北京市海淀区高考英语阅读理解训练(11)(含解析)(1)
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海淀区高三年级第二学期期中练习英语 2014.04注意事项：1．考生务必将答案答在答题卡上，在试卷上作答无效。
2．答题前考生务必将答题卡上的姓名、准考证号用黑色字迹的签字笔填写。
3．答题卡上选择题必须用2B铅笔作答，将选中项涂满涂黑，黑度以盖住框内字母为准，修改时用橡皮擦除干净。
非选择题必须用黑色字迹的签字笔按照题号顺序在各题目的答题区域内作答，未在对应的答题区域内作答或超出答题区域作答的均不得分。
第一部分：听力理解（共三节，30分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，共7.5分）听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一道小题，从每题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。
听完每段对话后，你将有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话你将听一遍。
1. Where are the speakers?A. At a bank.B. At a hotel.C. At an airport.2. What’s the relationship between the two speakers?A. Neighbors.B. Roommates.C. Friends.3. What does the man want to buy？A. B. C.4. What was the man fined for?A. Wrong parking.B. Running a red light.C. Driving too fast.5. When does the flight leave?A. At 8:30 am.B. At 9:00 am.C. At 9:30 am.第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，共15分）听下面4段对话。
每段对话后有几道小题，从每题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。
听每段对话前，你将有5秒钟的时间阅读每小题。
听完后，每小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。
每段对话你将听两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6至7题。
2021高考英语 阅读理解精英练习题(11)
最新高考英语阅读理解精英练习题（11）及答案阅读理解EWhat is the color of the universe? Astronomers had not answered this question until two months ago. That is when two American astronomers reported on their study of all the light in the universe. They said that the universe would appear to the human eyes to be a light greenish color.Karl Glazebrook and Ivan Baldry of Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland, reported their finding in January. They presented the research at a meeting of the American Astronomical Society. They said that finding the color of the universe was not part of their more serious scientific research. They did it for fun.However, earlier this month, the scientists admitted making a mistake. They said their finding was much more colorful than it should have been. They now say the light from our universe is closer to white. It is more like a milky or creamy white color.Their study attempted to show what people might see if they could observe the universe from far away. The scientists found the average color by combining light from about two-hundred-thousand star systems. Their information came from an observatory in New South Wales, Australia.The scientists gave a number value to the colors of the different star systems. Then they added the numbers together and found the average measurement. The scientists used this average to identify the color of the universe. They said it was a very pretty light green. Many newspapers and television stations reported their finding.Other scientists and color engineers attempted to reproduce the result. Mark Fairchild of the Rochester Institute discovered a mistake in the computer software program used by the Johns Hopkins scientists.When the mistake was corrected, the results changed. The new color of the universe is much less colorful. It is very close to white.17.The color of the universe is _______.A．close to white B．black C．blue D．light greenish18.The two scientists found the color of the universe by _______.A．combining light from about 200,000 star systemsB．observing at an observatory in IndiaC．making long-term scientific researchD．using computer software programs19.Who found the true color of the universe?A．Karl Glazebrook. B．Ivan Baldry. C．Mark Fairchild D．Johns Hopkins..20.This passage mainly tells us _______.A．what the color of the universe isB．the light from our universe is a light greenish colorC．the new color of the universe is much more colorfulD．the finding of the color of the universe is difficult17----20、ADCA第二节：根据对话内容，从对话后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。
2021年北京市高考英语试卷(含解析版)
考查副词词义辨析。句意：小男孩躺在妈妈的腿上还醒着，但是妈妈已经睡着了。A. almost几乎；B. still仍然；C. hardly几乎不；D. even甚至。根据but the woman dropped off to sleep，可知母亲已经睡着，男孩是醒着的，推断出来是仍然醒着的。故选B。
【9题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：她似乎在恐慌，然后明白过来。A. sorrow悲伤；B. relief减轻；C. panic恐慌；D. pain痛苦。根据上文可知，女人一醒来看到男人抓着自己的孩子，女人对男人的印象不好，因此作为母亲一定是很恐慌的，故选C。
【10题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：女人很惊讶，我也很惊讶。A. astonished惊讶；B. confused困惑的；C. concerned关心的；D. inspired受到鼓舞的。根据空格前的对话“Your child has been looking for an opportunity to climb out of the window，”the man said as he gave the child back to her..“So I have been watching the whole time.”(“你的孩子一直在找机会爬出窗户，”男人说着把孩子还给了她。“所以我一直在看。”),可知女人对男人的印象不好，但是男人却救了他们的孩子，所以最后女人是感到意外和惊讶的，故选A。
10. onfusedC.concernedD.inspired
【答案】1. C 2. A 3. D 4. C 5. B 6. B 7. A 8. D 9. C 10. A
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇记叙文。讲述了火车上一位男子救下了爬上窗户的顽皮孩子的善举，最初孩子的母亲因为男子总是盯着他们，对男子的第一印象不好，而最后得知原因十分惊讶。故事告诉我们很多事情不能只看表面。
2021年北京市海淀区高考英语模拟试卷及答案解析
2021年北京市海淀区高考英语模拟试卷一．语法填空（共1小题，满分15分，每小题15分）1．（15分）At about 4 years old，I decided to go to Disneyland. For most young kids，it's a normal request，（1）not for a boy suffering from cerebral palsy（脑瘫）. Luckily，I had people around to help me. It was all because of people like my parents，brothers，teachers and doctors （2）I was able to grow so much，both physically and mentally.Over the next three years，I（3）（work）with physical doctors and practiced walking，standing and balance﹣all （4）（skill）needed to make my goal a reality.One day in 2008，as I stood in the tunnel leading into Main Street. Dad asked me if I wanted any help. I（5）（instant）replied "no" and then gathered up all my（6）（strong）and straightened out. Step，bump，step，bump. Eventually I made it to（7）end，where my mom was waiting （8）tears in her eyes and was ready（9）（hug）her son and tell him how proud she was. （10）（look）back on that experience，I realize something pretty valuable.Every once in a while，life will throw a few bumps in the road.Though it may set you back for a bit，don't let it stop you. Your efforts will pay off in time.二．完形填空（共1小题，满分30分，每小题30分）2．（30分）Coronavirus（冠状病毒）is not only a globally terrible story，but a window to people's soul. Coronavirus erupted in many countries and resulted in a great number of deaths，leaving the world（1）.To control the spread，the Spanish government （2）announced lockdown（防范紧闭）and（3）people to stay at home.With the 80﹣year﹣old birthday（4），Charo intended to prepare for it，which fell just days after the（5）. At the thought of the lockdown，（6），the urge to celebrate it wasn't as particularly strong as ever.On the birthday，having her simple meal，she was called out by her neighbor when she was a bit （7）. With the door opened，Charo was（8）to find there was nobody，but a gift. It was a cake with a birthday candle that was（9）placed on a table outside her front door! She was （10）. Who could remember the special day？Her friends and neighbors，who were familiar with her，had moved away.As Charo（11）up the cake and stepped out to find the visitor，her neighbors第1 页共29 页。
北京市海淀区高考英语阅读理解训练（11）（含解析）（1）
北京市海淀区高考英语阅读理解训练（11）（含解析）（1）海淀区2015高考英语阅读理解训练（11）（答案）【2015高考复习】阅读理解Once when I was six years old，I saw an amazing picture in a book called True Stories from Nature about the primeval forest.It was a picture of a boa constrictor(大蟒蛇) in the act of swallowing an animal.In the book it said：“Boa constrictors swallow their prey wholly without chewing it.After that they are not able to move and they sleep through the six months that they ne ed for digestion.”I thought deeply then over the adventures of the jungle.And after some work witha colored pencil，I succeeded in making my first drawing，my Drawing Number One.I showed my work to the grown-ups and asked them whether the drawing frightened them.But they answered: “Frighten? Why should anyone be frightened by a hat？”My drawing was not a picture of a hat.It was a picture of a boa constrictor digesting an elephant.But since the grown-ups were not able to understand it，I made another drawing.I drew the inside of the boa constrictor so that the grown-ups could see it clearly.They always need to have things explained.That's my Drawing Number Two.The grown-ups' response this time was to advise me to lay aside my drawings of boa constrictors whether from the inside or the outside and devote myself instead to geography，history，arithmetic and grammar.That is why at the age of six I gave up the dream that I might have been a great painter.I had been disheartened by the failure of my Drawing Number One and myDrawing Number Two.Grown-ups never understand anything by themselves and it is tiresome for children to be always and forever explaining things to them.So then I chose another profession and learned to pilot airplanes.I have flown a little over all parts of the world，and it is true that geography has been very useful to me.At a glance，I can distinguish China from Ar izona.If one gets lost in the night，such knowledge is valuable.In the course of this life，I have had lots of chances to meet with a great many people.And that hasn't much improved my opinion of them.Whenever I met one of them who seemed to me at all cl ear-sighted，I tried showing him my Drawing Number One which I have always kept.I would try to find out if this was a person of true understanding.But whoever it was，he or she would always say: That is a hat.Then I would never talk to that person about boa constrictors or primeval forests or stars.I would bring myself down to his level.I would talk to him about bridge，golf，politicsand neckties.And the grown-up would be greatly pleased to have met such an intelligent man.【语篇导读】作者的两幅画一直都得不到人们的真正理解，他感到非常困惑，希望能遇到一个理解自己的人，但希望总是落空。
高考英语阅读理解练习(11)(含解析)
高考英语阅读理解练习（11）（含解析）C4[2012·北京卷]The Basics of Math—Made ClearBasic Math introduces students to the basic concepts of mathematics, as well as the fundamentals of more tricky areas. These 30 fantastic lectures are designed to provide students with an understanding of arithmetic and to prepare them for Algebra(代数)and beyond.The lessons in Basic Math cover every basic aspect of arithmetic. They also look into exponents(指数), the order of operations, and square roots. In addi tion to learning how to perform various mathematical operations, students discover why these operations work, how a particular mathematical topic relates to other branches of mathematics, and how these operations can be used practically.Basic Math starts from the relatively easier concepts and gradually moves on to the more troublesome ones, so as to allow for steady and sure understanding of the material by students. The lectures offer students the chance to “make sense” of m athematical knowledge that may have seemed so frightening. They also help students prepare for college mathematics and overcome their anxiety about this amazing—and completely understan dable—field of study.By the conclusion of the course, students will have improved their understanding of basic math. They will be able to clear away the mystery(神秘性) of mathematics and face their studies with more confidence than they ever imagined. In addition, they will strengthen their ability to accept new and exciting mathematical challenges.Professor H. Siegel, honored by Ken tucky Educational Television as “the best math teacher in America”， is a devoted teacher and has a gift for explaining mathematical concepts in ways that make them seem clear and obvious. From the basic concrete ideas to the more abstract problems, he is a master in making math lectures learnerfriendlier and less scary.With a PhD in Mathematics Education from Georgia State University, Dr. Siegel teaches mathematics at Central Arizona College. His courses include various makeup classes and a number of lectures for future primary school teachers.If the course fails to provide complete satisfaction to you, you can easily exchange it for any other course that we offer. Or you can get your money back.56．What does the course Basic Math mainly cover?A．Algebra.B．College Mathematics.C．Arithmetic.D．Mathematics Education.57．What benefits can students expect from Basic Math?A．Stronger imaginative ability.B．Additional presentation skills.C．More mathematical confidence.D．Greater chances of becoming teachers.58．What can we learn about Professor H．Siegel?A．He is a guest lecturer at Kentucky Educational Television.B．He is to deliver 30 lectures in Basic Math.C．He works in Georgia State University.D．He specializes in training teachers.59．Where is the passage most likely to have been taken from?A．A news report.B．A book review.C．A lesson plan.D．An advertisement.【要点综述】本文主要介绍了一个数学课程，从课程内容、功能用途、预期目标、主讲人等方面做了详细说明，是一则招生广告。
2021北京高考英语阅读理解真题及答案
2021北京高考英语阅读理解真题及答案Introduction:In this article, we will provide an overview of the 2021 Beijing College Entrance Examination (Gaokao) English reading comprehension section. The article aims to assist students in understanding the format and content of the exam. It also includes sample questions and answers for practice.Section 1: Multiple Choice QuestionsIn this section, students are required to read a passage and answer multiple-choice questions based on the text. The questions assess reading comprehension, vocabulary, and inference skills. Here is a sample question:Question 1:According to the passage, what is the main cause of water pollution?a) Industrial wasteb) Agricultural runoffc) Household garbaged) Oil spillsAnswer: b) Agricultural runoffSection 2: Vocabulary MatchingThis section focuses on vocabulary recognition and understanding. Students will be given a list of words and definitions. They are required to match the words with their corresponding definitions. Here is an example:Word List:1) Ambitious2) Ponder3) Benevolent4) ScrutinizeDefinitions:a) To think deeplyb) Showing kindness and goodwillc) Having a strong desire for successd) To examine closelyMatch the words with their corresponding definitions:1) Ambitious - c) Having a strong desire for success2) Ponder - a) To think deeply3) Benevolent - b) Showing kindness and goodwill4) Scrutinize - d) To examine closelySection 3: Cloze TestThis section assesses students' understanding and application of grammar and vocabulary. Students will be given a passage with missing words and they are required to choose the most appropriate word from the given options. Here is an example:Passage:Global warming is a serious issue that affects the entire planet. It is caused by the increase in greenhouse _____(1)_____ in the atmosphere. This phenomenon _____(2)_____ to rising temperatures and climate change. If we do not take immediate ______(3)_____, the consequences could be catastrophic.1) a) gas b) dust c) smoke d) liquid2) a) results b) leads c) contributes d) adds3) a) action b) reaction c) decision d) preventionAnswer:1) a) gas2) b) leads3) a) actionConclusion:The 2021 Beijing Gaokao English reading comprehension section consists of multiple-choice questions, vocabulary matching, and a cloze test. Students should practice a variety of reading materials and familiarize themselves with the question formats to enhance their performance. Remember to manage your time effectively during the exam and carefully read the instructions and passages before attempting the questions. Good luck!。
北京市十一学校高考英语任务型阅读试题(附答案)
北京市十一学校高考英语任务型阅读试题(附答案)一、高中英语任务型阅读1．任务型阅读Asthma(哮喘) is a long-lasting breathing disease that affects millions of Americans, many of whom are children. People who get asthma will suffer from lack of breath, difficulty in breathing or coughing--which are caused by the tightening of the muscles in airways. Untreated asthma can lead to poor lung function and death, but asthma can also be effectively controlled with proper treatments.Research is discovering genes that contribute to the development of asthma. This development has pointed researchers to the role of indoor and outdoor pollution as environmental factors that contribute to the increased occurrence of asthma.The Indoor PollutionIndoor pollution has increased with the developments in building materials and in heating and air conditioning systems. In addition to poisonous gases that come from paint, other materials like dust and perfumes used in household products such as washing powder are recycled continuously through the house, winter and summer.Unlike the days before central heating or before whole-house air conditioning, these materials and chemicals cannot get out of modern homes. Most often, they cause breathing problems in the members of the family with the least-developed autoimmune(自身免疫的) systems. Proper venting (通风) and use of environmentally-friendly building materials and carpeting can help reduce the presence of these chemicals.The Outdoor pollutionResearchers have also established outdoor pollution's role as a probable cause of asthma. Asthma has been proven to result from some fuel products. Smog and the small matters carried by it have been recognized as a factor which leads to asthma since the 19th century when London saw more and more diseases in the industrial population. Industrial pollutants and other chemicals which are produced in water treatment and open treated water like that found in the swimming pools also contribute to increased cases of asthma as well as other illnesses.Those most affected by the increase of industrial and environmental pollution are children. Although much has been done to control the levels of pollution in the US, there still remains much to do as it is a worldwide phenomenon. Until an international effort can be made to limit carbon emissions, the occurrence of environmental asthma will probably continue to increase.／results／effects；Factors；caused/ increased；Besides；remain/ stay；increased/ increasing；harmful；prevented/stopped/ kept/ away/ free/ freed【解析】【分析】本文是一篇说明文，分析了哮喘产生的原因，从室内污染和室外污染两个方面来进行阐述。
北京市海淀区十一学校2023-2024学年英语高三第一学期期末监测试题含解析
北京市海淀区十一学校2023-2024学年英语高三第一学期期末监测试题请考生注意：1．请用2B铅笔将选择题答案涂填在答题纸相应位置上，请用0．5毫米及以上黑色字迹的钢笔或签字笔将主观题的答案写在答题纸相应的答题区内。
写在试题卷、草稿纸上均无效。
2．答题前，认真阅读答题纸上的《注意事项》，按规定答题。
第一部分（共20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分）1．The emoticons _____ when we want to stop a conversation, sparing us the embarrassment.A．come around B．come in handyC．come about D．come by2．____ up early in the morning to have a walk, I am sure, you are likely to feel active all day．A．Get B．Having got C．Getting D．To get3．—I have been considering cancelling the project because it seems hard to go farther. —But it's too early to________ now. There's still much hope.A．pick up the pieces B．throw in the towelC．go through your paces D．jump down your throat4．—Excuse me, can you tell me where I can find a supermarket?—I happen to know ________ nearby. Come on, I’ll show you the way.A．one B．itC．that D．some5．—The terrible accident is under investigation.—Actually, quicker action _________ those workers trapped in the mine.A．might have saved B．must have saved C．should have saved D．could have saved6．Eventually, she has recognized ____, whatever happens and however bad ____ seems today, life still goes on and everything will be better tomorrow．A．that; it B．it; that C．it; what D．that; what7．Only after he was brought to the police station did the boy ________ he had stolen some purses from other passengers.A．participate B．acknowledgeC．realize D．summarize8．—Steve, the vacation is coming soon．Have you found a summer job yet？—I suppose I can work at the boy’s camp _____ I worked last summer．A．that B．where C．which D．what9．—Did Max go to the concert with his family yesterday?—The report scheduled to be handed in tomorrow, he _______ it.A．couldn’t have attended B．needn’t have attendedC．wouldn’t attend D．shouldn’t attend10．. The study of natural history is not something to be left to biologists. In fact, their capacity _____ the time they can spend away from their offices is very limited.A．in terms of B．in search ofC．in view of D．in spite of11．British scientists have p roduced _____ they believe is the world’s smallest Christmas card．A．which B．who C．that D．what12．Decades ago, scientists believed that how the brain develops when you are a kid______ determines your brain structure for the rest of your life.A．sooner or later B．more or less C．to and from D．up and down13．______, his ideas was accepted by all the people at the meeting.A．Strange as might it sound B．As it might sound strangeC．As strange it might sound D．Strange as it might sound14．Thinking that her daughter was doing her homework ,the mother left the room,_________.A．quickly and gentle B．quick and gentleC．quickly and gently D．quick and gently15．If the service is awful, a customer has the right to to the manager. A．react B．applyC．complain D．suggest16．The boy stood his head down, listening to his mother scolding him for breaking the windows.A．for B．of C．with D．around17．—________! Somebody has broken the vase!—Don’t look at me.A．Come on B．Hi,thereC．Thank goodness D．Dear me18．—I spend two weeks in Beijing last year.—Then you must have visited the Great Wall during your stay, ________ you?A．mustn’t B．didn’tC．haven’t D．hadn’t19．—I will fix your printer right now.—Oh, ________. I’m in no hurry.A．take your time B．that’s a great ideaC．you are welcome D．I’d like to20．—Why didn’t you try to finish the composition?— I tried to, but ________ I could, the bell ran announcing the end of the examination. A．until B．whenC．after D．before第二部分阅读理解（满分40分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
北京市海淀区清华大学附属中学2021年高中英语阅读理解专项训练专题复习及答案
北京市海淀区清华大学附属中学2021年高中英语阅读理解专项训练专题复习及答案一、高考英语阅读理解专项训练1．阅读理解Effective Friday, Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) has declared a strike against 11 video game publishers over games that went into production after Feb. 17, 2015. The companies include some of the heavyweights of the industry, like Electronic Arts Productions, Insomniac Games, Activision and Disney.The strike comes in light of an unsuccessful 19 months of negotiations after the existing labor contract known as the Interactive Media Agreement expired in late 2014. Overall, the strike is an effort to provide more secondary compensation along with other concerns, such as transparency upon hiring talent and on-set (制作中) safety precautions.The video gaming industry has ballooned in recent years. The Los Angeles Times reports that the industry is in the midst of an intense increase in cash flow. In 2015, gaming produced $23.5 billion in domestic revenue.But SAG-AFTRA says voice actors don't receive residuals (追加酬金) for their gaming work. Instead, they receive a fixed rate, which is typically about $825 for a standard four-hour vocal session. So the voice actors are pushing for the idea of secondary compensation—a performance bonus every time a game sells 2 million copies or downloads, or reaches 2 million subscribers, with a cap at 8 million."It's a very small number of games that would trigger this secondary compensation issue," said voice actor Crispin Freeman, who's a member of the union's negotiating committee. "This is an important aspect of what it means to be a freelance (从事自由职业的) performer, who isn't regularly enjoyed every single day working on projects."Another major complaint from the actors is the secrecy of the industry. "I can't imagine if there's any other acting job in the world where you don't know what show you're in, when you're hired," says voice actor Keythe Farley, who chairs the SAG-AFTRA negotiating committee."And yet that happens every day in the video game world," Farley told reporters during a press conference Friday. "I was a main character in Fallout 4, a character by the name of Kellogg, and I never knew that I was doing vocal recording for that game throughout the year and a half."Scott Witlin, the lawyer representing the video game companies, says voice actors "represent less than one tenth of l percent of the work that goes into making a video game." So "even though they're the top craftsmen in their field," Witlin says, "if we pay them under a vastly different system than the people who do the 99.9 percent of the work, that's going to create far more problems for the video game companies."（1）Why did SAG-AFTRA declare a strike against some video game publishers?A. It had been cheated repeatedly in the 19 months of talks.B. The labor contract between them had been violated.C. The negotiations between them had broken down.D. Its appeal to renegotiate the contract had been rejected.（2）What do we learn from the passage about the video gaming industry?A. It has invested a lot in its domestic market.B. It has attracted many famous voice actors.C. It has become more open and transparent.D. It has gained huge profits in recent years.（3）What are the voice actors demanding?A. Extra pay based on sales revenues.B. A non-discriminatory contract.C. A limit on the maximum work hours.D. More regular employment.（4）What does Keythe Farley say about voice actors?A. They are not paid on a regular basis.B. They are kept in the dark about many details of their job.C. They are discriminated against in the gaming industry.D. They are not employed full-time.（5）What is the argument of lawyer Scott Witlin?A. Changing the pay system would cause the industry more problems.B. Paying voice actors on an hourly basis is in fine with the law.C. Voice actors should have a pay raise if they prove to be top craftsmen.D. Voice actors are mere craftsmen, not professional performers.【答案】（1）C（2）D（3）A（4）B（5）A【解析】【分析】本文是一篇说明文，美国演员工会针对配音演员酬劳协商无果的问题进行了罢工。
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一、高中英语任务型阅读1．阅读下列短文并根据所读内容在文章后表格中的空格里填入最恰当的单词，每空格1词。
A 2014 study found that readers of a short mystery story on a Kindle were significantly worse at remembering the order of events than those who read the same story in paperback.The brain reads by constructing a mental representation of the text based on the placement of the page in the book and the word on the page. The tactile (触觉的) experience of a book aids this process, from the thickness of the pages in your hands as you progress through the story to the placement of a word on the page.Surveys about the use of e-readers suggests that this affects a reader's sense of control. The inability to turn back to previous pages or control the text physically, either through making written notes or bending pages, limits one's sensory experience and thus reduces long-term memory of the text.Before the Internet, the brain read in a linear (线状的) fashion, taking advantage of sensory details to remember where key information was in the book by layout.As we increasingly read on screens, our reading habits have adapted to skim a text rather than really absorb its meaning. A 2006 study found that people read on screens in a "F" pattern, reading the entire top line but then only scanning through the text along the left side of the page. This sort of nonlinear reading reduces comprehension and actually makes it more difficult to focus the next time you sit down with a longer piece of text.Tufts University neuroscientist Maryanne Wolf worries that "the superficial way we read during the day is affecting us when we have to read with more in-depth processing." Individuals are increasingly finding it difficult to sit down and involve themselves deeply in a novel. As a result, some researchers and literature-lovers have started a "slow reading" movement, as a way to counteract their difficulty making it through a book.Slow-reading advocates recommend at least 30 to 45 minutes of daily reading away from the distractions of modern technology. By doing so, the brain can reengage with linear reading. The benefits of making slow reading a regular habit are numerous, reducing stress and improving your ability to concentrate.Reading an old-fashioned novel is also linked to improving sleep. When many of us spend our days in front of screens, it can be hard to signal to our body that it's time to sleep. By reading a paper book about an hour before bed, your brain enters a new zone, distinct from that enacted by reading on an e-reader.miss；easy /easier；stressed /anxious /worried；sleep【解析】【分析】本文是一篇说明文，介绍了阅读纸质书籍有助于对书内容的理解，对比了阅读纸质书籍和电子书籍这两种阅读习惯，说明了慢读和阅读纸质书籍的好处。
2011年北京市高考英语试卷(含解析版)
2011年普通高等学校招生全国统一考试(北京卷)英语(考试时间:100分钟试卷满分:120分)考生务必将答案答在答题卡上，在试卷上作答无效。
考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第一部分：听力理解（略）第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，共7.5分）听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一道小题，从每题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。
听完每段对话后，你将有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话你将听一遍。
例：What is the man going to read?A.A newspaper.B.A magazine.C.A book.答案是A。
1．What color T-shirt does the man plan to order?A．Red.B．Blue.C．Green.2．Which section does the man like to read?A．News.B．Sports.C．Entertainment.3．What job will the man probably take in summer?A．Lifeguard.B．Tour guide.C．Swinning coach.4．Where does the woman want to go on holiday?A．Turkey.B．Canada.C．Italy.5．What are the two speakers talking about?A．Shark.B．Camera.C．Movie.第二节（共10小题，每小题1.5分，共15分）听下面4段对话或独白，每段对话或独白后有几道小题，从每题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。
听每段对话或独白前，你将有5秒钟的时间阅读每小题。
听完后，每小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。
每段对话或独白你将听两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6至7题。
6.What test are the speakers going to take on Friday?A.ScienceB.HistoryC.Music7.Why does the woman speaker make the phone call?A.To discuss her maths problems.B.To seek help with her English reading.C.To ask about the homework for tomorrow.听第7段材料，回答第8至9题。
北京市海淀区高考英语阅读理解训练(1)(含解析)
海淀区2015高考英语阅读理解训练（1）（答案）【2015高考复习】阅读理解When you're surfing the Internet on your laptop from your dorm or home，do you know your personal details are being gathered secretly？And would you be surprised to know the information may be sold cheaply to advertisers and marketers?According to an investigation by The Wall Street Journal，all it takes is a tiny a computer－a single code consisting of a long series of numbers and letters－to record the computer user's age，gender，location，favorite movies and hobbies.The newspaper reports that Lotame Solutions Inc.，a New York compan y，uses a sophisticated (先进的) software.called “beacon”to capture what people are typing on a website.Lotame packages that data into profiles (个人资料) about individuals，only w ithout their names，and sells the profiles to companies seeking customers.Batches of such data may be sold for a few dollars.The Wall Street Journal survey discovered that spying on Internet users is one of the fastestgrowing businesses on the World Wide Web.The “cookie”－a tiny text on your PC by websites or marketing firms which might be used to remember your preferences for one site，or to track you across many sites is already old news.There are new and more complex tools such as “beacons”which scan in real time what people are doing on a webpage.These beacons instantly assess the Internet user's location，income，shopping interests and even medical conditions.Millions of Internet users around the world also face unprecedented (空前的) threats.Private，sensitive，personal and business information is being gathered and sold without their knowledge.Companies insist the information they gather is anonymous and the data is used harmlessly.But the technology has grown so powerful that even some of the biggest websites in the US don't know that they were installing intrusive files on visitors' computers.These include and .Next time you visit a webpage and find an ad banner advertising something you've been planning to buy，don't be amazed that your computer can read your mind.【语篇导读】经常上网的人可能都遇到过这样的情况：浏览网页(surfing the Internet)时总是跳出一些广告，内容还都是你最近想买的商品。
阅读理解精炼11(含答案与解析)--2022届高考英语专训
阅读理解精炼11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。
（一）The Man of Many Secrets Harry Houdini was one of the greatest American entertainers in the theater this century. He was a man famous for his escapes from prison cells，from wooden boxes floating in rivers，from locked tanks full of water. He appeared in theaters all over Europe and America. Crowds came to see the great Houdini and his “magic” tricks. Of course，his secret was not magic or supernatural powers. It was simply strength. He had the ability to move his toes as well as he moved his fingers. He could move his body into almost any position he wanted.Houdini started working in the entertainment world when he was 17，in 1891. He and his brother Theo performed card tricks in a club in New York. They called themselves the Houdini Brothers. When Harry married in 1894，he and his wife Bess worked together as a magician and assistant. But for a long time they were not very successful. Then Harry performed his first prison escape，in Chicago in 1898. Harry persuaded a detective to let him try to escape from the prison，and he invited the local newspapermen to watch.It was the publicity that came from this started Hairy Houdini’s success. Harry had fingers trained to escape from handcuffs and toes trained to escape from ankle chains. But his biggest secret was how he unlocked the prison doors. Every time he went into the prison cell，Bess gave him a kiss for good luck and a small skeleton key，which is a key that fits many locks，passed quickly from her mouth to his. Harry used these prison escapes to build his fame. He arranged to escape from the local jail of every town he visited. In the afternoon，the people of the town would read about it in their local newspapers，and in the evening every seat in the local theater would be full. What was the result？World-wide fame and a name remembered today.1. According to the passage，Houdini’s success in prison escapes depends on________.A. his magic tricks and inhuman powersB. his special tricks and a skeleton keyC. his unusual ability and a skeleton keyD. his inhuman talents and magic tricks2. In the fourth paragraph，the word “this” refers to ________.A. the previous sentenceB. “the publicity”C. the place，ChicagoD. the time，18983. According to the passage，how did Houdini get the key which helped him unlock prison doors？A. He took the key from his wifes mouth.B. His wife passed it to his hand while kissing him.C. His wife gave it to him by a magic trick.D. He got it in his mouth through a kiss by the wife.4. It can be inferred from the passage that Houdini became famous ________.A. when he was about 24B. when he was about 17C. after the year 1894D. before the year 18985. According to the passage，which of the following statements is true？A. Houdini used to be a famous magician in the USA.B. Houdini was first recognized widely in Chicago.C. Houdini entered the entertainment world together with his wife.D. Houdini owed his great success to his small skeleton key.（二）On May 29，1973，Thomas Bradley，a black man，was selected mayor of the Los Angeles. Los Angeles is the third largest city in the United States，with a population of three million. About sixteen percent of the city’s population are black.News of this election appeared on the front pages of newspapers everywhere in the United States. Here is how one major newspaper reported the event：LOS ANGELES ELECTES BRADLEY MAYOR UNSEATING YORTYBLACKS WINS% OF VOTESBradley called this victory over Yarty “the fulfillment[实现] of a dream”. During his childhood and youth，people had kept telling him，“You can’t do this，you can’t go there，because you are a Negro.” Nevertheless he had won a decisive victory ove r a man who had been the city’s mayor for three terms. Bradley had won 43. 7 percent.Los Angeles voters have had many opportunities to judge. Thomas Bradley had to form an opinion of him. The son of a poor farmer in Texas，he joined the Los Angeles police force in 1940. During his twenty-one years on the police force he earned a law degree by attending school at night.He was elected to the city council[市政厅] ten years ago. At the time of the Los Angeles election，three other American cities already had black mayors，but none of those cities had as large a population as Los Angeles. Besides，the percentage of blacks in those other cities was much larger. Cleveland，Ohio，had thirty-six percent black when Carl Stokes was elected mayor of Cleveland in 1967. In the same year Richard Hatcher was elected mayor of Gary，Indiana，which have fifty-five percent black. In Newark，New Jersey 60% of the population were black when Kenneth Gibson was elected in 1970. Thus election of a black mayor in those cities was not surprising.In Los Angeles thousands of white citizens voted for Thomas Bradley because they believed he would be a better mayor than the white candidates. Bradley had spent 48 of his 55 years in Los Angeles. Four years ago Bradley lost mayoral election to Yarty. This time Bradley won.1. In the authors opinion，it was surprising that _______.A. the whites would vote for a black mayorB. a black mayor would be elected in such a large cityC. a black from a poor farmers family could be elected mayor of Los AngelesD. there would be so many black mayors2. From the passage we can infer that people _______.A. voted for Bradley because his black colorB. didnt care much about his color when they votedC. voted for him to give him a chance to fulfill his dreamD. voted for Bradley because they trust him3. Bradley hit the front page headline for _______.A. he was the first black mayor in historyB. he was the first black mayor in the south of USAC. he was the first black mayor of one of the largest cities in USAD. a poor farmer’s son could also win an important election4. From Bradley’s victory in the election we can see that _______.A. blacks had equal rights as whites in the USAB. black people’s situation began to be improving much more than beforeC. one can be successful through hard work in US no matter what color you areD. it is sure that someday US will have a black president（三）A higher reading rate，with no loss of comprehension，will help you in other subjects as well as in English，and the general principles apply to any language. Naturally，you will not read every book at the same speed.You would expect to read a newspaper，for example，much more rapidly than a physics of economics textbook—but you can raise your average reading speed over the whole range of materials you wish to cover so that the percentage gained will be the same whatever kind of reading you are concerned with.The reading passages which follow are all of an average level of difficulty for your stage of instruction. They are all about five hundred words long. They are about topics of general interest which do not require a great deal of specialized knowledge. Thus theyfall between the kind of reading you might find in your textbooks and the much less demanding kind you will find in a newspaper or light novel. If you read this kind of English，with understanding at four hundred words per minute you might skim through a newspaper at perhaps 650—700，while with a difficult textbook you might drop to two hundred or two hundred and fifty.Perhaps you would like to know what reading speeds are common among native English speaking university students and how those speeds can be improved. Tests in Minnesota，U.S. A for example，have shown that students without special training can read English of average difficulty，for example Tolstoy’s War and Peace in translation，at speeds of between 240 and 250 words per minute with about seventy percent comprehension. Students in Minnesota claim that after twelve half-hour lessons，once a week，the reading speed can be increased，with no loss of comprehension，to about five hundred words per minute.1. according to the passage，the purpose of effective reading with a higher speed is most likely to help you _______.A. only in your reading of a physics textbook.B. improve your understanding of an economics textbookC. not only in your language study but also in other subjectsD. choose the suitable materials to read2. Which of the following does not describe the types of reading materials mentioned in the second paragraph？A. Those beyond ones reading comprehension.B. Those concerned with common knowledge.C. About sixty words per minute.D. About five hundred words per minute.3. according to the passage，how fast can you expect to read after you have attended twelve half-hour lessons in the University of Minnesota？A. You can increase your reading speed by three timesB. No real increase in reading speed can be achieved.C. You can increase your reading speed by four times.D. You can double your reading speed.4. Where do you think the passage is taken from？A. The introduction to a book in fast reading.B. A local newspaper for young people.C. A school newspaper run by students.D. The introduction to an English textbook.（四）New York，10 November 5：27 pm，yesterday. Biggest power failure in the city’s history.Thousands of people got stuck in lifts. Martin Saltzman spent three hours between the 21st and 22nd floors of the Empire State Building. “There were twelve of us. But no one panicked. We passed the time telling stories and playing word games. One man wanted to smoke but we didn’t let him. Firemen finally got us out.”“It was the best night we’ve ever had，” said Angela Carrera，who runs an Italian restaurant on 42nd Street. “We had lots of candles on the tables and the waiters were carrying candles on their trays. The place was full and all night，in fact，for after we had closed，we let the people stay on and spend the night here.”The zoos had their problems like everyone else. Keepers worked through the night. They used blankets to keep flying squirrels and small monkeys warm. While zoos had problems keeping warm，supermarkets had problems keeping cool. “All of our ice cream and frozen foods melted，” said the manger of a store in downtown Manhattan. “They were worth $50，000.”The big electric clock in the lobby[大厅] of the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel in downtown Manhattan started ticking [滴答] again at 5：25 this morning. It was almost on time.1. Throughout the period of darkness，Martin Saltzman and the eleven others were ________.A. nervousB. excitedC. calmD. frightened2. In what way was the night of November 9 the best night for Angela Carrera？A. She had a taste of adventure.B. Burning candles brightened the place.C. Business was better than usual.D. Many people stayed the night in her restaurant.3. How long did the power failure last？A. Nearly 12 hours.B. More than 12 hours.C. Nearly 24 hours.D. More than 24 hours.（五）Computer people talk a lot about the need for other people to become“computer-literate.” But not all experts[专家] agree that this is a good idea.One pioneer，in particular，who disagrees is David Tibbett，the founder of Computer town UK. Although many people see this as a successful attempt to bring people closer to the computer，David does not see it that way. He says that Computer town UK was formed for just the opposite reason，to bring computers to people and make them “people-literate？David Tibbett thinks Computer towns are most successful when tied to a computer club but he insists there is an important difference between the two. The clubs are for people who have some computer knowledge already. This frightens away non-experts，who are happier going to Computer towns where there are computers for them to experiment on，with experts to encourage them and answer any questions they have. They are not told what to do. They find out. The computer experts have to learn not to tell people about computers，but have to be able to answer all questions people ask. People dont have to learn computer terms[术语]，but the experts have to explain in plain language. The computers are becoming “people-literate？1. Which of the following is David Debuts idea on the relationship between people and computers？A. Computer learning should be made easier.B. There should be more computer clubs for experts.C. People should work harder to master computer use.D. Computers should be made cheaper so that people can afford them.2. We can infer f rom the text that “computer-liberate” means ________.A. being able to afford a computerB. being able to write computer programsC. working with the computer and finding out its valueD. understanding the computer and knowing how to use it3. The underlin ed word “it” in the second paragraph refers to the idea that Computer towns ________.A. help to set up more computer clubsB. bring people to learn to use computersC. bring more experts to work togetherD. help to sell computers to the public4. David Tibbett started Computer town UK with the purpose of _______.A. making better use of computer expertsB. improving computer programsC. increasing computer salesD. popularizing computers参考答案与解析（一）文章讲的是一个著名的艺人赫迪尼成功的原因。
北京市海淀区清华大学附属中学高中英语完形填空最新高考试题精选百度文库
一、高中英语完形填空1．阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Several years ago I started riding a bike. At first, I thought it was only a 1 ride. But as I built up strength, my friends encouraged me to try some longer 2 . The first one to come along was a 150-mile journey, an event held every year that 3 money to fight cancer.When I signed my name, the 4 seemed great — to support a worthy cause while going for the 5 — and I trained with great excitement. But as the time for the ride approached, my 6 gained ground over my endurance(耐力). I didn't really want to 7 all those miles for two days straight.The ride began on a Sunday morning in the Georgia countryside, 8 for the first few hours I felt wonderful. This was just the 9 I had imagined, and my spirits were 10 . But by the end of the day, I felt tired. I was sure I'd have to 11 .As I topped the hill, the nice sunset 12 me going for a few minutes more. Then in the distance, I 13 a lone rider riding very slowly. I 14 that the person looked different in some way, but I couldn't tell why. I managed to 15 . There she was, riding slowly but steadily, with a 16 smile on her face — and she had only one leg.My focus 17 at that moment. I'd been doubting my body for a whole day. But now I knew — it wasn't the body, but the 18 that would help me reach my goal.It rained all the second day. I 19 saw the one-legged biker again, but I pushed on without complaining. And at the end of the day, still feeling 20 , I completed the 150th mile.1. A. free B. short C. hard D. boring2. A. trips B. fights C. swims D. jumps3. A. gives B. borrows C. counts D. raises4. A. dream B. life C. idea D. advice5. A. record B. distance C. job D. fame6. A. self-doubt B. self-respect C. self-control D. self-love7. A. hike B. walk C. bike D. drive8. A. but B. so C. and D. or9. A. adventure B. experience C. excitement D. struggle10. A. low B. proud C. brave D. high11. A. carry on B. give up C. break out D. hold back12. A. kept B. protected C. stopped D. found13. A. called B. interviewed C. saw D. missed14. A. approved B. hoped C. remembered D. noticed15. A. look back B. pay back C. cheer up D. catch up16. A. determined B. forced C. strange D. shy17. A. strengthened B. changed C. built D. fixed18. A. person B. will C. bicycle D. cause19. A. never B. often C. even D. still20. A. tired B. comfortable C. strong D. injured【答案】（1）B；（2）A；（3）D；（4）C；（5）B；（6）A；（7）C；（8）C；（9）B；（10）D；（11）B；（12）A；（13）C；（14）D；（15）D；（16）A；（17）B；（18）B；（19）A；（20）C；【解析】【分析】本文是一篇记叙文，在一段150英里的骑行旅程中，作者受到一个只有一条腿的骑行者的鼓舞，认识到帮助自己实现目标的不是身体，而是意志，最终完成了这段骑行旅程。
北京市海淀区高考英语阅读理解训练(10)(含解析)
海淀区2015高考英语阅读理解训练（10）（答案）【2015高考复习】阅读理解We may have hosted some difficult house guests once or on even more occasions. Are you still worrying about how to deal with them? Here below are some tips on how to deal with those difficult house guests.You've been waiting an hour to eat breakfast but your guests are still sleeping.“Unless you adjusted a time for breakfast the evening before, let your guests sleep in and enjoy your breakfast without them. If possible, keep their breakfast warm. Or better yet, when entertaining it's always a good idea to have cold breakfast (as well as lunch, dinner and snack ) food onhand. ”——Pamela Eyring, president and director of The Protocol School of Washington Your guest's teenage son is a Facebook addict and hogs your computer all day long.“If you have a guest whose fingers are fixated on your keyboard, kindly let him know that you are expecting work email and give him enough time to finish using it. ”——Ummu Bradley Thomas, founder of the Freddie Bell Jones Modeling & Finishing School, Inc.Your couch surfing, unemployed nephew has been here a month and is showing no sign of leaving.“There is nothing wrong with saying ‘John, you have been here a month and have not put in any applications. What can I do to help you get your resume together? I would like to make a plan that will assist you in getting back on your feet and allow me to eventually have my extra room back for guests that will soon be arriving. ’”——Diane Gottsman, owner of The Protocol School of Texas Your guests expect you to accompany them to every single tourist attraction in your city. It's tiring and expensive.“If your guests didn't offer to treat you, politely decline and offer to meet them afterwards for dinner or drinks. That way they know you enjoy their company. ”——Pamela Eyring, president and director of The Protocol School of Washington You gave your friend a closet shelf for her stuff but her clothes are thrown all over the place.“You should simply say ‘ I am happy to have you use my closet but your clothes seem to have a mind of their own. Would you mind keeping your clothes on the top shelf? It would make it easier for me to find my things when I am in a rush and looking for them. Thank you. ’”——Diane Gottsman, owner of The Protocol School of Texas 【语篇解读】当家里来了难缠的客人时，该怎样应对呢？本文为大家提供了一些建议。
北京市海淀区高中英语阅读理解综合练习题百度文库
一、高中英语阅读理解1．阅读理解Huawei Technologies Co. displayed its much-anticipated in-house operating system Harmony OS on Friday, marking what some call the Chinese tech giant's biggest push yet to build its own software ecosystem for the era of the internet of things.The move is also expected to weaken the influence of the United States government's restrictions on Huawei using Google's Android operating system in smartphones, analysts said.Yu Chengdong, CEO of Huawei's consumer business group, speaking in Dongguan, Guangdong province, said it is difficult to deliver a smooth experience across different devices with the huge amount of codes involved in the Android and Linux operating systems. Linux is an open-source operating system widely used in personal computers and other hardware."Harmony is a next-generation operating system designed to address the challenge," Yu said, adding that it will be able to support a wide range of application situations, including smart TVs, automobiles and wearables.The internet of things refers to a network of devices and other objects that can connect with each other and exchange data.Yu said the US government's restrictions have accelerated the company's marketing of the system, which now has about 4,000 employees working on it.The senior executive said Harmony can be used in its smartphones. But Android is still Huawei's preferred choice for handsets if the company is allowed to use it."But when Android is not available, Harmony can be applied immediately to smartphones. Harmony is ready," Yu added.Jia Mo, an analyst at market research company Canalys, said even if Huawei does not use Harmony in its smartphones in the short term, its smartwatches and smart TVs can be equipped with Harmony to widen its use and accumulate more experience in building an ecosystem."Also, more importantly, Huawei chose to build Harmony into an open-source operating system and allow it to be compatible with Android. Thus Harmony will be more accepted by current Android users. This will prevent Huawei from repeating the fate of Microsoft in promoting smartphone systems," Jia said. Microsoft failed to popularize the use of its Windows system in smartphones years ago.（1）What is the significance of the Harmony OS?A. It symbolizes Huawei has finished its own software ecosystem.B. It may reduce the threat from US government's restrictions.C. It will accumulate more experience in building an ecosystem.D. It successfully borrows from Microsoft's Windows system.（2）Which of the following may take the place of the underlined word "compatible" in the last paragraph?A. Used harmoniously.B. Operated quickly.C. Resisted fiercely.D. Monitored closely.（3）Where may we find this article?A. Fashion magazines.B. TV interviews.C. Historic documents.D. News websites.【答案】（1）B（2）A（3）D【解析】【分析】本文是一篇新闻报道，介绍了华为的鸿蒙系统的发布。
2020届北京市海淀区高三一模英语试题(解析版)
海淀区高三年级第二学期期中练习英语试题本试卷共10页，120分。
考试时长100分钟。
考生务必将答案答在答题纸上，在试卷上作答无效。
考试结束后，将本试卷和答题纸一并交回。
第一部分：知识运用(共两节，45分)第一节语法填空(共10小题；每小题1.5分，共15分)A阅读下列短文，根据短文内容填空。
在未给提示词的空白处仅填写1个适当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。
At 8, 1 started taking art lessons ___1___ (improve) my painting skills. However, later, I found that I focused too much on mastering different techniques. Eventually, I became more distressed when my expectations weren't matched.So, in the 11th Grade, I returned to the basics. On ___2___ sketchbook I forced myself to draw whatever interested me. Over time, I have been released from the tight control. I have learned that a good painting is not about having perfect technique. In fact, all I need to do is trust my ___3___ (create) talents and find moments of joy in life.【答案】1. to improve2. a3. creative【解析】这是一篇记叙文。
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海淀区2015高考英语阅读理解训练（11）（答案）【2015高考复习】阅读理解Once when I was six years old，I saw an amazing picture in a book called True Stories from Nature about the primeval forest.It was a picture of a boa constrictor(大蟒蛇) in the act of swallowing an animal.In the book it said：“Boa constrictors swallow their prey wholly without chewing it.After that they are not able to move and they sleep through the six months that they need for digestion.”I thought deeply then over the adventures of the jungle.And after some work witha colored pencil，I succeeded in making my first drawing，my Drawing Number One.I showed my work to the grownups and asked them whether the drawing frightened them.But they answered: “Frighten? Why should anyone be frightened by a hat？”My drawing was not a picture of a hat.It was a picture of a boa constrictor digesting an elephant.But since the grownups were not able to understand it，I made another drawing.I drew the inside of the boa constrictor so that the grownups could see it clearly.They always need to have things explained.That's my Drawing Number Two.The grownups' response this time was to advise me to lay aside my drawings of boa constrictors whether from the inside or the outside and devote myself instead to geography，history，arithmetic and grammar.That is why at the age of six I gave up the dream that I might have been a great painter.I had been disheartened by the failure of my Drawing Number One and my Drawing Number Two.Grownups never understand anything by themselves and it is tiresome for children to be always and forever explaining things to them.So then I chose another profession and learned to pilot airplanes.I have flown a little over all parts of the world，and it is true that geography has been very useful to me.At a glance，I can distinguish China from Ar izona.If one gets lost in the night，such knowledge is valuable.In the course of this life，I have had lots of chances to meet with a great many people.And that hasn't much improved my opinion of them.Whenever I met one of them who seemed to me at all cl earsighted，I tried showing him my Drawing Number One which I have always kept.I would try to find out if this was a person of true understanding.But whoever it was，he or she would always say: That is a hat.Then I would never talk to that person about boa constrictors or primeval forests or stars.I would bring myself down to his level.I would talk to him about bridge，golf，politicsand neckties.And the grownup would be greatly pleased to have met such an intelligent man.【语篇导读】作者的两幅画一直都得不到人们的真正理解，他感到非常困惑，希望能遇到一个理解自己的人，但希望总是落空。
20．The writer drew his first picture in order to______.A．show the grownups what the book was aboutB．frighten the grownups trying to enter the forestC．remind himself of the adventures of the jungleD．illustrate a boa constrictor's act of digesting an animal答案 D [推理判断题。
根据第三段中的“It was a picture of a boa constrictor digesting an elephant.”可知，应选D项。
]21．How did the writer understand the grownups' response to his second drawing?A．He was actually only good at academic study.B．It was a waste of time for him to keep on drawing.C．He had difficulty in communicating with the adults.D．He was good at anything bu t geography.答案 B [推理判断题。
根据文章的第四段开头可知，大人们觉得作者继续画画简直就是浪费时间。
故选B项。
]22．The underlined word “disheartened”in Paragraph 4 could most probably be replaced by________.A．discouraged B．dissatisfiedC．discri minated D．disturbed答案 A [词义猜测题。
根据上下文和画线词后面的“the failure”可知，这两幅画的失败打击了作者，故dishearten在此可理解为“使失去信心，使泄气”。
故选A项。
] 23．Which of the following statements is true?A．The writer could have become a pilot if encouraged when young.B．The writer finally changed his opinion of grownups.C．The writer has been showing his two pictures to others ever since.D．The writer felt nobody could have really understood him.答案 D [正误判断题。
根据最后一段中的“I would try to find out if this was a person of true understanding.But whoever it was，he or she would a lways say：That is a hat.”可知D项正确。
]阅读理解（共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项(A, B、C和D)中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
阅读理解---APassage 1As one of China’s most popular and widely know legend, the story of Monkey King is set to return to screens with 3D effects. It may feature many of the same leading actors from the earliest 1986TV series Jonrney to the West. According to the producer, which can be got easily in the market. The TV drama, with a total investment of 150 million yuan, will be aired on SichuanTV. Almost 90 million yuan has been put into 3D effects with each 45-mniute episode containing eight minutes of 3D. “The 3D effects not only cost us a lot of money but also a lot of time,” director KanWeiping said. “We had to put off its broadcasting time, which was set at first this ssummer.”Passage 2The Solar Roadway is an intelligent road that provides clean renewable energy using power from the sun, while providing safer driving conditions along with power. American inventors of the Solar Road said that it will power itself ,and reduce the country’s carbon marks. Many panels are fixed on the Solar Road. The top of the Solar Road panels is made of glass and the inventors are working together with top glass researchers to develop super strong glass that would offer vehicles pulling power they need. The Solar Roadway creates and carries clean renewable electricity and, therefore, electric vehicles can be recharged at any rest stop, or at any business that uses solar road panels in their parking lots. Such parking lots will be safer at night with the light provided by LED within the road panels. The inventors say their solar roadway has many applications and advantages from main roads to driveways, parking lots, bike paths and runways.56. What’s Passage 1 mainly about?A. the origin of the story about Monkey KingB. monkey king will return to screens with 3D effects.C. the brief introduction to the TV series Journey to the WestD.The amount of money invested on the 3D TV series Journey to the West57. About the 3D TV series Journey to the West we can learn that________.A. it contains 45 episodes in totalB. it will feature new actors completelyC. we could watch it on TV after the summerD. we can enjoy it at home just with normal glasses58. What can be inferred about the Solar Roadway from Passage 2?A. It will have a bright futureB. It can’t work without electricityC. There won’t work without electricityD. The electric vehicles can’t be recharged on it59. Passage 2 is most probably taken from________.A. a science fictionB. a research paperC. a product brochureD. a technology report56.B 主旨大意题。