人教版高二英语话题阅读材料精选
高二英语话题阅读训练 Week Sixteen科普小品-人教版高二全册英语试题
Week Sixteen 科普小品一、阅读理解〔共20小题；共40.0分〕AAs any plane passenger will confirm, a crying baby is almost impossible to ignore, no matter how hard you try. Now scientists believe they may have worked out why. An infant's cries pull at the heartstrings in a way that other cries don't, researchers found.Researchers found that the sound of a baby crying can trigger unique emotional responses in the brain, making it impossible for us to ignore them—whether we are parents or not. Other types of cry, including calls of animals in sadness, fail to cause the same response—suggesting the brain is programmed to respond specifically to a baby's cry.A team of OxfordUniversity scientists scanned the brains of 28 men and women as they listened to a variety of calls and cries. After 100 milliseconds—roughly the time it takes to blink—two regions of the brain that respond to emotion lit up. Their response to a baby's cry was particularly strong. The response was seen in both men and women—even if they had no children.You might read that men should barely notice a baby and step over it and not see any of them but it's not true. There is a specialized processing in men and women which makes sense from an evolutionary perspective that both genders would be responding to these cues. The study was in people who were not parents, yet they are all responding at 100ms to these particular sounds, so this might be a fundamental response present in all of us regardless of parental status.Fellow researcher Katie Young said it may take a bit longer for someone to recognize their own child's cries because they need to do more "fine-grained analysis". The team had previously found that our reactions speed up when we hear a baby crying. Adults performed better on computer games when they played the sound of a baby crying than after they heard recordings of adults crying or high-pitched birdsong.1. Why is a baby's crying difficult to ignore?A. Because it cries louder than others.B. Because it cries in a different manner.C. Because its cry is moving.D. Because its cry is absorbing.2. What does the underlined word "trigger" in Paragraph 2 mean?A. Cause.B. Avoid.C. Remove.D. Cure.3. According to the passage, responses to a baby's cry are strong .A. in people with childrenB. in people with no childrenC. in neither men nor womenD. in both men and women4. People's response to baby's cry can be understood .A. from human's fundamental emotionB. from a view of parentsC. from a view of people who are not parentsD. from an evolutionary view5. When do grown-ups play computer games much better?A. When hearing recordings of adults crying.B. When hearing recordings of high-pitched birdsong.C. When hearing recordings of old people crying.D. When hearing recordings of babies crying.BAt last, good news to report about the "greenest government ever". A package of railway spe nding across England and Wales worth £9.4bn—of which £4.2bn will be spent on previously unannounced projects. The projects include a high capacity "electric spine" running between Yorkshire and the East Midlands down to south coast ports, and the electrification of the line between Sheffield and Bedford. Further electrification is also planned in Wales meaning two-thirds of the Welsh population will have access to electric trains.Speaking on Radio 4's Today program this morning, she said, we all know that diesel(柴油机) is massively expensive so if we can move over to electric trains, not only are they greener, they're also cheaper and also they are lighter too, so what that means is that when they are on the track they don't damage it so much, so maintenance costs go down too.Rail electrification is an important part of the Department's carbon strategy. Typically an electric train emits between 20% and 35% less carbon per passenger mile than a diesel train. This benefit will only improve as the electricity generation industry reduces its carbon levels. Electric trains also have zero emissions at the point of use, of particular benefit for air quality in pollution hot spots like city centres and mainline stations such as London Paddington.A lot depends on the decarbonisation(低碳排放) of our electricity generation, but by the time these new electrified lines are fully operational in the 2020s we should be advancing with the decarbonisation of the grid. However you calculate it,though, electric trains are greener than diesel trains.Interestingly, he added that a high-speed electric train traveling at 300km per hour—as might be seen on HS2—would still emit less CO2 per passenger kilometer than a diesel train traveling at its top speed of 220km per hour. Combine all this with the fact that railway electrification, particularly on city commuter routes, helps to reduce local air pollution—a topical subject in London this week-and it seems clear that electric trains are the way to go.6. Which parts will benefit most from electric trains?A. England and Ireland.B. England and Scotland.C. Wales and Scotland.D. Wales and England.7. What's the main idea of Paragraph 2?A. The benefits of the electric trains.B. The benefits of the diesel trains.C. The shortcoming of the electric trains.D. The shortcoming of the diesel trains.8. The underlined word "emits" means .A. gives awayB. gives overC. gives outD. gives up9. What's the author's attitude on the decarbonisation?A. Doubtful.B. Confident.C. Negative.D. Unclear.10. According to the passage, the Londoners will focus a lot on .A. railway electrificationB. high-speed electric trainsC. city commuter routesD. diesel train travelingCIt has long been believed that drinking green tea is good for the memory. Now researchers have discovered how the chemical properties of China's favorite drink affect the generation of brain cells, providing benefits for memory and spatial(空间的) learning. "There has been plenty of scientific attention on its use in helping prevent cardiovascular diseases, but now there is emerging evidence that its chemical properties may impact cellular mechanisms in the brain," said Professor Yun Bai.Professor Bai's team focused on the organic chemical EGCG, a key property of green tea. The team believed it can also have a beneficial effect against age-related degenerative(退化的) diseases. "We proposed that EGCG can improve cognitive function by impacting the generation of neuron cells, a process known as neurogenesis," said Bai. "We focused our research on the hippocampus, the part of the brain which processes information from short-term to long-term memory."The team found that EGCG boosts the production of neural progenitor cells, which like stem cells can adapt, or differentiate, into various types of cells. The team then used laboratory mice to discover if this increased cell production gave an advantage to memory or spatial learning. "We ran tests on two groups of mice, one which had imbibed EGCG and a control group," said Bai. "First the mice were trained for three days to find a visible platform in their maze(迷宫). Then they were trained for seven days to find a hidden platform."The team found that the EGCG treated mice required less time to find the hidden platform. Overall the results revealed that EGCG enhances learning and memory by improving object recognition and spatial memory. "We have shown that the organic chemical EGCG acts directly to increase the production of neural progenitor cells,both in glass tests and in mice," concluded Bai. "This helps us to understand the potential for EGCG, and green tea which contains it, to help combat degenerative diseases and memory loss."11. The new evidence suggests chemical properties .A. in black tea may impact cellular mechanisms in the brainB. in green tea may affect cellular mechanisms in the brainC. in black tea may damage cellular mechanisms in the brainD. in green tea may damage memory and spatial learning12. According to the passage, Professor Bai's team paid attentionto .A. short-term and long-term memoryB. the generation of neuron cells and hippocampusC. age-related degenerative diseasesD. the organic chemical EGCG and hippocampus13. The underlined word "imbibed" refers to .A. drunkB. stolenC. carriedD. refused14. The team found that it took more time .A. for the EGCG treated mice to find the hidden platformB. for the EGCG treated mice to find the visible platformC. for the control mice to find the hidden platformD. for the control mice to find the visible platform15. What might be the potential for EGCG?A. To decrease the blood level.B. To improve the time memory.C. To help treat memory loss.D. To cure degenerative diseases.DStudents who stay up late to cram for a test or finish a project have lower comprehension and worse performance in the classroom as a result, research shows. The old saying that "you snooze, you lose" doesn't apply to students who stay up late to cram for a test or finish a class project.The UCLA team found that regardless of how much time a high schooler normally spends on homework each day, a student who gives up sleep for extra study time will have trouble the next day understanding material in class and be more likely to struggle with an assignment or test-the opposite of the student's intent.The researchers didn't quantify(量化) the increased risk for academic problems following a longer-than-usual study session, but they said the number of problems was "surprisingly greater." The relationship held up no matter how ambitious the student was, as measured by the amount of time spent studying on a typical day, and it became stronger as students progressed through high school.The results rang true to Kai Daniels, a senior at the Los AngelesCenter for Enriched Studies. On occasions when she's stayed up late to study, she's had more trouble absorbing material in class. "I'd have to re-teach myself at night," she said. The finding makes a lot of sense, and several new studies are showing that the quantity and the quality of sleep are important for remembering new information and consolidating(巩固) learning.Students who get too little sleep don't have enough time to process what they study; even just one night of sleep deprivation(剥夺) can have a negative effect.Parents should do what they can to make sure their children have sufficient and consistent sleep. Most adolescents need just over nine hours of sleep a night, which 9% of high school students actually get, according to the National Sleep Foundation. Though a consistent study and sleep schedule are ideal, the demands that high school students face make that "infeasible(办不到的)," the researchers wrote.16. New research shows that giving away sleep for school work is .A. a good tradeB. a special tradeC. a common tradeD. a bad trade17. Students give up their sleep just to .A. understand material in classB. get more time to playC. get more time to studyD. struggle with a test18. The underlined "it" in Paragraph 3 means .A. The relationshipB. The riskC. The problemD. The student19. What does the example of Kai Daniels prove?A. The importance of staying up late to study.B. The importance of the quantity and the quality of sleep.C. The importance of remembering new information.D. The importance of consolidating learning.20. Why can NOT most students in high school get enough sleep?A. Because they should obey the school rules.B. Because their parents force them to stay up.C. Because they obey the rules of the National Sleep Foundation.D. Because they face the pressure of going to college.二、阅读理解〔共4小题；共8.0分〕Animals do amazing things. Birds migrate immense distances. Whales communicate across vast oceans. Honeybees remember familiar flowers. Crows can turn sticks into tools. Elephants can imitate sounds. Monkeys do simple math. Can animals also warn us if a natural disaster is about to strike? A few days before the Asian tsunami(海啸) several months ago, a person watched thousands of ants rush away from the beach into the forest. According to other accounts, elephants screamed and ran to higher ground as many as 10 days before disaster struck. Dogs refused to go outside.Despite decades of research, scientists don't know how to predict earthquakes and tsunamis. Maybe animals can do better. Some people say that animals have a special kind o f power for sensing the future. They call it a “sixth sense〞. The scientific evidence for an animal sixth sense, however, is slim, says John Caprio, a neurobiologist(神经生物学家) at Louisiana State University. If reports about animals escaping danger are actually true, Caprio says, the animals must be responding to real sensations, rather than using some mysterious type of otherworldly perception.When it comes to sensing earthquakes and tsunamis, feeling the vibrations(震动) they create in the earth is p robably key, says Joel Greenspan. “Animals are always in direct contact with the ground,〞Greenspan says. “We don't do that anymore. We have shoes and clothes. We pay attention to other people, sights, and sounds.〞 That way, if an animal is standing or lying around, it can sense the footsteps of predators(食肉动物) coming its way. Perhaps the animals in Asia mistook the earthquake and tsunami for a monster coming to eat them. In response, they ranin the opposite direction and ended up saving themselves.Even though scientists are far from knowing everything about why animals behave the way they do, most scientists are sure there must be rational explanations. Further research, however, might help us understand what it feels like to be a fish,a cat, an elephant, or a mouse.21. This article is mainly about .A. amazing animalsB. amazing worldC. sixth senseD. sense of danger22. Where may this article appear?A. Science news.B. Entertainment.C. Science fiction.D. Latest News on TV.23. According to Joel, how can elephants sense the coming of tsunami?A. They can feel the vibration in the earth.B. They mistook tsunami for a monster's coming.C. They were using mysterious type of perception.D. They have sixth sense which humans don't have.24. The underlined word “slim〞 in the second paragraph means .A. clearB. sufficientC. strangeD. little答案一、阅读理解1. B2. A3. C4. D5. D6. D7. A8. C9. B 10. A11. B 12. D 13. A 14. C 15. Cword16. D 17. C 18. A 19. B 20. D二、阅读理解21. D 22. A 23. A 24. D11 / 11。
人教版高中英语必修五高二英语基础阅读材料(6-9周)53
高二英语基础阅读材料Lesson 53 Hot snake 触电的蛇What caused the fire?At last firemen have put out a big forest fire in California. Since then, they have been trying to find out how the fire began. Forest fires are often caused by broken glass or by cigarette ends which people carelessly throw away. Yesterday the firemen examined the ground carefully, but were not able to find any broken glass. They were also quite sure that a cigarette end did not start the fire. This morning, however, a firemen accidentally discovered the cause. He noticed the remains of a snake which was wound round the electric wires of a 16，000-volt power line. In this way, he was able to solve the mystery. The explanation was simple but very unusual. A bird had snatched up the snake from the ground and then dropped it on to the wires. The snake then wound itself round the wires. When it did so, it sent sparks down to the ground and these immediately started a fire.New words and expressions 生词和短语hot [hɒt]adj. 带电的，充电的wire ['waɪə(r)]n. 电线volt [vəult]n.伏特(电压单位) cause [kɔ:z]v.引起；n．原因powerline [ˈpauə lain] 电力线examine [ɪɡ'zæmɪn]v.检查solve [sɒlv]v.解决accidentally [ˌæksɪ'dentəlɪ]adv. 意外地，偶然地mystery [ˈmɪstri]n.谜snatch [snætʃ]v. 抓住remains [rɪˈmeɪnz]n.尸体，残骸spark [spɑ:k]n.电火花回答下列问题.1 Have firemen put out a big forest fire in California or not? Have they been trying to discover its cause?2 Was there any evidence that it was started by broken glass or by a cigarette end or not?3 Who has just solved the mystery?4 What did he notice? Had it been dropped by a bird on to the electric wires or not?5 Where did the snake wind itself? What had it sent to the ground? Did this cause the fire or not?Exercises 练习A.划出课文中表示一般过去时，现在完成时和现在完成进行时的动词来。
人教版新课标 高二下学期期末英语试卷精选汇编：阅读理解专题(部分答案)
人教版新课标阅读理解专题第一节(共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分)阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项A、B、C和D中，选出最佳选项。
并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。
AThere are some Christmas traditions between the United Kingdom and the United States.Letters to Santa ClausIn the United States, kids usually write letters to Santa and put them in the mailbox. However, in England we throw them directly into the fire. We don’t plan to make kids cry because burning the letters can send them to the North Pole where Santa can read your Christmas wishes in the smoke. It may seem strange but it does save on postage.Hanging stockingsTraditionally, American kids hang stockings around the fireplace for Santa to fill with presents. But in the UK, we hang stockings around the bed; being surrounded by presents is a fantastic way to wake up on Christmas morning.Christmas puddingAmericans prefer to have pumpkin and pecan pies for the Christmas dessert; while we British are fond of Christmas pudding, which is a cake flavored with dried fruits and spices.Dealing with Christmas treeWe British choose to take down the Christmas trees and the decorations within 12 days of Christmas, because we hold the belief that keeping them beyond that time can bring bad luck. This is probably a tradition that Americans should consider adopting. I have seen people keep their old, brown, dry and withered Christmas trees until almost July 4.21. How do the British people deal with "Letters to Father Christmas"?A. Emailing them to Santa.B. Hiding them in the mailbox.C. Putting them in the stockings.D. Throwing them straight into the fire.22. Why do the British take down the Christmas trees as early as possible?A. To stop it from drying.B. To expect good luck.C. To save money.D. To reuse it for the next year.23. What do Christmas traditions between Britain and America have in common?A. Writing letters to Santa.B. Making pumpkin puddings.C. Hanging stockings around the bed.D. Keeping Christmas trees for months.BI am Tony, a volunteer stem cell courier. Since March 2019, I have done 99 trips-of those, 56 have been abroad. I have 42 hours to carry stem cells in my little box because I’ve got two ice packs and that’s how long they last. In all, from the time the stem cells are harvested from a donor to the time they can be implanted (移植) in the patient, we’ve got 72 hours at most. So I am always conscious of time.Last year, I had a trip where I was caught by a hurricane in America. I picked up the stem cells in Providence, Rhode Island, and was meant to fly to Washington then back to London. But when I arrived at the check-in desk at Providence, the lady on the desk said: "Well, I’m really sorry, but I’ve got some bad news for you - there are no flights to Washington." So I took my box and put it on the desk and I said: "In this box are some stem cells that are urgently needed for a patient-please, please, you’ve got to get me back to the United Kingdom." She just dropped everything. She arranged for a flight on a small plane to be held for me, rerouted (改道) me through Newark and got me back to the UK even earlier than originally scheduled.For this courier job, I’m consciously aware that in that box I’ve got something that is potentially going to save someone’s life.24. What does the underlined word "courier" mean in paragraph 1？A. provider.B. collector.C. delivery man.D. medical doctor.25. Why does Tony have to complete his trip within 42 hours?A. The operation needs that much time.B. The donor can only wait for that long.C. He can’t stay away from his job too long.D. The ice can only last such a period of time.26. Why did the woman arrange a new flight for Tony?A. To help save a patient.B. To avoid being hit by Tony.C. To get the stem cell.D. To drop everything.27. What does the author think of his job?A. Tiresome.B. Interesting.C. Meaningless.D. Significant.CThe famous British writer Charles Dickens, who penned the letter that led the signatures of resistance to street music in 1864, would be pleased to hear that, to be a busker (街头艺人) in London today, one must pass a strict "interview" first. Each busker must go through a shortlist process and then perform live in one of underground stations in front of three judges. Each musician must perform two songs (one prepared by themselves and the other selected by judges from a submitted set list). The judging process reviews the musician’s songs, musicality, technique skill and performance. If successful, the musician will receive a 12-month license to perform in the street. Last year, more than 600 musicians attended the "interview" and only 70 got license.The method of tipping buskers is changing. London is the first city in the world to introduce the electronic payment system (EPS). London mayor (市长) Sadiq Khan described London as "a powerhouse of music". "For London to keep its status as a global capital of music, it’s vitally important that we support the stars of tomorrow," Khan said. "Busking helps them show their talent and gives them the chance to perform in front of huge numbers of people. The new method means more people will now be able to show their support for the capital city’s many street performers because it’s more convenient for them to do so."Charlotte Campbell is one such busker who’s been helping to trial the project. After only two weeks, she said it had "already had a significant effect on the contributions I’ve received." She’s noticed when one person taps the reader to donate, others who witness the act often follow suit, suggesting people are more than willing to adopt the new way of rewarding buskers.28. What was Charles Dickens’ attitude towards street music in London?A. Favorable.B. Disapproving.C. Optimistic.D. Cautious.29. What is the 1st paragraph mainly about?A. The long history of street music.B. The way of playing street music.C. The buskers’ competition to get a license.D. The introduction of buskers in London.30. Why did London mayor promote the new scheme?A. To make more people help the buskers.B. To show London is full of buskers.C. To catch up with modern art trends.D. To reform street music’s performance.31. How did London people respond to the EPS according to Charlotte Campbell?A. They were opposed to it.B. They accepted it quickly.C. They paid no attention to it.D. They thought it made no difference.DAfter Bernini broke his neck and lost all movements below his shoulders when he was 18, his brain still told his hands how to move-but the message couldn’t get through the injured part that connects his brain to other parts of his body. Now, thanks to recent advances in electrical stimulation (刺激) technology, Bernini can once again grasp, pour, and even play Guitar Hero. To do so, he uses a microelectrode array (MEA) that reads his brain’s signals and sends them through wires to something like a sleeve on his arm that electronically stimulates his muscles.In the past years, researchers have used several approaches to guide patients like Bernini to move their hands. In some systems, researchers implanted (植入)sensors in shoulder muscles that patients could still control, allowing them to move one hand by contracting muscles in the opposite shoulder. Other systems use brain imp lants similar to those in the new study, but to control robotic arms, rather than the patient’s own muscles. But never before has a patient been able to precisely move his hand using the same neural (神经的)signals that controlled his hand before his injury.After implanting the MEA in Bernini’s brain, researchers connected it to a computer. Bernini trained the system to connect patterns of neural signals to specific movements by repeatedly mirroring the movements of an imaginary hand on a computer screen. Soon, Bernini could hold large objects like glasses and lift small objects like straws. He could also move each finger on his own just by thinking about it, which previous systems had never achieved. And it was absolutely an amazing moment.32. How is Bernini now?A. He does well in playing the guitar.B. He has recovered from his neck injury.C. His thoughts can control his hand movements.D. His shoulder muscles guide his hand movement.33. What did researchers want to do through brain implants in the past?A. Control the patients’ hands.B. Guide robots to help patients.C. Help patients’ own muscles contract.D. Repair patients’ injured neural signals.34. What’s the breakthrough in Bernini’s case, compared with previous studies?A. He can hold and lift objects.B. He can move each finger independently.C. He can recognize his specific movements.D. He can use neural signals for hand moving.35. Which of the following is the best title for the text?A. Moving Hands by Contracting Muscles.B. Using New Systems for Muscle Injuries.C. Sending Neural Signals by Wires.D. Linking thoughts to Movements.第一节(共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分)阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C、和D)中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
高二社会热点英语阅读理解25题
高二社会热点英语阅读理解25题1<背景文章>Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming the field of healthcare. In recent years, AI has shown great potential in various aspects of medical care. One of the most significant applications of AI in healthcare is in disease diagnosis. AI algorithms can analyze large amounts of medical data, such as medical images and patient records, to detect diseases at an early stage. This can lead to earlier treatment and better patient outcomes.Another area where AI is making a significant impact is in drug discovery. AI can help researchers identify potential drug candidates more quickly and efficiently than traditional methods. By analyzing vast amounts of biological data, AI can predict which compounds are likely to be effective in treating specific diseases.However, the use of AI in healthcare also poses some risks. One concern is the potential for errors in diagnosis or treatment recommendations. If the AI algorithms are not properly trained or validated, they may provide incorrect results. Another risk is the issue of data privacy. As AI systems rely on large amounts of patient data, there is a risk of data breaches and unauthorized access.Despite these risks, the potential benefits of AI in healthcare areenormous. As technology continues to advance, we can expect to see even more innovative applications of AI in the medical field.1. What is one of the significant applications of AI in healthcare?A. Medical education.B. Disease diagnosis.C. Hospital management.D. Patient transportation.答案：B。
高二英语阅读(实用18篇)
高二英语阅读(实用18篇）高二英语阅读（1）objectivesto practise reading for inference.to practise making opposites of adjectives using a prefix.to practise talking and writing about one’s experience of meeting someone for the first time.pre-reading☆ have you ever met someone you didn’t like, who later became your friend? tell the class.example the first time i met tom, he seemed very bad-tempered! then…reading☆ read the text and answer the questions.1) where does the story take place?in the local library2) what kind of books does jenny like?poetry3) what exam was jane studying for?an important science exam4) what was the last straw for jane?she heard someone humming behind her.5) what kind of person do you think jenny is?friendly, warm-hearted, forgiving6) how did jenny get jane’s phone number?she asked a librarian and got it from the library files.7) do you think that jane over–reacted in the library? have you ever experienced a similar situation when you were studying?you can answer this question according to your own experiences.☆read the strategies and look at these true/false sentences. underline important words.example 1 = pleased1)jane was pleased when jenny started humming.2)tennyson must be a poet.3)jane first saw jenny near the poetry section.4)jane was upset that she had left her book in the library.5)jane didn’t feel that it was necessary to apologise.answers: ftttfpost-reading☆complete the paragraph below with the correct form of the following words.glance, annoy, recognize, concentrate, disturb,resist, whisper, glare, inconsiderate, gratefuljanet was 1) on writing an essay when a noise 2) her. she 3)her brother’s whistling. “shh” she 4) ,5) at him quickly. the noise didn’t stop.janet 6) the urge to scream and instead 7) at him angrily. “please stop it, simon. you are being very 8) ,” she said. but still he didn’t stop. janet was now very 9) .just then her father called simon out of the room. janet smiled, feeling 10) to her dad.answers: 1concentrating 2disturbed 3recognised 4whispered 5glancing 6resisted 7glared 8inconsiderate 9annoyed 10grateful高二英语阅读（2）一、养成良好的阅读习惯良好的阅读习惯是提高阅读能力的前提，不同的阅读方法会产生不同的结果。
(英语)高二英语阅读理解真题汇编(含答案)
（英语）高二英语阅读理解真题汇编(含答案)一、高中英语阅读理解1．阅读理解Sometimes we start a day with the previous day still in mind. We think about the mistakes we made in the previous day, how things went wrong, and how we felt bad about it. No wonder it becomes difficult to focus on the current day.Here are some steps on how to start your new day fresh:⒈Take time to evaluate your dayAt the end of a day, take some time to think about it. The purpose of this thinking time is not to regret how bad your day was, how things went wrong, or how people treated you badly. This won't do you any good. Instead, the purpose of this thinking time is to extract（吸取）lessons which you can bring to the following day.⒉Make a commitment to apply the lessonsAfter you extract the lessons, you should make a commitment to apply them. To do so, find some actionable things you can do to apply the lessons. Next, remind yourself to do them. You may write them down if you want to.⒊“Close” your dayAfter you have spent the time to think about the day and extract the lessons, make a decision to “close” the day. You are done with it; don't think about it anymore.⒋Bring only the lessons to the next day and nothing elseAfter you “dose” a day, you should not bring anything ou t of it to the next day except for the lessons you extract. Focus on applying the lessons to the present. This way you will be able to start your day fresh without the burden of yesterday.（1）What will happen if we think too much about the past?A. There will be a disaster.B. There will be good results.C. We won't have a peaceful mind.D. We surely won't finish today's task.（2）When should we draw lessons from the past mistakes?A. At the end of a day.B. When we make mistakes.C. At the beginning of a day.D. When we regret making the mistakes.（3）Why should we extract lessons from the past day?A. To set them down.B. To consider them again.C. To make a better decision.D. To apply them for future use.【答案】（1）C（2）A（3）D【解析】【分析】本文为应用文。
(完整word版)高二英语阅读理解(基础6篇)
人物类001A Shoe PatternHarry is eighteen now. He studies in a middle school. His parents like him very much andhope he can become a famous man. So they often tell him to study hard and they do all for him.They call him at six in the morning, after breakfast his father takes him to school in a car and inthe afternoon, as soon as the young man comes back, the supper is ready. Of course, he neverwashes his clothes or goes to buy something in the shops.would stay there for half a year.Once Harry’s father was sent to London on business. HeLeaving, he told his wife to take good care of their son. The woman had to get up earlier and didall what her husband did before. And two months later she was so tired that she was ill in bed.Now the young man got into trouble. He couldn’t do any housework. He had to do as his mother told him. Even he didn’t know where to get on the bus!Yesterday Harry’s mother found his shoes were worn out and told him to buy a new pair ine woman had a sigh(叹息) and gave him a shoethe shop. But he didn’t know how to choose. Thpattern(鞋样) and told him to buy a pair of shoes himself. It’s Saturday today and Harry d go to school. With a policeman’s help, he found a shop. The shopkeeper was friendly to him. The man brought a lot of shoes and asked him to choose. When he was trying on a pair, suddenly he remembered something and took them off. The man was surprised and asked, “What’s th young man?”“I’m sorry, I’ve left the shoe pattern at home!”1. _______ always does some housework in the morning.A. Harry’s fatherB. Harry’s motherC. HarryD. Nobody2. Harry’s parents do all instead of him because _______.A. he’s too youngB. he has poor healthC. he’s busy with his studiesD. they hope he spends all time on studies3. The woman had to look after her son by herself because _______.B. she was stronger than her husbandA. her husband wasn’t at homeC. she knew the young man wellD. she was freer than her husband4. When the man was in London, _______.A. Harry had to stay at homeB. Harry didn’t find the bus stopC. Harry fell behind in his classD. Harry wouldn’t go to school5. The woman told her son to buy a pair of shoes because _______.A. she didn’t know what kind he neededB. she was busy with the houseworkC. something was wrong with herD. she wanted her son to do something himself6. In fact, _______.A. Harry wanted his mother to buy shoes for himB. Harry didn’t believe himselfC. Harry wouldn’t listen to his motherD. Harry was strong enough to buy shoes for himself【答案与解析】本文讲一个只会死读书的书呆子自理能力很差，连买鞋子这么简单事都做不了。
人教版高二英语上册阅读理解及答案解析A
人教版高二上册阅读理解阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A simple mosquito(蚊子) bite can mean serious illness or death. So we use some chemicals to kill mosquitoes. But this has a bad influence on the whole ecosystem and your health. Now there's a new device(装置)，which can keep you and your familymosquito-free: .What are we talking about?Mosquitron, a brand-new type of bug(虫子) catcher, designed by two German engineers, is perfect for clearing your home of all annoying and dangerous flying pests!How does it work?◆It is easy to set up;plug it in-and away you go!.◆It lures(引诱) the mosquitoes near by using a safe UV light.◆A fan sucks(吸人) the insects through a one-way trapdoor.◆Once got in the drying basket, mosquitoes are killed by the fan within 2 minutes.◆You can simply empty the dead bugs into the trash, without even touching them.◆No need for batteries or any chemicals.How much does it cost?It's now $ 179. 99. It may seem expensive at first, but when you consider most devices don't work for more than 10 minutes. this is a pretty good deal. In fact, other products using the same UV technology are priced at over $ 250! Now you can buy it from our website with 50% off and with free delivery for a limited time by clicking here.Note: The device can only be returned or exchanged if it arrives damaged, and youmust pay in advance.21.What is the advantage of a Mosquitron?A. It is cheaper than other devices.B. It doesn't need battery.C. It is silent when working.D. It kills mosquitoes with UV light.22. What can you enjoy if buying a Mosquitron online now?A. A high discount.B. A cheap delivery.C. Return without reasons.D. A great gift.23. What type of writing is this text?A. An analysis.B. An advertisement.C. A story.D. A report.答案详解【语篇导读】本文是一篇广告。
【英语】高二英语阅读理解真题汇编(含答案)及解析
【英语】高二英语阅读理解真题汇编(含答案)及解析一、高中英语阅读理解1．阅读理解Every country may have to consider what, if anything, to do about "global warming". We should understand that the oft-repeated claim that nearly all scientists demand that something dramatic be done to stop global warming is not true.Perhaps the most inconvenient fact is the lack of global warming for well over 10 years now.This is known to the warming establishment, as one can see from the 2009 "Climategate" emailof climate scientist Kevin Trenberth: "The fact is that we can't account for the lack of warming atthe moment and it is an irony that we can't." But the warming is only missing if one believes computer models where so-called feedback involving water vapor and clouds greatly amplifiesthe small effect of CO2. The fact is that CO2 is not a pollutant and it is a key component of the biosphere ( 生物圈)'s life cycle. Plants get better growth with more of it and part of the increaseof agricultural yields in the past century certainly came from additional CO2 in the atmosphere.Although the number of the scientists who are publicly opposed to the claim is growing, many young scientists secretly say that while they also have serious doubts about the global-warming message, they are afraid to speak up for fear of not being promoted or worse.Why is there so much passion about global warming? There are several reasons, but a good place to start is the old question "Cui bono?", or the modern update, "Follow the money". Alarmism (危言耸听) over climate is of great benefit to many, providing government funding for academic research, and thus those people who benefit from this fiercely defended their dogma(信条) and the privileges it brought them.Every country should support rational ( 合理的) measures to protect and improve our environment, but it makes no sense at all to back expensive programs that turn away resourcesfrom real needs and are based on alarming but shaky claims of "incontrovertible" evidence.（1）What can we infer about the author's opinion on global warming?A. Global warming hasn't happened in the latest 10 years.B. Global warming has become an urgent problem these years.C. Global warming has worsened a little bit in the recent years.D. Global warming has never happened since measures were taken.（2）Which of the following statements about CO2 does the writer probably agree with?A. CO2 greatly affects the global warming.B. CO2 makes crops more productive.C. CO2 involves water vapor and clouds.D. CO2 is the most important part of the biosphere.（3）Why is there so much passion for global warming?A. Because it is a good chance for young scientists to be promoted.B. Because the scientistswant to have an insight into the problem.C. Because the government values the problem and tries to solve it.D. Because some peoplecan greatly benefit from the research about it.（4）What's the writer's attitude toward the programs to protect and improve our environment?A. To support all the programs as long as they are beneficial.B. To support cheap programsinstead of expensive ones.C. To support the programs that are necessary and reliable.D. To support those programs that use less money and resources.【答案】（1）A（2）B（3）D（4）C【解析】【分析】本文是一篇议论文，论述的是“关于地球的变暖。
暑假作业 08 高二英语阅读理解20篇(解析版)2024年高二英语暑假培优练(人教版2019)
暑假作业08高二英语阅读理解20篇（解析版）Passage1（22-23高二下·广东广州·期末）Having a quality first aid kit allows you to treat minor injuries,prevent infections, and even increase the chances of keeping an accident victim alive until proper medical help arrives.We tested dozens of the top-rated first aid kits in lab.Based on our testing,here are the best ones available online.Adventure Medical KitRecommended uses:PicnicsItem Feature:Kit measures approximately6x8.5x3inches.It provides critical information on wound care,stabilizing sprains, and medications for children.It contains a wide range of medications to treat pain,and common allergies(过敏), packed in nylon outer bag with a waterproof inner plastic storage bags.Protect Life KitRecommended uses:TravelingItem Feature:Designed by doctors and EM’Ts&CPR instructors,the first aid medical kit is packed full of first aid supplies.It is packed in a hardshell case with lightweight.The bag can be refilled,so it is an ideal mini first aid kit for businesses.Disaster Zone KitRecommended uses:EmergenciesItem Feature:The pack is designed for first responders in disaster zones,with all emergency necessities.Whatever adventures you engage in,take our tactical first aid kit.Should you have any issues without first aid kit,contact us immediately and our medical team will be in touch.OutdoorEmergency KitRecommended uses:EmergenciesItem Feature:Designed by survivalists,it contains essential first aid supplies and survival tools required for emergencies. Weighing only2pounds,the waterproof kit is a must-have for your adventures.It is stuffed with blanket,flashlight, multi-function bracelet(compass,whistle),knife,two12-hour glow sticks and emergency raincoats.1．What is the purpose of the text?A．To introduce the best first aid kits.B．To ask the readers to buy first aid kits.C．To advocate the importance of first aid.D．To inform the readers of online first aid.2．Which kit promises medical team support?A．Adventure Medical Kit.B．Protect Life Kit.C．Disaster Zone Kit.D．Outdoor Emergency Kit.3．What do Adventure Medical Kit and Outdoor Emergency Kit have in common?A．They are light-weighted.B．They are water-resistant.C．They are intended for children.D．They are designed by rescuers.【答案】1．A2．C3．B【导语】这是一篇应用文，文章主要介绍了一些最好的急救箱。
人教版高二选择性必修二英语作文
The Power of Perseverance: A Journeytowards SuccessIn the annals of history, the stories of success are often filled with tales of perseverance and determination. The journey towards achieving our goals is never smooth, yet it is these challenges that shape our character andtest our resolve. This essay explores the essence of perseverance, examining its role in personal and academic success.Perseverance is the steadfastness in doing something despite difficulty or delay in achieving success. It is the driving force that keeps us going when faced with obstacles and setbacks. In the world of academics, perseverance is particularly crucial. It is the invisible force that propels students to push beyond their limitations, to persevere in the face of challenges, and to emerge victorious in their academic pursuits.One of the most striking examples of perseverance is Thomas Edison's journey in inventing the light bulb. He faced numerous failures and setbacks, yet he never gave up. His famous quote, "I have not failed. I've just found10,000 ways that won't work," encapsulates the essence of perseverance. It is this unwavering determination andrefusal to give up that ultimately led to his groundbreaking invention.In the context of high school academics, perseveranceis equally important. It is the driving force that helps students overcome challenges, master difficult concepts,and excel in their studies. Students who persevere are more likely to develop a deeper understanding of the subject matter, to retain information longer, and to apply their knowledge effectively in real-world scenarios.Moreover, perseverance is not just about achieving success; it is also about the personal growth and development that occurs along the way. The challenges and obstacles that we overcome in the process of persevering help us to grow as individuals, to develop resilience and adaptability, and to become more confident and self-reliant. However, perseverance does not come easily. It requires a strong willpower and a determination to stay the course despite difficulties. It also involves learning from failures, adapting to new situations, and staying focusedon the long-term goal. It is about finding the balance between pushing oneself and taking breaks when necessary, between staying focused and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. In conclusion, perseverance is a critical component of success, both personally and academically. It is theinvisible force that propels us towards our goals, helps us overcome challenges, and shapes us into resilient and determined individuals. As students, it is important to cultivate this quality of perseverance, to stay focused on our goals, and to never give up in the face of difficulties. After all, as Edison's quote reminds us, "the greatestglory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall."**毅力的力量：走向成功的旅程**在历史的长河中，成功的故事往往充满了毅力和决心的篇章。
人教版高二下学期英语期中复习：阅读理解 试题精选汇编1(Word版,含答案)
C.Fall to pieces.D.Break through.
13.Why did Grandpa give the author a chest?
A.To show him a bundle of letters.B.To keep him away from boredom.
Perusing through their belongings, I felt I was opening a window into the world of my relatives, a world long since gone. Grandpa showed me a bundle of letters he had sent to Grandma from the front lines of World War II and I could almost smell the gunpowder. I turned the pages of my great-grandmother's recipe book and could picture her cooking in her kitchen. All of the people who had been merely names to me now had faces to match.
C.To give him something to sort out.D.To fulfill his desire to know more.
14.What can we learn about Grandpa from the passage?
A.He used to serve in the army.B.He knew nothing about computer.
人教版英语阅读材料(有答案)：人物故事类
人物故事类（A）For his eleventh birthday, Lin was given a gift that would shape his life. On that day his father took him to the Children’s Activity Centre and said he could choose any course that interested him. There was just one requirement: Lin would have to promise to study it for at least one year.To that point Lin had had many hobbies, but none kept his interest for more than a week or two. His mum once gave him a bag of stamps to encourage stamp collecting. That hobby lasted a week. Then his father got him some paints hoping that Lin's artistic side would shine through. Those paints were now under his bed, still unopened. This time Lin’s parents would let him decide.Lin's eyes moved down the noticeboard that listed all the courses on offer. He stopped at "Photography". He liked the idea of taking beautiful pictures but the notice said that each student needed their own camera. Although Lin's family weren't poor, they weren’t rich either, and a camera cost a lot of money. He continued looking.The next course to catch his eye was "Language Art". He didn’t even know what that meant. His father explained that it taught people how to make public speeches. Lin, a shy boy, could think of nothing worse.Then he saw it. "Cooking" sounded like something he'd like to do. It was inexpensive and convenient, it could be done alone and it was also creative.Based on Lin’s hobby history, his dad had doubts, but he agreed. Much to his parents' surprise, Lin kept his promise. He studied cooking at the Centre every Saturday, and practised at home, making delicious meals for his family. Everyone looked forward to birthdays, when they could eat his cakes. Lin got great satisfaction from the pleasure his food brought to others.The months turned to years but his hobby never changed again.Now Lin is an adult and runs a successful restaurant. When customers say they enjoy his meal, he still gets the same pleasure he did as a child, and remembers the special gift he received all those years ago.26. Why didn't Lin choose to study photography?A. It was too expensive.B. He had no interest in it.C. He was not very creative.D. It was not offered that term.27. The underlined expression "catch his eye" in Paragraph 4 means “”.A. make him excitedB. cause him surpriseC. get his attentionD. help him see clearly28. Which of the following best describes Lin's interest in cooking?A. It only lasted for a short time.B. It seemed to match his character.C. It was forced on him by his parents.D. It developed slowly over many months.29. Why did the father have doubts about Lin's choice of cooking?A. Lin wasn't good at cooking.B. Cooking wasn't very convenient.C. He didn’t think Lin would continue.D. Cooking wasn't a good hobby for a boy.30. What's the best title for the passage?A. A Strict FatherB. A Changeable BoyC. The Fun of CookingD. The Birthday Gift26-30 ACBCDBEdward rose early on the New-year morning. He looked in every room and wished a Happy New Year to his family. Then he ran into the street to repeat that to those he might meet.When he came back, his father gave him two bright, new silver dollars .His face lighted up as he took them. He had wished for a long time to buy some petty books that he had seen at the bookstore.He left the house with a light heart, expecting to buy the books. As he ran down the street, he saw a poor family.“I wish you a happy New Year.” said Edward, as he was happily passing on. The man shook his head.“You are not from this country? ” said Edward. The man again shook his head, for he could not understand or speak his language. But he pointed to his mouth, and to the children shaking with cold, as if (好像)to say, “These little ones have had nothing to eat for a long time”Edward quickly understood that these poor people were in trouble. He took out his dollars, and gave one to the man and the other to his wife.They were excited and said something in their language, which doubtless meant, “We thank you so much that we will remember you all the time.”[来源:Z+xx+] When Edward came home, his father asked what books he had bought. He hung his head a moment, but quickly looked up.“I have bought no books,”said he, “I gave my money to some poor people, who seemed to be very hungry then.” He went on, “I think I can wait for my books till next New Year.”“My dear boy,” said his father, “Here are some books, more as a reward for your goodness of heart than as a New-Year gift”.“I saw you give the money cheerfully to the poor German family. It was nice for a little boy to do so. Be always ready to help others and every year of your life will be to you a Happy New Year.”48. Edward expected to ________ with the money he got from his father.A. help the poor familyB. buy something to eatC. buy some pretty booksD. learn another language49. Why did the poor man shake his head when Edward spoke to him?A. He couldn’t understand the boy.B. He wouldn’t accept themoney.C. He didn’t like the boy’s language.D. He was too cold to say anything.50. How much did Edward give the poor family?A. One dollar.B. Two dollars.C. Three dollars.D. Four dollars.51. We know that Edward ________ from the passage.A. got a prize for his kind heartB. had to buy his books next yearC. bought the books at the bookstoreD. got more money from his father48-51 CABAC用I'm not much of a crier most of the time. But recently when I was reading a book on a plane, I started crying. Of course, it came as a big surprise when tears came up, no matter how hard I tried, I wasn’t able to control myself.Oh no, not this now. I thought to myself. But even as the thought entered my brain. I felt the first hot drop of salty water coming down my face. I put my head down, hoping that I could go on reading.In fact, the harder I tried, the more tears pushed their way out of my eyes. You could guess how surprised the man next to me looked.I dropped my head in shame. He must think I was crazy. May be I could turntoward him, hold up the cover of the book and say in my crying voice. "I'm sorry, sir. It's just a really good book! "But I didn't say anything. Instead, I just put my head back against the seat and let the tears run. Do you know what decision I made while I was crying? My decision was that it was okay if he thought I was crazy. I'd rather be crazy than be the kind of person who wouldn't cry when the situation called for it, or who wouldn't let herself feel anything at all.I’ve been that girl who has spent so much time trying to make sure people didn’t think I was c razy. But now I don’t want to be that girl any more ---that bored and sad girl. I'd rather be this girl who is able to forgive(原谅), love and act, even if it means being disappointed or being hurt again and again.71. The writer started crying because____________.A. she is usually a crierB. she is kind of crazyC. she was moved by the bookD. she felt uneasy on the plane72. When tears came up, the writer at first____________.A .thought deeplyB. went on readingC. tried to control herselfD. explained to the man beside her73. As tears got out of her eyes, the writer did NOT______________.A. drop her head shamefullyB. think about others' feelingsC. let her head against the seatD. say sorry to anyone in a crying voice74. According to the passage, we know the writer ____________.A. decided to change herself bravelyB. lived a sad and boring lifeC. wouldn't cry in any terrible situationD. wouldn't let others feel anything at all75. The passage mainly tells us ____________.A. why the writer cried hard on the planeB. how the writer tried to stop herself cryingC. what the writer thought about while she criedD. how the writer overcame herself and decided to change76-80CDEBAD用A young woman turns around and around quickly, and jumps high. In the background, a young girl reads a rejection (拒绝) letter from a ballet school. You have the wrong body for ballet, 'it says,' and at thirteen, you are too old. This was one of the most popular advertisements (广告) of 2014 and it describes American ballet Theatre's principal (主要的) dancer Misty Copeland.This was not a real letter. But Copeland says it is very similar to letters from her childhood. While many dancers start at the age of three. Copeland only began to study ballet in 1995 as a thirteen-year-old. People often told her that she was too old, or that she didn't have the perfect body type (She is only 157 cm tall). Her family moved a lot, and it was sometimes difficult for her to attend ballet classes. But Copeland loved dancing and did not want to give up. She stayed with her ballet teacher during the week and spent time with her family only at the weekend. This was a difficult life, but she worked hard and won her first national competition when she was fourteen years old. Copeland joined the American Ballet Theatre in 2000 and performed in many ballets over the next few years. In 2007, she became a solo (单独的) performer, and in 2015 she became its principal dancer.Copeland is now a dancer, author and Broadway performer. She also stars in the 2015 film A Ballerina's Tale. So what's next? According to Copeland, anything is possible: "My career (职业) really is just now beginning.'64. How old was Copeland when she became the principal dancer?A. 13B. 14C. 25D. 3365. Why was it difficult for Copeland to attend ballet classes?A. Because her family moved a lot.B. Because she was not a good dancer.C. Because she had no invitation letter.D. Because she had the wrong body type.66. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?A. Copeland became successful because of the advertisement.B. Copeland had to spend a lot of time away from her parents.C. Copeland won her first national competition as a solo performer.D. Copeland has ended up her career as an actress on Broadway.67 What's the writer’s opinion of Copeland?A. Copeland sets an example who never gives up.B. Copeland was too old to start ballet at thirteen.C. Copeland has made her achievements by accident.D. Copeland was lucky to get support from the ballet school.64-67 DABAEThere was a kingdom long, long ago. It was ruled by king who loved riddles. Once a year the king made a new riddle. He gave a prize to the person who could solve the riddle.There was a baker who also lived in this kingdom. Everyone agreed that he baked the finest breads. The baker had almost everything he needed except for a horse. If the baker had a horse, he could sell his fine breads from one end of the kingdom to the other.One year the king made a new riddle that puzzled everyone. "I will give a prize to the personwho can solve my riddle, " the king said. Whoever wins will have the pick of one of my strongesthorses." He then drew a line down the middle of the courtyard "Make this line shorter without erasing(清除) any part of it,” the king challenged.People came from far and wide. They looked at the line and squinted at it. They even put theirnoses to the ground and scratched their heads.How can you make a line shorter without erasing any part of it?” the people in the crowd asked each other. Some of them tried. The dressmaker kicked dirt(泥土)over the line to hide it. The farmer poured water over the line to make it disappear. None of these efforts worked, and the people went home disappointed. Everyone was puzzled about how to solve this new riddle.A week passed, and nobody had any new ideas. Then one day the baker came into the courtyard with a bag of flour(面粉).Your Majesty, "the baker said to the king, I can make your line shorter without erasing any part of it. "Then the baker opened his bag of flour. He poured out a line of flour right next to the king’s line. The line the baker made was longer than the king’s line.Now, good king, "the baker smiled, "your line is shorter.The people were amazed. The king laughed and clapped his hands. "You have won the prize. I will give you a horse of your choice.The baker was excited. Now he could sell his breads from one end of the kingdom to the other.36. What was the baker's problem at the beginning of the story?A. He couldn't make fine breadsB. He needed money to open more storesC. He didn’t have enough flour to make more breadsD. He had difficulty selling breads all over the kingdom37. The dressmaker and the farmer failed because they both__________.A. tried to erase the lineB. poured water over the lineC. kicked dirt over the lineD. put their noses to the ground38. The baker smiled because _______.A. he was glad to see he kingB. he wanted to make the king happyC. he felt sure that he solved the riddleD. he sold a lot of breads to the villagers39. This story shows that the king liked _______.A. to be richB. to train horsesC. to eat breadsD. to have fun40. Who tells this story?A. The kingB. The farmer and the dressmakerC. The bakerD. Someone who is not a character in the story答案：D A C D DFLast month, a common graduation ceremony (毕业典礼) was held in Tianjin University, but it received much attention. Xue Minxiu, born in 1937, graduated with excellent grades after working hard for 4 years.Going to a university has always been a dream for Xue. But for some reasons, she didn't have the chance when she was young. Even so, she never forgot her dream. In 2014, she was accepted by Tianjin University and finally her dream came true. Since then, Xue has been a model for the people around her. She got up at 5 o'clock every morning. Then she studied for a while before brushing teeth and having breakfast. Her room was filled with books and newspapers. Wherever she went, she would take books with her.In fact, for her age, Xue had many difficulties during the four years. But nothing could stop her. Whenever she had problems, she would either solve them by herself or ask teachers for help. Through her hard work, she passed the exams and was named "a star student" during the first period of her college life."I think the true meaning of our lives is to challenge (挑战) and improve ourselves whether we are old or young. Xue said at the graduation ceremony. "For me, learning something I enjoy is a lifelong journey. I want to thank Tianjin University for giving me the chance to achieve my dream. Our lifetime is short, so we should make good use of it."52. At the age of _______, Xue was accepted by Tianjin University.A. 77B. 85C. 81D. 7353. With the help of ______, Xue solved her problems in study.A. her family and friendsB. her teachers and herselfC. her teachers and classmatesD. her classmates and herself54. What is the best title(标题) for the passage?A. A Graduation CeremonyB. A Hard-working Old LadyC. A Difficult ExaminationD. A University in Tianjin55. Where do you think the passage may come from?A. A science report.B. A travel book.C. A newspaper.D. An advertisement.DABBCFThere once lived a rich businessman who had a lazy son. The businessman wanted his son to realize the value of labor.One day, he told his son, “Today, I want you to ea rn something. If you fail, youwon't have your meal tonight.”The boy didn't want to find a job, so he asked his mother for help. She gave him a gold coin. In the evening, when the father asked his son what he had earned, the son showed him the gold coin. The father then asked him to throw it into the well (水井). The son did as he was told.The father guessed that the gold was from the boy's mother. The next day, he sent his wife to her parents' home and asked his son to earn something. Since no one helped him, the son had to go to the market to look for a job. A shopkeeper told him that he would pay him a coin if he carried heavy tools for him. The son accepted. As he returned home and gave the coin to his father. he was asked to throw it into the well. The boy cried, "Dad! My body is aching. I'm tired. How are you asking me to throw my hard-carned coin into a well?"The businessman smiled. He told his son that one feels pain only when the fruits of labor are wasted. The son realized the value of hard work. He promised not to be lazy any more.41. Who helped the son when he was asked to earn something for the first time?A. His father.B. His mother.C. His sister.D. The shopkeeper.42. The underlined word "aching" has the similar meaning with "_________".A. painfulB. hopefulC. helpfulD. powerful43. Why did the father ask the boy to throw his coin into the well?A. To fill the well.B. To check if the coin is real.C. To keep the coin for the boy.D. To check if the boy had earned the coin by himself.44. How did the son feel when his father asked him to throw the coin into the well again?A. SurprisedB. SadC. ExcitedD. Relaxed45. The story is mainly about ________.A. a wise fatherB. a gold coinC. the fruits of laborD. a lazy boy41-45 BADBCGOn Monday, I stopped my car in front of my daughter Juliet's middle school. She jumped inthe front seat, feeling down. She asked me to help her study for her science test.“Dad I need to memorize a unit about the Reproductive Cycle of Plants. And I can hard ly make it.”"You know memorizing seems like the best way to study, but in fact you can do better in tests if you work on trying to understand the material.”Juliet was open to my advice. It was Monday afternoon and we had two nights to study before the test on Wednesday. I suggested a plan. "Tomorrow night, you are going to teach the material to me. Tonight, read the unit. Prepare to teach.”Asking her to teach me was an unusual idea but I was determined to do it. Studies show teaching somebody else is a very useful way to lean, Even if you don't do the teaching. the act of preparing to teach leads to more learning than just trying your best to memorize the material.On Tuesday afternoon, Juliet sat down with her Science book facing me said, “Okay Dad, let’s study.” I wanted her to teach me. But false starts happened. I couldn’t be too hard on her. So instead we starred with me asking her some simplequestions. She knew some but not other. When she didn't know the answers. I encouraged her to check the book.She started checking things that didn't make sense. And she was actively seeking to test her understanding. I was happy to see it. She wasn't memorizing, she was trying to make sense of things, which was exactly what I had hoped she would do.66. Why did Juliet feel down?A. Because she failed her science test.B. Because she had trouble memorizing a unit.C. Because she knew nothing about planting.D. Because she couldn't follow her teacher.67. In the writer’s opinion, which was the key to best learning?A. MemorizingB. TestingC. Questioning.D. Understanding68. The underlined word "it" in paragraph 5 refers to “ “.A. making her check the bookB. using simple questions to test herC. encouraging her to read the unitD. asking her to teach me the unit69. When false starts happened, the writer was .A. patientB. worriedC. nervousD. embarrassed70. Which can be the best title for the passage?A. A Creative FatherB. An Unexpected TestC. Learning from TeachingD. Preparing for Teaching66-70: BDDACHI did not have a rich father. I tried 3 times for university, but all failed. I applied(申请)for Harvard for 10 times, but all failed. They didn’t even want to see me. For the last time, I went tothe teachers' college which was regarded as the third class of my city. I applied jobs for 30 timesA lot of people said Alibaba was a terrible model. As I said, "I believe it. I think this thing could be big. I never thought it would be so big like today. "I believe that something, something is waiting for me there, and I have to work hard to prove myself. That was the tough experience. So we gathered 50 thousand US dollars from 18 founders. Little by little, we built up our business. And now, after 16 years, we have a Alibaba group; We have a T-mall group; We have a Taobao group; We have Alipay.“You are so smart, how could you make a company like that? People asked. Bill Gates, Warren Buffet, the Jack Welch, Larry Page, Mark Zuckerberg, the difference between those people and other people, they are always optimistic(乐观的)for the future. They never complain. They always try to solve the problems of the others. When you are optimistic, it's always an opportunity (机会).“Jack, Where's the opportunity? I don't have a job. I don’t have this. I don’t have t hat.” We are at the best of time of this century. The best asset(财产)you have is that you are young. Don't complain. Let the other people complain. The opportunity lies, always lies where people complain. I saw a lot of people, especially young people have fantastic ideas every evening. But the next morning, they go to the office on time again.Tomorrow is new. Make the move. Make action. Whether investors(投资者)believe this or not, whether your friends believe it or not, whether your parents believe it or not, that's not important. You believe it. Your team believe it and work day and night on this. Everything happens. Make enough mistakes. You fall, and youstand up. Any mistake is an income and a wonderful revenue(收益). Don’t wor ry about the money. Money follows the people. Young people should follow the dreams. If you have a dream, just to go ahead.55. How many successful people did the writer talk about from the article?A. 4B. 5C. 6D. 756. The underlined word “tough”in the second paragraph mainly means _______ in English.A. difficultB. easyC. differentD. same57. According to the article, which of the following statements is Wrong?A. The writer went to the third-class teachers’ college at lastB. The successful people are always optimistic for the futureC. The opportunity always lies where people complainD. Don’t make any mistakes58. What good advice did the writer give the young people?A. Believe your parentsB. Believe moneyC. Follow your dreams and go aheadD. Go to the office on time every dayBADCII%^源#:&中教网@] On May 17, 2009, according to the plan, Mike Good and I would take a space walk to the Hubble Space Telescope to repair an instrument. The power supply on this instrument had failed, so it could no longer be used. I would be the person doing the repair and Mike my assistant.Working in space is more difficult than you can imagine. As there is no gravity, you can't stand and any slight push can result in tragedy -you can be pushed into space, never be back.We got to the telescope. Before we could replace the power supply, we would have to remove from the telescope a handrail fixed with four screws. Having taken out the first three, I found the fourth stripped. I realized that the handrail would not come off, which meant we could no longer be able to replace the power supply andrepair that instrument, which meant scientists could no longer look at the universe and find life on other planets.I tried all kinds of things, and nothing worked. Then Houston, the control centre on the earth, called up and told me to use the tape to tape the bottom of the handrail and pull it off the telescope. They said it was going to take about 27 kilograms of force for me to do that.I knew what it meant: The handrail could be completely pulled off and the safety tether might break, and I might therefore be pushed into space.[来源:中@国教育^~出版网*%]Mike was next to me in his space suit but he could not take over my role. I turned and looked into the cabin where my five crewmates were, and nobody in there had a space suit on. However, I knew they were all looking at me. "Come on Mass, we are all behind you." The telescope must be repaired."Bam!" The handrail came right off. The rest of the walk went well. We finally got the new power supply in. They tried it; turned it on from the ground. The instrument came back to life.At the edge of darkness, after about eight hours, I turned around and saw the Earth from our altitude at Hubble, 568 kilometers up. I saw the huge round pure blue globe home planet. It's the most beautiful, magnificent thing I’ve ever seen. It's like looking into heaven. It's paradise.[www.@zz^st%e~#]37. According to the passage, space walk can be very ______.[来#源:%@&中教网*]A. interestingB. dangerousC. comfortableD. harmful[来#源%:^中~教网&]38. Mass had difficulty in______ when repairing the instrument.A. fixing the screws[来源%:中~教网#@^]B. getting to the telescopeC. taking off the handrail[中&@国*教^育出版~网]D. finding the new power supply39. Why did Mass look into the cabin where his five crewmates were?[www#@%.*zzstep~.com]A. To see whether they could help.[来%源#:*中教^~网]B. To find out what they were doing.[来~#源*:中&国教育出版网@]C. To ask them to send him a new tool.To let them know what had happened.[中国^@教*%育出#版网]BCAJMy grandma had a wonderful day yesterday at my mom’s house for Thanksgiving. She didn’t remember our names or the last time we were all together. She asked us a million questions, most repeating from just moments ago. What my grandma did know at that point was love. The whole family were focused on her laugh and her smile.Grandma raised all of us. She let us ride mattresses (床垫) down the stairs, ski on the little hill in her backyard. and watch movies at late night. She taught all 9 grandkids how to swim in the pool. She taught us how to be creative, make Christmas cookies, and help those less fortunate (幸运的) than us. It’s hard to believe that she doesn’t remember our names or other c hildren’s. But for her sake it’s all OK. I tell her that it’s just all right and that’s how it’s supposed to be. As long as she’s happy, the memory doesn’t need to be here.There’s one name she does remember, though. She called him by his name: Charlie. Her Charlie. We miss what my grandma used to be and we miss her Charlie. But yesterday was a wonderful day for us. We had her laugh and through that laugh and the way she said his name, we had grandpa there too.54. What does the underlined word "raised" mean in Chinese?A.筹集B.抚养C.支持D.捐助55. Grandma taught the kids the following things EXCEPT ______.A. how to swim in the poolB. how to be creative and make Christmas cookiesC. how to help those less fortunate than themD. how ot get on well with other children56. What’s the writer’s attitude(态度) towards his grandma?A. He didn’t care about his grandma.B. He was worried about his grandma.C. He was thankful to his grandma.D. He was angry with his grandma.BDCKMeiyu, born in 1991, is from Turkey（土耳其）. She is the youngest child of her family. After high school, many people learned English or Japanese, but Meiyu decided to learn Chinese in university. She learned Chinese for four years in Ankara University in Turkey, and got her name Meiyu there.Meiyu fell in love with Chinese after going to university. She became more interested after she knew more about Chinese history. In the beginning many people did not understand her decision. But they all said Meiyu had made a right choice when she graduated from university in 2013. Since then, more Chinese have been visiting Turkey. The trade between the two countries also requires Chinese-speaking people. “Speaking Chinese means more job opportunities.” said Meiyu.Now Meiyu has been in Wuhan, China for about two years. Besides going on studying Chinese, she shows great interest in Chinese kung fu as well, so she spends her free time on kung fu training with her coaches. Not only can kung fu help improve her health, but she is also fascinated by the history and culture behind it. Meiyu said, “The more I know about China, the luckier I feel to have been here. But the truth is that fun and pain go together in the process of learning.”Meiyu will graduate in June this year. Her friends want her to stay in China, but her parents hope she can come back home. Meiyu thinks it is difficult to decide. “Even if I go back to Turkey, I will choose Chinese language education as my job,”。
高二英语阅读及参考答案
高二英语阅读及参考答案阅读材料：The Power of PersistenceIn the world of success, persistence is often the key ingredient. It is the ability to continue working towards a goal despite obstacles and setbacks. Many people give up when they face difficulties, but those who persist are the ones who ultimately achieve their dreams.Thomas Edison, the famous inventor, is a prime example of persistence. He failed thousands of times before he successfully invented the light bulb. When asked about his numerous failures, Edison famously said, "I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work." This quote encapsulates the spirit of persistence.Another example is J.K. Rowling, the author of the Harry Potter series. Before her books became bestsellers, Rowling faced numerous rejections from publishers. She was even told that she would never make it as a writer. However, she did not give up and continued to write. Today, her books have sold millions of copies worldwide and have been adapted into successful films.Persistence is not just about continuing to try; it's also about learning from each attempt. Each failure is anopportunity to learn something new and improve. It's about having the courage to face challenges and the determination to overcome them.Questions:1. What is the main idea of the passage?2. Who is mentioned as an example of persistence in the passage?3. What did Thomas Edison say about his failures?4. What happened to J.K. Rowling before her books became successful?5. How is persistence related to learning from failures?Answers:1. The main idea of the passage is that persistence iscrucial for achieving success and it involves continuing to work towards a goal despite facing difficulties and setbacks.2. Thomas Edison and J.K. Rowling are mentioned as examples of persistence in the passage.3. Thomas Edison said that he had not failed but had just found 10,000 ways that wouldn't work.4. Before her books became successful, J.K. Rowling faced numerous rejections from publishers and was told that she would never make it as a writer.5. Persistence is related to learning from failures in thateach attempt, even if it fails, provides an opportunity to learn something new and improve, which ultimately leads to success.。
高二英语阅读理解30篇
高中英语阅读理解30篇1、To be a good teacher, you need some of the gifts of a good actor; youmust be able to hold the attention and interest of your audience; you must be a clearspeaker, w ith a good, strong, pleasing voice which is fully under your control; andyou must be able to act what you are teaching, in order to make its meaning clear.Watch a good teacher, and you will see that he does not sit still before his class：he stands the whole time he is teaching; he walks about, using his arms, hands andfingers to help him in his explanations, and his face to express feelings. Listen to him,and you will hear the loudness, the quality (音色) and the musical note of his voicealways changing according to what he is talking about.The fact that a good teacher has some of the gifts of a good actor doesn’t mean th he will indeed be able to act well on the stage, for there are very important differencesbetween the teacher’s work and the actor’s. The actor has to speak words which hehas learnt by heart; he has to repeat exactly the same words each time he plays acertain part, even his movements and the ways in which he uses his voice are usuallyfixed beforehand (预先). What he has to do is to make all these carefully learnt wordsand actions seem natural on the stage.A good teacher works in quite a different way. His audience takes an active part inhis play：they ask and answer questions, they obey orders, and if they don’tunderstand something, they say so. The teacher therefore has to meet the needs of hisaudience, which is his class. He cannot learn his part by heart, but must invent it as hegoes along.I have known many teachers who were fine actors in class but were unable to takepart in a stage-play because they could not keep strictly to what another had written.1. What is the text about ?A. How to become a good teacher.B. What a good teacher should do outside the classroom.C. What teachers and actors could learn from each other.work and anD. The similarities(相似处) and diffe rences between a teacher’sactor’s.2. The word “audience” in the fourth paragraph means ____ .A. studentsB. people who watch a playC. people who not on the stageD. people who listen to something3. A good teacher ____ .A. knows how to hold the interest of his studentsB. must have a good voiceC. knows how to act on the stageD. stands or sits still while teaching4. In what way is a teacher’s work different from an actor’s ?A. The teacher must learn everything by heart .B. He knows how to control his voice better than an actor .C. He has to deal with unexpected situations .D. He has to use more facial expressions .5. The main difference between students in class and a theatre audience is that ____.A. students can move around in the classroomB. students must keep silent while theatre audience needn’ｔC. no memory work is needed for the studentsD. the students must take part in their teachers’ plays6. Why is it that some good teachers are unable to play well on the stage ?A. Nobody has taught them how to act on the stage .B. Their audiences are different .C. It is impossible for them to do so much memory work .D. They are not used to repeating exactly the same words .7. Which of the following is true ?A. Teachers have to learn by heart what they are going to say in class .B. A teacher cannot decide beforehand what exactly he is going to say in class .C. A teacher must speak louder than an actor .D. A teacher must have a better memory than an actor .2、One day a few years ago a very funny thing happened to a neighbour of mine.He is a teacher at one of London’s big medical schools, He had finished his teaching for the summer term and was at the airport on his way to Russia to give a lecture.He had put a few clothes and his lecture notes in his shoulder bag, but he had put Rupert, the skeleton (人体骨骼) to be used in his lecture, in a large brown suitcase(箱子). At the airport desk, he suddenly thought that he had forgotten to buy a newspaper. He left his suitcase near the desk and went over to the shop.When he got back he discovered that someone had taken his suitcase by mistake.He often wonders what they said when they got home and found Rupert.1. Who wrote the story?B. The neighbour’s teacher.A. Rupert’s teacher.C. A medical school teacher.D. The teacher’s neighbour.2. Why did the teacher put a skeleton in his suitcase?A. He needed it for the summer term in London.B. He needed it for the lecture he was going to give.C. He wanted to take it to Russia for medical research.D. He wanted to take it home as he had finished his teaching.3. What happened at the airport?A. The skeleton went missing .B. The skeleton was stolen .C. The teacher forgot his suitcase.D. The teacher took the wrong suitcase .4. Which of the following best tells the teacher’s feeling about the incident?A. He is very angry .B. He thinks it rather funny .C. He feels helpless without Rupert.D. He feels good without Rupert .5. Which of the following might have happened afterwards?A. The teacher got back the suitcase but not Rupert.B. The teacher got back neither the suitcase nor Rupert.C. The teacher got back Rupert but not the suitcase.D. The teacher got back both the suitcase and Rupert.3、On the evening of June 21, 1992, a tall man with brown hair and blue eyesentered the beautiful hall of the Bell Tower Hotel in Xi’an with his bicycle. The hote workers received him and telephoned the manager, for they had never seen a bicyclein the hotel ball before though they lived in “the kingdom of bicycles.”Robert Friedlander, an American, arrived in Xi’an on his bicycle trip across Asia which started last December in New Delhi, India.When he was 11, he read the book Marco Polo and made up his mind to visit theSilk Road. Now, after 44 years , he was on the Silk Road in Xi’an and his earlydreams were coming true.next destinations (目的地) were Lanzhou, Dunhuang, Robert Friedlander’sUrumqi, etc. He will complete his trip in Pakistan.1. The best headline(标题) for this newspaper article would be .A. The Kingdom of BicyclesB. A Beautiful Hotel in Xi’anC. Marco Polo and the Silk RoadD. An American Achieving His Aims2. The hotel workers told the manager about Friedlander coming to the hotelbecause .A. he asked to see the managerB. he entered the hall with a bikeC. the manager had to know about all foreign guestsD. the manager knew about his trip and was expecting him3. Friedlander is visiting the three countries in the following order, .A. China, India, and PakistanB. India, China, and PakistanC. Pakistan, China, and IndiaD. China, Pakistan, and India4. What made Friedlander want to come to China?A. The stories about Marco Polo .B. The famous sights in Xi’an .C. His interest in Chinese silk.D. His childhood dreams about bicycles .5. Friedlander can be said to be .A. cleverB. friendlyC. hardworkingD. strong—minded4、Mr. Grey was the manager of a small office in London. He lived in the country,and came up to work by train. He liked walking from the station to his office unless itwas raining, because it gave him some exercise.One morning he was walking along the street when a stranger stopped him andsaid to him, “You may not remember me, sir, but seven years ago I came to Londonwithout a penny in my pockets, I stopped you in this street and asked you to lend me5, because you said you were willing to take a chancesome money, and you lent me ￡so as to give a man a start on the way to success.”Mr Grey thought for a few minutes and then said, “Yes, I remember you. Go onanswered the stranger, “are you still wil ling to take a“Well,” with your story!” chance?”1. How did Mr. Grey get to his office?A. He went up to work by train.B. He walked to his office.C. He went to his office on foot unless it rained.D. He usually took a train to the station and then walked to his office if the weatherwas fine.2. Mr Grey liked walking to his office because ________.A. he couldn’t afford the busesB. he wanted to save moneyC. he wanted to keep in good healthD. he could do some exercises on the way3. Mr. Grey had been willing to lend money to a stranger in order to_______A. give him a start in lifeB. help him on the way to successC. make him richD. gain more money4. One morning the stranger recognized Mr. Grey, and_______A. wanted to return Mr. Grey the moneyB. again asked Mr. Grey for moneyC. would like to make friends with himD. told Mr. Grey that he had been successful since then5. In the second paragraph, “…take a chance” means ______.A. Mr. Gray happened to meet a strangerB. Mr. Grey had a chance to help a strangerC. Mr. Grey helped a stranger by chanceD. Mr. Grey took the risk that the stranger would not give back the money which he lent him5、Even if you are a good high-jumper, you can jump only about seven feet off the ground. You cannot jump any higher because the earth pulls you hard. The pull of the earth is called gravity.You can easily find out the pull of the earth. If you weigh yourself, you will know how much gravity is pulling you.Since there is gravity, water runs down hill. When you throw a ball into the air, it falls back down. Because of gravity, you do not fall off the earth as it whirls (旋转) around.Then, can we get away from the earth and go far out into space? Now you can do it, because s paceships h ave been invented. Then spaceship w ill go so fast that it can escape (逃出) the earth’s gravity and carry you into space.1. In this passage, the word “gravity” means.A. the pull of everything.B. the force of attraction(吸引) among objects.C. the force which attracts objects towards the centre of the earthD. the force which attracts the earth towards the sun.2. When you slip(滑) you always fall to the ground becauseA. the earth always turns round.B. the earth has gravityD. you are careless.C. the earth’s gravity is greater than your weight.3. Gravity is strong thatA. it can throw a ball into the air.B. it makes you jump only seven feet.C. it can let you fly away from the earth.D. it can keep everything on earth.4. Because of gravity,A. water flows everything.B. we can go everywhere by ship.C. water always flows downwards.D. fish can live in water.5. We can get away from the earth by spaceship becauseA. the spaceship goes very fast.B. the earth can’t pull the spaceship.C. the spaceship has a strong force.D. the spaceship can jump higher than otherthings.6、An expensive car speeding down the main street of a small town was sooncaught up with by a young motorcycle policeman. As he started to make out the ticket,the woman behind the wheel said proudly, “Before you go any further, young man, Ithink you should know that the mayor of this city is a good friend of mine.”Theofficer did not say a word, but kept writing. “I am also a friend of chief of policethe woman, getting more angry each moment, Still he kept onBarens,”continued参议writing. “Young man,”she persisted, “I know Judge Lawson and State Senator (员) Patton.” Handing the ticket to the woman, the officer asked pleasantly , “Tell me do you know Bill Bronson.”“Why, no,”she answered.“Well, t hat is the man you should have known,”he said, heading back to hismotorcycle, “I an Bill Bronson.”1. The policeman stopped the car because_____A. it was an expensive carB. the driver was a proud ladyC. the driver was driving beyond the speed limitD. the driver was going to make trouble for the police2. The woman was getting more angry each moment because _____.A. the policeman didn’t know her friendsB. the policeman didn’t accept her kindnessC. the policeman was going to punish herD. she didn’t know the policeman’s name3. The policeman was _______.A. an honourable fellowB. a stupid fellowC. an impolite manD. a shy man4. The woman was _______.A. kind-heartedB. a person who depended on someone else to finish her workpowerfulC. trying to frighten the policeman on the strength of her friends’ positionsD. introducing her good friends’ names to the young officer5. The policeman _______.A. had no sense of humor (幽默)B. had s sense of humorC. had no sense of dutyD. was senseless7、Elizabeth Blackwell was born in England in 1821, and moved to New York Citywhen she was ten years old. One day she decided that she wanted to become a doctor.That was nearly impossible for a woman in the middle of the nineteenth century. Afterwriting many letters asking for admission(录取) to medical schools, she was finallyaccepted by a doctor in Philadelphia. She was so determined that she taught schooland gave music lessons to get money for the cost of schooling.In 1849, after graduation from medical school. she decided to further her educationin Paris. She wanted to be a surgeon(外科医师) , but a serious eye problem forced herto give up the idea.Upon returning to the United States, she found it difficult to start her own practicebecause she was a woman. By 1857 Elizabeth and her sister, also a doctor, along withanother woman doctor, managed to open a new hospital, the first for women andchildren Besides being the first woman physician and founding her own hospital , shealso set up the first medical school for women.1. Why couldn’t Elizabeth Blackwell realize her dream of becoming a surgeon?A. She couldn’t get admitted to medical schoolB. She decided to further her education in ParisC. A serious eye problem stopped herD. It was difficult for her to start a practice in the United States2. What main obstacle(障碍) almost destroyed Elizabeth’s chances for becoming for a doctor?A. She was a woman.B. She wrote too many letters.l.C. She couldn’t graduate from medical schooD. She couldn’t set up her hospital.3. How many years passed between her graduation from medical school and theopening of her hospital?A. Eight yearsB. Ten yearsC. Nineteen yearsD. Thirty-six years4. According to the passage, all of the following are “firsts” in the life of Elizabeth Blacekwell,except that she ______.A. became the first woman physicianB. was the first woman doctorC. and several other women founded the first hospital for women and childrenD. set up the first medical school for women5. Eilzabeth Blackwell spent most of her lift in _______.A. EnglandB. ParisC. the United StatesD. New York City---- and to some8、In today’s age of fast travel, the world seems a smaller placepeople, a less exciting place, Fifty years ago only a few English people and holidaysabroad, People who didn’t travel thought of other countries as very far away anddifferent. For example, people thought the French all eat garlic(大蒜), the Italians alleat spaghetti(细条实心面). and the Americans all drink Coca Cola, These definite(明确的) ideas of other nationalities are called stereotypes(陈规老套) . But do we havethe same stereotypes today? People travel more, we all watch the same TV programmes, and ideas travel quickly too. Nowadays everyone eats garlic andspaghetti and drinks Coca Cola. Everyone listens to the same music. wears the samefashions(流行式样) , buys the same cars. They just do it in a different language!1. Now the world seems to be e xciting.A. bigger and moreB. smaller and moreC. smaller and lessD. bigger and less2. Fifty years ago, English people travelled abroad.A. manyB. fewC. only someD. a few3. People thought of other countries as .A. near and differentB. near and the sameC. remote and very differentD. remote and the same.4. Nowadays, people’s ideas of other nationalitiesA. have changedB. are the sameC. are differentD. are almost the same5. We don’t have the same stereotypes because people _______.A. travel moreB. watch the same TV programmesC. watch different TV programmesD. travel more and watch the same TV programmes6. The best title for this passage would be .A. A Big WorldB. A Small WorldC. An Exacting WorldD. An Interesting World9、We are used to the idea of aging in ourselves. We are so used to this that it comes as a surprise to find that there may be some animals that do not age. Sea anemones(海葵) are an example. Some have been kept for nearly a century without showing any signs of lifelessness. Some kinds of sea worms can even “grow If kept in the dark and given nothing to eat, they get steadily smaller, backwards.” They finally end as a ball of cells(细胞) looking rather like the egg from which they came. Under good conditions the ball will turn back to a worm and start growing again. One could probably keep them growing and un-growing again and again.1. Some sea worms grow smaller when they ______.A. lose weightB. live in the darknessC. are under good conditionsD. don’t eat and are kept in the dark2. According to the passage, some sea animals ________.A. will die when they become a ball of cellsB. do not grow oldC. will die without foodD. will stop growing any time they want3. According to the passage, which of the following statements in NOT true?A. We can keep certain kind of sea worm growing and ungrowing again and again.B. Human beings will grow old and die.C. An anemone is a king of sea worm that can grow backwards.D. Some anemones will live nearly a hundred years.4. The underlined word aging in the first sentence means ______.A. growing oldB. the age of a personC.getting youngerD. un -growing5. This passage is mainly about ______.A. sea animalsB. cellsC. agingD. anemones10、Now I’d like to talk to you about your final exam. The exam will be held next Thursday, the last day of the exam week. Remember to bring two of three pens in case you run out of ink. And unlike the midterm exam, this test will not include multiple --- choice questions; it will consist entirely of essays(文章). You’ll have to answer three of the five essay questions. The exam will be comprehensive (全面的), which means you’ll be responsible for all of the subject matters we covered in class this term, I would suggest you review your midterm exam as well as textbooks and your class notes. The final exam will count as 50 percent of your grade of the course.The research project (项目) will count as 20 percent and the midterm exam 30 percent. I’ll be in my o ffice almost all day next Tuesday. If you run into any problems, please drop in. Good luck to you and I’ll see you on Tuesday.1. When will the final exam take place?A. On TuesdayB. On a WednesdayC. On a ThursdayD. On a Friday2. What will be included in the exam?A. There will be only multiple-choice questions.B. The exam will contain both multiple-choice and essay questions.C. The exam will have an oral and a written section.D. There will be only essay questions.3. Why does the teacher call the exam comprehensive?A. It will be easy to understand.B. Students will be tested on all the material discussed in class.C. It will cover topics from a wide variety of subjects.D. Students must complete all parts of it.4. The underlined phrase run into probably means .A. go intoB. meet somebody unexpectedlyC. come up against something with forceD. come across5. When was this talk most likely given?A. During the first week of classB. During midterm weekC. On the last day of classD. On the last day of exam week11、When Dean Arnold got his first job, he was miserable (痛苦的), Each time he went to work, he coughed and he couldn’t breat he. Working in a bakery(面包房) when you are allergic to (对…过敏) flour can be painful.But Arnold stayed with the National Biscuit Company for ten years. He was a businessman a nd he helped them improve production. At last his health problems became too serious. He left and formed his own company.With his wife and mother, he founded Arnold Bakery. They tried new recipes (配方). changing the kind and amount of flour used. This enabled Arnold to work there without too much pain. The bread, made with unbleached flour (标准粉), was baked in a brick oven (烘炉).They began by baking two dozen loaves. The bread was sold door to door for fifteen cents a loaf. Winning customers to his unusual, old-fashioned bread took time. But Arnold, struggling against his allergy, built his bakery into one of the largest inthe United States.1. A good title for this passage would be .A. A Sick BakerB. A Brick-oven Bread BakerC. An Old-fashioned BakerD. How to Overcome Allergy2. Dean left the National Biscuit Company because he .A. suffered from allergy to flourB. didn’t like the jobC. wanted to make more moneyD. wanted to form his own company3. During his stay in the National Biscuit Company, .A. he founded Arnold BakeryB. he tried a new method of bakingC. he helped the company improve their productionD. he became successful in his business4. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage?was baked in a brick oven.A. Arnold’s breadB. Arnold’s bread was made with unbleached flour.C. Arnold’s bread was sold at a low price.D. Arnold’s bread was of poor quality.5. From the passage we can conclude that Arnold was .A. determinedB. braveC. unusualD. unhealthy12、When we see well, we do not think about our eyes very often. It is only when we cannot see perfectly that we realize how important our eyes are.People who are near-sighted can only see things that are very close to their eyes, Everything else seems blurry(=unclear). Many people who do a lot of work, such as writing, reading and sewing become near—sighted. ThenPeople who are far-sighted suffer from just the opposite problem. They can see things that are far away, but they have difficulty in reading a book unless they hold it at arm’s length. If they want to do much reading ,they must get glasses, too.Other people do not see clearly because their eyes are not exactly the right shape. They have what is called astigmatism (散光). This, too, can be corrected by glasses.eyes become cloudy because o f cataracts (白内障). Long ago these Some people’speople often became blind. Now, however, it is possible to operate on the cataracts and remove them.Having two good eyes is important for judging distances. Each eye sees t hings from a slightly different angle (角度). To prove this to yourself, look at an object our of one eye; then look at the same object out of your other eye. You will find the relation to the background and other things around it has changed. The object’sdifference between these two different eye views helps us to judge how far away an object is. People who have only one eye cannot judge distance as people with two eyes.1. We should take good care of our eyes .A. only when we can see wellB. only when we cannot see perfectlyC. even if we can see wellD. only when we realize how important our eyes are2. When things far away seem indistinct(模糊不清) , one is probably .A. near-sightedB. far-sightedC. astigmaticD. suffering from cataracts3. The underlined word suffer in the third paragraph probably means .A. experienceB. imagineC. feel painD. are affected with4. Having two eyes instead of one is particularly useful for .A. seeing at nightB. seeing objects far awayC. looking over a wide areaD. judging distances5. People who suffer from astigmatism have .A. one eye bigger than the otherB. eyes that are not exactly the right shapeC. a difficulty that can be corrected by an operationD. an eye difficulty that cannot be corrected by glasses13、Grandma was a wonderful story-teller, and she had a set of priceless, individually (独特地) tailored stories with which American grandparents of her daybrought up children. There was the story of the little boys who had been taught complete, quick obedience (服从). One day when they were out on the grassy plain,草their father shouted. “Fall down on your faces!” They did, and the terrible prairie(原) fire swept over them and they weren’t hurt. There was also the story of three boys at school, each of whom received a cake sent from home. One saved his, and the miceate it; one ate all of his , and he got sick; and who do you think had the best time?—Why, of course, the one who shared his cake with his friends.1. What is the main idea of this passage?A. Children should obey their parents quickly.B. Children should share with others.C. The author remembers many of her grandma’s wonderful stories.D. The grandma’s stories helped teach the children morals and good manners.2. Which of the following details supports the main idea of the passage?A. The children were saved from the fire because they followed directions.B. Grandma told a story of three boys at school.C. Each of the three boys got a cake sent from home.D. The big prairie fire soon spread over to the village.3. Which of the following statements is true?A. The author was saved from the fire.B. The author was brought up from his grandmother.C. Grandma was good at telling children stories.D. Grandma told stories to children just for fun.4. All of the following were not praised by the author except ___________.A. the boy who shared his cake with othersB. the boy who ate up all his cake by himselfC. the boy who kept the cake for the futureeir parentsD. the boys who didn’t obey th5. According to this passage, the underlined word tailored probably means__________.A. measuredB. specially preparedC. cutD. invented14、The most important use of drifting (漂流) bottles is to find ocean currents.When the position and direction of currents are known, ships can use the forwardmovement of a current or stay away from currents that would carry them off theircourse. Benjamin Franklin was one of the first to use bottles in the study of currents.He wondered why British mall ships needed a week or two longer than U.S. shipsneeded in order to cross the Atlantic Ocean. Franklin thought the Gulf Stream (墨西哥湾流) might explain this difference.Franklin talked with captains of U.S. ships. He found that they knew each turn ofthe Gulf Stream. They used the current in every possible way. From his talks with thecaptains. Franklin made his first map of the Gulf Stream. Then he checked his map byusing sealed (密封的) bottles. The map that he finally made is still used, with only afew changes, today.1. Why are drifting bottles used?A. To determine the position of a ship.B. To find the direction of acurrent.C. To predict the direction of a ship.D. To carry message a cross theocean.2. What led Franklin to talk with U.S. captains?A. U.S. ships were longer than British ones.B. British ships could sail the Atlantic faster than U.S. ones.C. U.S. ships could sail the Atlantic faster than U.S. ones.D. U.S captains knew more about maps.3. What did Franklin make after his talks with U.S. captains?A. A map of the Gulf Stream.B. A map of the Atlantic Ocean.C. A map of ocean currents.D. A map of his first voyage.4. What did Franklin do in order to make an exact map?A. He compared his own map with other maps.B. He talked with many U.S.captains.C. He used drifting bottles to check his map.D. Both B and C.5. The underlined word current in the first paragraph means ______.A. a stream of waterB. a course of eventsC. the flow of electricityD. the situation of the present time15、The Guidance Department (教导处) at Burrville High School has a staff (职员) of eleven. Most of their work is done with the students. But the staff sees a lot ofparents, too.“Parent meetings form a clear monthly pattern,” says Mildred Foreman, Guidance Director. “This pattern stays much the same from year to year. The busy months are October, March and May.”September starts rather slowly. Few parents come in, Most of these want to discussthe schedules (日程安排). October brings many behaviour (行为) problems. Someparents are called in. Others come by themselves. Things quiet down in Novemberthe holiday,” Ms Foreman says. “People want toDecember is a quiet month. “It’scome in, I know , but they decide to wait until after New Year’s Day.”Report cards go home just before Christmas holidays. Bad marks bring parents inas school reopens. This happens again in March, another report card month. May isalways the year’s busiest month. That’s when parents realize that their children might be held back (留级). They come in to see if anything can be done before things are。
高中英语基础阅读材料2-人教版高二全册英语试题
高二英语根底阅读材料Lesson 54 sticky fingers 粘糊的手指What two interruptions didthe writer have?After breakfast, I sent the children to school and then I went to the shops. It was still early when I returned home. The children were at school, my husband was at work and the house was quiet. So I decided to make some meat pies. In a short time I was busy mixing butter and flour and my hands were soon covered with sticky pastry. At exactly that moment, the telephone rang. Nothing could have been more annoying. I picked up the receiver between two sticky fingers and was dismayed when I recognized the voice of Helen Bates. It took me ten minutes to persuade her to ring back later. At last I hung up the receiver. What a mess! There was pastry on my fingers, on the telephone, and on the doorknobs. I had no sooner got back to the kitchen than the doorbell rang loud enough to wake the dead. This time it was the postman and he wanted me to sign for a registered letter!New words and expressions 生词和短语sticky['stɪkɪ]adj．粘的dismay[dɪs'meɪ]v．失望，泄气finger['fɪŋɡə(r)]n．手指recognize['rekəɡnaɪz]v．认出，听出pie[paɪ]n．馅饼persuade[pə'sweɪd]v．说服，劝说mix/miks/v.混合，拌和mess/mes/n.乱七八糟pastry/'peistri/n．面糊doorknob[ˈdɔ:ˌnɔb]n．门把手annoying[əˈnɔɪɪŋ]adj.恼人的sign/sain/v.签字receiver/ri'si:v+/n. 的话筒register['redʒɪstə(r)]v.挂号邮寄回答如下问题.1 Did the writer return home from the shops or not?What did she begin to make?2 Did the telephone ring soon afterwards or not? Were her hugers very sticky or not?3 How long did she spend talking to Helen Bates on the telephone?4 Did she look at the mess she had made or not?5 What was covered with pastry?6 Who rang the doorbell?7 What did he want her to do?用括号中的连词改写以下句子：1 I put the cake in the oven. I forgot all about it. (After putting)2 Two hours had passed.I smelled something burning.(When)3 I went into the kitchen.I found it full of smoke.(On going)Exercises 练习A. 划出课文中的a，the和some。
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高二英语话题阅读材料精选情商、智商哪个更重要？(对应话题：Lesson1 EQ:IQ)I happened to think about IQ and EQ on my way home this afternoon. So, I’d like to try to say something about them.Due to the nation’s family planning policy, usually a couple onl y has a kid. Young father and mother pay much attention to the smooth and healthy growing of their baby even when it is still in its mother’s womb (子宫). So, traditionally speaking, most of the kids have quite higher IQ. The difference of IQ between kids are quite limited.As EQ is concerned, I think the later experience of a kid in the society (home, schools, companies etc.) is of vital importance to shape his or her character. Even two kids have similar IQ, there could be a larger gap between their EQs if they have varied life experience.What kind of people could be more possible to succeed? No doubt, the type of people with quite good combination of IQ and EQ! In my opinion, higher EQ at least includes the following aspects: 1. The ability to stand difficulty and setbacks; 2. Being optimistic towards any uncertainty ahead and having confidence to overcome difficulties facing him or her; 3. With rich inside world to feel others’ blue moods and know how to help them solve their problems; 4. Skillful in communicating with people from all walks of life ...When I observe colleagues and friends around, I do get my view. Even, I could predict that those people who could perfectly combine their IQs and EQs will be the winners in the society! Those talented graduates from famous colleges and universities couldn’t achieve a lot if they don’t know how to get along well with their colleagues! Individualism is far away from success in the integrated world. Team work needs cooperation consciousness which is an important element of EQ.To be honest, I still have a long way to go to improve my EQ to perfect myself! How about you?1. What’s the second paragraph mainly about?A. The nation’s family planning policy.B. Young couple’s happy marriage life.C. Th e reasons for children’s similar IQ.D. The ways to measure children’s IQ.2. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a high EQ?A. Graduating from a good university.B. Getting on well with other people.C. Being able to overcome difficulties.D. Taking positive attitudes towards whatever happens.3. The underlined part “people from all walks of life” in Paragraph 4 probably refersto people ______.A. who walk differentlyB. who work in different areasC. from the same backgroundD. from the fields4. It can be inferred from the passage that _______.A. the writer is a young philosopherB. later life experience can lead to different EQC. the writer didn’t succeed in combining his IQ and EQD. team work is important in improving EQ智商能改变你信吗？(对应话题：Lesson1 EQ:IQ) Envy the kids at school who are smarter than you and seem to learn more quickly?Don’t worry.71.________72．________However，according to a recent study，IQ can rise—not just by one or two points，but by as many as 21 points!Scientists have found that IQ changes are linked to changes in part of the brain called gray matter，which was seen to grow and become denser (更加密集) in the brains of people whose IQs improved greatly.73．________ One is to train your short-term memory. Previous research has proven that short-term memory is the basis for intelligence，so trying to recognize or retell something that you have seen or heard can help raise your overall brain power.74.________A good night’s sleep will also help improve you r concentration.75.________It helps you stay focused for longer the next day.Scientists have also found that exercise helps. Walking 30 minutes a day five times a week and doing exercise will help you become more knowledgeable—as well as healthier and fitter.A．There are several ways of increasing your brain’s gray matter.B．Your brain deals more efficiently with things you truly like.C．With a bit of brain training，the chances are that you can be as smart as they are.D．So maybe it’s a good idea to get yo ur brain in training right away.E．Getting enough sleep is like pushing the reset button in your brain.F．The more you work on it，the better you will become.G．People used to assume that a person’s IQ was unchangeable.怎样才能让自己有更多朋友？(对应话题：Unit 13 People) Too many people want others to be friends，but they don’t give friendship back.That is why some friendships don’t last long.To have a friend，you must learn to be one.You must learn to treat your friend the way you want your friend to treat you.Learning to be a good friend means learning three rules：be honest；be generous；be understanding.Honesty is where a good friend starts.Friends must be able to trust one another.If you do not tell the truth，people usually find out.If a friend finds out that you have n’t been honest，you may lose your friend’s trust.Good friends always count on one another to speak and act honestly.Generosity means sharing and sharing makes a friendship grow.You do not have to give your lunch money or your clothes of course.Instead you have to learn how to share things you enjoy，like your hobbies and your interests. Naturally you will want to share your ideas and feelings.These can be very valuable to a friend.They tell your friend what is important to you. By sharing them，you help your friend know better.Sooner or later everyone needs understanding and help with a problem.Something may go wrong at school. Talking about the problem can make it easier to solve. Turning to a friend can be the first step in solving the problem. So a friend must listen and understand. You must try to put yourself in your friend’s place so you can understand the problem better.No two friendships are ever exactly alike.But true friendships have three things in common.If you plan to keep your friends，you must practice honesty，generosity，and undertanding.5．What’s the best title of the passage?A．Three Important Points in Life. B．How to be a Friend.C．Honesty is the Most Important Quality.D．A friend in Need is a Friend Indeed.6．Some friendships don’t last long because________.A．some people don’t treat friendship seriouslyB．there are too many people who want to make friendsC．they don’t share their lunch moneyD．some people only receive friendship but don’t give friendship back7．To be a friend，you must________.A．give your money to your friend B．give your clothes to your friendC．be honest，generous and understanding D．help your friend to do everything 如何建立好的第一印象？对应话题：（Lesson4 First impression）It takes just a quick look，maybe three seconds，for someone to value you when you meet for the first time．In this short time，the other person forms an opinion about you based on your appearance，your body language and how you are dressed.71．____________．This article provides some useful tips to help you．Be on timePIan to arrive a few minutes early．And allow some room for possible delays in traffic or taking a wrong turn．72．____________.Be at easeIf you are feeling uncomfortable，this can make the other person ill at ease and that’s a sure way to create a wrong impression．If you are calm and confident，the other person will feel more at ease!Present yourself appropriately73．____________．The person you are meeting for the first time does not know you and your appearance is usually the first clue he or she has．But it certainly does not mean you look like a model．A winning smile“Smile and the world smiles，too．”A warm and confident smile will put both you and the other person at ease．So smiling is a winner when it comes to a great first impression．Be open and confidentBody language as well as appearance speaks much louder than words．74．_____________．Stand tall，smile，make eye contact，and greet with a firm handshake．Be positive and polite75．____________．Good manners and polite behavior help make a good first impression．One modern manner worth mentioning is to“turn off your mobile phone”．With a little extra thought and preparation，you can make every first impression not just good but great．A．Use body language to show your confidence．B．On the contrary，bad manners and uneasy behavior can make a wrong first impression born．C．Arriving early is the first step in creating a good impression．D．Present a positive attitude，even in the face of criticism（责备）or in the case of nervousness．E．It’s important to know ho w to create a good first impression。