高考英语百日训练之阅读理解(17)含答案解析

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高一英语百日训练之阅读理解(49)含答案详解

高一英语百日训练之阅读理解（49）含答案详解【题文】Are some people born clever, and others born stupid? Or is intelligence developed by our environment and our experiences? Strangely enough, the answer to both these questions is yes. To some extent our intelligence is given to us at birth, and no amount of special education can make a genius out of a child born with low intelligence. On the other hand, a child who lives in a boring environment will develop his intelligence less than one who lives in rich and varied surroundings. Thus the limits of a person's intelligence are fixed at birth, but whether or not he reaches those limits will depend on his environment. This view, now held by most experts, can be supported in a number of ways.It is easy to show that intelligence is to some extent something we are born with. The closer the blood relationship between two people, the closer they are likely to be in intelligence. Thus if we take two unrelated people at random (随机地) from the population, it is likely that their degrees of intelligence will be completely different. If on the other hand we take two identical (完全相同的) twins they will very likely be as intelligent as each other. Relations like brothers and sisters, parents and children, usually have similar intelligence, and this clearly suggests that intelligence depends on birth.Imagine now that we take two identical twins and put them in different environments. We might send one, for example, to a university and the other to a factory where the work is boring. We would soon find differences in intelligence developing, and this indicates that environment as well as birth plays a part. This conclusion is also suggested by the fact that people who live in close contact with each other, but who are not related at all, are likely to have similar degrees of intelligence.17. Which of these sentences best describes the writer's point in Para. 1?A. To some extent, intelligence is given at birth.B. Intelligence is developed by the environment.C. Some people are born clever and others born stupid.D. Intelligence is fixed at birth, but is developed by the environment.18. It is suggested in this passage that _________.A. unrelated people are not likely to have different intelligence B. close relations usually have similar intelligence C. the closer the blood relationship between people, the more different they are likely to be in intelligenceD. people who live in close contact with each other are not likely to have similar degrees of intelligence19. In Para. 1, the word "surroundings" means ________.A. intelligenceB. lifeC. environmentsD. housing20. The best title for this article would be________.A. On IntelligenceB. What Intelligence MeansC. We are Born with IntelligenceD. Environment Plays a Part in Developing Intelligence【答案】17. D 18. B 19. C 20. A【解析】这是一篇说明文。

高一英语百日训练之阅读理解(100)含答案详解

高一英语百日训练之阅读理解（100）含答案详解【题文】Emmy Combs, 17, lost her hair as a young girl due to the autoimmune disorder, a disease which caused complete loss of hair all over her body. From the age of five until she was 16, Emmy wore bandanas(花绸巾) to cover her head.But in May last year, she made the decision to stop wearing them. Emmy admitted that taking her bandana off for the first time was a fearful experience, but her close friends and family stuck by her. "It was time to try new things and I have always wanted to grow out of wearing bandanas, " Emmy said. "My friends and family pushed me to go through with it and I'm glad that they did. Even though it does not seem that hard to do, it was one of the hardest things that I have ever done. It was stressful, but I had my friends and family by my side the entire time. ""I have always been a confident person to others and myself. I was at a very young age when it happened, however over the many years of growing up with it the reaction I usually get from people ranges from just curiosity and kind, generous comments. Sometimes I will get an occasional rude-sounding comment, however I have never let it get to me. "Emmy taught herself how to use make-up to improve her natural features and replace the ones she's missing, such as eyebrows and lashes. She shares her make-up looks on her blog and is committed to helping others be confident with their appearance."I have learned over the past 17 years of my life that you control how you want to live your life. You choose the lifestyle that makes you happy, " she said.4. How did Emmy feel when she decided to show her hairless head?A. Confident.B. Nervous.C. Light-hearted.D. Ashamed5. What did Emmy do towards unkind comments on her hairless head?A. She was angry.B. She felt deeply hurt.C. She just ignored them.D. She talked back.6. Why did Emmy show her make-up looks on her blog?A. Show her beauty.B. Show her courage.C. Show her make-up skills.D. Inspire others.7. What life lesson has she learnt?A. Just follow her heart.B. Face challenges bravely.C. Develop herself to the fullest.D. Just accept what it is.【答案】4. B 5. C 6. D 7. A【解析】【分析】本文是一篇记叙文。

高一英语百日训练之阅读理解(17)含答案详解

高一英语百日训练之阅读理解（17）含答案详解【题文】It was my first day of sixth grade. I looked at my schedule and saw that I had Mrs.Foxwell and this made me happy. Over the next three years, Mrs.Foxwell taught me many important things that I will never forget.Of all of the teachers and coaches I have had in my life, Mrs.Foxwell has been my favorite leader. In her class, she taught me how to be a successful leader. She also taught me that good leaders earn everyone’s respect.Mrs.Foxwell is one of the most respected and respectful people I know. She is always kind to everyone and she treats others the way that she wants to be treated. She taught me respect in many different ways, but mainly how to be respectful in the business world. She told me that I needed to have a firm handshake and that I should always look people in the eye when I talk to them. Mrs.Foxwell also taught me that you could earn someone’s respect by working hard to achieve your goals.In addition to working at Brandywine Springs, Mrs.Foxwell once worked at a bank as a manager but she gave that up to teach kids how to be successful. Mrs.Foxwell told our class how she would cry because of the amount of work she had to do in very little time. She taught our class that working all night at something you don’t love is very stressful, so you should try and do something you love. In the end, she taught me that you have to keep your head high and pull through. I don’t think I have ever worked as hard in any class as I did in her class. We created our own 28-page business plan to share with her, our parents, other teachers and our classmates. Although creating a business from nothing was a lot of hard work, I really enjoyed it and learned several lessons that will help me throughout life.I have had a lot of role models in my life, but one of the biggest is Eva Foxwell. She taught me leadership qualities, how to be respectful and why you should work hard. She changed my life for the better and I desire to be like her.29. Mrs.Foxwell taught the writer to show respect by_________.A. working hard to achieve goalsB. looking at people’s lacesC. shaking people’s hands firmlyD. greeting people with joy30. According to Paragraph 4，Mrs.Foxwell_________.A. used to be a bank managerB. was a business plannerC. never cried while lacing difficultiesD. insisted on doing everything well31. From the passage，we can learn that Mrs.Foxwell is_________.A. outgoing and politeB. kind and patientC. gentle and humorousD. admirable and helpful32. In the writer’s eyes，Mrs.Foxwell is a(n)_________.A. engineer and coworkerB. educator and role modelC. parent and leaderD. coach and manager【答案】29. C 30. A 31. D 32. B【解析】这是一篇记叙文。

高一英语百日训练之阅读理解(11)含答案详解

高一英语百日训练之阅读理解（11）含答案详解【题文】How often do you use your car？Can you use your car less often？Do you know the following facts in the Uk？About 50% of all car journeys are just for fun.Over 80% people go to work by car.25% car journeys are under two miles.70% car journeys are under five miles.WALKING&CYCLINGInstead of using the car for short journeys，why not walk or ride a bicycle？Walking is a most popular form of exercise—it's healthy and it can save you money. If you work nearby，try walking or cycling instead of driving. Walking your children to school gives them valuable road experience.BUSESBus companies are using new buses：some run on new fuels which produce less pollution；some have easier access for disabled and old people. There are special traffic lanes（行车道）to make bus journeys easier and more reliable. So do something to help solve the pollution problem let the bus take you to work and your children to school.TRAINSAll car journeys，long or short，can be hard work. For some trips it is wiser to take the train. Leave your car at home and walk，cycle or take a bus to and from the station. Train travel is fast，safe and comfortable. Train tickets are not always expensive；some are quite cheap at discount.20. How many of car journeys are just for fun in the UK？A. 25%.B. About 50%.C. 70%.D. Over 80%.21. The writer believes that ________ can give children valuable road experience.A. walking to schoolB. traveling by trainC. taking new fuel busesD. having car journeys for fun22. What does the writer think of traveling by train?A. Tiring.B. Comfortable.C. Exciting.D. Awful.23. What is the main purpose of this passage?A. To advise people to use cars less often.B. To encourage people to travel by train.C. To teach people how to use the buses.D. To tell people to obey traffic rules.【答案】20. B 21. C 22. B 23. A【解析】这是一篇说明文。

高考英语阅读理解冲刺满分训练17含解析

2014高考英语阅读理解冲刺满分训练（17）阅读理解Can dogs and cats live in perfect harmony in the same home? People who are thinking about adopting a dog as a friend for their cats are worried that they will fight. A recent research has found a new recipe of success. According to the study, if the cat is adopted before the dog, and if they are introduced when still young (less than 6 months for cats, a year for dogs), it is highly probable that the two pets will get along swimmingly. Two-thirds of the homes interviewed reported a positive relationship between their cat and dog.However, it wasn’t all sweetness and light. There was a reported coldness between the cat and dog in 25% of the homes, while aggression and fighting were observed in 10% of the homes. One reason for this is probably that some of their body signals were just opposite. For example, when a cat turns its head away it signals aggression, while a dog doing the same signals submission.In homes with cats and dogs living peacefully, researchers observed a surprising behavior. They are lea rn ing how to talk each other’s language. It is a surprise that cats can learn how to talk ‘dog’, and dogs can learn how to talk ‘Cat’.What’s interesting is that both cats and dogs have appeared to develop their intelligence. They can learn how to read each other’s body signals, suggesting that the two may have more in common than we previously suspected. Once familiar with each other’s presence and body language, cats and dogs can play together, greet each other nose to nose, and enjoy sl eeping together on the sofa. They can easily share the same water bowl and in some cases groom (梳理) each other.The significance of the research on cats and dogs may go beyond pets-to people who don’t get along, including neighbors, colleagues at work, and even world superpowers. If cats and dogs can learn to get along, surely people have a good chance. ( ) 1. The underlined word swimmingly in Paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to ______.A. earlyB. sweetlyC. quicklyD. smoothly( ) 2. Some cats and dogs may fight when ______.A. they are cold to each otherB. they look away from each otherC. they misunderstood each other’s signalsD. they are introduced at an early age( ) 3. What is found surprising about cats and dogs?A. They eat and sleep each other.B. They observe each other’s behaviors.C. They learn to speak each other’s language.D. They know something from each other’s voices.( ) 4. It is suggested in Paragraph 4 that cats and dogs ______.A. have common interestsB. are less different than was thoughtC. have a common body languageD. are less intelligent than was expected( ) 5. What can we human beings learn from cats and dogs?A. We should learn to live in harmony.B. We should know more about animals.C. We should live in peace with animals.D. We should learn more body languages.这是一篇说明文，通过对猫狗和平相处的研究，让咱们知道，人类应该和谐相处。

高三英语阅读理解专项训练100（附答案）含解析

⾼三英语阅读理解专项训练100（附答案）含解析⾼三英语阅读理解专项训练100(附答案)含解析⼀、⾼中英语阅读理解1．阅读理解When you go to the doctor, you like to come away with a prescription．It makes you feel better to know you will get some medicine. But the doctor knows that medicine is not always needed. Sometimes all a sick person needs is some reassurance that all will be well. In such cases the doctor may prescribe a placebo.A placebo is a sugar pill, a harmless shot, or ail empty capsule. Even though they have no medicine in them, these things seem to make people well. The patient thinks it is medicine and begins to get better. How does this happen?The study of the placebo opens up new knowledge about the way the human body can heal itself. It is as if there was a doctor in each of us. The doctor will heal the body for us if we let it. But it is not yet known just how the placebo works to heal the body. Some people say it works because the human mind fools itself. These people say that if the mind is fooled into thinking it got medicine, then it will act as if it did, and the body will feel better.Placebos do not always work. The success of this treatment seems to rest a lot with the relationship between the patient and the doctor. If the patient has a lot of trust in the doctor and if the doctor really wants to help the patient, then the placebo is more likely to work. So in a way, the doctor is the most powerful placebo of all.A placebo can also have bad effects. If patients expect a bad reaction to medicine, then they will also show a bad reaction to the placebo. This would seem to show that a lot of how you react to medicine is in your mind rather than in your body. Some doctors still think that if the placebo can have bad effects it should never be used. They think there is still not enough known about it. The strange power of the placebo does seem to suggest that the human mind is stronger than we think it is. There are people who say you can heal your body by using your mind. And the interesting thing is that even people who swear this is not possible have been healed by a placebo．（1）What do we know about placebo according to the passage?A. It contains some sort of medicine.B. It won't function if you are negative about medicine.C. People who don't believe placebo can't be healed by it.D. Patients and doctors know clearly how it helps to heal the body.（2）Why is the doctor sometimes the most powerful placebo?A. The patient needs help badly．B. The patient believes in the doctor．C. The doctor knows better about your body．D. The doctor has carefully studied medicine．（3）What does the underlined word “it” in Paragraph 5 refer to?A. The placebo.B. The bad effect.C. The body.D. The medicine.（4）What is the passage mainly about?A. Placebo：Work on Your MindB. Placebo：The Most Powerful MedicineC. Placebo：The Best DoctorD. Placebo：Heal Your Body【答案】（1）A（2）B（3）B（4）A【解析】【分析】本⽂是⼀篇说明⽂，有时候病⼈的病并不是需要真正的药物来医治，⽽是需要医⽣开⼀些安慰的药剂，安慰病⼈的⼼理使病⼈的情绪得到舒缓，从⽽有利于病情的痊愈。

2017高考英语真题试卷全国三卷（含答案和解析）

2017高考英语真题试卷全国三卷（含答案和解析）2017年全国统一高考英语试卷（新课标Ⅲ卷）第二部分阅读理解(共两节，满分40分)第一节(共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分)阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。

ASan Francisco Fire Engine ToursSan Francisco Winery TourRunning:February1st through April30thThis delicious tour goes through the city on its way to Treasure Island where we will stop at the famous Winery SF.Here you can enjoy4pours of some of the best wine San Francisco has to offer. (Included in tickets price)Departing from the Cannery:Tell time upon request.Duration(时长):2hoursPrice:$90Back to the Fifties TourRunning:August16th through August31stThis tour transports you back in time to one of San Francisco’s most fantastic periods,the1950s! Enjoy fun hi story as we take you through San Francisco for a free taste of ice cream.Departing form the Cannery5:00pm and7:00pmDuration:2hoursPrice:$90Spooky Halloween TourRunning:October10th through October31stJoin us for a ride through the historical Presidio district.Authentic fire gear（服装）is provided for your warmth asour entertainers take you to some of the most thrilling parts of San Francisco.Departing from the Cannery:6:30pm and8:30pmDuration:1hour and30minutesPrice:Available upon request Holiday Lights TourRunning:December6th through December23ndThis tractive four takes you to some of San Francis’s most cheerful holiday scenes.Authentic fire gear is provided for your warmth as you get into the holiday spirit.Departing from the Cannery7:00pm and9:00pmDuration:1hour and30minutesAdvance reservations required.21.Which of the tours is available in March?A.San Francisco Winery T our.B.Back to the Fifties Tour.C.Spooky Hallowen Tour.D.Holiday Lights Tour.22.What can tourists do on Back to the Fifties Tours?A.Go to Treasure Island.B.Enjoy the holiday scenes.C.Have free ice cream.D.Visit the Presidio district.23.What are tourists required to do to go on Holiday Lights Tour?A.Take some drinks.B.Set off early in the morning.C.Wear warm clothes.D.Make reservations in advance.BMinutes after the last movie ended yesterday at the PlazaTheater,employees were busy sweeping up popcorns and gathering coke cups.It was a scene that had been repeated many times in the theater’s 75-year history.This time,however,the cleanup was a little different.As one group of workers carried out the rubbish,another group began removing seats and other theater equipment in preparation for the building’s end.The film classic The Last Picture Show was the last movie shown in the old theater.Though the movie is30years old,most of the250seats were filled with teary-eyed audience wanting to say good-bye to the old building.Theater owner Ed Bradford said he chose the movie because it seemed appropriate. The movie is set in a small town where the only movie theater is preparing to close down.Bradford said that large modern theaters in the city made it impossible for the Plaza to compete.Headded that the theater’s location(位置)was also a reason.“This used to be the center of town,”he said.“Now the area is mostly office buildings and warehouses.”Last week some city officials suggested the city might be interested in turning the old theater into a museum and public meeting place.However,these plans were abandoned because of financial problems. Bradford sold the building and land to a local development firm,which plans to build a shopping complex on the land where the theater is located.The theater audience said good-bye as Bradford locked the doors for the last time.After75years the Plaza Theater has shown its last movie.The theater will be missed.24.In what way was yesterday’s cleanup at the Plaza special?A.It made room for new equipment.B.It signaled the closedown of the theater.C.It was done with the help of the audience.D.It marked the75th anniversary of the theater.25.Why was The Last Picture Show put on?A.It was an all-time classic.B.It was about the history of the town.C.The audience requested it.D.The theater owner found it suitable.26.What will probably happen to the building?A.It will be repaired.B.It will be turned into a museum.C.It will be knocked down.D.It will be sold to the city government.27.What can we infer about the audience?A.They are disappointed with Bradford.B.They are sad to part with the old theater.C.They are supportive of the city officials.D.They are eager to have a shopping center.CAfter years of heated debate,gray wolves were reintroduced to Yellowstone National Park.Fourteen wolves were caught in Canada and transported to the park.By last year,the Yellowstone wolf population had grown to more than170wolves.Gray wolves once were seen here and there in the Yellowstone area and much of the continental United States,but they were gradually displaced by human development.By the1920s,wolves had practically disappeared from the Yellowstone area.They went farther north into the deep forests of Canada,where there were fewer humans around.The disappearance of the wolves had many unexpected results.Deer and elk populations—major food sources(来源)forthe wolf—grew rapidly.These animals consumed large amounts of vegetation (植被),which reduced plant diversity in the park.In the absence of wolves,coyote populations also grew quickly.The coyotes killed a large percentage of the park’s red foxes,and completely drove away the park’s beavers.As early as1966,biologists asked the government to consider reintroducing wolves to Yellowstone Park.They hoped that wolves would be able to control the elk and coyote problems.Many farmers opposed the plan because they feared that wolves would kill their farm animals or pets.The government spent nearly30years coming up with a plan to reintroduce the wolvers.The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service carefully monitors and manages the wolf packs in Yellowstone.Today,the debate continues over how well the gray wolf is fitting in at Yellowstone.Elk,deer,and coyote populations are down,while beavers and red fores have made a comeback.The Yellowstone wolf project has been a valuable experiment to help biologists decide whether to reintroduce wolves to other parts of the country as well.28.What is the text mainly about?A.Wildlife research in the United States.B.Plant diversity in the Yellowstone area.C.The conflict between farmers and gray wolves.D.The reintroduction of wolves to Yellowstone Park.29.What does the underlined word“displaced”in paragraph2mean?A.Tested.B.Separated.C.Forced out.D.Tracked down.30.What did the disappearance of gray wolves bring about？A.Damage to local ecology.B.A decline in the park’s in come.C.Preservation of vegetation.D.An increase in the variety of animals.31.What is the author’s attitude towards the Yellowstone wolf project？A.Doubtful.B.Positive.C.Disapproving.D.Uncaring.DThe Intelligent Transport team at Newcastle University have turned an electric car into a mobile laboratory named“Drive LAB”in order to understand the challenges faced by older drivers and to discover where the key stress points are.Research shows that giving up driving is one of the key reasons for a fall in health and well-being among older people,leading to them becoming more isolated(隔绝)and inactive.Led by Professor Phil Blythe,the Newcastle team are developing in-vehicle technologies for older drivers which they hope could help them to continue driving into later life.These include custom-made navigation(导航)tools,night vision systems and intelligent speed adaptations.Phil Blythe explains:“For many older people,particularly those living alone or in the country, driving is important for preserving their independence,giving them the freedom to get out and about without having to rely on others.”“But we all have to accept that as we get older our reactionsslow down and this often results in people avoiding any potentially challenging driving conditions and losing confidence in their driving skills.The result is that people stop driving before they really need to.”Dr Amy Guo,the leading researcher on the older driver study,explains,“The Drive LAB is help ing us to understand what the key points and difficulties are for older drivers and how we might use technology to address these problems.“For example,most of us would expect older drivers always go slower than everyone else but surprisingly,we found that in30mph zones they struggled to keep at a constant speed and so were more likely to break the speed limit and be at risk of getting fined.We’re looking at the benefits of systems which control their speed as a way of preventing that.“We hope that our wor k will help with technological solutions(解决方案)to ensure that older drivers stay safer behind the wheel.”32.What is the purpose of the Drive LAB?A.To explore newmeans of transport.B.To design new types of cars.C.To find out older driver’s problems.D.To teach people traffic rules.33.Why is driving important for older people according to Phil Blythe?A.It keeps them independent.B.It helps them save time.C.It builds up their strength.D.It cures their mental illnesses.34.What do researchers hope to do for older drivers?A.Improve their driving skills.B.Develop driver-assist technologles.C.Provide tips on repairing their cars./doc/7d4280843.html,anize regular physical checkups.35.What is the best title for the text?A.A new Model Electric CarB.A Solution to Traffic ProblemC.Driving Service for eldersD.Keeping Older Drivers on the Road第二节(共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分)根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。

高考英语百日训练之阅读理解(100)含答案解析

高考英语百日训练之阅读理解（100）含答案解析【题文】Growing PainsThe term "adulting started as a sort of joke 一一whenever a millennial（千禧一代）would do something age-appropriate, this was an act of "adulting." Now, though, millennials obviously require training in being an adult.Rachel Flehinger has co-founded an Adulting School, which includes online courses on simple sewing, conflict resolution and cooking. The cause for such classes is that many millennials "haven’t left childhood homes" 一一in America 34 percent of adults aged 18 to 34 still lived with their parents as of 2015, up from 26 percent a decade before.There's a good deal of truth to this. If you're living at home, with Mom and Dad doing their best to spoil（(溺爱）you, you're less likely to know how to do laundry, cook or balance a checkbook. Dependency breeds enervation.But here's the catch: Living at home doesn't necessarily lead to dependency. As of 1940, more than 30 percent of 25- to 29-year-olds lived at home with parents or grandparents. They were adulting, even while living at home. Parents expected their kids to do chores, to prepare for life. Instead of blaming living at home, then, we have to blame our style of parenting. The truth is that we've simply become lazier as parents.So what's the real problem?We're more likely to let our kids crash on our couches（长沙发）than tell them to get a job and pay rent. We don't push our kids to build families of their own, as life expectancy has increased, so has adolescence. Americans aren't expected to start building a life, particularly middle- and upper-class Americans, until they're nearing their 30s. Then the question is how we can encourage young people to "'adult" in non-circumstance-driven fashion.9. What does the last sentence in the third paragraph "Dependency breeds enervation." mean?A. Parents would like to do housework by themselvesB. Present kids are too lazy to do housework.C. Dependency makes kids unable.D. Kids depend on their parents.10. Which of the following statements is TRUE?A. Millennials would like to be trained in being an adult.B. Parents are too lazy to do chores.C. Millennials don't adult because they still live in their childhood homes.D. In the 1940s kids were adulting even when they were living at home.11. Which of the following statements is the main idea of the passage?A. "Adulting" is hard, but only because parents are too lazy to teach their kids.B. Millennials should leave home early to adult.C. Americans aren't expected to start building a life until they're nearing their 30s.D. Adulting schools with online courses are popular.12. According to the passage, what will be written about next?A. The government should push off the age of adulthood.B. Parents should leave kids in charge of society.C. Parents should put responsibility on young people.D. Pushing kids to adult is painful for parents.【答案】9. C 10. D 11. A 12. C【解析】【分析】本文是一篇说明文，介绍了父母懒得教孩子使千禧一代的成人之道很难。

高一英语百日训练之阅读理解(18)含答案详解

高一英语百日训练之阅读理解（18）含答案详解【题文】Philosophers from Aristotle to the Beatles have argued that money does not buy happiness. But it seems to help. Since 2005，Gallup, a pollster (民意调查) has asked a representative sample of adults from countries across the world to rate their life satisfaction on a scale from zero to ten. The headline result is clear : the richer the country, on average, the higher the level of self-reported happiness. The simple correlation (相关性) suggests that doubling GDP per person lifts life satisfaction by about 0.7 points.Yet the prediction that as a country gets richer, its mood will improve has an unclear record. In 1974 Richard Easterlin, an economist, discovered that average life satisfaction in America had failed to develop between 1946 and 1970 even as GDP per person had grown by 65% over the same period. He went on to find a similar disconnection in other places, too. Although income is correlated with happiness when looking across countries—and although economic downturns are reliable sources of short-term suffering—long-term GDP growth does not seem to be enough to turn the average frown (皱眉) upside-down.The “Easterlin paradox (悖论)” has been hotly debated since, with some economists claiming to find a link between growth and rising happiness by using better quality data. On March 20th the latest Gallup data were presented in the World Happiness Report, an annual UN-backed study. The new data provide some evidence for both sides of the debate, but on the whole, suggest that the paradox is alive and well.There are important examples of national income and happiness rising and falling together. The most significant—in terms of population—is China, where GDP per person has doubled over a decade, while average happiness has risen by 0.43 points. Among rich countries, Germany enjoys higher incomes and greater cheer than ten years ago. Venezuela, once the fifth-happiest country in the world, has become miserable as its economy has collapsed. Looking across countries, growth is correlated with rising happiness.Yet that correlation is very weak. Of the 125 countries for which good data exist, 43 have seen GDP per person and happiness move in opposite directions. Like China, India is a populous developing economy that is growing quickly. But hap piness is down by about 1.2 points in the past decade. America, the subject of Easterlin’s first study, has again seen happiness fall as the economy has grown. In total, the world’s population looks roughly equally divided between places where happiness and incomes have moved in the same direction over the past ten years, and places where they have separated.68. What can we learn from Paragraph 2?A. Economic downturns do not cause people’s unhappiness.B. Economic growth increased average life satisfaction in America.C. Long-term GDP growth does not necessarily make people happy.D. The correlation between people’s mood and income can be predicted.69. Which of the following countries has both a better economy and happier people?A. India.B. America.C. Venezuela.D. China.70. The passage is mainly developed by__________.A. giving explanationsB. presenting research dataC. giving definitionD. listing examples71. Which of the following does the writer probably agree with?A. The relationship between economic growth and rising happiness is uncertain.B. Countries with similar population tend to have more things in common.C. Half of the world enjoys growth when economy and mood are positive.D. National income and happiness will always rise and fall regularly.【答案】68. C 69. D 70. B 71. A【解析】【分析】这是一篇议论文。

高考英语百日训练之阅读理解(8)含答案解析

高考英语百日训练之阅读理解（8）含答案解析【题文】I start every summer with the best of intentions:to attack one big book from the past, a classic that I was supposed to have read when young and ambitious. Often the pairings of books and settings have been purely accidental: "Moby Dick" on a three-day cross-country train trip: “The Magic Mountain” in a New England beachside cottage with no locks on the doors, no telephones or televisions in the rooms, and little to do beyond row on the salt pond. Attempting "The Man Without Qualities" on a return to Hawaii, my native state, however, was less fruitful: I made it through one and a quarter volumes (册), then decided that I'd got the point and went swimming instead.But this summer I find myself at a loss. I’m not quite interested in Balzac, say, or “Tristram Shandy.” There’s always War and Peace, which I've covered some distance several times, only to get bogged down in the "War" part, set it aside for a while, and realize that I have to start over from the beginning again, having for gotten everyone’s name and social rank. How appealing to simply fall back on a favorite-once more into “The Waves” or “Justine,” which feels almost like cheating, too exciting and too much fun to properly belong in serious literature.And then there’s Stendhal’s “The Red and the Black,” which happens to be the name of my favorite cocktail (鸡尾酒) of the summer, created by Michael Cecconi at Savoy and BackForty. It is easy to drink, and knocking back three or four seems like such a delightful idea. Cecconi's t heory: "I take whatever’s fresh at the green market and turn it into liquid." The result is a pure shot of afternoon in the park, making one feel cheerful and peaceful all at once, lying on uncut grass with eyes shut, sun beating through the lids...8. What can we infer about the author from the first paragraph?A. He has a cottage in New England.B. He shows talents for literature.C. He enjoys reading when traveling.D. He admires a lot of great writers.9. What do the underlined words "get bogged down" in paragraph 2 mean?A. Get confused.B. Be carried away.C. Be interrupted.D. Make no progress.10. Why does the author say reading his favorite books feels like cheating?A. He finishes them quickly.B. He should read something serious.C. He barely understands them.D. He has read them many times before.11. What can be a suitable title for the text?A. The Books of SummerB. My Summer HolidaysC. To Read or Not to ReadD. It’s Never Too Late to Read【答案】8. C 9. D 10. B 11. A【解析】【分析】这是一篇记叙文。

江苏高考英语百日训练之任务型阅读(17)含答案解析

江苏高考英语百日训练之任务型阅读（17）含答案解析【题文】Time management refers to managing time effectively so that the right time is allocated to the right activity. Time management is essential in every field of life because time is the precious resource one needs to accomplish a task. Every single moment that passes once will never come back again. Time management helps you do your task in time and use your time more productively. It helps you to identify the useless activities which can be avoided and how time can be saved. It helps you allocate proper time for a task and perform the task more efficiently.A student’s daily routine is filled with a lot of activities. Some are related to his studies, some are essential for his lif e and some are for entertainment or physical fitness. Still some activities have no use and just waste time. Similarly if the number of the activities for entertainment exceeds what is reasonable, they waste the time of a student. These activities include using the internet for chatting, playing games, watching movies or listening to music for hours on end. Such activities are called “distracters” which distract one from one’s real purpose.Games and physical exercise are important for a student because they keep him fit in body and mind but game time should be controlled as it may waste his time.No one wastes time intentionally. Time is always wasted in an insensible way. That’s why a student is aware of it until the days of exams come. So it is better to use the present time more effectively than cry o ver what you’ve done in the future.As for a student, time management compromises (包括) various steps. It is not only necessary to allocate time for different subjects but also to identify right time for each such subject. What’s more, to identify the distr acters which become causes of wastage of time is of significance as well.Take a pen and sheet. Write down all the activities you do in your daily routine. Calculate how much time you have for your studies other than other activities. Determine how much time a subject can take out of your total study time. See which subject need more time.Time management【答案】71. purpose72. preciousness/value/importance73. avoid 74. Suggestions/Tips/Advice/Ways75. useless/distracting76. control77. mentally78. past 79. Listing80. Allocating【解析】【分析】本文为议论文。

天津高考英语百日训练之阅读表达(17)含答案详解

天津高考英语百日训练之阅读表达（17）含答案详解【题文】Directions: Read the following passage, Answer the questions according to the information given in the passage. Secret SantasOn Christmas morning, Linda wakes up, and tries to imagine the wide-eyed surprise of children in another household as they unwrap the presents she carefully chose for them. Linda has never met the children, but that’s all part of the joy of giving as secret Santas, she says."It's an amazing feeling to buy gifts on an anonymous (匿名的) basis," says Linda. "It brings a whole new meaning to the holidays."Linda and Tony are an American couple living in Toronto, Canada, and Linda did charitable work as a member of the American Women's Club of Toronto. As the name suggests, members are U.S. citizens living in Toronto, who join together for fellowship and community service.To find her "adopted" family, Linda goes to the local schools and requests a wish list for a family that's struggling to survive. Last year she helped a single mother with three children. The mother works as a cleaning lady in a nursing home."The list is always heartbreaking. They have an opportunity to ask for anything and do just the opposite, asking for basic clothes or simple toys," she says. "We always buy the kids a new winter coat, hats, and gloves." She also buys gifts for the parents.Last year Linda asked the mother for a second wish list--one that didn't include the basics. "Every child should have a Christmas that sticks with them for a lifetime." She purchased iPods for the two older children and a video game system for the youngest."I have learned a very valuable lesson in all of this," says Linda. "Pay attention to what's going on in your own backyard--no matter where you live."The joy of giving as secret Santas is much sweeter when the gift is anonymous.81. What reaction does Linda imagine the children will have?(No more than 5 words) (2 marks)82. Why did Linda join the American Women's Club of Toronto?(No more than 10 words) (2 marks)83. Why did Linda ask for a second wish list?(No more than 15 words) (3 marks)84. What kind of people does "secret Santas" in the passage refer to?(No more than 12 words) (3 marks)【答案】81. They will feel greatly surprised82. She joined it for fellowship and community service83. She wanted to give the children some other gifts rather than the basics84. it refers to people who give away anonymous gifts on Christmas【解析】解析：81.根据第一段“Linda wakes up, and tries to imagine the wi de-eyed surprise of children in another household as they unwrap the presents she carefully chose for them.”可判断作答。

高考英语百日训练之七选五(91)含答案解析

高考英语百日训练之七选五（91）含答案解析【题文】Sports offer kids the ability to exercise while having fun, the chance to learn how to play as a team, and a good way to develop athletic skills. Despite these benefits, 70% of kids quit sports by the age of 13. ___16___.◆___17___.Have you ever watched kindergarteners play soccer against another team of kindergarteners? It is both enjoyable and amusing. No matter what the score, all the kids have a good time and are happy.___18___. The focus changes from having fun to practicing skills. Only the pre-teens with the best skills can get the most time in the game. What was a fun activity at age 5 becomes a source of stress and pressure for a pre-teen. Those who are not among the most talented players tend to quit and find something else they might be good at.◆ It costs more.___19___. Parents of a pre-teen are going to need to purchase a uniform, gear, and equipment. Teams need to travel to compete against teams from other schools or districts. Parents who want to watch the games now have extra gas costs to deal with.Therefore, when an activity becomes expensive, parents start pushing their pre-teen to do well in it. Perhaps the parents complain that if their pre-teen is sitting on the bench, or isn’t the star player, the money wasn’t worth it. This adds extra pressure on a pre-teen who might quit the team.◆ It’s the age.Parents need to remember that pre-teens are going through a lot of changes. Their bodies are changing School has become more challenging (and requires them to manage a lot of homework). ___20___ If your pre-teen’s friends quit playing soccer, your pre-teen might quit as well.A. Their peers are becoming more important to them than their family is.B. The more money in a sport, the less participation in it.C. As kids get older, the experience of playing sports changes.D. The older a player gets, the more expensive the participation in a sport becomes.E. It stops being fun.F. Here are some reasons why that happens.G. Their friends are becoming bored of some sport.【答案】16. F 17. E18. C 19. D20. A【解析】本文是一篇说明文。

高考英语百日训练之七选五(100)含答案解析

高考英语百日训练之七选五（100）含答案解析【题文】This Way to DreamlandDaydreaming means people think about something pleasant，especially when this makes them forget what they should be doing. Daydreamers have a bad reputation for being unaware of what’s happening around the m. They can seem forgetful and clumsy. ____16____They annoy us because they seem to be ignoring us and missing the important things.But daydreamers are also responsible for some of the greatest ideas and achievements in human history. ____17____Can you imagine what kind of world we would have without such ideas and inventions?So how can you come up with brilliant daydreams and avoid falling over tree roots or otherwise looking like a fool?First，understand that some opportunities(机会) for daydreaming are better than others. Feeling safe and relaxed will help you to slip into daydreams. ____18____And if you want to improve your chances of having a creative idea while you’re daydreaming，try to do it while you are involved in another task—preferably something simple，like taking a shower or walking，or even making meaningless drawings.It’s also important to know how to avoid daydreams for those times when you really need to concentrate. “Mindfulness”，being focused，is a tool that some people use to avoid falling asleep.____19____.Finally，you never know what wonderful idea might strike while your mind has moved slowly away. Always remember that your best ideas might come when your head is actually in the clouds.A. Having interesting things to think about also helps.B. They stare off into space and wander by themselves.C. Without wandering minds，we wouldn’t have relativity，Coke or Post-it notes.D. At one time，daydreaming was thought to be a cause of some mental illnesses.E. It involves slow，steady breathing for self-control that helps people stay calm and attentive.F. Daydreams are often very simple and direct，quite unlike sleep dreams，which may be hard to understand.【答案】16. B 17. C18. A 19. E【解析】这是一篇说明文。

高一英语百日训练之阅读理解(15)含答案详解

高一英语百日训练之阅读理解（15）含答案详解【题文】Enjoy the challenge of a new termThe new term is finally here, which means, of course, it's time to return to school.For many students across China, that also means having to leave home for the next several months and move into a school dormitory.Being away from our family for a long time, however, often leads to homesickness, a feeling that most students have experienced at some point.A study by the UK's National Union of Students found that up to 70 percent of UK students living away from home experience homesickness within their first few weeks of being away.But homesickness isn't just a feeling of sadness that happens in our mind; it can also affect us physically.“You feel homesickness in your stomach—it's an unease in which you feel uncomfortable, nervous, stressed because you're in a place or situation that's not familiar,” Joshua Klapow, a professor of public heath at the University of Alabama, us, told HuffPost.According to Klapow, the body reacts physically when it's placed in an unknown situation such as being separated from one's familiar surroundings for a long time.“It's an evolutionary(进化的) thing that makes us protect ourselves from danger when something is unknown," he told the HuffPost.“When we think about home, we know that the sense of unknown … is not happening there, so we want to return.”So, how can we overcome these physical reactions?Ruth Hardy of the Guardian offered advice for students who are feeling the effects of being away from the safety of home.“Try and establish routines(常规) quickly. This can make your new environment feel more stable and will hopefully make you feel more settled,” she wrote.Making friends with others who are in your situation is also a great way to feel less homesick, according to Hardy.The most important thing to remember, however, is that homesickness is completely normal and is nothing to be ashamed of.And once it's gone, you're free lo enjoy the adventures and challenges of a brand new school year.62. The study by the UK's National Union of Students is mentioned to .A. show how homesickness causes harm to studentsB. prove it's common for students to feel homesickC. introduce some causes of homesicknessD. show how all young people are troubled by homesickness63. What can we learn about homesickness?A. It's only a feeling in our mind.B. It usually disappears after a few weeks.C. It has a physical influence on our body.D. It always happens once we visit an unfamiliar place.64. According to Klapow, why is homesickness helpful to humans?A. It shows people the importance of their family.B. It drives people to get used to changes.C. It encourages people to express their feelings.D. It keeps people away from possible dangers.65. How does Hardy suggest people deal with homesickness?A. Take part in as many activities as possible.B. Talk about your problems with your friends.C. Get into a routine as early as possible.D. Avoid seeing things related to your home life.【答案】62. B 63. C 64. D 65. C【解析】本文是一篇说明文。

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高考英语百日训练之七选五（6）含答案解析【题文】How to Be Healthy and HappyWe all want to be healthy, happy, free of stress and more productive in life.1. Get enough sleep. It not only keeps you healthy but also you will be happier. It is said that “Early to bed, early to ris e makes a man healthy, wealthy and wise.” ___16___2. Drink plenty of water. ____17____ The benefits of water are amazing. Water helps keep your skin clear, leaving you feeling happier and better about your body. Water is just simply an amazing source in itself for your overall health. Try to drink 8 glasses a day.3. Smile and laugh. Don’t get sad over small problems or take any joke seriously which hurt you. Instead, if you feel so hurt, you prefer to stay away from that friend. ____18____ Respect your friend from a good perspective. Smile and laugh all the time and you will be happy.4. ____19____ Help your mom do the dishes, help out your dad in the kitchen, clean your room, or do anything that could help your family. It will not only make them love you more, but you will feel happy knowing you have done good even if you moved out twenty years ago and are a father yourself.5. Have goals. Always believe you can achieve. If you can dream it, you can achieve it, no matter what. ____20____ Organization plays a very important role in achieving goals, so organize yourself.A. Help out your family.B. Don’t get in touch with him/her.C. So make sure you go to sleep earlier.D. Of course keep goals and dreams realistic.E. Water is good for everything in your body.F. The majority of our body is made up of water.G. However, don’t show him that you don't like him.【答案】16. C 17. E18. G 19. A20. D【解析】这是一篇说明文。

高考英语百日训练之阅读理解(18)含答案解析

高考英语百日训练之阅读理解（18）含答案解析【题文】Traveling by subway can sometimes be quite an adventure, especially during rush hour. There are the times when you have to avoid cups of coffee that could spill (溅) on you. The smells of some passengers’ food are very strong, t oo. According to the Beijing subway passenger regulations, which went into effect on May 15th, passengers except babies and the sick are no longer allowed to eat or drink on the subway. Violators (违反者) who do not stop after being asked to will be asked to get off. The violation will also be recorded in the violators’ credit record.Some support the rule. The reason is that the smell of food and drink can annoy other passengers. “The smell of food fills the carriage, causing people discomfort, especially in the hot summer, Besides, eating on the subway produces rubbish. And on subway trains, people often spill their drinks,” said Zheng Yiou, 17, a student from Hefei.However, others question this rule. “Some citizens live so far from their work places that th ey have limited time to have breakfast before they go to work. Eating while they travel saves them time and decreases the chance that they will be late for work,” He Songlin, a 17-year-old student from Chengdu said, “And some people, like those with low- blood sugar levels, get sick if they can’t eat when they must.”Other Chinese cities like Nanjing and Chengdu have similar regulations. Some foreign cities also ban eating and drinking on the subway. For example, eating and drinking have long been banned on the subway in Washington DC. Singapore fines people who eat or drink on the subway up to 500 Singapore dollars, which is RMB 2,417 yuan.Chen Yanyan, a professor from Beijing University of Technology, believed we should consider the need of some people to eat or drink on the subway. “Commuters (上班族) and travelers are sometimes too busy to eat. Maybe we could learn from Tokyo, where there are many subway stations equipped with services, allowing passengers to eat and drink,” she said.8. In which city was subway passenger regulations carried out on May 15th?A. Chengdu.B. Nanjing.C. Washington DC.D. Beijing.9. What’s the punishment for the passengers who break the rules in Singapore?A. Eating on the subway.B. Drinking on the subway.C. Being fined up to 2417 yuan.D. Being asked to get off the train.10. What is Chen Yanyan’s attitude to eating or drinking on the subway?A. Worried.B. Sympathetic.C. Doubtful.D. Uninterested11. What would be the best title for the text?A. Food and Drink Banned on Subway.B. The Adventure of Subway TravelingC. Ways to Eat and Drink on Subway.D. The Services on Subway Stations【答案】8. D 9. C 10. B 11. A【解析】这是一篇说明文。

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高考英语百日训练之阅读理解(55)含答案解析

A. The Impact of Laughter
B. The Meaning of Laughter
C. A Big Mystery: Why Do We Laugh?
D. Laughter: The Most Beautiful Words
【答案】8. B 9. A 10. A 11. C
【解析】
Apes laugh in the kinds of situations that lead to human laughter, like games that involve chasing. Other animals produce sounds during play, but they are so different from laughter. Rats, for example, produce high sounds during play and when tickled, but these are very different in sound from human laughter.
We believe laughter evolved from the panting (喘气的) behavior of our ancient ancestors. Today, if we tickle (使发痒) chimps, they don’t laugh. But, instead, they produce a panting sound. That’s the sound of ape laughter, and it’s the root of human laughter.
A. To prove that people laugh because of humour.