2015高考二轮英语阅读理解提速专练(四) 阅读理解(社会现象类)+任务型阅读

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2015年普通高等学校招生全国统一考试（全国II卷）A我的彩色电视带给我的只有头疼。

我在一年前能够买得起它因为我让我的亲戚在我过生日时给了我钱而不是很多不合身的衣服。

我被售货员欺骗，买了台不再生产的机型。

我是买完第二天从报纸的广告上看到同款机型比我买的价格少了75美元时，才意识到了这一点（发现自己被骗了）。

这台电视一开始太给力了，以至于我会一直开着它，一直到晚上电视台都不放送节目了我才关上。

幸运地是，我没有找到可以播放一整晚电影的频道，否则，我就不用睡觉了。

之后，我开始发现这个电视总是有静电噪音。

不知道什么原因，当电视节目切换到广告时，会出现很大的噪音，而且会持续几秒。

渐渐地，在节目播放过程中，这噪音也会出现。

为了消除这种噪音，我只好切换到另一个频道，然后再切换回来。

有时，这么做也不管用，为了摆脱这讨厌的噪音，我就得抬起电视，晃动它。

事实上，我胳膊上的肌肉就是通过这样晃动电视而练成的。

当以上两种方法都不能消除静电的噪音时，我就无助地坐着，等待着噪音自动消失。

结果就是我用拳头挥向这台电视，它彻底罢工了。

我去修理店花费了62美元，现在这台电视可算是好好工作了。

但是我一直期待它会带给我更多的麻烦。

B本篇译文见答案与详解第56页C现在有比以往任何时候都多的学生们在他们去上大学前，会休整一年。

高中毕业和上大学期间的这一年过去常常被称为“间隔年”。

“间隔年”现象起源于申请牛津和剑桥的学生在十一月入学考试和下一学年开学之间的几个月的空档期。

由英国大专院校招生委员会提供的关于大学入学的统计数据表明，今年，25310名即将步入大学校园的学生们把他们的入学时间推迟到了第二年。

学生中休间隔年的人数创纪录地增长了14.7%。

英国大专院校招生委员会的托尼•希金斯说这一数据对于将接受高等教育的每个人来说都是好消息。

做好充分计划休整一年的学生们更容易对他们所选择的课程感到满足，更能完成他们所选择的课程。

选择休间隔年的学生们往往更加成熟和尽责。

2015届高考高考英语二轮专题训练阅读理解(2)

2015届高考高三英语二轮专题训练：阅读理解（2）(A)(2014·衡阳模拟) Baby girls make their way directly for dolls as soon as they cancrawl, while boys will head for cars, a study has shown. The findings,the first to show differences in very young babies, suggest there isa biological basis to their preferences.Psychologist Dr Brenda Todd from City University London carriedout an experiment involving 90 babies aged 9 months to 36 months. Thebabies were allowed to choose from seven toys. Some were typicallyboys’toys—a car, a digger, a ball and a blue teddy. The rest were girls’ toys: a pink teddy, a doll and a cooking set. They were placed a meter away from the toys; and could pick whichever toy they liked. Their choices and the amount of time they spent playing with each toy were recorded.Of the youngest children(9 months to 14 months), girls spent significantly longer playing with the doll than boys, and boys spent much more time with the car and the ball than the girls did. Among the two and three-year-olds, girls spent 50 percent of the time playing with the doll while only two boys briefly touched it. The boys spent almost 90 percent of their time playing with the car, which the girls barely touched. There was no link between the parents’view on which toys were more app ropriate for boys or girls, and the children’s choices.Dr Brenda Todd said, “Children of this age are already exposed to much socialization. Boys may be given toys that go while girls get toys they can care for, which may help shape their preferences. But these findings agree with the former idea that children show natural interest in particular kinds of toys. There could be a biological basis for their choices. Males through evolution have been adapted to prefer moving objects, probably through hunting instincts(本能), while girls prefer warmer colours such as pink, the colour of a newborn baby. ”(356W)1. Baby boys and girls have different toy preferences probably because .A. baby boys are much more activeB. baby girls like bright colours moreC. their parents treat them differentlyD. there is a natural difference between them2. Both baby boys and baby girls like to play with according to the study.A. a ballB. a teddyC. a carD. a doll3. What can we infer from Paragraph 3?A. Nine-month-old baby boys don’t play with the doll at all.B. Two-year-old baby girls sometimes play with the car and the ball.C. The older the babies are, the more obvious their preference is.D. Parents should teach their babies to share each other’s toys.4. What conclusion did Dr Brenda Todd draw from the results of the study?A. Adults purposely influence their babies’ preferences.B. Babies’ preference i sn’t affected by social surroundings.C. Baby boys preferring moving toys will be good at hunting.D. Baby girls preferring warmer colours will be warm-hearted.5. We may read this article in a section of a newspaper.A. scienceB. healthC. educationD. entertainment(B)Money, jewels and important documents are not the only valuables placed in banks these days. Some mothers store their breast milk in banks.There’re ten breast banks set up across the United States, where mothers can donate their extra milk for other women’s babies. Experts say breast milk is the best food for babies. The World Health Organization says it is the only food babies should ge t during the first six months of life, in most cases. Breast milk is especially important for babies born too early. Sometimes these premature babies must stay in the hospital for many weeks.James Cameron is a doctor who treats newborns at Lutheran Children’s Hospitalin Fort Wayne, Indiana. He says breast milk is almost like medicine. Doctor James Cameron said, “The fact is that there are so many different proteins and specialized sugars in the breast milk that the mom’s able to make that help provide immunity(免疫). It’s very important for the health of the newborn. ”There are several reasons some mothers may not be able to breastfeed. Some are not able to produce enough milk. Others might be taking medicines or have medical problems that prevent the process.Lucy Baur lives near Fort Wayne. She fed her milk to both her children and always had more milk than they needed. She wanted to donate to the Indiana Mothers Milk Bank in Indianapolis. But freezing and shipping milk can be costly. Then, a donor station opened near her home.Milk donations in the Unit ed States work like this: Donors must be willing to provide almost three liters of breast milk. They freeze the milk and take it to the station. There, employees warm the milk and mix it with other mothers’ milk. Then, the milk is heated to kill bacteria. After that, the technicians test samples of all the milk to make sure it is safe and healthful. The milk is refrozen and sent to the main milk bank. The milk bank transports the milk to hospitals to feed premature or sick babies. Donors are tested for diseases before any milk is accepted. They are not permitted to smoke tobacco, use illegal drugs or drink too much alcohol. (370W)6. The purpose of setting up breast milk banks is to .A. store extra fresh milk for school childrenB. provide milk for children who go hungryC. help mothers donate milk to other babiesD. offer free breast milk to premature babies7. The breast milk is important for newborns because .A. it protects them from any possible diseaseB. it contains rich n utrients that they needC. it is the only food that babies can eatD. it benefits them as the best medicine8. The underlined word “they” in the last paragraph refers to .A. milk bank employeesB. milk bank doctorsC. milk bank nursesD. breast milk donors9. Which of the following shows the process of milk donations in the USA?a. The mixed breast milk is heated to kill bacteria.b. Breast milk is donated by mothers, frozen by them and sent to the station.c. The breast milk samples are tested for safety reason.d. Different donors’ breast milk is warmed and mixed together by the station.e. The milk is frozen again and sent to the main milk bank.A. bdaceB. bcdeaC. badecD. cbaed(C)(原创)BEIJING, Oct. 1(Xinhua)—Police across China have gotready to deal with huge traffic flows along expressways during theeight-day national holiday, said the Ministry of Public Security hereMonday.Traffic along main expressways increased by more than 40 percenton Sunday, the first day of the holiday period, said a statement on the ministry website.Police have opened 743 service stations along expressways and set up to 14, 000 temporary service booths to help control traffic, the statement said.In addition, more than 16, 000 ambulances have been put on standby for emergencies and accidents along busy sections, the statement said.The number of travellers taking to China’s expressways totaled 85 million by 4 p. m. on Sunday, 13. 3 percent more than that of last year, according to the Ministry of Transport.The surge was partially due to a new government policy. Last month the State Council announced that passenger cars with seven seats or fewer will get a free pass through toll roads, bridges and tunnels during Spring Festival, Qingming Festival, Labor Day and National Day. And it officially takes effect from the National Day thisyear.The policy, which allows free passag e of passenger cars with seven seats or fewer on toll roads, bridges and tunnels, is warmly welcomed by the majority of private car owners, but some people complain that toll gates cause traffic jams during national holidays.Authorities predict that around 740 million trips will be made by Chinese people during the holiday, with about 660 million trips to be made on roads and waters. The ministry called in the statement for safe driving and urged drivers to stay away from hard shoulders(隔离墩)on expressways during congestions so emergency vehicles can pass. (283W)1. On the first day of the National Day holiday, the traffic along main expressways increased by .A. one fifthB. two fifthsC. three fifthsD. four fifths2. According to the new policy, what kind of cars can enjoy the free passage on expressways?A. Cars with seven seats.B. Cars with about seven seats.C. Cars with no more than seven seats.D. Cars with no less than seven seats.3. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?A. Police have opened 14, 000 service stations along expressways.B. Police have set up to 743 temporary service booths to help control traffic.C. Cars can enjoy the free passage on expressways only on the eight-day national holiday.D. By 4 p. m. on Oct. 1 there are more than 80 million travellers on China’s expressways.4. The underlined word“congestions”in the last paragraph means“”.A. traffic jamsB. holidaysC. daytimesD. nights5. What’s the main idea of the passage?A. Traffic along main expressways increased by more than 40 percent on Sunday.B. Last month the State Council announced a new government policy.C. The ministry called in the statement for safe driving during the eight-day national holiday.D. To solve the huge traffic f lows on expressways during the eight-day national holiday more police are sent and more measures are taken.(D)On the first day of my new high school, I almost had a nervous breakdown. Everything about the school seemed so difficult. When I got home, my parents said, “You’re nervous and that’s okay. Everyone is afraid of high school. ”I denied it. I wanted to be strong, so I refused to let anyone know about my fear, even my closest friends.On the first day I was late for every class and was constantly lost. The school seemed like a puzzle that I couldn’t figure out. Was this how the whole year was going to be? I didn’t think I could rise to this challenge, especially carrying a huge backpack that I could hardly lift. It was so big that I could knoc k someone out with it! The schoolmates seemed to regard me as a fool, and th ey were probably right.Despite my fears, after the first week I finally had my schedule figured out. With the exception of falling up and down the stairs a couple of times and getting laughed at, high school was turning out to be not so bad. It was actually much better than middle school and much more challenging.Since then, I’ve been elected vice monitor of my class, which wasn’t much of a victory since only three people ran for the four positions.It is normal to be scared about a new school. Take a deep breath and relax. High school is something that any student can overcome. Make sure you participate in some out-of-class activities because you’ll find it easier to make friends. Try to do your best, even if it isn’t straight A’s.Most important of all, be who you are, whether you’re a“fool”, an athlete, or a lower grader. Don’t try to pretend to be someone you’re not. Now you know the true secrets of high school. (302W)6. The main reason for the author’s fear on his first day is that.A. he was unable to work out the puzzleB. his schoolmates were unfriendly to himC. he was not familiar with the new surroundingsD. his schoolbag was too heavy for him to carry7. From the author’s first day experience we can infer that.A. his home was far from the schoolB. he got to school after classes beganC. he didn’t get any school scheduleD. he didn’t know the right way to class8. After his first week at school, the author .A. was still not accustomed to the scheduleB. gradually adjusted himself to the new schoolC. found high school not so challenging as he had imaginedD. ran for monitor of his class against three other students9. According to the passage, the secret of the author’s success lies ma inly in .A. making more friendsB. getting more A’s at schoolC. being who he really isD. joining in out-of-class activities男孩和女孩从很小的时候就表现出对不同玩具的偏爱, 心理学家做的实验也证明了这一点, 但其原因是什么呢?1.【解析】选D。

2015届高考英语二轮复习优化训练阅读理解(含解析)

2015届高考英语二轮复习优化训练：阅读理解AImagine looking for your lost dog. You step into a cave. Butinstead of the dog, you find beautiful cave paintings. You seepaintings of horses, deer, and bison drawn in black, brown, redand yellow. Your first question would probably be“Who didthis? ”This is what happened to four French boys in 1940. They foundthe Lascaux caves. The paintings the boys discovered in thosecaves are about 17, 000 years old. They were drawn by the ancientpeople called Cro-Magnon(克鲁马努人).Cro-Magnons looked much like people of today. They used tools, such as fishing nets. But their art was extremely good. The main cave at Lascaux is called Great Hall of Bulls, which has a picture of bulls and horses in many colours. The largest animal is 18 feet long. There are smaller animals, such as bison, stags and a bear. There is also a strange spotted two-horned(两只角的)animal.To the left of the main cave are the most famous paintings that are the drawings of animals in many different colours. One painting is called Little Horses. On the ceiling are horses and cows. The most unusual sight may be in the Shaft of the Dead Man where there is a rhinoceros, a carefully drawn dead man, an injured bison and a bird.Why did Cro-Magnon artists do these beautiful drawings on cave walls? Did the drawings call upon some magic power? Did the Cro-Magnon people hope that the drawings would bring good luck? There is one thing the paintings seem to tell us. The Cro-Magnons were interested in the world. They looked at beauty and they understood it.【文章大意】本文介绍了法国Lascaux岩洞壁画的相关情况。

2015高考英语阅读理解提速特别训练

2015高考英语阅读理解提速特别训练AGrowing up in a small town in rural Malaysia, we did not have many toys. We had to be creative, so we built kites, played with sand and made jumping ropes from rubber bands. My father worked on my grandfather’s rubber-tree plantation, and sometimes he would take me with him and show me the thick, white rubber milk extracted (提取) from the trees to produce natural rubber.After school, I dreamed of becoming an engineer, but I could not get into my local university, because Malaysia’s race-based system limits the number of Chinese students. Like many of my friends, I had to leave Malaysia to go to university.My brother and I landed in Kansas on a snowy day in the spring of 1991. I had never seen snow before and barely spoke any English. I remember thinking I was halfway round the globe and that, if I screamed, nobody would hear.A year after I graduated, the Asian economy crashed, and many of my friends back home lost their jobs. In 1997, the US economy was booming, and with a master’s in mechanical engineering, it was easier to find a job in the US. So I started a career in crash safety in Detroit’s motor industry.I loved my job, but regretted not seeing my two daughters much.They were 9 and 12, and distant towards me. One night after work, I saw them making bracelets (手镯) from rubber bands and I thought, “Hey, I know how to do this. Maybe I can impress you girls.” I sat down and showed them how to link the rubber bands together, using the same technique we had used to make jumping ropes back in Malaysia. But the bracelets kept falling apart. I went down to my basement, grabbed a board and stuck multiple rows of pushpins into it. Then I started linking the bands in a zigzag, like a diamond shape, and it worked really well.The next day, my daughters took a bunch of colorful bracelets to school. I became a neighborhood hero overnight. Children would come up to me and ask me to make them bracelets. It was my older daughter, Teresa, who first suggested selling them. I spent six months developing the products and designed 28 different versions. I was still working full-time at Nissan, so I would stay up until three or four o’clock every morning.The biggest challenge was to convince my wife. I am the one in the family with all the crazy ideas, and she is my reality check. She always has the final say. One day, I made a ring out of rubber bands and put it on her finger. After that, she was on board.We invested our entire family savings of $10,000 to order tooling and 2,000lb of rubber bands from China, and assembled the kits ourselves in our garage. I spent months g oing round toy stores in Michigan with my daughters, trying to sell the loom band. Nobody was interested. The problem was that people didn’t understand how they worked. So I asked my niece and my daughters to create YouTube videos, explaining how to make rubber-band bracelets. These created a trend.In July 2012, I received an order from a toy store in Alpharetta, Georgia, for 12 loom-band kits. Less than two weeks later, the same store placed an order for $10,000. When my wife and I saw it, our jaws dropped. We thought it was a mistake. The store owners told us they had never seen anything like that. After that, our sales climbed every month until, in December 2012, we reached $200,000 wholesale sales a month. I took three-month leave from Nissan, but never returned to my old job.The journey has been magical, but there have been many challenges. Once, our supplier made amistake and delivered 10,000 metal hooks that were all bent in the wrong shape. I had to hammer every single hook into shape, which took a whole year. Last year, we sold more than $40m worth of rubber-band bracelets. I expect to double that this year.1. What is the author mainly talking about?A. He started his loom-band business.B. He had a happy childhood.C. He settled down in America.D. He made toys for his2. How does the author describe his childhood?A. Poor and backward.B. Lonely and neglected.C. Poor but happy.D. Hard but wealthy.3. The author thought his children distant towards him in that .A. the children lived in another stateB. the author was busily engaged in his jobC. the children only focused on making braceletsD. the author left his children in Malaysia4. What do you think of the author from the passage?A. Responsible.B. Warm-hearted.C. Creative.D. Humorous.5. What does the underlined part mean in the passage?A. She disliked the ring out of rubber.B. She thought the idea was worthless.C. She began to take the idea seriously.D. She refused to invest in the project.6. What conclusion can we come to from the passage?A. Diligence is the mother of success.B. Success is not all smooth sailing.C. Business is tremendously profitable.D. A good beginning is half the battle.BWhat do a football player, a recurrent nightmare and the Penn State football scandal (丑闻) have in common? They’re all part of a newly released novel from WestBow Press. Lion’s Awakening, by Cindy Bingham, is the story of Landon Steele, a former Penn State linebacker (后卫球员).Gifted and driven, Landon Steele made a name for himself in the world of college football. The only thing that stood between him and the NFL was his last few collegiate games. Then a heroic, game-saving play ended in one major injury. Landon’s dreams and future were gone. All that remained was a nightmare. This inspirational novel shows Landon’s struggle to accept his circumstances and to awaken to the plans God still has for his life.I first heard of Bingham from a friend and writer who stopped me at a writing conference and told me about the upcoming novel. How would Bingham weave (编造) the details of the scandal and upheaval (剧变) of a community into a fictional tale?Bingham has taught high school English and speech for more than 20 years. She has composed numerous school programs for speech classes and has written one inspirational musical. Both the St. David’s Writer’s Conference and the Mercer One-Day Writer’s Conference have presented her with awards.During a phone interview, Bingham talked with me about writing Lion’s Awakening. She said that one day she was discussing the legend of El Dorado and how to represent a goal with her students. “A student asked me what was my El Dorado,” said Cindy. “I heard myself say, ‘I think I’dlike to write a novel.’ I had never thought of that before.”“Sometime later, well before the events occurred in State College, I attended a teacher’s conference where a young man told his story. He had suffered an injury in football, seen his career plans end and suffered from depression. Later, in the shower, it occurred to me that the young man’s story was the basis for a novel. I started it at once.”“I set the story in State Colleg e. I have always been a Penn S tate fan. I didn’t know what to do. I was so far into the story. A friend suggested that I use the happenings and weave them into the tale. At first I thought she was crazy, but after a while, I began to see the interesting angle in that.I went back and m ade the adjustments,” she said.Bingham loves diagramming sentences, reading short stories and hearing the language spoken to encourage others, which benefits her a lot in finishing the book. When she is not writing or teaching, Bingham enjoys spending time with her best friend and husband, Mark. Because her children are grown and living far away, she isn’t able to spend as much time with them as she would like.Bingham likes to garden and create handmade greeting cards and has Hobby Lobby and JoAnn Fabrics on her list of favorite shops.Via e-mail, Bingham said that God has given her a wonderful family, great friends and the blessing of a relationship with Him.Lion’s Awakening is available through WestBow Press or at Amazon. com. Bingham will make an appearance on Nov. 2 at Meet the Author Day at the Public Library for Union County, 255 Reitz Blvd. She will also appear on Nov. 12 at Schlow Centre Region Library, 211 S. Allen St. in State College.7. Which of the following is TRUE about Lion’s Awakening?A. The book is based on a young football player’s true story.B. The book calls for more care for injured football players.C. The book is based on the author’s own experience.D. The book aims to expose the Penn State football scandal.8. According to the passage, the author might be a .A. writerB. football playerC. journalistD. teacher9. What inspired Cindy Bingham to write a novel?A. Her husband.B. Landon Steele’s story.C. The discussion of El Dorado.D. The Penn State football scandal.10. All of the following contribute to the completion of the novel EXCEPT .A. Cindy’s reading habitB. the support from Cindy’s husbandC. Cindy Bingham’s experience in teachingD. the suggesti on from one of Cindy’s friendsCAngela Watts and her daughter both learned they had breast cancer in 2011. After a two-year battle, they are both disease-free. But the war continues.The new enemy is their waistlines (腰围). Scientists have discovered that overweight not only increases the risks of getting cancer but the chances that cancer will return. Now, as medical studies seek to determine how much weight loss is needed for a better prognosis (诊断), and whether the fat-cancer link can be disrupted in other ways, patients are being encouraged to slim down.“We need to do this for our health, now more than ever,” said Angela Watts, 59, who is amongthe first survivors to benefit from a calorie-counting computer program provided by Johns Hopkins Hospital, where she was treated for Stage 2 breast cancer.Given that two-thirds of the national population is overweight, the connection between fat and breast ca ncer, the strongest in those diagnosed with th e disease, is especially troubling. Breast cancer remains the most common type of cancer for women in America, with more than 200,000 diagnoses and almost 40,700 deaths reported last year.Doctors and public health officials have long been promoting lifestyle changes to stop heart disease and diabetes, but they believe fewer people associate better diets and exercise with cancer prevention. Cancer patients, meanwhile, face their own problems. They might have trouble dieting and exercising because treatment often makes them gain weight while experiencing fatigue (疲劳) and other side effects. Given those challenges, researchers in Baltimore and across the country are seeking the best ways to change behaviors among those with a diagnosis and those who could be headed down that path.Dr. Lewis E. Foxhall, who works on cancer prevention policy at the University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, says doctors don’t know exactly how much weight loss improves a prognosis. One study, published in 2009, tracked only those who had weight-loss surgery, which typically cuts much more body fat than diet and exercise, and keeps the fat off longer. Researchers also believe that biological changes resulting from the surgery itself might have helped reduce women’s risk of cancer.Still, Foxhall recommends that doctors advise people to diet and exercise. “We need to pursue the things which are associated with preventing cancer and help us deal with cancer once we get it,” he said. “We need to address nutrition and physical activities and make sure people can make healthy choices.”Scientists think that obese women have high levels of hormones —including insulin, which regulates blood sugar, estrogen, a female sex hormone, and leptin, which helps regulate appetite — that lead to complex biological changes, including inflammation (炎症) in the body that can promote cancer growth. Some researchers are looking for ways to disrupt this link. Dipali Sharma, an associate professor working on breast cancer at Johns Hopkins, wants to develop a pill. After exploring the biology of ma ny compounds, she’s focusing on broccoli(花椰菜), garlic and the magnolia plant(木兰属植物).Angela Watts says the computer program is helping her. She’s been through surgery, chemotherapy and radiation for her breast cancer, and she knows that dropping more pounds can reduce the risk of the cancer recurring. The computer counts calories from her meals and subtracts (减去) calories burned from exercising, warning her when she’s approaching her daily 1,500-calorie limit. Watts says she weighed as much as 212 pounds and has a goal weight of 150.11. Angela Watts and her daughter have to continue the war because .A. they are both diagnosed with breast cancerB. they should have a better prognosis regularlyC. breast cancer has caused more serious problemsD. overweight may lead to the recurrence of the cancer12. When a person is being treated for cancer, .A. he can’t live a normal lifeB. he may feel tired and put on weightC. he must be brave enough to take challengesD. he should know his diets and exercise exactly【答案】B13.According to the passage, we can know that Dr. Lewis E. FoxhallA. holds the idea that prevention comes firstB. believes biological changes help cure women’s cancerC. suggests that doctor s should provide proper diets and exerciseD. doesn’t think losing weight improves a prognosis14. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?A. Slim women are much healthier in the USA.B. Most experts doubt the calorie-counting program.C. Dipali Sharma has invented pills to cure breast cancer.D. Eating more broccoli or garlic can be beneficial to Angela.DOne of the ways that we learn language has been studying in a classroom. I planned to teach English when I graduated from college. I continued working fo r a company in Buffalo and used my time off to apply for a position as an English teacher.Auburn’s Central High School was badly in need of a seventh-grade English teacher. Then, in November 1969, my opportunity came and I began to teach seventh graders English.I taught grammar lessons in the first week. I found that there were some students who wanted to learn, but there were some who didn’t. After a week, I gave them a test covering what the students had learned. David, one of my students, had been ill for the week and arrived in time to take the test on Friday. He wasn’t worried about taking the test, even though he was absent when I taught the week’s lessons. I was surprised that he got good grades.One day I had a discussion with an eighth-grade English teacher. Somehow our conversation was drawn into a discussion about spelling. She told me that in Auburn School district there were no contestants (参赛者) in the annual contest held in Syracuse in previous years. David was one of the four students w ho wished to compete in that year’s Spelling Bee. I spent several weeks coaching my spellers, which was done at each of the contestants’ homes. While we were studying the words to be learned, and I surveyed the words to be given, I found one word that I had never seen before. I pronounced “an-ka-voy”, giving it to the eighth graders in our group. David didn’t recognize the word from my pronunciation. He asked to see the word that he was supposed to spell out. It was “anchovy”. Being of Italian-American ancestry (血统), I was familiar with anchovy, and it is a kind of little fish often baked with pizza, but I had never seen the word “anchovy” in print.In spring, I traveled with my contestants and their parents to a Syracuse high school where the contest was being conducted. All the contestants had to take a written test in the morning to qualify. Unfortunately, none of them qualified when the oral quiz was held in the afternoon. Because of David’s talent for learning quickly, I followed his progress after he co ntinued his education through the Auburn School system. As David became elder, even after he graduated from high school, he consulted me about English-related problems from time to time.After high school, David attended college, got married and became a teacher in Arizona. As I began writing my monthly column in the magazine, I shared my writing with him as I did with all of my other e-mail contacts.Recently, David offered to give me some suggestions on writing some of my future columns. He said, “There are thousands of similar examples which exist in texting.” He took the currenteveryday “How R U” as an appropriate example. He said, “Never has there been a season in which spelling words can be so critical... all thank s to the computer.”David, like many other teachers whom I have spoken to, emphasized that many writers lack the ability to construct proper sentences. I, as well as David and others, complain how many so-called professionals too often write in broken sentences.I hope there are many other teachers out there, who will admit that they also learn various things about our language from their students. I learn that many of us teachers are appreciated by those students who they teach.Recently, David made this solemn (郑重的) declaration to me, “You r work as a seventh-grade teacher helped me develop my ability to write and communicate...You have been that deep influence that affected me far more than you will ever know in other areas such as language, and on the personal level as a child, and this co ntinues to the very hour.”Maybe other former students also admire their past teachers in a similar way. This is another way that all of us can “watch our language”.15. The author sought a job as a teacher .A. after he gave up his job in a companyB. when he graduated from collegeC. because he hoped to earn more moneyD. when he was engaged in a company16. What did the author think of David at first?A. He was good at his study.B. He was cleverer than others.C. He would do badly in the test.D. He had a rude attitude towards his teachers.17. How did David behave in the annual contest?A. He did well in the oral quiz.B. He passed the written test.C. He won a prize in the contest.D. He fulfilled his teacher’s goal.18. It can be inferred from the 6th and 7th paragraphs that .A. David became a teacher because he was excellentB. the author once doubted David’s abilityC. David and the author developed a close relationshipD. the author enjoyed writing columns together with David19. What does the author think of David’s suggestions?A. Worthless.B. Priceless.C. Helpless.D. Meaningless.20. By saying the underlined sentence, David means .A. the computer promotes people to spell wordsB. th e computer lowers people’s ability to spell wordsC. people don’t have to spell words because they have computersD. spelling words becomes popular because of the invention of the computer。

2015高考二轮英语阅读理解提速专练(二) 阅读理解(科普类)+任务型阅读

阅读理解提速专练(二)阅读理解(科普类)＋任务型阅读(限时25分钟)Ⅰ.阅读理解A(2014·郑州第三次质量预测)In 2013, a report from The Ne w England Journal of Medicine showed that increased body weight is related to the death rate for all cancers. This is based on a study involving about 900,000 people, spanning many years.The study, started in 1992 by the American Cancer Society, included men and women from all 50 states. The youngest participants were 30 years old, and the average age was 57. By December 2008, 24% of the participants had died, just a quarter of them from cancers. In analyzing the results, researchers attempted to take account of such potential factors as smoking, drinking alcohol, taking aspirin and a wide variety of other factors that might otherwise affect the results.The results are clear: the more you weigh, the greater your risk of dying of cancer will be (up to 52% higher for men and 62% for women). In men as well as women, the only cancers that did not have a strong connection with weight were lung cancer and brain cancer. For women, the strongest correlation with weight was uterine cancer (子宫癌), which is 6.5 times higher for women with a BMI (Body Mass Index) of 40 or more. For men, it was liver cancer, which is 4.5 times higher in most obese(肥胖的) men.Smokers tend to be more successful in keeping weight off than non-smokers, slightly reducing the risk. But many of them don’t have good lungs. Thus, in another way, they also face risks.As for why extra weight leads to excess cancer death rate, there’s no clear agreement. But the decrease in vitamin D in obese people seems a likely factor. Vitamin D is known to have a role in preventing cancer. Also, there is a simple fact that obesity makes the management of cancer more difficult. Although for now there is no simple answer to why obesity increases a person’s cancer risk, all we know for certain is that the risk is real.1．The passage is mainly concerned with the relationship between ________.A．diet and cancerB．body weight and cancerC．sex and cancerD．smoking and cancer2．The author develops the passage mainly through ______.A．time order B．space orderC．analysis and comparison D．figures and examples3．The underlined word “spanning” in the first paragraph probably means “________”．A．lasting B．includingC．happening D．changing4．According to the passage, what can we learn about the study?A．There is a clear explanation concerning why obesity leads to more cancers.B．Generally speaking, women face fewer risks of dying of cancer than men.C．Women with a BMI of 40 dying of uterine cancer are more than other women.D．Smokers are still likely to face risks of dying of cancer though keeping weight off.B(2014·太原五中模拟)Scientists in UK have grown a living human “brain”.The team at Aston University created tiny bunch of cells which act like a mini nervous system.They believe it could help find a cure for worse mental conditions likeParkinson’s disease. Professor Michael Coleman is leading the researchprogram. He explained，“We are aiming to be able to study the human brainat the most basic level, using an actual living human cell system. Cells haveto be alive and operating efficiently to enable us to really understand how the brain works.” The experiment involves changing cells from a cancer tumour(肿瘤) and making them behave like brain cells.Although far from finished, researchers hope the false brain cells will give them a greater understanding of how real brains work. This, in turn, could significantly further research into conditions which affect the brain. Neil Hunt, chief leader of the research group, said，“It is still very early days, but in the future the research could lead to a useful tool for looking into dementia (痴呆)．”The technique could also provide a way to carry on animal test and is being supported by the Humane Research Trust (HRT). The scientists predict that over the next ten years a million people will develop dementia. Professor Coleman believes their findings could change this. He said，“We hope our research will provide scientists with a new and highly relational human experimental model to help them understand the brain better and develop new drugs to control the related disease. However, the biggest challenge at present is that we are greatly short of fund, which will slow our research.”5．UK scientists grow a living human “brain” in order to ________.A．study the structure of human brainB．make use of living human cell systemC．discover how human brain really worksD．separate cells from a cancer tumour6．According to Neil Hunt, research into brain cells ________.A．will get finished as early as possibleB．will make people discover dementiaC．will affect the brain growth in many waysD．will help to treat some diseases in nerve system7．From the last paragraph, we can know that ______.A．the technique provided by HRT is immatureB．animal tests are no longer allowed by lawC．a million people suffer from brain diseasesD．the research program lacks financial support8．The text is intended to ________.A．tell us about a breakthrough in medical researchB．introduce a research program in human’s brainC．introduce the progress of drugs for dementiaD．tell us about health problem in nerve systemⅡ.任务型阅读(2014·石家庄市高三模拟)Summer is the season to dive into new activities and kick back. And right now is the time to make sure that you’re ready for the great outdoors, the holiday planning and travel, and the bathing suit beach days.If you want to lose weight before summer, concentrate on dropping no more than a pound or two a week. __1__ And when you trouble yourself, sooner or later you’re going to gain it back. Operate at a 500-calorie-a-day deficit (亏损). __2__ So if you cut 500 calories a day for seven days straight, you’ll lose a pound a week right there.Operating at a decrease of 500 calories a day should involve both eating less and moving more; for example, you could consume 300 fewer calories and burn 200 extra per day.Include both healthy eating and exercise in your weight-loss plan, and break the 500-calorie goal into small groups to make it more reachable.__3__To cut 100 calories：__4__ Have vegetable pizza instead of pepperoni (意大利辣香肠). Use our Nutritional Needs Calculator to determine how many daily calories you should consume in order to lose, gain, or maintain your healthy goal weight. Once you’ve reached your goal, recalculate your nutritional needs for keeping extra weight off all summer long.To burn 100 calories: spend 15 minutes biking. __5__ Spend 20 minutes gardening. Keep on exercising at least 30 minutes daily a week. Reading food labels and counting calories or writing down what and when you eat can give you more control as well.A．Here are some simple ways to get there.B．Walk or run one mile.C．A pound is 3, 500 calories.D．It is okay to have some snacks between your meals.E．You should always make sure you get a lot of sleep.F．Anything more than that usually means you’re troubling yourself.G．Eat a chicken’s breast without the skin.答案Ⅰ.语篇解读：本文是一篇科普说明文。

详解2015英语二真题阅读Text4

详解2015英语二真题阅读Text42015考研英语已经落下帷幕，今年英二考题的传统阅读部分在选项设计方面难度增加。

下面笔者就阅读第四篇进行深度解析。

第二篇阅读选自2014年7月7日在theHuffington Post发表的名为“The Good News About Obamacare in the June Jobs Report”的文章，就题材来说属于社会生活类，主要内容是描述了奥巴马的医保政策促进了美国的就业及其原因。

文章后五道考题中四道细节题，一道主旨题，其难度与往年第四篇相比趋于稳定。

首先36题是一道细节题。

该题考察了考生对文章第二段前两句的细节理解。

该题主要可采用我们钻石卡VIP课程中经常讲到的细节定位法。

根据题干关键词“job pictures, neglected”可以回文定位到第二段第一句话“the jobs picture ...was largely overlooked”，其中neglected是overlooked的同义替换。

并且此句有明显的命题点“however”。

第二句具体指出被忽略的部分是“there was a big jump in the number of people who report voluntarily working part-time.”，即有大量的人自愿从事兼职工作。

故正确答案为B。

其中increase是原文jump的同义替换，voluntary part-time jobs是voluntarily working part-time的同义转述。

阅读中的这种同义替换也是我们课程中屡次强调的考点。

A选项（蒸蒸日上的用工市场的前景）和D选项（加速创造就业机会）均是对第一段就业形势好的一种描述，并没有说这种现象被忽视。

故排除。

而C选项（全民就业的可能性），文中第一段只是客观描述了我们依然有很长的路才能达到全民就业，而并不是说这种问题被忽略，故C选项排除。

【南方凤凰台】2015届高考英语二轮提优(江苏专用)专题四任务型阅读12_【考情揭秘】

祝学长学业有成，取得好成绩专题四任务型阅读第一节考情揭秘考点设置最近5年江苏高考任务型阅读题考点情况分析一览表年份标题词数阅读文体2014What Is Peer Pressure407议论文2013Quiet Virtue：The Conscientious414说明文2012“Happiness Advantage” Effect471说明文2011When Should a Leader Apologize and When Not？428议论文2010The Magnetic Sense—the Living Compass525说明文命题特点江苏省高考英语任务型阅读题在测试考生阅读理解能力的基础上,对阅读信息进行二次加工，归纳要点，筛选、整合和综合概括零散信息,以表格的形式侧重考查考生的单词拼写、词性转换、句式转换、段落归纳等综合能力.特别要求考生掌握文章大意和分析文章结构、提纲和框架。

在2014年江苏高考英语卷中，任务型阅读题不同于往年以原词再现为主，同义替换和总结概括为辅的出题策略，该任务型阅读出题点分别为四个信息归纳题（71，74，76，77)，三个信息查找题(73，75，78），三个信息转换题(72，79，80）。

总体难点集中在前半部分,也是大多数考生的失分点。

2014年江苏高考的任务型阅读题,已不仅仅停留在单词定位能力的考察，解答信息归纳题的概况总结能力的熟练运用才是重点考察对象.在复习中，要注意以下几点：（1）注意词义和词性的转化的积累，提高对固定搭配的敏感度。

(2)重视句子、段落与文章之间的逻辑关系的剖析,多做概括总结题的训练。

(3)熟读课文和历年高考真题中的任务型阅读、完形填空和阅读理解经典篇目，培养对国外陌生的原汁原味的文章深入理解的语感。

2015高考二轮英语阅读理解提速专练(三) 阅读理解(人物故事类)+任务型阅读

阅读理解提速专练(三)阅读理解(人物故事类)＋任务型阅读(限时25分钟)Ⅰ.阅读理解A(2014·石家庄第二次统一检测)Pioneering front-row White House journalist Helen Thomas died at age 92 after a long illness. Thomas covered 10 presidents over nearly half a century, and became a legend in the industry.She was always at White House news conferences — sitting front and center — where she frequently annoyed government spokesmen with her pointed questions.Thomas began covering the White House for United Press International when John F．Kennedy became president in 1961 and was a fixture there until her retirement in 2010.In a written statement, Obama called Thomas a “true pioneer”and said she kept the presidents she covered — including himself — on their toes.Thomas, the daughter of Lebanese immigrants, was born in Winchester,Kentucky, on August 4, 1920. She was one of nine children. Thomas wasraised in Detroit, where she attended Wayne State University and graduatedwith a bachelor’s degree in 1942.In describing her job, Thomas once said，“I’ve never covered thepresident in any way other than that he is ultimately responsible.”Thomas embraced the freedoms of a columnist with vigor (活力). No question seemed off-limits for her. Colleagues remember her as a genuinely fearless woman who asked the toughest questions of presidents, no matter their party.In January 2009, as President George Bush was preparing to leave office, Thomas aimed her editorial guns at him and his administration. In a commentary, she slammed (抨击) Bush for what she considered his failings, including leading the country “into a senseless war against Iraqi a calamity still under way as he leaves office almost six years after the invasion.” She considered him “the worst president ever.”1．According to the text, Helen Thomas was________.A．a wise politician B．a writing pioneerC．a legendary journalist D．a White House adviser2．The underlined word “fixture” in Paragraph 3 probably means________.A．an object firmly fixed in placeB．a person regarded fixed in the same positionC．someone to fix tricky problemsD．a device to secure something somewhere3．What can we learn about Helen Thomas from the text?A．She covered 10 presidents over a period of 49 years.B．She often raised unreasonable questions.C．She was born and brought up in Lebanon.D．She was criticized by President Obama.4．How did Thomas comment on George Bush?A．He should be kept on his toes.B．He was forced to be responsible.C．He didn’t deserve to be president.D．He shouldn’t have started the Iraq War.B(2014·大连高三一模)Sitting in the front row in her college classes carefully taking notes, Nola Ochs is just as likely to answer questions as to ask them. That’s not the only thing marking her off from her classmates at Fort Hays State University. She’s 95, and when she graduates on May 12th, it’s believed she’ll become the world’s oldest person to be awarded a college degree.She_didn’t_plan_it_that_way. She just loved to learn as a teenager on a Hodgeman County farm, then as a teacher at a one-room school after graduating from high school and later as a farm wife and mother.“Even as I grew older, that enthusiasm for study was still there. I came here with no thought of it being an unusual thing at all.” she said.She’s getting offers for television appearances, and reporters show up wanting to interview her. She says she enjoys it. “It brings attention to this college and this part of the state.”She added，“I don’t think much of my age. It might limit what I can do. As long as I have my mind and health, it’s just a num ber.”Ochs started taking classes at Dodge City Community College after her husband died in 1972. After taking a class here and there over the years, she was close to having enough hours for an undergraduate degree.At 5-foot-2, her white hair pulled into a bun (圆形发髻), she walks energetically down hallways (走廊) to classes with her books in a big handbag.Students nod and smile; she’s described as witty (睿智的), nice and down-to-earth (务实的). “Everybody has accepted me, and I feel just like another student，”she said. “The students respect me.” An added joy for Ochs is that her 21-year-old granddaughter, Alexandra Ochs, will graduate with her.5．The first paragraph mainly tells us that Nola Ochs is________.A．hard-working B．successfulC．different D．energetic6．From the underlined sentence “She didn’t plan it that way”，we know that Nola Ochs didn’t________.A．mean to become the oldest college graduateB．want to stop learning as a young girlC．plan to be a farm wife and motherD．really enjoy learning at such an old age7．What’s Nola Ochs’attitude towards her age?A．She feels sad about it.B．She is proud of it.C. She tries to fight against it.D．She cares little about it.8．In the passage nothing is said about Ochs’________.A．educational experience B．relationship with othersC．major subject D．physical appearanceⅡ.任务型阅读(2014·山西省高考考前质量监测)There’s plenty of advice out there about what to do to get to sleep but what about what not to do? Pay attention to the following pre-bedtime activities.__1__ Exercise is a vital activity for your health, and can actually contribute to getting better-quality sleep.__2__And so it can make falling asleep more difficult.Studies have shown that too much screen time can impair your body’s ability to fall asleep.__3__Like exercise, hot showers and baths can actually help you fall asleep. The problem, however, comes out of taking one too close to the time you plan to go to bed.__4__ Caffeine, of course, and alcohol both make it difficult to get a good night’s rest. But drinking a lot of any liquid within the last hour or two before you go to bed will lead to late night bathroom breaks, and further disrupt your sleep. You shouldn’t go to bed thirsty, however, as you’ll likely wake up in the middle of the night to get a drink of water，__5__A．Balance is key here.B．Enough sleep is necessary.C．So close that laptop and turn off that TV about an hour before bed.D．But exercising within three hours of bedtime can raise your body temperature.E. Late exercises are better than hot showers.F．They could be hurting your chance at getting a good night’s sleep.G. Being overheated can bring same affects just like late exercises.答案Ⅰ.语篇解读：本文是一篇人物传记。

2015年高考全国2卷英语试题(含答案)-打印

2015年普通高等学校招生全国统一考试英语本试卷分第Ⅰ卷（选择题）和第Ⅱ卷（非选择题）两部分。

考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。

第Ⅰ卷注意事项：1. 答第Ⅰ卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。

2. 选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。

如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。

不能答在本试卷上，否则无效。

第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。

录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。

第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话。

每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。

听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。

每段对话仅读一遍。

例：How much is the shirt?A. £19.15B. £9.18C. £9.15答案是C。

1.What time is it now?A. 9:10B. 9:50C. 10:002.What does the woman think of the weather?A. It’s niceB. It’s warmC. It’s cold3.What will the man do?A. Attend a meetingB. Give a lectureC. Leave his office4.What is the woman’s opinion about the course?A. Too hardB. Worth takingC. Very easy5. What does the woman want the man to do ?A. Speak louderB. Apologize to her.C. Turn off the radio.第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或独白。

2015届高考英语二轮复习优化训练：阅读理解4

2015届高考英语二轮复习优化训练：阅读理解A(2014·西安模拟) If you’re a dog lover, you probably know aboutthe Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show. Held annually inNew York City, the event attracts thousands of dogs andtheir handlers, each competing for the top prize, Bestin Show. Westminster is so popular that some peoplecall it a Canine(犬科)Super Bowl.But did you know that lots of smaller—and verydifferent—dog shows take place each year across the country? One of them was held recently in Jacksonville, Florida. It was the Pals and Paws Agility Trial.About 100 dogs took part in the three-day event, held March 8—10 at the Jacksonville Equestrian Center. In a dog contest, dogs compete on an obstacle course. They run through tunnels, weave through poles and jump through hoops and over hurdles. Handlers direct the dogs through obstacles. Dogs are judged on how long it takes them to complete the obstacle course and how well they perform each of the challenges. Ribbons and titles are awarded as dogs complete different events.Dog agility(灵活)is a popular sport, widely practiced around the world. Participants say it strengthens the bond between handler and dog while providing exercise for both.Does your dog have what it takes to compete? Liz McGuire says preparation is key. “You can keep your dog in condition by exercising them and feeding them the right foods, ”she said. “The dog has to train, sort of like a football player. ”McGuire competes in agility trials with five Australian shepherds(牧羊人).Suzanne Wesley’s gray poodle(狮子狗), Raya, was in top shape at the Jacksonville event: Raya won the Agility Dog Champion title. It is one of the competition’s highest awards. Other owners and dogs taking part in the trialsincluded Terry Herman and her miniature poodle, Idgie, and Stuart Mah with his four-year-old border collie, Ares.For dog owners like Hunter Moore, however, the Pals and Paws Agility Trial was pure entertainment. He has a pug named Bessie, but he doesn’t compete. What did Moore like most about the Jacksonv ille event? “Seeing everyone try their best, even the dogs! ”【文章大意】这是一篇新闻报道, 介绍流行在美国佛罗里达州的Pals and Paws Agility Trial大赛的情况。

2015高考二轮英语阅读理解提速专练(一) 阅读理解(文化类)+任务型阅读

阅读理解提速专练(一)阅读理解(文化类)＋任务型阅读(限时25分钟)Ⅰ.阅读理解A(2014·河南省普通高中毕业班适应性测试)English songs have been very popular for people around the world for many decades.Singers, from Elvis Presley to Ricky Martin, from the Beatles to Eminen and from Natalie Cole to Britney Spears, have all been sitting in everyone’s heart, even for people who don’t speak English. But will you have better English skills if you listen to English songs for a long time?From my experiences, some people listen to English songs for 20－30 years but still haven’taccomplished any good English skills. Some people choose English songs tobe the “main learning approach”，but most of them have failed.Listening to English songs does not help you to speak English fluently.It does help you gain some vocabularies. Most of them are unusual ones thatyou don’t use in your everyday life. You won’t learn the sentence “It is a complicate project. We really need to meet the deadline.” in any English songs.People like using English songs to practice English skills because it’s easy and enjoyable.They think that sitting in the car listening to English songs day by day can improve their English skills. It is not that actually.You will not improve your listening skills because normal people don’t speak with melody (乐调). People don’t talk like Eminen’s songs (well, actually, some teenagers do). You can’t get yourself familiar with English pronunciation or accent just from listening to English songs. The words that they pronounce in the songs are not the words that you will hear in your everyday life.It often even confuses you more how English is pronounced.I would fully encourage you to watch English movies, listen to radio news or other normal talks, but not music. Of course, you can consume it for fun but not the aim to improve your English skills.1．What’s the text mainly about?A．How English songs help people practice English skills.B．Who has made English songs popular all over the world.C．Why people won’t improve their English by listening to English songs.D．Where people can find good English songs to practise their English skills.2．English songs are helpful for English learners if they want to ________.A．speak English fluentlyB．enlarge their vocabulariesC．improve their listening skillsD．learn to express themselves in daily life3．Which of the following won’t probably appear in English songs?A．Country road, take me home.B．Every night I see you, I feel you.C．It’s not a big big thing if you leave me.D．We need to meet the deadline though it’s tough.4．We can learn from the text that ________.A．world-famous singers have done a lot to help people learn EnglishB．watching English movies or listening to radio news can be a great helpC．English songs get people familiar with English pronunciation or accentD．most people who enjoy English songs in their car speak English very wellB(2014·西安高三二模)As we know, there are differences between western culture and Chinese culture. We can see differences when we pay attention to the way words are used. Let’s look at the words about animals and plants. Most expressions in Chinese about the dog, for example, “a homeless dog”，“a mad dog”，“a running dog” and “a dog catching a mouse”，have negative meanings. But in western countries, dogs are thought to be honest and good friends of humans. In English, people use the dog to describe positive actions. For example, “you are a lucky dog” means you are a lucky person. And “every dog has its day” means each person has good luck sometimes. To describe a person’s serious illness, they say “sick as a dog”.The word “dog-tired” means very tired. However, Chinese love cats very much. But in western culture, “cat” is often used to describe a woman who is cruel. There are many other examples of how “cat”is used differently as well.The rose is regarded as a symbol of love in both China and some western countries. People think the rose stands for love, peace, courage and friendship. And the rose is the national flower of England, America and many other countries.The words about plants and animals are used in positive or negative ways in different cultures. We can learn about many differences in cultures by comparing how some words are used.5．“Every dog has its day.” means “________”．A．Everybody in the world is lucky.B．Each person lives his own way of life.C．Everybody has a time in life to be lucky.D．If one works hard, he’s sure to succeed.6．Western people usually use “cat” to refer to “______”．A．an unkind woman B．a brave manC．a homeless person D．a tired person7．Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?A．Chinese people prefer dogs to cats.B．Words show differences in culture.C．Western people think cats to be good friends.D．Rose is the national flower of all western countries.8．What’s the best title for the passage?A．Negative and Positive WordsB．What Dog and Cat Mean in English and ChineseC．Rose Means the Same in Chinese and EnglishD．Different Countries Have Different CultureⅡ.任务型阅读(2014·乌鲁木齐高三诊断)Enjoy What You HaveHave you ever heard the old saying“The grass is always greener on the other side of the fence”？Perhaps you feel like it’s true.__1__They seem to be doing so much better than you. They’ve got a great job. Lots of money. A happy home life. They seem to have it all. And you can’t help wishing that you did, too.But none of us ever really know what it’s like to live someone else’s life. No one’s life is perfect — whatever it looks like from the outside. Plus, it’s a safe bet that some of your friends are looking at your life and thinking very similar things.__2__You just need to recognize them again.One of the best ways to love your current life is to write a list of things you’re grateful for. It doesn’t matter if they seem small or insignificant.__3__Do as follows：1．__4__— your family, friends, housemates, co-workers ...2. List treats which you enjoy — the smell of fresh coffee, the taste of dark chocolate, a long bath after a hard day ...3．__5__— the dishwasher, online grocery shopping, fast Internet access at work ...4. List anything special which you’ve grown accustomed to —your wedding ring, your smart phone, a favorite coat ...5. Write down happy moments — chatting with a friend, something which made you laugh，playing with your kids ...A．Little everyday moments of happiness count.B．Think of people who you are against.C．Put down things which make your day easier.D．But no one is perfect.E．Whatever state your life is in, you’ve got a lot of good things.F．Think of people who you’re grateful for.G．You look at other people’s lives, and you envy them.答案Ⅰ.语篇解读：本文是一篇议论文。

2015届高考英语二轮专题训练：阅读理解(40)Word版及答案

2015届高考英语二轮专题训练：阅读理解（40）AThe city of X is internationally known for sports, catering for the needs of both professional and amateur sportspeople as well as those that seek to maintain an active lifestyle. The city promotes well-being by offering its citizens lots of opportunities for sports, both indoors and outdoors throughout the year.Sports clubs in X organize activities in a wide arrangement of sports. The most popular are ice hockey and football, and the list covers well over one hundred other sports.X’s large green areas including the Central Park and the sea offer ample opportunities for physical activity: walking, running, jogging, hiking, bicycling, roller skating, swimming, boating and fishing. The city claims 50,000 amateur fishermen, more than any other capital city in Europe.The city organizes a number of community sports activities and maintains a variety and lots of sports facilities. These facilities include more than 200 km of tracks for walking, jogging and running, close to 200 km of ski tracks in winter, some 30 indoor sports halls, some 10 indoor ice rinks and 80 outdoor ice rinks, 14 indoor swimming halls and 2 outdoor pools in summer, close to 30 beaches, and 12,000 boat berths (泊位).Ice Park is a downtown winter-time skating rink on Railway Square, complete with skate rental (出租) and a heated café.The local people are active bicyclists especially in summer. X’s bicycle path network covers 1,000 kilometers inside the city limits. The city promotes bicycling with many services, including a Journey Planner for Cycling.One of the unusual sports here is ice swimming, and X even hosts ice swimming world championships. The city maintains some 15 ice swimming sites throughout the city.Campers find a convenient site inside the city: Rastila Camping is one of the most popular camping sites in this country, located by the seaside and accessible by underground. The Nuuksio National Park offers camping in wilderness just half an hour from the city by car.The city of X’s sports function is mana ged by the Sports Department. The department provides and maintains sports facilities and organizes activities. The department also rents facilities forsports, conference rooms and saunas.BThe White House dropped a report putting together some federal data. None of the information is exactly new, but a number of graphs in the report offer a clear and convincing illustration (阐述) of the status of women today. For instance, more young women are going to college than young men for the first time in US history. But, women are much more likely to go into lower-paying fields than men when they graduate, therefore lasting the long-standing wage gap. And women, especially minority women, are still more likely to live in poverty than men. Check out three of the graphs from the report below.Senior Obama White House adviser Valerie Jarrett said on a conference call with reporters that the president will use the data as a “tool” to inform policy plans, though she would not name any specific new moves the administration is considering.“You really have to look at the whole story of a woman’s life,” Jarrett said. “This report gives us a framework to do that.”24. The reason why American women delay having their first child, as is shown in Graph I, may be that ________.A. they get married at a later ageB. they don’t want to have childrenC. more of them are going to collegeD. more of them are working outside25. From Graph II, we can know that in the USA ________.A. women can receive the same education as menB. in the 1970s, only 10% of women got a bachelor’s degree or higherC. men are paying more attention to university education than womenD. more women have finished university education than men since the late 1990s26. Which conclusion can we draw from Graph III?A. Women with the same education level as men don’t earn as much.B. The more education one has received, the more pay he or she can get.C. Women under 25 years old usually don’t go out to work.D. The longer one has worked, the more pay he or she can get.27. Which of the following can best serve as the title of the report?A. The State of American WomenB. The Education American Women ReceiveC. American Men and WomenD. Competition between Men and WomenCPhysics is a different world now. Will there ever be another Einstein?Scientists say a new Einstein will appear, but it may take a long time. After all, more than 200 years separated Einstein from his nearest rival (堪与相比者), Isaac Newton.Many physicists say the next Einstein hasn’t been born yet. That is because the long di fficult search for a theory that would account for all the forces of nature has pushed current mathematics to its limits.New math must be created before the problem can be solved.But researchers say there are many other factors working against another Einstein appearing anytime soon.For one thing, physics is a much different field today. In Einstein’s day, there were a few thousand physicists worldwide, and fewer theoreticians.Education is different, too. One important aspect of Einstein’s training tha t is overlooked is the philosophy he read as a teenager. It taught him how to think abstractly about space and time.And he was an accomplished musician. The interplay between music and math is well known. Einstein would crazily play his violin as a way to think through a complex physics problem.Today, universities have produced millions of physicists. There aren’t many jobs in science for them, so they go to Wall Street and Silicon Valley to apply their analytical skills to more practical and rewarding ef forts. Those who stay in science don’t work alone.It’s very difficult to imagine an independent person like Einstein ever tolerating this.28. According to the passage, the most important reason for Einstein’s success is that ________.A. he was a good musicianB. he learnt philosophy as a teenagerC. he was born 200 years later than NewtonD. he was a great mathematician29. According to the passage, which of the following is NOT the reason why a new Einstein has not been born yet?A. The limits of current mathematics.B. The development of physics.C. Different education systems.D. The lack of analytical skills.30. Which of the following does the author probably agree with?A. Einstein rather than Newton made great contributions to the world.B. Working independently is one of the contributing factors of Einstein’s success.C. Physics graduates can easily get science jobs today.D. Music has nothing to do with science.DMy room faces the sun in the morning and on clear summer mornings it wakes me bright and fresh, no matter what time I stayed up till; I’ll get up and make breakfast.This morning I wake up suddenly, like the alarm clock in my head has given me a little electric shock; it isn’t sunny outside. I pull back the curtains and the sky is dark grey.Hearing my brother is getting up, I go downstairs to make him a cup of tea. He’s down in the kitchen about five minutes later, wearing his work clothes, eyes mostly closed against the morning.“Morning.” I say.“Uh huh.”I leave him to work out what he is going to eat and go back to my room, and get back beneath the quilt.This morning I want to think a while. Today is Dad’s birthday; Mom won’t mention it. My brother might, just to cause a row, so I’ll keep him sweet when he comes in from work. Every year on my dad’s birthday I draw a picture of him; each year he looks a bit different. I’m an artist. It’s not that I draw a straighter line or a truer circle, as they try to teach us to do at school. I just get the message across more clearly than other people. More truthfully. I know it.I read a lot of books too, mainly about artists, and I try to paint like them. When my dad comes back I’ll be able to say “this is you when I was twelve and I was in love with Monet” or “this is you on your thirty-eighth birthday, when I was fourteen, and you’d been gone five years, and I wanted to paint like Dante Gabriel Rossetti.” And he’ll look at each painting and know that I love him and never forget him.On Saturday mornings he’d take me to town and I’d drag him around the art shops. On my sixth birthday he bought me a box of 99 crayons. On my eighth birthday he bought me an easel (画架), a real one, not a kiddie’s. On my ninth birthday he bought me oils. Some mornings I’d wake up and there’d be a book on my pillow about Picasso, or Chagall.“Draw me,” he’d say.“Aw, Dad, I can’t.”I know I should go to school; I’m not one of those kids who are scared to go. But, it’s my dad’s birthday and I think I must spend it with him.So I spend some time thinking about his hair, which I think is probably no more grey than it was last year; I know hair doesn’t age at the same speed every year, but I make his hair longer this year. And in my mind’s eye I give him an extra few pounds too. But I keep the smile fixed in my head, like it is when he’s happy.It’s head and shoulders, so I’ll put him in a T-shirt that shows his neck and throat and how strong he is and how brightly his eyes shine and how his eyebrows are dead level straight and still black.I try to think of how much I want to show and how much I want to tell.Then I pick up a charcoal stick and do it. I pick up a chalk to add a suggestion of colour to his eyes, then another chalk for his mouth.And there he is.Dad.There you are.31. The author wakes up suddenly this morning because ________.A. it is a dark grey morningB. it is time for her to make breakfastC. it is her father’s birthdayD. she doesn’t want to go to school32. Which of the following statements is NOT true?A. The author’s father left home when she was twelve.B. The author has drawn more than five pictures of her father.C. The author’s mother won’t hear a word about her father.D. The author’s brother is a worker.答案：ABDCD AABDB CABDC.。

2015高考二轮英语阅读理解提速专练(五) 阅读理解(教育类)+任务型阅读

阅读理解提速专练(五)阅读理解(教育类)＋任务型阅读(限时25分钟)Ⅰ.阅读理解A(2014·东北三校第二次联考)You put a great deal of effort into reaching the college of your choice. It’s time to get started. But what’s next? Beginning college can be an exciting but awkward time. Follow these tips to adjust to your new life rapidly and make the most of your college experience.●To save time and money, use the college’s bus system. Taking the bus to school is quick, easy and free in most college towns. You won’t have to locate or afford a place to park either. It’s also a good way to be environmentally aware.●Save pennies on books by waiting until class starts. You might not even need all of the recommended books. New textbooks cost an arm and a leg. Try buying used textbooks — it’s a surefire way to save money and serve the purpose as well.●Do never look at college life as an endless series of parties and social activities. But there is a whole lot more to college if you’re serious about graduating. Having a good college experience is all about balancing work and fun.●Be aware that your living environment can largely affect your academic success. If the dorm doesn’t suit you, consider living at home with your family or renting your own apartment. The best location for your studies isn’t always your dorm. Find a quiet area, like the library, to do your work. Alternatively, buy some headphones that block out noise.●Be mindful of your diet. Make healthy food choices and watch what you eat. Avoid foods that are processed or high in sugar. The “freshman 15” is real. Many college students gain at least15 pounds during their freshman year.●While electives (选修课) can be helpful when figuring out your major, you shouldn’t entirely rely on them. Clubs and other organizations exist around. Get involved. Make sure, though, that you still have time to study. Having_too_much_on_your_plate can hurt your grades.1．Which of the following ideas can be financially wise?A．Driving your own car.B．Buying used books.C．Renting an apartment.D．Taking part in activities.2．In the text, freshmen are repeatedly warned against________.A．academic failures B．physical problemsC．traffic accidents D．social activities3．The “freshman 15” tells the fact that some freshmen________.A．take part in limited activities on campusB．have little regular physical exerciseC．focus less on their academic workD．take relaxed attitudes to their diets4．The underlined phrase “having too much on your plate” probably refers to________.A．using too much money for mealsB．eating too many unhealthy foodsC．taking part in too many after-class activitiesD．taking an elective that has too many studentsB(2014·四川绵阳第三次诊断)I am a strong believer that if a child is raised with approval (准允), he learns to love himself and will be successful in his own way. Several weeks ago, I was doing homework with my son in the third grade and he kept standing up from his chair to go over the math lines. I kept asking him to sit down, telling him that he should concentrate better. He sat but seconds later, as if he didn’t even notice he was doing it, he got up again. I was getting frustrated (挫败的), but then it hit me. I started noticing his answers were much quicker and more accurate when he stood up. Could he be more absorbed while standing up?This made me start questioning myself and what I had been raised to believe. I was raised to believe that a quiet, calm child was a sure way to lead to success. This child would have the willpower to study hard, get good grades and become someone important in life.Now those same people perhaps come to realize that their kids are born with their own sets of DNA and personality qualities, and all you can do is loving and accepting them. As parents, throughout their growing years and beyond that, we need to be our kids’best cheerleaders, guiding them and helping them find their ways.I have stopped asking my son to sit down and concentrate. Obviously, he is concentrating just in his own way and not mine. We need to learn to accept our kids’ways of doing things. Some way may have worked for me but doesn’t mean we need to carry it through generations. There is nothing sweeter than being personal and unique (独特的). It makes us free and happy and that’s just the way I want my kids to live their own life.5．Time and again the author got his son seated in order to make him________.A．work fast B．go politeC．stay relaxed D．keep attentive6．The underlined word “it” (in the first paragraph) probably refers to________.A．his son’s doing better while standing upB．his failure in keeping his son under controlC．his own experience as a school boyD．his disappointment with his active child7．By this passage, the author attempts to tell other parents to________.A．correct their kids’manners from the early agesB．respect and trust their kids’ways of behaviorsC．develop a good relationship with their childrenD．guarantee their children’s freedom at home8．Which of the following would be the best title of the passage?A．Parental help with teens’studyB．Adult influence on teens’growthC．Kids’success in their own stylesD．Friendship between generationsⅡ.任务型阅读(2014·洛阳高三二模)How to communicate effectivelyEffective communication is a must for everyone who hopes to be successful. It helps express your thoughts and improves your career prospects (前景) as well as strengthens relationships. Therefore, it’s necessary to work hard to improve your communication skills.__1__Before you are ready to talk to a group of people, you should think about what you are going to talk about. Although a printed copy of a speech may not be always necessary, highlighting a few important issues in your mind is a must. __2__ And it reduces the possibilities of getting away from the main issues.Choose your wordsChoice of words is the most important part of any communication. Simple, clear words are appropriate for the issue you are discussing. Needless to say, words that could make your audience unpleasant are best kept out of the communication. Most people tend to be careful about their language while at work. __3__ This may hurt your loved ones beyond your imagination.Body languageMany people use body language by mistake and end up making a fool of themselves. Body language means keeping eye contact and using hand gestures only wherever required. __4__ This will make your talk more of a stage performance and defeat its purpose.Listen and concentrateCommunication is an exchange of ideas. Once you are done with your part, listen carefully to what other people plan to say. __5__ Get rid of all distractions (分散注意力的事物) such as a phone before you begin communication. A distraction not only disturbs your focus, but it also causes your audience’s attention to wander.A．Gather your thoughtsB．Prepare a copy of a speechC．However, when they get home they often use colorful language.D．This will help you remain focused throughout your communication.E．If you are giving a speech, it is important that you focus on that activity only.F．Effective communication is a gradual process and requires efforts on your part.G．Remember, there is no need to speak every word with a gesture or facial expression.答案Ⅰ.语篇解读：这是一篇说明文。

2015高考二轮英语阅读理解提速专练(六) 阅读理解(日常生活类)+任务型阅读

阅读理解提速专练(六)阅读理解(日常生活类)＋任务型阅读(限时25分钟)Ⅰ.阅读理解A(2014·西安四校联考)Four schoolchildren from Belgrave, England were out on their bikes on Wednesday evening. Unexpectedly, they saw an elderly man gasping for breath in the street. They tried to call the police and ambulance service, but their phones were not working, due to network problems.Before the Polish man became unconscious, the children kept him calm while they flagged down (招停) a passing driver. The children used words they had picked up from their Polish classmates to translate the injured man’s answer to the driver’s questions. Gary, 10, and his six-year-old sister, Lily, stayed with the man while Thyus and Owen, both 11, led the ambulance to the spot where he lay. Soon the man was taken to hospital.The fantastic four children who came to the aid of the elderly man deserve the highest respect for their quick thinking and courage in an emergency situation. They are a credit not only to themselves, but to their families and their school. And it is great to be able to hear such a positive story about young people.What is not so positive about this story is the fact that several adults apparently walked by without stopping to help.This seeming indifference (冷漠) to an emergency situation is a well-noted phenomenon which psychologists sometimes refer to as “the bystander effect”. Research suggests that when a group of people witness an emergency, people are likely to assume that somebody else will intervene and they feel that the burden of responsibility is lifted from their shoulders.Perhaps the answer to this sort of thing is to introduce a “Good Samaritan”law. This already exists in France and places a legal responsibility on people who witness an emergency situation to help out as long as they can do so.This certainly seems to remove any doubt about who bears the burden of responsibility for offering assistance — everybody!1．What can we learn about the elderly man?A．He spoke Polish with the children.B．He fell from his bike and got injured.C．He was taken to hospital by a passing driver.D．He recovered consciousness in the street.2．In Paragraph 3, the author mainly ________.A．shows his great sympathy for the manB．gives high praise to the four childrenC．offers his special thanks to the driverD．expresses his anger at several adults3．The underlined word “intervene” in Paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to “________”．A．be curious B．go onC．give up D．get involved4．In France, if an emergency happens to someone, ________.A．offering help to him is required by lawB．people have the right to leave the sceneC．others must get permission before helping himD．the witnesses will be punished if the rescue failsB(2014·长春二模)Unemployment in Europe has recently hit record highs. Although Denmark has been protected from economic problems thanks to its low public debt, qualified professionals are still finding it tough to get a job. Danish marketing firm Reputation Copenhagen has come up with a way of helping academics get noticed — putting them on display in storefront windows.Many highly trained professionals, ranging from former CEOs tolawyers and tax experts, are currently finding it increasingly difficult to findproper employment on the Danish job market. Some of them have beentrying for years, leaving their resumes (简历) with dozens of companies, without ever hearing back from them, and are now at a point where they are willing to try anything, even putting themselves in display windows like goods, hoping to get noticed.Alexander Peitersen, managing director of Reputation Copenhagen came up with the idea of using his company’s office as a storefront for the campaign (活动), as there are many businesses nearby that might be interested in the talents on display. So he set up a small desk, put up the sign “An available academic is sitting here” and asked the unemployed to just sit in the windows like goods. It seems like a pretty desperate measure, but at least it works. According to the agency’s website, three of the job seekers in their window display got a job in a day or two.Peitersen says he came up with the idea after realizing human resource managers get hundreds of job applications every day, which look more or less the same, and that creative thinking is required in order to increase the chances of finding employment. Apart from companies interested in qualified job seekers, the campaign has also attracted the attention of both local and international media.5．Which of the following words can be used to describe Peitersen?A．Independent. B．Creative.C．Sensitive. D．Cautious.6．Some job seekers are willing to put themselves in the windows to display in that________.A．they think it is fashionableB．their parents ask them toC．it’s increasingly difficult to get hiredD．they find it’s interesting7．It can be inferred that________.A．no companies show interest in the qualified job seekers in the windowsB．both local and international media don’t agree with the campaignC．human resource managers have to reply to hundreds of applicantsD．to some degree the window displays help people find jobs8．What is the text mainly about?A．Job seekers are displayed in the windows hoping to get hired.B．The rate of unemployment in Europe has recently become higher.C．It is hard for qualified professionals to get a job.D．Denmark has avoided economic problems due to its low public debt.Ⅱ.任务型阅读(2014·郑州二模)Life in ancient RomeCity and country lifeRoman cities were very modern places, the center of which was a large open space surrounded by markets, baths, arenas (竞技场) and other public buildings. Life in the countryside was more relaxed. __1__ They usually planted crops and raised animals, but sometimes they also fought in the army.The Roman familyHead of the Roman family was the oldest male. He controlled the whole household and had absolute power over all the members of his family. In the upper classes, slaves and servants also lived with a family. __2__ Many rich Romans arranged marriages for their children so they could stay in the higher classes and keep their influence and power.__3__Citizens of Rome wore a tunic, a piece of loose clothing that fell down to the knees. On special occasions they were allowed to wear a toga, a beautiful piece of white clothing that was wrapped (缠绕) around their body. Women wore tunics and later on stolas, which reached down to their feet. And they even experimented in dyeing (染色) their hair.Leisure (休闲) timeBath houses were the center of Roman leisure life. Men and women often got together inseparate bath houses. __4__ People of all social classes got together in such public bath houses. Going to a bath was a symbol of being purer and better than others.EducationDuring the early centuries of ancient Rome children were mostly taught at home by their parents. Fathers taught their sons how to read and write. __5__ Later on, rich Romans started sending their children to school. There they learned to read, write and solve mathematical problems.A．Dressing stylesB．Food and clothesC．Romans often married for political reasons.D．The population was mainly made up of farmers.E．Mothers showed their daughters how to do housework.F．Older students studied Greek language, literature and even politics.G．There they could relax, exercise, get massages and have a chat.答案Ⅰ.语篇解读：本文是议论文。

(新课标)2015届高考英语二轮复习专题限时训练时闻型阅读理解

[时闻型阅读理解](限时：25分钟)(一)XI'AN—China has introduced various emergency responses and longterm measures against air pollution in the central and eastern regions.The air quality index (AQI) for Xi'an reached 500 on Wednesday afternoon, at the top of the AQI scale, according to the national air quality monitoring website. Xi'an weather forecasters predict the smog (雾霾) will continue for the next week and air pollution may worsen.“I have to keep buying masks for my family，”said Liu, buying ma sks at a pharmacy (药店) near her home in downtown Xi'an.“This is the only thing we can do to protect ourselves.”On Wednesday, a city government emergency response plan was put into action, suspending all the construction and taking at least 50 per cent of government vehicles off the road. Power plants must limit their output and reduce emissions.Nearly half the country, more than 100 cities in 20 provinces, has suffered from smog since last December. Many have taken action, including experimenting with artificial methods to reduce smog, limiting vehicle use and fining polluters.Assessments based on GDP alone were abandoned last month and more emphasis has been put on public wellbeing and the environment. Whether the move will be effective in forcing local governments consider environmental issues over economic growth remains to be seen. Environmental protection professionals are doubtful about the immediacy of the effects of these measures.Xiao Hang, an urban researcher at the Chinese Academy of Sciences, said it took London 50 years to lose the moniker (绰号) “foggy London town”， and Los Angeles still struggles to control its photochemical (光化学) smog.“We can't ignore environmental problems during the development process and China has a long way to go，” he said.1．What would be the best title for the article?A．AQI for Xi'an reached 500B．Smog crisis tries the limits of people's patienceC．Smoggy Chinese cities to clear the airD．Dust masks become hot sellers2．The underlined word “suspending”in Paragraph 4 can be replaced by “________”．A．encouraging B．stoppingC．continuing D．expanding3．We can infer from the article that ________.A．China is the only country suffering from smogB．environmental professionals believe the air quality will soon be improved with these measuresC．assessments based on GDP alone were harmful to environmental protection D．Xi'an was the most polluted city in China4．What Xiao Hang said indicates ________.A．London still has serious air pollution after 50 years of effortB．the development of China is more importantC．solving environmental problems requires great effortD．it's normal for China to have environmental problems(二)They already guide blind and disabled people; now dogs are to be trained to help people with dementia(痴呆)or Alzheimer's disease.Alzheimer's disease can make people confuse night and day or forget basic things such as washing or drinking enough water.The dogs will be trained to respond to sound triggers(触发器) in the home that cause them to perform tasks.The duties will include reminding their owners to take medicine, as well as encouraging them to eat, drink and sleep regularly.The idea was developed by design students at the Glasgow School of Art and will now be put into practice by Alzheimer's Scotland and Dogs for the Disabled.The first dogs will be distributed to four Scottish couples, where one of the partners is in the early stages of dementia.Some 670,000 people in Britain have dementia and one in three over 65s will develop the condition.By 2021 this is expected to rise to one million.Joyce Gray of Alzheimer's Scotland said，“People in the early stages of dementia are still able to live a relatively normal life, and dogs help to maintain routine.”Another advantage of using the pets as companions is that dogs can give them a sense of silent support and companionship.Ms Gray said，“The evidence is that people may forget familiar faces but not pets.It's such a strong bond that people often remember them longest.People don't need to communicate verbally(言语地) but they can still interact.You can have a speechless bon d.”Helen McCain, director of Dogs for the Disabled, said，“People with dementia often forget to take the medicine.If a dog presents them with a bag with pills in it, there's a greater chance of them taking it.The dogs would also encourage the owner to take them out for walks, ensuring they keep exercising and interacting with other people.”5．In Britain people with dementia ________.A．are likely to increase in numberB．are mostly over 65 years oldC．will be trained to respond to sound triggersD．will be able to live a relatively normal life6．The dogs are taught to perform tasks by ________.A．making some sound signalsB．communicating with the patientsC．reminding the patients by barkingD．reacting to some sound triggers7．What does the underlined word “them” in Paragraph 4 refer to?A．Faces. B．Triggers.C．Pets. D．Companions.8．What is mainly talked about in the passage?A．The idea of dogs for the dementia was developed by students.B．Dogs are trained to assist Alzheimer's patients.C．British people with Alzheimer's disease are in poor condition.D．The dementia dogs perform most duties of a doctor.(三)Losing your luggage on a flight could soon be a thing of the past after an airline developed a bag that is impossible to lose. According to the latest industry figures, about 4 pieces of luggage will be lost on the average Boeing 747 flight. Passengers are most likely to lose a bag when changing flights, especially if the connection time is short.One of the major reasons for luggage being lost is that the paper tags carrying the bar code(条形码) are ripped off as cases are shunted(使……转轨) along conveyor belts to the aircraft. It was this that led to the loss of thousands of bags at London'sHeathrow Airport in March, 2008.This luggage technology, known as Bag2Go, involves fixing a satellite tracker and a bar code onto the suitcase. Using a smart phone, a passenger sends details of their flight to the airline which in turn sends back a bar code which is shown on the display unit of the case. Each bar code is unique carrying details of the traveller, flight and destination.Once on board a plane, a passenger can use a smart phone application to check that the bag is in place and inform flight crew if it's not there. Should the bag be loaded onto the wrong plane, satellite technology and the bar code means that it will be easily traced. It will enable the case to be delivered to the correct destination and returned to its owner.At the same time, the passenger can keep track of the bag with the help of a mobile phone application, which has a number of functions, including informing a passenger if somebody tries to tamper(胡乱摆弄) with the bag.The technology is still being developed by Airbus, TSystems, a telecommunications company and RIMOWA, a suitcase manufacturer.Passengers will be able to buy the bags, although renting them is another possibility. The advanced technology means that there may be no luggage conveyor belts in our future, as the satellite technology could mean bags are transported independently and directly from your house to the airplane's hold, and finally to your hotel.9．What problem is the luggage technology meant to solve?A．The problem of delayed flights.B．The problem of too much luggage on board.C．The problem of boarding the wrong flight.D．The problem of missing one's luggage.10．What do we know about“Bag2Go”according to the passage?A．It is equipped with a satellite tracker and a bar code.B．Passengers can have their luggage at hand when boarding the plane.C．It is only designed to get the lost luggage back.D．It can transport your luggage directly to your hotel.11．What information is carried on the bar code mentioned in Paragraph 3?A．The details of what is put inside the luggage.B．The details of the traveller, flight and destination.C．When and where the passenger can change flights.D．The introduction of the Boeing 747 flight.12．What will happen to a suitcase with the new bar code when it's loaded onto the wrong plane?A．The flight crew will inform the passenger that the bag is not in place.B．No one will be able to tamper with the bag once it's traced.C．The case will be delivered to the correct destination and returned to its owner.D．The satellite tracker will send out warning message to the airport.专题限时训练(二十九)【时闻型阅读理解】(一)【文章大意】本文是一篇关于中国采取措施整治环境污染，减少雾霾的新闻报道。

2015年高考全国卷2英语试题及答案解析

2015年高考全国卷2英语试题第Ⅰ卷第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）略第二部分阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）AMy color television has given me nothing but a headache. I was able to buy it a little over a year ago because I had my relatives give me money for my birthday instead of clothes that wouldn’t fit. I let a salesclerk fool me into buying a discontinued model. I realized this a day later, when I saw newspaper advertisements for the set at seventy-five dollars less than I had paid. The set worked so beautiful when I first got it home that I would keep it on until stations signed off for the night. Fortunately, I didn’t get any channels showing all-night movies or I would never have gotten to bed.Then I started developing a problem with the set that involved static(静电) noise. For some reason, when certain shows switched into a commercial, a loud noise would sound for a few seconds. Gradually, this noise began to appear during a show, and to get rid of it, I had to change to another channel and then change it back. Sometimes this technique would not work, and I had to pick up the set and shake it to remove the sound. I actually began to build up my arm muscles(肌肉) shaking my set.When neither of these methods removed the static noise, I would sit helplessly and wait for the noise to go away. At last I ended up hitting the set with my first, and it stopped working altogether. My trip to the repair shop cost me $62, and the sit is working well now, but I keep expecting more trouble.21. Why did the author say he was fooled into buying the TV set?A.He got an older model than he had expected.B.He couldn’t return it when it was broken.C.He could have bought it at a lower price.D.He failed to find any movie shows on it.【参考答案】C【考查内容】细节理解题【解析思路】根据第一段第四行“when I saw newspaper advertisements for the set at seventy-five dollars less than I had paid.”当我看到报纸上75美元比我买的价格低的时候，我感觉我上当了。

2015年考研英语二第四篇阅读答案分析

2015年考研英语二第四篇阅读答案分析Part AText 436题：Which part of the jobs picture was neglected?(工作图的哪个部分被忽视了?)答案B: The increase of voluntary part-time jobs.解析：该题属事实细节题。

根据“job picture”和“neglected”，我们可以定位到第2段第1、2句：“However, there is another important part of the jobs picture that was largely overlooked. There was a big jump in the number of people who report voluntarily working part-time.”该句的意思是：自愿从事兼职的人数有大幅下降，而这一部分人在很大程度上被忽视了。

从neglect与overlook近义词对应的角度来看，很容易确定选项B：The increase of voluntary part-time jobs.37题：Many people work part-time because they__(许多人从事兼职是因为____)答案C: cannot get their hands on full-time jobs解析：该提属分析判断题中的因果分析题。

根据“many people”“part-time job”“because”同学们可定位到第3段第2、3句：Many people who work part-time jobs actually want full-time jobs. They take part-time work because this is all they can get.其中第2句话与题干相对应，而第3句则揭示了原因：因为这些人只能获得兼职。

高三英语二轮复习阅读提速练(四)高三全册英语试题

位敦市安定阳光实验学校阅读提速练(四) (建议用时：40分钟)阅读理解(共两节，满分40分)第一节 (共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分)阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。

A(2017·高三质量检测)South KoreaWhile many South Koreans prefer Westernstyle weddings in which the bride wears a white wedding dress, some couples are still carrying out the “Pyebaek”—a South Korean wedding custom.The Pyebaek is held after the official ceremony, and is when the bride pays respects to her parentsinlaw for the first time.The new couple bow deeply before the parents, and they exchange jujube(枣) and chestnuts(栗子)—symbols for children and good fortune.—Sujean Park, HuffPost South KoreaJapanFor Japanese weddings, it’s customary for guests to bring cash as a gift for the new couples.The amount depends on the guest’s relationship to the couple—on average, friends would give $300, and family members may give up to $1，000.The bills should be unfolded, freshly printed.They’re typically put in a special envelope signed by the guest.Guests leave the envelopes at a reception desk at the ceremony and receive wedding favors in return.—Ryan Takeshita, HuffPost JapanBrazilIn Brazilian weddings, the best man cuts the groom’s tie into several pieces and sells them to the wedding guests at whatever price they choose to pay for it.The money that’s collected usually goes toward the c ouple’s honeymoon.Brazilian weddings wouldn’t be complete without pastries called “bemcasados”， or “happily married”．These are tiny sweet cakes with a condensed milk(炼乳) filling that are meant to bring good luck to the new couples.—Andrea Martinelli, HuffPost Brazil1．In South Korean weddings，________．A．only Westernstyle weddings are favoredB．the couple must both wear a white dressC．the bride shows respects to her parentsD．some couples still observe their traditions2．When attending a Japanese friend’s wedding, you’dbetter________．A．fold the new bills in an envelopeB．contain $300 in a special envelopeC．carry an envelope with a letter as a giftD．give more than $1，000 to the new couple3．Why do people make pastries in Brazilian weddings?A．To share the new couple’s stories.B．To raise money for the new couple.C．To show their excellent cooking skills.D．To express good wishes to the new couple.4．What’s the purpose of writing this text?A．To share some wedding customs around the world.B．To tell people how to make preparations for weddings.C．To show the different customs between different countries.D．To check how much you know about wedding customs.B(2017·检测)It was an old apartment building, in which many parts are made of wood.Regardless of the warning of firemen, the residents wouldn’t move out because they were poor and had nowhere to go.One night, the building was on fire.The residents began to run for their lives.When half of the population had got themselves out, the wooden staircases broke down.The remaining residents rushed to the roof of the third floor, which had not been touched by the flames yet, waiting for the firemen to rescue them.Firemen did arrive in a short while.But the fire engines and ladders could not reach the building as the alley was too narrow to allow the passage.The situation was critical, since the fire might burn the roof at any moment.The firemen placed a few cushions on the floor, and got some quilts from the nearby houses to add to the pile.Then they asked the people on the burning building to jump on the pile after they had shown how.A man jumped down, bottom touching the pile, uninjured.Another person jumped down, uninjured...They jumped one after another, all safe.Finally, Singermary became the only remaining one on the roof,hesitating while the fire was swallowing the roof soon.People shouted，“Jump, jump！” Singermary jumped, but she jumped head down with open arms.People were amazed and greatly shocked.How could she do such a jump? It was a suicide gesture! Fortunately, the cushions were very thick.She did not die, but injured seriously, saying with what strength she got, “Please take me to hospital！” She was pregnant, and she had jumped head down in order to keep the child safe.That was mother’s love ! People were deeply moved.5．When did the wooden staircases break down?A．After half of the residents ran out.B．Before the residents discovered the fire.C．Immediately the firemen arrived.D．The moment the fire started.6．Why couldn’t the firemen put out the fire?A．Because the cushions blocked the way.B．Because the fire engines were too old.C．Because the building was made of wood.D．Because the alley was not wide enough.7．Why did Singermary jump in a different way?A．To reduce the danger.B．To cover her fright.C．To protect her child.D．To shock her neighbors.8．What would be the best title for the passage?A．Harmony of NeighborhoodB．Mother’s LoveC．Heroic FiremenD．An Urgent RescueC(2017·中学模拟)It is quite reasonable to blame traffic jams, the cost of gas and the great speed of modern life, but manners on the road are becoming horrible.Everybody knows that the nicest men would become fierce tigers behind the wheel.It is all right to have a tiger in a cage, but to have one in the driver’s seat is another matter.Road politeness is not only good manners, but a good sense.It takes the most coolheaded drivers great patience to give up the desire to beat back when forced to face rude driving.On the other hand, a littlepoliteness goes a long way toward reducing the possibility of quarreling and fighting.A friendly nod or a wave of thanks in answer to an act of politeness helps to create an atmosphere of goodwill and becomes so necessary in modern traffic conditions.But such behavior of politeness is by no means enough.Many drivers nowadays don’t even seem able to recognize politeness when they see it.However, misplaced politeness can also be dangerous.A typical example is the driver who waves a child crossing the street at a wrong place into the path of oncoming cars that may not be able to stop in time.The same goes for encouraging old ladies to cross the road wherever and whenever they want to.An experienced driver, whose manners are faultless, told me it would help if drivers learnt to correctly join in a traffic stream without causing total blockages that give rise to unpleasantfeelings.Unfortunately, modern drivers can’t even learn to drive, let alone master the roadmanship(公路驾车技能)．Years ago, experts warned us that the fast increase of the car ownership would demand more giveandtake(互谅互让) from all road users.It is high time for all of us to take this message to heart.9．The passage mainly talks about________．A．traffic jams B．good mannersC．road politeness D．modern drivers10．Troubles on the road are often caused by________．A．traffic jamsB．the behavior of the driversC．the great speed of modern lifeD．terrible road conditions11．According to the writer，a good driver should________．A．encourage children to cross the road whenever they want toB．beat back when forced to face rude drivingC．be able to recognize politeness when he sees itD．join in a traffic stream quickly however other people feel12．It is not always right for drivers to________．A．master the roadmanshipB．neglect politeness when they see itC．give a friendly nod in answer to an act of politenessD．encourage old ladies to cross the road whenever and wherever they want toD(2017·高中二模)People love cellphones, which is why nine in ten Americans own one.But does heavy use of cellphones pose a risk of cancer? This question has caused controversy for many years.A new study in rats now augments those concerns.Its data linked longterm, intense exposure to radiation from cellphones with an increased risk of cancer in the heart or brain.The results have yet to be confirmed, the authors note.Indeed, although the rat study found a link between cellphone radiation and cancer, it offers no clues to why such a link might exist, notes Jonathan Samet.He teaches preventative medicine and directs the Institute for Global Health at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles.Still, he calls the new study’s findings “significant”．They could lead to studies researching how cellphone radiation might cause cancer, he says.Phone signals are relayed between cell towers and cellphones via radio waves.This radio frequency—or RF—radiation is a type known as nonionizing(非电离的)．Unlike Xrays, nonionizing radiation does not deposit enough energy into cells to release electro ns from atoms or molecules, producing ions.So it tends to be far less harmful than ionizing radiation, such as Xrays.But that does not mean radio waves might not cause harm.In very large doses(量) this radiation will heat the body and cause tissue damage.But it’s not yet known what much lower RF levels might do, such as those from cellphone use.Five years ago, the World Health Organization’s International Agency for Research on Cancer, or IARC, concluded that cellphone use“is possibly carcinogenic(致癌的)”．Its conclusion was based on what little research data was available at that time.But notice that IARC was not certain.It said only that phone use might “possibly”cause cancer.So scientists at the National Toxicology Program, or NTP, investigated further.13．Which of the following can replace the underlined word “augments” in Paragraph 1?A．Figures out. B．Puts out.C．Refers to. D．Adds to.14．In which aspect does Jonathan Samet think the new study in rats is significant?A．It assists him with his teaching.B．It indicates a new research direction.C．It warns people to mind cellphone safety.D．It makes a breakthrough in cancer research.15．What is Paragraph 3 mainly about?A．How phone signals are delivered.B．How cellphones produce radiation.C．Features of radiation from cellphones.D．Differences between ionizing and nonionizing radiation.第二节 (共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分)根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。

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阅读理解提速专练(四)阅读理解(社会现象类)＋任务型阅读(限时25分钟)Ⅰ.阅读理解A(2014·兰州高三一模)Millennials consist of people born from 1980 to 2000. In America, Millennials are known as the Meme generation, whose selfishness has only been more obvious than ever.Millennials got this way partly because, in the 1970s, people wanted to improve kids’chances of success by stressing self-importance. Though they are overconfident of their places in the world, Millennials are also challenged, with a much longer life stage between teenagers and adults. Now that cell phones allow people to communicate with others at every hour, Millennials are communicating all day but almost entirely through a screen. They are deeply anxious about missing something better.However, Millennials’self-importance isn’t the result of over-protection but the adaptation (适应) to a more colorful world. Because of online dating, Facebook circles and the ability to connect with people internationally, Millennials no longer have to marry someone from their high school class or even their home country.So here’s a more rounded picture of Millennials. They are sincere and optimistic. They are life tinkers more than dreamers. They want constant approval (认可) — they post photos from the dressing room as they try on clothes. They have a fear of missing out and have a similar name for everything. They want new experiences all the time. They love their phones but hate talking on them.So yes, we have all that data about Millennials’selfishness, laziness and self-importance. But a generation’s greatness isn’t determined by data; it’s determined by how they react to the challenges that fall on them, and, just as important, by how we react to them.1．Meme generation refers to those________.A．who are from the USB．who are always selfishC．who lived in the 1970sD．who were born in the late 20th century2．In the passage, Millennials are generally believed to be________.A．sincere and determinedB．patient and optimisticC．selfish and self-importantD．anxious and overconfident3．Which word can best describe Millennials’life?A．Successful.B．Scaring.C．Rich. D．Modern.4．How will the author react to Millennials?A．He will choose to believe in them.B．He will try to do everything for them.C．He will show his sympathy for them.D．He will feel disappointed with them.B(2014·陕西西北九校第二次联考)A white child sold a pack of cannabis (大麻) at his local high school. A black child did a part-time job like this in his local neighborhood. When caught, both of them were first-time violators (违反者). And then the white child walked into juvenile (青少年的) court with his family, an excellent lawyer and insurance. The black child walked into court with his dad, no lawyer and no insurance. The grand justice let the white child leave with his family. Besides, he was placed in a well-condition treatment program. The black child had no choice. He was under restraint (限制)．Generally speaking, what we have mentioned above happened more and more often in the juvenile-court system. Minority youths who were caught on violent affairs were more than 5 times as white youths to be sent out of the juvenile justice system and tried (审判) as adults, according to a study released last week by The Ne w York Times. Once minority children were in adult courts, young black violators were 20 times more likely to be put into prison. “Discrimination against minority children develops at every stage of the justice system and it is going to skyrocket when young criminals are judged as adult criminals，” said Mr.Din.Low age crime dropped from its peak in the early 2000s. In the past six years, 33 states have passed new laws that made it easier to try juveniles as adults. In New York and Mississippi in 1996, all the young criminals in prison were minorities. In fact, most of the children who were tried as adults should not be treated like that.Instead, adult prisons were a hell to juveniles. Adult prisoners were 10 times more likely to commit killing people and 7 times more likely to be about sexual abuse. Jim King Cary, a spokesman, a reform group in Washington D. C．，said once they got out, they were going to commit more and more violent crimes. The system, in fact, was training career criminals. And it was doing its great harm to minorities.5．From the beginning we learn that________.A．the white child is as lucky as the black childB．the grand justice treated the white child and the black child differentlyC．the white child has been forgiven by the societyD．the black child should be put into prison6．According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE?A．Children can be tried as adults under special condition.B．Black children are more likely to commit crimes.C．Discrimination does exist in the justice system.D．Governments shouldn’t pass the laws immediately.7．The underlined word “skyrocket” in Paragraph 2 means “________”．A．expand widely B．drop immediatelyC．spread quickly D．rise suddenly8．It can be inferred from the last paragraph that________.A．young criminals in adult prisons lived a better lifeB．juveniles were killed or abused in adult prisonsC．juveniles were likely to become career criminalsD．more and more juveniles were reformed by the systemⅡ.任务型阅读(2014·山西太原五中4月月考)How to Love Your ParentsEven if you think that your parents are mean-spirited at times, loving your parents is a normal and fulfilling part of life. You love them for the fact that they created you, raised you, and are in part a source of who you are. Here are some ways to love your parents.__1__A gentle“good morning”and“I love you”will warm a coldest heart.Remember that they brought you into this world.Without your parents, you might still wander at an unknown corner in an unknown world.Respect them more and cherish these moments.You can use these moments to learn from them when you’re off on your own.It’s OK to get angry but angry actions don’t help you or your parents.Act calmly, cool off, keep a journal about your feelings, or talk to a friend.__2__Obey their requests.It will make your attitude better and earn you more respect from them. It may seem like you are going through hell when you don’t get what you want or you have to clean.However, you had better remember they keep a roof over your head when it’s cold, raining, snowing, or too hot.Understand that parents are human beings and make mistakes.__3__Since you can forgive your friends, why not forgive your parents?Keep company with them.Do things with your parents like watching TV, or go somewhere with them.__4__Listen to their old stories and learn from them.You will find they are your teachers in this way or another.Some people simply may not be able to love their parents.__5__Seek help if you are beingabused in any way.Parents do not have a right to harm you.A．Forgiveness is the key.B．Tell them you love them every morning.C．Parents will in turn express their love to you.D．After this, share your feelings with your parents.E．Anyway, spend as much time with them as you can.F．Please remember parents are as important as friends.G．There can be realistic reasons for this, family violence for example.答案Ⅰ.语篇解读：千禧一代是指在1980年至2000年期间出生的人。