江苏省南宁市高考英语四月阅读理解和完形填空自练(7)

南宁市高考英语专题复习完形填空(及答案)一、高中英语完形填空1．Directions: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.Now, U.S. researchers have identified a new way to treat people infected with tuberculosis (肺结核)before they get sick.Tuberculosis is one of the world's most 1 health threats. The World Health Organization says tuberculosis kills nearly two million people each year. Another two billion are 2 : they are infected, but don't have symptoms of the disease. Those at highest risk can take medicine, but Vanderbilt University researcher Timothy Sterling says not everyone 3 with the treatment, which is a daily dose of isoniazid(异烟肼，抗结核药)for nine months. So although the medication is highly effective if people take all of their medication, many people do not take all their medication and therefore the effectiveness of the treatment plan is 4 . Asa(n) 5 , Sterling and his colleagues 6 isoniazid with another drug, rifapentine (利福喷汀).The combination was taken weekly, not daily, for just three months. And the results of this study showed that the new treatment plan ---- the three months of isoniazid and rifapentine---- was as effective as the nine–month isoniazid treatment plan. 7 , the short-course, three-month treatment plan had higher treatment completion rates and was also well 8 .There was some other difference. The two-drug, combination treatment was administered as directly 9 therapy. That means the patients took their medicine in the presence of a health care worker, to ensure that they followed the treatment plan. This was a large study, involving 7,500 participants in North America, Spain, and Brazil. Sterling 10 that most of the people in this study were HIV-negative. The results might be 11 for HIV-positive people. A recent study in South Africa indicated that the combination therapy works well in people infected with HIV as well as tuberculosis, but the study was too small to be 12 . Timothy Sterling's research, published in The New England Journal of Medicine, has been 13 by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the CDC. The government health agency recommends the 12-dose weekly combination treatment as an equal alternative to the 270–dose daily treatment plan that has been the 14 therapy. But because of possible 15 issues, the CDC still recommends the daily treatment plan for HIV–positive patients who are taking antiretroviral drugs or women who are pregnant. Also because of a lack of data, the CDC says children under age 12 should stay with the nine-month daily treatment.1. A. public B. persistent C. predictable D. mild2. A. out of control B. beyond expectation C. without hope D. under threat3. A. put up B. follow through C. get along D. come up4. A. decreased B. maximized C. measured D. enhanced5. A. supplement B. substitute C. promotion D. alternative6. A. mixed B. replaced C. associated D. connected7. A. As a result B. In addition C. In fact D. For instance8. A. imposed B. tolerated C. cultivated D. infected9. A. isolated B. implemented C. observed D. required10. A. argues B. suggests C. commands D. warns11. A. inevitable B. negative C. distinct D. indirect12. A. definite B. desired C. logical D. detailed13. A. conducted B. proved C. demonstrated D. approved14. A. similar B. unique C. standard D. peculiar15. A. personal B. crucial C. age D. safety【答案】（1）B；（2）D；（3）B；（4）A；（5）D；（6）A；（7）C；（8）B；（9）C；（10）D；（11）C；（12）A；（13）D；（14）C；（15）D；【解析】【分析】本文是一篇说明文，介绍结核病是世界上最严重的疾病之一，但是研究人员发现了新的混合疗法用于肺结核疾病的治疗，效果更佳，但是仍不完善，对于HIV呈阳性的病人治疗时，政府机构持谨慎态度。

江苏省南宁市高考英语四月阅读理解和完形填空自练（1）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。

A different sort of generation gap is developing in the workplace. Someone --- specifically the father-daughter team of Larry and Meagan Johnson --- has figured out that on some American job sites, five generations are working side by side.In their new book about generations in the workplace the pair argue that while such an age difference adds a lot of texture and a variety of life experiences, it can also bring tensions and conflicts.The Johnsons are human-resource trainers and public speakers. Dad Larry is a former health-care executive; daughter Meagan is a onetime high-level sales manager.Here are the oldest and youngest of the five generations they identify:They call the oldest group Traditionals, born before 1945. They were heavily influenced by the lessons of the Great Depression and World War Two. They respect authority, set a high standard of workmanship, and communicate easily and confidently. But they’re also stubbornly independent. They want their opinions heard.At the other extreme are what the Johnsons call Linksters, born after 1995 into today’s more complicated, multi-media world. They live and breathe technology and are often social activists. You won’t find many 15-year olds in the offices of large companies, except as volunteers, of course, but quite old and quite young workers do come together in sales environments like bike shops and ice-cream stores.The Johnsons, Larry and Meagan, represent a generation gap themselves in their work with jobsite issues. The Johnsons’ point is that as the average lifespan continues to rise and retirement dates get delayed because of the tight economy, people of different generations are working side by side, more often bringing with them very different ideas about company loyalty and work values.The five generations are heavily influenced by quite different events, social trends, and the cultural phenomena of their times. Their experiences shape their behavior and make it difficult, sometimes, for managers to achieve a strong and efficient workplace.Larry and Meagan Johnson discuss all this in greater detail in a new book, “Generations, Inc.: From Boomers to Linksters --- Managing the Friction Between Generations at Work,” published by Amacom Press, which is available in all good bookstore from this Friday.1. The type of generation gap in paragraph 1 refers to the difference in beliefs ________.A. between managers and workersB. among family membersC. among employeesD. between older and newer companies2. Which of the following statements is NOT true about Traditionals?A. They’ve learned much from war and economic disaster.B. They’re difficult to work with as they are stubborn.C. They respect their boss and hope to be respected.D. They’re independent workers with great confidence.3. According to the passage, the Linksters are usually ________.A. found working in the offices of large companiesB. influenced by media and technologyC. enthusiastic multi-media activistsD. ice-cream sellers4. According to the passage, modern workforces are more diverse because ________.A. people want to increase their average lifespanB. many young people are entering the workforceC. employees with different values can benefit their companiesD. retirement dates are being delayed for economic reasons5. What’s the main purpose of the passage?A. To promote a new book by Larry and Meagan Johnson.B. To describe the five different workplace generations.C. To introduce the Johnsons’ r esearch about diverse workforces.D. To identify a major problem in modern workforces.【参考答案】1—5、C B B D A阅读理解。

南宁市最新高考英语阅读理解练习题(含答案)一、高中英语阅读理解1．阅读理解My father loves his garden. He planted some seeds in it. But at that time I didn't understand why working in the dirt excited him so much.Unfortunately, in early May, my father was seriously injured in an accident. He had to stay in bed for a while. My mother had several business trips so she couldn't take care of the garden. I didn't want my father to worry, so I said that I would take care of his garden until he recovered. I assumed that the little plants would continue to grow as long as they had water, and luckily it rained fairly often so I didn't think much about the garden.One Saturday morning, my father said to me, "Christine, the vegetables should be about readyto be picked. Let's have a salad today!" I went out to the garden and was upset to see that manyof the lettuce leaves and carrots had been half eaten by bugs. There were hundreds of bugs all over them!I panicked for a moment, but then I quietly went to the nearest store to buy some vegetables.When I gave the salad to him, he said, "Oh, Christine, what a beautiful salad! I can't believe the carrots are this big already. You must be taking very good care of my garden." I felt a little bit guilty.Coming home, my mother saw the bag from the supermarket in the kitchen. I was embarrassed and I admitted, "Dad wanted a salad, but the garden was a disaster. I didn't want to disappoint him so I went to the store." She laughed but promised to help me in the garden and weeks later I was finally able to pick some.I carefully made a salad and took it to my father. He looked at it with a hint of a smile. "Christine the carrots are smaller in this salad, but they taste better."Now, I better understand how putting a lot of effort into caring for something can help you appreciate the results more, however small they maybe. Perhaps this was one of the reasons for my father's love of gardening.（1）Christine originally said she would do the gardening because she ________.A.knew it was important to her fatherB.wanted to improve her gardening skillsC.was asked by her father to do itD.was interested in growing vegetables（2）Which of the following was a problem in the garden?A.Animals often dug in the garden.B.Insects destroyed the lettuce and carrots.C.The plants were given too much water.D.The vegetables were marked incorrectly.（3）Christine could secretly make the salad from store-bought vegetables because ________.A.her father couldn't see the garden's progressB.her father was in hospital at that timeC.her mother helped her to buy the vegetablesD.her mother helped her to make a spray（4）What did Christine learn through her experience of gardening?A.Always prepare for a rainy day.B.Don't be disappointed by bugs.C.Hard work can be rewarding.D.Working alone produces results.【答案】（1）A（2）B（3）A（4）C【解析】【分析】本文是一篇记叙文，讲述了帮养病的爸爸照顾花园的经历让Christine明白了努力工作是值得的。

江苏省南宁市高考英语四月完形填空、阅读理解课外练习（11）【2015高考复习】阅读理解“Reconstituted” families are more and more common in the UK.Steve and Debbie got married in 2001 and had two children，Lily and Alex.Unfortunately，Steve and Debbie’s marriage didn’t work out and they got divorce d in 2006.The children live with Debbie.In 2008，Debbie remarried.Her new husband，Martin，has three children from his previous marriage and they visit Debbie，Martin，Lily and Alex at weekends.In addition，Debbie is pregnant with her third child.She’s expecting a boy who will be a half­brother to Lily and Alex and also to Martin’s three other children.Confused？Debbie’s family arrangements might have seemed strange 30 years ago but nowadays this kind of “reconstituted” family is increasingly common in the UK.Alm ost half of all marriages in Britain end in divorce and over 40% of marriages are remarriages.More than 10% of all British children live with one birth parent and a stepparent—a parent who isn’t their biological mother or father.The traditional “nuclear” f amily of two parents and their children is not so traditional any more.What does all of this mean for parents in these “reconstituted” families？“There are difficulties and challenges，” says Debbie.“Different families have different routines and it ca n be difficult for children to move between their two families.Birthdays and holidays can be tricky.Where do the children go？Who should they spend their time with？Also，when my children are naughty it can be difficult for Martin to tell_them_off.Things that might be simple in a traditional family can be a bit more complicated.”And how about the children？Martin’s eldest child，Ella，is 12.“I like my two families，” she says.“I live with my mum but visit my dad quite often and I’m happy that my mum and dad get along OK.They’re not married any more but it’s good that they can still be friends.” Of course divorce and separation are never easy but many families in the UK are finding ways to make family life work in new ways.【语篇解读】本文介绍了英国出现越来越多的重组家庭这一社会现象。

南宁市2015高考英语四月完形填空、阅读理解课外练习（10）答案阅读理解(2014·枣庄高三模拟)Microsoft founder Bill Gates has opened up about being a parent，stating that 13 is an appropriate age for a child’s first cell phone.The 57-year-old，father-of-three，revealed on The Today Show that his children Jennifer and Rory were not allowed phones until their 13th birthday and his youngest daughter Phoebe is still waiting for one.“We’ve chosen in our family that it’s 13 where you get a phone，” the self­made billionaire explained.He said as a result his children often return home from school complaining，“All the other kids have one.I’m the only one without one.It’s so embarrassing.”Asked if he keeps passwords to his son and daughters’ email and Facebook accounts，Mr Gates said that he doesn’t for Jenn ifer,16，who he describes as “independent”．He admitted that monitoring online activity is “a very tricky issue for parents now”．Despite their vast wealth Mr and Mrs Gates，who live in Lake Medina，have said they want to give their children as normal an upbringing as possible.It was previously reported that their youngsters have to complete household chores and are given a modest amount of pocket money.And in 2010 Mr Gates said that he intends to give most of his $61 billion fortune away rather than h and it down.“That wouldn’t be good either for my kids or society，” he said.Also during the Today interview with host Matt Lauer，Mr Gates，who stepped down from Microsoft in 2008 to concentrate on philanthropy，said that helping others gives him the same excitement as creating software.“What you really feel is what you’ve achieved.If a piece of software gets out there and lots of people love it—it lets them get their work done in better ways—that’s exciting，” he explained. 1．Bill Gates will not let his children own a cell phone________.A．until they reach the age of 13B．if they don’t really need oneC．unless they do some houseworkD．before they become independent2．Which of the following is true about Bill Gates’ children?A．All his children now have cell phones.B．Phoebe has her own cell phone.C．They are not given any pocket money.D．Jennifer can use the Internet freely.3．What does the underlined word “That” refer to in the text?A．Being a parent as a billionaire.B．Handing all his money down to his children.C．Allowing his children to have their phones.D．Giving away all his money to good causes.4．What can we learn about Bill Gates from the text?A．He is a warm-hearted father to his children.B．He has created a lot of software since 2008.C．He now devotes himself to helping othersD．He cares more about money than anything else.5．What is the text mainly about?A．How Bill Gates made himself a billionaire.B．How Bill Gates deals with his money.C．How Bill Gates managed his business.D．How Bill Gates brings up his children.语篇解读本文为一篇说明文。

江苏省南宁市高考英语四月完形填空、阅读理解课外练习（3）阅读理解(2014·威海高考模拟)A dentist’s office may not be everyone’s idea of a perfect holiday destination.But a growing number of Europeans are travelling abroad for medical treatment to save money，or maybe to combine a visit to the doctor with some sightseeing，creating a potential but fast-growing market for traditional tour operators.“It was simply cheaper for me to go to a dentist in Hungary，” said a 42­year­old physical therapist from Berlin.He chose the clinic near Budapest from an Internet advertisement，attracted by hundreds of euros in savings compared with the same treatment in Germany.He was happy to find when he got there that the clinic was clean，the staff qualified and the work thorough.People travel abroad for medical treatment for various reasons：it’s cheaper，they face a long wait at home，or the treatment they want is not available in their own country.The British-based Medical Tourist Company refers about 100 patients a year to hospitals in India for treatments.And Chief Executive Premhar Shah reports rapid growth in demand from customers in Africa，where it can be harder to find well-equipped medical facilities for complex surgeries.Some patients who have immigrated may prefer to return to be close to their families when they undergo surgery.“People will want to take the opportunity to seek treatment in places where they have relatives who might be able to look after them.I’m seeing that especially with younger people from eastern Europe，” said a professor at the Universit y of Oxford.For some，there is the attraction of free treatment abroad.British law-makers have called for tighter checks on patients arriving for treatment，out of concerns that foreign citizens are travelling to Britain to take advantage of the free service.The global medical tourism market is believed to be worth $40 billion to $60 billion and growing at about 20 percent per year.1．The 42-year-old physical therapist was satisfied with________in Hungary.A．the price instead of the serviceB．the service instead of the priceC．both the price and the serviceD．neither the price nor the service2．How many reasons are mentioned to explain why people go abroad for medical treatment? A．Four.B．Five.C．Six.D．Seven.3．According to the article，________for medical treatment.A．more Africans want to travel abroadB．more Europeans want to travel to AfricaC．more Britons want to travel to IndiaD．no one would come to Great Britain4．Young people from eastern Europe return to their mother countries for surgery in order to________.A．get cheaper medical serviceB．be looked after by relativesC．have better medical treatmentD．enjoy free medical treatment5．What does the article mainly talk about?A．Overseas sightseeing.B．Hospital treatment.C．Medical tourism.D．Travelers’ health problems.语篇解读本文是一篇说明文。

定额市鞍钢阳光实验学校2015高考英语（四月）完形填空、阅读理解小练（7）答案阅读理解(2014·高三第一次模拟考试)Elderly adults who regularly drink green tea may stay more agile (敏捷的) and independent than their peers over time, according to a Japanese study that covered thousands of people.Green tea contains antioxidant chemicals (抗氧化化学物质) that may help stop the cell damage that can lead to disease.Researchers have been studying green tea’s effect on everything from cholesterol (胆固醇) to the risk of certain cancers，with mixed results so far.They found those who drank the most green tea were the least likely to develop “functional disability”，or problems with daily activities or basic needs，such as dressing or bathing.Specifically，almost 13 percent of adults who drank less than a cup of green tea per day became functionally disabled，compared with just over 7 percent of people who drank at least five cups a day.The study did not prove that green tea alone kept people agile as they grew older.Green tea lovers generally had healthier diets，including more fish，vegetables and fruit，as well as more education，lower smoking rates，fewer heart attacks and strokes，and greater mental sharpness.They also tended to be more socially active and have more friends and family to rely on.But even with those factors accounted for，green tea itself was tied to a tower disability risk，the researchers said.People who drank at least five cups a day were one­third less likely to develop disabilities than those who had less than a cup per day.Those people who averaged three or four cups a day had a 25 percent lower risk. Although it’s not clear how green tea might offer a buffer (缓冲) against disabilities，lead researcher Yasutake Tomata did note that one recent study found green tea extracts (提取物) seem to increase leg muscle strength in older women.While green tea and its extracts are considered safe in small amounts，they do contain caffeine and small amounts of vitamin K，which means it could affect drugs that prevent blood clotting (凝固)．6．What does the underlined word “peers” mea n in the first paragraph? A．Fathers.B．Brothers.C．People of the same age.D．People living in the same neighborhood.7．What can be learned from the passage?A．Antioxidant chemicals can lead to disease.B．Those who often drink green tea can’t develop “funct ional disability”．C．“Functional disability” is related to problems with daily activitiesor basic needs.D．People who drink at least five cups a day are not likely to become functionally disabled.8．What does the fifth paragraph mainly tell us?A．How the study was proved.B．Why green tea lovers can keep agile.C．What healthier diets include.D．How to lower the disability risk.9．What has the researcher Yasutake Tomata discovered?A．Those who drank green tea can’t develop “functional disability”．B．Green tea alone kept people agile as they grew older.C．How green tea might offer a buffer against disabilities.D．Green tea extracts seem to increase leg muscle strength in older women. 10．From the passage we can infer that________.A．vitamin K is contained in caffeineB．vitamin K is good for our bloodC．vitamin K is bad for our healthD．vitamin K has influence on some drugs语篇解读本文介绍了常饮绿茶对身体的种种好处及原因。

南宁市2015高考英语四月完形填空、阅读理解课外练习（8）答案阅读理解(2014·山东实验中学一模)Global Positioning Systems (全球定位系统) are now a part of everyday driving in many countries.These satellite-based systems provide turn-by-turn directions to help people get to where they want to go.However，they can also cause a lot of problems，send you to the wrong place or leave you completely lost.Many times，the driver is to blame.Sometimes a GPS error is responsible.Most often，says Barry Brown，it is a combination of the two.Barry Brown is with the Mobile Life Centre in Stockholm，Sweden.He told us about an incident involving a friend who had flown to an airport in the eastern United States.There he borrowed a GPS-equipped car to use during his stay.Mr Brown says，“They just plugged in an address and then set off to their destination.And，then it wasn’t until they were driving for thirty minutes that they realized they actually put in a destination back on the West Coast where they lived.They actually put their home address in.So again，the GPS is kind of ‘garbage in garbage out’．”Mr Brown says this is a common human error，but what makes the problem worse has to do with some of the shortcomings，or failures，of GPS equipment.He says，“One problem with a lot of the GPS units is they have a very small screen and they just tell you the next turn.Because they just give you the next turn，sometimes that means that it is not really giving you the overview that you would need to know that it’s going to the wrong place.”Mr Brown says，“One of the things that struck us，perhaps the most important thing was that you have to know what you’re doing when you use a GPS.There are these new skills that people have developed.There are these new competencies (资格) that you need to have to be able to use a GPS because they sometimes go wrong.This goes against a common belief that GPS systems are for passive drivers who lack navigational skills.”Barry Brown says to make GPS systems better we need a better understanding of how drivers，passengers and GPS systems work together.1．According to Barry Brow，in most cases，________are blame for the problems.A．human errorsB．GPS errorsC．errors caused by both drivers and GPSD．errors caused by putting in a wrong address2．The example of Barry Brown’s friend is used to show that________.A．GPS is nothing but garbageB．GPS is still not accurate enoughC．it is difficult for drivers to use GPS equipmentD．sometimes drivers are responsible for the problem3．It can be inferred from the second paragraph that________.A．it’s impossible to drive from the eas t to the west in the USB．Barry Brown’s friend went to Stockholm，Sweden by planeC．given wrong instructions，the GPS will produce wrong resultsD．GPS systems are for passive drivers who lack navigational skills4．Which of the followings is one of the shortcomings of GPS equipment?A．It just tells the driver to turn once at a time.B．It gives the driver the overview.C．Its screen is too small to be seen clearly.D．It is only suitable for passive drivers.5．What’s the main idea of the text?A．GPS systems are helpful for drivers.B．Driving with GPS can be difficult to navigate (导航)．C．Drivers should understand how GPS systems work.D．Drivers should learn to use GPS systems correctly.语篇解读本文是一篇议论文。

南宁市2015高考英语四月完形填空、阅读理解课外练习（7）答案阅读理解【2014·南昌市高三第三次模拟测试】Millions of people are using cell phones today.In many places it is actually considered unusual not to use one.In many countries，cell phones are very popular with young people.They find that the phones are more than a means of communication—having a mobile phone shows that they are cool and connected.The explosions around the world in mobile phone use make some health professional worried.Some doctors are concerned that in the future many people may suffer health problems from the use of mobile phones.In England，there has been a serious debate about this issue.Mobile phone companies are worried about the negative publicity of such ideas.They say that there is no proof that mobile phones are bad for your health.On the other hand，why do some medical studies show changes in the brain cells of some people who use mobile phones？Signs of change in the issues of the brain and head can be detected with modern scanning equipment.In one case，a traveling salesman had to retire at a young age because of serious memory loss.H e couldn’t remember even simple tasks.He would often forget the name of his own son.This man used to talk on his mobile phone for about six hours a day，every day of his working week，for a couple of years.His family doctor blamed his mobile phone use，but his employer’s doctor didn’t agree.What is it that makes mobile phones potentially harmful？The answer is radiation.High-tech machines can detect very small amounts of radiation from mobile phones.Mobile phone companies agree that there is some radiation.But they say the amount is too small to worry about.As the discussion about their safety continues，it appears that it’s best to use mobile phones less e your regular phone if you want to talk for a long e your mobile phone only when you really need it.Mobile phones can be very useful and convenient，especially in emergencies.In the future，mobile phones may have a warning label that says they are bad for your health.So for now，it’s wise not to use your mobile phone too often.1．People buy cell phones for the following reasons except that________.A．they’re popular B．they’re convenientC．they’re useful D．they’re cheap2．The word “detected” in Paragraph 3 could be best replaced by________.A．discovered B．removedC．cured D．caused3．The salesman retired young because________.A．he disliked using mobile phonesB．he couldn’t remember simple tasksC．he was tired of talking on his mobile phoneD．his employer’s doctor persuaded him to4．On the safety issue of mobile phones，the manufacturing companies________.A．deny the existence of mobile phone radiationB．develop new technology to reduce mobile phone radiationC．hold that the amount of radiation is too small to worry aboutD．try to prove that mobile phones are not harmful to health5．The wri ter’s purpose of writing this article is to advise people________.A．to buy mobile phonesB．to use mobile phones less oftenC．to update regular phonesD．to stop using mobile phones语篇解读本文是一篇议论文。

江苏省南宁市高考英语四月完形填空、阅读理解课外练习（4）阅读理解(2014·山东省济南名校高三第四次诊断性测试)There was a sweet smell of incense (香) in the air as the well-muscled man moved his legs into a position well behind his head.It was something that the human body really should not be able to do.But what else would you expect at the First World Yoga Championships?On September 25，the world’s leading yoga experts arrived in the US to find out who was the best.But the real prize was to turn yoga into a proper Olympic event.“Yoga is a combination of bodybuilding，Miss World，Mr Universe and gymnastics，” said championship organizer Bikram Choudhury.“There are some 70 people from more than 20 countries competing in this event.Why not have yoga at the Olympics？”The public cannot decide whether or not Chou dhury’s dream will come true.But he is right about one thing：yoga has become popular with young and old people all over the world.In the US alone,15 million people practise yoga.Everyone is at it，including Madonna and Ricky Martin. Yoga started in India mo re than 5,000 years ago.The name means “to join together”．That is to bring the body and mind together into one pleasing experience.The whole system of yoga is built on three things：exercise，breathing and meditation (沉思)．The yoga that we know today is most ly physical yoga.It’s seen as a type of exercise，but is different from sports like football or running.When we do yoga，we move our body into positions that stretch the muscles and joints，making them stronger.One of the best things about yoga is the fact that everyone can do it.To women，it means a flat stomach，more shapely legs and a graceful body.To men，it is a way of becoming stronger and more athletic.There are also specially-designed yoga classes for pregnant women or children suffering from mental disabilities，such as autism (孤独症)．As for teenagers，meditation and simple breathing exercises can help them learn to calm down，relax and concentrate better.But teenagers under 16 are not supposed to do the body exercises as it could have a bad effect on their natural growth. 1．What does the first paragraph mainly tell us?A．Something sportsmen should not do in practising yoga.B．Basic skills that are required in performing yoga.C．The performance of the sportsmen at the First World Yoga Championships.D．The unique setting where yoga is performed.2．What is Choudhury’s dream in the passage?A．Turning yoga into a proper Olympic event.B．Making all Americans practise yoga.C Winning the First World Yoga Championships.D．Getting the public support for promoting yoga.3．Why does the author mention Madonna and Ricky Martin in the fourth paragraph?A．To compare the differences between the young and the old.B．To describe the extensive popularity of yoga in the US.C．To emphasize the importance of practising yoga.D．To explain the strong influence of public figures in the US.4．Which statement is NOT true about yoga?A．It is a type of exercise which benefits the body and mind.B．It makes muscles and joints stronger by stretching.C．It contains exercise，breathing and meditation.D．It is similar to the sports like football or running.5．According to the passage，who does not need to pay special attention in practising yoga? A．Women to be mothers.B．Teenagers under 16.C．Adult men.D．Children with autism.语篇解读瑜伽是一项集锻炼、呼吸和沉思于一身的健身运动，练习瑜伽将会给人带来不可思议的改变。

南宁市最新高考英语完形填空练习题(含答案)一、高中英语完形填空1．阅读下面短文，从短文后所给各题的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

My first-grade teacher, Mr. Gunderson, once told my class a story. A father is killed in a car accident and the son is 1 hurt. But when the boy arrives at the 2 , the doctor on duty says, "I can't 3 surgery on this patient. This is my son!" Mr. Gunderson asked, "Whois the doctor?" Hands went up and my classmates shouted out 4 , but they didn't arrive at the correct answer. Mr. Gunderson didn't let me 5 because he knew it would be very easy for me to understand that the surgeon was the boy's 6 . I suppose that Mr. Gunderson's 7 would be a lot easier for today's first-graders.Being a doctor at that time, my mother was considered very 8 because female doctors were rare then. 9 , to my sister and me, she was and is just Mom. When we were kids, we came home from school to a 10 , who watched us until our parents came home. Mom took Friday off so she could spend more time with us, and we could tell that she felt 11 about not being home more often.My younger sister and I 12 at a fairly young age that this was Mom's weak spot, andwe 13 it mercilessly whenever we wanted a new toy or snacks. I wish I had 14 doing that the first time Mom told me about one of her 15 who had died, but I'm sure I didn't. I can't imagine what it's like to spend all day taking care of other people's 16 children, some of whom are not going to 17 it, and then come home to find that your own kids are acting like that. We were just like 18 brats (顽童) then. I suppose she could have found our guilty weak spots to make us 19 , but she never did. I think I'd better 20 her for that.1. A. simply B. seriously C. frequently D. gradually2. A. cafeteria B. station C. hospital D. room3. A. deliver B. represent C. clarify D. perform4. A. guesses B. instructions C. explanations D. suggestions5. A. answer B. conclude C. question D. demand6. A. stepfather B. grandpa C. mother D. uncle7. A. trick B. puzzle C. theory D. principle8. A. special B. wealthy C. average D. urgent9. A. Therefore B. However C. Otherwise D. Thus10. A. member B. passenger C. passer-by D. baby-sitter11. A. angry B. curious C. cautious D. sorry12. A. made B. designed C. figured D. worked13. A. kept away from B. took possession of C. settled down to D. took advantage of14. A. stopped B. continued C. considered D. imagined15. A. colleagues B. patients C. relatives D. acquaintances16. A. sick B. educated C. naughty D. respectful17. A. mention B. favor C. make D. require18. A. honored B. distinguished C. spoiled D. defeated19. A. support B. obey C. consult D. respond20. A. judge B. hate C. envy D. thank【答案】（1）B；（2）C；（3）D；（4）A；（5）A；（6）C；（7）B；（8）A；（9）B；（10）D；（11）D；（12）C；（13）D；（14）A；（15）B；（16）A；（17）C；（18）C；（19）B；（20）D；【解析】【分析】本文是一篇记叙文，作者的妈妈是当时为数不多的女医生，但是由于工作时间长，很少有时间去陪伴自己的孩子，孩子们利用妈妈的这个弱点，向妈妈要各种玩具或小吃，并且妈妈也没有揭穿他们，作者对妈妈的这个做法表示感谢，对自己的做法感到羞愧。

高中英语真题:高考英语【四月】阅读理解、完形填空选练（7）答案阅读理解。

Mention the terms Italian Culture and Renaissance Art and on e is immediately reminded of the mysterious smile of Leonard o da Vinci’s Mona Lisa.The renaissance period had a deep effect on European cultur e development. Having its beginnings in Italy, by the 16th cent ury, it had spread to the rest of Europe. Its influence was felt i n different fields such as philosophy, literature, religion, scienc e, politics, and, of course, art. The scholars of the renaissanc e period applied the humanist method in every field of study, and wanted human emotion and realism in art. Renaissance scholars studied the ancient Latin and Greek tex ts, searching the monastic(修道院的)libraries of Europe for works of ancient times that had beco me obscure, in their hunt for improving and perfecting their wo rldly knowledge. This was completely different from the religio n that Christianity(基督教)stressed. However, that does not mean that they refused Christianity. In fact, much of the greatest works of the renaissan ce period was devoted to it, with the church supporting a lot of the works of renaissance art. However, there were slight cha nges in the manner in which the scholars began to treat religi on, which affected the cultural life of the society, which in turn influenced the artists of that period and therefore was reflecte d in their art.In Raphael’s of , for example, some well-known people were described as classical scholars, with Leon ardo da Vinci being given as much importance as Plato in his time. Giotto di Bondone, 1267—1337, a Florentine, who is regarded as the greatest Italian pai nter just earlier than the renaissance period, is thought to be t he first artist who treated a painting as a window into space. However, it was only after the writings of Filippo Brunelleschi, 1377—1446, who is considered the first great builder of the Italian Re naissance, that perspective was formally accepted as an artist ic technique.【文章大意】文章介绍了文艺复兴的发源地意大利在当时的背景下的文化特色和相关艺术家在这个时期的作用。

南宁市高考英语专题复习阅读理解(及答案)一、高中英语阅读理解1．阅读理解A society that lives by the plastic fork may very well die from it. That's how things are looking. Anyway, for a world so used to disposable(一次性的) habits, any hope for a solution(解决方案) also increasingly seems to be buried.Sure, there have been some hopeful ideas. Boyan Slat, the Dutch inventor developed a plan for Covering the Great Pacific Garbage Patch. Not long after it started, Slat's system experienced "material fatigue(疲劳)"-likely the result of being strained(使受到压力) by all that trash-and the task was delayed.All the while, the plastic increases. Its growth is very fast, according to Linda Wang, a professor of chemical engineering at Purdue University. She says, "We'll have more plastic than fish by 2050." Yet Wang, along with other researchers at Purdue, may have a solution not only to this plastic problem, but also to the growing need for clean energy. Her team has developed a system that turns waste, a durable, lightweight material that accounts for about a quarter of all plastic waste, into a highly pure form of gasoline.Publishing their findings in the journal Sustainable Chemistry and Engineering, the scientists' state that instead of making plastic go away, they can break it down and reuse it, using chemistry to destroy what chemistry brought to the world when plastic was developed back in 1907.The process uses "supercritical" water-heated to around 450 degrees Celsius (842 degrees Fahrenheit),beyond the key point at which distinct liquid and vapor phases(气液态) exist-to boil plastic waste into an oil, the researchers explain. It takes a couple of hours for the supercritical water to complete the transformation, but the result is a kind of oil that can be used as gasoline or fuel. It can also be turned into other products.The researchers have only made the transformation in a laboratory setting so far, but they suggest turning the process to a commercial scale(规模) may not be far off. And considering the 300 million tons of plastic into the environment every year, that day can't come soon enough. But it will come in time.（1）Why is the plastic fork mentioned in paragraph 1?A. To indicate the hopeless future of human life.B. To figure out the solution to reducing plastics.C. To show the seriousness of the plastic problem.D. To tell people to give up an unhealthy lifestyle.（2）What can we know about Slat's system?A. It proves harmful to the Pacific.B. It has been abandoned completely.C. It has received many people's opposition.D. It met with difficulty while being carried out.（3）What is the advantage of Wang's system?A. It can save fish in the ocean.B. It can recycle and reuse plastic.C. It can surely lower the prices of gas and fuel.D. It can make plastic products more affordable.（4）What is the author's attitude towards Wang's system?A. Hopeful.B. Disapproving.C. Cautious.D. Uncertain.【答案】（1）C（2）D（3）B（4）A【解析】【分析】本文是一篇说明文，介绍了Linda Wang的新系统，它可以回收利用塑料。

南宁市高考英语专题复习完形填空(及答案)一、高中英语完形填空1．阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

The Coffee PlaceI used to believe politeness was a thing of the past. Very seldom had I met a 1 human being in this modem age of the so-called Ceneration X.Recently, I had to change my 2 , when I came face to face with just such a human being.I had gone to a coffee place, with two of my grown-up daughters. The place was crowded with the usual loud crowd and we had to climb the stairs in order to find a(n) 3 table. After enjoying coffee and snacks, we were going down the stairs, where the 4 space made climbing down only possible in a single 5 , with hardly any space for another person to either climb up or 6 .Just as I was in the 7 of my going down, a gentleman entered by the main 8 of the coffee place which was in front of the staircase. I was sure I would be pushed 9 by the man who would want to go up 10 .I kept coming down as fast as I could,11 on to the bannister (扶手). My daughters were already down, looking up at me and hopingI would reach them before the 12 started up the stairs.Nearly reaching them, I noticed the man still standing near the 13 . I reached my daughters and passed him at the entrance door he 14 holding open. I looked back, thinking he was still there trying to 15 whether to go in or find another less crowded place. But later I saw him going up the stairs, two at a time. I told my daughters about it and felt bad that we didn't even thank him who was actually holding the door open for us to pass through 16 going up.We 17 his thoughtfulness. Such 18 people are hard to find these days when pushing roughly is very 19 in our advanced but aggressive society. Till date, I remember this gentleman and 20 to God to make more human beings like him.1. A. polite B. rude C. clever D. dull2. A. choice B. thinking C. life D. decision3. A. convenient B. nice C. reserved D. empty4. A. wide B. open C. narrow D. large5. A. area B. circle C. second D. line6. A. break down B. set down C. come down D. take down7. A. end B. way C. middle D. aim8. A. entrance B. room C. hall D. exit9. A. gently B. roughly C. casually D. politely10. A. carefully B. happily C. slowly D. hurriedly11. A. holding B. going C. depending D. handling12. A. waiter B. student C. friend D. stranger13. A. table B. door C. window D. counter14. A. stopped B. permitted C. kept D. considered15. A. decide B. inform C. persuade D. discuss16. A. after B. when C. before D. since17. A. required B. applauded C. thanked D. spread18. A. well-mannered B. deeply-affected C. ill-educated D. easily-identified19. A. general B. urgent C. serious D. common20. A. point B. pray C. devote D. explain【答案】（1）A；（2）B；（3）D；（4）C；（5）D；（6）C；（7）C；（8）A；（9）B；（10）D；（11）A；（12）D；（13）B；（14）C；（15）A；（16）C；（17）B；（18）A；（19）D；（20）B；【解析】【分析】本文是一篇记叙文，作者讲述了自己在一家咖啡店受到了一位绅士贴心地帮助女士推门的行为，让她相信人们大多还是有礼貌的，善良的。

南宁市最新高考英语完形填空复习题(含答案)一、高中英语完形填空1．阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

The room in the workhouse where the boys were fed was a large stone hall. At one end the master, in his cook's uniform, and two women served the food. This 1 a bowl of thin soup three times a day, with a piece of bread on Sundays. The boys ate 2 and were always hungry. The bowls never needed 3 . The boys polished them with their spoons until they 4 . After three months of this slow starvation, one of the boys told the others that so hungry was he 5 one night he might eat the 6 sleeping next to him. He had a wild 7 eye, and the other boys 8 him. After a long 9 , they decided that one of them should ask for more food after supper that evening, and Oliver was 10 .The evening arrived: the soup was served, and the bowls were 11 again in a few seconds. Oliver went up to the master, with his bowl in his hand. He felt very 12 , but also 13 with hunger."Please, sir, I want some more."The master was a fat, healthy man, but he turned very pale. He looked at the little boy in frontof him with 14 . Nobody else spoke."What?" he asked at last, in a 15 voice."Please, sir," replied Oliver, "I want some more."The master 16 him with the serving spoon, then seized Oliver's arms and 17 for the beadle (执事). The beadle came quickly, heard the terrible news, and immediately ran to tell the board."He asked for me?" Mr. Limbkins, the fattest board member, asked in 18 . "Is this really true?"19 , Oliver was led away to be locked up, and a(n) 20 of five pounds was offered to anybody who would take him away and use him for work.(Adapted from Oliver Twist《雾都孤儿》)1. A. belonged to B. turned to C. accounted for D. consisted of2. A. nothing B. cleaning C. buying D. something3. A. washing B. cleaning C. buying D. changing4. A. finished B. starved C. shone D. slept5. A. that B. until C. when D. before6. A. boy B. master C. bowls D. spoons7. A. big B. bad C. angry D. hungry8. A. hated B. feared C. believed D. trusted9. A. quarrel B. bargain C. argument D. discussion10. A. elected B. chosen C. determined D. recognized11. A. full B. empty C. broken D. available12. A. shy B. brave C. worried D. frightened13. A. pleased B. hopeful C. desperate D. exhausted14. A. amusement B. amazement C. intension D. appreciation15. A. calm B. clear C. faint D. cautious16. A. hit B. treated C. greeted D. warned17. A. begged B. sent C. shouted D. asked18. A. horror B. sadness C. curiosity D. frustration19. A. Besides B. Therefore C. However D. Eventually20. A. award B. praise C. reward D. punishment【答案】（1）D；（2）B；（3）A；（4）C；（5）A；（6）A；（7）D；（8）C；（9）D；（10）B；（11）B；（12）D；（13）C；（14）B；（15）C；（16）A；（17）C；（18）A；（19）D；（20）C；【解析】【分析】本文是一篇记叙文，英国作家狄更斯于1838年出版的长篇写实小说《雾都孤儿》的一部分，文章描述了主人公奥利弗在孤儿院的悲惨经历。

南宁市2015高考英语四月阅读理解和完形填空自练（2）答案阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A.B.C和D项中，选出最佳选项。

There are various reasons why cancers appear to be on the increase. For one thing, though their sufferers are to be found in all age groups, cancers are particularly likely to attack persons in their middle and advanced years. Naturally, since people live longer these years, there are more cancer sufferers than before. Again, with better methods of diagnosis (诊断), doctors can more easily recognize cancerous growths that would formerly have passed unnoticed or that would have been wrongly diagnosed. It is also believed that certain habits and conditions of modem living, including heavy smoking and the pollution of the air, may leave people living in more cancer-causing conditions than before.We all look forward to the day when a simple medical test can find cancer while it is still small. Researchers around the world are working on such a test. Most of their work deals with the examination of the blood.Researchers in Boston have found something in the blood of cancer patients that does not appear in healthy persons. The test showed which persons had cancer and which did not. It was correct more than 90 percent of the time.The researchers believe the test may be able to show cancer very clearly in its development. Cancers discovered early usually can be treated successfully.The test examines very small bits of fat in the blood called lipids (脂质). Cancers seem to change lipids although doctors do not know why. The test showed differences between the lipids of the persons with cancer and the lipids of those without cancer.The researchers say the new test could be a step to develop a simple way to check patients for cancer before the disease shows on an X-ray.1. Who will fail cancer from the study of the researchers?A. The young.B. The middle age and the older.C. The man.D. The woman.2. The underlined words "such a test" refer to________.A. the test that shows which persons have cancer and which don’t .B. the test that may be able to show cancer very early in its development,.C. a simple medical test that cannot find cancer when it is -smallD. a new test that could be a step to develop a difficult way3. Which of the following statements is true according to the passage?A. Cancers have much to do with something in patients’ blood.B. People living in better conditions are most likely to be attacked by cancer.C.X-raying is the best way to determined whether a person has cancer or not.D. Cancers have nothing to do with a person’s habits and living conditions.4. What would be the best title for the passage?A. A simple way to cancerB. Cancers can be curedC. How to find cancerD. Early discovery of cancer1. B 细节题。

定额市鞍钢阳光实验学校昆明2015高考英语阅读理解、完形填空四月自练（7）答案阅读理解(原创)People in Hong Kong speak a richmixture of languages. Hong Kong was a Britishcolony for more than 156 years before it wasreturned to Chinese control in 1997. English was the only official language until 1994.Most people in Hong Kong today speak Cantonese, but Mandarin and other diale cts also are heard, and English as the British used is still widely spoken and taught here. Now however, many people are choosing to learn English as it is spoken in the United States.Victor Chan, for example, has children who attend school called Nature EQ on Saturday and Sunday, and they are learning to say words the American way. Mr Chan says he wants his sons to learn American English, because he plans to send them to the United States for further study.Nature EQ is one of a growing number of schools in Hong Kong that offer American English classes. Frankie Ng opened the school 17 years ago, at that time, he had only 40 students. Today, the school has 350 students, and it does not have space for any more.Mr Ng says American English is clear and defined. He says it is easy to teach and easily understood. That, however, is not the main concern of the children.Public schools in the former British colony still teach mostly British English. But the number of private language schools teaching American English is growing.In Hong Kong’s Tseung Kwan O district, for e xample, the American English Workshop school had 20 students a week when it opened one year ago. Today, ithas more than 180 each week.Some observers say American English is becoming the language of international business. Increased contact with American culture, like movies, television programs, computer games and the Internet is spreading American expressions and accents in areas other than business. But for now, people hearing English in the streets of Hong Kong are mainly hearing traditional British English.“We can understand both, but for what we speak, we speak with the British accent, ”said one local woman.“The British is better I think, ”commented a local man.【文章大意】多元化的大都市香港现在正兴起一股学习美式英语的热潮。