北京市高考英语二轮复习专题精讲 第12讲 阅读理解(新题)赏析之新题型1
高中英语北京高考口语新题型（朗读及回答问题含答案）
11John was the most famous troublemaker in his town. He didn ’t answer questions and got into lots of fights. He had failed almost every class by the time he got to high school. Everyone thought he was hopeless.I met John for the first time at a weekend training program. All the students at school had been invited to the program which aimed to help them become more active in their communities. At the start of the training, John was standing outside the circle of students. He didn ’t readily join the discussion groups and didn ’t seem to have much to say. But slowly, the discussion drew him in. John had some great ideas and other students in his group welcomed his comments. All of a sudden, he felt like a part of the group, and before long he was treated like a leader.Two weeks later, John and his friends led a group of 70 students to collect food for the needed. They collected a school record: 2,854 cans of food in just two hours.John started showing up at school every day and answered questions from teachers for the first time. He led a second project, collecting 300 blankets and 1,000 pairs of shoes for the community homeless shelter. The local newspaper covered the event with a full-page article.1. Where did the author meet John for the first time?2. What did John and his team do in the second project?3. What does John ’s story tell us?Key:1.The author met John for the first time at a weekend training program.2. They collected 300 blankets and 1,000 pairs of shoes for the community homeless shelter.3. John’ story reminds us that everyone has potential and no one is hopeless.2A young man came to study with a very wise man. He loved and admired the wise man so much that he decided to observe his behavior carefully, believing that if he did everything that the wise man did, then he would also acquire the wise man ’s wisdom. He noticed that the wise man always wore white, and so he went to the market and bought a white rob and wore it every day. The wise man was a vegetarian, and so he stopped eating meat and replaced it with a diet of vegetables. He followed the wise man ’s example in everything he did and was quite sure that he was getting closer to becoming a wise man. After some time, the wise man noticed these changes in his student ’s behavior and asked him why. “I am learning to be just like you,” came the reply. “The white color of my clothes shows the simplicity of my search, the vegetarian food keeps my body clean .”Smiling, the wise man took him to a field where a horse was eating grass. “You have spent all this time looking outside yourself, which is what matters least,” he said. “Do you see that creature there? He has white skin, eats only grass. Do you think he will one day become a wise man?”1. Why did the young man observe the wise man carefully?2. What did the wise man do after he heard the young man’s explanation?3. What is wrong with the young man’s behavior?Key:1. Because he loved and admired the wise man so much.2. The wise man took him to a field where a horse was eating grass.3. He didn’t really understand the wise man’s behavior.3Today about 15 percent of the population is left-handed. But why are people left-handed? The answer is in the way the brain works.The brain has two halves — the right half and the left half. The right half controls the left side of the body, and the left controls the right side the body. So right-handed people have a strong left brain, and left-handed people have a strong right brain.The two halves of the brain are about the same size. But each side controls different things. The left side controls language, mathematics, and logic. When you memorize the spelling of words, or when you put things in order, you use your left side. The right side of the brain controls your love of art, color, and music. It is also good at recognizing faces.This does not mean that all artists are left-handed and all accountants are right-handed. There are actually many exceptions. Some right-handers have a strong right brain, and some left-handers have a strong left brain.1. How many people are left-handed?2. Which side of brain do you use when you recognize faces?3. Do you think all artists are left-handed and all accountants are right-handed?Key:1. About 15 percent of the population is left-handed.2. The right side.3. No. There are many exceptions.4Bill Gates was born in Seattle in 1955. Young Gates’ grades weren’t always great. Not until in the eighth grade did he find his passion. In the 1960s, the Mothers’ Club at Gates’ school bought a computer for the students. Gates discovered it and soon became a computer fan. In fact, it was because of his passion for programming that he later dropped out of Harvard. He formed a company with his friend Paul Allen.Bill Gates started Microsoft Company in 1976 and in the years since then, his company has produced computer technology that has changed the way people work, communicate and play. Bill Gates was the chief executive officer of Microsoft until 2000 when he became the company’s chief software architect.Because others were helping to run the company, Bill Gates and his wife Melinda had time to spend on projects to improve global health and education. So far, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, the largest charity organization in the world, has donated a lot of money to various charities. On 27th June 2008, Bill Gates stopped his full-time work at Microsoft.1. When was Bill Gates born?2. Why didn’t Bill Gates finish his college education?3. What kind of new job did Bill Gates take when he stopped being the chief executive officer ofMicrosoft in 2000?Key:1. He was born in 1955.2. Because of his passion for programming, he dropped out of Harvard.3. He became the company’s chief software architect.5Back at the time when microwave oven was a new thing, Martha decided to move with the times and try the delights of microwave cooking. Her devoted husband, Martin, went out and bought her a brand new microwave oven.Christmas approached and Martha got out her Christmas pudding recipe and got all the things ready. When Martha read the microwave’s manual (手册) for the cooking time, she couldn’t believe that ten minutes would be enough for a traditional Christmas pudding. So she decided that she would still follow her normal cooking time of 50 minutes.As Martha was in the sitting-room watching TV, she didn’t hear the pudding spitting in the microwave oven, nor did she see the mini-explosions. Naturally, the pudding was a disaster. In fact the black ball stuck to the bottom of the bowl and Martin had to get a knife to get it off.In a fit of anger, Martha threw the dry Christmas pudding to Kiki, her puppy. After a few days she could see the funny side. Kiki loved his new toy, which amused him until the next Christmas.1. Who bought Martha the microwave oven?2. Why did Martha cook the Christmas pudding for 50 minutes?3. What did the dry Christmas pudding become at last?Key:1. Her husband, Martin.2. Because she couldn’t believe that ten minutes would be enough for a traditional Christmas pudding.3. It became Kiki’s new toy.6Hey, good morning, everyone! Welcome to Lillian’s Kitchen. I’m Lillian Rayne. Today, we’re going to learn how to make smoothies. First, what is a smoothie? Please look at the glasses in front of me. They are smoothies! Don’t they look inviting? A smoothie is a thick and creamy drink made from raw fruit, vegetables, and sometimes dairy products like yogurt, or ice-cream, typically using a blender. Here you can see a blender. It’s an electric machine you use to mix liquids and soft foods together. Actually, besides some common recipes, you can be creative to make smoothies of your own style. You may use other ingredients, such as water, ice, fruit juice, honey, nuts, or even herbs.1. What is a smoothie?2. What does Lillian Rayne want to do?3. What other ingredients can be used?4. What is blender？Key:1. A smoothie is a thick and creamy drink made from raw fruit, vegetables, and sometimes dairy products like yogurt, or ice-cream, typically using a blender.2. She wants to teach how to make smoothies.3. Water、ice、fruit juice、honey、nuts or even herbs.4. It's an electric machine which is used to mix liquids and soft foods together.7Hello, everyone! My name is Bruce Hall. I’m happy to be your English teacher. First of all, I’d like to tell you something about myself. I was born in Paris. When I grew up, I wanted to make money. The winter of Paris is cold, but I didn’t want to spend money on warm clothes. So I went to a warm place — Egypt, and led camels for tourists under the pyramids. After some time, I went to study at California Sate University, with the money I had earned in Egypt. Later, I went to Salt Lake City and became a high school teacher. It is five years ago since I came to China as a teacher of English. My classes are designed specially to meet the needs of each student. I love to talk about Western culture, customs, traditions, lifestyle andeducation system. I’m an honest, friendly and reliable person, and I love to get to know new people andI’m ready to accept new challenges as they come to me. So if you have any difficulty in learning Engli sh, please don’t hesitate to come to me. You may either call me at 85668992.1. Where was Bruce Hall born?2. Why did Bruce Hall go to Egypt to make money?3. Do you think Bruce Hall may be a good English teacher? Why?Keys:1. In Paris.2. Because h e thought Paris is cold in winter and he didn’t want to spend money on warm clothes.3. In my opinion, he may be a good English teacher. Firstly, he was experienced in teaching. Secondly, he’d like to devote his time to each student. Thirdly, he has a goo d personality.8A farmer had a brother who was a gardener. One day he went to visit his brother and was astonishedat the beautiful fruit trees. “Look, my brother,” said the gardener, “I will give you an apple tree, the best from my garden, and you, and your children, and your children’s children shall enjoy it.” Then the gardener called his workmen and ordered them to take up the tree and carry it to his brother’s f arm.The next morning the farmer began to wonder where he should plant it. “If I plant it on the hill,” said he to himself, “the wind might shake down the fruit before it is ripe; if I plant it close to the road,passers-by will see it and robe me of its apples — but if I plant it near the door of my house, my children may pick the fruit.” So, after he thought the matter over and over, he planted the tree behind his barn.But the tree bore neither fruit nor flowers the first year nor the second — then the farmer sent for his brother, and said angrily, “You have given me a barren tree instead of a fruitful one!”The gardener laughed and said, “You have planted the tree where it has neither sun nor warmth. How, then, could you expect flowers and fruit? You have planted the tree with a greedy and suspicious heart — how, then, could you expect to reap a rich and generous harvest?”1. What did the gardener give his brother?2. Why did the farmer plant the tree behind the barn?3. Why did the tree bear no fruits?Keys:1. The gardener gave his brother an apple tree.2. Because he didn’t want the fruit shaken down by the wind, picked by passers-by or his children.3. Because the farmer planted the tree where it had neither sun nor warmth./Because the farmer planted the tree with a greedy and suspicious heart.9A lady was once heating up a pot of water on a gas stove with the intention of cooking pasta for her family for dinner. A frog fell into the pot while it was sitting on the stove. While it wasn’t his intention to be stuck in a pot of water, he didn’t try to escape. He was comfortable enough as he was.The lady soon turned on the flame to begin boiling the water. As the water’s temperature began to rise, the frog was able to adjust his body temperature accordingly, so he remained in the pot without trying to do anything to change the situation.However, as the water approached its boiling point, the frog’s body temperature could no longer keep up. He finally tried to jump out of the pot, but with water temperature continuing to increase, it was too late for the frog to save himself.Unlike the frog, who waited until the last minute to try to do anything about the problem he was clearly facing, it’s important to predict the future outcomes of the problems and mediate them before they get past the point of no return. You have to avoid wasting time and take proper action before problems get out of hand or become too much to handle.1. What did the lady want to cook?2. Why did the frog not try to get out of the pot at first?3. What do we learn from the story?Keys:1. The lady wanted to cook pasta for her family for dinner.2. Because the frog was comfortable enough as he was.3. We should not wait until the last minute without trying to do anything about the problem we face./ We should avoid wasting time and take proper action before problems get out of hand or become too much to handle.10Language is not just used for talking. It is our most important communication tool. Through language, we can tell other people what we think, how we feel, and what we need. Civilization itself depends on our ability to communicate.Languages survive, grow, disappear, move from place to place, and change with time. Some languages are ancient, and others are new. There are about 6,000 different living languages around the world today, and there are many thousands more that are already extinct. They might sound different, but they are thought to have come from a single ancient language. Some scientists say that people first spoke to one another about two million years ago.Today, our sophisticated languages get fully used in the magazines, novels, science books, and movies that fill our libraries and bookstores. The long stories we can tell separate us from great apes. Other animals may use various methods to communicate, but we humans send complicated messages through space and time. The development of many languages helped humans move forward toward civilization.1. How many different living languages are there today?2. When did people first spoke to one another according to some scientists?3. How does the development of many languages help humans?Keys:1. There are about 6,000 different living languages around the world today.2. Some scientists say that people first spoke to one another about two million years ago.3. The development of many languages helped humans move forward toward civilization.11I hope I’ve given you a clear idea of the schedule for your London weekend. And, before I finish, let me just give you some advice which should make your stay more enjoyable. Firstly, please do remember to put on some comfortable shoes. London is a big place, and whatever you do, you’ll find yourself doing quite a lot of walking. So, comfortable shoes are really necessary. And secondly, let me ask you to please look after your money. Keep it safe at all times, and then you will not have any unpleasant accident, which could ruin your whole weekend. You’ll find a copy of your weekend’s schedule in your room. Take a look at it, and make sure you’re clear about everything. Well, that’s all from me for now. Go and leave your luggage in your rooms. I’ll be seeing you here again in fifteen minutes. Goodbye for now!1. What are the tourists advised to do when touring London?2. What will the tourists do in fifteen minutes?3. Where probably is the speaker?Keys:1. Wear comfortable shoes and look after the money.2. Meet the speaker.3. In a hotel.12Hello, everyone. Welcome to our program. I’m Jenny Jackson. The weather here in Juárez has become unbearable. With no rains for over a year, the city is suffering from unusually hot weather. Some light showers have been forecast since last month, but all of them have been effective in surrounding areas. Summer has not even started yet, but temperatures have reached 40 degrees centigrade in the past three days. And people have been warned not to go out of their homes — not if you walk on foot, at least — between 11 in the morning and 7 in the evening. Little kids and the elderly are the ones who have suffered the most from this extreme heat wave. They must drink water all the time. To help our audience have a better understanding of this extreme weather, we have invited Prof. Torres from University of Mexico to our studio this evening.1. When did it rain last time in Juárez?2. What are the elderly advised to do?3. What is the speaker doing?Keys:1. A year ago.2. Drink plenty of water./Drink water all the time.3. Hosting a radio program.13Well, I’d love to share with you my personal opinions on city life and life in small towns. I grew up in a small town until I was 18 and then moved to a big city, so I have experienced the good and bad sides of both. I never thought that I would like living in a big city, but I was wrong. After ten years of living in one, I can’t ima gine ever living in a small town again. Surely small towns and big cities both have some problems in terms of transport. In a small town, you have to own a car to make life comfortable. You can’t get around without one because there isn’t any kind of publi c transport. Big cities generally have heavy traffic and expensive parking, but there you have a choice of taking public transport, which is cheaper than driving. So, if you don’t have a car, you’d better live in the city. I also love the exciting life in big cities. I can always enjoy a lot of films, concerts, and other wonderful shows. However, these things are not common in small towns. The final thing I like about large cities is that you can meet different kinds of people. However, you seldom find such a variety of people in a smaller town. I think that living in an area where everyone was just like me would quickly become dull. Of course, safety should be considered, and that’s one area where small towns are better than big cities. Still, I would rathe r be a bit more careful and live in a large city than to feel safe but dull.1. What is the speaker’s opinion on public transport?2. What is good about living in a small town?3. What kind of life does the speaker seem to like most?Keys:1. It’s cheap.2. It’s safer.3. Colourful life.。
北京市2022高考英语二轮复习：阅读专项练习(2)及解析
北京市2022高考英语二轮复习：阅读专项练习（2）及解析第三部分阅读明白得（共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A“Hey, Jenna, do you think we’ll still be friends when we’re eighty-two?” I asked my friend．It was clear that she was wondering where I had come up with such a question．Losing Jenna would be like losing a very close sister．We hung out together．We gave each other advice．“Of course, we’ll still be friends when we’re eighty-two．” Jenna announced loudly．The next year, in the fourth grade, we met Jamie．The three of us soon became close friends．We played together almost every day．I thought even time couldn’t pull us apart, but I was sadly mistaken．The three of us started fighting a lot．Before Christmas, we had a really big fight, and Jamie and Jenna were against me, both saying I was bossy．I felt helpless and lonely．I thought Christmas would be horrible!I was surprised when Jenna came to my house and gave me an awesome Christmas card she had made for me．I was so sure that she was still disappointed with me．“Wow, ” I said, breaking the silence as we stood on either side of my front door．“Thanks．”“Okay…well…I have to go,” she said softly．“Okay．See you later then…” and I closed the door．“Who was that at the door?” my mu m asked．The card started off with “Merry Christmas”, but then it said, “I am so glad we’re friends．I am sorry about what I said when we were fighting．A fight won’t stop us from being friends．Besides, we said we were going to be friends even when we’re ei ght-two．”I stopped reading and started laughing．I couldn’t believe I had forgotten what she said that day in her back yard．I couldn’t believe I had been so selfish in trying to get even and making my friends feel sorry for me that I had forgotten about real friendship．56．How would the author and Jenna get along with each other after Christmas?A．They would be close friends again．B．They would not speak to each other．C．They would lose touch with each other．D．They would go on fighting with each other．57．The underlined sentence “I was bossy” in the fourth paragraph means “_________”．A．I looked like a boss B．I acted as a bossC．I was fond of giving orders D．I was fond of fighting58．Which of the following is the right time order according to the passage?a．Jamie became our friend．b．I felt lonely and unhappy．c．Jenna, Jamie and I fought a lot．d．Jenna brought me a Christmas card．e．I was sorry for what I did to her．f．Jenna and I promised to be lifelong friends．A．f a b c e d B．a c f b d e C．a b c f e d D．f a c b d e 59．The author was delighted when she read the card from Jenna because _________．A．what Jenna wrote was funnyB．Jenna would be her friend againC．she was happy about the coming ChristmasD．she was happy to receive a Christmas cardB1．The Video Camera PenItem 78431; $129．95Available for Immediate ShipmentOrder by Phone: 1-800-321-1484This is the pen that has a built-in video camera, capturing videos or still images with a click of its button．Ideal for use while secured in a pocket, it can capture up to five hours of video and up to 20,000 images．Its battery provides up to two hours of power before requiring a recharge．2．The Wristwatch CamcorderItem 78098; $149．95Available for 3-day shipmentOrder by Phone: 1-800-321-1484This is the men’s watch with an unnoticeablecamcorder, so you’ll always have a camera readyto capture a chance famous person or a pet’s ridiculous actions．The camera is located at the two-o’clock position,yet the watch’s hands never make it covered．The camera’s rechargeable battery provides up to two hours of use from a four-hour charge．3．The only 55 Inch Widescreen Personal Movie TheaterItem 77918; $249．95Available for Immediate ShipmentOrder by Phone: 1-800-321-1484This is the only personal media viewer that provides a private viewing experience just like watching a widescreen 55 inch television from 10 meters away．It connects to a video iPod, iPhone, portable DVD player．Includes two AA batteries that provide up to six hours of continuous operation and iPod cable．4．The Digital Phone Album WatchItem 77281; $99．95Available for Immediate ShipmentOrder by Phone: 1-800-321-1484This is the watch that vividly displays120 of your favorite digital photographs．You can download digital photographs to the watch．The watch can be viewed in the Photo Album mode（time and photo view）or digital mode （time and date view）．A six-hour charge provides up to 10 days of use．60．What’s the purpose of this passage?A．To compare some creative inventions．B．To advertise some unique goods．C．To teach how to operate the items．D．To show how fashionable the items are．61．What do Item 78431 and Item 78098 have in common according to this passage?A．They both sell well．B．They are both cheap．C．They both have unusual appearances．D．They both can take photos．62．If you’re a movie fan, you probably show strong interest in ________．A．The Video Camera PenB．The Wristwatch CamcorderC．The only 55 Inch Widescreen Personal Movie TheaterD．The Digital Phone Album Watch63．Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?A．In fact, Item 78098 cannot tell time．B．Item 77918 works as a DVD player．C．In a way, Item 77281 is user-friendly．D．All the items include rechargeable batteries．CJack lay, quiet and unmoving, for thirty minutes while a stranger repeatedly stabbed（刺）him with sharp needles, causing blood to pour steadily out of his leg．Jack was getting a tattoo．His friend Tony had recently gotten a tattoo, and Jack was so impressed by it that he decided to get one too．Peer pressure, media influence, and personal expression are some of the common reasons for wearing tattoos today．The desire to be accepted by one’s friends or peers can have a great influence on what a person does．Sometimes, wearing a tattoo can be a sign that you belong to a certain group．Gangs often use special clothes and tattoos to identify their particular group．Some of these groups wear only brand-name clothes．Others wear tattoos．When a person’s friends are all doing something, that person is more likely to do the same thing．The media is another big influence behind the popularity of tattoos in North America．A wide variety of media images show tattoos—people appearing in commercials selling expensive cars, famous sports heroes with tattoos in magazines, fashion models wearing designer clothes that show their bodies tattooed with detailed and colorful patterns．These media images link tattoos to ideas of wealth, success, and status．As a result, many people decide to get a tattoo for its fashion and status value．Many people decide to wear tattoos in order to express their artistic nature, their beliefs, or their feelings－in other words, to show their individuality（个性）．A musician in a rock band may get a tattoo of a guitar on the arm．Some environmentalists may tattoo pictures of endangered animals on their shoulders．A tattoo can be a public sign to show what is important in a person’s life．As you can see, there are many reasons why young North Americans get tattoos．A tattoo can be part of a group’s uniform, a sign of fashion, or an expression of individuality．The decision to get a tattoo is most often a result of the influence of friends or media or the desire to express oneself．For Jack, it was a mixture of all three．64．Jack has got tattoos in order to ________．A．show his great bravery B．gain a special experienceC．make himself more healthy D．be different from others 65．According to the passage, media images are linked to ________．A．traditional lifestyle B．social positionC．cultural background D．public interest66．We can infer from the passage that ________．A．some people get tattoos out of pressure B．tattoo is related to religious beliefC．getting tattoos costs a lot of money D．most people with tattoos are artistsDDo you know what really troubles me? For some reason, words with silent letters have always bothered me．For example, consider these words: know, design, island, school, wrist, naughty, and salmon．All of these words have at least one letter that is not typically pronounced, and these words are just a very small part of words with silent letters in them．Some words are even worse, consider this word: colonel．Not only are some letters not pronounced, but letters that are not even there are pronounced．Even foreign languages, especially French, are guilty of this needless complexity and confusion．I know there must be some main historical reasons why the words are spelled and pronounced the way they are, but that does not mean bad traditions must continue to survive．Especially if they are no longer logical．Unfortunately, there is very little that anyone can do for it, because there’s no group of people who can change or have the right to change the English language for everyone．However, the only thing we can do is make changes in the way we talk and write in hopes that it catches on．For example, I pronounce the letter “l” in salmon on purpose to make people annoyed and to sound more different or complicated．I even pronounce colonel the correct or French way．I can only hope these two minor changes to the English language make sense to you, and you will help to keep up these minor changes forever in your everyday life．67．We can learn from the passage ________．A．colonel is pronouncedB．salmon is pronouncedC．all the words with silent letters come from FrenchD．linguists will solve the problem of dumb letters68．Which of the following is the main reason for silent letters?A．French language． B．Historical reasons．C．Some linguists D．Bad traditions．69．The underlined phrase “catches on” probably means “________”．A．becomes popular B．gets acrossC．follows the fashions D．doesn’t fall behind70．Which of the following is the best title for this passage?A．Troubles in everyday life B．Traps in English wordsC．Words with silent letters D．Necessary changes of languages第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）依照短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。
北京高考英语新题型阅读表达做题技巧,附练习题及答案解析
北京高考英语新题型阅读表达做题技巧，附练习题及答案解析2021北京高考英语新题型阅读表达做题技巧，附练习题及答案解析 -发现学生暴露出来的问题：1.审题不清。
包括：(1)未理解命题人的设题目的，答非所问。
(2)不按题目要求答题，格式、字数等出现问题。
2.理解偏差。
3.表达有误。
包括：(1)单词拼写有误，大小写混乱，造成表达不清。
(2)无语法可言，组不成完整的句子。
(3)词汇量有限，用词不准确，词不达义。
(4)书写较差，字迹潦草，难以辨认。
阅读表达的步骤：第一，分析题目类型，确定回答形式。
第二，带着问题阅读，划出有关线索。
第三，依据文意及答案线索，打出草稿。
第四，检查语法错误及词数。
第五，誊抄答案、规范书写。
提示：注意以下答语形式：对一般的提问，常用 Sentence回答。
用Why问时可以用Because/To do.etc回答。
用Purpose问时，可用To do回答。
用How问时，可用By doing回答。
用What 问时，可用N/Doing/that-clause。
问Title时，可用do N/Doing/疑问词+to回答。
▲作答时注意：准确、形式、大小写、语法、词数、书写。
(一)主旨概括1.What is the main idea of the passage?2.What would be the best title of the passage?3.What’s the purpose of the passage?4.What does the writer say about sth. in the second paragraph?5.What is the main idea of paragraph …?答题技巧：1.通览全文，分析文章结构，把握观点、态度及语气。
2.找出文章中心所在，如首段、尾段。
3.概括归纳：回答需准确、简洁，防止以偏概全或过于笼统。
4.注意书写格式。
北京市高考英语二轮复习专题精讲 第11讲 阅读理解(新题)赏析2
第11讲阅读理解2013新题赏析题一：Tail SpinTwo dolphins race around in a big pool in the Ocean Park. The smaller dolphin Grace, shown off a few of her tricks, turning around and waving hello to the crowd. The most amazing thing about her, however, is that she’s even swimming at all. She doesn’t have a tail.Grace lost her tail as a baby when she got caught up in a fish trap.When the dolphin arrived at the Ocean Park in December 2005,she was fighting for her life. “Is she going to make it?” Her trainer, Abbey Stone, feared the worst. Grace did make it --- but her taildidn’t. She ended up losing her flukes and the lower part of her peduncle. Over the past six years, she has learned to swim without her tail. Dolphins swim by moving their flukes and peduncle up and down. Grace taught herself to move another way---like a fish! She pushed herself forward through the water by moving her peduncles from side to side.The movement put harmful pressure on Grace’s backbone. So a company offered to create a man-made tail for her. The tail had to be strong enough to stay on Grace as she swam but soft enough that it wouldn’t hurt her.The first time Grace wore the artificial tail. She soon shook it off and let it sink in the bottom of the pool. Now, she is still learning to use the tail. Some days she wears it for an hour at a time, others not at all. “The tail isn’t necessary for her to feel comfortable,” says Stone, “but it helps to keep that range of motion(动作) and build muscles(肌肉).”Now, the dolphin is about to get an even happier ending. This month, Grace will star in Dolphin Tale, a film that focuses on her rescue and recovery. Her progress has inspired more than just a new movie. Many people travel from near and far to meet her. Seeing Grace swim with her man-made tail gives people so much courage.60. When Grace first arrived at the Ocean Park, her trainer worried about her ______.A. physical buildB. potential abilityC. chance of survivalD. adaptation to the surroundings61. A man-made tail is created for Grace to ______.A. let her recover fasterB. make her comfortableC. adjust her way of swimmingD. help her perform better tricks62. The story of Grace inspires people to ______.A. stick to their dreamsB. treat animals friendlyC. treasure what they haveD. face difficulties bravely语句学习1. The most amazing thing about her, however, is that she’s even swimming at all.2. The tail had to be strong enough to stay on Grace as she swam but soft enough that itwouldn’t hurt her.3. This month, Grace will star in Dolphin Tale, a film that focuses on her rescueand recovery.题二：Almost every machine with moving parts has wheels, yet no one knows exactly when the first wheel was invented or what it was used for. We do know, however, that they existed over 5,500 years ago in ancient Asia.The oldest known transport wheel was discovered in 2002 in Slovenia. It is over 5,100 years old. Evidence suggests that wheels for transport didn’t become popular fora while, though. This could be because animals did a perfectly good job of carrying farming tools and humans around.But it could also be because of a difficult situation. While wheels need to rollon smooth surfaces, roads with smooth surfaces weren’t going to be constructed until there was plenty of demand for them. Eventually, road surfaces did become smoother, but this difficult situation appeared again a few centuries later. There had beenno important changes in wheel and vehicle design before the arrival of modem road design.In the mid-1700s, a Frenchman came up with a new design of road—a base layer (层)of large stones covered with a thin layer of smaller stones. A Scotsman improvedon this design in the 1820s and a strong, lasting road surface became a reality.At around the same lime, metal hubs (the central part of a wheel) came into being, followed by the pneumatic tyre(充气轮胎) in 1846. Alloy wheels were invented in 1967, sixty years after the appearance of tarmacked roads (柏油路). As wheel design took off, vehicles got faster and faster.64. What might expl ain why transport wheels didn’t become popular for some time?A. Few knew how to use transport wheels.B. Humans carried farming tools just as well.C. Animals were a good means of transport.D. The existence of transport wheels was not known.65. What do we know about road design from the passage?A. It was easier than wheel design.B. It improved after big changes in vehicle design.C. It was promoted by fast-moving vehicles.D. It provided conditions for wheel design to develop.66. How is the last paragraph mainly developed?A. By giving examples.B. By making comparisons.C. By following time order.D. By making classifications.67. What is the passage mainly about?A. The beginning of road design.B. The development of transport wheels.C. The history of public transport.D. His invention of fast-moving vehicles.语句学习1. Almost every machine with moving parts has wheels, yet no one knows exactly when the first wheel wasinvented or what it was used for.2. Evidence suggests that wheels for transport didn’t become popular for a while, though.3. While wheels need to roll on smooth surfaces, roads with smooth surfaces weren’t going tobe constructed until there was plenty of demand for them.第11讲阅读理解2013新题赏析题一：60. C 61. C 62. D题二：64. C 65. D 66. C 67. B。
北京市高考英语二轮复习专题精讲 第10讲 阅读理解(新题)赏析2
第10讲阅读理解2012新题赏析开篇语信息匹配试题特点：1、考查快速阅读的能力。
2、会跳读。
3、会抓住关键信息。
文体为一般应用文。
题一：阅读下列应用文及相关信息，并按照要求匹配信息。
请在答题卡上将对应题号的相应选项字母涂黑。
首先阅读下列某实习编辑从一组读者来信中整理出来的关键备忘信息：A. Hobbies: reading, listening to music and watching birdsPurpose: asking for spare copies of textbooks, teaching materials or journalsB. Hobbies: reading, singing and travelingPurpose: learning about ideas of teaching professionals in the worldC. Hobbies: role-playing, listening to music and collecting nice thingsPurpose: communicating with new friends among English teachers from the UK and the USAD. Hobbies: reading and exchanging fancy gifts and ideas about local customs and conventionsPurpose: exchanging ideas on teaching methodsE. Hobbies: listening to western pop music, exchanging gifts and collecting things Purpose: making friends with both fellow teachers and students of English.F. Hobbies: swimming, cycling and raising cats and dogsPurpose: finding pen friends all over the world and communicating in English以下信函为上面关键备忘信息的来源。
2020-2021学年北京市第十二中学高中分校高三英语二模试题及答案解析
2020-2021学年北京市第十二中学高中分校高三英语二模试题及答案解析第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项AFour Truly Unique Canadian Camping ExperiencesMount Robson Provincial Park,British ColumbiaNamed after the highest mountain in the Canadian Rockies, this park gives you breathtaking views of mountain landscapes along with lakes, waterfalls, canyons, and caves. The Berg Lake campground is located right at the northern base of the 3, 954-meter peak (山巅), which is about a day's hike in.Fundy National Park,New BrunswickIf you've grown tired of the tent or RV, this park is one of the few national parks offering yurt (蒙古包) rentals. Make sure you visit theBay of Fundywhere the world's highest tides make for some great surfing. You also can't miss the amazing Acadian forest waterfall. If you're looking for even more entertainment, the park also hostsmusic and cultural festivals each summer and has its own golf course.KluaneNational Parkand ReserveYukonFrom May to September, theKathleenLakecampground sees visitors come from far and wide to camp, hike and fish. Mountaineering is especially popular as Kluane is home to 17 of Canada's 20 highest peaks. Flightseeing over the park's glaciers and rafting (漂流) the winding Alsek River will also keep you out enjoying the wilderness.Prince Edward Island National Park,Prince Edward IslandIf you're looking for a family-friendly park, this one is wonderful. Between the seven beaches and more than 50 kilometersof hiking and cycling trails, you'll certainly be kept busy. Literature lovers, you can see what inspired L.M. Montgomery'sAnne of Green Gables at the nearby Green Gables Heritage Place and even explore the original house.1. Where is the park offering yurt rentals located?A. InBritish Columbia.B. InNew Brunswick.C. InYukon.D. InPrince Edward Island.2. What can you do inKluaneNational Parkand Reserve?A. Climb the highest mountain inCanada.B. Experience the highest tides.C. Raft the windingAlsekRiver.D. Attend music and cultural festivals.3. Which will you choose if you are a fan of Anne of Green Gables?A.Mount RobsonProvincialPark.B. Fundy National Park.C.KluaneNational Parkand Reserve.D.Prince Edward IslandNational Park.BWhile space travel still gets lot of attention, not enough attention has been paid to the exploration of oceans, about which we know much less than the dark side of the moon.Ninety percent of the ocean floor has not even been recorded and while we have been to the moon, the technology to explore the ocean's floors is still being developed. For example, a permanent partially-underwater sea exploration station, called the Sea Orbiter, is currently in development.The oceans play a major role in controlling our climate. But we have not learned yet how to use them to cool us off rather than contribute to our overheating. Ocean organisms are said to hold the promise of cures for a wide of the unique eyes of skate (ray fish) led to advances in conquering blindness, the horseshoe crab was important in developing a test for bacterial pollution, and sea urchins helped in the development of test-tube fertilization(人工授精). The toadfish's' ability to regenerate its central nervous system is of much interest to neuroscientists. A recent Japanese study concluded that the drug Eribulin, which was taken from sea sponges, is effective in fighting with breast, colon, and Urinary cancer.Given the approaching crisis of water insufficiency, we badly need to improve current methods, of desalinating(淡化) ocean water and make them more efficient and less costly. By 2025, 1.8 billion people are expected to suffer from severe water shortage, with that number jumping to 3. 9 billion by 2050-well over a third of the entire global population.If the oceansdo not make your heart go beating faster, how about engineering a bacterium that eats carbon dioxide — and thus helps protect the world from overheating — and produces fuel which will allow us to drive our cars and machines, without oil? I cannot find any evidence that people young or old, Americans or citizens of other nations would be less impressed or less inspired with such a breakthrough than with one more set of photos of a faraway galaxy or a whole Milky Way full of stars.4. What does the author think about the ocean exploration?A. It is equal to the space exploration.B. It is well developed.C. It deserves more attention and devotion.D. It is beyond our knowledge.5. What technology has been developed to make use of the oceans?A. Curing human diseases with ocean organisms.B. Preventing the world getting warmer.C. Mapping the global ocean floor.D. Removing salt from sea water.6. What does the author imply in the last paragraph?A. The temperature rise will be overcome by a bacterium.B. Solving the existing problems is more significant.C. The space exploration is worth the efforts.D. The ocean exploration is not inspiring.7. What is the best title of the passage?A. Oceans, the Last Hope.B. Oceans, the Hidden Treasure.C. Space, the Final Frontier.D. Space, the Faraway Dream.CThe Native American of northern California were highly skilled at basketry, using the reeds, graeses, barks, and roots they found around them to fashion articles of all sorts and sizes-not only trays, containers, and cooking pots, but hats, boats, fish traps, baby carriers, and ceremonial objects.Of all these experts, none excelled the Pomo-a group who lived on or near the coast during the 1800's, and whose descendants continue to live in parts of the same region to this day. They made baskets three feet in diameter and othersno bigger than a thimble (顶针). The Pomo people were masters of decoration. Some of their baskets were completely covered with shell pendants；others with feathers that made the baskets’ surfaces as soft as the breasts of birds. Moreover, the Pomo people made use of more weaving techniques than did their neighbors. Most groups made al their basketwork by twining--the twisting of a flexible horizontal material, called a weft, around stiffer vertical strands of material, the warp. Others depended primarily on coiling-a process in which a continuous coil of stiff material is held in the desired shape with tight wrapping of flexible strands. Only the Pomo people used both processes with equal ease and frequency. In addition, they made use of four distinct variations on the basic twining process, often employing more than one of them in a single article.Although a wide variety of materials was available, the Pomo people used only a few. The warp was always made of willow, and the most commonly used weft was sedge root, a woody fiber that could easily be separated into strands no thicker than a thread. For color1 , the Pomo people used the bark of red-bud for their twined work and dyed bullrush root for black in coiled work. Though other materials were sometimes used, these four were thestaples in their finest basketry.If the basketry materials used by the Pomo people were limited, the designs were amazingly varied. Every Pomo basket maker knew how to produce from fifteen to twenty distinct patterns that could be combined in a number of different.8. The word “fashion” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to ______.A. maintainB. organizeC. tradeD. create9. What is the author's main point in paragraph 2?A. The neighbors of the Pomo people tried to improve on the Pomo basket weaving techniques.B. The Pomo people were the most skilled basket weavers in their region.C. The Pomo people learned their basket weaving techniques from other Native Americans.D. The Pomo baskets have been handed down for generations.10. According to the passage, the relationship between red-bud and twining is most similar to the relationship between ______.A. bullrush and coilingB. weft and warpC. willow and feathersD. sedge and weaving11. Which of the following statements about Pomo baskets can be best inferred from the passage?A. Baskets produced by other Native Americans were less varied in design than those of the Pomo.B. Baskets produced by Pomo weaves were primarily for ceremonial and religious purposes.C. There were a very limited number of basket-making materials available to the Pomo people.D. The basket-making production of the Pomo people has been increasing over the years.DMy wife and I recently completed a day-long tour of the Great Wall with Jessie. In addition to being very knowledgeable about the history of theareas that we toured, she spoke excellent English and was able to answer all of our questions. Her driver was very experienced and polite, and we really enjoyed being able to have a customized tour that avoided the tourist traps and forced shopping that seem to be a part of the larger group tours.The attractions themselves were fantastic. I was a little worried that the snowy weather might impact our trip to the Great Wall, but everything went fine, and there weren’t many people out at all that day. I suggest wearing strong shoes—the Great Wall is really a hike. And in snowy or rainy days, the surfaces are pretty slippery (滑的)! Seeing this area in winter was really unique, and the snow made for great pictures. Jessie kept us entertained withstories and facts about the construction of the Wall, and always pointed out great spots for taking pictures. Even though she’s in fantastic shape, she cared about our level of fitness and often stopped to let us catch our breath.When we got back to our hotel, Jessie gave us a great recommendation for dinner and some tips for our planned stops the next day. If I find myself in Beijing in the future, I will certainly be contacting Jessie for more tour opportunities, and I’ve already recommended her to some friends who are visiting the area later in the year. I can’t say enough about how kind and knowledgeable she was, and she really gave us a great tour experience.12. What can we infer about Jessie?A. She is a tour advisor.B. She is a tour guide.C. She is a foreign traveler.D. She is a skilled driver.13. When did the writer visit the Great Wall?A. In spring.B. In summer.C. In autumn.D. In winter.14. What did the writer think of his tour?A. Adventurous.B. Disappointing.C. Satisfactory.D. Improvable.15. What is the probable title for the text?A. A Wonderful Tour Day with JessieB. An Extraordinary Tour CompanyC. The Great Wall, an Excellent AttractionD. Jessie, a Kind and Knowledgeable Guide第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
《英语二新题型》
帮学堂配套电子讲义帮学堂配套讲义《英语二新题型》课程配套讲义是学习的必备资源，帮帮为大家精心整理了高质量的配套讲义，确保同学们学习的方便与高效。
该讲义是帮帮结合大纲考点及考研辅导名师多年辅导经验的基础上科学整理的。
内容涵盖考研的核心考点、复习重点、难点。
结构明了、脉络清晰，并针对不同考点、重点、难点做了不同颜色及字体的标注，以便同学们复习时可以快速投入、高效提升。
除课程配套讲义外，帮帮还从学习最贴切的需求出发，为大家提供以下服务，打造最科学、最高效、最自由的学习平台：服务项目服务内容名师高清视频课零距离跟名师学习，精讲考点，突出重点，拿下难点，掌握方习题+月考+模考精选配套习题，灵活自测，查缺补漏，时时提升真题视频解析精选整理了近十几年的真题+答案，视频详解近五年真题复习规划指导名师零距离直播/录播指导全程考研复习规划24小时内答疑24小时内详尽解答您复习中的疑点难点，确保学习无阻碍把青春托付给值得信任的平台！祝：复习愉快，天天高效，考研成功！PS:讲义中的不足之处，欢迎各位研研批评指正，我们将竭尽所能追求更好!目录一、英语二新题型概述 (1)英语二试卷题型 (1)考情概述 (1)............................................................................................................2 一、7选5信息对应题型答题技巧 .. (2)1.题型介绍 (2)2.解题技巧 (2)二、真题演练-2011年新题型 (3)1.2011年新题型导读 (3)2.2011年新题型真题 (3)3.2011年新题型答案解析 (5)三、真题演练-2012年新题型 (6)1.2012年新题型导读 (6)2.2012年新题型真题 (7)3.2012年新题型答案解析 (8)四、真题演练-2014年新题型 (9)1.2014年新题型导读 (9)2.2014年新题型真题 (10)3.2014年新题型答案解析 (12)......................................................................................................13 一、7选5小标题对应题型答题技巧 .. (13)1.题型介绍 (13)2.解题技巧 (13)二、真题演练-2016年新题型 (14)1.2016年新题型导读 (14)2.2016年新题型真题 (14)3.2016年新题型答案解析 (16)第二章7选5多项对应第三章7选5小标题对应三、真题演练-2015年新题型 (16)1.2015年新题型导读 (16)2.2015年新题型真题 (17)3.2015年新题型答案解析 (18)四、真题演练-2013年新题型 (19)1.2013年新题型导读 (19)2.2013年新题型真题 (19)3.2013年新题型答案解析 (21)第四章结束语 (22)一、英语二新题型概述英语二试卷题型考情概述1.考研英语二大纲最近的两次重大修订：2010年：取消词汇单项考试题型，加入阅读新题型（三种形式：正误判断型；7选5信息对应型；7选5加标题型）2011年：阅读新题型“三变二”：取消正误判断型。
高三英语二轮复习 第四篇 阅读理解 Lesson 12课件
4. What lesson has the author learnt from his experience? A. Learning from parents is necessary. B. Jumping to a conclusion is dangerous. C. Telling the truth may not always be the best solution. D. Selecting pleasant words may not be the perfect policy.
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2. The author’s consultant was angry with him because ________.
A. he told the daughter what he suspected B. he delayed running the necessary tests C. he failed to confirm the parent’s disease D. he forgot what the consultant had advised
1. The purpose of the first two paragraphs is to show that the author . A. misunderstood the doctor-patient relationship B. was anxious to receive Christmas gifts C. regarded honesty as the best policy D. had an unhealthy eating habit 【第1题解析】 第一段讲到妈妈教导自己要诚实。第二段讲到自己认为 做医生要对病人诚实，医患关系是建立在信任的基础上 的。因此答案是C项。
北京市高考英语二轮复习专题精讲 第10讲 阅读理解(新题)赏析1(1)
第10讲阅读理解2012新题赏析信息匹配题一：以下是几个国际节日的简要介绍：A. Wharfedale Festival of Performing Arts West Yorkshire, the United KingdomYoung people are invited to compete in this art festival with classes covering speech, guitar, dance, poetry and short story writing, and so on. The previous year’s winners are invited back to perform again at a special concert. With a long and well-known history behind it, this well-attended competition is a kind of forerunner of popular television talent contests such as Pop Idol.B. Sydney Writers’ Festival Sydney, AustraliaHeld at Sydney’s Wharf 4/5, the annual Sydney Writers’ Festival is the biggest literary event of its kind in Australia and one of the biggest book fairs in the world. Attracting a mix of authors, poets, editors, publishers and book lovers, this is a great event at which people can look through thousands of titles while enjoying workshops, book reading and seminars.C. Flipside Festival SingaporeAs part of the Singapore Arts Festival Outreach Programme, Flipside aims to reach a much wider audience with three weeks of lively, fun street performances. Flipside promises to bring out the adventurous side of you with a combination of physical theatre and mind games as well as free outdoor performances such as music performances from local singers.D. Hay Festival Hay on Wye, the United KingdomThe little market town, Hay, has a population of 1500 and no fewer than 39 bookshops. It bills itself as the world’s first and most distinguished book town, and is, therefore, a perfect place for a literary festival. The festival is a celebration of great writing. There are events including film screenings and musical concerts and the bookshops remain open throughout.E. Bergen International Festival Bergen, NorwayFounded in 1953, the Bergen International Festival presents an impressive cast of outstanding international artists in the fields of music, ballet, opera and other performing arts. More than 120 events take place in late May to early June, which is a time of beautiful spring weather. The main festival venue is the Grieg Hall while the smallest and most unusual is an old trolley bus with seating for just 33 people.F. Nuits Sonores Lyon, FranceHeld each May, this relatively new festival brings together some of the biggest club DJs from around the world. The focus is on electronic dance music, but it also embraces all musical forms ranging from hip hop to jazz. For those that want to see daylight hours after a hard night clubbing, there is a wide variety of cultural events during the day ranging from special festival food programmes to films.下面是几个人物的简要介绍，请匹配他们感兴趣的节日。
高考二轮英语讲义专题 阅读理解经典精讲(上)
阅读理解经典精讲（上）主讲教师：李俊和北京四中英语教研组长开篇语试题简介阅读理解是高考英语的重点。
得阅读者得天下，谁阅读好谁就考的好。
那么，具备什么条件才可以做好阅读理解试题呢？请注意以下六条要求：1、能迅速看准每一句的结构，找出主句的主语、谓语和宾语。
2、有一定的词汇量和分辨词义词性的能力。
3、能灵活运用所学过的语法和词汇知识，对影响意思理解的复合句、非谓语动词短语、关联词语、后置定语、省略、替代和跳跃等语言现象做出正确判断。
4、有良好的思维能力。
会边看边加工所得到的信息，从而做出正确的推理判断，综合概括，准确理解表面意思和深层含义。
5、会精读，也会跳读和略读。
6、具有相当的阅读实践经验和良好的语感及应有的异国文化知识。
设问特点和常考问题高考阅读理解部分所问问题可分为四类，即主旨大意题，具体细节题，推断词义句义题和判断推理题。
以下分别谈谈它们的设问特点和常考问题。
主旨大意题设问特点：1、考查全文主旨或段落大意。
2、正确选项概括范围大小恰当，主旨判断准确。
3、错误选项的特点常常是太大，太窄或偏离主题，主观臆断。
4、此类题数量较大，在20个题中约占5—7个。
常考问题：1. The best title of this passage should be ______.2. The key point of this passage is that ________.3. The story mainly tells us ________.4. The main idea of Paragraph 1 is ________.5. What is the subject discussed in the text?具体细节题设问特点：1、考查事件，地点，人物，物品和观点的具体细节。
2、问题一般比较直白。
3、答案常常是原文的一句话或一个词，但可能变换了说法。
4、错误答案明显与原文不符。
5、也可能是常识错误导致选错答案。
北京市2021届高三英语二轮温习专题精讲 第12讲 阅读理解（2021新题）赏析之新题型2
第12讲阅读理解2021新题赏析之新题型阅读表达阅读下面短文，并依照题目要求用英语回答〔请注意问题后词数要求〕。
A nurse of 78 this weekend celebrates 60 years of walking the wards-and she has no plans to retire.Jackie Reid was 18 when she started work in 1953- when the National Health Service(NHS) was just five years old - and is believed to be the oldest nurse in Britain.The diabetes(糖尿病) specialist had to retire at 65 but returned as a nurse within two weeks and still does up to four seven-and-a-half hour shifts(轮班〕each week.Mrs. Reid said: “Nursing is hard if you do it correctly but I love my job.〞Working for the NHS has been my life. I have no other hobbies because I have worked all my life.Jackie has worked at a number of different hospitals--including one in Scotland.Her specialist field has been diabetes for the past 40 years. She retrained after her 12-year-old daughter Michelle developed the disease. She currently works at SouthendOver the last 60 years she has treated tens of thousands of patients.Jackie believes nursing should be protected from government cuts. She said: “There’re lots of things I would say to the government. If you are going to get good care you have to have the resources(资源), you can’t do it without enough money. They shouldn’t need the cuts that there are in the NHS. It’s hard now because there’s a shortage of staff.〞Jackie has lived alone in Grays, Essex, since her husband died three years ago. The couple have two daughters Michelle, 50, and Karen, 54.Jackie added: “My youngest daughter worried about me-sh e doesn’t think I should work as much as I do. I constantly say ‘don’t worry about me, I’m fine’, but she never believes me. I don’t like the thought of giving it up and will try to keep going forever.〞56. In which year was the NHS set up? (within 2 words)____________________________________57. What does Jackie think of nursing? (within 6 words)____________________________________58. When did Jackie retrain in the field of diabetes? (within 6 words)____________________________________59. What does Jackie wish the government to do? (within 7 words)____________________________________60. Why does Jackie’s daughter worry about her? (within 8 words)____________________________________七选五按照短文内容，从短文后的选项当选出能填入空白处的最正确选项。
2021年北京市第十二中学高中分校高三英语二模试题及答案解析
2021年北京市第十二中学高中分校高三英语二模试题及答案解析第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项AIf you are sending a text message watching TV or listening to the radio, you may stop and give this your full attention. Multitasking shrinks (使.....萎缩)the brain? research suggests.A study found that men and womenwho frequently used several types of technology at the same time had less grey matter in a key part of the brain. University of Sussex researchers said, " Using mobile phones, laptops and other media devicessimultaneouslycould be changing the structure of our brains."Worryingly, the part of the brain that shrinks is involved in processing emotion. The finding follows research which has linked multitasking with a shortened attention span, depression , anxiety and lower grades at school.The researchers began by asking 75 healthy men and women how often they divided their attention between different types of technology. This could mean sending a text message while listening to music and checking e-mail, or speaking on the phone while watching TV and surfing the Internet. The volunteers were then given brain scans which showed they had less grey matter in a region called the anterior cingu-late cortex (ACC)(前扣带皮层).Scientists have proved that brain structure can be changed on exposure to fresh environments and experience.Other studies have shown that training—such as learning to play magic tricks or taxi drivers' learning the map of London―can increase grey matter densities (密度)in certain parts.Experts have also warned of the harmful impact technology can have on our memory and attention span. The University of California team conducted a survey of more than 18,000 people aged between 18 and 99，and found 20%had problems with memory. Researchers were shocked greatly by the 14 % of 18 to 39-year-old people who also worried about their memories.Multitasking may shorten attention span, making it harder to focus and form memories, the researchers said, adding that youngsters may be particularly affected by stress.1. The underlined word " simultaneously" in Paragraph 2 means "________，"A. on one's ownB. at no timeC. at the same timeD. by accident2. All of the following are possible effects of multitasking EXCEPT________ .A. saving timeB. a shortened attention spanC. lower grades at schoolD. depression and anxiety3. Which ofthe following can be the best title of this passage?A. Media multitasking is becoming more popularB. Multitasking shrinks the brainC. Multitasking may shorten attention spanD. People are worried about their memories.BScientists say baby sharks are at risk of being born smaller and without the energy they need to survive because of warming oceans from climate change.Scientists studied epaulette sharks, which live off Australia and New Guinea. They found that warmer conditions sped up the sharks’ growing process. That meant the sharks were born earlier and very tired. The findings could be used in the study of other sharks, including those that give birth to live young.The scientists studied 27 sharks. Some were raised in average summer water temperatures, about 27 degrees Celsius. Others were raised in higher temperatures around 29 degrees Celsius and 31 degrees Celsius. They found that the sharks raised in the warmest temperatures weighed much less than those raised in average temperatures. They also showed reduced energy levels.Epaulette sharks can grow to a length of about one meter. Their name comes from large spots on their bodies that look like decorations on some military clothing.One study this year found that worldwide numbers of oceanie sharks and rays dropped more than 70 percent between 1970 and 2018. Overfishing is a main concern, while climate change and pollution also threaten shark.Carolyn Wheeler is a doctoral student at the University of Massachusetts Boston and with the ARC Centre of Excellence for Coral Reef Studies at James Cook University in Australia. She was the lead author of the epaulette shark study. She said that while all the sharks survived, those raised in warmer temperatures were not strong enough to survive for long in the wild.She added that if the sharks are born smaller than usual “they are probably going to have to start looking for food sooner—and they’re going to have less time to adjust to their surroundings.” The study should serve as a warning to ocean governing agencies that careful management is needed to prevent the loss of more sharks.4. In what aspect do the warmer conditions affect the baby sharks?A. Their food.B. Their body weight.C. Their living habits.D. Their moving route.5. How did the scientists carry out their study?A. By studying former data.B. By tracking sharks in the wild.C. By collecting information about climate change.D. By comparing sharks in waters of different temperatures6. What does paragraph 5 mainly talk about?A. The origin of sharks’ names.B. The sharks’ appearance.C. The threats to sharks’ survival.D. The sharks’ living environment.7. Which of the following can be the best title for the text?A. Scientists Raise Sharks to Deal with ProblemsB. Global Warming Has Reduced Shark PopulationsC. Baby Sharks Struggle to Survive in Warming OceansD. Scientists Are Struggling to Save Sharks from ExtinctionCIf you have ever been disappointed because you don’t have a good gardener ,the clever robot may one day become the helper of your indoor plantsThe Hexa Plant is a six-legged robot that has been specially made to care for the potted plant that carries on top of its head .Using light and heats sensors (传感器) the robot has the ability to carry its plant in and out the daylight .If the houseplant needs more sun，the Hexa will walk into the sunlight ;and if the houseplant is getting too hot , the Hexa will go back into the area that blocks direct light The Hexa Plant will even do a little dance when it senses that the plant needs to be watered to warn its owner .The robot was developed by Vincross engineer and founder Sun Tianqi after he saw a dead sunflower sitting in the darkness in a room back in 2014 .” Plants only receive an action without responding ,”SunTianqi wrote in a blog post .” Whether they are being cut ,bitten ,burned or pulled from the earth ,or when they haven’t received enough sunshine ,water ,or are too hot or cold ,they will hold still and take whatever is happening to them .According to Sun Tianqi ,for billions of years ,plants have never experienced movement of any kind ,not even the simplest movement .In their whole lives ,they stick to where they were born .Sun Tianqi continued ,” Do they want break their own settings or have a tendency towards this ?I do not know the answer ,but would love to try toshare some of this human tendency and technology with plants With the help of the robot ,plants can experience the move”.The Hexa Plant model robots are not for sale ,though Vincross does sell a Hexa robot model .It is said that in the near future the robots can open up a new market to watch over our household plants8. What can we learn about the Hexa Plant?A. It helps people do some gardening .B. It waters the plants through dancingC. It helps indoor plants get proper sunlightD. It carries the potted plant with its hands9. What does the author try to show through Paragraph 3?A. The way plants spend their whole livesB. The common way people deal with plantsC. The difference between plants and humansD. The cause of making the indoor plants’ helper.10. What does Sun Tianqi try do using this technology?A. To develop gardening skills.B. To draw people’s attention plantsC. make plants experience moveD. study the living conditions of plants11. What can be the best title for the text?A. A New Market for robotsB. An Indoor Plants’ HelperC. An Important Development in GardeningD The Tendency of Gardening in the FutureDPigeons inLondonhave a bad reputation. Some people call them flying rats. And many blame them for causing pollution with their droppings. But now the birds are being used to fight another kind of pollution in this city of 8.5 million.“The problem for air pollution is that it’s been largely ignored as an issue for a long time,” says Andrea Lee, who works for the London-based environmental organization Client Earth. “People don’t realize how bad it is, andhow it actually affects their health.”London’s poor air quality is linked to nearly 10,000 early deaths a year. Lee says, citing(引用)a report released by the city manager last year. If people were better informed about the pollution they’ re breathing, she says, they could pressure the government to do something about it.Nearby, on a windy hill inLondon’s Regent’s Park, an experiment is underway that could help—the first week of flights by the Pigeon Air Patrol. It all began when Pierre Duquesnoy, the director for DigitasLBi, a marketing firm, won a London Design Festival contest last year to show how a world problem could be solved using Twitter. Duquesnoy, fromFrance, chose the problem of air pollution.“Basically, I realized how important the problem was,” he says. “But also I realized that most of the people around me didn’t know anything about it.” Duquesnoy says he wants to better measure pollution, while at the same time making the results accessible to the public through Twitter.“So”, he wondered, “how could we go across the city quickly collecting as much data as possible?” Drones were his first thought. But it’s illegal to fly them overLondon. “But pigeons can fly aboveLondon, right?” he says. “They live—actually, they are Londoners as well. So, yeah, I thought about using pigeons equipped with mobile apps. And we can use not just street pigeons, but racing pigeons, because they fly pretty quickly and pretty low.”So it might be time for Londoners to have more respect for their pigeons. The birds may just be helping to improve the quality of the city’s air.12. What can we infer aboutLondon’s air quality from Paragraph 2?A. Londoners are very satisfied with it.B. The government is trying to improve it.C Londoners should pay more attention to it.D. The government has done a lot to improve it.13. Duquesnoy attended the London Design Festival to _________.A. entertain Londoners.B. solve a world problem.C. design a product for sale.D. protect animals like pigeons.14. Why did Duquesnoy give up using drones to fly acrossLondon?A. Because they are too expensive.B. Because they fly too quickly.C. Because they are forbidden.D. Because they fly too high.15. Which can be the best title for the text?A. Clean air inLondon.B. London’s dirty secret.C. London’s new pollution fighter.D. Causes of air pollution inLondon.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
2021年北京第十二中学高三英语第二次联考试题及答案解析
2021年北京第十二中学高三英语第二次联考试题及答案解析第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项ASome young people win attention because of their good looks or their singing ability. A much smaller number gain fame because they have done something important and worthwhile with their abilities. Rishab Jain is among the latter. In 2018, 13-year-oldRishab developed a way to use AI technology to help pancreatic(胰腺的) cancer patients and won the3MYoung Scientist Challenge, a nationwide middle-school science competition, and its $25,000 prize.In the last stage of the contest, Rishab competed againstnine other finalists at the 3M Innovation Center(创新中心) in St.Paul,Minnesota. Leading up to the big meet, each finalist had partnered with a scientist to further develop their inventions.Rishab explains what led him to create his invention. First,a family friend died of cancer. Then Rishab learned about how deadly pancreatic cancer is, and that its low survival rate is due to how difficult it is to treat. "I'm also into programming, so I was learning about AI technology. I decided to try to solve a real-world problem using it."His winnings have been put in further research and in his nonprofit Samyak Science Society, which helps poor children enter the STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) education. Rishab is also raising awareness about pancreatic cancer. These efforts make him quite different from teenagers of his age. Considering becoming a biomedical engineer or a doctor一or both, he has also put some money aside to further his own learning. Almost certainly the doors of higher education will open wide to him before he even knocks.That's an outstanding outlook for one so young. Rashib is committed to helping very sick people in need. He is also providing teenagers of his age with a much-needed model of what kinds of things youth can achieve.1. What can we learn about the 3M Young Scientist Challenge in 2018?A. It was intended to solve medical problems.B. It was a nationwide AI competition for teenagers.C. It offered the finalists an opportunity to work with scientists.D. It allowed the finalists to learn AI technology in the 3M center.2. How did Rishab win the 3M Young Scientist Challenge?A.He showed excellent programming ability.B. He figured out the survival rate of pancreatic cancer.C. He introduced poor children to STEM education.D. He applied AI technology to treating pancreatic cancer.3. Which of the following best describes Rishab?A. Talented and caring.B. Independent and humorous.C. Responsible and patient.D. Polite and inspiring.BThe shade of a single tree can provide welcome relief from the hot summer sun. But when that single tree is part of a small forest, it creates a considerable cooling effect. According to a study published today in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, trees play a big role in keeping our cities cool.According to the study, the right amount of tree cover can lower summer daytime temperatures by as much as 10 degrees Fahrenheit. And the effect is quite noticeable from neighborhood to neighborhood, even down to the scale of a single city block. “We knew that cities are warmer than the surrounding countryside, but we found that temperatures vary just as much within cities,” says Monica Turner, a professor in the department of Integrative Biology, Wisconsin-Madison University and a co-author of the study.With climate change making extreme heat events more common each summer, city planners are working on how to prepare. Heat waves drive up energy demands and costs and can have big human health impacts. One potentially powerful tool, the study's authors say, are organisms that have been around long before human civilizations could appreciate their leafy benefits. And those trees may be the secret to keeping the places we live livable.Essentially, says Turner, roads, sidewalks and buildings absorb heat from the sun during the day and slowly release that heat at night. Trees, on the other hand, not only shade those surfaces from the sun's rays, they also release water into the air through their leaves, a process that cools things down.To get the maximum benefit of this cooling service, the study found that tree cover must be more than 40 percent. In other words, an aerial picture of a single city block would need to be nearly half-way covered by a leafy green network of branches and leaves.4. What can we infer from Paragraph 2?A. Temperatures in cities mainly depend on their green coverage.B. People living and working in cities must plant trees in summer.C. Cities are warmer than the countryside because they don't have trees.D. An area with more trees can be cooler than the other parts within a city.5. Which of the following problems is caused by extreme heat events?A. Severe damage of city facilities.B. Serious human health problems.C. Residents' growing demands for plants.D. Unnecessary waste of energy resources.6. Why are trees crucial to cities?A. They help shade and cool the cities.B. They make urban scenery beautiful.C. They build up city cooling systems.D. They essentially block and release heat.7. What can city planners conclude from the study?A. They should publish the study in a newspaper.B. They should educate citizens to protect forests.C. They should plant trees on roads and sidewalks.D. They should cover nearly half the city with trees.CIn recent years, with the development of technology, it is common to see robots into our homes in the form of toys and vacuums (吸尘器) without question. Children’s toys that rely on robotics for both entertainment and education are becoming more popular and more easily accessible. Robot vacuums, too, are so popular that the Roomba has even earned itself a name in popular television.A selection of other household wares can be purchased and owned for a reasonable cost, but they all look and perform like vacuums. Our domestic helpers are currently designed to vacuuming, mopping, sweeping and mowing.Of course the best known of these is the Roomba, but there is actually some competition amongst the autonomous vacuum manufacturers. Roomba, made by iRobot, now comes in several designs and has been through many versions of improvements. The basic model is just about $400, but there’s a more attractive version, complete with a wireless command center to control the robot from anywhere in the home. Samsung also has a vacuum, called the Smart Tango, which makes increased improvements on the Roomba by including brushes for cleaning corners. It’s possible that some of the less well-known vacuums might be even more exciting, like the Neato Robotics XV that takes on a square shape to better clean corners. Incremental (增值的) improvements are what drive the home robot industry.Now that domestic robots are becoming more popular, the near future should be exciting. If we are going to welcome robots into our lives and our homes, we should expect them to work for it, and work hard. It’s the dawnof the robot revolution, whether we like it or not, and it would be great to see that technology put to use in more innovative(创新的) ways.8. What does Roomba in the passage mean?A. A man’s name who has bought a domestic robot.B. A name of a big company who makes robots.C. A type of vacuum whose name is Roomba.D. A place where people can buy proper robots.9. The Smart Tango is different from other types in that ________.A. it has a wireless command centerB. it has brushes for cleaning cornersC. it is more famous and excitingD. it is driven without electricity10. What can we infer according to the last paragraph?A. Domestic robots will free us from housework.B. Domestic robots will become cheaper and cheaper.C. Domestic robots have brought environmental revolution.D. Domestic robots takes the lead in science and technology.11. What does the author intend to tell in the passage?A. Domestic robots are closely related to our daily life.B. It is interesting to see domestic robots at home.C. Domestic robots are too expensive for most people.D. It is convenient to buy a domestic robot.DByteDance（字节跳动）Group’s TikTok, an overseas version of Chinese short video sharing app Douyin, faces an existential crisis in the United States, as murmurs of a “crackdown”（强制取缔）from the White House forced the Chinese company toengage in talks on selling its US business to Microsoft.TikTok is the fastest-growing registered global mobile internet app, with more than 100 million users, and its rapid growth, especially in the US, is seen as a threat to Facebook. The US government has long viewed globally competitive Chinese high-tech companies including Huawei as a threat and done whatever it could to crack down on（打击）them in the name of “national security”.The US government has not introduced any specific policy against TikTok only threatened it through a number of unclear statements.According to the latest media reports, Microsoft is prepared to press ahead withthe negotiations to take overTikTok’s US operations and complete the negotiations by Sept 15, following talks between Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella and US President Donald Trump.This means that TikTok will have to hand its fate over to some unpredictable power, and even have to sell its assets without the option of setting a price.The US government has failed to find a reasonable legal excuse to deal with TikTok. All private data of TikTok’s US users are stored in the US and are unlikely to be transferred. Considering the US government is trying to deal with TikTok in a political way, TikTok should consider incorporating（合并）the dispute into the US legal process to assert（坚持）its legal rights and interests.TiKTok’s core value lies in its unique algorithms,a product of artificial intelligence that represents the expertise of Chinese engineers and programmers with high-value intellectual property.The US government’s move, which has forced ByteDance to sell TikTok to a US company, is similar to a forced technology transfer and an example of the US’ openseizureof Chinese intellectual property.If ByteDance sells TikTok to a US company for “security reasons", that would set a dangerous precedent, motivating other countries where TikTok operates to follow the US administration's example and cause a chain reaction.ByteDance is a young Chinese private company that cannot deal with a political game played by the US. But as a Chinese company that has gone global, ByteDance has reasons to take up legal means to defend its legal rights. The Chinese government can also consider examining whether the technology transfer in the deal violates China’s law and harms the country’s national interests.12. What is the most valuable as for TikTok?A. Its global popularity.B. Its artificial intelligence.C. Its registered global mobile internet app.D. Its private data of TikTok’s worldwide users.13. Why does the American government force the Chinese company to hand over TikTok’s US operations to a US company?A. Out of so-called political reasons.B. Out of so-called debt reasons.C. Out of so-called technical reasons.D. Out of so-called security reasons.14. What does the underlined word “seizure”probably mean in Para. 8?A. An untrue spoken statement about someone.B. The use of legal authority to take sth from sb.C. The crime of stealing sth from a person or place.D. The act of trying to hurt somebody using physical violence.15. What can be the best title for the news report?A. TikTok must defend its rights legallyB. TikTok is seen as a threat to FacebookC. ByteDance has to sell TikTok to a US companyD. ByteDance agrees to transfer technology第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
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第12讲阅读理解2013新题赏析之新题型题一：[1] Do you spend over an hour each day texting messages to your friends? Do youfrequently ignore work, study, and other activities to check your phone for messages?Are you anxious and restless if you are separated from your mobile phone? Do youhardly ever use your phone to talk any more, and do your thumbs hurt from textingtoo much?[2]If ______________________, then it is very possible that you are atextaholic. A textaholic can be defined as someone who is addicted to sending andreceiving messages. The main symptoms are a strong desire to text messages, whichtakes precedence (优先)over everything else, and bad moods, low spirits and a lackof selfconfidence if messages fail to come in. The root of the problem, as withmany addictions, is the desire to escape from emotional difficulties such as stress,anxiety and relationship problems. Experts warn that text addiction is likely tobecome the most common form of addiction in the future, especially among the young.[3] So what can you do if you think you may be a textaholic? The key is to getyour life back in balance. Make sure you resist the urge to answer every messageyou receive, and consider leaving your mobile phone behind occasionally when yougo out. Most importantly, make a point of spending quality time with friends andfamily, and make time to relearn the art of facetoface conversation instead ofconducting your relationships by means of text messages. Not only will you save timeand money, but you may also rediscover the pleasure of true communication.1. How does the author introduce the topic of the text? (no more than 5 words)______________________________________________________________________2. Fill in the blank in Paragraph 2 with proper words. (no more than 8 words)______________________________________________________________________3. What emotional difficulties may be the causes of text addiction? (no more than5 words)①__________________②__________________③__________________4. What do experts say about text addiction? (no more than 14 words)_____________________________________________________________________5. What is the main idea of Paragraph 3? (no more than 8 words)_____________________________________________________________________题二：(1)It is now possible to watch live sport on television on any day of the week,and the current amount of reporting will undoubtedly increase further in years tocome. This is certainly having an influence on the live sports events themselves,and there are both benefits and shortcomings to this.(2)Why has there been such growth in televised sport? For one thing, with digitalbroadcasting, there are now many more TV channels than there were even then yearsago. Moreover, sport has become an important from of entertainment, appealing toboth men and women.(3)What are the benefits of this state of affairs? One obvious advantage to the profession is the addition of money provided by television companies. Large football clubs benefit financially from TV income and the top players can command very large salaries. Less popular sports also receive money that can be used in training and awarenessraising. What’s more, there is a health benefit to some of the population, because through televised sport, more people have become interested in actually playing sport.(4)However, ________ if so much sport is on television. Considering football again, many small clubs have suffered financial losses recently, as they cannot compete with the large ones. There has been a general falling in ticket sales, especially among smaller clubs. Fewer people attend live matches nowadays, preferring to watch from the comfort of their living room. And ticket prices have risen greatly. (5)To sum up, while televised sport has created many opportunities and benefited certain people and clubs very much, it has also been responsible for changing the nature of live sports events for ever.1. What is the main idea of the text? (no more than 8 words)_______________________________________________________________________2. Complete the following statement with words from Paragraph 2. (no more than 3 words)There has been a great increase in TV channels in the past few years with the help of_______________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________3. Point out the advantage of televised sport which does not concern money in Paragraph 3.(no more than 3 words)_______________________________________________________________________4. Fill in the blank in Paragraph 4 with proper words. (no more than 6 words) _______________________________________________________________________5. What does the word “it” (Line 2, Paragraph 5) probably refer to? (no more than 3 words)_____________________________________________________________________题三：Money MattersParents should help their children understand money. 1 So you may start talking about money when your child shows an interest in buying things, candy or toys, for example.1. The basic function of moneyBegin explaining the basic function of money by showing how people trade money for goods or services. It is important to show your child how money is traded for the things he wants to have. If he wants to have a toy, give him the money and let him hand the money to the cashier(收银员). 2 When your child grows a bit older and understands the basic function of money, you can start explaining more complex ways of using money.2. Money lessonsApproach money lessons with openness and honesty. 3 If you must say no to a child’s request to spend money, explain, “You have enough toy trucks for now.”Or,if the request is for many different things, say. “You have to make a choice between this toy and that toy.”3. 4Begin at the grocery store. Pick out two similar brands of a product—a namebrand butter and a generic (无商标产品), for example. You can show your child how to make choices between different brands of a product so that you can save money. 5 If he chooses the cheaper brand, allow him to make another purchase with the money saved. Later，you may explain how the more expensive choice leaves less money for other purchases.A. Wise decisionsB. The value of moneyC. Permit the child to choose between them.D. Tell your child why he can—or cannot—have certain things.E. Ask yourself what things that cost money are most important to you.F. Talk about how the money bought the thing after you leave the toy store.G. The best time to teach a child anything about money is when he shows an interest. 题四：Easy Ways to Keep Your Brain SharpEveryone is forgetful, but as we age, we start to feel like our brains are slowing down a bit—and that can be a very annoying thing 1 Read on for some techniques worth trying.1. 2People who regularly made plans and looked forward to upcoming events had a 50 percent reduced chance of Alzheimer’s disease (早老性痴呆症), according to a recent study.3 Something as simple as setting a goal to have a weekly coffee date with a friend will do. There’s evidence that people who have a purpose in life or who are working on long or shortterm goals appear to do better. In other words, keep your brain looking forward.2. Go for a walk.Mildly raised glucose (葡萄糖) levels can harm the area of the brain that helps you form memories and physical activity can help get blood glucose down to normal levels. In fact, exercise produces chemicals that are good for your brain 43. Learn something new.Take a Spanish class online, join a drawing club, or learn to play cards. A study found that mental stimulation (刺激) limits the weakening effects of aging on memory and the mind. But the best thing for your brain is when you learn something new and are physically active at the same time. 5 or go dancing with your friends.A. Focus on the future.B. This can be especially harmful to the aged.C. It should be something like learning gardening.D. So take a few minutes each day t o do some reading.E. But don’t worry if your schedule isn’t filled with lifechanging events.F. Luckily, research shows there is a lot you can do to avoid those moments.G. In other words, when you take care of your body, you take care of your brain. 第12讲阅读理解2013新题赏析之新题型主讲教师：张志强北京市英语高级教师题一：1. By asking/raising questions.2. you answer “yes” to any of the questions3. ①stress ②anxiety ③relationship problems4. It may become the most common form of addiction, especially among the young.5. How to get rid of text addiction.解析：本文讲述了爱发短信的人存在的问题以及如何克服这些问题。