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2008年新课标人教版高三英语第二轮复习专题讲座六：阅读理解高考阅读理解的解题技巧阅读理解作为考查考生语言能力的重点，《考试大纲》提出了明确的要求：“要求考生读懂熟悉的有关日常生活话题的简短文字材料。

考生应能：理解主旨要义；理解文中具体信息；根据上下文推断生词的词义；作出简单判断和推理；理解文章的基本结构；理解作者的意图和态度。

”高考英语阅读理解也围绕这一要求来命题，基本上可分为五类：1．细节判断题；2．猜测词义题；3．主旨大意题；4．推理引申题；5．篇章结构题。

下面以2004、2005、2006年全国统一高考英语科试题为例来分析上述五种试题的命题特点、具体要求以及解题技巧和方法。

第一节细节判断题解题技巧《普通高中英语课程标准》中达到英语学科的高中毕业要求为七级，其有关阅读最基本的要求是：“能从一般性文章中获取和处理主要信息”。

对这种“获取和处理主要信息”能力的考查，主要采用的方式就是：细节判断。

这类题在高考阅读理解题中占一定的比例，做好这类题是确保基础分的关键。

同时，弄清细节，正确获取信息，也是把握文章主旨的前提。

因此，要特别重视做好这类题。

细节判断题题干常见的问句形式多种多样。

如：Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage?Which of the following statements is NOT true?Which of the following statements is correct according to the passage?Which of the following is NOT considered as …?According to the passage, which of the following is NOT mentioned as one of the reasons for … ?How many … … ？What/who/when/where/how/why … … ?做这类题的一般方法是通过skimming把握文章中心后，再通过寻读法（scanning）快速确定该细节在文中的出处（信息源），对照选项进行“三对一错或三错一对”的判断。

高考英语阅读理解详解-8

阅读下列短文，从每题所给的 4 个选项中选出最佳选项。

AI feel very excited at the thought that in another week I shall be with you again on holiday. I have enjoyed my stay in England very much indeed. Mr Brown and classmates are nice to me, but, as they say in England, “There’s no place like home.” and I think you feel this above all at Christmas time.I am leaving here early on Thursday, the 23rd, and I shall arrive in Basle on Friday morning, so I shall be home somewhere about lunchtime. Can you meet me at the statio n, as I shall have a lot of luggage?In some of my earlier letters I have told you all about the other students here. Well, I want to ask my Polish friend Jan to come and spend Christmas with us. Will that be all right? His father and mother died last year, he can go home for Christmas, and he ha s no friend in England except the Browns. He is a nice boy. I know you all like him, a nd I feel sure he will enjoy Christmas with us. It is very short notice, but you are alway s pleased, I know, if we bring our friends home. However, I have not yet invited him, as I thought it was better to ask you first. Please let me know as soon as possible if it wil l be all right.1.The writer was very excited at the thought that ________.A.she would be back home with her new friendB.she would be with her parents in another weekC.her parents wanted to see her very muchD.she would go on staying in England2.She wanted some one to meet her because ________.A.she was told to do soB.she would be tired out afte r the tripC.she would carry a pile of thingsD.she didn’t know where the statio n was3.The underlined sentence “There’s no place like home” means ________.A.There is not a place that the writer likesB.There is no place that the writer can live inC.The writer’s home is not in London in factD.East and west, home is best4.These paragraphs are taken out of a ________.A.magazineB.letterC.bookD.newspaperBWhat happens to mother-daughter relationships when girls become teenager s.It seems that girls go from playing “dress up”, to arguing with their mothers about how they sho uld dress.When a girl is 3-4 years old they love to “dress up” in their mothers’ clothes, put o n their mothers’ makeup, cook, and do whatever else their mother does. This is the time when she can be classified as being a mama’s girl.How come girls change so much from childhood to the teenage years? Many parents seek the answer when their daughter becomes a teen. Often when a girl enters high scho ol her behavior changes as well as her physical appearance.When I was young I always liked playing “dress up”. It made me feel older and mo re like my mother. Even when I entered middle school, I still depended a lot on my mot her to choose and buy my clothes. Once I entered high school there was a big change. T o me, my mother’s clothes were no longer “in fashion”, and neither was her opinion. I st arted becoming interested in boys and tried to improve the way I looked. It was not that I wanted to look cool, I just wanted to look my age.This is the time that the mother-daughter relationship can take a turn. It’s difficult fo r a mother to know that her daughter is no longer totally dependent on her.When the daughter starts wearing revealing clothing, dating, and just wanting to be m ore independent, a mother starts to feel left out, or not needed. The number of arguments increases, and the number of times when the mother and daughter get along happily decr eases.When these things start to happen, it is a sign that the daughter wants her independe nce and the freedom to grow up.When you notice how much your relationship had changed, try to believe positive thi ngs come out of the change. Put all the negatives aside and concentrate on what your mo ther is feeling instead of just on what you’re feeling.When it seems too hard to handle, take some quiet time and write out your feelings. Maybe at another time, you can share them with your mother and try to find a way to better your relationship as mother and daughter. If you don’t feel comfortable sharing your feelings, at least write them down so you can get them out. It’s better than keeping the m bottled up inside.5.The girls would argue with their mothers because ________.A.they need more independenceB.mothers want daughters to be mama’s girls againC.they think their mothers’ clothes are no longer in fashionD.all of the above6.From the passage, we know that ________.A.the teenage period is a sensitive part in human lifeB.the parents can’t get the answer why their daughters change a lotC.they can get on well only in talking, no matter what mothers or daughters doD.mothers should concentrate on their own feelings7.A “mama’s girl” will Not________.A.dress up in her mother’s clothesB.depend a lot on her mother to choose and buy her clothesC.like wearing revealing clothingD.think her mother’s clothes are in fashion8.When the daughter starts wanting to be more independent, ________.A.a mother starts to feel left outB.it is the time when mother and daughter get on joyfully increasesC.she wants to look coolD.All of the aboveCBetween ten and midnight the United States is politically leaderless—there is no cente r of information anywhere in the nation except in the New York headquarters of the great broadcasting companies and two wire services. No candidate and no party can afford the investment on election night to match the news-gathering resources of the mass media; a nd so as every citizen sits in his home watching his TV set or listening to his radio, he is the equal of any other in knowledge. There is nothing that can be done in these hours, for no one can longer direct the great strike for America’s power; the polls have closed. Good or bad, whatever the decision, America will accept the decision—and cut down an y man who goes against it, even though for millions the decision runs contrary to their own votes. The general vote is an expression of national will, the only substitute for violen ce and blood. Its decision is to be defended as one defends civilization itself.There is nothing like this American expression of will in England or France, India or Russia. Only one other major nation in modern history has tried to elect its leader direct ly by mass, free, popular vote. This was the Weiman Republic of Germany, which model ed its unitary vote for national leaders on the American practice. Out of its experiment wi th the system it got Hitler. Americans have had Lincoln, Wilson and two Roosevelts. Not hing can be done when the voting returns are flooding in; the White House and its power will move to one or another of the two candidates, and all will know about it in the m orning. But for these hours history stops.9.Between ten P.M. and midnight the United States is politically leaderless because ________.A.the president has been murderedB.the general strike for power has endedC.the government has resignedD.the general vote is being held10.“The great strike for America’s power” in Paragraph 1 refers to ________.A.the strike of the government membersB.the great voteC.the election campaignD.the strike of the government employees11.The author believes that the decision at the polls will ________.A.lead to a civil warB. result in a general strikeC.cause violence and bloodD. be defended by all Americans12.Without the general vote, the author implies ________.A.there would be a civil warB. there would be a general strikeC.there would be an election campaignD. there would be a fierce debateDAfter a fortnight of extraordinary type, the much-feared computer virus that was supp osed to strike the globe’s hard drives last Friday simply fizzled. So many warnings were sounded that most computer owners either fed anti-virus programs into their systems or re fused to turn the power on during the dreaded M-day. They dodged one disease, but more strains are on the way. The eponymous Friday-the-13th virus is due to strike this week, and the Maltese Amoeba may detonate on March 15.Who creates these things? A disproportionate number seems to originate in Bulgaria o r Russia, where writing the smallest, most elegant virus programs has become a matter of quirky pride. Viruses are transmitted either by shared disks (as was Michelangelo) or ove r telephone lines. The virus program hides in a computer until, activated by a date, time, or some other trigger, it springs to life. The most common virus, Stoned, makes your scre en announce: “Your computer is now stoned. Legalize marijuana. ” (Regardless of your p olitics, you don’t want this one around; it can damage your files inadvertently.) Solution: either keep your computer isolated—no trading disks, no on-line communication—or else i nstall one of a dozen or so commercially available anti-virus programs that detect and del ete the little time bombs. If they can come up with a virus that is hidden, will they next try to extort a business?—as in, pay me $1 million or my virus will destroy your syste m.In the meantime, money is being made by firms selling anti-virus programs. Egghead software stores logged a 3,000 percent jump in anti-virus sales. Was the threat overblown by the companies that make millions selling anti-virus software? Thanks to the media blit z, no one will ever know what might have happened—an unallied number of computer o wners discovered and deleted Michelangelo before it was supposed to strike—on the artist’s birthday.13.The much-feared M-day was ________.A.Friday-the-13th when the eponymous virus was due to strikeB.Friday-the-15th when the Maltese Amoeba would be activatedC.the previous Friday when Michelangelo virus was due to strikeD.the previous Friday which coincided with the artist's birthdayputer viruses are ________.A.diseases spread from one computer to another by shared disksB.viruses hidden in a computer’s instructions by the designersC.little time bombs hidden in a computer waiting to be triggeredD.just those computer programs created by malevolent designers15.Which of the following sayings fits the Michelangelo virus?A.A burnt child dreads the fire.B.The bug’s bark was worse than its bite.C.A barking dog seldom bites.D.Once bitten, twice shy.16.The author implies that in days to come the viruses might be used ________.A.to destroy dataB.to commit crimesC.to commit mischiefD.to create confusionEThe public commonly associates steroid use with big-time athletics. But the drugs ma y be even more of a menace to teenagers. The synthetic hormones can stunt a young per son’s growth by prematurely closing the ends of the long bones in the skeleton. That mea ns a 1.7 metre, 15-year-old high school stud ent who uses steroids “might get bigger but won’t get any taller”, according to a US doctor.Nearly seven percent of boys in the US try steroids before the end of high school, a ccording to a 1988 study by professors Charles Yesalis and William Buckley, of Penn Sta te University. The estimate comes from a poll of 3,400 seniors in 46 public and private s chools across the US.“Abusers of Steroids did it to improve their appearance and to excel at sports,” Profe ssor Yesalis said. “Parents, teachers and coaches m ake boys believe that to be an ideal m ale you need to have these. Then they say: ‘you can’t play games to have fun; you play games to win.’”“Such attitudes put many high school athletes at high risk of becoming abusers of ste roids,” said Mike Gimbel, director of Baltimore County Office of substance Abuse. “For t hese athletes, the pressure to perform is incredible,” he said. “It was inevitable that it wo uld seep down to high school level.”17.The word “big-time” in Paragraph 1 most nearly means “________”.A.long timeB.good timeC.top rankD.modern18.Why are steroids even more of a threat to teenagers?A.Because they make teenagers grow too tall.B.Because they make teenagers get too big.C.Because they prevent teenagers from getting taller and taller.D.Because they give teenagers too much pressure.19.Which of the following statements is implied but not mentioned?A.School athletes have too much pressure.B.Steroids can help people have lots of muscles.C.The pressure chiefly comes from parents, teachers and coaches.D.Girls are not interested in steroids.20.Which of the following is a good title for this passage?A.Drugs and SportsB.The Pressure to School Boys are Too MuchC.School Boys are Interested in DrugsD.School Athletes Risk Damage from Drugs【答案与解析】1.B 事实细节题。

高中英语阅读理解及答案解析

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高中英语阅读理解及答案解析7 高中英语阅读理解及答案解析8GreedyOlaf Stapledon wrote a book called First and last Men, in which he looked millions of years ahead. He told of different men and of strange civilizations(文明), broken up by long dark ages‘’in between. In his view, what is called the present time is no more than a moment in human history and we are just the First Men. In 2000 million years from now there will be the Eighteenth or Last Men.However, most of our ideas about the future are really very short-sighted. Perhaps we can see some possibilities for the next fifty years. But the next hundred/the next thousand/the next million? That‘s much more difficult.When men and women lived by hunting 50000 years ago, how could they have even begun to picture modern life? Yet to men of 50000 years from now, we may seem as primitive(原始的) in第1页共10页our ideas as the Stone-Age hunters did to us. Perhaps they will spend their days gollocking to make new spundels, or struggling with their ballalators through the cribe. These words, which I have just made up, have to stand for things and ideas that we simply can‘t think of.So why bother(困扰) even to try imagining life far in the future? Here are two reasons. First, unless we remember how short our own lives are compared with whole human history, we are likely to think our own interests are much more important than they really are. If we make the earth a poor place to live on because we are careless or greedy(贪婪) or quarrelsome, our grandchildren will not bother to think of excuse for us.Second, by trying to escape from present interests and imagine life far in the future, we may arrive at quite fresh ideas that we can use ourselves. For example, if we imagine that in the future man may give up farming, we can think of trying it now. So set your imagination free when you think about the future.1.A particular mention made of Stapledon‘s book in the opening paragraph______.AA. serves as a description of human historyB. serves as an introduction to the discussionC. shows a disagreement of viewD. shows the popularity of the book2.The text discusses men and woman 50000 yeas ago and 50000 years from now in order to show that______.A. human history is extremely longB. life has changed a great dealC. it is useless to plan for the next 50 yearsD. it is difficult to tell what will happen in the future3.The underlined words in the third paragraph are used in the text to refer to______.A. the tools used in farmingB. the ideas about modern lifeC. the unknown things in the futureD. the hunting skills in the Stone Age4.According to the writer of the text, imagining the future will______.A. serve the interests of the present and future generationsB. enable us to better understand human historyC. help us to improve farmingD. make life worth living答案：BDCA高中英语阅读理解及答案解析9Not long ago, people thought babies were not able to learn第3页共10页things until they were five or six months old. Yet doctors in the United States say babies begin learning on their first day of life. Scientists note that babies are strongly influenced by their environment. They say a baby will smile if her mother does somethin the baby likes. A baby learns to get the best care possible by smiling to please her mother or other caregiver. This is how babies learn to connect and communicate with other human beings.One study shows that babies can learn before they are born. The researchers placed a tape recorder on the stomach of a pregnant (怀孕的)woman. Then, they played a recording of a short story. On the day the baby was born, the researchers attempted to find if he knew the sounds of the story repeated while in his mother. They did this by placing a device in the mouth of the newborn baby.The baby would hear the story if he moved his mouth one way. If the baby moved his mouth the other way, would hear a different story. The researchers say the baby clearly liked the story he heard before he was born. They say the baby would move his mouth so he could hear the story again and again.Another study shows how mothers can strongly influence social development and language skills in their children.Researchers studied the children from the age of one month to three years. The researchers attempted to measure the sensitivity of the mothers. The women were considered sensitive if they supported their children’s activities and did not interfere ( 干预)unnecessarily. They tested the children for thinking and language development when they were three years old. Also, the researchers observed the women for signs of depression.The children of depressed women did not do as well in tests as the children of women who did not sufferfrom depression. The children of depressed women did poorly in tests of language skills and understanding what they hear. These children also were less cooperative and had more problems dealing with other people. The researchers noted that the sensitivity of the mothers was important to the intelligence development of their children. Children did ter when their mothers were caring, even when they suffered from depression.52.According to the passage, which of the following is NOT the factor that influences intelligence development in babiesA. The environment.B. Mothers sensitivity.C. Their peers (同龄人)第5页共10页D. Education before birth.53.What is the purpose of the experiment in which newborn babies heard the storiesA. To prove that babies can learn before they are born.B. To prove that babies can learn on the first day they are born.C. To show mothers can strongly influence intelligence development in their babies.D. To indicate early education has a deep effect on the babies language skills.54.Which group of children did the worst in tests of language skillsA. The children of depressed mothers who cared little for their children.B. The children of women who did not suffer from depression.C. The children of depressed but caring mothers.D. Children with high communication abilities.55.What is the main idea of the passageA. Scientific findings about how babies develop before birth.B. Scientific findings about how time has an effect on babies intelligence.C. A study shows babies are not able to learn things until they are rice or six months old.D. Scientific findings about how intelligence develops in babies.答案解析：【答案】52.C53.A54.A55.Dhere are some strange driving laws in different countries.完形填空答案here are some strange driving laws in different countries. CountriesLawsVietnamIf you’re in Vietnam without a Vietnamese driver’s license, you risk a prison sentence of up to three years.RussiaIn Moscow, if your car is dirty enough to draw dust art, you will be fined about 2,000 rubles (about US $55). Worse yet, it’s illegal to wash your car by hand in public places —第7页共10页forcing you to take it to one of the few car wash facilities. ThailandDrivers —male or female —can’t drive shirtless, whether it’s a car, a bus, or a tuk-tuk cab.FranceFrance requires its drivers to carry a portable breathalyzer(酒精测量仪) at all times when driving a car. The one-time breathalyzer cost around US$5, and if you don’t have one, you will be fined US$15.CyprusRaising your hands in the car can get you fined of US$35. The law states a driver can be fined if the person “is in an irregular position inside the car or raises his hand from the steering wheel unnecessarily.JapanPoliteness isn’t just the culture in Japan; it’s part of driving laws. Splashing a person by driving through a puddle(水坑) with your car will cost you over US$60. The country is also strict with its DUI(酒驾) laws — riding with or lending your car to a driver who gets caught drinking and driving can lead to a fine costing thousands of dollars.24. Where should you go to wash your car when you are inMoscowA. The car wash facilities.B. Any public placeC. Your homeD. The forest25. What can get you fined for in CyprusA. Forgetting to carry a portable breathalyzer.B. Not having a Cyprus driver’s license.C. Putting your hands above your head when you are driving.D. Driving without a shirt.26. If you are fined thousands of dollars in Japan, you may have been ____.A. in an irregular position in your carB. sitting in a car with a drunk driverC. splashing a person with mudD. impolite to other drivers27. This text can most likely be found in _______.A. a law documentB. a fashion magazineC. an international newspaperD. a column on interesting cultures答案解析：【答案解析】24. A。

1998-2008高考英语阅读理解真题汇编及详解(人物传记类)

第1题(2007年普通高等学校夏季招生考试英语（全国Ⅰ）DAnyone who cares about what schools and colleges teach and how their students learn will be interested in the memoir（回忆录）of Ralph W. Tyler, who is one of the most famous men in American education.Born in Chicago in 1902, brought up and schooled in Nebraska, the 19-year-old college graduate Ralph Tyler became hooked on teaching while teaching as a science teacher in South Dakota and changed his major from medicine to education.Graduate work at the University of Chicago found him connected with honorable educators Charles Judd and W. W. Charters, whose ideas of teaching and testing had an effect on his later work. In 1927, he became a teacher of Ohio State University where he further developed a new method of testing.Tyler became well-known nationality in 1938, when he carried his work with the Eight-Year Study from Ohio State University to the University of Chicago at the invitation of Robert Hutchins.Tyler was the first director of the Center for Advanced Study in the Behavioral Sciences at Stanford, a position he held for fourteen years. There, he firmly believed that researchers should be free to seek an independent（独立的）spirit in their work.Although Tyler officially retired in 1967, he never actually retired. He served on a long list of educational organizations in the United States and abroad. Even in his 80s he traveled across the country to advise teachers and management people on how to set objectives（目标）that develop the best teaching and learning within their schools. 68. Who are most probably interested in Ralph W. Tyler’s memoir?A. Top managers.B. Language learners.C. Serious educators.D. Science organizations.69. The words “hooked oh teaching” underlined in Paragraph 2 probably mean ________.A. attracted to teachingB. tired of teachingC. satisfied with teachingD. unhappy about teaching70. Where did Tyler work as the leader of a research center for over 10 years?A. The University of Chicago.B. Stanford University.C. Ohio State University.D. Nebraska University.71. Tyler is said to have never actually retired because ____________.A. he developed a new method of testingB. he called for free spirit in researchC. he was still active in giving adviceD. he still led the Eight-Year Study答案68. C 69. A 70. B 71. C68. 解析:这是一道推断题。

高中英语阅读理解精选精讲07

高中英语阅读理解精选精讲（七）01Kong Qiu,better known as Confucius, was born in 551 B. C. , in the Lu state of China. His teachings, preserved in " Lunyu ", focused on creating models for good behavior and setting educational standards. He died in 479 B. C. Confucianism later became the official philosophy of the Chinese empire, and was extremely influential during the Han, Tang and Song dynasties.Little is known of Confucius ' childhood. " Records of the Historian" , written by Ssu-ma Chi’en,offers the most detailed account of Confucius ' life. However, some modem histonans question its accuracy,regarding it as myth, not fact. The book says that Confucius was born into a royal family while others say that Confucius was bom into poverty. One fact is clear, though: Confucius lived during a time of great trouble in China.Over 2 ,500 years ago , China ' s Chou Empire began to fall apart. Warring Chinese states caused it to break down. Traditional Chinese values then began to decline. Confucius saw this as an opportunity to strengthen the old Chinese values and customs. His ideas were based on the principle of " ren" or "loving others" while practicing self-control. He believed that ren could be put into action using the Golden Rule. The Golden Rule is" do not do to others what you do not wish for yourself. "Confucius ' political beliefs were likewise based on the concept of self-control. He believed that a leader should stay humble and treat his followers with care. In doing so, he would lead by positive example. According to Confucius,leaders could motivate their subjects to follow the law by teaching them virtue.His philosophy of education focused on the " Six Arts". To Confucius, the main objective of being an educator was to teach people to be honest and kind. He tried to encourage people to be more polite to each other.By the second century B. C. , during China ' s first Han Dynasty, his ideas became the foundation for the state government. Today, he is widely considered one of the most influential teachers in Chinese history.1. Confucius would be MOST likely to agree that the purpose of education isA. to have rich knowledge.B. to live a good moral life.C. to gain wealth and power .D. to learn six core subjects.2. Each of the following affected Confucius ' ideas EXCEPT .A. the Han Dynasty .B. the Chou Dynasty.C. traditional Chinese values .D. the war time experience.3. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the text?A. Confucius led a bitter life in his childhood.B. Traditional values were gone because of the end of Chou.C. Confucius ' ideas influenced the leadership of the country.D. Confucius devotedly promoted ideas contrary to traditional ones.4. Self-control is central to Confucius ' philosophy because _________ .A. it is the basis of the state government.B. it is the foundation of the Golden Rule.C. it is necessary to be a productive philosopher.D. it helps people be humble and set an example.02Shopping for and choosing clothes is challenging enough. But imagine if you were unable to use your arms to do anything, or used a wheelchair.The conditions are reality for four people who became the “customers” of 15 students at Parsons School of Design at the New School this year. The students spent their spring term creating clothing to fit their customers’ unique requirements as part of a class run by Open Style Lab, a nonprofit organization whose aim is to design functional and fashionable clothing for people with disabilities.“Disability overlaps (关联、一致) with aging and universal design,” said Grace Jun, the director of the program. “We need to see it as part of our life cycle. It’s something that we need to not only see from a human rights standpoint but also for its economic value.”“I’m always looking at me being the problem and the clothing as being OK,” said Kieran Kern, who gets around in a wheelchair. When Ms. Kern approached Open Style Lab, she was looking for a coat that would be easy to put on with the limitations of a weaker body. Her team came up with a design with a circular rod (杆) that runs through the collar and allows Ms. Kern to swing the coat across her back with one hand.“The idea of having a coat that sees the parts that make me as just parts and not as a problem that I need to solve was really liberating in an identity se nse,” Ms. Kern said. “Because generally, when you have a different body, you don’t really see yourself.”“I think the challenges the students faced throughout the course had a lot to do with the exchange of ideas,” Ms. Jun said. “They were able to understa nd that no two people with a disability are alike. Being able to design uniquely means you have to have a collaborative (合作) process. We’re designing with each other, not for.”5. What does the underlined word “it” in Paragraph 3 refer to?A. Aging.B. Disability.C. Design.D. The program.6. What did the students find challenging according to Ms. Jun?A. Creativity in fashion design.B. Interpersonal communication.C. Making clothing part of a wearer.D. Meeting the needs of the disabled.7. What would be the best title for the text?A. Open Style LabB. A new fashion industryC. Disability is no longer a problemD. Designs that do more than meet the eye03Parents complain that children outgrow their clothes so fast that it costs a fortune（￡12，000 on average per year），going through seven different sizes in the space of their first two years．There could now be a solution：a new high－tech fabric（织物）that expands as the wearer grows．Ryan Yasin，who is studying for a master’s degree at the London Royal College of Art，came up with the idea after purchasing clothes for his newborn nephew，only to find the baby had outgrown them by the time they arrived．In addition to the expense Yasin was also concerned about the environmental influence．The process of making and distributing just l kilogram，or 2．2 pounds，of new fabric results in an average of 23 kg，or 50 pounds of greenhouse gases．To make matters worse，the“fast fashion”trend worldwide has caused garment production to double since 2000，with more than half of the clothing ending up in landfills annually!To find a solution，Yasin used his previous experience designing satellites to invent a way to fold synthetic（合成的）material such that it stretches in all directions．The first design，a pair of tiny pants，not only fit his baby nephew，but also his 2－year-old niece! After spending a lot of time perfecting the process and testing the design，Yasin is now awaiting a patent for his design and seeking investors（投资者）to bring the clothing to market．For his new line of Petit Pli，the designer plans to produce outerwear that is both waterproof（防水的）and windproof．The clothing will be machine washable and fold small enough to fit in a jacket or pant pocket．Yasin plans to establish a take－back system so that worn－out Petit Pli clothing can be recycled into new fabric．The designer does not expect parents to dress their children only in his expandable clothing，particularly since the current designs use synthetic materials．But he plans to soon produce the wear in “a wider variety of garments” and hopes that Petit Pli will be able to have an“influence on over-consumption．”We surely hope he succeeds!8. What inspired Yasin’s invention?A. His great expense on clothes．B. His unhappy experience．C. His nephew’s piled-up clothes．D. His desire for a master’s degree．9. Which of the following statements about Yasin’s design is true?A. It has been tested successful．B. It has come on the market．C. It has got a patent．D. It has attracted a lot of investors．10. What will be one advantage of the new outerwear?A. It comes in various styles．B. It needs no washing．C. It can never be worn out．D. It is space－saving．11. Why does Yasin suggest a limited use of the expandable clothing?A. Its cost is too high．B. It lacks stylish designs．C. Its materials are not natural．D. It is not easily recycled．04A company has just launched what it calls “the world’s first free standardized English test” recently. Anyone can take the test for free. The new exam is called the EFSET, which is short for Education First Standardized English Test. The company, Education First, is known by the letters EF.It is estimated that there are two billion English language learners worldwide. Many of them are interested in attending an American college or university. To do so, foreign students need to take the Test of English as a Foreign Language—better known as TOEFL. However, many foreigners are not wealthy enough to take the TOEFL. In addition, test-takers often have to travel overnight to reach an official testing site. The World Bank says an average Cambodian worker earns only about $1,000 per year. Approximately the cost of taking the TOEFL is 17.5 percent of the average worker’s yearly wage.It is not just individuals who find the te st pricey. Some governments also find it prohibitive. What’s more, not everyone needs official results from the TOEFL or IELTS—the International English Language Testing System. In the future, it’s likely that the government may use the EFSET to test milli ons of employees and students.Experts believe that the EFSET meets the highest value in language testing. It uses special computer software that makes the questions easier or harder, depending on one’s performance. The EFSET measures all the English learn ers’ levels while the IELTS and TOEFL only measure learners’ levels from intermediate to advanced. The EFSET is unique in the sense that it gives free online access to anyone interested in measuring their English level. There is a 50-minute and a two-hour version of the test, which its developers are calling the EFSET Plus. Both versions test only reading and listening skills. It’s hopeful that speaking and writing skills will be tested in the future. The IELTS and the TOEFL still use humans to rate the spe aking and writing sections. It’s a huge deal for students who are in areas where they can’t get to the TOEFL or the IELTS. However, it is too early to know whether the EFSET results are acceptable for colleges and universities in America.12. Why do many foreign students take the TOEFL?A. To learn English well.B. To be admitted to key universities.C. To receive further education in America.D. To find good jobs and earn much money.13. What can we infer from Paragraph 2?A. Only wealthy people can take the TOEFL.B. The cost of taking the TOEFL is very high.C. There are many official testing sites for the TOEFL around the world.D. Few of the students in Cambodia can afford to take the TOEFL.14. What can we learn about the EFSET?A. It is similar to the TOEFL and the IELTS.B. Everybody with different English levels can take it for free.C. It tests the skills of reading, listening, writing and speaking.D. American universities accept the EFSET results for admission.05There are no bad authors for children. Children like and want to read and seek out, because every child is different. They can find the stories they need, and they bring themselves to stories. Here are some books children should read.The Little Prince , by Antoine de Saint-ExuperyThis book tells the story of a stranded (陷入困境的）airplane pilot，who meets an otherworldly little prince in the Sahara desert. The little prince is a fascinating characterf and the author’s watercolor illustrations are beautiful. There is an excellent pop-up(立体的)book version.At the Sack of the North Wind，by George MacDonaldGeorge MacDonald has written several other lovely children’s books—The Princess and the Goblin is a must-read. But this book is perhaps his sweetest. A little boy named Diamond meets the mysterious lady North Wind one stormy night, and she brings him on many adventures through the night sky.Carry On，Mr. Bowditch, by Jean Lee LathamThis excellent book explores the world of sea travel and colonial England through its main character 9 Nat Bowditcli. Nat has to give up dreams of Harvard to become an indentured (受契约约束的)servant. Nonetheless»he teaches himself advanced mathematics，and grows up to become captain of his own ship.The Phantom Tollbooth，by Norman JusterIts protagonist (主角），Milo，is a bore d little boy who discovers a “phantom tollbooth”—and with it，an imaginative world in which numbers，words，music，and sounds come to life. He is given the “ impossible ” mission of returning two princesses to the Kingdom of Wisdom. In the process, he has learned valuable lessons, finding a love of learning.15. Which of the following books has beautiful pictures in it?A. The Little PrinceB. At the Back of the North WindC. Carry 0n，iVf厂.HovuditchD. The Phantom Tollbooth16. In Jean Lee Latham’s bo ok, Nat Bowditch .A. doesn’t want to go to universityB. gives up his dream of being a captainC. learns advanced mathematics by himselfD. wants to teach mathematics in Harvard17. What does the book The Phantom "Tollbooth focus on?A. Adventures through the night sky.B. Learning in a fun way.C. Exploration of the ocean world.D. Romantic stories in the desert.06The sun was setting and the farm would be closing. I dressed our three daughters quickly as my husband started the van. Cutting down our own Christmas tree had been a family tradition. As our family grew，so did our excitementfor going out to find the perfect tree.As we walked through the rows of trees，my youngest daughter Kimberly shouted excitedly，“There it is，the perfect t ree!”The other two agreed. My husband and 1 looked at each other puzzled. We were surprised the girls thought that straggly (凌乱的）little tree was perfect. Its branches were misshappen(崎形的）and the trunk was visible through the spots where there were no pine needles.We tried to persuade our daughters into changing their minds, but in vain. We had to tie the sad little tree to the roof of our van and headed home. As we reached our house ? Heather jumped out first. Suddenly she shouted，“ The tree isn’t there! ”We thought she was kidding. However，it wasn’t there.The girls were so disappointed. “We’ll get another tree tomorrow，”I said, secretly hoping the new tree would be prettier. But the girls gave us the look that no parent can resist. We had no choice but to go back and find that tree. About five minutes into our drive, we saw it on the side of the road. As we got closer, we found it had been run over by a truck. As we lifted the tree ，we saw that a big part was ripped off，but we took it home anyway.That night，as we decorated our tree,something magical happened. We didn’t realize it at the time but we were making a very special family memory. By the time we were done，I had to admit，it didn’t look sad after all. “This is the best tree we ever had. It’s perfec t!，’my second daughter Samantha said excitedly. My husband and I couldn’t have agreed more!Now we always recall that little broken tree! Year by year，we tell the story of that very special Christmas almost twenty-five years ago.18. Who was the first to find the tree was missing?A. The youngest daughter.B. The second daughter.C. The oldest daughter.D. The author’s husband.19. How did the author feel when hearing the tree was missing?A. Pleased.B. Depressed.C. Disappointed.D. Worried.20. What do we know about the family from the passage?A. They took turns telling stories at Christmas.B. They spent a whole night decorating the tree.C. They all felt satisfied with the tree at first sight.D. They turned the tree into an unforgettable one.21. Which is the best title of this text?A. A Perfect Christmas DayB. The Sad Little TreeC. A Magical Christmas TaleD. Our Family Tradition at Christmas07Want to choose a picture book to enjoy? Here are four popular books sold on the website of Amazon, Read andchoose your favourite.The Relatives Came by Cynthia RylantSo many beautiful memories are collected when relatives come to visit. Join in the fun as a family gets together for a summer they will never forget. Warm and inviting language as well as wonderful pictures brings the story of this family’s summer get-together to life.Available from Amazon. S11. 26Jabari Jumps by Gaia CornwallYou know that feeling when you're as excited as you are scared to make a jump. That's how Jabari feels about his first jump off the diving board. He knows how to swim. He knows jumping off surely looks fun. But is he brave enough to make a jump? With some gentle encouragement from his loving father, Jabari jumps.Available from Amazon. $5.56There Might Be Lobsters by Carolyn CrimiMeet Suki. She's a small dog with a big fear of the beach. When a rescue is in order, Suki saves the day proving that there's nothing to fear but fear itself. It is a perfect picture book for kids who are afraid to try new experiences. It opens the door to calming dialogues and messages of bravery and victory.Available from Amazon. $11.84Three Little Words by Amy NoveskyDory's"Just keep swimming!" message of never giving up is perfect for anyone who has ever felt like they were drowning. Follow Dory to an unforgettable adventure as she finds her way in this beautiful adventure of friendship and survival.Available from Amazon. $12.0622. What do we know about The Relatives Came?A. It tells a story of adventure.B. It is the cheapest picture book.C. It's about a boy's memories.D. It's about a family get-together.23. Which book tells how to overcome fears by helping others?A. The Relatives Came.B. Jabari Jumps.C. There Might Be Lobsters.D. Three Little Words.24. What does the book by Amy Novesky inspire its readers to do?A. Learn to swim.B. Never give up.C. Love their friends.D. Have an adventure.08You can see a sea turtle named Herman, an octopus (章鱼) called Octavia, and a seal named Lidia at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo in Washington, D.C. Rather than real animals, they are actually artworks made out of plastic trash from the ocean.These artworks are part of a traveling exhibit called “Washed Ashore: Art to Save the Sea”. The Washed Ashore pro ject, led by the artist called Pozzi, works to raise awareness about plastic pollution in Earth’s oceans.More than 315 billion pounds of plastic litter the world’s oceans today. Most of the plastic is garbage from towns and cities, as well as trash that people leave on beaches. Rainwater, winds, and high tides bring the trash into the ocean or into rivers that lead to the ocean. Once it is under the waves, the plastic begins to break up into smaller and smaller pieces.Thousands of sea animals die each year from eating plastic bags and other things. Each year, millions more pounds of plastic end up in the ocean. A recent study found that if that continues, by 2050 the total weight of plastic will be more than that of all the fish in the ocean.The Washed Ashore project is working to stop that from happening. Since 2010, Washed Ashore volunteers have collected 38,000 pounds of plastic trash from more than 300 miles of beaches. They helped Pozzi create more than 60 artworks of sea creatures harmed by plastic pollution.“These artworks are a powerful reminder of our personal role and global responsibility in preserving biodiversity (生物多样性) on land and in the sea,” says Dennis Kelly, director of the National Zoo.25. What is the purpose of the artworks shown at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo?A. To let people know about animals in the ocean.B. To introduce one way of recycling plastic trash.C. To warn people of plastic pollution in the ocean.D. To show Pozzi’s great gift for creating artworks.26. According to the passage, what is the source of plastic pollution in the ocean?A. Garbage from towns and cities.B. Trash left on beaches by people.C. Plastic bags broken up by waves.D. Litter created by human activities.27. The data in Paragraph 5 is given to prove that ______.A. plastic pollution will be more serious in the ocean.B. more and more artworks of sea creatures will be made.C. the Washed Ashore project has made great achievements.D. volunteers can solve the ocean pollution successfully by 2050.28. What’s Dennis Kelly’s attitude towards the artworks?A. worried.B. supportive.C. doubtful.D. unconcerned.09Sometimes we may find that every week there are a lot of new stories about how climate change is affecting the planet, or new plans to battle its effects. But the concept itself isn't new at all --- in fact, scientists have been exploring questions about climate change for almost 200 years.The idea of “greenhouse gases” goes back to 1824, when Joseph Fourier wondered what was regulating the earth's temperature. Fourier concluded that the atmosphere must be responsible for containing the heat absorbed from the sun and described it as a box with a glass lid: As light shines through the glass, the inside gets warmer as the lidtraps the heat. As Fourier's ideas spread, it came to be called “the greenhouse effect”.Scientists continued to study the greenhouse effect. Not until a Swedish chemist named Svante Arrhenius came along, did scientists understand how global warming actually works. After years of work, Arrhenius determined that the level of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere did in fact have a direct effect on global temperatures. Arrhenius found that CO2, and other gases trap radiation, which warms the atmosphere. Arrhenius was the first to suspect that burning coal could contribute to the greenhouse effect. But Arrhenius welcomed the warming effect on the planet. At a lecture later that year, Arrhenius noted that creatures of a warmer earth “might live under a milder sky and in less barren surroundings”.While Arrhenius' findings won him the 1903 Nobel Prize in chemistry, scientists kept debating whether the greenhouse effect was increasing until 1950, when researchers finally began to find strong data supporting it. By the end of the 1950s, American scientists had been sounding the alarm on the long-term consequences of climate change. Climate change research has come a long way since Fourier first described the greenhouse effect – still, maybe Arrhenius should have been more careful of what he wished for.29. What does the underlined word “it” in Paragraph 2 refer to?A. The atmosphere.B. The greenhouse effect.C. The climate change.D. The heat from the sun.30. When did the scientists find evidence for the bad effect of global warming?A. In 1903.B. In 1950.C. 200 years ago.D. By the end of 1950s.31. What's the author's attitude towards Arrhenius' wish?A. Positive.B. Indifferent.C. Supportive.D. Opposed.32. What’s the main idea of the text?A. Causes of climate change.B. Effects of greenhouse gases.C. Explorations on climate change.D. Findings about global warming.10I went online to check if my pay was in my bank account. To my amazement, I discovered that not only had I been paid, a company I’d never worked for had also paid me! I knew I’d have been beside myself if my own salary was not in my account, so I tried to get the money back to the right person. It is easier said than done.The bank couldn’t help as it wasn’t a bank problem. The human-resource department as the company that paid me was unable to help as I didn’t have enough details. I rang the bank again. Thankfully I had sympathet ic call operator who gave me a name, so I again rang the company “Daniel” worked for.I expected the bank would contact me to arrange to take the money from my account and repay Daniel. I heard nothing for a month and the money remained in my account when Daniel called, explaining he’d tried to get back his money but had been unsuccessful as neither the bank nor his company felt it was their error. He had rung to ask if I could speak to the bank, but after chatting for a few minutes we realized we could probably fix this problem ourselves.We decided I would take the money from my account and he would pick it up from me. Due to my busy job I was unable to meet Daniel personally but he left me a lovely bottle of wine in exchange for what was rightfully his. I never had any intention of keeping Daniel’s pay, but red tape（繁琐手续）made it difficult to do the right thing. It all came down to two people being able to do what a huge bank and a large company couldn’t do — admit a mistake has occurred and fix it.33. The underlined phrase “beside myself” in paragraph I probably means ______.A. very fortunateB. very angryC. really thankfulD. at ease34. What was the attitude of the author towards the extra money in his bank account?A. He didn’t know what to do with it.B. He felt lucky to get it.C. He thought of keeping it for himself.D. He wanted to return it to the right place.35. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?A. Daniel had been repaid when he called the author.B. The author was to blame as he didn’t have enough details.C. Neither the bank nor the company admitted their fault.D. Daniel had the same name as the author’s.36. How was the problem solved in the end?A. The author and Daniel solved the problem themselves.B. It cost Daniel a lovely bottle of wine to get back his money.C. The author gave the money back to the company.D. The call operator offered to solve their problem.01篇1. B2. A3. C4. D这是一篇人物传记。

高中英语专练8 阅读理解

专练8 阅读理解AI am Fionn Ferreira, an Irish teenager. Thank you judges for this honor and giving this award in my hand. I am very delighted to have won $50,000 for my project. My project came about as I was constantly hearing about plastic pollution on the news. And I also see the real effects on our beaches every day. I discovered, to my shock, that at present no filtration（过滤）for microplastics takes place in any European wastewater treatment centers, so I set up my project and started looking for a solution.Seeing that there was none, I decided to study further, finally finding a way to use the fberofluid（铁磁流体），a liquid which sticks to the plastic allowing it to be removed using magnets（磁体）.After over 1,000 tests I have proved that my method would remove 87% or higher of microplastics.I grew up in West Cork, Ireland. My hometown is surrounded by untouched nature. This has been my first inspiration about how nature works. I soon discovered that science really was in everything. The fact that I lived in such a remote place meant that I had to build my own equipment and lab to do tests and experiments.Inspired by scientists such as Ben Feringa and his work with organic chemistry and nanotechnology（纳米技术），I would like to study chemistry or chemical engineering when finishing my last year of secondary school. Both of these subjects will be suited to me as I really enjoy problem-solving and experiments.One of the most valuable rewards from the science fair for me is the opportunity to present my work to a group of professional judges. Winning the prize is a great honor to me as this is a recognition of my project and ideas.Also, the prize will give my project more attention. There is nothing I would like to see more than my project to be used in removing microplastics in our oceans worldwide.26.Why did Fionn set up the project?A.To win the prize.B. To clean the air.C.To remove microplastics.D. To build a wastewater center.27.According to paragraph 3, what gave Fionn the creative ideas?A.The sandy beaches.B. The nature of his hometown.C.The new technology.D. The results of his experiments.28.According to the passage, which word can best describe Fionn?A.Honest.B. Determined.C. Fearless.D. Humorous.29.This passage might be .A. a news reportB. a science surveyC. a thanks-giving letterD. an awarding speechcA high school soccer player leaps into the air, hits the ball with his head and directs it to ateammate. Amid today's growing awareness surrounding head injuries in sports, would wearinghelmets protect the teen and prevent a possible concussion（脑震荡）？Almost not. Two top doctors who specialize in sports helmet injuries一Dr. JamesRobinson and Dr. Larry Lemak, founders of Lemak Sports Medicine, said that there was no good scientific evidence that helmets could reduce the rate of concussion. Both of them regarded proper training, not helmets, as the best concussion prevention for soccer players.That doesn't mean there*s no need to worry about soccer concussions. For boys soccer, concussions accounted for 23 percent of all game injuries and 10 percent of all practice injuries, according to the study. For girls soccer, the study found concussions accounted for 36 percent of game injuries and 31 percent of practice injuries.Knowing that, why isn't a helmet useful? Isn't some protection better than none at all? The doctors outlined several reasons helmets provide little protection.First, wearing a helmet makes the head heavier. A heavier upper part may be more dangerous to the beginners. Secondly—and perhaps most importantly for girls, whose neck muscles are often weaker than boys一a helmet makes the head heavier. Imagine a top-heavy head, Robinson said, which increases the risk of falls. Since girls already face a heightened concussion risk, helmets could be especially dangerous for them. Lastly wearing helmets often gives teens a false sense of security. When helmets were matedated（授权）in hockey, head injuries increased "because they felt unbeatable.,, "Sometimes the kids wearing helmets are more daring,said Chad Harrelson, boys soccer coach at St. PauPs in Mobile, '"because they think they have that added layer of protection.,, Both coaches and doctors agree on three main ways to prevent soccer concussions. Firstly, learn proper rules and follow norms. Players who understand soccer's rules and behave themselves are less likely to put themselves in harm's way. Secondly, promote proper technique. Ifs important to have players know where other players are positioned. This reduces contact and can prevent head-to-head collisions or other dangerous situations. Thirdly, strengthen neck muscles which can protect both your necks and heads.30.What can we learn from the words of two top doctors?A.High quality helmets are a wise choice.B. Athletes need wear helmets.C . Science is on the side of helmets. D. Helmets provide little protection.31.The data in paragraph 3 serves as an evidence to show .A.training is the best preventionB. how girls players get injuredC. boys are more likely to be hurt in trainingD. why concussion should be concerned about32.What is paragraph 5 mainly about?A. Why helmets are useless.B. How helmets work.C. What causes head injuries.D. Whom helmets are fit for.33.What does the underlined word "norms" in the last paragraph mean?A. The early examples.B. The set standards.C. The suggestions of the athletes.D. The ways of using helmets.DUniversity educators largely think highly of the wonders of teaching through technology, but experts question whether something is lost when professors and lecturers rely too heavily on electronic media or when interaction with students takes place remotely—in cyberspace rather than the real space of the classroom. Hans Ulrich Gumbrecht, the Professor of Literature at Stanford University, is one such expert. 6<I think this enthusiastic and sometimes childish and blind pushing toward the more technology the better, the more websites the better teacher, and so forth, is very dangerous一is, indeed, self-destructive," he indicates.However, Gumbrecht warns that there are few, if any, studies either supportingor disapproving the assumption that traditional ways of teaching are superior to teaching via the Internet. He says that he could point only to his "insight that real classroom presence should be kept," and emphasizes the need for educators to examine critically where technology serves a useful pedagogical（教学法的）function and where it does not.Yet, Gumbrecht allows that, for courses in which knowledge transmission（传递）is the sole purpose, electronic media probably can do the job well enough. Indeed, given the 20th century's knowledge explosion and the increasing costs of higher education, using technology as opposed to real-life teachers fbr the transmission of information is probably unavoidable, he admits. In any case, knowledge transmission should not be the core function of the university he maintains, noting that universities should be places where people deal with open questions, places for ''intellectual complexity" and "riskfill thinking”.6<We are not about finding or transmitting solutions; we are not about recipes; we are not about making intellectual life easy. Challenges with complexity are what expands your mind. It is something like intellectualgymnastics. And this is what makes you a suitable member of the society."Moreover, discussions in the physical presence of others can lead to the intellectual innovation. M There9s a qualitative change, and you don't know how it happens. Discussions in the physical presence have the power of being the catalyst（催化齐!J）fbr such intellectual breakthroughs. The possibility of in-classroom teaching— of letting something happen which cannot happen if you teach by the transmission of information一is a strength."38.What is Professor Gumbrecht's major concern about teaching?A.The systems of teaching through technology.B.S tudents’ overdependence on electronic media.C.The trend towards the more technology the better.D.Experts’ questions on remote interaction with students.39.Professor Gumbercht might agree that university education should .A.replace the real-life teachers for the increasing costsB.facilitate solution transmission for the knowledge explosionC.prepare students for a well-rounded life for societyD.help students establish core values40.According to the passage, discussion in the physical presence of others canA.reduce the intellectual complexityB.be the catalyst for the qualitative changesC.lead to swifter and stronger information transmissionbine traditional teaching ways well with technology41.Which of the following would be the best title for the passage?A.Cyberspace InteractionB.Traditional Teaching Has Its PlaceC.The Core Function Of The Universityrmation Transmission Cannot Help You Survive。

【高考】高中英语阅读理解含答案(精选)

【高考】高中英语阅读理解含答案（精选）1. 阅读下列短文，从每题所给四个选项（A、B、C、D）中，选出最佳选项。

___________________________ A____________________________56．Why is Nashville an interesting city to visit? Because it is .A．easy to travel around B．famous for country musicC．an old city D．a beautiful city57．If you plan to join the tour on September 27, on what date should you reserve your ticket?A．August 27. B．October 13. C．September 13. D．September 26.58．Visa and Master Card are most probably the names of .A．newspapers B．clubs C．telephone cards D．credit cards 59．The title that best expresses the main idea of the passage is .A．Bus Tour of Nashville B．Tour of PittsburghC．Travel and Tour D．Free Traveling___________________________ B____________________________ Through a series of experiments an American scientist has gained an understanding of the social structure of the most complex of ant societies .The ants examined are the only creatures other than man to have given up hunting and collecting for a completely agricultural way of life .In their underground nests they planted gardens on soils made from finely cut leaves .This is a complex operation requiring considerable division of labor .The workers of this type of ant can be divided into four groups according to size. Each of the groups performs a particular set of jobs.The making and care of the gardens and the nursing of the young ants are done by the smallest workers . Slightly larger workers are responsible for cutting leaves to make them suitable for use in the gardens and for cleaning the nest. A third group of still larger ants do the construction work and collect fresh leaves from outside the nest .The largest are the soldier ants ,responsible for defending the nest.To find out how good the various size—groups are at different tasks ,the scientist measured the amount of work done by the ants against the amount of energy they used .He examined first the gathering and carrying of leaves .He selected one of the size groups ,and then measured how efficiently these ants could find leaves and run back to the nest .Then he repeated the experiment for each of the other size groups .In this way he could see whether any group could do the job more efficiently than the group normally undertaking it .The intermediate-sized（中等的）ants that normally perform this task proved to be the most efficient for their energy costs ,but when the scientist examined the whole set of jobs performed by each group of ants , it appeared that some sizes of worker ants were not suited to the particular jobs they performed.60．According to the passage ,the ants .A．grow something in their nests B．go hunting for a livingC．cut leaves to make a fire D．do each of the jobs all together61．It is observed that slightly larger ants perform more of the .A．construction tasks B．defensive workC．household tasks D．dangerous work62． The underlined word “good” probably means .A．co-operating B．efficient C．hardworking D．responsible63．The experiments made by scientist was based on .A．special methods B．scientific theoriesC．personal interests D．systematic observations___________________________ C____________________________ If you want to stay young ,sit down and have a good think .This is the research finding of a team of Japanese doctors who say that most of our brains are not getting enough exercise –and as a result ,we are not aging unnecessarily soon.Professor Taiju Matsuzawa wanted to find out why otherwise healthy farmers in northern Japan appeared to be losing their ability to think and reason at a relatively early age ,and how the process of aging could be slowed down.With a team of colleagues at Tokyo National University ,he set about measuring brain volumes（容量）of a thousand people of different ages and jobs.Computer technology enabled the researchers to get right measurements of the volume of the front and side section of the brain ,which relate to intellect and emotion, and determine the human character,Contraction（收缩）of the front and side parts as cells died off was observed in some subjects in their thirties ,but it was still not clear in some sixty and seventy-year-olds.Matsuzawa concluded from his tests that there is a simple remedy（补救）to the contraction normally associated with age –using the head.The findings show in general terms that contraction of the brain begins sooner in people in the country than in the towns .Those least at risk ,says Matsuzawa ,are lawyers ,followed by university professors and doctors .White collar workers doing routine work in government officesare ,however ,as likely to have shrinking（萎缩）brains as farm workers ,bus drivers and shop assistants.Matsuzawa’s findings show that thinking can prevent the brain from shrinking .Blood must circulate properly in the head to supply the fresh oxygen the brain cells need . “The best way to keep good blood circulation is through using the brain , “he says,” Think hard and engage in conversation . Don’t rely on pocket calculators.”64．The team of doctors wanted to find out .A．why certain people age sooner than othersB．how to make people live much longerC．the size of certain people’s brainsD．the people with more intelligent65．On what are their research findings based?A．A survey of farmers in northern Japan.B．Tests performed on a thousand old people.C．The study of brain volumes of different people.D．The latest development of computer technology.66．Matsuzawa thinks that .A．our brains shrink as we grow olderB．the front section of the brain does not shrinkC．sixty-year-old people have better brains than thirty-year-oldsD．the contraction of brains is connected with brain exercise67．According to the passage ,which people seem to age slower than the others?A．Farmers. B．Lawyers.C．Government workers. D．Shop assistants.___________________________ D____________________________ There are few ads that have stood the test of time .Certain ads are simple and outstanding ;they are classics .Good ads work on two levels:they engage the mind of the consumer and at the same time deliver a selling message.Spokespeople and celebrities have been an important part of manyclassic ads . Michael Jordan ,the premier spokesperson of the 1990s, delivered believable commercials for Diet Coke ,Wheaties ,and Nike ,to name but a few .His animated Coke ads ,with a variety of cartoon characters ,shown during the 1992 and 1993 Super Bowls produced awareness scores five times higher than the normal. Drama is often an important aspect of successfuladvertising .One of the most dramatic advertisements ever produced was a commercial for the launch of the Apple Macintosh computer that took on Apple’s most serious competitor ,IBM. The stark images of the classic George Orwell novel 1984 came alive in this commercial ,which only ran once , on the 1984 Super Bowl before 100 million viewers .Not only was this ad a fascinating drama ,it also demonstrated the power of a timely media buy.Significant images are another important part of advertising. Nike ,with its “ Just do it” campaign has provided the intended audience –young athletic men and women ,or athletic “wannabes”—with rewarding praise for thephysically fit and constant inspiration for the unfit to release their lethargy（倦怠的）. These images of men and women committed（承诺）to “no pain –no gain,” both inspire and challenge .This imagery is heightened through excellent photography, the use of celebrities, and dramatic situations. It is a type of advertising called, rather literally, image advertising. Perhaps the most successful image advertising of all time ,however ,is the Marlboro campaign ,which has been running since 1955. With great single—mindedness the campaign has focused on western imagery with cowboys ,horses ,and farms .The cowboy myth is a strong and exciting image . This campaign has been successful both as communication and as a marketing effort .It has helped to make Marlboro the best—selling cigarette in the world.68．In the author’s opinion ,classic ads intend to .A．raise the customer’s ener gy and encourage them to take exerciseB．start a campaign to focus on western images and forerunnersC．include spokespersons ,famous stars and lovely cartoonsD．attract customers and meanwhile send selling ideas69．The author says “Perhaps the most successful image advertising of all time ,however ,is the Marlboro campaign”, probably because of .A．the dramatic stituation B．the clear photoC．the appealing image D．the good quality cigarettes70．Which of the following is true?A．Image advertising consists of photography ,famous people and dramatic situation.B．Cartoon characters can improve awareness of social problems.C．The ads based on literature words proves more successful.D．Many ads can bear the test of time.___________________________ E____________________________ Remember when a trip to the supermarket was nothing more than a boring thing requiring little or no specialized knowledge ?You could send your kids into a cart while you did shopping .You alwaysbought the same brands , usually the brands you mother bought .You didn’t know about unit pricing ,and furthermore ,you didn’t care .It never occurred to you to read the labels on anything .After all ,you’d bought these things a hundred times.But now ,I really look on those days with a feeling of yearn（怀旧）. How innocent we were ! How carefree were those trips to the supermarket .No worries . Today a trip to the supermarket is filled with social influence .Every time I buy pork chops I think about the years I’m shaving from my l ife . I keep a careful eye on the freshness date and examine the tamper—proof packaging .I am victim of that most dangerous social disease : shoppers’ panic.I didn’t realize how serious my condition had become until the last time I needed laundry soap .I t seemed simple enough .Just run into the market , grab a box of the old reliable and pay for it . I hadn’t planned on discovering Ecover ,a new brand of laundry soap .It sat quietly on the shelf right next to my old reliable . “Healthy ,hentle but effective.” My respect for it deepened with each new claim as I read the entire package .Then I looked at the price: $ 5.69 for 2 pound . $ 5.69 ! I cast a quick glance at the old reliable ,still on sale for $ 1.39.Six bucks for laundry soap ! These people must be crazy! Who’s going to pay six bucks for laundry soap ? It’s not as though I can’t afford it . See , it’s concentrated—use less ,get more .BUT SIX BUCKS! And the box is made from recycled materials… .This act went on for a solid half hour, after which I left the shelf without any soap at all.Surely the meat department is most threatening place .Remember what protein was good for you ? That’s all over .Every bite you take kills you. I won’t even mention meat’s moral influence.When all is said and done ,we still must eat .I gather up my healthy cooking oil and my recycled paper towels and head to the checkout counter.71．In the first paragraph ,the author mainly wants to tell us that in the past .A．it was convenient to go shopping in the supermarketB．shopping in the supermarket was a very boring thingC．we never read the labels of commodities in the supermarketD．we used to buy the same brands of products in the supermarket72．Recalling the old days’ shopping in the supermarket ,the author th inks it was .A．pleasant B．fresh C．dangerous D．crazy73．According to the author ,eating pork chops will mean that .A．you must have a shave after that B．you should think of the old daysC．you are killing yourself slowly D．you must go on diet after that74．In the supermarket ,the author was attracted by a new brand of laundry soap for its .A．price B．claim C．package D．shape75．According to the passage ,what’s the author’s problem?A．She was too poor to afford the new brands in the supermarket.B．She could not find the right laundry soap in the supermarket.C．She had to use the most healthy things for her poor health.D．She was greatly affected by the social influence.2. 阅读下列短文，从每题所给四个选项（A、B、C、D）中，选出最佳选项。

高中英语真题-高考英语【四月】阅读理解、完形填空选练(8)答案

高中英语真题:高考英语【四月】阅读理解、完形填空选练（8）答案阅读理解。

’s long-term unemployed could be forced to carry out manual work or risk losing their welfare benefits under plans being put forwar d by the government.The -style scheme would see the long-term jobless ordered to take up four-week placements in order to get them used to having a full-time job.The idea is part of major reforms, due to be unveiled this wee k, to make cuts to Britain’s huge welfare bill, reduce depende ncy on benefits and weed out those earning money but not de claring it, papers said.“What we are talking about here is people who have not been used to working having both the opportunity and perhaps a bit more of a push as well, to experience the workplace from tim e to time. The vast majority of people in will think that is the ri ght thing to do. ”Foreign Secretary William Hague told BBC TV.Shortly after the Conservative-Liberal Democrat Union took power in May, Work and Pensio ns Secretary Iain Duncan Smith unveiledplans to simplify the complex web of benefits available to red uce errors and inefficiencies.Duncan Smith said the system had become regressive and w as not giving people the right encouragement to work as man y were financially better off unemployed.Under his plans, separate benefits for items such as housing, income support or disability will be replaced by a“universal cre dit”system whereby(靠那个)individual households would get a single welfare payment t o ensure those in work would be better off.The Observer newspaper said that in return, long-term unemployed would be told to take up work placements of at least 30 hours a week for a four-week period.If they refuse or fail to complete the programme, their jobseek ers’ allowance, worth 64. 30 pounds a week for those over 25, could be stopped for at least three months.【文章大意】由于英国的福利过高, 再加上近年来的经济危机造成的高失业率, 越来越多的英国人不愿再去劳心费力地工作, 干脆赖在家里向政府伸手要钱。

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高中英语阅读理解精选精讲（一）01Internet firms should help deal with the threat of terrorism or face terror tax , the security minister has said. Ben Wallace said such profiteers as Facebook and Google were failing to play their part, forcing the government to spend hu ndreds of millions to police internet extremism. The minister added, “If they continue to be less than co-operative, we should look at things like tax as a way compensating for their inaction. Because content is not taken down as quickly as they could do, we have to spend millions. WhatsApp, owned by Facebook, was turning the internet into a violent space.”Mr Wallace did not give more details about a possible terror tax, but it would probably take the form of a windfall tax. The minister also accused internet companies of putting profit before public safety.Simon Milner, Facebook’s UK policy director, said: “Mr Wallace is wrong to say that we put profit before safety, especially in the fight against terrorism. We’ve invested millions of pounds in people and technology to identify and remove terrorist content.” YouTube, which is owned by Alphabet, Google’s parent company, said: “Violent extremism is a complex problem and addressing it is a critical challenge for us all. We are committed to being part of th e solution and we are doing more every day to deal with these issues. “Over the course of 2017 we have made significant progress through investing in machine learning technology, recruiting more reviewers, building partnerships with experts and collaborati on with other companies”.Anthony Glees, an intelligence expert at Buckingham University, told The Times: “What the government is proposing makes excellent theoretical sense when it comes to making us more secure from the appalling things that are broadcas t by the service providers.” He added: “But in practice it may not be enough, because we are dealing with Goliaths here and the United Kingdom is increasingly becoming a lone David.”1. What do we know from Ben Wallace’s words?A. The internet firms have been put on a terror tax.B. The internet companies only concentrate on profit.C. The profit of the Internet firms should be cut down.D. The internet companies are not cooperative enough.2. What did “they” in the first paragraph refer to?A. internet firmsB. internet extremismC. violent spacesD. terror taxes3. Anthony Glees thought the government’s behavior was ______.A. unpracticalB. positiveC. unexpectedD. disapproving4. What’s the best title of the passage?A. Profit or Safety?B. Policing Internet Extremism.C. Internet Giants Threatened with Tax.D. Demonstrating the Government’ Determination.02One day, gardeners might not just hear the buzz of bees among their flowers, but the whirr of robots, too. Scientists have managed to turn an unassuming drone (无人机) into a remote-controlled pollinator (授粉媒介) by attaching horsehairs coated with a special, sticky gel(凝胶) to its underbelly.Animal pollinators are needed for the reproduction of 90% of flowering plants and one third of human food crops. Chief among those are bees — but many bee populations in the United States have been in steep decline in recent decades. Thus, the decline of bees isn't just worrisome because it could disrupt ecosystems, but also because it could disrupt agriculture and economy. People have been trying to come up with replacement techniques, but none of them are especially effective yet.Scientists have thought about using drones, but they haven't figured out how to make free-flying robot insects that can rely on their own power source without being attached to a wire. “It’s very tough work,” said senior author Eijiro Miyako, a chemist at the National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology. His particular contribution to the field involves a gel, one he’d considered a mistake 10 years before and stuck in a storage cabinet. When it was rediscovered a decade later, it hadn’t dried up or degraded at all. “I was so surprised because it st ill had high viscosity,” Miyako said.The chemist noticed that when dropped, the gel absorbed an impressive amount of dust from the floor. Miyako realized this material could be very useful for picking up pollen (花粉). He and his colleagues chose a drone and attached horsehairs to its smooth surface to mimic a bee’s fuzzy body. They coated those horsehairs in the gel, and then controlled the drones over lilies, where they would pick up the pollen from one flower and then deposit the pollen at another one, thus fertilizing it.The scientists looked at the hairs under a scanning electron microscope and counted up the pollen grains attached to the surface and found that the drones whose horsehairs had been coated with the gel had about 10 times more pollen than those that had not been coated with the gel.Miyako does not think such drones would replace bees altogether, but could simply help bees with their pollinating duties. There’s a lot of work to be done before that's a reality, however. Small drones will ne ed to become more controllable and energy efficient, as well as smarter, with better GPS and artificial intelligence.5. What does the underlined word “viscosity” in Para.3 probably mean?A. Hardness.B. Stickiness.C. Flexibility.D. Purity.6. We can learn from the passage that ______.A. bees disrupt both agriculture and economyB. scientists have invented self-powered robot insectsC. bees in the United States are on the edge of extinctionD. Miyako found the special feature of the gel by chance7. A drone works best in picking up pollen when ______.A. its body is made like a bee’sB. its GPS works more efficientlyC. some flowers are coated with the gelD. horsehairs with the gel are attached to it8. According to Eijiro Miyako, the drones ______.A. are not yet ready for practical useB. may eventually replace bees in the futureC. are much more efficient than bee pollinatorsD. can provide a solution to economic depression03Best London walking toursSandemans New London ToursGain an attractive insight into London's history. Visit the City of London, stopping at St Paul's Cathedral and the Tower of London; explore East London covering Brick Lane, Cockney culture and the criminal underworld; learn about Jack the Ripper; or board on a five-venue pub crawl.Opening Times: Daily at 11:00 and 14:00City Visitor TrailThe City Visitor Trail takes you on a journey through the heart of London. Take in famous attractions such as St. Paul's Cathedral, Guildhall, the Bank of England and the Tower of London or try the themed "side-tracks", each one moving away from the main path to give a more in-depth look at one part of the city.Opening Times: Available 24 hours a day,7 days a week. Check with individual attractions for entry requirements.Brit Movie ToursJoin a unique movie and TV sightseeing walking tour experience in London and go on location to see incredibLe sets and fascinating landmarks. Local guides provide fascinating insights into the industry and there are multiple tours available, inctuding Doctor Who, Gangster London and Harry Potter Tour of London locations.Opening Times: Monday to Friday 9:OOam t05:30pmRoyal Tour of LondonVisit three royal palaces as you journey from Big Ben to Buckingham Palace and Trafalgar Square. Along the way you will discover plots to destroy Parliament, Churchill's hidden shelter, very expensive clubs for the rich and famous, and more. And if that's not enough excitement, Iisten closely for incredible tales of man-eating pelicans (鹈鹕)and crazy lost tourists. This walking tour is run by Strawberry Tours.Opening Times: The tour starts at 10am everyday.9. Which tour can you join at any time?A. Sandemans New London ToursB. City Visitor TrailC. Brit Movie ToursD. Royal Tour of London10. What can you do on a movie sightseeing tour?A. Learn some London's history.B. Participate in making films .C. Visit some film-making locations.D. Act as a local guide.11. What's thrilling on the Royal Tour of London?A. Visiting places of interest.B. Meeting famous people.C. Exploring new spots.D. Listening to amazing legends.04It can be a real struggle trying to learn a new language. I had always enjoyed learning languages in school, but only recently did I start learning German. I found that I could understand and learn individual words easiIy, but when it came to literature, I really struggled. That was when my tutor at university suggested reading some children's books printed in the target language.At first, I felt a bit silly going on a hunt for a book designed for someone half my age, lout then I realised that everyone has to start somewhere. As children, we are given these basic texts to familiarise our brains with certain vocabulary and writing structures, and from there, we can learn and develop. I started with books which are taught to us as children in the UK.1 managed to find Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens and James and the Giant Peach by Roald Dahl.The beauty of reading books that were introduced to you as a child is that you are already familiar with the plot. As a result, you can work out some of the definitions of words with your prior knowledge of the story. At first, I used to read with the book in one hand and a dictionary in the other, but this method did not work well for me. The method I would recommend is to read a chapter of your chosen children’s book and at the end of that chapter, highlight the words you do not know and then look up the definitions. If you can wait a bit before you use a dictionary, you may be surprised what you can get merely from the context of the sentence in the story. Additionally, a lot of children's books have pictures which may give you a clue as to what or to whom the passage is referring.12. Why was the author advised to read children’s books?A. Because she was weak in reading great works.B. Because she was slow to learn language.C. Because she liked children's literature.D. Because she couldn't remember any words.13. What can kids get from childrens' books according to the passage?A. Vocabulary and listening skills.B. Learning methods.C. Words and structures.D. Designing skills.14. What causes the author feel surprised while reading childrens’ books?A. Grasping the context from the pictures.B. Looking up the definations of words from a dictionary.C. Getting familiar with the plots of the story.D. Understanding the words simply from the context.15. What can be the best title of the passage?A. Reading Children's BooksB. The Way of Learning LanguagesC. The Method of Using DictionaryD. My Good Reading Habits05There was a lot of news related to artificial intelligence, or AI, and machine learning. Among the stories were two dealing with direct competitions between humans and machines.In one competition, machines that used AI performed better than human beings in a high-level reading test. Two natural language processing tools beat human in the experiment. One of the tools was built by the American technology company Microsoft. The other was created by Chinese online seller Alibaba Group.In another competition, a computer took on humans in live, public debates.The event demonstrated how AI-powered computers are increasingly being developed to think ' and sound like humans. The organizer of the debates, U. S. technology company IBM, announced split results. It said a majority of those watching said they felt the machine had done more to improve their knowledge of the subject. But, the human got more praise for communicating their ideas.This year, we also explored the many ways AI and machine learning are now being used. For example, some U. S. judges use machine learning systems to help them decide when, and for how long, criminals should be jailed. The system uses computers to examine data from thousands of court cases.One fast-growing area of AI is facial recognition, which is increasingly being used for security purposes. Recently, Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson airport became the first in the U. s. to permit passengers to use facial recognition technology to get on flights. A Chinese company showed off an AI system it developed to recognize individuals by body shape and walking movements. The system is already being used by Chinese police in Beijing and Shanghai.In addition, machine learning was used during 2018 to predict results of the World Cup soccer competition. The technology also created artwork that sold for a large amount of money. And it is being used to help farmer save time and money, while reducing environment-harming chemicals. Other technology systems are being used to follow farm animals and wildlife to collect information on their activities.16. Why were the two competitions mentioned in the passage?A. To show how much better AI and machine learning are than humans.B. To prove AI and machine Learning got more praise for communication.C. To show how powerful AI and machine Learning are.D. To prove AI and machine learning have been used in the work of U. S. judges.17. What are facial and body recognition systems used for in the passage?A. Knowledge learning.B. Safety control.C. Office automation.D. Tracking survey.18. What can we infer from this passage?A. AI has been widely used in every person's daily life.B. Human can be replaced by AI in future completely.C. More attention is being paid to AI in every part of the world.D. More advanced Al is helping people in more and more areas.19. Where is the text probably from?A. A technology report.B. A natural science magazine.C. A science fiction.D. A government document.06Solar energy systems/power plants do not produce air pollution, water pollution, or greenhouse gases. Using solar energy can have a positive, indirect effect on the environment, when solar energy replaces or reduces the use of other energy sources that have larger effects on the environment.However, some poisonous materials and chemicals are used to make the photovoltaic (光电池的) cells that convert sunlight into electricity. Some solar thermal (保热的) systems use potentially hazardous liquids to transfer heat. Leaks of these materials could be harmful to the environment. U. S. environmental laws regulate the use and settlement of these types of materials.As with any type of power plant, large solar power plants can affect the environment near their locations. The placement of the power plant may have long-term effects on the habitats of native plants and animals. Some solar power plant-s may require water for cleaning solar collectors and concentrators or for cooling turbine generators. Using large volumes of ground water or surface water in some dry locations may affect the ecosystems that depend on these water resources. In addition, the beam of concentrated sunlight a solar power tower creates can kill birds and insects that fly into the beam.The amount of solar energy that the earth receives each day is many times greater than the total amount of all energy that people consume each day. However, on the sur~ace of the earth, solar energy is a variable and irregular energy source. The amount of sunlight and the intensity of sunlight varies by time of day and location. Weather and climate conditions affect the availability of sunlight daily and on a seasonal basis. The type and size of a soIar energy collection and conversion system determines how much of the available solar energy we can convert into useful energy.20. Which of the following best explains "hazardous" underlined in paragraph 2?A. inexpensiveB. dangerousC. ineffectiveD. abnormal21. What influence can large solar power plants have on the locations?A. Polluting the ground water.B. Protecting the habitats of plants and animals.C. Damaging the local natural balance.D. Attracting birds and insects to the area.22. What does the last paragraph mainly tell us?A. Different areas receive different amount of solar energy.B. How to convert solar energy into useful energy.C. The relationship between solar energy collection and the sunlight.D. Some factors that influence the amount of solar energy collection.23. What does the author think of the solar energy systems?A. They are totally environment-friendly.B. They have both advantages and disadvantages.C. They should be forbidden in the future.D. They shouId be encouraged in quantities.07You’ll find it amazing to support people when you go out to eat! Just look for restaurants that hire people with disabilities，which are making the world a more inclusive place. Each bakery，café and restaurant below has a wonderful and heartwarming story.Hugs Care: McKinney，TexasRuth Thompson once had a vision to create a nonprofit café that would be run and operated primarily by adults with special needs. With hard work，a strong passion and an amazing team，Hugs Café opened its doors in 2015.“Hugs Café is now so much more than a job to our 23 teammates，which is enhancing the meaningful lives of adults with special needs through training and employment at Hugs Café.Thompson says.Vinny＆Bay’s Coffee and Eatery: Panama City，Florida“A lot of people plan their vacations around coming to this coffee shop，”says café owner Kara Rigby. Vinny ＆Bay’s Coffee and Eatery was established“so that Baylee had a place to wo rk，”Rigby adds. Baylee is Rigby’s daughter’s friend who has a disability. The coffee shop’s goal become training for individuals like Baylee. Some workers have even started at Vinny ＆Bay’ s and were able to work in a regular workplace. Rigby says that her employees” have a whole lot more abilities than disabilities. They love unconditionally，and it changes the whole environment and business.” Rigby believes that incorporating even just one or two disabled individuals into a business can change the whole atmosphere—for the better!Sugar Pl um Bakery: Virginia Beach，VirginiaHead to Sugar Plum Bakery to find a delicious carrot cake and see people with disabilities successfully working alongside non e—disabled workers. Sugar Plum has been promoting the integration of adult s with developmental disabilities by providing training and employment opportunities to more than 1，000 people with disabilities since 1987.Whether they’re scooping cookies or making cupcakes，Sugar Plum’s disabled employees are the backbone of the bakery.24. What do the three restaurants have in common?A. They are established by adults with special needs.B. They are supported by charities or local government.C. The provide training and employment to disabled individuals.D. The employers and employees there are all individuals with disabilities.25. It can be known from the passage that ______________.A. Hugs Café set up in 1987 now has 23 teammatesB. Rigby founded her coffee shop to help Baylee，her daughterC. Disabled individuals are not able to work in a regular workplaceD. Sugar P1um Bakery hires both normal people and people with disabilities26. What does the underlined sentence in the last paragraph suggest?A. Disabled workers there are the most important part.B. The bakery get s support and strength from backbone.C. The customers are always backing the disabled workers.D. The employees have a whole lot more abilities than disabilities.08Clara Daly was seated on an Alaska Airlines flight from Boston to Los Angeles when a flight attendant asked an urgent question over the loudspeaker:“Does anyone on board know American Sign language?” She knew she needed to help.Clara，15 at the time，pressed the call button. The flight attendant came by and explained the situation.“We have a passenger on the plane who’s blind and deaf，” she said. The passenger seemed to want something，but he was traveling alone and the flight attendants couldn’t understand what he needed，according to PEOPLE magazine.Clara had been studying ASL for the past year to help with her dyslexia and knew she’d be able to finger spell into the man’s palm. So she unbuckled her seat belt，walked toward the front of the plane，and knelt by the aisle seat of Tim Cook，then 64.Gently taking his hand，she signed，“How are you? Are you OK/” Cook asked for some water. When it arrived，Clara returned to her seat. She came by again a bit later because he wanted to know the time. On her third visit，she stopped and stayed for a while.“He didn’t need anything. He was lonely and wanted to talk,” Clara said. So for the next hour，that’s what they did. She talked about her family and her plans for the future (she wants to be a politician).Cook told Clara how he had gradually become blind over time and shared stories of his days as a traveling salesman. Even though he couldn’t see her，she “looked attentively at his face with such kindness，”a passenger reported.“Clara was amazing.” a flight attendant told Alaska Airlines in a blog interview.“You could tell Tim was very excited to have someone he could speak to，and she was such an angel.“Coo k’s reaction:“Best trip I’ve ever had.”Looking for ways to give back yourself? Start with this random act of kindness that can change someone’s life right now.27. The flight attendant asked an urgent question because ______________.A. the passenger was traveling aloneB. the plane was in a dangerous situationC. the passenger asked for something urgentlyD. They couldn’t communicate with the passenger28. Why did Clara talk about her plans for the future?A. Because the flight attendant asked her to do so.B. Because she needed topics to go on talking with Cook.C. Because Cook expected to understand teenagers better.D. Because she wanted to show her ambition for the future.29. Which of the following words can best describe Clara?A. Kind and caring.B. Warm-hearted and cautious.C. Generous and amazing.D. Ambitious and attentive.30. The passage is mainly written to ______________.A. tell a touching story of an amazing girlB. appeal to readers to lend a hand kindly and randomlyC. stress the great importance of American Sign LanguageD. show how considerate the flight attendant was to help Cook09What are dreams for? A handful of theories have the most influence. Sigmund Freud famously claimed that they reveal hidden truths and wishes. Despite being largely unsupported by evidence，researchers found that students in the U.S.，South Korea，and India were much more likely to accept the view. In the same study，respondents said that dreaming about a plane crash would cause them more anxiety than an official warning about a terrorist attack. More recent research suggests that they may help us process intense emotions，or perhaps sort through and strengthen memories，or rehearse responses to threatening situations.Even if dreams can’t foretell the future，they seem to expose our shared fascinations. The majority of dreams occur during REM sleep cycles，of which the average person has four or five a night. A study of Canadian university students found the most common dream topics to be school，falling，being chased，and arriving too late for something.For all the commonalities dreams exhibit，they vary across time people who grew up watching black-and-white TV are more likely to dream in black and white—and culture. A 1958 study determined that compared with Japanese people，Americans dreamed more about being locked up，losing a loved one，finding money. Japanese people were more likely to dream about school，trying repeatedly to do something，being paralyzed with fear，or“wild，violent beasts.”If human dreams sound boring，bear in mind that even negative ones can have positive effects. In a study of students taking a French medical—school entrance exam，60 percent of the dreams they had beforehand involved a problem with the exam，such as being late or leaving an answer blank. But those who reported dreams about the exam，even bad ones，did better on it than those who did n’t.31. What do you know about Freud’s view on dreaming?A. It will cause people more anxiety.B. It is already been proved by evidence.C. It is popular with some American and Asian students.D. It can reveal the hidden truth and predict the future.32. According to recent research，dreams may________.A. make emotions intenseB. help prepare for special situationsC. reduce our memoriesD. help us take notes33. According to paragraphs 2 and 3，which of the following is true?A. The average person has four or five sleep cycles a night.B. Canadian students aren’t worried about being late for schoo1.C. Americans usually share the same dream topics with Japanese.D. Films about wild beasts may be widely shown in America in 1958.34. If you dream that you failed the exam，____________.A. your dream will come trueB. you will be depressed with fearC. you are supposed to take it seriouslyD. it shows that you care a lot about the exam10Have you ever noticed that after about 6 months your perfectly new 1，000 dollar smartphone begins to slow down? What if I told you that it’s a sales strategy that pretty much all phone companies use to force people into buying new phones?In late 2015，when Lisa Young was in charge of iOS security and beta software testing teams，her boss revealed a dark secret to her，saying that they were using a new strategy that would purposely slow down older phones every time the phone would upgrade to the latest opera ting system. This new method would force customers to buy the latest phone model，increasing sales by 70％.She was a little disturbed to hear the news，but she just kept her head down and continued to do her job. After a while，the guilt of being involved with such a shady sales model started to weigh heavy on her.“How could a multi—billion dollar corporation continue to take advantage of the public like this?” she thought. In March of 2017，she contacted a reporter from CNN to finally leak the information concerning Apple slowing down phones.The scandal(丑闻)went viral overnight，and every media outlet in the world，in every language was talking about it，making it one of the biggest controversies in consumer electronics history. A week later，she was secretly let go after her 8 years of service. Although she was taking a huge risk going against one of the most powerful corporations in the world，she felt a sense of relief exposing them. The public deserved to know and the fear became her motivation to find a way to destroy their shady sales model.Several of her colleagues were fired with her. They quietly united，and after a year of extensive research they designed a unique product called Circa Charge that would reverse the negative effects of“software updates.” Phone companies have recently caught wind of their overnight success with CircaCharge and are trying to do everything they can to make this product illegal and ban it forever. Lisa and her team have ma de unbelievable progress in increasing battery life，battery health，and optimizing phone performance，and they will continue to develop newtechnology that will beat phone companies at their own game until they change their ways.35. What can we learn about the new method mentioned in paragraph 2?A. It is essential in the 1atest operating system.B. It benefits users in upgrading their old phone.C. It fool s customers into buying the latest model on purpose.D. It is a successful sales strategy for advertising new soft wares.36. What does the underlined phrase“kept her head down” in paragraph 3 refer to?A. Lowered her head.B. Nodded to show approval.C. Pretended to know something.D. Tried not to show she knows something.37. How did Lisa Young feel after leaking the secret?A. Disturbed.B. Relieved.C. Frightened.D. Disappointed.38. From the passage，we know______________.A. it's too tough for Lisa and her team to increase battery lifeB. CircaCharge helps phone companies with software updatesC. Lisa struggles to force phone companies to change their current waysD. phone companies find it essential to ban their illegal software for updating。

新高一英语第八单元阅读课件.ppt

F 3. In the old times, both men and women were allowed to take part in the Olympic Games.
F 4. The first modern Olympic Games happened in the year 400 AD.
Olympics and their motto. Para(6): Summary of the whole text.
Discussion
What do you think about the 2008 Olympic Games to be held in Beijing?
Do you believe that China will succeed in holding the Games?
WRESTLING
GYMNASTICS
SHOOTING
WEIGHTLIFTING
Questions
What is the flag for the Olympic Games?
FIVE RINGS FLAG
What do the five rings mean?
Five continents ---- Asia, Africa, Europe, America
THE OLYMPIC GAMES
Revision
Look at the pictures and tell what sports they are.
athletes
BADMINTON
BASEBAL L
BASKETBALL
TABLE TENNIS
CANOE
SAILING
CYCLING
BOXING

五年高考(2014-2018年)英语阅读理解话题分类解读与训练：专题08 健康饮食类

五年高考（2014-2018年）英语阅读理解话题分类解读与训练专题08健康饮食类＂饮食与健康＂是高中英语新课标话题当中非常重要的两个话题，饮食与健康自古以来都是人们所关心的重大问题，尤其是随着社会进步和人们物质生活水平的提高，食物质量和安全问题以及身体健康更是受到了人们空前的关注，因此顺应时代潮流，高考英语对这两个话题更是有所体现。

由于饮食与健康是热点话题，高考英语中对这两个话题会涉及较多的考查内容，常以阅读理解、完形填空、语法填空以及书面表达的形式出现，例如2018年新课标卷II阅读理解B篇，2017年新课标卷I 语言知识运用的第二节（语法填空），2016年四川卷阅读理解D篇，2016年全国卷Ⅲ七选五，2015年广东卷基础写作，2015课标全国卷Ⅱ阅读理解B篇，2013新课标全国卷Ⅱ阅读理解C篇等。

Passage 1（2018年新课标卷II）Many of us love July because it’s the month when nature’s be rries and stone fruits are in abundance. These colourful and sweet jewels form British Columbia’s fields are little powerhouses of nutritional protection.Of the common berries, strawberries are highest in vitamin C, although, because of their seeds, raspberries contain a little more protein (蛋白质), iron and zinc (not that fruits have much protein). Blueberries are particularly high in antioxidants (抗氧化物质). The yellow and orange stone fruits such as peaches are high in the carotenoids we turn into vitamin A and which are antioxidants. As for cherries (樱桃), they are so delicious who cares? However, they are rich in vitamin C.When combined with berries of slices of other fruits, frozen bananas make an excellent base for thick, cooling fruit shakes and low fat “ice cream”. For this purpose, select ripe bananas for freezing as they are much sweeter. Remove the skin and place them in plastic bags or containers and freeze. If you like, a squeeze of fresh lemon juice on the bananas will prevent them turning brown. Frozen bananas will last several weeks, depending on their ripeness and the temperature of the freezer.If you have a juicer, you can simply feed in frozen bananas and some berries or sliced fruit. Out comes a “soft-serve” creamy dessert, to be eaten right away. This makes a fun activity for a children’s party; they love feeding the fruit and frozen bananas into the top of the machine and watching the ice cream come out below.1. What does the author seem to like about cherries?A. They contain protein.B. They are high in vitamin A.C. They have a pleasant taste.D. They are rich in antioxidants.2. Why is fresh lemon juice used in freezing bananas?A. To make them smell better.B. To keep their colour.C. To speed up their ripening.D. To improve their nutrition.3. What is “a juicer” in the last paragraph?A. A dessert.B. A drink.C. A container.D. A machine.4. From which is the text probably taken?A. A biology textbook.B. A health magazine.C. A research paper.D. A travel brochure.【文章大意】本文是一篇日常生活类说明文。

高一英语第8单元阅读

The Olympic Games
Unit 8 Sports Reading
Thinking: What kind of sports is it?
Speed skating
badminton
Thinking: What kind of sports is it? shooting
diving
Thinking: What kind of sports is it?
wrestling
weightlifting
Thinking: What kind of sports is it?
high-jump
gymnastics
Thinking: What kind of sports is it?
horse-riding
running
Thinking: What kind of sports is it?
Olympic Games happen?
The first Olympic Games in modern times happened in 1896 in Greece.
3. What is the Olympic motto? What does it mean? The Olympic motto is:
Faster
Higher
Stronger
It means that every athlete should try to run faster, jump higher and throw further.
4. How many gold medals did the Chinese team get in Sydney Olympic Games? What were the events? The Chinese team got 28 gold medals in Sydney Olympic Games. The events include: shooting, weightlifting, badminton, tabletennis and so on.

高中英语阅读课件第八套阅读A+C

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reporting gains as they begin to reduce frontline workers and replace
them with automated machinery. This means 72.7 percent of companies pushing for more automated machines will more or less have to lay off workers.
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随着中国政府对机器人发展的重视，机器人在工业中很可能代替人
attraction to industrial robots may create a rapid development in the industry and, robots begin replacing human laborers in the field of manufacture with the help of automated machines.

高一英语大阅读8 (配北师大版Unit 3 Celebration)

高一英语大阅读8 (配北师大版Unit 3 Celebration)1 hamburgers and Coca Cola at the counter (柜台). When our2 came, I started walking towards an empty table. By bad luck, my purse (钱包) strap (带子) got3 on a chair and the tray (托盘) that I was holding slipped (滑落)4 my hands and went flying in the air. The tray, and its contents,5 on a man who was just about to6 a bite of his sandwich. I stared, greatly7 , as the drinks soaked (浸湿) his white shirt.Then I 8 my eyes and prepared myself for his burst of 9 . Instead, he said “It’s OK” to 10 me before he disappeared into washroom.Still shaky and unsure 11 to do next, my friends and I went to a table and sat there, trying our best to look 12 . A moment later, the man came out of the washroom and 13 our table. My heart almost stopped 14 . I thought he was going to ask for my father’s 15 and call him.To my surprise, he merely (仅仅) smiled at us, handed us some cash and said, “16 yourself new hamburgers.” He then walked 17 without even finishing his food.He could have made what was already an uncomfortable situation worse, 18 he chose a different way and gave us a reason to believe that there is still 19 in this world. I’ll never 20 his actions.1. A. ordered B. made C. arranged D. demanded2. A. food B. turn C. bill D. menu3. A. fixed B. caught C. cut D. tied4. A. by B. in C. from D. out5. A. knocked B. fell C. stood D. hung6. A. take B. taste C. swallow D. chew7. A. discouraged B. disappointed C. shocked D. annoyed8. A. rolled B. rubbed C. narrowed D. closed9. A. bitterness B. anxiety C. anger D. sorrow10. A. satisfy B. comfort C. encourage D. praise11. A. how B. who C. what D. which12. A. mild B. honest C. calm D. modest13. A. pushed B. approached C. drew D. laid14. A. beating B. breaking C. sinking D. trembling15. A. help B. position C. number D. job16. A. Prepare B. Buy C. Find D. Cook17. A. on B. around C. up D. away18. A. so B. since C. although D. but19. A. kindness B. happiness C. politeness D. brightnessA (2015福建A)Food festivals around the worldStilton Cheese RollingMay Day is a traditional day for celebrations, but the 2,000 English villagers of Stilton must be the only people in the world who include cheese rolling in their annual plans. Teams of four, dressed in a variety of strange and funny clothes, roll a complete cheese along a 50-metre course. On the way, they must not kick or throw their cheese, or go into their competitors' lane (赛道). Competition is fierce and the chief prize is a complete Stilton cheese weighing about four kilos (disappointingly, but understandably the cheeses used in the race are wooden ones). All the competitors are served with beer or port wine, the traditional accompaniment for Stilton cheese. Fiery Foods Festival — The Hottest Festival on EarthEvery year more than 10,000 people head for the city of Albuquerque, New Mexico. They come from as far away as Australia, the Caribbean and China, but they all share a common addiction —food that is not just spicy (辛辣), but hot enough to make your mouth burn, your head spin and your eyes water. Their destination is the Fiery Food and BBQ Festival which is held over a period of three days every March. You might like to try a chocolate-covered habanero pepper — officially the hottest pepper in the world — or any one of the thousands of products that are on show. But one thing's for sure —if you don't like the feeling of a burning tongue, this festival isn't for you!La Tomatina — The World's Biggest Food FightOn the last Wednesday of every August, the Spanish town of Bunol hosts Ea Tomatina — the world's largest food fight. A week-long celebration leads up to an exciting tomato battle as the highlight of the week's events. The early morning sees the arrival of large trucks with tomatoes —official fight-starters get things going by casting tomatoes at the crowd.The battle lasts little more than half an hour, in which time around 50,000 kilograms of tomatoes have been thrown at anyone or anything that moves, runs, or fights back. Then everyone heads down to the river to make friends again — and for a much-needed wash!21. In the Stilton cheese rolling competition, competitors on each team must .A. wear various formal clothesB. roll a wooden cheese in their own laneC. kick or throw their cheeseD. use a real cheese weighing about four kilos22. Where is the Fiery Food and BBQ Festival held?A. In New Mexico.B. In the Caribbean.C. In Australia.D. In China.23. The celebration of La Tomatina lasts _____ .A. three daysB. seven daysC. less than three daysD. more than seven days24. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?A. The chief prize for the Stilton cheese rolling competition is beer or port wine.B. More than 10,000 Chinese take pail in the Fiery Food and BBQ Festival.C. Thousands of spicy foods are on show in the Fiery Food and BBQ Festival.D. An exciting tomato battle takes place at the beginning of La Tomatina.B(2018福建中考D)Many Chinese people will wonder what presents to get for the ir moms on Mother’s Day, but not many know Mother’s Day is actually a festival from overseas.Mother's Day originated (起源) in America during the early 20th century. The festival spread to China as early as the 1980s and was widely accepted.Why did a foreign festival become popular in China? In fact, Chinese traditional culture has always encouraged filial (孝顺的) devotion to parents. There are many stories which show filial respect in ancient China. For example, the story of “Taste Liquid (液体的) Medicine for Mother”tells us the filial virtue (美德) of Emperor Wen of the Western Han dynasty. His mother had been sick for three years. He often stayed up by her bedside and cared for her day and night. He tasted the liquid medicine first before she drank it. Also, mother love is a repeated subject in Chinese ancient poems, like “Song of the Parting Son” by Meng Jiao, a poet of the Tang dynasty. Now this poem is still a must in the school textbooks. Children in China are brought up with the education of filial devotion.On special days, people often use roses or forget-me-nots to express love. Carnations are considered as the perfect flowers for mothers around the world, but few know that China has its own for mothers — the tiger lily.Love for mothers can have different ways of expression. What matters most is love, not the festival itself. What mothers truly want is perhaps just a simple expression of love from their children.25. When did Mothers Day spread to China?A. In the 1920s.B. In the 1980s.C. In the Western Han dynasty.D. In the Tang dynasty.26. What is the poem of “Song of the Parting Son” mainly about?A. The filial virtue of Emperor Wen.B. Caring for the old.C. Traditional Chinese medicine.D. A mother’s love for her so n.27. Mother's Day is popular in China mainly because of .A. its wide spread in many countriesB. our ancient stories of respecting parentsC. our traditional cultural valuesD. its simple way of expressing love28. What is regarded as the Chinese own flower for a mother?29. What a mother truly wants on Mother's Day may be .A. a big dinnerB. a celebration partyC. greetings of the festivalD. expensive presents 语法填空(共10小题; 每小题1.5分，满分15分)阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

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高中英语阅读理解精选精讲（八）01Three boys were enjoying themselves in their hometown of Bovina, Mississippi ．However, their lives were turned upside down when they discovered the jawbone of a Mastodon (齿乳象)．Brothers Shawn and Caid Sellers and cousin Michael Mahalitc found the prehistoric bone in a piece of earth that was recently plowed (犁、耕)．“I thought it was a log,” Caid said．“I tried to pick it up and it was really heavy and I saw teeth on it.” The bone weighed about 50 pounds．They eventually got the bone to their home and fitted it in their tub (浴盆), but it took their collective strength, might and a golf cart, to carry the large Mastodon bone．“They didn’t expect to find that,” Michael’s mom said．“Now that they have, I believe that they will be more aware of their surroundings and what they’re digging up when they are digging and playing.”“We’ve gotten a lot of petrified (石化的) wood and Civil War relics from the area and that’s what I thought it was,” the brothers’ mother said．“This is our first set of teeth we’ve found．So we thought it was their imagination．We were quite surprised to see that it was not their imagination.”They were exploring near the brothers’ home．Lo and behold (真想不到), they saw what they thought resembled a fossil．It was the curator of paleontology (古生物负责人) of the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science, George Phillips, who first identified the bone as a “very mature individual.”The Mastodon was a mammal who lived during the prehistoric times ．They had long tusks and trunks, like elephants．They were clearly different from their modern-day counterparts, as well as woolly mammoths (猛犸)．1. How did they find the jawbone of a Mastodon?A. With great efforts．B. By chance．C. Instructed by an expert．D. Through imagination．2. At first the brother s’ mother thought the jawbone was ．A. from people who died in the Civil WarB. the bone from a very mature individualC. like a log or somethingD. the prehistoric bone3. The discovery of the jawbone of a Mastodon is important mainly because it ．A. helps people to know more about the Civil WarB. teaches kids to be more aware of their surroundingsC. promotes the research on more prehistoric creaturesD. attracts the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science4. Which of the following can be the best title for the article?A. Prehistoric Bones Recently Found in MississippiB. Not Petrified Wood Nor Civil War RelicsC. First Identifying Bone as a “Very Mature Individual”D. Unexpectedly Discovering Mastodon Jawbone02Adding math talk to story t ime at home is a winning factor for children’s math achievement, according to a new research from a university. The study from psychologists Sian Beilock and Susan Levine shows a marked increase in math achievement among children whose families used Bedtime Math, an iPad app that delivers engaging math story problems for parents and children to solve together.Even children who used the app with their parents as little as once a week saw gains in math achievement by the end of the school year. The app’s eff ect was especially strong for children whose parents tend to be anxious or uncomfortable with math.Previous research from this group has demonstrated the importance of adults’ attitudes about math for children’s math success. For example, a recent study found that math-anxious parents who help their children with math homework actually weaken their children’s math achievement.The new findings demonstrate that structured, positive interactions around math at home can cut the link between parents’ uneasiness about math and children’s low math achievement.“Many Americans experience high levels of anxiety when they have to solve a math problem, with a majority of adults feeling at least some worries about math,” said Beilock, professor in Psychology and autho r of Choke, a book about stress and performance. “These math-anxious parents are probably less likely to talk about math at home, which affects how competent their children are in math. Bedtime Math encourages a dialogue between parents and kids about math, and offers a way to engage in high-quality math interactions in a low-effort, high-impact way.”Study participants included 587 first-grade students and their parents. Families were given an iPad installed with a version of the Bedtime Math app, with which parents and their children read stories and answer questions involving math, including topics like counting, shapes and problem-solving. A control group received a reading app that had similar stories without the math content and questions related to re ading comprehension instead. Children’s math achievement was assessed at the beginning and end of the school year. Parents completed a questionnaire about their nervousness with math.The more times parents and children in the math group used the app, the higher children’s achievement on a math assessment at the end of the school year. Indeed, children who frequently used the math app with their parents outperformed similar students in the reading group by almost three months in math achievement at year’s e nd.5. Bedtime Math is an iPad app that ________.A. requires parents and children to answer reading comprehension questionsB. encourages children together with their parents to solve math story problemsC. teaches children how to count, recognize shapes and solve practical problemsD. assesses children’s math achievement and parents’ nervousness with math6. The previous study found that _______.A. children’s math achievement are related to parents’ attitude about mathB. help from math-anxious parents i mproves children’s math achievementsC. interactions around math at home will cut off the family relationshipD. children can achieve more success if they see the importance of math7. We can infer from the passage that _______.A. children using the app can see gains in math achievementB. children whose parents are uneasy about math outperform other studentsC. it is the math problems related to the stories that make the great differenceD. the frequency of using the app has nothing to do with children’s achievement03For those concerned about wrinkly old skin, it might be a creative solution: an elastic(有弹性的) “second skin” that can be smoothed on to make aged tissue look more youthful.The wearable film, developed at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), has shown promise in a series of small experiments where it was applied to wrinkles, under-eye bags and areas of dry skin. When applied to the face or body, the thin, transparent layer sticks to the skin and supports the tissue, making it look and behave like younger skin, its producers claim.“What we’ve been able to do is create a cream that y ou can put on the skin, and then when it's on the skin it can actually form, essentially, an elastic second skin,” said Bob Langer, who led the research. Tests in the lab found that the polymer film (高分子膜), which is only 70 thousandths of a millimeter thick, reduced the appearance of wrinkles and under-eye bags, and helped keep moisture (水分) in areas of dry skin.The layer is designed to be applied in the morning, then peeled off at night, In previous studies, the second skin withstood normal daily wear, and the stresses and strains of exercise and swimming, without falling off or causing irritation. It also survived exposure to rain.“It's something you can wear for a whole day or longer, depending on the physical forces that get applied to the area where it is worn, "said Daniel Anderson, who helped develop the product at MIT. “You can't tell you're wearing it.”While normal cosmetics can mask imperfections on the skin, the new coating changes the way skin behaves by giving it the elasticity of young skin. It was developed with help from two companies.8. According to the text, the “second skin” ________.A. was developed by two companiesB. has not been tested by scientistsC. is developed to remove under-eye bagsD. is a transparent covering for the skin9. Compared with normal cosmetics, the new product ________.A. can make the skin appear youngerB. can fully mask imperfections on the skinC. doesn't cause any problems in the skinD. must be used in a more complicated way10. What can we learn from the Daniel’s words?A. You can recognize if people wear the “second skin.”B. The “second skin” should be peeled off at night.C. How long people can wear the layer varies.D. The product can provide skin with a lot of water.11. What is the main idea of the text?A. MIT has made a breakthrough in cosmetics.B. The “second skin” helps renew one’s youth.C. Masks will soon become a thing of the past.D. How the “second skin” is used to improve skin.04From family-friendly beach holidays to city breaks, you won’t need to break the bank on these trips this summer. Tenerife, Canary IslandsWhat to do: You won’t be stuck trying to find activities that the whole family can enjoy in Tenerife. Parents can enjoy themselves as kids make the most of the sandy beaches and blue waters—everybody is happy.Where to stay: The four-star, all-inclusive Fanabe Costa Sur Hotel is a short walk from Playa del Duqe and Playa Fanabe. Its central location means it’s conveniently right by the area’s bars, shops and restaurants.CyprusWhat to do: Whether you like to go out and explore local cultures or prefer to sit on a beach with a good book, Cyprus serves a wide range of holiday types. There are famous historic sites—such as UNESCO World hotels offering water sports and other fun activities.Where to stay: The five-star Great Beach Hotel overlooks the Mediterranean sea, and is just a few minutes’ walk from the town.Goa, IndiaWhat to do: Looking to venture somewhere a bit different this summer? Goa has everything you could want for an unforgettable experience with foreign beache, spiritual retreats and a thriving nightlife.Where to stay: The four-star Ronil Beach Resort is just a five-minute walk from the beach, making it the perfect location for those after some peach and quietness.Barcelona,SpainWhat to do : Spend the day exploring some of the city’s most famous sights. In the evening visit one of the countless wonderful bars before you head out to discover Barcelona’s w orld famous bars snd nightclubs.Where to stay: Tucked away at the heart of the city, the Novotel Barcelona City Hotel is ideal for those wanting to pack in as much sightseeing as possible.12. What can visitors do when traveling in Tenerife, Canary Islands?A. Stay at a five-star hotel.B. Enjoy their family holidayC. Discover the would-famous bars.D. Explore the local cultures13. Where can you go if you want to experience the cultural holiday?A. Tenerife, Canary IslandsB. Goa, India.C. CyprusD. Barcelona, Spain.14. What can we infer about the above four resorts in the text?A. They are known for the clear blue waters.B. They’re the best summer holiday destinations.C. They serve a wide range of holiday types.D. They’re the proper r esorts on a budget.05Many of us may be eating food containing GM（转基因的) ingredients without realizing it. Are GM foods safe for people? Can they help solve the poverty problem? They have been the subjects of a hot debate.This debate is related to increasing challenges from rising climatic change, population growth, urbanization, and natural resource consumption. According to the Food and Agriculture Organization, food production needs to increase by 60 percent by 2050 in order to feed 9 billion people. Scientists and policymakers are searching for effective ways to gain nutritious food, for today and future. Unlike previous agricultural methods (such as the Green Revolution), GM crops are to fight food safety and poverty challenges.The great expansion of GM crop varieties over the last two decades can be seen easily. The total area devoted to GM crops has increased 100 times from 1.7 million hectares in 1996 to 170 million hectares in 2012. Developing countries now grow more GM crops than developed countries (in terms of area), largely driven by Brazil’s rapid adoption of GM crops. China is home to about 4 percent of the total global area devoted to GM crops. Beans, corn, and cotton are main global GM crops, while China’s focus is on cotton, papaya, and poplar.Recently, a scientific study shows that GM crops are safe for people and the environment. According to a 2010 report on the safety of GM crops by the EU, “the main conclusion to be drawn from the efforts of more than 130 research projects, covering a period of more than 25 years of research, and involving more than 500 research groups, is that biology methods, are not more risky than traditional planting technologies, for example.” Other international and national scientific bodies, such as the World Health Organization, have reached the same conclusion.15. As for GM crops, what do people mainly focus on ?A. Food safety.B. Food nutrition.C. Food production.D. Food variety.16. What does Paragraph 3 talk about?A. More GM crops in developing countries.B. The expansion of GM crop varieties of the worldC. Rapid adoption of GM crops in Brazil.D. Less GM crops in developed countries.17. From a recent scientific study, we can infer that______.A. traditional planting technologies are more riskyB. present GM crops are safe for people and the environment.C. the safety of GM crops was reported by the EU in 2010D. the safety of GM crops has been proved in many ways18. What’s the writer’s attitude towards GM crops?A. Unknown.B. Opposed.C. Supportive.D. Indifferent.06I spent most my twenties working for the National Park Service, and I lived a wide variety of government housing, including several shabby but appealing old houses where the wild creatures outnumbered humans. Sometimes I wondered, lying awake at night, how many hearts beat inside those walls. With all that lovely national park habitat protected for their use, why did the animals need to live in my house?My latest essay “The indoor wilds at outdoor parks,” revisits my experiences with wild (non-human!) roommates and officemates in Rocky Mountain National Park. At first, they were considered annoying but not dangerous. Attitudes changed dramatically when hantavirus (汉他病毒) came on the scene, and suddenly those cute, non-housebroken deer mice became a threat. When I moved on to Canyonlands National Park, I found that every effort had been made to seal off my house from four-footed intruders. These efforts mostly worked and later employees moved into new housing. But somehow a rat still managed to chew its way through the floor and drown itself in my toilet. I’m not even going to get started about my coworkers, experiences with other much scarier animals.The Beaver Meadows Vistor Center in the story was designed by Tailiesin Associated Architects, Frank Lloyed Wright’s firm, after Wright’s death. Working there, I always thought the building was strange. I recently revisited the building while researching a children’s book I am writing about the park. I think I get it now, at least a little.19. What does the underlined word “their” in Paragraph 1 refer to?A. Some park visitors’.B. Endangered animals’.C. The author’s coworkers’.D. The author’s wild roommates’.20. Why did people show a change in attitude towards deer mice?A. Because a virus was spreading.B. Because people were hurt by them.C. Because people saw a really cute one.D. Because they protected people’s houses.21. What can we infer about the li ving conditions of the author’s coworkers?A. They were unknown to the author.B. They were acceptable to the author.C. They were no better than the author’s.D. They were much better than the author’s.22. After visiting the Beaver Meadows Vistor Center again, the author ________.A. could appreciate it betterB. finished a children’s bookC. did research on national parksD. knew it was designed by Wright07When he was young, Louis Armstrong was taking what was called “Creole jazz”, which wa s also called dance music, and combining it with trumpeter(小号手) Buddy Bolden, to create what would eventually become today’s jazz.Armstrong accomplished this with almost no formal training. He received little training before he was placed in the New Orlea ns Colored Waif’s Home at the age of 12, after a run-in(小争执) with the police. The punishment turnedout to be a mixed blessing, for he also had the opportunity to play in a real band.While at the Waif’s, Armstrong also got the chance to hear some of the city’s finest musicians. Cornetist Freddie Keppard performed in a nearby club. So did trumpeter and bandleader King Joe Oliver, who took the boy under his wing and taught him how to read music and work on his playing technique.When Oliver left for Chicago, Armstrong chose to stay in New Orleans and work with some of the other top musicians of the day. In Chicago, King Oliver offered him a place in his band in 1922. It became Armstrong’s biggest challenge yet — the band had no parts written for trumpet, so he was forced to listen to King Oliver and improvise(即兴创作).Soon, Armstrong’s undeniable talent was getting noticed. Even classically trained musicians would come to hear the incredible sounds this young man created.Lil Hardin, the band’s piano player and the future Mrs. Armstrong, explained that Oliver kept Armstrong in the second trumpet-chair so that Oliver would still be “King”. Hardin convinced him to leave the band.Armstrong moved to New York City in 1924 to join Fletcher Henderson’s band and then fl ew solo. In 1925, Armstrong put together the Hot Five, expanding his popularity even more. Armstrong recorded his first composition, Cornet Chop Suey, one of the most copied jazz solos of all time. This monumental 1928 recording blends(混合) artistry, endurance and showmanship that has rarely, if ever, been matched in jazz.23. What does the underlined word “this” refer to in the second paragraph?A. To play dance music.B. To work with Buddy Bolden.C. To play a jazz instrument well.D. To create modern jazz music.24. Who taught Louis Armstrong how to play music in the early time?A. Buddy Bolden.B. Lil Hardin.C. King Joe Oliver.D. Cornetist Freddie Keppard.25. Why did Louis Armstrong Leave King Oliver’s band?A. Because he wanted to get married in New York.B. Because his talent could not develop completely.C. Because he got a better opportunity in New York.D. Because the man forced him to leave the band.26. What’s the main idea of the passage?A. It asks readers to know more about modern jazz.B. It introduces one of the greatest jazz musicians.C. It introduces the development of jazz.D. It describes the importance of talent in playing jazz.08The Children and Family Research Center, located in Illinois, is an independent research organization to promote public child welfare research activities. The following are our 2018 research briefs.The Child Endangerment Risk Assessment Protocol（CERAP）Tamara L. FullerCERAP is a safety assessment protocol（协议）used in child protection investigations and child services in Illinois. It is designed to evaluate the potential harm to a child and take quick action to protect children. Workers use theprotocol to help focus their decision-making to determine whether a child is safe with their family, and decide what action to take to assure the child’s safety.10 Things to Know about Child Welfare SystemCatherine, Michael, and SteveIn March 2018, researchers Michael and Steve partnered with professor Catherine to present a webinar（在线研讨会）titled 10 Things to Know about Child Welfare System, focused on explaining the child welfare system. Topics included process of making a hotline call, ways to support families who have experienced childhood sufferings. Highlights from the Child Death Review Team Annual ReportSteve and TamaraThis research brief focuses on the findings from the most recent CDRT annual report on child deaths in Illinois in 2016, presenting summary information about child deaths in Illinois by age, manner of death, and category of death, as well as recommendations to prevent child deaths.Promoting Widespread Improvement in PracticeTed Cross and IritThis article by CFRC’s psychologist（心理学家）Ted Cross and Dr. Irit explores the contribution of psychology to child protection and suggests opportunities for psychology to contribute more, choosing 3 selected areas. Across these areas, psychology has contributed both to the knowledge base and to available assessment and intervention （干预）methods.27. Which event aims at determining the safety of children within the family?A. Promoting Widespread Improvement in PracticeB. 10 Things to Know about Child Welfare SystemC. The Child Endangerment Risk Assessment ProtocolD. Highlights from the Child Death Review Team Annual Report28. Who wrote a report about prevention of child deaths?A. Steve and Tamara.B. Catherine, Michael, and Steve.C. Tamara L. Fuller.D. Ted Cross and Irit.29. Which of the following deals with child protection in a psychological way?A. Highlights from the Child Death Review Team Annual ReportB. 10 Things to Know about Child Welfare SystemC. The Child Endangerment Risk Assessment ProtocolD. Promoting Widespread Improvement in Practice09At a time when almost anything can be purchased with just one click, it’s become an automatic response to simply replace what breaks. Generations raised in the earlier half of the 20th century will say that this wasn’t always so:household appliances（器具）, clothing, electronics and more used to be bought under the assumption that, with the occasional repairs, they would last a lifetime.Now, some conscientious consumers are taking matters into their own hands and joining the Repair Cafémovement. Founded in Amsterdam in 2009 by sewing expert Martine Postma, the original nonprofit has expanded to more than 1,500 locations worldwide. These pop-up events, which are run by volunteers, offer lessons in how to fix anything from fixing a button to an unresponsive laptop.“There’s juice and treats and you get to meet new people,” says Bennett, a retired civil servant and volunteer fixer at the Repair Cafe Toronto, where she mends jewellery. She brings her own specialized tools but says most items could be repair ed by anyone with a pair of pliers and some determination. “Something that is broken took time and resources to make, so if you’re throwing it out, you’re wasting those resources. ”If you can’t find a Repair Cafe near you, it’s easy to start one. RepairCa fe. org offers a starter manual with step-by-step instructions.Changing how we acquire things is necessary, but there’s also something to be said for simply not getting them in the first place. “Most of us have more than what we need,” says Marina. “This can lead to a lot of anxiety, like—think about everything packed in the back of your closet; do you own those things or do they own you?” She suggests we train ourselves to make mindful purchases.Lazarovic, whose delayed purchase went even further, explains that less shopping has freed up more time for family activities, dinner with friends and making art. By doing so, as she puts it, “I got out of that need-to-buy-it craze and in the end I feel good that I’ve made something.”30. How would people raised in the 1940s deal with broken home appliances?A. Sell them at a lower price.B. Press the button to find the fault.C. Repair them to last longer.D. Donate them to recycling stations.31. What does Bennett say about her work?A. She likes the good food people bring for her work.B. Helping make repairs means saving resources.C. She will set up her own Repair Cafe soon.D. She learned to repair jewels after she retired.32. Which of the following best explains “conscientious” underlined in Paragrap h 2?A. Responsible.B. Generous.C. Powerful.D. Irreplaceable.33. What good does Lazarovic think less shopping will do to us?A. It’ll make us less anxious about used things at home.B. It’ll force us to make donations of unwanted things.C. It’l l lead us to explore the world more responsibly.D. It will provide us more time for beneficial events.10With all the wars, fighting and sadness in the world today, it's not only necessary, but also essential to have a goodsense of humor just to help us get through each and every day of our lives. Putting a smile on someone's face when you know they are feeling down in the dump, makes me feel good and warms my heart.How would you feel if you could not joke around with your wife, husband, child, co-worker, neighbor, close friends, or even just someone that you are standing in line with at your corner store? I am always saying things that make others smile or laugh, even if I don't know the person I'm joking around with. My Grandma always found humor in everything she did, even if it was the hardest job anyone could imagine. This not only relieves stress in any situation, but also is common courtesy(礼貌)to speak to others that are around you.I know of a few people that don’t have a funny bone in their bodie s, as they say. Everyone around them could be rolling on the f loor after hearing a great joke and they would sit there without the s lightest smile on their face. They don't get the joke that makes others laugh. I am busting a gut while they just sit there, looking at me as if I were from outer space. How can people not get a really funny joke?Laughing is essential to keep your stress levels under control. Without humor we would find ourselves with a lot of psychological problems, or on a lot of medications to keep us from going crazy. There is too much sadness in this present world. It drives people crazy. We all need to find a way to ignore the sadness and bring a little light into our lives. So, I believe our best medicine is to get together and tell some jokes and have some fun laughing together.34. What is the author’s attitude towards the present world?A. SatisfiedB. PositiveC. CriticalD. Indifferent35. The phrase “busting a gut" in the third paragraph can be replaced by .A. explaining carefullyB. speaking loudC. keeping silentD. laughing hard36. According to the author, humor is useful in the aspect that .A. it makes people more confidentB. it can help get rid of the cruelty in the worldC. it can pick up people’s spiritsD. it can help people get on well with others37. In writing the passage, the author mainly intends to .A. introduce a practical way to get through daily lifeB. encourage people to be humorous in daily lifeC. convince people of the power of humourD. talk about his own understanding of humor01篇1. B2. A3. C4. D 本文是一篇记叙文，美国密西西比的三个男孩在玩耍的时候无意中发现了齿乳象的颚骨，起初他们并不知道这是史前生物的遗骸，所发现的遗骸对史前生物的研究有较强的促进作用。