高考英语二轮专题训练 阅读理解(19)

语鹅市安置阳光实验学校辽宁2016高考英语阅读理解（二轮）训练（2）阅读理解训练Dear Miss Manners，Friends of mine lost their home in a house fire.It wasterrible.Another friend set up a “go fund me” type page for friends and to donate and help the couple.Many friends, including me, helped with money, meals, lamprey and their dog while they were getting back on their feet.Last week, they sent thank­you notes.My roommate received one addressed to her and I did not. The notes were not in modularized; it was a printed one­size­fits­all messa ge.My roommate realized I didn't receive a thank­you note, so she sent a private message to the couple just letting them know I had been left out.I didn't know she had done this until later.The next day, I got a text message apologizing and saying that I had been left out because their friend who addressed the notes must have missed me！(Miss Manners, they didn't even address the notes themselves！)It was accompanied by a picture of the thank­you note, which was texted to me with the message, “Here is a thank you just for you. ”I was a little annoyed.I helped them in their need and didn't geta second thought.I have not responded to her text message.Is it fair of me to consider this friendship over? Should I tell her that I am upset, or should I accept that this rude thank you was better than nothing?文章大意：这是一篇书信文体阅读。

活页综合提升练(十九)完形填空+阅读理解+阅读填句(限时35分钟)Ⅰ.完形填空Have you ever heard about the sign posted on a farmer’s fence? A 1 and ugly bull you can imagine 2 on the other side of the fence.The sign is intended to strike 3 into the hearts of trespassers (非法入侵者).It reads “Don’t attempt to 4 this field unless you can do it in 9.9 seconds.The bull can do it in 10!”Don’t try to cross that field unless you are 5 ! And isn’t it the way it is in our life? We have to be ready when the opportunity 6 ,or else,we will have little chance of 7 .A six-grade school teacher Ms. Shelton 8 readiness.Her students 9 remember how she walked in on the first day of class and began writing 10 of the eighth grade on the blackboard.They immediately protested that the words were too 11 to learn well.Their teacher 12 that the students could learn these words well.She said that she would teach them something useful ahead of time and the students could be above the ordinary level if they were prepared for new things.Ms. Shelton ended by 13 that one of the students in the classroom could achieve 14 ,maybe even president some day.She just wanted to 15 them for that day.It was a great 16 for her to know that one of her students,Jesse Jackson made much progress,reached a 17 goal and even became very famous in the world.She believed that good luck belonged to the person who had been prepared 18 .Ralph Waldo Emerson once said,“People only see what they are prepared to see.” If that’s 19 ,then it is also true that they only become what they are prepared to become.Let’s get ready for our work, 20 and everything in the future.1.A.weak B.strong C.stupid D.young2.A.lives B.awakes C.seems D.sleeps3.A.curiosity B.fear C.desire D.courage4.A.cut B.walk C.cross D.enter5.A.guarded B.accompanied C.armed D.prepared6.A.rises B.raises C.arouses D.arises7.A.dream B.success C.wealth D.failure8.A.put down B.took on C.believed in D.got back9.A.hurriedly B.clearly C.strangely D.rapidly10.A.poems B.proverbs C.questions D.words11.A.interesting B.easy plicated D.strange12.A.admitted B.begged plained D.insisted13.A.suggesting B.predicting C.forgetting D.pretending14.A.peace B.independence C.greatness D.freedom15.A.prepare B.teach C.make D.have16.A.joke B.sadness C.joy D.hobby17.A.small B.high C.final D.practical18.A.in a hurry B.one by one C.with great care D.in turn19.A.interesting B.correct C.wrong D.secret20.A.safety B.fun C.life D.unitⅡ.阅读理解【科普知识类】If you ’ re concerned about gaining weight over the upcoming holiday season,consider eating more slowly and you might consume less,a study suggests.Diet experts have been promoting this advice for years,and now nutrition scientists at the University of Rhode Island have some new data to back it up.They had 30 normal-weight,college-age women come into a laboratory for lunch on two separate occasions.Each time,the women were offered a huge plate full of delicious food,plus a glass of water.They were asked to eat until the point of comfortable fullness.On one occasion,they were instructed to eat as quickly as they could; on the other occasion they ate slowly and put down their spoons between bites.They did not know the food and water were weighed before and after the meal to determine the amount consumed.Findings were: When eating quickly,the women consumed 646 calories in about nine minutes.When eating more slowly,they had an average of 579 calories in about 29 minutes.“They ate 67 calories more in nine minutes than they did in 29 minutes,” says lead researcher Kathleen Melans.“ If you add that up over three meals a day,that’s a big difference in calories.”“Upon completion of the meal and an hour afterward,the women were less satisfied and hungrier when eating quickly compared with when they ate slowly,” she says.They said they enjoyed the meal more when they were taking their time.Not surprisingly,the women drank more water when they ate more slowly,and researchers are doing a follow-up study on whether that factor contributed to their feeling fullness.One way to help control calories intake during Thanksgiving is “to slow down and savor (尽情享受) and enjoy your food more,” she says.1.The best title of the passage could be .A.Taking Your Time Causes FullnessB.Eating Quickly Means Less CaloriesC.Eating Slowly Leads to Eating LessD.Enjoying Your Food in Holiday2.What is the difference between the two occasions on which these women had their lunch?( )A.They reached different points of fullness.B.They were provided with different amount of food.C.They ate their lunch at different speeds.D.They were offered different kinds of foods.3.The aim of the study is to find whether speed influences people eat.A.how wellB.how muchC.whatD.the way4.According to the passage,which of the following statements is TRUE?( )A.These women didn’t know the weight of the food until they finished the meal.B.The food and water weren’t weighed until the end of the meal.C.The amount of food consumed had little to do with the eating speed.D.The more quickly they ate,the more calories they consumed.Ⅲ.阅读填句(2015大同高三三模)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。

阅读下列短文, 从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中, 选出最佳选项, 并标在答题卷的相应位置。

用答题卡的考生, 先把选出的最佳选项标在试卷的相应位置, 再转涂到答题卡上。

For the first time, researchers have discovered that some plants can kill insects in order to get additional nutrients. New research shows that they catch and kill small insects with their own sticky hairs near the roots and then absorb nutrients through their roots when the insects are killed and fall to the ground.Professor Mark Chase, of Kew and Queen Mary, University of London, said, "The cultivated (改良的) tomatoes and potatoes still have the hairs. Tomatoes in particular are covered with these sticky hairs. They do trap small insects on a regular basis. They do kill insects."The number of these carnivorous plants is thought to have came up to 50 percent and many of them have until now been wrongly regarded as among the most harmless plants. Among them are species of petunia (矮牵牛), some special tobacco plants and cabbages, some varieties of potatoes and tomatoes, etc. Researchers at Royal Botanical Gardens Kew, which carried out the study, now believe there are hundreds more killer plants than previously realized.It is thought that the technique was developed in the wild to get necessary nutrients in poor quality soil — and even various plants grown in your vegetable garden still have the ability.The researchers, publishing their finding in the Botanical Journal of the Linne an Society, said, “We may be surrounded by many more murderous plants than we think.” “We are accustomed to thinking of plants as being immobile and harmless, and there is something deeply frightening about the thought of meat-eating plants,” they added.72. Tomatoes and potatoes kill insects to ______ .A. get more sticky hairsB. make themselves grow betterC. make their roots strongerD. avoid falling down to the ground73. The word carnivorous in Paragraph 3 most probably means ______.A. fast-growingB. harmlessC. insect-killingD.nutritious74. The technique for vegetables to trap insects is most probably developed throughA. evolution of speciesB. helps from other garden plantsC. artificial cultivationD. nutrients preserved in rich soil75. The text is probably taken from ______.A. a student bookB. a science fictionC. a scientific reportD. a bulletin board【参考答案】72—75 BCACC2[2013·湖南卷]In my living room, there is a plaque (匾) that advises me to “Bloom (开花) where you a re planted.” It reminds me of Dorothy. I got to know Dorothy in the early 1980s, when I was teaching Early Childhood Development through a program with Union College in Barbourville, Kentucky. The job responsibilities required occasional visits to the classroom of each teacher in the program. Dorothy stands out in my memory as one who “bloomed” in her remote area.Dorothy taught in a school in Harlan County, Kentucky, Appalachian Mountain area. To get to her school from the town of Harlan, I followed a road winding around the mountain. In the eight－mile journey, I crossed the same railroad track five times, giving the possibility of getting caught by the same train five times. Rather than feeling excited by this drive through the mountains, I found it depressing. The poverty level was shocking and the small shabby houses gave me the greatest feeling of hopelessness.From the moment of my arrival at the little school, all gloom (忧郁) disappeared. Upon arriving at Dorothy's classroom, I was greeted with smiling faces and treated like a queen. The children had been prepared to show me their latest projects. Dorothy told me with a big smile that they were serving poke greens salad and cornbread for “dinner” (lunch). In case you don't know, poke greens are a weed－type plant that grows wild, especially on poor ground.Dorothy never ran out of reports of exciting activities of her students. Her enthusiasm never cooled down. When it came time to sit for the testing and interviewing required to receive her Child Development Associate Certification, Dorothy was ready. She came to the assessment and passed in all areas. Afterward, she invited me to the one－and－only steak house in the area to celebrate her victory, as if she had received her Ph.D. degree. After the meal, she placed a little box containing an old pen in my hand. She said it was a family heirloom (传家宝), but to me it is a treasured symbol of appreciation and pride that cannot be matched with things.61．“Early Childhood Development” in Paragraph 1 refers to ________．A. a program directed by DorothyB. a course given by the authorC. an activity held by the studentsD. an organization sponsored by Union College62．In the journey, the author was most disappointed at seeing ________．A. the long trackB. the poor housesC. the same trainD. the winding road63．Upon arriving at the classroom, the author was cheered up by ________．A. a warm welcomeB. the sight of poke greensC. Dorothy's latest projectsD. a big dinner made for her64．What can we know about Dorothy from the last paragraph?A. She was invited to a celebration at a restaurant.B. She got a pen as a gift from the author.C. She passed the required assessment.D. She received her Ph.D. degree.65．What does the author mainly intend to tell us?A. Whatever you do, you must do it carefully.B. Whoever you are, you deserve equal treatment.C. However poor you are, you have the right to education.D. Wherever you are, you can accomplish your achievement.【要点综述】 Dorothy在一所条件非常差的学校获得了很大的成功，这说明一个人获得成功与他在什么地方没有直接关系，最重要的是要付出努力。

50分阅读限时满分练(三)(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)ASan Francisco Fire Engine ToursSan Francisco Winery TourRunning: February 1st through April 30thThis delicious tour goes through the city on its way to Treasure Island where we will stop at the famous Winery SF.Here you can enjoy 4 pours of some of the best wine San Francisco has tooffer.(Included in ticket price)Departing from the Cannery:Tour times upon requestDuration(时长): 2 hoursPrice: $90Back to the Fifties TourRunning: August 16th through August 31stThis tour transports you back in time to one of San Francisco’s most fantastic periods, the 1950s! Enjoy fun history as we take you through San Francisco for a free taste of ice cream.Departing from the Cannery: 5:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.Duration: 2 hoursPrice: $90Spooky Halloween TourRunning: October 10th through October 31stJoin us for a ride through the historical Presidio district.Authentic fire gear(服装) is provided for your warmth as our entertainers take you to some of the most thrilling parts of San Francisco.Departing from the Cannery: 6:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.Duration: 1 hour and 30 minutesPrice: Available upon requestHoliday Lights TourRunning: December 6th through December 23rdThis attractive tour takes you to some of San Francisco’s most cheerful holiday scenes. Authentic fire gear is provided for your warmth as you get into the holiday spirit.Departing from the Cannery: 7:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m.Duration: 1 hour and 30 minutesAdvance reservations required.1.Which of the tours is available in March?A.San Francisco Winery Tour.B.Back to the Fifties Tour.C.Spooky Halloween Tour.D.Holiday Lights Tour.2.What can tourists do on Back to the Fifties Tour?A.Go to Treasure Island.B.Enjoy the holiday scenes.C.Have free ice cream.D.Visit the Presidio district.3.What are tourists required to do to go on Holiday Lights Tour?A.Take some drinks.B.Set off early in the morning.C.Wear warm clothes.D.Make reservations in advance.B(2021·陕西高三模拟)It was a dark night. Thick, dark, gray clouds had made sure that there was no starlight or moonlight to greet me as I walked out on my porch. Still, I kept the porch light off because I didn’t want to be surrounded by bugs and moths(飞蛾) on this sticky summer evening. I stood there for a while letting my eyes adjust to the lack of light. My dog stood beside me waiting patiently for me to start her walk. It was then, though, that I saw them. First one blink of light at the far end of the meadow was followed by another and then another. I smiled. I recognised them at once as my firefly friends, who always showed up at this time of year.I got so much joy watching them first as a child and then as an adult. They never became dull or boring and they always filled me with delight. When I was little I used to sit in the grass and watch them slowly fly around blinking on and off. I never caught and put one in a jar as some kids did because I was afraid I might kill it and I never wanted to hurt these messengers(信使) of light. Their time on earth was so brief as it was. I tried to enjoy them each time they were here. It always saddened me when they disappeared in the fall and it always made my heart sing when they reappeared the next summer.I think I enjoy these little fireflies so much because I can see that we are like them in a lot of ways. Our time here on earth is brief. Often our light and love are more like blinks rather than a steady shine. Let’s share our light and love while we are here then.4.Why did the author turn off his porch light?A.To avoid some insects.B.To adapt to surroundings.C.To search for his dog.D.To greet special friends.5.What can we know about fireflies?A.They always frightened the author.B.Most kids caught and killed them.C.The author watched them every night.D.They usually brightened the author.6.What does the author mainly convey through the story?A.Value our short life in the world.B.Protect fireflies as well as possible.C.Devote ourselves as much as possible.D.Share as many inspiring stories as possible.7.What can be the best title for the text?A.A Special Summer NightB.Messengers of LightC.Human’s Best FriendsD.Fireflies — Shinning ForeverC(2021·河北唐山二模)A 293-million-mile journey of the NASA Perseverance rover(探测器) to Mars ended successfully on February 18, 2021, with a picture-perfect landing inside the Jezero Crater. The car-sized, six-wheeled rover, nicknamed Percy is the US space agency’s biggest and most advanced explorer to date. Its primary mission is to search for signs of ancient microbial(微生物的) life on Mars.Landing on Mars is extremely tricky. The Red Planet’s gravitational pull causes the approaching spacecraft to go faster to high speeds, while its thin atmosphere—just 1 percent of the Earth’s—does little to help slow it down as it approaches the surface.The scientists had to reduce Percy’s 12,000 mph speed to a safe landing speed of less than five mph—in just six and a half minutes. The target entry angle also had to be precise 12 degrees—any steeper, and the spacecraft would burn up; any flatter, and it would get lost in space. It is no wonder that the final approach is often referred to as the “seven minutes of terror”.Upon attaining a manageable speed, Percy briefly flew over the Martian surface to seek out the perfect landing spot. Its complex map-reading system rapidly scanned the area and matched it with maps in its database to find the best location.The NASA scientists spent the next two months testing Percy’s scientific instruments. Once ready, the rover would begin to carry out its mission.“Perseverance is the smartest robot ever made but confirming that microbial life once existed carries an unusually large burden of proof,” said Lori Glaze, director of NASA’s Planetary ScienceDivision.“While we’ll learn a lot with the great instruments we have aboard the rover, it may very well require the far more well-equipped laboratories and delicate instruments back here on Earth to tell us whether our samples carry evidence that Mars once harboured life.”8.What is the extraordinary challenge for the rover to land on Mars?A.The speed reduction.B.The atmosphere analysis.C.The location search.D.The time management.9.What is paragraph 3 mainly about?A.Ways to find the precise entry angle.B.Consequences of a wrong entry degree.C.Factors to survive “the seven minutes”.D.Reasons for the necessity of speed reducing.10.What does “it” refer to in paragraph 4?A.The spot.B.The area.C.The system.D.The surface.11.What can be inferred from Lori Glaze’s words?A.Instruments aboard the rover are not quite reliable.B.Perseverance is able to collect enough evidence needed.C.Man still has a long way to go to prove life was on Mars.D.Samples of Mars will be returned soon to our labs on Earth.DI told my friend Graham that I often cycled two miles from my house to the town centre but unfortunately there was a big hill on the route. He replied,“You mean fortunately.” He explained that I should be glad of the extra exercise that the hill provided.My attitude to the hill has now changed. I used to complain as I approached it but now I tell myself the following. This hill will exercise my heart and lungs. It will help me to lose weight and get fit. It will mean that I live longer. This hill is my friend. Finally I comfort myself with the thought of all those silly people who pay money to go to a gym and sit on stationary exercise bicycles when I can get the same value for free. I have a smile of satisfaction as I reach the top of the hill.Problems are there to be faced and overcome. We cannot achieve anything with an easy life. Helen Keller was the first deaf and blind person to gain a university degree. Her activism and writing proved inspirational. She wrote,“The character cannot be developed with ease. Only through experiences of suffering can the soul be strengthened, vision cleared, ambition inspired and success achieved.”One of the main determinants of success in life is our attitude towards adversity. From time to time we all face hardships, problems, accidents and difficulties. Some are of our own making but many confront us through no fault of our own. While we cannot choose adversity, we can choose our attitude towards it.Douglas Bader was 21 when in 1931 he had both legs cut off following a flying accident. He was determined to fly again and went on to become one of the leading flying aviators in the Battle of Britain with 22 aerial victories over the Germans. He was an inspiration to others during the war. He said,“Don’t listen to anyone who tells you that you can’t do this or that. That’s nonsense. Make up your mind, andyou’ll never use crutches or a stick, and then have a go at everything. Go to school, and join in all the games you can. Go anywhere you want to. But never, never let them persuade you that things are too difficult or impossible.”The biographies of great people are full of examples of how they took steps to overcome the difficulties they faced. The common thread is that they did not become depressed. They chose their attitude. They chose to be positive. They took on the challenge. They won. Nevertheless, there is still the problem of how you change your attitude towards adversity.12.Which of the following is true according to the author of the passage?A.Those who want to achieve success can’t expect to live an easy life.B.Climbing hills on bicycles is the best way to take exercise.C.Going to a gym is greatly beneficial to people’s health.D.People’s attitude towards hardships is the only factor of their success.13.By quoting what Douglas Bader said, the author intends to tell us “” .A.Failure is the mother of successB.A bad workman quarrels with his toolsC.Nothing is difficult to the man who will tryD.If you risk nothing, you will have nothing14.Following this passage, the author will further talk about .A.how his friend helped him to change his attitude towards the challenge he facedB.why it is important to keep optimistic in the face of troubleC.what steps to take to change your attitude towards the difficulties you faceD.what great people have in common15.Which of the following can be the best title of the passage?A.Different attitudes towards misfortuneB.Face difficulties with a smileC.Nothing is impossibleD.Life is full of adversityⅡ.七选五(共5小题; 每小题2.5分, 满分12.5分)(2021·安徽安庆高三二模)How to Make a Classroom Management PlanStudents need to feel comfortable and safe in order to learn effectively. As an educator, you need to manage your classroom in such a way that you create this sort of environment. A classroom management plan is a strategy you create and carry out. 16 It can help you deal with negative behaviours as well.17 Many classroom management plans begin with the teacher’s philosophy of motivation. Basically, it lays out what you believe about education and how students should learn. You can talk about the environment you want to create and how you plan to create that environment, both physically and emotionally.Set the tone on the first day of class. Start building relationships with your students by being friendly and getting to know each other. 18 So they know in advance how you expect them to behave.19 Get your students’ parents on board by laying out your basic rules. You can also tell them about the systems of rewards and consequences. That way, parents know what to expect throughout the year.Set the example.20 For instance, show you are respectful of each student’s ideas. It will let them know they can trust you.Be consistent. Probably the most important part of any classroom management plan is being consistent with how you carry it out. That means enforcing(执行) rules even when you don’t want to, as kids will come to understand that you mean what you say in the classroom.A.Determine your philosophy.B.Understand each child’s motivation.C.Create a formal letter for consequences.D.Write a letter about the plan to send home.E.Share the rules, rewards, and consequences.F.It is important that you follow the classroom rules, too.G.It can help you get and maintain control of the classroom.50分阅读限时满分练(三)【语篇导读】本文是一篇应用文。

山西省2012高考英语二轮复习专题训练：阅读理解（80）阅读下面短文，从短文后所给各题的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

AI was off to go back to work one evening when I saw my two children were busy sewing things on the sewing machine. My 11-year-old daughter was, in the midst of her project, going to assist her elder brother in making a little cushion. I left, and after a few hours returned to find a mess in the kitchen and in the front room, and both children sitting in front of the television.Having had a long day, I was too tired to greet them and then I noticed the material my daughter had used. It had been purchased to make a color-coordinated（颜色协调的）baby blanket, and now had chunks（块）cut out of almost every piece of fabric（织物）. Not stopping to listen, I exploded at the children and explained how angry I was at what had been done.My daughter listened to me sheepishly, not trying to defend herself at all, but the pain could be seen written across her face. She retreated to her room, and spent some time there alone before she came out to say good night and once again apologize for the mistake she had made.A few hours later, as I was preparing to go to bed, I found that there on my bed lay a beautiful, little cushion made out of the forbidden fabric, with the words “I LOVE MOM”. Alongside it was a note apologizing again, and the innocence in which she had taken the fabric.To this day, I still get tears in my eyes when I think of how I reacted and still feel the pain of my actions. It was I who then went to her and apologized for my actions. I display with great pride the cushion on my bed, and constantly use it to remind me that nothing in this world is greater than a child’s love.1. The underlined word can be replaced by “ ”.A. hopefully came upB. hopefully went backC. quietly came upD. quietly went back2. What did the children do?A. They cut out the material and made it into a baby blanket.B. They cut the material into pieces and used them to clean the TV set.C. They cut the material into pieces on which they wrote apologizing words.D. They made a cushion with the material to show their love for Mom.3. What can be inferred from the text?A. The two children are good at sewing.B. The two children are introverted（内向的）.C. The mother is often rude to her children.D. The mother is regretful for what she did.4. The passage is mainly to tell about .A. a mom’s tearsB. a mom’s loveC. a child’s loveD. a child’s complaintBIf you exhibit positive characteristics such as honesty and helpfulness, the chances are that you will be thought as a good-looking person, for a new study has found that the perception（认知）of physical attractiveness is influenced by a person’s personality.The study, led by Gary W. Lewandowski, has found that people who exhibit negative characteristics, such as unfairness and rudeness, appear to be less physically attractive to observers. In the study, the participants viewed photographs of opposite-sex individuals and rated（评分）them for attractiveness before and after being provided with information about their personalities.After personality information was received, participants also rated the probability of each individual’s becoming a friend and a dating partner. Information o n personality was found to significantly change the probability, showing that cognitive（认知的）processes modify（修改）judgments of attractiveness.“Thinking a person as having a desirable personality makes the person more suitable in general as a close relationship partner of any kind,” said Lewandowski.The findings show that a positive personality leads to greater expectation of becoming friends, which leads to greater expectation of becoming romantic partners and, finally, to being viewed as more physically attractive. The findings remained consistent regardless of how “attractive” the indiv idual was formerly thought to be or of the participants’ current relationship status.“This research provides a positive outcome by reminding people that personality goes a long way toward determining your attractiveness; it can even change people’s impr essions of how good looking you are,” said Lewandowski.5. What did participants do in the study?A. They exhibited negative characters such as unfairness and rudeness.B. They rated people’s attractiveness through photographs before and after knowing their personalities.C. They tried to make friends with each other.D. They tried to prove that positive characters make people more attractive.6. What’s the CORRECT order of how cognitive processes modify judgments of attractiveness?a. find a person having a positive personalityb. view him / her more physically attractivec. want to make friends with him / herd. want to be his / her romantic partnerA. a → b → c → dB. a → c → d → bC. a → c → b → dD. a → d → c → d7. Which of the following is WRONG?A. Personality can change people’s impressions of how good-looking you are.B. Positive personality may lead to more friends.C. The judgment of attractiveness remains unchanged after two people have become close friends.D. According to Lewandowski, the research reminds people to pay more attention to their personality.8. The passage is written in a（n）tone.A. subjectiveB. humorousC. doubtfulD. objectiveCJenny Bowen, an American living in Beijing, has been selected as the only American to carry the 2008 Beijing Olympic torch on Chinese soil. She and seven other non-Chinese winners werechosen from a pool of 262 applicants（申请者）from 47 countries in a contest organized by Chinese computer maker Lenovo Group and the official English-language newspaper, China Daily. When Bowen runs with the Olympic torch, she will not only be representing the United States, but also be representing thousands of Chinese orphans（孤儿）.Bowen, a mother of two adopted Chinese daughters, is the executive director of Half the Sky Foundation, an organization which was founded in 1998 and aims to enrich the lives and improve the prospects for orphaned children in China. In nearly 10 years, Bowen and Half the Sky have touched the lives of over 13,000 children. Half the Sky is now present in 36 welfare（福利）institutions in 28 Chinese cities. About 4,000 children are active in the program, which provides trained staff, educational tools, medical support and nurturing love for orphans.Bowen hopes that running with the Olympic torch would help draw attention to the children in China. She will be among 19,400 runners who will carry the flame along an 85,000-mile, 130-day route across five continents. Beijing organizers say it will be the longest torch relay in Olympic history.Like Bowen, the seven other non-Chinese winners, including a German engineer and a Venezuelan graphic designer, live in China. Other countries represented will be the Philippines, Colombia, India, Japan and Russia.According to Olympic organizers, candidates（候选人）were selected based on an online vote, committee selection, their “love of Chinese culture and history” and devotion to “communicating information of a real China to their native countries”. Each runner will carry the torch for 200 meters on Chinese soil.9. According to the text, Jenny Bowen ____.A. is interested in Chinese sportsB. founded Half the Sky, an organization which aims to help Chinese orphansC. has adopted 13,000 children during 10 yearsD. loves Chinese culture and history10. Bowen hopes that being a torch runner would help ____.A. collect educational tools, medical support, etc, for orphansB. make Half the Sky Foundation well knownC. communicate information of AmericaD. draw attention to orphans in China11. Which of the following about the 2008 torch relay is WRONG?A. The contest for its runners is organized by Lenovo Group and China Daily.B. It has eight foreign runners, including an American, a German and a Venezuelan.C. It will be the longest relay with the most runners in Olympic history.D. It will be an opportunity to communicate information of a real China to the world.12. What’s the best title for the passage?A. A US WOMAN TO CARRY 2008 OL YMPIC TORCH IN CHINA.B. HAPPY LIFE OF A US WOMAN IN CHINA.C. DEVELOPMENT OF CHINESE WELFARE INSTITUTIONS.D. THE LONGEST TORCH RELAY IN OL YMPIC HISTORY.13. The text is a（n）____.A. biographyB. argumentC. news reportD. advertisementDSeveral European countries rang in the New Year in new ways.The smoke-filled cafe became a thing of memory in France. Cigarettes were forbidden in all indoor locations such as dance clubs, restaurants, hotels, casinos（赌场）and cafés from Jan. 1, 2008. President Nicolas Sarkozy gave the first traditional New Year’s greeting of his presidency, with a “message of hope, faith in life and in the future”.In Russia, Vladimir Putin delivered the last New Year’s Eve address of his eight-year presidency, boasting of（夸耀）economic improvements and claiming to have restored a sense of unity among Russians, who are likely to see him stay in power as Prime Minister after he steps down in a few months. In Moscow, thousands gathered in Red Square, watching a concert beneath the onion domes（圆顶）of St Basil’s Cathedral, and fireworks above.Along with the innovations, old traditions were maintained.More than a million people in New York’s Ti mes Square cheered at the 100th drop of a giant ball. A century ago the tradition began with a 700-pound ball of wood and iron, lit with 100 25-watt bulbs. This year’s event featured an energy-efficient ball clothed in Waterford crystals（水晶）, with 9,576 light-shining diodes（二极管）that generated a lot of colors.In London, people gathered in Trafalgar Square and along the banks of the River Thames to watch a firework display and hear Big Ben welcome the New Year with 12 resounding bongs.In Sydney — one of the first cities to celebrate the New Year — one million people cheered as fireworks were launched from the Harbor Bridge on New Year’s Eve.14. How many countries are mentioned in this passage?A. Four.B. Five.C. Six.D. Seven.15. The word “innovations” here means .A. strange ideasB. new waysC. scientific ideasD. traditional ways16. According to the passage, which of the following New Year celebrations can be TRUE?A. Tom and Tony enjoyed themselves in a café in Paris on Jan. 1, drinking and smoking.B. Jenny watched concert and colorful crystal balls in Red Square.C. Cindy and Polly walked along the bank of the River Thames and enjoyed fireworks.D. Kate stayed at home, watching Australian president’s N ew Year address through TV.17. We can infer from the passage that .A. cigarettes will be forbidden in all places in France in the futureB. Valdimir Putin will stay in power as Prime Minister after he ends his presidencyC. In New York’s Times Sq uare, high-tech played an important role in the celebrationD. Sydney is one of the first cities to celebrate the New YearEBBC Complaints Code of PracticeHow to complainThere are three stages in the process. Within 12 weeks from the transmission（播放）you can: ★ make a complaint via www. bbc. co. uk,★ or ring BBC Information on 08700 100 222,★ or write to BBC Complaints, PO Box 1922, Glasgow G2 3WT.Stage 1: What happens first when I make a complaint?You will receive a response when our research is complete. We aim to reply within 10 working days depending on the nature of your complaint.If we have made a mistake we will apologize and take action to stop it happening again.Stage 2: If I’m not satisfied with the reply, what can I do next?If your complaint was not about a specific programme, please contact the person who responded at first to take the matter further.If your complaint was about a specific item broadcast and you believe it has broken the BBC’s editorial standards, please write within 12 weeks to the Editorial Complaints Unit（ECU）, 5168 White City, Media Village, 201 Wood Lane, London W12 7TS.The ECU will independently investigate your complaint in writing, decide if it is justified, and ensure that the programme or the division takes appropriate action in response to the finding.Stage 3: If I still think the BBC has got it wrong what can I do?If your complaint was not about a specific programme, the BBC may refer it to senior management and if necessary to the Complaints Management Board.If you are dissatisfied with the decision of the ECU you can appeal to the BBC Trust’s Editorial Standards Committee（ESC）within eight weeks. It will consider both your appeal and the BBC’s response and decide whether you have a j ustified complaint.We aim to treat every complainant（投诉者）equally and with respect and expect equal consideration to be shown in return to our staff who handle complaints.18. What will the BBC do first when it receives a complaint?A. Reply to it and apologize.B. Research it.C. Send it to the related division.D. Hand it to the Editorial Complaints Unit.19. If you are not satisfied with the BBC’s first response, you may ____.A. ring BBC Information on 08700 100 222B. contact the person who responded at first if your complaint was not about a specific programmeC. write to the ECU if your complaint was not about a specific programmeD. appeal to the Complaints Management Board20. Which of the following is NOT true according to the text?A. There are three stages in the BBC’s research of complaints.B. Whether your complaint is about a specific programme or not, you will be handled equally efficiently.C. The ESC will not only listen to you when handling the complaint.D. The BBC expects that complainants will show respect to its staff who handle complaints.1—20 DDDCB BCDDD CACBB CCBBA。

23年高考英语外刊阅读理解训练——狗也是伴侣——改编自A dog is more than a fleeting love Dogs have long been known as man's best friend. As pets, dogs bring us comfort and joy, and they also keep us active. During the pandemic lockdowns last year, dog ownership increased significantly as more people were staying at home and had the time to care for a furry friend.However, with increased demand for puppies came skyrocketing prices. Some breeds like Cockapoos and Cocker Spaniels saw even steeper price increases, and many puppies were sold for over £3,000. Such high prices might encourage puppy farming, smuggling, or even dog theft. Some breeders have also been found selling animals on social media sites, which animal welfare charities have called "extremely irresponsible."Notably, new owners who obtained a dog legally, from a registered breeder or a rescue centre, found themselves unprepared for life with a new pet. Animal behaviourists in theUK have reported that requests for help have surged from owners of dogs suffering from fear-aggression after their lives have been turned upside down.Looking towards the future, there are concerns about the welfare of these beloved pets. Ian Atkin, the manager of the Oxfordshire Animal Sanctuary in the UK, warns that while dogs are enjoying their moment now, separation anxiety could surface when people return to work. Additionally, Claire Calder from the UK’s Dogs Trust rescue organisation says that “economic situations also mean that some people may find they cannot afford to look after a dog.”The takeaway message is to avoid purchasing a puppy too hastily and to pick one that fits into your lifestyle.In conclusion, owning a dog can provide immense happiness and fulfilment, but it comes with significant responsibilities. Whether you acquire one from a breeder or a shelter, be prepared to commit time, energy, and finances towards its well-being. And most importantly, ensure you consider the impact a new dog will have on your lifestyle and living situation before bringing it home, so you can enjoy yourfurry friend for years to come.【重点词汇】1. man's best friend /mænz/ /best/ /frend/ 人类最好的朋友2. comfort /ˈkʌmfət/ 安慰; 舒适3. joy /dʒɔɪ/ 高兴; 快乐4. pandemic /pænˈdemɪk/ 流行病; 大流行5. lockdown /ˈlɒkdaʊn/ 原意为紧急情况下对某些地方或建筑实施封锁措施，以防止危险的散播。

山西省2012高考英语二轮复习专题训练：阅读理解（17）阅读下面短文，从短文后所给各题的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

AOne Sunday a few of us decided to take advantage of the first sunny day we’d have for ages to take a trip down to the coast to visit the penguins again. Last time I went down there was a couple of months ago and it was a dull cold day. Sunday couldn’t have been more different — clear skies and sunshine made it feel like summer, although it was still -25°C.Six of us drove to the coast. It was t he first time we’d been off the base on our own without our field assistant, so it had a slightly different feeling — more like a few friends going to the seaside than an Antarctic field trip! When we reached Windy Creek, we luckily caught sight of quite a few small flying seabirds, which are seldom seen there.Once on the sea ice we found that some of the more curious penguins had wandered over from the main group to come and check us out. We’d been told that then they were nursing their chicks (刚孵出的幼雏) and they would be more careful and nervous than last time, but that didn’t seem to be the case. We walked across to the main group which were stretched for a couple of miles along the coast. We sat down for some sandwiches and soon found ourselves surrounded by many curious observers. Without any attackers on land, they were very brave and came within a meter of us to pose (摆姿势) for photos.Before heading back, we spent a few hours on the sea ice watching the penguins and their chicks, which had grown dramatically (明显地) since our last visit. It was such a nice day.1. When did the trip most probably happen?A. On a dull Sunday.B. On a warm Sunday.C. On a summer Sunday.D. On a winter Sunday.2. It can be inferred from the second paragraph that the six people _____.A. felt a little nervousB. felt a little excitedC. were left all by themselves on their Antarctic baseD. got bored with staying with their field assistant3. What does the writer mean by saying “but that didn’t seem to be the case”?A. They were told a lie.B. A wrong decision was made.C. The truth was the opposite.D. They didn’t believe what they were told.4. The six people did the following during the trip EXCEPT _____.A. feed the penguinsB. take pictures of the penguinsC. enjoy watching flying seabirdsD. watch the young penguinsBRegister （注册）in person, by phone 264-8833,or by mail. Use form given.178 IN Winchester St., ChicagoBasic Photography This is an eight-hour course for beginners who want to learn how to use a 35mm camera. The teacher will cover such areas as kinds of film, light and lenses （镜头）. Bring your own 35mm camera to class. Course charge: $ 50. Jan. 10, 12, 17, 19, Tues. &Thurs. 6:00-8:00 pm. Marianne Adams is a professional photographer whose photographs appear in many magazines.Understanding Computers This twelve-hour course is for people who do not know much about computers, but need to learn about them. You will learn what computers are, what they can and can’t do, and how to use them. Course charge: $ 75. Equipment charge: $10. Jan. 14, 21, 28, Sats. 7:00-9:50 pm. Joseph Saimders is Professor of Computer Science at New Urban University. He has over twelve years of experience in the computer field.Stop Smoking Do you want to stop smoking? Have you already tried to stop and failed? Now it’s the time to stop smoking using the latest methods. You can stop sm oking, and this twelve-hour course will help you do it. Course charge: $ 30. Jan. 4, 11, 18, 25, Wends. 4:00-7:00 pm. Dr. John Goode is a practicing psychologist （心理学家）who has helped hundreds of people stop smoking.Typing This course on week-days is for those who want to learn to type, as well as those whowant to improve their typing. You are tested in the first class and practice at one of eight different skill levels. This allows you to learn at your own speed. Each program lasts 20 hours. Bring your own paper. Course charge: $125. Materials charge: $ 25. Two hours each evening for two weeks. New classes begin every two weeks. This course is taught by a number of business education teachers who have successfully taught typing courses before.5．All the courses listed above are offered to the people .A．who live in the city of Chicago B．who are free in the eveningC．who want to take some special courses D．who like to learn something new6．Of all the courses mentioned in the passage, the shortest one is .A．Understanding Computers B．Basic PhotographyC．Stop Smoking D．Typing7．There are typing courses .A．on Saturdays and Sundays B．from Monday to FridayC．from Monday to Saturday D．on each day in the weekCHidden in our subconsciousness(潜意识）is a perfect mental picture. We see ourselves on a long trip that goes across the continent. We are traveling by train. Out the windows, we think in the passing scene of cars on nearby highways, of children waving at a crossing , of cattle feeding on a distant hillside, of smoke pouring from a power plant, or row upon row of corn and wheat, of flat lands and valleys, of mountains and rolling hills, of city skylines and village halls.But uppermost in our minds is the final destination. On a certain day at a certain hour, we will pull into the station. Bands will be playing and flags waving. Once we get there, so many wonderful dreams will come true and the pieces of our lives will fit together like a completed jigsaw puzzle. How restlessly we pace the aisles, condemning(谴责）the minutes for loitering(虚度）— waiting, waiting, waiting for the station."When we reach the station, that will be it!”we cry. "When I’m 38." "When I buy a new 450SL Mercdes Benz!""When I put the last kid through college.""When I have paid off the debt!" "When I get a promotion.""When I reach the age of rement, I shall live happily ever after!"Sooner or later, we must realize there is no station, no one place to arrive at once and for all.The true joy of life is the trip. The station is only a dream.It constantly outdistances us."Relish(appreciate) the moment" is a good motto, actually it isn’t the burdens of today that drive man mad. It is the regret over yesterday and the fear of tomorrow. Regret and fear are twin thieves who rob us of today.So stop pacing the aisles and counting the miles. Instead, climb more mountains, eat more icecream, swim more rivers, watch more sunsets, laugh more and cry less. Life must be lived as we go along. Then the station will come soon enough.8. Why does the author describe the mental picture?A. To lead us into a perfect world.B. To let people enjoy the scenery.C. To introduce an actual trip of his.D. To compare it to our lif e’s journey.9. How do people feel when they’re on their trip?A. Puzzled.B. Happy.C. Relaxed.D. Impatient.10. What does the author mean by "Regret and fear are twin thieves who rob us oftoday" in Line 2 Paragraph 5?A. Regret and fear are responsible for the loss of today.B. We must be careful of the two thieves: regret and fear.C. Regret and fear stop us from enjoying our present life.D. We’re frequently challenged by the two: regret and fear.11. Why does the author write the passage?A. To teach us a good lesson.B. To tell us the right attitude to life.C. To advise us to forget our worries.D. To stop us wandering along the aisles.DDoctors’ moonlighting is becoming popular in hospitals around China. It h as not only raised a lot of heated discussions in the media, but also caught the attention of the central government in Beijing.On December 26, a spokesman of the Ministry of Health stressed that the ministry was firmly against doctors’ moonlighting, wh ile strict regulations should be applied to doctors takingpart-time jobs, the Xinhua News Agency reported.Last year, the Ministry sent out a notice to a variety of health organizations to speed up the reform of their personnel （人事）system. According to the notice, medical organizations can hire medical experts as part-time doctors but such activities should take place under the hospital’s management and regulations（规定）.As for moonlighting--meaning that the doctor provides medical service without the permission of the original hospital--such activity goes against China’s Practicing Doctor Law, Xinhua reported.In China, doctors used to be controlled by hospitals and they could work for only one hospital. However, as China’s medical personnel system reform developed, it has been recognized that medical human resources, just like human resources in other areas, should be shared by the whole society. But on the other hand, doctors’ taking part-time jobs should follow the relative regulations applied in the medical field.First of all, they should follow relative government laws and regulations. They should also follow the rules and regulations set by the medical organizations they work for. In addition, they should pay taxes for their income from the part-time jobs. What matters most is that they should first finish their regular jobs as required and be responsible for patients to ensure qualified and safe medical treatment.12. What is the greatest difference between moonlighting and taking part-time jobs?A. Doctors can earn more money by moonlighting than by taking part-time jobs.B. Doctors pay fewer taxes for the money made by moonlighting than by takingpart-time jobs.C. Taking part-time jobs is permitted by hospitals while moonlighting is-againstthe present regulations.D. Doctor’s part-time jobs, instead of moonlighting, are encouraged by health organizations. 13．From this passage we know that doctors are allowed to nowadays.A. only work for one hospitalB. work for more than one hospitalC. work any time when they are freeD. be out of control of hospitals14．The passage is taken most probably from .A. a notice sent out by the Ministry of HealthB. regulations made by health organizationsC. China’s Practicing Doctor LawD. a magazine or a newspaper15．According to the passage, we have got to know that .A. all doctors around China prefer moonlighting to part-time jobsB. moonlighting has been permitted by China’s practicing Doctor LawC. taxes should be paid for the money doctors get from their part-time jobsD. strict management policies have been adopted to direct the moonlightingA: DBCA B：CBB C：DDCB D：CBDC。

山西省2012高考英语二轮复习专题训练：阅读理解（4）阅读下面短文，从短文后所给各题的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

ASinging are the pupils of the remote Beau-Roc primary school in Haiti. One of them plays a guitar made from an empty oil tin. Their headmistress, Emile Jean-Noel, is one of the few women school principals in the country. ks**5uOver 70 % of Haitian population live below the poverty line with inadequate food, water, schools, or housing. To reduce the hunger that prevents learning and to encourage parents to send their children to school, meals are provided by the World Food Programme.“We are so cut off we have many difficulties,” comments Emile, adding that finding chalk, school books and other materials is practically impossible. Emile tries to encourage those around her to make use of all available resources. Her efforts are bearing fruit. One of her successes was convincing local women to contribute to their children’s schooling and increase their own income by selling embroidery(刺绣) and other handicrafts. ks**5uRecent political instability has meant that the country has not invested in education for ten years. Enrolment(入学) is a mere 44 per cent and a little less than a half of those entering primary school finish it. Less than a third of these go on to secondary school. In rural areas it is not rare to find 17- and 18 year-olds in primary school. Beau-Roc has only 4 teachers for 260 pupils. Emile works constantly to improve her pupils’ environment. Under her direction, a local worker is now constructing a storehouse for the food delivered regularly by the World Food Programme.Not only is Emile’s salary too little, but she receives it irregularly. For her, transport is a real headache. She lives five kilometers away and has to take a privately-owned bus, costing more than she can afford.“The decision to be a rural teacher in Haiti should not be taken lightly”, Emile comments. “With all the sacrifices and risks it requires, only those who are really cut out for teaching should do it.” Nevertheless, Emile loves her job. “I alw ays feel at home with the children and, the parents understand what I’m doing.”1. What theme is presented in this passage?A. Devotion to education.B. Poverty and hardship.C. Politics and childrenD. Love and beauty ks**5u2. Which of the following is extremely difficult for Beau-Roc primary school?A. Teaching the women how to make embroidery and other handicrafts.B. Persuading local women to care about their children’s education.C. Encouraging those around her to use those available resources.D. Finding chalk, school books and other materials.3. In the last paragraph, “those who are really cut out for teaching” are those who are ________.A. dismissed from teachingB. unfamiliar with teachingC. qualified for teachingD. cautious about teachingBLabor force is defined as being the total number of people who are available to work and earn income. This definition includes everyone who is employed or seeking paid employment, so it includes employers and the self-employed. Labor is one of the country's resources which can be combined with other resources to produce the goods and services wanted by the community.Although the size of the workforce depends a great deal on the size of the total population, there are several other influences which also affect it. The age distribution (分布) of the total population has a very marked effect on the available workforce. If the population has a high proportion of very young people or of those too old to work, then the available workforce w ould be lower than if there were a balanced spread age distribution. If the population naturally grows rapidly, the number of births greatly exceeds (超出) the number of deaths then as a total population increases proportion of the workforce declines.Sometimes a population is described as aging which means that the birth rate is either falling or growing very slowly, and as people retire from the workforce there are insufficient numbers of young people entering it to replace those who are leaving it. In that situation the population istop-heavy with older people. So the percentage of the population in the workforce declines when there is either a rapid increase in births or a falling birth rate. ks**5uThe age distribution of the population has several important effects on the economy. If the population is aging and there is an increase in the number of people retiring without a corresponding increase in the number entering the workforce, this raises the problem of the ability of the economy to provide a reasonable level of social services to the retired group. If the aged are to be cared for in special homes, finance must be available for that purpose. If the size of the workforce is small relative to the total population, then the government tax revenue (税收) is relatively low and either the government has less money available to it or the workforce members have to be taxed more heavily.4．In the passage “labor force” is defined as ___________.A．people who are available to work and earn incomeB．self-employed people onlyC．people who are looking for an employment ks**5uD．employers who create job opportunities5．The conclusion which can be drawn from the second paragraph is that___________.A．a natural growth of population leads to a balanced workforceB．a large population does not necessarily mean a higher proportion of workforceC．the larger the population, the higher the proportion of the workforceD．the workforce will be lower, if the population has a balanced age distribution，6．When a population is said to be aging，___________.A．there are more people retiring than those entering the workforceB．the birth rate must be growingC．there should be an oversupply of workforceD．There are more people entering the workforce than those retiringC(1) Mr. Brown (the motorist)At about 9:20 p.m. on October 14th, I was driving along Market Road in the direction ofMidwick. I wanted to go to Sturham to collect my wife, who had been visiting some friends. I prepared to turn into Sturham Road, which was on my right. In the distance, I saw the lights of a car moving towards me but it was along way from me. I put out my hand to show that I was going to turn right. Then I started to turn slowly towards Sturham Road. Suddenly there was a loud noise on the passenger’s (near) side of the car. I stopped the car and got out. A motorcycle had hit my car. The motorcyclist had been thrown over the car. He was injured, so I ran to a shop to phone for help.(2) Mt. Smith (the injured motorcyclist)On the evening of October 14th, I was going home along Market Road towards Newtown. I was riding my motorcycle. I was going slowly because some of the streetlights were out and road was wet and slippery. Just before Sturham road, a car suddenly drove right across my path. The driver did not flash his lights to give a warning. I could not turn in time, so I hit the side of the car. WhenI woke up, I was lying in a hospital in Market Road.(3) Mr. Lee (another motorcyclist) ks**5uAt about 9:10 p.m. on October 14th, I left my home in Midwick. Ten minutes later I was riding my motorcycle along Market Road. I was going to Newton. There was a motorcycle about 40 meters in front of me. It was not going very quickly. The man on it was riding near the curb (路边) but I was near the center of the road. The motorcyclist in front of me tried to turn to his right but there was no time. He hit the car and was injured. There was no car going along in front of us o put by the road.7. Which of these pictures exactly shows the scene of the accident?X= the place where the motorcycle hit the car; N=Newtown;M= Midwick; S=Sturham (Note that cars and motorcycles always keep to the left in England.)8. Which of these statements about the accident is probably correct?A. Mr. Brown wrongly supposed that the lights of the two motorcycles were those of a car.B. the lights of the car moving towards Mr. Brown made him unable to see.C. Mr. Brown knocked down a motorcyclist on purpose.D. The accident was caused by the carelessness of the first motorcyclist.9. It seems probable from the statements that Mr. Brown ______ .A. gave no signal to show that he was turning rightB. did not five any signal until he was actually turningC. failed to give a proper signal at that timeD. flashed his light to show that he was going to turn10. We would expect to find that Mr. Brown’s car was damaged on its ______ side.A. frontB. leftC. rightD. driver’sDAs any homemaker who has tried to keep order at the dinner table knows, there is far more to a family meal than food. Sociologist Michael Lewis has been studying 50 families to find out just how much more. ks**5uLewis and his co-workers carried out their study by videotaping the families while they ate M M MDordinary meals in their own homes. They found that parents with small families talk actively with each other and their children. But as the number of children gets larger, conversation gives way to the parents’ efforts t o control the loud noise they make. That can have an important effect on the children. “In general the more question-asking the parents do, the higher the children’s IQ scores,” Lewis says. “And the more children there are, the less question-asking there i s.”The study also provides an explanation for why middle children often seem to have a harder time in life than their siblings(兄弟姐妹). Lewis found that in families with three or four children, dinner conversation is likely to center on the oldest child, who has the most to talk about, and the youngest, who needs the most attention. “Middle children are invisible.” Says Lewis. “When you see someone get up from the table and walk around during dinner, chances are it’s the middle child.” There is, however, one thing that stops all conversation and prevents anyone from having attention: “When the TV is on,” Lewis says, “dinner is a non-event.”11. The writer’s purpose in writing the text is to ______ .A. show the relationship between parents and childrenB. teach parents ways to keep order at the dinner tableC. report on the findings of a studyD. give information about family problems12. By saying “Middle children are invisible” in paragrap h 3, Lewis means that middle children______ .A. have to help their parents to serve dinnerB. get the least attention from the familyC. are often kept away from the dinner tableD. find it hard to keep up with other children13. Parents with large families ask fewer questions at dinner because ______ .A. they are busy serving food to their childrenB. they are busy keeping order at the dinner tableC. they have to pay more attention to younger childrenD. they are tired out having prepared food for the whole family14. Lewis research provides an answer to the question ______ .A. Why TV is important in family ks**5uB. why parents should keep good orderC. why children in small families seem to be quietD. why middle children seem to have more difficulties in life15. Which of the following statements would the writer agree to?A. It is important to have the right food for children.B. It is a good idea to have the TV on during dinner.C. Parents should talk to each of their children frequently.D. Elder children should help the younger ones at dinner.1—15 ADC ABAD CACB CBBDC。

山西省2012高考英语二轮复习专题训练：阅读理解（15）阅读下面短文，从短文后所给各题的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

AMom was a teacher most of her life. When she wasn’t in the classroom, she was educating her children or grandchildren: correcting our grammar; starting us on collections of butterflies, flowers or rocks; or inspiring a discussion on her most recent “Book of the Month Club” topic. Mom made learning fun.It was sad for my three brothers and me to see her suffering in later years. At eighty-five, she suffered a stroke and she went steadily downhill after that.Two days before she died, my brothers and I met at her nursing home and took her for a short ride in a wheelchair. While we waited for the staff to lift her back into bed, Mom fell asleep. Not wanting to wake her, we moved to the far end of the room and spoke softly.After several minutes our conversation was interrupted by a sound coming from across the room. We stopped talking and looked at Mom. Her eyes were closed, but she was clearly trying to communicate with us. We went to her side.“Whirr,” she sa id weakly.“Where?” I asked. “Mom, is there something you want?” “Whirr,” she repeated a bit stronger. My brothers and I looked at each other and shook our heads sadly.Mom opene d her eyes, sighed, and with all the energy she could maser said, “Not was, say were!”It suddenly occurred to us that Mom was correcting brother Jim’s last sentence. “If it was up to me…”Jim leaned down and kissed her cheek. “Thanks, Mom,” he whispered. We smiled at each other ----remarkable teacher.1. When Mom said, “Whirr”, what did she really want to do?A. She wanted to tell her sons her will.B. She wanted to have something to eat before she died.C. She wanted to correct the mistakes Jim made while talking.D. She wanted to teach her sons more because she was dying.2. Which of the following statements is NOT right?A. Mom was a good teacher and never wanted to stop her teaching.B. Mom was always making her teaching fun.C. Mom didn’t forget her teaching until she died.D. Mom was no longer a teacher when she was at home.3. What does the writer think of his mother?A. He loved her but was tired of his mother’s teaching at home.B. His mother should forget her teaching and enjoyed the rest of her life.C. His mother was great because she devoted herself to teaching.D. His mother was an excellent teacher before she was retired.4. Which of the following is the best title of this passage?A. Once a teacher, always…B. Mom’s willC. A teacher’s lifeD. A teacher’s devotionB (activities in september)What’s on stageAn acrobatic(杂技)show: To celebrate its 50th anniversary, the China Acrobatic Troupe(剧团)will present “ The Soul of China”, where the seemingly impossible is made real. Chills(寒意)will run down your spine(脊柱) as you watch breathlessly as performers take their art and their bodies to the edge.Time: 7:30 p. m. , September 13-19Place: Capital Theatre, 22 Wangfujing Dajie, Dongcheng DistrictExhibitionsJoint show: A group ink painting exhibition is running at the Huangshicheng Art Gallery in Beijing. About 50 works by 25 young artists including Ge Yun and Yu Yang are on display.Time: 9:00 a. m. —5:00 p. m. until September10Place: Huangshicheng Art Gallery, 136 Nanchizi Dajie, Dongcheng DistrictOil paintings: The Wangfung Art Gallery will host a joint show of oil painting by 10 young and middle-aged artists. On display are more than 30 of their latest works, which capture thewondrous variety of life in unique styles.Time: 9:00 a. m. —4:00 p. m. until September15Place: 136 Nanchizi Street, Dongcheng DistrictLiterature museum: The National Museum of Modern Chinese Literature offers an in-depth study of the evolution of Chinese literature from 1919 to 1949.Time: 9:00 a. m. —4:00 p. m. , dailyPlace: 45 Anyuan Donglu, Chaoyang District (shaoyaoju area)ConcertsBeijing rocks: “The Fashion Night of Chinese Rock” is set to bring rock fans out by the thousands next month. Nine Chinese rock bands will perform at the concert, including older generation bands, middle generation and some recent arrivals. The audience will be given a chance to decide what songs they want to hear, which is sure to bring a storm.Time: September 16Place: The Olympic CenterBelgium Orchestra(管弦乐队): La Petite Bande, the Baroque Orchestra of Belgium, will perform in Beijing at the Grand Theatre of the Cultural Palace of Nationalities as part of activities across the world to commemorate(纪念) the 250th anniversary of Bach’s death.Time: 7:30 p. m. September 11-14Place: Grand Theatre of the Cultural Palace of Nationalities5. What do you think of the acrobatic show mentioned here?A. When you watch it, you will certainly feel cold.B. Something strange will puzzle everyone, including scientists.C. Unexpected things will make you excited and surprised.D. Even the bravest ones will be too frightened to go on watching.6. The most characteristic thing about the Fashion Night of Chinese Rock is that____.A. it will let the audience choose the musicB. it is to bring thousands of rock fans out of their homesC. it will certainly cause a rock storm throughout ChinaD. it is to be held in memory of one of the greatest musicians7. Suppose it is September 14th today, how many activities can people choose to attend?A. 2.B. 3.C. 4.D. 5.8. On the whole, we can conclude____.A. people in Beijing prefer modern culture to something traditionalB. there are usually more culture actives in September than in any other monthC. most of the cultural activities in Beijing are for foreign visitors onlyD. we can enjoy a large variety of cultural activities in BeijingCEvery time you go to the supermarket, you come away with your purchases in plastic bags. But wouldn’t it be kinder to the environment if you asked for paper bags instead?The answer is not the easy as it might seem. Environmentalists say there are drawbacks to using both plastic bags and paper bags.According to the American Plastics Council 80 percent of groceries in the US are packed in plastic bags.“The numbers are becoming huge,” said Vincent Cobb, a businessman from Chicago who set up “reusable bags. com” on the Internet. He notes that consumers use between 500 billion and 1 trillion plastic bags per year worldwide.Some experts believe that all these bags harm the environment. Plastic takes hundreds of years to break down and, as it does so, poisonous materials are released into the water and soil.Further damage is caused if plastic bags enter the sea. For example, endangered sea turtles cannot tell the bags from jellyfish(水母), their main source of food, and often choke on（噎死）them.Floating plastic bags have been spotted as far north as the Arctic Ocean and as far south as the southern end of South America. One expert predicts that, within ten years, plastic bags will wash up in Antarctica!However, this kind of bag does have its advantages.“Plastic grocery bags are some of the most reused things around the house,” explained Laurie Kusek of the American Plastics Council.According to the Film and Bag Federation, a trade group in the US plastics industry, paper bags use more energy and create more waste than plastic bags. Plastic bags require 40 per cent lessenergy to produce and cause 70 per cent less air pollution, the group explained. They also release as much as 94 percent less waste into the water than paper ones.But paper bags do break down more quickly than plastic bags. They don’t endanger wildlife, either.So what should we do? One possible solution would be to use biodegradable(可降解的)plastic bags. But until biodegradable technology improves, it might be easier to pack things you buy in reusable cloth bags.9. The best title of the passage is _____.A. Paper Causes Less PollutionB. Plastic Causes Less PollutionC. Paper and Plastics Cause PollutionD. Paper Bags Break Down More Quickly10. The underlined word “drawbacks” might mean “_____”.A. AdvantagesB. disadvantagesC. air pollutionD. waste11. According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true?A. Plastic takes longer to break down than paper.B. Sea turtles usually mistake the plastic bags for jellyfish.C. Paper bags require less energy than plastic bags.D. You’d better pack things in reu sable cloth bags.12. Which of the following shows that paper bags are better than plastic ones?A. Paper bags take less time to rot.B. Paper bags cause less air pollution.C. Paper bags are more reusable.D. Paper bags cause less water pollution.DHigh-tech machines have made life easier for millions around the world. However, some people still prefer low-tech ways of doing things. Here’s an example of why this is happening. You can microwave a frozen hamburger in 60 seconds. However, it won’t tas te as good as one you cook on the stove. And if you’re in that much of a hurry, you probably won’t take time to toast the bread. High-tech cooking saves time, but it doesn’t make for better-tasting meals.Most people get their news from high-tech sources like television or the Internet. This has many advantages. For example, electronic news is more up to date than newspapers or magazines. It’s also more exciting to see live and videotaped news events than photographs. However,newspapers and magazines have some important advantages. They give more background and details. They also let you read the parts that are important to you and skip the rest.Other high-tech timesavers have similar disadvantages. For examples, most people use the phone or e-mail to stay in touch with friends and family members who live in other places. But when you use the Internet or the phone, you don’t always think carefully about what you are saying, and sometimes you forget the important things you want to communicate. Similarly, when you word-process（文字处理）a homework assignment instead of handwriting it, you can check your spelling electronically and put in fancy headings. However, some students are so busy with the computer that they don’t pay enough attention to the actual wor ds they are writing.13. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?A. The writer likes high-tech cooking.B. Low-tech cooking produces better-tasting meals.C. High-tech news programs always keep you reading what is important to you.D. Handwritten homework is better than word-processed homework.14. How does the writer feel about high-tech tool?A. Better late than never.B. Easy come, easy go.C. Every coin has two sides.D. Learn to walk before you run.15. What is the main subject discussed in the text?A. High-tech vs. low-tech.B. Advantages vs. disadvantages.C. Newspapers and magazines vs. television and the Internet.D. Word-processing vs. handwriting.16. How is the text organized?A. Explanation—Argument—Description.B. Opinion—Discussion—Description.C. Topic—Comparison—Supporting examples.D. Introduction—Supporting examples—Discussion.EThe Great Wall of China can ,indeed, be seen from outer space with the naked(赤裸的) eye.So education officials, who felt worried about changing textbooks—which have long held that the Great Wall and the dykes(堤堰)in the Netherlands were the only man-made structures visible from space—can breathe easy.Yang Liwei, the nation’s first spaceman, disappointed a lot of Chinese when he said he did not see the wall during his orbit of less than 24 hours in October 2003, giving rise to calls for revisions(修改) in textbooks.But there is a rider: There are many, many structures which can also be seen, such as the Pyramids of Egypt, airports, highways and even Beijing’s Third Ring Road.Undoubtedly, it requires an atmospheric “ perfect storm” in outer space, defined as an altitude of about 350 km and you have to be in the right place at the right time, under the right conditions to spot a particular structure. Chinese-American spaceman Leroy Chiao, who has been on three space flights and is currently coming to the end of his six-month stint(期限) on the joint US-Russian space station, has provided the first photographic evidence of sections of the Great Wall using commercially available equipment.According to Chiao, the chances of shooting the Great Wall area are “maybe once every few days and only during dayligh t every three months. ” Since late March, Chiao has had just one opportunity to fly over the Great Wall, but the weather was dangerous. He has one last chance before he is scheduled to land in Kazakhstan on April 25—and he will be keeping a sharp lookout.17. Now the education officials “can breathe easy” because they know_____.A. they don’t need to change the textbooksB. they’ve been seriously mistakenC. what Yang Liwei said was not trueD. they can revise the textbooks as wished18. What does the underlined word “rider” in the 4th paragraph possibly mean?A. An imagined conclusion.B. An added statement.C. A person in a spaceshipD. A strange thing.19. Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?A. Yang Liwei orbited around the earth in less than 24 hours.B. Leroy Chiao shot the Great Wall with commercially available equipment.C. To spot a particular structure in outer space, you need right conditions.D. Leroy Chiao land in the United States on April 25.20. One can get a chance to see the Great Wall from the space station_____.A. every few daysB. only once every three monthsC. only when it’s in daylightD. only when the weather is dangerous 1—20 CDCAC ACDCB CABCA CABDC。