高考英语阅读理解专项训练9
高考英语阅读理解专项训练
阅读理解In the blue-green depths of the sea off the coast of Tuscany, Italy, an unusual seafloor sculpture park is defending its watery setting.Paolo Fanciulli has been heading out daily to fish in these coastal waters along the coastline since teens. It was in the 1980s that he began to notice the clear signs: a seabed that was becoming barren, with exhausted fish stocks. Until recently, he was forced to share catches with a threatening part: illegal “bottom trawlers(拖网捕鱼的人)”, who randomly spoil a large quantity of ocean life as they fish, dragging a weighted net along the seafloor behind their boats.Fanciulli＇s style of artisanal fishing(手工捕鱼), in contrast, needs to be sustainable as damaging the ecosystem could reduce fishermen’s income. “If the sea dies, so does the fisherman. You can’t just take; you have to give too, ” said Fanciulli. The underwater “House of Fish” sculpture park, which was started in 2015, was encouraged by this fisherman’s desire to do something that went beyond the handful of concrete blocks he had previously convinced local authorities and some environmental groups to drop into the sea to try and stop illegal trawling.Concrete blocks or sculptures can break weighted trawler nets. They can also play a role as artificial reefs, giving corals and others a place to live, and varying shade and lighting to help species flourish. Thanks to the underwater sculptures, some species not seen in a long while such as groupers and lobsters have returned. The sculpture park represents both an artistic statement and a physical barrier to seafloor trawling.Today, 39 huge, other-worldly stone sculptures dot the seabed along a stretch of Tuscan coastline near the town of Talamone. These artworks are already coated with algae(海藻), a sign that the natural habitat is coming back to life. In the immediate future, Fanciulli hopes to continue his beautiful solution in coastal waters. “Man is still destroying the seas, ” he says. “And my mission continues. ”1．How do illegal bottom trawlers threaten the ocean?A．By harming massive sea life at will.B．By hooking great quantities of fish.C．By covering the sea floor with a net.D．By competing with artisanal fishers.2．Why did Fanciulli want to build the underwater sculpture park?A．To convince local authorities.B．To maintain the ecosystem of the sea.C．To save the marine life from extinction.D．To boost the development of local tourism.3．What is paragraph 4 mainly about?A．The process of building sculpture parks.B．The results of banning seafloor trawling.C．The damaging effects of trawling on sea life.D．The functions of sculpture parks under the sea.4．What can be inferred from the last paragraph?A．Fanciulli has stopped illegal trawling in Tuscany.B．A better solution is found to handle the ocean crisis.C．The ocean ecosystem environment in Tuscany is recovering.D．More underwater sculptures will be built around the world.Steph Clemence always intended to go to college. She had good grades and considered herself college bound. But life has a tendency to throw obstacles in the way. When her father died tragically in a car accident, leaving her mother to support three daughters on a modest income, paying for college became out of the question.Around that time, Steph tried to figure out what to do with a life that had differed so much from the plan she’d carefully laid out. The answer came one afternoon when she found a list from the English teacher she’d had in her junior year, Dorothy Clark. One afternoon, Mrs. Clark walked into the classroom carrying a pile of papers. She instructed each students to take one. The handout was titled Mrs. Clark’s Book List. “It wasn’t homework,” the teacher announced, “but it could be a road map. Some of you might not go on to higher education, but you can continue to learn.” It would, she believed, form the equivalent of two years at a liberal arts college.“She knew the income levels of the kids in my high school,” says Steph. “Working-class and logging families. She knew most of us would not go to college. But she knew we could continue to learn after high school. She was right about that.” Steph studied the list. Each of those bookssparked her passion to learn more, which made her look for other books that weren’t on the list, hoping to deepen her knowledge. Over the years, the reading list was a constant in her life, traveling with her even on vacations.Now Steph is 70 and she never did get to college. But she has only four books left to read from the list. She expects to complete them sometime in 2023. “Each of the books has added something to who I am and how I see the world.” she says, “I now have gained an insight to see why things happened and what it might mean.”5．What prevented Steph going to college?A．Her bad grades.B．Her lack of financial support.C．Her low income.D．Her tragic accident.6．Why did Mrs. Clark create the book list?A．To prepare students for college.B．To serve as a reading task for students.C．To share her favorite books with students.D．To encourage students to continue learning.7．How does Steph feel about the book list now?A．Regretful.B．Moved.C．Satisfied.D．Determined. 8．What is the text mainly about?A．A good reading habit.B．An influential reading list.C．An impressive English teacher.D．A memorable experience in high school.It was Saturday. As always, it was a busy one, for “Six days shall you labor and do all your work” was taken seriously back then. Outside, Father and Mr. Patrick next door were busy chopping firewood. Inside their own houses, Mother and Mrs. Patrick were engaged in spring cleaning.Somehow the boys had slipped away to the back lot with their kites. Now, even at the risk of having Brother caught to beat carpets, they had sent him to the kitchen for more string (线). It seemed there was no limit to the heights to which kites would fly today.My mother looked at the sitting room, its furniture disordered for a thorough sweeping. Again she cast a look toward the window. “Come on, girls! Let’s take string to the boys and watch themfly the kites a minute.”On the way we met Mrs. Patric, laughing guiltily as if she were doing something wrong, together with her girls.There never was such a day for flying kites! We played all our fresh string into the boys’ kites and they went up higher and higher. We could hardly distinguish the orange-colored spots of the kites. Now and then we slowly pulled one kite back, watching it dancing up and down in the wind, and finally bringing it down to earth, just for the joy of sending it up again.Even our fathers dropped their tools and joined us. Our mothers took their turn, laughing like schoolgirls. I think we were all beside ourselves. Parents forgot their duty and their dignity; children forgot their everyday fights and little jealousies. “Perhaps it’s like this in the kingdom of heaven,” I thought confusedly.It was growing dark before we all walked sleepily back to the houses. I suppose we had some sort of supper. I suppose there must have been surface tidying-up, for the house on Sunday looked clean and orderly enough. The strange thing was, we didn’t mention that day afterward. I felt a little embarrassed. Surely none of the others had been as excited as I. I locked the memory up in that deepest part of me where we keep “the things that cannot be and yet they are.”The years went on, then one day I was hurrying about my kitchen in a city apartment, trying to get some work out of the way while my three-year-old insistently cried her desire to “go park, see duck.”“I can’t go!” I said. “I have this and this to do, and when I’m through I’ll be too tired to walk that far.”My mother, who was visiting us, looked up from the peas she was shelling. “It’s a wonderful day,” she offered, “really warm, yet there’s a fine breeze. Do you remember that day we flew kites?”I stopped in my dash between stove and sink. The locked door flew open and with it a rush of memories. “Come on,” I told my little girl. “You’re right, it’s too good a day to miss.”Another decade passed. We were in the aftermath (余波) of a great war. All evening we had been asking our returned soldier, the youngest Patrick Boy, about his experiences as a prisoner of war. He had talked freely, but now for a long time he had been silent. What was he thinking of — what dark and horrible things?“Say!” A smile sipped out from his lips. “Do you remember — no, of course you wouldn’t. It probably didn’t make the impression on you as it did on me.”I hardly dared speak. “Remember what?”“I used to think of that day a lot in POW camp (战俘营), when things weren’t too good. Do you remember the day we flew the kites?”9．Mrs. Patrick was laughing guiltily because she thought ________.A．she was too old to fly kitesB．her husband would make fun of herC．she should have been doing her housework thenD．her girls weren’t supposed to play the boy’s game10．By “we were all beside ourselves” writer means that they all _________.A．felt confused B．went wild with joyC．looked on D．forgot their fights11．Why did the writer finally agree to take her little girl for an outing?A．She suddenly remembered her duty as a mother.B．She was reminded of the day they flew kites.C．She had finished her work in the kitchen.D．She thought it was a great day to play outside.12．The youngest Patrick boy is mentioned to show that ________.A．the writer was not alone in treasuring her fond memoriesB．his experience in POW camp threw a shadow over his lifeC．childhood friendship means so much to the writerD．people like him really changed a lot after the warAll I had to do for the two dollars was clean her house for a few hours after school. It was a beautiful house, too, with a plastic-covered sofa and chairs, wall-to-wall blue-and-white carpeting, a white enamel stove, a washing machine and a dryer—things that were common in her neighborhood, absent in mine. In the middle of the war, she had butter, sugar, steaks, andseam-up-the-back stockings.I knew how to scrub floors on my knees and how to wash clothes in our zinc tub, but I hadnever seen a Hoover vacuum cleaner or an iron that wasn’t heated by fire.Part of my pride in working for her was earning money I could squander (浪费): on movies, candy, paddleballs, jacks, ice-cream cones. But a larger part of my pride was based on the fact that I gave half my wages to my mother, which meant that some of my earnings were used for real things—an insurance-policy payment or what was owed to the milkman or the iceman. The pleasure of being necessary to my parents was profound. I was not like the children in folktales: burdensome mouths to feed, nuisances to be corrected, problems so severe that they were abandoned to the forest. I had a status that doing routine chores in my house did not provide—and it earned me a slow smile, an approving nod from an adult. Confirmations that I was adultlike, not childlike.In those days, the forties, children were not just loved or liked; they were needed. They could earn money; they could care for children younger than themselves; they could work the farm, take care of the herd, run errands (差事), and much more. I suspect that children aren’t needed in that way now. They are loved, doted on, protected, and helped. Fine, and yet...Little by little, I got better at cleaning her house—good enough to be given more to do, much more. I was ordered to carry bookcases upstairs and, once, to move a piano from one side of a room to the other. I fell carrying the bookcases. And after pushing the piano my arms and legs hurt so badly. I wanted to refuse, or at least to complain, but I was afraid she would fire me, and I would lose the freedom the dollar gave me, as well as the standing I had at home—although both were slowly being eroded. She began to offer me her clothes, for a price. Impressed by these worn things, which looked simply gorgeous to a little girl who had only two dresses to wear to school, I bought a few. Until my mother asked me if I really wanted to work for castoffs. So I learned to say “No, thank you” to a faded sweater offered for a quarter of a week’s pay.Still, I had trouble summoning (鼓起) the courage to discuss or object to the increasing demands she made. And I knew that if I told my mother how unhappy I was she would tell me to quit. Then one day, alone in the kitchen with my father, I let drop a few whines about the job. I gave him details, examples of what troubled me, yet although he listened intently, I saw no sympathy in his eyes. No “Oh, you poor little thing.” Perhaps he understood that what I wanted was a solution to the job, not an escape from it. In any case, he put down his cup of coffee and said, “Listen. You don’t live there. You live here. With your people. Go to work. Get your money.And come on home.”That was what he said. This was what I heard:Whatever the work is, do it well—not for the boss but for yourself.You make the job; it doesn’t make you.Your real life is with us—your family.You are not the work you do; you are the person you are.I have worked for all sorts of people since then, geniuses and morons, quick-witted and dull, big-hearted and narrow. I’ve had many kinds of jobs, but since that conversation with my father I have never considered the level of labor to be the measure of myself, and I have never placed the security of a job above the value of home.13．According to the article, which of the following is true about children in the 1940s and now? A．Children become needed, loved and liked when they are at forty.B．Children in modern times are less likely to be spoiled by parents.C．Children in 1940s are capable as they can handle various daily routine.D．Children in modern times aren’t needed to do daily works any more.14．What did the author’s father make her understand?A．Don’t escape from difficulties at work.B．Whatever decision she made, her father would support her.C．Convey her dissatisfaction with her work.D．Make a distinction between work and life.15．Which of the following corresponds to the author’s views in the passage?A．Don’t regard work achievement as a criterion for evaluating oneself.B．Hard work is a struggle for a better future in your limited life.C．Parents are the best teachers of children.D．Job security is less valuable when compared with family.Human language is made possible by an impressive gift for vocal learning. Most animals cannot learn to imitate sounds at all. Though some species can learn how to use natural sounds in new ways, they don’t show a similar ability to learn new calls. Among all nonhuman vocal learners across the branches of life, the most impressive are birds.“I wouldn’t say they have language in the way linguistic experts define it, ” says the neuroscientist Erich Jarvis. “But I would say they have a primitive form of what we might call spoken language. ”Birdsong appears to have a lot in common with human speech, such as conveying information intentionally and using simple forms of some of the elements of human language. One key element of human language is semantics, the connection of words with meanings. Over the past four decades, numerous studies have shown that many bird species use different alarm calls for different attackers. Recent studies suggest that the order of some birds’ calls may impact their meaning. This could represent a primary form of the rules governing the order and combination of words and elements in human language known as syntax, as illustrated by the classic “dog bites man” vs “man bites dog” example.And the parallels run deeper, including similar brain structures that are not shared by species without vocal learning. Jarvis and his team have tried to compare the brain structures in songbirds and humans. “I think we humans tend to overestimate how different we are, ” he says. What has happened is that humans and songbirds have evolved a new forebrain circuit for learned sounds that has taken control of the brain stem circuit for natural sounds. “There is an assumption that species more closely related to us (e. g. monkeys) are going to be most like us. And that is true for many features, ” he says. “But, as you see, this is not true for every feature. ”With all these similarities in mind, it’s reasonable to ask if birds themselves have language. It may come down to how you define it. But anyway, when the story of the evolution of language is finally complete, be prepared to thank the birds.16．What is the purpose of paragraph 1?A．To show different capacities for imitating sounds.B．To illustrate the major features of vocal learning.C．To imply the uniqueness of birds as vocal learners.D．To explain the origin of species differences.17．What can we learn about birdsong from the third paragraph?A．It is superior to human language.B．It lacks meaningful order of calls.C．It has evolved from human speech.D．It shows certain grammatical features.18．What can we infer from paragraph 4?A．Evolved brain circuit paves the way for vocal learning.B．Humans possess biological uniqueness in vocal learning.C．Closely related species are less likely to share parallels.D．Circuit for natural sounds disables new call learning.19．Which can be a suitable title for the text?A．Bird Brains Suggest How V ocal Learning EvolvedB．Birds Are Stretching the Boundaries of LanguageC．Human Speech and Birdsong Share Biological RootsD．Human Speech Could Have Evolved from BirdsongSouthwest China’s Guizhou Province made some projects in promoting (推动) high-quality development of both its culture and tourism industries.Building unique culture and tourism brandsGuizhou held the 2021 International Conference of Mountain Tourism and Outdoor Sports and the 16th Guizhou Tourism Industry Development Conference to improve cooperation in culture and tourism with southwest China’s Sichuan Province and Chongqing Municipality.Guizhou also organized a series of activities to promote its rich culture and tourism resources both online and offline.Reviving intangible cultural heritage (ICH) (非物质文化遗产)Eighteen items in Guizhou were listed in the fifth batch of national ICHs, bringing the province’s total number to 99. Song Shuixian, an ICH inheritor in the province, was named as one of China’s top 10 ICH inheritors of the Year 2020.Guizhou also held different online and offline ICH-related activities to increase the sales of ICH-related products.Increasing satisfaction in tourismGuizhou has improved the quality of tourism services recently. It put down illegal practices in tourism, ordered the closure of 50 tourism-related shopping places, and investigated nine travel agencies and four tour guides. It accepted and addressed 716 tourism-related complaints.Founding the Guizhou Vocational College of Culture and TourismOn Feb. 11, 2021, the people’s government of Guizhou planned to set up Guizhou Vocational College of Culture and Tourism, making it a new training base for professional tourism talents in the province.20．How many items were listed before the 5th batch of national ICHs?A．18.B．99.C．81.D．10.21．Which projects turn to the Internet for the development?A．Building unique brands and reviving ICH.B．Building unique brands and increasing satisfaction in tourism.C．Reviving ICH and increasing satisfaction in tourism.D．Reviving ICH and founding the Guizhou V ocational College of Culture and Tourism. 22．Who is likely to be punished in the promotion projects?A．A leader who attended the conference.B．A guide who charges extra fee.C．A student who receives tourism training.D．A shop which sells ICH-related products.Douglas Smith, n gardener from Hertfordshire. the U.K., recently set a new Guinness World Record for the most tomatoes grown on a single stem (茎), 1,269.Up until last summer, the record for the most tomatoes grown on a single stem had stood unchallenged for over a decade. Then English farmer Douglas Smith set his sight on breaking it, thinking that he could grow more than 488 fruits on s single stem. He proved that last year, when he managed to break the old record by growing 839 tomatoes on a greenhouse -grown plant. It was quite an achievement, but he was only getting started, as only a few weeks later Douglas Smith broke his own record by growing no less than 1,269 tomatoes on a single stem.Is Douglas Smith a gardening addict? He spends up to four hours a day in his back garden tending his plants, and has been working hard on becoming the best possible gardener the world has ever seen. To maximize his chances of setting a new world record, he read various scientific papers and even took soil samples to be tested in a laboratory. And in the end, they all paid off.“I am over the moon,” Douglas said. “This year was only meant to be an experimental year tosee which varieties would produce the most fruits and we had to fight with early blight (疫病), which put paid to a number of other tomato plants. I’m amazed by how many tomatoes were on the plant in the end.”Growing 1,269 tomatoes on a single stem is only Douglas Smith’s latest achievement. In 2020, he grew a 20-foot-tall sunflower, and also set a new national record for the heaviest tomato, with a 3.106 kg tomato. He likes to run little experiments on other vegetables and crops, and he is currently experimenting on peas, aubergines and potatoes.23．What can we know about Douglas Smith from paragraph 2?A．He broke the old record twice.B．He had planted the best tomatoes.C．He thought breaking the record was easy.D．He had worked to break the record for a decade.24．Which of the following can describe Douglas Smith best?A．Strict and tolerant.B．Attractive and braveC．Patient and hard-working.D．Friendly and humorous.25．What may be a challenge for Douglas Smith to break the old record?A．A lack of money.B．Skill shortages.C．Building a laboratory.D．Dealing with the blight.26．What is the last paragraph mainly about?A．The record’s significance.B．Douglas Smith’s next plan.C．The details about the heaviest tomato.D．More information about Douglas Smith’s planting.These days, being a teenager isn’t easy. Teens’ schedules often include doing after-school activities, sports practice, and homework, combined with working part-time for extra spending money or to contribute to household expenses, leaving many teens feeling overworked and stressed.According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, close to a quarter of all U.S. high school students participate in the workforce. Most states place limits on the amount of hours teens canwork, with 20 hours a week the standard limit. Research has shown that working over the standard limit negatively (负面地) affects teens in a variety of ways.Researchers published a recent report finding that working more than 20 hours a week during the school year leads to academic problems. The more hours a student works, the more likely their grades are to be lower.A study published in the Sociology of Education suggests that working more than 20 hours each week leads to higher dropout rates (辍学率). Another study in the American Educational Research Journal reports that students who work between 1 and 15 hours per week are more likely to complete high school; however, students who work more than 15 hours each week are more likely to drop out.Working over the standard limit also causes sleepiness, which can be instrumental in the cause of injuries and deaths related to inattention while driving. It has been considered as a major cause in at least 100,000 police-reported traffic crashes each year, killing more than 1,500 Americans and injuring another 71,000, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Young drivers aged 25 or under are involved in more than one-half of fall-asleep crashes.Work helps teens gain valuable experience, teaches them much needed skills, and provides necessary spending money—but basic rules should be followed. The student workweek should be limited to 20 hours or less and should not go past 10 p.m. on a school night. Safe and healthy youth work experiences don’t just happen—teens, parents, and employers must work together to make them happen.27．What does the first paragraph tell us about today’s teens?A．They are too busy.B．They are quite happy.C．They have an exciting life.D．They have more confidence.28．What percent of U.S. high school students work part-time according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics?A．About 15%.B．About 25%.C．About 35%.D．About 50%. 29．What is a possible result for a high schooler working two hours every day?A．Getting lower grades.B．Becoming a dropout.C．Finishing high school.D．Having sleep problems.30．What does the underlined part “be instrumental in” in Paragraph 5 probably mean? A．Result from.B．Contribute to.C．Refer to.D．Give away. 31．What is the author’s attitude to the standard 20-hour-a-week limit?A．Unfavorable.B．Worried.C．Uncaring.D．Supportive.The term “social distancing” has been at the center of public conversation for a while. But it’s not “social” distance we are trying to promote. It’s physical separation. In fact, preserving social ties—even at a distance—is essential for both mental and physical health. The results of an analytic review done in 2017 indicate that a lack of social support nearly amounts to smoking cigarettes as a risk factor for health.Given this fact, how might we best stay connected to others while maintaining physical distance? Would we be better off e-mailing a friend? Making a phone call? Setting up a video chat? In our study, Nick Epley and I tested whether the media, through which people interact, affects their sense of connection, and how expectations about certain technologies impact (影响) the communication media they choose to use.In our experiment, we asked participants to reconnect with someone that they hadn’t interacted with recently, either through e-mail or over the phone. Participants first made predictions about what it would be like to get in touch if they reached out in these two ways. They generally believed that they’d feel more connected when interacting via the phone than overe-mail. But they also predicted that talking on the phone could be more uncomfortable than sending an e-mail. Although these participants believed that talking encouraged stronger bonds, most of them said they’ d rather send an e-mail than call the person up.Fears about awkwardness, it seems, push individuals toward text-based methods for communicating. In the next part of the experiment, we had participants actually reconnect using one randomly determined mode of communication and then followed up with them after they had done so. We found that people do form meaningfully stronger bonds when interacting over the phone than over e-mail. Importantly, though, there was no difference in the amount of discomfort when reconnecting on the phone.The next time you think about how best to connect, consider calling or setting up a video chat. Feelings of social connection are preferably promoted by voice rather than a keyboard.32．How does the author support his view on the importance of maintaining social ties?A．By stating a deep-rooted tradition.B．By quoting a published report.C．By sharing public opinions.D．By presenting government’s policy.33．What did the author and Epley’s study focus on?A．How technologies impact means of communication.B．How people’s behaviour affects each other’s friendship.C．Why maintaining social separation is bad for mental health.D．Why reconnecting with friends over the phone brings awkwardness.34．What can we infer from the study results?A．They changed the research objectives.B．They live up to society’s expectations.C．They provided inspiration for future studies.D．They are partly opposed to participants’ predictions.35．What can be concluded from the text?A．For stronger bonds, talk instead of typing.B．Keeping in touch is the key to a lasting friendship.C．Think before you consider contacting an old friend.D．Text-based methods for communication cause discomfort.There’s nothing wrong with a tomato that isn’t perfectly rounded or a peach with an extra dimple (凹) or two; they still carry the same benefits and flavors as the versions we’re used to seeing in grocery stores. Farmers throw away these imperfect items, as many grocery chains won’t buy them for fear that they are unsellable. However, a growing group of grocery chains are fighting to make these discarded fruits and vegetables part of consumers’ buying habits.One such business is Imperfect Produce, a start-up that delivers fresh ugly produce to consumers. Through this service, you can get up to 20 pounds of fruit and veggies for around $20 a week. This is about a 30 percent discount compared to what’s currently sold in stores. Recently, the company had a major breakthrough when Whole Foods accepted their partnership and agreed。
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阅读理解The deep-sea oil and gas industry has vast and costly facilities to maintain. Wells, other equipment, and thousands of kilometers of pipelines must be inspected and repaired.Now, cutting-edge underwater drones(无人机)and robots are being developed that could make the work safer and cheaper. Among them is Eelume, a six-meter-long, snake-like robot equipped with sensors and a camera at each end. It can be kept at a station at depths of up to half a kilometer for six months, without being brought back to the surface. The robot can travel up to 20 kilometers before needing to return to its station to recharge.Maintenance work at many deep-water wells and pipeline systems is already carried out by unmanned vehicles. But these vehicles typically need to be transported to the offshore site on a fully crewed ship and then remotely operated from onboard the surface ship. That can cost up to $100,000 per day, according to Pål Liljebäck, chief technology officer with Eelume Subsea Intervention, which developed the robot. Liljebäck says that by “enabling the robot to become a subsea resident living at a station, it can be mobilized at any time to do inspections, thereby reducing the need for costly surface ships”.Eelume can work autonomously on tasks assigned from a control room onshore, and send back video and data. Its snake-like design allows it to work in small spaces and wriggle(扭动)its body to stay in place in strong currents. By staying under the sea, it can carry out tasks whatever the conditions on the surface of the ocean.The global underwater robotics market is expected to be worth around $7 billion in 2025, according to analysts, and other companies are in the process of commercializing new deep-sea drone and robot technology. Eelume Subsea Intervention will carry out final testing on the seabed later this year at the Åsgard oil and gas field. It expects to put its first snake robots into use next year and hopes to have up to 50 in oceans around the world by 2027.1．What is one feature of Eelume?A．It can travel nearly 40 kilometers before recharging.B．It can dive as deep as 1000 meters. C．It works mainly around the station.D．It works for 6 months on one charge. 2．What is the problem with unmanned vehicles?A．They are too costly to maintain.B．They are hard to operate remotely.C．They require transportation to and from work.D．They have to work on a fully crewed ship all the time.3．What can be expected of Eelume in the future?A．It will require no further tests.B．It will be worth around $ 7 billion.C．It will be put on the market in 2027.D．It will possibly face some competitors. 4．What is the main idea of the passage?A．A snake robot is on its way for underwater tasks.B．Eelume is the new choice for constructing pipelines.C．Maintenance work on the ocean floor is a risky job.D．Unmanned vehicles are perfect choices for oil and gas industry.Have you ever feel stuck?Robert Susa helps you do up the power and creativity significantly with a few simple changes to your daily routine:Go for a walkRegular exercise helps improve thinking and memory retention. Taking a walk, a cardio class, or a long-distance run gives your brain a rest from work-related thoughts. It has a chance to be creative, which could help you fix the little problem you’ve been having with your invention idea.Indulge in a hobbyA brain needs novelty and exercises to maintain its youthful functions. If your artistic abilities take over your mind for a few hours each week, perhaps an hour a day is enough to strength your brain.Eat brain foodLike your body, your brain needs healthy and nutrient-rich foods to increase productivity. Food rich in flavonoids (黄酮类) can help you optimize your brain and assist with creating your produce or service and helping you remember the conversations and connections you have with other people, as well as those random middle-of-the-night thoughts that could prove useful later on.Find time to clear your mindIf you’re having trouble concentrating or you’re stuck on a problem, take a little time tomeditate. It can clear your mind and provide stress release, and let all worries and problems escape. It benefits your body as well.Add any of these activities-or all four-to your daily routine, and it may help ignite a creative spark. Allowing your brain to change from its workaholic state and into a free-minded flow might be what you need to figure out your great idea.5．When you feel stuck, you shouldn’t ________.A．go for a walk B．find time to clear your mindC．eat over-dose brain food D．indulge in a hobby6．How can you find your great ideas when in trouble?A．Taking a long time to meditate.B．Feeding your mind to the full. C．Allowing your brain to its workaholic state.D．Relaxing yourself and providing stress release.7．The following are the benefits to release stress except ________.A．optimizing your brain B．increasing productivityC．clearing your head of worries and problems D．letting your artistic abilities take over your mind all the timeWalter Benjamin, the German philosopher, once noted that boredom was the “dream bird that hatches the egg of experience”. However, the creative flights of fancy which often arise from having little to do are being killed off by social media, researchers argued. Viewing mindlessly through attention-grabbing posts and videos prevents “profound (深层的) boredom” that can drive people on to new passions or skills. Instead, people find themselves in a state of “superficial boredom”, which does not motivate creative thought.Dr Timothy Hill, leader of the research team at the University of Bath, said, “The problem we observed was that social media can ease superficial boredom. But that also consumes time and energy, and may prevent people progressing to a state of profound boredom, where they might discover new passions. Profound boredom may sound like a negative concept but, in fact, it can be intensely positive if people are given the chance for undisturbed thinking and development.Researchers interviewed 15 people during the pandemic (流行病), when boredom was more likely because of restrictions. Many described being trapped in regularly daily walks and watchingtelevision, with many turning to social media to pass the time. But although the participants said that social media provided a temporary escape from superficial boredom, it also appeared to exacerbate it, leaving them feeling they had wasted their time.The pandemic was a painful and consuming experience for thousands of less fortunate people. But there are stories of those in lockdown who found new hobbies, careers or directions in life. Switching off devices could help people reach the state of boredom which pushes them on to new hobbies or achievements.This research has given us a window to understand how the “always-on”, 24/7 culture and devices that promise an abundance of information and entertainment may be fixing our superficial boredom but are actually preventing us from finding more meaningful things.8．Why are Walter Benjamin’s words mentioned?A．To call for attention to the research on boredom.B．To comment on the strategies to face loneliness.C．To offer advice on developing creative thinking.D．To clarify the problem caused by social media.9．Which of the following may Dr Timothy Hill agree?A．Profound boredom is of value.B．Social media can fuel passions.C．The research has some limitations.D．Creative thought is easily disturbed.10．What does the underlined word “exacerbate” in Paragraph 3 probably mean?A．Avoid.B．Break.C．Inspire.D．Worsen.11．What is a suitable title for the text?A．Why people enjoy boredomB．How boredom helps kill timeC．Why being bored may be good for youD．How social media blocks creative ideasResearcher Ruijia Hu said wildlife habitat in crowded places like south went Ohio isbecoming increasingly fragmented (分散) as forests give way to new construction. Eventually, this could make trouble to an animal with specific habitat needs like Ohio’n pileated (红冠) woodpecker.Pileated woodpeckers have the nickname carpenter birds for their never-ending natural woodworking. They peck out holes in trees for their nests every year, creating lots of valuable homes for animals like fox squirrels and owls. “They make new nests every year. They won’t reuse old ones,” Hu said. “Other animals depend on them.”Pileated woodpeckers are private birds that are more often heard than seen. Studying them can be especially difficult. So Hu turned to citizen science for help. To identify where woodpeckers have been seen, she used eight years of sightings collected by birders and logged into the website eBird, a free online tool and app that anyone can use to record their observations and locations. She overlaid these sightings with remote sensing data and found that corridors along rivers and creeks with abundant mature trees and deadwood helped the birds adjust to their increasingly fragmented urban landscape.“With fragmented forests, many habitats that were once suitable for wildlife are broken up,” Hu sa id. “Wildlife is unable to find habitat big enough to meet their survival needs. And even if there are suitable habitats, the distance between them can be too great. Wildlife corridors link up these habitat patches. Since wildlife can travel and migrate from one patch to another, the probability of finding food and shelter is higher.”“There are so many species in urban areas that we don’t pay attention to, especially when they’re not considered vulnerable,” Hu said. “With development chipping away at more forest in this crowded county, the tipping point (临界点) could come quickly and unexpectedly. You can’t fix it overnight. It’s not just about planting more trees. The birds need mature forest, so it could take 30 to 50 years to replace their habitat. At least we can protect these riverside forest corridors and see that existing trees reach maturity.”12．What can we infer from the second paragraph?A．The magpie’s nest is occupied by the dove.B．Birds abandon the old for the new easily.C．Friendship really exists among animals.D．One’s trash is another treasure.13．What is the main idea of the third paragraph?A．The effect of Hu’s study on birds.B．The process of Hu’s research.C．The difficulty Hu had in his study.D．The application of technology.14．What role do wildlife corridors play for birds?A．Helping them survive in the fragmented landscape.B．Making them adjust to deadwood quickly.C．Providing them with enough food for survival.D．Ensuring them a stable and safe habitat.15．What does Hu imply in the last paragraph?A．One tree doesn’t make a forest.B．Be wise after the event.C．Prepare for a rainy day.D．Take things as they come.What is the 15-minute city? It’s the urban planning concept that everything city residents need should be a short walk or bike ride away—about 15 minutes from home to work, shopping, entertainment, restaurants, schools, parks and health care. Supporters argue that 15-minute cities are healthier for residents and the environment, creating united mini-communities, boosting local businesses, and encouraging people to get outside,walk, and cycle.Many cities across Europe offer similar ideas, but Paris has become its poster child. Mayor Anne Hidalgo has sought to fight climate change by decreasing choking traffic in the streets and fuel emissions. In 2015, Paris was 17th on the list of bike-friendly cities; by 2019, it was 8th. Car ownership, meanwhile, dropped from 60 percent of house holds in 2001 to 35 percent in 2019. The 15-minute city figured largely in Hidalgo’s successful 2020 re-election campaign. The idea has also gained support in the U.S.It clearly won’t work everywhere: Not every city is as centralized and walkable as Paris. Some car-dominated cities like Los Angeles and Phoenix would be hard-pressed to provide everything people need within walking distance. In addition, some urban planners argue that the15-minute city could increase the separation of neighborhoods by income. Neighborhoods equipped with all the conveniences required by the 15-minute city also tend to have high housing costs and wealthier residents.Despite some resistance, the basic principles behind the 15-minute city are influencing planning in cities around the world, including Melbourne, Barcelona, Buenos Aires, Singapore, and Shanghai. Urban designer and thinker Jay Pitter says cities where basic needs are within walking distance create more individual freedom than needing to drive every where. “In a city where services are always close by,” he says, “mobility is a choice: You go where you want because you want to, not because you have to. My fight is not against the car. My fight is how we could improve the quality of life.”16．Which best describes the 15-minute city?A．Modern.B．Convenient.C．Entertaining.D．Smart.17．What’s the original intention for Paris to advocate the 15-minute city?A．To address climate issues.B．To beautify the city.C．To promote the bike industry.D．To help Hidalgo get re-elected. 18．What’s some urban planners’ worry about the 15-minute city?A．It slows the city’s expansion.B．It represents a setback for society.C．It may widen the gap between neighborhoods.D．It can cause the specialization of neighborhoods.19．What’s Jay Pitter’s attitude to the concept of 15-minute city?A．Doubtful.B．Favorable.C．Critical.D．Uninterested.Thousands of years have passed since humans discovered silk, but scientists are still finding new uses for this remarkable material. Now researchers say it could help tackle a growing environmental and health concern: Micro-plastics.Micro-plastics that are now found worldwide are increasingly recognized as a serious pollution threat, and have been found in the bloodstream of animals and people. Some of thesemicro plastics are intentionally added to a variety of products to generally protect some specific active components from being degraded by exposure to air. For example, vitamins are often delivered in the form of micro capsules packed into a pill or capsule,and herbicides(除草剂)are similarly enveloped. But the materials used today for such micro-encapsulation are plastics that stay in the environment for a long time. To date, there has been no practical, economical alternative available that would biodegrade naturally.Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and chemical company BASF developed a silk-based biodegradable alternative to these capsules.Silk is recognized as safe for food or medical use, as it degrades naturally in the body. The silk protein used in the new alternative material is widely available and inexpensive and the silk fibers can simply be dissolved(溶解), lead researcher Benedetto Marelli says. Besides, the processing is so simple and tun-able that the resulting material can be adapted to work on existing manufacturing equipment.Replacing non-biodegradable micro-capsules with silk might not work in every case,but given the current and future challenges related to food insecurity, agricultural production, and a changing climate, the silk-based material is of great importance. Products using silk-based micro-capsules are expected to be commercially available in a few years. And the researchers will next try encapsulating active components that could require a different manufacturing approach, such as those that must remain in liquid or gas forms.20．What can be inferred from paragraph 2?A．Removing plastic pollution is a piece of cake.B．Micro-plastics can degrade quickly and naturally.C．Micro-plastics have become a severe pollution threat.D．Developing an alternative for micro-plastics is urgent.21．What’s the major concern of researchers choosing silk as an alternative?A．It is economical.B．It is biodegradable.C．It is widely available.D．It is skin-friendly.22．What’s the last paragraph mainly about concerning the silk-based material?A．Its promising future.B．Its marketing method.C．Its existing limitations.D．Its making approach.A Day Out at the City Farm Come and join us for a day of fun! Get in touch with nature and learn about the importance of growing our own food. Bring back your own mini garden to start your urban farming journey!Date:28 May 2023 (Sunday) Time:8 a.m. to 5 p.m.Venue: City FarmGUIDED TOUR 9 a.m. or 3 p.m.Free registration (registration ends 5 minutes before tour starts)Our friendly guide will share interesting facts about some common local plants and their uses. You will have an opportunity to touch, smell and taste some of the vegetables and fruits. Our guide will also highlight some farming methods that are environmentally friendly.WORKSHOPS24．What can a visitor enjoy during the guided tour?A．Trying out new farming methods.B．Tasting some vegetables and fruits.C．Visiting the farm without registration.D．Sharing knowledge of plants with the locals.25．How much need a couple with one child pay for My Miniature Garden?A．$40.B．$55.C．$65.D．$80.26．What is the main purpose of the event?A．To instruct visitors to prepare gifts.B．To advocate the protection of the farm plants.C．To publicize the sale of organic produce.D．To encourage people to grow their own food.Keeping a language alive can strengthen people’s sense of identity and most importantly lead to the preservation of a whole culture. This is probably why a group of Cherokee music artists decided to create a music album (唱片) exclusively in the Cherokee language, a highly endangered Native American language. Currently, there are fewer than 2,000 fluent speakers of the language remaining in the world, and the number is declining every year.The album, tilted DOAP oaV and pronounced ‘Ah’ ‘Nuh’ ‘Duh’ ‘Nah’ ‘Lees’ ‘Gi’, means “Performers” in English. It is comprised of a range of contemporary styles, including Pop, Reggae, Country, Heavy Metal, Hip Hop, and Folk. With a planned release date of Labor Day weekend, the record company is using the platform of the National Cherokee Holiday to give this album as much exposure as possible.Jeremy Charles, a key figure in getting this album off the ground, has said that the “musicwill shine a spotlight on Cherokee artists and speakers, and increase exposure to our culture and language worldwide”. He aims for the album to be an inspiration to the next generation of Cherokee language learners. Featuring 12 Cherokee artists ranging from ages 14 to 50, you can see how this album is going to do a lot for the promotion of Cherokee music and can inspire people of any age to make music that connects with their heritage (遗产).The youngest contributor on the album, Lillian Charles, is only in 8th grade but had a major contribution to the Goth-pop song“Circus”—a song she wrote at the age of 12. It originally written in English, she worked with translators Bobbie Smith and Kathy Sierra to be able to fully express herself in Cherokee.Projects like the DOOAP oaV album bring a modern approach to revitalizing language and culture and encourage a younger audience, to get involved and start learning the Cherokee language. On average, a native language is lost forever every two weeks, and these people want to make sure that the Cherokee language isn’t one of them.27．What can we learn about the album from paragraph 2?A．It has various musical styles.B．It is titled Performers in English.C．It sings high praise of Labor Day.D．It was exposed to the public by chance.28．What’s Jeremy Charles’s expectation of the album?A．It will make a huge profit for the record company.B．It can help the 12 artists rise to fame overnight.C．It will satisfy the fans’ demand for pop music.D．It can fuel the youth’s interest in Cherokee language.29．Which can best replace the underlined word “revitalizing” in the last paragraph? A．Translating.B．Reviewing.C．Restoring.D．Creating. 30．What’s the best title of the text?A．Alarming! The Cherokee Language is DyingB．Amazing! An 8th Grader is Releasing an AlbumC．Bringing Music to Life with Modern TechnologyD．Preserving a Language Through the Power of MusicInvasive Species ManagementPlacencia, BelizeMake a difference by removing lion-fish, an invasive species destroying reef ecosystems of the Caribbean. Learn to dive while removing lion-fish. Each week/day will differ but you will be participating in the following areas; Removing Invasive Lion-fish. Whale Shark Observation(if spotted). Biodiversity Identification Dive. Beach Clean-ups.Marine Research ExpeditionTyrrhenian Sea, ItalyYou will join an international crew aboard a sailboat to work for the protection of our seas.And you will learn to collect data, organize and enjoy the sea at its best! Experience the sailing life in one of the world’s best spots for Water sports. Gain experience in Marine Research in the field(Under water).Get close up to dolphins and whales in the wild.Wildlife SupporterPort Elizabeth, South AfricaV olunteer at a Game Reserve that hosts the Big 5 and support the local staff in monitoring the animals. Work up close with the famous Big 5! Join our reserve for orphaned and injured non dangerous animals. Make a difference in the rescue, rehabilitation (康复) and release of wildlife giving them a second chance at being free and wild again.Climate and Environmentalist SupporterHanga Roa, ChileBe a volunteer on the amazing Easter Island in the middle of the Pacific Ocean andget involved in climate and nature protection. Responsibilities include: Teamwork in the climate protection program, Collection of plant seeds, Control of seed settlement on the plantation, Conservation of native seeds and plants, Reforestation work.31．What activity will volunteers do depending on good luck?A．Clean dolphins stuck on the beach.B．Dive under water to see lion-fish. C．Collect data on a marine animal.D．Monitor whale sharks carefully.32．What is Tyrrhenian Sea famous for?A．Its marine life in deep water.B．Its perfect place for sailing.C．Its wild dolphins and whales.D．Its best spot for marine researches. 33．Which activity is suitable for volunteers with medical experiences?A．Wildlife Supporter.B．Marine Research Expedition. C．Invasive Species Management.D．Climate and Environmentalist Supporter.Have you ever fancied a tennis lesson from one of the world’s greatest tennis players at your local court?This dream came true for two young players, who got to train with 20-year-old superstar Emma Raducanu after she appeared as a hologram (全息图) -a photographic recording of theimage. While Sam Clague,14, and T’nae Diamond Paisley, 12, were both in London, the British number one was in Abu Dhabi.During the world’s first holographic lesson, Ms Raducanu’s avatar (头像) appeared to feed balls to the players and gave live feedback on their shots, like‘that was fast and there was lots of topspin on that’. Even Sam said he thought she had been prerecorded at first until she spoke with him directly.Their holographic training session offers a glimpse into how advancing technology could revolutionize tennis coaching, according to Dr Ian Pearson.Dr Pearson thinks that mixed reality headsets will soon allow tennis players to feel they are playing in unusual virtual environments, like on a space station or the middle of a lake. Through 5G, the future of tennis will see increased interaction between real life tennis courts and the rich imagination we see in computer games - playing whenever, wherever and whoever you want.Full sensory virtual reality could even place the viewer inside the tennis player’s shoes in real time. Dr Pearson said: “By 2030, with active skin technology, the playing styles and even the sensations of top-level players could be captured, so that anyone could experience how it actually felt to play that game through full sensory virtual reality.”Finally, sportswear made from smart materials could allow for a digital coach powered by artificial intelligence(AI) to provide feedback on a player’s form. Dr Pearson said: “Al- controlled suits made from smart materials, such as fabrics with sensors, can help players find the perfect stroke when hitting or returning a serve by quickly learning the muscle memory of a flawless forehand. Using direct feedback from friendly virtual AI coaches, new players can develop and learn much more quickly.”34．What did Ms Raducanu do in the first holographic lesson?A．Give players a real time guidance.B．Require players to follow her shots.C．Record coaching contents in advance.D．Analyze techniques through the hologram.35．What can full sensory virtual reality make viewers do?A．Increase their imagination of sports.B．Take the place of top level players.C．Experience the feeling of players on the spot.D．Have a sense of playing in an unusual place.36．What’s Dr Pearson’s attitude towards virtual AI coaches?A．Critical.B．Skeptical.C．Cautious.D．Favorable. 37．What might be the best title for the text?A．The future of coaching.B．The threat from AI to coaches.C．The first live coaching online、D．The appearance of digital coaches.William Dunn is the founder of Take a Kid Fishing, Inc, a nonprofit organization in Lakeland, Florida, which teaches poor and fatherless kids through the sport of fishing.A dozen years ago, inspired by his six-year-old fatherless neighbor, Cam ran, who got angry and shouted at his mom, William asked Cam ran’s mom for permission to take Cam ran fishing. Cam ran was “hooked” from that first trip. The two fished together several times a week, and William saw positive changes in Cam ran’s behavior. “That’s when I realized that I had the duty to help fatherless kids,” he says.On weekends, William and a few other volunteers take 20 to 25 kids out fishing on a rental boat, which was supported by the captain of the Double Eagle. Many have never been fishing or even on a boat, so William—or Big Will, as the kids call him — starts by teaching the basics. Then come the life lessons that fishing offers: patience, teamwork and the simple joy of relaxingin the outdoors. Take a Kid Fishing, Inc. has taken more than 600 fishing trips with almost 2,000 kids who don’t have a father in their lives.He wants to share his love of fishing with kids who don’t have a father to take them. “I just want to show them that I care about them, that I’m there for them,” he says. Because many kids go on multiple trips, William is able to build relationships with them. He and Cam ran, now 20, still regularly fish together, and Camran sees Big Will as a father figure.Take a Kid Fishing, Inc., has a huge impact, but it started because William wanted to help one kid. Do you know a child who might benefit from your friendship? Introduce them to fishing or another hobby you enjoy. You can make a great difference to their life.38．What inspired William Dunn to found Take a Kid Fishing, Inc.?A．Kids’ passion for fishing.B．Positive changes of a fatherless neighbor. C．Unfortunate experiences of fatherless kids.D．Behavior of other volunteers to help fatherless kids.39．What can we infer from Paragraph 3?A．Many kids expected fishing experiences.B．Few kids participated in the fishing trips. C．The organization taught more than basic skills.D．The fishing boat was offered by other volunteers.40．We do we know about William Dunn from the text?A．He is an experienced captain.B．He thinks company matters in kids’ lives. C．He had an unhappy childhood as a fatherless kid.D．He wanted to raise money for the fatherless kids.41．What can be a suitable title for the text?A．Fishing Changes Fatherless Kids’ Life B．Friendship Has a Great Impact on Kids C．Fishing Offers Kids the Joy of Relaxing D．The Love of Fishing Bonds Family TogetherIntroduced species have a bad reputation. It has been believed that the species mix in a particular place should remain as unchanged as possible. But this is just an opinion. Other opinions are possible. A study published recently by Dov Sax of Brown University, thus asks how the benefits of introduced species might be better assessed, so that opinions can be more informed. Specifically, he identifies several aspects for that.Initially, whether introduced species provide direct human advantage is taken into account. Dr. Sax and his colleagues ignored crops, since their benefits are obvious. But they included transplanted grass species that have gone wild，yet provide grazing(牧草)for domestic animals, and introduced forest trees that produce wood for construction.Another factor is their possible benefit to the ecosystem into which the introduction has happened. Such introduction is sometimes made to reduce the risk of a localised species becoming extinct. Pyne’s ground plum(李子)，native to a handful of sites in the central basins of Tennessee but now transplanted to others, falls into this category.The last value is experienced on an emotional rather than a practical level. Lots of people feel。
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定额市鞍钢阳光实验学校2014高考英语阅读理解精英系列练习题（9）及答案阅读（共两节，满分50分）第一节阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
【梅州中学2013考前热身考试题】AIn the fall of 1985, I was a bright-eyed girl heading off to Howard University, aiming at a legal career and dreaming of sitting on a Supreme Court bench somewhere. Twenty-one years later I am still a bright-eyed dreamer and one with quite a different tale to tell.My grandma, an amazing woman, graduated from college at the age of65. She was the first in our family to reach that goal. But one year afterI started college, she developed cancer. I made the choice to leave college to care for her. It meant that school and my personal dream would have to wait.Then I got married with another dream: building my family with a combination of adopt and biological children. In 1999, we adopted our first son. To lay eyes on him was fantastic—and very emotional. A year later came our second adopted boy. Then followed Son No.3. In 2003, I gave birth to another boy.You can imagine how busy I became, raising four boys under the age of 8! Our home was a complete zoo—a joyous zoo. Not surprising, I never did make it back to college full-time. But I never gave up on the dream either. I had only one choice: to find a way. That meant taking as few as one class each term.The hardest part was feeling guilty about the time I spent away from the boys. They often wanted me to stay home with them. There certainly were times I wanted to give up, but I knew I should set an example for them to follow through the rest of their lives.In 2007, I graduated from the University of North Carolina. It took me over 21 years to get my college degree!I am not special, just single-minded. It always struck me that when you’re looking at a big challenge from the outside it look s huge, but when you’re in the midst of it, it just seems normal. Everything you want won’t arrive in your life on one day. It’s a process. Remember: little steps add up to big dreams.26.When the author went to Howard University, her dream was to be ______.A. a writerB. a teacherC. a judgeD. a doctor27.The author quit school in her second year of college because she______.A. wanted to study by herselfB. fell in love and got marriedC. suffered from a serious illnessD. decided to look after her grandma28.What can we learn about the author from Paragraphs 4 and 5?A. She was busy yet happy with her family life.B. She ignored her guilty feeling for her sons.C. She wanted to remain a full-time housewife.D. She was too confused to make a correct choice.29.What does the author mostly want to tell us in the last paragraph?A. Failure is the mother of success.B. Little by little, one goes far.C. Every coin has two sides.D. Well begun is half done.30.Which of the following can best describe the author ?A. Caring and determined.B. Honest and responsible.C. Ambitious and sensitive.D. Innocent andsingle-minded.【参考答案】26-30 CDABA阅读理解链接2（2012江苏卷）Franz Kafka wrote that "a book must be the ax (斧子) for the frozen sea inside us. " I once shared this sentence with a class of seventh graders, and it didn't seem to require any explanation.We’d just finished John Steinbeck's novel Of Mice and Men. When we read the end together out loud in class, my toughest boy, a star basketball player, wept a little, and so did I. "Are you crying?" one girl asked, as she got out of her chair to take a closer look. "I am,"I told her, "and the funny thing is I've read it many times. "But they understood. When George shoots Lennie, the tragedy is that we realize it was always going to happen. In my 14 years of teaching in a New York City public middle school, I've taught kids with imprisoned parents, abusive parents, irresponsible parents; kids who are parentsAlong with Of Mice and Men, my groups read: Sounder, The Red Pony, Lord of the Flies, Romeo and Juliet and Macbeth. The students didn't always read from the expected point of view. About The Red Pony, one student said, "it’s about being a man, it’s about manline ss. " I had never before seen the parallels between Scarface and Macbeth, nor had I heard Lady Macbeth's soliloquies (独白)read as raps (说唱) , but both made sense; the interpretations were playful, but serious. Once introduced to Steinbeck's writing, one boy went on to read The Grapes of Wrath and toldme repeatedly how amazing it was that "all these people hate each other, and they're all white. " His historical view was broadening, his sense of his own country deepening. Year after year former students visited and told me how prepared they had felt in their first year in college as a result of the classes.Year after year, however, we are increasing the number of practice tests. We are trying to teach students to read increasingly complex texts, not for emotional punch (碰撞) but for text complexity. Yet, we cannot enrich (充实) the minds of our students by testing them on texts that ignore their hearts. We are teaching them that words do no. amaze but confuse. We mav succeed in raising test scores, but we will fail to teach that reading can be transformative and that it belongs to them.66. The underlined words in Paragraph 1 probably mean that a book helps to_______A. realize our dreamsB. give support to our life 'C. smooth away difficultiesD. awake our emolions67. Why were the students able to understand the novel Of Mice and Men?A. Because they spent much time reading it.B. Because they had read the novel beforeC. Because they came from a public school. ,D. Because they had similar life experiences.68.The girl left the selective high school possibly because_______.A. she was a literary-minded girl B. her parents were immigrantsC. she couldn't fit in with her classD. her father was then in prison69.To the author's surprise, the students read the novels ________.A. creativelyB. passivelyC. repeatedlyD. carelessly70.The author writes the passage mainly to________.A. introduce classic works of literatureB. advocate teaching literature to touch the heartC. argue for equality among high school studentsD. defend the current testing system【试题解析】细节理解题。
高考英语(二月)阅读理解精选(9)
维C 阅读理解(每题2分，满分8分)选材相似度：★★★★设题相似度：★★★难度系数：★★★When I was 17，I read a quote that went something like: “If you live each day as if it were your last，someday you'll most certainly be right.” It made an impression on me，and since then，for the past 33 years，I have looked in the mirror every morning and asked myself，“If today were the last day of my life，would I want to do what I am about to do today？”Remembering that I'll be dead soon is the most important tool I've ever encountered to help me make the big choices in life.About a year ago I was diagnosed with cancer.The doctors told me this was almost certainly a type of cancer that was incurable，and that I would live no longer than three to six months.My doctor advised me to go home and get my affairs in order，which is doctors' code for preparing yourself to die.I lived with that diagnosis all day.I was completely in ter that evening I had another biopsy and my wife told me that tumor turned out to be curable with surgery.I had the surgery and I'm fine now.This was the closest I've been to facing death.To tell the truth，no one wants to die.And yet death is the destination we all share.No one has ever escaped it.It clears out the old to make room for the new.Right now the new is you，but someday not too long from now，you will gradually become the old and be cleared away.Your time is so limited that you shouldn't waste it repeating someone else's life.Don't be trapped by dogma—which is living with the results of other people's thinking.Don't let the noise of others' opinions drown out your own inner voice.And most important，have the courage to follow your heart.It somehow already knows what you truly want to become.Everything else is secondary.Notes：①biopsy n．活组织检查②tumor n．肿瘤【语篇解读】这是苹果公司CEO乔布斯在斯坦福大学毕业典礼上演讲的节选部分。
上海高中英语阅读
上海高考英语阅读理解专项训练（含解析）A（应用文）CES is produced by the Consumer Technology Association known as the place where many companies launch their latest technology offerings.Here is a look at some of the top products presented at CES2023.All-in-one communicationTechnology company Anker announced the launch of an“all-in-one”device designed to improve communications for employees working from home.The Anker Work B600sits on top of the computer display like a traditional webcam.But it combines several elements of communication into one device that includes a camera,speaker,microphone and a light.AirSelfie cameraElectronics maker AirSelfie launched its latest self-flying camera designed to take“selfie”pictures.The new device,called Air Pix,is a small,light camera that flies through the air and captures high-quality photographs and video.Air Pix can fly,frame and take pictures all by itself before landing back on the user’s hand.Labrador’s assistive robotRobot maker Labrador announced its Retriever robot designed to hold things and,as its name suggests,also retrieve(找回)things.The robot can be controlled by voice commands or from an app on a phone.It can also be programmed based on an exact map of a users home.The Retriever is designed“to serve as an extra pair of hands and lighten the load of everyday tasks in the home”.Self-driving tractorAmerican-based farm equipment manufacturer John Deere presented a fully self-driving tractor equipped with six different cameras and a series of sensors to guide the tractor through the fields. Farmers can control the vehicle and see the tractor’s progress in real-time through a mobile device which is to help farmers do more work with less equipment and people.The company noted that such machines can help improve farming methods as the world’s population grows and food demand is expected to rise50percent by2050.1．Which operator’s product will teleworking staff be most interested in?A．Anker B．AirselfieC．Labrador D．John Deere2．What kind of product can effectively help the elderly with mobility difficulties?A．The“all-in-one”device.B．Self-flying camera.C．Retriever robot D．The fully self-driving tractor.3．What impact will self-driving tractors have on agriculture in the future?A．Improving products quality.B．Promoting agricultural modernization.C．Increasing agricultural investment.D．Reducing the environmental pollution.B（夹叙夹议）If you choose only to complain and escape from a misfortune,it will always follow you wherever you go.But if you decide to be strong,the hardship will turn out to be a fortune on which new hopes will arise.In an accident,a boy lost both his arms and his father------who was the main source of support for the family.Since then,he has had to depend on the arms of his younger brother.In order to take care of him,his younger brother became his shadow,never leaving him alone for years.Except for writing with his toes,he was completely unable to do anything in his life.As the two brothers grew up together,they had their share of problems and they would often quarrel.Then one day,his younger brother wanted to leave,living his own life,as many normal people do.So he was heart-broken and didn't know what to do.A similar misfortune happened to a girl,too.One night her mother,who suffered from chronic （慢性的）mental illness,disappeared.Her father went out to look for her mother,leaving her alone at home.She tried to prepare meals for her parents,only to overturn the kerosene(煤油)light on the stove,resulting in a fire which took her hands away.Though her elder sister who was studying in another city,showed her willingness to take care of her,she was determined to be completely independent.At school,she always studied hard.Most of all she learned to be self-reliant.One day,the boy and the girl were both invited to appear on a television interview program.The boy told the TV host about his uncertain future at being left on his own,while the girl was full of enthusiasm for her life.They both were asked to write something on a piece of paper with their toes. The boy wrote:My younger brother's arms are my arms;while the girl wrote:Broken wings,flying heart.4．What attitude should we take towards a misfortune in the author's opinion?A．Trying to find an escape from it.B．Facing it bravely with a positive mind.C．Asking for help from your relatives.D．Ignoring it and living a normal life.5．After the accident,the boy.A．decided to live with his brother B．learnt to do things with his toesC．made a living all by himself D．depended wholly on his brother6．What did the girl mean by"Broken wings,flying heart"?A．Never give up hopes in face of hardship.B．It's not easy for her to live a normal life.C．If a bird loses its wings,it cannot fly.D．If you lose your hands,your life will be hard.7．How does the author develop the text?A．In the order of time.B．By listing facts.C．By making a comparison.D．In the order of importance.C（新鲜科技类说明文）What would you look like when you are80years old?It seems too far away to imagine,but an app named FaceApp tries to show you.The app creates transformations of users’faces using various filters(滤镜)and features.The FaceApp aging challenge went viral last month.Even many celebrities like Taylor Swift and Justin Bieber shared their wrinkly,grey-haired selfies on social media.FaceApp helps us stop thinking of things that don’t matter and focus on the present.“We view these images as inferred fiction,not realized and therefore unreal,”US author Nicci Gerrard told TheNew York Times.“We think of our younger selves,because in one sense that’s who we are.Our younger stories are all still part of us,while our older selves don’t yet exist.”However,not everyone can laugh at their older selves.For some,aging is terrifying and it’s hard to accept what the future holds in terms of looks and feelings.As MetroUK noted,“FaceApp is making people into a painful crisis.”In addition,FaceApp is facing a number of accusations regarding user privacy.When a user makes changes to a photo,it needs to be uploaded to the servers in Russia,where the company is located,then AI filters your image and sends it back to you.By using the app,you grant FaceApp the license to use,reproduce,change,adapt,and publish your image,as stated in its service agreement.Despite the concerns over privacy,however,FaceApp does light up the Internet.It gives us the chance to take a look at our futures and perhaps let us consider how to prepare for it.；8．What can FaceApp do?A．Tell how old users are.B．Show users’images in old age.C．Test users’imagination.D．Help users contact celebrities.；9．Which of the following can replace the underlined words in Paragraph2?A．Caused trouble.B．Got updated.C．Led to doubts.D．Became popular.；10．Which opinion may Nicci Gerrard agree with?A．We should make full preparations for old age.B．It’s unnecessary now for us to consider old age.C．Our young stories deserve to be remembered.D．It’s a good idea for us to stop using FaceApp.；11．What does Paragraph4mainly talk about?A．How FaceApp gets users’privacy involved.B．What punishment FaceApp is faced with.C．How well FaceApp company serves users.D．What FaceApp service agreement contains.D（研究报告）A broken heart.A sad ending to a love affair.That’s something most of us have experienced,or probably will.After all,it’s part of human life;needed,at least one time,to become more fully adult. But no question,the experience can be painful,even destructive.But research shows there are pathways through the heartache.Listening to sad music is a major one.It can help you begin to feel joy and hopefulness about your life again.It can activate empathy(同理心)and the desire to connect with others—both roads through the prison of heartache and despair.Sad music can help heal and uplift you from your broken heart.A recent study from Germany found the emotional impact of listening to sad music is an arousal of feelings of empathy,compassion(同情),and a desire for positive connection with others.That,itself, is psychologically healing.It draws you away from the prison with yourself,and possibly towards helping others in need of comfort.Another experiment,from the University of Kent,found that when people were experiencing sadness,listening to music that was“beautiful but sad”enhanced their mood.In fact,it did so when the person first consciously embraced their awareness of the situation causing their sadness,and then began listening to the sad music.That is,when they intended that the sad music might help,they foundthat it did.These findings link with other studies that show embracing your sad situation emotionally—accepting reality as it is—activates healing and growth beyond it.In short,acknowledging your full experience arouses hope—another seeming paradox.For example,research from Cornell University, described here and published in Psychological Science,found that embracing discomfort about a life experience or new situation,and viewing it as a step towards growth and change,create motivation to find a pathway through it,beyond it.As Churchill famously said,“If you’re going through hell,keep going.”That discomfort points you towards creating a plan,a new action.It fuels hope. 12．Which is NOT the benefit of listening to sad music?A．Making you full of sadness.B．Activating your feelings of empathy.C．Healing your broken heart.D．Giving you a desire to connect with others；13．How does the author mainly develop this passage?A．By giving examples.B．By telling experiences.C．By presenting research findings.D．By quoting a famous saying.；14．Who are most likely to be helped by the“beautiful but sad”music?A．People who have a broken heart.B．People who are suffering great pain.C．People who accept their sadness.D．People who like beautiful music.；15．What could be the best title for the passage?A．Listening to Music Brightening Your LifeB．Listening to Sad Music Healing Your Broken HeartC．The Power and Beauty of Sad MusicD．A Study on Listening to Sad Music参考答案ACB BDAC BDBA ACCB。
高考英语二轮阅读理解基础训练题9
语鹅市安置阳光实验学校高考英语二轮阅读理解基础训练题9Last night’s meteor(流星) shower left many people in the community dissatisfied and demanding answers. According to Gabe Rothsclild, Emerald Valley’s mayor, people gathered in the suburbs of the city, carrying heavy telescopes, expecting to watch the brightly burning meteors passing through the sky. What they found instead was a sky so brightened by the city’s lights that it darkened the light of the meteors passing overhead.“My family was so frustrated,” admitted town resident Duane Cosby, “We wanted to make this an unforgettable family outing, but it turned out to be a huge disappointment.”Astronomers---scientists who study stars and planets---have been complaining about this problem for decades. They say that light pollution prevents them from seeing objects in the sky that they could see quite easily in the past. They call on people and the government to take measures to fight against it.There is yet a population besides professional and amateur star observers that suffers even more from light pollution. This population consists of birds, bats, frogs, snakes, etc. For example, outdoor lighting severely affects migrating(迁徙的)birds. According to the International Dark-Sky Association. “100 million birds a year throughout North America die in crashes with lighted buildings and towers.”Countless more animals casualties(伤亡）result from the use of artificial lighting. Clearly, people enjoy the benefits of lighting their evenings, but some scientists think it can be harmful for humans, too. They worry that exposure to light while sleeping can increase person’s chances of getting cancer.Emerald Valley is only one community that is becoming aware of the negative effects of light pollution. For years, Flagstaff, Arizona, has enforced lighting regulations in its city in order to assist astronomers at the Lowell Observatory. Similar efforts have been made worldwide, and a movement is underway to remind us to turn off lights when we are not using them, so that other creatures can share the night.【文章大意】许多人想在晚上看流星雨，结果由于光线太亮，影响了他们的观看效果。
2022高考英语(广东)阅读理解系列(9)(精品)
2022高考英语（广东）阅读理解系列（9）（精品）When times get tough, we all look for ways to cut back. When we’re hungry, we eat at home instead of going out. We take buses instead of taxis. And we wear our old designer jeans just a few months longer. With college expenses at all-time highs, high school students are eager to do anything to cut the cost of a university education.One cost-cutting proposal is to allow college students to get a bachelor’ s degree in three years instead of four. Educational institutions have been actively exploring ways to make the learning process more efficient. But there’s a question: Would the quality of undergraduate(本科生)education suffer? Few US universities have formally approved a “three-year degree” model.I doubt that mainstream North American colleges will carry out a three-year curriculum(课程) any time soon. For one thing, most universities already allow highly qualified students to graduate early by testing out of certain classes and obtaining a number of college credits(学分). In addition, at famous universities, the committee who determine which courses are required and which courses are electives are unlikely to suddenly “throw out” one quarter of the required credits. Professors will resist “diluting(稀释)” the quality of the education they offer.In my opinion, a quality four-year education is always superior to a quality three-year education. A college education requires sufficient time for a student to become skilled in their major and do coursework in fields outside their major. It is not a good idea to water down education, any more than it’ s not a good idea to water down medicine. If we want to help students find their way through university, we should help them understand early on what knowledge and skills they need to have upon graduation. We should allow students to test out of as many courses as possible. We should give them a chance to earn money as interns(实习生)in meaningful part-time jobs that relate to their university studies, such as the five-year co-op program at Northeastern University.[语篇解读]本文为议论文。
苏州市2022高考英语阅读理解、完形填空及阅读类练习(9)(解析及解析)
苏州市2022高考英语阅读理解、完形填空及阅读类练习（9）（解析及解析）.阅读明白得AWords：364难度系数：★★★建议用时：8分钟Mark Twain was a famous American writer.He wrote many stories an d many of them were very funny.These stories are still read by many pe ople all over the world.Besides writing，he also liked hunting and fishing very much，so one year he went to Maine (缅因州) for a holiday and sp ent three very pleasant weeks in the woods there.When he had to go back home，he went to the station with his bagg age.There he asked a porter(搬运工)to put it into the train.Then he got in to the smoking car and sat down in one of the comfortable seats there.Th e car was empty when he got in，but a few minutes later，another man got in and sat down on the seat opposite his.Mark Twain looked at the man and thought that this man looked quite unpleasant.However，it would be impolite to say nothing in that situation，so he said good morning to the man，and they began to talk.First they talked about the heavy snow and then they talked about M aine.The stranger said，“We have some beautiful woods in Maine.It would be a pity to come to Maine without spending some time there.I suppose you have been in our woods，haven’t you？”“Yes，I have，”answered Mark Twain.“I’ve just spent three weeks there and I had a very good time，too.And let me tell you something.Although fishing isn’t allowed i n Maine at this season，I’ve got two hundred pounds of beautiful fish with my baggage in this train.I like to eat fish，so I packed it in ice to t ake it home with me.May I ask who you are，sir？”The stranger looked at Mark Twain for several seconds and then ans wered，“I’m a police officer.My job is to catch people who hunt and f ish during the wrong seasons.And who are you？”Mark Twain was surprised and frightened when he heard this.He tho ught quickly and then answered，“Well，I’ll tell you，sir.I’m the man who tells the biggest lies in America.”【解题导语】本文讲述了闻名作家马克·吐温去缅因州森林公园度假钓鱼的故事。
高考英语 阅读理解精品训练(9)
落堕市安心阳光实验学校绵阳市2014高考英语阅读理解精品训练（9）及解析(2011·东城练习二，D)People have wondered for a long time how their personalities and behavior are formed. It is not easy to explain why one person is intelligent and another is not, or why one is cooperative and another is competitive.Social scientists are of course extremely interested in these types of questions. They want to explain why we possess certain characteristics and exhibit certain behavior. There are no clear answers yet, but two distinct schools of thought on the matter have developed. As one might expect, the two approaches are very different from each other, and there is a great deal of debate between proponents of each theory. The controversy is often conveniently referred to as “nature and nurture”．Those w ho support the“nature” side of the conflict believe that our personalities and behavior patterns are largely determined by biological factors. That our environment has little, if anything, to do with our abilities, characteristics and behavior is central to this theory. Taken to an extreme，this theory states that our behavior is predetermined to such a great degree that we are almost completely governed by our instincts(本能)．Proponents of the“nurture” theory, or, as they are often called, behaviorists, claim that our environment is more important than our biologically based instincts in determining how we will act. A behaviorist, B. F. Skinner, sees humans as beings whose behavior is almost completely shaped by their surroundings. The behaviorists' view of the human being is quite mechanistic. They state that, like machines, humans respond to environmental stimuli (刺激) as the basis of their behavior.Socially and politically, the consequences of these two theories are farreaching. In the US ，for example, blacks often score below whites on standardized intelligence tests. This leads some“nature” proponents to conclude that blacks are genetically lower in status than whites. Behaviorists, on the contrary, say that the differences in scores are due to the fact that blacks are often robbed of many of the educational and other environmental advantages that whites enjoy, and that, as a result, they do not develop the same responses that whites do.Neither of these theories can yet fully explain human behavior. In fact, it is quite likely that the key to our behavior lies somewhere between these two extremes and that the controversy will continue for a long time is certain.人的个性和行为是天生具有的还是后天形成的？社会学家对此看法不一。
英语阅读理解专项训练试题及答案
英语阅读理解专项训练试题及答案一、高考英语阅读理解专项训练1．阅读理解People who sleep fewer than six hours a night are more likely to die early, researchers in University of Warwick have found in a recent study. They discovered that people who slept for less than six hours each night were 12% more likely to die before the age of 65 than those who slept the recommended six to eight hours a night.The researchers pointed out that previous studies had shown that the lack of sleep was associated with problems like heart disease and high blood pressure. However, the researchers also found that sleeping too much was linked to an early death. Those who slept for more than nine hours a night were 30% more likely to die early, as an article in the latest Sleep suggested. That directly contradicts another passage in the same journal last month suggesting that people who slept for ten hours or longer a night were more likely to live to 100. This was thought to be because people who lived into extreme old age were healthier and therefore slept better.However, the authors of the latest research contradicted this and suggested that long sleep was a sign of underlying illnesses such as depression and low levels of physical activity. Professor Francesco Cappuccio at the University of Warwick said: "While short sleep may represent a cause of ill-health, long sleep is believed to represent more an indicator of ill-health."He also mentioned: "Modern society has seen a gradual reduction in the average amount of sleep people take, and this pattern is more common among full-time workers, suggesting that it may be due to social pressures for longer working hours. On the other hand, the worsening of our health is often accompanied by an extension of our sleeping time.""Consistently sleeping six to eight hours per night may be good for health. However, whether to achieve the goal depends on various factors such as the environment as well as measures of public health aimed at favourable changes of the working environments," Professor Francesco Cappuccio added.（1）What did researchers in University of Warwick find?A. People who sleep fewer than 6 hours each night die before 65.B. Sleeping for more than 9 hours a night does good to one's health.C. Six to eight hours' sleep can be appropriate for people.D. People at an old age are healthier because they sleep longer.（2）What is Professor Francesco Cappuccio most likely to agree with?A. Long sleep is what causes our health problems.B. Modern people sleep less because they work longer.C. Our health becomes worse because we sleep less.D. How long we sleep depends on our education.（3）What did the researcher think may help people have proper sleep?A. Social pressure.B. Longer working hours.C. Extension of sleeping time.D. Changes of working environments.（4）What can be the best title for this passage?A. How Long Should We SleepB. Longer Sleep Makes Better HealthC. Time to Sleep EarlyD. The Importance of Sleep【答案】（1）C（2）B（3）D（4）A【解析】【分析】本文是一篇说明文，研究发现，每晚睡眠不足6小时的人死亡风险更大。
2023届高考英语阅读理解专练(9)日常生活类
（9）日常生活类一、Many African people have always dreamed that one day the capitals of all African countries will be linked by high-speed railway lines. Now they have one step closer to realizing that dream.On October 10, 2016, Africa's first modern electrified railway, the Ethiopia-Djibouti railway, became fully operational. This railway, built by Chinese companies, is the first railway built using a complete set of Chinese standards outside China.But it has not been easy for Chinese companies to win Ethiopian support for the project. The Ethiopian government once considered Western standards the best ones. But thanks to China's outstanding performance in building and managing railways, Chinese firms ended up getting the project.“After rounds of talks, the Ethiopian government came to realize that Chinese standards are not inferior(次于) to western ones, and more importantly, they best suit the country,” Meng Fengchao, board chairman of China Rail way Construction Corp, told Xinhua.This is just another of China's recent achievements in railway building China has the world's longest railway and they make up a huge 60 percent of the world's total. Besides length, China also does well in speed. China is the only country with trains running at 350 km per hour on lines such as Beijing-Tianjin and Beijing-Shanghai high-speed railways.Thanks to these achievements, it's easy to forget that China wasn't an early starterin the high-speed rail network game. Japan started 50 years ago, while Germany began 20 years ago. China only launched its high-speed railway 14 years ago.How has China's high-speed railway been able to develop so quickly? The driving force behind the fast development has been the country's great need for transportation. “The high-speed railway not only covers the distance, but also connects people, information and goods, greatly boosting the regional economy, people's lives and tourism, " Huang Xin, an official from China Railway Corporation, told China Daily. The high-speed railway has become the transportation of choice for many Chinese people. According to China Railway Corp, about 4,200 bullet trains run in China each day, meaning that more than 4.5 million passengers can travel.This is only the beginning of China's high -speed railway development. TheNational Development and Reform Commission said that China plans to have 38,000 km of high-speed railways by 2025.1.What can be learned about the Ethiopia-Djibouti railway?A. It was still under construction.B. It links capitals of several countries.C. It was the first electrified railway in Africa.D. It was a combination of Chinese and West standards.2.What is China's recent achievement in railway building?A. China helps many other countries build railway.B. Chinese standards suit most of the countries in the world.C. China excels at both the length of railway and speed of trains.D. China is one of the countries whose trains can run at 350km/h.3.Which statement is true according to the passage?A. China was the pioneer of building high-speed rail networks.B. China spent 14 years building a longest railway in the world.C. China's railway accounts for less than 60% of the world's total.D. China's great need for transportation has driven railway development.4.Which could be the best title for the text?A. China's Railways Go to the World.B. The Corporation between China and Africa.C. The Railway Development in Africa.D. The History of High-speed Railway in the world.二、Despite mental health being everywhere and its cost on overall well-being and social development, we have been guilty of dragging our feet, both in the sense of acknowledging the causes and facing the consequences of mental health problems, as well as a societal commitment to addressing them. For instance, the World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that worldwide governments spend less than 2% of their total health budget on mental health.But there is hope that the tide may be turning in how we deal with mental health. And that hope resides in Generation Z (born during the mid-to-late 1990s and early 2010s). Generation Z have a different way of approaching well-being and mental health than other previous generations.Unlike the previous generations, Generation Z are more confident and willing to acknowledge and activate the connection between well-being and mental health. Seeing mental health issues as a natural part of life, something to be faced head-on, like a physical illness, and in the face of them, balance is more likely to be restored: a fruitful solution that results from open and frank discussions with family and friends, sharing or accessing advice on social media. They are also more likely to be health-aware, engage in health-promoting activities and adopt a healthy lifestyle. And while Generation Z are also active healthy eaters, they seek solutions to the environmental impact of food production and more information on how food choice is linked to mental health.On the work front, they are not shy to press employers for workloads and work-life balance that reduces stress, or to take mental health days to nurture(培养) well-being and prevent the oncoming of more serious mental health problems. Perhaps, because youths suffer disproportionately from mental health issues, they are more likely to be open and talk about them, as well as to seek help.Historically, the private and public discussions around mental health have been limited, while Generation Z are more active in strengthening, protecting and restoring it. And this shift in the approach indicates well for how society faces mental health issues in the future, especially as Generation Z gain positions of economic and political power.5.What can we learn about mental health problems from paragraph 1?A. They need more attention and investment.B. They are acknowledged and easy to address.C.They have become the top concerns for WHO.D. They have little to do with social development.6.What is the attitude of Generation Z towards mental health problems?A.Curious.B.Positive.C. Tolerant.D. Casual.7.What do Generation Z tend to do in their work to keep mentally healthy?A. Handle workloads alone.B. Let life make way for work.C.Reject stressful work arrangements.D. Argue with their employers for higher wages.8.What is the best title for the text?A. Solving Generation Z's Mental ProblemsB. Changing Our Approach to Mental HealthC. Health Budget—the Key to Mental HealthD. Mental Health—the First Killer of Mankind三、From cottages surrounded by impressive gardens to days spent exploring sandy beaches and deep woods filled with wildlife, in My Family and Other Animals, English writer Gerald Durrell provided a vivid account of his family's time on the Greek island of Corfu in the 1930s.Come for the arresting descriptions of Corfu landscapes and stay for Durrell's laugh-out-loud tales of his unusual family. This book, Durrell wrote humorously in the introduction, "was intended to be a nostalgic(怀旧的) account of natural history, but in the first few pages, I made the mistake of introdụcing my family."Durrell, later known for his zoo keeping and the preservation of wildlife, was just a child during his family's five-year stay in Corfu. He is 10-year-old Gerry in the book—curious, passionate about animals and a detailed storyteller of his strange family: his imaginative elder brother Larry with his literary ambitions, love struck sister Margo, sporty brother Leslie and his ever-calm, loving mother.Durrell's attention to detail is what makes the book so winning, with every sight, sound and smell of the island brought to life. One minute you'll be laughing as Larry's clever literary friends walk down to the daffodil—yellow cottage, the next you'll be catching your breath as Durrell describes swimming at night in the Ionian Sea: "Lying on my back in the silky water, staring at the sky, only moving my hands and feet slightly, I was looking at the Milky Way stretching like a silk scarf across the sky and wondering how many stars it contained."My Family and Other Animals is quite difficult to classify, being one part travel, one part autobiography, one part natural history, and one part comedy, with a thread of descriptive language running throughout that sometimes raises it nearly to poetry. As a real delight to read, it's the perfect literary escapism for any adult or older teenager who is currently walking down a tough road in life.9.Which word best describes Durrell's life in Corfu?A. Risky.B.Busy.C. Tough.D. Diverse.10.What does the underlined sentence mean in paragraph 2?A. I introduced my family by mistake.B. I shouldn't have introduced my family.C. I couldn't help introducing my family.D.I gave wrong information about my family.11.What are paragraph 4 and 5 mainly about?A. The book's writing feature.B. Durrell's rich imagination.C. Some interesting plots of the book.D. Some vivid descriptions of the island.12.What is the purpose of this text?A. To share an experience.B. To recommend a book.C. To introduce a writing style.D. To describe an unusual place.四、On a hot summer afternoon along the Mandavi River, Shweta Hule wraps her sari around her ankles and bends to pick wild "weeds" from the river and drop them into a bowl. The plants will be made into fritters(炸果饼), to be served at the little restaurant attached to the B&B Hule manages in the Indian coastal town of Vengurla.Wild edible(可食用的) plants are common in kitchens here. Hule's weed is juicy, which is found in mangrove forests. Harvesting some of the plant is helping conserve the mangroves, a globally endangered ecosystem of salt-tolerant trees that stop coastal erosion(侵蚀) and absorb storm damage.Hule is head of Swamini, a self-help group set up by nine women from a fishing community in Vengurla who started Mandavi Eco Tourism in 2017. Vengurla is known for its beautiful beaches and seafood, but the climate crisis has made fishing for a living unsustainable, so people are trying to find other sources of income. They came up with the idea of running mangrove safaris(观光游) for tourists in Vengurla's Mandavi River.The safaris offer visitors a unique hour-long tour of the mangroves. Food has also become a key attraction: local spicy coconut curries, with homegrown or wild vegetables. Tourists are encouraged to go crabbing, and their catch is cooked and served.Hule only discovered recently that the weed was edible when she met tourists from another coastal city. She researched these leaves and learned that the salty plant is rich in vitamins. She made her own version of the fritters, with chickpea flour, andpresented it at the wild vegetable festival. "It was an instant hit. This boosted the confidence to include these fritters in our restaurant menu," says Hule.Swamini's lodging house also serves vegetarian meals and plates of fish and crab sourced from the river. "The satisfaction after the visitors enjoy our meal is the real currency. We had guests from London who were so happy with our food that they took down the recipe. Such people help our business grow. What more can we want?" says Hule.13.Which of the following can best describe the example of Shweta Hule?A. Do as the Romans do.B. Strike while the iron is hot.C. Kill two birds with one stone.D. Bite off more than you can chew.14.What does Swamini offer to visitors?A. Eco-tours and accommodation.B. Fishing guide service.C. Vegetable growing techniques.D. Hands-on cooking classes.15.Why were Hule's fritters well-received?A.They were less expensive.B. They were traditional.C.They had their own features.D.They got strongly promoted.16.How did Hule feel about tourists' obtaining her food recipe?A.Lost.B.Proud.C.Worried.D.Curious.五、Darwin's Arch, a famed rock formation in the Galapagos Islands has taken on a new shape.The top of the Arch collapsed this week into the Pacific Ocean due to natural forces. "Obviously all the people from the Galapagos felt it was a shame because it's something we're familiar with since childhood, and to know that it has changed was a bit of a shock,"Washington Tapia said, "However, from a scientific point of view, it's part of the natural process.It normally happens on our planet."Darwin's Arch, which is made of natural stone, at one point would have been partof the island. Named after famed naturalist Charles Darwin, it is not accessible by land. But the area around the islands is a popular diving spot, particularly to observe sharks and other sea species."Unfortunately today, our guests of the Galapagos Aggressor III experienced a oncein a lifetime event," the travel company Agressor Adventures posted on Facebook. The group added, "This morning at 11:20 am local time, the world-famous Darwin's Arch collapsed in front of their eyes. There are now only two pillars(柱子) remaining. Some in the dive & travel industry are already referring to this now as 'The Pillars of Evolution(进化)'."The post received nearly 200 comments including one person who wrote, "What a shame! Geologic(地质的) time is so much different from human time that we forget that it's always going on. That's why I like to spend a lot of time among the arches in Southern Utah. You never know when it could be the last time before geology does its work."The Galapagos Islands are a UNESCO World Heritage Site that has been called a "ilving museum and showcase of evolution". The islands are situated about 621 miles from the coast of Ecuador. They are home to many interesting animals including giant tortoises, marine iguanas, and many types of finches.17.What does Tapia think of the collapse of Darwin's Arch?A. It is a disastrous memory especially for kids.B. It is a little bit disappointing but acceptable.C. It is a rare natural phenomenon in the world.D. It is such a wonder hard to explain in science.18.What do people coming to the Galapagos Islands like most?A. Diving to observe some sea species.B. Catching sharks around the islands.C. Climbing Darwin's Arch carefully.D. Visiting the office of Charles Darwin.19.What is the post from the Agressor Adventures on Facebook mainly about?A. The magical power of the geology.B. The novel description of the pillars.C. The witness of the fall of the Arch.D. The reason for the loss of the Arch.20.What does the author intend to do in the last paragraph?A. To advertise for Aggressor Adventures.B. To introduce the theory of evolution.C. To praise Darwin for his contribution.D. To add some background information. 六、In large population studies, people who eat lots of fruits and vegetables high in vitamin C appear to have a reduced risk for various types of cancer, including cancers of the mouth and lung. But it's not clear that these benefits come specifically from vitamin C. The Age-Related Eye Disease Study found that a daily supplementcontaining 500 mg of vitamin C can help slow the progress of macular degeneration, an age-related eye disease that causes vision loss. But we don't know what benefits, if any, are provided by vitamin C in particular.Many people take vitamin C supplements in unnecessarily high doses to prevent or treat various conditions for which its effectiveness is unproved. The vitamin C supplements have variously been said for staving off sunburn and improving the appearance of wrinkles. None of these benefits have been confirmed in scientific studies.Perhaps the best-known and most widely promoted use of high-dose(高剂量)vitamin C is to prevent or treat the common cold. Most of the evidence shows that high-dose vitamin C will, at most, shorten a cold by one day. In ordinary circumstances, vitamin C has no preventive value, although a few studies have reported a 50% reduced risk of developing colds among people taking vitamin C in extreme circumstances-for example, skiers, marathon runners, and soldiers working in extreme conditions.The recommended vitamin C dosage per day for healthy women is 75 mg per day. For adults, the highest safe daily intake is likely to be 2, 000 mg per day. Vitamin C is water-soluble, so any amount more than you need will not be stored in the body. It's safe in almost any amount from foods, and supplements in recommended amounts are also regarded as safe for most people. In some people, high doses-more than, say,2,000 or 3,000 mg per day-can cause a variety of symptoms. People with kidney conditions should take no more than 1,000 mg a day.21.What can we learn about vitamin C in the first paragraph?A. It can be of better effect in higher doses.B. It can be a cure for age-related eye disease.C. It can help slow the progress of some illness.D. It can reduce the risks of the mouth cancer.22.What function does vitamin C have in treating the common cold?A. It can help people save plenty of money.B. It can stop soldiers from catching a cold.C. It may reduce a cold by one day at most.D. It may prevent the common cold efficiently.23.How much Vitamin C are healthy women advised to take per day?A.75 mg.B. 500 mg.C. 2,000 mg.D. 3,000 mg.24.Where is this text probably taken from?A. An exam paper.B. A travel journal.C. An art guidebook.D. A science magazine.七、From writing Shakespeare-style poetry to making music, ChatGPT has amazed the world since its launch in late 2022 by the US-based company OpenAI. It even passed several law exams in four courses at the University of Minnesota, US, according to CNN.The AI program can answer questions on a whole host of topics and write essays, stories and any other written texts you can think of. It does this by drawing on information collected from a large corpus (语料库) of text data.What makes ChatGPT so impressive? As Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI said in an interview with Forbes, “it's not actually fundamentally new technology that made this (ChatGPT) have a moment.”According to MIT Technology Review, ChatGPT is based on GPT-3, a large language model. Because texts are more complicated than the meaning of every word combined, language models require a type of neural network(神经网络) that can make sense of texts.One breakthrough behind today's model is a network called Transformer, which was invented by Google researchers in 2017. The neural network can infer word meanings by tracking where the word appears in a sentence. Transformer can therefore capture the meaning of texts more accurately.The GPT models built by OpenAI combined Transformer with unsupervised (无人指导的) learning, meaning that the models can learn by themselves without being told what to look at. ChatGPT can now generate human-like responses instantly due to the large scale of texts it learned from.“One of the biggest problems with ChatGPT i s that it comes back, very confidently, with falsities,” Michael Wooldridge at the Alan Turing Institute in London, UK, told The Guardian. This means that ChatGPT doesn't know the truth about the world—it learns information from various resources but it cannot decide what is true or false.Some argue that ChatGPT will be used to generate fake news, spread falsities, or be used for ill purposes. As for education, many US schools recently banned studentsfrom using ChatGPT on school networks because students began to use it as a shortcut for essays.25.How does ChatGPT work?A. By making complicated texts simpler.B. By gathering a wide variety of information.C. By passing several law exams in four courses.D. By employing its large collection of information.26.What makes ChatGPT so amazing?A. A completely new technology.B. The ability to track the location of a word.C. The combination of a network and self-learning.D. Better understanding of the meaning of every word.27.What does the underlined word “falsities” mean in the last but one paragraph?A. False information.B. Something new.C. Various resources.D. Timely responses.28.Why is ChatGPT forbidden in many us schools?A. Because a ban on it has recently been passed.B. Because it provides fake news that will mislead students.C. Because students use it for the purpose of improving their essays.D. Because with it, students finish their assignments without thinking.八、My parents had been married less than two years when my dad was diagnosed with ALS. Making a decision regarding whether or not to start a family was difficult at the time, but due to their faith and positive outlook, they chose to do so. Had they not shared the same optimism, my older brother John would not be here, and I would not be writing this today. To say that I am thankful for their decision is an understatement. My dad has had a long battle with ALS and is still fighting after 26 years.As a child, my parents did everything in their power to keep things as normal as possible for my brother and me. Unfortunately, I have very few memories of my dad when he was still able to walk because of how young I was when he lost that ability. However, I can confidently say that as a girl, my childhood felt completely normal. Our friends came over a lot. John and I were very involved in sports, and my parents were at every game.ALS isn't just a deadly disease—it is incurable. Most patients do not live even close to 26 years like my father has been able to. ALS is also a lonely disease, for both the patients and caregivers, as they go through hardships those around them will rarely understand. My mom is his primary caregiver, and my brother and I help out as much as we can. She is a remarkable mother and wife, the backbone of our family, and none of us would be here without her.Dad is the strongest person I know. He has overcome his physical limitations due to how strong he is mentally. Every day is a battle, and every day he fights hard. He truly believes every day is a gift. Some days are worse than others, but he would rarely let you know. It takes a certain kind of faith, will, ambition, and strength to handle such a desperate diagnosis, and he has never faltered(退缩).29.How does the author feel about her parents' choice of starting a family?A. Grateful.B. Indifferent.C.Angry.D. Regretful.30.What does the author intend to stress about her parents in Paragraph 2?A. Their optimistic attitude.B.Their family values.C. Their love for children.D.Their difficult situations.31.Which of the following words can best describe the author's mom?A. Determined and caring.B. Humorous and knowledgeable.C. Talented and demanding.D. Generous and strict.32.What can be concluded from the family's story?A. Hardships and difficulties are unavoidable in life.B. One has to learn to shoulder responsibility courageously.C. The presence of parents is important to children's development.D. Inner strength and family support can help overcome physical limitations答案以及解析一、1.答案：C解析：细节理解题。
贵州省遵义市2013高考英语 阅读理解训练(9)
2013高考英语（遵义市）阅读理解（9）（答案）科普知识型阅读理解(一)新闻报道类[2012·全国卷Ⅱ]ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia—One of the world's most famous fossils(化石)—the 3.2 millionyearold Lucy skeleton (骨骼) unearthed in Ethiopia in 1974—will go on an exhibition tour abroad for the first time in the United States, officials said Tuesday.Even the Ethiopian public has only seen Lucy twice. The Lucy on exhibition at the Ethiopian National Museum in the capital, Addis Ababa, is a_replica while the real remains are usually locked in a secret storeroom. A team from the Museum of National Science in Houston, Texas, spent four years discussing with the Ethiopians for the U．S. tour, which will start in Houston next September.“Ethiopia's rich culture of both the past and today, is one of the best kept secrets in the world，” said Joel Bartsch, director of the Houston museum.The sixyear tour will also go to Washington, New York, Denver and Chicago. Officials said six other U．S. cities may be on the tour. But they said plans had not yet been worked out.Traveling with Lucy will be 190 other fossils.Lucy, her name taken from a Beatles song that played in a camp the night of her discovery, is part of the skeleton of what was once a 3 1/2foottall apeman(猿人)．53．The author writes this text mainly to ________.A．introduce a few U．S. museumsB．describe some research workC．discuss the value of an apemanD．report a coming event54．What do the words “a replica” in Paragraph 2 refer to?A．A painting of the skeleton.B．A photograph of Lucy.C．A copy of the skeleton.D．A written record of Lucy.55．How many cities has Lucy's U．S. tour plan already included?A．Four. B．Five. C．Six. D．Eleven.56．What was the skeleton named after?A．An apeman. B．A song.C．A singer. D．A camp.【要点综述】本文主要介绍了科学家1974年在埃塞俄比亚发现的露西化石，露西生活的年代是320万年之前，是目前世界上最重要的古人类化石之一。
2021届高考英语二轮专题训练：阅读理解(9)
2021届高考英语二轮专题训练：阅读理解（9）AASocieties all over the world name places in similar ways. Quite often there is no official naming ceremony but places tend to be called names as points of reference by people. Then an organized body steps in and gives the place a name. Frequently it happens that a place has two names: One is named by the people and the other by the government. As in many areas, old habits died hard, and the place continues to be called by its unofficial name long after the meaning is lost.Many roads and places in Singapore（新加坡） are named in order that the pioneers will be remembered by future generations. Thus we have names such as Stamford Road and Raffles Place. This is in keeping with traditions in many countries ---- in both the West and the East.Another way of naming places is naming them after other places. Perhaps they were named to promote friendships between the two places or it could be that the people who used to live there were originally from the places that the roads were named after. The mystery is clearer when we see some of the roads named in former British bases. If you step into Selector Airbase you will see Piccadilly Circus ---- obviously named by some homesick Royal Air Force personnel.Some places were named after the activities that used to go on at those places. Bras Basah Road is an interesting example, “Base Basah” means “wet rice” in Malay（马来语）. Now why would anyone want to name a road “Wet Rice Road”? The reason is simple. During the pioneering days, wet rice was laid out to dry along this road.A few roads in Singapore are named by their shapes. There is “Circular Road” for one. Other roads may have part of their names to describe their shapes, like “Paya Lebar Crescent”. This road is called a crescent（月牙） because it begins on the main road, makes a crescent and comes back to join the main road again.36. We learn from Paragraph 1 that _____.A. the government is usually the first to name a placeB. many places tend to have more than one nameC. a ceremony will be held when a place is namedD. people prefer the place names given by the government37. What does the underlined phrase “die hard” in Paragraph 1 probably mean?A. Change suddenly.B. Change significantly.C. Disappear mysteriously.D. Disappear very slowly.38. Which of the following places is named after a person?A. Raffles Place.B. Selector Airbase.C. Piccadilly Circus.D. Paya Lebar Crescent.39. Bras Basah Road is named _______.A. after a personB. after a placeC. after an activityD. by its shape40. What can be inferred from the passage?A. Some place names in Singapore are the same as in Britain.B. Some places in Singapore are named for military purposes.C. The way Singaporeans name their places is unique.D. Young Singaporeans have forgotten the pioneers.B1. Many animals recognize their food because they see it. So do humans. When you see an apple or a piece of chocolate you know that these are things you can eat. You can also use other senses when you choose your food. You may like it because it smells good or because it tastes good. You may dislike some types of food because they do not look, smell or taste very nice. Different animals use different senses to find and choose their food. A few animals depend on only one of their senses, while most animals use more than one sense.Although there are many different types of food, some animals spend their lives eating only one type. The giant panda（大熊猫）eats only one particular type of bamboo（竹子）. Other animals eat only one type of food even when given the choice. A kind of white butterfly（蝴蝶）will stay on the leaves of a cabbage, even though there are plenty of other vegetables in the garden. However, most animals have a more varied diet（多样化饮食）. The bear eats fruits and fish. The fox eats small animals, birds and fruits. The diet of these animals will be different depending on the season.Humans have a very varied diet. We often eat food because we like it and not because it is good for us. In countries such as France and Britain, people eat foods with too much sugar. This makes them overweight, which is bad for their health. Eating too much red meat and animal products, such as butter, can also be bad for the health. Choosing the right food, therefore, has become an area of study in modern life.59. We can infer from the text that humans and animals _________.A. depend on one sense in choosing foodB. are not satisfied with their foodC. choose food in similar waysD. eat entirely different food60. Which of the following eats only one type of food?A. The white butterfly.B. The small bird.C. The bear.D. The fox.61. Certain animals change their choice of food when ___________.A. the season changesB. the food color changesC. they move to different placesD. they are attracted by different smells62. We can learn from the last paragraph that __________.A. food is chosen for a good reasonB. French and British food is goodC. some people have few choices of foodD. some people care little about healthy dietC2.请认真阅读下列短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
高考英语 阅读理解基础精品练习题(9)
落堕市安心阳光实验学校2014高考英语阅读理解基础精品练习题（9）及答案A(201*·辽宁卷，A)I got my first driver's license (执照) in 1953 by taking driver education in my first year at Central High School in Charlotte，North Carolina.Four years later when it was time to renew my license I was a married woman.Henry and I were living in Baltimore，Maryland.Two weeks before my 20th birthday，Henry drove me to the motor vehicle office on a hot July afternoon.When I got to the office and showed to the man behind the counter my North Carolina driver's license，ready to renew，the man told me that I was under age by Maryland law since I was not yet21.“Mr.Henry Smith，your husband，will have to sign for you，”he said.I argued，pointing to a very large belly (肚子) of mine，“I am married.I am having a baby.Why should I have to have someone sign for me to drive？”He answered coldly，“It's the law，madam.”Henry encouraged me to calm down，just go ahead and get the license and be done with it.“No，”I said.I refused to have him sign for me.So I left without a Maryland license.I called the North Carolina Motor Vehicle Office and renewed my NC license by mail—using my name Susan Brown.And thus it was for the next twelve years.Since Henry was in the army I could drive under my home state license.By the time Henry left the army we were once again living in Maryland，and I had to take the Maryland driver's exam.Since then I just go in and renew every four years—sign the name Susan Brown，have my new picture taken，and walk out with a license to drive.本文讲述了不同的州法律不一样。
专题09 自然地理-2024届高考英语时文阅读之语法填空专项训练(解析版)
2024届高考英语时文阅读之语法填空专项训练专题09自然地理基础篇Over 100 mln Chinese to travel during DragonBoat Festival端午节出游巩固篇China's female tourists outnumber male inseeking overseas DIY travel 中国女性游客寻求海外DIY旅游人数超过男性提高篇NW China's Ningxia rolls out ten new travelroutes宁夏推出十条新旅游线路专项微练单句语法填空数词专项训练真题精选高考模拟衔接名校真题演练【原创题】【基础篇】Over 100 million Chinese are expected 1(travel) China and overseas during the upcoming DragonBoat Festival, Ctrip, China's online travel agency, said onWednesday. Ctrip said in its latest report 2holidaymakers have booked tours to over 800 destinationsacross 92 countries and regions through its platform duringthe holiday from June 7 to 9. According to the China Tourism Academy, the Chinese people 3 (make) more than 89 million trips in 4 country during last year's Dragon Boat Festival and spent 36.2 billion yuan (5.3 billion U.S. dollars) 5 total.Though Dragon Boat Festival is 6 (type) not peak season, more people prefer to travel this time of the year due to lower ticket prices for domestic destinations, as well as more convenient transport and visa 7 (policy), said the report. The most popular overseas destinations are Japan, Thailand, Russia, Vietnam, Italy andIndonesia, 8 Sanya, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Xiamen and Chengdu are among the top destinations at home. The average cost of overseas tours during the holiday 9 (be)around 4,500 yuan (about 652 U.S. dollars) per person, 13 percent lower than that of the May Day holiday, the 10 (near) peak travel season.【答案】1.to travel2.that3.made4.the5.in6.typically7.policies8.while9.will be 10.nearest【巩固篇】Chinese women are showing a stronger interest intraveling overseas without using a travel agent 1(compare) to their male peers as the outbound tourismmarket burgeons in China, 2 newly-releasedtravel report found. Female made up about 46 percent of totalindependent overseas tourists, or a DIY method, in 2016,3 the number climbed to 58 percent in the first three quarters of this year, according to a report released by China's biggest online travel agency Ctrip and global payment giant Mastercard.Overtaking travelers of the 1980s generation, the number of teenage tourists and those in their 20s currently account for over 30 percent of China's total outbound tourists. Overseas travel is no longer just about shopping, the report said, as recreational activity reservation and 4 (spend) rose 110 percent and 24 percentyear-on-year, respectively, this year. The report also noted that Chinese tourists 5 (show) stronger wanderlust for off-the-beaten-track destinations and preferring more customized trips while demonstrating an increasing 6 (aware) of travel safety regarding purchasing overseas travel insurance.When 7 comes to inbound tourism, travel for recreation purposes still dominates the market, with American tourists 8 (lead) the trend. Travel for business has posted stronger growth in the past two years, however, with the development of the Belt and Road Initiative propelling the inflow of foreign visitors, the report showed. Chinese tourists are trotting across the globe, and the country is demonstrating 9 (sustain) growth potential in both outbound and inbound tourism, said Ctrip CEO Jane Sun. Ctrip and Mastercard inked a global strategic partnership in September, 10 the aim of supporting long-term growth in China'scross-border tourism market by coordinating their efforts in customer services, upgrading consumption and market research.【答案】pared2.a3.while4.spending5.are showing6.awareness7.it8.leading9.sustainable 10.with【提高篇】Northwestern China's Ningxia Hui AutonomousRegion launched ten new travel routes 1(encourage) more visitors from Beijing. Local tourismplayers 2 (sign) cooperation deals withtravel agencies in the Chinese capital to draw in moreBeijing residents with those 3 (new)developed routes. "Ningxia's desert scenery and ancient charm of the Western Xia regime (1038-1227) are both very 4 (appeal)," says Wu Hongyu from the Beijing-based Yingke travel 5 (serve). Yingke will also develop package tours 6 integrate Ningxia's scenic spots, gourmet food and learning experiences to introduce more visitors to the region, Wu says. Ningxia has attracted many visitors with 7 (it) exotic western geography, such as high mountains, the gobi desert, the Great Wall, lakes and prairies. The region received 31.03 million tourist visits from home and abroad in 2017, up 21.73 percent when compared 8 the previous year. Tourism income 9 (stand) at 27.7 billion yuan (4.3 billion US dollars) last year, a year on year rise of 20.14 percent. Ningxia is 90-minute flight from Beijing, while 10 special tourism train travel from the capital takes about 10 hours.【答案】1.to encourage2.have signed3.newly4.appealing5.service6.that7.its8.with9.stood 10.a【专项微练：数词】1．They used to be good friends at __________ time. (用适当的词填空)【答案】one【详解】考查短语。
2021高考英语阅读理解精英训练极品题(9)
最新高考英语阅读理解精英训练极品题（9）及答案阅读理解-------CThe television news feature about Ben Heckmann, an eighth grader from Farmington, Minn, was breathless in its praise. “At 14, he has accomplished something many adults can’t achieve,” the reporter said, “Ben is a twice-published author.” But Ben’s two “Velvet Black” books, describing a fictional rock band, were not picked from a pile of manuscripts（手稿）by an eagle eyed publisher. They were self-published, at the cost of $400 by Ben’s parents.Over the past five years, print-on-demand technology and a growing number of self publishing companies whose books can be sold online have inspired writers of all ages to avoid the traditional gatekeeping system for determining who could call himself a “published author.”The mothers and fathers who foot the bill say they are simply trying to encourage their children, in the same way that other parents buy equipment for a promising baseball player. But others see self-publishing as a lost opportunity to teach children about hardship and perseverance. Mr. Robbins, a critic, thinks it is wonderful to start writing at a young age, but worries self-publishing sends the wrong message. “There are no prodigies(神童) in literature,” he said. “Literature requires experience, in a way that mathema tics and music do not.” Alan Rinzler, a publishing industry veteran, suggested parents hire a professional editor like him to work with their child to tear a manuscript apart and help make a better. Ben’s father, Ken, said Ben’s ambitions “weren’t to knock Harry Potter off the list,” but “to get that good feeling inside that you’ve done something.”Ajla Dizdarevic, 12, who has self-published two books of poetry, has been on television and in local newspapers. “Being a published author,” she said, “was alway s a dream of mine.” Her new dream: three books by age 15.36. Which of the following is true of Ben?A. He has achieved something unusual for his age.B. His self-published books were well received.C. His manuscripts were favored by the publisher.D. He was thought little of by the public media.【答案】A【解析】细节理解题。
(英语)高考英语阅读理解专项训练及答案含解析
（英语）高考英语阅读理解专项训练及答案含解析一、高中英语阅读理解1．阅读理解The number of giraffes is becoming smaller across Africa, according to the Giraffe Conservation Foundation. The total population has dropped by 40 percent in the last 15 years. Surprisingly, even scientists haven't given much attention to giraffes. We are learning more about their ecology, but what we know is still way behind what we know about other species. "It's a silent extinction," said Dr. Julian Hennessy, a wildlife scientist."The main reason for the smaller number of giraffes is their loss of living places," said Hennessy, "as an increasing part of land is used for farming. But hunting also has a big influence." You might wonder why hunters would focus on giraffes. First of all, once a giraffe is brought down, there is lots of meat with a small amount of effort. Besides, there is another thing encouraging the hunting. In Tanzania, Hennessy says, the latest word on the street is that eating giraffe meat could cure AIDS. Fresh giraffe heads and bones can be sold at prices of up to $140 per piece.Another widespread misconception about giraffes is that they are everywhere. Look at kids' books which are full of giraffes. They are always in zoo collections. They can be seen easily, so you don't think we have to worry about them. But the truth is that they are in danger of extinction. There is a lack of right and true data.Hennessy and other researchers are now pulling together the data needed to improve the situation of the entire giraffe species and all nine subspecies (亚种). The information will be used to change the giraffe's listing on the International Union for Conservation of Nature Red List, which now lists the species as of "least concern" but two subspecies as "endangered". "It's a lot of work to gather the necessary information," Hennessy says. "And several other giraffe subspecies will be recommended for endangered listings next year or the year after." He hopes that the world will finally start to take notice of how endangered these beloved animals have become.（1）By saying "It's a silent extinction", Hennessy tells us that ______.A. giraffes are unpopular in AfricaB. the giraffe is always silent in daily lifeC. the ecology of Africa needs more attentionD. the extinction occurs without enough attention（2）What has caused the high price of giraffe meat in Tanzania?A. The country's custom.B. The illegal international trade.C. The cost of hunting a giraffe.D. The idea that it's a cure for AIDS.（3）The misconception in Para. 3 can be corrected by ______.A. preventing illegal hunting in AfricaB. rewriting kids' books about giraffesC. providing reliable data about giraffesD. spreading scientific knowledge of AIDS（4）The final purpose of Hennessy's great effort is to ______.A. collect more information about giraffesB. raise public awareness of protecting giraffesC. prove giraffes will disappear in the next few yearsD. work with the International Union for Conservation of Nature【答案】（1）D（2）D（3）C（4）B【解析】【分析】本文是一篇说明文，介绍了长颈鹿濒临灭绝的原因，并指出提供准确的数据，提高人们的保护意识至关重要。
唐山晋州市2022高考英语阅读理解(含语法填空)练习(9)及答案
社会生活类---【阅读理解】Sports account for a growing amount of income made on the sales of commercial time by television companies. Many television companies have used sports to attract viewers from particular sections of the general public, and then they have sold audiences to advertisers.An attraction of sport programs for the major U. S. media companies is that events are often held on Saturday and Sunday afternoons—the slowest time periods of the week for general television viewing. Sport events are the most popular weekend programs, especially among male viewers who may not watch much television at other times during the week. This means the television networks are able to sell advertising time at relatively high prices during what normally would be dead time for programming.Media corporations also use sports to attract commercial sponsors that might take their advertising dollars elsewhere if television stations did not report certain sports. The people in the advertising departments of major corporations realize that sports attract male viewers. They also realize that most business travelers are men and that many men make family decisions on the purchases of computers, cars and life insurance.Golf and tennis are special cases for television programming. These sports attract few viewers, and the ratings (收视率) are unusually low. However, the audience for these sports is attractive to certain advertisers. It is made up of people from the highest income groups in the United States, including many lawyers and business managers. This is why television reporting of golf and tennis is sponsored by companies selling high-priced cars, business and personal computers, and holiday trips. This is also why the networks continue to carry these programs regardless of low ratings. Advertisers are willing to pay high fees to reach high-income consumers and those managers who make decisions to buy thousands of “company cars” and computers. With such viewers, these programs don't need high ratings to stay on the air.1. Television sport programs on weekend afternoons ________.A．result in more sport eventsB．get more viewers to play sportsC．make more people interested in televisionD．bring more money to the television networks2. Why would weekend afternoons become dead time without sport programs?A．Because there would be few viewers.B．Because the advertisers would be off work.C．Because television programs would go slowly.D．Because viewers would pay less for watching television.3. In many families, men make decisions on ________.A．holiday trips B．sports viewingC．television shopping D．expensive purchases4. The ratings are not important for golf and tennis programs because ________.A．their advertisers are carmakers B．their viewers are attracted by sportsC．their advertisers target at rich peopleD．their viewers can afford expensive cars5. What is the passage mainly about?A．Television ratings are determined by male viewers.B．Rich viewers contribute most to television companies.C．Sports are gaining importance in advertising on television.D．Commercial advertisers are the major sponsors of sport events.【要点综述】本文叙述的是通过在星期六和星期日的下午播放一些电视节目来吸引那些高收入的人来看，给广告带来了极大的效益。
2022兰州市高考英语短二轮：阅读类训练(9)及答案
2022兰州市高考英语短二轮：阅读类训练（9）及答案阅读理解。
阅读下列短文, 从给的四个选项 (A、B、C和D) 中, 选出最佳选项。
Like many people you may be dreaming of a career as a rock and roll star. There are two ways to go about getting one. First there is the traditional way. Find some friends and form a group. Learn to play the guitar or the drums. Write your own songs. Spend hours arguing about the band name. Then go on the road.The next step is to spend a year or two touring. If you are good, the crowds will get bigger. In the end an artist from a record company may come to a show. If he or she likes you，there may be a deal. This is the route traditionally followed by bands in the music industry. Success means fame and wealth. And failure gives you some interesting stories to tell your children.Over the last few years a different path to success has become known. Boy bands like Boyzone and girl bands like the Spice Girls don't come together on their own.They are created by managers and record companies.Their image is strictly controlled. Professional song writers usually write their music. This is a convenient arrangement and the public seems to love the result.Though boy and girl bands have become very popular recently，there is a long tradition of making music in this way. In the early 1960's an American businessman called Berry Gordy founded Motown Records. Motown is short for “motor town”. The record company was based in the city of Detroit, where thousands of AfricanAmericans had moved to work in the car industry. They brought with them a cultural tradition of writing and performing music. This style later became known as “soul music”. Berry Gordy was a diamond miner. He took raw talent from the street and polished it until it shone. Motown stars were not just given songs to sing. They were also taught how to dress well and speak properly.1．In the first paragraph the writer seems to tell us ________.A. to form a band is very hardB. the name of the band is very importantC. newly-built bands can only perform by roadD. to form a band is very simple答案：D推断题。
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阅读理解专项训练9ASeeing in StereoHave you wondered why you have two eyes and why they are set close together on the front of your face? The reasons are simple and important to the way you see the rest of your world．Your eyes are like two small cameras. A camera catches an image of an object and records it on film．Similarly，when you look at something，each eye takes in what it sees and sends this image to the back of the eyeball．Because your eyes are set close together，they view the world from about the same height but from slightly different angles. Working as a team, the eyes send the images to your brain, which puts them together into a single, centered image.Seeing in stereo means seeing with two eyes working together，which is called stereoscopic sight．This allows you to view the world in three dimensions，or 3-D．Seeing depth helps you to judge the distance between you and the objects you see and to adjust to the changing angle at which you see something as you move closer to or farther away from it．If images are coming from only one eye, however，only two of these dimensions-height and width-can be perceived．A world seen with one eye is thus two-dimensional，as in a photograph．Now consider why your two eyes are on the front of your face．Think of other animals with this same arrangement．They are all animals that hunt，like lions and wolves．Their eyes face directly in front of them．This provides a field of sight about 180 degrees wide，which is called binocular sight．On the other hand，animals that are hunted have eyes on the sides of the head，which provides nearly 360-degree field of sight．In order to stay alive，they need to see things coming from the sides and from behind．However，without stereoscopic sight，they have difficulty determining how far a danger is．With sight both stereoscopic and binocular，humans share with animal hunters the ability to see from side to side and to accurately determine the distance．If you think it would be great to have another type of sight，perhaps with hundreds of tiny eyes like many insects do，think again! Each tiny insect eye sees only a tiny part．Besides，what if you needed glasses? Be glad for the eyesight that you have．56. According to the passage，an eye is like a camera because bothA. can record imagesB. can imagine objectsC. provide centered imagesD. work at the same height57. Stereoscopic sight is a result of havingA. a three-hundred-sixty-degree field of sightB. hundreds of eyes，all seeing parts of an imageC. two eyes close to one another that work togetherD. one eye on either side of the head，each seeing a different image58．The author implies that “seeing in stereo”A．is similar to the way cameras workB．is an ability humans are fortunate to haveC．would be better for a wider field of sightD．helps people to have better sight than animalsBComputer games have been criticised for quite some time over a whole range of issues. Some people say they are overly violent and encourage violent behaviour particularly in children. Others say that they make children unsociable and are bad for their eyes. Some have even attributed falling standards of literacy and a lack of interest in reading on them. Now, however, it seems that computer games have also become a feminist issue.Game manufacturers have, for some time, been looking to increase the number of female game players. The vast majority of computer games still sell to a mainly male market. Perhaps this is because the violent nature of many of the games appeals more to males or perhaps because many of the main characters in the games are male. Manufacturers' attempts to produce more female characters increase their share of the female gaming market which has met with serious criticism from many women's groups.While heroines such as Lara Croft of the Tomb Raider game are seen as providing positive role models of strong women, many believe that the character's unrealistic Barbies are subconsciously setting unattainable standards in the minds of young women. Perhaps a stronger criticism is that although many games now include female characters, their role is often secondary and they support the main, male, action characters within the games. Of course the nature of many of the games remains violent and destructive and this in itself could well continue to put off female gamers.There are now, however, a number of web sites springing up on the World Wide Web to help women deal with this issue. Sites such as Game Girlz, Women Gamers and Game Gal offer game reviews, articles, discussion forums and even employment opportunities for women interested in becoming part of the rapidly expanding games industry. The games are reviewed by women from a very female perspective. Some rate the games from one to ten across a range of criteria which include the appearance of the female characters, the degree of intelligence attributed to them in the game and even the marketing attitude adopted by the company. The sites are obviously looking for games that move away from the very male dominated and violent nature of the majority of computer games. Many of them review games that are more constructive and developmental. Although the common fantasy themes of knights, witches and goblins（妖精） still exist within these games, the aims are often very different. Instead of destroying opposing armies，the aim of the game can be to make peace with them.With this increased degree of awareness and involvement from women in the games industry many positive changes could be made that could encourage more women and young girls to become enthusiastic about technology. Perhaps we may even find more male gamers moving away from the traditional violent and destructive games towards the more positive values promoted by these more feminine role models, after all Tomb Raider is still one of the most popular computer games on the market, but perhapsthat's too much to ask.59. What is paragraph 1 mainly about ?A. The violence in computer games.B. Common criticisms of computer games.C. Ch ildren’s feeling in computer games.D. The computer issues.60. Manufacturers want to produce more female characters in order to _______.A. increase sales in the male marketB. help women learn how to play computer gamesC. encourage more women to buy computer gamesD. increase the number of male game players61. From the passage we know that Tomb Raider is _______.A. a film which provides positive role models of strong womenB. a site which helps women to deal with many issuesC. a female role which is secondary in many gamesD. a computer game which is very popular on the market62.Which would be the best title for the passage ?A. Girls’ GamesB. Computer GamesC. Children’s GamesD. Games IndustryCHungry For a WinA victor is, by definition, someone who wins a struggle or contest. However, that doesn’t mean he or she will live a proud and happy life ever after, as Katniss Everdeen is about to discover in The Hunger Games: Catching Fire.Catching Fire, out in Chinese theaters on Nov 21, is set in a futuristic society called Panem. Every year its government holds a televised fight to the death. Two teenagers from each of the 12 districts of Panem are chosen to compete.In the new film, last year’s victors Katniss (Jennifer Lawrence) and her partner Peeta are back home after winning the 74th Hunger Games. Katniss just wants to live a normal life. However, that never seems to happen. She has nightmares, which remind her that she is a killer.Her worst nightmare comes true when the annual Hunger Games arrive again. The teenager finds herself back in the competition along with Peeta. Since Katniss brings hope to Panem through her courage, President Snow plans to use this year’s Games to kill off Katniss and Peeta and in turn dampen the fires of rebellion.“This is the next step of Katniss’ heroism and the next part of her journey to finding out who she is really going to be,” Lawrence told Reuters.Fast-paced and full of action, Catching Fire looks to outdo the success that the first film had in 2012. With a 97 percent rating on the movie review website Rotten Tomatoes, it is enjoying positive reviews. Critics have praised it for being faithful to the book written by American author Suzanne Collins. The Hollywood Reporter said that Catching Fire outshines the first movie a lot.Jennifer Lawrence, who won a best actress Oscar this year for her 2012 movie Silver Linings Playbook, has helped Catching Fire find success, Forbes pointed out. The 23-year-old actress does well playing a young lady who hates what she was forced to do to stay alive yet is determined not to give up.“Lawrence’s down-to-earth personality in real life won the hearts of the public. So given a wildly popular first film that blew everyone away, a rising fan base and a lead performer beloved by the mainstream press and viewers, the sequel(续集) was always going to be big,” Forbes noted.63. The underlined word “dampen” in Paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to “_______”.A. holdB. lightC. reduceD. support64. Which of the following is TRUE about the film’s story according to the article?A. Every year 12 teenagers in total are chosen to join in the televised fight.B. Despite having won the 74th Hunger Games, Ka tniss doesn’t feel much joy.C. Katniss and Peeta are chosen once again to make the TV show more appealing.D. Jennifer Lawrence won a best actress Oscar this year for the first Hunger Games movie.65. What are some reasons why Catching Fire will probably be successful?a. The previous film was successful.b. It is true to the original book’s story.c. Most of the reviews of the movie are positive.d. It has many famous stars in addition to Jennifer Lawrence.A. abcB. abdC. acdD. bcd66. After reading the passage, we can infer that _______.A. President Snow thinks highly of Katniss and Peeta’s victoryB. Katniss decides to fight in the 75th Hunger Games because she loves itC. Critics hold a negative attitude to the first movie of Hunger GamesD. The personality of the leading actress contributes to the success of Catching FireDThe statistics I’ve cited and the living examples are all too familiar to you. But what may not be so familiar will be the increasing number of women who are looking actively for advancement of for a new job in your offices. This woman may be equipped with professional skills and perhaps valuable experience. She will not be content to be Executive Assistant to Mr. Seldom Seen of the Assistant Vice President’s Girl Friday, who is the only one who comes in on Saturday.She is the symbol of what I call the Second Wave of Feminism. She is the modern woman who is determined to be.Her forerunner was the radical feminist who interpreted her trapped position as a female as oppression by the master class of men. Men, she believed, had created a domestic, servile role for women in order that men could have the career and the opportunity to participate in making the great decisions of society. Thus the radical feminist held that women through history had been oppressed and dehumanized, mainly because man chose to exploit his wife and the mother of his children. Sometimes it was deliberate exploitation and sometimes it was the innocence of never looking beneath the pretensions of life.The radical feminists found strength in banding together. Coming to recognize each other for the first time, they could explore their own identities, realize theirown power, and view the male and his system as the common enemy. The first phases of feminism in the last five years often took on this militant, class-warfare tone. Betty Friedan, Gloria Steinem, Germaine Greer, and many others hammered home their ideas with a persistence that aroused and intrigued many of the brightest and most able women in the country. Consciousness-raising groups allowed women to explore both their identities and their dreams—and the two were often found in direct conflict.What is the stereotyped role of American women? Marriage. A son. Two daughters. Breakfast. Ironing. Lunch. Bowling, maybe a garden club of for the very daring, non-credit courses in ceramics. Perhaps an occasional cocktail party. Dinner. Football or baseball on TV. Each day the same. Never any growth in expectations—unless it is growth because the husband has succeeded. The inevitable question: “Is that all there is to life?”The rapid growth of many feminist organizations attests to the fact that these r adical feminists had touched some vital nerves. The magazine “Ms.” was born in the year of the death of the magazine “Life.” But too often the consciousness-raising sessions became ends in themselves. Too often sexism reversed itself and man-hating was encouraged. Many had been with the male chauvinist.It is not difficult, therefore, to detect a trend toward moderation. Consciousness-raising increasingly is regarded as a means to independence and fulfillment, rather than a ceremony of fulfillment itself. Genuine independence can be realized through competence, through finding a career, through the use of education. Remember that for many decades the education of women was not supposed to be useful.67. What was the main idea of this passage?A. The Second Wave of Feminist.B. Women’s Independent Spirits.C. The Unity of Women.D. The Action of Union.68. What was the author’s attitude toward the radical?A. He supported it wholeheartedly.B. He opposed it strongly.C. He disapproved to some extent.D. He ignored it completely.69. What does the word “militant” mean?A. Aggressive.B. Ambitions.C. Progressive.D. Independent.70. What was the radical feminist’s view point about the male?A. Women were exploited by the male.B. Women were independent of the male.C. Women’s lives were deprived by the male.D. The male were their common enemy.56-58 ACB 59-62 BCDA 63-66 CBAD 67-70 ACAD。