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【最新整理，下载后即可编辑】高二英语阅读理解训练（五）班级姓名学号分数________________一、完型填空（共40分）That holiday morning I didn’t have to attend school. Usually, on holidays, Mother 36 me to sleep in. And I would certainly take full advantage of it. On this particular morning, _37_,I felt like getting up early.I stood by my window overlooking the ___38___, having nothing better to do. But as it turned out, I was soon to learn about something ___39___ in life.As I watched several people go by, get into their cars and drive off, I ___40___ an old man on a bicycle with a bucket on its ___41___ and a basket rags and bottles on its back-carriage. He___42___ from one car to another, washing and cleaning them. From the water on the ground, it seemed that he had already ___43___ washing and cleaning about a dozen or more cars. He must have begun to work quite early in the morning.Several thoughts ___44___my mind as I watched him work. He wasn’t well-dressed. He had on a pair of shorts and a(n) ___45___ T-shirt. The bicycle he rode was not by any means the kind modern ___46___would want to be seen riding on. But he seemed___47__ with life. There he was, working hard at his small business, ___48___ at passers-by and stopping to chat now and then ___49___ elderly men and women on their way to the market nearby.There was a noticeable touch of___50___ in the way he seemed to be doing things— ___51___the windscreen (挡风玻璃), then standing back to admire it; scrubbing (擦净) the wheels and ___52___, standing back to see what they look like after the scrub.It was a ___53___ to learn, I felt. At no age need one have to beg for a ___54___if one has good health and is willing to work hard. For a while I felt ___55__ of myself. Young as I am—just sixteen, and there was this old man who must have been usefully engaged perhaps before the sun appeared above the horizon（地平线）.36．A．forces B．allows C．causesD．forbids37．A．otherwise B．therefore C．howeverD．besides38．A．parking lot B．bus stop C．schoolD．market39．A．interesting B．surprising C．awfulD．useful40．A．noticed B．recognized C．calledD．assisted41．A．back B．handle C．wheelD．seat42．A．searched B．left C．movedD．wandered43．A．stopped B．started C．intendedD．finished44．A．crossed B．slipped C．disturbedD．inspired45．A．attractive B．shiny C．simpleD．expensive46．A．repairmen B．businessmen C．driversD．cyclists47．A．busy B．content C．carefulD．bored48．A．waving B．looking C．laughingD．pointing49．A．about B．for C．withD．like50．A．worry B．respect C．sympathyD．pride51．A．cleaning B．fixing C．replacingD．covering52．A．still B．yet C．againD．soon53．A．lesson B．subject C．skillD．fact54．A．business B．living C．successD．right55．A．tired B．doubtful C．fearful D．ashamed二、阅读理解（40分）AMy friend got married. His mother carried two bags of cotton from the countryside by bus and train to his city. After arriving at the city, there was still a long way to his house without any bus passing by the house. His mother walked to his home breathlessly for 40 minutes without taking a taxi in order to save money.My friend felt bitter as well as funny at his mother’s deeds. He pointed to the cashmere and silk quilts and said, “So long as you have money, you can buy anything in the supermarket. There is no need for you to carry so much cotton her e in such a long way.”But his mother insisted and said, “The cotton of this year is light and warmth-keeping. Have a try and you will know!”Maybe every parent is the same, caring for their children with stubborn love without caring about whether they know or like it.This early spring, I went to visit my grandmother. We had dry beans【最新整理，下载后即可编辑】stew （炖菜）, eggplant salad bar, sauce radish （酱萝卜条）for our dinner, all of which were dried by my grandmother last autumn and tasted wonderful. I loved the dishes to my heart’s content and could not help praising them again and again.After a few days, my grandmother, who seldom visited us, came to my home and unpacked her bag, smilingly taking out bags of dried eggplants, dried beans and dried vegetable. She told me that I left so hastily last time that she forgot to give me some of these foods, so she took this chance to bring me what I liked.I was speechless at that time. Because of my casual complimentary her food, my grandmother, a nearly 70-year-old lady, by taking three buses from the west of the city to the east, came to my home with the food I liked. But she was bus-sick in life and even seldom went strolling in the street.My pretty girlfriend had a failed marriage in the past. After divorce, her parents showed the deepest protection and care to her by helping her attend to the child and offering financia l aids. Her parents’ love made her pull herself together and forgot the man who had hurt her before.Nonetheless, her father, an honest and upright old man, after hearing his ex-son-in-law(前女婿) got promoted in his company, felt terrifically irritated and went to his company to question his boss why a philandering man with corrupt conducts could get promoted. The whole office fell into a mess immediately and many staff just watched on the sidelines. Some people even whispered lightly, "It is a new era（时代）now and the relationship between men and women is very open. No one would care about that any more!"The old man stood silently in the office with his hands shivering and eyes tearing.That night, my girlfriend cried heavily in front of me. I asked her whether it was her father’s stupid deeds that made her feel humiliated. But she said that she felt guilty for her dad and that though the rest of the whole world betrayed her, her old father would still back her up and help her get the justice she deserved, just as when she was young and the neighboring boy grabbed her ball, her father would get it back for her. However, this changed world was no longer the stage for her old father and his deeds became funnily obsolete. No one managed to see the real and ever-lasting love to his daughter behind his seemingly rude behaviors.Now we have grown up so much so that we could support our family and have our own children. But in our parents’ heart, they a re still worried that we do not have sufficient quilts and dried vegetables. They would not feel troubled to bring all these to us regardless of（不顾） long tough journey. They even would not like us to suffer a bit and try all means to protect us without caring about whether what they do is awkward and stupid or not.Who in the world would love us so deeply and relentlessly without asking for any repay? Only our parents!1.What does the author want to tell us?A. The love from our parents is real and deep though sometimes it doesn't appear so.B. The love from our parents is awkward sometimes, which is rather annoying.C. Children should appreciate parents' love because their life is so hard.D. The world is changing so the love of parents should change too.2.The underlined world "humiliate" in the eleventh paragraph means ________.A. guiltyB. movedC. happyD. ashamed3.How many examples of older generation’s love are mentioned in the passage?A. OneB. TwoC. ThreeD. four4.After the author's girlfriend's former husband got promoted, her father _____.A. congratulated himB. made his daughter marry him againC. had a quarrel with himD. argued with his boss5.From the passage we can learn the author's grandmother is ___________.A. upright and honestB. loving and troublesomeC. thoughtful and carefulD. generous and activeBJoe came to New York from the Middle West, dreaming about painting. Delia came to New York from the South, dreaming about music. Joe and Delia met in a studio. Before long they were good friends and got married.They had only a small flat to live in, but they were happy. They loved each other, and they were both interested in art. Everything was fine until one day they found they had spent all their money.Delia decided to give music lessons. One afternoon she said to her husband:“Joe, I’ve found a pupil,a general’s daughter. She is a sweet girl. I’m to give three lessons a week and get $5 a lesson.”But Joe was not glad.“But how about me?”he said.”Do you think I’m going to【最新整理，下载后即可编辑】watch you work while I play with my art? No, I want to earn some money too.”“Joe, you are silly,” said Delia. “You must keep at your studies. We can live quite happily on $15 a week.”“Well, perhaps I can sell some of my pictures,” said Joe.Every day they parted in the morning and met in the evening. A week passed and Delia brought home fifteen dollars, but she looked a little tired.“Clementina sometimes gets on my nerves. I’m afraid she doesn’t practice eno ugh. But the general is the old man! I wish you could know him, Joe.”And then Joe took eighteen dollars out of his pocket.“I’ve sold one of my pictures to a man from Peoria,”he said, “and he has ordered another.”“I’m so glad,” said Delia. “Thirty-three dollars! We never had so much to spend before. We’ll have a good supper tonight.”Next week Joe came home and put another eighteen dollars on the table. In half an hour Delia came, her right hand in a bandage.“What’s the matter with your hand?” said Joe. Delia laughed and said:“Oh, a funny thing happened! Clemantina gave me a plate of soup and spilled some of it on my hand. She was very sorry for it. And so was the old general. But why are you looking at me like that, Joe?”“What time this afternoon did you burn your hand, Delia?”“Five o’clock, I think. The iron-I mean the soup-was ready about five, Why?”“Delia, come and sit here,” said Joe. He drew her to the couch and sat beside her.“What do you do every day, Delia? Do you really give music lesson? Tell me the truth.”She began to cry.“I couldn’t get any pupils,”she said, “So I got a place in a laundry ironing shirts. This afternoon a girl accidentally set down an iron on my hand and I got a bad burn. But tell me, Joe, how did you guess that I wasn’t giving music lessons?”“It’s very simple,”said Joe. “I knew all about your bandages because I had to send them upstairs to a girl in the laundry who had an accident with a hot iron. You see, I work in the engine-room of the same laundry where you work.”“And your pictures? Did you sell an y to that man from Peoria?”“Well, your general with his Clem antina is an invention, and so is my man from Peoria.”And then they both laughed. 6. To support the family, Delia worked as .A. a tutorB. a music teacherC. an artistD. a laundry assistant7. It happened that .A. a man from Peoria liked Joe’s picturesB. Delia earned $15 dollars a week easilyC. the couple worked at the same laundryD. Clemantina and the general were kind8. Who hurt Delia’s hand?A. The generalB. ClemantinaC. HerselfD. A girl9. The couple’s attitude towards each other is .A. faithfulB. honestC. ashamedD. heartbreaking10. Which do you think is the best title of the story?A. A service of loveB. A story of Joe and DeliaC. Lies and truthD. Servants of love三、短文改错（20分）As a boy grown up in India, I had longed to traveling abroad. I used to listen to the stories my father told me about her stay in Canada and trips to Europe in 1970s. My big moment finally come in the summer of 1998 when I was able to accompany my parents to Europe, which my father wasto attend a meeting. The service during the flight to Frankfurt was such nice that even today I can still remember them. The flight was really smooth and thorough enjoyable, even for someone as me, who is otherwise scared of flying.【最新整理，下载后即可编辑】答案： BCADA BCDAC DBACD ACABDADCDC DCDAAAs a boy grown up in India，I had longed to traveling abroad. I used to listen to the stories mygrowing travelfather told me about her stay in Canada an d trips to Europe in∧1970s. My big moment finallyhis thecome in the summer of 1998 when I was able to accompany my parents to Europe, which mycame where father was to attend a meeting. The service during the flight to Frankfurt was such nice thatso even today I can still remember them. The flight was really smooth and thorough enjoyable，evenit thoroughly someone as me, who is otherwise scared of flying.like【最新整理，下载后即可编辑】。

高二英语阅读理解专项训练

阅读理解Architect Diébédo Francis Kéré from Burkina Faso has won the Pritzker Prize，the world’ s highest recognition in building design.Kéré is a citizen of both Burkina Faso and Germany and lives in Berlin. On Tuesday he said he was the “happiest man on this planet” to become the 51st recipient of the famous yearly prize. Kéré is famed for building schools，health centers, housing, and other public spaces across Africa. His buildings can be found in his homeland, as well as in Benin, Mali, Kenya, Mozambique, Togo and Sudan.When he was 20, in 1985, Kéré earned a vocational scholarship to study carpentry( 木工) in Berlin. But while absorbed in the practicality of roofing and furniture making, he also attended night school and was admitted to Technical University of Berlin, from which he graduated in 2004 with an advanced degree in architecture. He was still a student when he designed and built the innovative Gando Primary School.Unlike traditional school buildings, which use concrete, Kéré’s inventive design combined local clay and cement to form bricks. The material helps keep the building cool in a hot environment. A wide, raised metal roof protects the building from rain and helps air flow. Kéré involved the local community throughout the design and building of the school. The number of students at the school increased from 120 to 700.Kéré is the first African to be honored with the Pritzker. In his native Burkina Faso, citizens celebrated the win. Nebila Aristide Bazie, head of the Burkina Faso architects’ council, said the award highlights the African architect and the people of Burkina Faso.“He knows, from within, that architecture is not about the object but the objective; not the product, but the process,” said the 2022 Jury. Kéré’s entire body of work shows us the power of material rooted in place. His buildings, for and with communities, are directly of those communities - in their making, their materials, their programs and their unique characters. 1．What can we know from the second paragraph?A．Kéré designed many schools as a student.B．Kéré’s designs are applied all over Asia and Africa. ,C．Kéré is the first male winner of the Pritzker Prize.D．Kéré was quite pleased to win the Pritzker Prize.2．Why does Kéré usually use bricks made of local clay and cement?A．To make buildings stronger.B．To keep cool in hot weather.C．To protect students from rain.D．To ensure better indoor airflow.3．What did Nebila probably think of Kéré’ s wining the Pritzker ?A．Touching and impressive.B．Amazing and unexpected.C．Deserving and fortunate.D．Exciting and inspiring.4．What does the last paragraph intend to tell about?A．The reasons for awarding Kéré the Pritzker.B．Kéré’s concepts of architecture in Africa.C．Kéré’s diverse styles of African buildings.D．The real purpose of Kéré’s whole works.The air gets a little thinner and the cold begins to wrap around us as fall leaves and winter arrives. Some people regard winter as a goodbye to their favorite outdoor sports. However, there are plenty of winter outdoor activities that transcend all seasons.ClimbingSome climbers say that winter climbing and summer climbing are completely different sports. The snow, ice, and cold has the tendency to turn one terrain (地形) into something completely different than it is in the warmer months. As with any other change in temp and terrain, you’ll need gear (设备) and expectations that make sense for the conditions. Plan for the weather getting worse, pack hot liquids, bring all extreme winter climbing supplies-even if the terrain isn’ t expected to need it, layer your clothes, and turn back if you need to. Winter climbing offers more different experiences and views than climbing in warmer months.CyclingNo matter what type of cycling you’re into, whether it is mountain biking or commuting to work, you can turn it into an all - season activity. Just like anything else, it simply requires some modification ( 改进). Wearing more layers is important, but not so many that you’ll be sweating after a few minutes peddling. A good base layer, gloves, boots, and a head covering will make you plenty comfortable in the cooler temperatures.RunningSeasonal Affective Disorder is a condition in which people can feel depressed and fatigued in the winter months as a result of the body’s lack of sunlight. Some people can combat this issue with light therapy. Another way to fight the winter blues is to do some exercise.Continuing to run outside is one way to soak in as much sunlight in your workout as you can. More layers and better shoes may be all you need to turn your warm weather month sport into a cold weather sport as well. In fact, many runs and marathons take place in cooler months. Just be aware of the thinner air and how it can affect your breathing as well as your muscles. However, don’t let a little cold keep you from enjoying a run with a beautiful snowy backdrop.5．What should you prepare when climbing in winter?A．Hot liquids.B．A head covering.C．Boots.D．Thin clothes. 6．What does the underlined word “fatigued” in the fourth paragraph mean?A．Excited.B．Warm.C．Tired.D．Frightened. 7．What’s the purpose of the text?A．To show the benefit of climbing.B．To recommend some good winter sports.C．To warn people of the danger of winter sports.D．To tell the difference between winter and summer sports.There are so many people who are struggling with insomnia (失眠). Now a major publisher has come up with a novel idea — audiobooks with such soothing sounds as soft rainfall and lapping water to relax the listener and send them off to sleep.In a project to be launched this week, Penguin Random House has cooperated with the Sleep Council and the Children’s Sleep Charity in creating collections of “Sleep Tales” for adults and children. These audiobooks are part soundscape, part descriptive narrative, with softly spoken voices to calm anxieties and take listeners to sleep. Each story lasts about 15 minutes,enabling listeners to set their sleep timer.The stories draw on the Sleep Council’s research into sounds that help people wind down, such as waves lapping on a shore , soft rainfall and birdsong.Richard Lennon, publisher at Penguin Audio, told The Guardian the project was inspiredpartly by the realization that increasing numbers of people were listening to audiobooks as they were going to sleep or as part of their bedtime routine. He said both adults and children respond to something comforting and familiar as they are nodding off. These are tales without a beginning, a middle or an end. He added, “It’s something that’s being described to you, rather than a story that’s being told to you.” There are no authors’names. He said, “We’re launching them as simply Penguin, Puffin and Ladybird Sleep Tales, rather than mentioning the writers by name because the focus isn’t just on the words. The combination of the words, the voice and the sound design all contribute to the relaxing atmosphere.”“Audience research had been very positive.” Lennon said. One listener reported, “The story made my mind stop racing.”The phrase “sleep like a baby” does not apply to a lot of children, with four in ten having sleep problems. But Lennon said the children’s sleep tales were not intended to replace a bedtime story, only to become part of a bedtime routine.Lisa Artis of the Sleep Council said not everyone liked the same sounds. “Some people love thunder and lightning or bird tweeting. That’s why we came up with different stories with different effects. For some people, listening to rain just makes them want to go to the toilet.”She added that listening to “non-stimulating” stories was about switching off before bedtime. “It is the sort of thing you need to be doing before bed to feel more relaxed, rather than scrolling through Facebook and checking work emails. We need to forget about everything that’s going on because we will not get a good night’s sleep otherwise.”8．What does the underlined word “novel” mean in paragraph 1?A．Original.B．Practical.C．Fictional.D．Functional. 9．What can we learn about the collections of “Sleep Tales”?A．They are created for adults.B．Each story lasts about thirty minutes.C．They are both soundscape and descriptive narrative.D．Each story has a beginning, a middle and an end.10．What can we learn from Richard Lennon’s words?A．Not many people prefer listening to audio books before sleep.B．A boring story is more likely to make people sleepy.C．The environment is very important for reading stories.D．The audio books prove effective in helping people sleep in the research.11．The passage is mainly about___________.A．releasing audio books to send listeners to sleepB．the new trend of people’s reading habitC．audio books are becoming more and more popularD．ways to help people sleep easilyScience fiction writers create imaginary worlds. The way things work in your imaginary worlds will be based on actual science. So it’s important for you to be familiar with the scientific principles and inventions that are related to your creation. For example, if you’re writing about human living on a planet with zero gravity, then you need to know the effects of zero gravity on the human body.Then you have to figure out the exact rules of your imaginary worlds. And you have to follow them. If humans are able to breathe underwater in Chapter 1, your character can’t drown in a swimming pool in Chapter 3. The issue here is maintaining your readers’ trust. That means the reader is willing to pretend along with you. If you start out with an ordinary detective novel and then throw in someone breathing under water in the 6th chapter, you will pull the readers out of their imagination. The same thing happens if you change the rules halfway.Part of your preparation work for the novel is to map out its worlds in great detail. You should decide the following issues: the history of the world, the geography, what possibilities it offers, how everything works in this new reality, and how all of these factors affect the way your characters think, feel, and react to things. You don’t have to tell your readers all the rules in the first chapter. But you have to let readers know enough to understand what’s going on. This also allows you to work out logical problems and contradictions before you start writing.When you are writing, remember to make it feet real. You are inviting readers to visit a new world. They will want to be able to see, hear, feel, smell, and even taste what it’ s like. Whether your novel is about a world without disease or an undiscovered planet, help your readers feel like they’re actually there.12．What’ s the relationship between actual science and science fiction?A．Science fiction promotes the development of actual science.B．Science fiction often reflects the development of actual science.C．Actual science provides basic principles for science fiction.D．Actual science limits the imagination described in science fiction.13．What does the third paragraph focus on?A．Part of the preparation work for science fiction writing.B．The different types of novels. C．The detail in the first chapter of science fiction.D．The reality of science fiction. 14．Which of the following statements is TRUE?A．It is necessary to do some scientific experiments before writing science fiction. B．Readers of science fiction actually pretend the writers’ rules are true.C．The target readers of the passage are young scientists.D．It is great to leave some contradictions in your science fiction.15．What’s the best title of the passage?A．How to do scientific research B．How to write science fictionC．What to expect from science fiction D．How to raise interest in scienceDr. Harvey Gates, the noted scientist, might never have discovered the Kamron lizard (蜥蜴) in Blovia, if it had not been for a childhood accident. As a boy, he decided to become a baseball player, but when he broke his arm in practice at the age of fourteen and was forced to stay off the playing field for a while, he took notice of the natural world around him and liked what he saw.After he had recovered from his injury, he caught a squirrel (松鼠) and raised it as a pet. Soon he was bringing home snakes and other creatures from the woods near his school.In 1962, he entered Blakeford College and majored in biology. By 1966 he had received his Bachelor (学士) of Science degree and two years later at Drysdale University, he received his Doctor of Science degree. It was while he was doing field research for his doctoral studies in South America in 1967 that he discovered and named the Kamron lizard. This animal was different from others of its kind in that it had only four toes on its front feet. In other respects, it was similar to others of the same family. It could change its color and go for long periods without food.16．Of the four statements, which one best indicates (表明) the author’s idea?A．Dr. Gates is a scientist who can always attract the public attention to his research.B．Dr. Gates is a very famous scientist, though he wanted to be a sportsman at first.C．Dr. Gates is a scientist who always carries a notebook with him wherever he goes.D．Dr. Gates is very popular for his determination to become a baseball player.17．In the first paragraph of the passage, the phrase “in practice” means “________”A．while doing some practical workB．while studying animalsC．while making up his mind to become a baseball playerD．while playing baseball18．In the second paragraph, the word “creatures” can best be replaced by “________”. A．people B．animals C．things D．living things19．It was ________ that Dr. Gates discovered the Kamron lizard.A．after he had graduated from Drysdale UniversityB．right after he had finished his study for the doctor’s degreeC．after he had received his highest degreeD．during the time when he was studying for the doctor’s degreeChaplin was one of the famous clown-style actors of the silent time. It was through Charlie Chaplin that the Hollywood comedy movies became famous.Then in the 1920s came another trend of animated cartoons. They were the most popular Hollywood comedy movies of the time. The several popular characters of that era were Felix the cat, Krazy Kat and Betty Boop. However, the popularity of these movies was blocked out due to lack of sound and color. The end of 1920s, the Hollywood comedy industry marked a change brought about by the introduction of sound into the movies. This has allowed the industry to create dramatic new film styles and use verbal humor. These films were soon replacing silent movies. These films used dialogue of comedians such as the W. C Fields and the Marx Brothers. Charlie Chaplin was the last comedian to have acted in the silent films.When the United States entered into World War ll, Hollywood movies changed its course to themes related to the conflicts, and Hollywood comedy movies described more on military themes. The war time experienced a boom, where restrictions on the traveling made nearly a quarter of themoney spent on attending movies.In the 1950s, the interest shifted where the TV became popular. During this time the release of Hollywood comedy films declined(衰落). The 1960s saw an increasing number of broad,star-packed comedies. In 1970 Hollywood comedy movies reflected the anti-war sentiment, which was popular then.In the 1980s the gag(笑料)based comedy Airplane was released, and Hollywood comedy movies paved its way for more of the same. The popular comedians of this time included Dudley －Moore, Tom Hanks, etc. Jim Carrey, the Canadian actor and a comedian, came into Hollywood comedy movies in the late 1980s where he won the role in such a comedy, Copper Mountain.The most popular Hollywood comedy movies were of John Hughes, which includes Ferris Buellers Day Off and Home Alone series of 1990s. The later films focused more on family audience. This was a revival in comedy movies. Comedy movies remain popular till date.20．Why did Hollywood movies grow rapidly during World War ll?A．People had more money at that time.B．The government spent a lot of money on filmsC．.People couldn’t travel freely.D．People were made to see movies by the government.21．The theme of the 1970s Hollywood comedies is________.A．protests against warsB．domestic violenceC．oversea military activitiesD．desire for freedom22．What does this passage mainly talk about?A．Outstanding comedies made in Hollywood.B．Famous comedians in Hollywood history.C．Chaplin’s contribution to comedies.D．Development of Hollywood comedy movies.23．Which of the following shows the correct order of what happened to the Hollywood comedy movies?a. Hollywood comedy movies focused on family audience.b. Fewer and fewer Hollywood comedy films were released.c. Animated cartoons of Hollywood comedy movies were popular.d. Hollywood comedy movies once developed quickly during the war time.e. The Hollywood comedy industry made a reform of applying sound to the movies.A．cedba B．decab C．dabec D．ecbdaCars could soon be communicating with each other using 5G to make drivers aware of upcoming dangers, scientists claim. The ultra-fast mobile Internet would allow for rapid information transmission and could make drivers aware of black ice, pot holes or other dangers up ahead.Several car manufacturers are already integrating 5G into their vehicles, including as a tool to welcome the coming of self-driving vehicles. Experts believe the high-speed connection will also improve the reliability and capability of automated vehicles to the point where they will be safer than the manual cars being driven today. They predict the number of road traffic accidents — which according to the World Health Organization (WHO) account for more than 1. 3 million deaths and up to 50 million people injured worldwide every year — will drop thoroughly as a result. Dr Dimitrios Liarokapis, a member of the research group, said: “With the help of 5G, an early warning system that alerts (给……报警) drivers is possible within the next few years. Cars that are close enough to the danger area will send warning messages to other cars around them using short-range communication technologies, but also to cars further away using 5G, fast and reliably. Then those cars will transmit the same information to cars near them and so on, forming a joined-up, multi-vehicle communication chain that stretches far and wide.”Automotive giant Ford is already working on connected cars. Earlier this year it revealed its intention to fit 80 percent of its 2020 vehicles with technology that warns drivers about up-coming road accidents, bad weather and traffic jams. The system pools data from other connected road users, emergency services and the authorities and sends it from the cloud directly to the car. Alerts are shown on the car’s dashboard display warning the driver about what lies around the corner. 24．What can we expect of the cars in the future?A．They will be more personalized.B．They may replace other vehicles.C．They may be bigger.D．They will be safer.25．What is the function of the communication chain?A．To send warning messages.B．To collect drivers’ information.C．To send the traffic situation to the police.D．To track other drivers.26．How can 5G help reduce road accidents?A．By offering practical safety programs.B．By offering the fast mobile Internet.C．By helping WHO calculate traffic accidents.D．By helping drivers overcome dangers.27．What can be inferred from the last paragraph?A．Connected cars are equipped with 5G.B．Ford is the first producer to use 5G.C．Cars of Ford are the most intelligent.D．Warning messages are shown on phones.In my everyday life, I am on an ongoing journey to figure out different ways to reduce my carbon footprint on the planet. A carbon footprint is the measure of influence our activities have on the environment, in particular climate change. It is calculated by the amount of greenhouse gas we produce in our daily lives. Fortunately, nowadays it is much easier to make eco-friendly lifestyle choices than, let’s say, 20 years ago. But one question has been on my mind a lot lately: is it better to buy new eco-friendly products or used traditionally produced goods?After doing some research, I have decided that some things are better new and others are better used. Let me try to explain.A carbon footprint is made up of two parts, the primary footprint and the secondary footprint. The primary footprint is a measure of our direct emissions(排放)of carbon dioxide (CO2) from the burning of fuels, including household energy consumption and transportation. The secondary footprint is a measure of the indirect CO2 emissions from the whole life cycle of products weuse-those related to their production and breakdown.Based on this understanding, we have a good deal of control and responsibility over our carbon footprint. Things like dishes, clothes and furniture fall into the “secondary footprint” group, so less is more and we can focus on finding used goods to avoid the added production. However, for the car and the other appliances(设备) that we need we can go with new, energy-saving models.I heard somewhere that electronics and appliances give off 90% of their carbon footprint after they leave the factory. So it seems most reasonable to go for the energy-saving models. The main concern here is the amount of energy that goes into the making of new products and whether or not that extra carbon is worth the footprint the product will make once it gets to you.28．What is the text mainly about?A．How to make eco-friendly lifestyle choices.B．What a carbon footprint means in our life.C．How to identify different carbon footprints.D．What appliances to buy to save energy.29．What do we know about the secondary carbon footprint?A．It is related to our consumption of fuels.B．It is counted as ours though not directly made by us.C．It is less harmful than the primary carbon footprint.D．It is made when we are buying the products.30．Which of the following helps reduce our carbon footprint according to the author? A．Buying new but cheap clothes.B．Using old and expensive cars.C．Using second-hand textbooks.D．Buying new wooden furniture.Some years ago I was offered a writing task that would require three months of travel through Europe. I had been abroad a couple of times, but I could hardly claim to know my way around the continent (大陆). Moreover, my knowledge of foreign languages was limited to a little college French.I hesitated. How would I, unable to speak the language, totally unfamiliar with localgeography or transportation systems, set up interviews and do research? It seemed impossible, and with much regret I sat down to write a letter begging off. Halfway through, a thought ran through my mind: you can’t learn if you don’t try. So I accepted it.There were some bad moments. But by the time I had finished the trip I was an experienced traveler. And ever since, I have never hesitated to head for even the most remote of places, without guides or even advanced bookings, confident that somehow I will manage.The point is that the new, the different, is almost by definition (意味着) scary. But each time you try something, you learn, and as the learning gathers, the world opens to you.I’ve learned to ski at 40, and flown up the Rhine River in a balloon. And I know I’ll go on doing such things. It’s not because I’m braver or more daring than others. I’m not. But I’ll accept anxiety as another name for challenge and I believe I can achieve wonders.31．Why did the author accept the writing task?A．He had never travelled abroad before.B．He hardly knew any foreign languages.C．He was familiar with any other country in Europe.D．He would learn something new and different by trying.32．What can we learn about the author from the text?A．He used to be a wonder.B．He thought little of travelling.C．He’s ready to face any challenge.D．He’s easy to be defeated.33．Which of the following best describes the author’s experience?A．Every garden has its weeds.B．Life is about learning to dance in the rain.C．Hope for the best and prepare for the worst.D．All that glitters is not gold.34．What can be the best title for the text?A．Ready to Try and Challenge.B．An Interesting Trip Abroad.C．My First Writing Assignment.D．How to be Daring and Brave.Are you looking for the best amusement park in the world? Whether you wish to get the wonders of dreamland or want to get amazed with the craziest rides, there are numerous placesthat would surely give you excitement.GardalandConsidered to be one of the top amusement parks in the world, Gardaland is located in the Northeastern Italy and is an incredible journey for everyone. Begin a fantastic adventure with the themed-water well, and the thrilling rides that includes Blue Tornado, Raptor, Magic Mountain, and a lot more. While it also happens to be the fascinating one amongst the best amusement parks in the world, there is never a dull moment at this wonderland.Universal StudiosNoted as one of the best amusement parks around the world, Universal studios, Osaka attracts millions of visitors every year. It is popularly known as the home of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. This theme park has a world-class entertainment for all ages to enjoy to the fullest. Many attractions are similar to that of Universal Orlando Resort and Universal Studios Hollywood.Happy ValleyHappy Valley is one of the best amusement parks around the world for kids and families. It is a magical place for extreme adventure rides and carnivals. Composing of nine areas of different themes including Sunshine Beach, Shangri-la Woods and Typhoon Bay, you are sure to have a great time here.35．Where can people enjoy the themed-water well?A．Gardaland B．Happy Valley.C．Universal Studios.D．Southeastern Italy.36．If you are a fan of magic films, which is your best choice?A．Happy Valley.B．Gardaland.C．Universal Studios.D．Blue Tornado.37．Where can we probably read the passage?A．In a novel.B．In a travel brochure.C．In a textbook.D．In a book review.参考答案1．D2．B3．D4．A【导语】这是一篇新闻报道。

(英语)高二英语阅读理解专项训练及答案及解析

（英语）高二英语阅读理解专项训练及答案及解析一、高中英语阅读理解1．阅读理解When times get tough, we all look for ways to cut back. When we're hungry, we eat at home instead of going out. We take buses instead of taxis. And we wear our old designer jeans just a few months longer. With college expenses at all-time highs, high school students are eager to do anything to cut the cost of a university education.One cost-cutting proposal is to allow college students to get a bachelor's degree in three years instead of four. Educational institutions have been actively exploring ways to make the learning process more efficient. But there's a question: Would the quality of undergraduate education suffer? Few US universities have formally approved a "three-year degree" model.I doubt that mainstream North American colleges will carry out a three-year curriculum any time soon. For one thing, most universities already allow highly qualified students to graduate early by testing out of certain classes and obtaining a number of college credits. In addition, at famous universities, the committee who determine which courses are required and which courses are electives are unlikely to suddenly "throw out" one quarter of the required credits. Professors will resist "diluting (稀释)" the quality of the education they offer.In my opinion, a quality four-year education is always superior to a quality three-year education.A college education requires sufficient time for a student to become skilled in their major and do coursework in fields outside their major. It is not a good idea to water down education, any more than it's not a good idea to water down medicine. If we want to help students find their way through university, we should help them understand early on what knowledge and skills they need to have upon graduation. We should allow students to test out of as many courses as possible. We should give them a chance to earn money as interns (实习生) in meaningful part-time jobs that relate to their university studies, such as the five-year co-op program at Northeastern University.（1）Which of the following can best sum up the main idea?A.It's time to shorten the learning process.B.Best learning takes place over time.C.University education should be watered down.D.College education calls for reform.（2）We can learn from the passage that ________.A.most American universities are against the "three-year degree" modelB.many famous US universities are considering adopting the "three-year degree" modelC.professors are willing to accept the "three-year degree" modelD.The "three-year degree" model can make college learning more efficient（3）In most US universities, ________.A.college students are offered the co-op programB.electives' credits make up one quarter of the required creditsC.all students are required to finish four-year education before graduationD.some excellent students can graduate ahead of time（4）We can infer that________.A.the author is a college professor exploring ways to make learning more efficientB.the author thinks the cost of a university education is too high for people to affordC.the author considers the university education quality very importantD.the author pays special attention to the all-round development of college students【答案】（1）B（2）A（3）D（4）C【解析】【分析】本文是一篇议论文，作者认为把大学四年的学制缩短为三年不是一个好主意，保证足够的时间才能保证大学教育的质量。

高考全国卷英语阅读理解专项训练（五）（含答案解析）

高考全国卷英语阅读理解专项训练（五）（含答案解析）高考全国卷英语阅读理解专项训练（五）广告类应用文5篇1The White Horse Inn has a top-class restaurant. It is in an attractive village seven kilometres from town. Head chef Paul Grant has won prizes for his traditional English food which is served in a comfortable setting. Large garden with children's play area. Open 10:00-14:00, 19:00-23:00.The Silver Palace Chinese Restaurant serves food from many parts of China at low prices. The atmosphere is warm and friendly, but it can get noisy. Reasonable service. Near the city centre, with a car park. Open 12:00-14:00, 17:30-02:00.Dandelions is a small self-service vegetarian(素食) cafe. It serves home-cooked food including soup, pizzas(披萨), salads and wonderful desserts. Popular with office workers at lunchtime. Good value for money. Open 11:30-14:30 only.King's Restaurant is a good choice for quick, inexpensive meals. This restaurant serves a wide range(范围) of English food. There is also an interesting vegetarian menu which includes a variety of hot dishes, and salads. Open 11:00-22:00.The T ower Coffee Bar serves light snacks, soft drinks and excellent Italian coffee. Its friendlyatmosphere is popular with students and young people, and it is a good meeting place for friends. Can be rather noisy! Open midday to midnight.Gordon's is a restaurant in an attractive part of town, and has tables in the garden for sunny days. It's known for pizzas, fried chicken and hamburgers. Gordon's has special prices forchildren's meals. Excellent food but service can be slow. Open 12:00-20:00.21. What kind of food does The White Horse Inn serve?A. Italian food.B. Chinese food.C. Vegetarian food.D. Traditional English food.22. Who would enjoy going to Dandelions for lunch?A. Office workers.B. Young couples.C. Students.D. Drivers.23. How is Gordon's different from the other places?A. It has a garden.B. It serves pizzas.C. It's near the city centre.D. It charges less for kids' meals.2Daughter of the EastAuthor: Benazir BhuttoBook Description: A timely new edition of the extraordinary life story of Pakistan’s first woman Prime Minister —now updated to assess recent developments in her country as it assumes a central role in world affairs. Beautiful and charismatic(有魅力的), the daughter of one ofPakistan’s most popular leaders —Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, Benazir Bhutto achieved a status approaching that of a royal princess.Ruff!Ruff!Where’s Scruff?Reading level: Baby-PreschoolBook Description: It’s ba th time for Scruff. But does anyone know where he’s hiding? Have the cows seen him? Moo-no! How about the pigs? Oink-no! Looking for that dog is just too tough! But if you look carefully, you’ll find Scruff hiding on every pop-up page!The Giving TreeReading Level: Ages 4-8Book Description: Once there was a tree ... and she loved a little boy. Every day the boy would come to the tree to eat her apples, swing from her branches, or slide down her trunk ... and the tree was happy.Goodnight MoonReading level: Baby-PreschoolBook Description: Perhaps the perfect children’s bedtime book, Goodnight Moon is a short poem of goodnight wishes from a young rabbit preparing for his own slumber. He says goodnight to every object in sight and within earshot, including the “quiet old lady whispering hush”.21. Bob wanted to know a famous figure who influenced Pakistan. Which of the following should he choose to read?A. Daughter of the EastB. Ruff! Ruff! Where’s Sc ruff?C. The Giving TreeD. Goodnight Moon22. How many of these books are suitable for preschool children to read?A. l.B. 2.C. 3.D. 4.23. In which of the following places will we most probably find such an advertisement?A. In a women’s fashion shop.B. In a children’s park.C. In a bookstore.D. In a kindergarten.3Rockwatch — The Best Club on EarthIf you are young and interested in geology(地质学), then Rockwatch is the club for you. When you apply for membership, you’ll receive a Rockwatch Rox file each. It has the information and top tips you will need to start enjoying geology. It’s designed to serve as your own field notebook as well.In it you will find your:membership cardfull-colour minimapthumbs up guidefact cardsRockwatch MagazineOur lively magazine is mailed to members three times a year. They can read reports and news from around the world, and articles on everything from diamonds to dinosaurs, earthquakes to erosion(侵蚀).Rockwatch EventsWith each magazine you will receive a Rock- watch events calendar. Rocky activities suitable for families are listed and include road shows and guided walks.The Rockwatch Rock ArtistAre you an artist, or a photographer? This is your chance to become Rockwatch Rock Artist of a year and win amazing prizesin our annual competition.Special OfferRockwatch members can have specially discounted Wildlife Watch membership. Wildlife Watch is the biggest environmental action club for young people, with 100 groups across the country. You can join both clubs together by filling in the boxes in the membership form.21.The magazine Rockwatch mails to its members tells about things related to ______.A. geologyB. agricultureC. politicsD. economics22. What activities are specially arranged for Rockwatch members interested in photography?A. Guided walks.B. Rocky activities.C. Yearly competitions.D. Academic workshops.23. When applying for Wildlife Watch membership, a Rockwatch member can enjoy ______.A. free membershipB. a special discountC. a Rock Artist prizeD. guided road shows4Sleep is a basic human need, as bas ic as the need for oxygen. Getting a good night’s sleep is not only directly related to how we feel the next day, but to our long-term health as well. Still, many of us suffer from at least occasional insomnia(失眠). Evenmore of us report at least one night of restless sleep per week that leaves us feeling ill and irritable. This is a serious problem. If you think otherwise, consider this. People who sleep four hours or less per night are twice as likely not to survive in six years as those who sleep the normal eight hours or so.Given the seriousness of sleep, how can we make sure that we rest well and stay healthy? While there are no one hundred percent reliable methods, here are some suggestions from sleep experts. If you do have trouble sleeping and these methods don’t help, it’s important that you see a doctor before insomnia causes your health to suffer. Start with these suggestions, though.●If you can’t sleep in the middle of the night, don’t get up. Exposing yourself to bright light will affect your body clock and worsen your insomnia.●Avoid naps(小睡), except for a brief ten-to-fifteen-minute nap between 2:00 and 4:00 pm.●Get regular exercise each day, but finish at least six hours before bedtime. Exercising in the evening can help keep you awake.●Take a hot bath for thirty minutes within two hours of bedtime. The bath will warm you, relax you, and make you feel sleepy.●Keep your bedroom dark, quiet, and well ventilated(通风的).●Keep a regular schedule seven days a week. Sleeping late on the wee kends can lead to insomnia during the week.●Get at least half an hour of sunlight within thirty minutes of waking. Without the sunlight, your body doesn’t know it’s awake.●Keep the face of the clock in your bedroom turned away,and don’t find out what t ime it is when you awaken in the night.Pleasant Dreams!21. The first paragraph is mainly intended to ______.A. offer possible reasons for insomniaB. show the importance of a good sleepC. give some advice on how to have a good sleepD. analyze the relationship between sleep and insomnia22. The underlined word “irritable” in Paragraph 1most probably means “______”.A. annoyedB. surprisedC. energeticD. eager23. Which behavior would worsen your insomnia?A. Walk around the room with the light on in the middle of the night.B. Have a hot shower one hour before going to bed.C. Keep a regular schedule every day, even on weekends.D. Avoid glancing at the clock when you wake up in the night.5Are all your photographs good? Be honest with yourself. Aren’t some of your pictures too dark, and others too light? How many times have you thrown away a photo? We, the Fine Photograph Club, can help you. We meet every Wednesday in our comfortable club room in Bridge Street. At 7:30 pm a member of the club or a visitor would give a talk, and then we have coffee. Our members will advise you on all the latest cameras and films. They will help you to develop your films or enlarge your pictures. What does it all cost? Only 5 pounds a year.Photography is now a big business. Do you know, forinstance, that there are 15 million cameras in our country? And that 700 million photographs are taken a year, more than one-third of them in colour? Think of the amount of photography in television, the cinema, newspapers, books, advertisements and so on. In modern life people learn a lot from pictures, so photography is more and more important. It is also more complicated and more expensive than it used to be. You may only want to take good photographs of faces and places. If so, we can help you to get better results. You needn’t waste any more money. If you want to learn more about photography and how it is used, join the club please. You won’t be disappointed. Write now to the Secretary, Fine Photograph Club, Bridge Street.21. The purpose of passage is to ______.A. show people how to take fine picturesB. tell people photography is now a big businessC. tell people the club can do many things for youD. encourage people to join the photograph club22. You are able to be honest so that you can ______.A. say if your photos are good or badB. tell how much money you wasteC. help the Fine Photograph ClubD. know the latest development in cameras23. The club can give the following service except ______.A. coffeeB. amusementC. adviceD. information高考全国卷英语阅读理解专项训练（五）答案解析1【文章大意】本文是一篇广告类说明文。

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阅读理解训练（5）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。

A MythIt is true that world population is growing, but this is not the ca use of our current and future global problems. Believing this w ill cause us to ignore the real problem and risk long-term damage to our planet.Let me start by explaining why overpopulation is a myth. For o ne thing, the UN Population Division regularly predicts populat ion growth but provides a low variant (变量), medium variant, and high variant to factor in various possi bilities. In the 2010 revision, their high variant suggests that th e world population will be almost 16 billion in 2100, but the lo w variant predicts it will peak at 8 billion and decrease to just over 6 billion by 2100. In most cases, it is the low variant that has come true in the past, suggesting the same will be true of their future population predictions. In addition to this, the size of families is actually decreasing.For another, if the Earth is overpopulated, there needs to be i nsufficient (短缺) food, water, and space for humans to live. However, India n economist Raj Krishna estimates that alone is able to incre ase crop produce to the point of providing the entire world’s fo od supply. The World Food Programme confirms that there is sufficient food grown to feed the world and there is the same amount of fresh water on the planet now as there was 10,000 years ago. So how is it possible that the number of people in t he world is affecting our planet?Therefore, it is not an increase in population but an increase i n consumption that is a severe threat. Materialism and overco nsumption are facts of life for everybody in the western world, as possessions reflect a person’s status in society and people strive to obtain happiness through owning the latest fashiona ble goods. Not only that, but waste is a common occurrence which has a huge effect on our resources. It is a sad truth that 80% of the world’s resources are currently used by just 20% of the world’s population.Our overconsumption must be addressed now to make our liv es more sustainable (可持续的) and avoid continuing the terrible damage to the environme nt we are causing. The key is education. If we do not work to wards this but instead focus on the wrong issue, we may find ourselves living on a planet that can no longer sustain humanlife.1. According to the author, what causes our current and future global problems?A. The increase in population.B. Shortage of food and water.C. The fast growth of material needs.D. Failure to protect the environment.2. The underlined word “myth” in Paragraph 2 is closest in me aning to _________.A. factB. misconceptionC. possibilityD. uncertainty3. The author stresses that _____.A. people should save food and waterB. economists are making wrong predictionsC. wrong judgment leads to serious consequencesD. measures should be taken to reduce population4. What is mainly discussed in the passage?A. The real cause of global problems.B. The severe effect of overpopulation.C. Reasonable use of natural resources.D. Methods to reduce overconsumption.【参考答案】C B C .A2016高考英语二轮：（精选）阅读理解训练（5）及答案A“It takes an entire village to raise a child.”That’s an old prov erb(谚语) that is being quoted more and more often these days. And I’m pleased about that.Today, more and more schools are reaching out to involve p arents, community members and businesses to help shape a child’s future.Parents need to be involved in their children’s education in many ways. Helping children with homework and studying, go ing on a field trip, teaching a craft or coaching a child’s sports team are all great ways to be involved with your child’s educat ion. And don’t forget to communicate with teachers---they need and respect your input. Studies show that children l earn more and schools function better when parents and scho ols work together. It’s important to stay in touch with your child’s education all through his or her school career.Communities can help children create and achieve new goal s. Help with homework, read to a child, coach a children’s tea m, or provide emotional support. Help solve problems and buil d self-esteem. Kids need role models and advisers can be role mod els by sharing their experiences and wisdom.Businesses can also help shape our children’s future. Invite a class from your local school to visit your workplace. You ma y be providing a glimpse that opens a new world of possibilitie s. Show students what goes on during a typical day. Give a m ini course for students: how to use a computer; how products are made; how machinery works. You may have a developing electrician, teacher, nurse, or even a newspaper reporter on your hands.It really does take an entire village to raise a child. So share the responsibility---and the joy---of bringing a child to his or her full potential.21. The implied advice in the proverb “It takes an entire village to raise a child.” is that ______.A. All the people in a village should give food to a child.B.Schools, parents, and other organizations should share the responsibilityof shaping a child’s future.C. Children’s should be brought up in the village where they w ere born.D. Schools should be set up in the village where a child was r aised.22.. The text was written mainly for _______________.A. parents and members in organizationsB. teachers and studentsC. newspaper reporters and developing electriciansD. education experts and government officials23. Students can get developed in practical working skill throu gh ______.A. parental involvementB. community activitiesC. business trainingD. school teaching24. Which is NOT true according to the passage?A. Parents play an important part in children’s education.B. Communities have not a bit effect on the way to new and h igh ideal.C. Educating a child well demands of the work not only from school but from other organizations.D. Businesses may arrange some training courses for students.参考答案21-24 BACBBMany people find themselves caught up in others’ problems, a nd then confused about how and when to help. In fact, all rela tionships need limits no matter whether they are friendships, s ibling relations, mates/ lovers or business relations. On some l evel, all limit setting means saying no. However, it is usually a qualified “no” that says what, where, when, and under what c onditions you will give or not give to another person. There are three points we should keep in mind about limit setting:1.Decide where to set the limits. Think about the entire situati on. Consider your time, emotions, and means. Then consider whether you are helping the other person. Aim to do somethin g to help the other person without taking on the whole proble m.2.Express the limits clearly. For example, you say to your frie nd, “ I will lend you $20,000 no more than once every three m onths. And I expect you will pay me back within three monthsand certainly before you can borrow more.” You say to anothe r friend, “you can stay here for three weeks but you must help me with expenses and cooking and make sure that you will find your own place before the three weeks is up”.3.Stick to your limits. You are not responsible for making the o ther person obey the limits. You are only responsible for follo wing the limits yourself. Your friend has repaid $12,500 of his/ her $20,000 and asks for $20,000 more. You say no. He/She gets emotional and then says, “I need this money to cover a b ad check. If you cared for our friendship, you would do it”.Limit setting is often stressful and painful because people m istakes it for rejection. And limit setting certainly brings guilt. B ear in mind, it doesn’t mean you have given up or quit loving y our friend, lovers, or sibling. It does mean you are expressing that love in a different and more helpful (to both of you) mann er.25. According to the passage, setting limits means__________ _________.A. refusing always to say yes to your friendB. saying no to your friend who turns to youC. making different kinds of friendsD. breaking away fro m your friend26.Once you decide to set limits, you should_______________ _________.A. announce it publicly to othersB. tell your friend about it clearlyC. be responsible for your friendD. begin to help your frie nd27.We can learn from the last paragraph that limit setting____ __________.A. is often misunderstoodB. is actually a kind of reje ctionC. does harm to your friendship D .contains both love and hate28. What would be the best title for the passage?A. About friendshipB. How to make friendsC. Set limits with friendsD. Show your love in a new way参考答案25-28 ABACCOne girl named Becky rode a big brown horse in the race eve nts. She always won the blue ribbons. Needless to say, she d idn’t feel threatened when I competed against her at the next show. She didn’t need to. I came in next to last.The stinging memory of Becky’s smirks made me determined to beat her. For the whole next month I woke up early every d ay and rode Cowboy five miles to the arena (赛马场). We practiced running and jumping for hours in the hot su n and then I would walk Cowboy home totally exhausted. All o f our hard work didn’t make me feel confident by the time the show came. I sat at the gate and sweated it out while I watche d Becky and her horse charge through the course and finish i n first place.My turn finally came. I put on my hat, rubbed Cowboy’s neck and entered the arena. At the signal, we dashed toward the fir st fence, jumped it without trouble and raced on to the next on e. Cowboy then flew over the second, third and fourth fences l ike a bird and I turned him toward the finish line. As we crossed the line the crowd was shocked into silence. Cowboy and I had beaten Becky and her fancy horse by two seconds!I gained much more than a blue ribbon that day. At thirteen, I realized that no matter what the odds, I’d always come out a winner if I wanted something badly enough to work for it.29. The underlined expression "shown the gate" (paragraph 3 ) most probably means ______.A. told how to enter the arenaB. shown how to make th e horse beautifulC. removed from the competition earlyD. told to enter the ti med-speed events30. When the final race finished, nobody cheered because .A. the audience didn’t like CowboyB. people envied the writerC. the win was unexpectedD. the writer bad run out of t ime31. Why was the writer not confident of victory?A. He was an inexperienced rider.B. He had not practiced enough.C. He believed he was unpopular with the crowd.D. He thought his horse wasn’t as good as the others.32. What did the writer learn from his experience?A. Life can sometimes be unfair.B. Anything is possible if on e tries hard enough.C. A positive attitude will bring success.D. One should not make judgments based on appearance.参考答案29-32 CCDBDLast week, while visiting my dad with my daughter, we went to a restaurant for dinner. When we were seated, my dad asked the waitress if there were any soldiers eating at the restauran t. Then waitress said there was a soldier having dinner with hi s friend. My dad told the waitress to tell the soldier and his frie nd that their dinner was paid for! He also said that he did not want to be known as the benefactor(施主).Then waitress later commented on my dad’s thoughtful behav ior saying that she had never seen anything like this before. A t a local college, she had studied opera and so she used this t o thank my dad by performing a piece from The Pearl Fisher man. Her voice brought me to tears because it sounded perfect!After a while, the soldier appeared at our table (I don’t know h ow he knew my dad paid the bill for him.) and said that he wo uld be sent to the front the next morning and that he could not leave this country without saying “thanks” to my dad. My dad replied that it was he who wanted to say “thanks”. They shook hands as the soldier left.Before we left, the waitress came by again. She did a magic s how as another way to show her “thanks” to my dad. Her sho w was really great. My dad left her a note with email address asking for her next performance time in addition to a $ 50 tip.Everyone witnessed something exemplary(可作榜样的) in the human spirit that night. I can only hope to see more of this in the future.33. What did the soldier do in response to the author’s father’s kindness?A. He gave something to author’s dad.B. He gave a big tip to the waitress.C. He said thanks to the author’s dad in person.D. He did a magic show for the author and her father.34. The author considered her father’s action to be ____.A. funnyB. understandableC. worthlessD. honorable35. Their passage mainly tells us that we should ____.A. learn to be grateful to othersB. find ways to t hank othersC. try to learn from each otherD. respect soldiers and waitresses参考答案33-35 CDA阅读理解训练（5）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。

2019-2020学年高二英语人教版必修5专项训练：阅读理解 Word版含答案

阅读理解1、Steven Stein likes to follow garbage trucks. His strange habit makes sense when you consider that he’s an environmental scientist who studies how to reduce litter, including things that fall off garbage trucks as they drive down the road. What is even more interesting is that one of Stein's jobs is defending an industry behind the plastic shopping bag.Americans use more than 100 billion thin film plastic bags every year. So many end up in tree branches or along highways that a growing number of cities do not allow them at checkouts(收银台) . The bags are prohibited in some 90 cities in California, including Los Angeles. Eyeing these headwinds, plastic-bag makers are hiring scientists like Stein to make the case that their products are not as bad for the planet as most people assume.Among the bag makers' argument: many cities with bans still allow shoppers to purchase paper bags, which are easily recycled but require more energy to produce and transport. And while plastic bags may be ugly to look at, they represent a small percentage of all garbage on the ground today.The industry has also taken aim at the product that has appeared as its replacement: reusable shopping bags. The stronger a reusable bag is, the longer its life and the more plastic-bag use it cancels out. However, longer-lasting reusable bags often require more energy to make. One study found that a cotton bag must be used at least 131 times to be better for the planet than plastic.Environmentalists don't dispute(质疑) these points. They hope paper bags will be banned someday too and want shoppers to use the same reusable bags for years.1.What has Steven Stein been hired to do?A.Help increase grocery sales.B.Recycle the waste material.C.Stop things falling off trucks.D.Argue for the use of plastic bags.2.What does the word “headwinds”in paragraph 2 refer to?A.Bans on plastic bags.B.Effects of city development.C.Headaches caused by garbage.D.Plastic bags hung in trees.3.What is a disadvantage of reusable bags according to plastic-bag makers?A.They are quite expensive.B.Replacing them can be difficult.C.They are less strong than plastic bags.D.Producing them requires more energy.4.What is the best title for the text?A.Plastic, Paper or NeitherB.Industry, Pollution and EnvironmentC.Recycle or Throw AwayD.Garbage Collection and Waste Control2、As we all know, Stephen Hawking writes the book A Brief History of Time that explains the origin of the universe. The book spent 147 weeks on The New York Times Best Seller List and has sold 10 million copies. He is, most agree, very smart.In his recently published autobiography My Brief History, Hawking offers four life lessons on how to become a genius.（1）Don't miss opportunities by being too cool “We showed an air of comp lete boredom and the feeling that nothing was worth making an effort for. One result of my illness has been to change all that. When you are faced with the possibility of an early death, it makes you realize that life is worth living and that there are lots of things you want to do. M Seize the moment, as Oxford would say.(2) Keep it simpleWhen writing A Brief History of Time, he tried to make science understandable for the rest of the US.“I was sure that nearly everyone is interested in how the universe operates, but most people cannot follow mathematical equations(数学公式).” He has troublewith them, too. “This is partly because it is difficult for me to write them down, but mainly because I don't have an inborn feeling for equations. My aim in the book was to describe these mental images in words. It is such an easy book that everybody can understand it. ” The moral: you don’t have to be a genius to know everything.(3) Have funHawking has a long history of being a joker, and he has placed lots of bets with other scientists on the nature of black holes. One was with Cal-Tech scientist John Preskill. After paying off his bet by giving Preskill a baseball encyclopedia, Hawking wrote,“But maybe I should have just given him the ashes.” So lighten up! Geniuses like bad jokes too.(4) Always look for a silver lining （even if you are seriously ill)Hawking's disease has slowly robbed him of the ability to walk, move his arms, even speak But Hawking says. “In some ways I guess my disability has been an assist: I haven't had to lecture or teach students, and I haven't had to sit in meetings. So I have been able to devote myself completely to research.”In other words, Hawking was given lemons，and he made Champagne.1. The passage tells us the facts about A Brief History of Time EXCEPT that.A. it explained the origin of the universeB. it has sold 10 million copies up to nowC. it spent 147 weeks on The New York Times Best Seller ListD. it included Hawking's four life lessons on how to become a genius2. According to the passage, which of the following statements is guiding you to be a genius?A. Place lots of bets with your friends.B. Seize the moment to learn everything.C. Find something good even in bad situations.D. Get to know everything including mathematical equations.3. Hawking shows his viewpoint by .A. making comparisonsB. quoting a famous sayingC. listing the numbers and equationsD. talking about his own experience4. Which of the following statements is true?A. Hawking was unable to walk gradually.B. Hawking tried to make physics understandable.C. Most people think he isn’t smart enough.D. He has been able to devote himself to maths.3、One of the greatest gifts one generation can give to other generations is the wisdom it has gained from experience. This idea has inspired the award-winning photographer Andrew Zuckerman. He interviewed and took photos of fiftyover-sixty-five-year-olds all over the world. His project explores various aspects of their lives. The photos and interviews are now available on our website.Click on the introductions to read the complete interviews.Let us now have a culture of peace.—Federico Mayor Zaragoza,SpainFederico Mayor Zaragoza obtained a doctorate in pharmacy(药学) from the Complutense University of Madrid in 1958. After many years spent in politics, he became Director-General of UNESCO in 1987. In 1999,he created the Foundation for a Culture of Peace, of which he is now the president. In addition to many scientific publications, he has published four collections of poems and several books of essays.Writing is a discovery.—Nadine Gordimer,South AfricaDue to a weak heart, Nadine Gordimer attended school and university briefly.She read widely and began writing at an early age. She published her first short story at the age of fifteen, and has completed a large number of works, which have been translated into forty languages. In 1991, Gordimer won the Nobel Prize for Literature.Jazz is about the only form of art today.—Dave Brubeck,USADave Brubeck studied music at the University of the Pacific and graduated in 1942. After World War Two he was encouraged to play jazz. In 1951, he recorded his first album(专辑). Brubeck’s 1959 album has become a jazz stan dard. He received a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 1996.1.Why did Andrew Zuckerman choose the fifty elders for his project?A.Because their wisdom deserves to be passed on.B.Because they are physically impressive.C.Because their accomplishments inspired him.D.Because they have similar experiences.2.According to the web page, Federico Mayor Zaragoza_____.A.has won many awards for his work in politicsB.has served as the president of a universityC.has devoted all his life to the field of scienceD.has made achievements in different areas3.Who most probably said “My education has been the library and books” in theinterview when reflecting on his/her experience?A.Andrew Zuckerman.B.Federico Mayor Zaragoza.C.Nadine Gordimer.D.Dave Brubeck.4.What is the main purpose of this web page?A.To show Zuckerman’s awards.B.To publicize Zuckerman’s project.C.To spread the wisdom of the three people.D.To celebrate the achievements of the three people.4、A world-famous Canadian author, Margaret Atwood, has created the world's first long-distance signing device(装置), the LongPen.After many tiring book-signing tours from city to city, Atwood thought there must be a better way to do them. She hired some technical experts and started her own company in 2004. Together they designed the LongPen. Here's how it works: The author writes a personal message and signature on a computer tablet(手写板) using a special pen. On the receiving end, in another city, a robotic arm fitted with a regular pen signs the book. The author and fan can talk with each other via webcams(网络摄像机) and computer screens.Work on the LongPen began in Atwood’s basement(地下室). At first, they had no idea it would as hard as it turned out to be. The device went through several versions, including one that actually had smoke coming out of it. The inventing finally completed, test runs were made in Ottawa, and the LongPen was officially launched at the 2006 London Book Fair. From here, Atwood conducted two transatlantic book signings of her latest book for fans in Toronto and New York City.The LongPen produces a unique signature each time because it copies the movement of the author in real time. It has several other potential applications. It could increase credit card security and allow people to sign contracts from another province. The video exchange between signer and receiver can he recordedon DVD for proof when legal documents are used.''It's really fun," said the owner of a bookstore, who was present for one of the test runs. "Obviously you can't shake hands with the author, but there are chances for a connection that you don't get from a regular book signing."The response to the invention hasn't been all favorable. Atwood has received criticism from authors who think she's trying to end book tours. But she said, "It will be possible to go to places that you never got sent to before because the publishers couldn't afford it."1.Why did Atwood decide to invent the LongPen?A.To set up her own company.B.To win herself greater popularity.C.To write her books in a new way.D.To make book signings less tiring.2.How does the LongPen work?A.It copies the authors signature and prints it on a book.B.It signs a book while receiving the authors signature.C.The webcam sends the authors signature to another city.D.The fan uses it to copy the author's signature himself.3.What do we know about the invention of the LongPen?A.It has been completed but not put into use.B.The basement caught fire by accident.C.Some versions failed before its test run.D.The designers were well-prepared for the difficulty.4.How could the LongPen be used in the future?A.To draft legal documents.B.To improve credit card security.C.To keep a record of the author's ideas.D.To allow author and fan to exchange videos.5.What could be inferred from Paragraphs 5 and 6?A.Atwood doesn’t mean to end book tours.B.Critics think the LongPen is of little use.C.Bookstore owners don't support the LongPen.D.Publishers dislike the LongPen for its high cost.5、The British live on a small island. They are surrounded by the sea, so it is not surprising that the sea has always played an important role in their lives. After the development of large, ocean-going sailing ships in the fifteenth century, the sea became even more important to the country’s development. Ships set sail from England determined to extend Britain’s territories, its wealth and its knowledge of the world. Ships returned to England bringing goods, people and new ideas from foreign places. By the nineteenth century, Britain had the largest, most powerful navy in the world.The great sailing ships were so much a part of British life that they even affected the language. Many English expressions we use today were originally nautical (航海的)terms, although most people no longer realize this. For example, people commonly describe an honest and fair business deal as being ’’aboveboard". This expression was originally used in sailing ship times when secretive, dishonest ship’s business would be carried out below decks (i. e. below the "boards" ) out of public view. On the other hand,honest business was always conducted on deck (above the boards) , in the open where everyone could see what was going on.’’"Pipe down !",meaning ” Be quiet!", is anothe r common expression that has nautical origins. The ship’s boatswain (水手长)would blow a whistle,or pipe,at the end of the day to indicate (表明)to the sailors it was time to quieten down and go to sleep.Most native English-speakers have heard the expression "not enough room to swing a cat" , but few know that the "cat" does not refer to a small furry animal with four legs and a tail. The " cat" is actually a short form of " cat of nine tails'* — a whip with nine, knotted (打结的)tails. A boatswain needed a lot of space in order to swing the whip properly when lashing (鞭打)a poor sailor under his control!1.The British have been strongly influenced by the sea because .A.they occupied more land around the worldB.they got more wealth from the seaC.they live on an island surrounded by the seaD.they had the largest navy ever2.If someone is open and aboveboard, it means he is .A.secretiveB.honestC.cheerfulD.dishonest3.Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?A.You need to go to sleep when asked to pipe down.B.You will be whipped if you do business below decks.C.A poor sailor may be whipped nine times a day.D.There is no spare room to raise cats on ships.4.The passage is mainly about .A.the business on British sailing shipsB.the influence of British sailors’ language on EnglishC.the sailing history of EnglandD.the sailing story of British sailors6、There are many beautiful places in Europe worth visiting. Among them Greece is right at the top. A vacation to Greece will give you everything you ever want in a holiday. The attractive hot springs, beautiful villages, rich history, delicious seafood and beautiful beaches are all here. The streets are always alive with music, fireworks and celebrations. Winter is the time to enjoy some great skiing, with so many mountains around here that offer this sport.Spain is the second largest tourist destination (目的地) in the world. It’s one of the first countries in the world to develop summer beach vacations. Spain, along with Italy, officially has the most world heritage sites, 42 to be exact. Withso many mountains regions, Spain is big when it comes to the winter vacation. Lastly, for great nightlife, you’d love to be in Barcelona or Madrid.Switzerland is the most popular winter destination in the world. It has 15,000 miles running through mountainous regions. The Swiss Alps attract people from all over the world. If you think Switzerland is only a winter holiday destination, you're mistaken. The same places are popular in summer too. Hiking is popular in summer. Switzerland is also proud of Jungfraujoch - the highest train station in Europe. Switzerland has developed an amazing transport network, and each and every mountain village can be got to by some kind of public transport.Venice of Italy is another great destination. It has an amazing history and is famous for its beautiful architecture. There are many old churches worth visiting. Venice is also filled with many art galleries. The Grand Canal is a long canal that runs right through the city. This is referred to as the most beautiful street in the whole of Venice. The city, made up of 117 small islands, is amazingly linked by 400 bridges over 150 canals.1.We can know from the passage that .A.the highest train station of the world is in SwitzerlandB.the old churches are the most beautiful places in VeniceC.Spain is perfect for the winter vacation thanks to its mountainsD.Spain is the first country to develop summer beach vacations2.Acco rding to the passage, if you are quite interested in works of art, you’d better go to .A.GreeceB.SpainC.SwitzerlandD.Venice3.In which countries do mountains make great contributions to their tourism?A.Greece and Spain.B.Switzerland and Venice.C.Spain and Venice.D.Spain and Switzerland.4.Where would you most probably find the passage?A.A book review.B.A government document.C.A travel guide.D.A fashion magazine.7、Four cinemas in the UKThe Kinema, LincolnshireIt's a wooden building on the outside and a two-screen cinema on the inside,all nesting among pine trees in a tiny village. The Kinema showed its first film in 1922 and the first six rows were deckchairs(折叠帆布躺椅). Today, it’s more richly decorated.“People come here because it’s a fantastic experience,” says manager Philip Jones. “Many rooms in the Kinema are simple and not attractive,but we try to remain everything that makes it special. ’’The Cube, BristolIt’s not really a cinema. It is a not-for-profit cooperative run by volunteers,which has been operating for the last 15 years.They are “ unique for what we do,which is to operate seven nights a week and with no funding. ’’ They make many things themselves,such as cola and yogurt. The Broadway, NottinghamA cinema has been here since the 1960s, when local fashion designer Paul Smith would come to see arty foreign films,which heavily influenced his career choice. Later,he designed the stripy(条纹的) sofas.The Broadway was previously used as a church, but locals love it for its independent,art house,and DIY spirit. The Broadway also has a right-on restaurant, with locally sourced vegetables and salads, and even serves its own beer.The Rex, HertfordshireIt opened to the public in 1938 and has been named the most beautiful cinema in the UK. There's a varied programme with different films every night. Hot dogs and popcorn are banned. And a real person answers the phone when you call.People speak very highly of the Rex. So do go, if only once,to see just howa cinema should be run.1.In Philip Jones’ opinion, the Kinema may attract people who______.A.live in the nearby villagesB.are fond of rich decorationsC.are interested in wooden structuresD.want to experience something special2.We know from the text that the Broadway ______.A.was built in 1960B.owns a restaurantC.is next to a churchD.was designed by Paul Smith3.The Cube and the Broadway are similar in the way that they both ______.A.are nonprofit cooperativesB.show arty foreign filmsC.offer homemade drinkse stripy sofas4.Which of the following has the longest history?A.The Kinema.B.The Cube.C.The Broadway.D.The Rex.8、Today’s Britain is full of TV shows like Fame Academy, which claim to offer young hopefuls an instant passport to fame and riches. But a very different kind of academy may provide a new generation of Brits with a slower, steadier path to wealth.A pig academy in the east of England is aiming to train up new pig farmers to help promote local agri culture and meet the UK’s growing demand for pork. Last year consumption of pork products increased by 6,000 tonnes. But British farmers have not benefited from this rise in demand. A combination of increasing feed prices, competition from cheaper imports and an outbreak of foot and mouth disease have all eaten into their profits. Pig numbers in the UK have actually almost halved in the last decade.Now, Fresh Start Pig Academy in Lincolnshire is launching a course which intends to redress(修复）the balance. They say pig husbandry (养猪业）is a growth industry and newcomers are welcome. For those of you who fancy getting your hands dirty, the course will teach you everything you need to know, from keeping pigs healthy to raising the capital needed to start up.Pig farmer Anne Longthorp followed her father into the industry and believes that farming pigs is very rewarding work. “They're great, curious animals to work with. Just watching their behavior it’s really interesting work. There is a lot more to pig farming than people give us credit for. It’s very scientific.”So，while most of Britain's young people may continue to dream of overnight stardom(明星的地位）， others who hope for a more traditional career will help them bring home the bacon(熏猪肉）.1. The second paragraph is mainly about the pig academy came into being.A. whyB. howC. whenD. where2. Which is NOT the contribution to the decrease in pig farmers' enthusiasm?A. Growing demand for pork.B. Increasing feed prices.C. Competition from cheaper imports.D. Outbreak of foot and mouth disease.3. From the passage, we can infer that the pig academy will .A. lead the youth to riches faster than the fame academyB. provide great help for whoever attends the courseC. be more popular with young people than other academiesD. make some young people overnight stars4. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?A. Anne Longthorp’s loves the job of farming pigs.B. Anne Longthorp’s family all like raising pigs.C. Most young people in Britain will like the career of farming pigs.D. People who farm pigs are allowed to bring home much bacon.9、 As Internet users become more dependent on the Internet to store information, are people remembering less? If you know your computer will save information, why store it in your own personal memory, your brain? Experts are wondering if the Internet is changing what we remember and how.In a recent study, Professor Betsy Sparrow conducted some experiments. She and her research team wanted to know the Internet is changing memory. In the first experiment, they gave people 40 unimportant facts to type into a computer. The first group of people understood that the computer would save the information. The second group understood that the computer would not save it. Later, the second group remembered the information better. People in the first group knew they could find the information again, so they did not try to remember it.In another experiment, the researchers gave people facts to remember, and told them where to find the information on the Internet. The information was in a specific computer folder (文件夹). Surprisingly, people later remembered the folder location (位置) better than the facts. When people use the Internet, they do not remember the information. Rather, they remember how to find it. This is called "transactive memory (交互记忆)"According to Sparrow, we are not becoming people with poor memories as a result of the Internet. Instead, computer users are developing stronger transactive memories; that is, people are learning how to organize huge quantities of information so that they are able to access it at a later date. This doesn't mean we are becoming either more or less intelligent, but there is no doubt that the way we use memory is changing.1.The passage begins with two questions to ______.A.introduce the main topicB.show the author's altitudeC.describe how to use the InternetD.explain how to store information2.What can we learn about the first experiment?A.The Sparrow's team typed the information into a computer.B.The two groups remembered the information equally well.C.The first group did not try to remember the information.D.The second group did not understand the information.3.In transactive memory, people ______.A.keep the information in mindB.change the quantity of informationanize information like a computerD.remember how to find the information4.What is the effect of the Internet according to Sparrow's research?A.We are using memory differently.B.We are becoming more intelligent.C.We have poorer memories than before.D.We need a better way to access information.10、You get anxious if there is no Wi-Fi in the hotel or mobile phone signal up the mountain. You feel upset if your phone is getting low on power, and you secretly worry things will go wrong at work if you're not there. All these can be called “always on” str ess caused by smartphone addiction.For some people, smartphones have freed them from the nine-to-five work. Flexible working has given them more autonomy (自主权）in their working lives and enabled them to spend more time with their friends and families. For many others, though, smartphones have become tyrants (暴君）in their pockets, never allowing them to turn them off, relax and recharge their batteries.Pittsburgh-based developer Kevin Holesh was worried about how much he was ignoring his family and friends in favour of his iPhone. So he developed an app — Moment to monitor his usage. The app enables users to see how much time they're spending on the device and set up warnings if the usage limits are breached (突破）.“Moment’s goal is to promote balance in your life,” his website explains. “Some time on your phone, some time off it enjoying your loving family and friends around you.”Dr Christine Grant, a psychologist at Coventry University, said, “The effects of this ‘ always on， culture are that your mind is never resting, and you're not giving your body time to recover, so you're always stressed. And the more tired and stressed we get, the more mistakes we make. Physical and mental health can suffer.”And as the number of connected smart phones is increasing, so is the amount of data. This is leading to a sort of decision paralysis (瘫痪）and is creating more stress in the workplace because people have to receive a broader range of data and communications which are often difficult to manage. “It actually makes it more difficult to make decisions and many do less because they're controlled by it all and feel they can never escape the office，”said Dr Christine Grant.1. What's the first paragraph mainly about?A. The popularity of smartphones.B. I he progress of modern technology.C. The cause of smartphone addiction.D. The signs of “always on” stress.2. Kevin Holesh developed Moment to .A. research how people use their mobile phonesB. make people better use mobile phonesC. help people control their use of mobile phonesD. increase the fun of using mobile phones3. What’s Dr Christine Grant’s attitude towards “always on” culture?A. Confused.B. Positive.C. Doubtful.D. Critical.4. According to the last paragraph, a greater amount of data means .A. we can make a decision more quicklyB. we will become less productiveC. we will be equipped with more knowledgeD. we can work more effectively11、Just in a few years out of law school, I decided that I wanted to write fiction. The only thing I had ever published before was a law-review article. I had made great efforts to write when I came home at night after work, but I was too tired. I decided to quit my job.I began my new life on a February morning. I sat down at my kitchen table at 7 : 30 am and made a resolution. Every day I would write until lunchtime. Then I would lie down on the floor for 20 minutes to rest my mind. After that, I would return to work for a few-more hours.In my first year, I sold two stories. Then I wrote a novel, but I thought it wasn’t good enough,so I ended up putting it in a drawer. My second novel,Billy Lynns Long Halftime Walk, was published with glowing(热情赞扬的) reviews and received the National Book Critics Circle Award for fiction.My success sounds like a familiar story, but actually it was far from suddenness. I quit my job, and for every story I published in those years, I had at least 30 rejections. The novel that I put away in the drawer took me four years. My breakthrough came in 2006, 18 years after I first sat down to write at my kitchen table.Sometimes genius(天赋) is just the thing that comes out after 20 years of working at your kitchen. Also,doing something truly creative requires the energy of youth. Orson Welles made his masterpiece, Citizen Kart, at 26. T. S. Eliot wrote The Love Song of J. Afred Prufrock at 27.1.When did the author decide to devote himself fulltime to writing fiction?A.When he was tired of his work.B.Straight alter graduation from law school.C.On being informed his law-review article came out.D.When his hobby was disturbed by his work.2.We can infer from the second paragraph that the author _________.A.led a wealthy life。

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高二英语阅读理解专项训练及答案一、高中英语阅读理解1．阅读理解Finding true love can be prey tough for a lot of people, but a lady from a fairly well-known San Francisco advertising agency seems to think money helps. She is offering $10,000 to any of her friends who can introduce her to her Mr. Right. She wants to find her future husband through this way.The unnamed husband seeker who sent out the email had just finished reading the best-selling book named Lean In. It was 11 p.m. on a Sunday night and she realized this was the second self-help book she had read in the month. She was still single. Things were not looking fine, but there was hope for her still. If the book had taught her anything, it was that she needed to take a more positive role in finding love. After all, if she wanted to get a better job, she wouldn't just sit outside an employer's building and wait for someone to offer it to her, so why should finding a husband be any different? But instead of going out and meeting new people she decided to write an email to all her friends, offering to give them $10,000 on her wedding day if any of them managed to introduce her to her future husband.“I am writing you today because I've decided to make an aggressive action plan on finding the man that I get to hang out with forever,” the woman writes in her email. “Introducing me to my husband is just not high on your to-do list. But I think I have an idea that might change that…” You guessed it, and this is where she offers to reward her “closest friends” with cold hard cash.“I will personally give ten thousand dollars to the friend who introduces me to my husband.”Here is how the program works:Step 1: You set me up on a date with a man.Step 2: I marry that man.Step 3: I give you $10,000 on my wedding day.I know you're thinking that this is nuts. Just plain crazy. 'You can find a husband without giving $10,000.' Well for starters, thank you! I'm happy.”（1）What does the lady offer $10,000 to any of her friends for?A. Celebrating the fact that she has made a decision to find a husband.B. Checking the power of money among her circle of friends.C. Encouraging her friends to help find her Mr. Right.D. Sharing her happiness of having found true love.（2）What does t he underlined word “nuts” mean in the last paragraph?A. deliciousB. sensibleC. angryD. foolish（3）What's the purpose of the author's mentioning getting a better job in Paragraph 2?A. To stress the importance of finding a good job.B. To stress the importance of taking a positive attitude.C. To show that waiting patiently is necessary to get a job.D. To state that we need to be patient before a job is offered.（4）What kind of person do you think the lady is?A. AdventurousB. ImaginativeC. ConsiderateD. Polite【答案】（1）C（2）D（3）B（4）A【解析】【分析】本文是一篇记叙文。

(英语)高二英语阅读理解专项训练及答案

（英语）高二英语阅读理解专项训练及答案一、高中英语阅读理解1．阅读理解You can either travel or read, but either your body or soul must be on the way. The popular saying has inspired many people to read or go sightseeing. Traveling just like reading, is a refreshing journey from the busy world. Books, brain food, can keep you company on your travel. On the Road, 1957, by Jack KerouacThe book is a globally popular spiritual guide book about youth. The main character in the book drives across the US continent with several young people and finally reaches Mexico. After the exhausting and exciting trip, the characters in the book begin to realize the meaning of life. The book can be a good partner with you to explore the United States.Life is Elsewhere, 1975, by Milan KunderaJean-Jacques Rousseau once said, "Man is born free, and everywhere he is in chains." The book tells a young artist's romantic but miserable life, about how he reads, dreams, and has a relationship. Experience the artist's passionate life in the book during a trip to Central Europe. The book invites you to deeply reflect on your current life.The Stories of Sahara, 1967, by SanmaoThe book narrates the author's simple but adventurous life in the Sahara Desert, which seems a desolate and dull place. The fancy natural scenery and life there, along with the author's romantic and intensive emotion, will inspire you to explore the mysterious land. Reading the book is like participating in a dialogue with the author, who is sincere and humorous.Lotus, 2006 by AnnbabyThis novel set in Tibet, tells three people's stories, each with their unique characteristics. It reveals modern people's emotions and inner life, their confusion about love, and exploration of Buddhism. The book is a good partner to bring you to the sacred land Tibet.（1）Which book is about the exploration of life value through a journey?A. On the Road.B. Life is Elsewhere.C. The Stories of Sahara.D. Lotus.（2）Whose book could be the most suitable for your trip to Germany?A. Jack Kerouac's.B. Sanmao's.C. Annbaby's.D. Milan Kundera's.（3）What can we learn from the text?A. Lotus is a religious book exploring Tibetan Buddhist culture.B. On the road advises a classic route for driving across the US.C. The stories of Sahara records its authors' own life in the desert.D. Life is Elsewhere demonstrates Jean-Jacques Rousseau's own life.【答案】（1）A（2）D（3）C【解析】【分析】本文是一篇应用文，推荐了几本适合在旅行途中阅读的书。

高二英语阅读理解专项训练及答案及解析

高二英语阅读理解专项训练及答案及解析一、高中英语阅读理解1．阅读理解The noise of chattering mouths subsided（平息）as the teacher entered classroom. “Good morning class. I am Riffat Monaf, and I will be your geography teacher.” Riffat Monaf, an interesting name and an even more interesting person. Her introduction took place about six years ago, and since then I have never met a more influential person in my life.Mrs Monaf not only conquered me with her vast knowledge of geography, but also won me over with her smile and warm eyes. It was in her class that I traveled to the highest mountains and to the deepest seas from the comfort of the classroom. I learned about the vast oceans, the erupting volcanoes, the snow-capped mountains and the green valleys. She would often relate her adventures about traveling to different parts of the world.Never can I forget the glory of her face when she talks about how truly beautiful this world is. If I search back my love for the environment and geography, I find her to be the source of my love for preserving nature. If one day I became an environmentalist, I know that I'll thank her for it. Apart from this, she has always greeted me with open arms and she calls her students “my children”. Mrs Monaf's morals and values rubbed off me deeply and I have always taken her advice into consideration. She has been one of the most consistently good things in my life.Currently, she is fighting a battle against breast cancer, and it pains me to know that after all she has done for me; I can do nothing for her except pray. Whenever I see her in school, she still keeps that kind smile and an expression so soft that it trembles my heart. Mrs Monaf still talks enthusiastically about geography, and I know that I can never see what a truly great person she has been in my life. .（1）What can we learn from the second paragraph?A. The writer traveled a lot.B. Mrs Monaf was a learned person.C. The writer did well at school.D. Mrs Monaf enjoyed telling stories.（2）The underlined word “rubbed off” means .A. movedB. shockedC. influencedD. defeated（3）What do we know from the last paragraph?A. Mrs. Monaf was an optimistic person.B. Breast cancer made Mrs. Monaf upset.C. Another great person may appear in my life.D. Praying for Mrs. Monaf made the writer tremble.（4）What would be the best title for the passage?A. My Interesting School LifeB. The Teacher-student FriendshipC. An Influential Person in My LifeD. Brave Fight Against Breast Cancer【答案】（1）B（2）C（3）A（4）C【解析】【分析】本文是一篇记叙文，作者讲述了生命中有影响力的人。

【英语】高二英语阅读理解专项训练及答案

【英语】高二英语阅读理解专项训练及答案一、高中英语阅读理解1．阅读理解A 3-year-old boy who was lost in the woods for two days is now safe at home with his family.But Casey Hathaway told his rescuers that he was not alone in the rainy, freezing cold woods. He said he was with a friend — a bear.The child went missing on January 22. He was playing with friends at his grandmother's housein the southern state of North Carolina. When the other children returned home but Casey didnot, the family searched the area for almost an hour before calling the police. Police formed a search and rescue team to look for the young boy in the nearby woods. But two days went by and still — no Casey.Then on January 24, someone called the police saying he heard a child crying in the woods. Police followed up on the information and found Casey at about 9:30 that night. They pulled himout of some briar. He was in good health. Casey told the rescuers that he had hung out with ablack bear for two days, a bear he called his "friend".Sheriff Chip Hughes spoke with reporters from several news agencies. He said Casey did not say how he was able to survive in the woods for three days in the cold, rainy weather. However, the sheriff said, "He did say he had a friend in the woods that was a bear that was with him."Hundreds of people helped in the search and rescue efforts, including some 600 volunteers, federal police and members of the military. Officer Hughes told reporters that at no point did hethink Casey had been kidnapped.His mother Brittany Hathaway talked with reporters from a local news agency and thanked everyone who joined the search for her son. "We just want to tell everybody that we're very thankful that you took the time out to search for Casey and prayed for him, and he's good," saidhis mother. "He is good, he is up and talking. He's already asked to watch Netflix. So, he's good （1）When did Casey get lost?A. On January 24.B. After a 911 call.C. Before his playmates came.D. After he left his grandmother's house.（2）What can we know about the boy?A. He survived with the help of a bear.B. The rescuers rescued him from a bear.C. Someone offered key information to find him.D. He was eventually found by officer Hughes.（3）Why did the mother say that in the last paragraph?A. To report the detailed situation.B. To show her gratitude and relief.C. To invite everyone to watch her child.D. To appreciate searchers and the bear.（4）Where is this text most likely from?A. A news report.B. A guidebook.C. A diary.D. An advertisement.【答案】（1）D（2）C（3）B（4）A【解析】【分析】本文是一篇新闻报道，男孩凯西在离开祖母家后就失踪了。

高二英语必修五_题型专项突破-Unit5_阅读理解(急救篇)

题型专项突破-Unit5阅读理解（急救篇）一、阅读理解1.First aid means the aid or help that can be given to an injured person first, that is, before any other help arrives. Nowadays there is usually a telephone not far away and the first thing we should do, if a serious accident happens, is to telephone for an ambulance. Sometimes quick action by us may save someone’s life.ShockPeople often suffer from shock after receiving an injury, sometimes even when the injury is a small one. The face turns grey, and the skin becomes damp and cold. They breathe quickly. They should be kept warm. Cover them with a blanket and give them a warm drink.Broken bonesDo not move the patient. Send for an ambulance at once. Treat for shock if necessary.BleedingA little bleeding does no harm. It washes dirt from the wound. But if the bleeding continues, try to stop it by placing a clean cloth firmly over the wound until the bleeding stops or help arrives.PoisonA person who has taken poison should be taken to a hospital at once. With some poisons, sleeping pills, for example, it is a good thing to make the patient sick by pressing your fingers down his throat.Remember: When an accident happens, send someone to telephone for an ambulance at once. Keep the injured person warm and quiet. Give him plenty of air. Do not let other people crowd around him.(1) According to the passage when a serious accident happens, the first thing we should do is to ________.A. take some actionsB. save the life of the injured personC. phone for an ambulanceD. keep the injured person warm and quiet1/ 7(2) Which of the following statements is NOT true?A. First aid means giving the injured person the aid or help at once before the doctor comes.B. When a person has broken his legs, we should send him to hospital at once.C. A little bleeding does no harm because the blood can wash dirt from the wound.D. When a person has taken poison, you should take him to hospital at once.(3) Why can’t an injured person be crowded by people around him?A. Because the people around him may hurt him.B. Because he needs plenty of air and to be quiet.C. Because they will be in the way of the ambulance.D. Because they will disturb his rest.(4) The passage mainly tells us________.A. some advice on how to deal with common accidentsB. some facts about some common accidentsC. something we must rememberD. some examples of common accidents答案:解析:(1) C 细节理解题。

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On February14th many people in the world celebrate an unusual holiday,St. Valentine's Day,a special day for lovers.The origin of this holiday is uncertain but according to one story it gets its name from a Christian named Valentine who lived in Rome during the3rd century A.D.His job was to perform marriages for Christian couples.Unfortunately the Emperor of Rome didn't allow Christian marriages.So they had to be performed in secret(秘密地).Finally Valentine was arrested and put into prison.While he was in prison he fell in love with the daughter of the prison guard.After one year the Emperor offered to release(释放)Valentine if he would stop performing Christian marriages.Valentine refused and so he was killed in February,270A.D.Before he was killed Valentine sent a love letter to the daughter of the prison guard.He signed the letter"from your Valentine".That was the first Valentine.Today Valentines are cards usually red and shaped like hearts with messages of love written in them.On Valentine's Day tens of millions of people send and receive Valentines.Whether it is an expensive heart-shaped box of chocolates from a secret admirer or a simple hand-made card from a child,a Valentine is a very special message of love.(1)、The passage is mainly about________.A：a special holidayB：one possible origin of St.Valentine's DayC：the love story of a Christian called ValentineD：what is Valentine today答案：B(2)、Valentine was put into prison because_________.A：he didn't allow Christian marriagesB：he performed marriages for Christian couples openlyC：he performed marriages for Christian couples,which was against the king's wishD：he sent a love letter to the daughter of the prison guard答案：C(3)、It is________that Valentine was killed?A：because he was put into prisonB：because he performed many Christian marriages in secretC：because he refused to accept the Emperor's offerD：because he fell in love with the daughter of the prison guard 答案：C(4)、Which of the following about Valentines is TRUE?A：Valentines are cards usually red.B：Valentines are shaped like hearts.C：There are messages of love written in Valentines.D：all of the above答案：D(5)、People send Valentines to each other nowadays________.A：to show their love and affectionB：to celebrate Valentine's birthdayC：to surprise othersD：to show how great love is答案：A。

(英语)高二英语阅读理解专项训练及答案及解析

（英语）高二英语阅读理解专项训练及答案及解析一、高中英语阅读理解1．阅读理解Just a few years out of law school, I decided that I wanted to write fictions. The only thing I had ever published before was a law-review article. I had made great efforts to write when I came home at night after work, but I was too tired. I decided to quit my job.I began my new life on a February morning. I sat down at my kitchen table at 7:30 am and made a resolution. Every day I would write until lunchtime. Then I would lie down on the floor for 20 minutes to rest my mind. After that, I would return to work for a few more hours.In my first year, I sold two stories. Then I wrote a novel, but I thought it wasn't good enough, so I ended up putting it in a drawer. My second novel, Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk, was published to glowing reviews and received the National Book Critics Circle Award for fiction.My success sounds like a familiar story, but actually it was far from sudden. I quit my job, and for every story I published in those years, I had at least 30 rejections. The novel that I put away in the drawer took my four years. My breakthrough came in 2006, 18 years after I first sat down to write at my kitchen table.Sometimes genius (天才) is just the thing that comes out after 20 years of working at your kitchen. Also, doing something truly creative requires the energy of youth. Orson Welles made his masterpiece, Citizen Kan, at 25. T. S. Eliot wrote The Love Song of J. Afred Prufrock at 23.（1）When did the author decide to devote himself to writing fictions?A. When he was tired from his work.B. Straight after graduation from law school.C. On being informed his law-review article came out.D. When his hobby was disturbed by his work.（2）We can infer from the second paragraph that the author .A. led a wealthy lifeB. arranged his life reasonablyC. was too diligent to relax himselfD. remained single（3）What does the author mainly intend to tell us in this passage?A. Failure is the mother of success.B. A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.C. It is never too old to learn.D. It is the first step that costs troublesome.（4）Why did the author give the example of Orson Welles and T. S. Eliot?A. To make a comparison between them and himself.B. To show creativity needs energy and efforts.C. To persuade the readers of their great talents.D. To recommend their two masterpieces.【答案】（1）D（2）B（3）A（4）B【解析】【分析】本文是一篇记叙文，作者通过讲述自己成功的经历，进一步证实了“失败是成功之母”的道理。

【英语】高二英语阅读理解专项训练及答案

【英语】高二英语阅读理解专项训练及答案一、高中英语阅读理解1．阅读理解A 3-year-old boy who was lost in the woods for two days is now safe at home with his family. But Casey Hathaway told his rescuers that he was not alone in the rainy, freezing cold woods. He said he was with a friend — a bear.The child went missing on January 22. He was playing with friends at his grandmother's house in the southern state of North Carolina. When the other children returned home but Casey did not, the family searched the area for almost an hour before calling the police. Police formed a search and rescue team to look for the young boy in the nearby woods. But two days went by and still — no Casey.Then on January 24, someone called the police saying he heard a child crying in the woods. Police followed up on the information and found Casey at about 9:30 that night. They pulled him out of some briar. He was in good health. Casey told the rescuers that he had hung out with a black bear for two days, a bear he called his "friend".Sheriff Chip Hughes spoke with reporters from several news agencies. He said Casey did not say how he was able to survive in the woods for three days in the cold, rainy weather. However, the sheriff said, "He did say he had a friend in the woods that was a bear that was with him."Hundreds of people helped in the search and rescue efforts, including some 600 volunteers, federal police and members of the military. Officer Hughes told reporters that at no point did he think Casey had been kidnapped.His mother Brittany Hathaway talked with reporters from a local news agency and thanked everyone who joined the search for her son. "We just want to tell everybody that we're very thankful that you took the time out to search for Casey and prayed for him, and he's good," said his mother. "He is good, he is up and talking. He's already asked to watch Netflix. So, he's good …"（1）When did Casey get lost?A. On January 24.B. After a 911 call.C. Before his playmates came.D. After he left his grandmother's house.（2）What can we know about the boy?A. He survived with the help of a bear.B. The rescuers rescued him from a bear.C. Someone offered key information to find him.D. He was eventually found by officer Hughes.（3）Why did the mother say that in the last paragraph?A. To report the detailed situation.B. To show her gratitude and relief.C. To invite everyone to watch her child.D. To appreciate searchers and the bear.（4）Where is this text most likely from?A. A news report.B. A guidebook.C. A diary.D. An advertisement.【答案】（1）D（2）C（3）B（4）A【解析】【分析】本文是一篇新闻报道，男孩凯西在离开祖母家后就失踪了。

(英语)高二英语阅读理解专项训练及答案含解析

（英语）高二英语阅读理解专项训练及答案含解析一、高中英语阅读理解1．阅读理解Theater Listing GuideCheck out the latest shows in London theaters with our handy theater listing guide! You can either purchase tickets at the theatre or online at https:///whats-on.Chicago, Phoenix TheatreChicago, the longest-running American musical in Broadway history, has delighted audiences around the world. The main characters are two female criminals. You must be 18 or older to purchase a ticket.Kinky Boots, Adelphi TheatreBased on the successful 2005 British film by Geoff Deane and Tim Firth, this musical celebration is about the belief that you can change the world when you change your mind. Fans of musical comedy won't want to miss this fabulous show, as the songs in the musical were produced by Grammy and Tony winning pop icon Cyndi Lauper. No children younger than 6 will be admitted. Children under 3 are tree except in reserved seating.King Lear, Duke of York's TheatreActing legend Sir Ian McKellen starred the title character in King Lear, one of Shakespeare's famous tragedies. McKellen's performance in the play, which sees King Lear become mad as he divides his kingdom amongst his children, was highly praised by critics and audiences. You must be 12 or older to enter the theatre.Les Miserables, Queen's TheatreAdapted from the epic novel by Victor Hugo, the musical tells a powerful and moving story of love, sacrifice, passion and revolutionary spirit. In October 2015 Les Miserables celebrated its 30th Anniversary in London and is now the world's longest-running musical. It is recommended for children aged 7 or over, and children under 5 are prohibited.（1）Who is the composer of the musical Kinky Boots?A. Cyndi Lauper.B. Sir Ian McKellen.C. Grammy and Tony.D. Geoff Deane and Tim Firth.（2）Which show is the longest-running musical in the world?A. Chicago.B. Kinky Boots.C. King Lear.D. Les Miserables.（3）What can we infer about the shows mentioned in the passage?A. The shows are musicals.B. The shows are adapted from ancient stories.C. The audiences should buy the tickets online in advance.D. The audiences should check the age policy before buying the tickets.【答案】（1）A（2）D（3）D【解析】【分析】本文是一篇应用文，介绍了四个剧院最新节目的情况。

高二英语阅读理解专项训练及答案及解析

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高二英语必修五阅读理解训练AWhen I was sixteen years old, I made my first visit to the United States. It wasn’t the first time I had been abroad. Like most English children, I learned French at school. And I had often been to France, so I was used to speaking a foreign language to people who didn’t understand French. But when I went to America, I was really looking forward to having a nice easy holiday without any language problems.How wrong I was! The misunderstandings began at the airport. I was looking for a public telephone to give my American friend Danny a call and tell her that I had arrived. A friendly old man saw me looking lost and asked if he could help me.“ Yes”, I said, “I want to give my friend a ring.”“ Well, that’s nice,” he said. “Are you getting married? But aren’t you a bit young?”“Who is talking about marriage?” I replied. “I only want to give my friend a ring to tell her I’ve arrived. Can you tell me where there’s a phone box?”“Oh!” he said, “there’s a phone downstairs.”When at last we met, Danny explained the misunderstandings to me.“Don’t worry,” she said to me. “I had so many difficulties at first. There are lots of words which the Americans use differently in meaning from British. You’ll soon get used to all the funny things they say. Most of the time British and American people understand each other!” 1. Where was the writer from?A He was from America. B. He was from France.C. He was from England.D. He was from another country.2. The writer thought _________in America.A he wouldn’t have any language difficultiesB he would not understand the AmericansC the Americans might not understand himD he would have difficulty at the airport3. The writer wanted to _________.A. buy a ring for his friendB. make a call to his friendC. go to the telephone companyD. his friend to see him off4. From the passage we can see that “give somebody a ring”_________.A. means the same in America as in EnglandB. means “call somebody” to the old ma nC. has two different meaningsD. means “be going to get married” in England5. In the last paragraph, the word “they” refers to _________.A. the old man and the boyB. the AmericansC.the BritishD. the FrenchBHank Viscardi was born without legs. He had not legs but stumps(残肢) that could be fitted with a kind of special boots. People stared at him with cruel interest. Children laughed at him and called him 'Ape Man' (猿人) because his arms practically dragged on the ground.Hank went to school like other boys. His grades were good and he needed only eight years to finish his schooling instead of the usual twelve. After graduating from school, he worked his way through college. He swept floors, waited on table, or worked in one of the college offices. During all this busy life, he had been moving around on his stumps. But one day the doctor told him even the stumps were not going to last much longer. He would soon have to use a wheel chair. Hank felt himself get cold all over. However, the doctor said there was a chance that he could be fitted with artificial legs(假腿). Finally a leg maker was found and the day came when Hank stood up before the mirror. For the first time he saw himself as he has always wanted to be a full five feet eight inches tall. By this time he was already 26 years old.Hank had to learn to use his new legs. Again and again he marched the length of the room , and marched back again. There were times when he fell down on the floor,but he pulled himself up and went back to the endless marching. He went out on the street. He climbed stairs and learned to dance. He built a boat and learned to sail it.When World War II came , he talked the Red Cross into giving him a job. He took the regular training. He marched and drilled along with the other soldiers. Few knew that he was legless. This was the true story of Hank Viscardi, a man without legs.6. Children laughed at Hank and called him ‘Ape Man' because ______.A. he didn't talk to themB. he kept away from themC. his arms touched the ground when he movedD. he couldn't use his arms7. It can be inferred from the story that five feet eight inches tall is ______.A. an average height for a fully grown personB. too tall for an average personC. too short for an average personD. none of the above8. The sentence "he talked the Red Cross into giving him a job" implies that the Red Cross _____.A. was only glad to give him a jobB. gave him a job because he was a good soldierC. gave him a job after he talked to someone whom he knew in the organizationD. was not willing to give him a job at first9. When Hank marched and drilled along with the other soldiers, he ______.A. did everything the other soldiers didB. did most of the things the other soldiers didC. did some of the things the other soldiers didD. took some special training10. The writer suggests that Hank Viscardi _______.A. had no friendsB. never saw himself as different from othersC. was very shyD. was too proud to accept help from others答题卡姓名___________ 座位号_________ 分数___________第一节：阅读理解。

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高中英语阅读理解专项练习含答案（五）ADr Dian Fossey，one of the world's leading women scientists，had a remarkable career.The work she devoted her life to protecting and studying the mountain gorillas(大猩猩)of Africa—has proved highly effective and has resulted in the steady(平稳的)increase of this most endangered great apes.Fossey made her first trip to Africa in 1963.Three years later，she returned to Africa to begin a longterm study of the mountain gorillas.She set up a camp in the Democratic Republic of Congo but moved to Rwanda because of political reasons in 1967.She es tablished her “Karisoke” Research Centre camp on September 24，1967.Fossey's aims were to study gorilla ecology (生态学) and social organization.She found that in order to achieve this，she needed to recognize individual gorillas，which required that the gorillas get used to her presence (出现)．By copying gorillas' behaviour and sounds，Fossey began to gain their trust，and in 1970 an adult male gorilla she had named “Peanuts”reached out to touch her hand.Close observations over thousands of hours enabled Fossey to gain the gorillas' trust and bring forth new knowledge about their behaviour.Stories and photographs of her work were published in National Geographic Magazine and elsewhere.In 1977，one of Fossey's favorite gorillas，Digit，was killed by poachers and she established the Digit Fund to help raise money for gorilla protection efforts in the same year.On December 26，1985，Fossey was murdered while going back to her house in Karisoke.Her body was discovered near the research centre.Most probably，Dian Fossey had been killed by the poachers she'd fought against.On her tombstone (墓碑)“No one loved gorillas more”．In 1988，the life and the work of Fossey were made into a movie based on her story.语篇解读本文是一篇人物传记。

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高二英语阅读专项训练（5）（4+1）AWhen we talk about intelligence we do not mean the ability to get good scores on certain kinds of tests or even the ability to do well in school. By intelligence we mean a way of living and behaving, especially in a new or upsetting situation. If we want to test intelligence, we need to find out how a person acts instead of how much he knows what to do.For instance, when in a new situation, an intelligent person thinks about the situation, not about himself or what might happen to him. He tries to find out all he can do, and then he acts immediately and tries to do something about it. He probably isn’t sure how it will all work out, but at least he tries. And if he can’t make things work out right, he doesn’t feel ashamed that he failed; he just tries to learn from his mistakes. An intelligent person, even if he is very young, has a special outlook on life, a special feeling about life, and a special way of how he fits into it.If you look at children, you’ll see great difference s between what we call “bright” children and “not bright” children. They are actually two different kinds of people, not just the same kind with different amount of intelligence. For example, the bright child really wants to find out about life --- he tries to get in touch with everything around him. But the unintelligent child keeps more to himself and his own dream-world; he seems to have a wall between him and life in general.1. In a new situation, an intelligent person ___________.A. knows more about what might happen to himB. is sure of the result he will getC. is ready to face and fit himself in the situationD. cares more about himself2. If an intelligent person failed, he would _________.A. try not feel ashamedB. learn from his experiencesC. try to find all he could doD. make sure what result he would get3. The difference between bright children and non bright children lies in _______________.A. their attitude towards lifeB. the degree of clevernessC. the amount of knowledge about the worldD. their way of thinking4. The author of this passage will probably continue to talk about _________.A. how to determine what intelligence isB. how an unintelligence person should be taughtC. how to solve intelligent problemsD. how to educate children to deal with different situationsBRIPTA at a GlanceThe Rhode Island Public Transit (公共交通) Authority (RIPTA) is a public, independent authority. Founded in1966, RIPTA is authorized to operate public transit services through the State of Rhode Island.RIPTA has provided 44 years of statewide service (1966--2010)Governed by an 8-member appointed Board of DirectorsServes 38 of 39 Rhode Island communitiesOperates 7 days a weekOperates 3,300 daily trips on 58 statewide fixed bus routesManages the statewide ride program for seniors and people with disabilitiesOperates flexible service in 6 Rhode Island communitiesProvides Park & Ride Service at 27 sites around the State of Rhode IslandOperates seasonal Ferry (渡船)(May 16-October 16) service between Providence and Newport, Rhode IslandOperates 9.3 million fixed route automobile miles annuallyKeeps a team of 241 fixed route buses, and 17 flexible vansUses 2.5 million gallons of fuel per yearEmploys 844 peopleOffers free statewide service on Air Quality Alert DaysOperates and maintains two facilities (设施) in Providence and one in Newport 2010 RidershipFixed Route Bus 24, 130, 167Providence LINK 704, 301Providence /Newport Ferry 42, 988Flexible Service 375, 995Ride Senior /Disabled Program 690, 432Total: 25, 943, 8835. What service does RIPTA offer?A. Public transit nationwideB. Public transit in ProvidenceC. Public transit across Rhode IslandD. Public transit in Newport6. How many communities does RIPTA connect?A. 58B. 39C. 38D. 277. When is Providence /Newport Ferry open to the public?A. On workdays.B. All the year round.C. On weekends.D. In summer and fall.CLast week, I took my children to a restaurant. My six-year-old son asked me if he could pray (祈祷). As we bowed our heads, he said, “God is good. God is great. Thank you for the food, and I would even thank you m ore if Mom gets us ice cream. And liberty and justice for all! Amen!”Along with the laughter from the other customers nearby, I heard a woman saying, “That’s what’s wrong with this country. Kids today even don’t know how to pray. Asking God for ice cream! Why? I never!”Hearing this, my son burst into tears and asked me, “Did I do it wrong? Is God mad at me?”As I told him that he had done a good job and God was certainly not mad at him, an elderly gentleman came to the table. He said, “I happen to know that God thought you were a great prayer.”“Really?” my son asked.“I’m sure,” the man replied.Then he added, “The woman never asks God for ice cream. A little ice cream is good for the soul (心灵) sometimes.”Naturally, I bought my kids ice creams at the end of the meal. My son stared at it for a moment, and then did something I will never forget for the rest of my life. He picked up his ice cream and, without a word, walked over and placed it in front of the woman. With a big smile he told her, “Here, t his is for you. Ice cream is good for the soul sometimes, and my soul is good already.”8. The woman thought that ______.A. the boy was too young to prayB. the boy shouldn’t ask God for ice creamC. there’s something wrong with the boyD. the boy should keep silent before the meal9. The boy cried because ______.A. he didn’t get the ice cream he asked forB. his mother was angry with himC. the other customers laughed at himD. it was rude to ask God for ice cream10. In the author’s culture, it i s common that ______.A. people pray before mealsB. people ask God for certain food when prayingC. ice cream is served before mealsD. children needn’t pray before meals11. Why did the boy give the woman his ice cream?A. He thought her soul was not good enough.B. He didn’t like eating ice cream.C. He ordered the ice cream for her.D. He wanted to make the woman happy.DA Greenville man was put in prison on Friday after he tried to jump from a freeway overpass (立交桥), causing a traffic jam that led to the death of a man who was on his way to work.Jack Eugene Duval Jr., 36, climbed onto the Wesley Street overpass on Interstate 30 in Greenville on Tuesday morning. Police came and tried to stop him, leading to a mile-long traffic jam. Jerry P. Garner, 64, crashed into a slow-moving truck in the traffic jam. Garner died at Parkland Memorial Hospital.Police persuaded Duval to come down after four hours on the overpass. He could be charged (指控) with blocking a highway passageway. The Department of Public Safety is looking into the crash.Kevin Herbert, a pastor (牧师) at Ridgecrest Baptist Church in Greenville, said, “Garner’s family held no ill will toward Duval. They could be very angry with Duval, but they’re showing a lot of kindness,” Herbert said. “They’re very glad that the gentleman didn’t jump from the bridge.”“Among Garner’s survivors is Regina, a 9-year-old girl. He and his wife had adopted her as a baby,” the pastor said. “She is struggling with grief,” Herbert said. “She’s a daddy’s girl.” Garner’s son, Stephen Garner, said the drive on I-30 was one his dad took to work every day.“My dad was a very kind man,” Stephen Garner said. “He would not have wanted that guy to jump. My mo m and family feel the same. I’m not angry, but I feel my dad would be here if it wasn’t for this ...I thought I’d sit down and have coffee with my dad when we got older, but now I won’t do that.”12. Jack Eugene Duval Jr. was taken into prison because ______.A. he wanted to kill himselfB. he played a joke on policeC. he caused many traffic accidentsD. he blocked a highway passageway13. Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the passage?A. Garner died immediately when he crashed into the truck.B. Garner was on his way to work when he had the accident.C. The truck was moving slowly when Garner crashed into it.D. Garner was not the only one in the car when the accident happened.14. From what Kevin Herbert said in Paragraph 4, we can infer that ______.A. Garner’s family didn’t feel very sad about his deathB. Duval was not responsible for Garner’s deathC. people were not angry at Duval’s actionD. Garner’s family are very kind-hearted15. What is the main idea of this passage?A. A man was sent into prison in Greenville after failing to kill himself.B. A would-be bridge jumper was rescued by the policemen in Greenville.C. A man died in a traffic jam caused by a would-be bridge jumper in Greenville.D. A traffic accident caused by a traffic jam led to a broken family in Greenville.任务型阅读Many people think a telephone is a necessity. But I think it is a pest (有害的事物) and a time waste. Very often you find it impossible to escape from it. If you have a telephone in your own house, you will admit that it tends to ring when you least want it to ring; when you are asleep, or in the middle of a meal or a conversation or when you are just going out, or when you are in your bath. Are you strong-minded enough to ignore it? You are not. You think there may be some important news or message for you. I can assure you that if a message is really important it will reach you sooner or later. Have you ever rushed crippling from the bath, or chewing from the table, or dazed from the bed, only to be told that you are a wrong number?But you will say, you need not have your name printed in the telephone directory, and you can have a telephone which i s only usable for outgoing calls. Besides, you will say, isn’t it important to have a telephone in case of sudden emergency—illness, accident, or fire? Of course, you are right, but here in a thickly populated country like England one is seldom far from a telephone in case of dreadful necessity.I think perhaps I had better try to justify (证明是有理的) myself by trying to prove that what I like is good. I admit that in different circumstances—if I were a wealthy and powerful businessperson, for instance, or badly ill and had to lie in bed, I might find a telephone a necessity. But then if I were a taxi-driver I should find a car as necessity. Let me put it another way: there are two things for which the English seem to show particular talent: one is mechanical invention, the other literature. My own business happens to be with the use of words but I see I must now stop using them, for I have had just been handed a slip of paper to say that somebody is waiting to speak to me on the telephone. I think I had better answer it. After all, one never knows, it may be something important.Title: The (1) _____________Different(7) about it Many peopleIt is (2) when one wants to make a call,especially in time of (3) .The authorIt can (4) time and even be (5) .Not everyone, (6) a businessperson or a sickperson who has to stay in bed, needs it.I don’t need it because my job is writing.(8) with it It always seems to ring when one is doing so mething else or doesn’t want it to ring.Almost (9) can ignore it even if they want to.One (10) to answer it only to find that he is misdialed.。

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