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高一阅读限时测验姓名：______（A）While students in Hainan are quite used to clear skies, Beijing teenagers are not so lucky. As another warm winter approaches, the city can expect the normal clouds of smoke caused by air pollution.But things could start to get better soon. The government is co-operating with a US-based environmental protection agency to update existing buses and trucks with clean fuel technology. The new technology could reduce air pollutants in existing diesel vehicles （柴油机） by 40 per cent. The programme will begin by testing buses in Beijing to see if the technology can be applied to them.“ Weencourage the development of public transportation. But at the same time we need to reduce pollution from them, ” said an official.Efforts are being made to improve the capital ' s environment with tighter controls 排放m）issions （Some heavily polluting factories and construction sites, such as those owned by the steel giant Shougang Group, have been asked to cut production in November and December or be closed.Beijing was the third polluted city in the world at the end of last century, according to the UN. But thanks to recent measures, the capital has made some progress. Last year 224 clear days were rated as having good air quality. In 1998 the air quality index （指数） gave just 100 days as good.“I am glad to see an improvement, ” said a Senior 1 boy living in the northwest of Beijing.to other places, the air quality of Beijing is still worrying though. I hate the pollution. Once I was riding my bike in the morning when I almost had a traffic accident because I couldn ' tasyeferoamcar only metrme in frog. ”In early October, the skies were covered by such a thick fog that a display show by the visiting French air force was called off.Rapid development, industry, traffic fumes （烟） and sandstorms from the desert all contribute to the city ' s bad air.1. The passage is mainly about ______ ?A. a programme to improve Beijing ' s air qualityB. progress made in Beijing ' s air qualityC. Beijing ' s air pollutionD. the difference between Hainan and Beijing2. Which of the following is not the measure taken or to be taken to improve Beijing 'A. Clean fuel technology will be used in public transportation.B. Some factories have been asked to cut production.C. Some construction sites have been told to be closed.D. A display show of airplanes has been called off.3. We can infer from the passage that, with the aim of being an ecological （生态的） city by the 2008Olympics, _______ .A. far more still needs to be doneB. nothing else needs to be doneC. all traffic has to be closedD. the development of the city has to be slowed down4. Which is not correct according to the passage?A. Beijing ' s air quality is getting worse and worse.B. Development, industry, traffic fumes and sandstorms are all the causes of bad air quality.C. Clouds of smoke in the sky is the common feature in the winter of Beijing.D. The government is making every effort to stop air pollution.（B）Everyone has good days and bad days.Sometimes, you feel as if you ' re on top of the world. But occasionally you feel horrible, and you lose things and you cannot focus on your schoolwork.For more than 20 years, scientists have suggested that high self-esteem （自尊） is the key to success. Now, new research shows that focusing just on building self-esteem may not be helpful. In some cases, having high self-esteem can bring bad results if it makes you less likeable or more upset when you fail at something.“ Forgetabout self-esteem, ”says Jennifer Crocker, a psychologist （心理学家） at the University of Michigan, US. “It 's not the important thing. ”Feeling goodCrocker 's advice may sound a bit strange because it is good to feel good about yourself.Studies show that people with high self-esteem are less likely to be depressed, anxious, shy, or lonely than those with low self-esteem.But, after reviewing about 18,000 studies on self-esteem, Roy Baumeister, a psychologist at Florida State University, has found that building up your self-esteem will not necessarily make you a better person.He believes that violent and wicked people often have the highest self-esteem of all. He also said: “ There 's no evidence that kids with high s-e lsfteem do better in school. ”ProblemsAll types of people have problems. People with high self-esteem can have big egos （自我） that can make them less likeable to their peers（同龄人）,said Kathleen Vohs, a psychology professor at Columbia University.People with high self-esteem tend to think more of themselves, Vohs says. People with low self-esteem are more likely to rely on their friends when they need help.What to doResearchers say it is best to listen to and support other people. Find positive ways to contribute to society. If you fail at something try to learn from the experience. 药方“） iTshtoe rbeecsotgthneizreapy （your faults, ” Vohs says. “It 's OK to say, ‘I'm not so good at that, ' and then move on.5. The new research comes to the conclusion that high self-esteem ______ .A. is not important at allB. has taken on a different meaningC. may not be the key to successD. does not help you do better at school6. One of the conclusions of the new research is that ______ .A. feeling good about oneself doesn 't mean you lead a happier lifeB. people with high esteem usually do not seek other s help 'C. people with high esteem tend to be proudD. people with low esteem are often more popular7. The underlined part “a better person ” in the passage probably means a person who is ___________A. helpful and supportiveB. gentle and modestC. likable and successfulD. friendly and kind8. From the text, we can infer the best therapy mentioned in the last paragraph is mainly for peopleA. with high self-esteemB. with low self-esteemC. of all kindsD. who are focusing on building self-esteem（C）The physicians in a hospital form the center of medical staff. But they could not provide effective medical care to their patients without the help of numerous other medical employees. From the viewpoint of the patients, the nursing staff is particularly important. Nurses are usually in close contact with patients as long as they are in the hospital.A nurse does not study for as many years as a doctor. however, each must be equally dedicated. Caring for sick persons requires a great deal of patience and concern. Most nurses work long days, and they often must work at odd hours or during the night.Under the supervision （监管） of the head nurse, the nursing staff must provide nursing services on a 24-hour basis and attend to patients ' needs. This responsibility continues around a th n e d c s lo o ckn,ursesmust work in shifts. A shift is a period of duty, usually eight in length. The nurses on the ward rotate their shifts. Some take turns working night duty; others work odd shifts.A nurse must always be alert. She can never afford to be careless. This is true in all nursing situation, but it is especially true in the intensive care unit. Patients under intensive care are critically ill, and they must be monitored at all times. The nurses who do intensive care duty have one of the most demanding jobs in the hospital.Serving as a nurse can be a very rewarding job. But it is not an easy one. Not every person is suited to become a nurse. Only very dedicated people have chosen nursing as a profession.9. The nursing staff _______ .A. are central to the medical staffB. play an important role in caring for patientsC. can work effectively without physiciansD. are always in close contact with the patients10. Why don 't nurses study for as many years as doctors?A. They don 't treat patients for illness anduirnyj.B. Most nurses work long days.C. Caring for sick patients requires patience and concern.D. They are not dedicated.11. Nurses work in shifts because ______ .A. they are careless.B. nursing services must be provided continuously.C. they work at night from time to time.D. a shift is usually eight hours long.12. What kind of person is suited to become a nurse?A. A very careful person.B. An able person.C. A very dedicated person.D. A specially trained person.（D）A “ losttribe ”that reached America from Australia may have been the first Native Americans, according to a new theory.If proved by DNA evidence, the theory will break long established beliefs about the southerly migration of people who entered America across the Bering Strait, found it empty and occupied it.On this theory rests the belief of Native Americans to have been the first true Americans. They would be classified to the ranks of escapee, beaten to the New World by Aboriginals （土著人） in boats.To a European, this may seem like an academic argument, but to Americans it is a philosophical question about identity, Silvia Gonzales, of Liverpool University said .Her claims are based on skeletons found in the California Peninsula of Mexico that have skulls quite unlike the broad Mongolian features of Native Americans. These narrow-skulled people have more in common with southern Asians, Aboriginal Australians and people of the South Pacific Region.The bones, stored at the National Museum of Anthropology （人类学） in Mexico City, have been carbon-dated and one is 12,700 years old, which places it several thousand years before the arrival of people from the North. “ Wethink there were several migration waves into the Americas at different times by different huma n groups, ” Dr. Gonzales said. “The timing, route and point of origin of the first colonization of the Americas remains a most contentious topic in human evolution. ”But comparisons based on skull shape are not considered conclusive by anthropologists, so a team of Mexican and British scientists, backed by the Natural Environment Research Council, has also attempted to take out DNA from the bones. Dr. Gonzales declined yesterday to say exactly what the results were, as they need to be checked, but indicated that they were consistent（—致）with an Australian origin.13. It is generally considered that the first Native Americans came from ______ .A. North AsiaB. AustraliaC. South PacificD. South Asia14. The skeletons found in the California Peninsula of Mexico have ______ .A. the broad skull shapeB. the narrow skull shapeC. different features of Aboriginal AustraliansD. the same features of Native Americans15. The underlined “ contentious ” is similar in meaning to “ _______________________ ”.A. likely to cause great interestB. difficult to solveC. well-known to allD. likely to cause argument16. Which of the following statements is true according to the text?A. Research on skulls can draw an exact conclusion.B. DNA tests have proved the fact that the first Native Americans came from Australian.C. Scientists are still not sure about the origin of the Native Americans.D. People began to enter America across the Bering Strait about 12,700 years ago.(E)Wild animals seem to have escaped the Indian Ocean tsunami(海啸),adding weight to ideas they possess a “sixth sense ” for disasters, experts said on Thursday.Sri Lanka wildlife officials have said the giant waves that killed over 24,000 people along the Indian Ocean island 's coast seemingly missed wild beastsh, wnoit dead animals found.“No elephants are dead, not even a dead hare or rabbit I. think animals can sense disaster. They havea sixth sense. They know when things are happening, H”.D. Ratnayake, deputy director of Sri Lanka 's Wildlife Department, said on Wednesday.The waves washed floodwaters up to 3 km (2 miles) inland at Yala National Park in the southeast, Sri Lanka's biggest wildlife reserve and home to hundreds of wild elephants. e has been a lot of “evTidheenrce about dogs barking or birds migrating before volcanic eruptions or earthquakes. But it has not been proven, said Matthew van Lierop, an animal behaviour specialist at Johannesburg Zoo.“There have been no specific studies because you can 't really test it in a lab or field setting,Other authorities agreed with this conclusion.“Wildlife seem to be able to pick up certain phenomenon, especially birds. There are many reports of birds detecting coming disasters, Clive ”Waslkaeidr, who has written several books on African wildlife.Animals certainly rely on the known senses such as smell or hearing to avoid danger such as predators(食肉动物).The idea of an animal “sixth sense ” is a lasting one that the evidence on Sri Lankalikely to add to.17. This passage is mainly about _______ .A. the damage that was caused in the Indian Ocean tsunamiB. why animals can save them from natural disastersC. how to protect the wildlife when disaster happensD. the different opinions about animals ' natural power18. Which of the following is true according to the text?A. It has been proved that animals have a “sixth sense ”.B. Research has been made on the special movements of animals before disasters.C. It 's generally considered that animals can sense the coming of disasters.D. Animals have depended on the known senses to escape the Indian Ocean tsunami.19. What does the term “sixth sense ” in the text means?A. It is the natural ability of animals that can save them from danger.B. It is the animal 's imagination in the brain.C. It is some hidden power to say in advance that something will happen.D. It is a kind of sense that is the same as smell or hearing.20. Which section does the text most probably appear in a newspaper?A. News Report.B. Discovery.C. Science Fiction.D. Culture.【答案解析】1. C 主旨大意题。

Unit2阅读拓展练习2-高一英语牛津译林版(2020)必修第二册

译林版必修第二册unit2阅读拓展练习2Ⅰ.阅读理解AJackie Rodriguez put on a lot of weight after her first child was born.Then，when her daughter was two，she dropped all the weight with practically no effort.“I wasn’t using any fat burners or shakes...nothing，” she says.The change had nothing to do with what Rodriguez ate.Rather，it began when she started a new job that shook up her daily routine.Working in the office of a DJ company near her apartment，she started her work at 5∶30 pm.Instead of sharing dinner with her husband at nine，she ate alone at five and went to work.Night work often leads to weight gain，so Rodriguez’s story might seem to be a quirk.But unlike many such workers Rodriguez clocked out by 11 pm and got a regular night’s sleep.Perhaps even more important，she didn’t eat at work or when she got home—just showered and went to bed.Her main change was moving dinnertime almost four hours earlier.That single，simple change seems to have caused Rodriguez’s weight loss—and scientific research may explain why.In labs around the world，researchers are developing a completely new understanding of how our bodies work.It seems that our bodies process food fastest when it’s eaten during daylight hours.“That latenight bowl of ice cream may all go toward your waist(腰)，”says UCLA neuroscientist Christopher Colwell.Just look at Satchidananda Panda’s mice.Panda，a biologist，is a leading expert on how the timing of food eating affects health.His team has found that mice that eat only during their active hours are healthier and thinner than mice that eat the same food over 24 hours.Encouragingly，when unhealthy mice are allowed to eat only during their daytime，the condition of those having some diseases such as diabetes improves.“It’s likely that we can help treat some diseases just by changing when people eat，” Panda says.1．How did Jackie Rodriguez lose her weight?A．By working late daily.B．By changing her dinnertime.C．By eating a certain kind of food.D．By having dinner with her family.2．The underlined word “quirk” in Paragraph 3 means something .A．strange B．possibleC．interesting D．necessary3．What does Christopher Colwell think of a latenight bowl of ice cream?A．It can hardly affect our health.B．It will cause us to put on weight.C．It will affect how our bodies work.D．It can be processed fast by our bodies.4．What happens when some mice’s daily routines are changed?A．They eat less.B．They get a disease.C．They are more active.D．They become healthier.答案BABDBSome years ago，a 28yearold Californian wife and mother of three children died from drinking too much water.Her body was found in her home shortly after she took part in a waterdrinking contest that was held by a local radio show.Called “Hold Your Wee For A Wii”，the contest organizers promised a free Wii video game machine to those who drank the most water without going to the bathroom.The woman who died drank about 2 gallons of water during the contest.When she and other participants complained of discomfort and showed signs of pains，they were laughed at by the organizers.This tragic news story shows the importance of understanding why drinking too much water can be dangerous to your health.Consuming more water than you need can increase your total blood volume(容量)．And since your blood volume exists within a closed system，increasing your blood volume puts unnecessary stress on your heart and blood vessels(血管)．Your kidneys(肾) must work overtime to get rid of extra water out of your system.Your kidneys are not a pair of pipes.Flushing more water through your kidneys doesn’t necessarily help it become cleaner.Rather，your kidneys can get damaged by unnecessary wear and tear over time.And drowning your system with large amounts of water is one of many potential causes of kidney damage.Putting unnecessary stress on your system and your kidneys by consuming unnecessary water is an unnoticeable process.For the average person，it is usually impossible to know that this stress exists，as there are usually no obvious symptoms on a momenttomoment basis.But make no mistake about it: this stress is real and can hurt your health over the long term.5．Why is the Californian woman mentioned?A．To lead to the topic of the text.B．To tell us a tragic news story about a mother.C．To tell us it can be dangerous to take part in contests.D．To tell us how much water we can drink at most one time.6．When the participants showed signs of pains，the organizers .A．became very concernedB．were laughed at by othersC．tried to reduce their painsD．didn’t pay much attention to them7．What’s the main idea of Paragraph 3?A．How water is consumed in our body.B．The importance of water to our health.C．Why drinking too much water is dangerous.D．The function of kidneys in consuming water.8．The stress caused by consuming unnecessary water .A．isn’t that dangerousB．can never be found outC．is really harmful in the long runD．leads to some obvious symptoms答案ADCCⅡ.完形填空Bill bounced(拍) the basketball before 1 it again.The ball flew into the net.“Bill，you never 2 ！”Joe said admiringly.“Unless I’m in a real game，”Bill complained.“Then I miss all the time.”Joe knew that Bill was 3 .Bill performed much better when he was having fun with Joe than he did when he was 4 for the school team in front of a large crowd.“Maybe you just need a little more 5 ，” Joe suggested.“But I practice all the time with you！” Bill objected.He shook his head.“I just can’t play well when people are 6 me.”“You play well when I’m watching，” Joe said.“That’s because I’ve 7 you since we were five years old，” Bill said.“I’m just not comfortable playing when other people are around.”The next day Joe and Bill met in the school yard again to practice.After a few minutes，Joe 8 himself.“Practice without me，” Joe said.“I’ll be back soon.”Joe hurried through the school building，gathering together whomever he could 9 —five students and a math teacher.When Joe explained why he needed them，everyone was happy to10 .Joe reminded the group to stay 11 as they all went toward the basketball court.Bill made five baskets in a row without 12 the silent people standing behind him.“Hey，Bill！” Joe called out 13 .Bill turned.A look of 14 came over his face.“I just wanted to 15 you that you could play well with people watching you，” Joe said.“Now you’ll have nothing to worry about for the next game！”1．A.returning B．touchingC．catching D．throwing2．A.win B．fightC．miss D．cry3．A.careless B．rightC．competitive D．poor4．A.playing B．speakingC．acting D．singing5．A.power B．timeC．luck D．practice6．A.encouraging B．callingC．watching D．doubting7．A.known B．supportedC．lost D．forgotten8．A.enjoyed B．taughtC．started D．excused9．A.find B．acceptC．like D．protect10．A.change B．helpC．leave D．wait11．A.serious B．patientC．quiet D．polite12．A.greeting B．reportingC．answering D．noticing13．A.angrily B．finallyC．shyly D．secretly14．A.fear B．worryC．happiness D．surprise15．A.show B．promiseC．warn D．thank1-15 DCBAD CADAB CDBDAⅢ.语法填空Almost every day，we discuss the topic of health.1. (stay) healthy，we should eat well，work out regularly and have a healthy lifestyle.Eat different kinds of food,2. (especial) fruit and vegetables.We all know that eating fruit and vegetables keeps us healthy,3. many of us only eat our favorite food.Remember that we can only get 4. our body needs by eating a wide variety of food.When you are eating，notice how your body feels.When your stomach is full，stop 5. (eat)．If you always eat too much，most probably you 6. (become) out of shape.Drink water and milk often.Everyone 7. (know) that water is important to us.Besides water，kids also need plenty of calcium，and milk is rich in calcium.If you are 9 years old or older，you should drink 8. least three cups of milk every day.It is also of great 9. (important) to lead a healthy lifestyle.Limit the amount of time you spend watching TV and playing computer games.Spend more time doing sports，and you’ll be healthy and 10. (energy)．1．To stay2．especially3．but4．what5．eating6．will become7．knows8．at9．importance10．energetic。

宜春实验中学高一年级英语必修二限时训练(二)

宜春实验中学高一年级英语必修二限时训练（二）宜春实验中学必修二限时训练（二）单词拼写1．We have learned from the passage that the ________ (古代的) Olympic Games began around 776 BC.2．They know the sport well, and we treat them with the respect they ________(应得)．3．It is strange that the twins Lucy and Lily should have so few ________ (相似点) that they are quickly recognized by us.4．He took part in the competition for the ________(荣誉) of his school.5．A great number of young people served as ________ (志愿者) in the Beijing Olympic Games in 2019.6．The newspaper has lots of a________，which help us to find a good job.7．How can you do such a f________ thing to tell all the bad news?8．The husband a________ having killed his wife.So he was sentenced to death.9．Because he drove too fast, he was f________ 200 yuan by the policeman.10．The Chinese team won 32 gold m________ in all in the Athens Olympic Games.短语填空1．Now that Mr Smith is ________________(负责) the shop, you may go and ask him for help.2．As a full-time student, you should attend every class ________________(经常地)．3．The tourists were ________________(与……讨价还价) the man about the price.4．I will ________________(开车接你) at your place at eight o'clock.5．Please recite these sentences carefully ________________(一个接一个地)．6．Bob, I wasn't angry at all.________________(事实上), I was very happy to see that.(admit) into the pub in this area.6．It is no use ________(bargain) with that mean storekeeper, for he won't cut down the price.7．Our new apartment building ________(advertise) in tomorrow's morning paper, and I do hope that it will appeal to you.8．Susan comes from England, who is the________(fat) of the two girls.9．The more roads and parking lots we pave, the ________(little) water can flow into the ground to become groundwater.10．Do you think the reason ________ you gave for your being late for school is reasonable?语法填空阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

2020-2021学年浙江省浙江大学附属中学丁兰校区高一下学期5月限时训练英语试题 Word版含答案

浙大附中丁兰2020学年第二学期高一英语限时练第二部分阅读理解（共两节，满分30分第一节（共10小题；每小题2分，满分20分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题纸上将该项涂黑In my hometown, Oklahoma, the dirt goes everywhere. When my sister, Faye, and I walk to school, we cover our mouths so we don’t breathe in the dirt. Mama says all the dust is due to the drought.Last Sunday, there was no dirt in the air, only bright spring sunshine and a clear blue sky. After church, Papa went to the field to check on the cattle while Mama started dinner. Faye and I played in the yard. Then the temperature suddenly dropped, and Mama shouted from the house, “Iris, you and Faye get inside, real quick now!”I looked to the west and saw a huge black cloud of dust. “Faye, go with Mama!” I shouted. “I will warn Papa.” Faye ran towa rd the house. The storm hit so fast that the day turned into night in an instant. Covering my face with one hand, I struggled my way toward our family car and got in. Papa was still out there! I needed to help him find the car. I turned on the front lights, but would Papa see them in the thick darkness? I pushed the horn(喇叭) again and again, hoping Papa would hear it.Suddenly, to my great surprise and relief, Papa’s face appeared at the window. He opened the door and climbed onto the seat next to me. Af ter Papa shut off the car’s lights, we huddled together in the darkness for hours. I worried the dirt would bury us.Finally, the wind subsided and the dust began to settle. We got out and reached the front porch just as Mama and Faye came out from the house.“I’m safe thanks to Iris,” Papa said. “The car’s horn led me to shelter.”“I’m so proud of you,” Mama said to me.Tears of joy streamed down my dirty cheeks because our family had survived the horrible storm.21. When the storm struck, Iris went to the car to_______.A. direct her papa to shelterB. turn to her papa for helpC. warn her papa of the stormD. pick up her papa in the field22. The underlined word “subsided” paragraph probably mean________.A. got upB. died downC. went onD. came along23. What is the best title for the text?A. Love for PapaB. Rescue on black SundayC. Drought in Oklahoma.D. Papa trapped in the stormBI’m not so sure I like my friends any more. I used to lik e them--to be honest. We’d have lunch, talk on the phone or exchange emails, and they all seemed normal enough. But then came Facebook, and I was introduced to a sad fact. Many of my friends have dark sides that they had kept from me.Today my friends show off the more unpleasant aspects of their personalities via Facebook. No longer hidden, they’re thrown in my face like TV commercials-unavoidable and endless advertisements for the worst of their personalities.Take Fred. If you were to have lunch with him, you’d find him warm, and self-effacing(谦逊的). Read his Facebook and you’ll realize he’s an unbearable, food-obsessed boring man. He’d pause to have cup of coffee on his way to save a drowning man-and then write about it.Take Andy. You won’t find a smarter CEO anywhere, but now he’s a CEO without a company to run. So he plays Mafia Wars on Facebook. He’s doing well-level 731. Thanks to Facebook, I know he’s playing about 18 hours a day. Andy, you’ve run four companies-and this is how you spend your downtime? What happened to golf? What happened to getting another job?Take Liz. She is positive that the flu vaccine will kill us all and that we should avoid it. And then comes Chris who likes to post at least 20 times a day on every website he can find, so I get to read his thoughts twice, once on Facebook and once on Twitter.In real life, I don’t see these sides of people. Face to face, my friends show me their best. They’re nice, smart people. But face to Facebook, my friends are like a blind date which goes horribly wrong.I’m left with a dilemma. Who is my real friend? Is it the Liz I have lunch with or the anti-vaccine mad woman on Facebook? Is it the Fred I can grab a sandwich with or the Fred who weeps if he’s at a party and the wine isn’t u p to his standards?24. What’s Andy probably busy in doing now?A. He’s running his company.B. He’s playing golf all day.C. He’s looking for another job.D. He’s playing computer games.25. The underlined word “it” in the last paragraph refers to “________”.A. a dilemmaB. my real friendC. FacebookD. Twitter26. The text is developed mainly by________.A. giving examplesB. following the time orderC. listing figuresD. raising questionsCWriting articles about films for The Front Page was my first proper job. Before then I had done bits of reviewing novels for other newspapers, films for a magazine and anything I was asked to do for the radio. That was how I met Tom Seaton, the first arts editor of The Front Page, who had written for television. He employed me, but Tom was not primarily a reporter, or he would certainly have been more careful in choosing his staff.At first, his idea was that team of critics(评论家) should take care of the art forms that didn’t require specialized(专业的) knowledge: books, TV, theatre, film and radio. There would be a weekly lunch at which we would make our choices from the artistic material that Tom had decided we should cover though there would also be guests to make the atmosphere sociable.Tom’s original plan for team of critics for the arts never took off. It was a good idea, but we didn’t get together as planned and so everything was done by phone. It turned out, too, that the general public out there preferred to connect a reviewer with a single subject area, and so I chose film. Without Tom’s beginning push, though, we would hardly have come up with the present arrangement, by which I write a weekly piece, usually on one film.This way of working suits me well. I wouldn’t have been interested in the more standard film critic’s role, which includes considering every film that comes out. That’s a routine(惯例)that would make me bored in no time at all. The space I am given allows me to broaden my argument——or forces me, in an uninteresting week, to make something out of nothing. But what is my role in the public scene? I think that people should choose what films to go to on the basis of the stars, the publicity or the director. There is also such a thing as loyalty(忠诚) to “type” or its opposite. It can only rarely happen that someone who hates westerns buys a ticket for on after reading a review, or a love story addict avoids a romantic film because of what the papers say.So if a film review isn’t really a consumer guide, what is it? I certainly don’t feel I have a responsibility to “right” about a movie. Nor do think there should be a certain number of “great” and “bad” films each year. All I have to do is put forward an argument. I’m not a judge, and nor would I want to be. 27. What can we learn about Tom Senton from the first paragraph?A. He encouraged the author to become a writer.B. He had worked in various media.C. He met the author when working for television.D. He prefers to employ people that he knows.28. Why were the weekly lunches planned?A. To help the writers get to know each other.B. To carry out the work that had to be done.C. To provide an informal information meeting.D. To entertain important visitors from the arts.29. What can be i nferred from paragraph 4 about the author’s articles?A. They are seldom read by readers.B. They are more persuasive than expected.C. They are ignored by stars and film directors.D. They have little effect on public viewing habits.30. What does the author think of his work?A. He should distinguish good films from bad ones.B. He prefers to write about film is he likes.C. He can freely express his opinions.D. He writes according to accepted rules. 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。

高一英语钟限时阅读复习(通用6篇)

高一英语钟限时阅读复习（通用6篇）高一英语钟限时阅读复习（通用6篇）高一英语钟限时阅读复习篇2高一英语钟限时阅读复习篇4高一英语钟限时阅读复习篇6XX年高一英语上学期25分钟限时阅读每天练—第8天阅读理解（20分）ks5uamiss gorgers taught physics in a new york school. last month she explained to one of her classes about sound, and she decided to test them to see how successful she had been in her explanation. she said to them, “now i have a brother in los angeles. if i was calling him on the phone and at the same time you were 75 feet away, listening to me from across the street, which of you would hear what i said earlier, my brother or you and for what reason?” tom at once answered, “your brother. because electricit y travels faster than sound waves.” “that’s very good,” miss gorgers answered; but then one of the girls raised her hand, and miss gorgers said. “yes, kate.” “i disagree,” kate said. “your brother would hear you earlier because when it’s 11 o’clock here it’s only 8 o’clock in los angeles.”1. miss gorgers was teaching her class_________. ks5ua. how to telephoneb. about electricityc. about soundd. about time zone(时区)2. miss gorgers raised this question because she wanted to know whether______.a. her students had grasped her lessonb. her student could hear her from 75 feet awayc. sound waves were slower than electricityd. it was easy to phone to los angeles3. tom thought that electricity was _________.a. faster than sound wavesb. slower than sound wavesc. not so fast as sound wavesd. as fast as sound waves4.kate thought tom was wrong because _______. ks5ua. electricity was slower than sound wavesb. clocks in los angeles showed a different time from those in new yorkc. tom was not good at physics at alld. tom’s answer had nothing to do with sound waves5.whose answer do you think is correct according to the law of physics?a. tom’sb. kate’sc. both a and bd. neither a nor bbks5ufor years i wanted a flower garden, but with five children i was too busy to have one. money was limited, and so was time. often one of the children would want something that cost too much, and i would say,“do you see a money tree outside? money doesn’t grow on trees, you know.”finally, when all five had gotten through high school and college, and had started having their own families, i started thinking again about having a garden. however, i knew gardens cost money.then, one spring morning on mother’s day, as i was working in my kitchen, i heard cars drive by and looked out of the window to see a new tree planted in my yard. i couldn’t believe my eyes: it was a money tree! dollar bills were stuck all over that tree, and there was a note which read:“i owe you eight hours of digging time. love, marvin.”marvin, my first son, kept his promise. he dug up a nice ten-by-fifteen-foot bed(花坛，花圃) for me. my other children bought me tools, a sunflower stepping stone(踏脚石) and gardening books. we built a garden together.that was three years ago. my garden is now very pretty, andjust what i’d always wanted. when i go out to weed or tend my flowers, i don’t seem to miss my c hildren as much as i once did. it feels as if they were right there with me. when i think about what my children have done for me, i get tears in my eyes every time.i’m still not sure whether money grows on trees. but i know love does!6. why had the author never had a flower garden before? _________ks5ua. because she had five children to take care of.b. because she didn’t have enough time and money.c. because her children wanted expensive things.d. because her children were going to high school and college.7. who helped the author build the garden at last? _________a. her neighbor.b. her first son.c. her husband. d. her five children.8. why doesn’t she miss her children as much as she once did? _________a. because she has a big money tree.b. because she has a very pretty garden.c. because she feels the love of her children in the garden.d. because she is busy weeding or tending her flowers.9. which of the flowing statements is correct, based on the passage? _________a. money grows on trees only if you plant them with love.b. the author built a pretty garden after her children had graduated from school.c. the author actually wanted to have money grow on trees.d.the children loved their mother so much that they helped her realize her dream.10. the purpose of this passage is to tell us_________.a. how to grow you own money treeb. the story of pretty gardenc. the story of a money treed. a story of the love between a mother and her children依据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳答案。

【阅读】高一英语时文悦读第二期(答案附后)

Reading for Fun 英语时文阅读第二期Reading for FunPassage1Big praise for ‘Bao’奥斯卡最佳动画短片《包宝宝》，体会中国妈妈浓浓的母爱。

词数327 建议阅读时间7分钟A bowl of soymilk (豆浆) and somebaozi, or steamed buns, is a typical Chinesebreakfast. Who would have thought that thissimple meal would become a leadingcharacter in a movie, and even win an Oscar?On Feb 25, Disney-Pixar’s short film Bao took home this year’s Academy Award for Best Animated Short. In the movie, a small steamed bun springs to life and becomes the child of a lonely Chinese woman.Domee Shi, Pixar’s first female Chinese-Canadian director, was inspired by her own mother. When Shi grew up, she was always working outside the home. Shi spent little time with her mother, which made her reflect on their relationship.“My mom would often hold me close and say, ‘I wish I could put you back in my stomach so I knew exactly where you were at all times,’” Shi told US-based media Thrillist.Bao explores the themes of empty nest syndrome (空巢综合症), emotional attachment (情感依恋) and the effects of being an overprotective parent in the movie, The Hollywood Reporter noted.In the film, many details show the way the Chinese woman loves her “son”. She prepares feasts, cleans up the house carefully and always buys “him” fr esh pastries(点心). These details are true to the strong and protective love of Chinese parents for their children.But as Bao grows up, he wants to have his own life. He plays out late with his friend, refusing to come home at his curfew (晚上必须回家的时间). He knows that there is a big world out there, but can’t cut his mother’s apron strings (摆脱控制).In Bao, the children of immigrants actually also love their parents, but because they have to fit in with the culture, they sometimes ignore their parents’ pa in.So, how should children like this show their parents that they love them? In her acceptance speech, Shi had a message for all children: “out there who hide behind their sketchbooks (写生簿), don’t be afraid to tell your stories to the world”.Passage2Taking back my life词数361 建议阅读时间7分钟I received a private message on Facebook. It began harmlessly enough: “Hey, girl. Wanted to invite you to join my next challenge group –we’ll be focusing on fitting in 30 minutes o f exercise and balanced nutrition.”It was all becoming too much. Facebook was running my life, not me.But what killed Facebook for me was when I posted a photo, and five minutes later my son asked me how many “likes” it had got. His question was a wake-up call.“Likes” are signs of acceptance and approval (认可). I had forgotten that acceptance and approval need to come from within and had unknowingly set him a bad example.Before Facebook, surfing the internet was an occasional distraction (使人消遣的事) and I spent a lot more time reading books and magazines. I checked in with friends through texts, emails and phone calls.To recreate the simplicity (质朴) of those days and set a healthier example for my son, I deactivated my Facebook account.I’d been in the habit of checking Facebook many times a day, s o I had to come up with some new habits. I carried a novel and a crossword puzzle book around with me. I rediscovered knitting (针织). I started taking yoga classes.I started to remember a few things. My body is fine just the way it is. I have friends w ho will help me out when I’m in trouble, and I will help them out. I do my best to be a good mother, and our son is happy and healthy. We are very lucky to be able to afford two vacations a year.I stopped looking at the world through my cellphone. I felt completely present in the moment.The break left me feeling better about myself, my family, my home and my life.After a few weeks, I returned to Facebook. Now I look at the photos of my friends’ kids growing up and treasure how social media al lows me to keep in touch with family far and wide. I look in on a daily basis, but no longer with the desire constantly to post updates.It is not an addiction any more.Choose the best answer:1. What was the author’s life like before?A. She enjoyed reading in her free time.B. She spent much time on social media.C. She didn’t get along well with her son.D. She didn’t care what others thought of her.2. The underlined word “deactivate” in Paragraph 6 is closest in meaning to “______”.A. closeB. updateC. keepD. check3. What did the author do to change her life?A. She went to the gym as often as she could.B. She developed some healthy habits.C. She tried to make money for her holidays.D. She traveled around a lot for a year.4. What did the author think of the break from Facebook?A. It was good for her eyes.B. It stopped her getting news.C. It distanced her from her friends.D. It gave her time to find beauty in life.5. What is the author’s attitude toward social media?A. Critical.B. Supportive.C. Objective.D. Indifferent.I. A first lookDoes the author believe that we should stop using social media?II. A closer look (No more than three words for each blank)III. Summary writing 概要写作Please write a summary of the article in about 60 words.IV. Words in context在这篇文章中，一条来自Facebook上的私信让作者反思：社交媒体支配了自己的生活。

高一英语时文阅读二

高一英语时文阅读二Favorite passwords: "1234" and "password"A statistical analysis of 28,000 passwords recently stolen from a popular US website and posted on the Internet reveals that people often pick the easiest keyboard combinations to remember such as "1234."Better think twice before choosing a password for emails, online bank accounts and airline tickets.Passwords that show no imagination or distinctiveness are easy prey for information pirates, a new US study says.A statistical analysis of 28,000 passwords recently stolen from a popular US website and posted on the Internet reveals that people often do the easy thing.It found that 16 percent took a first name as a password, often their own or one of their children, according to the study published by Information Week.Another 14 percent relied on the easiest keyboard combinations to remember such as "1234" or "12345678." For those using English keyboards, "QWERTY", was popular. Likewise, "AZERTY" scored with people with European keyboards.Five percent of the stolen passwords were names of television shows or stars popular with young people like "hannah," inspired by singer Hannah Montana. "Pokemon," "Matrix," and "Ironman" were others.The word "password," or easy to guess variations like "password1," accounted for four percent.Three percent of the passwords expressed attitudes like "I don't care," "Whatever," "Yes" or "No."There were sentimental choices -- "Iloveyou" -- and their opposite -- "I hate you."Robert Graham, of the company Errata Security, which did the analysis and published the conclusions, advises that to better protect against cyber intrusions: "choose a password that is longer than eight characters with one capital letter and one symbol."Words:1.reveals展示2. keyboard combinations用于开密码锁的数码组合3. distinctiveness区别4. prey猎物5. pirates盗版者6. likewise同样地7. sentimental情感的8. cyber intrusions 网络侵扰Questions:1.What kind of passwords are easy prey for information pirates?2.What do the stolen passwards reveal?3.How can people better better protecttheir passwards against cyber intrusions? Answers:1.Passwords that show no imagination or distinctiveness.2.They reveal that people often do the easy thing. They often pick the easiest keyboardcombinations to remember such as "1234."3.By choosing a password that is longer than eight characters with one capital letter andone symbol.。

宜春实验中学高一年级英语限时训练Unit2(二)

宜春实验中学高一年级英语必修一Unit 2限时训练（二）Ⅰ.单句填空1.What he did was wrong ， but he didn't deserve(get) a beating like that.2.Bogosian(marry)to Jo Anne Bonney since1980， with whom he has two children.3.I got this shirt when I was in Indonesia.It cost me only2dollars.It was real bargain.4. The driver has the(responsible)to make sure the children under 14 cannot sit in the front seats unless they fasten the safe belt.5.Little Tom admitted(cheat) in the exam ， promising that he wouldn't do that in the future.6. He came late again. That was the teacher got angry with him.7.The meeting(hold)in September， but nobody knows the date for sure.8. She was sad(say) goodbye to her parents and friends.9.My son is always unwilling to practise playing the piano as (regular) as he should have done.10.It is still under discussion whether the old bus station (replace) with a modern hotel or not.Ⅰ.阅读理解Sports are all about change. A team gets better. A kid practises more and swims a personal best or learns a new move on the basketball court. In 2019 ， two things happened that got me thinking about change — in sports and in life.One of them is tennis champion Andre Agassi ， who retired in 2019. Agassi was a terrific player who won 60 titles ， including eight major championships. Buthis greatest accomplishment( 成就 ) might have been how much he changedduring his career.When he was young ， Agassi was a show -off who seemed to care only about himself. He didn't train very hard ， but he won matches because of his tremendous(极大的 )talent. Eventually ， though， injuries and his bad attitude caught up with him. He fell from No.1 in the world rankings to No.141. So Agassi changed. He trained harder and became a world -class player again.More importantly ， he changed as a person. He was nicer to fans and opponents(敌手 ). He stopped thinking just about himself and started thinking about others. Through his Andre Agassi Charitable Association ， he raised more than $60 million to help disadvantaged kids around his hometown of Las Vegas ， Nevada. He even started a第1页/共4页school， the Andre Agassi College Preparatory Academy ， for at -risk kids.At the start of a new year ， lots of people promise themselves they will change. They might vow to get in good physical shape ， do better in school or be nicer to others. Changes such as those can be difficult. But they do happen. Just remember Andre Agassi: it wasn't easy ， but he changed， and changed for the better.1.According to the writer ， which of the following may be the greatest achievement for Agassi?A.He once ranked No.1 in the world rankings.B.He won 60 titles.C.He changed much during his career.D.He won 8 major championships.2.What does the underlined word “ vow ” in the 4th paragraph probably mean?A.Promise.B.Agree.C.Become.D.Prove.3.What do you know about Andre Agassi Charitable Association?A.It is intended to help at -risk kids.B.It is a charity school set up by Agassi.C.Some disadvantaged kids can get help from it.D.Agassi runs it with his prize money.4.What might be talked about in the paragraphs following this passage?A.What achievements Agassi has made after he changed for the better.B.How we can change for the better.C.Another thing happened in life that got the writer thinking about change.D.Some assessments(评论 ) about Agassi from different people.Ⅰ.完形填空I am a girl ， but I was born to be a rebel(反叛者). I like games that can be1. Some of the sports I like ， even boys won't play!Wrestling is2seen as a sport for men， but I3to see if I could do it.Every Saturday morning ， I got out of bed early to go and watch my brother 4. From morning to night，I would sit watching the5have all the fun. Since then ， wrestling has been part of my6.For three years， I7all the boys and became the best player in the team. My8memory of wrestling is when a boy walked off9 because he'd lost to a girl.My last10was at this year's Girls' State Wrestling Championships.I was so11. I was sure I would win. My heart was beating hard when the match started. I could see12but my competitor. When the final第2页/共4页whistle blew ， I had13by four points. The cameras and14 all turned to me: I was the new wrestling champion. I felt so15. But aftera few minutes of enjoying being a champion，16began to run through my knee.Because I hurt my knee， my17of being a national champion ended. Even so ， I still18to wrestle next year when I go to college. Ihave19that you can do a nything you want if you put yourinto it.1. A.interesting B.surprisingC.dangerousD.famous2. ually B.everC.rarelyD.never3. A.agreed B.pretendedC.decidedD.happened4.A.roll B.runC.fightD.practise5.A.boys B.girlsC.teammatesD.friends6.A.way B.lifeC.workD.study 7. A.beat B.hitC.knockedD.injured8.A.longest B.shortestC.bestD.worstughingD.crying10.A.chance B.matchC.tryD.sport11.A.upset B.great12.A.anything B.nothingC.everythingD.something13.C.ledD.gained14.A.hands B.playersC.lightsD.photos15.A.shy B.hopeful第3页/共4页20 9. A.shouting B.smilingC.happyD.nervous16.A.air B.bloodC.steamD.pain17.A.dream B.planC.goalD.story18.C.wantD.walk19.A.said B.heardC.learnedD.noticed20.A.time B.heartC.footD.joyⅠ.语法填空阅读下边短文，在空白处填入 1 个适合的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

高一英语限时阅读2

高一英语限时阅读（2）ARome had the Forum. London has Speaker' s Comer. Now always-on-the-go New Y orkers have Liz and Bill.Liz and Bill, two college graduates in their early 2Os, have spent a whole year trying to have thousands d people talk to them in subway stations and on busy street comers. Just talk.Using a 2-foot-tall sign that says, "Talk to Me," they attract conversationalists, who one evening included a mental patient, and men in business suits.They don't collect money. They don't push religion (宗教). So what's the point?"To see what happens," said Liz. "We simply enjoy life with open communication(交流)."Shortly after the September 11, 2001 attacks, they decided to walk from New Y ork City to Washington, a 270-mile trip. They found they loved talking to people along the way and wanted to continue talking with strangers after their return."It started as a crazy idea," Liz said. "We were so curious about all the strangers walking by with their life stories. People will talk to us about anything: their jobs, their clothes, their childhood experiences, anything."Denise wanted to talk about an exam she was about to take. She had stopped by for the second time in two days, to let the two listeners know how it went.Marci a had lest her husband to a serious disease. "That was very heavy on my mind,” Marcia said. "To be able to talk about it to total strangers was very good," she explained.To celebrate a year of talking, the two held a get-together in a city park for all the people they had met over the past year. A few hundred people showed up, as well as some television cameramen and reporters.They may plan more parties or try to attract mare people to join their informal talks. Some publishers have expressed interest in a book, something they say they'll consider.56. What did Liz and Bill start doing after September 2001?A. Chatting with people.B. Setting up street signs.C. Telling stories to strangers.D. Organizing a speaker's comer.57. What they have been doing can be described as______.A. pointlessB. normalC. crazyD. successful58. Why are Denise and Marcia mentioned in the text?A. They knew Liz and Bill very well.B. They happened to meet the writer of the text.C. They organized the get-together in the city park.D. They are examples of those who talked to Liz and Bill.59. What will Liz and Bill do in the future?A. Go in for publishing.B. Do more television programs.C. Continue what they am doing.D. Spend more time reading books.60. How do they like the idea of writing a book?A. They have decided to wait a year or two.B. They will think about it carefully.C. They agreed immediately.D. They find it hard to do that.BMy first reaction was annoyance. It was Friday afternoon, and I was within an hour of finishing my work for the week. As I was leaving, a nurse brought me one more patient message. The statement read: "Mm. Jones called to say that she has had blurred vision (视觉模糊) ever since her medical test this morning. " I smiled. Suddenly our tests were causing eye problems.This week my patients had questioned everything. My patient with high blood pressure had stopped coming to her treatment on the advice of an Internet chat room. A woman who had a mental problem was substituting ( 用......代替) St. John' s word for her medication. Now Mrs. Jones was imagining problems. I rolled my eyes.My second reaction was worry. As I looked through her record, I tried to figure out why she would have blurred vision, but nothing in her record explained the new problem. She' s probably just anxious, I thought. Still, she wouldn't have called if she had been all right. I picked up the phone.What 1 next felt can only be described as delight. Before I made the call, the nurse ran in: Mrs. Jones called. Her vision is fine. Turns out she picked up the wrong glasses when she left the office. The X-ray technician has been having the same problem. I let out a lugh. Mrs. Jones had been right. Her vision had been blurred. Now we know why.Finally I felt shame. I came to realize what Mrs. Jones had taught me. I had first known she was wrong, that her anxiety had clouded hex judgment. Instead, my medical training had clouded mine. Now I feel thankful that Mrs. Jones figured it out before I made a mistake about our relationship. Patients come to me for my help. They pay me to listen, diagnose (诊断), treat and talk. That suggests trust; I must remember that, and trust them too.61. The writer smiled while reading the patient message because he knew_____.A. Mrs. Jones would ask for more testsB. the patient was being unreasonableC. the nurse was joking with himD. Mrs. Jones would call him62. What has caused Mrs. Jones' eye problem?A. Wrong glasses.B. Medical checkup.C. Her own imagination.D. Chatting on the Internet.63. The underlined words "clouded her judgment" in the last paragraph probably mean_______.A. made her less trustful toward the doctorB. put her in control of her own feelingsC. made her less able to think clearlyD. put her in a dangerous situationCIt's not the flashiest car in the world. Not even close. But the 1971 V olkswagen named Helios can do something most cars can't: nm on solar energy - energy from the sun's light and heat!Joshua Bechtold, 14, and the other students at the Riverside School in Lyndonville, V ermont, worked many months to get Helios ready for the 1999 American Tour de Sol ( "Sol" is the Latin word for "sun"). They named their car after Helios, the sun god in Greek mythology(神话).The 4-year-old Tour de Sol encourages the use of "green", or environmentally friendly, cars to help reduce pollution and save energy. It' s not a race. Cars are judged on fuel efficiency(耗油量) rather than speed. In the week-long event, 44 cars took the 350-mile tour from Waterbury, Connecticut, to Lake George, New Y ork. Of the23 student cars, Helios was the only one built by middle school students.A teacher drove Helios, but the children talked with people wherever they stopped along the mad. "That was my favorite part," says Anna Browne, 15. "We explained how the car runs.”Due in part to old, inefficient batteries(电池), Helios finished fourth - out of four - in its kind, thesun-powered class. "We were there for the fun of it," Anna says. "We're proud of Helios," says Ariel Gleicher, 14. "It's a car that's good for the environment."64. What is special about the car Helios in the text?A. It was built by middle school students.B. It has an' attractive design.C. It was made in 1971.D. It won the fourth prize.65. How many sun-powered cars took part in the race?A. 1.B. 4.C. 23.D. 44.66. What would be the best title for the text.'?A. The Making of HeliosB. 1999 American Tour de SolC. Sun-powered Cars on the RoadD. Use of Green Cars in Connecticut67. The students felt proud of Helios because______.A. it could run as far as 350 milesB. it was favored by many childrenC. it had high-quality batteriesD. it was driven by clean energyDThe other day, my friend Jane was invited to a 40th birthday party. The time printed on the invitation was 7.30pm. Jane went off with her husband, expecting a merry evening of wine, food, and song.By 9.45, everybody was having great fun, but no food had appeared. Jane and David were restless. Other guests began whispering that they, too, were starving. But no one wanted to leave, just in case some food was about to appear. By 11.00, there was still no food, and everyone was completely off their heads. Jane and David left hungry and angry.Their experience suggests that the words an the printed invitations need to be made clearer. Everyone reads and understands the invitations differently. Most of us would agree that 6.30 -8.30pm means drinks only, go out to dinner afterwards; 8.00pm or 8.30pm means possible dinner, but 9.30pm and any time thereafter means no food, oat beforehand, roll up late.But this is not always the case. If asked to a students' party at 6.30pm, it is normal for guests not to appear before midnight, if at all, and no one cares. Being the first to arrive - looking eager - is social death. When my mother is asked to a party for 6.30, she likes to be them, if not on lime, then no later than seven. My age group (late thirties) falls somewhere between the two, but because we still think we're young, we're probably closer to student-time than grown-up time.The accepted custom at present is confusing (混乱的), sometimes annoying, and it often means you may go home hungry, but it does lend every party that precious element (成分) of surprise.68. The underlined words "off their heads" probably mean______.A. tiredB. crazyC. curiousD. hopeless69. Jane and David' s story is used to show that______ .A. petty-goer8 usually get hungry at partiesB. party invitations can be confusingC. people should ask for food at partiesD. birthday parties for middle-aged people are dull70. For some young people, arriving on time for a students' party will probably be considered_______.A. very difficultB. particularly thoughtfulC. friendly and politeD. socially unacceptable71. According to the writer, people in their late thirties_______.A. are likely to arrive late for a partyB. care little about the party timeC. haven' t really grown up yetD. like surprises at parties72. What is the general idea of the text?A. It' s safe to arrive late just when food is served.B. It' s wise to eat something before going to a party.C. It' s important to follow social rules of party-going.D. It' s necessary to read invitations carefully.ECannes will rock to the sound of a cancan dance this year when Moulin Rouge by the Australian director Baz Luhrmann opens the French film festival (电影节) in May. The musical stars Nicole Kidman as a singer, and John Leguizamo as the artist Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec. It will be competing for the Palme d'Or, the festival's top prize. The festival runs to May 21.The American actor Tommy Lee Jones, 54, has married his longtime girlfriend, Dawn Maria Laurel, 36, in a private wedding in San Antonio. "It wash' t a big to-do, ' said Fred Biery, a U. S. District Judge who performed the service. He refused to discuss things further. "These are very private people," he said.Loretta Lynn is being treated for a very bed cold in Tennessee and will miss several appearances. The country singer, 65, was admitted to a hospital near her home in Hurricane Mills. "She is in good condition, but the doctors are watching her closely," a spokeswoman said.The French-Algerian singer Enrico Macias was named a United Nations peace messenger. Enrico joins eight other people who act as goodwill envoys (使者) for the United Nations, among them are the writer Elie Wiesel and the basketball player Magic Johnson.73. We can learn from the text that Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec is ______A. a figure in a filmB. a dancer in a showC. a country singerD. a prize winner74. We know from the text that_______.A. Moulin Rouge won the top prize in a film festivalB. Loretta Lynn is under the doctors' careC. eight people serve as the UN goodwill envoysD. Fred Biery was Tommy Lee Jones' assistant75. This text most probably appears in_____.A. a book on film starsB. a film review in a magazineC. a newspaperD. a notice56—65 ADDCB BACAB 66—75 CDBBD ACABC 56—65 ADDCB BACAB 66—75 CDBBD ACABC 56—65 ADDCB BACAB 66—75 CDBBD ACABC 56—65 ADDCB BACAB 66—75 CDBBD ACABC 56—65 ADDCB BACAB 66—75 CDBBD ACABC 56—65 ADDCB BACAB 66—75 CDBBD ACABC。

【阅读】高一英语时文悦读第二期(答案附后)

Reading for Fun 英语时文阅读第二期Reading for FunPassage1Big praise for ‘Bao’奥斯卡最佳动画短片《包宝宝》，体会中国妈妈浓浓的母爱。

高一英语限时阅读训练(二)

高一英语限时阅读训练（二）ASydney — A shark savaged a schoolboy's leg while he was surfing with his father at a beach in Sydney on February 23. It was the third shark attack along the coast of Australia's largest city in a month.The 15-year-old boy and his father were in the water off Avalon, on Sydney's northern beaches, around dawn when he was attacked. The city's beaches are packed with locals and tourists during the summer months.“The father heard a scream and turned to see his son thrashing(激烈扭动)about in the water,” police said. “Fortunately, the shark swam away and the boy was helped to the shore by his father.”Lifesaving Club spokesman Nick Miller said, “It got him around the top of his left leg and the father came and dragged him out of water.” He said the boy was bleeding heavily when he was brought to the shore. “There was a lot of pain, as you can imagine.” The teenager was airlifted to hospital for treatment.Police said the bites “cut through to the bone”, but the boy did not appear to have suffered any fractures(骨折)．He was in a stable condition now.Several beaches were closed after the attack. Water police and lifeguards were searching for the shark, while police hoped to identify its species by the shape of the bite marks. But they said it was too e arly to say what type of shark attacked the boy. “I don't even know if he saw it,” Miller said.Many shark species live in the waters off Sydney's beaches, but attacks on humans are still relatively rare. However, there were two attacks on successive days earlier this month, one on a navy diver in Sydney harbor, not far from the famous Opera House, and the other on a surfer at the city's world-famous Bondi beach.Fishermen say shark numbers are on the rise. There is a ban(禁止) on commercial fishing in the harbor, which has increased fish stocks. Marine experts also claim environmental protection has created a cleaner environment, attracting sharks closer to the shore as they chase fish. Many shark species, including the Great White—the man-eaters made famous in Steven Spielberg's Jaws—are protected in Australian waters. （379 words）1. The report mainly tells us _____.A. shark attacks on humans are on the riseB. sharks attacked humans three times in one monthC. a boy was attacked by a shark at a Sydney beachD. shark numbers are increasing in the waters off Sydney’s beaches2. The underlined word “savaged” in the first paragraph probably means “_____”.A. desertedB. swallowedC. attackedD. packed3. What do we know about the city of Sydney from the passage?A. It is one of the largest cities in Australia.B. Sydney harbor is not far from the famous Opera House.C. There are many locals and tourists on its coast all the year round.D. There are few shark species in the waters off Sydney’s beaches.4. About the injury of the boy we know that _________.A. he was losing much blood when he was dragged outB. he was very nervous when he was sent to hospitalC. he may be in danger of losing his legD. he was injured in the right leg5. All the following are the causes of Australia’s sharks’ increasing EXCEPT that _____.A. environmental protection has created a cleaner environmentB. a ban on commercial fishing has increased fish numbersC. many shark species are protected in Australia watersD. the film Jaws has made the Great White famousBIt was almost the worst birthday of Abraham Lincoln’s life. On February 11, 1861 (the day before he turned fifty-two), Lincoln left for Washington to become the nation’s sixteenth President. As he left home in Springfield, Illinois, Lincoln handed his son Robert a black oilskin bag, and told him to keep it carefully. He did not tell Robert what was inside.Unknown to his seventeen-year-old son, Lincoln’s newly written inaugural speech had been placed his in the bag. It was to be the most important speech he ever made. And it was his only copy.When the train arrived in Indianapolis — the first stop on the long journey — Lincoln rode off in a special car without his family. Robert walked from the station to the local hotel.When Robert arrived at the hotel, he learned that his family’s rooms were not ready. So he asked that the bag should be held at the front desk. Then he went off to be with friends.On his return, Robert found his father waiting anxiously. Where was the bag? Robert explained that he had checked it at the desk.An angry Lincoln sped to the hall and leaped over the front desk. He began searching through a huge pile of luggage.As puzzled guests looked on, Lincoln dragged from the pile a familiar-looking black bag and opened it, only to find someone else’s dirty clothes. It was the wrong bag. Back he went to the pile.At last he found the valuable bag and the speech inside. Lincoln handed it to his son and said strictly, “Now you keep it!”It was the one and only time, Robert said, that his father had ever lost his temper at him. But with his speech found and his birthday yet to be celebrated, Abraham Lincoln grew cheerful. As Robert proudly recalled, “Father did not scold(责骂).”(313 words)6. The underlined words “inaugural speech” in Paragraph 2 may refer to ______.A. a speech made to a schoolB. a speech written by Lincoln’s secretaryC. a speech to take office of PresidentD. a speech made to the whole nation7. Lincoln gave his newly written inaugural speech to Robert in order to ______.A. take the train to IndianapolisB. let Robert keep an eye on itC. ask Robert to have a readD. have Robert make a copy of it8. Robert realized the importance of the bag when ______.A. he found his father very anxiousB. his father handed the bag to himC. his father returned the bag to himD. he arrived at the Indianapolis station9. It can be learnt from the text that ______.A. Lincoln didn’t lose his temperB. Lincoln scolded RobertC. Robert made his biggest mistakeD. Robert nearly lost Father’s speechA Man Called Trent [Kindle Edition]Louis L’AmourEditorial ReviewsProduct DescriptionTwo classic novels restored to L’Amour’s original versions, including one in paperback for the first time!About the AuthorL’Amourconsistently1988.copies of his works have been sold. There are more than 300 million copies of his books in print.10. This advertisement helps to sell ______.A. English magazinesB. movie DVDsC. e-booksD. music CDs11.Which company published “Silver Canyon”?A. Kindle.B. Amazon.C. Bantam.D. Leisure Books.12. “Beyond the Great Snow Mountains” is most probably liked by ______.A. teenage studentsB. teachersC. writersD. mountain climbers13.. What do we know about Louis L’Amour?A. He took charge of a book company.B. He wrote over 100 novels all his life.C. He worked for Amazon Digital Services.D. He became famous only after his death.DLetter to the EditorA heated debate is currently going on in our town. Should we allow the Odeon Triplex Cinema to be constructed at the Havenswood Shopping Center? There is just one large lot left to build on, and the theater would use up all of that space. Some people are excited at the idea of finally having our own movie theater. Others would rather travel ten miles north to the nearest theater to keep our quiet town the way it is. They say it is enough to have Marvin’s Movie Video Rentals in the shopping centre, with lots of recent videos available.There are certainly benefits to renting videos. For one thing, you can view movies when it is convenient for you. You can relax on your sofa，and take a break whenever you need one. You can also talk to others without bothering any strangers seated nearby. In addition, it is a less expensive way to view a movie, especially if more than one person is watching the video.On the other hand, seeing a movie in a theater is a different experience. For one thing, you can see the movie on a wide screen as the filmmaker intended. To be viewed on a television screen, a film must be changed in some way to make it smaller. One way is the “pan-and-scan” method, which involves removing some of the details in the picture. This results in an image that is not complete. The other way, called “letterboxing”, keeps the image the way it is on the big screen, with one annoying exception: because the big-screen version is wide, the same picture on a television screen must be long and narrow, with black strips(带状) above and below it.Another problem is sound. The sound from a television cannot compare to the sound system in a movie theater. Your experience of a movie improves when you can clearly hear all of the sound. Furthermore, at home, viewing companions often talk during a movie, which makes you miss out on what’s happening in the film.Besides, having a movie theater will not mean that you can’t still go to Marvin’s and rent a movie! You will just have a choice that you didn’t have before. Isn’t it time for people in Havenswood to enjoy a little progress? (388 words)14. Who may be the author?A. An editor of a newspaper.B. The manager of the nearest theatre.C. A concerned citizen in Havenswood.D. The owner of Marvin’s Movie Video Rentals.15. What is the advantage of renting videos?A. It will take up the large lot in the town.B. There’s no st rict limit to the viewing time．C. People can enjoy better sound system.D. People can fully concentrate on their movies.16. In the author’s opinion, the construction of a theatre will ______.A. reduce the profit of the Movie Video RentalsB. save movie-goers money and timeC. offer people another experienceD. disturb the peace in the town17. How does the author mainly state his point?A. By using examples.B. By making a comparison(对比).C. By carrying out a survey.D. By presenting differe nt people’s views.18. Which of the following shows the structure of the passage?(①—⑤stand for the paragraphs in the article)19. Which of the following would provide the best evidence to support the main idea of Para3?A. A poster about popular movies.B. A magazine about the history of moviemaking.C. A book about a famous filmmaker.D. A book about changing movies into videos.第二节：Wang Ying, Shun Yan, Li Qiang和Zhang Wen正在讨论去国外深造。

高一英语限时训练2

高一英语限时训练2I.完形填空：(共15小题；每小题2分．满分30分)阅读下面短文，掌握其大意．然后从1—15各题所给的A、B、C和D项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

The photo was in my mother’s bedroom. It showed a soldier with a gun. Below the photo was the word “Speaking”.“Who is that soldier 1 ‘Speaking’?” I asked one day.Mother laughed. “It wasn’t his name,” she said. “His name was Harold. He was my brother, my only brother. Harold was 18 when the war 2 . I was 12 then and my sisters were 10 and 9. Harold liked to play with us.”“Did you quarrel sometimes?” I asked.“We often quarreled. That’s 3 the word ‘Speaking’ comes from. When we quarreled, we said, ‘I’m not speaking to you.’ But 4 the quarrel we were all 5 again. And then we said, ‘I’m speaking now. Are you speaking to me?’”“When the war began, Harold joined the 6 . A month later he came to see us. He brought that gun to show us. Then he went miles away to the 7 . We didn’t see him for three years—three long, empty years. He didn’t often write letters. But one day in May there was a knock on the front door.”“I ran to 8 it. It was Harold! He was an 9 Harold, a thinner Harold, too. He was a man. He looked at me with his two green eyes and he 10 . That smile was just the same as before, and then he said one w ord: “11 ?”“I didn’t—I couldn’t—answer. I just fell into his arms, and he 12 his gun. He stayed with us for a month. We played all our old 13 again. Then he went back to the war.”“We 14 saw him again. One day, a letter came. Harold was dead. I wrote the word on the 15 .”( ) 1. A. asked B. written C. meant D. called( ) 2. A. happened B. ended C. began D. broke( ) 3. A. why B. where C. what D. how( ) 4. A. during B. in C. before D. after( ) 5. A. happy B. lucky C. boring D. sad( ) 6. A. army B. camp C. club D. society( ) 7. A. house B. bedroom C. door D. front( ) 8. A. watch B. open C. meet D. find( ) 9. A. excited B. older C. ugly D. inspiring( ) 10. A. cried B. jumped C. smiled D. shouted( ) 11. A. Hello B. Pardon C. Dear D. Speaking( ) 12. A. dropped B. lost C. fired D. sold( ) 13. A. jokes B. matches C. games D. toys( ) 14. A. often B. seldom C. sometimes D. never( ) 15. A. wall B. notebook C. photo D. doorII．语法填空(共10小题；每小题l. 5分．满分l5分)阅读下面短文，按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求，在空格处填入一个适当的词或使用括号中词语的正确形式填空，并将答案填写在答题卷标号为16—25的相应位置上As we all know, English is the most widely used language in the world. It's important 16us to learn English well. But how?I like English as well as maths and physics. At the beginning of my English study, I spent a lot of time 17 (memorize) the grammatical rules of English. I wasn't interested in listening or speaking. Many times the marks I 18(get) in English tests were not as good as those in my maths tests, so I decided to change my way of study.Since then, I have begunto pay attention to listening. In myspare time, I often listen to English tapes and watch some English programmes on TV, I try 19 best to grasp the main idea.Reading is 20 important step in learning English well. I read text books, and other reading materials. When I am free, I often read English magazines and newspapers. 21 there are lots of new words, I often go through 22 I read without paying much attention to the new words or difficult sentences. In this way, I've improved my reading comprehension.23 glad I am! The more I read, the24 (much) I understand; the more I understand, the more I read.Recently, I have also been trying to write. Though I often make 25 (mistake), I am not discouraged. I'm determined to learn English well. I'm sure I will know it well in the future.III．阅读短文，从A. B. C. D四个选项中选择最佳答案(20分)AAfter the successful 29 th Olympic Games in Beijing, the whole world moved the sight into London. On 6 July,2005, at the 117 th International Olympic Committee(IOC) Session in Singapore, London ( Great Britain) was elected to be the host city of the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.London is the capital of the UK (The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland). It was founded in the year of 50, which was in the times of the Roman Kingdom. It was once called Londinium. In 1801, London become the biggest city in the world.The mayor of London now is Boris Johnson. There are about 7.5 million people living in London now, and Chinese take a 1.4 % part.26.The Beijing Olympic Games was the _____ one in the Olympic history.A. twentiethB. twenty-secondC. twenty-eighthD. twenty-ninth27. London was elected to be the host city of the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games at the 117 th International Olympic Committee Session in _____.A. SingaponeB. ChineC. Great BritainD. the USA28. Londinium was the old name of _____A. LondonB. Northern IrelandC.Great BritainD.Roman Kingdom29. There are about _____ million Chinese people living in London now.A. 7.5B. 1.4C. 0.1D. 0.530. Which of the following is NOT right?A. The 117 th International Olympic Committee Session was held in 2005B. London is the capital of the UNC. In 1801, London become the biggest city in the world.D. The mayor of London now is Boris Johnson.BDo you like chocolate? Maybe most people do. A box of it can be a great gift. Buy one for a friend and give it as a surprise. See how happy that person gets.Say you just got a box of chocolate. Which piece do you pick first? A man has studied people’s choi ces. He says they tell something about the person. Did you choose a round piece? You are a person who likes to party. Did you choose an oval (椭圆形的)shape? You are a person who likes to make things. Picking a square shape shows something else. The person is honest and truthful. You can depend on him or her. What kind of chocolate do you pick? Maybe you like milk chocolate. This shows you have warm feeling about the past. Dark chocolate means something else. A perso who chooses it looks toward the future. What about white chocolate? Would you choose it? If so, you may find it hard to make up your mind. Some people like chocolate with nuts(果仁). These are people who like to help others.Do you believe these ideas? Can candy tell all these things? It doesn’t really matter. There is one sure thing about eaters of chocolate. They eat it because they like it.31. This passage mainly tells us ______.A. why people like chocolateB. almost everyone likes chocolateC. about different kinds of chocolateD. different choice may show different characters32. Picking a round shape of chocolate shows that a person______A. likes singing,dancingand drinkingB. likes to do something for othersC. is good at making thingsD. can be depended on33. If you enjoy eating milk chocolate, you may______A. look forward to the futureB. like to think of the pastC. enjoy parties and funD. have trouble making decisions34. From the passage we can say that a helpful man may choose chocolate_____A. in oval shapeB. in square shapeC. with nutsD. with coffee35. The last paragraph suggests that the writer_____.A. believes all the information about chocolateB. does not believe the information about candyC. is trying to get you to believe false informationD. doesn’t think it important whether you believe the ideas参考答案：1~5 DCBDA 6~10 ADBBC 11~15 DACDC16.for 17.memorizing 18.got 19.my 20.an21.Although 22.what 23.How 24.more25.mistakes26-30 DAACB 31-35 DABCD。

2021版高三英语一轮复习阅读限时练2Unit3Amazingpeople(A卷)牛津译林版必修2

2021版高三英语一轮复习阅读限时练2Unit3Amazingpeople（A卷）牛津译林版必修2(对应学生用书第277页)Ⅰ.阅读明白得A(2021年湖南十三校第一次联考)With fast food and convenience at our fingertips on every corner and at every turn, it is becoming increasingly hard to stay in shape.Staying healthy has been more and more difficult for many of the common people.To oppose this we would like to arm you with four ways of staying healthy and feeling great.You really are what you eat.It's true, and there's no way around it.You can't be sitting there staring at that plate of fried chicken, hoping that you will feel amazed later in the day.We have to be in reality about what we eat.If we are putting dead and fried food in our bellies, what is going to come out is exhausted energy and illness.Enjoy the sun.Enjoy the sunshine, or the wind or cold for that matter.In other words, get outside.Take a walk.Do it every single day.You don't have to be doing intense and heavy runs day in and day out, but you do need to be moving.You see, a healthy metabolism (新陈代谢) will only come from an active lifestyle.Those who have a sedentary living, sitting in office chairs or hardly moving, will have bodies adapted to that lifestyle.But if your body thinks that it needs to burn, then it will get in the habit of burning.Shop around the outside of the grocery store.This is becoming m ore and more of a popular saying among healthfood advocates.The inner passages are far more likely to be filled with preservatives(防腐剂) and chemicals to keep those boxed and packaged foods fresh for long periods of time.Yet eating fresh fruits, vegetables, unprocessed meats and so forth will keep nutrientdense foods going through your body.The more living items you consume, the more help they will be able to be to your immune system and your total body health.Water.Yes, simply and without end, water.You need this for every single function that your body performs.When you get up in the morning, before you put anything else on your tongue, drink a quart or two.Build up the amount you consume each day.An option for water instead of other pic kmeups.Day by day your body will realize that you are going to be more thoroughly hydrating, and it will keep you feeling healthy as you can be.【语篇解读】随着触手可及的快餐以及便利舒服的生活方式越来越普及，现在的人们想保持身材已并非易事；关于大多数一般人来说，保持健康也变得愈加困难，本文就如何保持健康给出了一些建议。

2023-2024学年高一下学期英语限时训练-2 答案解析

高一英语限时训练(2) 答案解析阅读理解A篇）主题语境：人与社会——社会服务本文是记叙文。

Surabhi Yadav创办社会组织帮助农村女孩接受教育以改变命运。

1. C。

理解具体信息。

根据第一段中的Surabhi Yadav came across 19-year-old Phula in Bihar, who wanted to study和Surabhi would get on a phone with Phula and four other girls ... to teach them skills, like emailing, finding jobs, networking, and more可知，Phula 想要继续学习，于是Surabhi通过电话会议教她一些技能。

2. A。

推断。

根据第二段中的While a few tried hard not to lose their jobs, Sajhe Sapne puta sense of confidence and resilience in their heads. “Nobody has stopped trying, this I can promise,” Surabhi said可知，从Sajhe Sapne毕业的学生都有一种自信和韧性，不轻言放弃。

由此可推知，她们在Sajhe Sapne培养了坚强的意志。

3. C。

推断。

根据第三段中Anjali所说的话可知，她在Sajhe Sapne学习了九个月的课程后，找到了一份现场研究员的工作，而这种情况通常很难发生在一名农村女孩身上。

由此可推知，提及Anjali是为了表明Sajhe Sapne在帮助女孩找工作方面是很有益的。

4. C。

推断。

通读全文内容可知，Surabhi关注农村女孩的教育问题，开办了与传统学校不同的Sajhe Sapne，让她们能够接受教育并获得更好的工作机会。

高中高考英语时文阅读限时训练四篇

时文阅读限时训练四篇AOn Sept. 12, 2023, Apple made an announcement. It said it will use the USB-C connector for all its new iPhone 15 models. This is a big deal. It means that all new iPhones will have the same connector. USB stands for Universal Serial Bus. The C refers to the third type. It follows types A and B.The USB Implementers Forum is made up of over 1,000 companies. They promote and support USB technology. The group developed the USB-C connector. It replaces the older USB connectors. It also replaces other types of ports. These include HDMI, DisplayPort and VGA. The aim is to create a single, universal connector for a wide range of devices.The key features and benefits of USB-C include a reversible connector. You can insert it in either orientation. It also allows some cables to have the same connector on both ends for connecting between devices and connecting devices to chargers, unlike most earlier USB and Lightning cables.USB-C's widespread adoption in the electronics industry is likely to lead to a universal standard. This reduces the need for multiple types of cables and adapters. Also, its slim and compact shape allows manufacturers to make thinner and lighter devices.Connectors use a variety of data transfer protocols. These are sets of rules for formatting and handling data. The latest USB protocol is version 4. It provides a data transfer rate of up to 40 gigabits per second. This depends on the rating of the cable. The latest Thunderbolt, also on version 4, supports up to 40 gigabits-persecond data transfer and 100 watts charging.Why USB-C mattersDue to the fragmented nature of technology evolution, computer users a decade ago were struggling. They had too many connectors: USB for data; power cables for charging; HDMI or DisplayPort or VGA for video; and Ethernet for internet. This called for an industrywide effort to convergence on an all-purpose connector. Since itsintroduction in 2014, USB-C has gained widespread popularity. It has already become the connector of choice for most non-Apple devices. Apple converted the iPad Pro to USB-C in 2018. Now, it is doing the same for the best selling Apple device, the iPhone. Some market forecasts suggest there will be close to 4 billion USB-C connector sales by 2025 and 19 billion by 2033.1. Which organization developed the USB-C connector?A. The European Union.B. The USB Implementers Forum.C. Apple Inc.D. The USB Consortium.2. What was the goal of developing the USB-C connector by the USB Implementers Forum?A. To replace all USB connectors with USB-C.B. To promote Thunderbolt technology exclusively.C. To create a universal connector for various devices.D. To develop a connector for Apple devices.3. What is the key feature of USB-C mentioned in the text?A. It requires adapters for most devices.B. It is larger and heavier than previous connectors.C. It has a reversible connector.D. It supports only Apple devices.4. When was USB-C introduced to the market?A. 2014.B. 2023.C. 2033.D. 2018.5. According to market forecasts, how many USB-C connector sales are expected by 2033?A. 1 billion.B. 19 billion.C. 4 billion.D. 10 billion.答案: 1. B, 2. C, 3. C, 4. A, 5. BBHangzhou dishes are one of the eight great cuisines of China. They are noted for their seasonal ingredients, elaborate preparation, sophisticated cooking techniques, and refreshing taste. A trip to Hangzhou isn't complete without trying some of its speciality dishes. Here are a few must-try meals. Each of them has an age old story.Dongpo Pork (red-braised pork belly)The dish was named after a Song Dynasty (960-1279) poet and official, Su Dongpo. When Su was banished to Hangzhou, he initiated a thorough dredging of West Lake. This had great benefits for the locals. To express their gratitude, they gifted Su a lot of pork. Su added his own twist to the traditional cooking process of braised pork belly. He added yellow wine and stewed it on low heat. He distributed the dish to those who worked on the project. It became widely favored.West Lake Carp in Vinegar GravyLegend has it that two brothers surnamed Song lived in Hangzhou. The elder brother was murdered by a local villain. In desperation and fear for his safety, the younger brother was forced into exile. During his farewell dinner, his recently widowed sister-in-law cooked a dish. It was both sweet and sour. She was implying that the young Song should "not forget the salt amid the sweet". The younger brother later returned as a high ranking official, avenged his brother's murder, and sought out his sister. The dish has been handed down from generation to generation.Sister Song's Fish SoupDuring the Song Dynasty, a woman nicknamed Sister Song settled down alongside West Lake. She made a living selling fish soup. On a trip to West Lake, Emperor Gaozong tasted her fish soup and spoke very highly of it. The soup's reputation spread far and wide, and it became a calling card for the city.Sauteed Shrimps with Longjing TeaThe story of this dish relates to Emperor Qianlong. He ruled from 1644-1911. On an excursion to Hangzhou, one of his chefs accidentally dropped Longjing tea leaves into the sauteed shrimp. The lingering fragrance of the tea combined with the divine texture of the shrimp won him over. A classic Hangzhou dish was born.1. Which dish is named after the Song Dynasty poet and official Su Dongpo?A. Sauteed Shrimps with Longjing Tea.B. Dongpo Pork.C. West Lake Carp in Vinegar Gravy.D. Sister Song's Fish Soup.2. What story is associated with the dish "West Lake Carp in Vinegar Gravy"?A. It was named after a famous fisherman in Hangzhou.B. The younger brother, forced into exile, received a farewell dinner from his sister-in-law with a sweet and sour dish.C. It was a favorite dish of the Emperor Qianlong.D. It was invented by a local villain.3. How did "Sauteed Shrimps with Longjing Tea" come into existence?A. It was created by a famous tea merchant in Hangzhou.B. A chef accidentally dropped Longjing tea leaves into sauteed shrimp during Emperor Qianlong's excursion.C. The dish was inspired by a poem about tea.D. It was a traditional dish that dates back to the Song Dynasty.4. What common theme runs through the stories behind these Hangzhou dishes?A. Hangzhou dishes are known for their spicy flavors.B. Each dish has an age-old story or legend associated with its creation or popularity.C. All the dishes were named after famous historical figures.D. The dishes are all vegetarian.5. What does the word "excursion" mean in the sentence "On an excursion to Hangzhou, one of theemperor's chefs accidentally dropped Longjing tea leaves into the sauteed shrimp."?A. Experience.B. Talk.C. Trip.D. Boat.答案: 1. B, 2. B, 3. B, 4. B, 5. CCSome of the oldest known poems do not have a named author. Researchers believe this might be because early poems were sung and passed on through the sharing of stories. They were sometimes chanted or even used as prayers. Caedmon's Hymn is often considered the oldest surviving English poem. It was written in the late 7th century – more than 1,300 years ago. The first word is "nu" – which means "now". It instantly grabs the reader's attention.Fast-forward a few centuries, and poets such as William Shakespeare (1564–1616), William Blake (1757–1827) and Elizabeth Barrett Browning (1806–1861) wrote poems that captured the imagination of generations of readers. Poems during these eras usually rhymed, but not always. John Agard (born 1949) Benjamin Zephaniah (born in 1958) and Grace Nichols (born in 1950) are modern poets. They have combined their own Caribbean cultural heritage with life in Britain to write their own interesting and thought-provoking poetry about their experiences and observations. Their poetry is widely studied in schools by students across the country.Why does poetry matter?Poetry can be an important tool for self-expression. 66.5% of children found that writing poetry helped them cope with the difficulties of lockdown. A report carried out in 2020 found that poetry was the most usual way for 11 to 16-year-olds to discover writing from African and Asian cultures. This supports the organisers' belief that poetry can build understanding between cultures and people. Having a special day every year dedicated to poetry helps families, children, communities and schools share their poems and have their voices heard. It also keeps the need for poetry alive.What does "refuge" mean to you?Jay Bhadricha is one of the day's leaders. He describes refuge as a "shelter from the storm, it's an escape, it is a hug from someone you love and it is found in abundance in poetry". Some might find refuge in their family's past. They might write poetry about that, or even in the act of writing poetry itself. Others might seek refuge in their hobbies, and put pen to paper to share them. Refugees (people who have fled war and danger to make a home elsewhere) and those who have welcomed them might write about the experiences, too. The word "refuge" comes from a French word meaning "to flee". People might write about leaving something behind or rushing towards the future. The poet and author Michael Rosen wrote a poem called On the Move Again from Somewhere. It says, "Take the train. Catch a plane. Make the trip. Ina ship... home is where you find it. "1. What is suggested as a possible reason why some of the oldest known poems didn't have namedauthors?A. Authors intentionally remained anonymous.B. They were passed on through storytelling and song.C. Authors were not recognized in ancient times.D. The concept of authorship didn't exist then.2. When was "Caedmon's Hymn," often considered the oldest surviving English poem, written?A. In the 16th century.B. In the late 7th century.C. In the 18th century.D. More than 2,300 years ago.3. What does the text suggest about the role of poetry in building understanding between cultures?A. Poetry can build understanding between cultures and people.B. Poetry creates barriers between cultures.C. Poetry has no impact on cultural understanding.D. Poetry is mainly focused on promoting cultural differences.4. How does Jay Bhadricha describe the concept of "refuge" in relation to poetry?A. "A challenge, a mystery, and a distant journey."B. "A place to hide from danger, away from one's loved ones."C. "A feeling of sadness and loss."D. "Shelter from the storm, an escape, a hug from someone you love."5. What is the origin of the word "refuge," as mentioned in the text?A. It has no specific origin mentioned in the text.B. It is derived from a Latin word meaning "home."C. It comes from a French word meaning "to flee."D. It originates from an ancient Greek term.答案: 1. B, 2. B, 3. A, 4. D, 5. CDClimate Change Is Changing the Color of the OceanClimate change is reshaping the surface of the Earth — even down to the color of the oceans. A new study says that more than half the world's ocean area is "becoming greener." The trend is connected to human-caused global warming.It's not clear what is driving the greening. In some places, it could indicate changes in the amount of plankton or other organic material floating in the water. Plankton are a cornerstone of the ocean food chain. These kinds of shifts could have ripple effects throughout the entire marine ecosystem. That's a topic for future research. For now, the researchers can say for sure that the oceans are changing colors. And climate change is to blame.The study was published Wednesday in the journal Nature. It examines 20 years of satellite data. The data measures light reflected at the surface of the water all across the globe. The subtle changes aren't necessarily visible to the naked eye. The research finds that 56 percent of the world's oceans are shifting in color. And on the whole, they're growing greener. The trend is especially strong in the lower latitudes. These include the subtropics and tropics. Scientists then used a computer model. They wanted to find out whether climate change was playing a part. They ran one set of simulations. They represented the oceans under a strong climate change scenario. Then, they compared them with a second set of simulations. They imagined a world in which climate change didn't exist.Climate change seems to be the culprit. But the exact reasons still need some scientific digging. Rising ocean temperatures in and of themselves aren't driving the greening. There are plenty of other ways global warming is affecting the world. It can change the structure and flow of certain currents, for instance. These kinds of changes can affect the growth of phytoplankton and other factors that might be contributing to the greening. The findings weren't a surprise to the researchers. They're consistent with the way researchers expect the global oceans to change as the world keeps on warming. "I've been running simulations that have been telling me for years that thesechanges in ocean color are going to happen," study co-author Stephanie Dutkiewicz said. "To actually see it happening for real is not surprising, but frightening."1. According to the study, what percentage of the world's ocean area is "becoming greener"?A. Less than half.B. Around a quarter.C. Approximately two-thirds.D. More than half.2. What is not clear about the greening of the oceans?A. The impact of plankton on the marine ecosystem.B. The exact reasons driving the change in color.C. The visible changes in ocean color.D. The connection between greening and global warming.3. What did the researchers use to examine the changes in ocean color?A. Satellite data measuring reflected light.B. Survey responses from oceanographers.C. A computer model of the world's oceans.D. Underwater cameras and sensors.4. What do the simulations in the study suggest about climate change and ocean color?A. Climate change has no impact on ocean color shifts.B. Rising ocean temperatures are the main cause of the change.C. Rising global temperatures are to blame for the greening.D. Ocean color changes are unrelated to global warming.5. What does study co-author Stephanie Dutkiewicz say about the findings?A. They were unrelated to climate change.B. They were inconsistent with previous research.C. They were not surprising but frightening.D. They were unexpected and concerning.答案: 1. D, 2. B, 3. A, 4. C, 5. C。

夏邑一高重点班高中英语限时练1-4

铭志班英语限时练一第一节完形填空（共20小题；每题L5分，总分值30分）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C、D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最正确选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

When I was 13 my only purpose was to become the star on our football team. That meant 41 Miller King, who was the best 42 I have been admiring at our school.Football season started in September and all summer long I worked out. I carried my football everywhere for 43.Just before September, Miller was struck by a car and lost his right arm. I went to see him after he came back from 44 . He looked very 45 , but he didn't cry.That season, I 46 all of Miller's records while he, 47 the home games from the bench. We went 10-1 and I was named most valuable player, 48 I often had crazy dreams in which I was to blame for Miller's 49 .One afternoon, 1 was crossing the field to go home and saw Miller 50 going over a fence-which wasn't 51 to climb if you had both arms. Fm sure I was the last person in the world he wanted to accept 52 from. But even that challenge he accepted. I 53 him move slowly over the fence. When we were finally _54 on the other side, he said to me, "You know, I didn't tell you this during the season, but you did 55 .Thank you for filling in for 56His words freed me from my bad 57 . I thought to myself, how even without an arm he was more of a leader. Damaged but not defeated, he was 58 ahead of me. I was right to have 59 him. From that day on, Igrew 60 and a little more reaJ.41. A. cheering for B. beating out C. relying on D. staying with42. A. coach, B. student C. teacher D. player43. A. practice B. show C. comfort D. pleasure44. A. school B. vacation C. hospital D. training45. A. pale B. calm C. relaxed D. ashamed46. A. held B. broke C. set D. tried47. A. reported B. judged C. organized D. watched48. A. and B. then C. but D. thus49. A. decision B. mistake C. accident D. sacrifice50. A. stuck B. hurt C. tired D. lost51. A. steady B. hard C. fun D.fit52. A. praise B. advice C. assistance D. apology53. A. let B. helped C. had D. noticed英语限时练一完形：41-45 BD AC A 46-50 BDCCA 51-55 BCBDA 56-60 CDADB语法填空：61.makes 62. relaxed 63. from 64. Instead 65. The 66. are67. for 68. changing 69. possibly 70. yours 短文改错：Our Chinese teacher is a middle-aged woman, who had been teaching Chinese for morehas than 20 years. She is always working hard. As a model teacher for many years, she is kind and friendly to us but very strict in us. Tn class, she always encourages us tell stories.to tellShe is quite good at teaching and try to make her lessons lively andtriesinteresting. In her spare time, she often teaches us Chinese song and helps us to put upsongson short plays. She loves us so much as she is always ready to help us. As A matter of fact, she isthata not only our good teacher and also our good friend. We all respect and Love him.her 英语限时练二41—60 DABAD BCCAA BCADC BBDBA77.disappointing ——disappointed 61 of/about 62 had been 63 Arriving64 most 65others66 a67 to disturb 68 official 69 is used70 which71. make 一making72. actor-actors73.but —so 或者 and 74.get 后力口 it 75,have —had78.去掉the79.1ucky —luck80. had-havewith but76.everywhere ——anywhere完形填空: 41—45 DBBAC 46—50 ACDCC 51—55 BCDAB2.shown 前的 is —was3.high —highly4.sweet 后的 but — and5.patient-patients6.that-who7.such-so短文改错二：英语限时练三语篇填空：61.least 66.soon 短文改错一:62.headed ter 63.had learned68.permi ssion 64.who/that 69.spending65.while/when 7O.a 【小题 1 】 surrounded-surrounding 【小题4】without--with【小题2】tourist--tourists ［小题3 】careless ―carelessly【小题5】told 前加were 【小题6】drive ―drove 【小题7】that —which【小题8】or---and 【小题9】our---their 【小题10】others 前的the 去掉英语限时练四三、完形填空41-45 BBACD 46-50 DBBBC四、语法填空61. some62. looking66. to look .67.needn't 五、短文改错51 —55 BAAAC 56—60CCDBD63. so64. it65. Actually68. Interesting 69. will try 70. the. 第二句：enjoy 改成 enjoyed1 .第二句：leave 改成 leaving 或 about 改成 to.第三句：we 改成us2 .第三句：countryside 前力口 the3 .第四句：were 改成was .第四句：how 改成what4 .第五句:easily 改成easy 8.第六句：But 改成And 或So9.第六句：there 前的to 去掉 10.第七句：year 改成years56-60 BDACBl.the Afilm 8.its —his9. Equipping-Equipped 10.删 laugh 前的 to54. A. dropped B. ready C. trapped D. safe55. A. fine B. wrong C. quickly D. normally56. A. us B. yourself C. me D. them57. A. memories B. ideas C. attitudes D. dreams58. A. still B. also C. yet D. just59. A. challenged B. cured C. invited D. admired60. A. healthier B. bigger C. cleverer D. cooler第II卷(非选择题，共50分)注意：将答案写在答题卡上。

2020版新高考英语限时训练：阅读理解2篇+七选五

2020版新高考阅读理解2篇+七选五限时训练(建议用时：25分钟)Ⅰ.阅读理解A(2019·洛阳第二次统考)There is more of a connection between foodand culture than you may think. On an individual level, we grow up eatingthe food of our culture. It becomes a part of who we are. Many associatefood from our childhood with warm feelings and good memories and it tiesus to our families, holding a special and personal value for us. Food fromour family often becomes the comfort food we seek as adults in times of frustration and stress.On a large scale, traditional food is an important part of culture. It also operates as an expression of culture identity. Immigrants bring it wherever they go, and it is a symbol of pride for their culture and means of coping with homesickness.Many immigrants open their own restaurants and serve traditional dishes. However, the food does not remain exactly the same. Some materials needed to make traditional dishes may not be readily available, so the taste and flavor can be different from what they would prepare in their home countries. Additionally, immigrants do not only sell dishes to people from the same countries as them, but to people from different countries. Therefore, they have to make small changes about the original dishes to cater to a wider range of customers. Those changes can create new flavors that still keep the cultural significance of the dishes.We should embrace our heritage(传统) through our culture’s food but also become more informed about other cultures by trying their food. It is important to remember that each dish has a special place in the culture to which it belongs, and is special to those who prepare it. Food is a window into culture, and it should be treated as such.1．What’s the function of food mentioned in the text?A．To help motivate homesickness.B．To show national identity.C．To reflect a country’s history.D．To show a community’s superiority.2．What does the underlined word “it”in paragraph 2 refer to?A．The specific traditional food.B．The national culture.C．A traditional expression of food.D．The old-fashioned taste.3．Why do some immigrants have to change the original dishes in their restaurant?A．To attach cultural importance to their dishes.B．To announce the beginning of their life on foreign soil.C．To make the dishes popular among customers.D．To present their own food culture in a new way.4．What’s the author’s attitude towards different food cultures?A．Negative.B．Balanced.C．Unfair. D．Unchangeable.BFor those of us who attempt to keep up with the fashion world toensure our cupboards stay fresh, the real skeletons in our cupboards arethose pieces we bought and only wore once or twice—mostly fromfollowing each season’s new trends.With fast fashion brands like Forever 21, H&M and Zara’s constantoutput of new trendy clothing at low prices, it’s easy to fall into the trap ofbuying clothes regardless of whether you really need them. But unnecessarypurchasing, and the mass production of clothing, aren’t just hard on our wallets—they are hard on the environment.One of the first steps in getting unwanted clothes out of your cupboard is to sell or consign(寄送) them. But because popular resale shops like Buffalo Exchange and Crossroads don’t accept fast fashion brands because they don’t profit enough from them, people often turn to throwing their old clothing in the dustbins.Many consumers don’t realize that clothing and textiles(纺织品) are recyclable or how to recycle them. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, the United States generated 16.22 million tons of waste textiles in 2017 and recycled only 2.62 million tons. Ten and a half million tons of textiles were finally buried under the ground that year.Vetements, a Parisian fashion brand worn by celebrities like Kanye West and Rihanna, aimed to bring awareness to the problem of fast fashion brands and clothing waste with a recent window display at Saks Fifth Avenue in New York. The window contained a giant pile of clothes. The pile, which grew daily, was made up of old clothes donated by Saks employees and outofseason items from the store.On Aug.10, the clothing from the display was donated to RewearAble, a Long Island recycling program that collects old clothes and textiles, and prepares them for resale or repurposes the textiles.5．What keeps customers coming back to fast fashion brands like Forever 21, H&M and Zara?A．Good shopping environment.B．Discounts and promotional activities.C．Warm and thoughtful service of the salesmen.D．Low prices and a continuous supply of new looks.6．Where can you find the data that best supports “fast fashion is hard on the environment”？A．In paragraph 2.B．In paragraph 3.C．In paragraph 4.D．In paragraph 5.7．What can be learned about the window display created by Vetements?A．It can help the environment.B．It does good to people’s health.C．It can help change people’s lives.D．It will take the lead in the latest fashion.8．What is the best title for the text?A．How to Stop Buying Unnecessary ClothesB．Fast Fashion Brands Spread Around the WorldC．The Advantages and Disadvantages of Fast FashionD．Fast Fashion Can Kill Your Wallet and the EnvironmentⅡ.七选五Many people struggle with saying “No”. 1.________ Remember, just because you can do something does not mean it is required. Understand you always have a right to turn down an invitation or refuse a favor and figure out the best ways to say “No”. Here are some specific tips.Give yourself permission to say “No”. Many people have an immediate reaction to say “Yes”when they’re asked to do someone a favor. Keep in mind, you are never required to say “Yes”.It’s actually okay to say “No”sometimes. Accept this as you prepare to say “No”to someone.2.________Set up your personal boundaries. 3.________ However, that reason does not have to be concrete. Many people think if they can do something, they should. Your reason for saying “No”can be a simple matter of your own personal boundaries. Think about what boundaries you have, and accept the fact you’re allowed to stay true to them.4．________ People often won’t take “No” for an answer. If you say “No” to people, they may give you various reasons to try and change your mind. Stay determined for your decision and do not give in easily.Practice saying “No”. It may sound silly, but you can actually practice saying “No”alone.5.________ Practice giving a firm “No”to someone so you can get comfortable with the words. Many people are nervous about saying “No” and may say “Yes” due to anxiety. Practicing can help get rid of some of this anxiety.A．This will help you say “No” with ease.B．Be aware of potential persuasion techniques.C．Find a good chance to stand in front of a crowd.D．It’s always easier to say “No”if you have a reason.E．Try standing before a mirror and looking at yourself.F．It’s rather easy for you to set up your personal boundaries.G．If someone asks you a favor, you may feel you have to say “Yes”．解析Ⅰ.阅读理解【解题导语】本文是一篇议论文，主要探讨了食物和文化之间的联系。

宜春实验中学高一年级英语必修二限时训练(二)

宜春实验中学高一年级英语必修二限时训练（二）7．In my opinion, you mustn't consider yourself to be too weak to ________________(与……竞争) others who are stronger than you.8．I have made up my mind and nothing will make me ________________(改变主意)．句型训练1．他非常愤怒甚至连一句话都没讲就跳上出租车走了。

(so…that…)He was ________________________ he leaped into a taxi without saying a word.2．你愈亲近大自然，就愈能了解它的美。

(the＋比较级…，the＋比较级…)______________ you stay to nature, ______________________ you will appreciate its beauty.3．学生不允许带手机进校，这是学校的一条规定。

(be allowed to do)It is a rule that students in this school ____________________ their cellphones into the school.4．他最后发现他没有收集到写书所需要的那么多的信息。

(as…as)He finally found that he didn't collect ________________________ he needed for his book.5．如果学生违反学校的规定，他们将会受到惩罚。

(被动语态)If students break the school rules, they ________________________．单句填空1．It was lucky for him to be admitted ________ the dream university he had been looking forward to.2．The lecture was boring, so the students rose one after ________ and walked out.3．It is my ________(responsible) to check that all doors and windows are locked after everybody leaves.4．Mr Smith was ________ busy in working that he often forgot his meals or rest.5．The rule is that children under 18 will not ________(admit) into the pub in this area.6．It is no use ________(bargain) with that mean storekeeper, for he won't cut down the price.7．Our new apartment building ________(advertise) in tomorrow's morning paper, and I do hope that it will appeal to you.8．Susan comes from England, who is the________(fat) of the two girls.9．The more roads and parking lots we pave, the ________(little) water can flow into the ground to become groundwater.10．Do you think the reason ________ you gave for your being late for school is reasonable?语法填空阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

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高一英语限时阅读（20）AYOU may have heard of the “American Dream”, an ideal that has powered the hopes of Americans for generations.It began as a belief that the US was a land of opportunity, and that anyone could achieve success through hard work. At times, the dream has referred to home ownership, a good job, retirement security or each generation doing better than the last.Yet today, this concept seems to have greatly changed. As Time magazine pointed out, quite different from their predecessors (前辈), many Millennials (the generation born after 1980) redefine the American Dream as “day-to-day control of your life”. They “prize job mobility (机动性), flexible schedules, any work that is more interesting than typing, and the ability to travel”, said the magazine.Home ownership, once the cornerstone (基石) of the American Dream, is becoming a smaller priority (优先事项) for this generation, as a new research released by US insurance company MassMutual noted. Meanwhile, nearly four in 10 Millennials choose travel as part of their dream. And entrepreneurship (创业) is a rising favorite, as 26 percent of Millennials cite self-employment as part of the dream.So what has led to this huge change?Many point fingers at the poor economy. “Contemporary young Americans seem destined (注定的) to [face] a world stamped by ever narrowing opportunity and societal stagnation (停滞),”noted The Daily Beast.“The rate of 16- to 24-year-olds out of school and out of work is unusually high at 15 percent. Many college graduates have taken jobs that d on‟t require a degree,” Time reported.The Atlantic magazine worries that these difficulties may lead to a lost generation who are “unable to ever truly find their feet on the corporate (公司的) ladder”.Dan Kadlec of Time sees Millennials as resetting their expectations. “The [situation] is different for young adults today”, he wrote. “A true American Dream has to feel attainable, and many Millennials aren‟t feeling they can attain much more than a day-to-day lifestyle that suits them.”1. The article is mainly about ____.A. how American youth today are trying to realize their dreamsB. changes in American youth‟s beliefs about the American dream and the reasons for themC. how the American dream has inspired Americans to achieve successD. why the meaning of the American dream varies from generation to generation2. According to Time magazine, unlike their parents, many Millennials in the US now consider ____ to be the American Dream.a. home ownershipb. travelc. a stable jobd. self-employmente. a flexible scheduleA. a, b, dB. a, c, eC. b, d, eD. b, c, d3. The underlined word “cornerstone” in the fourth paragraph is closest in meaning to ____.A. basisB. growthC. purposeD. balance4. What has changed Millennials‟ views of the American Dream according to the article?A. A lack of confidence in themselves.B. Their dissatisfaction with their government.C. Fierce competition in the job market.D. The discouraging economy and unemployment.5. Dan Kadlec thinks Millenials‟ new definition of the American Dream is ____.A. understandableB. negativeC. troublingD. beautifulKey:1. B。

本文主要讲的是80后的美国年轻人对美国梦的最新定义并分析了导致这一改变的原因，故答案为B。

2. C。

由第三四段可知很多80后的年轻人渴望旅游、自主创业、弹性工作制，所以C项为正确答案。

3. A。

由第二段可知，以前在很多人心中美国梦意味着home ownership, a good job, retirement security等，所以可以推知房屋所有权是美国梦的核心内容之一，故cornerstone在这里意为“基石，基础”，答案为A。

4. D。

由第六段可知低迷的经济状况以及失业率是导致年轻人重新定义美国梦的主要原因，所以答案为D。

5. A。

由本文最后一句话可知Dan Kadlec认为年轻人对美国梦的定义更贴合社会现状，更容易实现，所以答案为A。

BWE see birds flying in groups all the time. But migrating (迁徙的) birds are the ones that make us wonder –they fly not just in groups, but in “V”formations. That must mean something, right?Scientists, too, have been puzzled by this phenomenon and have tried to figure out what benefit birds get from this particular formation. Now, a research group from University of London may have found the answer –migrating birds fly in a “V” to save energy, according to a study published in the journal Nature.When a bird flaps (扑扇) its wings, it stirs (搅动) the air around it and causes the air to move in different directions. Scientists found in the study that the air creates an upward-moving wave at the tip of the wings, which means that if a bird flies around the wingtips of another bird, it can get a boost (抬高) from the rising air and therefore use less energy to stay in the air.When a bunch of birds use this trick at the same time, they form the shape of a “V”.But there is a small problem – the lead bird gets no lift advantage and can easily get tired. This is why a group of migrating birds regularly switches leaders, according to The New York Times.Apart from the “free ride”strategy, scientists were also surprised to observe that migrating birds timed their wing beats and adjusted their positions in a very precise way to maximize (最大限度利用) the lifting effect while avoiding areas where the air moved downward.“They‟re able to sense what‟s going on from the bird in front, where this …good air‟ is coming from and how to position themselves perfectly in it,” lead researcher Steven Portug al told BBC.In fact, the “V”formation has long been thought to help birds fly more efficiently (高效地).A previous study revealed that birds’heart rates went down when they were flying together in a “V”. Fighter jets were also found to be able to reduce their energy use by up to 18 percent by staying near the wingtips of other jets. Both of these findings led scientists to suspect (猜想) that the “V”formation had an efficiency purpose, but until now they lacked proof.For scientists, the new study provides insight (理解) into an interesting natural phenomenon. But it could mean even more for aircraft companies –helping them to “understand how they can replicate (效仿) that with their plane formations to save fuel”, said Portugal.6. What is the author‟s purpose in writing the article?A. To introduce how migrating birds find their way.B. To explain how birds benefit from migration.C. To report new findings about migrating birds‟ “V” formations.D. To inform us of some applications of migrating birds‟ “V” for mations.7. According to a recent study, when birds migrate, ____.A. they fly in “V” formations to protect themselves against enemiesB. they form the shape of a “V” to make best use of the lifting effectC. they don‟t often change their lead birds duri ng the whole journeyD. the air they stir around makes it hard for the birds behind them to fly fast8. What is the significance of the new study according to the article?A. It has proven that the “V” formation can improve efficiency in many fields.B. I t led scientists to discover that birds‟ heart rates go down when they fly in a “V”.C. It shows that the best formation of fighter jets in battles would be a “V” formation.D. It might inspire aircraft companies to think of ways to improve efficiency.Key:1. C。