湖南省长沙市高考英语二轮复习阅读理解选练(2)
湖南省长沙市2016高考英语二轮复习阅读理解高效训练(2)
湖南省长沙市2016高考英语二轮阅读理解高效训练（2）2014高考训练题Any day we wish；we can discipline ourselves to change it a11．Any day we wish；we can openthe book that will open our mind to new knowledge．Any day we wish；we can start a new activity．Any day we wish；we can start the process of life change．We can do it immediately，or next week，or next month，or next year．We can also do nothing．We can pretend rather than perform．And if the idea of having tochange ourselves makes us uncomfortable，we can remain as we are．We can choose rest over labor，entertainment over education，delusion(幻想)over truth，and doubt over confidence．The choices are ours to make．But while we complain about the effect，we continue to nourish(助长)the cause．As Shakespeare uniquely observed，“The fault is not in the stars，but in ourselves．’’We created our circumstances by our past choices．We have both the ability and the responsibility to make better choices beginning today．Those who are in search of the good life do not need more answers or more time to think things over to reach better conclusions. They need the truth .They need the whole truth .And the responsibility to nothing but the truth．We cannot allow our errors in judgment，repeated every day，to lead us down the wrong path．We must keep coming back to those basics that make the biggest difference in how our life worksout．And then we must make the very choices that will bring life，happiness and joy into our dailylives .And if I may be so bold to offer my last piece of advice for someone seeking and needing tomake changes in their life—If you don’t like how things are，change it !You’renot a tree．You have the ability to totally transform every area in your life — and it all begins with yourvery own power of choice．64．The first paragraph tells us that_________.A．no one wants to be disciplinedB．we often need some new knowledgeC．taking activities does good to our healthD．we want to change all the time65．We may conclude from the second paragraph thatA. whatever happens, we have to change ourselvesB. people tend to nourish the cause of bad resultsC. whether we change or not depends on ourselvesD. most choices we made are not good enough66．From Shakespeare’s words，we know________.A．it is our duty to change for the betterB．we complain a lot about our past choicesC．sometimes we have to face the fateD．we should believe in ourselves in life67．In the author’s opinion，if。
湖南省长沙市天心区高考英语二轮复习 阅读理解练习
湖南长沙市（天心区）2016高考英语阅读理解（二轮）练习阅读理解—词义猜测题、观点态度题。
(2015年宁夏银川实险中学月考)A rainforest is an area covered by tall trees with the total high rainfall spreading quite equally through the year and the temperature rarely dipping below 16ºC. Rainforests have a great effect on the world environment because they can take in heat from the sun and adjust the climate. Without the forest cover, these areas would reflect more heat into the atmosphere, warming the rest of the world. Losing the rainforests may also influence wind and rainfall patterns, potentially causing certain natural disasters all over the world.In the past hundred years, humans have begun destroying rainforests in search of three major resources(资源); land for crops, wood for paper and other products, land for raising farm animals, This action affects the environment as a whole. For example, a lot of carbon dioxide(二氧化碳)in the air comes from burning the rainforests. People obviously have a need for the resources we gain from cutting trees but we will suffer much more than we will benefit.There are two main reasons for this. Firstly, when people cut down trees, generally they can only use the land for a year or two. Secondly, cutting large sections of rainforests may provide a good supply of wood right now, but in the long run it actually reduces the world's wood supply.Rainforests are often called the world's drug store. More than 25% of the medicines we use today come from plants in rainforests. However , fewer than 1% of rainforest plants have been examined for their medical value . It is extremely likely that our best chance to cure diseases lies somewhere in the world's shrinking rainforests.1.Rainforests can help to adjust the climate because they .A.Reflect more heat into the atmosphereB.Reduce the effect of heat from the sun on the earthC.Bring about high rainfall throughout the worldD.Rarely cause the temperature to drop lower than 16ºC2.What does the word “this” underlined in the third par agraph refer to?A.Humans have begun destroying rainforests.B.People have a strong desire for resources.C.We will lose much more than we can gain.D.Much carbon dioxide comes from burning rainforests3.It can be inferred from the text that .A.We can get enough resources without rainforestsB.We will grow fewer kinds of crops in the gained landC.The level of annual rainfall affects wind patternsD.There is great medicine potential in rainforests4.What might be the best title for the text?A.Rainforests and the environmentB.How to save rainforestsC.How to protect NatureD.Rainforests and Medical Development语篇解读热带雨林对环境有很大的影响，因为它们能够调节气候，本文重点介绍了失去热带雨林的危害。
高考英语二轮复习专项能力提升练阅读理解考点分类练8词句猜测题(2)
考点分类练(八) 词句猜测题(2)(限时:25分钟)Passage1(2023湖北武汉二模)Do you ever hear a friend speak on a topic with the belief that “everyone”thinks the same way?Do you often find yourself surrounded in a social media feed that is pletely tailored to you and your beliefs,reading along without the immediate realization?A social media echo chamber(回音室) is when one experiences a tailored media experience that leave out opposing viewpoints and differing voices.Social media sites like Meta,Twitter,and YouTube connect groups of likeminded users together based on shared content preferences.As a result,people see and take in information according to our preexisting beliefs and opinions.Social media panies therefore rely on algorithms(算法) to assess our interests and flood us with information that will keep our attention.The algorithms focus on what we “like”,and “share” to keep feeding content that makes us fortable.In order to truly get access to all information and to evaluate our media,we must give ourselves the opportunity to step out of our fort zone.While this bees increasingly challenging,there are things we can do.The first step is to beef up your media consumption sources.Adding in a few media sources with differing opinions will allow you to at least understand what people are saying outside of your echo chamber.Next,read each thing you see with a critical eye.Make sure that each thing you accept as truth is truly stly,attempt to search out reliable new sources that are known for trying their best to leave out false information.By accepting that our media buffet on social media is a product of our present beliefs and opinions,we can work to make sure we are not simply stuck in a social media echo chamber.1.What is a result of the social media echo chamber?A.People contact likeminded online users effectively.B.People keep reading for more differing viewpoints.C.People rely on algorithms to evaluate their interests.D.People only get information confirming their beliefs.2.Whatdoes“beefup”underlinedinparagraph3mean?A.Track.B.Improve.C.Provide.D.Identify.3.Which of the following can help us get out of the echo chamber?A.Criticizing fake news on social media.B.Exposing ourselves to opposing voices.C.Researching primary sources of information.D.Accepting our present beliefs and opinions.4.What is the purpose of the text?A.To call on people to use algorithms frequently.B.To ask people not to take in information blindly.C.To promote the use of various social media sites.D.To inform people of new technology developments.Passage2(2023湖南邵阳二模)Our planet Earth is full of life and has incredible biodiversity.Biological diversity or biodiversity is the base of human existence and fundamental to its wellbeing.Species are the building blocks of this life on Earth,and it is believed that the species that are at present globally found have continuously evolved over 65 million years since the Last Mass Extinction.However,the nature and extent of our planet’s biodiversity at all levels have not been pletely evaluated y et.Thus,the exact number of species found in the world remains unknown.Over the years,with the advancement of scientific knowledge and the discovery of more new species,it has been approximated that there are,at present,10 million to 14 million species on Earth,of which 1.2 million species have been databased.This means that still more than 86% of the terrestrial(陆生的) and 91% of the marine species remain unknown.Every year,taxonomists(分类学家)describe thousands of species,some of which are pletely new to science,while in some cases,the species and subspecies are closely examined and determined whether they can be considered distinct species.A study has revealed that over 99.9% of all species amounting to more than 5 billion species that ever lived here,are believed to be extinct.At present,our planet houses millions of species,among which 86% live on land,13% in the deepsubsurface,and a mere 1% in the oceans.However,biodiversity is not evenly distributed on Earth,and its number varies greatly on different continents.The undiscovered and misidentified species slow our ability to understand patterns and changes in global biodiversity and the rate of species extinctions(灭绝).Even after several years of taxonomic studies,only 14% of terrestrial species and 9% of marine species have been officially added to the centraldatabase.Necessarily,some species will bee extinct before researchers realize they ever existed.5.Whatdoestheunderlinedword“marine”meaninparagraph1?A.Rare.B.Oceanic.C.Endangered.D.Novel.6.What do taxonomists usually do?A.Examine distribution of species.B.pare species from subspecies.C.Decide the situation of the species.D.Describe diversity of newfound species.7.Which of the following can describe the distribution of the Earth’s biodiversity?A.Unequal.B.Accumulative.C.Average.D.Maximum.8.What can be inferred from the last paragraph?A.The central database covers all species.B.The rate of species extinctions is rather high.C.Many undiscovered species have been extinct.D.Humans know little about endangered species.Passage3(2023辽宁鞍山一模)Humans are developing new places to live in.In the south of Silicon Valley sits the Monterey Peninsula,where you’ll find a moveable munity that’s being designed as a rest region for the region’s tech elit es(精英).Walden Monterey was founded in 2016 by developer Nick Jekogian,who set out to turn the 609acre land into a coastal “agrihood” munity,a growing trend among the tech elites in which they avoid the idea of belonging to golf munities,unlike whatthe previous generations have done,and instead enjoy agricultural neighborhoods that focus on nature,farms,and outdoor living.The property plans to build 22 homes in total,with the lots they sit costing about $1 million each(three lots have been sold,as of September 2018).After the sales are made,buyers can work with a team of more than 20 architects assembled by Jekogian to then pay additional millions each for home construction.A key step in the buying process involves potential buyers actually visiting the land.Jekogian invites people to stay in “moveable rooms” or small moveable glass houses,which allow them to experience what living on the land would actually be like.But now,Walden Monterey will soon provide a new way to try out the land.The design studio DFA,founded by Laith Sayigh,was approached by Walden Monterey to design a house for potential buyers to stay each in while they think about purchase decisions.The 3Dprinted houses,named Galini Sleeping Pods,are 300 square feet in size,can be moved anywhere,are powered by solar panels,wind turbines and Tesla batteries,and will cost about $250,000 each.Sayigh told BusinessInsider that they’ re not just a future staple for the Walden Monterey munity,but that they represent the next generation of construction technology.9.What life do the tech elites like according to the text?A.Getting close to nature.B.Playing golf after work.C.Living in a big house.D.Having a house in Silicon Valley.10.What’s the purpose of designing Galini Sleeping Pods?A.To attract more people to visit the design studio DFA.B.To give a rule for the future construction technology.C.To call on architects to build more moveable munities.D.To offer buyers chances to try living in a moveable house.11.Whatdoestheunderlinedword“they”inthelastparagraphreferto?A.Solar panels.B.The 3Dprinted houses.C.Tesla batteries.D.The Walden Monterey munity.12.What can we infer from the text?A.The style of the houses depends on buyers’ own ideas.B.Buyers should pay off the expense of the houses in one attempt.C.The money spent on constructing the houses is more than the cost of the lots.D.Buyers of the houses are forbidden to get involved in the process of constructing. 答案：考点分类练(八) 词句猜测题(2)Passage1[语篇解读]本文是一篇说明文。
高考二轮复习英语试题(老高考旧教材)阅读理解 文体分类练2 记叙文
文体分类练(二)记叙文(限时:25分钟)Passage1(2023山东淄博一模)My husband and I always wanted to go to the Caribbean but didn’t know much about the islands or how we were going to afford it.By chance,a friend of ours in Australia mentioned “pet sitting” and that it is something you can do all over the world.We quickly created an account on a pet sitting website and began searching for options.There were only a couple of sits available in that part of the world,but we tried our luck,sent a request,and to our surprise landed a three-month job in Grenada,so our year was going to be taken up with Caribbean pet sits.Inspired by a Canadian couple,we decided to start our own travel blog.We began by writing about The Virgin Islands,highlighting the beautiful beaches.However,for every photo album of a beautiful beach,there were 10 photos of trash.It was hard to ignore the plastic pollution issue,especially on such primitive and remote beaches.So,we began to share photos of the trash we saw and how much we could pick up on our daily dog walks.The more we looked into plastic pollution,the more we realized the severity of the global plastic pollution.From that point,we used our platform to create awareness and highlight ways to say no to plastic and travel plastic-free.We changed our daily routines,our way of living,and even our diets to accommodate more organic foods and little to no plastic packaging.It’s been over three years now and we continue to do what we can.This journey has led us to some amazing places,working with great brands and even organizing a country-wide beach clean-up campaign in Grenada.Our aim now is to keep on going.We love connecting with like-minded people.It’s been amazing few years that was sparked by a conversation about pet sitting.Who would have guessed?1.Why did the author do pet sitting?A.To raise fund.B.To protect the environment.C.To cover travel expenses.D.To shoot beautiful beaches.2.What does the author intend to convey through her story?A.Pet sitting is a new type of occupation.B.The Caribbean is an ideal travel destination.C.Travel blog is a superb way to gain popularity.D.Action should be taken to fight plastic pollution.3.How did the author find her experience in the Caribbean?A.Significant.B.Challenging.C.Adventurous.D.Dreadful.4.Which of the following can be a suitable title for the text?A.Changing Lifestyles by Pet SittingB.Unexpected Gains from Pet Sitting TravelC.Dealing with Global Environmental PollutionD.The Availability of Pet Sitting in the CaribbeanPassage2(2023四川宜宾二诊)Sachin Oza always seemed to catch whatever cold and flu germs were flying around.Despite being only in his mid-thirties,he felt out of shape and out of sorts.He realized that if he didn’t make some changes,his immune function would continue worsening with age.“I have a family background of diabetes,high cholesterol,and heart disease,” adds Oza.“I had to take action.”But Oza’s lifestyle stood in the way.He clocked long days working in finance in London,with little opportunity to be active or focus on his well-being.His commute from his home in Orpington,Kent,to the office was stressful and time-consuming,and he was spending far too many hours stuck behind his desk.Oza’s increasingly sedentary(久坐不动的) lifestyle had repercussions.In addition to catching bugs easily,he lacked energy,his body ached,and he felt lethargic.“My immune system was really weak,” recalls Oza.“I knew that I shouldn’t be feeling this way before even hitting 40.”So he began a 15-year journey to examine his health fully.He conducted some changes to his diet,introducing more raw fruits and vegetables and cutting down on junk food.He started going for runs and began regular training,resistance training,and stretching.He also became interested in mindfulness,practising deep-breathing and meditation.Now 49,Oza feels like a new man.“I catch colds far less frequently than before,” he says.His aches and pains have eased,his stress levels are lower,and he sleeps soundly.“I no longer wake up in the early hours,which has made a huge difference in how I feel.”There are many factors affecting the immune system that we can’t control—ageing weakens our immune function,for example,and we have individual genetic differences that affect how we deal withdiseases.5.What was the barrier for Oza to make changes before?A.His immune system.B.His family background.C.His unfavourable lifestyle.D.His weak health situation.6.What does the underlined word “lethargic” mean?A.Puzzled.B.Sleepy.C.Unconfident.D.Energetic.7.How has Oza regained health?A.By taking a 15-year journey.B.By giving up his job in London.C.By eating raw fruits and vegetables.D.By changing diets and keeping training.8.What do you think of Oza according to his experience?A.Busy.B.Determined.C.Intelligent.D.Dull.Passage3(2023浙江嘉兴二模)Joe Horan,a physical education teacher,has started the program Building Men to create a positive vision of manhood not just for himself,but also for the boys he teaches.Looking back,Mr.Horan says his program developed from a low point in his life.In 2004 as he went through a hard time,he felt society’s definition of manhood was leading him down the wrong path.His life,he says,lacked substance and depth.“A desire became planted in my heart.That is,to find healing from the unhealthy messages I believed about manhood,” he says.Then,his sister recommended a book,Season of Life by Jeffrey Marx,which digs into the discovery of what being a man is all about.Joe took all the clues and started to put life lessons into his class.Despite limited resources and funding,Building Men began at one middle school in the district in 2006.It grew on a shoestring budget,expanding school by school,year by year.Today,33 teachers,like Mr.Colabufo,work across 18 schools.Mr.Colabufo has known Mr.Horan for several years,noting many people are aware of the program’s success.“Joe’s a legend in this district,” Mr.Colabufo says.The program appeals to boys at first because of a basketball component,but its secret is how it divesinto off-the-court issues through discussions on character.Building Men helps participants gain insight,work to restore self-worth,and learn to calm emotions.SIR is a central component of lessons,standing for significance,integrity,and relationships.At a recent breakfast fundraiser,Shateek Nelson,a senior at Nottingham High School,shared his experience,having participated in Building Men since middle school.He said he learned to see the bigger picture,rather than living in the moment.He also came to realize his actions affect others,and now he factors that into his decisions.9.What motivated Joe Horan to start the program Building Men?A.An instructional book.B.His personal experience.C.His sister’s suggestion.D.The society’s expectation.10.What does the underlined word “shoestring” in paragraph 2 probably mean?A.Flexible.B.Proper.C.Tight.D.Balanced.11.What did Shateek Nelson learn from participating in Building Men?A.One should dream big and then start small.B.One should live each day as if it were the last day.C.It is good to gain real-life experience at middle school.D.It is essential to think more of others in decision-making.12.What is the best title for the text?A.SIR:Core Component of Physical EducationB.Healthy Life:Involving Substance and DepthC.Building Men:Teaching Boys About ManhoodD.Manhood:Teenagers’ Power of Handling Issues答案：Passage1[语篇解读]本文是一篇记叙文。
高考英语二轮复习阅读训练及答案
高考英语二轮复习阅读训练及答案高考英语二轮复习阅读训练1：What should you think about when trying to find your career? You are probably better at some school subjects than others. These may show strengths that you can use in your work. A boy who is good at mathematics can use that in an engineering career. A girl who spells well and likes English may be good at office work. So it is important to know the subjects you do well in at school. On the other hand, you may not have any specially strong subjects but your records show a general satisfactory standard. Although not all subjects can be used directly in a job, they may have indirect value. A knowledge of history is not required for most jobs but if history is one of your good subjects you will have learned to remember facts and details. This is an ability that can be useful in many jobs.Your school may have taught you skills, such as typing or technical drawing, which you can use in your work. You may be good at metalwork or cookery and look for a job where you can improve these skills. If you have had a part-time job on Saturdays or in the summer, think what you gained from it. If nothing else, you may have learned how to get to work on time, to follow instructions and to get on with older workers. You may have learned to give correct change in a shop, for example. Just as important, you may become interested in a particular industry or career you see from the inside in a part-time job.Facing your weak points is also part of knowing yourself. You may be all thumbs when you handle tools; perhaps you are a poor speller or cannot add up a column of figures. It is better to face any weakness than to pretend they do not exist. Your school record, for instance, may not be too good, yet it is an important part of your background. You should not be apologetic about it but instead recognize that you will have a chance of a fresh start at work.46. We can infer from the first paragraph that ________.learning better at school shows power in your jobthe better you are at school subjects, the more helpful they are in your career.learning each subject well is an ability in many jobs.we should think about how to find our career47. From the passage we learn that if a students school performance is not good, he will _____.A. have no hope in his future workB. be hopeful to find a suitable jobC. regret not having worked harder at schoolD. have an opportunity of a new beginning in his future work48. All the subjects may have direct value for job hunting except _________.A. mathematicsB. EnglishC. historyD. technical drawing49. The underlined phrase “be all thumbs” (in Paragraph 3) probably means “_________”.A. heavy- handedB. the bestC. importantD. skilled50. The passage mainly discusses ___________.A. The relationship between school performance and careerB. how to get a jobC. How to show strengths in your workD. working experience and knowledge at school二轮复习阅读训练答案：46- 50 BDCAA高考英语二轮复习阅读训练2：In modern society there is a great deal of argument about competition. Some value it highly, believing that it is responsible for social progress and prosperity, others say that competition is bad; that it sets one person against another; that it leads to unfriendly relationship between people.I have taught many children who held the belief that their self –worth relied (依赖) on how well they performed at tennis and other skills. For them, playing well and winning are often life – and – death affairs. In their single – minded pursuit (追求) of success, the development of many other human qualities is sadly forgotten.However, while some seem to be lost in the desire to succeed, others take an opposite attitude. In a culture which values only the winner andpays no attention to the ordinary players, they strongly blame competition. Among the most vocal are youngsters who have suffered under competitive pressures from their parents or society. Teaching these young people, I often observe in them a desire to fail. They seem to se ek failure by not trying to win or achieve success. By not trying, they always have an excuse: “I may have lost, but it doesnt matter because I really didnt try.” What is not usually admitted by themselves is the belief that if they had really tried and lost, that would mean a lot. Such a loss would be a measure of their worth. Clearly, this belief is the same as that of the true competitors who try to prove themselves. Both are based on the mistaken belief that ones self – respect relies on how well one performs in comparison with others. Both are afraid of not being valued. Only as this basic and often troublesome fear begins to dissolve (缓解) can we discovera new meaning in competition.41.What does this passage mainly talk about?petition helps to set up self – respect.B.Opinions about competition are different among people.petition is harmful to personal quality development.D.Failures are necessary experiences in competition42.Why do some people favor competition according to the passage?A.It pushes society forward.B.It builds up a sense of duty.C.It improves personal abilities.D.It encourages individual efforts.43.The underlined phrase “the most vocal” in Paragraph 3 means .A.those who try their best to winB.those who value competition most highlyC.those who are against competition most stronglyD.those who rely on others most for success44.What is the similar belief of the true competitors and those witha desire to fail ?A.Ones worth lies in his performance compared with others.B.Ones success in competition needs great efforts.C.Ones achievement is determined by his particular skills.D.Ones success is based on how hard he has tried.45.Which point of view may the author agree to?A.Every effort should be paid back.petition should be encouraged.C.Winning should be a life – and – death matter.D.Fear of failure should be removed in competition.二轮复习阅读训练答案：41.B 42.A 43.C 44.A 45.D。
2020高考英语二轮复习综合模拟卷解析版(二)
2020高考英语二轮复习综合模拟卷（二）一、阅读理解（本大题共15小题，共30.0分）AAttractive lakeside cottages and cabinsLafitte's Landing Guest Quarters，Uncertain，TexasThere are five cottages featuring high ceilings and spacious bedrooms．Lafitte's is a certified Backyard Wildlife Habitat，so you don't have to go far for bird-watching．Explore the lake on a steamboat，or head to Caddo Lake State Park for night adventures such as Owl Nights and Bat Watches．Rates：Summer nightly rates range from ﹩559 to ﹩1，899Lake Placid Lodge，Lake Placid，New YorkWith 17 cabins sitting along the shores of Lake Placid，the arts-and-crafts-style Lake Placid Lodge offers an exciting summer lake experience．Lakefront cabins come outfitted with hand-built beds and stone fireplaces．Go for a hike，or hit the lake for swimming，fishing ，or boating．Rates：Rates are ﹩120 per night for double occupancy；each additional person is ﹩20 per night．Lake Crescent Lodge，Olympic National Park，WashingtonIts cottages and cabins are listed on the National Register of Historic Places．Choose between one-and two-bedroom Singer Tavern Cottages，or stay in the always favored （and often booked）Roosevelt Fireplace Cabins．Spend your days hiking in the surrounding Olympic National Park，or exploring Lake Crescent by boat．Rates：Nightly rates for cottages and cabins range between ﹩317 and ﹩398．Tamarack Lodge Resort，Mammoth Lakes，CaliforniaIt is on the peaceful shores of the Twin Lakes．Choose between recently built Deluxe Cabins and old wood-and-stone cabins．Swimming，fishing，boating，biking，and hiking are popular pastimes．Rates：Summer cabin rates range from ﹩369 to ﹩999 per night．1.Where can you observe bats at night？A. At Caddo Lake State ParkB. At Lake PlacidC. At Olympic National ParkD. At the Twin Lakes2.If three people share one room in Lake Placid Lodge，how much will they pay？A. ﹩60B. ﹩120C. ﹩140D. ﹩3603.Which of the following is difficult to reserve？A. Cottages at Lafitte's Landing Guest QuartersB. Cabins at Lake Placid LodgeC. Deluxe CabinsD. Roosevelt Fireplace CabinsBGrowing up，I thought math class was something to be endured，not enjoyed．I disliked memorizing formulas（公式）and taking tests，all for the dull goal of getting a good grade．One of my teachers told my mother that I was "slow"．But my problem wasn't with math itself．In fact，when a topic seemed particularly interesting，I would go to thelibrary and read more about it．By high school，no one told me that I could become a professional mathematician．What I wanted to do then was to play college football．My ambition was to get an athletic scholarship to attend a Big Ten school．The chances of that happening were very low．But that didn't stop my coaches from encouraging me to believe I could reach my goal，and preparing and pushing me to work for it．They made video tapes of my performances and sent them to college coaches around the country．In the end，a Big Ten school，Penn State，did offer me a scholarship．I wish math teachers were more like football coaches．Students are affected by more than just the quality of a lesson plan．They also respond to the passion of their teachers and the engagement of their peers，and they seek a sense of purpose．They benefit from specific instructions and constant feedback（反馈）．Until I got to college，I didn't really know what mathematics was．I still thought of it as laborious（耗时费力的）calculations．Then my professor handed me a book and suggested that I think about a particular problem．It wasn't easy，but it was fascinating．My professor kept giving me problems，and I kept pursuing them，even though I couldn't always solve them immediately．The mathematical research I was doing had little in common with what I did in my high school classrooms．Instead，it was closer to the math and logic puzzles I did on my own as a boy．It gave me that same sense of wonder and curiosity，and it rewarded creativity．I am now a Ph．D candidate in mathematics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology．4.Why did the writer think math class in school was "something to be endured" beforeentering college？A. Because he wasn't interested in math．B. Because his math teachers didn't care to push him．C. Because he was too smart and talented for math class．D. Because he was training hard for an athletic scholarship．5.According to the writer，students are affected by the following things from teachersorcoaches EXCEPT ______ ．A. a sense of purposeB. constant feedbackC. passionD. specific instructions6.We can conclude that after entering college，the writer ______ ．A. was busy looking for math problems to solveB. studied on his own just as he was in high schoolC. met with laborious calculations in his studiesD. began to realize what mathematics really is7.What is the best title for the text？A. Interest is the best teacherB. Be the best-you can make itC. Math，taught like footballD. Once your teacher，always your teacherCRecently I rolled into a local restaurant to try an Impossible Burger，an all-plant patty（人造肉饼）invented by Impossible Foods．It's well known for having an strangely chewy（有咀嚼感），even bloody，meat-like quality，a surprising verisimilitude（逼真）that has made it "perhaps the country's most famous burger，" as New York magazine wrote．One bite into its wonderful，smoky taste and，damn，I was convinced．This is good news，because the time has come to consume fake meat．In the fight against climate change，meat replacement is something we can try．A University of Oxford study recently found that，to keep global warming below 2 degrees this century，we need to be eating 75 percent less beef and 90 percent less pork．However，diets are culturally enshrined，so changing them will be hard．It isn't easy to replace 75 to 90 percent of beef and pork with fake meat．The first taste of an Impossible Burger-a moment when low expectations work a powerful magic in the product's favor-is one thing．But how do you keep meat-eaters asking for more after their sixth，and their 26th？ To get to true mass adoption，fake meat will need to compete favorably with the real thing on multiple fronts．Impossible Foods' goal is to drive the price of its product below that of Safeway's 80/20 hamburger meat，at which point people will simply vote with their wallets．The new industry also wants to improve on animal flesh in various ways．Fake meat has an advantage over traditional meat because "you won't need to refrigerate it" cofounder Niko Koffeman says．Plus，custom（定制的）production could improve choice．"You could have very soft and tender meat for elderly people，" Koffeman adds．"You could have a tailored meat for whatever you need．"You can tell the world is shifting this way，because the ranchers（牧场主）are nervous．Last year，the US Cattlemen's Association asked the government to define "meat" as a product "coming directly from animals．" That anxiety-and the power of the science driving it-goes to show that this grand shift isn't impossible．8.According to passage，the author was convinced by the Impossible Burger because______ ．A. it has a special taste that is different from normal ones．B. it contains all non-meat materials that taste like meat．C. more vegetables are used as main materials for the burger．D. one bite of this burger can provide people with the energy needed for a whole day．9.What does the author mean by saying "Diets are culturally enshrined"？A. That people think their diet is the best in the world．B. That people are unwilling to go against their culture by changing their diets．C. That people's preference for food is linked to the food choice available to them．D. That people's eating habits are consistently observed and closely connected with theirculture．10.Which of the following statements is true about the advantages that fake meat will have tobeat over traditional meat？A. Fake meat will not be necessarily stored in a refrigerator．B. The price of fake meat will be just one-fourth of traditional meat's．C. Fake meat will win over older people thanks to its tender and soft taste．D. Fake meat will own a taste that is not found in traditional meat．11.What can we infer from the last paragraph？A. Meat must come from animals．B. The world will probably embrace the idea of fake meat．C. The ranchers are suffering economic loss due to fake meat．D. The definition of meat has been changed because of fake meat．DA new study has found the amount of antibiotics（抗生素）given to farm animals is expected to increase by two-thirds over the next 15 years．Researchers are linking the growing dependence on the drugs to the increasing need for meat，milk and eggs．However，the drugs could quicken the development of antibiotic-resistant infections（感染）．Such infections are already a major public，health concern in the United States．The World Health Organization notes when people stop living in poverty（贫困），the first thing they want to do is eat better，rather than earn more money．For most people，that means their diet should contain more meat．With the rapid development of Asia，people there are eating nearly four times as much meat，milk and other milk products as they did 50 year ago． To meet the need，farmers have put many animals into smaller spaces．As the animals are crowded together，the easiest way to deal with some of the problems d crowding is to give them antibiotics．It's clear that antibiotics help animals stay healthy in a crowded environment and grow faster．But bacteria can develop resistance to the drugs gradually．Nowadays，doctors find antibiotics that once worked against the infections no longer work ．The bacteria have learned ways to fight against the drugs．The heavy use of antibiotics in animals is responsible for the growth of antibiotic resistance worldwide．In the United States，at least two million people get drug-resistant infections each year and at least 23，000 die from an infection．Europe has banned the use of antibiotics to increase animal growth．And the United States is hoping to persuade farmers to stop using antibiotics for that purpose．12.What accounts for the increasing amount of antibiotics given to farm animals？A. The desire for new drugs．B. The less effective antibiotics．C. The outdated farm technology．D. The need for more various foods．13.What do most people want to do first when they get rid of poverty according to the WHO？A. Making a lot of money．B. Focusing more on health．C. Having more meat in their diet．D. Living in a better environment．14.What can be inferred from the passage？A. Antibiotics do harm to animals．B. Antibiotics help animals stay healthy．C. Antibiotics are used heavily in Europe．D. Antibiotic-resistant bacteria spread to people．15.What's the passage mainly about？A. A new way of raising farm animals．B. The advantages of using antibiotics．C. The reason for banning the use of antibiotics．D. The negative effect of antibiotics in farm animals．二、阅读七选五（本大题共5小题，共10.0分）Do you think studying in a different country is something that sounds very exciting？Certainly，it is a new experience，which brings the opportunity of discovering fascinating things and a feeling of freedom．(1) You will experience culture shock．Evidently，at least four essential stages of culture-shock adjustment occur．The first stage is called "the honeymoon"．In this stage，you feel excitement about living in a different place，and everything seems to be marvelous．(2)Eventually，however，the second stage of culture shock appears．This is the "hostility stage"．(3) You become tired of many things about the new culture．Moreover，people don't treat you like a guest anymore．Everything that seemed to be so wonderful at first isnow awful，and everything makes you feel distressed and tired．Then you come to the third stage called "recovery"．You start feeling more positive，and you try to develop comprehension of everything you don't understand．The whole situation starts to become more favorable．(4)The last stage of culture shock is called "adjustment"．(5) The things that initially made you feel uncomfortable or strange are now things that you understand．Now you feel comfortable；you have adjusted to the new culture．A．Actually，culture shock is something you cannot avoid when studying in a foreign country．B．You have reached a point where you feel good because you have learned enough to understand the new culture．C．You like everything，and everybody seems to be so nice to you．D．You recover from the symptoms of the first two stages．E．In spite of these advantages，however，there are also some challenges you will encounter．F．However，when you have completely adjusted to a new culture you can more fully enjoy it．G．You begin to notice that not everything is as good as you had originally thought it was．16. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G17. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G18. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G19. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G20. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G三、完形填空（本大题共20小题，共30.0分）For centuries，Beijing has been one of China's most important cities．(21)a place for emperors and officials，today it is an international city and a popular tourist(22)．People from all over the country are moving to Beijing to (23)jobs and opportunities as this exciting city is a place where dreams can come true．Throughout the city，(24) dressed business people (25)for their offices，mobile phones held to their ears and visitors can only watch and imagine the deals and (26)being made at that very second．Beijing's streets provide a fascinating (27)of the past and the present．In tea houses，groups of old men play chess (28)the Macdonald's next door is filled with laughing teenagers sipping milkshakes．Walking through the broad streets (29)with designer stores and multi-storey skyscrapers，you can(30)a turn and suddenly find yourself in a century's old (31) where a fruit seller chats happily to an old woman sitting in the sun．Many of the road signs and advertising billboards are now in (32)，making Beijing more (33)to foreigners．Public transport is efficient，new businesses are (34)，and every modern convenience and international brand is(35)in this booming global city．Beijing has some of China's most stunning (36)．Visitors often come to Beijing with the single (37)to see the Great Wall，one of the ancient wondersof the world，but once they've arrived，they realize that this is only one of the city's (38)．In fact，what visitors ever seem to only(39)about Beijing，is that they simply(40)time before seeing it all．21. A. Separately B. Importantly C. Originally D. Specially22. A. place B. destination C. scenery D. feast23. A. search for B. look intoC. race withD. struggle against24. A. casually B. seriously C. smartly D. traditionally25. A. call B. work C. advertise D. head26. A. benefits B. fortunes C. calls D. appointments27. A. development B. description C. introduction D. mix28. A. while B. when C. as D. although29. A. filled B. accompanied C. lined D. equipped30. A. take B. cross C. find D. face31. A. shop B. square C. house D. lane32. A. English B. Chinese C. sight D. order33. A. attractive B. impressive C. unforgettable D. accessible34. A. changing B. growing C. trading D. declining35. A. affordable B. beneficial C. available D. significant36. A. sights B. traditions C. events D. records37. A. advantage B. desire C. benefit D. routine38. A. descriptions B. attractions C. possessions D. marks39. A. enjoy B. travel C. complain D. praise40. A. take up B. get rid of C. make use of D. run out of四、语法填空（本大题共1小题，共15.0分）41. In modern India，polluting sectors continue to be important pillars of the economy．Many argue that any attempt to get rid of coal would result （1）______awidespreadloss of jobs．（2）______（similar），much of India's commercialtransport is run on diesel（柴油）．The idea of replacing diesel trucks and cars with cleaner electric powered vehicles（3）______（consider）too expensive．As the change from coal to natural gaswould increase their operating （4）______（cost），business owners fear becoming less （5）______（compete）in an increasingly global market．One of the （6）______（large）contributors to air pollution in India，especially in the north of the country，is the agricultural sector．Every year，between October and November，thousands of farmers burn harvest residue（剩余物）as （7）______prepare fields for the new crop．The practice，（8）______（know）as stubble burning，leads to a smoky haze（雾霾）forming in much of northern India．The government （9）______（try）to encourage the use of green technology，such as so-called "Happy Seeder" machines （10）______can sow seeds without having to remove the agricultural residue．However，this has proven to be expensive．五、短文改错（本大题共1小题，共10.0分）42.假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文．文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处．每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改．增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧），并在其下面写出该加的词．删除：把多余的词用斜线（\）划掉．修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词．注意：1．每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；2．只允许修改10处，多者（从笫11处起）不计分．My experience with a foreign language begins in junior middle school．I had a kind and patient English teacher which often praised all the students．Because his positivemethod，I eager answered all the questions I could，never worrying much about make mistakes．However，my experience in senior school was very difference from before．When my former teacher had been patient with all the student，my new teacher quickly punished those who gave incorrect answers．As a result，not only did he lose my joy in answering questions，but also I totally lost my desire to say anything at all in theEnglish．六、书面表达（本大题共1小题，共25.0分）43.假定你是李华，你要完成一项关于中美学生寒假生活的调查，请给你的美国笔友Peter写一封信，交流相关信息．要点如下：1．写信的原因；2．介绍中国学生的寒假生活：时长约20天；过春节等3．询问美国学生的寒假生活．注意：1．词数100左右；2．可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯．Dear Peter，Yours，Li Hua答案和解析1.【答案】【小题1】A【小题2】C【小题3】D【解析】1.根据文章Lafitte's Landing Guest Quarters介绍部分，Explore the lake on a steamboat，or head to Caddo Lake State Park for night adventures such as Owl Nights and Bat Watches．乘坐蒸汽船探索湖面，或前往卡多湖州立公园进行夜游，可以看到猫头鹰和大量的蝙蝠，结合选项，故选A。
2019届高考英语二轮复习必刷题型：(2)阅读理解(二) Word版含解析 (15)
短文改错（二）1、假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文,请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。
文中共有10处语言错误,每句中最多有两处。
每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。
增加:在缺词处加一个漏字符号(∧),并在其下面写出该加的词。
删除:把多余的词用斜线( \ )划掉。
修改:在错词下划一横线,并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
注意:1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词;2.只允许修改10处,多者(从第11处起)不计分。
Nowadays, the computer technology develops very fast that the Internet has become more and more popular. Some students regarded it as a great helper. Because there has a lot of information on line, so you can surf the Internet for any information you need in a short time without working hard in the library. This is also very convenient to talk with others by using the Internet. Moreover, other students think that there is some information on line which is not good for students. In addition, spend too much time playing games will not only have a bad effect on their studies but also do harm for health. Therefore, we should make properly use of the Internet. It is of great important to separate good plants from wild weeds.2、假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文,请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。
湖南省长沙市高考英语二轮复习 阅读理解训练(3)
湖南长沙市2016高考英语（二轮）阅读理解训练（3）【由山东省2014模拟改编】阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项。
It is quite reasonable to blame traffic jams, the cost of gas and the great speed of modern life, but manners on the road are becoming horrible．Everybody knows that the nicest men would become fierce tigers behind the wheel．It is all right to have a tiger in a cage, but to have one in the driver's seat is another matter．Road politeness is not only good manners, but good sense．It takes the most cool －headed drivers great patience to give up the desire to beat back when forced to face rude driving．On the other hand, a little politeness goes a long way towards reducing the possibility of quarrelling and fighting．A friendly nod or a wave of thanks in answer to an act of politeness helps to create an atmosphere of good will and becomes so necessary in modern traffic conditions．But such behaviors of politeness are by no means enough．Many drivers nowadays don't even seem able to recognize politeness when they see it．1．The passage mainly talks about________．A．traffic jams B．road politenessC．good manners D．modern drivers2．Troubles on the road are often caused by________．A．the behavior of the drivers B．traffic jamsC．great speed D．terrible road conditions 3．According to the writer, a good driver should________．A．be able to recognize politeness when he sees itB．beat back when forced to face rude drivingC．encourage old ladies to cross the roads whenever they want toD．join in traffic stream quickly however other people feel4．The following statements are right EXCEPT that________．A．some modern drivers are not good at drivingB．road politeness is good sense as well as good mannersC．a friendly driver should nod or wave thanks in answer to an act of politeness D．it is also right to have a tiger in the driver's seat5．It is not always right for drivers to________．A．master roadmanshipB．recognize politeness when they see itC．give a friendly nod in answer to an act of politenessD．encourage old ladies to cross the road whenever and wherever they want【参考答案】1---5 BAADD2016高考模拟题。
湖南省长沙市高考英语二轮复习 阅读理解训练(1)
湖南长沙市2016高考英语（二轮）阅读理解训练（1）2016高考训练题。
阅读理解。
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This beautiful beach house was built in a natural environment insidea private gated community named Laguna Vista. It is overlooking theshining waters of the Pacific Ocean. Here , Costa Africa's rich natural beauty is always at your doorstep. Only 25 minutes' drive from the airport . It offers 3 different levels which can be rent ed separatelyor in its totality. Each level is designed to offer y ou comfort, privacy and security.•Pool•Air conditioning•Hot water•Private balconies•All furnishedPlease visit our website and feel free to contact us for more inf ormation.Welcome to Our Small Cottage Studio ComplexWe are a small cottage studio complex, which is very popular due to our location- four blocks to the beach,three blocks to State St reet and two blocks to the farmer's market. And it is furnished w ith the basis and is equipped with a full kitchen. Many of the s tudios get wireless Internet as a reward. In the summer, you can visit our cottage studios as an affordable alternative to a hotel.If you are interested,call us at 547-193-1534.Feel Comfortable in Our Apartment HomesMoon Island is a brand new furnished apartment building, close totheSue River and Pear Park. 2 minutes' walk to the city centre. H ouse for rent here provides perfect facilities like outdoor swimming pool, gymnasium, children playground , etc. It has a 42' Flat LCD TV, air-conditioner, refrigerator, kitchen fittings, 24-hour hot water supply,24-hour security guard, etc. The transportation is very c onvenient .2br: 6500RMB3br: 7800RMB1. According to the text, what is common to the three place is that _____.A. the city center is within walking distanceB. the price is both reasonable and affordableC. the gymnasium is available for all the guestsD. the basic facilities in them are well provided2. What does the underlined sentence probably mean?A. You shall get money if you surf the internetB. You have to go on the internet in the workshopsC. You can use the internet free in many of the roomsD. You have to pay some money to go on the internet3. According to the text ,if you're tired of hotels in the summer, you can ______.A choose a cottage room for a changeB build an apartment in Moon IslandC buy a furnished house in Costa RicaD share a studio close to the city center参考答案1—3、DCA【由安徽省合肥市2014高考模拟题改编】阅读下列短文, 从给的四个选项 (A、B、C和D) 中, 选出最佳选项。
湖南长沙市(芙蓉区)2016高考英语二轮阅读理解能力演练题(2)及答案.doc
湖南长沙市（芙蓉区）2016高考英语二轮阅读理解能力演练题（2）及答案【2016高考训练】阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A.B.C和D项中，选出最佳选项。
Please follow the following suggestions:Make sure you're well prepared before filming your movie, as not being prepared might just waste your resources, such as your video tapes.Before shooting a scene, make sure that your video camera is charged up and is ready to run. Having a spare battery is a good idea.If you are bad at introductions and conclusions, then think of the end first, and begin the movie in the same place, or vice-versa（反之亦然）.Add music, but not illegally. In other words, you can put music in, but don't give out copies. If you do, you will have to use non-copyrighted material or contact someone to get permission. No matter where you are there is always independent musicians that would love to have their songs in your movie. and lighting is very important: Good sound (easily understanding the person speaking without hearing the photographer breathing, or street noise, for example) is critical. Good lighting makes the video/movie watchable. Excellent "Predicting lighting " include: Dusk or early morning, a foggy or overcast day, and shade (but only when there is a darker background.) A white poster board can be used to bounce(弹回) light to the shaded side of the face.Here are a few camera pointers to consider: Vary the shots for interest, but vary the type of shots, between wide, medium and close-up(特写). Too many close-ups in a row is in disorder. Start with a wide Establishing Shot (so the audience knows where the action is taking place and what time of day, year or millennium（千年期）it is), then vary medium and close-up shots. Keep strange point of view (POV) shots to a minimum unless you are trying to surprise the viewer. 2801. Which one is the best title for this passage?A. To add music, but not illegally.B. Some camera pointers to consider.C. Some advice on filming a movie.D. To try to surprise the viewer.2. The word charged up may mean______.A. To count cost.B. To put electricity into a battery.C. To accuse.D. To check out.3. Why do we add music illegally? BecauseA. Music is illlegal.B. Music is owned by the government.C. Any music isn’ t allowed into it.D. It is involved in the copyright problems.4. Why is lighting very important?A. Lighting gives people electricity.B. It makes films appear watchable.C. Lighting gives people light.D. Lighting can make more films.5. The reasons for not using too many close-ups in rows is______..A. It makes no sense.B. It is very tiring.C. It can be used once.D. It can cause confusion.本文为说明文。
湖南省长沙市高考英语二轮复习阅读理解训练(22)
湖南长沙市2016高考英语（二轮）阅读理解训练（22）2016高考模拟题。
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阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项。
Once there was a man who liked to eat mangoes(芒果). One day he decided to get the sweetest mango from the very top of the tree. Mangoes which are exposed to the sun the most are the sweetest.So he climbed up to the top, where the branches were thin. He managed to pick up a few sweet reddish fruits, but, in an attempt to climb down, he slipped and started falling towards the ground. Fortunately, he caught the branch as he was falling and remained helplessly hanging on the tree.Then he started to call nearby villagers for help. They immediately came with a ladder and sticks, but could do little to help him. Then after some time one calm and thoughtful person arrived - a well-known sage who lived in a simple hut nearby. People were very curious to see what he would do, as he was famous in solving many people’s problems in the area and sometimes very complicated ones. He was silent for a minute and then picked up a stone and threw it at the hanging man.That’s what everybody wanted - that he came down. But how? Now everybody was tense(紧张), as to what would happen next! Some wanted to punish the sage, but they didn’t. The sage picked another stone and threw it again at the man, even more forcefully. Now the man on the tree was enraged and developed a great determination to come down and take revenge（报仇）.He then used all his skill and strength and somehow reached the branches which were safe to start going down. And he made it! Everybody was amazed.However, the rescued man found the sage gone. He stood there, realizing that the man really helped him because he induced him to try his best and save himself. “I should be thankful and not angry.”1．What happened after he had picked a few sweet reddish mangoes?A．He remained hanging helplessly on the tree.B．He slipped and fell to the ground suddenly.C．He was climbing down quickly but carefully.D．He shouted loudly for help but no one helped.2．How did the man feel when the sage hit him with a stone?A．He was nervous. B．He kept silent. C．He was angry. D．He felt surprised. 3．What do you think motivated the man to climb down?A．Courage. B. Assistance. C．Carefulness. D．Revenge.4．From the story we know that the sweetest mango must be the one .A．on the tree for the longest time B．hidden in the middle of a tree C．on the very top of the a tree D．exposed to sunlight less often参考答案1—4、ACDC2016高考英语阅读理解集训。
湖南省长沙市高考英语二轮复习阅读理解训练(4)
湖南长沙市2016高考英语（二轮）阅读理解训练（4）【由北京市丰台区2014高考模拟改编】阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、DWhat is so amazing about giving blood?The National Blood Service, which covers all of England and North Wales, needs nearly two and a half million blood donations each y ear. When you give blood, you’ll be doing one of the most amazing things anybody could dream of — saving a life.___________________________All types of blood are needed —not just rare ones. In fact, the commoner the blood type, the more are needed. So even if your blood is one of the most common types —group O for example —you can be sure that by donating three times a year, you really are doing something amazing.What is the donation process?The donation will last about an hour in all. When you arrive, you will be asked a few questions about your health. Then a drop of blood will be taken and tested just to make sure you’re not anemic(贫血). If all is well, your donation will be taken. This only takes about ten minutes, during which time 470ml of blood will be collected. Most people hardly feel a thing. A fter a short rest, a drink and biscuits, you’ll be up and ready to go. All equipment used in the collection of your blood is new and is never reused, so you don’t have to worry about risks to your healt h in the collection of your blood.Who can become a blood donor?Becoming a blood donor really is very simple. A s long as you’re in good health and aged between 17 and 60, you can become a blood donor. If you would like more information or advice, or you want to become a blood donor, ring the donor helpline on 0845 7711. The donor helpline is open 24 hours a day — every day of the year.1. Which is the subtitle of Paragraph 2?A. Why should you donate blood?B. What types of blood are needed?C. What should you consider before donation?D. How many times a year can you donate blood?2. Before giving blood, you will ________.A. rest for a whileB. wait for one dayC. fill in a formD. take a blood test3. What does the passage tell us about the donation process?A. It takes many hours.B. It’s done on computer.C. It doesn’t need equipment.D. It won’t affect donors’ health.4. The purpose of the writing is to _______.A. introduce the National Blood ServiceB. show the importance of donationC. call on people to donate bloodD. remind people of the danger【参考答案】1.B 2.D 3.D 4.C阅读下列四篇短文，从每小题后所给的A,B,C或D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
湖南省长沙市天心区高考英语二轮复习 阅读理解联练
湖南长沙市（天心区）2016高考英语阅读理解（二轮）联练阅读理解—词义猜测题、观点态度题。
(2015年吉林省实验中学月考)In summer, some people avoid outdoor activities because they don't want to get hot and sticky or sun burnt. Luckily, there are some outdoor activities which don't involve breaking sweat.River raftingHot summer weather and cool water-what a perfect match! River rafting can be both scenic and exciting. When the raft follows a gentle stream, the views of the countryside or valley is like a traditional Chinese painting. And when you enter white water where the riverbed creates a natural roller coaster, you feel a rush of adrenaline(肾上腺素). Paddle your raft to the riverbank to have a picnic or barbecue which will taste best when you are starving.Where to find: River rafting trips are usually on offer in mountainous or valley regions such as the Three Gorges.Tips: Wear a helmet and life jacket at all times; bring enough sunscreen; and bring lots of water.CavingPeople say that the only naturally air-conditioned place in summer is a big cave. It is true. Cave tours featuring light shows are old hat. Now it's time to wear a lamp no your helmet like a mineworker to explore caves in darkness. Exploring unknown caverns and navigating underground rivers is what makes caving so thrilling. Plus, caving can be a very healthy sport, for the oxygen level is usually higher so basically you are having an oxygen spa as the bonus.Where to find: Caving can be very risky, so consult local travel agents and go in groups with professional cavers.Tips: Follow your guides; drink enough water to avoid dehydration(脱水)；and wear strong and not easily damaged hiking boots.Coastal walking/cycling and beach activitiesFor those who live far away from mountains, coastal regions and beaches are good places to spend time in the summer. With sea breezes in your hair, it is nice to take a hike or cycle ride while enjoying the coastline. If you want to be sportier, try beach games, such as soccer and volleyball. It's a totally different experience from playing on hard courts or grass.Where to find: Just go to the beach or find an urban artificial beach such as the one in Chatoyant Park in Beijing or the man-made lake beach in WuhanTips: Loads of sunscreen needed; water and snacks are necessary; be aware of jellyfish and garbage floating in the water.1.What does the underlined words “old hat” in Paragraph 5 mean?A．Out of fashion. B. Out of the way. C. A particular fashion. D.A unique style2. If you love river rafting trips, you can .A. go to the beachB. explore cavesC. do some outdoor activitiesD. drift the boat downstream3. What is specially needed to explore caves?A. An oxygen spa.B. A professional caver.C. A lamp.D. A helmet4. Helen lives in a big city, where is the best place for her to spend weekends?A. A riverbankB. Underground riversC. An urban artificial beach.D. Mountainous areas.语篇解读夏天时，一些人总是对户外运动唯恐避之不及，因为不想变得又热又黏。
湖南省长沙市高考英语二轮复习 阅读理解训练(52)
湖南长沙市2016高考英语（二轮）阅读理解训练（52）阅读下列短文, 从给的四个选项 (A、B、C和D) 中, 选出最佳选项。
体裁：记叙文话题：友谊情深时间：7分钟When milk arrived on the doorstepWhen I was a boy growing up in New Jersey in the 1960s，we had a milkman delivering milk to our doorstep.His name was Mr.Basille.He wore a white cap and drove a white truck.As a 5yearold boy，I couldn't take my eyes off the coin changer fixed to his belt.He noticed this one day during a delivery and gave me a quarter out of his coin changer.Of course，he delivered more than milk.There was cheese，eggs and so on.If we needed to change our order，my mother would pen a note——“Please add a bottle of buttermilk next delivery”—and place it in the box along with the empty bottles.And then，the buttermilk would magically appear.All of this was about more than convenience.There existed a close relationship between families and their milkmen.Mr.Basille even had a key to our house，for those times when it was so cold outside that we put the box indoors，so that the milk wouldn't freeze.And I remember Mr.Basille from time to time taking a break at our kitchen table，having a cup of tea and telling stories about his delivery.There is sadly no home milk delivery today.Big companies allowed the production of cheaper milk，thus making it difficult for milkmen to compete.Besides，milk is for sale everywhere，and it may just not have been practical to have a delivery service. Recently，an old milk box in the countryside I saw brought back my childhood memories.I took it home and planted it on the back porch(门廊)．Every so often my son's friends will ask what it is.So I start telling stories of my boyhood，and of the milkman who brought us friendship along with his milk.【语篇导读】本文记叙文，作者使用夹叙夹议的写作手法回忆了自己小时候家人和送奶人之间的深厚友谊，表达了作者对儿时生活及送奶人的怀念。
湖南省长沙市芙蓉区高考英语二轮复习 阅任务型阅读联练(2)
湖南长沙市（芙蓉区）2016高考英语二轮阅任务型阅读联练（2）【2016模拟题】第二节（共5小题; 每小题2分，满分10分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。
选项中有两项为多余选项。
How to Calm Your Teen's Nerves before an ExamStress is a feeling of physical, mental of emotional strain of tension which disturbs or interferes with normal physiological balance. Stress can be overwhelming for anyone, but it can be especially difficult for a teen that has not yet developed effective coping skills. A major source of teen stress is school exams, and test anxiety is not uncommon. So, how can parents help their teen stay calm before an exam?*Recognize when your teen is under stress.Teens can feel an immense pressure to do well on exams. For some teens, just the idea of taking the test can bring them into a panic. 16 Emotional symptoms include: excessive aggression, mood swings, and panic attacks.*What should parents do?To help teens handle stress and stay focused, parents should encourage their teens to manage their time, eat and sleep well, exercise, and ask for help when they need it. Parents can also be more understanding of their teen's moody or difficult behavior during stressful times.* Be involvedParents need to be involved in their teen's work. What they look for is your presence —to talk, or simply to sit with them quietly. Communicate openly with your teen. 17 Help him do his best, but try not to pressure him or make him feel that you'll be disappointed if he doesn't do well.* Help them get organizedHelp your teen think about what he/she has to study and plan accordingly. 18 * Give them a nutritious dietIt's important for your teen to eat a healthy, balanced diet during exams to focus and do his/her best. 19 If this happens, encourage your teen to eat light meals or sandwiches. A healthy diet rather than junk food, is best for reducing stress.* Show a positive attitude20 If you panic, blame, have much pressure, your teen will have an undue increase in his/her stress levels. Make your teen feel accepted and valued for his/her efforts. Most importantly, reassure your teens that things will be all right, no matter what the results are.Together, you and your teen can work out a timetable so that he/she can study more efficiently.B. Parents' attitude will dictate their teen's emotions.C. Physical symptoms of stress and anxiety include: lack of sleep, breathing difficulty and loss of appetiteD. Encourage your teen to relaxE. Encourage your teen to express his/her worries and fears, but don't let him/her focus on those fears.F. Your teen may also make negative comments about himself/herselfG. Exam stress can make some teens lose their appetite七选五16-20 CEAGB【2015高考复习】任务型读写Have you ever started sneezing when eating peanuts，getting rash(皮疹)on your skin or feeling your heart starting to beat faster？Statistics show that around 12 million Americans suffer from food allergy，with 6.9 million allergic to seafood and 3.3 million allergic to peanuts or tree nuts.Food allergic symptoms occur immediately after having an allergen food.The foodis treated as harmful to the body，by the immune system，which defends our organism from harmful external attacks.Here are a few guidelines about things you should know and how to put them into practice to prevent food allergies and eat healthily.When buying food，read attentively the labels on the food products.All manufacturers according to the new Food Allergen and Consumer Act must clearly listall the elements of the product including the 8 food allergens even if they are presentin very small amounts.Don't buy these products，even if they might be cheaper.Parents should be very cautious when preparing food.The table and cooking toolsused need to be clean.It is recommended to cook the food of the allergic person in the first place.Food allergic persons should have a little patience.In certain people，the allergy disappears gradually.Visit your doctor at regular times to find about the progress of your allergies instead of having strict diets every day.Keep a diary to note the foods that worsen your food allergies，new experiences and changes that you notice.Being tempted to have a piece of cake can be very dangerous.Your health is much more worth than it.Always think about the efforts people around you are putting to create an alle rgicfree environment for you.Allergic persons should avoid consuming cakes that are not homemade and should always carry some snacks on them.Buying food in restaurants is risky.20．Symptoms [从第二段第一句可直接知道，据下栏内容也可概括得出。
高考英语二轮复习方案专题限时集训(新课标 湖南专用)24 社会生活型阅读理解2 Word含解析
专题限时训练(二十四)[社会生活型阅读理解(二)](限时：25分钟)(一)An “apple polisher”is one who gives gifts to win friendship or special treatment. It is not exactly a bribe(贿赂), but is close to it.All sorts of people are “apple polishers”，including politicians and people in high offices—just about everybody. Oliver Cromwell, the great English leader, offered many gifts to win the support of George Fox and his party, but failed.There are other phrases meaning the same thing as “applepolishing”—“softsoaping”or “butteringup”. A gift is just one way to “softsoap”somebody, or to “butter him up”. Another that is just as effective is flattery, giving someone high praise—telling him how good he looks, or how well he speaks, or how talented and wise he is.Endless are the ways of flattery. Who does not love to hear it? Only an unusual man can resist the thrill of being told how wonderful he is. In truth, flattery is good medicine for most of us, who get so little of it.We need it to be more sure of ourselves. It cannot hurt unless we get carried away by it. But if we just lap it up for its good value and nourishment, as a cat laps up milk, then we can still remain true to ourselves.Sometimes, however, flattery will get you nothing from one who has had too much of it. A good example is the famous 12th century legend of King Canute of Denmark and England. The king got tired of listening to endless sickening flattery of his courtiers(朝臣). They overpraised him to the skies, as a man of limitless might.He decided to teach them a lesson. He took them to the seashore and sat down. Then he ordered the waves to stop coming in. The tide was too busy to listen to him. The king was satisfied. This might show his followers how weak his power was and how empty their flattery was.1．Which of the following activities has nothing to do with “applepolishing”？A．A boy tells his girlfriend how pretty she looks.B．An employee tells her boss how good he is at management.C．A knight is said to be of limitless power by his followers.D．A teacher praises her students for their talent and wisdom.2．What does the writer want to prove with Cromwell's example?A．Everybody can be an apple polisher.B．Cromwell was not a good apple polisher.C．George Fox and his party were not apple polishers.D．There are people who don't like being applepolished.3．Which of the following statements about flattery is TRUE according to the author?A．Too much flattery can carry us away.B．Flattery is too empty to do people any good.C．Flattery can get you nothing but excessive(过度的) pride.D．Flattery is one of the ways to applepolished people.4．Why did King Canute of Denmark and England take his followers to the seashore?A．Because he was sick of his normal life.B．Because he disliked being overpraised any more.C．Because he wanted them to realize how wise he was.D．Because he wanted them to see how weak he was as a king.5．Who does the author think that flattery can do good to?A．Those who are politicians or in high offices.B．Those who lack confidence.C．Those who are really excellent.D．Those who think highly of themselves.(二)Some say everyday miracles(奇迹) are predestined(注定的)—the right time for the appointed meeting. And it can happen anywhere.11yearold Kevin Stephen was a bat boy for his younger brother's Little League team in Lancaster, New York. It was an early evening in late July. Kevin was standing on the grass away from the plate, where another youngster was warming up for the next game. Swinging his bat back and forth, giving it all the power an elementary school kid could give, the boy brought the bat back hard and hit Kevin in the chest. His heart stopped.When Kevin fell to the ground, the mother of one of the players rushed out of the stands to his aid. Penny Brown hadn't planned to be there that day, but at the last minute, her shift(换班)at the hospital had been changed to see her son's performance. She was given the night off. Penny bent over the senseless boy, his face already starting to turn blue, and giving CPR, breathing into his mouth and giving chest compressions. And he revived in the end.After his recovery, he became a volunteer junior firefighter, learning some of the emergency first-aid techniques that had saved his life. He studied hard in school and was saving money for college by working as a dishwasher in a local restaurant in his spare time.Kevin, now 18, was working in the kitchen when he heard people screaming, customers in confusion, employees rushing towards a table. He hurried into the main room and saw a woman there, her face turning blue, her hands at her throat. She was choking.Quickly Kevin stepped behind her, wrapped his arms around her and clasped his hands. Then, using skills he'd first learned in Scouts. The food that was trapped in the woman's throat was freed. The colour began to return to her face.“The food was stuck. I couldn't breathe，” she said. She thought she was dying. “I was very frightened.”Who was the woman?Penny Brown.1. The author wrote the passage to show us that________．A. miracles are predestined and they can happen anywhereB. whoever helps you in trouble will get a reward one dayC. God will help those who give others a helping handD. miracles won't come without any difficulty sometimes2. Which of the following statements is TRUE of Kevin Stephen?A. He was hit on the face by a boy and almost lost his life.B. He was a volunteer junior firefighter, teaching the players first-aid skills.C. He worked parttime in a local restaurant to save money for college.D. He saved Penny Brown though he didn't really know how to deal with food choke.3. Why did Penny Brown change her shift and was given the night off that night?A. She was invited to give the players directions.B. She volunteered to give medical services.C. She was a little worried about his son's safety.D. She came to watch her son's game and cheered him.4. The underlined word “revived”(Paragraph 3) most likely means “________”．A. came back to lifeB. became worseC. failedD. moved5. When Kevin knew the woman was Penny Brown, probably he first felt ________．A. happyB. surprisedC. sadD. worried(三)People turn to magic(魔力)chiefly as a form of insurance—that is, they use it along with actions that actually bring results. For example, hunters may use a hunting charm(咒语). But they also use their hunting skills and knowledge of animals. The charm may give hunters the extra confidence they need to hunt even more successfully than they would without it. If they shoot a lot of game(猎物), they credit the charm for their success. Many events happen naturally without magic. Crops grow without it, and sick people get well without it. But if people use magic to bring a good harvest or to cure a patient, they may believe the magic was responsible.People also tend to forget magic's failures and to be impressed by its surface successes. They may consider magic successful if it appears to work only 10 percent of the time. Even when magic fails, people often explain the failure without doubting the power of the magic. They may say that the magician made a mistake in reciting the spell or that another magician cast a more powerful spell against the magician.Many anthropologists(人类学家) believe that people have faith in magic because they feel a need to believe in it. People may turn to magic to reduce their fear and uncertainty if they feel they have no control over the outcome of a situation. For example, farmers use knowledge and skill when they plant their fields. But they know that weather, insects, or diseases might ruin the crops. So farmers in some societies may also plant a charm or perform a magic rite to ensure a good harvest.1. From the passage, we can learn that the writer of the passage may be ________．A. a hunterB. a farmerC. a magicianD. an anthropologist2. Which of the following can best serve as the title of the passage?A. Magic and HuntingB. Magic and FarmingC. Why Magic Works?D. Why People Believe in Magic?3. The underlined word “spell”(Paragraph 2) most probably means “________”.A. magic wordsB. magic eventsC. words or expressionsD. magicians4. People believe in magic because________．A. magic powers are greater than natural powersB. magic can turn dreams into realityC. they are not sure of themselvesD. magic can bring good results5. Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the passage?A. Even though magic fails, believers in magic will explain the reason.B. Believers in magic usually overstate the power of magic.C. People use magic to reduce their uncertainty and give them extra confidence.D. Magic can solve problems people can't deal with in a natural way.专题限时训练(二十四)(一)【要点综述】本文论述了现代社会存在的一个普遍现象，人们往往为了自己的一点儿利益去送礼或者说一些阿谀奉承的话，当然有时即使这样做了也未必就能实现自己的愿望。
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湖南长沙市2016高考二轮英语阅读理解选练（2）阅读理解。
阅读下列短文, 从给的四个选项 (A、B、C和D) 中, 选出最佳选项。
For more than nine days，for more than 60 miles，thousands of Beijingbound vehicles have come to an almost total stop on highways called the 6 and 110 that run from Inner Mongolia southeast to the nation's capital.Bai Xiaolong，a 30yearold truck driver，says it took him five days to make the 350mile journey from Inner Mongolia to Tianjin.He spent much of that time reading，textmessaging and sleeping rather than speeding up.“There was one day that I didn't move，not even an inch，”said Bai，an inhabitant of Jining in Inner Mongolia，a city at the western end of the traffic jam.Chinese officials said that the congestion is mainly because of the maintenance(维护)projects that began in midAugust and are scheduled to be completed inmidSeptember.Trucks carrying 8 tons or more of coal or fruit have been responsible for damaging the roadway，thus making the work necessary.Drivers who often use the route know that heavy traffic has long been a fact of life.“The problem is really that there're too many cars and trucks and not enough lanes(车道)，”Bai said.“We drivers are used to this sort of thing happening.”The two national freeways are heavily used by trucks carrying coal from the recently opened fields of Inner Mongolia to China's coastal cities.The seemingly endless jam began on the 6 and spread to the 110，which runs parallel(平行的)，when officials sought to ease the traffic on the 6.The Global Times，and Englishlanguage newspaper，said the jam had eased somewhat in the last two days，but inhabitants of the region say the congestion simply spilled out onto other roads.The congestion has created an economy of its own.Vendors(小贩)sell boxed lunches，noodles and drinking water to the travelers，often at ja ckedup prices.And because of the longstanding problems along the highways，dozens of small hotels have appeared，attracting drivers who need a stop to catch more serious sleep.1．According to the text，the 110 was mainly damaged by________.A．too many cars B．bad weatherC．poor maintenance D．heavy trucks答案：D 细节理解题。
根据文章第四段最后一句及第六段可知，导致这条国道毁坏的主要原因是那些重型卡车，故选D项。
2．What can we infer from the text?A．Bai Xiaolong was born in Tianjin.B．The problem of traffic jams in China will be solved soon.C．Chinese officials think it is necessary to build more lanes.D．The local people don't think the congestion has eased.答案：D 推理判断题。
根据文章倒数第二段中的inhabitants of the region say the congestion simply spilled out onto other roads可知，当地居民认为交通堵塞只是转移到了别的道路上，也就是说他们认为当地的交通拥堵并没有得到缓解。
3．Th e underlined word“jackedup”in the last paragraph probablymeans“________”．A．high B．rightC．special D．low答案：A 猜测词义题。
因为堵车所以司机被困在那里，他们需要吃的和喝的，而一些商贩发现了这个商机，往往哄抬物价，司机们别无选择，由此可猜测出该词的意思为“很高的”。
4．What would be the best title of the passage?A．The congestion creates an economy of its ownB．Traffic jam near Beijing stretches on for daysC．The traffic has improved in BeijingD．Truck drivers in China live a hard life答案：B 标题归纳题。
本文报道了一次严重的交通堵塞。
60多英里的道路变成了停车场，足足堵了九天多的时间，B作为标题最合适。
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出最佳选项。
【广东省2012届高三考前冲刺卷(三)】AShould ecigarettes (electronic cigarettes) be a new choice for the smokers trying to get rid of the habit? Reactions from Americans are mixed.More than half of the people questioned in a survey think ecigarettes should be contro lled by the US Food and Drug Administration，but 47 percent believe the ecigarettes should be available to the smokers who want to quit.“In the hunt for a safer cigarette，ecigarettes are becoming a popular choice amongthose either trying to quit or looking to replace standard tobacco smoke with an alternative that manufacturers claim to be safer，” Zogby International，which conducted the survey，said in a statement.About half of the 4,611 adults who took part in the survey had heard about ecigarettes，whi ch are batterypowered，or rechargeable cigarettes that vaporize a liquid nicotine solution.They do not produce smoke but a water vapor without smell.Sold mostly on the Internet，ecigarettes were first made in China.Last year the World Health Organization (WHO) warned against using ecigarettes，saying there was no evidence to prove they were safe or helped smokers break the habit.The WHO said people who smoke ecigarettes breathe in a fine fog of nicotine into the lungs.Nearly a third of people questioned in the survey think that ecigarettes should be allowed in places where smoking is forbidden，because they don’t produce smoke，but 46 percent disagree.Men who were aware of the availability of ecigarettes were more likely than women to say they should be a choice available to smokers who want to quit.Young people，aged 18－29，and singles were the groups most open to trying ecigarettes.Smoking is the single largest cause of preventable death worldwide，according to the WHO.26．What can we learn from Paragraph 1?A．American smokers ought to try ecigarettes.B．Americans have different opinions about ecigarettes.C．Every kind of cigarettes should be forbidden in America.D．Most of the Americans don’t like ecigarettes.27．According to Zogby International，eciga rettes ______.A．are much safer than common cigarettesB．are popular among people who want to quit smokingC．will take the place of traditional cigarettesD．are produced in a safer way by manufacturers28．What do we know about ecigarettes from the passage?A．Most Americans are familiar with them.B．They are a good choice as there is no nicotine.C．They produce a water vapor that can’t be seen.D．Most people buy them on the Internet.29．What’s the attitude of the WHO towards ecigarettes?A．Negative. B．Supportive.C．Doubtful. D．Indifferent.30．What can we conclude from the last paragraph?A．People can smoke ecigarettes in places where smoking is forbidden.B．Most women agree that ecigarettes should be available to smokers.C．Young adu lts and singles are the main groups who agree to try ecigarettes. D．The problem of smoking is becoming worse around the world.26．B [细节理解题。