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(英语)高考英语阅读理解专项训练及答案及解析
（英语）高考英语阅读理解专项训练及答案及解析一、高中英语阅读理解1．阅读下列短文，从短文后每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A new technology is going to ripe, one that could transform our daily lives, help to form new industries, even remove world economic powers from their present positions. Unlike the wave of industrialization that began in the West and spread later to the rest of the world, the new developments are taking place in research labs all over the globe—and Asians are in the forefront. Physicists are creating a new class of materials that display an amazing property unforeseen even two years ago—superconductivity (超导体技术).Used today only in specialized equipment, super conductors have the potential to radically change most of the electrical and electronic appliances found in the home, making them smaller, more powerful and efficient. They could free our cities of pollution by replacing petrol and diesel (柴油) vehicles with electric cars, and cut the cost of electricity. The new materials do something that even the best of conductors such as copper and silver cannot—they do away with all electrical resistance. The significances for energy storage are great.The technology is in its early stage, still accessible to countries that decide to invest brains and money. For 75 years it had remained little more than a scientific curiosity with limited practical use because the phenomenon occurred only at extremely low temperatures. It was first observed in 1911 by a Dutch scientist named Heike Kamerlingh Onnes, who cooled mercury (水银) to temperatures below -269℃ with liquid helium (氦). Then in January last year, two IBM scientists, K. Alex Muller and J. George Bednorz, found a metal oxide ceramic (氧化陶瓷) that superconducted at -243℃. Their report went largely unnoticed until last December, when it was confirmed at a scientific meeting in Boston. Today Japan, India, China and other Asian countries all have their share of experts who spend their days and nights in labs, acting as midwives (助产士) to a new technology.（1）As is indicated in the passage, the technology of superconductivity ____________. A. has already been developed B. is still under developmentC. will be used only in specialized equipmentD. will be used in daily lives in a few years（2）The new technology differs from the others in that ____________.A. it began in the East and spread later to the rest of the worldB. it began in the West and spread later to the rest of the worldC. it is being cultivated in research labs around the worldD. it is accessible to physicists who are intelligent and rich（3）From the passage, we may conclude that ____________.A. Asian scientists gain the lead in the growth of the new technologyB. Dutch scientists kept reporting new findings for the last 75 yearsC. IBM scientists' report receive immediate attention all over the worldD. the West was astonished at the new technology developed by the Asians（4）Which of the following would be the best title for the passage?A. The Prospect of a New TechnologyB. Superconductivity: A New TechnologyC. A New Technology: The Key to Change the Way of Our LivesD. A New Technology: A Joint Effort of Many Countries【答案】（1）B（2）C（3）A（4）B【解析】【分析】本文是一篇说明文，介绍了超导体技术的发展潜能和发展状况。
(完整)高中英语阅读技巧及专题训练(含答案),推荐文档(参考)
(完整)高中英语阅读技巧及专题训练(含答案),推荐文档高中英语阅读技巧及专题训练（含答案）一、题型知识短文的体裁涉及记叙文、讲明文、议论文和应用文等；题材涉及政治、经济、历史、地理、文化、教育、新闻报道、人物故事、科技信息、海外风情等；每段短文后普通设计4 道试题，最多的有5 道题，最少的设计 3 道题。
纵观历年高考英语试题，英语阅读明白要紧从以下5 个方面来考查考生的英语阅读明白能力：1. 事实细节题。
这类题要紧考查考生对英语文章事实细节的掌握事情。
它又分为两种事情：一是词语细节类，其答案几乎能够直截了当从原文中找出来，考生只要依照题干中的关键词与原文举行对比，就能找到答案；二是隐含细节类，这类题尽管别能直截了当从原文中的找到对应的词或短语，但考生能够依照文章的隐含意义，如缘故、前提或结果等认真推敲出答案来。
细节类试题的提咨询方式非常多而且灵便，提咨询的对象涉及短文中的时刻、距离、数量或缘故、结果、方式等具体的细节，有的需要先举行计算才干得出答案，有的先要找出文章的相应部分才干得出答案，也有的要把文章中所有的相关细节全部找出来才干得出答案。
常用的提咨询句型有：What does the author say in…?According to the passage, where / when / why / how / who…?What is the reason for…?Which of the following is (NOT) true?Which of the following is (NOT) mentioned?The writer mentioned all of the following EXCEPT…2. 推理推断题。
这类题别仅考查考生对文章中某些句子字面意思的明白，而且还考查对句子间逻辑关系的明白、对事物进展结果的推导。
这方面的出题多、难度大，考生可得小心。
其提咨询的常用方式有：What does the author think about…?What can be inferred / concluded from…?What do you think…according to the passag e?According to the writer, which of the following is right? 3. 词义推测题和语义明白题。
2024届高考英语(新高考通用)压轴真题专项练习——阅读理解CD篇(观念、事理、现象类)含答案
2024届高考英语（新高考通用）压轴真题专项练习——阅读理解CD篇（观念、事理、现象类）命题预测强的时代感。
从近年全国卷和各地高考试卷中科普类阅读命题的统计来看，高考阅读理解科普类文章的理论性和逻辑性强、生词多、句式结构复杂体现。
命题尊重语篇的文体特征和行文特点，考查了考生理解说明文语篇的能力，以及灵活运用各种阅读策略提取、归纳所读信息的能力，尤其加大了对概括能力和推断能力等高阶思维能力的考查。
预测1、说明文基本规律及解题要领高考中科普类阅读理解一般不给标题，反而经常要求考生选择最佳标题。
说明文一般采用如下四部分：首段：一般即是文章的主题段，开门见山点明新发明或研究对象。
背景: 交代问题的现状或研究的起因。
主干: 部分介绍研究所取得的突破，作者往往会详细介绍研究对象、研究方法、研究理论或具体的实验、统计等过程。
结尾: 通常会再次对中心进行概括、重述研究成果、预计的市场未来等与主题呼应。
二、说明文的解题技巧1. 运用语篇结构（text structure），了解文章大意科普说明文主题鲜明、脉络清晰，行文结构模式较为固定。
弄清文本结构有助于把握文章主旨和阅读重点。
观念事理现象类说明文阐述抽象事理、现象的成因、原理、本质、规律等内容。
结构上一般采用上述四个部分，说明手法上常使用以下说明方法：描述法（包括举例子、下定义、列数据等）、因果法、问题与比较法。
实验研究型文章一般会以实验的过程进展为线索，多用描述法、问题与对策法等方法，通过列数据、做对比等来说明新的科学研究发现及其产生的影响。
阅读时，首先用略读法快速浏览每段的首尾句，根据英语说明文思维模式特征，作者一般都会开门见山，直奔主题。
结尾通常也是中心思想的概括，并与导语相呼应。
因此在做主旨大意、写作意图和最佳标题等题目时，需要重点关注首尾段落里面高频复现的词汇和内容。
2. 定位标志词，分析长难句，进行逻辑推理判断每一个问题，在原文中，都要有一个定位。
然后精读，找出那个标志词或者中心句。
（英语）高考英语阅读理解题20套（带答案）及解析
（英语）高考英语阅读理解题20套（带答案）及解析（英语）高考英语阅读理解题20套(带答案)及解析一、高中英语阅读理解1．阅读理解One of the biggest problems when we are talking is the awkward silence. Encountering this situation is so uncomfortable that you would avoid meeting new people in the first place. In the past, I struggled wit h this and I even thought it had to do with my DNA or something… But later I learned that once you know how to keep those words flowing, you can meet and talk to anyone you like, which helps create great possibilities for friendship, fun and shared activities that you would otherwise have missed out on.After studying this in depth, I had different opinions and found that one of these common behaviors is the habit of filtering (过滤)--holding back from saying something until you've "checked" to make sure that what you're about to say is cool, impressive and interesting. Another problem is not learning to get in the mood for conversation. If you don't know how to change from subjects, then it can take a lot of time to warm up.It is the reflex (习惯性思维) that allows you to say whatever goes on in your mind. It's fun to realize that you're allowed to say whatever is on your mind. As long as you don't say anything that could land you in jail (监狱).All of the "Oh! That's interesting…" "Hmm, I've never heard of that" "Hmm, cool!" expressions are reactionary (保守的) bits of conversation that prove to the other person that you're really listening. This works 99% of the time. So, if you show some interest, they'll hang around and want to talk to you even more.Everyone knows that stories juice-up conversations, but most people only talk about stories of their own lives. When someone mentions something related to any of them, just tell the story, even if it's not from your life. The more interesting, stranger or more frightening they are, the harder they are to forget.（1）If people can deal with the awkward silence, they can .A. train their working skillB. improve their life qualityC. enrich their social lifeD. establish their working relationship（2）When talking with others, we should .A. feel nervousB. think twiceC. be free to expressD. avoid breaking in （3）According to the passage, what do the speakers care much about?A. The attractive topics of conversation.B. The atmosphere of the conversation.C. The listener's experiences and tastes.D. The listener's curiosity and concern.（4）What does the underlined part "juice-up conversations" mean?A. making conversations more boringB. making conversations livelierC. making conversations smootherD. making conversations more relaxing【答案】（1）C（2）C（3）D（4）B【解析】【分析】本文本文是一篇议论文，我们谈话时最大的问题之一是尴尬的沉默。
一轮复习高考英语专题复习 阅读理解(及答案)
一轮复习高考英语专题复习阅读理解(及答案)一、高中英语阅读理解1．阅读理解Triple Olympic and world sprint(短跑) champion Usain Bolt of Jamaica said on Monday he expects years of fast feats to ease doping doubts in athletics and has no plans to play American football.Appearing on ESPN programs and in light-hearted races outside the television sport network's studios, Bolt said he feels he must prove himself to a skeptical sports world in the wake of past doping scandals(诽谤)."I have to prove myself to the world that you can run fast without it," Bolt said.Bolt cited the speeds he and countryman Asafa Powell and American Tyson Gay have achieved without positive doping tests."We just (have to) continue to run fast," Bolt said. "In a couple of years everyone will continue to watch again and have less doubts."Bolt won gold in the 100m, 200 and 4x100 relay in world record times at last year's Beijing Olympics and last month in Berlin set world records of 9.58 seconds in the 100 and 19.19 in the 200 and helped a relay title in a World Championships treble."I want to be a legend in the sport. For me it's all a focus on winning championships after championships," Bolt said."I don't consider myself a legend. When I defend my titles I will consider myself a legend."Bolt's defending of World and Olympic gold should be the feature attraction of the 2011 IAAF World Championships in Daegu, South Korea, and the 2012 London Olympics.（1）Why does Usain Bolt say that he has no plans to play American football?A. Because he wants to ease doping doubts in athletics.B. Because he wants to show his fast feats.C. Because he is doubted by some people.D. Because he runs fastest in the world.（2）How many times did Usain Bolt break the world records?A. three times.B. four times.C. five times.D. eight times.（3）What does the passage mainly tell us?A. Usain Bolt plans years of fast feats to ease doping doubts.B. Usain Bolt is doubted for his athletics.C. Usain Bolt set world records again in Berlin last month.D. Usain Bolt wants to a legend in the sport.（4）The passage can be read ___________.A. on TVB. on the InternetC. in a bookD. in a newspaper.【答案】（1）A（2）C（3）B（4）D【解析】【分析】本文是一篇新闻报道，本周一，来自牙买加的两届奥运会和世界短跑冠军博尔特(Usain Bolt)表示，他希望通过多年的快速成绩来缓解运动员服用兴奋剂的疑虑。
【英语】 高考英语阅读理解专项训练100(附答案)含解析
【英语】高考英语阅读理解专项训练100(附答案)含解析一、高中英语阅读理解1．阅读理解Many people have long dreamed of being able to fly around as simply as riding a bicycle. Yet the safety and strength of a flying bike was always a big problem. Over the past 10 years, developments in technology have moved the dream of personal flying vehicles closer to reality. Now, two groups of inventors say such vehicles may be available soon.The British company Malloy Aeronautics has developed a prototype (原型) of its flying bicycle. Grant Stapleton, marketing sales director of Malloy Aeronautics, says the Hoverbike is able to get in and out of small spaces very quickly. It can be moved across continents very quickly because it can be folded and packed, he adds.Mr. Stapleton says safety was the company's main concern. He says the designers solved the safety issue by using overlapping rotors ( 交叠式旋翼 )to power the vehicle.The company is testing a full-size prototype of the Hoverbike, which will most likely be used first by the police and emergency rescue teams.In New Zealand, the Martin Aircraft Company is also testing a full-size prototype of its personal flying device, called the Jetpack. It can fly for more than 30 minutes, up to 1,000 meters high and reach a speed of 74 kilometers per hour.Peter Coker is the CEO of Martin Aircraft Company. He said the Jetpack “is built around safety from the start. In his words, reliability is the most important element of it. We have safety built into the actual structure itself, very similar to a Formula One racing car.”The Jetpack uses a gasoline-powered engine that produces two powerful jet streams. Mr. Coker says it also has a parachute (降落伞) that can be used should there be an emergency. “It starts to work at very low altitude and actual ly saves both the aircraft and the pilot,” he adds. Mr. Coker says the Jetpack will be ready for sale soon.（1）We can learn from the passage that the Hoverbike .A. can hardly get in and out of small spaces quicklyB. can fly for over 30 minutes, up to 1,000 meters highC. has been used by the police and emergency rescue teamsD. can be transported quickly after being folded and packed（2）The writer uses the example of For One racing car to show that .A. the Jetpack is very safe and reliableB. the engine of the Jetpack is powerfulC. the actual structure of the Jetpack is uniqueD. the Jetpack can reach a great speed and height（3）The underlined word “it” in the last paragr aph refers to.A. the jet streamB. the engineC. the JetpackD. the parachute （4）What is the authors main purpose of writing the passage?A. To describe the problems of inventing flying vehicles.B. To introduce the latest development of flying vehicles.C. To show the differences between two flying vehicles.D. To advertise the two personalflying vehicles.【答案】（1）D（2）A（3）D（4）A【解析】【分析】本文为说明文，主要讲述一种个人飞行工具很快就会应用于现实。
高中英语阅读理解专题训练12篇（带答案）
高中英语阅读理解专题训练12篇（带答案）高中英语阅读理解专题训练12篇(名师精选训练题，高分背备，值得下载打印练习)1.At 23, I was fresh out of graduate school and working in a nursing home, trying to decide my next path in life.My job involved wheeling residents to the community hall for activities. Elizabeth would wave from her darkened room but refuse to join the gatherings. Nearly blind, and requiring oxygen, she never left her bedside. I soon learned, though, that she loved books, and every day after work I would read to her.In dim light we made our way through "King Lear," "Henry IV," "Jane Eyre," the poems of Rupert Brooke.Two golden hours might pass before I'd pack up to return to my apartment. Before I could leave she'd pressmy hand, saying, "Child --my literary child. You bring me such joy." Elizabeth's husband died a decade earlier, and their only child, a daughter, was distant for what heartbreaking reason I never knew.One day an old friend of hers visited and brought her some soup. Smiling broadly, Elizabeth squeezed my arm. "Tomorrow, child, we shall feast."The next evening I found Elizabeth's bed empty. "I'm sorry," the nurse whispered. She handed me a box and nodded. "She left everything to you." At home, I unpacked it, finding two white sweaters, the dozen leather-bound books and, at the bottom, the can of soup.That summer I decided ray path. I returned to school to studyliterature.And for 26 years the soup has stayed in my kitchen. It's remained unopened and now is rusted (生锈的). But the memories are preserved.24. Why did Elizabeth refuse to join the gatherings?A. She had many books to read.B. She was not a very social person.C. She was restricted in her movement.D. She had no interest in those activities.25. What do we know about Elizabeth?A. She loved writing poems.B. She often visited her friends.C. She got divorced ten years ago.D. She had little contact with her daughter.26. Which is correct to best describe the author according to the text?A. She used to be doctor.B. She was inspired by Elizabeth.C. She taught literature for 26 years.D. She didn't like the taste of the soup.27. What is the best title for the passage?A. A book-loving friendB. An unforgettable literary journeyC. An interesting nursing experienceD. A short-term job and its lifelong impact2.and sat down. Before he ordered, he couldn't helpA handsome middle-aged man walked quietly into the cafébut noticed a group of younger men at the table next to him. It was obvious they were making fun of somethingabout him and it wasn't until he remembered he was wearing a small pink ribbon(丝带) on the lapel of his suit that he became aware of what the joke was all about.The man pretended not to notice it, but the whisper and laughter began to get to him. He looked one of therude young men straight into the eye, placed his hand beneath the ribbon and asked, "This?"With that the young men all began to laugh out loud. The man he spoke to said, "Hey, sorry, man, but we were just commenting on how pretty your little pink ribbon looks against your blue jacket!"The middle-aged man calmly invited the joker to come over to his table, and politely seated him. As uncomfortable as he was, the young guy had to, not really sure why. In a soft voice, the middle-aged man said, "I wear this ribbon to bring awareness about breast cancer. I wear it in my mother's honor.""Oh, sorry. She died of breast cancer?""No, she didn't. She's alive and well. But her breasts nourished me as a baby, and were a soft resting place for my head when I was scared or lonely as a little boy. I'm very grateful for my mother's breasts, and her health.""Umm," the young replied, "yeah.""And I wear this ribbon to honor my wife," the man continued."And she's okay, too?" the young guy asked."Oh, yes. She's fine. Her breasts have been a great source of loving pleasure for both of us, and with them she nurtured and nourished our daughter 23 years ago. I'm grateful for my wife's breasts, and her health.""Uh, huh. And I guess you wear it to honor your daughter,also?""No. It's too late to honor my daughter by wearing it now ……"Shaken and ashamed, the young guy said, "Oh, I'm so sorry, mister.""So, in my daughter's memory, too, I proudly wear this little ribbon, which allows me the opportunity toWith this, he reached in his pocket and handed the young man a little pink ribbon. enlighten others. And here…＂The young guy looked at it, slowly raised his head and asked, "……?"59. The young men joked about the middle-aged man's _____.A. looksB. ribbonC. attitudeD. clothes60. What may have happened to the man's daughter?A. She died of breast cancer.B. She was ill with cancer.C. She had gone abroad.D. She got married.61. What will the young man probably ask?A. May I give it to my mother?B. Can you help me put it on?C. Will you please forgive me?D. Shall we have some drink together?62. What is the best title for the passage?A. An Unusual Meeting.B. An Impressive Lesson.C. Be Grateful to Your Beloved.D. Little Pink Ribbon3.I set out to help clean up the beach after a violent storm a year ago. The sight I saw was heartbreaking. The broken houses seemed to be weeping quietly. I couldn't describe how I felt. But something special among the debris (废墟) turned my day around.I joined a club to clean up the beach after the storm last November. As I removed the debris from the beach, I noticed an object with shiny buttons in the wet sand. It was a jacket, and I was excited since Halloween was coming and I thought I had found a great costume. After picking it up, I was able to see that the jacket was from West Point (西点军校), the United States Military Academy, and it had the name "deGavre" written inside.I realized the jacket might be important to someone. I decided to find the jacket's owner and return it.I called the West Point Museum, considering that if the family couldn't be found, the jacket should go there.The museum connected me with Kim McDermott, Director of Communications for the Academy's Association of Graduates. Kim soon ensured that the jacket had belonged to Chester Braddock deGavre, who was a 1933 graduate and a war hero, but passed away in 1993.I sent Kim a photo of the jacket and she posted it to the West Point Association of Graduates Facebook Page, asking if anyone could help us find the family. In less than two hours, someone had found and called the hero's wife, Teresa. Soon I started to receive personal messages from members of the deGavre family, their friends and others who were touched by the story and they found me on Facebook.Finding Chester deGavre's jacket and connecting to his familywith the help of Facebook have been someaningful to me. I've formed a bond with amazing peopleI might have never met.4. Seeing the sight after the storm, the author felt very ________.A. sadB. surprisedC. nervousD. disappointed5. What did the author think at first after he saw the jacket?A. He should try to find its owner.B. He could wear it for Halloween.C. He should return it to West Point.D. He could send it to others for free.6. Why did the author call the West Point Museum?A. Because the jacket was made there.B. Because the jacket's owner worked there.C. Because the workers there needed the jacket.D. Because the jacket might be collected by the museum.7. According to the text, who was Kim McDermott?A. He happened to be the owner of the jacket.B. He was a student graduating from West Point.C. He was someone who could find a record of the graduates.D. He was a family member of the author.4.Times are a little tough at our house right now. Neither of us makes a lot of money, but years of experience have taught us how to walk between the raindrops and make it from one month to the next with a fair amount of grace. I cook a lot at home, more when we're facing lean times. When I know that I have to keep usfed on notmuch money, I fall back on my grandmother's recipes. She taught me to cook.When I was a kid, my twin brother and I spent long summer weeks and Christmas vacations with my mother's parents in the mountains of North Carolina. Rather than go hunting with my grandfather on frozen mornings, I found myself more and more in the kitchen with my grandmother, watching her making a lemon cheese pie with her soft hands.My great-grandmother died when my grandmother was 11 years old. As the eldest daughter, she was expected to take on all of the housework while attending school. Throughout the Great Depression, she learned how to makea little food go a long way. Vegetables were cheap, so she cooked a lot of them, mostly only using small amounts of meat for seasoning. Roast beef was a twice-a-month luxury, but there was nothing she couldn't do with a chicken, every part of it. Nothing went to waste.Now I understand that her food was sacred. I feel connected to my grandmother and to hundreds of years offamily when I'm in my kitchen making country food. In the delicious smells is a long tale of victory over hard times, of conquering starvation--of not just surviving, but finding joy and pleasure in every meal of every day.From grandmother I learned to take real satisfaction in feeding people. My grandmother would beam withpleasure over a heavily laden table and say, "Do you know what this would cost at the restaurant?" I never knew what restaurant in particular she had in mind, but I knew that the question was totally not fair, because no restaurantanywhere can cook like a grandmother. But now, thanks to her guidance and years of practice, I can.28. According to the passage, the author cooks a lot at home because__________.A. she wants to try out her grandmother's recipesB. she and her husband are quite particular about foodC. she enjoys cooking at homeD. she and her husband are embarrassed financially29. What does the underlined word "lean" mean in the first paragraph?A. with a bad harvestB. with little moneyC. with little energyD. with little work30. According to the passage, the author's grandmother__________.A. learnt to cook throughout the Great DepressionB. was careful in budgetingC. preferred chicken to beefD. was careful in cooking vegetables31. Which of the following can be the best title of the passage?A. Cook like My GrandmotherB. My Grandmother's Sacred FoodC. My Grandmother's RecipeD. Joy and Pleasure in Cooking5."Joe? Is that you?" The woman speaking to me at the baseball game looked a little familiar. "Marci?" I asked."It IS you !" she cried out, smiling broadly. "Gosh, it's good tosee you again !"It was good to see Marci, too. Off and on during the past few decades, I've wondered about her. I almost triedto search for her a few years ago after talking to a friend who had indicated that the 1990s had been pretty rough for Marci. So meeting her at the baseball game was really out of expectation.We spent a few minutes talking about our lives—the good old, bad old days. Then Marci grew quiet for a moment. "You know, Joe," she said, " I've always wanted to tell you…how…how sorry I am for the way I tr you. You must have been hurt both physically and mentally." I was a little embarrassed. I turned and looked at her."It's OK," I said, "No big deal!" "But I was such a jerk," she continued. Yes you were, I thought. "We were bothpretty young," I smiled. "I know." she said, "It's just always bothered me, remembering how mean I was to you.And I've wanted to tell you that I'm sorry."The expression on her face was warm and sincere. And there was something in her eyes—it looked a lot like relief. "OK," I said. "Apology accepted!" Overcome by the sweetness of the moment, I reached an arm around herand gave her a quick hug. Just then, the crowd erupted with a huge cheer, and Marci and I both returned our attention to the game. By the time I looked over to where she had been, she was gone. But the warm, wonderful feeling of our brief exchange was still there, and continues to this day whenever I think about it.It isn't enough to just say "I'm sorry" and "You're forgiven." But when those words are truly felt and sincerely expressed, they can open the door to miracles of the heart. Forgiveness can bringpeace to an injured soul—even years after the fact. Even at a baseball game.21. What kind of life did Marci live during the late 20th century according to the passage?A. Happy.B. Busy.C. Hard.D. Simple.22. What does the underlined word "jerk" in the third paragraph mean?A. A humorous person.B. A cruel person.C. A careless person.D. An honest person.23. Why did Marci look in relief after talking with the author?A. Because her favorite tea m won the game.B. Because she learned Joe was living a good life.C. Because she made an apology to the author.D. Because she found she was not mean any longer.24. What might be the best title for the passage?A. Excitement of a Baseball GameB. Mental Burden of a WomanC. Miracles of ForgivenessD. Relief of Finding a friend6.John Blanchard stood up from the bench, straightened his army uniform, and studied the crowd of people making their way through Grand Central Station. He looked for the girl whose heart he knew, but whose face hedidn't, the girl with the rose.His interest in her had begun thirteen months before in a Florida library. Taking a book off the shelf he found himself intrigued, not with the words of the book, but with the notes penciled in the margin. The soft handwritingreflected a thoughtful soul and insightful mind. In the front of the book, he discovered the previous owner's name, Miss Hollis Maynell. With time and effort he located her address. She lived in New York City. He wrote her a letter introducing himself and inviting her to correspond. The next day he was shipped overseas for service in World War II.During the next year and one month the two grew to know each other through mail. Each letter was a seed falling on a fertile heart. A romance was budding. Blanchard requested a photograph, but she refused. She felt thatif he really cared, it wouldn't matter what she looked like.When the day finally came for him to return from Europe, they scheduled their first meeting --7:00 PM at the Great Central Station in New York. "You'll recognize me," she wrote, "by the red rose I'll be wearing on my lapel."So at 7:00 he was in the station looking for a girl whose heart he loved, but whose face he'd never seen.I'll let Mr. Blanchard tell you what happened: A young woman was coming toward me, and her figure long and slim. Her blonde hair lay back in curls from her delicate ears; her eyes were blue as flowers. Her lips and chin had a gentle firmness, and in her pale green suit she was like springtime come alive. I started toward her, entirely forgetting to notice that she was not wearing a rose. As I moved, a small, attractive smile curved her lips. "Going my way, sailor?" she murmured.Almost uncontrollably I made one step closer to her, andthen I saw Hollis Maynell. She was standing almost directly behind the girl. A woman well past 40, she had graying hair tucked under a worn hat. She was more than plump, her thick-ankled feet thrust into low-heeled shoes. The girl in the green suit was walking quickly away. I feltas though I was split in two, so keen was my desire to follow her, and yet so deep was my longing for the woman whose spirit had truly accompanied me and upheld my own.And there she stood Her pale，plump face was gentle and sensible, her gray eyes had a warm and kindly twinkle. I did not hesitate. My fingers gripped the small worn blue leather copy of the book that was to identify meto her.This would not be love, but it would be something precious, something perhaps even better than love, a friendship for which I had been and must ever be grateful. I squared my shoulders and saluted and held out thebook to the woman, even though while I spoke I felt choked by the bitterness of my disappointment. I'm Lieutenant (中尉)John Blanchard，and you must be Miss Maynell. I am so glad you could meet me; may I take you to dinner?"The woman's face broadened into a tolerant smile. "I don't know what this is about, son," she answered, "butthe young lady in the green suit who just went by, she begged me to wear this rose on my coat And she said if you were to ask me out to dinner, I should go and tell you that she is waiting for you in the big restaurant across thestreet She said it was some kind of test!"It's not difficult to understand and admire Miss Maynell's wisdom. The true nature of a heart is seen in its response to theunattractive, "Tell me whom you love," Houssaye wrote, "And I will tell you who you are."65. The underlined phrase "intrigued" in Paragraph 2 means "______" .A. satisfied withB. fascinated byC. encouraged byD. frustrated with66. How did John Blanchard know of Miss Hollis Maynell?A. They lived in the same city.B. They were both interested in literature.C. John came across Hollis in a Florida library.D. John knew Hollis's name from a library book.67. Hollis refused to send Blanchard a photo because _____ .A. she bought true love is beyond appearanceB. she wasn't confident about her appearanceC. she was only a middle-aged womanD. she had never taken any photo before they knew68. What was the real Miss Hollis Maynell like?A. She was a plump woman with graying hair.B. She was a slightly fat girl, with blonde hairC. She was a young, pretty girl wearing a green suitD. She was a middle-aged woman in her forties.69. When Blanchard went over to greet the woman, he was_____ .A. disappointed but well-behavedB. excited and confidentC. annoyed and bad-manneredD. shocked but inspired70. Which of the following can be the best title for thepassage?A. Don't Judge a Book by its CoverB. The Symbol of RoseC. Love is BlindD. A Test of Love7.I went to the Tsavo National Park in northern Kenya for a film. We set off early for a distant water hole. Ahuge elephant covered with dry mud, drank calmly and deeply. He might have traveled 50 km to reach the water.He wasn't going to hurry now. We thought that he'd drink a while and rest in the shade, and then drink again. What actually happened was that he drank deeply and stepped away. Then he suddenly fell down. Within minutes he was dead.We called animal doctor Jeremiah Poghon immediately. He removed the head of a poisoned arrow from the elephant's body, and let out over 100 liters of pus(脓)--the result of the elephant's meeting with a poacher months ago.Today's poacher shoots from a distance. An arrow, covered with poison, is fired into the body of an elephant. If the poacher is lucky, the elephant might die in an hour or two; if not, he might have to follow the elephant for days before it dies. Often the arrow head fails to kill the elephant at once-- it doesn't mean the poison won't finally killthe elephant, but it will be a slow death.Living in Tsavo through these times, I could see the results of poaching from time to time. When I think aboutthe death of that elephant, what stays with me is the extraordinary silence after the shocking sound of his body hitting the ground. I took some comfort from the knowledge that as thedead body returned to the soil, some animals would benefit-- but I couldn't escape the feeling that with the death of such a large animal, the world seemed to be a poorer and emptier place.24. While filming near the water hole, the author and his team ______.A. knew the elephant was injuredB. found the elephant acted violentlyC. tried their best to save the elephantD. thought the elephant was in good condition25. According to the passage, the underlined word "poacher" is probably ______.A. A hunter who kills or catches animals illegallyB. A kind of fierce meat-eating animalC. A serious disease that can infect elephantsD. A kind of deadly poison26. Further examination showed that the dead elephant ______.A. had suffered a lotB. was killed by a poisonous needleC. had suffered an hour or twoD. had had a good fight with a poacher27. Why did the author write the article?A. To introduce the African elephant.B. To show the cruelty of poaching.C. To describe his filming experience.D. To ask readers to protect wild animals.8.Pete Richards was the loneliest man in town on the day that little Jean Grace opened the door of his shop.Pete's grandfather had owned the shop until his death. Thenthe shop became Pete's. The front window wasfull of beautiful old things: jewelry of a hundred years ago, gold and silver boxes, carved figures from China and Japan and other nations.On this winter afternoon, a child stood there, her face close to the window. With large and serious eyes, she studied each piece in the window. Then, looking pleased, she stepped back from the window and went into the shop. Pete himself stood behind the counter. His eyes were cold as he looked at the small girl. " Please," she began, " would you let me look at the pretty string of blue beads in the window?" Pete took the string of blue beads from the window. The beads were beautiful against his hand as he held the necklace up for her to see."They are just right," said the child as though she were alone with the beads. "Will you wrap them up in pretty paper for me, please? I've been looking for a really wonderful Christmas present for my sister."How much money do you have?" asked Pete.She put a handful of pennies on the counter. "This is all I have," she explained simply. "I've been saving the money for my sister's present. "Pete looked at her, his eyes thoughtful. Then he carefully closed his hand over the price mark on the necklace so that she could not see it. How could he tell her the price? The happy look in her big blue eyes struck him like the pain of an old wound."Just a minute," he said and went to the back of the shop. "What's your name?" he called out. He was very busy about something."Jean Grace," answered the child.When Pete returned to the front of the shop, he held apackage in his hand. It was v/rapped in pretty Christmas paper."There you are," he said. "Don't lose it on the way home. "She smiled happily at him as she ran out of the door. Through the window he watched her go. He felt more alone than ever.Something about Jean Grace and her string of beads had made him feel once more the pain of his old grief. The child's hair was as yellow as the sunlight; her eyes were as blue as the sea. Once upon a time, Pete had loved a girl with hair of that same yellow and with eyes just as blue. And the necklace of blue stones had been meant for her.But one rainy night, a car had gone off the road and struck the girl. After she died, Pete felt that he had nothing left in the world except his grief. The blue eyes of Jean Grace brought him out of that world of self-pity and made him remember again all that he had lost. The pain of remembering was so great that Pete wanted to run away from the happy Christmas shoppers who came to look at his beautiful old things during the next ten days.When the last shopper had gone, late on Christmas Eve, The door opened and a young woman came in. Pete could not understand it, but he felt that he had seen her before. Her hair was sunlight yellow and her eyes weresea-blue. Without speaking, she put on the counter a package wrapped in pretty Christmas paper. When Pete opened the package, the string of blue beads lay again before him.Did this come from your shop?" she asked.Pete looked at her with eyes no longer cold. "Yes, it did," he said."Are the stones real?""Yes. They aren't the best turquoise(绿松石), but they are real. ""Can you remember to whom you sold them?""She was a small girl. Her name was Jean. She wanted them for her sister's Christmas present. ""How much were they?""I can't tell you that," he said. "The seller never tells anyone else what a buyer pays. ""But Jean has never had more than a few pennies. How could she pay for them?""She paid the biggest price one can ever pay," he said.For a moment there was no sound in the little shop. Then somewhere in the city, church bells began to ring. It was midnight and the beginning of another Christmas Day."But why did you do it?" the girl asked.Pete put the package into her hands."There is no one else to whom I can give a Christmas present," he said. "It is already Christmas morning. Will you let me take you to your home? I would like to wish you a Merry Christmas at your door. "And so, to the sound of many bells, Pete Richards and a girl whose name he had not yet learned walked outinto the hope and happiness of a new Christmas Day.27. Pete did not say the price of the necklace because ______.A. the seller never tells anyone else what a buyer paysB. he priced the necklace too highC. he knew it would disappoint the girlD. he didn't want to sell the necklace28. The eyes of Jean Grace brought Pete out of his world of self-pity and he ______.A. tried to forget the memory of his sweetheartB. began to look at the world optimisticallyC. remembered his lost loveD. no longer felt the pain in him29. By saying "She paid the biggest price one can ever pay," Pete meant that Jean Grace_________.A. gave the most money for the necklaceB. gave all she had with her for the necklaceC. appreciated the value of the necklaceD. wanted to have the best thing in the shop30. At the end of the story we see that Pete _____ .A. found another girl that he could trustB. met someone who truly loved himC. found a place to go at lastD. regained his ability to love9.Martha had been working for Miller Laboratories for two years, but she was not happy there. Nothing significant had happened in the way of promotions or salary increases. Martha felt that her supervisor, a youngerand less experienced person than she, did not like her. In fact, the supervisor often said unpleasant things to her.One day, while talking with her friend Maria, she mentioned how discouraged she gave her the name of a cousin of hers who was director of Human Resources Department for a large chemical company. Martha called him the next day and set up an interview on her lunch hour.During the interview, Mr. Petri said, "You're just the kind of person we need here. You're being wasted in your other job. Give me a call in a day or two. I'm sure we can find a place for you in our organization." Martha was so happy she almost danced out of the building.。
高考英语阅读理解(人生百味)专项训练及答案含解析
高考英语阅读理解(人生百味)专项训练及答案含解析一、高中英语阅读理解人生百味类1．阅读理解Experts note that an unhealthy lifestyle can put you at great risk of heart disease and stroke. So doctors urge us to eat healthy foods, get exercise, stop smoking and limit our alcohol intake. But there is something else you can do. And it is free and easy. Smile!Dr. Chockalingam, a heart disease specialist in Columbia, advises his patients to smile. He says a smile may be one way to help your heart. "When we smile, the brain wiring changes. The chemicals that are released are more positive." He says smiling is the first step in fighting physical and emotional stress and its sometimes harmful effects on human health. This is not just New Age advice. Several studies support his opinion.When you feel stressed or under pressure, your body releases many natural hormones (荷尔蒙) including adrenaline and cortisol. Adrenaline increases your heart rate and blood pressure. Cortisol is the body's main stress hormone. It increases sugar in the bloodstream. If you are truly in danger, these hormones can help you. They are part of what we call our fight-or-flight response. However, when we are stressed for a long period, these stress hormones are ever-present in our bodies. And that, medical researchers warn, may lead to health problems.Researchers say the connection between stress and heart disease is still unclear. However, they claim that when people are stressed for long periods of time, they may have an unhealthy lifestyle, which can lead to health problems.Dr. Chockalingam says a smile may be one way to help. He tells his patients to smile 20 times an hour. To some, that might seem like a lot of smiling. Or some might even feel foolish ... smiling for seemingly no reason. But a smile does not involve drugs. It is not invasive like a surgical operation. It is free and it has no bad side effects."Once people smile, they are relaxing. This relaxation directly lowers blood pressure, improves sugar levels in the blood. If we are smiling, we are breaking that link between stress and health." And it just may provide a little extra protection to everyone's heart health.（1）Which of the following agrees with Dr. Chockalingam's opinion?A.Smile has the same effects as laughter.B.Smile can be used to take the place of medicine.C.Smile is better than any healthy lifestyle to health.D.Smile can make our body produce beneficial chemicals.（2）What can we know about the mentioned stress hormones?A.They can lower our blood pressure.B.They will surely lead to heart diseases.C.They can benefit us when we are in danger.D.They will make us live an unhealthy lifestyle.（3）Why does Dr. Chockalingam think smiling is helpful to our health?A.It can make us relax.B.It increases sugar levels.C.It has little bad side effects.D.It can happen for no reason.（4）What can be the best title for the text?A.A Thorough Analysis of the Causes of Heart DiseasesB.One Thing You Can Do Right Now to Help Your HeartC.One Thing That Is Closely Connected with Stress HormonesD.The Clear Connection Between Unhealthy Lifestyles and Heart Diseases【答案】（1）D（2）C（3）A（4）B【解析】【分析】本文是一篇说明文，哥伦比亚的心脏病专家Chockalingam博士建议多保持微笑，他认为微笑可能是帮助心脏的一种方式。
高考英语阅读理解专项训练100(附答案)含解析.docx
高考英语阅读理解专项训练100( 附答案 ) 含解析一、高中英语阅读理解1．阅读理解Welcome to Holker Hall & GardensVisitor InformationHow to Get to HolkerBy Car: Follow brown signs an A590 from JB6, M6.Approximale travel times: Windermere-20 minutes, Kendal-25 minutes, Lancaster-45 minutes, Manchester----1 hour 30 minutes.By Rail: The nearest station is Cark-in-Cartmel with trains to Carnforth, Lancaster Preston for connections to major cities & airports.Opening TimesSunday-Friday (closed on Saturday)11:00 am-4:00pm,30 March-2nd November.Admission ChargesHall & Gardens GardensAdults: ￡ 12.00￡ 8.00Groups ￡9￡ 5.5Join us to taste a variety of fresh local food and drinks. Meet the producers and get some excellent recipe ideas.The event celebrate its 22nd anniversary with a great show of the very best of gardening, making it one of the most popular events in gardening.Holker once again opens is gardens in aid of the disadvantaged. For just a small donation you can take a tour with our garden guide.This is an event for all the family. Wander among a variety of shops selling gifs while enjoying a live music show and nice street entertainment.（1） How long does it probably take a tourist to drive to Holker from Manchester?A. 20 minutes.B. 25 minutes.C. 45 minutes.D. 90 minutes.（2） How much should a member of a tour group pay to visit to Hall & Cardens?A. ￡ 12.00.B￡. 9.00.C￡. 8.0.D￡. 5.50.（3） Which event will you go to if you want to see a live music show?A. Producers' Market.B. Holker Garden Festival.C. National Garden Day.D. Winter Market.【答案】（1） D（2） B（3） D【解析】【分析】本文是一篇应用文，介绍了去Holker Hall& Garden 旅游的相关信息，如：出行方式，开放时间，旅行费用以及主要活动等。
高考英语阅读理解专项复习题(二)
高考英语阅读理解专项复习题（二）一、阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
As the world starts to become increasingly aware of the dirty carbon footprint left behind by airplane travel,could it be time to bring back to the air ship?Hybrid Air vehicle,a UK-based company,has recently displayed a new concept design of their around100-passenger air-ships that hopes to revolutionize city tripping,all while reducing carbon emissions(排放).The images of the flashy inside parts are just an ambitious plan for the moment,but the company argued the air ship would be well-suited to city-to-city trips.A journey by air ship would take slightly longer than one by airplane.For example,a flight from Liverpool to Belfast across the Irish Sea is approximately4 hours and24minutes,check-in and security time included,while the air ship will take 5hours and20minutes in theory.However,the payoff comes in the amount of carbon dioxide released—67.75kilograms(149.36pounds)of carbon emissions per passenger by plane,compared to4.75kilograms(10,47pounds)per passenger by air ship.The company claims their standard Airlander10model can now complete journeys with a total of a75percent reduction in emissions compared to conventional aircrafts.They eventually hope to introduce a hybrid-electric(混合电能的)model by 2025,which would reduce emissions by90percent,then a totally electric model by 2030that would be a zero emissions aircraft.In a bid to attract air travel enthusiasts,the company also hopes to make the experience more pleasurable than the typical journey of sticky seats and minimal leg room.“For many decades flying from A to B has meant sitting in a metal tube with tiny windows—a necessity but not always a pleasure.On Airlander,the whole experience is pleasant,even enjoyable,”George Land,Commercial Business Development Director at Hybrid Air vehicle,said in a recent statement.1．What is the new air ship designed for?A．Trips with fewer passengers.B．Reducing the use of carbon.C．Traveling specially between cities.D．The lowest cost of trips for passengers.2．Why does the author list the figures in paragraph2?A．To highlight the speed of the airplane.B．To stress the disadvantages of the new airship.C．To indicate the potential market of the new airshipD．To present the positive effect of the new air ship on the environment. 3．What is the plan of the company for the new air ship?A．Producing a fully electric model by2030.B．Producing a hybrid-electric model by2030.C．Completing the standard Airlander10model by2025.D．Putting the standard Airlander la model into service by2025.4．What does George Land think of the traditional airplane?A．It's much safe B．Its space is too narrow,C．Its seats are too hard.D．Its atmosphere is more pleasant.二、阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
(完整版)高中英语阅读理解专题训练
高中英语阅读理解专题训练（第10套）第一节：阅读理解(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项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A (words：291&182）Ruben lived in a small village。
There was no school there and he had to study in a school in the town。
It was nearly five kilometres away from his village。
His father couldn't buy a bike for him and he had to go to school on foot. He got up early in the morning。
Usually he had to run there in order not to miss the first class。
He kept running every day and it was helpful to him. He’s strong and tall now and he ran faster than any other man in his village。
He took part in several sports meetings and won some medals。
The young man is proud of and always wants to have a race with others.One day his mother was ill and his father told him to buy some medicine for headache in the town。
The young man got there soon. There were many people in the chemist’s shop while he was waiting there。
2025届高考英语专项复习 阅读理解议论文 2020-2024高考真题专练(原卷版+解析版)
阅读理解议论文考点1 人与自我型议论文【2021新课标I卷】Popularization has in some cases changed the original meaning of emotional (情感的) intelligence. Many people now misunderstand emotional intelligence as almost everything desirable in a person’s makeup that cannot be measured by an IQ test, such as character, motivation, confidence, mental stability, optimism and “people skills.” Research has shown that emotional skills may contribute to some of these qualities, but most of them move far beyond skill-based emotional intelligence.We prefer to describe emotional intelligence as a specific set of skills that can be used for either good or bad purposes. The ability to accurately understand how others are feeling may be used by a doctor to find how best to help her patients, while a cheater might use it to control potential victims. Being emotionally intelligent does not necessarily make one a moral person.Although popular beliefs regarding emotional intelligence run far ahead of what research can reasonably support, the overall effects of the publicity have been more beneficial than harmful. The most positive aspect of this popularization is a new and much needed emphasis (重视) on emotion by employers, educators and othersinterested in promoting social well-being. The popularization of emotional intelligence has helped both the public and researchers re-evaluate the functionality of emotions and how they serve people adaptively in everyday life.Although the continuing popular appeal of emotional intelligence is desirable, we hope that such attention will excite a greater interest in the scientific and scholarly study of emotion. It is our hope that in coming decades, advances in science will offer new perspectives (视角) from which to study how people manage their lives. Emotional intelligence, with its focus on both head and heart, may serve to point us in the right direction.32. What is a common misunderstanding of emotional intelligenceA. It can be measured by an IQ test.B. It helps to exercise a person's mind.C. It includes a set of emotional skills.D. It refers to a person’s positive qualities.33. Why does the author mention “doctor” and “cheater” in paragraph 2A. To explain a rule.B. To clarify a concept.C. To present a fact.D. To make a prediction.34. What is the author's attitude to the popularization of emotional intelligenceA. Favorable.B. Intolerant.C. Doubtful.D. Unclear.35. What does the last paragraph mainly talk about concerning emotional intelligenceA. Its appeal to the public.B. Expectations for future studies.C. Its practical application.D. Scientists with new perspectives.【答案】322-35 DBAB【导读】本文是一篇议论文。
高考英语阅读理解(科普环保)专项练习含解析
高考英语阅读理解（科普环保）专项练习含解析一、高中英语阅读理解科普环保类1.薜薜阅读理解"Acting is the least mysterious of all crafts," Marion Brando once said. But for scientists, working out what is going on in an actor's head has always been something of a puzzle.Now, researchers have said actors show different patterns of brain activity depending on whether they are in character or not.Dr Steven Brown, from McMaster University in Canada, said, "It looks like when you are acting, you are suppressing （压制）yourself; almost like the character is possessing you."Brown and colleagues report how 15 actors, mainly theatre students, were trained to take on a Shakespeare role ——either Romeo or Juliet ——in a theatre workshop. They were then invited into the laboratory, where their brains were scanned in a series of experiments.Once inside the MRI scanner, the actors were asked to answer a number of questions, such as: would they go to the party? And would they tell their parents that they had fallen in love?Each actor was asked to respond to different questions, based on two different premises （前提）. In one, they were asked for their own perspective, while in the other, they were asked to respond as though they were either Romeo or Juliet.The results revealed that the brain activity differed depending on the situation being tested. The team found that when the actors were in character, they use some third-person knowledge or inferences about their character.The team said they also found additional reduction in activity in two regions of the prefrontal cortex （前额皮质）linked to the sense of self, compared with when the actors were responding as themselves.However, Philip Davis, a professor at the University of Liverpool, was unimpressed by the research, saying acting is about far more than "pretending" to be someone — it involves embodying （体现）the text and language.（1）How did Dr Brown's team conduct their research?A.By scanning the brain activity of some actors.B.By doing a survey with some theatre goers.C. By interviewing some theatre teachers.D. By consulting some experienced researchers.（2）What is the finding of Dr Brown's research?A.Acting is not as mysterious as people think.B.Actors' brain activity differs when they are acting.C.Acting is far more than pretending to be the character.D.Actors' brain activity is more active when they are in character.（3）How did Philip Davis react to the research?A. He supported it.B. He doubted it.C. He explained it.D. He advocated it.（4）What is the text mainly about?A. A debate of how the brain functions.B. A play written by Shakespeare.C. A research on the brain activity of actors.D. A report of the cooperation of scientists and actors.【答案】（ 1 ） A（ 2） B（ 3） B（ 4） C【解析】【分析】本文是一篇说明文，介绍了一项对于演员大脑活动的研究。
【英语】 高考英语阅读理解专项训练100(附答案)及解析
【英语】高考英语阅读理解专项训练100(附答案)及解析一、高中英语阅读理解1．阅读理解What do Leonardo da Vincii, Marie Curie, and Albert Einstein have in common? They were all left-handed, along with other famous people including Brad Pitt Prince William, and Barack Obama. In fact, an estimated 13 percent of the world's population may be left-handed and still most people around the world are right-handed.What makes a person become right-handed rather than left-handed? As yet no one really knows for sure. One simple idea suggests that people normally get right-handedness from their parents. Studies have found that two right-handed parents have only a 9.5 percent chance of having a left-handed child, whereas two left-handed parents have a 26 percent chance of havinga left-handed child. Another common theory is that left-handed people suffer mild brain damage during birth, which makes them left-handed. However, if this theory were true, it would not explain why the percentage of left-banded people is so similar in every society, when birth conditions vary so much from society to society.Whatever the reasons behind it, people's attitudes toward left-handedness have changed a lot over the years. Statistics show that although 13 percent of young people (10-20 years old) are left-handed, only 6 percent of the elderly are left-handed. Left-handed children used to be punished until they began using their right hand like other children, but today people who are left-handed are no longer looked down on nor are they considered abnormal. For most people today, either case is perfectly acceptable.（1）What makes one right-handed?A. The environment.B. Mild brain damage during birth.C. The reason is uncertain.D. Other people.（2）Why is the number of young people who are left-handed bigger than that of the elderly?A. Because the elderly are forced to become right-handed.B. Because left-handed people are considered abnormal.C. Because left-handedness can be cured.D. Because the young are easily damaged.（3）What does the text mainly talk about?A. Left-handed people are looked down upon.B. General facts about left-handed people.C. Some famous left-handed people.D. The reasons why people are left-handed.【答案】（1）C（2）B（3）B【解析】【分析】本文是一篇说明文，关于左撇子现象作者进行了介绍和说明。
(英语) 高考英语阅读理解专项训练100(附答案)
（英语）高考英语阅读理解专项训练100(附答案)一、高中英语阅读理解1．阅读理解Two of the saddest words in the English language are "if only". I live my life with the goal of never having to say those words, because they convey regret, lost opportunities, mistakes, and disappointment.My father is famous in our family for saying, "Take the extra minute to do it right." I always try to live by the "extra minute" rule. When my children were young and likely to cause accidents, I always thought about what I could do to avoid an "if only" moment, whether it was something minor like moving a cup full of hot coffee away from the edge of a counter, or something that required a little more work such as taping padding (衬垫) onto the sharp corners of a glass coffee table.I don't only avoid those "if only" moments when it comes to safety. It's equally important to avoid "if only" in our personal relationships. We all know people who lost a loved one and regretted that they had foregone an opportunity to say "I love you" or "I forgive you." When my father announced he was going to the eye doctor across from my office on Good Friday, I told him that it was a holiday for my company and I wouldn't be here. But then I thought about the fact that he's 84 years old and I realized that I shouldn't give up an opportunity to see him. I called him and told him I had decided to go to work on my day off after all.I know there will still be occasions when I have to say "if only" about something, but my life is definitely better because of my policy of doing everything possible to avoid that eventuality. And even though it takes an extra minute to do something right, or it occasionally takes an hour or two in my busy schedule to make a personal connection, I know that I'm doing the right thing. I'm buying myself peace of mind and that's the best kind of insurance for my emotional well-being.（1）Which of the following is an example of the "extra minute" rule?A.Start the car the moment everyone is seated.B.Leave the room for a minute with the iron working.C.Wait for an extra minute so that the steak tastes better.D.Move an object out of the way before it trips someone.（2）The author decided to go to her office on Good Friday to ______.A.keep her appointment with the eye doctorB.meet her father who was already an old manC.join in the holiday celebration of the companyD.finish her work before the deadline approached（3）The underlined word "foregone" in Paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to ______.A.abandonedckedC.avoidedD.taken（4）What is the best title for the passage?A.To Keep Emotional Well-beingB.To Prevent "If Only" MomentsC.To Follow the Most Useful RuleD.To Achieve the Peace of Mind【答案】（1）D（2）B（3）A（4）B【解析】【分析】本文是一篇夹叙夹议文，作者认为英语中最悲伤的两个词语是"if only"，因为他们表达了遗憾。
2022届高考英语一轮复习阅读理解专项训练(二)
★A阅读下面短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳答案.Two-year-old Joe Peltak loves fire trucks and police cars, and on Saturday the Westborough boy got his fill, getting on and touching numerous vehicles from the Sudbury and Wayland Police and Fire Departments.“His two favorite things are fire trucks and policeman cars,” said his father, also Joe Peltak at the Summer Safety events held at the Sudbury Police station. “He had pizza and got two shirts. It’s surely a good event. Any touch-a-truck event is good.”Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan and her office are sponsoring the Summer Safety events throughout the county. At each event, children will have a chance to meet police officers and firefighters from various communities, inspect the various vehicles and have pizza and receive free T-shirts.In addition, for parents, there are numerous pieces of literature about various safety issues, such as leaving a child in a hot car and pool safety. “We’ve spent a lot of time focusing on safety issues,” said Ryan. “It’s al so a good opportunity for the children to get to meet police officers. It’s a nice thing to be able to do.” Trained child safety seat installers were on hand, so people could have a child safety seat installed or have an existing car seat inspected to make sure that they are properly installed. “You’d be surprised by how many car seats we find that aren’t properly installed,” Ryan said.Sudbury Police Chief Scott Nix said such events are a good way for children and police officers to meet when there is not an emergency situation. “It’s good to build community relations because the children are our future,” said Nix. “It’s good for them to see us in a different light, not just when we go on a call. It’s a good way to build trust when there’s not a situation taking place.” Wayland Police Chief Robert Irving said the idea for the event was a good one by Ryan. “This is the first time that we’ve had one of these,” said Irving. “The district attorney has brought a lot of good information and the children get to ha ve fun.”1. The underlined phrase “got his fill” means _______.A . enjoyed himselfB . drove many vehiclesC . became a policemanD . touched the cars2. What did Joe Peltak's father think of the event?A . It was terrible.B . It was difficult.C . It was wonderful.D . It was expensive.3. What could the children do during the event?A . They could sponsor other kinds of events.B . They could communicate with policemen.C . They could give the police some T-shirts.D . They could go to various communities.4. The event was held when _______.A . there was an emergency situationB . the police received a telephone callC . the children knew how to have funD . the police didn’t deal with trouble★B阅读下面短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳答案.Hobbies are an important part of life. A great hobby will help you feel relaxed, will allow you to learn more about yourself, and will help you in developing life skills and in learning lessons that will make you live a better life. From painting to reading, there are a large number of hobbies you can take up. If you're choosing a new hobby, the following suggestions can help you:When looking for a new hobby, you can think about the subjects you like to learn about, or the things you enjoy doing. F or example, if you’re a woman, you can take up hobbies like cooking, gardening, and more. If you’re a man, you can consider hobbies like hunting, fishing, sports, and more.Are you a good writer, speaker, painter, or an expert at something else? Think har d about it by going over this question. You’ll certainly find your passion, and this will guide you to choose a hobby that suits you.Pay attention to your talks. What do you enjoy talking about or can go on talking about easily? You may ask others about the topics you talk about the most. Your conversations can show a lot about your passion which can be developed into a hobby.Anyhow, picking a new hobby is a big decision, as this is an activity that you'll spend much time and money on. But remember, it's just a hobby. You can always consider something different if you find that the activity you chose isn't as satisfying as you thought it would be.1. Hobbies are important because they ______.A . make you learn a lotB . make you never feel stressedC . help you make much moneyD . offer you many chances to make a choice2. According to the second paragraph, a hobby should be something that _____.A . brings you excitementB . helps you study betterC . you are interested inD . makes you different from others3. Which topic can become your hobby?A . The topic you talk about with difficulty.B . The topic that interests your friends.C . The topic that is easy to you.D . The topic you often talk about.4. What is the passage mainly about?A . Ways of choosing a hobby.B . Facts about some good hobbies.C . Importance of good hobbies.D . Ideas about changing your hobby.★C阅读下面短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳答案.“You’re never too old to pick up a book and read with a child.” That’s the message the National Education Association (NEA) hopes to get out during this year’s Read Across America celebration. The event was held on March 2, the birthday of Theodor Seuss Geisel, better known as Dr. Seuss.Read Across America began 19 years ago as a way to get kids excited about reading. “You have this magical thing happen when an adult sits with a kid and turns the pages,” said Lily Eskelsen García, the NEA president. “The whole point is making it fun, not for the next test.”That fun involves celebrating the funny characters created by Dr. Seuss. This year, as one of the sponsors of Read Across America, Southwest Airlines made their flight attendants on some flights wear red-and-white hats to make more people learn about the event.Kids can celebrate Read Across America with any book. But in honor of Dr. Seuss, they might want to pick up his most recent published work, What Pet Should I Get?It was discovered 20 years after Dr. Seuss’s death and four years later published in July of 2015. In the book, a brother and a sister visit a pet shop and have trouble choosing just one animal to bring home.Anyone can participate in Read Across America. All it takes is grabbing a book and a few loved ones, and sharing the joy of reading. “Taking out that book, like I’m going to do on March 2, and looking at those who’ll clap their hands and start reading the book with you, because they’ve memorized it, you can tell someone has lovingly sat with them and read it,” Eskelsen García says.1. Read Across America is now intended to ______.A . arouse old people’s interest in readingB . prove the importance of readingC . celebrate a famous writer’s birthdayD . develop kids’ enthusiasm about reading2. How did Southwest Airlines sponsor Read Across America this year?A . By organizing a lot of celebrations.B . By donating a large amount of money.C . By spreading awareness about the event.D . By giving out a large number of fun hats.3. What happened in the year 1991?A . NEA was founded.B . Theodor Seuss Geisel died.C . Read Across America started.D . Dr. Seuss’ last book was found.4. Read Across America is so popular around the country because ______.A . it is easy to carry outB . it is quite instructiveC . its activities last longD. it involves famous writers★D阅读下面短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳答案.Do you know how to find out where you can volunteer? Here are some ways that you can choose. You can surf the Internet. You can call an organization directly and ask whether they need volunteers in your area. You can ask friends or relatives for ideas. You can also look at bulletin boards(布告牌) in your school.When you’re calling an organization, you could answer some questions like:• Why do you want to volunteer for it?• What do you know about it?• How many hours a week will you be able to volunteer?• What are your interests?• Do you have any special skills?• Do you have a way to get here?Most volunteer organizations will ask you to come for an interview in person, which is usually pretty casual. They will talk to you face to face, and if they haven’t yet asked the questions above, they will do that in the interview.Whether your interview is on the phone or in person, don’t forget to ask questions of your own. For example:• What will you want me to do if I volunteer here?• What kind of training will I receive?• How many other volunteers are here?• How many hours do you want me to volunteer each week?If you like the organization, volunteering can be a great experience.1. How many ways does the first paragraph offer you to get volunteer work?A . 2.B . 3.C . 4.D . 5.2. The underlined word “it” refers to “______”.A . the questionB . the organizationC . the hourD . the area3. What interview will most volunteer organizations ask you to have?A . Telephone.B . Online.C . E-mail.D . Face-to-face.4. Which of the following is NOT included in what you should ask the interviewer?A . What are your interests?B . What kind of training will I receive?C . How many other volunteers are here?D . What will you want me to do if I volunteer here?5. In which part of a magazine can you most probably find the passage?A . Family.B . Volunteer.C . School.D . Interview.【答案】★A 1-4 ACBD ★B 1-4 ACDA ★C1-4 DCBA ★D1-5 CBDAB。
2024年高考英语复习讲练测(新教材新高考)阅读理解细节理解题(原卷版)
第1讲阅读理解细节理解题（模拟精练+真题演练）根据文章选择正确的选项1.(2023年河北衡水中学模拟预测A篇)Big Thinkers SeriesThe2022Big Thinkers Series from New Scientist events features four online talks,covering a wide range of topics by world-class scientist speakers and experts.If you are curious about your planet or your universe,then this series is your place to hear the latest research.Save£20off the standard ticket price by purchasing a series ticket to all four talks in the Big Thinkers Series(available on-demand)or purchase single tickets for just£13per lecture(available by early booking).Reality+:From the Matrix to the Metaverse with David ChalmersIn this talk,philosopher David Chalmers argues that Metaverse-style virtual worlds experienced through headsets are also genuine and meaningful realities and we can live a meaningful life in VR.What we don’t know about gravity with Claudia de RhamWe are all familiar with the concept of gravity.In this talk,Professor Claudia de Rham will explore how much we actually know about gravity and how much more there is left to uncover.A Brief History of Timekeeping with Chad OrzelFrom Stonehenge to atomic clocks,here is the5,000-year history of how science is used to mark time.Chad Orzel,the internationally bestselling author of How to Teach Quantum Physics to Your Dog,offers us a witty journey through scientific theory and quirky(反常的)historical detail.Physics at the End of the universe with Katie MackThe Big Bang theory tells the story of the beginning of the universe for the last13.8billion years.But how does the story end?Join astronomer Katie Mack as she shares what modern astrophysics tells us about the final fate of the universe.1．How much does a series ticket cost?A．£13.B．£20.C．£30.D．£32.2．What will Chad Orzel lecture in?A．The genuine reality.B．The secrets of gravity.C．The history of time marking.D．The final fate of the universe.3．What do the four talks have in common?A．They are all aimed at science lovers.B．They are all concerned with gravity. C．They will all be given by bestselling authors.D．They will all be given by excellent physicians.2.(2023年河北衡水中学模拟预测B篇)Helga Stentzel’s Clothesline Animals combine charming images as fine art prints in various sizes.As an artist whose style she calls“household surrealism(超现实主义)”，she works in various media and has a large collection of works.Instead of throwing an old pair of pants or T-shirt away,Helga Stentzel puts her tired garments out to the farm.By hanging them on a simple clothesline she sets up and folding them artfully that look like animals,she takes wonderful pictures.Some are shot in real locations while others are digitally placed in environments in charming form with appealing colors.4．How did Stentzel create an artwork according to paragraph2?A．By designing clothes on software.B．By painting animals in various colors.C．By taking photos of animals on the farm.D．By hanging clothes folded in animal shapes.3.(2023年浙江金华一中联考二模）“Anyone knows single parents who can’t afford to get their child’s hair done for school?I will braid(编辫子)it for free!”Brittany Starks wrote on a Facebook post.She decided to offer her hair braiding services after a family friend delivered backpacks full of school supplies,clothing and shoes for Cayden and Ceniyah in early August.“At the time,I didn’t have anything for my kids to start school,”said Starks,who is in between homes and staying with her mother.“It meant so much to me.”What got Brittany Starks to offer her hair braiding service?A．A post on Facebook.B．Her friend’s timely help.C．Her mother’s advice.D．A trip to her kids’school.4.（2023年湖北华中师大一附中模拟预测）HobbitonUnlike the other locations in this list,the Shire is a wholly artificial set,built on a sheep farm on New Zealand‘s North Island.Created for Peter Jackson’s big-screen adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings trilogy,Hobbiton began to draw curious fans shortly after therelease of the first film in the series.In time,what began as a temporary location designed to host a three-month movie shoot has evolved into a Tolkienesque theme park with over350,000visitors annually.Which of the four locations should you visit if you are a big fan of J.R.R.Tolkien?A．Mars(The Martian).B．Jurassic Park.C．Hobbiton.D．King’s Landing.5.（（2023年湖北华中师大一附中模拟预测）I truly believe we all have a very special purpose in life,regardless of who we are or where we come from.After ten years of working for a major Wall Street bank,I wanted to do something challenging.So when I read a Merrill Lynch advertisement looking to hire more stockbrokers(股票经纪人),with great excitement,I made some phone calls and arranged to meet with one of its branch vice presidents.After this interview and interviews with twelve of his top stockbrokers,I eventually landed the job.The first few months was a struggle.I lived on very little commission(佣金).Night after night,I left the office weary and exhausted,ready to give up,yet somehow returning the next morning to start anew day.Eventually,all the hard work paid off.In less than four years,I became one of the top sales people at my branch and increased personal sales by1,700percent.The success earned me a six-figure income,promotion and numerous sales awards.46．Why did the author meet with a Merrill Lynch branch vice president?A．To arrange an interview.B．To make an advertisement.C．To employ more clerks.D．To get a position.6.（2023届湖北省襄阳四中模拟试题）A Wild Child's Guide to Endangered AnimalsFrom New York Times bestselling author Millie Marotta comes this gorgeous celebration of the animal kingdom.Highlighting43endangered species,the book takes readers on a trip around the world while learning about rare and well-known animals and their habitats.MarcovaldoMarcovaldo is a collection of20short stories written by Italo Calvino.Describing the life of a poor rural man living in northern Italy,the stories unfold according to the seasonal cycle of a mon themes in the stories include pollution,failure and poverty.The Art of MondoOver the years,Mondo has received global recognition for its incredible art posters that bring to life classic films,television shows,and comics such as Jurassic Park.For the first time,The Art of Mondo brings together this highly sought-after art in one volume that showcases the incredible creativity of the studio's artists whose vastly different styles are united by one guiding principle:limitless passion for their subject matters.The Coming of the Third ReichThere is no story in20th-century history more important to understand than Hitler's rise to power and the collapse(坍塌)of civilization in Nazi Germany.The Coming of the Third Reich,by Richard Evans,offers a masterful combination of academic work,important new research and interpretations.Patriarchy and CapitalismChizuko Ueno,a leading Japanese sociologist,feminist critic and public intellectual,has been a pioneer in women's studies and the author of many books,including Patriarchy and Capitalism. 50．Which book will you choose if you are interested in art?A．Marcovaldo.B．The Art of Mondo.C．The Coming of the Third Reich.D．Patriarchy and Capitalism.51．Who cares about women's rights and interests?A．Millie Marotta.B．Italo Calvino.C．Richard Evans.D．Chizuko Ueno.7.（2023年湖南长沙雅礼中学二模）Known on social media as The Sioux Chef,Sean Sherman grew up on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation.He is reconnecting the locals of North America with native flavors and ingredients, and working to inspire a generation of indigenous(本土的)chefs to reclaim their cooking past.Pine Ridge in South Dakota contains some of the poorest communities in the country,and it’s out of that environment that Sherman got his first job in the restaurant industry as a dishwasher at a local steakhouse.As he developed a love of cooking,which saw him move to Minneapolis to study Japanese and French cuisines,Sherman realized he didn’t know indigenous recipes.“What were my Lakota ancestors eating and storing away?How were they getting oils,salts and fats and things like that?”Sherman remembered asking himself in an interview on PBS NewsHour.“So it took me quite a few years of just researching,but it really became a passion.”These years of researching,talking to elders,and consulting written material helped him produce The Sioux Chefs Indigenous Kitchen,which in2018won Sherman the James Beard Award for Best American Cookbook.After publishing the book,Sherman opened his restaurant,Owamni,in Minneapolis and created the North American Traditional Indigenous Food Systems(NATIFS).It is a professional indigenous kitchen and training center that seeks to create an educational space for native chefs to be trained and develop their skills,and reconnect with their cooking heritage.“Part of our challenge to ourselves was to cut out ingredients that are not native so we stopped using dairy,wheat flour and cane sugar,”he said.He cooks with local ingredients.His choices of meats are the same as those hunted by his ancestors—deer,fish,and birds.“For indigenous people who went through very strong assimilation(同化现象),we lost a lot of our food culture,”Sherman said.“But we’re at a point now where we can reclaim it and develop it for the next generation.To be able to share culture through food will be really healing.”64．What did Sherman realize when he was in Minneapolis?A．He didn’t have enough cooking passion.B．He should spend a few years researching cooking.C．He should write a book about the indigenous recipes.D．He didn’t know his Lakota ancestors’cooking ways and ingredients.65．Sherman set up the NATIFS center to________.A．make money and open his own restaurantB．build an educational space for local childrenC．train and help local chefs to cook local foodD．teach native chefs the most superb cooking skills66．What is a problem for his native cooking culture according to Sherman?A．Very strong assimilation.B．Its high speed of evolution.C．Too much meat in the diet.D．Indigenous recipes that can’t be shared.8.（2023年广东华南师大附中模拟预测）Check out what’s coming soon and what’s in development.Playbill will update these listings when new information is made available.THE COLLABORATION at Samuel J.Friedman TheatreThe play tells a true story in New York.Fifty-six-year-old Warhol’s star is falling.Jean is the new wonder-kid taking the art world by storm.When Jean agrees to work together with Warhol on a new exhibition,it soon becomes the talk of the city.The two artists set foot on a shared journey, both artistic and deeply personal,which redraws both their worlds.ALMOST FAMOUS at Bernard B．Jacobs TheatreBased on the film of the same name in2000,the musical features Pulitzer winner Kitt and a book by Crowe,who earned an Oscar award for writing the original film based on his own teenage experience.The coming-of-age story tracks a15-year-old music fan named William who follows the emerging band Stillwater on tour.THE PIANO LESSON at Ethel Barrymnore TheatreThe play is the fourth in Wilson’s Century Cycl,which digs into the Black experience in every decade of the20th century.Set in Pittsburgh’s Hill District in1936,it centers around a brother and a sister involved in a battle over a piano carved with the faces of their ancestors.KIMBERLY AKIMBO at Booth TheatreKim is a bright and funny high school girl,who happens to look like a72-year-old lady.And yet her aging disease may be the least of her problems.Forced to deal with family secrets,and possible crime charges,Kim is determined to explore happiness in a world where not even time is on her side.68．What kind of play is THE COLLABORATION?A．A romance.B．A life story.C．A fairy tale.D．A sci-fi story. 69．Which theatre should you visit if you want to learn about racial issues?A．Samuel J.Friedman Theatre.B．Bernard B．Jacobs Theatre.C．Ethel Barrymore Theatre.D．Booth Theatre.9.（2023届福建省厦门一中高三下学期二模试题）I have lived in rural America for nine years,first in Michigan,where I got my PhD;then in central Illinois and now in Indiana,where I am a professor.In a place where most people have lived the whole of their lives,I feel like a stranger.There are few things I enjoy more than complaining about my geographic isolation.I’m a vegetarian,so there’s nowhere to go for a nice dinner that isn’t50miles away.I’m black,so there’s nowhere to get my hair done that doesn’t involve another50-mile drive.And the closest major airport is two hours away.What causes the author’s loneliness?A．Dietary habits.B．Racial prejudice.C．Educational differences.D．Identity confusion.10.（2023届江苏南京市盐城市第二次调研试题）In southeastern Brazil,local fishers walk into dark waters in search of mullet(鲻鱼)On their own,it would be tricky to find the silvery fish.But the humans get help from an unusual partner: wild bottlenose dolphins.With nets in hand,the fishers patiently wait as their cetacean(鲸类的)partners drive the fish toward the shore.A signal from the dolphins—usually a deep dive—indicates when they should cast their nets.This fishing partnership has passed down through the generations,lasting for more than a century.24．What do the first two paragraphs talk about concerning Brazilian fishers?A．They trick dolphins into fishing for them.B．They harvest more fish with dolphins'help.C．They have been training dolphins over a century.D．They cast the fishing nets when dolphins surface.11.（2023届江苏省苏州八校联盟高三二模检测试题）Master Gardener Volunteers WantedWhy Become a Master Gardener?The Master Gardener program is an all-volunteer organization where you can develop your own leadership and teaching skills while teaching the younger youth about healthy eating, agriculture,and so on!Master Gardeners involve people in activities to improve their general well-being and overall enjoyment of life by helping them find sound management practices for home and urban natural resources,by creating pleasing environments through people-plant interactions and horticultural therapy(园艺疗法),and by contributing to a safe,abundant food supply through home fruit and vegetable production.What Qualifications Must You Meet?Anyone can apply to be a Master Gardener—you don’t need to be an expert or have a degree. You do,however,need to:●Have certain experience or know a little about gardening or landscape management.●Be willing to share horticulture information with others.●Be willing to attend a training program and can devote time to volunteering and continuing education.Besides,to become a Master Gardener volunteer,each applicant needs to complete an application,prepare background screening paperwork and schedule an interview with Extension staff.What Does the Training Involve?Training sessions are offered one day a week over a three-month period and are led by expert educators in the region.Approximately60hours of classroom instruction and field study and60 hours of volunteer internship(实习)work are required to complete the program and become certified.In order to remain a certified Master Gardener,30hours of volunteer work and10hours of continuing education or advanced training are required each year1．What does a Master Gardener do?A．Help raise people’s quality of life by horticulture.B．Teach the youth about diets and agriculture.C．Promote horticultural practices at home.D．Train volunteers to help with gardening.2．What is required if you want to apply to be a Master Gardener?A．Acquiring excellent teaching skills.B．Having some relevant knowledge.C．Completing given training sessions.D．Obtaining rich volunteer experience.12.（2023届湖南省九校联盟第二次联考英语试题）Are you fond of watching films?Does the colorful,natural,or spectacular scenery in the films attract you to travel to their locations?We have selected three gorgeous film locations in China.If you’re a film fan or an outdoor enthusiast,check them out!Fengguo Temple＆The Grandmaster(《一代宗师》)Located in Y’xian county,Jinzhou,Northeast China’s Liaoning province,the Fengguo Temple is a Buddhist temple established in1020,covering a total area of60,000square meters.It is one of only three Liao Dynasty temples still in existence in China.The main hall of the Fengguo Temple is the Buddha hall believed to be one of the largest in the world in ancient times.It is home to the world’s oldest and largest clay sculptures of painted Buddha statues.The Fengguo Temple was designated(指定)as a national foremost protected cultural heritage site in1961and a4A-level tourist attraction in2009.Yunshuiyao Ancient Town＆The Knot(《云水谣》)Situated in Zhangzhou,East China’s Fujian province,Yunshuiyao Ancient Town has a long history and is one of the scenic spots of the world heritage site,the Fujian Tulou.There is a magnificent banyan tree(榕树)group in the town consisting of13banyan trees,some of which are thousands of years old.Yunshuiyao Ancient Town is distinguished for its unique tulou clusters at the foot of the mountain.Fifty-three of these earthen buildings,which were first constructed in the mid Yuan Dynasty,are still standing today.Dajiu Lake Wetland Park＆The Assassin(《刺客聂隐娘》)Located in Shennongjia UNESCO Global Geopark,Central China’s Hubei province,the Dajiu Lake Wetland Park boasts fascinating sceneries.It is a rare subalpine peat marsh wetland in the world’s middle latitude,at an altitude of over1,730meters and with a total area of20,000 hectares.Known as“Hulun Buir of Hubei province”,it is home to nine lakes on the plateau and lush meadows(草地).In the wetland park,there are extensive alpine meadows,wetland ferns(蕨类植物),and some animals,such as storks,cranes,and sika deer,which are valuable for scientific research.1．What is special about Fengguo Temple?A．Its main hall is considered the largest in the world.B．It was designated as a4A-level tourist attraction in1961.C．It is one of only three Buddhist temples in existence in China.D．It houses the world’s oldest and largest clay sculptures of painted Buddha statues. 2．What can we know from the text?A．There are13banyan trees in Yunshuiyao Ancient Town. B．There are unique earthen buildings in Yunshuiyao Ancient Town. C．The Dajiu Lake Wetland Park is on the UNESCO World Heritage List. D．The Dajiu Lake Wetland Park is home to many rare plants and animals.Travel Writing·Starting date:24th April,2023·Duration:8weeks·Time:6:30pm to9:00pm·Occurs:Monday·Fees:£355•Location:OnlineCourse overviewIn this writing for travel course you will learn how to evoke(唤起)a sense of place,structure your story,and how travel writers connect with the travel industry to get“hospitality”.Who is it for?This course is aimed at those with some writing experience who want to develop their ideas for travel writing.It also suits photographers looking to add words to their pictures and bloggers looking to engage more readers.This course is not suitable for those who wish to improve their English.1．How long is the total class hours?A．24hours.B．20hours.C．8hours.D．2.5hours.15.（2023届江苏新高考基地高三4月大联考）It took Schultz a year to convince the Starbucks owners to hire him.When they finally made him director of marketing and operations in1982,he had another idea.This one occurred in Italy, when Schultz noticed the coffee bars that existed on almost every block.He learned that they not only served excellent espressos(蒸馏咖啡),they also served as meeting places or public squares, and there were200,000of them in the country.But when he came back to Seattle,the Starbucks owners resisted Schultz’s plans to serve coffee in the stores,saying the restaurant business was competitive,and it was costly to hire waiters.After all,economic benefits were their primary motivator.Frustrated,Schultz quit and started his own coffee-bar business in1985,named“II Giornale”.It was successful,and two years later,the original Starbucks management sold its Starbucks retail unit to Schultz for$3.8million.As the company began to expand rapidly in the1990s,Schultz always said that the main goal was“to serve a great cup of coffee”.Asked about the secret of his success,Schultz told us the principles:“Don’t be threatened by people smarter than promise anything but your core values.”24．What caused Schultz to join the Starbucks?A．The pleasant smell of its coffee bean.B．His strong desire to improve himself. C．The owners’impressive work attitude.D．His eagerness to sell more coffeemakers. 25．Which of the following can best describe Schultz’s personality?A．Committed and generous.B．Sociable and helpful.C．Motivated and considerate.D．Determined and creative.26．Why did the Starbucks owners refuse to serve coffee in the stores?A．Many coffee bars had existed in Seattle.B．People preferred tasting coffee at home.C．Workforce was insufficient in the market.D．They tried to avoid high cost of labor force.27．What does Schultz think contributes to his success?A．Learning from smarter people.B．Sticking to his own core values. C．Keeping his business a secret.D．Remembering a set of principles.根据文章选出正确的选项1.（2023年新高考I卷A篇）PricesHand Brake,Three Gears Foot Brake,No Gears1hour€7.50€5.003hours€11.00€7.501day(24hours)€14.75€9.75Each additional day€8.00€6.002.How much do you pay for renting a bike with hand brake and three gears for two days?A.€15.75.B.€19.50.C.€22.75.D.€29.50.2.（2023年新高考I卷B篇）......The task John set for himself was to remove harmful substances from some sludge(污泥). First,he constructed a series of clear fiberglass tanks connected to each other.Then he went around to local ponds and streams and brought back some plants and animals.He placed them in the tanks and waited.Little by little,these different kinds of life got used to one another and formed their own ecosystem.After a few weeks,John added the sludge.He was amazed at the results.The plants and animals in the eco-machine took the sludge as food and began to eat it!Within weeks,it had all been digested,and all that was left was pure water.Over the years,John has taken on many big jobs.He developed a greenhouse-like facilitythat treated sewage(污水)from1,600homes in South Burlington.He also designed aneco-machine to clean canal water in Fuzhou,a city in southeast China.“Ecological design”is the name John gives to what he does.“Life on Earth is kind of a box of spare parts for the inventor,”he says.“You put organisms in new relationships and observe what’s happening.Then you let these new systems develop their own ways to self-repair.”5.Why did John put the sludge into the tanks?A.To feed the animals.B.To build an ecosystem.C.To protect the plants.D.To test the eco-machine.3.（2023年新高考I卷C篇）The goal of this book is to make the case for digital minimalism,including a detailed exploration of what it asks and why it works,and then to teach you how to adopt this philosophy if you decide it’s right for you.8.What is the book aimed at?A.Teaching critical thinking skills.B.Advocating a simple digital lifestyle.C.Solving philosophical problems.D.Promoting the use of a digital device.4.(2023年新高考I卷D篇)On March7,1907,the English statistician Francis Galton published a paper which illustrated what has come to be known as the“wisdom of crowds”effect.The experiment of estimation he conducted showed that in some cases,the average of a large number of independent estimates could be quite accurate.This effect capitalizes on the fact that when people make errors,those errors aren’t always the same.Some people will tend to overestimate,and some to underestimate.When enough of these errors are averaged together,they cancel each other out,resulting in a more accurate estimate.If people are similar and tend to make the same errors,then their errors won’t cancel each other out.In more technical terms,the wisdom of crowds requires that people’s estimates be independent.If for whatever reasons,people’s errors become correlated or dependent,the accuracy of the estimate will go down.But a new study led by Joaquin Navajas offered an interesting twist(转折)on this classic phenomenon.The key finding of the study was that when crowds were further divided into smaller groups that were allowed to have a discussion,the averages from these groups were more accurate than those from an equal number of independent individuals.For instance,the average obtained from the estimates of four discussion groups of five was significantly more accurate than the average obtained from20independent individuals.13.Navajas’study found that the average accuracy could increase even if________.A.the crowds were relatively smallB.there were occasional underestimatesC.individuals did not communicateD.estimates were not fully independent5.（2023年新高考II卷A篇）Yellowstone National Park offers a variety of ranger programs throughout the park,and throughout the year.The following are descriptions of the ranger programs this summer.Experiencing Wildlife in Yellowstone(May26to September2)Whether you’re hiking a backcountry trail(小径),camping,or just enjoying the park’s amazing wildlife from the road,this quick workshop is for you and your family.Learn where to look for animals and how to safely enjoy your wildlife watching experience.Meet at the Canyon Village Store.Junior Ranger Wildlife Olympics(June5to August21)Kids can test their skills and compare their abilities to the animals of Yellowstone.Stay for as little or as long as your plans allow.Meet in front of the Visitor Education Center.Canyon Talks at Artist Point(June9to September2)From a classic viewpoint,enjoy Lower Falls,the Yellowstone River,and the breathtaking colors of the canyon(峡谷)while learning about the area’s natural and human history.Discover why artists and photographers continue to be drawn to this special place.Meet on the lower platform at Artist Point on the South Rim Drive for this short talk.Photography Workshops(June19&July10)Enhance your photography skills—join Yellowstone’s park photographer for a hands-on program to inspire new and creative ways of enjoying the beauty and wonder of Yellowstone.6/19—Waterfalls&Wide Angles:meet at Artist Point.7/10—Wildflowers&White Balance:meet at Washburn Trailhead in Chittenden parking area.2.What is the short talk at Artist Point about?A.Works of famous artists.B.Protection of wild animals.C.Basic photography skills.D.History of the canyon area.3.Where will the participants meet for the July10photography workshop?A.Artist Point.B.Washburn Trailhead.C.Canyon Village Store.D.Visitor Education Center.6.（2023年新高考II卷B篇）Turning soil,pulling weeds,and harvesting cabbage sound like tough work for middle and high school kids.And at first it is,says Abby Jaramillo,who with another teacher started Urban Sprouts,a school garden program at four low-income schools.The program aims to help students develop science skills,environmental awareness,and healthy lifestyles.4.What do we know about Abby Jaramillo?A.She used to be a health worker.B.She grew up in a low-income family.C.She owns a fast food restaurant.D.She is an initiator of Urban Sprouts.7.（2023年新高考II卷C篇）In this“book of books,”artworks are selected and arranged in a way that emphasizes these connections between different eras and cultures.We see scenes of children learning to read at home or at school,with the book as a focus for relations between the generations.Adults are。
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阅读理解There once lived a woman who had been blind for decades. Then one day she found a doctor who treated the woman with a new device she had invented called the Laserphaco Probe. For the first time in over 30 years, the woman could regain her eyesight. The doctor responsible for this life-changing surgery was called Dr. Patricia E. Bath.Dr. Bath was an American ophthalmologist (眼科医生), researcher, and an advocate for the prevention, treatment, and cure of blindness. She had an interest in science and medicine from a young age, which she said was first evoked by a chemistry kit her mother had bought for her when she was young.During a fellowship at Columbia University, Dr. Bath realized that African Americans were twice as likely to suffer from blindness than other patients she attended to. This observation led to her development of a community ophthalmology system, which increased the amount of eye care given to underserved communities. This allowed thousands of people to get early preventative care for conditions that would have otherwise been untreated saving the eyesight of many.Dr. Bath invented the new technique to remove cataracts(白内障)by the Laserphaco Probe. This technique is still used around the world, and it has allowed doctors to restore patients’ eyesight in a more precise, and less painful, manner than techniques before it.Cataracts develop as people age. They form when the proteins in the lens(晶状体)of the eye break down, making the lens cloudy. This can significantly affect vision. Traditional cataract surgery involved removing the cloudy lens of the eye and replacing it with an artificial lens. However, this surgery was not always successful, and could be quite painful. Dr. Bath succeeded in solving the problem.Dr. Bath made innovative contributions to the field of medicine which had long-lasting impacts on the communities she served.1．Which of the following can best replace the underlined word “evoked” in paragraph 2? A．Displayed.B．Stimulated.C．Discovered.D．Maintained.2．Why did Dr. Bath create a community ophthalmology system?A．To offer eye care treatment to the poor.B．To help the blind regain their eyesight.C．To provide eye surgery for African Americans.D．To give real medical care to blind people.3．What can we say about Dr. Bath’s device?A．It prevents proteins in the lens breaking down.B．It needs to be advertised around the world.C．It helps patients avoid getting cataracts.D．It makes cataract surgery better than before.4．What would be the best title for the text?A．Meet a woman who improved vision for millionsB．Admire an inventor who changed the face of scienceC．Recommend a doctor who had various medical skillsD．Remember a researcher who was an advocate for the poorThe ability to use the left hand is referred to as left-handedness. Left-handedness is actually more common in the male population than in females. There are a number of myths about them.It is difficult for left-handed children to learn writing of the alphabet, without personal tutoring. Not true at all. Observe the left-handed toddler. Everyone else is more bothered about his left-handedness than he himself is. The left-handed child adapts to writing, drawing and all other activities that require him to hold a writing tool as early as the right-handed. In fact, manyleft-handed people display neater handwriting than their right-handed partners.Lefties have a lesser chance of surviving a hand-to-hand fight. This is anything but true. History bears witness to the advantage left-handedness had during hand-to-hand fights and even within the boxing ring. In fact, a common observation is that the left-handed fighter is able to strike a strong surprise attack on the open, unprotected right side.Left-handed people are many a time at the disadvantage of using tools designed for theright-handed. Well, this is true, but today, there is a whole range of tools and equipment being designed for left-handed people. Many right-handed tools can be molded to suit the needs of theleft-handed craftsman. Even the computer mouse has been challenged in use and the touch pad provides a left-handed professional equal opportunity.Research shows that left-handed people are in fact high achievers. This is because their brains are structured to widen their abilities. A number of mathematical, artistic and sporting geniuses were and are left-handed. However, most left-handers over the world, might have, at some stage in their life, been on the receiving end of devalued comments regarding their choice of hand. I am sure this list and discussion about left-handed people would be reason enough to be proud of being left-handed.5．Compared to right-handed children, what can we learn about left-handed ones?A．They find it hard to learn writing.B．They are tired of the left-handedness.C．They are used to writing tools too late.D．They may have more beautiful handwriting.6．What advantage do lefties have in hand-to-hand fights?A．They could start a surprise attack with their left hands.B．They could attack their partners’ left sides surprisingly.C．They have a better chance to beat their partners in history.D．They are good at fighting especially within the boxing ring.7．What is the computer mouse mentioned to show us?A．Left-handed people are in fact high achievers.B．Left-handed people have many disadvantages.C．Many tools are designed for the left-handed.D．Many left-handed receive bad remarks daily.8．What is the author’s attitude to left-handedness?A．Indifferent B．Confused C．Critical D．FavorableDoes your child love high-tech, writing or specialty arts? Attending a summer camp with this focus is a perfect way for them to explore and to experience. Look through our selection and find the perfect fit for your child.ID Tech Summer CampsWe’re trusted and hosted by the world’s top learning organizations. The right instructor changes everything. With personalized learning, your child will progress at their own pace. Your child can level up to Grade 10, standing out to colleges and future work. We can’t wait to welcome your child to our community of 500, 000+ students.Summer Academic Youth ProgramsSummer is the perfect time for pre-college students to explore their career interests. Our programs provide opportunities for students to experience college life while expanding their knowledge and exploring their interests. There are many opportunities including overnight camps.Independent Lake CampIt is an overnight summer camp offering impressive activities due to our quality facilities (设备), and talented staff. Started as a non-traditional summer camp, we focus on promoting creativity within each camper and the community and developing individual growth with our personalized scheduling — each camper chooses their own activities.Virtual Live Creative Writing CampCreative writing is taught live online by experienced teachers. Great for ages 7+ and divided into age-based groups, this camp has a limited class size so students can learn fun new skills. Videos will also be made available to all creative writing campers. So, with flexible classes to choose, your child will never miss a beat!9．Who will be interested in Summer Academic Youth Programs?A．Graduates looking for jobs.B．High schoolers expecting college life.C．College students seeking more credits.D．College students needing social practice.10．What do ID Tech Summer Camps and Independent Lake Camp have in common?A．They make arrangements for work.B．They include overnight activities.C．They offer personalized learning.D．They improve personal creativity.11．Which camp best suits children with busy summer schedules?A．ID Tech Summer Camp.B．Independent Lake Camp.C．Virtual Live Creative Writing Camp.D．Summer Academic Youth Programs.Scientists are developing unmanned planes—called drones—what can collect weather information from the atmosphere.Weather experts say their weather forecasts would be more accurate if they had information from many parts of the atmosphere. They already place satellites, drones and balloons at different altitudes (高度). And they use radar (雷达) and collect information from equipment on towers. But that information only helps experts predict weather conditions for the next few days. It does not help predict changes in the next few hours. This is very important where sudden, violent storms happen.So scientists at Oklahoma State University are developing new drones to collect information from more parts of the Earth’s atmosphere. This will help forecasters improve predictions about local weather conditions.Jamey Jacob is an aerospace engineer and a professor of mechanical and aerospace engineering at Oklahoma State University. He and other scientists at the university are developing small drones that do not cost a lot of money but can fly for hours, collecting information from many atmospheric levels.” Oklahoma is a really good example, because even though we’re already a very weather-dynamic (动态天气的) state, Oklahoma only has two balloon launches a day—one at dawn and one at dusk—from a single location in the state, and that’s where all the weather forecasting information comes from. So that data is really sparse, and it’s difficult for weather experts to get a very good idea about how that weather is changing from these very limited number of data points.”Phillip Chilson, a professor of meteorology (气象的) at Oklahoma State University, says the drone program should give researchers a low-cost way of understanding storms better, and improve computer-based forecasting. The drone can measure atmospheric conditions, send live video to forecasters, and help search for people hurt in storms. “Our real goal is to try to develop systems. I don’t want to say they will replace weather balloons but there may be that possibility. Researchers still have a lot of work to do before the drones are ready. That includes making surethe drones know how to stay away from other planes.”12．According to the text, the drones being developed can________.A．raise people’s interest in scienceB．help to improve weather predictionsC．replace weather balloons and satellitesD．examine different altitudes of the Earth13．The underlined word “sparse” in Paragraph 4 probably means________.A．limited B．reliable C．confused D．correct 14．What does Phillip Chilson think of the drone program?A．Worried.B．Hopeful.C．Doubtful.D．Satisfied. 15．What can be concluded from the last paragraph?A．The drones can not be put into use now.B．It will cost a lot of money to build drones.C．Researchers find it difficult to design planes.D．The drone program should be carried out on planes.16．What is the purpose of the text?A．To introduce a team of scientists.B．To explain how unmanned planes work.C．To report a new way of predicting weather.D．To give some advice on preparing for storms.While you are online there are plenty of perfectly legal sites where you can listen to music for free. This gives you the chance to listen to music before buying it, discover new music, and create great online playlists that you can share with others.The Sixty OneThe Sixty One is devoted to showcasing obscure (模糊的) or unknown artists of all genres (体裁). There is a range of musical styles from classical to rock and roll, folk to jazz, and everything in between. Don’t expect to find big name musicians on here; you are more likely to find the musicians playing at local coffee shops than bands you hear on the radio. You can find fantastic music that you never would have heard of otherwise.Pow WowPow Wows are the Native American people’s way of meeting together, to join in dancing, singing, visiting, renewing old friendships, and making new ones. This is a time method to renew Native American culture and preserve the rich heritage of American Indians. has 2 online radio stations that play Native American Music 24/7 free! Here you can listen to your favorite artist and drum groups on your computer or mobile device and add your music to our station.PlaylistPlaylist has an enormous library, so you can create playlists with almost any musician you can think of. They have both some less known artists and big names, so you have a really good selection. The worst part: Due to licensing laws, many of the songs on Playlist are now restricted, to certain countries. So unless you live inside the US, it is likely that you might not be able to find all of your favorite songs.PandoraPandora is an intelligent Internet radio site. Basically, as you listen, you can give each song thumbs up or thumbs down. You can create your own radio station that only plays music you like. The best part: It listens to your opinion, so that after a while it’s only playing music you like, but the list is always changing and expanding.My SpaceCombine a major social networking site with thousands of artists around the world. Each musician has their own page, which normally has a playlist of several of their songs. But it has a huge range of musicians ranging from huge stars to the up-and-coming, and you can listen to the music and interact with the rest of the page.17．If you enjoy listening to some new music, you can pay a visit to________.A．The Sixty One B．Playlist C．Pow Wow D．Pandora18．You can’t listen to some music on Playlist possibly because________.A．you don’t have any playlistB．you are not one of the members of the websiteC．it is only open to those who are in the United StatesD．the music is played only by the local people19．Pandora is different from the other websites of music in that________.A．listening to music is free of chargeB．the website keeps changing and expandingC．it is built according to your suggestionsD．you can always enjoy your favorite music20．Which of the following is true of My Space?A．Thousands of artists visits it every day.B．It is unnecessary to create your own playlist of each musician.C．People can enjoy music from musicians ranging from huge stars to the up-and-coming.D．It is possible to meet the stars around the world.21．Which of the following would be the best title for the passage?A．Create Your Own Playlist B．Best Free Music WebsitesC．All Kinds of Music Online D．Listen to Music for freeWhen some people hear self-discipline, they think that it’s boring. They equate a disciplined life to feelings of entrapment. Allow me to tell you a story.On a hot sunny day, Bertha is buzzing by her hive with some other bees, just relaxing and having a good time. Suddenly a bear starts to approach her hive for some honey and bee eggs. To save her hive, Bertha stings the bear. But its skin is so thick that once she tries to pull her sting out she dismembers(肢解) herself and dies.The sad part is that Bertha has no choice. Through years of evolution she has developed a biological reaction to dangers—to sting threats. If she had known she would die, she might have flown away and saved her own life.Bees are prisoners of their own biology, but humans can override their biology throughself-discipline.Most people have long-term desires for lasting relationships, meaningful careers or healthy bodies but are constantly tempted by short term pleasures, such as junk food or video games. Deep down they really want the life that comes in the long term. Yet they keep giving in to short-term pleasures.The only difference is self-discipline. Luckily, humans have the ability to practiceself-discipline. It gives us the freedom to achieve what we truly want in life and allow us to break free of the biological or societal cages around us. But it’s not that simple.Companies are aware of our natural, biological reactions and use this against us by using supernormal stimuli. An example is junk food. Our ancestors were wired to seek out and enjoy fat and salty food because it was so rare at the time. But now companies have genetically engineered food to include more fats and salts than ever before in order to make us desire it even more.Social media and the Internet as a whole is another form of supernormal stimuli. Humans are biologically wired to seek out novelty. For our ancestors novelty could lead to more knowledge about the world, which could lead to more wisdom that helped us thrive as a species. It has its usefulness. However, the Internet has been designed to take advantage of this desire for novelty by showing you more novelty than you can ever dream of. Every page links out more pages. And every video to a video with even more novelty. Videogames do the same thing.On the plus side, however, you and I are not like the bee, because we are not cased by our own biology. With self-discipline, we can live the life we truly want. We have the choice to be free.22．Why is the story of Bertha mentioned in paragraph two?A．To illustrate what evolution is.B．To arouse readers’ sympathy for Bertha.C．To draw readers’ attention to self-discipline.D．To offer a perfect example of self-discipline.23．What does the underlined word “stimuli” in paragraph seven most probably mean? A．Something that encourages certain reactions.B．Something that is unhealthy for people to eat.C．Something that does good to our mental health.D．Something that discourages people from taking action.24．What is the author’s attitude towards social media and the Internet?A．Approving.B．Objective.C．Critical.D．Cautious. 25．What makes the author think humans are lucky compared with bees?A．Humans’ blessing of an advanced biological system.B．Humans’ desires to live an ideal life.C．Humans’ eagerness to overcome inborn disadvantages.D．Humans’ ability to practice self-discipline.Travel with Kids to PittsburghThis is an exciting time to visit Pittsburgh. The city and surrounding region is now perfect for family fun. Here are some of Pittsburgh’s must-visit family attractions:Eat Pie at Sand Hill BerriesThe homemade pies at Sand Hill Berries are better than what’s found on any kids menu, and everyone loves fresh fruit pie! The family farm has been growing strawberries and blackberries since 1981, using the fruit for homemade jams and pies. It’s worth a drive to the farm’s lovely outdoor Cabin Cafe. Kids and adults will enjoy a slice of pie in what feels like a secret garden.Children’s Museum of PittsburghFor active kids with energy to burn, the Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh is a perfect place. Kids can play in the Garage—an interactive area that includes a parachute (降落伞) launcher and toy car raceways. At the Makeshop, kids use skills to create a take-home piece of woodworking or sewing. Museum exhibits change often and make for fresh repeat visits.Fort LigonierHistory comes to life at Fort Ligonier, a re-created fort (兵营) from the French and Indian War located in Ligonier—about an hour’s drive east of the city. Here, kids can learn about George Washington—he served at the fort more than 250 years ago! Costumed (装扮的) soldiers demonstrate daily life, including welcoming visitors to where they slept, ate and prepared for battle. In October, the village of Ligonier hosts the annual Fort Ligonier Days with live music, performances, fireworks and more.Just Ducky TourPittsburgh’s Just Ducky Tour takes riders from land to water on one boat! The jeep-like boats start on land for a driving tour of the business and cultural districts of downtown, before driving into the river! The tour guide makes an effort to tell fun stories about the landmarks. Kids will love the group participation and enjoy the excitement of driving right into the river!26．Where can kids make things with their own hands?A．At Fort Ligonier.B．On Just Ducky Tour.C．At Sand Hill Berries.D．In the Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh.27．What can visitors see at Fort Ligonier in summer?A．Costumed soldiers.B．George Washington.C．The French and Indian War.D．Performances by the villagers.28．How is Just Ducky Tour different from the other tours?A．It is kid-friendly.B．It is a historic site.C．It offers delicious food.D．It involves both land and water.When you’re going through a period of anxiety or depression it can be difficult to make decisions, whether those are significant life changes or everyday choices. Those with generalized anxiety disorder or mood disorders often report feeling uncomfortable with or being troubled by feelings of uncertainty-which doesn’t help when you need to make a decision, big or small.Now in a new study, researchers find that people with higher levels of anxiety and depression are less able to adapt to fast-changing situations. But with the right intervention(干预)there may be ways to help those with anxiety or depression make better decisions in the moment.Participants were aged between 18 and 55; some had symptoms of generalized anxiety disorder or major depressive disorder, while others had no history of mental illness at all.In the study, after filling in measures related to anxiety, depression, and worry, participants took part in a video game. In each round, they were asked to choose between two shapes: picking onne shape resulted in a reward, while the other delivered an electric shock.The task took place in two blocks-one stable, in which one shape was associated with a reward 75% of the time and the other 25% of the time, and the other unstable, in which the shape with a higher probability of resulting in reward switched every twenty trials. In the unstable block, therefore, the participants had to keep adjusting their responses as the probabilities change.Those participants with symptoms of anxiety or depression were slower to adjust their responses to the changes in probabilities. This suggests that mood disorders are associated with difficulty making decisions in changing circumstances.Senior author Sonia Bishop argues that those participants who adapted quickly did so because of their emotional resilience(适应力). ＂Emotionally resilient people tend to focus on what gave them a good outcome, and in many real-world situations that might be key to learning to make good decisions, ”she says.Sonia Bishop suggests that encouraging people to focus on past successes rather than failures could be a useful behavioral intervention, making those difficult decisions a bit less tricky. 29．According to the text, which of the following affects decision-making?A．Feeling uncomfortable with someone.B．Feeling unsure of what will happen.C．Wondering who will make a decision.D．Wondering how to help make a decision.30．What was the purpose of the unstable block?A．To create a fast-changing situation.B．To train participants to respond to changes.C．To make the video game more challenging.D．To help those with anxiety make decisions.31．Why does Sonia Bishop suggest focusing on past successes?A．To improve decision-making.B．To remember the achievements.C．To adapt quickly to a new situation.D．To avoid making difficult decisions.32．What advice can be given according to the study?A．Try to think quickly when making decisions.B．Don’t expect too much when making decisions.C．Don’t focus on one single thing when making decisions.D．Reduce your anxiety or depression when making decisions.What’s your favorite insect? It’s an odd question that many people may not be able to answer. But UA Honors College student Matt Velazquez certainly can. Ants have always fascinated him. He loves studying their behavior almost as much as he loves filmmaking.Velazquez has already completed one documentary film, “Lazy Ants”, which documents research on inactivity in ants. The film recently achieved first place at The Scientific Research Society competition.Then Velazquez noticed that a colony (群) of ants called trap-jaw ants occasionally make mysterious buzzing sounds, which he set out to explore.“It’s very rare in the animal kingdom for organisms to help other organisms, especially in insects,” Velazquez explained. “I wanted to find out the role of sound communication in a colony of trap-jaw ants. Would these ants help other workers trapped in the dirt using sound signals? Would an ant from Colony A rescue an ant from Colony B, or would it only help ants from its own colony?”Velazquez started by collecting a sample of the ants and analyzing sound bites to see how often the buzzing occurred.He then color-coded ants from different colonies and buried the workers in different layers of dirt. The goal was to see how far down the noise would travel, and if the ants would understand the sound from different colonies.It turns out, Velazquez has discovered that these ants communicate at a frequency in the ultrasonic (超声波的) range, which is simnilar to bats. He is currently in the process of building a microphone sensitive enough to pick up these tiny insect calls and also be able to pick up the ultrasonic frequencies.When asked what advice he has for incoming students who are unsure about getting involved in research, Velazquez recommended the Honors College First Year Project.“It’s an awesome way to see if you even like the field of research,” he said. “It’s definitely worth your time to potentially discover something new about yourself.”33．What is the film made by Velazquez mainly about?A．Different ant colonies.B．Ants that help each other.C．Ants that don’t do active tasks.D．Sound communication between ants.34．What did Velazquez intend to find out with the ants he collected?A．How they worked with other ants.B．What other ants they would help.C．When they would help other ants.D．How often they received sound signals.35．Why did Velazquez color-code the ants?A．To bury the workers in the dirt.B．To see how far ants would travel.C．To record interaction between colonies.D．To identify ants from different colonies.36．What does Velazquez say about a research project?A．It contributes much to your studies.B．It helps to recognize your potential ability.C．You may learn a lot of new things from it.D．You will have to spend a lot of time on it.Childhood is a time of limitless possibilities. And old age is the time of wisdom. But for children who face the monster(恶魔)of cancer, their lives are fast- forwarded into profound wisdom. Not only do they have hand-to-hand struggle with the limits of life, they face it with raw truth1 and courage. For them, life is hard- won yet full of unbelievable hope, and is to be lived to the fullest.We have much to learn from these children.That’s what art therapist(治疗专家), Lisa Murray, believed as she worked to help children with cancer to release their feelings through their drawings, which have turned into a book, Angels & Monsters.Murray found that in their struggle, kids would tell her constantly, “I’m just a regular kid; I just want to play, to go to school, to go outside. . . I just happen to have cancer. ”She was moved and inspired by their simple will to survive. The children were facing the disease head on. She saw some powerful images in their artwork. “What courage it takes to dothat, ” said Murray.Murray selected 25 children aged 13 months to 18 years. She asked the four- year-olds and up, “If you could tell the world what it is like to have cancer, what would you say, what would you draw?” For two- to three-year-olds, she asked, “What do you want to tell people about yourself?” And for the youngest, she just took their handprints. “It’s such a human expression, ‘Here’s my mark, ‘” said Murray.She then asked them about their pictures, and wrote down exactly what they said. This gave the artwork a powerful voice. Coupled with Murray’s photographs of the children in the book, the three forms of expression leave both a permanent record and lasting impression with the viewer.As a therapist, Murray doesn’t give the kids the impression that the drawing process is right or wrong. Whatever they draw is unconditionally acceptable. “Children play, they draw, and that’s the natural language of children. That’s why art therapy is so wonderful, ”she said.37．Why does Murray ask children with cancer to draw pictures?A．To help them to gain wisdom.B．To help them deal with cancer.C．To turn the pictures into a book.D．To let people know more about them.38．What are “the three forms of expression” about the children?A．Their drawings, their voices and the book.B．Their drawings, their handprints and the book.C．Their drawings, their words and the photos of them.D．Their drawings, Murray’s questions and the children’s answers.39．What does Murray do in the process of the children drawing pictures?A．She lets them draw whatever they like.B．She teaches them how to draw naturally.C．She gives them advice about what to draw.D．She makes sure what they draw are acceptable.40．What are children with cancer like in the eyes of Murray?A．They are energetic and active.B．They are wise and hardworking.。
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一、高中英语阅读理解1．阅读理解When John was growing up, other kids felt sorry for him. His parents always had him weeding the garden, carrying out the garbage and delivering newspapers. But when John reached adulthood, he was better off than his childhood playmates. He had more job satisfaction, a better marriage and was healthier. Most of all, he was happier. Far happier.These are the findings of a 40-year study that followed the lives of 456 teenage boys from Boston. The study showed that those who had worked as boys enjoyed happier and more productive lives than those who had not. "Boys who worked in the home or community gained competence (能力) and came to feel they were worthwhile members of society, "said George Vaillant, the psychologist (心理学家) who made the discovery. "And because they felt good about themselves, others felt good about them."Vaillant's study followed these males in great detail. Interviews were repeated at ages 25, 31 and 47. Under Vaillant, the researchers compared the men's mental-health scores with their boyhood -activity scores. Points were awarded for part-time jobs, housework, effort in school, and ability to deal with problems.The link between what the men had done as boys and how they turned out as adults was surprisingly sharp. Those who had done the most boyhood activities were twice as likely to have warm relations with a wide variety of people, five times as likely to be well paid and 16 times less likely to have been unemployed. The researchers also found that IQ and family social and economic class made no real difference in how the boys turned out.Working—at any age—is important. Childhood activities help a child develop responsibility, independence, confidence and competence—the underpinnings (基础) of emotional health. They also help him understand that people must cooperate and work toward common goals. The most competent adults are those who know how to do this. Yet work isn't everything. As Tolstoy once said, "One can live magnificently in this world if one knows how to work and how to love, to work for the person one loves and to love one's work."（1）What do we know about John?A. He enjoyed his career and marriage.B. He had few childhood playmates.C. He received little love from his family.D. He was envied by others in his childhood.（2）Vaillant's words in Paragraph 2 serve as ________.A. a description of personal values and social valuesB. an analysis of how work was related to competenceC. an example for parents' expectations of their childrenD. an explanation why some boys grew into happy men（3）Vaillant's team obtained their findings by ________.A. recording the boys' effort in schoolB. evaluating the men's mental healthC. comparing different sets of scoresD. measuring the men's problem solving ability （4）What does the underlined word "sharp" probably mean in Paragraph 4?A. Quick to react.B. Having a thin edge.C. Clear and definite.D. Sudden and rapid.【答案】（1）A（2）D（3）C（4）C【解析】【分析】本文是一篇说明文，研究表明，那些小时候工作过的人比那些没有工作过的人生活得更快乐、更有成效。
（1）考查细节理解。
根据第一段中的“He had more job satisfaction, a better marriage and was healthier.”他的工作满意度更高，婚姻更美满，身体也更健康。
可知，约翰享受他的事业和婚姻，故选A。
（2）考查推理判断。
根据第二段中的"’Boys who worked in the home or community gained competence (能力) and came to feel they were worthwhile members of society，‘said George Vaillant, the psychologist (心理学家) who made the discovery.’And because they felt good about themselves, others felt good about them.‘"发现这一现象的心理学家Vaillant说:"在家庭或社区工作的男孩获得了能力，并开始觉得自己是社会中有价值的成员。
""因为他们对自己感觉良好，别人也对他们感觉良好。
"可推知，Vaillant在第二段的话解释了为什么一些男孩成长为快乐的人，故选D。
（3）考查细节理解。
根据第三段中的“Under Vaillant, the researchers compared the men's menta l-health scores with their boyhood -a ctivity scores.”可知Vaillant的研究小组通过比较不同的分数得到了他们的发现，故选C。
（4）考查词义猜测。
根据第四段中的“Those who had done the most boyhood activities were twice as likely to have warm relations with a wide variety of people，five times as likely to be well paid and 16 times less likely to have been unemployed.”那些在童年时期参加过最多活动的人，与各种各样的人保持亲密关系的可能性是其他人的两倍，获得高薪的可能性是其他人的五倍，失业的不可能性是其他人的16倍。
可知，The link between what the men had done as boys and how they turned out as adults was surprisingly sharp. 的意思是男性在孩童时期的行为和成年后的表现之间的联系是惊人的明确。
"sharp"的意思明确，故选C。
【点评】本题考点涉及细节理解，词义猜测和推理判断三个题型的考查，是一篇科研类阅读，考生需要准确掌握细节信息，同时根据上下文的逻辑关系，进行分析，推理，从而选出正确答案。
2．阅读理解Do you have a talented young artist, photographer, or designer in your life? It's never too early to start helping them get their work out there! We've rounded up the top art competitions for kids and teens that can help these young creators share their first masterpiece with the world. Most of them are totally free to enter!Global Canvas Children's Art CompetitionAges: 16 and under Mediums: drawing, paintingOrganized by the David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation, this art competition wants to inspire the next generation to be more mindful of how we take care of the earth. The judges are looking forartists to discover the wonderful places that wildlife calls home.Toyota Dream Car Art ContestAges: 15 and under Mediums: drawing, paintingTime to design a dream car! Toyota wants to get junior artists thinking about what the future of transportation might look like. Prizes include a chance to tour one of the Toyota car plants and experience various aspects of Japanese culture.Advena World Children's Art CompetitionAges: 15 and under Mediums: drawing, painting, photos and other original artworksThe competition aims to promote creativity and self-expression. Instead of a theme, it asks the participating artists to simply express their feelings—anything from sadness or joy to anger or excitement—through their chosen medium.Progressive Young Artists AwardsOpen to: high school and college students Mediums: drawing, painting, photograph, mixed media, sculpturePYAA is all about expressing and celebrating progressive values. So, if there is a creative teen in your life who wants to do good in the world, sign him or her up for this art competition. The prize is a scholarship that winners can put forwards their post-secondary schooling.（1）Which of the following favors the environment?A. Advena World Children's Art Competition.B. Global Canvas Children's Art Competition.C. Toyota Dream Car Art Contest.D. Progressive Young Artists Awards.（2）What prize can the winner get at Toyota Dream Car Art Contest?A. A dream car.B. A scholarship.C. A tour of a factory.D. An amount of cash.（3）What is special about Advena World Children's Art Competition?A. It has no fixed theme.B. It has an entrance fee.C. The prize is a scholarship.D. Its participants are the youngest.【答案】（1）B（2）C（3）A【解析】【分析】本文是一篇应用文，介绍了有助于孩子展示艺术才华的四大比赛。