高中英语阅读限时练(一)(附答案)

阅读理解专练(一) 人物与故事(限时20分钟)A(2018·安徽江淮十校联考)It was dawn of March 21, 2018.Gary Messina was on his morning run along New York City's East River.Suddenly something caught his eye —a large 60­year­old man balancing on the four­foot­high fence that guarded the path from the water.As Messina got closer to the scene, the man took a step forward and slipped into the dark river below.When Messina reached nearer, the man was struggling in the water, clearly unable to swim.Other joggers also heard the man's cry.David Blauzvern and John Green dropped their phones and keys on land and jumped in.“People had called the police, but it was unclear when they'd get there，”says Green.“We just reacted.”Messina joined them in the river.Just as the jumper was losing strength, Blauzvern took hold of him.The pair were about 30 yards from the seawall when Messina and Green caught up to him.They seized the man, with Blauzvern supporting his back and Messina and Green holding him up from either side.As the men made their way toward the concrete seawall that stretched for blocks in each direction, Blauzvern had an awful realization: there was no way out of the river.By now, a crowd had gathered on land.“A rescue boat is on its way，”someone yelled to them.Swimming forward was getting tougher by the minute.The jumper, who was six foot two and weighed around 260 pounds, was heavy in his rescuers' arms.After ten minutes, they managed to get to the river's edge.“I've never been so out of breath，”says Blauzvern.Fifteen minutes after the men had jumped into the river, the two­man rescue boat appeared.But because it couldn't risk getting too close to the seawall, the men had to swim out to it.“I was completely out of energy at this point，”says Blauzvern.The men in the water pushed the jumper while the men in the boat pulled him up and, finally, to safety.The man they had saved was taken to the hospital for evaluation (评估)．Details on his condition have not been released.As for the rescuers, each of them was at work by 10：30 a．m.“I was a bit late，”admits Blauzvern, smiling.“But I had a goodexcuse.”语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文，介绍了一场路人勇救落水者的故事。

限时训练(一)Ⅰ.单项填空1.Without the wise leadership of the Party，it hard to achieve the GDP growth target for 2022.A.would have beenB.would beC.wereD.had been答案 B解析考查虚拟语气。

句意为：要是没有党的英明领导，很难实现2022年国内生产总值增长的目标。

此处without短语相当于虚拟条件句，根据题干中的“2022”判断是对将来的虚拟，主句用would＋do的形式，故B项正确。

2.Parents’top priority is to help their kids develop the ability to show in their choices of friends.binationB.admirationC.inspirationD.discrimination答案 D解析考查名词词义辨析。

combination结合；admiration钦佩；inspiration灵感；discrimination 区别，识别。

句意为：父母的首要任务是帮助他们的孩子发展在选择朋友时的识别能力。

根据句意可知D项正确。

3.As Emerson puts it，we travel the world over to find the beautiful，we must carry it with us or we find it not.A.unlessB.untilC.thoughD.because答案 C解析考查连词词义辨析。

句意为：如爱默生所言，我们环游世界是为了寻找美，但是我们必须与美同行才能发现它。

unless除非；until直到；though尽管；because因为。

根据句意可知，这里表示一种让步关系，故选C。

4.I felt like giving up.I probably ，but my Dad whispered，“Come on! You can make it.”A.would haveB.wouldC.shouldD.should have答案 A解析考查过去将来时。

高中英语素养阅读限时练习（高二上11）（附答案详细解析）（建议用时：40分钟）In seventeen seventy-six, a new nation declared its freedom from Britain. The Declaration of Independence was the document written to express the reasons for seeking that freedom. It stated that all men were created equal. It said that all men had the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.Not every citizen of the new United States of America had one important right, however. That was the right to vote. At first, the only people permitted to vote in the United States were white men who owned property and could read. By eighteen sixty, most white male citizens over the age of twenty-one had the right to vote. The Fourteenth and Fifteenth corrections to the Constitution gave black male citizens the right to vote. These corrections were passed in eighteen sixty-eight and eighteen seventy.In America in the eighteen hundreds, Women had no economic independence. For example, everything a woman owned when she got married belonged to her husband. If a married woman worked, the money she made belonged to her husband. In addition, women had no political power. They did not have the right to vote.In the eighteen fifties, women organized in an effort to gain voting rights. Their campaign was called the women's suffrage movement. American women sought to gain that right for more than seventy years. One of the leaders of the movement was Susan B. Anthony of Massachusetts. Miss Anthony was a teacher. She believed that women needed economic and personal independence. She also believed that there was no hope for social improvement in the United States until women were given the same rights as men. The rights included the right to vote in public elections. Susan B. Anthony was born in eighteen twenty. Her parents were members of the Quaker religion. She became one, too. The Quakers believed that the rights of women should be honored. They were the first religious group where women shared the leadership with men.1. What right don’t some people have in the new nation?A. The right to life.B. The right to the pursuit of happiness.C. The right to vote.D. The right to be equal.2. What can be inferred from the 3rd paragraph?A. Women had to work.B. Women fought for political power.C. Women fought against their husbands for economic independence.D. Women were not really full citizens in America in the 1800s.3. What can we know about Miss Anthony?A. She was born in 1820.B. She was a white teacher of twenty-one.C. She didn’t hope women were given the same rights as men.D. She fought for women’s economic and personal independence.4. The underlined word “suffrage” in the last paragraph probably means “________ ” .A. the right to voteB. an effortC. a campaignD. a political powerII. 完形填空Every moment is valuable. I was lying in bed after a big dinner last summer. The television had nothing（1）________ that interested me. The book I was trying to read seemed boring, too. Finally I put the book down, closed my（2）________, and let myself have a little rest. Suddenly, I felt a huge, wet tongue lick（舔）my face. My eyes opened and I saw our dog Fluffy standing there （3）________ me.I smiled and touched his head. After a few minute, I got up and we headed（4）________. The sun was breaking through the（5）________ and finally warming the cool air a bit. I laughed as I let him pull me around the backyard.He smelt the grass, peed（撒尿）on a tree. .. After we went back inside, we played in the hallway for a while. Then he（6）________ up on my bed and decided to take a nap（小睡）of his own. It seemed like even while he slept, our beloved dog never found life（7）________.I think we all could lean a lot from Fluffy. In his life, there is time for napping and time for playing. There is time for reading, laughing. There is time to（8）________ your dog. There is time to sing, to smile, to hug, to dance and to love. .. .But there is（9）________ time to be bored. We only get a certain amount of time to live. Don't waste a second of it on boredom. Enjoy our life, enjoy everything around us and be（10）________! Every moment is valuable.III. 七选五阅读填句Google has launched the latest versions of its Pixel smartphone, as well as a new tablet computer and a smart home controller. 1________Google launched the first Pixel smartphone two years ago as part of a major new effort to develop hardware. The company is better known for building software to power internet search technology and the Android smartphone operating system. Over the past two years, Google has sold about 7 million Pixel phones, the technology research company IDC estimates. Those sales are a very small part of the estimated 3.6 billion phones sold by all manufacturers during that same two-year period. 2________Google’s new smartphones –the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL - appear aimed at providing iPhone-like features at a lower price. The Pixel 3 will be available October 18 in the United States for $799. 3________ This compares to the iPhone Xs, which sells for $999, and the iPhone Xs Max, priced at $1099. Both new Pixels are also being released in 12 other countries, including Japan, Singapore and India.During Tuesday’s launch event, Google officials demonstrated new features and improvements to the Pixel 3. At times, they made direct comparisons to iPhones. 4________ A new tool is designed to use machine learning software to produce better low-light and close-up shots. 5________ The camera also uses machine learning to examine the many photos it takes in an effort to find and suggest the best ones.A. The larger Pixel 3 XL will cost $899.B. The phone is also able to answer itself..C. Google promises better camera performance in its Pixel 3 devices.D. Apple, for example, sold about 388 million iPhones during the two years.E. The tool works by combining many shots quickly taken one after the other.F. The new products were announced during an event Tuesday in New York.G. These include maps, Google Assistant and YouTube video service.IV. 语法填空People who are missing a hand or an arm traditionally would have 1______ (pay) thousands of dollars and wait for weeks for an 2______ (art) one, called a prosthesis. But 3-D printing is providing a much cheaper and faster alternative. 3-D-printed hands are changing 3______ lives of children around the world. 4______ such child lives in a town just south of Los Angeles. A 3-D-printed hand like the one Faith Lennox 5______ (wear) has many names: "super hero hand" or "robot hand." It's pink, purple and blue, and it's made 6______ the same type of plastic as Lego bricks. Faith said, “My friends at school think it's really cool. They want a robot hand, too.” “Faith will be eight years old this year. Her arm 7______ (remove) in a surgery when she was nine months old”, said her mother, Nicole Lennox. "8______ she was born, somehow the circulation(血液循环)to her left forearm got cut off, 9______ (cause) something called compartment syndrome( 间隔综合征)," she added. Through an online support group, Nicole Lennox heard about an 10______ (organize) called e-NABLE that uses 3-D printers to create free prosthetic hands for children around the world.高中英语素养阅读限时练习（高二上11）（附答案详细解析）【I.阅读理解答案与解析】【词汇积累Accumulation】1. declare/ dɪˈkleə(r) /vt.vi. 申报; 宣布; 声明，声称2. independence/ˌɪndɪˈpendəns /n. 独立，自主3. state/ steɪt /n. 国家; 州; 状况，情况vt. 规定; 陈述，声明【长难句】For example, everything a woman owned when she got married belonged to her husband. 例如，一个女性所有的一切都在她结婚后归属于她的丈夫。

高中英语素养阅读限时练习（高二上13）（附答案详细解析）（建议用时：40分钟）When another old cave is discovered in the south of France, it is not usually news. Rather, it is an ordinary event. Such discoveries are so frequent these days that hardly anybody pays heed to them. However, when the Lascaux cave complex was discovered in 1940, the world was amazed. Painted directly on its walls were hundreds of scenes showing how people lived thousands of years ago. The scenes show people hunting animals, such as wild cats or dogs. Other images show birds and, most noticeably, horses, which appear in more than 300 wall images, by far outnumbering(数目超过) all other animals.Early artists drawing these animals finished a meaningful and difficult task. They did not limit themselves to the easily accessible walls but carried their painting materials to spaces that required climbing high walls or going into narrow passages in the Lascaux complex(建筑群). Unfortunately, the paintings have been exposed (暴露) to the destructive(破坏性的) action of water and temperature changes, which easily wear the images away. Because the Lascaux caves have many entrances, air movement has also damaged the images inside.Although they are not out in the open air, where natural light would have destroyed them long ago, many of the images are in a bad situation and are barely (几乎不能) recognizable. To prevent further damage, the place was closed to tourists in 1963, 23 years after it was discovered.1. The underlined phrase “pays heed to” in Paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to ________.A. discoversB. watchesC. noticesD. affects2. According to the text, which animals appear most often on the cave walls?A. Birds.B. Wild dogs.C. Horses.D. Wild cats.3. Why was painting inside the Lascaux complex a difficult task?A. It was completely dark inside.B. The caves were full of wild animals.C. Painting materials were hard to find.D. Many painting spaces were difficult to reach.4. What could be the best title for the text?A. Wild Animals in ArtB. Hidden Prehistoric PaintingsC. Exploring Caves RespectfullyD. Determining the Age of French CavesII 完形填空A critic once described American writer Edith Wharton as a "self-made man." Array She liked the 1______ and repeated it. Others said that judging from her works,she was a product of New York City, but the New York she 2______ wasdifferent from the New York of those who came after her.Edith Wharton was born in New York City in eighteen sixty-two. New York then was several 3______ cities. One New York was made up of people who worked for a 4______. The other was much smaller. It was made up of families who were so 5______ that they didn’t need to work. Edith was born into the wealthy New York. But there was a "6______" wealthy New York and a "wrong" wealthy New York. Among the rich there were those who had been given 7______ by parents or grandparents. Then there were those who 8______ their own money, the newly rich. Edith's family was from the "right" New Yorkers, 9______ who had "old" money. It was a group that didn’t want its way of living 10______. It was also a group without many ideas of its own. It was from this group that Edith Wharton 11______ herself.Like many girls of her age, Edith wrote stories. In one of her childhood stories, a woman 12______ for not having a completely clean house when another woman makes an 13______visit. Edith's mother 14 the story. Her only comment was that one's house was always clean and 15______ for visitors. Edith's house was always clean.Edith 16______ much of her childhood in Europe. She was 17______ by special teachers and not at schools. If Edith's family feared anything, it was sharp social, cultural, and economic 18______. Yet these were the things Edith would 19______ in her lifetime. The end of the Civil War in eighteen sixty-five 20______ the beginning of great changes in the United States. The country that had been mostly agricultural was becoming industrial.1. A. comment B. commitment C. comfort D. conversation2. A. cared about B. thought about C. talked about D. wrote about3. A. cultural B. ancient C. different D. common4. A. being B. living C. goal D. family5. A. lazy B. large C. rich D. poor6. A. great B. right C. illegal D. unusual7. A. courage B. advice C. support D. money8. A. earned B. kept C. spent D. saved9. A. groups B. families C. people D. friends10. A. spread B. broken C. strengthened D. changed11. A. controlled B. enjoyed C. created D. hated12. A. waits B. apologizes C. complains D. worries13. A. unexpected B. unimportant C. exciting D. unwilling14. A. tore B. published C. corrected D. read15. A. late B. special C. ready D. continuous16. A. took B. spent C. wasted D. started17. A. educated B. eased C. accepted D. afforded18. A. safety B. condition C. change D. state19. A. solve B. help C. escape D. see20. A. lost B. prevented C. marked D. delayedIII语法填空People claim they “never forget a face.” But what does that saying mean? Is there really no limit 1______ the number of faces a person can remember? A new study has found that, on average, people can remember as 2______ as 5,000 faces.That number comes from a group of 3______ (research) at the University of York in England. They published their findings on facial recognition in a magazine this month. There 4______ (be) many studies recently on facial recognition technology. But the authors of this study say 5______ is the first time that scientists have been able to put a number to the abilities of humans 6______ (recognize) faces. The research team tested people on how many faces they could remember from their 7______ (person) lives and in the media. They also tested them to see how many famous faces they recognized. Rob Jenkins, a psychologist, said the scientists’ study centered on “the number of faces people actually know,” 8______ (add) that the scientists were not able to discover whether there is a “limit on how many faces the brain can handle,” though. Jenkins thinks the ability to tell individual people apart is “clearly important.” In today’s modern world of big cities, computers, televisions and 9______ (society) media, we meet and deal with thousands of people, who may be a different age, so we start to find 10______ harder to remember all of those faces.高中英语素养阅读限时练习（高二上13）（附答案详细解析）I阅读理解【词汇积累Accumulation】1. complex /ˈkɒmpleks/ adj. 复杂的; 难懂的n. 建筑群2. accessible / əkˈsesəbl/ adj. 易进入的；易得到的；易懂的3. wear away /weə(r) əˈweɪ/ 使变薄，使变光滑；磨薄；磨光【长难句】Painted directly on its walls were hundreds of scenes showing how people lived thousands of years ago.数百种直接绘在墙上的画，展现了数千年前人们的生活场景。

高中英语素养阅读限时练习（高二上12）（附答案详细解析）（建议用时：40分钟）I阅读理解In the early days of human history, people survived by hunting wild animals, or gathering wild grains and plants for food. Then, some people learned to grow crops and raise animals for food. They were the first farmers.From the sixteenth century on, the word farm has meant agricultural land. But a much older meaning of the word farm is linked to economics. The word farm comes from the Latin word firma, which means an unchanging payment. Experts say the earliest meaning of the English word farm was a yearly payment made as a tax or rent.Farmers in early England did not own their land. They paid every year to use agricultural lands. In England, farmers used hawthorn trees along the edges of houses. They called this row of hawthorns(山茶树) a hedge(篱笆). Hedging fields was how careful farmers marked and protected them. Soon, people began to use the word hedging(用篱笆围) to describe steps that could be taken to protect against financial loss. Hedging is common among gamblers who make large bets. A gambler bets a lot of money on one team. But, to be on the safe side, he also places a smaller bet on the other team, to reduce a possible loss.You might say that someone is hedging his bet(两面投机) when he invests in several different kinds of businesses. One business may fail, but likely not all. Farmers know that it is necessary to make hay while the sun shines(抓紧时机行事). Hay has to be cut and gathered when it is dry. So a wise farmer never postpones gathering his hay when the sun is shining. Rain may soon appear. A wise person copies the farmer. He works when conditions are right.1. What did the word “farm” probably me an at first?A. Agricultural land.B. A yearly payment made as a tax or rent.C. An unchanging payment.D. Economics or economy.2. We can know from the 3rd paragraph that farmers in early England ________ .A. They had land of their own.B. They paid to use hawthorn trees every year.C. They used hedging fields.D. They often suffered from financial loss.3. Which of the following is wise?A. A new mother quickly learns to try to sleep when her baby is quiet.B. Hay has to be cut and gathered before it is dry.C. Put off gathering hay when the sun is shining.D. Gather hay as it is rainy.4. If a boy is carefully listening to his teacher in class, he learns to ________ .A. become a wise farmerB. hedge his betC. gather his hayD. make hay while the sun shines.II 完形填空About forty years ago, I was an instructor in the military academy at Woolwich when young Scoresby was given his first examination. Everybody answered the history questions well while he didn’t know anything. I knew that when examined again he would fail and be thrown out(被刷掉) from the military academy. I thought that 1________ one thing was sure to happen: The maths examination would destroy him in the end. Therefore, I decided to make his end as painless as possible. So, I pushed facts into his stupid head(填鸭式的硬灌) for hours every day for the second-round exam. I felt guilty day and night – what I was doing to him was not right. But I only wanted to 2________ his dismissal(落榜) a little less painful for him. Well, sir, try to imagine the result. I felt shocked. I never 3________ it would lead to such strange, laughable 4________ -- He took the first prize! And he got the highest praise.Then, the Crimean War 5________. I felt so sad for him that there had to be a 6________, which gave this donkey an opportunity to prove himself. Peace would have given this donkey a 7________ to escape from ever being found out as being so 8________. Nervously, I waited for the worst to 9________. It did occur. He was appointed an 10________. A captain, who was in charge of all things!Who could have dreamed that they would place such a 11________ on such weak shoulders as his? I said to myself that I was responsible for the country for this. I must 12________ with him and protect the nation against him as far as I could. 13________, I joined up with him. And 14________ we went to the battle field. And there –oh dear, it was terrible. Stupid mistakes, fearful mistakes – why, he never did anything that was right – nothing but 15________. But, you see, nobody knew the 16________ of how stupid he really was. Everybody carried out his mistaken instruction. He was so stupid that everyone 17________ his actions. They looked on his stupid mistakes as works of great intelligence. They 18________, honestly!Nobody else but me knew he was not normal or extremely stupid. His smallest mistakes made a man in his 19________ mind cry, and shout and scream painfully and angrily to himself, of course. And what 20________ me in a continuous fear was the fact that every mistake he made increased his glory and fame.I kept saying to myself that when at last they found outabout him, it will be like the sun falling out of the sky. He was really lucky!1. A. sooner or later B. more or less C. now and then D. over and over2. A. increase B. advise C. force D. make3. A. dreamed B. decided C. demanded D. doubted4. A. money B. praise C. results D. prizes5. A. broke up B. broke down C. broke out D. broke in6. A. peace B. war C. tutor D. shock7. A. chance B. position C. distance D. reason8. A. polite B. bright C. stupid D. proud9. A. judge B. happen C. announce D. end10. A. instructor B. officer C. official D. educator11. A. task B. name C. job D. responsibility12. A. do B. go C. live D. communicate13. A. Then B. However C. Besides D. So14. A. anyway B. anywhere C. perhaps D. nervously15. A. achievements B.solutions C. mistakes D. shortcomings16. A. opinion B. secret C. relation D. point17. A. followed B. took C. misunderstood D. understood18. A. did B. made C. thought D. had19. A. small B. big C. bad D. right20. A. demanded B. determined C. comforted D. keptIII 语法填空On August 21, 2017, millions of people across America stopped what they 1______ (do) to observe a total solar eclipse(日食). But a new study suggests humans were not the only living beings who took 2_____ break from their usual activities during this historic event. A total solar eclipse happens when the sun, moon and Earth 3______ (perfect) line up. Last year’s total solar eclipse was the first one in 99 years 4______ (pass) over parts of the whole United States. The new study found that bees went 5______ (silence) when within the path of totality of the solar eclipse. The results were recently published in the Annals of the Entomological Society of America. The research was led by Candace Galen, a professor of biological sciences at the University of Missouri. “6______ seemed as if everyone with their dogs was asking me 7_____ animals would do during a total eclipse," Galen said in a statement. Scientists had previously observed behavioral reactions 8______ some animals during solar eclipses. These have included some forms of sea life, birds, antelope and cattle. But very 9______ studies specifically examined the behavior of insects during a solar eclipse, and none had dealt with bees. Bees are important for the 10_____ (grow) of wild and agricultural plants. They help spread the substances that make it possible for flowers to reproduce through the process known as pollination.高中英语素养阅读限时练习（高二上12）（附答案详细解析）【I阅读理解答案与解析】【词汇积累Accumulation】1. hunt/ hʌnt /vt.vi. 打猎; 追捕; 寻找(for)2. link/ lɪŋk /vt. 连结; 挽住，勾住;vi. 用环连接; 联系在一起3. common/ˈkɒmən /adj. 普通的;普遍存在的; 共有的【长难句】So a wise farmer never postpones gathering his hay when the sun is shining. 所以，在阳光明媚的时候，一个聪明的农民从来不会拖延搜集干草的时间。

高中英语素养阅读限时练习（高二上19）（附答案详细解析）（建议用时：40分钟）Every people has its own way of saying things, its own special expressions. Many everyday American expressions are based on colors.Americans often use red to express heat. They may say they are red-hot about something unfair; when they are red-hot they are very angry about something. The small hot tasting peppers(辣椒) found in many Mexican foods are called Red Hots for the color and their fiery taste. Fast loud music is popular with many people. They may say it is red hot. Especially the kind called Dixieland Jazz.Pink is a lighter kind of red. The expression was first used in America at the beginning of the 20th century. It probably comes from the fact that many babies are born with a nice pink color that shows that they are in good health.Blue is a cool color. The traditional Blues Music in the United States is the opposite of Red Hot Music. Blues is slow, sad, and sorrowful. Duke Ellington and his orchestra recorded a famous song Mood Indigo about the deep blue color indigo. In the words of the song, “You ain't been blue, till you've had that Mood Indigo.”The color green is natural for trees and grass. But it is an unnatural color for humans. A person who has a sick feeling stomach may say she feels a little green. A passenger on a boat who is feeling very sick from high waves may look very green. Sometimes a person may be upset because he does not have something as nice as a friend has, like a fast new car; that person may say he is green with envy. Dollars are called greenbacks because that is the color of the backside of the paper money.The color black is used often in expressions. People describe a day in which everything goes wrong as a black day. The day of a major tragedy is remembered as a black day. A black list is illegal now, but at one time some businesses refused to employ people who are on a black list for belonging to unpopular organizations.In some cases, colors describe a situation. A Brownout is an expression for a reduction in electric power. Brownouts happen when there is too much demand for electricity.1. Which of the following is NOT TRUE?A. Red is a hot color.B. Pink is a healthy color.C. Blue is a sorrowful color.D. Green is a grateful color.2. What can we say when a song is popular with us according to the passage?A. It is green.B. It is red hot.C. It is pink.D. It is black.3. What can be inferred from the passage?A. Someone who is black is very sad.B. Some people are red because a friend has more dollars or greenbacks.C. People sometimes say they are in the pink when they are in good health.D. When a person came out of prison, he can quickly be hired.4. What can we say when brownouts happen in an area?A. The electric system is unable to offer all the power needed.B. The electric system is able to offer all the power needed.C. The electricity is too much.D. The electricity is never cut off.In October, I said to my students, “Why not do some ___21___ to make some money? Then we’ll buy food for a Thanksgiving dinner for someone in need.’’Early in Thanksgiving week, they came with their hard-earned money，___22___ to go shopping. We soon picked what we needed. ___23___ we headed toward the checkout, someone shouted, “Flowers!” The group rushed to the flowers. ___24___, considering practicality, I pronounced, “You can’t ___25___ flowers.’’ “But please, Mrs. Sherlock,” someone ___26___,“we want flowers. ” Defeated, I ___27___ them to buy some carnations.An agency had given us the information of a ___28___ grandmother living alone for many years. After a long drive, we ___29___ arrived at a shabby cottage. An old lady came out to ____30____ us. Each box was ____31____ quickly. But when the woman noticed the carnations，she seemed ____32____ “She’s wishing it was a bag of flour，’’ I thought.“Do you like living here?” Michael asked. The woman ____33____ She told the children about the birds flocking to the bread she ____34____. “Maybe that’s why the Lord sent me the food through you，” she said “Because I ____35____ my food with the birds.’’We returned to the ____36____ and saw her wave goodbye. Then she walked ____37____ the food，straight to the carnations. She put her face in their petals, with a smile on her lips. The children were quiet. They had seen the ____38____ they had to make another’s life ____39____. And I had seen something too—sometimes a person needs lovely ____40____ on a dark November day.21. A. shopping B. homework C. exercises D. housework22. A. likely B. eager C. unwilling D. afraid23. A. Although B. As C. If D. Because24. A. However B. Therefore C. Otherwise D. Besides25. A. like B. afford C. eat D. send26. A. shouted B. explained C. begged D. ordered27. A. taught B. forced C. reminded D. allowed28. A. brave B. needy C. reliable D. sick29. A. finally B. already C. suddenly D. immediately30. A. thank B. guide C. help D. welcome31. A. carried in B. left behind C. sent back D. handed out32. A. satisfied B. nervous C. surprised D. angry33. A. cried B. brightened C. puzzled D. laughed34. A. cut off B. put out C. picked up D. brought in35. A. cook B. find C. share D. buy36. A. cottage B. woods C. car D. store37. A. past B. around C. across D. toward38. A. power B. time C. money D. desire39. A. poorer B. worse C. longer D. better40. A. food B. birds C. flowers D. kidsIII 语法填空A couple had been married for over 60 years. They shared everything, talked about everything and kept no secrets 1______ each other except that the woman had a box in a drawer which she 2______ (tell) her husband never to open or ask her about before it was put there.He’d never thought about it ever since. One day 3______ woman got very sick and the doctor said she wouldn’t recover. To sort out their affairs, the husband took down the box and 4______ (bring) it to his w ife’s bedside. She agreed it was time that he should know 5 ______was in the box.6______ (open) it, he found two small table mats and a sum of money totaling $ 25,000. He asked her about the contents. “When we were to be married,” she said, “my grandma to ld me the secret of happy 7______ (marry) was never to argue, and I should just keep quiet and make a table mat 8______ I got angry with you.”The man was so 9______ (move) that he had to fight back tears. She had only been angry with him twice in all thos e years of living and loving! “Honey,” he said, “that explains the table mats, but what about the money? Where did it come from?”“Oh,” she said, “that’s the money I made from selling 10______ .”高中英语素养阅读限时练习（高二上19）答案详细解析（建议用时：40分钟）I阅读理解【词汇积累Accumulation】1. people /ˈpiːpl / n. 种族（单数名词）；人们（集体名词，复数意义）2. fiery/ˈfaɪəri / adj. 火热的; 激烈的; 火似的; 易燃烧的3. opposite/ˈɒpəzɪt/ adj. 对面的; 相对的; 对立的; prep.（表示位置）在……的对面；adv. 在对面，对过。

50分阅读限时满分练(五)(限时35分钟)Ⅰ.阅读理解(共15小题; 每小题2.5分, 满分37.5分)A(2021·安徽合肥二模)CVCC’s High School ProgrammeCareer-technical programmes at Cuyahoga Valley Career Centre allow students flexible career paths with advanced knowledge to prepare them for college and work.Electrical SystemsEach student is provided with trade-related classroom training that produces competency and pride that lead to true craftsmanship. Learn how to use many of the latest tools and technologies with hands-on training in our fully equipped lab. The programme’s diversified coursework gives students a strong foundation in electrical systems installation and repair, in addition to receiving skill training, working and earning a paycheque on the job.Engineering TechnologyYou’ll learn engineering concepts and technology such as applied logic, digital electronics, computer-aided design, robotics and computer-integrated manufacturing. The project-based approach lets you apply your skill to real situations. In practice, you’ll pick your own real-world problems to solve and get ready for a college engineering programme.Sports Medicine Exercise ScienceThis science-based programme combines lectures, hands-on labs and critical thinking activities with all of the latest fitness technology. Students have the unique opportunity to learn in exercise and sports environments alongside exercise and sports professionals using advanced medical techniques to prevent and heal injuries. Upon completion of the programme, students may earn college credits at various Ohio universities. Applicants must have a minimum 3.0 GPA(Grade Point Average) and “C” or better in Biology.Education ProfessionEducation Profession introduces college-minded students to the field of education. This foundational course benefits all education majors regardless of specialty. Observation and field experiences provide the first-hand experience you need to decide if a career in education is for you. Admission is with high school counselor(顾问) recommendation only.1.Which programme offers students pay?A.Electrical Systems.B.Engineering Technology.C.Sports Medicine Exercise Science.cation Profession.2.What is special about Sports Medicine Exercise Science?A.It is targeted at college students in Ohio.B.It is aimed at training professional athletes.C.It only admits applicants with recommendation.D.It has academic requirements for applicants.3.What can we infer about the programmes mentioned in the text?A.They are science-related.B.They are technology-centred.C.They stress practical training.D.They guarantee admission to college.B(2021·宁夏银川高三教学质量检测)Chinese cuisine is widely known and enjoyed all around the world. Who doesn’t long for a favourite Chinese dish? But there is one interesting concept concerning Chinese food which is almost unheard of in the West, and which is becoming increasingly ignored by the youth of the East—the ancient custom of “tonic food”.Tonic food is food which is consumed to improve one’s well-being or avoid sickness. For instance, it was once the custom for new mothers to eat a sesame oil(麻油) hot pot every day for the first month after giving birth. It was believed that this dish would benefit the muscles, reduce pain, improve circulation, stimulate sweating, and warm the body. Some foods, such as mutton and spinach(菠菜), are seen as “hot”, while others, such as Chinese cabbage and radish(樱桃萝卜), are seen as “cold”. One should be careful not to eat too much of either “hot” or “cold” food. However, how much “hot” or “cold” food one should eat depends on the time of the year, how the food is prepared and what it is prepared with, and the individual’s health.The custom of tonic food for a healthier life also influences the catering industry. Chinese herbal medicines, such as wolfberry(枸杞), can be found on many restaurant menus, either added to fruit tea or as a beneficial addition to a dish. These herbs attract customers, such as over-worked office staff, in need of a modest pick-me-up.So, whether you need to boost your strength with a large helping of chicken soup, or increase your mental powers with a serving of pig’s brain soup, you may find that this ancient Chinese custom could be just the tonic you are looking for.4.What is the present situation of tonic food?A.It is catching less attention.B.It is enjoyed by many young people.C.It is well-known worldwide.D.It is becoming increasingly popular.5.What is believed to benefit new mothers?A.Chinese cabbage.B.Fruit tea.C.Sesame oil hot pot.D.Pig’s brain soup.6.What does the underlined word “catering” mean in paragraph 3?A.Medicine.B.Restaurant.cation.D.Fashion.7.What can be a suitable title for the text?A.The Charm of Chinese CuisineB.The Popularity of Tonic FoodC.An Introduction to Chinese Tonic FoodD.Differences between Hot Food and Cold FoodC(2021·黑龙江齐齐哈尔二模)A new study looks at how pets provide important support through petting, cuddles(拥抱), and a frequent physical presence. This is especially key when people feel lonely.The researchers interviewed 32 people aged 59 to 83. Pets included dogs, cats, birds, etc. More than 90% of the people spoke about touch in the relationship with their pets. “Participants often described touch-based interactions with their pets as being comforting or relaxing in a way that contributed to their overall well-being,” the researchers say. “For our participants, comfort is the sense of being somehow cared for by another being.”Many people in the study spoke about how their pets just seemed to “know” when they weren’t feeling well and they’d move to get physically near them. Different pets were better at providing comfort, some participants insisted. Many said cats were more relaxing than dogs, while others said dogs could be relaxing as long as they were “the right kind of dog”. But almost all pets provided some sort of comfort to their owners when it came to touch.Janette Young, lecturer in health sciences at the University of South Australia, and her team uncovered an interesting thing about the pet-human relationship. People in the study often spoke about how their animals demanded to be petted or seemed to take joy in the interaction. This, in turn, made the humans feel good.The researchers suggest that pets can be “helpful in reducing touch deprivation(匮乏)” and the benefits can come from all kinds of pets. This connection can be particularly important in health care and senior care settings where patients and workers are less likely to be able to see friends and family; yet touch is important and can improve health and happiness.Pets can also offer benefits that in some cases people can’t offer. “Relationships with pets are different to those with humans,” Young says. “Animals don’t judge and are always with us.”8.About what did some participants hold different opinions?A.What pets were better at providing comfort.B.Whether pets could make them feel relaxed.C.How they felt when their pets touched them.D.When pets could notice their owners’ discomfort.9.What did Janette Young find about the pet-human relationship?A.It is full of judgments.B.It turns out temporary.C.It benefits both parties.D.It is determined by pets.10.What may researchers suggest hospitals do?A.Encourage pet connection programmes.B.Raise pets to reduce human touch.C.Select the best pet companions.D.Order workers’ friends to pay visits.11.What is the main idea of the text?A.Humans need spiritual support.B.Pet-human interactions are common.C.Lonely people like living with pets.D.Pets offer humans touch-based comfort.D(2021·山东日照一模)Looking for a place to take a rest, sip a cup of coffee and have a furry companion? Welcome to animal-themed cafes.In recent years, the combination of pets and catering has become incredibly popular in many cities throughout China. While many cafes started out offering the company of cats and dogs, others are expanding their range. Some cafes include animals like squirrels, raccoons(浣熊) and even capybaras(水豚).Many Internet users have commented that their main reason for visiting these businesses is to interact closely with animals they have only seen from afar.“The customers love animals. They are curious about these pets and want to raise one at home but circumstances don’t allow it,” said pet cafe owner Tian Rui. Liu Jing, a Beijing resident who works in finance, loves pigs, but her parents would not endorse her getting one as a pet. The 24-year-old had to admire the animals through videos and images. But now, she can have close contact with an adorable pig every weekend in a pet cafe.Also, these pet cafes serve as a shelter for those who find comfort in being around animals. “In this place, you can get close to the cute little ones in a very comfortable way without having to worry about safety and hygiene(卫生)—overall, it is an extremely comfortable experience,” said Zhao Ming from Tianjin, a frequent pet cafe visitor.Animal lovers also expect the pet cafes to change people’s attitudes towards pets. Animals like ducks, pigs and sheep have been served as food for many years. People hardly see them as pets. But the pet cafes help shift their attitude from seeing them as playthings to regarding them as family members or close friends.“Whether at home or in stores, these little animals are there for companionship and they bring warmth to our hearts. They care and understand just like family members. They give us much more than the love we give to them,” Zhao said.12.Why do people visit pet cafes?A.To pursue inner peace.B.To appreciate animal images.C.To experience a clean environment.D.To have close contact with animals.13.What does the underlined word “endorse” in paragraph 4 mean?A.Believe in.B.Approve of.C.Prevent.D.Suspect.14.We can conclude from paragraph 6 that pet cafes may.A.change our views of animalsB.teach us how to look after pets betterC.show us the importance of having petsD.remind us to value our family and friends15.Which of the following can be the best title for the text?A.Cafes Enjoy Great PopularityB.Ideal Shelters for Lovely AnimalsC.Animals Turn into CompanionsD.Animal Lovers from Different CitiesⅡ.七选五(共5小题; 每小题2.5分, 满分12.5分)(2021·江苏淮安高三适应性联考)If you’re looking to maximise the amount of fat burning in your next workout, think about having a coffee half an hour before you get started. 16Researchers found that 3 milligrams(毫克) of caffeine per kilogram of body weight can raise the rate of fat burning during aerobic(有氧的) exercise. 17 The coffee dose was shown to increase maximal fat oxidation rate(脂肪氧化率) by an average of 10.7 percent in the morning and 29 percent in the afternoon.The recommendation to exercise on an empty stomach in the morning to increase fat oxidation is common. 18 It is still unknown whether this increase is due to exercising in the morning or due to going without food for a longer period of time.19 Caffeine is often associated with improved athletic performance, though the science behind this link isn’t as comprehensive as it could be. In later cycling tests after the caffeine had been given, thefat-burning capability of the body was measured, showing the impact that caffeine had made on MFO. Maximum oxygen uptake was also raised, as was the intensity(强度) of exercise.The results of the study showed that acute caffeine intake 30 minutes before performing an aerobic exercise test increased MFO during exercise regardless of the time of day.20 Overall, these results suggest that a combination of acute caffeine intake and exercise at moderate intensity in the afternoon provides the best solution for individuals seeking to increase whole-body fat oxidation during aerobic exercise.A.It is based on the results gathered from 15 male volunteers.B.However, this recommendation may lack a scientific basis.C.Evidence is mounting that morning exercise is good for your health.D.A new study suggests it can make a significant difference to fat burning.E.They are clear enough to suggest that there is some kind of association there.F.Researchers have found that if cyclists take more caffeine, they will ride much faster.G.Researchers were keen to look in detail at the relationship between caffeine and exercise.50分阅读限时满分练(五)【语篇导读】本文是一篇应用文。

高考期末总复习25分钟限时阅读天天练十六第一部分：完形填空（共20小题；每小题1分，满分20分）An eight-year-old child heard her parents talking about her little brother. All she knew was that he was very sick and they had no money left. When she heard her daddy say to her 1 mother with whispered desperation（绝望）, “ 2 a miracle（奇迹）can save him now”, the little girl went to her bedroom and took out her piggy bank. She 3 all the change out on the floor and counted it carefully. Then she 4 her way six blocks to the local drugstore（药店）.“And what do you want?” asked the chemist.“It's 5 my little brot her,” the girl answered back. “He's really, really sick and I want to buy a 6 . His name is Andrew and he has something 7 growing inside his head and my daddy says only a miracle can save him.”“We don't 8 miracles here, child. I'm sorry,” the chemist sai d, smiling 9 at the little girl.In the shop was a 10 customer. He stooped down and asked the little girl, “What kind of miracle does your brother 11 ?”“I don't know,” she replied. “He's really sick and mommy says he needs 12 . But my daddy can't pay for it, so I have brought my 13 .”“How much do you have?” asked the man.“One dollar and eleven cents, 14 I can try and get some more,” she answered quietly.“Well, what a coincidence（巧合）,” smiled the man. “A dollar and eleve n cents — the 15 price of a miracle for little brothers. 16 me to where you live. I want to see your brother and 17 your parents.”That well-dressed man was Dr Carlton Armstrong, a surgeon（外科医生）. The operation was completed without 18 and it wasn't long 19 Andrew was home again and doing well.The little girl was happy. She knew exactly how much the miracle cost ... one dollar and eleven cents ... plus the 20 of a little child.1. A. tearful B. hopeful C. helpless D. kind2. A. Simply B. Just C. Only D. More than3. A. drew B. pulled C. put D. poured4. A. followed B. made C. took D. found5. A. to B. as C. for D. on6. A. hope B. doctor C. favor D. miracle7. A. bad B. small C. extra D. impossible8. A. have B. offer C. sell D. store9. A. gently B. sadly C. shockedly D. coldly10. A. well-dressed B. kind-hearted C. well-behaved D. good-looking11. A. have B. need C. care D. like12. A. a doctor B. a surgeon C. an operation D. a kindness13. A. savings B. wishes C. ideas D. suggestions14. A. since B. as C. after D. but15. A. same B. exact C. proper D. necessary16. A. Express B. Help C. Take D. Follow17. A. beg B. encourage C. persuade D. meet18. A. difficulty B. delay C. charge D. result19. A.that B.when C. until D. before20. A. cleverness B. faith C. courage D. interest第二部分：阅读理解：（共10小题；每小题2分，满分20分）AI've loved my mother's desk since I was just tall enough to sit above the top of it. Mother sat writing letters. Standing by her chair, looking at the ink bottle, pens, and white paper, I decided that the act of writing must be a most wonderful thing in the world.Years later, during her final illness, Mother kept different things for my sister and brother. “But the desk,” she said again, “is for Elizabeth.”I never saw her angry, never saw her cry. I knew she loved me; she showed in action. But asa young girl. I wanted to have heart-to-heart talks between mother and daughter. They never happened. And a gulf opened between us. I was “too emotional（易动感情的）”. But she lived “on the surface “.As years passed and I had my own family. I loved my mother and thanked her for our happy family. I wrote to her in careful words and asked her to let me know in any way she chose that she did forgive me.My hope turned to disappointment, then little interest and, finally, peace — it seemed that nothing happened. I couldn't be sure that the letter had even got to Mother. I only knew that I had written it, and I could stop trying to make her into someone she was not.But the present of her desk told me, as she'd never been able to, that she was pleased that writing was my chosen work. I cleaned the desk carefully and found some papers inside —a photo of my father and a one-paper letter, folded and refolded many times. It was my letter.“In any way you choose, Mother, you always chose the act that speaks louder than words.”21. The writer began to love her mother's desk________.A. after Mother diedB. before she became a writerC. when she was a childD. when Mother gave it to her22. The passage shows that_________.A. Mother was cold on the surface but kind in her heart to her daughterB. Mother was too serious about her daughter in wordsC. Mother wrote to her daughter in careful wordsD. Mother wrote to her daughter in careless words23. The underlined word “gulf” in the third passage means_______.A. deep misunderstanding between the old and the youngB. different ideas between mother and daughterC. free talks between mother and daughterD. part of the sea going far in land24. What did Mother do with her daughter's letter asking for forgiveness?A. She had never received the letter.B. For years, she often talked about the letter.C. She didn't forgive her daughter at all in all her life.D. She read the letter again and again till she died.25. What's best title of the passage?A. My letter to MotherB. Mother and childrenC. My Mother's DeskD. Talks between Mother and meBCheating can happen in a lot of different ways. When people cheat, it's not fair to other people, like the kids who studied for the test or who were the true winners of a game.Many people like the action of cheating. It makes difficult things seem easy, like getting all the right answers on the test. But it doesn't solve the problem of not knowing the material and it won't help on the next test— unless the person cheats again.Some people lose respect for cheaters and think less of them. The cheaters themselves may feel bad because they know they are not really earning that good grade. And, if they get caught cheating, they will be in trouble at school, and maybe at home, too.Some kids cheat because they're busy or lazy and they want to get good grades without spending the time studying. Other kids might feel like they can't pass the test without cheating. Even when there seems to be a “good reason” for cheating, cheating isn't a good idea.If you were sick or upset about something the night before and couldn't study, it would be better to talk with the teacher about this. And if you don’t have enough time to study for a test because of swim practice, you need to talk with your parents about how to balance swimming and school.A kid who thinks cheating is the only way to pass a test needs to talk with the teacher and his or her parents so they can find some solutions together. Talking about these problems and working them out will feel better than cheating.26. The author thinks that when kids cheat in class,________.A. it is unfair to other peopleB. it does harm to their healthC. teachers should punish themD. teachers shouldn't stop them at once27. Some students like cheating mainly because_________.A. the material in the test is very difficultB. they want to do better than the othersC. cheating can make hard things seem very easyD. they have little time to study their lessons28. The fourth paragraph mainly tells us______.A. cheating isn't a good ideaB. why kids cheat in the testC. some kids can't pass the test without cheatingD. some kids don't spend the time studying29. We can learn from the passage______.A. cheaters are often thought highly ofB. people show no respect for those who cheatC. parents whose kids cheat are often in troubleD. kids cheat in the test because of swim practice30. In the passage those cheaters are advised to_______.A. spend more time on school than on sportsB. find good solutions instead of cheatingC. try hard to be intelligent rather than lazyD. ask their classmates for good methods of studyNew wordsNew phrasesNew sentences参考答案1-5 ACDBC 6-10DACBA 11-15 BCADB 16-20CDCDB21-25 CABDC 26-30ACBBB高考期末总复习25分钟限时阅读天天练十七第一部分：完形填空（共20小题；每小题1分，满分20分）One man was to meet his wife downtown and spend some time shopping with her. He waited __1_ for 15 minutes. Then he waited impatiently for 15 minutes more. After that, he became __2__ . When he saw a photograph booth（照相亭）nearby, he had _3 __ . He wore the most unhappy expression he could manage, which was not _4 _ in the situation. In a few moments, he was holding four small prints that __5 __ even him.He wrote his wife’s name on the back of th e photos and handed them to a _6 __ behind the desk in the booth. “__7__ you see a small, dark lady with brown eyes and an apologetic expression, obviously _8 _ someone, would you please give her this?” he said. He then 9 __ his office in Morrison Building, _10__ that if a picture is worth a thousand words, then the four photos must be a good _11__ ! He sat down with a smile.His wife _12__ those pictures. She carries them in her purse now and shows them to anyone who asks if she is married …How are you with _13 __ ? One person calls it “wait training.” It seems that there is always something we are _14 _ . We wait on traffic and we wait in lines. We wait to hear about a new job. We wait to complete school. We wait for someone to change his or her mind.Patience is an important _15__ of a happy and rewarding life. _16 _ , some things are worth waiting for. _17 _ presents many opportunities for wait training.We can hate waiting, __18 __ it or even get good at it! But one thing is 19 __ --- we cannot avoid it. How is your _20_ coming along?1. A. proudly B. respectfully C. patiently D. curiously2. A. angry B. hungry C. frightened D. thirsty3. A. a question B. a reason C. an opinion D. an idea4. A. serious B. difficult C. regular D. convenient5. A. hurt B. encouraged C. attracted D. shocked6. A. clerk B. secretary C. passer-by D. friend7. A. Since B. Before C. As D. If8. A. looking for B. working for C. sending for D. paying for9. A. called up B. returned to C. visited D. left10. A. worried B. disappointed C. satisfied D. surprised11. A. description B. preparation C. excuse D. lecture12. A. tore B. saved C. developed D. destroyed13. A. your wife B. your family C. patience D. determination14. A. hoping for B. waiting for C. ready for D. fit for15. A. lesson B. experience C. purpose D. quality16. A. For example B. After all C. Right now D. So far17. A. Every age B. Every shop C. Every day D. Every office18. A. accept B. control C. change D. improve19. A. certain B. interesting C. precious D. easy20. A. photo taking B. job hunting C. decision making D. wait training第二部分：阅读理解：（共10小题；每小题2分，满分20分）ALast year, on report card day, my son and a bunch of his 13-year-old friends piled into the back seat of my car, ready for the last-day-of-school party at McDonald’s. “Jack got a laptop for getting straight A’s, and Laurie got a cellphone,” one boy said. “Oh, yeah, and Sarah got an iPod Nano, and she’s only in third grade,” said another. “And how ab out Brian? He got $ 10 for each A.”I suddenly became concerned. These payoffs might get parents through grammar school, but what about high school and beyond? What would be left after the electric guitar, the cellphone, and the portable DVD player?I saw the road ahead: As the homework load increased, my income would decrease. I saw my comfortable lifestyle vanish before my eyes—no more of those $ 5 bags of already-peeled organic carrots. No more organic anything!I started to feel surprised and nervous. Would every goal attained by my two children fetch a reward? A high grade point average? A good class ranking? Would sports achievements be included in this reward system: soccer goals, touchdowns, runs-batted-in? What about orchestra? Would first chair pay more than second? I’d be penniless by eighth-grade graduation.“We never paid anything for good grades,” said my neighbor across the street, whose son was recently accepted at MIT. “He just did it on his own. Maybe once in a while we went out for pizz a, but that’s about it.”Don’t you just hate that? We’re all running around looking for the MP3 player with the most updates, and she’s spending a few dollars on pizza. She gets motivation; we get negotiation.21．The sentence “As the homework load increased, my income would decrease.” in the third paragraph probably means _____________.A．taking care of the children would influence my workB．I would spend more money on my children’s homeworkC．reducing children’s homework load would cost me a lotD．more rewards would be needed as the children grew up22．We can tell from the passage that the author’s son was in ___________.A. primary schoolB. junior middle schoolC. high schoolD. university23．It can be inferred from the passage that ____________.A．if you pay the children for good grades, they would take it for grantedB．if you buy children pizza for good grades, they would work harderC．children would not ask for rewards when they enter high schoolD．children would not ask for rewards when they enter university24．The example of the author’s neighbor shows that ____________.A．pizza is the best way to motivate childrenB．reward is not the only way to motivate childrenC．the author’s neighbor was very poorD．the author’s neighbor’s son didn’t like reward25．What is the author’s attitude toward paying children reward for good grades?A．Favorable B．Ambiguous C．Disagreeable D．NeutralBI was born an albino. No one in my family had ever known what an albino was, what it meant to be an albino, and what had to be done differently because I was an albino.My parents treated me just like they treated everybody else. That was just about the best thing they could have done. It helped me trust myself, so when the annoyances came along, I could deal with them.True, my photo always looked like a snowball with two pieces of coal for eyes. Kids would tease me, asking if I was joining the circus and calling me “Whitey”. Like most albinos, I had terrible eyesight, and my grades suffered until eventually I overcame my feeling ashamed of myself and realized it was okay to ask to sit in the front of the classroom so I could see the blackboard better. People stared at me when I held reading material right at the tip of my nose so I could see it well enough to read. Even when I was eight or nine, movie-theater clerks started asking me to pay adult prices because I “looked older”.The worst part for me was that because my eyesight was so bad, I couldn’t play sports very well. I didn’t give up trying, though. And I studied harder.Eventually, I got better at school and loved it. By the time I got to college I was double majoring, going to summer school and devoting myself to every kind of extracurricular activity I could find. I had learned to be prou d of being an albino. I did my best to make “albino” a positive word. And I decided to make my living with my eyes.I couldn’t see well enough to play sports, but with a solid education and the drive to do it. I could make a living involved in the field I loved. I’ve done it now for more than thirty years in print and in video, and now in cyberspace. People make jokes about how I’m the only “blind editor” they know, but most of the time the jokes are signs of respect. And I make jokes about being an albino.I was just a proud albino kid from the coal country of Pennsylvania. I now realize that being born an albino helped me to overcome difficulties, gain confidence, and be proud of my personal achievement and humble about my professional accomplishments.26. What is an albino according to the passage?A. Someone with bad eyesight.B. Someone with some kind of disease.C. Someone who looks older than his age.D. Someone who joins the circus.27. What does the underlined word “It” in Paragraph 2 refer to?A. The fact that the author was born an albino.B. What had to be done differently to the author.C. The way that the author’s parents treated him.D. The fact that the author had no idea what an albino was.28. Which of the following statements is true?A. The author’s study was affected by his eyesight at first.B. The author had to pay adult prices for movies when he was still young.C. Despite his bad eyesight, the author played sport well.D. “Albino” has already become a positive word now.29. Why are people’s jokes about the author mostly signs of respect?A. Because he is an albino.B. Because he has a solid education.C. Because they think he is a great “blind editor”.D. Because they think he is proud of his achievement.30. Through the passage, the author tells us _________________.A. that albino helped him achieve successB. how an albino studied wellC. what it is like to be an albinoD. how people should treat an albinoNew wordsNew phrasesNew sentences参考答案1-5 CADBD 6-10 ADABC 11-15 DBCBD 16-20 BCAAD21-25 DBABC 26-30 BCACA高考期末总复习25分钟限时阅读天天练十八第一部分：完形填空（共20小题；每小题1分，满分20分）It was one of the hottest days of the dry season. We had not seen 1 in almost a month. Every day, my husband and his brothers would 2 the process of trying to get water to the fields.3 we saw some rain soon, we would lose everything.It was on this day that I learned the true lesson of 4 and witnessed the only 5 I had seen with my own eyes. I was in the kitchen making lunch for my husband and his brothers when I saw my six-year old son, Billy, 6 toward the woods. I could only see his back. He was obviously walking with a great 7 , trying to be as still as possible. Minutes after he 8 into the woods, he came running out again, towards the house. I went back to make sandwiches, 9 that whatever task he had been doing was completed. Moments later, 10 , he was once again walking slowly toward the woods. This activity went on for an hour. 11 I couldn’t take it any longer, followed him on his journey and saw the most amazing 12 .Several large deer stood in front of him. Billy walked right up to them. I almost 13 for him to get away. A huge deer with big antlers was 14 close, but the deer didn’t even 15 as Billy knelt down. And I saw a tiny deer lying on the ground, obviously suffering from 16 , lift its head with great ef forts to lap up the water cupped in my beautiful boy’s hands. When the water was 17 , Billy jumped up to run back to the house to get more. It then became 18 tome.I stood on the edge of the woods watching the 19 boy working so hard to save another life. As the tears that rolled down my face began to hit the ground, they were suddenly joined by other drops. It was as if the God, himself was 20 with pride. The rain that came that day saved our farm just like the actions of one little boy who saved another.1. A. water B. rain C. cloud D. storm2. A. go along B. go on C. go about D. go after3. A. Before B. If C. Until D. Unless4. A. struggling B. sharing C. working D. understanding5. A. miracle B. lesson C. animal D. incident6. A. running B. jumping C. walking D. dashing7. A. effort B. heart C. determination D. interest8. A. lost B. slipped C. wandered D. disappeared9. A. thinking B. wondering C. worrying D. doubting10. A. though B. besides C. however D. therefore11. A. Silently B. Finally C. Fortunately D. Surprisingly12. A. sign B. scenery C. sight D. scene13. A. screamed B. ran C. begged D. burst14. A. friendly B. powerfully C. dangerously D. carefully15. A. pause B. panic C. fight D. move16. A. thirst B. illness C. wound D. pain17. A. lost B. missed C. gone D. left18. A. amazing B. clear C. acceptable D. puzzling19. A. kind B. clever C. naughty D. patient20. A. weeping B. appearing C. coming D. raining第二部分：阅读理解：（共10小题；每小题2分，满分20分）AIn Europe people hold the fork in the left hand and the knife in the right throughout the meal, a system that is generally agreed to be more efficient than the American zigzag（曲折的）method. Americans hold both the fork and the knife in their right hands throughout the meal, so they continually change their forks to the left hand when they have to cut their meat. It seems to be funny for the Europeans to see Americans busy changing their dinner sets, making a lot of noises.A few explanations for this American style are as follows:Americans are practical and efficient. Since most of us are right-handed, it is reasonable to keep our working tools at all times in our right hands that can use them most efficiently.Americans, the master of the New World are rebels. They use the zigzag method to break the rules in the Old World and in this way they are thumbing their nose at Mother England. Americans are a restless kind. They do not like to sit in one spot for very long when dining.Forced to do so, they re spond by “playing” with the silver.Whatever the reason for the practice, it is now certainly as American as apple pie. Europeans recognize this and are quick to attack it as evidence of American innocence of form. Arguments against the zigzag method rest not only on grounds of efficiency but also on those of tradition. InOld World Dining, the knife is held in the right hand continually because it can serve as an instant defense against the uninvited intruders (入侵者). However, such alertness(警觉) is out of place in the New World, as every American believes that this is the home of the brave. Americans juggle their silverware, perhaps, to show that they are not afraid and that one of them holding a fork is worth any number of them holding blades.21. Americans use _________ to hold their fork to pick up the salad.A. the right handB. the left handC. both handsD. either of the two hands22. As the masters of the New World, Americans use a different cutting method from that in the Old World to___________.A. show their independence of Mother EnglandB. show their disrespect to Mother EnglandC. add a new tradition to those in Mother EnglandD. show off their creativeness to Mother England23. In the sentence, the underlined word “juggle” probably me ans _______________ .A. holdB. play withC. pick upD. lay down24. Also in the last sentence, the two underlined “them” refer to ______________.A. AmericansB. EuropeansC. Americans and Europeans separatelyD. Europeans and Americans separately25. The following statements are true except that __________.A. European people hold the fork in the left hand and the knife in the right handB. the zigzag eating method is related to American characteristicsC. the zigzag eating method has become an American featureD. European people will use the American method because of its efficiencyBBirthdays often involve surprises. But this year's surprise on the birthday of the great British playwright William Shakespeare is surely one of the most dramatic.On April 22, one day before his 441st birthday anniversary, experts discovered that one of the most recognizable portraits of William Shakespeare is a fake. This means that we no longer have a good idea of what Shakespeare looked like. "It's very possible that many pictures of Shakespeare might be unreliable because many of them are copies of this one," said an expert from Britain's National Portrait Gallery.The discovery comes after four months of testing using X-rays, ultraviolet light, microphotography and paint samples. The experts from the gallery say the image —commonly known as the "Flower portrait"—was actually painted in the 1800s, about two centuries after Shakespeare's death. The art experts who work at the gallery say they also used modern chemistry technology to check the paint on the picture. These checks found traces of paint dating from about 1814. Shakespeare died in 1616, and the date that appears on the portrait is 1609."We now think the portrait dates back to around 1818 to 1840. This was when there was a renewed interest in Shakespeare's plays," Tarnya Cooper, the gallery's curator (馆长), told the Associated President.The fake picture has often been used as a cover for collections of his plays. It is called the Flower portrait because one of its owners, Desmond Flower, gave it to the Royal Shakespeare Company."There have always been questions about the painting," said David Howells, curator for the Royal Shakespeare Company. "Now we know the truth, we can put the image in its proper place in the history of Shakespearean portraiture."Two other images of Shakespeare, are also being studied as part of the investigation (调查) and the results will come out later this month.___________________________________________________________________________.26. What makes the birthday of Shakespeare dramatic this year?A. It was found that he painted a portrait in 1814 instead of in 1609.B. The Flower portrait has been found to be a fake.C. Three portraits of Shakespeare are being tested to identify a real one.D. It was found that there was a renewed interest in Shakespeare's plays around 1818 to 1840.27hich statement is True according to the passage?A. Portraits of Shakespeare are all unreliable.B. "Flower portrait " was a portrait of Shakespeare given to Desmond Flower.C. 1814 might be when the portrait was drawn.D. The Flower portrait is not often used as a cover for Shakespeare's play.28ow many methods were used to test the portrait?A. Not mentioned.B. TwoC. ThreeD. At least four.29The best title for this passage is _________.A. Birthdays often involve surprisesB. The surprise on the 441st birthday of ShakespeareC. One portrait of Shakespeare is a fakeD. How can we know Shakespeare's appearance?30Which is the best sentence to fill in the blank in the last paragraph?A. Soon we'll know which portrait is reliable.B. Maybe we cannot find a real portrait of Shakespeare.C. If the two portraits are found to be false, they will test more.D. For now what Shakespeare really looked like will remain a mystery.New wordsNew phrasesNew sentences参考答案1-5 BCDBA 6-10 CADAC 11-15 BDACD 16-20 ACBAA 21-25 ABBCD 26-30 BCDBD高考期末总复习25分钟限时阅读天天练十九第一部分：完形填空（共20小题；每小题1分，满分20分）I remember my first Christmas party with Grandma. I remember the day when my big sister dropped the bomb: "There is no Santa Claus," she laughed. "Even dummies know that!"I fled to Grandma because I knew she always told me 1 . After I told her everything, she said "No Santa Claus? Don't believe it. Now, 2 your coat, and let's go. ""Go? Go where?" I asked."Where" 3 to be the General Store. As we walked through its doors, Grandma 4 me ten dollars. That was a lot in those days. "Take this money and buy something for 5 who needs it. I'll wait for you in the car. "The store seemed big and 6 , full of people hurrying to finish their Christmas Shopping. For a few moments I just stood there, 7 , holding that bill, wondering what to buy, and who on earth to buy it for.Suddenly I thought of Bobbie who sat right behind me. I remembered he didn't have a coat. I fingered the bill with growing 8 . I would buy Bobbie a coat."Is this a Christmas present for someone?" the lady behind the 9 asked me kindly, as I laid my ten dollars down."Yes," I replied shyly. "It's. . . for Bobbie. "The nice lady smiled at me. I didn't get any 10 , but she put the coat in a bag and wished me a Merry Christmas.That evening, Grandma helped me 11 the coat and wrote, "To Bobby, From Santa Claus" on it. Then she 12 me over to Bobbie's house.Grandma parked down the street from Bobbie's house, and she and I crept （爬）13 and hid in the 14 . Then Grandma gave me a sign. "All right, Santa Claus, get going. "I took a deep 15 , dashed for his front door, threw the present down, pounded his doorbell and flew back to the safety. Together we 16 breathlessly in the darkness for the front door to open. Finally it 17 , and there stood Bobbie.Forty years haven't dimmed （使变暗淡）the thrill （强烈的兴奋）of those 18 spent shivering （颤抖）,beside my grandma, in Bobbie's bushes. 19 , I realized: Santa was alive and well, and we were 20 his team.1. A. the reason B. many things C. stories D. the truth2. A. put on B. put away C. put up D. put down3. A. used B. turned out C. found out D. turned up4. A. lent B. took C. paid D. handed5. A. anyone B. one C. someone D. anybody6. A. crowded B. varied C. noisy D. convenient7. A. satisfied B. confused C. curious D. amazed8. A. worry B. disappointment C. happiness D. excitement9. A. counter B. desk C. shelf D. goods10. A. money B. gifts C. change D. encouragement11. A. make B. wrap C. undo D. design12. A. drove B. took C. led D. asked13. A. quickly B. painfully C. nervously D. noiselessly14. A. bushes B. darkness C. doorway D. car15. A. courage B. look C. step D. breath16. A. waited B. whispered C. crept D. stood17. A. came B. sounded C. did D. appeared18. A. moments B. days C. time D. people。

人教（2019）版高中英语选择性必修第一册第一单元限时练时间：100分钟分值：120第一部分阅读理解（共两节，满分50分）第一节(共8小题；每小题4分，满分32分)阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题纸上将该项涂黑AIt can be tough to pull kids away from their computers and mobile devices these days. While they're playing games, wouldn't it be great if they could be learning at the same time? Good educational apps offer fun challenges that teach specific grade-level skills. Here are four that combine fun and learning.Understanding Math ($3.99; iOS)Understanding Math goes beyond basic comprehension to gain a deeper understanding of the whys and hows of math. The app tracks your child's progress to determine strengths and weaknesses in different skill areas, and you can customize(改制）your child's learning experience to suit the needs .Word Creativity Kit ($2.99; iOS)Word Creativity Kit aims not only to make creative writing fun but also build up grammar rules. The app presents a series of words from seven categories, such as space or fantasy. Kids add their own words to finish the complete thoughts that these words have inspired.Barefoot World Atlas ($4.99; iOS)Barefoot World Atlas helps kids learn about geography and world cultures with a touch of the screen. Each region features a set of subtopics from wildlife and natural features to native , and architecture . These facts and illustrations are delivered in photographs ,sounds, and hundreds of mini videos.My Grades & Homework (80.99; iOS)A combination of grades and homework tracker, My Grades &Homework can help your child stay organized and on top of the progress in school. A convenient calendar and course list format offer a glance at your child's assignment schedule that he or she might not normally get from standard homework planners.1.Which app is beneficial to children's writing skills?A. Understanding Math.B.Word Creativity Kit.C.Barefoot World Atlas.D. My Grades & Homework.2. What do the four apps have in common?A. They need purchasing when downloading.B. They help children improve their grades.C. They make studies fun by mini-videos.D. They inform parents of their children's progress.3. What is the purpose of the text?A. To ask readers to bring in more similar apps for children.B.To encourage parents to allow their children to play games.C. To design educational apps combining fun and learning.D. To introduce four educational apps for readers to buy and use.【1.答案】B【解析】细节理解题。

高中英语素养阅读限时练习（高二上单元自测2）（附答案详细解析）阶段自我检测（二）（时间：80分钟，满分95分）第一部分阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。

APeople have been burying the dead at Salem's Hope Cemetery since 1833. Array The place is filled with old gravestones and gothic mausoleums(哥特式陵墓),the spirits of the dead hanging over the land like an early morning fog.Keeping watch, a few steps from the road with her skirt over the pedestal(基座), is Goldie Belle Taylor, her face weathered but otherwise ingood condition. On this day, she is holding a bunch of pink roses because Goldie Belle always holds flowers. Someone makes sure of that."And she has had fresh flowers in her hands for the last 150 years." Karen Biery lives in Damascus, about five miles west of Hope Cemetery. She's written a book based on the legend of Goldie Belle Taylor titled "Believe." In 1886, at the age of two, young Goldie Belle used her hands to sop up(抹去) the left over elderberry juice from her father's iron kettle. She died not long after from iron poisoning. She was the love of her dad’s life, and he was so upset that he sold the family farm to buy the Italian made statue, which today marks her grave.At first, it was her father who brought the flowers and laid them in her hands. When he died in 1896, the flowers kept coming. Her flowers are different per season. Why do the flowers keep miraculously appearing? People have tried to find out by having camped by the statue, but not even the groundskeepers have been able to catch the criminal.It’s said that a fairy who arrives at Hope Cemetery looking for the grave of her birth mother. She comes across Goldie Belle's statue.1. Th e underlined word “that” in Paragraph 2 probably refers to ________ .A. her face in good conditionB. her bunch of pink rosesC. Goldie Belle Taylor is holding pink rosesD. Goldie Belle Taylor always holds flowers2. It can be inferred from the 3rd paragraph that ________ .A. her father was poisonousB. the iron kettle was poisonousC. elderberry juice was poisonousD. it was her father that hated her3. After her father died, the flowers in the hands of Goldie Belle Taylor ________ .A. usually changeB. were stolenC. are no longer freshD. come from a criminalBAntarctica(南极洲)’s melting ice, which has caused global sea levels to rise by at least 13.8 millimeters over the past 40 years, was thought to primarily come from the unstable West Antarctic Ice Sheet(WAIS). Now, scientists have found that the East Antarctic Ice Sheet (EAIS)—considered largely unaffected by climate change—may also be melting at an unexpectedly rapid speed.The WAIS, whose base is below sea level, has long been considered the most likely to break down. Besides gravity, a deep current of warm water slips beneath the sheet, melting it frombelow until it becomes a floating shelf at risk of breaking away. In contrast, extreme cold and abase mostly above sea level are thought to keep the EAIS relatively safe from warm waters.But as greenhouse gases warm much of the planet, driving stronger polar winds, some scientists think warm water carried by a circular current will start to invade East Antarctica’s once unassailable ice. A cooperation of more than 60 scientists last year, published in Nature, estimated that the EAIS actually added about 5 billion tons of ice each year from 1992 to 2017.Eric Rignot of the University of California, Irvine, and colleagues combined 40 years of satellite imagery and climate modeling and found that overall Antarctica now sends six times more ice into the sea each year than it did in 1979, with the majority coming from West Antarctica. But East Antarctica was responsible for more than 30% of Antarctica’s contribution to the 13.8-millimeter sea level rise over the past 40 years. “The more we look at this system the more we realize this is fragile,” Rignot says. “Once these glaciers become unstable there is no red button to press to stop it.”Rignot hopes the study brings greater attention to a part of Antarctica that has traditionally been understudied. Helen Fricker, a glaciologist (冰川学家) in California, agrees. “We need to monitor the entire Antarctica and we just can’t do that without international cooperation.”4. What is the new finding of scientists?A.The east Antarctica is losing ice at an increasing rate.B. The west Antarctica is melting six times faster than in 1979.C. 5 billion tons of ice is added to Antarctica each year.D. The sea level has risen by 13.8 mm over the past 40 years.5. Which factor leads to the EAIS’s melting fast?A．A base mostly over sea level. B．The force of gravity.C．The invasion of a warm current. D．Extremely low temperature.6．Which of the following best explains “unassailable” underlined in Para. 3 ?A．Fragile. B．Unattackable. C．Mild. D．Unstable.7．Which way does Helen Fricker specially advocate?A．Satellite imagery. B．Global monitoring.C．Worldwide climate modeling. D．Worldwide combined efforts.CWatch out -- millions of Crocs are out walking the streets. Recently we stepped into the debate over the safety of Heelys and other roller shoes--shoes with wheels that deploy when a kid wants to roll. Now, following in the footsteps of that story of crocs, we look at another shoe that people seem to either love or hate. Crocs are made of a lightweight material that softens and forms to the foot. A company in Colorado started selling them in two thousand two. It says Croc shoes keep feet cool, are easy to clean and resist bacteria and terrible odor(气味).Traditional Crocs are kind of funny looking. They are big and in some cases brightly colored. The first ones were meant for boaters who needed shoes that would not slip on wet surfaces or mark boat decks(甲板). However, now some have the traditional back strap(带). Some do not. Some don’t look like the original Crocs at all. There are flip-flops and women’s dress flats.Some people report that Crocs helped their foot or back pain. Some doctors say the shoes are good because they are wide and don’t rub the feet. Others, though, say Crocs don’t provide enough support to wear for hours.Among the biggest fans are people who stand a lot in their jobs, like people who work in hospitals. Yet hospitals in some countries have been moving to ban Crocs. One concern is the riskof infection if blood from a sick patient falls on someone’s foot through Crocs with holes in the top. The company does make shoes without holes. But there are also questions about whether Crocs may attract static electricity which can interfere with medical equipment. The company has said it knows of no reason Crocs would act any different from sneakers and other footwear worn by medical professionals.1. The underlined word “them” in Para.1st probably refers to ________ .A. CrocsB. HeelysC. ShoesD. Streets2. Boaters like Crocs because they ________ .A. are traditionalB. look funnyC. are big and in some cases brightly coloredD. don’t slip on w et surfaces or mark boat decks3. It can be inferred from the 2nd paragraph that ________ .A. now there are many different crocsB. original Crocs are the same as current onesC. current crocs are designed for womenD. flip-flops are most popular with women4. Hospitals in some countries have been moving to ban Crocs in order to _______ .A. attract static electricityB. make crocs without holesC. avoid the danger of infectionD. prevent feet through Crocs with holesDAn estimated 135 million people have low vision. 40 to 45 million others cannot see at all. Health experts warn that the number of blind people will increase sharply as the world population grows, and grows older. They say the number of blind people could almost double by 2020.October ninth is World Sight Day. A campaign called Vision Twenty-twenty offers materials to help governments and health workers develop national plans to prevent blindness. Its goal is to finish curable blindness by 2020.Cataracts cause the lens of the eye to become cloudy. In most of Africa and Asia, cataracts cause at least half the cases of blindness that can be cured. A simple operation can remove cataracts. Trachoma is an infectious(传染性的) disease spread person-to-person and by insects. Trachoma causes about fifteen percent of all cases of blindness. Most of the cases are in Africa. It can be treated with antibiotic medicines and an operation to correct the damage. The disease known as river blindness is also found mostly in Africa. Flies spread the infection. A yearly treatment of the drug Mectizan can control the disease. Finally, a lack of vitamin A as a result of poor food is the leading cause of preventable blindness in children.Every five seconds, another person in the world goes blind. Most blind people live in developing nations. India has at least nine million. About six million are in China, and seven million in Africa. Officials estimate that the world economy loses about twenty-eight-thousand-million dollars each year from curable blindness. A resolution passed by the World Health Assembly in May urges all governments to develop national plans to preventblindness. You can learn more about Vision Twenty-twenty on the Internet at v-twenty-twenty dot o-r-g.1. The unde rlined word “vision” in Para. 1 can be replaced by “______”.A. memoryB. revisionC. fantasyD. sight2. We can conclude from the text that blindness ______ .A. can’t be avoidedB. can’t be curedC. can rise with the rise of the world populationD. can reduce with the rise of the world population3. The 3rd paragraph is mainly about _______ .A. blindnessB. cataractsC. the main treatments of blindnessD. the main causes of blindness4. What makes children in developing countries get curable blindness?A. Poor nutrition.B. Going blind.C. River blindness.D. Removing cataracts第二节七选五阅读填句（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，选项中有两项为多余选项。

高中英语阅读理解强化限时练（一）AWhen Millet was a boy he worked on his needy father's farm. At the rest hour in the fields the other workers would all take naps(打盹儿), but young Millet would spend time drawing. Finally the village where he lived gave him a little money to Paris to study art.When Millet reached Paris, he had a tough time. Fortunately, when he was almost starving, someone bought one of his peasant paintings, which enabled his family to leave for Barbizon.Millet’s pictures of peasants at work were painted in a unique way. The painter would go out on the farms and watch them carefully, then he would come home and paint what he had seen. So astonishingly accurate was his memory that he could paint at home without models and get all the movements of his figures right. When he did need a figure to go by he would ask his wife to pose for him.One of his noted artworks is called “The Sower”, which shows a man seeding. He reaches into his bag for seed and then swings backward to scatter(撒播)the seed, and with each swing of his hand the sower strides(大步走)forward. In Millet’s picture the sower has been working hard, but his swinging step and arm still move smoothly, like a machine. Only the man’s head reveals his great tiredness.Another masterpiece is called “The Gleaners”. A gleaner is someone picking up the leftover in the field after the wheat harvest. When farmers near Barbizon are extremely badly-off, even the little the gleaners can find is a help. You can see from Millet’s picture what back-breaking work gleaning must be.1. What do we know about Millet?A. His wife supported him to be a painter.B. He was keen on painting as a kid.C. He spent his whole life in Barbizon.D. He was brought up in Paris.2. How did he paint the laboring farmers?A. Asking models for help.B. Imagining figures in the field.C. Remembering what he had observed.D. Recalling the days on his father’s farm.3. What do Millet’s works convey?A. The farmers’ hardshipsB. The scene of gardeningC. His love for the villageD. His anxiety about the farmers4. The text is most likely to be found in ______.A. A short-story collectionB. A personal diaryC. A magazine of artD. A science magazineBEngland and Wales launched a COVID-19 smart phone app on Thursday, allowing users to trace contacts, check the local level of risk and record visits to places such as pubs, four months after the technology was promised to the public.The NHS COVID-19 app comes as Britain prepare for a second wave of infections, with daily case numbers rising at rates not seen since the peak of the pandemic(流行病) and a testing system unable to cope with demand in many areas.The government had said a COVID-19 app would arrive in May, but early trials were troubled by problems, and developers abandoned home-grown technology in favor of Apple and Google's model in June. As the delay lengthened, the government downplayed the importance of smartphones in fighting COVID-19, saying that rather than an app being central to the tes t and trace system, it was “the cherry on the cake”. Health Secretary Matt Hancock, however, said that with infection rates rising, every tool available must be used to prevent the spread of the disease, including the latest technology. “We have worked ext ensively with tech companies, international partners, and privacy and medical experts-and learned from the trials- to develop an app that is secure, simple to use and will help keep our country safe,” he said.The app uses Bluetooth signals to record when a user is in close contact with another user, generally meaning within two meters for 15minutes or more. If someone tests positive for COVID-19, they can choose to share the result anonymously( 匿名地) with their close contacts, who will each receive a warning and will have to isolate(隔离)for 14 days.People aged over 16 will be encouraged to download the app by advertisements with the slogan: “Protect your loved ones. Get the app.”5. Which word can best replace the underlinedword “downplay” in Paragraph 4?A. emphasizeB. valueC. explain D underestimate6. What can we know about the COVID-19 smartphone app from the passage?A. The app came to market at the peak of the disease.B. The app might help reduce the spread of the disease.C. The app can share the testing result automatically.D. The app is popular with teenagers in England.7. What can we learn from Matt’s words?A. Many hands make light work.B. Haste makes waste.C. One good turn deserves another.D. Knowledge starts with practice.CConservationists(野生动物保护者) have long known that using pandas, tigers and other charming species to promote their campaigns is agood way to raise money. But some people argue that focusing onthese “flagship” animals can ignore equally threatened but less cute ones. Now Jennifer Mcgowan at Macquarie University in Sydney and her colleagues suggest that we can have it both ways, after finding that funding for flagship species also helps other threatened species in the surrounding areas. Mcgowan’s team fir st drew up a list of 534 flagship species in wildlife-rich hot spots around the world. The biodiversity areas were each split into grids(网格) of 100 by 100 kilometer squares. The researchers then compared two conservation approaches across eight simulated scenarios (模拟场景)which assumed different levels of human activity and protected areas.The first focused on protecting flagship species, while the second aimed to protect the maximum number of species in an area, regardless of their fundraising potential. Their study has found that targeting grid squares with flagship species also protected 79 to 89 percent of thenon-flagship species in that area. The figure rose to 97 per cent insome scenarios."The findings could help when choosing which species to promote. Flagship species are very effective at getting the public to care," she says. Morgan Trimble, the author of a paper that has found scientists also have a preference for charming animals, says the results don’t surprise her. "While I think it’s important that we don’t lose sight of the bigger picture--conserving species is about conserving all the component parts of ecosystems, even the not-so-cute species ---I think highlighting flagship species in fundraising and education is a practical idea and appeals to human nature," she says. Trimble also asks what the alternative to using flagship species would be: randomly picking species?McGowan’s study found a random approach to choosing where to spend conservation funds only protected 39 to 55 percent of the non- flagship species.8. What kind of animals do conservationists usually use to raise funds?A. Less attractive animals.B. Endangered flagship animals.C. Threatened but not necessarily cute species.D. Charming but not necessarily threatened species.9. What has McGowan and her team’s study revealed?A. It works well to focus on flagship species.B. There are very few flagship species in grid squares.C. Non-flagship species are poorly protected in general.D. Flagship species are getting more than enough attention.10.What does the passage mainly talk about?A. An approach to choosing a charming speciesB. The effects of human activity on animalsC. The role of fundraising in saving animalsD. An effective way to conduct wildlife conservationD七选五Many people believe sharks are dangerous and will always try to hurt or e ven kill humans. 1____ .A shark exhibition at the National Aquarium in Baltimore, US,proves this. Visitors can touch young sharks,see their eggs develop and watch a dozen different species swim smoothly around a huge tank.Most people fail to realize that shark attacks don’t happen very often. Hu mans are more likely to be killed by lightning than by a shark. 2_____ . They can watch them develop inside the eggs and feel theskin of the older swimmers so as to learn , from an early age, not to fear sharks.“People fear what they don’t know," said Nancy Hotchkiss, an organizer of the exhibition, which runs till December. "Sharks have been round for 400 million years and play an important role in the ocean’s food chain. We want people to discover that sharks are amazing animals that need our respect and protection."3_____ . A study, published in January in the US magazine Science, foun d that almost all recorded shark species have fallen by half in the past eight to fifteen years.Thousands of sharks are hunted in Asia for special foods, such as shark fin soup. 34 . More than half of all sharks caught are smaller than one meter long.“Some fishing methods are actuallycleaning out the ocean,” said Dave Schofield, the manager of the aquarium’s ocean health program. "The fishermen threw them away like rubbish.” 5_______.A. A shocking 100 million sharks are killed every year by humans around the world.B. And many others get caught in nets, while fishermen are hunting other fish.C. Sharks can smell and taste blood, and trace it back to its source.D. In fact, 94 percent of the world’s 400 species are harmless to humans.E. Whoever do harm to sharks shall be punished by international laws.F. It is a worrying situation and some areas have put measures in place to protect these species of fish.G.And to make this point clear, the museum has set up a special touching pool for children.Key :1 -4 BCAC 5 -7 D B A 8-10 B A D七选五 1 -- 5 DGABF(二)AI am an active playgoer and play-reader，and perhaps my best reason for editing this book is a hope of sharing my enthusiasm for the theater with others. To do this I have searched through dozens of plays to find theones that I think best show the power and purpose of the short play.Each play has a theme or central idea which the playwright（剧作家）hopes to get across through dialogue and action. A few characters areused to create a single impression growing out of the theme. It is not my intention to point out the central theme of each of the plays in this collection，for that would，indeed，ruin the pleasure of reading，discussing，and thinking about the plays and the effectiveness of the playwright. However，a variety of types is represented here. These include comedy，satire，poignant drama，historical and regional drama. To show the versatility（多面性）of the short play，I have included a guidance play，a radio play and a television play.Among the writers of the plays in this collection，Paul Green，Susan Glaspell，Maxwell Anderson，Thornton Wilder，William Saroyan，and Tennessee Williams have all received Pulitzer Prizes for their contributions to the theater. More information about the playwrights will be found at the end of this book.To get the most out of reading these plays，try to picture the play on stage，with you，the reader，in the audience. The houselights dim（变暗）. The curtains are about to open，and in a few minutes the action and dialogue will tell you the story.1. What do we know about the author from the first paragraph? （）A. He has written dozens of plays.B. He has a deep love for the theater.C. He is a professional stage actor.D. He likes reading short plays to others.2. What does the author avoid doing in his work? （）A. Stating the plays' central ideas.B. Selecting works by famous playwrights.C. Including various types of plays.D. Offering information on the playwrights.3. What does the author suggest readers do while reading the plays? （）A. Control their feelings.B. Apply their acting skills.C. Use their imagination.D. Keep their audience in mind.4. What is this text? （）A. A short story.B. An introduction to a book.C. A play review.D. An advertisement for a theater.BThe traffic signals along Factoria Boulevard in Bellevue，Washington，generally don't flash the same length of green twice in a row，especially at rush hour. At9：30am，the full red/yellow/green signal cycle might be 140 seconds. By 9：33am，a burst of additional traffic might push it to 145 seconds. Less traffic at 9：37am could push it down to 135. Just like the traffic itself，the timing of the signals changes.That is by design. Bellevue，a fast-growing city，just east of Seattle，uses a system that is gaining popularity around the US：intersection（十字路口）signals that can adjust in real time to traffic conditions. These lights，known as adaptive signals，have led to significant declines in both the trouble and cost of travels between work and home.“Adaptive signals can make sure that the traffic demand that is there is being addressed，” sa ys Alex Stevanovic，a researcher at Florida Atlantic University.For all of Bellevue's success，adaptive signals are not a cure-all for jammed roadways. Kevin Balke，a research engineer at the Texas A&M University Transportation Institute，says that while smart lights can be particularly beneficial for some cities，others are so jammed that only a sharp reduction in the number of cars on the road will make a meaningful difference. “It's not going to fix everything, but adaptive signals have some benefits for sma ller cities,” he says.In Bellevue, the switch to adaptive signals has been a lesson in the value of welcoming new approaches. In the past, there was often an automatic reaction to increased traffic: just widen the roads, says Mark Poch, the Bellevue Transportation Department's traffic engineering manager. Now he hopes that other cities will consider making their streets run smarter instead of just making them bigger.5. What does the underlined word “that” in paragraph 2 refer to?（）A. Increased length of green lights.B. Shortened traffic signal cycle.C. Flexible timing of traffic signals.D. Smooth traffic flow on the road.6. What does Kevin Balke say about adaptive signals? （）A. ' They work better on broad roads.B. They should be used in other cities.C. They have greatly reduced traffic on the road.D. They are less helpful in cities seriously jammed.7. What can we learn from Bellevue's success? （）A. It is rewarding to try new things.B. The old methods still work today.C. I pays to put theory into practice.D. The simplest way is the best way.CChallenging work that requires lots of analytical thinking，planning and other managerial skills might help your brain stay sharp as you age，a study published Wednesday in the journal Neurology suggests.Researchers from the University of Leipzig in Germany gathered more than 1，000 retired workers who were over age 75 and assessed the volunteers' memory and thinking skills through a battery of tests. Then，for eight years，the scientists asked the same group to come back to the lab every 18 months to take the same sorts of tests.Those who had held mentally stimulating（刺激），demanding jobs before retirement tended to do the best on the tests. And they tended to lose cognitive（认知）function at a much slower rate than those with the least mentally challenging jobs. The results held true even after the scientists accounted for the participants' overall health status.“This works just like physical exercise，” says Francisca Then，who led the study. “After a long run，you may feel like you're in pain，you may feel tired. But it makes you fit. After a long day at work-sure，you will feel tired，but it can help your brain stay healthy. ”It's not just corporate jobs，or even paid work that can help keep your brain fit，Then points out. A waiter's job，for example，that requires multitasking，teamwork and decision-making could be just as stimulating as any high-level office work. And “running a family household requires high-level planning and coordinating（协调），” she says. “You have to organize the activities of the children and take care of the bills and groceries.Of course，our brains can decline as we grow older for lots of reasons-including other environmental influences or genetic factors. Still，continuing to challenge yourself mentally and keeping your mind busy can only help.8. Why did the scientists ask the volunteers to take the tests? （）A. To assess their health status.B. To evaluate their work habits.C. To analyze their personality.D. To measure their mental ability.9. How does Francisca Then explain her findings in paragraph 4? （）A. By using an expert's words.B. By making a comparison.C. By referring to another study.D. By introducing a concept.10. Which of the following is the best title for the text? （）A. Retired Workers Can Pick Up New SkillsB. Old People Should Take Challenging JobsC. Your Tough Job Might Help Keep You SharpD. Cognitive Function May Decline As You AgeD 七选五I experienced years of loneliness as a child. 1___ His friends teased him about babysitting his sister and his interests were far different from mine. With no other kids of my age in the neighborhood，I had to spend hours by myself.A bright spot for me turned out to be reading. My love of the written word began early as my mother read to me every evening. 2___ I started reading books on my own before age 5 and my mother took me to the public library once a week to borrow several books. I quickly graduated from typical children's books to ones with fewer pictures and longer chapters. Reading opened new worlds to me. 3___ .My mother also encouraged me to make what I wanted. I tried making toy cars with cardboard boxes and constructing buildings fromleftover cardboard and bits of wood my father gave me. When my mother saw my creations，she told me how creative my designs were. 4___ I learned a lot about how to extend the life of objects and transform them into something new and useful. It was a trait（特点）others found helpful，and I soon had friends who wanted to make things with me.5___ My parents made it a point for their two kids to spend time outside，no matter the weather or season. My brother，of course，raced off to be with his friends，while I had plenty to do myself. There was making leaf houses in autumn，ice skating in winter，and so much more. They're all memories I treasure today.A. I wasn't alone any longer.B. I enjoyed reading stories aloud.C. I was invited to play with another kid.D. I loved the colorful photographs in the books.E. Another habit I formed early was being outdoors.F. Thus，I began my lifelong interest in making things.G. My older brother couldn't be bothered to play with me.Key :1B 2.A 3.C 4.B 5.C 6.D 7.A 8.D 9.B 10.C七选五：1.G 2.D 3.A 4.F 5.E（三）AI never knew anyone who’d grown up in Jackson without being afraid of Mrs. Calloway, our librarian. She ran Jackson’s Carnegie Library absolutely by herself. SILENCE in big black letters was on signs hung everywhere If she thought you were dressed improperly, she sent you straight back home to change your clothes. I was willing; I would do anything to read.My mother was not afraid of Mrs. Calloway She wished me to have my own library card to check out books for myself. She took me in to introduce me. “Eudora is nine years old and has my permission to read any book she wants from the shelves, children or adults,” Mother said. Mrs. Calloway made her own rules about books. You could not take back a book to th e library on the same day you’d taken it out; it made no difference to her that you’d read every word in it and needed another to start. You could take out two books at time and two only. So two by two,I read library books as fast as I could go: rushing them home in the basket of my bicycle. From the minute reached our house, I started to read. knew this was extreme happiness, knew it at the time.My mother shared this feeling of mine. Now I think of her as reading so much of the time while doing something else. I remember her reading a magazine while taking the part of the Wolf in a game of “Little Red Riding Hood” with my brother’s two daughters. She’d just look up at the right time, long enough to answer-in character - “The better to eatyou with, my dear,” and go back to her place in the magazine article.1. Which of the following best describes Mrs. Calloway?A. Quiet.B. Strict.C. Humorous.D. Considerate.2. What do the underlined words “this feeling” refer to in the last paragraph?A. Desire to read.B. Love for Mrs. Calloway.C. Interest in games.D. Fear of the library rules.3. Where is the text probably from?A. A guidebook.B. An autobiography.C. A news report.D. A book review.BMilwaukee, Wisconsin, is road testing a new way to keep winter roads ice-free -by spreading on them cheese brine, the salty liquid used to make soft cheeses, like mozzarella.Wisconsin, also called “America’s Dairyland,” is famous for its cheese. The state produced 2.8 billion pounds of cheese last year! As a result, there was a lot of leftover cheese brine. Disposing of（处置）the brine can be expensive. So what should cheese makers do with the waste? Normally, towns use rock salt to de-ice streets. The salt lowers water’s freezing point, causing ice to melt（融化）. But using cheese brine could help both cheese producers and cities save money, while keeping roads safe Cheese brine has salt in it, which, like the rock salt, helps lowerwater’s freezing point.In addition to saving money, cheese brine could also be a moreeco-friendly option. Many people suspect that all the rock salt used every winter is harming the environment.Rock salt is made of sodium chloride, the same compound（化合物）in ordinary table salt. Sounds harmless, right? But while you probably add only a small amount of salt to your food, road crews spread about 20 million tons of salt on U. S. roads every year！The chemical washes off roads and goes into the ground. There it can pollute drinking water, harm plants, and eat away soil. By spreading cheese brine on streets before adding a layer of rock salt, Milwaukee may be able to cut its rock salt use by 30 percent.Cheese brine has a downside too a smell similar to that of bad milk. “I don’t really mind it,” Emil Norby told Modern Farmer magazine. He works for one of Wisconsin’s county highway commissions and came up with the idea of using cheese brine. “Our roads smell like Wisconsin!” he said.4. Why can cheese brine help keep winter roads ice-free?A. It is soft.B. It contains salt.C. It is warm.D. It has milk in it.5. What is benefit of using cheese brine on roads?A. Improving air quality.B. Increasing sales of rock salt.C. Reducing water pollution.D. Saving the cheese industry.6. Milwaukee’s n ew way to de-ice streets may be an exampleof __________.A. barking up the wrong treeB. putting the cart before the horseC. robbing Peter to pay PaulD. killing two birds with one stoneCToday’s world is not an easy adjustment for young adults. A key skill set for success is persistence （毅力）, characteristic that researchers say is heavily influenced by fathers. Researchers from Brigham Young University discovered that fathers are in a unique position to help their adolescent children learn persistence.BYU professors Laura Padilla-Walker and Randal Day arrived at these findings after following 325 American families over several years. And over time, the persistence gained through fathers led to higher achievement in school.“There are relatively fe w studies that stress the unique role of fathers,” Padilla-Walker said. “This research also helps to prove that characteristics such as persistence -- which can be taught -- are key to a child’s life success.”Researchers determined that dads need to pract ice an “authoritative” parenting style. Authoritative parenting is not authoritarian:rigid, demanding or controlling. Rather, an authoritative parenting style includes some of the following characteristics: children feel warmth and love from their father; responsibility and the reasons behind rules are stressed; children are given an appropriate level of autonomy（自主权）. In the study, about 52 percent of the dads exhibited above-average levels of authoritative parenting. key finding is that over time, children raised by an authoritative father were significantly more likely to develop persistence, which leads to better outcomes in school.This particular study examined 11 to 14-year-olds living intwo-parent homes. Yet the researchers suggest that single parents still may play a role in teaching the benefits of persistence, which is an avenue of future research.7. What is special about the BYU professors’ study?A. It centered on fathers’ role in parenting.B. It was based on a number of large families.C. It analyzed different kinds of parenting styles.D. It aimed to improve kids’ achievement in school.8. What would an authoritative father do when raising his children?A. Ignore their demands.B. Make decisions for them.C. Control their behaviors.D. Explain the rules to them.9. Which group can be a focus of future studies according to the researchers?A. Single parents.B. Children aged from 11 to 14.C. Authoritarian fathers.D. Mothers in two-parent homes.10. Which of the following is the best title for the text?A. Three Characteristics of Authoritative FathersB. Key Skills for Young Adults to Succeed in FutureC. Children Tend to Learn Determination from FatherD. Family Relationship Influences School PerformanceD七选五Let’s take a minute to think about the water we use. The human body is 60% water and we need to drink lots of water to be healthy When we are thirsty we just go to the kitchen and fill a glass with clean water.1___ For example, farmers, who produce the food we eat, use water to make the plants grow. When we turn on a light or switch on a TV or a computer we use energy and we need water to produce this energy.The truth is that we are lucky enough to have clean water whenever we want, but this is not the case for many people around theworld. 2___ That’s around one in 10 people in the world. If we drink dirty water, we can catch diseases from the bacteria and become ill. Every year over 500,000 children die from diarrhoea（腹泻） from dirty water. That’s around 1,400 chil dren every day! Also, in some countries children walk many kilometres every day to get water. 3___ Therefore, they don’t have time to learn how to read or write and don’t get aneducation.4___ On this day every year, countries around the world hold events to educate people about the problems of dirty water and that clean water is something that everyone should have around the world. At one school in the UK, children between the ages of 10 and 15 walk 6km with six litres of water. 5___ People give them money to do this and all the money helps get clean water to as many people as possible around the world.A. We use water indirectly too.B. Every system in our body depends on water to function.C. It is to inspire people to learn more about water-related problems.D. If children walk many hours a day to get water: they can’t go to school.E. Did you know that around 750 million people do not have clean water to drink?F. In 1993 the United Nations decided that March 22nd is the World Day for Water.G. In this way, they know how it feels to walk a long distance carrying heavy bottles.Key :1. B2. A.3. B4. B5. C6. D7. A8. D9. A 10. C七选五：1. A 2. E 3. D.4. F 5. G。

人教（2019）版高中英语选择性必修第一册第三单元限时练时间：100分钟分值：120第一部分阅读理解(共两节，满分50分)第一节(共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分)阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题纸上将该项涂黑AChristmas is a time for eating great food, giving and receiving presents, and most importantly spending time with your family watching some classic Christmas movies.The Grinch(2000)This is a Christmas must-watch and one of Jim Carrey's best performances. It was also originally a nursery tale book written by Dr Seuss. It's the story of a green monster who wants to ruin Christmas but in the end discovers the power of love and generosity. I promise it's a great film with plenty of laughs along the way.Love Actually(2003)While this is not a personal favourite of mine, people in the UK absolutely love this film. It has many featuring actors and actresses. It might be a little difficult to follow as there are complex plots, so I recommend watching a translated version. However, the heart-warming elements of the film make it worth watching.Home Alone(1990)This amusing masterwork is one of my favourite films of all time. It tells the story of a boy, Kevin, who is left alone in his house when his large family forgets to take him on vacation with them. While other family members are away, burglars try to rob the house and Kevin must protect his home by setting traps. The trips, falls and traps will have you laughing out loud as you watch an 8-year-old boy beat two grown men.Miracle on 34th Street(1994)You can't have Christmas in an English-speaking country without watching this movie. It's not funny like Home Alone or The Grinch, but it is incredibly touching. It's about a man who claims to be Santa, but nobody believes him except a lawyer anda little girl. The story line may seem a little childish but you can enjoy it at any age1.Which film is adapted from a fairy tale?A. The Grinch.B. Home AloneC. Love Actually.D. Miracle on 34th Street.2.What is Home Alone mainly about?A. An unsuccessful family vacation.B.A boy protecting his home by himself.C.A terrible suffering of a little boy.D. An 8-year-old boy's practical jokes.3.Why is Miracle on 34th Street so popular?A. Owing to its moving plot.B. Because of its funny story.C. Due to its childish story line.D. Because of its famous actors and actresses.【1答案】.A【解析】细节理解题。

阅读七选五——议论文AWhich is much more significant to you when you are finding a job？Working experience or an advanced degree？Well，I believe diverse people have different answers. 1 Here are some reasons：Above all，most of jobs don't require such a high degree，which means just some work，such as theoretical physics，archaeology，or literature，needs high academic qualification. 2 For example，when you are offering a department manager post，and there is a man who has already been a manager for three years but only has a master's degree and an inexperienced person with a doctor's degree，which one would you choose？Definitely the first one for the manager who doesn't acquire a doctor's degree but has rich working experience.3 For instance，Bill Gates，who was the richest man in the world and one of the most successful merchants.What a wise choice when he decided to abandon studying so that he could gain more working experience instead of a doctor's degree！Or Steve Paul Jobs，who discontinued his study at the age of nineteen in order to become a member of a computer company just like Bill Gates. 45 Maybe you shouldn't have to gain an advanced or high degree，but that doesn't mean nothing.Probably a bachelor's degree is still necessary in this fiercely competitive society.All in all，I think rich working experience is much more important than an advanced degree.A．However，a degree is still required for most people.B．Meanwhile，rich working experience will draw more attention.C．Secondly，plenty of experience will bring you success much earlier.D．In my view，either working experience or an advanced degree counts.E．As for me，I will say working experience without hesitation.F．As a matter of fact，more people with rich working experience become successful.G．From all of these，we can see that an advanced degree isn't so necessary as working experience.【语篇解读】本文是一篇议论文。

⾼⾼重点班英语周练（4.11）（时间：60分钟满分：100分）第⼀部分阅读理解(共两节，满分42分)第⼀节(共16⼀题；每⼀题2分，满分32分)阅读下列短⼀，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。

AThe world's first hydrogen-powered trains have begun running in Germany. They began carrying passengers Mo nday in Germany’s northern Lower Saxony state. The new train will run 100-kilometer trips and can travel up to 140 kilometers an hour.A French railroad company called Alstom built the two trains. Team in Germany and France cooperated on the project, which was supported by the German government. The new train model, called the Coradia iLint, signals the beginning of efforts in Germany and other nations to move away from pollution-producing diesel (柴油) trains.The Coradia iLint is designed to run on non-electrified train lines with low levels of noise.It uses a process that combines hydrogen and oxygen to produce electrical power. If the system produces more energy than the train needs at that time, it can store the extra energy in batteries. The only emissions are water and steam.A single tank of hydrogen can run a Coradia iLint train for about 1,000 kilometers. This is very similar to the distance a diesel-powered train can run on with a single tank.Hydrogen-powered trains cost more than diesel trains to build. But Alstom officials say the operating costs are much lower. The company plans to provide another 14 Coradia iLint trains to Lower Saxony by 2021.The head of railroad operations in the area, Carmen Schwabl, praised replacing diesel trains with hydrogen. She said the move was an important first step in using clean-burning technologies to reach climate protection goals.Officials say the area's many wind turbines(涡轮机) will produce part of the energy to create the hydrogen to power the trains.Alstom says several other European countries have also expressed interest in developing hydrogen train systems. France has already said it wants its first hydrogen train to be operating by 2022.1.. Why did Germany build the new trains?A. To replace diesel trains.B. To carry more passengers.C. To make traveling much easier.D. To develop friendship with France.2.What is one advantage of the Coradia iLint?A.It runs without making any noise.B. It doesn't use electrical power.C. It costs much less to run.D. It is cheaper to make it.3.It can be concluded that hydrogen trains .A.are widely usedB. are environmentally friendlyC. can stop air pollutionD. can produce water and oxygen4.What might be the best title for the text?A.Saving Natural ResourcesB. Efforts to Reduce EmissionsC. World’s First Hydrogen TrainsD. A New Way to Make ElectricityBScientists in England are using two selfdirected water vehicles to explore the animal and plant life of the Celtic Sea.The Celtic Sea is a body of water off the southern coast of Ireland.The area is known for its unusual sea life.Scientists want to know why sea creatures are so attracted to this part of the Atlantic Ocean.One of the research vehicles is powered by batteries ( 电池).It collects information for the National Oceanography Center in Southampton，England，and the World Wildlife Fund.Thevehicle's low energy requirements permit it to stay floating on water for up to 30 days.Reports of what it finds in the Celtic Sea are sent by satellite.Stephen Woodward is an engineer who helped design the vehicle.He says the vehicle has equipment that can discover small organisms called zooplankton ( 浮游动物) and fish.He adds that other sensing equipment measures water currents and other features of sea life.The vehicle also creates a map of the sea.Another vehicle is powered by the sun and the wind.It can stay floating on water for months.The robotic vehicle sends information about the socalled biodiversity hotspots.A biodiversity hotspot is an area of an ocean that has a lot of plant and animal life activity.Lavinia Suberg is one of the scientists studying the Celtic Sea.She says productive ocean areas，like the Celtic Sea，attract zooplankton.The zooplankton then attracts fish.She adds that areas with a large increase of fish often attract sea mammals and birds.Using these robotic ocean vehicles greatly reduces the cost of exploring the sea with manned laboratories.Scientists can spend more time analyzing the collected information.They say the research will give them a better understanding of the needs of the Celtic Sea for future management and protection.5.Why do the British scientists explore the Celtic Sea?A.To study the geography of the sea.B.To learn why the sea is rich in sea life.C.To test their selfdirected water vehicles.D.To learn about the sea creatures in the sea.6．According to the text，the water vehicles．A．are controlled directly by humansB.work depending on the map of the seaC.can send the information back directlyD.can keep floating on water for a long time7．According to Lavinia Suberg，the sea mammals and birds．A．are afraid of living aloneB.mainly feed on zooplanktonC.like to live in warm ocean areasD.are especially interested in fish8．What is the last paragraph mainly about?A．The aim of sea exploration.B.The cost of exploring the sea.C.The importance of the water vehicles.D.Ways to deal with the collected information.CSome people asked me how I could suggest the expenses of billions of dollars for a voyage to Mars，at a time when many children on this Earth are starving to death.I know that they do not expect an answer such as“Oh，I did not know that there are children dying from hunger，but from now on I will stop any kind of space research until mankind has solved that problem！” In fact，I have known of this long before.But I firmly believe that by working for the space program we can make some contributionsto the relief and eventual solution of such serious problems as poverty and hunger on the earth.Two basic factors causing the poverty and hunger problems are the production of food and the distribution ( 分布) of food.In fact，large areas of land could be used far better if efficientmethods of farming，fertilizer use，weather forecasting，field selection，planting，cropsurveys，harvest planning and so on were applied.The best tool for the improvement of all thesemethods undoubtedly is the artificial Earth satellite.Circling the globe at a high altitude，it canscreen wide areas of land within a short time；it can observe and measure a large variety offactors indicating the status and condition of crops，soil，droughts，rainfall，snow cover，etc.Besides，in modern society，there is a continuing great need for new basic knowledge in science if we wish to improve the conditions of human life on the earth.We need more knowledge in physics and chemistry，in biology and physiology，and particularly in medicine to cope with all these problems which threaten man's life：hunger，disease，overpopulation，pollution of water and the environment.In a way，the space age not only holds out a mirror in which we can see ourselves，it also provides us with the technologies.9.The passage is mainly discussing about ．A.whether the children's dying from hunger is the major problemB.whether there is an effective way to avoid the global starvationC.whether the author's suggestion has been taken into serious considerationD.whether it is worth spending much money on the space research10.According to the author，what plays an important part in dealing with poverty and hunger?A．Food supply. B．Methods of farming.C．Government support. D．Modern technology.11．The second paragraph is mainly developed by．A．makingcomparisonB.giving explanationC.giving examplesD.offering advice12.From the last paragraph，we can infer that ．A．more basic knowledge is required to be learnedB．technologies can help to improve our living qualityC．we can live a more peaceful and happier lifeD．there are different views on the space ageDAmazing concept images have shown what homes of the future could look like，as preparations are made for the world's first freeform 3Dprinted property (房产).Experts will build a house called Curve Appeal，which will be 3Dprinted offsite before being put together onsite to create two outside walls，a roof and an inside part.These four main sections will then be joined together.Although 3Dprinted buildings have been made before，this home—to be constructed in Chattanooga，Tennessee，later this year—will be the first of its kind，as it will contain no regular shapes or angles.The house is the creation of the design company WATG，based inLondon and California.The design for Curve Appeal draws inspiration from the Case Study House program.The architects leading the program were famed for constantly pushing the limits in terms of minimalist ( 极简主义) materials，and trying to create openplan spaces that focused on enhancing ( 增强) natural light.In a written statement，a spokesman for WATG said，“Employing many of the same modern design principles，Curve Appeal is the next evolutionary step.It's important that the architecture and the environment work together harmoniously.The chosen site is steps away from the Tennessee River in a beautiful wooded，sunlit area.”WATG was awarded the first prize in the Freeform Home Design Challenge in 2016 and given prize money of $8，000 to make its plans a reality.The competition was aimed at architects，designers，engineers and artists.Participants were challenged to design a 600 to 800 sqft singlefamily home that rethinks traditional aesthetics (美学)，ergonomics，construction，building systems and structure.Over the last year，WATG's Chicago office has been developing their design with Branch Technology.This project is currently underway，working towards breaking ground later thisyear.Once completed，the Curve Appeal home will have open and lightfilled inside living spaces.13.From the passage we can know that Curve Appeal．A．will be different from an ordinary houseB.is the first 3Dprinted buildingC.has apparent walls and a roofD.was ever built in the world14.Where is the architecture located according to Paragraph 4?A．Far away from the Tennessee River.B.In the woods near the Tennessee River.C.Between the Tennessee River and the woods.D.Next to some modern architectures.15.What does the Freeform Home Design Challenge do?A．It motivates participants to design at random.B.It emphasizes traditions rather than modernization.C.It sponsors competitors when necessary.D.It helps put creative ideas into practice.16．What's the passage mainly about?A.What our homes will look like in the future.B.The Freeform Home Design Challenge.C.The world's first freeform 3Dprinted house.D.The development of 3D in architecture.第⼀节（共5⼀题；每⼀题2分，满分10分）根据短⼀内容，从短⼀后的选项中选出能填⼀空⼀处的最佳选项。

高一英语阅读理解练习题及参考答案高一英语阅读理解练习题(一)An expensive car speeding down the main street of a small town was soon caught up with by a young motorcycle policeman. As he started to make out the ticket, the woman behind the wheel said proudly, “Before you go any further, young man, I think you should know that the mayor of this city is a good friend of mine.”The officer did not say a word, but kept writing. “I am also a friend of chief of police Barens,”continued the woman, getting more angry each moment, Still he kept on writing. “Young man,”she persisted, “I know Judge Lawson and State Senator (参议员) Patton.” Handing the ticket to the woman, the officer asked pleasantly , “Tell me, do you know Bill Bronson.”“Why, no,”she answered.“Well, that is the man you should have known,”he said, heading back to his motorcycle, “I an Bill Bronson.”1. The policeman stopped the car because_____A. it was an expensive carB. the driver was a proud ladyC. the driver was driving beyond the speed limitD. the driver was going to make trouble for the police2. The woman was getting more angry each moment because _____.A. the policeman didnt know her friendsB. the policeman didnt accept her kindnessC. the policeman was going to punish herD. she didnt know the policemans name3. The policeman was _______.A. an honourable fellowB. a stupid fellowC. an impolite manD. a shy man4. The woman was _______.A. kind-heartedB. a person who depended on someone else to finish her workC. trying to frighten the policeman on the strength of her friends powerful positionsD. introducing her good friends names to the young officer5. The policeman _______.A. had no sense of humor (幽默)B. had s sense of humorC. had no sense of dutyD. was senseless高一英语阅读理解练习题答案1C 2 A 3 A 4 B 5 C高一英语阅读理解练习题(二)Elizabeth Blackwell was born in England in 1821, and moved to New York City when she was ten years old. One day she decided that she wanted to become a doctor. That was nearly impossible for a woman in the middle of the nineteenth century. After writing many letters asking for admission(录取) to medical schools, she was finally accepted by a doctor in Philadelphia. She was so determined that she taught school and gave music lessons to get money for the cost of schooling.In 1849, after graduation from medical school. she decided to further her education in Paris. She wanted to be a surgeon(外科医师) , but a serious eye problem forced her to give up the idea.Upon returning to the United States, she found it difficult to start her own practice because she was a woman. By 1857 Elizabeth and her sister, also a doctor, along with another woman doctor, managed to open a new hospital, the first for women and children Besides being the first woman physician and founding her own hospital , she also set up the first medical school for women.1. Why couldnt Elizabeth Blackwell realize her dream of becoming a surgeon?A. She couldnt get admitted to medical schoolB. She decided to further her education in ParisC. A serious eye problem stopped herD. It was difficult for her to start a practice in the United States2. What main obstacle(障碍) almost destroyed Elizabeths chances for becoming for a doctor?A. She was a woman.B. She wrote too many letters.C. She couldnt graduate from medical school.D. She couldnt set up her hospital.3. How many years passed between her graduation from medical school and the opening of her hospital?A. Eight yearsB. Ten yearsC. Nineteen yearsD. Thirty-six years4. According to the passage, all of the following are “firsts” in the life of Elizabeth Blacekwell,except that she ______.A. became the first woman physicianB. was the first woman doctorC. and several other women founded the first hospital for women and childrenD. set up the first medical school for women5. Eilzabeth Blackwell spent most of her lift in _______.A. EnglandB. ParisC. the United StatesD. New York City。

高中英语素养阅读限时练习（高二上10）（附答案详细解析）（建议用时：35分钟）I 阅读理解Doctors in hospital emergency rooms often see accidental poisonings. Afrightened parent arrives with a child who swallowed a cleaning liquid. Or perhapsthe harmful substance is a medicine. Or it might be a chemical product meant tokill insects. These are common causes of accidental poisoning.In cases like this, look for medical help as soon as possible. Save the container of whatever caused the poisoning. And look on the container for information about anything that stops the effects of the poison. Save anything expelled from the mouth of the victim. That way, doctors can examine it.In the past, some people forced poisoning victims to empty the stomach. They used a liquid, syrup of ipecac(催呕剂), to do this, but an organization of children's doctors no longer advises parents to keep syrup of ipecac. The American Academy of Pediatrics says that if people use this liquid, some poisons can cause additional damage when they come back up the throat.Millions of people know a way to save a person who is choking on something trapped in the throat. The method is commonly known as the Heimlich Maneuver or abdominal thrusts. The American Red Cross says a rescuer should first hit the person on the back five times between the shoulder bones. These back blows may ease the choking. If the airway is still blocked, the Red Cross suggests pushing hard five times along the victim's abdomen. The abdomen is the area between the chest and the hip(臀) bones. You can do these abdominal thrusts by getting directly behind a sitting or standing person. Put your arms around the victim's waist. Close one hand to form a ball. Place it over the upper part of the stomach, below the ribs. Place the other hand on top. Then push forcefully inward and upward. Repeat the abdominal thrusts until the object is expelled from the mouth.1. The underlined word “expelled” in the second paragraph is closest in meaning to “________”.A. preventedB. swallowedC. forcedD. chosen2. Why do we save the container of whatever caused the poisoning?A. To look for medical helpB. To look on itC. To use it to break the poisonD. To look for harmful information3. Why are parents advised not to keep syrup of ipecac?A. To keep the stomach empty.B. To keep the stomach full.C. To keep syrup of ipecac safe.D. To avoid more damage.4. The purpose of the last paragraph is to tell us about ________ .A. a way to prevent a person from chokingB. a way to cure chokingC. the abdominal thrustsD. the abdomenII 七选五阅读填句Vijay Gupta is known to classical music lovers across the United States. Gupta serves as thefirst violinist for the Los Angeles Philharmonic, a large concert cub. 1________ When he is not performing, he organizes concerts for homeless people. “They have reminded me why I became a musician,” he said. Last week, Gupta was recognized for being a founder and the artistic director of Street Symphony. 2________ Gupta is among the 25 winners of the 2018 MacAr thur Fellowship, commonly known as the “genius grant.” Each winner will receive $625,000 over five years to use as they wish. 3________ It awards grants to people whose work it considers exceptional and that “inspires hope in us all.” Gupta said he got the idea for Street Symphony while teaching Nathaniel Ayers, a trained musician whose mental illness led to homelessness. Ayers’ life was the basis for the movie “The Soloist.” “I grew up around mental illness,” Gupta said, noting that he has experienced it h imself. 4________ He has been a performer since the age of seven and the award will give him “space to breathe, plan and look ahead.” Another winner is Rebecca Sandefur, an associate professor of sociology and law with the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Sandefur said she was shocked to find out that she had won a MacArthur Fellowship.The Associated Press says her research actively supports new ways to involve poor communities in the U.S. justice system. 5________ It shows which states had the financial resources to provide such aid and which did not.A. Sandefur said the award would be important in advancing her work.B. He also set up a leadership development organization called Repairers of the Breach.C. The group has performed at homeless shelters, jails and halfway houses for about eight years.D. The 31-year-old grant winner said he does not know yet how he will spend the money.E. 47-year-old Sandefur created the first national mapping of civil legal aid providers.F. The money is coming from a private group, the John D. and Katherine T. MacArthur Foundation.G. In that job, he often plays to large crowds, including many very rich people.III.语法填空When I was in my second year of senior high school, a girl（1）________（call）Jeanie in my class made a big name for herself. She had successfully passed（2）________ interviews for a famous women's university in the USA.When I heard the news, I told the girl that I admired her very much. Then, she smiled at me and said the words（3）________ wo uld never be forgotten: “You can also do it!（4）________ you have dreams, you should realize them. Without action, dreams are still dreams. " Her words gave me so much（5）________（encourage）. She encouraged me to take action to realize my dreams. From then on, I spent a lot of time （6）________ （prepare）an article for a competition. After several days' hard work, I finished it and handed it in. I kept waiting day after day,（7）________ I heard nothing. I was very（8）________（disappoint）then.One day, however, a classmate of mine pointed to an English newspaper and said（9）________（excited）, “Emma, your name is in the newspaper! " My heart beat wildly. With shock and joy, I picked up the newspaper. The thing that I thought was（10）________（possible）had really happened.IV短文改错One of my earliest memory of Dad is when he would often leave the house at dawn to go jogging. He was a traditional Chinese father, which means that he didn't show his affection for his kids easy. And he and I didn't talk many. Some time ago, he made me to go jogging with him. Ihated because I didn't know what to say to him. Needless to say, I did not enjoy to exercise with Dad. However, as time goes by, he and I began to talk while jogging. Later, he even began to say me jokes! It was a side of him which I had never seen before. I'm glad that he made me go jogging with him because our relationship has greatly improved as a result.高中英语素养阅读限时练习（高二上10）（附答案详细解析）[A篇答案与解析]【词汇积累Accumulation】1. emergency/iˈmɜːdʒənsi / n. 紧急情况; 突发事件adj. 紧急的，应急的2. poison/ˈpɔɪzn/ n. 毒药；毒物vt. 中毒；放毒3. substance/ˈsʌbstəns / n. [C]物质，材料; 实质，内容【长难句】Millions of people know a way to save a person who is choking on something trapped in the throat. 数百万人知道一种挽救人的方法，该方法用于挽救喉咙管里面卡有东西的人。

铭志班英语限时练一第一节完形填空（共20小题；每题L5分，总分值30分）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C、D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最正确选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

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