near Fort Wayne. She fed her milk to both her children and always had more milk than they needed. She wanted to donate to the Indiana Mothers Milk Bank in Indianapolis. But freezing and shipping milk can be costly. Then, a donor station opened near her home.Milk donations in the Unit ed States work like this: Donors must be willing to provide almost three liters of breast milk. They freeze the milk and take it to the station. There, employees warm the milk and mix it with other mothers’ milk. Then, the milk is heated to kill bacteria. After that, the technicians test samples of all the milk to make sure it is safe and healthful. The milk is refrozen and sent to the main milk bank. The milk bank transports the milk to hospitals to feed premature or sick babies. Donors are tested for diseases before any milk is accepted. They are not permitted to smoke tobacco, use illegal drugs or drink too much alcohol. (370W)6. The purpose of setting up breast milk banks is to .A. store extra fresh milk for school childrenB. provide milk for children who go hungryC. help mothers donate milk to other babiesD. offer free breast milk to premature babies7. The breast milk is important for newborns because .A. it protects them from any possible diseaseB. it contains rich n utrients that they needC. it is the only food that babies can eatD. it benefits them as the best medicine8. The underlined word “they” in the last paragraph refers to .A. milk bank employeesB. milk bank doctorsC. milk bank nursesD. breast milk donors9. Which of the following shows the process of milk donations in the USA?a. The mixed breast milk is heated to kill bacteria.b. Breast milk is donated by mothers, frozen by them and sent to the station.c. The breast milk samples are tested for safety reason.d. Different donors’ breast milk is warmed and mixed together by the station.e. The milk is frozen again and sent to the main milk bank.A. bdaceB. bcdeaC. badecD. cbaed(C)(原创)BEIJING, Oct. 1(Xinhua)—Police across China have gotready to deal with huge traffic flows along expressways during theeight-day national holiday, said the Ministry of Public Security hereMonday.Traffic along main expressways increased by more than 40 percenton Sunday, the first day of the holiday period, said a statement on the ministry website.Police have opened 743 service stations along expressways and set up to 14, 000 temporary service booths to help control traffic, the statement said.In addition, more than 16, 000 ambulances have been put on standby for emergencies and accidents along busy sections, the statement said.The number of travellers taking to China’s expressways totaled 85 million by 4 p. m. on Sunday, 13. 3 percent more than that of last year, according to the Ministry of Transport.The surge was partially due to a new government policy. Last month the State Council announced that passenger cars with seven seats or fewer will get a free pass through toll roads, bridges and tunnels during Spring Festival, Qingming Festival, Labor Day and National Day. And it officially takes effect from the National Day thisyear.The policy, which allows free passag e of passenger cars with seven seats or fewer on toll roads, bridges and tunnels, is warmly welcomed by the majority of private car owners, but some people complain that toll gates cause traffic jams during national holidays.Authorities predict that around 740 million trips will be made by Chinese people during the holiday, with about 660 million trips to be made on roads and waters. The ministry called in the statement for safe driving and urged drivers to stay away from hard shoulders(隔离墩)on expressways during congestions so emergency vehicles can pass. (283W)1. On the first day of the National Day holiday, the traffic along main expressways increased by .A. one fifthB. two fifthsC. three fifthsD. four fifths2. According to the new policy, what kind of cars can enjoy the free passage on expressways?A. Cars with seven seats.B. Cars with about seven seats.C. Cars with no more than seven seats.D. Cars with no less than seven seats.3. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?A. Police have opened 14, 000 service stations along expressways.B. Police have set up to 743 temporary service booths to help control traffic.C. Cars can enjoy the free passage on expressways only on the eight-day national holiday.D. By 4 p. m. on Oct. 1 there are more than 80 million travellers on China’s expressways.4. The underlined word“congestions”in the last paragraph means“”.A. traffic jamsB. holidaysC. daytimesD. nights5. What’s the main idea of the passage?A. Traffic along main expressways increased by more than 40 percent on Sunday.B. Last month the State Council announced a new government policy.C. The ministry called in the statement for safe driving during the eight-day national holiday.D. To solve the huge traffic f lows on expressways during the eight-day national holiday more police are sent and more measures are taken.(D)On the first day of my new high school, I almost had a nervous breakdown. Everything about the school seemed so difficult. When I got home, my parents said, “You’re nervous and that’s okay. Everyone is afraid of high school. ”I denied it. I wanted to be strong, so I refused to let anyone know about my fear, even my closest friends.On the first day I was late for every class and was constantly lost. The school seemed like a puzzle that I couldn’t figure out. Was this how the whole year was going to be? I didn’t think I could rise to this challenge, especially carrying a huge backpack that I could hardly lift. It was so big that I could knoc k someone out with it! The schoolmates seemed to regard me as a fool, and th ey were probably right.Despite my fears, after the first week I finally had my schedule figured out. With the exception of falling up and down the stairs a couple of times and getting laughed at, high school was turning out to be not so bad. It was actually much better than middle school and much more challenging.Since then, I’ve been elected vice monitor of my class, which wasn’t much of a victory since only three people ran for the four positions.It is normal to be scared about a new school. Take a deep breath and relax. High school is something that any student can overcome. Make sure you participate in some out-of-class activities because you’ll find it easier to make friends. Try to do your best, even if it isn’t straight A’s.Most important of all, be who you are, whether you’re a“fool”, an athlete, or a lower grader. Don’t try to pretend to be someone you’re not. Now you know the true secrets of high school. (302W)6. The main reason for the author’s fear on his first day is that.A. he was unable to work out the puzzleB. his schoolmates were unfriendly to himC. he was not familiar with the new surroundingsD. his schoolbag was too heavy for him to carry7. From the author’s first day experience we can infer that.A. his home was far from the schoolB. he got to school after classes beganC. he didn’t get any school scheduleD. he didn’t know the right way to class8. After his first week at school, the author .A. was still not accustomed to the scheduleB. gradually adjusted himself to the new schoolC. found high school not so challenging as he had imaginedD. ran for monitor of his class against three other students9. According to the passage, the secret of the author’s success lies ma inly in .A. making more friendsB. getting more A’s at schoolC. being who he really isD. joining in out-of-class activities男孩和女孩从很小的时候就表现出对不同玩具的偏爱, 心理学家做的实验也证明了这一点, 但其原因是什么呢?1.【解析】选D。

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2. C 细节理解题。本题根据题干很难定位出在文章何处可以寻找到答案线索，所以建议使用排除法。根据A选项“recite their homework together”定位到第三段中的“which would be recited in class the following day”可知选项中“together”为画蛇添足， A选项错误；根据B选项“grade their homework themselves学生自己给自己的作业打分”定位到第三段中的“our grades were based on our oral answer to homework questions我们的分数取决于对家庭作业的口头回答”可知选项曲解了文章的意思， B选项错误；D选项“check the answers to their homework questions”文章中根本没有提到；由此可得出，应选C，另外第三段中根据“our grades were based on our oral answer to homework questions”可知C正确。
(十三) 作者在接受查找有关乔治· 华盛顿的信息的任务后, 发现有两个乔治· 华盛顿, 一个是发现花生有几百种用法, 一个是领导美国革命, 然后按爷爷的建议, 用抛硬币决定介绍哪一位, 结果闹出笑话。当要求重做时, 遭到老师拒绝, 作者认为不公平, 作者从此潜心学习, 十个月后, 情况完全不同了, 作者的校长告诉作者可以跳过六年级。公平是甜美的! 1. B 推理判断题。根据第一段中的bearing big smiles on their faces and tears in their eyes可知。
2. A 细节理解题。根据第二段的描述, 尤其是其中的I had never heard of that name before可知选 A。 3. D 词义猜测题。根据第三段中的I was totally lost可知作者一脸茫然, 自然是焦急地想知道自己错在哪里。 4. C 细节理解题。根据最后一段第四句I felt that the punishment was not justified可知。 5. B 细节理解题。根据最后一段中的 Consequently, I threw myself heartily into my work for the rest of the school year可知选B。

高考英语二轮阅读理解限时训练精品题(6)及答案

2014高考英语二轮阅读理解限时训练精品题（6）及答案[文化教育型阅读理解(一)]A Practical English Grammar is intended for intermediate(中级的) and post-intermediate students. We hope that more advanced learners and teachers will also find it useful.The book is a comprehensive survey of structures and forms, written in clear modern English and illustrated with numerous examples. Areas of particular difficulty have been given special attention. Differences between conversational usage and strict grammatical forms are shown but the emphasis is on controversial forms.In the fourth edition, the main changes are as follows.1．Explanation and examples have been brought up to date.2．There is now more information on countable and uncountable nouns, attributive and predicative adjectives, adverbs of place, sentence adverbs, cleft sentences, prepositions, conjunctives, modal verbs, perfect tenses, infinitive constructions, the passive, purpose clauses.3．Some material has been rearranged to make comparisons easier. For example, parts of chapters on can, may, must，etc. are now grouped by functions; verbs of liking and preference have a chapter to themselves; suggestions and invitations have joined the chapter on commands, requests and advice.4．The content list now summaries every edition heading, and there is a new index containing many more entries references.In this edition, the sign “～” is frequently used to show a change of speaker in examples of dialogues. Note also says that although the sign “＝”sometimes connects two words or expressions with the same meaning, it is often used more freely, e．g. to indicate a transformation from active to passive or direct to indirect speech.We wish to thank all at Oxford University Press who have assisted in the preparation of the fourth edition. We would also like to thank Professor Egawa of Nihon University, Japan, Professor Rene Dirven of Duisburg University, WestGermany and other colleagues for their friendly and helpful suggestions.1. The grammar book mentioned in this passage is not suitable for ________．A．a middle school teacherB．a primary school studentC．a senior high studentD．a college student2. According to the passage, we know that this grammar book________．A．compares modern English with old EnglishB．gives a large number of examples to reduce difficultyC．attaches more importance to conversational formsD．pays little attention to strict grammatical forms3. Which of the following statements about the changes is TRUE?A．This book keeps up with the latest usages of the American English language.B．This edition offers more information about pronouns.C．It's not easy for us to find the information we need in this book.D．One particular chapter discusses verbs like “care, like, love, hate, prefer, wish”．4. When you see this line in the book, “Did you get a ticket? ～Yes, I managed to get one”，we can understand that ________．A．the two parts before and after the sign “～” mean the sameB．the two parts before and after “～” are said by two different peopleC．the second speaker repeats what the first speaker saysD．the topic is changed in the part after the sign “～”5. In the last paragraph, the authors thank several people because________．A．they have helped the authors with this editionB．they have agreed to buy a lot of books from the authorsC．the authors want to make use of the fame of those peopleD．those people will make advertisements for this book【参考答案解析】A【要点综述】本文主要介绍了《实用英语语法》的特点及对它的第四版与之前版本主要不同的地方进行了介绍。

【高考英语复习方案】2015届高考二轮复习课件：专题二十二文化教育型阅读理解

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1．The author intends to tell us that________. A．true happiness lies in achieving wealth by fair means B．big houses are people's most valued possessions C．big houses can in a sense bring richness of life D．true happiness comes from spiritual riches
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【文章大意】本文是一篇夹叙夹议的文章。本文通过分析、分类比较说明了幸福感更多地来源于精神世界的丰富和充实而非较好的物质条件。 1．D 推理判断题。综合全文，尤其是第二段第一句 “Real riches consist of…to enjoy life.”、第三段以及第四段中的“…feed your spirit on them…”可知D项正确。 2．B 推理判断题。综合画线句子所在的第二段可知，绝大多数人的物质家园、生活条件非常好而他们的精神家园却很贫瘠、空虚。故选择B项。
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3．It can be learned from the passage that ________. A．more money brings more happiness B．art is needed to make your house beautiful C．literature can enrich your spiritual life D．sports contribute mainly to your physical fitness 4．What would be the best title for the passage? A．House of life B．Secret of wealth C．Rest and refreshment D．Interest and enthusiasm

2015年高考英语真题---阅读理解

第三十七讲阅读理解考纲解读：考查语言的综合运用能力，能够读懂书籍，报纸，杂志中关于一般性话题的简短文段，以及公告，说明，广告等，从中获得有用的信息。

题型：阅读理解（主旨题；细节题；猜词题；作者的观点和意图；推断题）+七选五命题趋势：文体多样，以记叙文，议论文，说明文和应用文为主。

话题广泛包括人物故事，前沿科技，环境保护，地理现象，历史文化，广告信息等。

题型灵活，以细节理解题，主旨大意题，推理判断和词义猜测为主，考查理解和运用语言能力。

一、主旨题【题干】1. What is the best title for/of the passage?2. What can be inferred from the passage?3. What does the author mainly tell us about in the text？4. What is mainly discussed in the article/passage/text?做答这类问题时，将阅读重点放在首尾部分，中间部分则可采用略读或扫读的方式，一则省时间，二则目标明确，正答率自然也相应提高了。

干扰项：细节干扰，偷换概念，背景知识It’s not the flashiest car in the world．Not even close．But in the 1971 Volkswagen named Helios can do something most cars can’t：run on solar energy-energy from the sun’s light and heat! 66. What would be the best title for the text?A．V olkswagen named HeliosB．1971 American Tour on the RoadC．Sun-powered Cars On the RoadD．Use of Green Cars in Connection二、细节题【题干】1.According to the passage，who/how/where/when……2. According to the author, “it”was caused by3. Which of the following are NOT mentioned in the passage?4. Which of the following people should(not) do it?定位：何人、何处、何事、和何时何故，因此，重视人名、日期、事实、数据和地点。

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2015-2第二部分阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）AMy color television has given me nothing but a headache.I was able to buy it a little over a year ago because I had my relatives give me money for my birthday instead of a lot of clothes that wouldn’t fit.I let a salesclerk fool me into buying a discontinued model,I realized this a day later,when I saw newspaper advertisements for the set at seventy-five dollars less than I had paid,The set worked so beautifully when I first got it home that I would keep it on until stations signed off for the night,Fortunately, I didn’t got any channels showing all-night movies or I would never have gotten to bed.Then I started developing a problem with the set that involved static (静电) noise. For some reason,when certain shows switched into a commercial, a loud noise would sound for a few seconds. Gradually,this noise began to appear during a show, and to get rid of it,I had to change to another channel and then change it back.Sometimes this technique would not work,and I had to pick up the set and shake it to remove the sound. I actually began to build up my arm muscles(肌肉) shaking my set.When neither of these methods removed the static noise ,I would sit helplessly and wait for the noise to go away.At last I ended up hitting the set with my fist,and it stopped working altogether .My trip to the repair shop cost me $62, and the set is working well now,but I keep expecting more trouble.21.Why did the author say he was fooled into buying the TV set?A.He got an older model than he had expected.B.He couldn’t return it when it was broken.C.He could have bought it at a lower price.D.He failed to find any movie shows on it.22.Which of the following can best replace the phrase”signed off”in Paragraph 1?A.ended all their programsB.provided fewer channelsC.changed to commercialsD.showed all-night movies23.How did the author finally get his TV set working again?A.By shaking and hitting it.B.By turning it on and off.C.By switching channels.D.By having it repaired.24. How does the anthor sound when telling the story ?A. CuriousB. AnxiousC. CautiousD. HumorousBYour house may have an effect on your figure . Experts say the way you design your home could play a role in whether you pack on the pounds or keep them off . You can make your environment work for you instead of against you . Here are some ways to turn your home into part of diet plan. Open the curtains and turn up the lights . Dark environments are more likely to encourage overeating , for people are often less self-conscious（难为情）when they’re in poorly lit places-and so more likely to eat lots of food . If your home doesn’t have enough window light , get more lamps and flood the place with brightness.Mind the colors . Research suggests warm colors fuel our appetites . In one study , people who ate meals in a blue room consumed 33 percent less than those in a yellow or red room . Warm colors like yellow make food appear more appetizing , while cold colors make us feel less hungry . So when it’s time to repaint , go blue.Don’t forget the clock-or the radio. People who eat slowly tend to consume about 70 fewer calories（卡路里）per meal than those who rush through their meals. Begin keeping track of the time, and try to make dinner last at least 30 minutes, And while you’re at it, actually sit down to eat. If you need some help slowing down , turn on relaxing music. It makes you less likely to rush through a meal.Downsize the dishes, Big serving bowls and plates can easily make us fat. We eat about 22 percent more when using a 12-inch plate instead of a 10-inch plate. When we choose a large spoon over a smaller one ,total intake（摄入）jumps by 14 percent. And we’ll pour about 30 percent more liquid into a short, wide glass than a tall, skinny glass.25.The text is especially helpful for those who care about_______.A. their home comfortsB. their body shapeC. house buyingD. healthy diets26.A home environment in blue can help people_________.A.digest food betterB.reduce food intakeC.burn more caloriesD.regain their appetites27.What are people advised to do at mealtimes?A.Eat quickly.B.Play fast music.e smaller spoons.D.Turn down the lights.28.What can be a suitable title for the test?A.Is Your House Making You Fat?B.Ways of Serving DinnerC.Effects of Self-ConsciousnessD.Is Your Home Environment Relaxing?CMore student than ever cefore are taking a gap-year (间隔年)before going to university.It used to be called the “year off” between school and university.The gap-year phenomenon originated(起源) with the months left over to Oxbridge applicants between entrance exams in November and the start of the next academic year.This year, 25,310 students who have accepted places in higher education institutions have put off their entry until next year, according to statistics on university entrance provided by University and College Admissions Service(UCAS).That is a record 14.7% increase in the number of students taking a gap year. Tony Higgins from UCAS said that the statistics are good news for everyone in higher education. “Students who take a well-planned year out are more likely to be satisfied with, and complete, their chosen course. Students who take a gap year are often more mature and responsible,” he said.But not everyone is happy. Owain James, the president of the National Union ofStudents(NUS), argued that the increase is evidence of student hardship – young people are being forced into earning money before finishing their education. “New students are now aware that they are likely to leave university up to ￡15,000 in debt. It is not surprising that more and More students are taking a gap year to earn money to support their study for the degree.NUS statistics show that over 40% of students are forced to work during term time and the figure increasesto 90% during vacation periods,”he said.29. What do we learn about the gap year from the text?A. It is flexible in length.B. It is a time for relaxation.C. It is increasingly popular.D. It is required by universities.30. According to Tony Higgins,students taking a gap year______.A.arc better prepared for college studiesB.know a lot more about their future jobsC.are more likely to leave university in debtD.have a better chance to enter top universities31. How does Owain James feel about the gap-year phenomenon?A. He's puzzled.B. He's worried.C. He's surprised.D. He's annoyed.32. What would most students do on their vacation according to NUS statistics?A.Attend additional courses.B. Make plans for the new term.C.Earn money for their education.D.Prepare for their graduate studies.DChoose Your One-Day ToursTour A-Bath & Stonehenge including entrance fees to the ancient Roman bathrooms and Stonehenge-￡37until 26 March and ￡39 thereafter.Visit the city with over 2,000 years of history and Bath Abbey,the Royal Crescent and the Costute Mtsan.Stonehenge is one of the world’s most famous prehistoric monuments dating back over 5,000 years.Tour B-Oxford & Stratford including entrance fees to the University St Mary’s Church Tower and Anne Hathaway's house一￡32 until 12 March and ￡36 thereafter.Oxford: Includes a guided of England’s oldest university city and colleges. Look over the “city of dreaming spires(尖顶)”form St Mary’s Church Tower. Stratford: Includes a guided tour exploring much of the Shakespeare wonder.Tour C—Windsor Castle & Hampton Court including entrance fees to Hampton Court Palace--£34 until 11 March and £37 thereafter.Includes a guided tour of Windsor and Hampton Court, Henry Mill’s favourite palace. Free time to visit Windsor Castle（entrnace fees not included）. With 500 years of history, Hampton Court was once the home of four Kings and one Queen. Now this former royal palace is open to the public as a major tourist attraction. Visit the palace and its various historic gardens, which include the famous maze(迷宫)where it is easy to get lost!Tour D-Cambridge including entrance fees to the Towerof Saint Mary the Great-£33 .until 18 March and £37 thereafter.Includes a guided tour of Cambridge, the famous university town, and the gardens of the 18th centu ry.33.Which tour will you choose if you want to see England’s oldest university city?A.Tour AB.Tour BC.Tour CD.Tour D 34.Which of the following tours charges the lowest fee on17 March?A.Windsor Castle & Hampton Court.B.Oxford & StratfordC.Bath &Stonehenge.D.Cambridge.35.Why is Hampton Court a major tourist attraction?A.It used to be the home of royal families.B.It used to be a well-known mazeC.It is the oldest palace in BritainD.It is a world-famous castle.完形填空Where do you go when you want to learn something?School?A friend?A tutor?These are all___41__places of learning.But it may well be that the learning you really___42__want somewhere else instead. I had the____43__of seeing this first hand on a___44___Why daughter plays on a recreational soccer team. They did very well this season and so__45___a tournament, which normally was only for more skilled club teams. This led to some__46___experiences on Saturday as they played against teams__47___trained. Through the first two games, her__48___did not get one serious shot on goal. As apparent, I__49___seeing my daughter playing her best, __50___ still defeated.IT seemed that something clicked with the__51__between Saturday and Sunday. When they __52__for their Sunday game, they were__53__different. They had begun integrate (融合)the kinds of play and teamwork they had__54__the day before into their__55__.They played aggressively and__56__ scored a goal.It __57__ me that playing against the other team was a great__58__ moment for all the girls on the team. I think it is a general principle. __59__ is the best teacher. The lessons they may not be__60__what they would have gotten in school. But are certainly more personal and meaningful, because they had to work them out on their own.41.A.public B.traditional C.official D.special42.A.passes B.works C.lies D.ends43.A.dream B.idea C.habit D.chance44.A.trip B.holiday C.weekend D.square45.A.won B.entered anized D.watched46.A.painful B. strange C. common D. practical47.A.less B. poorly C. newly D.better48.A.fans B.tutors C.class D.team49. A. imagined B. hated C. avoided D.missed50.A.if B. or C. but D. as51. A. girls B. parents C. coaches D.viewers52. A. dressed B. showed up C. made up D. planned53. A. slightly B. hardly C. basically D. completely54.A. seen B. known C. heard D. read55.A.styles B.training C.game D.rules56. A. even B. still C. seldom D. again57. A. confused B. struck C. reminded D. warned58. A. touching B. thinking C. encouraging D. learning59. A. Experience B. Independence C. Curiosity D. Interest60.A.harmful to B.mixed with C. different from D. applied to。

(湖北专用)2015届高考英语二轮复习专题限时检测(十四)阅读理解之文化类

专题限时检测(十四)
阅读理解之文化类
Hale Waihona Puke (共 3 篇，限时 24 分钟) A (2014· 华师一附中适应性测试)English songs have been very popular for people around the world for many decades.Singers, from Elvis Presley to Ricky Martin, from the Beatles to Eminen and from Natalie Cole to Britney Spears, have all been sitting in everyone’ s heart, even for people who don’t speak English. But will you have better English skills if you listen to English songs for a long time? From my experiences, some people listen to English songs for 20－30 years but still haven’t accomplished any good English skills. Some people choose English songs to be the “main learning approach”， but most of them have failed. Listening to English songs does not help you to speak English fluently. It does help you gain some vocabularies. Most of them are unusual ones that you don’t use in your everyday life. You won’t learn the sentence “It is a complicate project. We really need to meet the deadline.” in any English songs. People like using English songs to practice English skills because it’s easy and enjoyable.They think that sitting in the car listening to English songs day by day can improve their English skills. It is not that actually. You will not improve your listening skills because normal people don’ t speak with melody (乐调). People don’t talk like Eminen’s songs (well, actually, some teenagers do). You can’t get yourself familiar with English pronunciation or accent just from listening to English songs. The words that they pronounce in the songs are not the words that you will hear in your everyday life.It often even confuses you more how English is pronounced. I would fully encourage you to watch English movies, listen to radio news or other normal talks, but not music. Of course, you can consume it for fun but not the aim to improve your English skills. 1．What’s the text mainly about? A．How English songs help people practice English skills. B．Who has made English songs popular all over the world. C．Why people won’t improve their English by listening to English songs. D．Where people can find good English songs to practise their English skills. 2．English songs are helpful for English learners if they want to ________. A．speak English fluently B．enlarge their vocabularies C．improve their listening skills D．learn to express themselves in daily life 3．Which of the following won’t probably appear in English songs? A．Country road, take me home. B．Every night I see you, I feel you. C．It’s not a big big thing if you leave me. D．We need to meet the deadline though it’s tough. 4．We can learn from the text that ________. A．worldfamous singers have done a lot to help people learn English

2015高考英语文章阅读类训练(1)及答案

2015高考英语文章阅读类训练（1）及答案请认真阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

I believe honesty is one of the greatest gifts. I know they call it a lot of fancy names these days, like (1) and straightforward. And it's still what （2）a man a good citizen. This is my secret, and I try to live by.I've been in the taxi business for thirty-five years, (3) there is a lot about it that is not so good. Taxi drivers have to be rough and tumble(乱作一团) fellows to be able to take it in New York. You've got to be (4) to fight the New York traffic eight hours a day.Because taxi drivers are tough, people get the (5) impression that they are bad. Taxi drivers are just like other people. Most of them will act as (6) fellows. You read in the papers almost every week (7) a taxi driver turns in money or jewels or like that people leave in their (8). If they weren't honest, you wouldn't be reading those stories in the papers. One time, I found an emerald（翡翠的）ring in my car. I remembered helping a lady with a lot of suitcases that day, so I went back to where I had (9). It took me almost two days to wait for her in order to return her (10) to her. I didn't get as much as “thank you.” (11), I felt good because I had done what was right. I think I felt better than she (12).I was born and raised in Ireland until I was nineteen years old. I came to this country in 1913 where I (13) several jobs to earn a few dollars before joining the army in World War I. After being discharged(退伍), I bought my own car and have owned one ever since. It hasn't been too easy (14), but my wife takes care of our money and we have a good bit (15) for a rainy day(一时之需). In all my years of driving a taxi, I have never had (16) with the public, not even with drunks. Even if they get a little headstrong(顽固的) once in a while, I just agree with them and then they behave themselves.People ask me about tips. As far as I know, (17) everyone will give you something, because most Americans are (18) generous. I always try to be nice to everyone, whether they (19) or not. I believe in God and try to be a good member of my parish（教区）. I try to act toward others like I think God wants me to act. I have been trying this for a long time, and the (20) I try, the easier it gets.1.A.dishonor B. dishonesty C. upright D. faithful2. A. takes B. becomes C. makes D. has3. A. know B. known C. knew D. knowing4. A. generous B. tough C. mild D. warm-hearted5. A. right B. proper C. bad D. wrong6. A. rude B. honest C. good D. tough7. A. when B. what C. which D. where8. A. houses B. cars C. pockets D. rooms9. A. picked her up B. dropped her off C. dropped her down D. pull her down10. A. ring B. suitcase C.car D. emerald11. A. So B. Still C. But D. Though12. A. was B. did C .has D. is13. A. made B. put C. held D. took14. A. at one time B. some time C. in no time D. at times15. A. put off B. put up C. put on D. put away16. A. trouble B. difficult C. word D. anything17. A. especially B. specially C. particularly D. practically18. A. never B. seldom C. rather D. fairly19. A.tip B. advised C. suggested D. ask20. A. longer B. harder C .better D. shorter【参考答案】CCDBD BDBBA BBCDD ADDAA阅读理解-----1America is growing older. Fifty years ago, only 4 out of every 100 people in the United States were 65 or older. Today, 10 out of every 100 Americans are over 65. The aging of the population will affect American society in many ways — education, medicine, and business. Quietly, the aging of America has made us a very different society —one in which people have a quite different idea of what kind of behavior is suitable at various ages.A person’s age no longer tells you anything about his/ her social position, marriage or health. There’s no longer a particular year in which one goes to school or goes to work or gets married or starts a family. The social clock that kept us on time and told us when to go to school, get a job, or stop work ing isn’t as strong as it used to be. It doesn’t surprise us to hear of a 29-year-old university president or a 35-year-old grandmother, or a 70-year-old man who has become a father for the first time. Public ideas are changing.Many people say, “I am much younger than my mother or my father was at my age.” No one says “Act your age” any more. We’ve stopped looking with surprise at older people who act in youthful ways.1. It can be learned from the text that the aging of the population in America ________.A. has made people feel youngerB. has changed people’s social positionC. has changed people’s understanding of ageD. has slowed down the country’s social development2. The underlined word “one” refers t o ________.A. a societyB. AmericaC. a placeD. population3. “Act your age” means people should ________.A. be active when they are oldB. do the right thing at the right ageC. show respect to their parents young or oldD. take more physical exercises suitable to their age4. If a’ 25-year-old man becomes general manager of a big firm, the writer of the text would most probably consider it _________.A. normalB. wonderfulC. unbelievableD. unreasonable1. C 主旨题。

2015届高考英语二轮专题专练阅读理解(2 )

2015届高考英语二轮专题专练：阅读理解(2 )AIn the summer of 1936, people all over the world heard the name of Jesse Owens. That summer, Owens joined the best athletes from fifty nations to compete in the Olympic Games. They met in Berlin, Germany. There was special interest in the Olympic Games that year.We do not know what Hitler thought of Jesse Owens. No one recorded what he said about this black man who ran faster and jumped farther than any man of any color at the Olympic Games. But Hitler thought nobody should run faster or jump higher than the athletes from Germany. For at Hitler's request, films were made of the Berlin Olympic Games.The films show Jesse Owens as a thin but powerfully-built young man with smooth brown skin and short hair. When he ran, he seemed to move without effort. When he jumped, as one observer said, he seemed to jump out of Germany.Jesse Owens won the highest award, the gold medal, in all four of the Olympic competitions he entered. In the 100-meter race, he equaled the fastest record in that Olympic event. In the long jump and the 200-meter race, he set new Olympic records. And as part of a four-man team, he helped set a new world record for the 400-meter relay race. He was the first American in the history of Olympic track and field events to win four gold medals in a single Olympics.1．When were Berlin Olympic Games held?A．Before the Second World War.B．After the Second World War.C．During the Second World War.D．During the First World War.答案：A第二次世界大战是1939年爆发的，从文章第一段可知柏林奥运会是1936年夏天举办的。

2015届高考高三英语二轮专题训练：阅读理解(一)含答案

2015届高考高三英语二轮专题训练：阅读理解（1）
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A girl became a volunteer in the activities of Deathbed Care, which meant visiting and taking care of a patient suffering from annumbered.
When rescued from the latest coma, the old man told the doctor his last wish, “I have deep sympathy for the girl. Will you be kind enough to help her finish her studies?”
The girl was assigned to look after an old man suffering from cancer whose children lived abroad. Their living conditions were not satisfactory while the old man had a lot of savings. She was expected to comfort him and keep up his spirits.
But something that happened made the doctor uneasy and puzzled. Each time the girl left, the old man would give her some money. The doctor did nothing to interfere(干涉), unwilling to offend the old man. A month later the old man showed evident signs of decline after suffering coma(昏迷)a few times.

2015年湖北高考英语专题限时训练：文化型阅读理解

2015年湖北高考英语专题限时训练：文化型阅读理解(一)In a society such as the United States or Canada, which has many national, religious and cultural differences, people highly value individualism—the differences among people. Teachers place a lot of importance on the qualities that make each student special. The educational systems in these countries show these values. Students do not memorize all possible basic knowledge. Instead, they work individually and find answers by themselves. There is often discussion in the classroom. At an early age, students learn to form their own ideas and opinions.In most Asia societies, by contrast, the people have the same language, history and culture. Perhaps for this reason, the educational system in much of the orient reflects society's belief in group goals and purposes rather than individualism. Children in China, Japan and Korea often work together and help one another on assignments.There are advantages and disadvantages of both systems of education. For example, one advantage of the system in Japan is that students there learn much more about maths, physics, biology and chemistry than American students by the end of high school. They also study more hours each day and more days each year than North Americans do. The system is difficult, but it prepares students for a society that values discipline and selfcontrol. There is, however, a disadvantage. Memorization is an important learning method in Japanese schools, yet many students say that after an exam, they forget much of the information that they have memorized.The advantage of the educational system in North America, on the other hand, is that students learn to think for themselves. The system prepares them for a society that values creative ideas. There is, however, a disadvantage. When students graduate from school, they haven't memorized as many basic rules and facts as students in other countries have.1.The writer's purpose of writing this passage is________.A.to share his idea with others in a new wayB.to introduce two different systems of education through contrastC.to criticize the society that values memorizationD.to prepare students for society2.Which is NOT true according to the passage?A.The system of education in the West is more creative than that in the East.B.Japanese students learn much more about science than American students.C.Canadian students are more individual than Korean students.D.Students in North America are not so friendly as those in Asia.3.From the facts, we can infer that________.n students are more likely to do better in teamwork than American studentsB.Chinese students are more hardworking in their studies than Mexican studentsC.the Western educational system is much better than the Eastern educational systemD.the Eastern educational system is as difficult as the Western educational system4.What is the best title of the passage?A.Advantages and disadvantages of educational systemB.The value of individualismcational system—an obvious difference between the East and the WestD.Memorization—an important learning method(二)Is the “Go to College” message overdone?Even in a weak job market, the old college try isn't the answer for everyone. A briefing paper from the Brookings Institution warns that “we may have overdone the message” on college, senior fellow Isabel Sawhill said.“We've been telling students and their families for years that college is the only way to succeed in the economy and of course there's a lot of truth to that，”Ms Sawhill said.“On average it does pay off…But if you load up on a whole lot of student debt and then you don't graduate, that is a very bad situation.”One comment that people often repeat among the years of slow job growth has been the value of education for landing a job and advancing in a career. April's national unemployment rate stood at 7.5%, according to the Labour Department. The unemployment rate for high school graduates over 25 years old who hadn't attended college was 7.4%, compared with 3.9% for those with a bachelor's degree or more education. The difference is even bigger among those aged 16～24. The jobless rate for those withonly a high school diploma in that age group is about 20%. At the same time, recent research by Canadian economists cautions that a college degree is no guarantee of promising employment.Ms Sawhill pointed out that among the aspects that affect the value of a college education is the field of one's major: students in engineering or other sciences end up earning more than ones who major in the arts or education. The cost of tuition and the availability of financial aid are other considerations, with public institutions generally a better financial bargain than private ones.She suggested two avenues for improving the situation: increasing vocational(职业的) technical training programmes and taking_a_page_from Europe's focus on early education rather than post secondary learning.“The European countries put a little more attenti on to getting people prepared in the primary grades，” she said.“Then they have a higher bar for whoever goes to college—but once you get into college, you're more likely to be highly subsidized(资助).”She is also a supporter of technical training—to teach students how to be plumbers, welders and computer programmers—because “employers are desperate” for workers with these skills.5.People usually think that ________.A.the cost of technical schooling is a problemB.one will not succeed without a college degreeC.technical skills are most important for landing a jobD.there is an increased competition in getting into a college6.What does the underlined part “taking_a_page_from” mean?A.Hearing from.B.Changing from.C.Differing from.D.Learning from.7.What can we infer from the passage?A.Public institutions charge more for education.B.European universities are stricter with students.C.Students with certain skills are in great demand.D.Canadian students prefer to major in engineering.8.Ms Sawhill may probably agree that ________.A.too much stress has been put on the value of college degreesB.technical training is more important than college educationC.a college degree will ensure promising employmentD.it's easier for art students to find favourite jobs(三)The computer keyboard helped kill shorthand—a system of rapid handwriting, and now it's threatening to finish off handwriting as a whole. When handwritten essays were introduced on the SAT exams for the class of 2012, just 15% of the most 1.5 million students wrote their answers in cursive letters(草写字母). The rest? Block letters.And those college hopefuls are just the first edge of a wave of US students who no longer get much handwriting instructions in the primary grades, frequently 10 minutes a day or less. As a result, more and more students struggle to read and write cursive letters.At Keene Mill Elementary School in Springfield, all their poems and stories are typed. Children in Fairfax County schools are taught keyboarding beginning in kindergarten. Older students who never mastered handwriting say it doesn't affect their grades.There are those who say the culture is at a crossing, turning from the written word to the typed one. If handwriting becomes a lost form of communication, does it matter?It was at University Virginia that researchers recently discovered a previously unknown poem by Robert, written in his unique script. Handwritten documents are more valuable to researchers, historians say, because their authenticity(真实性) can be confirmed. Students also find them more fascinating.The loss of handwriting also may be a cognitive(认知的) opportunity missed. Several academic studies have found that good handwriting skills at a young age can help children express their thoughts better—a lifelong benefit.It doesn't take much to teach better handwriting skills. At some schools in Prince George's County, elementary school students use a programme called Handwriting Without Tears for 15 minutes a day. They learn the correct formation of manuscript letters through second grade, and cursive letters in third grade.There are always going to be some kids who struggle with handwriting because of their particular neurological(神经系统的) writing, learning issues or poor motor skills. Educators often point to this factor in support of keyboarding.9.What is the author concerned about after 2012 SAT exams?A.Keyboarding.B.Shorthand.C.Handwriting.D.Block letters.10.A poem by Robert mentioned in the passage is used to ________.A.prove how valuable handwriting isB.explain what a famous poet he isC.show how unique his poem isD.stress how fascinating the documents are11.The example of Handwriting Without Tears helps to argue that ________.A.the schools are responsible for the loss of handwritingB.the loss of handwriting is a cognitive opportunity missedC.it doesn't take much to teach better handwriting skillsD.the culture is turning from the written word to the typed one12.According to the author, when is a perfect time to learn handwriting?A.Kindergarten.B.Primary school.C.High school.D.College.13.What is the author's attitude towards this debate?A.Devoted.B.Supportive.C.Critical.D.Objective.(一)【文章大意】本文讨论的是东西方教育系统的不同之处。

高三英语二轮复习专题五文化教育型阅读理解精品新课标

Other educators praise this new form of education for letting students work at their own speed. These people say cyberschools help students who were unhappy or unsuccessful in traditional schools. They say learning at home by puter ends long bus rides for children who live far from school.
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专题五 │ 真题典例
The money for students to attend a cyberschool es from the governments of the states where they live. Some educators say cyberschools receive money that should support traditional public schools. They also say it is difficult to know if students are learning well.
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专题五 │ 真题典例
Whatever the judgement of cyberschools, they are getting more and more popular. For example, a new cyberschool called Commonwealth Connections Academy will take in students this fall. It will serve children in the state of Pennsylvania from ages five through thirteen.

2015年高考英语二轮专题限时训练(31)文化教育型阅读理解(1)

专题限时训练(三十一)　[文化教育型阅读理解(一)](限时：25分钟)(一)The number of speakers of English in Shakespeare's time is estimated to have been about five million. Today it is estimated that some 260 million people speak it as a native language, mainly in the United States, Canada, Great Britain, Ireland, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand. In addition to the standard varieties of English found in these areas, there are a great many regional and social varieties of the language as well as various levels of usage that are employed both in its spoken and written forms.In fact, it is impossible to estimate the number of people in the world who have acquired an adequate working knowledge of English in addition to their own languages. The purpose for English learning and the situations in which such learning takes place are so varied that it is difficult to explain and still more difficult to judge what forms an adequate working knowledge for each situation.The main reason for the widespread demand for English is its presentd ay importance as a world language. Besides serving the indefinite needs of its native speakers, English is a language in which some of the important works in science, technology, and other fields are being produced, and not always by native speakers. It is widely used for such purposes as meteorological and airport communications, international conferences, and the spread of information over the radio and television networks of many nations. It is a language of wider communication for a number of developing countries, especially former British colonies. Many of these countries have multilingual populations and need a language for internal communication in such matters as government, commerce, industry, law and education as well as for international communication and for entrance to the scientific and technological developments in the West.1．Which of the following statements is NOT true?A．Some 260 million people in the world have an adequate working knowledge of English.B．There are some 260 million native speakers of English in the world. C．It is almost impossible to estimate the number of people with anadequate working knowledge of English.D．People learn English for a variety of reasons.2．According to the passage, what is the main reason for the widespread use of English?A．It was popular during Shakespeare's time.B．It is used in former British colonies.C．It serves the needs of its native speakers.D．It is a world language that is used for international communication. 3．What forms an adequate working knowledge of English?A．The ability to read a newspaper.B．It is difficult to judge because it differs for each situation.C．Being a multilingual.D．Being a native speaker.4．What type of developing countries would be most likely to use English? A．Those geographically close to the United States.B．Those interested in the culture of the United States.C．Former colonies of Great Britain.D．Countries where international conferences are held.(二)Having spent two and a half years in China over several visits, I don't remember ever going through a phase we in the United States call “cultural shock”. This period of difficulty in adjusting to a new culture would probably have set in during my semester at Peking University. Of course, this is not to say that I didn't notice any differences between the American and Chinese cultures upon my arrival at Peking University, I did notice the differences. Looking back, I remember one of the first differences I noticed: chinese universities are surrounded by walls.To an American, this is one of the most striking aspects of a Chinese university which immediately sets it apart from an American campus. Having grown up in the United States, I had never seen a university surrounded by high, cement(水泥) walls. My idea of a university, based on having seen scores of them in different states of the US, was a place of life and learning, an inseparable part of the community in which it was located, open not only to the students of the school itself, but also fully accessible to students from other schools and to the broader public.My idea of a university was that it was a centre of cultural life, a resource forthe entire community. In all my twentyo ne years, it had never occurred to me that a school would have a wall around it. Walls enclose and separate; schools expand and integrate(合并). The_very_idea_seemed_fundamentally_incompatible. I asked a Chinese friend if all Chinese universities have walls around them.“You know, I have never really thought about it. I guess so. I guess all Chinese schools have walls around them, not just universities.”“Why？” I asked.“What's the point？”“I don't know. To protect us, I suppose.”“From whom？”“I don't know. Don't you have walls around your schools in the United States？”I thought carefully before answering.“No, I've never seen or heard of a university encircled by a wall.”My Chinese friend seemed puzzled. Walls around schools came to strike me as more than just an architectural difference between the United States and China. As China continues to open up to the outside world, these walls seem increasingly out of place. 5．The author felt strange about Chinese culture when he ________. A．studied in Peking UniversityB．talked with his friends about the wallsC．experienced the “cultural shock” at his arrivalD．spent two and a half years in China over several visits6．In the author's opinion, a university is a place ________.A．where only students can come to studyB．which is similar everywhere in the worldC．that should be surrounded by high cement wallsD．that is an inseparable part of and a resource for the community 7．What does the underlined sentence in the last paragraph probably mean?A．The two ideas are fundamental.B．The two ideas are basically different.C．The two ideas about “school” and “wall” are suitable.D．The two ideas about “school” and “wall” are conflicting.8．What did the author's friend feel about the walls around universities? A．He thought it a good idea to have walls encircling schools.B．He was shocked that American universities are not enclosed.C．He thought they were necessary to protect students from being hurt. D．He thought the difference between two countries is only architectural styles.9．We can infer from the passage that the author thinks ________. A．walls are really useful in the universitiesB．he can never really understand the Chinese cultureC．Chinese universities should work as public scenic spots　D．walls around the universities are inappropriate in an open China(三)Strange BabyN aming LawsGermany Parents are banned by law from using last names and the names of objects and products as first names. A child's first name must clearly indicate his or her sex, and all names must be approved by the office of vital statistics in the area in which the child was born.Iceland The country's naming committee consults the National Register of Persons to determine if a name is acceptable. 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C．Keenan Got Lucky. D．John Smith.专题限时训练(三十一)【文化型阅读理解(一)】(一)【文章大意】在莎士比亚时代全世界说英语的人数大约是五百万。

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This astonishment is caused probably by the difference between mountaineering and other forms of activity to which men give their leisure.( )1.Mountaineering is a sport which involves ________.A．hardship B．coldC．physical risks D．all the above( )2.The main difference between a sport and a game lies in origin of the ________.A．uniform B．activityC．rules D．skills( )3.Mountaineering is also a team sport because ________.A．it involves rulesB．it involves matches between teamsC．it requires mental and physical qualitiesD．mountaineers depend on each other while climbing( )4.Which of the following is TRUE?A．Mountaineers compete against each other.B．Mountaineers compete against other teams.C．Mountaineers compete against nature.D．Mountaineers compete against international standard.( )5.What is the best title for the text?A．MountaineeringB．Mountain ClimbersC．Mountaineering is Different from Golf and FootballD．Mountaineering is more Dangerous than Other Sports(三)A college education is out of reach for most state and federal prisoners.Californi a’s San Quentin is one of the few prisons in the country that offers collegelevel courses.Jody Lewen has run the prison’ s college program for over a decade and she’s the reason that the Prison University Project exists today.When Lewen joined San Quenti n’s college program in 1999 as a volunteer instructor, it was run by a small volunteer staff with no budget.At that time, she was a graduate student, with plans to return to academic research.But a year later, when the parttime director suddenly quit, Lewen found herself in charge.Under Lewen’s leadership, the Prison University Project has expanded, now offering 20 classes in English, math, social science and Spanish.Three hundred prisoners enroll (入学) every year, earning college credits which can lead to an associate of arts degree.So far, 100 San Quentin prisoners have graduated with associate’s degrees and many more have continued their college studies after release.“This experience really has changed my life.It’s given me a lot of tools on how to express myself，” says Charles Spence, who is servinga life sentence in San Quentin.“This program is really rare in the prison setting, so I’m really lucky.”Research shows that the more education a prisoner has, the less likely he is to return to prison.Lewen says the chance for those with college degrees back into prison is less than 10 percent.But the Prison University Project receives no government funding. Lewen would like to see college programs in every prison, but without government support, it’s not l ikely to happen any time soon.In the meantime, there’s a long waiting list of San Quentin prisoners who want to enroll in the college program.Some day, Lewen hopes to expand her program, making a college education available for most of prisoners at San Quentin.( )1.Which of the following is TRUE of the Prison University Project?A.Jody Lewen founded it in 1999.B.It was supported by the government.C.Jody took charge of it quite accidentally.D.It is performed in most prisons in the U．S.( )2.Jody Lewen joined in San Quentin’s college program to ________.A．work as a volunteer teacherB．be a parttime directorC．do some scientific researchD．earn her college credits( )3.According to the text, Charles Spence might be ________.A．a graduate studentB．a San Quentin prisonerC．a volunteer teacherD．a prison manager( )4.The project is quite meaningful because________.A．prisoners have equal rights of educationB．it doesn’t need support from the governmentC．the society is more concerned about prisonersD．it reduces the chance for prisoners back into prison( )5.We learn from the last paragraph that the problem for the Project is ________.A.there are fewer and fewer volunteer teachersB.more and more prisoners want to enrollC.too many prisoners are housed at San QuentinD.it lacks financial support from the government专题限时训练(二十五)(一)【文章大意】本文是记叙文。

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高考英语二轮复习专项训练阅读理解(教育文化)含解析一、高中英语阅读理解教育文化类1．阅读理解When a child is told he is "uncool", it can be very painful. He may say he doesn't care, and even act in ways that are opposite of cool on purpose(故意地). But these are simple ways to deal with sadness by pretending it's not there.Helping a child feel better in school has to be careful. If you say, "Why are you worried about what other children think about you? It doesn't matter!" Children know that it does matter. Instead, an active way may be best. You could say, "I'm going to do a couple of things for you to help you feel better in school."If a boy is having trouble making friends, the teacher can help him. The teacher can arrange things so that he has chances to use his abilities to contribute to class projects. This is how the other children learn how to value his good qualities and to like him. A teacher can also raise a child's popularity in the group by showing that he values that child. It even helps to put him in a seat next to a very popular child, or let him be a partner with that child in activities, etc.There are things that parents can do at home, too. Be friendly when your child brings others home to play. Encourage him to invite friends to meals and then serve the dishes they consider "super". When you plan trips, picnics, movies, and other shows, invite another child with whom your child wants to be friends.What you can do is give him a chance to join a group that may be shutting him out. Then, if he has good qualities, he can start to build real friendship of his own.（1）A child who has been informed of being "uncool" may .A.care nothing about itB.do something uncool on purposeC.develop a sense of angerD.pretend to get hurt very much（2）A teacher can help an unpopular child by .A.seeing the child as the teacher's favouriteB.asking the child to do something for partnersC.forcing other children to make friends with the childD.offering the child chances to show his good qualities（3）How can parents help their child fit in better?A.By taking him to have picnics in the park.B.By being kind to his schoolmates.C.By forcing him to invite friends home.D.By cooking delicious food for him.【答案】（1）B（2）D（3）B【解析】【分析】本文是一篇议论文，论述了在学校里的老师及在家里的父母都可以做很多事情来让不受欢迎的孩子受到欢迎。

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2015届高考高三英语二轮专题训练：阅读理解〔4〕(A)The iPhone, the iPad, each of Apple’s products sounds cool and has become a fad(时尚). Apple has cleverly taken advantage of the power of the letter “i〞—and many other brands are following suit. The BBC’s iPlayer—which allows Web users to watch TV programs on the Internet—adopted the title in 2008. A lovely bear—popular in the US and the UK—that plays music and video is called “iTeddy〞 . A slimmed-down version of London’s Independent newspaper was launched last week under the name “i〞 .In general, single-letter prefixes have been popular since the 1990s, when terms such as e-mail and e-commerce first came into use.Most “i〞 products are targeted at young people and considering the major readers of Independent’s “i〞, it’s no surprise that they’ve selected this fashionable name.But it’s hard to see what’s so special about the letter “i〞 . Why not use “a〞, “b〞, or “c〞instead? According to Tony Thorne, head of the LanguageCenter at King’s College, London, “i〞 works because its meaning has become ambiguous. When Apple uses “i〞 , no one knows whether it means Internet, information, individual or interactive, Thorne told BBC Magazines. “Even when Apple created the iPod, it seems it didn’t have one clear definition, “ he says.“However, thanks to Apple, the term is now associated with portability. “ adds Thorne.Clearly the letter “i〞 also agrees with the idea that the Western World is centered on the individual. Each person believes they have their own needs, and they love personalized products for this reason.Along with “Google〞and “blog〞 , readers of BBC Magazines voted “i〞 as oneof the top 20 words that have come to define the last decade.But as history shows, people grow tired of fads. From the 1900s to 1990s, products with “2000〞 in their names became fashionable as the year was associated with all things advanced and modern. However, as we entered the new century, the trend inevitably disappeared. (325W)1. People use iPlayer to.A. listen to musicB. make a callC. read newspapersD. watch TV programs online2. We can infer that the Independent’s “i〞 is aimed at.A. old readersB. young readersC. fashionable womenD. engineers3. Nowadays, the “i〞 term often reminds people of the products which are.A. portableB. environmentally friendlyC. advancedD. recyclable4. The writer suggests that.A. “i〞 products are often of high qualityB. iTeddy is a live bearC. the popularity of “i〞 products may not last longD. the letter “b〞should replace letter “i〞 to name the products(B)(原创)Liu Huan is a professor at the University of InternationalBusiness and Economics. He is also anotedmusician and popular singer inthe Chinese mainland.Born on Aug. 26, 1963 into a teacher’s family in Tianjin, Liu enrolled at the University of International Relations in Beijing in 1981, majoring in French literature. He was retained at the university as a faculty member(教职工)after graduation in 1985. He won two first prizes in Beijing’s first-ever university English and French singing contests in 1985. To help promote local education by teaching music, he lived in Shizuishan, a remote area in the Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, in 1985～1986. He was appointed a professor at the University of International Business and Economics to teach the history of Western music in 1991, and has been working at the university for more than 20 years.As a professor, Liu is invited every year to colleges and universities in Beijing to teach music courses. As a famous musician, when asked if his classes differ from other teachers’, Liu simply said, “Nothing different. While standing on the platform, I am just a teacher. Everything outside has nothing to do with me at that moment. 〞Since becoming a professional singer in 1985, Liu’s singing has been widely welcomed across the country. He won many national awards, including the Top 10 Film and TV Singers in the Country in 1988, in 1990 and in 1992. On Aug. 8, 2008, Liu sang a duet “You and Me〞 with Sarah Brightman at the opening ceremony of the Beijing Olympic Games, reaching the top of his singing career. In addition to singing, Liu Huan also creates original scores for film and TV. His works have been well received by both audiences and his peers in the industry.Therefore, Liu is chosen to act as one of t he four judges on “The Voice of China〞 , a surprisingly popular singing talent show which has been aired on Zhejiang Satellite TV since July 13, 2012. At the same time, his fellow judges are Na Ying, Yang Kun, and Harlem Yu. (322W)5. What does the underli ned word “noted〞 in the first paragraph mean?A. Famous.B. Skilled.C. Gifted.D. Important.6. Liu Huan used to live in Shizuishan, a remote area in the Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region to.A. learn about their customs and culturesB. improve his ability of composing music by living in the villageC. help promote local education by teaching musicD. find some talented students in music7. What can we infer from what he said in Paragraph 3?A. Liu Huan is different from other teachers.B. Liu Huan considers himself the greatest musician.C. Liu Huan is a modest man.D. Everything outside is not related to him.8. When he reached the top of his singing career, he was.A. 45B. 22C. 28D. 499. Which is NOT true of the description about his musical achievements?A. He has won the Top 10 Film and TV Singers in the Country three times.B. He succeeded in singing a duet “You and Me〞 with Sarah Brightman at the opening ceremony of the Beijing Olympic Games.C. He creates many original scores for film and TV.D. He is the only one who acts as a judge on “The Voice of China〞 .本文主要讲随着the iPhone, the iPad的流行, “i〞也变得流行起来。

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