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阅读理解特训：3真2模含解析》2014届高三英语二轮突破24第一节阅读理解(共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分)阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

ALinda Evans was my best friend — like the sister I never had. We did everything together: piano lessons, movies, swimming, horseback riding.When I was 13, my family moved away. Linda and I kept in touch through letters, and we saw each other on special times —like my wedding and Linda’s. Soon we were busy with children and moving to new homes, and we wrote less often. One day a card that I sent came back，stamped “Address Unknown”.I had no idea about how to find Linda.Over the years, I missed Linda very much. I wanted to share happiness of my children and then grandchildren. And I needed to share my sadness when my brother and then mother died. There was an empty place in my heart that only a friend like Linda could fill.One day, I was reading a newspaper when I noticed a photo of a young woman who looked very much like Linda and whose last name was Wagman —Linda’s married name. “There must be thousands of Wagmans.” I thought, but I still wrote to her.She called as soon as she got my letter. “Mrs. Tobin!” she said excitedly, “Linda Evans Wagman is my mother.”Minutes later I heard a voice that I recognized at once, even after 40 years. We laughed and cried and caught up on each other’s lives. Now the empty place in my heart is filled. And there’s one thing that Linda and I know for sure: We won’t lose each other again!26. The writer went to piano lessons with Linda Evans ________.A. at the age of 13B. before she got marriedC. after they moved to new homesD. before the writer’s family moved away【答案】D【解析】细节理解题。

《阅读理解特训：3真2模含解析》2014届高三英语二轮突破6C4[2013·北京卷]AEP Portable HeaterWe all know that the cost of heating our homes will continue to be a significant burden on the family budget. Now millions of people are saving on their heating bills with the EP portable heater. With over one million satisfied customers around the world, the new EP heats better and faster, saves more on heating bills, and runs almost silent.The EP has no exposed heating parts that can cause a fire. The outside of the EP only gets warm to the touch so that it will not burn children or pets.The EP will not reduce oxygen in the room. With other heaters, you'll notice that you get sleepy when the heat comes on because they are burning up oxygen.The advanced EP also heats the room evenly,_wall to wall and floor to ceiling. It comfortably covers an area up to 350 square feet. Other heaters heat rooms unevenly with most of the heat concentrated to the center of the room. And they only heat an area a few feet around the heater. With the EP, the temperature will not vary in any part of the room.The EP comes with a 3－year warranty(保修) and a 60－day, no questions asked, satisfaction guarantee. If you are not totally satisfied, return it at our expense and your money will be given back to you.Now we have a special offer for 10 days, during which you can enjoy a half price discount and a free delivery. If you order after that, we reserve the right to either accept or reject order requests at the discounted price.Take action right now!56．What is mainly discussed in Paragraph 2?A. The heat of the EP.B. The safety of the EP.C. The appearance of the EP.D. The material of the EP.57．From the passage, we can learn that the EP ________．A. doesn't burn up oxygenB. runs without any noiseC. makes people get sleepyD. is unsuitable for children and pets58．The underlined word “evenly” in Paragraph 4 probably means ________.A. continuouslyB. separatelyC. quicklyD. equally59．The main purpose of the passage is to ________.A. persuade people to buy the productB. advise people to save on heating billsC. report the new development of portable heatersD. compare the functions of different heater brands【要点综述】这是一篇广告，主要宣传的是一种新型的取暖器。

《阅读理解特训：3真2模含解析》2014届高三英语二轮突破2C2[2013·湖南卷]In my living room, there is a plaque (匾) that advises me to “Bloom (开花) where you are planted.” It reminds me of Dorothy. I got to know Dorothy in the early 1980s, when I was teaching Early Childhood Development through a program with Union College in Barbourville, Kentucky. The job responsibilities required occasional visits to the classroom of each teacher in the program. Dorothy stands out in my memory as one who “bloomed” in her remote area.Dorothy taught in a school in Harlan County, Kentucky, Appalachian Mountain area. To get to her school from the town of Harlan, I followed a road winding around the mountain. In the eight －mile journey, I crossed the same railroad track five times, giving the possibility of getting caught by the same train five times. Rather than feeling excited by this drive through the mountains, I found it depressing. The poverty level was shocking and the small shabby houses gave me the greatest feeling of hopelessness.From the moment of my arrival at the little school, all gloom (忧郁) disappeared. Upon arriving at Dorothy's classroom, I was greeted with smiling faces and treated like a queen. The children had been prepared to show me their latest projects. Dorothy told me with a big smile that they were serving poke greens salad and cornbread for “dinner” (lunch). In case you don't know, poke greens are a weed－type plant that grows wild, especially on poor ground.Dorothy never ran out of reports of exciting activities of her students. Her enthusiasm never cooled down. When it came time to sit for the testing and interviewing required to receive her Child Development Associate Certification, Dorothy was ready. She came to the assessment and passed in all areas. Afterward, she invited me to the one－and－only steak house in the area to celebrate her victory, as if she had received her Ph.D. degree. After the meal, she placed a little box containing an old pen in my hand. She said it was a family heirloom (传家宝), but to me it is a treasured symbol of appreciation and pride that cannot be matched with things.61．“Early Childhood Development” in Paragraph 1 refers to ________．A. a program directed by DorothyB. a course given by the authorC. an activity held by the studentsD. an organization sponsored by Union College62．In the journey, the author was most disappointed at seeing ________．A. the long trackB. the poor housesC. the same trainD. the winding road63．Upon arriving at the classroom, the author was cheered up by ________．A. a warm welcomeB. the sight of poke greensC. Dorothy's latest projectsD. a big dinner made for her64．What can we know about Dorothy from the last paragraph?A. She was invited to a celebration at a restaurant.B. She got a pen as a gift from the author.C. She passed the required assessment.D. She received her Ph.D. degree.65．What does the author mainly intend to tell us?A. Whatever you do, you must do it carefully.B. Whoever you are, you deserve equal treatment.C. However poor you are, you have the right to education.D. Wherever you are, you can accomplish your achievement.【要点综述】 Dorothy在一所条件非常差的学校获得了很大的成功，这说明一个人获得成功与他在什么地方没有直接关系，最重要的是要付出努力。

高中英语真题:2014高考英语二轮阅读理解三月特训Christmas, Easter and birthday parties can be difficult times for grandmothers and parents as they rush around trying to arrang e the perfect celebration or making everyone as happy as possi ble! What's better than a birthday party that makes your grandc hild smile throughout or a celebration that impresses relatives a nd close friends?That is why Granny Look has supplied in this section, one of th e most comprehensive guides making these special occasions t hat happen perhaps once a year a real success.From a selection of Advent Calendars to party planning or Chris tmasstocking fillers, we have all the possibilities covered, so tha t your children and grandchildren will really have a memorable ti me with attractive gifts and original ideas.Bring that festive spirit to all those traditional days, and ensure you are always ready for any possibility. Granny Look's extensi ve links are bound to make every special occasion an entirely di fferent experience from the year before and allow everyone to f eel entertained and content.CHRISTMASSTOCKING FILLERSLOOK no further！！ Granny Look helps the family to prepare i n time for FATHER CHRISTMAS. Give SANTA CLAUS some id eas. He can fill all the children's Christmasstockings with goodie s! Unique Christmas gifts for children's stocking fillers.A Granny Look favourite!ADVENT CALENDARSAll children love the buildup to CHRISTMAS! What is better tha n choosing one of Granny Look's selections of Advent Calendar s! Here you will find a list of websites to buy traditional or fun Ad vent Calendars for children at Christmas time.A Granny Look favourite!BIRTHDAYSLOOKING for a SPECIAL BIRTHDAY GIFT? Explore Granny L ook's selection of PRESENTS, PARTY PLANNING, PARTY TO YS and PARTY GAMES for your Children and Grandchildren's BIRTHDAYS.Plan and organize the KIDDIE'S PARTIES ahead of time！！Don't forget the PERSONALISED INVITATIONS! CHRISTMASLOOK and BOOK now！！ Granny Look's selection of CHRIST MAS GIFTS for children.Some guides to “What's on in your area”… for the kids. PANT OS, SHOWS, THEATRES … at Christmas time!UNIQUE Christmas gifts for Children. Spend QUALITY TIME wi th your Children's Children this FESTIVE SEASON!1. From the text, we know that “Granny Look” is ________．A．a person who guides you to make your yearly celebration a real successB．a magazine that helps the family to prepare for special occa sionsC．a company that sells all sorts of products on the Internet D．a website that helps you to prepare for special occasions 2. The purpose of the text is ________．A．to make children have a memorable holidayB．to show you how to shop on the InternetC．to give you some information about Granny LookD．to introduce some goods3. If you want to send some invitations to your daughter's class mates, where will you search for the information?A．At Birthdays.B．At Advent Calendars.C．At Christmasstocking fillers.D．At Christmas.4. You will fail to find any information at Christmas when you ne ed ________．A．Christmas cardsB．fun Advent CalendarsC．Christmas giftsD．tickets for theatres5. If your son wants a traditional Advent Calendar, you should s earch ________．A．BirthdaysB．Advent CalendarsC．Christmasstocking fillersD．Christmas【参考答案解析】C【要点综述】这是一个关于Granny Look的广告，Granny Look 是个提供特殊节日信息的网站，人们可以通过它找到关于圣诞节的礼物信息、生日聚会邀请、冒险日历等。

《阅读理解特训：3真2模含解析》2014届高三英语二轮突破25第一节阅读理解(共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分)阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

AGrandma celebrated her fifty-third birthday just weeks before grandpadied of cancer in 1965. Although his passing was very difficult for her, I thinktheir shared struggle to make his life longer taught grandma that good healthwas not to be taken forgranted, and she made up her mind to live the rest ofher own life as fully and as long as she could. One day, when she announced toattend lessons at the Fred Astaire Dance Studio in Portland, Oregon, where shelived, we rolled our eyes in embarrassment and helplessly wished she would just stay home and bake cookies as normal grandmothers did. Many years filled with countless dance lessons passed before we learned to appreciate the wonder of having a dancing grandma.I suppose grandma's primary motivation for wanting to learn to dance was social. She had beena shy girl, always very tall and heavy, and had married into grandpa's quiet lifestyle before developing any elegance or confidence in her personal appearance. Dancing, on the other hand, filled her life with flash lights, wonderful parties, beautiful dresses, handsome young dance instructors, and the challenge of learning. Although the weekly dance lessons did not change her ample, two-hundred-pound figure, grandma surprised everyone with energetic performances on the dance floor, which soon gave her as much elegance and confidence as any Miss American competitor.Having taken weekly dance lessons for years, my grandma learned various dances easily and was soon participating in dancing matches all over the Northwest. When I was fourteen, grandma proudly invited me to watch her compete in one of these matches to be held in the grand ballroom of the Red Lion Inn. My attitude was still unenthusiastic at that point, but to make her happy, my mother and I attended the match. As if to prove me wrong, grandma made a wonderful showing in every event she entered. I thought she was truly the queen of the ball during the dance, and my thoughts were shared by the judges a short time later when she was awarded a gold cup for her outstanding performance.26. What did grandma learn from grandpa's death?A. Good health was not there for everyone.B. She should take dance lessons.C. She had to struggle to live a better life.D. She should wear beautiful dresses.【答案】A【解析】细节理解题。

2014届高三英语二轮【完形填空突破-3真2模含解析】10[2013·北京卷]阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，从每题所给的 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。

A Leap(跳跃)to HonorLeaping on a narrow balance beam(平衡木) is not easy. But Lola Walter, a 13－year－old gymnast,is an expert at it.To perfect her skills, Lola __36__ for four hours a day, five days a week. At the state championships in March, she finished seventh out of 16 girls.That's especially impressive, __37__ she is legally blind, born with a rare condition that causes her eyes to shift(移动) constantly. She often sees double and can't __38__ how far away things are.When she was little, her mom __39__ that even though she couldn't see __40__， she was fearless. So her mom signed her up for gymnastics when she was three. She loved the __41__ right away and gymnastics became her favorite.Though learning gymnastics has been more __42__ for her than for some of her teammates,she has never quit. She doesn't let her __43__ stop her from doing anything that she wants to.She likes the determination it takes to do the sport. Her biggest __44__ is the balance beam. Because she has double vision, she often sees two beams. She must use her sense of touch to help her during her routine. Sometimes she even closes her eyes. “You ha ve to __45__ your mind that it'll take you where you want to go，” says Lola.To be a top－level gymnast, one must be brave. The beam is probably the most __46__ for anyone because it's four inches wide. At the state competition, Lola didn't fall __47__ the beam.In fact, she got an 8.1 out of 10—her highest score yet.Lola doesn't want to be __48__ differently from the other girls on her team. At competitions, the judges don't know about her vision __49__. She doesn't tell them, because she doesn't think they need to know. Her mom is amazed by her __50__ attitude.Lola never thinks about __51__. She is presently at level 7 while the highest is level 10in gymnastics. Her __52__ is to reach level 9. She says she wants to be a gymnastics coach to pass down what she's learned to other kids __53__ she grows up.Lola is __54__ of all her hard work and success. She says it's helped her overcome problems in her life outside gymnastics too. Her __55__ for others is “just believe in yourself.”36．A. runs B. teachesC. trainsD. dances37．A. since B. unlessC. afterD. though38．A. tell B. guessC. assumeD. predict39．A. suspected B．rememberedC. imaginedD. noticed40．A. deeply B. wellC. aheadD. closely41．A. task B. sportC. eventD. show42．A. boring B. enjoyableC. difficultD. satisfactory43．A. talent B. qualityC. natureD. condition44．A. doubt B. advantageC. challengeD. progress45．A. examine B. expressC. openD. trust46．A. fearful B. harmfulC. unfairD. inconvenient47．A. to B. onC. offD. against48．A. greeted B. treatedC. servedD. paid49．A. pains B. stressesC. injuriesD. problems50．A. positive B. friendlyC. flexibleD. cautious51．A. defending B. quittingC. winningD. bargaining52．A. standard B. rangeC. viewD. goal53．A. until B. asC. whenD. before54．A. proud B. tiredC. ashamedD. confident55．A. plan B. adviceC. rewardD. responsibility【要点综述】本文讲述的是一个弱视的13岁少年，凭借积极向上的心态和艰苦的努力，在体操方面达到较高水平。

《阅读理解特训：3真2模含解析》2014届高三英语二轮突破46 阅读理解（共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卷上将该项涂黑。

AThe day when the jobs were handed out was one of the most exciting moments for all the children in the class. It took place during the first week of the term. Every kid was given a job for which they would be responsible for the rest of that school year.Some jobs were more interesting than others, and the children were eager to be given one of the best ones. When giving them out, the teacher took into account which pupils had been most responsible during the previous year. During the previous year Rita had carried out the teacher’s instructions perfectly. All the children knew Rita would be given the best job.But there was a big surprise. Each child recei ved a normal job. But Rita’s job was very different. She was given a little box containing some sand and one ant. Though the teacher insisted that this ant was very special, Rita felt disappointed. Most of her classmates felt sorry for her. Even her father became very angry with the teacher and he encouraged Rita to pay no attention to this insignificant pet. However, Rita preferred to show the teacher her error by doing something special with that job of little interest.Rita started investigating all about her little ant and gave the ant the best food, and it grew quite a bit bigger.One day, a man, who looked very important, came into their classroom and declared, “Your class has been chosen to accompany me, this summer, on a journey to the tropical rain forest, where we will investigate all kinds of insects. Among all the schools of this region, your class has best cared for the little ant.”That day the school was filled with joy and celebration. Everyone thanked Rita for having been so patient and responsible. And many children learnt that to be given the most important task you have to know how to be responsible even in what are the smallest tasks.26. What did the teacher base his decision on when giving out jobs to the children?A. Their characters and interests.B. Their class performance during the previous year.C. Their working performance during the previous year.D. Their ability of managing their accounts during the previous year.【答案】C【解析】细节理解题。

2014届高三英语二轮复习专题突破精品训练：阅读理解AThis was a wonderful match. The two teams had been playing for only three minutes when Gomez scored the first goal, and Jimernez had almost scored a minute before. Liverpool came back with a fine attack.Unfortunately Tarleston, their center forward, left the field in the 35th minute. He had hurt his ankle badly earlier, but had been playing in spite of his injury. Bobby Good scored for Liverpool in the 40th minute. He had taken a pass from Biles, had run 40 yards and had beaten at least 3 Valencia defenders when Tores almost brought him down with a hard tackle(拥抱), Good got past him somehow, shot over the head of the goal-keeper and scored. Thus the match was over and the final result was one to one.1. The first score was made by ______ and the last score was made by ______.A. Gomez, GoodB. Biles, GoodC. Jimernez, ToresD. Gomez, Tores2. Tarleston is most likely to have got hurt in the ______ minute.A. 30thB. 35thC. 40thD. 45th3. Which of the following is TRUE to the passage?A. Jimernez score one goal in the match.B. Bobby Good had at least beaten 4 Valencial players before scoringC. Gomez made the first score for the Liverpool teamD. Bobby Good made a score for the Valencial team4. According to the passage we know that ______ are on the same team.A. Gomez, Tarleston, BilesB. Gomez, Jimernez, ToresC. Tarleston, Tores, GoodD. Biles, Tores, Gomez【答案与解析】本文继记叙了 Valencia 队与Livepool 队之间的一场精彩的足球比赛。

位敦市安定阳光实验学校《阅读理解特训：3真2模含解析》高三英语二轮突破50阅读理解（共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分）阅读下列四篇短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B/C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

AWe live in central Phoenix, near the canal. Every day I used to see a homeless old man and his scruffy little dog hanging out down there.I would tell my husband we should give him food for the little dog. It wouldn't have been a problem; we have our own "mini farm" of animals! But he would say "OK!" and then blow the idea off because of our business.Being in Phoenix, Arizona, you can just imagine how hot it gets here, but his winter was really chilly! I had just come from KFC with take-out food for dinner. As I was turning by the canal, the man and his dog were sitting right there all bundled up. Even the doggy had a coat on! Not even thinking about it, I pulled into the parking lot along the canal and piled up a plate of chicken with al the fixings for the man and his little buddy. I gave it to him with a soda and a bottle of water for the little dog. He said, "Thank you, sweetie. You are an angel." And there were tears welling up in his eyes! I told him he ws so welcome, and then went home.When my husband dug into the KFC gag he asked, "Were you hungry, or what?" I told him what I did and he said, "Only you!" Then he told me I had done a good thing.A few weeks later, we were walking along the canal and found the man walking to me, with his little dog. He asked whether I would mind adopting the dog. With tears in eyes, he said it had gotten too hard for him to care for the dog. He added that he was planning on heading to Washington State but his dog wouldn't have been up to it, so he hoped to give it to me. "Only you! In this city, you are the only person I can believe in!"Now, every time I watch and pat the puppy lying near the fireplace,I will recall the old man's words and wish him good luck.26.The author and her husband didn't kelp the old man at the beginning because _______A.they had a farm of animals to feedB.they didn't have food even for themselves.C.they worked busily and often forget it.D.they were unwilling to help a man with a dog.【答案】C【解析】细节理解题。

《阅读理解特训：3真2模含解析》2014届高三英语二轮突破43阅读理解 (共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分)阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

ADear Rudyard Kipling,Father has consistently tried to instill(灌输) a sense of being a man in me ever since I was very young. When I reached the age of twelve he began taking me to his auto body shop. He told me this tough job would build me into a man of character. But this all changed a year ago when my mother passed away and stumbled upon your poem, If.My mother was the person who could understand me. If I ever got tired during my work hours at the shop I could call her to come and pick me up. It was my mother who instilled the love of literature and languages in me. My mother spoke six languages fluently and had thousands of books, which still sit in th e attic of our house. It was in this “library” of hers that I picked up a book of poetry from a cold metal shelf and found your poem, If.Because of the death of my mother I felt alone, as if I belonged to no family. The image of a man was completely shattered when I saw him break down and cry, which looked so pathetic（凄惨的）and “unmanly” compared to his usual stoic（禁欲主义者）and emotionless countenance. Yet I remained silent remembering the golden words: “If you can keep your head when all about you/ Are losing theirs and blaming it on you… you’ll be a Man, my son!”If reminded me to remain calm and “keep my head” because I wanted to be a man and wanted to be the one supporting my family. I sacrificed my ability to compete in a winter sport so that I could stay home and cook for my family and clean the house. My father saw this and our relationship has grown much stronger. He finally respected me for who I was and told me he was proud to have a man for his son. Through this poem, I realize that to be a man is not about putting weights on a barbell （杠铃）but rather putting the weight of others on your back.Your poem was so much more than just a simple list of guidelines or morals that some see it as; it really changed my life and my relationship with my dad.41. According to the pass age, what kind of person does the author’s father expect him to be?A. A person who will shoulder responsibilities.B. A person who knows how to earn a lot of money.C. A person who knows how to do housework.D. A person who respects his parents.【答案】A【解析】细节理解题。

【原创】《阅读理解特训：3真2模含解析》2014届高三英语二轮突破18C8 [2013·湖北卷]EA German study suggests that people who were too optimistic about their future actually faced greater risk of disability or death within 10 years than those pessimists who expected their future to be worse.The paper, published this March in Psychology and Aging, examined health and welfare surveys from roughly 40，000 Germans between ages 18 and 96.The surveys were conducted every year from 1993 to 2003.Survey respondents (受访者) were asked to estimate their present and future life satisfaction on a scale of 0 to 10, among other questions.The researchers found that young adults (age 18 to 39) routinely overestimated their future life satisfaction, while middle－aged adults (age 40 to 64) more accurately predicted how they would feel in the future.Adults of 65 and older, however, were far more likely to underestimate their future life satisfaction.Not only did they feel more satisfied than they thought they would, the older pessimists seemed to suffer a lower ratio (比率) of disability and death for the study period.“We observed that being too optimistic in predicting a better future than actually observed was associated with a greater risk of disability and a greater risk of death within the following decade，” wrote Frieder R．Lang, a professor at the University of Erlangen－Nuremberg.Lang and his colleagues believed that people who were pessimistic about their future may be more careful about their actions than people who expected a rosy future.“Seeing a dark future may encourage positive evaluations of the actual self and may contribute to taking improved precautions (预防措施)，” the authors wrote.Surprisingly, compared with those in poor health or who had low incomes, respondents who enjoyed good health or income were associated with expecting a greater decline.Also, the researchers said that higher income was related to a greater risk of disability.The authors of the study noted that there were limitations to their conclusions.Illness, medical treatment and personal loss could also have driven health outcomes.However, the researchers said a pattern was clear.“We found that from early to late adulthood, individuals adapt their expectations of future life satisfaction from optimistic, to accurate, to pessimistic，”the authors concluded.67．According to the study, who made the most accurate prediction of their future life satisfaction?A．Optimistic adults.B．Middle－aged adults.C．Adults in poor health.D．Adults of lower income.68．Pessimism may be positive in some way because it causes people ________．A．to fully enjoy their present lifeB．to estimate their contribution accuratelyC．to take measures against potential risksD．to value health more highly than wealth69．How do people of higher income see their future?A．They will earn less money.B．They will become pessimistic.C．They will suffer mental illness.D．They will have less time to enjoy life.70．What is the clear conclusion of the study?A．Pessimism guarantees chances of survival.B．Good financial condition leads to good health.C．Medical treatment determines health outcomes.D．Expectations of future life satisfaction decline with age.【要点综述】本文是一篇议论文，主要讲述对未来过于乐观的人将面对残疾或死亡的巨大危险。

高中英语真题:《阅读理解特训：3真2模含解析》2014届高三英语二轮突破10C5 [2013·江西卷]DOne might expect that the ever－growing demands of the tourist trade would bring nothing but go od for the countries that receive the holiday－makers. Indeed, a rosy picture is painted for the long－term future of the holiday industry. Every month sees the buildin g of a new hotel somewhere. And every month another rock－bound Pacific island is advertised as the ‘last paradise(天堂) on earth’.However, the scale and speed of this growth seem set to destr oy the very things tourists want to enjoy. In those countries whe re there was a rush to make quick money out of sea－side holidays, over－crowded beaches and the concrete jungles of endless hotels ha ve begun to lose their appeal.Those countries with little experience of tourism can suffer most. In recent years, Nepal set out to attract foreign visitors to fund developments in health and education. Its forests, full of wildlife and rare flowers, were offered to tourists as one more untouche d paradise. In fact, the nature all too soon felt the effects of thou sands of holiday－makers traveling through the forest land. Ancient tracks becam e major routes for the walkers, with the consequent exploitation of precious trees and plants.Not only can the environment of a country suffer from the sudde n growth of tourism. The people as well rapidly feel its effects. F armland makes way for hotels, roads and airports; the old way of life goes. The one－time farmer is now the servant of some multi－national organization; he is no longer his own master. Once it w as his back that bore the pain; now it is his smile that is exploite d. No doubt he wonders whether he wasn't happier in his village working his own land.Thankfully, the tourist industry is waking up to the responsibilitie s it has towards those countries that receive its customers. The protection of wildlife and the creation of national parks go hand i n hand with tourist development and in fact obtain financial sup port from tourist companies. At the same time, tourists are bein g encouraged to respect not only the countryside they visit butalso its people.The way tourism is handled in the next ten years will decide its f ate and that of the countries we all want to visit. Their needs an d problems are more important than those of the tourist compan ies. Increased understanding in planning world－wide tourism can preserve the market for these companies. If n ot, in a few years' time the very things that attract tourists now may well have been destroyed.71．What does the author indicate in the last sentence of Para graph 1?A. The Pacific island is a paradise.B. The Pacific island is worth visiting.C. The advertisement is not convincing.D. The advertisement is not impressive.72．The example of Nepal is used to suggest ________．A. its natural resources are untouchedB. its forests are exploited for farmlandC. it develops well in health and educationD. it suffers from the heavy flow of tourists73．What can we learn about the farmers from Paragraph 4? A. They are happy to work their own lands.B. They have to please the tourists for a living.C. They have to struggle for their independence.D. They are proud of working in multi－national organizations. 74．Which of the following determines the future of tourism?A. The number of tourists.B. The improvement of services.C. The promotion of new products.D. The management of tourism.75．The author's attitude towards the development of the touris t industry is ________．A. optimisticB. doubtfulC. objectiveD. negative【要点综述】本文主要介绍了旅游业的发展对当地以及环境等方面的影响。

《阅读理解特训：3真2模含解析》2014届高三英语二轮突破5C4[2013·天津卷]AGuide to Stockholm University LibraryOur library offers different types of studying places and provides a good studying environment.ZonesThe library is divided into different zones.The upper floor is a quiet zone with over a thousand places for silent reading, and places where you can sit and work with your own computer. The reading places consist mostly of tables and chairs.The ground floor is the zone where you can talk.Here you can find sofas and armchairs for group work.ComputersYou can use your own computer to connect to the wi－fi specially prepared for notebook computers; you can also use library computers, which contain the most commonly used applications, such as Microsoft Office.They are situated in the area known as the Experimental Field on the ground floor.Group－study PlacesIf you want to discuss freely without disturbing others, you can book a study room or sit at a table on the ground floor.Some study rooms are for 2－3 people and others can hold up to 6－8 people.All rooms are marked on the library maps.There are 40 group－study rooms that must be booked via the website.To book，you need an active University account and a valid University card.You can use a room three hours per day，nine hours at most per week.Storage of Study MaterialThe library has lockers for students to store course literature.When you have obtained at least 40 credits(学分)，you may rent a locker and pay 400 SEK for a year's rental period.Rules to be FollowedMobile phone conversations are not permitted anywhere in the library.Keep your phone on silent as if you were in a lecture and exit the library if you need to receive calls.Please note that food and fruit are forbidden in the library, but you are allowed to have drinks and sweets with you.36．The library's upper floor is mainly for students to ________．A. read in a quiet placeB．have group discussionsC．take comfortable seatsD．get their computers fixed37．Library computers on the ground floor ________．A. help students with their field experimentsB．contain software essential for schoolworkC．are for those who want to access the wi－fiD．are mostly used for filling out application forms38．What condition should be met to book a group－study room?A. A group must consist of 8 people.B．Three－hour use per day is the minimum.C．One should first register at the university.D．Applicants must mark the room on the map.39．A student can rent a locker in the library if he ________．A. can afford the rental feeB．attends certain coursesC．has nowhere to put his booksD．has earned the required credits40．What should NOT be brought into the library?A. Mobile phones.B．Orange juice.C．Candy.D．Sandwiches.【要点综述】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了在Stockholm University Library中需要注意的事项。

《阅读理解特训：3真2模含解析》2014届高三英语二轮突破35阅读理解（共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项。

AFebruary4, 2012 saw the take-off of a new rising NBA star- Jeremy Lin.Among professional basketball players, Jeremy Lin’s background is not typical. He graduat ed from Harvard University, which sends few players to the NBA, and he is the only Chinese-American NBA player. But when you watch him on the court, there is no doubt that he belongs there. He moves with speed and grace that demonstrate years of faithful practice, which is fueled by a love for basketball.Lin’s enjoyment to basketball actually began in Taiwan. When Lin’s father moved to U.S.,his interest in the sport only grew and he passed on this love of baskeball to his son,introducing him to the game at the age of five. The young Lin spent much of his youth playing basketball for fun.In high school, Lin dreamed of playing in the NBA.When he applied for college,he was not offered a single sports scholarship. However,after his admission to Harvard ,he was offered a place on its college basketball team.During Lin’s time at Harvard, his basketball career began to speed up. He scored 1,482 points, making him one of the highest scorers in Ivy League history.When he graduated, no professional teams offered Lin a contract, but he was invited to play in the NBA Summer League. He played well and ended up eagerly singning a contract with the Golden State Warriors.At first, playing in professional games filled Lin with excitement. He treasured opportunities to meet players he had been watching on TV for years. But slowly, the excitement wore off and was replaced by anxiety. In a few very difficult months, he was cut by two teams before the New York Knicks picked him up.But he had the courage and determination to stick to his dream, so he put himself into hard training to get ready for his opportunity to come, Then his moment arrived on February4, 2012,on which his excellent performance made him famous overnight. Aftet that, he led the Knicks to their fifth straight victory.The Associated Press called Lin“the most surprising story in the NBA.”Knicks fans developed the nickname for him“linsanity”（林发疯）.Time magazine released its 2012 list of the 100“Most Influential People in the World”, Jermy Lin included.56.What might be the author’s purpose in writing the text?A.To make readers interested in great basketball players.B.To praise Jeremy Lin for his skills and determination.C.To list Lin’s wonderful performances in NBA team.D.To give a brief introduction to Lin’s road to an outstanding basketball player.【答案】D【解析】文章叙述了林书豪从5岁开始打篮球，中学时的梦想，读哈佛时篮球事业起步到加入NBA后的成功可以看出，此题答案选D。

《阅读理解特训：3真2模含解析》2014届高三英语二轮突破50阅读理解（共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分）阅读下列四篇短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B/C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

AWe live in central Phoenix, near the canal. Every day I used to see a homeless old man and his scruffy little dog hanging out down there.I would tell my husband we should give him food for the little dog. It wouldn't have been a problem; we have our own "mini farm" of animals! But he would say "OK!" and then blow the idea off because of our business.Being in Phoenix, Arizona, you can just imagine how hot it gets here, but his winter was really chilly! I had just come from KFC with take-out food for dinner. As I was turning by the canal, the man and his dog were sitting right there all bundled up. Even the doggy had a coat on! Not even thinking about it, I pulled into the parking lot along the canal and piled up a plate of chicken with al the fixings for the man and his little buddy. I gave it to him with a soda and a bottle of water for the little dog. He said, "Thank you, sweetie. You are an angel." And there were tears welling up in his eyes! I told him he ws so welcome, and then went home.When my husband dug into the KFC gag he asked, "Were you hungry, or what?" I told him what I did and he said, "Only you!" Then he told me I had done a good thing.A few weeks later, we were walking along the canal and found the man walking to me, with his little dog. He asked whether I would mind adopting the dog. With tears in eyes, he said it had gotten too hard for him to care for the dog. He added that he was planning on heading to Washington State but his dog wouldn't have been up to it, so he hoped to give it to me. "Only you! In this city, you are the only person I can believe in!"Now, every time I watch and pat the puppy lying near the fireplace, I will recall the old man's words and wish him good luck.26.The author and her husband didn't kelp the old man at the beginning because _______A.they had a farm of animals to feedB.they didn't have food even for themselves.C.they worked busily and often forget it.D.they were unwilling to help a man with a dog. 【答案】C【解析】细节理解题。

【原创】《阅读理解特训：3真2模含解析》2014届高三英语二轮突破19C8[2013·山东卷]CYou can't always predict a heavy rain or remember your umbrella. But designer Mikhail Belyaev doesn't think that forgetting to check the weather forecast before heading out should result in you getting wet. That's why he created Lampbrella, a lamp post with its own rain－sensing umbrella.The designer says he came up with the idea after watching people get wet on streets in Russia. “Once, I was driving on a central Saint Petersburg street and saw the street lamps lighting up people trying to hide from the rain.I thought it would be appropriate to have a canopy(伞篷)built into a street lamp，” he said.The Lampbrella is a standard－looking street lamp fitted with an umbrella canopy. It has a built－in electric motor which can open or close the umbrella on demand. Sensors(传感器)then ensure that the umbrella offers pedestrians shelter whenever it starts raining.In addition to the rain sensor, there's also a 360° motion sensor on the fiberglass street lamp which detects whether anyone is using the Lampbrella.After three minutes of not being used the canopy is closed.According to the designer, the Lampbrella would move at a relatively low speed, so as not to cause harm to the pedestrians. Besides, it would be grounded to protect from possible lightning strike. Each Lampbrella would offer enough shelter for several people. Being installed(安装) at 2 meters off the ground, it would only be a danger for the tallest of pedestrians.While there are no plans to take the Lampbrella into production, Belyaev says he recently introduced his creation to one Moscow Department, and insists his creation could be installed on any street where a lot of people walk but there are no canopies to provide shelter.66. For what purpose did Belyaev create the Lampbrella?A. To predict a heavy rain.B. To check the weather forecast.C. To protect people from the rain.D. To remind people to take an umbrella.67．What do we know from Belyaev's words in Paragraph 2?A. His creation was inspired by an experience.B. It rains a lot in the city of Saint Petersburg.C. Street lamps are protected by canopies.D. He enjoyed taking walks in the rain.68．Which of the following shows how the Lampbrella works?A. motor→canopy→sensorsB. sensors→motor→canopyC. motor→sensors→canopyD. canopy→motor→sensors69．What does Paragraph 5 mainly tell us about the Lampbrella?A. Its moving speed.B. Its appearance.C. Its installation.D. Its safety.70．What can be inferred from the last paragraph?A. The designer will open a company to promote his product.B. The Lampbrella could be put into immediate production.C. The designer is confident that his creation is practical.D. The Lampbrella would be put on show in Moscow.【要点综述】这是一篇说明文。

《阅读理解特训：3真2模含解析》2014届高三英语二轮突破12C7[2013·安徽卷]BUsing too much water or throwing rubbish into our rivers are clear ways that humans can put our water supply in danger，but we also affect our water supply in less obvious ways. You may wonder how paving(铺砌) a road can lead to less usable fresh water. A major part of the water we use every day is groundwater. Groundwater does not come from lakes or rivers.It comes from underground. The more roads and parking lots we pave，the less water can flow into the ground to become groundwater.Human activity is not responsible for all water shortages(短缺). Drier climates are of course more likely to have droughts(干旱) than areas with more rainfall，but in any case, good management can help to make sure there is enough water to meet our basic needs.Thinking about the way we use water every day can make a big difference，too. In the United States，a family of four can use 1.5 tons of water a day! This shows how much we depend on water to live，but there's a lot we can do to lower the number.You can take steps to save water in your home.To start with，use the same glass for your drinking water all day.Wash it only once a day.Run your dishwasher (洗碗机)only when it is full. Help your parents fix any leaks in your home. You can even help to keep our water supply clean by recycling batteries instead of throwing them away.60．Which of the following is most likely to lead to less groundwater?A．Using river water.B．Throwing batteries away.C．Paving parking lots.D．Throwing rubbish into lakes.61．What can be inferred from the text?A．All water shortages are due to human behavior.B．It takes a lot of effort to meet our water needs.C．There is much we can do to reduce family size.D．The average family in America makes proper use of water.62．The last paragraph is intended to ________．A．show us how to fix leaks at homeB．tell us how to run a dishwasherC．prove what drinking glass is best for usD．suggest what we do to save water at home63. The text is mainly about ________．A．why paving roads reduces our waterB．how much we depend on water to liveC．why droughts occur more in dry climatesD．how human activity affects our water supply【要点综述】人类活动对地球水资源供给的影响巨大，人类应该通过调整自身的活动方式来改变自身的生存环境。