【2019版】高考英语：阅读理解一轮练题(8)(含解析)

阅读理解（八）1、Here is some must-know information from a handbook on how people behave in doing business in some countries.In BrazilBrazilians are warm and friendly. They often stand close when talking and it is common for them to touch the person on the shoulder. People often greet each other (particularly women) with light cheek kisses. Schedules tend to be flexible, with business meetings sometimes starting later than planned.But to be safe, be on time. Meals can stretch for hours—there’s no such thing as rushing a meal in Brazil. Lunches also can start in the mid to late afternoon. Brazilians are social, preferring face-to-face communication over mails or phone calls.In SingaporeSingaporeans shake hands when they meet and often also greet each other with a small, polite bow. Business cards should be offered and received with two hands. Arriving late is considered disrespectful. So be on time. Efficiency(效率) is the goal, so meetings and dealings often are fast-paced.Singaporeans are direct in their discussions, even when the subject is about money. Rank is important and authority is respected. This determines both people interact in meetings. For example, people avoid disagreeing outright with someone with a higher rank.In the United Arab EmiratesIn the UAE, status is important, so the most senior or oldest should be greeted first with their titles. The handshake seems to be longer than elsewhere. So, do not pull away the handshake. Women should cover themselves when it comes to dress. Men also tend to be covered from neck to elbows(肘部) and down to the knees. People do not avoid entertaining in their homes, but they also hold business meals at restaurants. Touching or passing food or eating with your left hand is to be avoided.When meetings are one-to-one, if your host offers you coffee, you should refuse. It might seem odd, but it is a cultural tradition. Coffee should only be accepted if it is always set out or presented.In SwitzerlandThe Swiss tend to be formal and address each other by last name. They also are respectful of private lives. You should be careful not to ask about personal topics. Punctuality (守时) is vital, something that comes from a deep respect for others’ time. Arrive at any meeting or event a few minutes early to be safe. They also have clear structure in their companies. Higher-ups make the final decisions, even if others might disagree. Neat, clean dress is expected.The Swiss follow formal table manners. They also keep their hands visible at the table and their elbows off the table. It is polite to finish the food on your plate.1.The passage is mainly about ________.munication typesB.the workplace atmosphereC.customs and social mannersD.living conditions and standards2.Why do Singaporeans avoid arguing with their boss?A.They put efficiency in the first place.B.They dislike face-to-face communication.C.They want to finish meetings as quickly as possible.D.They are supposed to obey the person of a higher rank.3.In the UAE, when should you refuse the coffee if it is offered?A.When greeting seniorsB.When meeting the host aloneC.When attending a presentationD.When dining with business partners.4.In which country do people care about where to put their hands at the dinner table?A.In Brazil.B.In Singapore.C.In the United Arab Emirates.D.In Switzerland.2、Food festivals around the worldStilton Cheese RollingMay Day is a traditional day for celebrations, but the 2,000 English villagers of Stilton must be the only people in the world who include cheese rolling in their annual plans. Teams of four,dressed in a variety of strange and funny clothes, roll a complete cheese along a 50-metre course. On the way, they must not kick or throw their cheese, or go into their competitors' lane(赛道). Competition is fierce and the chief prize is a complete Stilton cheese weighing about four kilos (disappointingly, but understandably the cheeses used in the race are wooden ones). All the competitors are served with beer or port wine, the traditional accompaniment for Stilton cheese.Fiery Foods Festival—The Hottest Festival on EarthEvery year more than 10,000 people head for the city of Albuquerque, New Mexico. They come from as far away as Australia, the Caribbean and China, but they all share a common addiction—food that is not just spicy(辛辣), buthot enough to make your mouth burn, your head spin and your eyes water. Their destination is the Fiery Eood and BBQ Festival which is held over a period of three days every March. You might like to try a chocolate-covered habanero pepper—officially the hottest pepper in the world—or any one of the thousands of products that are on show. But one thing's for sure—if you don't like the feeling of a burning tongue, this festival isn't for you!La Tomatina—The World's Biggest Food FightOn the last Wednesday of every August, the Spanish town of Bunol hosts Ea Tomatina—the world's largest food fight. A week-long celebration leads up to an exciting tomato battle as the highlight of the week's events. The early morning sees the arrival of large trucks with tomatoes—official fight-starters get things going by casting tomatoes at the crowd.The battle lasts little more than half an hour, in which time around 50,000 kilograms of tomatoes have been thrown at anyone or anything that moves, runs, or fights back. Then everyone heads down to the river to make friends again—and for a much-needed wash!1.In the Stilton cheese rolling competition, competitors on each team must _____.A.wear various formal clothesB.roll a wooden cheese in their own laneC.kick or throw their cheesee a real cheese weighing about four kilos2.Where is the Fiery Food and BBQ Festival held?A.In New Mexico.B.In the Caribbean.C.In Australia.D.In China.3.The celebration of La Tomatina lasts _______.A.three daysB.seven daysC.less than three daysD.more than seven days4.Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?A.The chief prize for the Stilton cheese rolling competition is beer or port wine.B.More than 10,000 Chinese take part in the Fiery Food and BBQ Festival.C.Thousands of spicy foods are on show in the Fiery Food and BBQ Festival.D.An exciting tomato battle takes place at the beginning of La Tomatina.3 、Since I was first in China in 2012, my life, and China itself, have developed and changed a lot. My first China interaction was in 2012, when I came here with a friend. We traveled from Beijing to Hong Kong, all in 5 weeks. We had a fantastic time meeting local people, exploring beautiful places and eating delicious food. After this experience traveling across China and eating local food, I really wondered “How did I live without eating dumplings and eggplant on a weekly basis?” Well, I gues s I did, somehow, for 22 years!As my Chinese improved during my studies I became more independent and more aware of the possibilities of Waimai, or food home delivery. I suddenly noticed the thousands of Waimai drivers zooming across the roads on their motorcycles. On deep, dark Beijing winter days and rainy days, Waimai is like the holy grail and as I enjoyed my take - away dumplings I would think and laugh to myself, “How did I live before without being able to get Waimai?” Well, I guess I did, somehow, for 23 years!In mid-2015, I was back in China again for my master's degree. That's wh en I came across my first Mobike: “Oh, that’s a unique bike and surely it will get stolen soon ”, I thought as I passed on my own black bike. But one week passed and I saw it still there. Then the one Mobike sighting turned into two and three, and soon thousands and then seemingly overnight the streets of Beijing were flooded with orange and yellow wheels. Again, I pondered on how I ever lived without my shared bike account. Well, I guess I did, somehow, for 25 years!China today is a country still steeped in ancient knowledge and custom, yet one that is also bursting with new ideas and changes. Although some things will always stay the same, something else is constantly changing at a pace beyond comprehension. I’m sure as I continue my life here in Beij ing I will be swept up in the next new convenience of life that China’s rapid development is bringing out.1.According to the first paragraph, what impressed the author most might be ________.A.Chinese cultureB.Chinese foodC.Chinese peopleD.Chinese history2.The underlined words holy grail in Paragraph 2 probably means________.A.something preciousB.something deliciousC.something expensiveD.something unavailable3.What might be the author’s attitude towards Mobike after it boomed?A.Doubtful.B.CuriousC.Shocked.D.Regretful.4.What can be inferred from the passage?A.Chinese ancient wisdom has been replaced by new ideas.B.China is changing steadily and slowly.C.China will always stay as what it was.D.People in China will live a more convenient life in the future.4、Travelling by car in Switzerland is very easy, as villages and towns are very well marked and accessible. All green road signs indicate a highway or autobahn, blue signs are secondary roads and white signs back roads.*LimitationThe speed limit is 120 km/h (74 mph) on the autobahn, 80 km/h (50 mph) on secondary roads outside of towns and 50 km/h (30 mph) in towns if not indicated differently. Roadside automatic radar-triggered cameras help enforce these limits. Police are empowered to collect fines on the spot. The minimum age of a driver is 18 years. Seat belts are compulsory for front and rear-seat passengers. The legal blood alcohol limit is 0.08 .*Getting throughFor travelers with motor-homes, it's good that even large motor-homes can travel through the mountain passes. The roads are well maintained and large enough even for trucks. Remember, Switzerland is a very small Country (ca. 250x400 km) and you can easily drive from one end to another in 3 - 5 hours if you stick to the highways. If you plan to travel to Switzerland by car, take your time, you can plan to see lots of places in a short amount of time. Plan to drive for diving's sake, and try to minimally constrain yourself with time-related issues.The mountain resort towns of Braunwald, Murren, Wengen and Zermatt cannot be reached directly by private motor vehicle. Park at the railway or sky tram station and complete the journey via public transport. Trams always have priority. Buses have priority when leaving a bus stop. Traffic going up a mountain has priority. Some mountain roads require one-way traffic during certain hours only; these hours will be posted at either end of such roads.*FuelFuel stations along expressways are usually open from 6:00 a.m. to 10pm or midnight. Outside of open hours fuel is commonly available from automatic pumps that accept 10 and 20 SwF(瑞士法郎) notes or credit cards. Many stations accept major charge cards like Visa, MasterCard or American Express. Fuel price ranges from SFr. 1.75.- to 1.95.- depending on the oil price.1.What can you know from the text?A.The mountain roads are wide enough for motor-homes or trucks to go through.B.Travelers should try to save time to cover the places of interest in Switzerland.C.Travelers can ride motor-homes to visit Braunwald, Murren, Wengen and Zermatt.D.In Switzerland people over 16 are permitted to drive.2.What might NOT be available for travelers to pay fuel in Switzerland?A.Swiss FrancsB.Ali-payC.MasterCardD.American Express3.What type of writing is this text?A.Geography posterB.An activity announcementC.Travel journalD.Travel guide5、Studies show farmland in Africa is often lacking in important nutrients. But researchers say a combination of farming methods may help.Researchers wonder how to increase production without necessarily clearing more land to grow additional crops. American researchers say that can happen with greater use of an agricultural system called perennation. It mixes food crops with trees and perennial plants —those that return year after year.Soil scientist John Reganold says, "One of the major problems is that the soils are fairly poor in most of the regions. So how do you grow food on poor soils? There have to be food production systems that can build the soil and improve the field. ”Mr. Reganold says poor soils may have resulted from years of weathering that washed away many nutrients. He says some farmers may have done more harm than good.“They have been actually using farming practices where they’re not putting in organic matter. They're not putting in fertilizers. They can't afford those things. And it just runs the soil down. So they’re worsening the situation."The scientist says the word perennation defines three systems that are already used in Africa. The oldest of the three is called evergreen agriculture. This is where farmers plant trees with their crops. Farmers in Africa have been doing this for sixty years, but it seems to be growing in popularity.The method is gaining widespread use in countries such as Niger, Burkina Faso, Malawi and Zambia. The trees are planted among maize(玉米), millet or sorghum crops. They not only add nitrogen to the soil through their roots, but also through their leaves when they fall off and break down. At other times of the year, the trees can protect plants from strong sunlight.John Reganold says he knows of one woman who has had great success with perennation.“She’s a grandmother in her fifties. Her name is Rhoda Mang yan a and she started using this system about twenty years ago. And her yields initially were about a ton of maize. Now with a good year she gets four tons per hectare,four times what she was getting."1.The purpose of the passage is to ________.A.tell people how to increase productionB.introduce an agricultural system in AfricaC.introduce the oldest farming method in AfricaD.tell us how to prevent soils from being poor2.What does the underlined word “weathering” in Paragraph 4 most probably mean?A.Being exposed to wind and rain.B.Growing different crops.C.Being polluted severely.D.Being ploughed improperly.3.According to the passage, which of the following statements is WRONG?A.Perennation mixes food crops with trees and perennial plants.B.Poor soil is the main problem in increasing food production.C.Farmers may be more to blame for the present situation.D.American researchers first invented perennation.4.Why does John Reganold mention Rhoda Mang'yana?A.To show the method is very popular in Africa.B.Because she is an expert at farming production.C.To prove the farming method is effective.D.Because she produced more grains than anyone else in the country.6、The African elephant, the largest land animal remaining on earth, is of great importance to African ecosystem(生态系统). Unlike other animals, the African elephant is to a great extent the builder of its environment. As a big plant-eater, it largely shapes the forest-and-savanna(大草原)surroundings in which it lives, therefore setting the terms of existence for millions of other animals that live in its habitat(栖息地).It is the elephant's great desire for food that makes it a disturber of the environment and an important builder of its habitat. In its continuous search for the 300 pounds of plants it must have every day, it kills small trees and underbushes, and pulls branches off big trees. This results in numerous open spaces in both deep tropical forests and in the woodlands that cover part of the African savannas. In these open spaces are numerous plants in various stages of growth that attract a variety of other plant-eaters.Take the rain forests for example. In their natural state, the spreading branches overhead shut out sunlight and prevent the growth of plants on the forest floor. By pulling down trees and eating plants, elephants make open spaces, allowing new plants to grow on the forest floor. In such situations, the forests become suitable for large hoofedplant-eaters to move around and for small plant-eaters to get their food as well.What worries scientists now is that the African elephant has become an endangered species. If the elephant disappears, scientists say, many other animals will also disappear from vast areas of forest and savanna, greatly changing and worsening the whole ecosystem.1.What is the passage mainly about?A.Disappearance of African elephants.B.Forests and savannas as habitats for African elephants.C.The effect of African elephants' search for food.D.The eating habit of African elephants.2.What do es the underlined phrase “setting the terms” most probably mean?A.Fixing the time.B.Worsening the state.C.Improving the quality.D.Deciding the conditions.3.What do we know about the open spaces in the passage?A.They result from the destruction of rain forests.B.They provide food mainly for African elephants.C.They are home to many endangered animals.D.They are attractive to plant-eating animals of different kinds.4.The passage is developed mainly by _____.A.showing the effect and then explaining the causesB.pointing out similarities and differencesC.describing the changes in space orderD.giving examples7、I read somewhere that we spend a full third of our lives waiting. But where are we doing all of this waiting, and what does it mean t o an impatient society like ours? To understand the issue, let’s take a look at three types of “waits”.The very purest form of waiting is the Watched-Pot Wait. It is without doubt the most annoying of all. Take filling up the kitchen sink(洗碗池) as an example. There is absolutely nothing you can do while this is going on but keep both eyes fixed on the sink until it’s full. During these waits, the brain slips away from the body and wanders about until the water runs over the edge of the counter and onto your socks. This kind of wait makes the waiter helpless and mindless.A cousin to the Watched-Pot Wait is the Forced Wait. This one requires a bit of discipline. Properly preparing packaged noodle soup requires a Forced Wait. Directions are very specif ic. “Bring three cups of water to boil, add mix, simmer three minutes, remove from heat, let stand five minutes.” I have my doubts that anyone has actually followed the procedures strictly. After all, Forced Waiting requires patience.Perhaps the most powerful type of waiting is the Lucky-Break Wait. This type of wait is unusual in that it is for the most part voluntary. Unlike the Forced Wait, which is also voluntary, waiting for your lucky break does not necessarily mean that it will happen.Turni ng one’s life into a waiting game requires faith and hope, and is strictly for the optimists among us. On the surface it seems as ridiculous as following the directions on soup mixes, but the Lucky-Break Wait well serves those who are willing to do it. As long as one doesn’t come to rely on it, wishing for a few good things to happen never hurts anybody.We certainly do spend a good deal of our time waiting. The next time you’re standing at the sink waiting for it to fill while cooking noodle soup that you’ll have to eat until a large bag of cash falls out of the sky, don’t be desperate. You’re probably just as busy as the next guy.1.While doing a Watched-Pot Wait, we tend to ___________.A.keep ourselves busyB.get absent-mindedC.grow anxiousD.stay focused2.What is the difference between the Forced Wait and the Watched-Pot Wait?A.The Forced Wait requires some self-control.B.The Forced Wait makes people passive.C.The Watched-Pot Wait needs directions.D.The Watched-Pot Wait engages body and brain.3.What can we learn about the Lucky-Break Wait?A.It is less voluntary than the Forced Wait.B.It doesn't always bring the desired result.C.It is more fruitful than the Forced Wait.D.It doesn't give people faith and hope.4.What does the author advise us to do the next time we are waiting?A.Take it seriously.B.Don't rely on others.C.Do something else.D.Don’t lose heart.5.The author supports his view by ____________.A.exploring various causes of "waits"B.describing detailed processes of "waits"C.analyzing different categories of "waits"D.revealing frustrating consequences of "waits"8、Anger is not wrong.I know this statement seems shocking and challenges the wildly popular “Positive Thinking” movement, which encourages us to “be full of positive energy” and“let go of our anger”.However, thetruth is that anger is just an emotion, and emotions are neither right nor wrong.We do not consciously choose them.We do, on the other hand, choose how we express our emotions and there are definitely right and wrong means of expression.The reason we're often urged to “keep a lid on” our anger is that few people ever learn proper and positive ways to express anger.Instead, we are taught that “anger is wrong”and “you should keep your anger inside”.But t hese messages don't change the fact that, for most of us, anger exists.Many popular “Positive Thinking” programmes assume that success comes from “controlling our emotions”and that this can be done by simply repeating positive statements.Interestingly, these positive slogans often include a lot of negativity. “Only losers complain!I am a winner!” is one popular saying.The belief that those who disagree with us are losers is actually quite negative and is often used as an excuse for rude language and personal attacks.When it comes to dealing with negative situations in our daily lives, the ability to reasonably express anger or disagreement is an important skill.But we must use balanced and non-violent methods to express our dissatisfaction.Frustration at unfair policies or treatment can certainly cause anger, but our anger can never be an excuse for abusing family members, damaging schools, attacking doctors or most seriously, engaging in terrorism.Instead of pretending that anger doesn't exist, we should start teaching appropriate means of dealing with anger.When we experience angry feelings in ourselves or others, what we should “let go of ” is the silly idea that we can remove anger with just a few sweet words.Instead, we should find reasonable solutions to the causes of those angry feelings.We need to accept anger as a natural emotion but stop using it as an excuse for violent and destructive behaviour.Anger isn't wrong, but failure to deal with it appropriately is.1.What is the write r's opinion about the “Positive Thinking” movement?A.It can help people control their negative feelings.B.It does not offer useful solutions for dealing with anger.C.Following such advice can improve people's chances for success.D.Most of the people who participate in such programmes are dishonest.2.The underlined expression “keep a lid on” in Paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to “________”.A.freely expressB.always forgiveC.hold insidepletely forget3.What information would have been useful to add to the final paragraph?A.The names of some good books that talk about anger issues.B.The viewpoints of people who hold the opposite opinion to the writer.C.Different studies that provide some evidence supporting the writer's beliefs.D.Some examples of how to deal with anger in a positive and beneficial way.4.The content of this passage is mostly based on________.A.factB.opinionC.theoryD.story答案以及解析1答案及解析：答案：1.C; 2.D; 3.B; 4.D解析：1.本文是说明文,题材为社会文化类。

2019年高考英语阅读理解一轮练（1）（含解析）练习）李仕才ACareer criminals begin their antisocial behavior during their toddler (学步的儿童) years and may go on with a life of crime if their behavior isn’t challenged, scientists have discovered. While most children grow out of their bad behavior by adulthood, a study found those who had “callous unemotional (冷漠无情的) characteristics” could grow up to have problems with the law later in life. Behavior characteristics such as a lack of sympathy and lying in childhood could have an impact years on.Luke Hyde, assistant professor of psychology at the University of Michigan, said, “These are signs for parents and doctors to watch out for, as they may signal more than just the terrible twos.” He said, “Parents both take care of their child and provide their child’s genes so it’s been difficult to know if we’re seeing that parenting causes callous unemotional behaviors, or if it isjust a sign of the genes being passed to the child.”The research also discovered that strict parenting is linked to the development of antisocial behavior. Scientists looked at 561 families in an adoption study that examined biological mothers’ antisocial behavior. The scientists found children of antisocial mothers were also more likely to exhibit the same behavior characteristics, despite having limited or no touch with themas they were adopted as babies.“The really exciting take-home message from this study is that small, day-to-day positive interactions (互动) that parents have with their young children can make a huge difference in children’s development,’’ said Leslie Leve, a professor at the University of Oregon who co-led the data collection.University of Michigan, Penn State University and the University of Oregonhas been published in the American Journal of Psychiatry. Researchers will follow the group of children through early adolescence to determine if these behaviors still continue to exist from the toddler years.1.What’s the main idea of the passage?A. Kids’ social behaviors are related to crime.B. Criminals begin their crimes during adolescence.C. Antisocial behaviors of kids could be on their way to a life of crime.D. Warmhearted kids are more likely to be criminals in the future.2.What conclusion might the scientists draw from the study?A. Antisocial behaviors might be inherited.B. The genes decide kids’ antisocial behaviors.C. Antisocial behaviors have nothing to do with crimes.D. Adopted babies surely have antisocial behaviors when they grow up.3.What can be inferred from the passage?A. Pa renting is the main reason that causes kids’ antisocial behaviors.B. What causes career criminals to begin their crimes is their parents’ characteristics.C. Leslie Leve has a doubtful attitude to adoptive mothers’ active interactions with kids.D. Inherited antisocial behaviors of kids can be lightened by positive parenting.4.Why will researchers track kids’ process of growing?A. To make sure if kids’ behaviors will last.B. To make sure if praise will change kids.C. To determine if kids’ behaviors wil l be inherited.D.【文章大意】研究人员发现孩子的反社会行为有可能使他们走向犯罪的道路，积极的育儿方式可以减轻孩子的反社会行为。

Pygmalion李仕才一、阅读理解A business school in Paris will soon begin using artificial intelligence and facial analysis to determine whether students are paying attention in class. The software, called Nestor, is used in two online classes at the ESG business school beginning in September.The idea, according to LCA founder Marcel Saucet, is to use the data that Nestorcollects to improve the performance of both students and professors. The software uses students webcams （网络摄像机）to analyze eye movements and facial expressions and determine whether students are paying attention to a video lecture. It then formulates quizzes based on the content covered during moments of inattentiveness. Professors would also be able to identify moments when students ' attention declin ed, which could help to improve their teaching, Saucet says.Advocates for AI in education say that the software is actually unable to teacha course, but the technology could be used as a digital tutor that would adapt to astudent 's individual needs, and help develop more effective studying habits. Suchsoftware could also help teachers by providing feedback on the effectiveness of their teaching, advocates say.Saucet says Nestor won 't store any of the video footage it gets and that hiscompany has no plans to sell any other data the software collects. In addition to facial recognition and analysis, the software can integrate （合并）with students ' calendars to suggest possible study times, and track their online behavior to pick up on patterns.Rose Luckin, a professor at the University College London Knowledge Lab, says AI could unlock the “black box of learning ” by providing information on how and whenlearning happens. Luckin says a program like Nestor could be useful for students whotake classes remotely, since “there isn 't a human there watching them. ” And while some are concerned that AI may one day replace teachers, Luckin sees the technology more as an assistant, rather than a replacement. Saucet agrees.“Human contact isnot going to go away,he says. “There will always be professors.1. How does Nestor work to find out when students aren ' t paying attention?A. By collecti ng the data of stude nts ' performa nee in differe nt classes.B. By collecting the students ' grades in the quizzes.C. By shooting an d analyzing students ' eye movements and facial expressions..D. By ide ntify ing mome nts whe n stude nts ' atte nti on decli ned.2. Which is the benefit of Al education?A. It could be used exactly to replace a tutor.B. It helps stude nt to develop more effective study ing habits.C. The software is able to satisfy the requireme nt of a course.D. It could help teachers to give feedback on students ' performanee..3. How does Nestor deal with the in formatio n collected from stude nts?A. Nestor will use it to suggest pos sible study time to students ' schedule.B. It won ' t store any video footage but facial expression.C. The company hasn ' t expected to make profits by selling the data to othercorporati on s..D. Nestor will use it to keep track online of students ' behavior a nd punish them.4. What is Rose Luck in ' s attitude towards the replaceme nt of teachers with Al?A. Objective.B. Approv ing.C. In differe nt.D. Opposed.【文章大意】本文介绍新的软件Nestor。

2019高考英语一轮阅读理解巩固练（1）AIf you want to slow aging, you might want to eat less. This finding is good news---if you were a mouse. The researchers studied mice, not people.John Price and other researchers studied two groups of mice. One group was able to eat as much as it wanted. The researchers limited what the mice in the other group ate. Their diet had 35 percent fewer calories than the first group of mice.Price says the mice with the diet restrictions were “more energetic and suffered fewer disease.” They were not just living longer but seemed to stay younger for a longer period of time.The researchers found that fewer calories slow down a natural mechanism in cells called ribosomes. Price explains that ribosomes are responsible for making important proteins in the cells. But with fewer calories, they slow down. This gives the cells more time to repair themselves.The researchers say ribosomes use from 10 to 20 percent of the cell’s energy to make those proteins. Price wrote that “because of this, it i s im practical to destroy an entire ribosome” when it starts to break down. However, “repairing individual parts of the ribosome on a regular basis enables ribosomes to continue producing high quality proteins for longer than they would otherwise. This top quality production, in turn, keeps cells and the entire body functioning well.”Price said, “ribosome is a very complex machine, like a car.” They need “maintenance to replace the parts that wear out the fastest. When tires wear out,” he explained, “you don’t throw the whole car away and buy a new one. It costs less to replace the old tires.”“Food,” he said, “isn’t just material to be burned---it’s a signal that tells our body and cells how to respond.” Price said the findings help to explain how exactly our b odies age. And this may “help us make more educated decisions about what we eat.”【】1、What can we know about the mice with limited calories from the study?A、They can keep healthy easilyB、They need more energy to be activeC、They can look younger than they areD、They will live a longer life like humans【】2、What will happen to ribosomes if there are fewer calories?A、They will completely break downB、They make proteins in the cells slowlyC、They will produce high quality proteins moreD、They may need more time to repair themselves【】3、Price explained the ribosomes’ role of repairing themselves by _________.A、telling a storyB、listing basic dataC、making comparisonsD、experimenting on mice 【】4、What does the text mainly deal with?A、Food decides how long you liveB、Can you slow down your aging process?C、Eating less may help you live longerD、Should your diet be reduced for your health?【文章大意】本文是一篇说明文。

选修8 Unit 3 高考试卷分块专练练(一)语言知识运用保分练(1篇完形＋1篇语法填空，限时25分钟)Ⅰ.完形填空Resealable (可密封的) plastic bags — sometimes called by a brand name, such as Ziploc®—are those little clear plastic bags you use to keep your sandwiches and chips fresh. They usually have some sort of sealing mechanism, like a plastic zipper, which allows you to seal the bag to keep __1__ out.Keeping air away from __2__ allows them to stay fresh longer.Bacteria and other organisms in the air will __3__ food items over timeif allowed to come into __4__ with them. Sealed plastic bags keep theseorganisms __5__ getting to your food.Resealable plastic bags can be used for more than just __6__sandwiches, chips and snacks to school for lunch. They're also used tokeep leftovers __7__ in the refrigerator. Many people also use them to __8__ food in the freezer for use in the future.The __9__ of the resealable plastic bag started out in 1951 at a company named Flexigrip, Inc. Flexigrip __10__ a plastic zipper from patents which was bought from __11__ Borge Madsen. These zippers were __12__ used as parts of binders and briefcases.Over time, __13__, plastic zipper bags were developed. Eventually, in 1968, Dow Chemical Company __14__ to market its Ziploc® brand of resealable plastic bags to grocery stores. They turned out to be very __15__.Today, these types of bags are __16__ in many different sizes and styles, from snack and sandwich bags to craft and freezer bags. You can also buy bags with expandable bottoms that __17__ on their own. Some bags even allow you to __18__ food in the microwave!However, now many people try to use __19__ plastic because of its effect on the environment. So manufacturers of resealable plastic bags have taken __20__ to become more environmentally friendly.语篇解读：本文主要介绍了可密封塑料袋的用途及发展史.同时指出,为了减少污染,这种塑料袋的生产厂家也采取措施以使他们的产品更加环保.1、A.air B、waterC、dustD、fog解析：选A由第二段开头的“Keeping air away”可知,此处指把空气阻挡在外面.2、A.plants B、containersC、bagsD、foods解析：选D根据下文中的“Bacteria and other organisms in the air will __3__ food items over time”可知,此处指让空气和食物隔离,以便食物保鲜的时间长些,故选foods.3、A.bring in B、take outC、break downD、deal with解析：选C空气中细菌和其他微生物会分解食物导致食物变质.break down意为“分解”.4、A.relation B、contactC、connectionD、contract解析：选B如果细菌和其他微生物与食物接触,食物将会很快变质.contact意为“接触”；relation意为“关系”；connection意为“连接”；contract意为“合同”.5、A.from B、againstC、throughD、beyond解析：选A keep ... from ...为固定搭配,意为“阻止……”.6、A.following B、presentingC、supplyingD、transporting解析：选D下文中的“to school for lunch”说明,此处指携带食物到学校.7、A.wet B、freshC、thinD、hard解析：选B根据句中的“in the refrigerator”及生活常识可知,它们也被用来保持剩余的食物新鲜.8、A.store B、cookC、shareD、produce解析：选A本段主要介绍可密封塑料袋能用来保存食物,因此这里指储存食物.9、A.result B、humourC、historyD、success解析：选C根据下文中的“started out in 1951 at a company named Flexigrip, Inc”可知,此处提到这种可密封塑料袋的历史.10、A.discovered B、developedC、spreadD、approved解析：选B此处表示买了专利以后,研发了塑料拉链.11、A.writer B、teacherC、doctorD、inventor解析：选D句中patents说明,博尔格·马森是一位发明家.12、A.eventually B、frequentlyC、originallyD、naturally解析：选C根据下文中的“Over time, __13__, plastic zipper bags were developed.”可知,此处谈的是塑料拉链袋的最初情况,故选originally.eventually意为“终于”.13、A.however B、besidesC、thereforeD、otherwise解析：选A最初,塑料拉链袋的用途很少,后来它得到了发展.此处表示转折.14、A.agreed B、beganC、promisedD、preferred解析：选B最后,陶氏化学公司开始将塑料拉链袋投入市场.15、A.necessary B、famousC、funnyD、popular解析：选D文章介绍了这种塑料袋的发展.它也很受欢迎.16、A.precious B、expensiveC、availableD、fashionable解析：选C根据“in many different sizes and styles, from snack and sandwich bags to craft and freezer bags”可知,这些袋子有很多不同的尺寸和样式,在很多地方可以使用.17、A.move B、standC、floatD、remain解析：选B根据句中的“bags with expandable bottoms”可知,袋子底部可伸展,因此它能竖起来.18、A.heat B、tasteC、findD、purchase解析：选A根据“in the microwave”可知,把食物放入微波炉中,为的是给食物加热.19、A.more B、smallerC、largerD、less解析：选D根据“because of its effect on the environment”可知,人们现在尽量少使用塑料袋.20、A.chances B、stepsC、photosD、orders解析：选B他们已经采取措施以使他们的产品更加环保.take steps意为“采取措施”.Ⅱ.语法填空Since 2012, Suy Senglim, a Cambodian (柬埔寨的) man, has used his love of photography for a good cause: protecting wildlife.As more and more animal species began to disappear, he grew worried.So he created a photo project, __1__ will bring more attention to the loss of natural habitat in Cambodia.Suy Senglim __2__ (careful) documents each species he photographs. He records the common name of each creature, its scientific name and identifying qualities, and whether or not the species is endangered.He hopes __3__ (educate) Cambodians about the importance of bird species and the effect that __4__ (develop) has on nature.The Giant Ibis is Cambodia's national bird.It __5__ (consider) endangered now, with its population decreasing every year.His photography work has shown him how lack __6__ education and law enforcement makes the problem worse.“Hunting is at the root of Cambodian culture,”he said.But he notes that centuries ago, there were __7__ (many) animals and fewer people.Therefore, educating Cambodians about the need for saving wildlife resources __8__ (be) very important.Suy Senglim is working on a book on 100 bird species from among the 400 species he has photographed.He hopes to publish __9__ book in early 2018.He also looks forward to __10__ (influence) the new generation of nature-lovers in high schools and colleges.语篇解读：一位柬埔寨摄影爱好者试图通过摄影出书的方式唤醒本国人保护野生动物的意识.1、which先行词为“a photo project”,后面定语从句缺乏主语,所以用which引导.2、carefully此处为副词修饰动词作状语.3、to educate hope to do sth.“希望做某事”.4、development空格处以及后面的部分是先行词effect的定语从句,而从句中又缺少主语,所以用develop的名词形式development.5、is considered主语it与consider之间存在被动关系,时态为一般现在时,主语为单数第三人称形式,所以用is considered.6、of lack作名词时,有词组(the) lack of sth.表示缺乏某物.7、more根据前后语境,尤其是“and fewer people”可知这里需要用many的比较级形式,强调过去和现在情况的对比.8、is此处所述是一般情况,动名词短语作主语,后面动词用单数形式.9、the前一句已经提到了这本书,此处为第二次提到,故用定冠词the,表示特指.10、influencing look forward to意为“盼望”,to为介词,用动词-ing形式.练(二)主观题强化增分练(1篇语法填空＋1篇短改＋1篇写作，限时45分钟)Ⅰ.语法填空As a famous productive poet, Lu You from the Song Dynasty wrote more than 20,000 poems in his lifetime. The reason __1__ Lu You could write so much poetry was that he was talented, but more __2__ (important), he also lived a long life. According to historical records, he lived to be 85 years old, the __3__ (long) living poet in the Song Dynasty.However, Lu You was weak when he was a child. Lu You joined the military as __4__ adviser in his middle ages and __5__ (start) to exercise his body and learn martial arts. After training for two years, Lu You could shoot down a flying eagle __6__ (use) a bow and arrow, and he even killed a tiger.During his later years, Lu You started the body building __7__ (call) chosho, or shouts, a long and loud cry. Chosho was quite popular in ancient __8__ (time), which was not roaring or whistling, but a __9__ (skill) health method. When ancient people did chosho, they opened their body, breathed in deep and then breathed out in rhyme.Chosho can relax your body and put you in a good mood. __10__ Lu You, chosho helped him get rid of diseases and medicine.语篇解读：本文是一篇人物介绍,主要介绍了宋朝的著名诗人陆游,他是宋朝最长寿的诗人.本文主要介绍了他长寿的原因.1、why分析句子结构可知,空格处引导定语从句,先行词是reason,关系词在从句中作原因状语,故用why引导此定语从句.2、importantly分析句子结构可知,空格处应用副词作状语,修饰整个句子.故填importantly.3.longest根据空格前的定冠词the可知,此处表示寿命最长的诗人,应用最高级.故填longest.4、an此处表示泛指,意为“作为一名顾问”, adviser是可数名词,且其读音以元音音素开头,故用不定冠词an.5、started结合上下文可知,文章谈论的都是过去的事情,因此空格处应用一般过去时.故填started.6、using分析句子结构可知,该句的谓语是“could shoot down”,故空格处应用非谓语形式.由于use与主语Lu You之间构成主动关系,故用动词的现在分词形式作方式状语.故填using.7、called call与被修饰词body building之间构成被动关系,应用其过去分词形式作后置定语.故填called.8、times空格处表示时代,应用time的复数形式.故填times.9、skillful空格处修饰名词词组health method,故应用其形容词形式作定语,表示“一种有技巧的健康方式”.故填skillful.10、For此处指“对于陆游来说,长啸帮助他摆脱了疾病和药物”.空格处表示“对于……”,故用介词For.Ⅱ.短文改错I am Li Hua, a child lives in this community. Most of the children in our community feel lonely and boring. To change this situation, I'd like to offer some suggestion.First, would you please organize the children to clean up our neighborhood regular? Through this activity, we can know with each other and make new friends. Second, I wonder if you could find us a room to do our homework such that we can help and learn each other. Third, I thought it's a good idea to encourage children to join the community's football club.I hope we can get much involved in our community and my life will be colorful and full of fun.答案：第一句：lives→living或lives前加who第二句：boring→bored第三句：suggestion→suggestions第四句：regular→regularly第五句：去掉with第六句：such→so; learn后加from第七句：thought→think第八句：much→more; my→ourⅢ.书面表达假如你校这个周末举行60 年校庆,校团委发出通知要招聘一批志愿者,要求如下：1、具有为校庆服务的热情,能为各方来宾做好服务工作；2、对学校历史比较了解,有较好的沟通能力,能作学校文化的传播者；3、汉语及英语标准,身体健康,周末每天工作8小时.假设你是李华,具备以上条件,请用英语写一封申请信.注意：1.词数100左右；2、信的格式已给出,不计入总词数.参考词汇：60年校庆the 60th anniversary of our schoolDear Sir or Madam,Yours sincerely,Li Hua 参考范文：Dear Sir or Madam,Thank you for your time to read my letter. With the coming of the 60th anniversary of our school, I'd like to be a volunteer.I'll try my best to serve our distinguished guests with enthusiasm. I have a good understanding of our school. I am sure I'll not only offer good service to the guests, but I'll also act as an excellent communicator of our school's history and culture. What's more, I can speak standard Chinese and English. I have no trouble working 8 hours a day this coming weekend. Last but not least, I will value the chance and do all I can if I am accepted.Yours sincerely,Li Hua。

2019高考英语（九月）题型整合练（8）李仕才一、阅读理解。

AElon Musk was born in South Africa, in 1971. A crazy fan of computers, by the age of twelve, Musk had written the code(代码) for his own video game, which he sold for a profit.He attended Queen’s University in Canada, and transferred(转到) to the University of Pennsylvania, where he earned two bachelo r’s degrees, economics and physics. He was admitted to Stanford University in California, intending to earn a PhD in energy physics.First Company—Zip2 CorporationIn 1995, at the age of 24, Musk dropped out of Stanford University after just two days of classes to start his first company Zip2 Corporation. It was an online city guide that provided content for the new online versions of The New York Times and the Chicago Tribune newspapers. In 1999, Musk got $ 22 million from the sale of Zip2.Online BankingIn 1999, Elon Musk started X．com with $ 10 million dollars from the sale of Zip2. X. com was an online bank, and he was credited with inventing a method of securely transferring money using a rec eiver’s e­mail address.PayPalIn 2000, X. com bought a company called Confinity, which had started an Internet money­transfer process called PayPal. Elon Musk dropped the online banking focus to concentrate on becoming a global payment transfer provider. In 2002, eBay bought PayPal for $ 1.5 billion.Space Exploration TechnologiesIn 2002, Elon Musk started SpaceX. He is a long­standing member of the MarsSociety, a non­profit organization that supports the exploration of Mars, and Musk is interested in building a greenhouse on Mars. SpaceX has been developing rocket technologies to enable Musk’s project.Tesla MotorsIn 2004, Elon Musk cofounded Tesla Motors, of which he is the only product architect. Tesla Motors builds electric vehicles. The company has built an electric sports car, the Tesla Roadster.SolarCityIn 2006, Elon Musk cofounded SolarCity, a photovoltaic(光电的) products and services company with his cousin Lyndon Rive.【解题导语】本文是一篇记叙文，主要介绍了埃隆·马斯克的人生经历和伟大成就。

2019版高考英语一轮完形填空和语法填空优练题（8）李仕才Part A：完形填空AOne summer I was driving from my hometown of Tahoe City, California, to New Orleans. In the middle of the desert, I passed a young man standing by the roadside. He had his thumb out and held a gas can in his__1__hand. I drove right by him. There was a time__2__you'd be called a jerk for passing by somebody in need. Now you are a fool for__3__. “I don't want to get involved” seems to have become a national motto. Several days__4__I was still thinking about the hitchhiker(搭便车的人), about how I didn't ever lifted my foot off the accelerator for him.“Does anyone stop any more？” I wondered. Blanche DuBois once said, “I have always depended on the__5__of strangers.” Is that possible these days? One way to test this would be for a person to journey across the US without any__6__， just relying on the good will of others. What would happen? Would he find food, shelter and support? The idea intrigued (激起兴趣) me.The week I__7__37, I realized that I had__8__done something truly crazy. So I decided to really do it: travel from the Pacific to the Atlantic without a penny. I would only__9__offers of rides, food and places to sleep.For six weeks I hitched 82 rides and__10__4,223 miles across 14 states. I was treated__11__everywhere I went. I was amazed by people's readiness to help a __12__.I found people were__13__compassionate (富有同情心的). Hearing I had no money and took__14__， people bought me food and gave me necessities. Those who had the__15__to give often gave the most. In Nebraska a house painter named Mike noted the cold weather and asked__16__ I had a coat. I didn't, so he gave me a big green armystyle jacket. A lumber­mill (锯木场) worker named Tim__17__me to a simple dinner with his family in their shabby house. Then he offered me a tent. I__18__， but Tim insisted, packing it into my bag himself.I was__19__to all the people I met for their rides, their food, their shelter, andtheir gifts. My faith in ordinary folks was__20__. It turns out you can still depend on the kindness of strangers.1. A. another B. eachC. otherD. both2. A. what B. whenC. whichD. who3. A. helping B. collectingC. dependingD. hoping4. A. before B. agoC. earlierD. later5. A. kindness B. generousnessC. happinessD. patience6. A. water B. clothesC. luggageD. money7. A. came B. turnedC. grewD. developed8. A. ever B. neverC. oftenD. always9. A. win B. receiveC. acceptD. earn10. A. recovered B. coveredC. adventuredD. discovered11. A. impolitely B. rudelyC. kindlyD. comfortably12. A. stranger B. learnerC. scholarD. visitor13. A. generally B. constantlyC. occasionallyD. regularly14. A. everything B. nothingC. somethingD. anything15. A. most B. moreC. lessD. least16. A. where B. howC. ifD. why17. A. encouraged B. invitedC. forcedD. advised18. A. refused B. offeredC. agreedD. approved19. A. glad B. excitedC. gratefulD. disappointed20. A. replaced B. renewedC. retoldD. repeated[文章大意] 文章讲述了作者通过自己的亲身经历改变了对帮助他人的看法。

2019高考英语：阅读理解(含解析解析)(预测第8集)(第1篇)Successfulpeopleininternationalbusinessunderstandtheculturesofothercountrie sandlearntochangetheirpracticesindifferentcultures.Theyunderstandtheimportanceo favoidingbusinessdecisionsbasedonmisconceptions—mistakenideas.Onecauseofmisconceptionsisethnocentrism,thebeliefthatone’sownculture’swayofdoingthingsisbetterthanthewayofothercultures.It’sethnocentrismthatleadstofailureininternationalbusiness.Toavoidethnocentrism,it ’snecessarytostudythedifferentelements(组成部分)ofculture：language,valuesandattitudes,andcustomsandmanners.LanguageAknowledgeofthelocallanguagecanhelpinternationalbusinesspeopleinfourways.Fi rst,peoplecancommunicatedirectly.Second,peopleareusuallymoreopenintheircommunic ationwithsomeonewhospeakstheirlanguage.Third,anunderstandingofthelanguageallows peopletoinfermeaningsthatarenotsaiddirectly.Finally,knowingthelanguagehelpspeop letounderstandtheculturebetter.ValuesandAttitudesValuesarepeople’sbasicbeliefsaboutthedifferencebetweenrightandwrong,goodandbad.Anattitudeisaway ofthinkingoracting.Valuesandattitudesinfluenceinternationalbusiness.Forexample，manypeopleintheUnitedStatesbelievethatchocolatefromSwitzerlandisbetterthanchoco latefromothercountries,andtheybuyalotofit.CustomsandMannersCustomsarecommonsocialpractices.Mannersarewaysofactingthatthesocietybelieve sarepolite.Forexample,intheUnitedStates,itisthecustomtohavesalad(色拉)beforethemaincourseatdinner,notafter.It’snotacceptabletotalkwithfoodinmouthattable.Failuretounderstandthecustomsandmann ersofothercountrieswillbringdifficultysellingtheirproducts.Orangejuiceasabreakf astdrinkofanAmericancompanyinFrancedoesn’tsellwellbecausetheFrenchdon’tusuallydrinkjuicewithbreakfast.[语篇解读]成功的国际商人之所以能取得成功，一个重要原因是他们能够理解不同的民族文化，并能够根据不同的文化而改变自己的行为。

（自然与环境）李仕才导读：中国濒临灭绝的大熊猫如今因气候变化而陷入失去它们的主食的危险之中。

赶快行动起来保护他们吧！Pandas face bamboo shortage threat①Already threatened by a slow breeding rate and rapid habitat loss, China's endangered giant pandas now also risk losing their main food, bamboo, to climate change, claim scientists.A study in China's northwestern Qinling Mountains, home to around 270 pandas—about a fifth of the world's wild population—predicts a big bamboo decline this century as the globe warms."The pandas may face a shortage of food unless they can find alternative food resources; the giant panda is a picky eater."Ninety-nine per cent of its diet ②consists of bamboo—being destroyed ③up to 38 kilograms per day. Bamboo itself also has a slow reproductive rate, flowering only every 30 to 35 years, which means it would be slow to adapt to a change in local climate.Based on the data gathered for this study, researchers predict that three bamboo species which ④make up almost the entire diet of the Qinling pandas will all but disappear in a warmer climate."Results suggest that almost the entire panda habitat in the region may disappear because of climate change ⑤by the end of the 21st century," the study's authors write.Already, deforestation is threatening the survival of about half of all bamboo species worldwide.The researchers say bamboo distribution has historically changed ⑥in response to changes in the climate. In the modern era, though, even if other areas were to becomeclimatically more suited for bamboo growth, these would be ⑦far away.The findings should be used for planning ahead to protect areas that have a better climatic chance of providing enough food sources or begin creating natural bridges to allow pandas an escape from bamboo famine.大熊猫面临着食物短缺的威胁科学家们声称，由于一直以来受到低繁殖率和栖息地快速流失的威胁，中国濒临灭绝的大熊猫如今又因气候变化而陷入失去它们的主食——竹子的危险之中。

2019高考英语阅读理解专题选编（8）李仕才AThe British are supposed to be famous for laughing at themselves, but even their sense of humor has a limit, as the British retailer Gerald Ratner found out to his cost.When Ratner took over his father’s chain of 140 jewelry shop s in 1984, he introduced a very clear company policy. He decided that his shops should sell down market products at the lowest possible prices. It was a great success. The British public loved his cheap gold earrings and his tasteless silver decorations. By 1991, Ratner’s company had 2,400 shops and it was worth over 680 million pounds. But in April of that year, Gerald Ratner made a big mistake. At a bit meeting of top British business people, he suited up and explained the secret of his success —People say “How can we sell our goods for such a low price?”. He say “Because they are absolute rubbish.” His audience burst out laughing. But the British newspapers and the British public were not so amused. People felt insulted and stayed away from Ratner’s shops.Sales fell and six months after his speech ,Ratner’s share price had fallen by 42%. The following year, things got worse and Gerald Ratner was forced to resign. By the end of 1992, he lost his company, his career and his house. Even worse, 25,000 of his employees had lost their jobs. It had been a very expensive joke.1.What are the British noted for according to the passage?A. Their jewelry shops.B. Their love for jewelry.C. Their jokes about themselves.D. Their harmless humor.2.How did Ratner achieve success in his business?A. He cut down his labor cost.B. He adopted an effective business model.C. He employed a lot of new staff.D. He developed great relations with business VIPs.3.Which of the following can best replace the underlined wor d “insulted”?A. Offended.B. Amazed.C. Abused.D. Attracted.4.What does the story of Gerald Ratner suggest?A. Action speaks louder than words.B. What goes around comes around.C.A friend in need is a friend indeed.D.A man may dig his grave with his teeth.【文章大意】本文为记叙文。