高二下英语阅读训练07

热点七科技改变生活，引领未来（原卷版）（2023秋·河南驻马店·高二统考期末）Science Competitions Your Students Can EnterUnsung Heroes of Science Video CompetitionAge:16 — 18Closed: May 17, 2022The Unsung Heroes of Science Video Competition from Hertford College University of Oxford is open to all 16 — 18 students around the world. Competitors are tasked with making a two — minute video sharing the story of a scientist whose contributions were overlook ed. Entries can be submit ted by individuals or in teams. Winners of the competition in the UK will get to go behind the scenes at the Royal Institution 8 Christmas lectures.Schools’ AnalystAge:16 — 17Closed: March 25, 2022The Schools’ Analyst Competition is returning to schools with teams tasked with finding the perfect formula for fish and chips! This competition allows students to expand their chemistry knowledge and skills through practical experiments. Each winning school team will then compete within their region to find a regional winner. Regional winners receive a cash prize.ABSW’s Young Science Writer of the YearAge:14 — 16 Closed: April 8, 2022The Association of British Science Write rs’ Annual Competition is open to students at non - selective state — funded schools in Cardiff, Birmingham, Glasgow and London. The competition invites young people to write about the big questions in STEM, and they’ve just 800 words to put forward their thoughts. The award winner receives £1000, and one—year’s membership of ABSW.Newnham College Essay PrizesAge:16 — 17 (female only)Closed: March 11, 2022The University of Cambridge’s Newnham College Essay Prizes are open to all girls currently in a UK school and involves submitting an essay (2500 words max) answering one of a selection of questions. Besides targeting their literacy skills, the competition is a great chance to prepare students for higher education and would make a great addition to a UCAS form. Students also have the chance of winning a cash prize ranging from £400 to £100. Students may only submit an essay for one subject.1．Which competition focuses on introducing scientists' story?A．Schools’ Analyst.B．Unsung Heroes of Science Video Competition.C．Newnham College Essay Prizes.D．ABSW's Young Science Writer of the Year.2．What should one do to win Newnham College Essay Prizes?A．Answer two questions at a time.。

高二英语阅读理解强化训练附解析Day 7Passage 1My violin is like a soul mate that whispers words of wisdom to me. Together, we’ve gone through both tears and happiness.About 12 years ago, I made acquaintance with it following an order from my mom. Many hours of boredom were spent practicing it. And to make things worse, the disappointment in my teacher’s eyes as I played the wrong notes was like an invisible hammer, striking on my heart. One day, I finally decided: I hate it!By chance, things changed when I was seven. I was at home lying on the sofa, wondering how those famous violinists dealt with this terrible dilemma. I searched online for the E-minor Concerto, a well-known violin work by German composer Felix Mendelssohn, and listened to it.A beautiful and mysterious sound came from the violin as the bow moved across it. It was like the music slid over the flowers, rose up, and started to fill the air. The violin’s voice woke up the sun, made the trees green, and freshened the air. As the music changed, the sky turned back to gray. A gloomy shade covered the grass as all the sunshine disappeared. I could hear children crying and men shouting. It was like an invisible claw had grabbed my heart tightly, making it unable to beat.That glorious day set off my passion and interest in violin — I grabbed mine and never let it go. Before the memories faded, I stared at myinstrument. Without hesitating, I picked it up, rosined(用松香擦) the bow, and began to play. Peace filled my heart.My violin has been by my side for 12 years. When I feel happy, an energetic tune makes it even better; when I’m deep in sorrow, a peaceful tune washes it away, when I’m walking on air, feeling especially pleased with my achievements, solemn(庄严的) tunes calm me down. Gradually, it has become a part of my life.My violin, shall I compare you to a summer’s day?1. What further contributed to the author’s dislike of violin-playing?A. Orders from mum.B. Boredom of practice.C. Loss of passion for violin.D. Disappointment in the teacher’s eyes.2. What can be inferred from Paragraph 4?A. The author’s feeling was continuously influenced by the music.B. The weather actually changed because of the tune.C. The sudden change made the author’s heart unable to beat.D. The scenery outside the room was quite attractive.3. Why did the author pick up the violin again?A. The invisible hammer and claw are gone.B. The beautiful imagination changed his attitude.C. A famous tune aroused his interest and passion.D. He was crazy about Felix Mendelssohn’s works.4. Which of the following can be the best title for the text?A. Deep love for musicB. My dislike and like of violinC. An inspiring story of violinD. Musical soul mate—violinPassage 2Daniel Anderson, a famous psychologist, believes it's important to distinguish television's influences on children from those of the family.We tend to blame TV, he says, for problems it doesn't really cause, overlooking our own roles in shaping children's minds.One traditional belief about television is that it reduces a child's ability to think and to understand the world.While watching TV, children do not merely absorb words and images (影像). Instead, they learn both explicit and hidden meanings from what they see.Actually, children learn early the psychology of characters in TV shows.Furthermore, as many teachers agree, children understand far more when parents watch TV with them, explaining new words and ideas.Yet, most parents use an educational program as a chance to park their kids in front of the set and do something in another room.Another argument against television is that it replaces reading as a form of entertainment.But according to Anderson, the amount of time spent watching television is not related to reading doesn't take the place of reading for most children；it takes the place of similar sorts ofrecreation, such as listening to the radio and playing sports.Things like parents' educational background have a stronger influence on a child's reading.“A child's reading ability is best predicted by how much a parent reads,”Anderson says.Traditional wisdom also has it that heavy television-watching lowers IQ (智商) scores and affects school performance.But here, too, Anderson notes that no studies have proved it.In fact, research suggests that it's the other way around.“If you're smart young, you'll watch less TV when you're older,”Anderson says.Yet, people of lower IQ tend to be lifelong television viewers.For years researchers have attempted to show that television is dangerous to children.However, by showing that television promotes none of the dangerous effects as conventionally believed, Anderson suggests that television cannot be condemned without considering other influences.1. By watching TV, children learn ________.A. images through wordsB. more than explicit meaningsC. more about images than wordsD. little about people's psychology2. An educational program is best watched by a child ________.A. on his ownB. with other kidsC. with his parentsD. with his teachers3. Which of the following is most related to children's reading ability?A. Radio-listening.B. Television-watching.C. Parents' reading list.D. Parents' educational background.4. What is the main purpose of the passage?A. To advise on the educational use of TV.B. To describe TV's harmful effects on children.C. To explain traditional views on TV influences.D. To present Anderson's unconventional ideas.Passage 3Dreams can be familiar and strange, fantastical or boring, but some dreams might be connected to the mental processes that help us learn. In a recent study, scientists found a connection between nap time dreams and better memory in people who were learning a new skill.In the study, 99 college students between the ages of 18 and 30 each spent an hour on a computer, trying to get through a virtual maze(ikE). The maze was difficult, and the study participants had to start in a different place each time they tried, making it even more difficult They were also told to find a particular picture of a tree and remember where it was.For the first 90 minutes of a five-hour break, half of theparticipants stayed awake and half were told to take a short nap. Participants who stayed awake were asked to describe their thoughts. Participants who took a nap were asked about their dreams after sleep and they were awakened within a minute of sleep to describe their dreams.Stickgold, a neuroscientist, wanted to know what people were dreaming about when their eyes weren't moving during sleep. Four of the 50 people who slept said their dreams were connected to the maze. Some dreamed about the music that had been playing when they were working; others said they dreamed about seeing people in the maze. When these four people tried the computer maze again, they were able to find the tree faster than before their naps.Stickgold suggests the dream itself doesn't help a person learn, it's the other way around. He suspects that the dream was caused by the brain process associated with learning.All four of the people who dreamed about the task had done poorly the first time, which makes Stickgold wonder if the dreams show up when a person finds a new task particularly difficult. People who had other dreams, or people who didn't take a nap, didn't show the same improvement.1. What were the participants of the experiment asked to do before havinga short nap?________A. To stay in a different place in the maze.B. To design a complex Virtual maze to get through.C. To experience the experiment and try to remember something.D. To get through a virtual maze on a computer from the same place.2. What can we learn from the text?________A. Participants who took a nap were required to express their thoughts.B. Participants who dreamed about films could finish the task more easily.C. Participants whose dreams linked with the maze could find the tree faster.D. Participants who dream may encourage themselves to invent something new.3. What can we infer from Stickgold?________A. every person may dream about what they learned.B. people's brain processes may be connected with their learning in dreams.C. once people's eyes stop moving,they are sure to dream about something.D. no matter how fantastical or boring, dreams are connected with people's life.4. What is the best title for this text?________A. Dreaming Makes SenseB. Not All Dreams Are TrueC. Dreams Are StrangeD. Stickgold, a Dream ExpertPassage 4There are quite a few advantages of wearing school uniforms. Theidea may seem disagreeable at first, but considering all the positive effects coming from wearing uniforms you would be more likely to enjoy them.Teachers love school uniforms because it helps provide an orderly learning environment. Having students dressed in uniforms may teach them how to present themselves in a neat and professional manner. It gives students the opportunity to learn how to dress like young ladies and gentleman. And they can focus their attention on academics rather than style.Purchasing(购买) school uniforms is easy and needs less hesitation and consideration. No matter what the school's policy is, there are only specific essential(基本的) pieces to the wardrobe(服装) that are necessary, so it won't break the bank. A few wardrobe items can last a long time. Parents could also enjoy an easy morning, as it will take less time to choose a set of clothes for the school day.Students wearing uniforms will feel less pressure about what to wear or not to wear when their classmates are dressed similarly. Getting dressed before school becomes less of a chore(琐事) when students are limited in their choices, so there shouldn't be any trouble about choosing an outfit for the day and getting ready quickly. Some students may not like the lack of individuality(个性) with a uniform, but some school dress code policies may offer them the opportunities to show their unique styles.Uniforms today are also becoming trendier and can be seen in manyareas of pop culture. Celebrities(名人) and fashion designers are using uniforms as inspiration for new looks which also appeal to students.1. What would be the best title for the text?________A. The advantages of school uniforms.B. The history of school uniforms.C. How to dress properly.D. How to deal with pressure in school.2. Teachers think that wearing school uniforms________ .A. is just a tradition that students should followB. makes students feel less pressure in studyC. helps students put more effort into their studiesD. makes students lose their independence and identity3. The underlined part "it won't break the bank" in Paragraph 3 probably means "________ ".A. a school uniform doesn't cost a lot of moneyB. a school uniform should be worn every dayC. parents will have to go to the bank many timesD. parents who work in a bank can afford the uniform4. The author's attitude towards students' wearing school uniforms is________ .A. negativeB. supportiveC. doubtfulD. unclearPassage 5True happiness is such a rare commodity(有价值之物) that the whole of the world is continuously seeking it and failing to find it. Why is happiness such an elusive(难捉摸的) thing? Is it that it cannot simply be achieved? Or is it that it is not where all of us have been looking for it?What is it that we consider happiness? This is how I see it: Happiness is what you feel when what you want to happen happens. And then we can conclude that unhappiness is what we feel when what we want to happen does not happen.The main keyword in definition is "want". The whole trouble starts when we want something. Every moment of our lives we keep on wanting something or the other. Only a small percentage of all our wishes is fulfilled in spite of all our endeavors(努力). The frustration of failing to fulfill most of our wishes sets in. We start feeling weighed down. Desire is a seed which grows fruits of unhappiness. Actually the trouble is that we demand too much. The only solution to this problem is to break out of this cycle of desires and struggles.Actually, happiness and unhappiness are two sides of the same coin. The desire for happiness is like asking only for the light and not for darkness. But there is not much difference between light and darkness. It is matter of degree only.If we think deeper, we will realize that it is this pain of failure, painof frustrated desires which is of greater significance to us. It is actually like good health. One can only define health as an absence of diseases. In order to have good health we strive to avoid diseases. You cannot purchase or achieve good health directly. You have to take steps which keep your body free of diseases. Then only the organs of body keep functioning properly and you experience good health. Similarly, when one destroys the root cause of unhappiness, the problems are over. And the root cause of all our unhappiness is DESIRE.1. According to the author, happiness means that ________ .A. you have much moneyB. you can experience everythingC. you're living healthilyD. your wishes come true2. Which of the following can best replace the underlined words"weighed down"in Paragraph 3?________A. CrazyB. WorriedC. InterestedD. Serious3. By discussing how people keep healthy,the author tries to ________ .A. remind people to find the direct cause of their unhappinessB. show what people really desireC. stress physical health and mental health are both importantD. offer ways to find the root cause of unhappiness4. What can be concluded from the passage?________A. In fact, it takes people much to feel happy.B. No people are willing to limit their desires.C. While seeking happiness, you have to accept unhappiness.D. To have good health, people should try to feel happy.参考答案Passage 11. 细节理解题。

得夺市安庆阳光实验学校阅读训练7完形填空There was a woman in the countryside who, at the age of 26, had to avoid war with her children. She didn’t return home until the war was over. But unfortunately, her son died of disease without 36 medicine or nutrition in those days of hardships. She was very sorrowful but said to her 37 , "We have a tough destiny, but however tough our lives will be, we should also 38 . Though we have lost our son, we can have 39 . There are no such setbacks that we could not overcome."After the second son was born, her husband died of edema（水肿）, which almost 40 her away. But eventually, she recovered and was determined to 41 up her children alone. Her efforts made the family life better and better. As her two daughters and son got married one after another, she was 42 gradually and could not do the farm work any more. 43 she stayed at home and did some housework.Nevertheless, the Heaven seemed to show no affection to her who had undergone a 44 life. She got her leg broken 45 when she was nursing her grandson. 46 her old age that posed a great risk to her operation, she could not 47 operation and had to lie in bed all day long. Her children all cried heavily, while she merely said, "Why do you cry? I am still living." 48 she could not rise from bed, she did not complain about anything and anybody. 49 , she sat on the bed and did some stitching work（针线活）. She lived strongly until 86. Before she died, she asked her children to remember, "There are no such setbacks that we could not overcome!"Our tolerating ability is indeed way 50 our imagination. But not until the very critical moment will we realize our 51 tolerating ability. We will only get to realize our own iron will and strong tolerating ability after getting 52 heavily. Therefore, no matter what you are 53 from now, do not merely complain about the 54 of our destiny and maintain low-spirited all the time. Only those who have no 55 and courage to overcome setbacks will be defeated at last!36. A. protective B. dangerous C. sufficient D. troublesome37. A. children B. neighbor C. father D. husband38. A. persist B. preserve C. permit D. persuade39. A. one B. another C. the other D. others40. A. took B. blew C. threw D. put41. A. bring B. pick C. dress D. cheer42. A. worrying B. frightening C. hesitating D. aging43. A. Otherwise B. But C. Therefore D. Besides44. A. fortunate B. rough C. abundant D. colorful45. A. accidentally B. eventually C. purposefully D. obviously46. A. Regardless of B. Except for C. Due to D. in spite of47. A. give B. send C. recover D. receive48. A. As if B. Even though C. Except that D. As long as49. A. Despite B. Thus C. Though D. Instead50. A. behind B. below C. beyond D. within51. A. potential B. previous C. primary D. essential52. A. weaken B. stricken C. mistaken D. hidden53. A. separating B. preventing C.suffering D. prohibiting54. A. unfairness B. kindness C. charityD. will 55. A. evidence B. dependence C. confidence D. difference阅读理解(A)Tu Youyou, a scientist at the China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, has no postgraduate degree. She has never studied or done research abroad. She is neither a member of the Chinese Academy of Sciences nor the Chinese Academy of Engineering. However, the81-year-old pharmacologist has become the first scientist on the Chinese mainland to win a Lasker Award, the medical prize of the Albert and Mary Lasker Foundation.The Lasker Awards have existed since 1945. The winners are always people who have really helped us to understand, recognize, treat, cure and prevent disease. Tu was presented the 2011 Lasker Clinical Medical Research Award on September 23. She discovered a drug called artemisinin (青蒿素). The drug is now widely used against malaria (疟疾).Tu and her colleagues joined a government project to find a new malaria drug in the late 1960s during the “cultural revolution” (1966～1976). They made 380 herbal extracts (草药提取物) from 200 potential recipes. The recipes came from traditional Chinese medical books. The team then tested them on malaria-infected mice. Finally Tu became interested in an extract of the plant qinghao, or sweet wormwood (青蒿).According to an ancient Chinese medicine book, qinghao was once used to treat malaria. However, the extract they made in the lab didn’t work well. Tu thought the effective ingredient in qinghao may be destroyed by high temperatures. Therefore, Tu tried to make the extract with ether (乙醚) which has a much lower boiling point than water.In 1971, after more than 190 failures, Tu finally got an extract that was 100 percent effective against the malaria parasites (寄生虫). The extract was called qinghaosu, later renamed artemisinin.According to a statement on the Lasker Foundation website, during the past four deca des, Tu’s drug has saved millions of lives. It is especially important for children in the poorest and least developed parts of the world. However, not many people knew of the scientist until she won the Lasker Award this month.Lasker Awards are known a s “America’s Nobels” for the reason that in the last two decades, 28 Lasker Prize winners have gone on to receive the Nobel Prize, and 80 since 1945, according to Xinhua News Agency.“The discovery of artemisinin is a gift to mankind from traditional Chi nese medicine, ” Tu said when she received the award. “Continuous exploration and development of traditional medicine will, without doubt, bring more medicines to the world. ”56. What can we infer from the first paragraph?A. It is unnecessary to study abroad as a scientific researcher.B. Chinese medicine used not to be recognized in Western countries.C. Tu achieved great things although she didn’t have an impressive background.D. Tu is the first female scientist to win a Lasker Award.57. In the process of discovering artemisinin, Tu ________.A. began with a private projectB. succeeded during the first experimentsC. faced many different opinionsD. made extracts in a creative way58. Why is artemisinin especially important for children from poor countries?A. It is a very cheap medicine and easy for them to get hold of.B. They believe in the effect of Chinese medicine.C. There are no other cures for malaria.D. It has the fewest side effects for children.59. According to the article, the Lasker Awards ________.A. are more influential than Nobel Prizes in the medical fieldB. are awarded to those who have made great medical achievementsC. are awarded to more Americans than people from any other countryD. are usually awarded to scientists who are not famous in their field (B)Welcome to AustraliaThe Great OutdoorsAustralia is the world’s oldest continent and indigenous Australians have one of the world’s oldest culture.In Australia you will see unique plants and animals and some of the most beautiful scenery in the world. Many parks have information centres offering advice on where to go, what to see and how to see it —for both your personal safety and to protect our sensitive, natural environment.Banks and Money MattersBanks are generally open between 9:30am and 4pm on Monday to Thursday and 9:30am and 5pm on Friday.Foreign currency or traveller’s cheques can be changed at all banks and some of the larger hotels. There are currency exchange facilities at all international airports.▲Take care! Our sunlight is very strong and you can get sunburnt. For best sun protection, it is advisable to wear:● A broad-brimmed hat● A shirt with a collar and sleeves●Sunscreen with high protection factor.SwimmingWe have so many beautiful places to swim--beaches, lakes, rivers and creeks.●Many of our waters are safe for swimming, but if you have any doubts, ask before entering the water.●Most of our popular ocean beaches have patrols with life-saving service. Red and yellow flags mark the area that you are advised to swim within.●If there are no flags and no life guards on the beach, talk to local people about the best areas to swim.Staying Safe on the Roads●Australians drive on the left-hand side of the road.●For safety, everyone in the car, including children, must wear a seat belt.●Motor cyclists and bicyclists are required to wear a helmet.●Watch out for native animals crossing the roads, especially at night. Road signs are erected in places where animals are commonly seen.60. What is the best title of the third part of the passage?A. The SunB. Enjoy the SunC. WarningD. OutdoorActivities61. If you arrive in Sydney at 5:10pm on Friday, where can you probablyget your money changed on that day?A. At a bank.B. At any hotel.C. At a store.D. At the airport.62. How can you ensure your safety when swimming?A. You can swim in whichever lake you like.B. You should swim with the life guard.C. You can swim where there are red flags.D. Always find a local person to ask about how to swim.63. Which of the following word might be the closest in meaning with theunderlined word “erected”?A. set upB. protectedC. stoodD. noticed (C)Our body clock, or natural body rhythm, influences our energy and alertness. Paying attention to it can help us choose the suitable time of day when we best perform specific tasks.The reality, however, is that most of us organize their time around work demands, school deadlines, commuting or social events. Doing whatever your body feels like doing is a luxury in today's fast-paced modem society.But that doesn't mean it isn't worth trying. Obeying our body clock has significant health benefits. Disrupting our natural body rhythm, on the other hand, has been linked to problems such as depression, obesity, or headache, says Steve Key, a biology professor.When the body clock can synchronize（使……同步）the rhythms of its natural processes, it “gives us an advantage in daily life”, says Key.According to him, when it comes to cognitive（认知的）work, most adults perform best in the late morning. As our body temperature starts to rise just before awakening in the morning and continues to increase until midday, our memory, alertness and concentration gradually improve.However, he adds, our ability to concentrate typically starts to decrease soon thereafter. Most of us are more easily distracted（分心）between noon and 4 pm.Alertness also tends to fall after eating a meal and sleepiness tends to peak around 2 pm, making that a good time for a nap.Surprisingly, tiredness may increase our creative powers. For most adults, problems that require open ended thinking are often best dealtwith in the evening when they are tired, according to a study in the journal Thinking & Reasoning.When choosing a time of day to exercise, paying attention to your body clock can improve results. Physical performance is usually best from about 3 to 6 pm, says Michael Smolensky, a professor of biomedical engineering.Of course, not everyone's body clock is the same, making it even harder to synchronize natural rhythms with daily plans.64. Inspiration（灵感）to solve a difficult problem will most probably come to us .A. when we get up in the morningB. when we are tired in the eveningC. when we are full of energy in the late morningD. when we are asleep at night65. Which of the following is NOT true?A. Our alertness is influenced by our natural body rhythmB. Doing whatever your body feels like is very difficult in our modem society.C. Obeying our body clock is good for our health.D. Disrupting our natural body rhythm can lead to obesity.66. Which of the following can be the suitable title for the passage?A. What is natural body rhythm?B. Natural body rhythm is good for us.C. Something about natural body rhythm.D. The latest research about natural body rhythm.(D)They were going to Fort Lauderdale — three boys and three girls —and when they boarded the bus, they were carrying sandwiches and wine in paper bags, dreaming of golden beaches and sea tides as the gray, cold spring of New York went behind them.As the bus passed through New Jersey, they began to notice Vingo. He sat in front of them, completely in silence.Deep into the night, outside Washington, the bus pulled into Howard Johnson’s, and everybody got off except Vingo. The young people began to wonder about him. When they went back to the bus, one of the girls sat beside him and introduced herself.“Want some wine?” she said. He smil ed and took a swig from the bottle. He thanked her and became silent again. After a while, she went back to the others, and Vingo nodded in sleep.In the morning, they awoke outside another Howard Johnson’s, and thistime Vingo went in. The girl insisted that he join them. He ordered black coffee and some cookies as the young people talked about sleeping on beaches. When they returned to the bus, the girl sat with Vingo again, and after a while, slowly and painfully, he began to tell his story. He had been in prison in New York for the past four years, and now he was going home.“Are you married?”“I don’t know.”“You don’t know?” she said.“Well, when I was in prison I wrote to my wife,” he said, “I told her that I was going to be away for a long time, and that if she couldn’t stand it, if the kids kept asking questions, and if it hurt her too much, well, she could jus forget me. I’d understand. Get a new man, I said —she’s a wonderful woman. I told her she didn’t have to write me. And she didn’t. Not for three and a half years.”“And you’re going home now, not knowing?”“Yeah. Well, last week, when I was sure the parole（假释）was coming through, I wrote her again. We used to live in Brunswick, just before Jacksonville, and there’s a big oak（橡树）just as you come into town.I told her that if she didn’t have a new man and if she’d take me back, she should put a yellow handkerchief on the tree, and I’d get off and come home. If she didn’t want me, forget it —no handkerchief and I’d go on through.”“Wow,” the girl exclaimed, “Wow.”She told the others, and soon all of them were in it, looking at the pictures Vingo showed them of his wife and three children.Now they were 20 miles from Brunswick, and the young people took over window seats on the right side, waiting for the approach of the great oak. Vingo stopped looking, tightening his face, as if protecting himself against still another disappointment.Then Brunswick was ten miles, and then five. Then, suddenly, all of the young people were up out of their seats, shouting and crying.Vingo sat there astonished, looking at the oak. It was covered with yellow handkerchiefs — 20 of them, 30 of them, maybe hundreds, flying in the wind. As the young people shouted, Vingo slowly rose from his seat and made his way to the front of the bus to go home.67. At the beginning of the story, the young boys and girls ______.A. showed a great interest in VingoB. didn’t notice Vingo at allC. wanted to offer help to VingoD. didn’t like Vingo at all68. The underlined part “Howard Johnson’s” is most probably a(n) ______.A. bus stationB. apartmentC. hospitalD.restaurant69. How did Vingo feel on the way home?A. Ashamed.B. Relaxed.C. Nervous.D. Disappointed.70. The paragraphs following this passage would most probably talk about ______.A. Vingo’s experience in prisonB. the young people’s travel to Fort LauderdaleC. Vingo’s three lovely childrenD. the dialogue between Vingo and his family2016秋高二英语阅读训练736-40 CDABB 41-45 ADCBA 46-50 CDBDC 51-55 ABCAC56-59 CDAB 60-63 ADCA64-66 BDC 67-70 BDCD。

2021-2022学年高二英语下学期暑假巩固练习7 阅读理解（阅读选项+七选五）一、阅读理解Text 01As I drove along the road, small car flew across the center divider from the opposite direction and crashed into my car head-on. I fell unconscious and was awakened by the ringing of my mobile phone.I was brought to Kuala Lumpur General Hospital bleeding on from my nose, mouth and legs. But the hospital staff was too busy to attend to me, so I called a friend to tell him about the accident. Some friends arrived very soon and sent me to a private hospital nearby. I saw my injured feet hanging from my body, blue and lifeless, and I begged the doctors to save them at all cost. They calmly promised to do their best.The doctors made it. After I was discharged, I was given ten months medical leave. My heart sank, knowing that it meant I, a big man, couldn't work. How was I going to support my 65-year-old mother and other family members? I felt completely helpless, but a la of unexpected blessings came my way. When I was recovering at home, friends and relatives helped me with my banking, insurance or simply came to cheer me up.When the casts（石膏）were removed, I did not let the sight of my weak legs discourage me. I worked hard at my physiotherapy（物理疗法）with only one aim. After eight months, I was walking without the aid of a walking stick. Oh February the following year, I returned to my job again. Today, after eight years, I have travelled to many counties as a tour leader.The accident makes me realize how lives can change in a second. I value life more, not only of my own but also of everyone I know, and I will always try to help when I know of someone in trouble.1. What made the author come back to life in the traffic accident?A. Someone made a call to him.B. A car crashed into his ear head-on.C. One of his friends gave him first aid.D. His mobile phone was out of order suddenly.2. What does the underlined part “was discharged” in paragraph 3 probably mean?A. Was inspired.B. Got injured.C. Was discovered.D. Left hospital.3. What can we learn about the author from paragraph 4?A. He is honest and strong.B. He is learned and intelligent.C. He is optimistic and determined.D. He is discouraged and desperate.4. What conclusion does the author draw from the accident?A. Life is very precious to people.B. It's a hard job to be a tour guide.C. Many people are in trouble in life.D. It's a must for someone to help others.Text 02We’re loving the sea to death. We swim into it, live near it, build besideit, and even imagine about living under the sea. For much of our history, wehave turned to “hard engineering” to control the marine environment and manage its influence on us. We build dams, sea walls and channels. But all these eff orts seem to fail, because we’ve not been thinking about design of structures with respect to ecology. Some coastal structures create shade, which reduces the growth of seaweed. Bright lights at night contuse speciessuch as turtles. That’s why blue engine ering comes in.Johnson, a marine ecologist, is advocating for “blue engineering” —the marine version of the “green engineering” movement on land that has seen nations like Singapore building the walls and roofs of the concrete junglewith plant life.Researchers with the World Harbour Project are creating tiles similar tothe natural structures found on rocky shores with 3D printing technology. These make more attractive homes for marine creatures. Researchers are also actively seeding these tiles with local seaweeds and creatures such as the Sydney rock oyster, which is particularly good at improving water quality. Twelve harbors around the world are taking part in this marine tile experiment, each workingwith their own unique marine life.It’s a far cry from the days when huge numbers of old tyres were throwninto the sea to build “artificial reefs”. Those early attempts are now costing millions to remove, showing just how far we have yet to go in understanding how best to co-habit with the underwater world.1. What do we know about “hard engineering”?A. It has improved sea environment.B. It controls the influence of sea well.C. It has failed to achieve its purpose.D. It makes living under the sea possible.2. What does the underlined word “contuse” i n Paragraph 1 mean?A. Injure.B. Heat.C. Defend.D. Involve.3. Which of the following is a form of “blue engineering”?A. Growing plant life on concrete buildings.B. Building rocky shores with 3D printers.C. Creating an artificial reef with old tyres.D. Building structures benefiting sea creatures.4. What’s the main idea of the passage?A. Two ways of sea engineering.B. The green engineering movement.C. Construction of artificial reefs.D. Research on blue engineering.Text 03In the 1960s and 1970s, the greatest fear was that the human race, and possibly all advanced life forms on the planet, could be wiped out by nuclear missiles. Today, however, environmental problems have taken over as the greatest risk to life on Earth. Scientists are thinking of ways to lower this risk, such as replacing coal and oil with forms of renewable energy. But they are also preparing for the worst: what can we do if the terrifying scenes in films such as The Day After Tomorrow happen in real life? What is our plan B for Earth?One option is to explore other planets to see if we could live on them. The most likely choice is Mars, which is relatively close to Earth and has an environment less hostile than that of other planets. Mars has fascinated people since ancient times, and today our interest in Martian exploration is greater than ever before.Besides, more governments are making efforts to educate the public on the Red Planet.There is no doubt that humankind is drawn towards Mars. However, sending people there will require all the skill, courage and intelligence. While the Moon can be reached within days, it would take months to reach Mars, travelling through dangerous solar radiation. And even if the first settlers do reach Mars safely, they may not be able to return to Earth — ever. Staying alive will be a daily challenge, but as proved by the Biosphere 2 experiment, not impossible. As early as the 1980s, scientists were building Biosphere 2 in the Arizona desert, consisting of a closed space in which people, animals and plants could live together. Although the two-year experiment was not a success, it did provide us with a better understanding of how humans might be able to live on another planet.For now, human settlement of Mars is still decades away. Until we are finally able to live on another planet, we need to take much better care of our own. Right now, it's the only one we have!1. What was the biggest threat to humans in the 1960s and 1970s?A. Human race themselves.B. All advanced life forms.C. Nuclear missiles.D. Environmental problems.2. Why is Mars so attractive to scientists?A. It's closest to the earth.B. It has relatively appropriate living conditions.C. It has drawn the public's attention in recent years.D. It has a more hostile environment.3. What can be inferred from the passage?A. Humans have visited Mars.B. The Biosphere 2 experiment proved to be valueless.C. Humans will have to go and live on another planet.D. Our Plan A includes developing renewable energy resources.4. From which magazine would the passage probably be taken?A. The Traveler.B. Environmental Concerns.C. All About Space.D. Biology for Fun.Text 04Next time you go on holiday, it's going to feel pretty different. You may have to wear a face mask. And that means getting your point across in an unfamiliar language —all while keeping your mouth covered —could become a bit of a problem.That's where the C-mask, by Japanese company Donut Robotics, comes in. It's a smart, Internet-connected mouth covering that can ma ke calls, raise the wearer’s voice, and most helpfully for travelers, translate conversations into eight different languages.If need be, you simply place it over a standard face mask and connect it via Bluetooth to a smartphone. A special app will then allow you to record live conversations, turn them into text and translate them into English, Chinese, French, Korean, Thai, Indonesian, Spanish or Vietnamese (currently only from Japanese) —making it easy to understand what people are saying. It won't actually speak the translated phrases for you, but it does have a built-in amplifier（扩音器）to help you make yourself heard.“We worked hard for years to develop a robot and we have used what we've researched to create a product that responds to how COVID-19 has r eshaped society,” Donut's CEO recently told reporters. The firm has already raised more than 28 million yen via crowdfunding to develop the product, which will go on sale for 3 ,980 yen in Japan.There are all manner of fashionable, eco-friendly masks you can now get your hands on — check out these in London, Singapore and Barcelona. But in creating an affordable, high-tech mask, Donut could well be on to something.1. The C-mask is developed to _________A. seek fashion.B. reshape society.C. replace cellphones.D. promote communication.2. What’s the main idea of Paragraph 3?A. How the C-mask speaks.B. How the C-mask works.C. What advantages the C-mask brings.D. What languages the C-mask translates.3. What does the underlined phrase “be on to something” in the last paragraph mean?A. take a look.B. earn a living.C. make a difference.D. issue a warning.4. In which column of a website do we probably read this text?A. Health.B. Tourism.C. Fashion.D. Technology.二、七选五Text 01Any art or skill is possessed by those who have formed the habit of operating according to its rules. This is the way the artist in any field differs from those who lack his skill.Now there is no other way of forming a habit than by operating. That is what it means to say one learns to do by doing. The difference between your activity before and after you have formed a habit is a difference in readiness. _____1_____ That is what it means to say practice makes perfect. You do something as if you were born to it, as if the activity were as natural to you as walking or eating. _____2_____ Knowing the rules of an art is not the same as having the habit. When we speak of a man as skilled in any way, we do not mean that he knows the rules of making or doing something, but that he possesses the habit of doing it. _____3_____ You cannot follow rules you do not know. Nor can you acquire an artistic habit without following rules. The art as something that can be taught consists of rules to be followed in operation. The art as something learned and possessed consists of the habit that results from operating according to the rules._____4_____ People point to a highly original painter or sculptor and say, “He isn’t following rules. He’s doing something entirely original, something that has never been done before.” But they fail to see what rules the a rtist follows. There are no final, unbreakable rules for making a painting. _____5_____ Those rules the painter must have followed, or else he could not have made the thing he has made. No matter how original his final production is, no matter how little it seems toobey the rules of art, he must be skilled to produce it.A. After practice, you can do the same thing much better.B. That is what it means to say that habit is second nature.C. But there are rules for mixing paints and applying them.D. Each separate act requires your full attention while you are doing it.E. Of course, it is true that knowing the rules is a condition of getting the skill.F. Like any skill worth mastering, a good habit requires time and dedication to develop.G. Incidentally, not everyone understands that being an artist lies in operating according to rules.Text 02The Pomodoro Technique was developed by Francesco Cirillo in the 1980s. The technique uses a timer to divide your work into 25-minute sessions called “pomodori.”_____1_____ When you have completed four pomodori, it's time for a longer break of 20 to 30 minutes. It's simple and easy to use. Follow the steps below to start using it.●Check your schedule. Your first step is to check your schedule. _____2_____ Estimate how long each task should take you, in terms of the number of pomodori you will need to complete it.●Set your timer. Before you start, make sure that you have everything you need. Set your timer for the work period you've settled on.●Take a short break. When your timer goes off, take a five-minute break.You should do this even if you're busy, because these breaks are your time to rest and “recharge your batteries.”_____3_____ The Pomodoro approach works by maintaining your energy, so that you don't need to work on tasks when your concentration levels are low.●_____4_____ When your break is over, reset your timer for the next session and continue your work. When you've completed four pomodori, take a 20-to 30-minute break. Use it to go for a walk, have lunch, read a book... anything, so long as it takes you away from your desk for a while and clears your mind.Remember, it is important to listen to your body. If your mind starts to wander or you start to feel tired, don't push through to the end of the session. _____5_____ It may be that three pomodori followed by a 20-minute break suits you best, or that five sessions followed by a 30-minute break is better.A. You might want to experiment with this.B. You can use whatever sort of timer you like.C. After each session, you take a five-minute break.D. Irregular short breaks help to keep you focused and energetic.E. Continue your work sessions and take a longer break.F. Cirillo argues that energy levels are far more important than time.G. Look at your to-do list and think about what you need to do today.Text 03Be on time. It's a simple command, and one you've probably heard since you were a child. _____1_____ But, as an adult, if you're habitually late, you run the risk of ruining your professional reputation-no matter how smart, competent, or capable you might be. _____2_____ Here are some reasons why it definitely does —along with my tips for making punctuality a priority.It Shows You CareWe live in an extraordinarily busy world. We schedule meetings and appointments back-to-back, constantly surrounded by phone calls, emails, and texts that need to be answered “immediately.” Getting to a meeting or appointment on time shows that it's important to you, and something for which you've planned. _____3_____ It Shows You're ResponsibleYour co-workers, clients, and partners want to know that they can trust you to get the job done-and being punctual is an easy way to demonstrate that you can. _____4_____ Conversely, flying down the hallway, showing up breathless to a meeting, then hurrying for your papers and notes gives an impression of chaos and disorder-not exactly the message you want to send.It Reduces StressYou know how stressful being late can be. But constantly rushing and scramblingto catch up not only makes you feel being in a panic —_____5_____ Making sure that you show up on time prevents all that anxiety in the first place (yours and theirs!). Instead of panicking about the clock, you can focus your attention on what really matters — your job.A. Being late can cost you friends.B. And, of course, one you've likely ignored before.C. it also makes everyone around you anxious and uncomfortable.D. it also makes you earn a reputation of being someone others can count on.E. It indicates that you're organized, responsible, and in control of your time.F. If you think punctuality doesn't matter, think again.G. Being late, however, sends the message that your time is more valuable than everyone else's.Text 04I didn’t like dealing with lines a nd angles in math class. _____1_____ Take advantage of lines, shapes, and angles when reviewing your garden ideas and laying out your yard to add drama and impact.Relying on artistic principles for landscape design, line is one of the most important and useful of all design elements. _____2_____ Think about the distant horizon the line created when a lawn ends and flower borders begin. A side walk, a driveway, or a fence is a clear and readily accessible line in the landscape. As you plan and design your garden, always consider the line created by whatever you are adding.There are four main ways to describe lines: curved (弧形的), straight, horizontal, and vertical. _____3_____ Curved lines shape informal garden beds and add interest to pathways. Straight lines inspire a sense of order and neatness that is more formal. Calming horizontal lines create a sense of stability. Think of oceans and how its wide expanse meets the sky, creating an acknowledged sense of peacefulness and majesty (壮观). Vertical lines project a sense of strength and movement._____4_____ Lines going away from you on the ground draw you forward. Horizontallines on the ground slow you down. Vertical lines lead the eye up and out of the garden. Curving lines take the eye on an interesting journey. _____5_____ It is up to you to know where the lines will lead you and what you will see when you get there.A. All lines are desirable.B. Everything in the garden involves line.C. However, I love using them when thinking about landscape ideas.D. None is more important than the others — each has different effects.E. No matter which types of line you use, be aware that lines lead the eyes.F. But you should learn to use them while thinking about your garden design.G. Using similar landscape features and repeating plants pulls the eye around the garden.参考答案一、阅读理解【答案】1-4 ADCA【解析】本文是一篇记叙文。

高二英语阅读理解专项训练100(附答案)含解析一、高中英语阅读理解1．阅读理解Dogs were living as companions to the early settlers of North America over 10,000 years ago. The oldest domestic dogs in the Americas were thought to be around 9500 years old. Angela Perri of Durham University, UK, and her colleagues have carried out fresh radiocarbon dating on thetwo dog skeletons that gave this date, discovered in the prehistoric Koster site in Illinois, and found they were even older: around 10,100 years old.A third dog from another Illinois site called Stilwell II was older still, at 10,190 years old. That makes it the oldest known domesticated dog in the Americas. The team concluded that all three dogs were domesticated as they skeletons were complete and unskinned, and so hadn't been butchered for food. They had also been carefully buried, evidence they were valued by their owners. The Stilwell II dog, which probably resembled a small English settler, was under what seemed to be the floor of a living area. It is unclear why it took so long for tame dogs to arrive inthe Americas, given that they were domesticated at least 14,000 years ago in Eurasia. By this time, people were already moving into North America from Siberia; there is evidence some reachedChile 18,500 years ago. Geneticists have found signs of at least three waves of migration over the following millennia. There is no evidence that domestic dogs accompanied them. “We don't know if dogs were part of the first waves of immigration to the Americas" says Luc Janssens of Ghent University in Belgium. "It could be so, but no archaeological bones have yet been found." Itis "overwhelmingly probable" that some of the early settlers did bring dogs to the Americas, butthey may not have had "the time or the spiritual compulsion to bury them", says Pat Shipman of Pennsylvania State University.（1）How old is the oldest known domestic dog in the Americas7A. About 9500 years.B. About 10,100 years.C. 10,190 years.D. 18,500 years.（2）The underlined word "butchered" in the fourth paragraph could be replaced by.A. killedB. boughtC. trainedD. raised （3）What is the attitude towards when tame dogs arrived in the Americas in the last three paragraphs?A. Undoubted.B. Unsure.C. Indifferent.D. Unconfident.（4）What is the main topic of this passage?A. The earliest domestic dog in the Americas.B. The first dog arriving in the Americas.C. How dogs were domesticated in the Americas.D. When the oldest dog was found in the Americas.【答案】（1）C（2）A（3）B（4）A【解析】【分析】本文是一篇说明文，介绍了大概一万年以前就在北美成为人类伙伴的狗的种类。

英语阅读高二练习题及翻译一、阅读理解阅读下列短文，并按要求回答问题。

Passage 1Have you ever met a stranger who helped you out when you were in trouble? Some people are lucky enough to have that happen to them. It happened to my best friend Mandy.Mandy is a kind-hearted girl. She is always ready to help others. One day, on her way home from school, she saw a little boy standing on a bridge crying. Mandy quickly went over and asked him what was wrong. It turned out that the boy had lost his way and didn't know how to get back home.Without any hesitation, Mandy took his hand, comforted him, and said, “Don't worry. I will help you find your way home.” She then dialed his parents' phone number and told them what had happened. After that, Mandy stayed with the boy until his parents arrived. The little boy's parents were very grateful for Mandy's help.Mandy's kindness and willingness to help others has inspired me. I hope I can be like her and help others when they are in need.1. What did Mandy do when she saw the little boy crying on the bridge?2. What did Mandy do after she called the boy's parents?3. What do you learn from this passage?Passage 2Do you want to explore space and learn more about the universe? If so, you may be interested in working at NASA!The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is an independent agency of the United States federal government. It was established in 1958 to pioneer the future in space exploration, scientific discovery, and aeronautics research. Since then, NASA has been making breakthroughs in our knowledge about the Earth, our solar system, and the universe.By working at NASA, you will have the opportunity to develop new technology or contribute to space missions. Some of the potential positions at NASA include engineer, scientist, astronaut, and mission controller. Each role plays an important part in exploring space and advancing scientific research.NASA values diversity and encourages people from all backgrounds to pursue careers in space exploration. If you are passionate about space and have a strong desire to contribute to our understanding of the universe, a career at NASA may be a perfect fit for you!4. What is the purpose of NASA?5. What are some potential positions at NASA?6. What kind of people does NASA encourage to join them?二、翻译将以下英文句子翻译成中文。

（英语）高二英语阅读理解专题训练答案及解析（英语）高二英语阅读理解专题训练答案及解析一、高中英语阅读理解1．阅读下列短文，从短文后每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。

A new technology is going to ripe, one that could transform our daily lives, help to form new industries, even remove world economic powers from their present positions. Unlike the wave of industrialization that began in the West and spread later to the rest of the world, the new developments are taking place in research labs all over the globe—and Asians are in the forefront. Physicists are creating a new class of materials that display an amazing property unforeseen even two years ago—superconductivity (超导体技术).Used today only in specialized equipment, super conductors have the potential to radically change most of the electrical and electronic appliances found in the home, making them smaller, more powerful and efficient. They could free our cities of pollution by replacing petrol and diesel (柴油) vehicles with electric cars, and cut the cost of electricity. The new materials do something that even the best of conductors such as copper and silver cannot—they do away with all electrical resistance. The significances for energy storage are great.The technology is in its early stage, still accessible to countries that decide to invest brains and money. For 75 years it had remained little more than a scientific curiosity with limited practical use because the phenomenon occurred only at extremely low temperatures. It was first observed in 1911 by a Dutch scientist named Heike Kamerlingh Onnes, who cooledmercury (水银) to temperatures below -269℃ with liquid helium (氦). Then in January last year, two IBM scientists, K. Alex Muller and J. George Bednorz, found a metal oxide ceramic (氧化陶瓷) that superconducted at -243℃. Their report went largely unnoticed until last December, when it was confirmed at a scientific meeting in Boston. Today Japan, India, China and other Asian countries all have their share of experts who spend their days and nights in labs, acting as midwives (助产士) to a new technology.（1）As is indicated in the passage, the technology of superconductivity ____________. A. has already been developed B. is still under developmentC. will be used only in specialized equipmentD. will be used in daily lives in a few years（2）The new technology differs from the others in that ____________.A. it began in the East and spread later to the rest of the worldB. it began in the West and spread later to the rest of the worldC. it is being cultivated in research labs around the worldD. it is accessible to physicists who are intelligent and rich（3）From the passage, we may conclude that ____________.A. Asian scientists gain the lead in the growth of the new technologyB. Dutch scientists kept reporting new findings for the last 75 yearsC. IBM scientists' report receive immediate attention all over the worldD. the West was astonished at the new technology developedby the Asians（4）Which of the following would be the best title for the passage?A. The Prospect of a New TechnologyB. Superconductivity: A New TechnologyC. A New Technology: The Key to Change the Way of Our LivesD. A New Technology: A Joint Effort of Many Countries【答案】（1）B（2）C（3）A（4）B【解析】【分析】本文是一篇说明文，介绍了超导体技术的发展潜能和发展状况。

【英语】高二英语阅读理解题20套(带答案)含解析一、高中英语阅读理解1．阅读理解Anyone can try to lead a group, but not every individual is cut out for leadership. The better leaders possess a few qualities that can mean the difference between the success and failure ofthe group. These are the qualities the leader of higher rank will look for when choosing a leaderfor a group, or when evaluating the performance of a leader. They're also the qualities team members want in a group leader, and appreciate when they find them.Take ResponsibilityGroup leaders might share tasks around a group as necessary, but eventually a group leader needs to be able to accept that responsibility lies on his shoulders. That means that if things go wrong in a group project, he's the one who must accept the consequences and work out what mistakes are made. The group leader won't always have the power to control everything group members do, but he should be ready to admit any mistakes the group has made as a result of his leadershipConcern for MembersThe group leader has a commitment to the task or project at hand, but perhaps more importantly, he has a real concern for each and every person who is part of his group. This means getting to know the strengths, weaknesses and goals of team members, as well as making time to build the group through collective activities. The group leader should make sure that everyone is included, even if an individual is new to a group.Good ListenerThe group leader needs to be able to listen to the suggestions, complaints and ideas of group members. Not only will this allow complaints to be addressed and potentially suitable ideas to beput into practice, but a leader who listens will also encourage group members to share their concerns and thoughts, creating an atmosphere of free speech and productivity.（1）The passage is mainly about____________.A. choosing a good leader for a group.B. assessing the performance of a leader.C. team members' appreciation of a leader.D. qualities of a good group leader.（2）A good leader should always be able to_______.A. tell when things go wrong in a group project.B. recognize any mistakes as his own.C. make group members admit their mistakes.D. control everything group members do.（3）According to "Concerns for members", which of the following is a good quality of a leader?A. fairB. reliableC. determinedD. generous（4）Which of the following is not a benefit of the group leader being a good listener?A. Offering a chance for group members to express themselves freely.B. Making it possibleto deal with group members' complaints.C. Allowing the leader to put his ideas into practice.D. Making group members productive by sharing their thoughts.【答案】（1）D（2）B（3）A（4）C【解析】【分析】本文是一篇说明文，介绍了关于好的领导所应具备的能力和品质的：责任心、关爱和善于倾听。

（英语）高二英语阅读理解专项训练及答案及解析一、高中英语阅读理解1．阅读理解When times get tough, we all look for ways to cut back. When we're hungry, we eat at home instead of going out. We take buses instead of taxis. And we wear our old designer jeans just a few months longer. With college expenses at all-time highs, high school students are eager to do anything to cut the cost of a university education.One cost-cutting proposal is to allow college students to get a bachelor's degree in three years instead of four. Educational institutions have been actively exploring ways to make the learning process more efficient. But there's a question: Would the quality of undergraduate education suffer? Few US universities have formally approved a "three-year degree" model.I doubt that mainstream North American colleges will carry out a three-year curriculum any time soon. For one thing, most universities already allow highly qualified students to graduate early by testing out of certain classes and obtaining a number of college credits. In addition, at famous universities, the committee who determine which courses are required and which courses are electives are unlikely to suddenly "throw out" one quarter of the required credits. Professors will resist "diluting (稀释)" the quality of the education they offer.In my opinion, a quality four-year education is always superior to a quality three-year education.A college education requires sufficient time for a student to become skilled in their major and do coursework in fields outside their major. It is not a good idea to water down education, any more than it's not a good idea to water down medicine. If we want to help students find their way through university, we should help them understand early on what knowledge and skills they need to have upon graduation. We should allow students to test out of as many courses as possible. We should give them a chance to earn money as interns (实习生) in meaningful part-time jobs that relate to their university studies, such as the five-year co-op program at Northeastern University.（1）Which of the following can best sum up the main idea?A.It's time to shorten the learning process.B.Best learning takes place over time.C.University education should be watered down.D.College education calls for reform.（2）We can learn from the passage that ________.A.most American universities are against the "three-year degree" modelB.many famous US universities are considering adopting the "three-year degree" modelC.professors are willing to accept the "three-year degree" modelD.The "three-year degree" model can make college learning more efficient（3）In most US universities, ________.A.college students are offered the co-op programB.electives' credits make up one quarter of the required creditsC.all students are required to finish four-year education before graduationD.some excellent students can graduate ahead of time（4）We can infer that________.A.the author is a college professor exploring ways to make learning more efficientB.the author thinks the cost of a university education is too high for people to affordC.the author considers the university education quality very importantD.the author pays special attention to the all-round development of college students【答案】（1）B（2）A（3）D（4）C【解析】【分析】本文是一篇议论文，作者认为把大学四年的学制缩短为三年不是一个好主意，保证足够的时间才能保证大学教育的质量。

最新高二英语阅读理解题20套(带答案)一、高中英语阅读理解1．阅读理解The annual World Economic Forum (经济论坛) took place in Davos, Switzerland, in Jan. 23-26, 2018. What did Chinese entrepreneurs (企业家) speak in the forum? Are there some quotable quotes for you?Jack Ma, founder and executive chairman of Alibaba Group"I think globalization cannot be stopped — no one can stop globalization, no one can stop trade. If trade stops, the world stops. Trade is the way to dissolve (溶解，结束) the war not cause the war," said Ma in Davos, "Google, Facebook, Amazon and Alibaba —we are the luckiest companies of this century. But we have the responsibility to have a good heart, and do something good."Richard Liu, founder and chief executive officer of JD"Business is not only a way to make money but also a way to contribute yourself, to help people," Liu said in a speech in Davos. "How can we face the fractured (分化的) world? That's the topics of the Davos this year. I think a very important thing in business is cooperation. If we can unite, work together, if we work very closely, I think we can bring more hope to the people and we can build more trust between the people, countries and companies and partners," he said.Jane Sun, CEO of Ctrip"Tourism is a sunrise industry. Since I entered Ctrip, every year there are new comers, which, first of all, shows that tourism is booming." Sun told in Davos. "We invested heavily in ABC. A refers to AI, B is big data, and C is cloud computing. As we continue to expand overseas, these three will be very good weapons for us. So we think those mean opportunity," she said.Hu Xiaoming, president of Aliyun"In 2018, people will see the development in various countries more closely connected with cloud computing. More manufacturing enterprises and financial institutions will start to use 'cloud', and cloud computing will increase the efficiency of technology and finance," Hu told Xinhua in Davos.（1）What do Chinese entrepreneurs like Jack Ma and Richard Liu focus more on?A. More huge jumps in profits.B. The joined efforts of mankind.C. Reducing production costs.D. The role of science in business.（2）What is the main business of Ctrip?A. Tourism.B. The creation of AI.C. Computer.D. Financial service online.（3）What does Hu think will promote global economic development?A. Economy recovery.B. The World Economic Forum.C. Cloud computing.D. Financial efficiency.【答案】（1）B（2）A（3）C【解析】【分析】本文是一篇应用文，介绍了中国企业家在达沃斯论坛上发表的一些观点。

【暑假提能】2021年暑假新高二英语素养提升专练之主题阅读系列(全国通用)主题阅读07 学校生活1If you have spent any time reading blogs or papers on teaching strategies in the past few years, you have probably noticed a strong backlash against rote memory (机械记忆), in favor of constructivist (建构主义) activities and “project based learning”.The actual memorizing of facts, many agree, is an outdated educational practice, since anyone could search information on the Internet nowadays. They think that schools should focus constructivist activities on getting skills and knowledge.However, learning by rote memory is more important than you think. There are many cases in which having knowledge immediately at the tip of your tongue can have great social and professional value. For example, last night at a networking event, when I casually asked a Nigerian businessman how much of his business was conducted in English against in his native Yoruba, he immediately became more engaged in our conversation. It was a simple fact that speaking Yoruba in Nigeria seemed to increase my social trust, and therefore our relationship.The same goes for professional settings. If I am a medicine salesman talking to a doctor about a specific digestion drug, and he asks if it has any effect on the process of peristalsis (肠蠕动), it will look quite unprofessional if I have to pullout my medical dictionary to look up the word. Those facts need to be remembered in my brain so I can access them immediately!Most situations need more personalized learning. Of course, most constructivist educators will argue that real-life simulations, on-the job training, and project-based learning are more effective at learning new concepts than rote memory. The problem is that no single cost-effective constructivist activity will guarantee that you will be exposed to all the concepts you need or that you willfully remember the facts that you are exposed to. If you actually want to acquire a full range of knowledge about a given topic, the most guaranteed and efficient way to do so is to study by rote memory and practice time and again.1. Which can best replace the underlined word “backlash” in paragraph 1?A. Determination.B. Response.C. Opposition.D. Inspiration.2. Why does the author mention communication with a Nigerian businessman?A. To support his view about learning by rote memory.B. To show the power of social and professional value.C. To show how to improve communication skills.D. To stress the importance of speaking Yoruba.3. What can be the best title for the text?A. Constructivist Activities Are Equal to Project Based LearningB. Project Based Learning Is a More Effective Learning WayC. School Activities Are the Main Way to Gain KnowledgeD. Rote Memory Is More Important than You Think2For many years, students had improved by answering questions and did best on the exam. But in the late 2010s, many students were doing more poorly on the exam than on the homework leading up to it. They would even ace the very first homework assignment, the one that quizzed them on material they had not yet learned. In 2008, only around 3 out of 20 students performed better on their homework than on the exam. But that share grew over time. By 2019, more than half of the students had performed this way.What had changed over those years? One big thing was the rise of smartphones. They existed in 2008, but were not common. Now almost everyone carries one. So it would be easier today to quickly go online and find the answer to just about any homework question. But students can’t use phones during an exam. And that might explain why they aren’t doing as well on the tes ts.The students who did better on their exams didn’t always report that they had come up with their own homework answers. And those who did better on their homework didn’t always say that they had copied. Coming up with answers on your own should lead to better learning for students at any age. If you find and then copy the right answer, you’re taking the easy way out. But that is wasting a valuable practice opportunity. It may take a few more minutes to think of an answer on your own, and then check to se e if it’s right. But that’s the way you’ll learn more.Now that information is easily available to everyone all the time, it probably doesn’t make sense for teachers to expect students to take quizzes and exams without it. From now on, we shouldn’t ever gi ve a closed-book exam. Instead, teachers should come up with homework and exam questions that Google can’t easily answer. These mightbe questions that ask you to explain a passage you just read in your own words. Writing assignments and class projects are other great ways to encourage students to remember and apply their knowledge.4. What does the underlined word “ace” in paragraph 1 probably mean?A. Do well in.B. Put effort into.C. Pay attention to.D. Get involved in.5. From paragraph 2, we can know that ________.A. addiction to mobile games decreases students’ study gradesB. online tutoring influences the regular classroom learningC. the modern technology reduces students’ motivation for learningD. searching online for answers stops students’ in dependent thinking6. What does the author suggest to teachers in the last paragraph?A. Blocking students’ access to information.B. Giving students more quizzes and exams.C. Creating original questions for students.D. Minimizing the class teaching and activities.7. What is the text mainly about?A. Creative examinations are necessary.B. The ways students do their homework.C. The application of Internet in teaching.D. Students do better on homework than on exams.3Dear Madam,Welcome back to school. My child is so happy to be in your class this year. We know you care so much about your students. I want to tell you a little bit about my child. Although he really loves to learn, he is somewhat anxious about being back in school again.My child is thought to be gifted and that has brought some unexpected challenges to him and our family. To many people, being gifted means he will do very well in school, but that hasn’t always been true for him. He is just a kid thinking differently, and he sometimes stru ggles in school. Last year, school wasn’t easy for him for a few reasons.He may be ahead a few grade levels in some subjects, but not in all subjects. He just doesn’t do better in all areas all the time. And although he may seem older than his years, he d oesn’t always behave like you would think he should. I’m sure you know how gifted children can be emotionally immature-that is exactly my kid.Also, he can be really intense in class when you are teaching one of his favorite topics. He may raise his hand o ften and constantly talk about what he thinks about it. I’ll apologize in advance because he will also likely challenge you on information or facts which he feels are not quite right especially when it’s a topic he is hooked on. He is not being impolite an d he isn’t just being a know-it-all, or a show-off, he is really just very excited to be learning about a subject he feels strong about. He just gets carried away!Last year, he was teased about looking like a know-it-all in school by some of his classmates, which hurts him A LOT. Being teased is part of his fear of going back to school. He fears being called a show-off at school and he feels like he doesn’t fit in. His teacher said he often kept to himself and chose to work alone. I know as a teacher, you are incredibly busy, but could you keep an eye out for anyone teasing him or if he seems to be keeping to himself too much?Lastly, his therapist mentioned that because of the teasing and maybe because he was bored last year in school, he is showing signs of becoming an underachiever. Please let me know if his grades start slipping.Thank you for taking the time to read and understand about my child. Don’t hesitate to call or email me if there are any problems with him at school. Believe me, we know very well how sensitive, emotional and intense he can be.I hope you have a wonderful school year!Sincerely,Mom of a Gifted Child8. From the passage, we learn that the author’s son ______.A. has fallen behind the other studentsB. fails to get along well with classmatesC. has lost interest in learningD. is rude to the teachers9. What does the underlined sentence in Paragraph 4 mean?A. He is too excited to control himself.B. He has been taken away from school.C. He is so absorbed in observing.D. He has been overpraised.10. How does the author feel about her child?A. Pleased but hopeless.B. Annoyed but caring.C. Proud but worried.D. Surprised but confused.11. Why does the author write the letter?A. To ask the teacher to reduce children’s burden.B. To call on the school to stop school teasing.C. To explain how gifted her child is.D. To suggest that his child has special needs.4My family and I never talked about school as the ticket to a future. I was in the classrooms, but I wasn’t there to learn to write, read or even speak. When it was my turn to read, I wanted to hide. I was 13 years old, but I already hated being who I was.I had an English teacher, Mr. Creech, who knew I couldn’t read. In one of my first lessons the teacher said that anyone who had a reading age below six had to stand up. I felt so embarrassed. But at the same time, it made me realize that I needed to change the situation. I was determined it wouldn’t happen again. Later that day, Mr. Creech encouraged me and promised he would try his best to help me learn to read. From then on, I never gave up practicing reading.Then when I was 41 years old, one day, I planned to fly back to Texas to visit my friends and family. On my way from the airport, I saw Mr. Creech buying himself a drink. I rushed over and reached into my pocket to pay for him. “Do I know you?” he asked. “Yes, sir, you do know me,” I answered excitedly. “My name is Anthony Hamilton. You taught me English.” The look on his face told me that he remembered the boy he’d once encouraged.“I’m so glad I had a chance to see you,” I said. “And Mr. Creech, I have great news to share.” I told him I had learned to read. But that wasn’t all. I had become a published author and an active speaker. “The next time you get another Ant hony Hamilton in your classroom, please encourage him to read as well,” I added.The experts say what once worried me has a name: dyslexia (诵读困难症). But I can tell you it was a lack of desire for education.12. Why did the author want to hide?A. Because he couldn’t read.B. Because he didn’t want to show himself.C. Because he felt sorry for himself.D. Because he didn’t have a ticket.13. Why couldn’t the author read before meeting Mr. Creech?A. Because his reading age was not long enough.B. Because his parents didn’t teach him how to read.C. Because he didn’t have inner driving for ce to learn to read.D. Because he was afraid of reading before the class.14. What can we infer from the passage?A. Mr. Creech looked down upon the author.B. The author was grateful to Mr. Creech.C. Dyslexia was the real reason that made the author unable to read.D. Mr. Creech taught two students called Anthony Hamilton.5Amanda hated how history seemed to be all about war. Jose didn't like memorizing names and dates. Gerald was convinced that nothing that had happened in the past was relevant to his life. Caitlyn hated tricky true-false questions.Armed with the feedback (反馈) my students had given me, I began hatching a plan. These kids were bright. They were motivated. My honors class deserved to be taught in a way that would speak to them.We'd study social and economic history, not just battles and generals. We'd read novels to bring home the humanity of history. Tests would cover the facts, but also require higher level thinking skills. No tricky true-false questions.At first, I was surprised by how many of my students used poor grammar and lacked writing skills. And some seemed to hesitate when reading out loud. But we worked on those skills repeatedly while we were learning history. The school year came to an end more quickly than I could have imagined. Most had earned A and B. No one had averaged lower than C. Before summer break. Mrs. Anderson, the headmaster, called me into her office for my end-of-year evaluation. “I want to congratulate you on a great freshman season,” she said with a smile. “Especially on how well you did with your remedial (矫正) kids.”“Remedial kids? I don’t understand.”Mrs. Anderson looked at me in a strange way. “Your first period class was a remedial. Surely you saw that indicated at the top of the roll (名单),” She pulled a file folder from a drawer and handed it to me. I opened it. There at the top, was the word HONORS. I showed it to Mrs. Anderson.“Oh. dear,” she said. “What a mistake! How did you ever manage, treating slow students as though theywere...”I couldn't help but finish the sentence for her. “As though th ey were bright? I think we've both learned a lesson from this, one they didn't teach in any of the education courses I took, but one I'll never forget.”15. Why does the author mention several students at the beginning?A. To introduce these bright students.B. To present the teaching problems.C. To show the success of his plans.D. To praise the wisdom of his pupils.16. What is the initial surprise to the author according to the passage?A. Her honors class hesitated to improve skills.B. The headmaster gave her a wrong class roll.C. Most of her class achieved high grades later.D. Her students were at lower language levels.17. What is the author like according to the passage?A. Easygoing and kind.B. Motivated and generous.C. Patient and creative.D. Understanding and strict.18. What lesson did the author learn from her experience?A. Students should be taught according to their interest.B. Traditional teaching methods might work effectively.C. Students should be evaluated based on their scores.D. Teachers should have confidence in their students.6Remote technologies will play an increasingly-vital role in driving the education industry, as the COVID-19 pandemic(流行病) forced the world to go remote, according to an industry insider.“Remote tech nology is continuing to empower (授权) online education, with large migrations online. With the continuous application of new technology methods such as big data and artificial intelligence, students’ learning outcomes have been significantly improved,” said Wang Yan, chief architecture officer at Zuoyebang(作业帮).“Technology and outcomes are two major challenges that companies face when they transform from offline to online. The education industry is facing the largest traffic challenge ever,” Wang said.To upgrade the infrastructure(基础设施), Zuoyebang has continued to upgrade its technology, changing fromits original single cloud service to multiple cloud services and from mostly using third-party live broadcast systems to now relying on an independent system.“For online classes, only live-streaming can achieve a real interacting(交互式的) effect, which can get both students and teachers more involved. It is impossible to achieve such outcomes through recorded and broadcast lessons,” he added.The Beijing-based company developed a complete set of live-streaming architecture based on the ZRTC agreement. It can fully support classes, including one-on-one tutoring and six-to-six small interactive classes. In the five weeks from February 3 to March 9 last year, Zuoyebang has helped 275 teachers bring 1,832 classes to more than 33 million primary and middle school students across the country.19. Which technique is most beneficial to students who have online classes?A. broadcast lessonsB. live-streamingC. face-to-face lessonsD. recorded lessons20. It can be inferred from the passage that ________.A. Remote technology is a key driver for education.B. The company has upgraded its technology to overcome its challenge.C. The company that has livestreaming architecture can only support classical big classes teaching.D. Zuoyebang has helped thousands of primary and middle school students to have online classes.21. What is the author’s attitude towards Remote technologies?A. WorriedB. NegativeC. OpposedD. Confident。

高二英语阅读理解题20套(带答案)一、高中英语阅读理解1．阅读理解For years, my time spent in the shower could have got me a mention in Guinness World Records as the shortest time taken to bathe. I hurried up during this process.One day, however, while at a party, I heard an artist friend telling everybody that his idea came while he was having a shower. “What about you?” he asked, “Don't you get your creative thoughts from the same place?”“I'm in and out in a hurry,” I told him proudly. “I have no time to waste!”“What a pity,” he said. “That's the place where you need to slow down; plenty of great thoughts come from there!” I tried it out. I slowed down the whole process, started enjoying the warm water, taking a little longer to soap myself and even spending more time just enjoying the process, and realized how much I had missed in hurrying up all these years.A woman told me how much stress her friend was suffering from and how she sought to convince her that she needed to find ways to relax. She gave her a videotape on stress management and relaxation techniques, and encouraged her to watch it right away. Fifteen minutes later, her friend handed back the tape. “It was good,” she said,” but I don't need it.”“But it's a 70 - minute video,” the woman replied, “You couldn't have watched the whole thing.”“Yes, I did,” her friend said. “I put it in fast - forward!”A major social problem of the 21st century is Hurry Sickness. We hurry through work. We swallow fast food. We complain that we don't have enough time. We race through the days and weeks until one day we look back in amazement and comment, “My god, how the years flew by!” Then we realize the heavy price we have paid for traveling fast.Symptoms of Hurry Sickness include stress and anxiety, bad relationships, lowered work performance and even disease. Some people don't survive it. What's the cure? Slow down, for life is so short and precious that we must live it well.（1）What was the advantage of taking a shower in the eyes of the artist friend?A. Time was saved.B. Nothing was missed.C. Great ideas flew away.D. Creative thoughts came.（2）What was the trouble with the woman's friend?A. She felt stressed.B. She found the tape useless.C. She found no way to relax.D. She watched the tape too fast.（3）What are the major trouble people face in the 21st century in the writer's eyes?A. People run fast to work.B. Everything is done in a hurry.C. People don't have enough time.D. Time flies without being noticed.（4）How can the problem be settled?A. By pacing down.B. By learning to survive.C. By developing friendship.D. By performing good work.【答案】（1）D（2）A（3）B（4）A【解析】【分析】本文为应用文。

高二英语选修七练习题题目一：阅读理解阅读下列短文，然后按要求回答问题。

One day, a little girl called Sarah and her mother went to a big toy store. Sarah saw a beautiful doll and immediately fell in love with it. The doll had blue eyes and long, blonde hair. It was wearing a pink dress and had a small purse in its hand."Mom, can I have that doll, please?" Sarah asked.Sarah's mother looked at the price tag. The doll was very expensive. "I'm sorry, Sarah, but we can't afford it right now," her mother replied.Sarah's face fell. "But Mom, I really want it. Can I please have it for my birthday next month?"Her mother thought for a moment and then smiled. "Alright, Sarah. If you save up enough money to buy half of the doll, I will buy the other half for you."Sarah's eyes lit up with excitement. She agreed to her mother's suggestion and began saving up every penny she could find. She helped wash the dishes, did odd jobs for her neighbors, and even held a lemonade stand outside her house.A month later, Sarah counted all her coins and was proud to discover that she had saved enough money to buy half of the doll. True to her word,her mother brought her to the toy store and purchased the other half of the doll.As they walked home, Sarah held her doll close to her, feeling a sense of accomplishment. She knew that she had worked hard to achieve her goal.问题：1. What did Sarah see in the toy store?2. How did Sarah feel when her mother said they couldn't afford the doll?3. What did Sarah agree to do in order to get the doll?4. How did Sarah earn money to save up for the doll?5. How did Sarah feel when she reached her goal?题目二：完形填空阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从各题所给的A、B、C和D项中，选出最佳选项。

山东省泰安市2023-2024学年高二下学期7月期末英语试题一、阅读理解The Chinese animation is becoming more popular in recent years. As the new decade unfolds, the Chinese animation industry looks promising and is likely to deliver more to the world. Here’s our list of Chinese animation movies that people should give a try and watch. Big Fish and BegoniaThis fantasy Chinese animated film was released in 2016. It succeeds in various elementsin its story such as the cycle of life, death, and what’s beyond; the natural order, unconditional love, the yin and yang, the actions and the results, and a beautiful tale of family, love, and friendship. Beyond these remarkable themes is a breathtaking animation with vivid visuals that made watching the whole film a magical and dramatic experience.The Legend of HeiHumanity’s greed for development and urbanization and what are the consequences of these actions are some of the main themes in this fantastic adventure film. And it even gained the praise of Japanese animators when released in Japan in 2019.This film has a vivid style of flashy animation with great fight scenes, and lovable characters to follow. Besides, it delivers an amazing and heartwarming story of family, friendship, and coexistence that will teach the viewers so many important lessons in life. Jiang Ziya: The Legend of DeificationJiang Ziya or The Legend of Deification is the second installment of the Chinese mythology series after Nezha: The Demon’s Rebirth. However, this time, the story follows Jiang Ziya, a god with great sympathy. The movie is a visual feast for the viewers, and was able to deliver a satisfying experience. Nevertheless, the story touches on several important traditions and beliefs among Chinese people.1．Which one is not suitable to describe the film The Legend of Hei?A．Adventurous.B．Meaningful.C．Heartbreaking.D．Affecting 2．What’s the text aimed at?A．Praising Chinese animation.B．Analyzing Chinese animation.C．Appreciating Chinese animation.D．Recommending Chinese animation. 3．Where is the text probably taken from?A．A guidebook to a library.B．An introduction to modern movies.C．A course on movie making.D．An essay on the art of storytelling.Back in the 1990s, Henry Rotich who is from Kenya, did not know much about China, with his best connection to the country being a teakettle made in Shanghai that was owned by his grandmother.Nevertheless, he applied to study in China when an opportunity presented itself in 1998. Luckily, he got the chance to come to China to pursue his master’s degree in chemistry at the same year. And his main challenge at that time was learning the language. However, he could communicate with people easily by simple Chinese after a month.“During my travels around China as a student, I found people very friendly and helpful. That is how I came to learn their language fast.”“Learning language and culture depends on one’s mindset as well as the opportunity to live in an environment where the language is used daily,” Rotich said. He believes that China’s scholarship program for African students to study in China has been instrumental in helping young Africans learn Chinese and immerse (沉浸) themselves in the culture.To complete his chemistry studies, Rotich spent eight years in China. Asked about the benefits of studying in the country, Rotich, who is married to a Chinese woman, quipped (打趣) that he came back to Kenya with “three degrees” in the same period it would take others to get just two degrees. “The first degree is my wife, the second one is my master’s and finally, my PhD,” he said proudly.Rotich said different countries and people should concentrate on their cultural similarities. He has noted many similarities between the Chinese and Kenyan cultures, and this has helped him appreciate the Chinese way of life. The similarities include respect for the elderly, families gathering during special festivals, and good neighborliness.As chairman of the Kenya-China Alumni Association for Kenyan students who studied in China, Rotich praised the role played by Chinese scholarships in promoting cultural exchanges between the two countries.4．Why did Henry Rotich learn Chinese so fast at the beginning?A．He married a Chinese girl.B．He got lots of help from Chinese people.C．He was more intelligent than other students.D．He devoted all his spare time tostudying5．What can we know about Henry Rotich from the passage?A．He came to China to study Chinese.B．He bought a teakettle made in Shanghai.C．He got three degrees when studying in China.D．He has a good knowledge of Chinese culture.6．What does Rotich think of China’s scholarship program?A．It contributes to the cultural communication.B．It increases the cultural similarities.C．It promotes Kenya’s economic growth.D．It helps young Kenyans get higher degrees. 7．What can be a suitable title for the text?A．Challenges Henry Rotich met in ChinaB．Cultural cooperation between China and KenyaC．Henry Rotich’s studying in China — a wise choiceD．Henry Rotich’s working experience in China — a magic storyIn the last hundred years, the Bali mynah (巴厘岛白椋鸟) has been sought after for its white feathers and blue skin.The capture for sale along with the bird’s habitat loss led to its being listed as “threatened” in 1988. In 1994 the Bali mynah was moved to “critically endangered”. By 2001, experts estimated only about six Bali mynahs were living in the wild, with thousands in captivity (圈养) across the world.Now, conservationists are hoping to increase the mynah population by working with bird breeders and sellers to release them into the wild. Actually, in the 1980s, an organization now called Bird Life International started to work with the government to launch a breeding program for the birds.Breeders can seek government permits to breed the birds. If approved, breeders are given mynahs and can keep 90 percent of the baby birds for private sale. The remaining birds are released at the National Park, where they will be closely watched by park officials.Early mynah releases faced problems. Some birds were infected with some diseases; others were killed by natural hunters. Illegal hunting also continued — the national park’s breeding center was even robbed, with nearly 40 birds stolen.Yet conservation efforts in the last ten years have seen greater success. Tom Squires, a famous conservationist said: “Bird keepers can still keep birds and follow their hobby without causing real problems for wild populations — which is better than species going extinct in the world.”Agus Ngurah, also a well-known conservationist, praised the program. “With the community being the breeders… they are helping us to take care of the birds existing in nature,” he said.Squires noted that there is clear evidence that some released birds have produced young ones. “So that leads me to believe that the population is certainly self-sustaining to an extent,” he said. Meanwhile, 420 Bali mynahs are now found living in the National Park.According to Logan William, another conservationist, “The government should give something back to the community so they can feel the benefits from conservation, and the bird can also benefit.”8．Why is the mynah hunted by humans?A．They are pests.B．They taste good.C．They look beautiful.D．They are countless.9．What can we infer from the three conservationists’ words?A．The government contributes the least.B．Bird keepers can keep the birds freely.C．The efforts of protecting the mynah have paid off.D．The community can breed birds for profits completely.10．How many reasons may cause releasing problems?A．Two.B．Three.C．Four.D．Five.11．What might be the writer’s attitude to the breeding programme?A．Approving.B．Critical.C．Doubtful.D．Opposed.Think twice before you reply to a message with just an emoji (表情符号) . An emoji thatrepresents happiness to one person may express a different emotion to another.To learn more, Ruth Filik at the University of Nottingham, UK, and her colleagues employed 270 British people and 253 people from other countries aged between 18 and 84 years old, with a roughly equal split of men and women, to take part in an online survey. The researchers chose 24 emojis that represented six emotions: happy, disgusted, fearful, sad, surprised or angry, based on the suggested ones that appear when you type out these words. There were four emojis per emotion, representing the different designs used by Apple, Windows, Android and WeChat. Each participant then assigned the emojis to the emotion that they thought was the best match.Women were more likely to match the emojis to the same emotions chosen by the researchers, compared with the men. It may be that women are better at recognizing facial expressions, possibly because they make more eye contact, according to the team. The younger participants also matched up the emojis better than their older counterparts, perhaps because they use these more often. Meanwhile, the British participants matched the emojis better than the others.“For example, it has been suggested that they seldom use the happy emoji to express happiness, instead, they use it for negative meanings such as sarcasm (讽刺) ,” according to the researchers. “When you’re then sending someone a message with an emoji, you can’t just assume that they see it the same way that you do,” says Filik.Isabelle Boutet at the University of Ottawa, Canada, says that matching 24 emojis to just six emotions is quite constrictive. Nevertheless, “there are issues with assigning specific emotional labels to emojis when we don’t know how they’re interpreted by different online communities”, she says. “For example, you would have never thought to use an eggplant as an disapproval if that meaning hadn’t been developed in specific communities.”12．What is paragraph 2 mainly about?A．The research results.B．The research process.C．The research theory.D．The research conditions.13．Who may be better at matching the emojis to the same emotions?A．An old French man.B．A young Chinese man.C．A young British lady.D．An old Japanese lady.14．What does the underlined word “constrictive” mean in the last paragraph?A．Limited.B．Complicated.C．Difficult.D．Professional. 15．What is the text?A．A biography.B．A book review.C．A science fiction.D．A science report.Laughter is a universal language for humans to connect with each other and form social bonds. Even as babies, we giggle when our parents pull funny faces, and then gradually learn to make others laugh as we grow up. 16 Scientists have observed behaviors in animals that suggest that your pets might be secret jokesters.Have you ever seen dogs let people come close to their toy, and then playfully run away with it? Biologist Charles Darwin saw this as the dog’s version of a practical joke. Mare Bekoff, biology professor, also observed dogs playfully teasing each other by approaching slowly and then quickly running away. 17 And he’s also said that animals may goof around (瞎胡闹) as a way to cope with stress.In a 2024 study, Isabelle Laumer and colleagues watched four ape species interact with each other and observed 18 distinct teasing behaviors. They saw young apes move towards an adult quietly, pat them to surprise them and then wait and watch the response, behaviour similar to that shown by human children. 18What about laughing? While playing, dogs sometimes produce a breathy snort (哼) that could sound like laughter. 19 Rats make a joyful squeak (吱吱声) similar to a giggle when they are tickled, says Jeffrey Burgdorf, professor at Northwestern University.20 Are the apes in Laumer’s study really joking around or just attention-seeking? What would be the evolutionary purpose of animals teasing? “In humans, humour can serve as an ice-breaker, removing social barriers and strengthening relationships,” says Laumer. “We don’t know if it’s the same in apes or other animals, but it’s possible.”A．But is it a uniquely human experience?B．His study showed that rats intend to tease.C．Dolphins let out a squeak when they are hungry.D．Dolphins let out sounds of joy when play-fighting.E．His work concluded that dogs just want to have fun.F．But is a rat’s giggle really a sign of a sense of humour?G．So, a sense of humour may have appeared early in our evolutionary timeline.二、完形填空Music is said to make one smarter; exercise is believed to help one’s brain function better. Can exercising to music boost brainpower 21 ?In a cognitive (认知的) ability test, some volunteers were asked to 22 Vivaldi’s “Four Seasons” while exercising. It turned out that they performed better than when they exercised without 23 .“The findings suggest exercise 24 people’s cognitive performance,” said Charles Emery, one of the leading researchers. “And listening to music can enhance 25 . Next, the both will be combined to see what will happen,” Emery 26 .Later, Emery and his colleagues launched another test, where 33 patients were asked to exercise with and without music separately after 27 cardiovascular (心血管的) surgery. After the test, the patients reported they felt better physically and 28 after exercising with or without music. 29 , their improvement on cognitive ability doubled when exercising to music. “Exercising to music seems to bring 30 changes in nervous system, which may have a direct 31 on cognitive ability,” Emery said.“The 32 of the two elements may increase cognitive ability to a degree.” Emery said. But the conclusion was not convincing. 33 , the music styles adopted in the previous tests were not colorful. To further prove their findings, Emery intended to 34 more people using different music types. He said: “Given the diversity of music styles, proving what music type works best is 35 .”21．A．doubly B．partly C．instantly D．absolutely 22．A．sing out B．listen to C．note down D．act out 23．A．movies B．music C．poems D．art 24．A．evaluates B．weakens C．improves D．confirms 25．A．standards B．function C．abilities D．brainpower 26．A．quoted B．discussed C．debated D．added27．A．finishing B．conducting C．accepting D．giving 28．A．heartily B．bodily C．mentally D．morally 29．A．However B．Thus C．Otherwise D．Instead 30．A．positive B．predictive C．various D．negative 31．A．impression B．result C．feedback D．effect 32．A．relation B．combination C．separation D．assumption 33．A．After all B．All in all C．In closing D．In contrast 34．A．test B．teach C．train D．inspire 35．A．influential B．meaningful C．impressive D．incredible三、语法填空阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

【英语】高二英语阅读理解专项训练及答案一、高中英语阅读理解1．阅读理解A 3-year-old boy who was lost in the woods for two days is now safe at home with his family. But Casey Hathaway told his rescuers that he was not alone in the rainy, freezing cold woods. He said he was with a friend — a bear.The child went missing on January 22. He was playing with friends at his grandmother's house in the southern state of North Carolina. When the other children returned home but Casey did not, the family searched the area for almost an hour before calling the police. Police formed a search and rescue team to look for the young boy in the nearby woods. But two days went by and still — no Casey.Then on January 24, someone called the police saying he heard a child crying in the woods. Police followed up on the information and found Casey at about 9:30 that night. They pulled him out of some briar. He was in good health. Casey told the rescuers that he had hung out with a black bear for two days, a bear he called his "friend".Sheriff Chip Hughes spoke with reporters from several news agencies. He said Casey did not say how he was able to survive in the woods for three days in the cold, rainy weather. However, the sheriff said, "He did say he had a friend in the woods that was a bear that was with him."Hundreds of people helped in the search and rescue efforts, including some 600 volunteers, federal police and members of the military. Officer Hughes told reporters that at no point did he think Casey had been kidnapped.His mother Brittany Hathaway talked with reporters from a local news agency and thanked everyone who joined the search for her son. "We just want to tell everybody that we're very thankful that you took the time out to search for Casey and prayed for him, and he's good," said his mother. "He is good, he is up and talking. He's already asked to watch Netflix. So, he's good …"（1）When did Casey get lost?A. On January 24.B. After a 911 call.C. Before his playmates came.D. After he left his grandmother's house.（2）What can we know about the boy?A. He survived with the help of a bear.B. The rescuers rescued him from a bear.C. Someone offered key information to find him.D. He was eventually found by officer Hughes.（3）Why did the mother say that in the last paragraph?A. To report the detailed situation.B. To show her gratitude and relief.C. To invite everyone to watch her child.D. To appreciate searchers and the bear.（4）Where is this text most likely from?A. A news report.B. A guidebook.C. A diary.D. An advertisement.【答案】（1）D（2）C（3）B（4）A【解析】【分析】本文是一篇新闻报道，男孩凯西在离开祖母家后就失踪了。

高二英语阅读理解深化单选题40题1. The author of the biography is mainly trying to show _____.A. the subject's achievementsB. the subject's difficultiesC. the subject's personalityD. the subject's family background答案：A。

本题考查对人物传记主旨的理解。

选项B，文中并没有过多强调主人公的困难；选项C，虽然可能会涉及到主人公的性格，但不是主要目的；选项D，家族背景只是传记中的一部分，并非主要内容。

而传记通常是为了展现主人公的成就。

2. What was the main reason for the subject's success?A. LuckB. Hard workC. TalentD. Support from family答案：B。

选项A，运气不是主要原因；选项C，天赋可能有一定作用，但不是主要的；选项D，家人的支持是一个因素，但不是主要原因。

文中通常会强调主人公通过努力工作取得成功。

3. The subject faced many challenges. Which challenge was the most difficult?A. Financial problemsB. Social pressureC. Health issuesD. Lack of education答案：C。

选项A，经济问题可能会有，但不一定是最困难的；选项B，社会压力可能存在，但通常不是最主要的挑战；选项D，缺乏教育可以克服。

而健康问题往往是最难以克服的挑战。

4. What quality did the subject possess that made him/her stand out?A. KindnessB. CreativityC. PerseveranceD. Intelligence答案：C。

【英语】高二英语阅读理解专题训练答案含解析一、高中英语阅读理解1．阅读理解A new study shows that air pollution can cause a huge reduction in our intelligence. The study was a project involving researchers at Peking University in China and Yale University in the United States.The researchers reported that long-term exposure to air pollution can affect a person's mental abilities in two areas: Language and math.The researchers studied about 25,000 people from across China. Between 2010 and 2014, these Chinese men, women and children were given language and math tests. Then researchers compared the test results with measurements of pollution in the air, namely nitrogen dioxide and sulfur dioxide (二氧化硫).Xi Chen of the Yale School of Public Health led the study. He and his team found that breathing polluted air can reduce a person's education level by about one year.Chen said that the effect generally is worse for those over 64 years of age, for men and for those with little or no education.“The older persons—they are more affected. And we find, quite amazingly, males are more affected than females. And people working outdoors are more affected than people working indoors.He noted that the youngest people in the study were 10 years old, while the oldest was 90 years old. They came from China's 33 provinces. In his words, the data and facts are convincing and this range of ages and locations across the country provided a real, objective and representative sample.The researchers noted that the effect of air pollution on verbal ability is even more serious as people age, especially among men and the less educated. The researchers also stressed that every country, whether developed, developing or poor, should focus on air pollution or humans will face a bad situation.（1）What is the result of the study?A.Air pollution has a bad effect on people's intelligence.B.Females are more affected by air pollution than males.C.Americans are more affected by air pollution than Chinese.D.People working indoors are actually not affected by air pollution.（2）What did Chen say about the study?A.It is doubtful.B.It is extremely unfair.C.It is common and not representative.D.It is relatively objective and persuasive.（3）What did the researchers emphasize in the last paragraph?A.The data from the 33 provinces is convincing.B.The whole world should pay attention to air pollution.C.The less educated take more responsibility for air pollution.D.Air pollution's influence on verbal ability is less serious as people age.（4）Where is the text most likely taken from?A.A life diary.B.A guidebook.C.A science magazine.D.A biography.【答案】（1）A（2）D（3）B（4）C【解析】【分析】本文是一篇说明文，一项新的研究表明，长期暴露在空气污染中会在语言和数学两个方面影响一个人的智力，因此每个国家都应关注空气污染否则人类将面临一个糟糕的局面。