英语阅读理解分类练习
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2019高三英语分类阅读练习(3)AAmericansocietyisnotnap(午睡)-friendly.Infact,saysDavidDinges,asleepspecialistattheUniversityofPennsylvan iaSchoolofMedicine,“There’sevenaprohibitionagainstadmittingweneedsleep”.Nobodywantstobecaughtnappingorfo undasleepatwork.Toquoteaproverb:“Somesleepfivehours,naturerequiresseven,lazinessnineandwickednesseleven.”Wrong.Thewaynottofallasleepatworkistotakenapswhenyouneedthem.“Wehavetototallychangeourattitudetowardnapping,”saysDr.WilliamDementofStanfordUniversity,thegodfatherofsleepresearch.LastyearanationalcommissionledbyDementidentifiedan“Americansleepdebt”whichonemembersaidwasasimportantasthenationaldebt.Thecommissionwasconcernedabou tthedangersofsleepiness:peoplecausingindustrialaccidentsorfallingasleepwhiledri ving.ThismaybewhywehaveanewsleeppolicyintheWhiteHouse.Accordingtorecentreports, PresidentClintonistryingtotakeaha1f-hoursnooze(瞌睡)everyafternoon.About60percentofAmericanadultsnapwhengiventheopportunity.Weseemtohave “amidafternoonquietphase,”alsocalled“asecondarysleepgate.”Sleeping15minutestotwohoursintheearlyafternooncanreducestressandmakeusrefreshed .Clearly,wewereborntonap.WeSuperstarsofSnoozedon'tnaptoreplacelostshut-eyeortoprepareforanightshift. Rather,we“snack”onsleep,whenever,whereverandatwhatevertimewefeellikeit.Imyselfhavenappedinbuses ,cars,planesandonboats;onfloorsandbeds;andinlibraries,officesandmuseums.4l.ItiscommonlyacceptedinAmericansocietythattoomuchsleepis.A.unreasonableB.criminalC.harmfulD.costly42.TheresearchdonebytheDementCommissionshowsthatAmericans________.A.don'tliketotakenapsB.areterriblyworriedabouttheirnationaldebtC.sleeplessthanisgoodforthemD.havecausedmanyindustrialandtrafficaccidents43.Thepurposeofthisarticleisto.A.warnusofthewickednessofnappingB.explainthedangerofsleepinessC.discussthesideeffectsofnappingD.convincethereaderofthenecessityofnapping44.Theunderlinedphrase“Americansleepdebt”inPara.3istheresultof.A.thetraditionalmisconceptiontheAmericanshaveaboutsleepB.thenewsleeppolicyoftheClintonAdministrationC.therapiddevelopmentofAmericanindustryD.theAmericans'worryaboutthedangerofsleepiness45.Thesecondsentenceofthelastparagraphtellsusthatitis.A.preferabletohaveasoundsleepbeforeanightshiftB.goodpracticetoeatsomethinglightbeforewegotobedC.essentialtomakeupforcostsleepD.naturaltotakeanapwheneverwefeeltheneedforitBViolinprodigies(神童),Ilearned,havecomeindistinctwavesfromdistinctregions.Mostofthegreatperformer softhelate19thandearly20thcenturieswerebornandbroughtupinRussiaandEasternEurope .IaskedIsaacStern,oneoftheworld’sgreatestviolinists,thereasonforthisphenomenon.“Itisveryclear,”hetoldme.“TheywereallJews(犹太人)andJewsatthetimewereseverelyoppressedandill-treatedinthatpartoftheworld.They werenotallowedintotheprofessionalfields,buttheywereallowedtoachieveexcellenceon aconcertstage.”Asaresult,everyJewishparent'sdreamwastohaveachildinthemusicschoolbecauseitwasap assporttotheWest.Anotherelementintheemergenceofprodigies,Ifound,isasocietythatvaluesexcellen ceinacertainfieldandisabletonurture(培育)talent.Nowadays,themostnurturingsocietiesseemtobeintheFarEast.“InJapan,amostcompetitivesocietywithstrongerdisciplinethanours,”saysIsaacStern,“childrenarereadytotesttheirlimitseverydayinmanyfields,includingmusic.WhenWest ernmusiccametoJapanafterWorldWarII,thatmusicnotonlybecamepartoftheirdailylives, butitbecameadisciplineaswell.”TheKoreansandChinese,asweknow,arejustashighlymotivatedastheJapanese.That'sagoodthing,becauseevenprodigiesmustworkhard.Nexttohardwork,biological inheritanceplaysanimportantroleinthemakingofaprodigy.J.S.Bach,forexample,wasthe topofseveralgenerationsofmusicians,andfourofhissonshadsignificantcareersinmusic .46.JewishparentsinEasternEuropelongedfortheirchildrentoattendmusicschoolbecause .A.itwouldallowthemaccesstoabetterlifeintheWestB.JewishchildrenarebornwithexcellentmusicaltalentC.theywantedtheirchildrentoenterintotheprofessionalfieldsD.itwouldenablethefamilytogetbettertreatmentintheirowncountry47.Nurturingsocietiesasmentionedinthepassagerefertosocietiesthat.A.enforcestrongdisciplineonstudentswhowanttoachieveexcellenceB.treasuretalentandprovideopportunitiesforitsfulldevelopmentC.encouragepeopletocompetewitheachotherD.promisetalentedchildrenhighpositions48.Japanisdescribedinthepassageasacountrythatattachesimportanceto.A.all-rounddevelopmentB.thelearningofWesternmusicC.stricttrainingofchildrenD.varietyinacademicstudies49.Whichofthefollowingcontributestotheemergenceofmusicalprodigiesaccordingtothe passage?A.Anaturalgift.B.Extensiveknowledgeofmusic-C.Veryearlytraining.D.Aprejudice-freesociety.50.Whichofthefollowingtitlesbestsummarizesthemainideaofthepassage?A.JewishContributiontoMusic.B.TrainingofMusiciansintheWorld.C.MusicandSociety.D.TheMakingofProdigiesCPsychologistGeorgeSpilichandcolleaguesatWashingtonCollegeinChestertown,Mar yland,decidedtofindoutwhether,asmanysmokerssay,smokinghelpsthemto “thinkandconcentrate.”Spilichputyoungnon-smokers,activesmokersandsmokersdeprived(被剥夺)ofcigarettesthroughaseriesoftests.Inthefirsttest,eachsubject(试验对象)satbeforeacomputerscreenandpressedakeyassoonasheorsherecognizedatargetletter amongagroupingof96.Inthissimpletest,smokers,deprivedsmokersandnon-smokersperfor medequallywell.Thenexttestwasmorecomplex,requiringalltoscansequencesof20identicallettersa ndrespondtheinstantoneoftheletterstransformedintoadifferentone.Non-smokersweref aster,butunderthestimulationofnicotine,activesmokerswerefasterthandeprivedsmoke rs.Inthethirdtestofshort-termmemory,non-smokersmadethefewesterrors,butdeprive dsmokerscommittedfewererrorsthanactivesmokers.Thefourthtestrequiredpeopletoreadapassage,thenanswerquestionsaboutit.Non-s mokersrememberedl9percentmoreofthemostimportantinformationthanactivesmokers,and deprivedsmokersbestedthosewhohadsmokedacigarettejustbeforetesting-Activesmokers tendednotonlytohavepoorermemoriesbutalsohadtroubleseparatingimportantinformatio nfrominsignificantdetails.“Asourtestsbecamemorecomplex.”sumsupSpilich,”non-smokersperformedbetterthansmokersbywiderandwidermargins”.Hepredicts,'smoke rsmightperformadequatelyatmanyjobs—untiltheygotcomplicated.Asmokingairlinepilotcouldflyadequatelyifnoproblemsarose ,butifsomethingwentwrong,smokingmightdamagehismentalcapacity.”5l.ThepurposeofGeorgeSpilich'sexperimentsis.A.totestwhethersmokinghasapositiveeffectonthementalcapacityofsmokersB.toshowhowsmokingdamagespeople'smentalcapacityC.toprovethatsmokingaffectspeople'sregularperformanceD.tofindoutwhethersmokinghelpspeople'sshort-termmemory52.GeorgeSpilich'sexperimentwasconductedinsuchawayasto.pelthesubjectstoseparatemajorinformationfromminordetailsB.putthesubjectsthroughincreasinglycomplextestsC.checktheeffectivenessofnicotineonsmokersD.registerthepromptresponsesofthesubjects53.Theunderlinedword“bested”inPara.5mostprobablymeansA.beatB.enviedC.caughtupwithD.madethebestof54.Whichofthefollowingstatementsistrue?A.Activesmokersingeneralperformedbetterthandeprivedsmokers.B.Activesmokersrespondedmorequicklythantheothersubjects.C.Non-smokerswerenotbetterthanothersubjectsinperformingsimpletasks.D.Deprivedsmokersgavetheslowestresponsestothevarioustasks.55.Wecaninferfromthelastparagraphthat.A.smokersshouldnotexpecttobecomeairlinepilotsB.smokinginemergencycasescausesmentalillnessC.noairlinepilotssmokeduringflightsD.smokersmayproveunequaltohandingemergencycases,Key:41-45ACDAD46-50ABCAD51-55ABACD。
【英语】英语阅读理解专题练习(及答案)及解析一、阅读理解1.阅读理解Science fiction is a popular kind of writing, and many people think of Jules Verne(凡尔纳) as the father of science fiction. He was born in France in 1828. His father wanted him to become a lawyer, but from his early 20s Verne decided to become a writer. At first he wrote plays for the theater. Then, in 1863, he wrote a story called Five Weeks in a Balloon. The success of this book encouraged him to write more stories such as A Journey to the Center of the Earth(1864) and From the Earth to the Moon(1865).In the 19th century, many people were interested in science and inventions. Jules Verne wrote about scientific subjects in his stories and, as a result, they were very popular. Verne's writing included many predictions(预言)for the 20th century and many of them came true. He described space flight, movies, and air conditioning, a long time before they appeared. These books were very successful and they made Verne rich.Jules Verne's books have been the subjects for many movies. 20, 000 Leagues under the Sea was a successful movie for Walt Disney. It was the first time that Disney movie had used real actors instead of cartoon drawings. Around the World in Eighty Days is another famous movie based on one of Verne's books. The main character is an Englishman called Phileas Fogg. For him, the most important thing is to be always on time!(1)What does the phrase "the father of science fiction" mean?A. The father who has several children.B. The man who loves science and inventions.C. The writer whose father wrote science fiction.D. The man who first started writing science fiction successfully.(2)What encouraged Jules Verne to write more stories?A. The plays he wrote for the theater.B. The encouragement from his father.C. The success of Five Weeks in a Balloon.D. The scientific subjects in his stories.(3)Why were Jules Verne's books very popular in the 19th century?A. Because his books made him rich and famous.B. Because he wrote many plays for the theater at that time.C. Because his books were the subjects for many movies.D. Because many people were interested in science and inventions.(4)Which of the following has the main character called Phileas Fogg?A. Five Weeks in a Balloon.B. Around the World in Eighty Days.C. A Journey to the Center of the Earth.D. From the Earth to the Moon.(5)According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE?A. The space flight Verne described was different from others.B. The main characters in Verne's books are always on time.C. Jules Verne only wrote in the 19th century.D. Many of the predictions in Verne's stories came true.【答案】(1)D(2)C(3)D(4)B(5)D【解析】【分析】文章大意:许多人认为朱勒凡尔纳是科幻小说之父,他的父亲希望他能成为一名律师,但是当他二十岁的时候,凡尔纳决定成为一名作家,他的书写的非常受欢迎,朱勒凡尔纳的书已经成为许多电影的主题。
高考英语真题【阅读理解】分类拔高练习05社会生活1.(2014·辽宁)阅读理解(Q = Question; A = Answer)Situation IQ: If someone sits right next to me in an empty movie theater, is it rude to move? A: Maybe, but nobody will fault you for it. Chances are that close sitter doesn't realize he disturbs you, so he may miss your annoyance. You undoubtedly aren't the first person he's met who needs enough room. Forgive his bad judgment, move quietly and enjoy the show.Situation IIQ: If I use the bathroom at a store, do I need to buy something?A: Consider frequency and urgency. Is this a one-time or an emergency? If so, you don't have to buy anything, but it would be kind if you did. However, if you regularly use the bathroom at this place, then you are a customer, and you should act like one. Situation IIIQ: If someone is talking loudly on the bus, is there a nice way to ask him to keep it down?A: No. Try other means.1) Stare at him until he gets aware of it and quiets down.2) Lift your finger in a silence motion(动作)and smile. 3) Put on earphones and ignore him.Situation IVQ: If I remember my friend's birthday a day late, should I apologize or just wish her a happy birthday like nothing happened?A: This is the reason why the word belated was invented. "Happy belated birthday!" is short for: "Well, I know I forgot, but then I remembered. Forgive me and happy birthday."Situation VQ: Can I lie about seeing a text because I was too busy or lazy to respond(回复) to it?A: Don't lie. Receiving a text does not mean you need to respond to it. Why waste a perfectly good lie when the truth will serve? "Yes," you can say if ever asked, "I saw it." No explanation is needed as to why you don't respond.(1)You will get annoyed in a theater when .A.a person is too activeB.a person is too rude to youC.a person talks too loudlyD.a person sits too close to you(2)How will you quiet someone down in a public place?A.By making fun of him continuously.B.By looking purposefully at him.C.By talking to him directly.D.By pointing angrily at him.(3)The underlined word "belated" in Situation IV probably means .A.predictedB.returnedC.cancelledD.delayed(4)What is the passage mainly about?A.Modern ways to mind your manners.B.Different ways to change others' manners.C.Proper manners to offer help to others.D.Good manners to talk to people.2.(2014·上海)阅读理解Let's say you want to hit the gym more regularly this year. How do you make that happen? Consider putting the habit loop to use.Here's how it works:A habit is a 3-step process. First, there's a cue, something that tells your brain to operate automatically. Then there's a routine. And finally, a reward, which helps your brain learn to desire the behavior. It's what you can use to create-or break-habits of your own.Here's how to apply it:Choose a cue, like leaving your running shoes by the door, then pick. a reward-say, a piece of chocolate when you get home from the gym. That way, the cue and thereward become interconnected. Finally, when you see the shoes, your brain will start longing for the reward, which will make it easier to work out day after day. The best part? In a couple of weeks, you won't need the chocolate at all. Your brain will come to see the workout itself as the reward. Which is the whole point, right?(1)Which of the following best fits in the box with a “?” in THE HABIT LOOP?A.Pick a new cue.B.Form a new habit.C.Choose a new reward.D.Design a new resolution.(2)According to THE HABIT LOOP, you can stick to your plan most effectively by______.A.changing the routineB.trying it for a weekC.adjusting your goalD.writing it down(3)What's the purpose of putting the habit loop to use?A.To test out different kinds of cues.B.To do something as a habit even without rewards.C.To work out the best New Year's resolution.D.To motivate yourself with satisfactory rewards.(4)“This year when I see the Harry Potter post er, I will read 30 pages of an English novel or an English newspaper in order to watch TV for half an hour." What is the cue in this resolution?A.The Harry Potter poster.B.Reading 30 pages of an English novel.C.An English newspaper.D.Watching TV for half an hour.3.(2014·重庆)阅读理解It's generally believed that people act the way they do because of their personalities and attitudes. They recycle their garbage because they care about the environment. They pay $5 for a caramel brulee latte because they like expensive coffee drinks.It's undeniable that behavior comes from our inner dispositions(性情), but in many instances we also draw inferences about who we are, as suggested by the social psychologist Daryl Bern, by observing our own behavior. We can be strangers toourselves. If we knew our own minds, why should we need to guess what our preferences are from our behavior? If our minds were an open book, we would know exactly how much we care about the environment or like lattes. Actually, we often need to look to our behavior to figure out who we are.Moreover, we don't just use our behavior to learn about our particular types of character --- we infer characters that weren't there before. Our behavior is often shaped by little pressures around us, which we fail to recognize. Maybe we recycle because our wives and neighbors would disapprove if we didn't. Maybe we buy lattes in order to impress the people around us. We should not mistakenly believe that we always behave as a result of some inner disposition.Whatever pressures there can be or inferences one can make, people become what they do, though it may not be in compliance(符合)with their true desires. Therefore, we should all bear in mind Kurt Vonnegut's advice: “We are what we pretend t o be, so we must be careful about what we pretend to be.”(1)According to the passage, personalities and attitudes are commonly believed to _______.A.determine one's behaviorB.reflect one's tasteC.influence one's surroundingsD.result from one's habits(2)Which of the following would Daryl Bern most probably agree with?A.The return of a wallet can indicate one's honesty.B.A kind person will offer his seat to the old.C.One recycles plastics to protect the environment.D.One buys latte out of love of coffee.(3)What can be inferred from the underlined sentence in the passage?A.We fail to realize our inner dispositions.B.We can be influenced by outside pressures.C.Our behavior is the result of our true desires.D.Our characters can shape our social relationships.(4)What does the author mainly discusses in the passage?A.Personalities and attitudes.B.Preferences and habits.C.Behavior and personalities.D.Attitudes and preferences.4.(2014·北京)阅读理解MultitaskingWhat is the first thing you notice when you walk into a shop? The products displayed (展示) at the entrance? Or the soft background music?But have you ever notice the smell? Unless it is bad, the answer is likely to be no. But while a shop's scent may not be outstanding compared with sights and sounds, it is certainly there. And it is providing to be an increasing powerful tool in encouraging people to purchase.A brand store has become famous for its distinctive scent which floats through the fairly dark hall and out to the entrance, via scent machines. A smell may be attractive but it may not just be used for freshening air. One sports goods company once reported that when it first introduced scent into its stores, customers' intension to purchase increased by 80 percent.When it comes to the best shopping streets in Pairs, scent is just as important to a brand's success as the quality of its window displays and goods on sales. That is mainly because shopping is a very different experience to what it used to be.Some years ago, the focus for brand name shopping was on a few people with sales assistants' disproving attitude and don't touch what you can't afford displays. Now the rise of electronic commerce (e-commerce) has opened up famous brands to a wider audience. But while e-shops can use sights and sounds, only bricks-and-mortar stores (实体店) can offer a full experience from the minute customers step through the door to the moment they leave. Another brand store seeks to be much more than a shop, but rather a destination. And scent is just one way to achieve this. Now a famous store uses complex man-made smell to make sure that the soft scent of baby powder floats through the kid department, and coconut (椰子) scent in the swimsuit section. A department store has even opened a new lab, inviting customers on a journey into the store's windows to smell books, pots and drawers, in search of their perfect scent.(1)According to the passage, what is an increasingly powerful tool in the success of some brand store?A.Friendly assistant.B.Unique scents.C.Soft background musicD.attractive window display.(2)E-shops are mentioned in the passage to _______ .A.as how the advantages of brick-and-mortar storesB.urge shop assistants to change their attitudeC.push stores to use sights and soundsD.introduce the rise of e-commerce(3)The underlined word “destination” in Paragraph 5 means _______ .A.a platform that exhibits goodsB.a spot where travelers like to stayC.a place where customers love to goD.a target that a store expects to meet(4)The main purpose of the passage is to ______ .pare and evaluateB.examine and assessC.argue and discussrm and explain。
高考英语任务型阅读信息分类与整合练习题30题1<背景文章>In today's digital age, technology has had a profound impact on education. The integration of technology in the classroom has transformed the way students learn and teachers teach. Online learning platforms, educational apps, and virtual reality tools are just some of the ways technology is enhancing the educational experience.One of the major benefits of technology in education is its ability to provide personalized learning. With the help of adaptive learning software, students can receive customized lessons based on their individual needs and learning styles. This not only helps students learn at their own pace but also increases their engagement and motivation.Another advantage of technology in education is its accessibility. Students can access educational resources from anywhere in the world, at any time. This has opened up new opportunities for learning and has made education more inclusive.Technology has also made it easier for teachers to track student progress and provide feedback. With the use of learning management systems, teachers can monitor student performance, identify areas of weakness, and provide targeted interventions.However, like any tool, technology also has its limitations. One of the challenges of using technology in education is the digital divide. Not all students have access to the same technology resources, which can lead to inequalities in education. Another concern is the potential for distraction. With the availability of social media and other online distractions, students may find it difficult to focus on their studies.Despite these challenges, technology is here to stay and will continue to shape the future of education. As educators, it is our responsibility to ensure that technology is used effectively to enhance the learning experience and not become a distraction.1. Technology in education can provide ___.A. traditional learning methodsB. one-size-fits-all lessonsC. personalized learningD. limited educational resources答案:C。
阅读理解题型分类练(十)词句猜测题——词义猜测类A[2021·临沂市高三一模] I had moved to Japan for a longterm client consultingengagement. After a few days in a Tokyo hotel I moved to an apartment. After being moved in by my colleagues, it was time to get dinner. I found a pizza deliver flyer in my mailbox and decided to simply order a pizza as I might have the previous week in Manhattan. The phone call to Cali Pizza was easier than anticipated and while waiting for the pizza I set about unpacking.Unfortunately, after 45 minutes no pizza. I figured that my “easy” call really wasn't and that I would need to make alternate plans for dinner. While thinking about what to do next, my phone rang. It was Cali Pizza calling to say that they could not find my apartment based on the address that I had given them. Once it was determined that I had provided an incorrect address, the clerk on the phone asked me to describe what I could see from my window. After some back and forth they seemed satisfied that they knew where I was.A few minutes later the pizza arrived. This is when my “customer delight” experience took__over. First, the delivery person apologized repeatedly for being late, then he showed me the small blue metal plate on my building with the correct address, and finally he refused to accept payment for the pizza because he was late. Net result: one delighted customer(me) , and frequent orders from Cali Pizza during my twoyear stay in Japan.Such “customer delight” experiences become stories I have used to illustrate what it means to truly delight a customer.1.What did the writer do first after he moved in the apartment?A.Deliver flyers.B.Place an order.C.Call his colleagues.D.Set about unpacking.2.Why was the delivery delayed?A.The number on the flyer was inaccurate.B.The clerk was unfamiliar with the address.C.The writer provided an inaccurate address.D.The pizza was sent to a wrong address.3.Which of the following best explains “took over” underlined in Paragraph 3?A.Disappeared. B.Dominated.C.Promoted. D.Decreased.4.What can we learn from the story?A.It's never easy to settle down in a new city.B.A delayed delivery may result in good profit.C.One can't be too careful when placing an order.D.A shortterm loss of benefit may reward a lot.B[2021·潍坊市一模] A new study, published this week in the journal Frontiers inVeterinary Science, reveals that nonhuman animals' tears are not so different from our own. The chemical similarities are so great, in fact, that the composition of other species' tears—and how they're adapted to their environments—may provide insights into better treatments for human eye disease.Previously, scientists had studied closely only the tears of a handful of mammals, including humans, dogs, horses, camels, and monkeys. In the new study, Brazilian veterinarians analyzed the tears of reptiles and birds for the first time, focusing on seven species.Tears, which are released from tear tubes, form a film over the eye that's composed of three ingredients: mucus, water, and oil. The mucus coats the eye's surface and helps to attach the film to the eye, the water is a natural salty solution containing crucial proteins and minerals, and the oil prevents the eye from drying out.Humans are the only known species to produce emotional tears; the expression “crocodile tears”,which refers to a person's phony display of emotion, comes from the mysterious tendency of crocodiles to release tears as they eat.But tears play key roles beyond weeping, notes Lionel Sebbag at Iowa State University, who was not involved in the new research. They help with vision by lubricating(润滑) and clearing the eye. They also protect the eye against infection and provide nutrition to the cornea (角膜) , the eye's clear outer layer, which lacks blood tubes, he says.Learning how reptiles and birds use tears may also inspire new medications for conditions such as dry eye, which occurs when tear tubes don't produce enough oil. The disease, common in cats, dogs, and people, can sometimes lead to blindness.5.What is Paragraph 3 mainly about?A.The source of tears.B.The composition of tears.C.The classification of tears.D.The definition of tears.6.What does the underlined word “phony” in Paragraph 4 mean ?A.Tricky. B.Regretful.C.Cold. D.False.7.Which statement does Lionel Sebbag agree with?A.Weeping contributes to eye disease.B.The cornea has rich blood tubes.C.Tears oil and clear the eyes.D.More tears mean better vision.8.What might be the best title for the text?A.Tears, a barrier to eyesB.A better treatment for eye diseaseC.Nonhuman tears promise new curesD.Other species' tears are similar to humans'C[2021·湖北高三十一校第二次联考] If you were to throw, say, a banana peel out of yourcar while driving along the motorway, that would be a completely harmless action, due to the fact that it's part of a fruit—right? Actually, no. A banana peel can take up to two years to be naturallyprocessed, and with a third of motorists admitting to littering while driving, that's a whole lot of discarded banana peels. An orange peel and a cigarette butt have a similar biodegrading (生物降解) term to that of a banana peel, but tin cans last up to 100 years; and plastic bottles last forever, so do glass bottles.Despite the fact that longerlasting materials will serve to damage the environment and its animals for longer, we can't merely measure the severity of a certain type of rubbish by its lifetime. For example, despite having a fairly short length of biodegrading time, more than 120 tons of cigaretterelated litter is discarded in the UK every day.It's not a cheap habit either: to keep our streets clean annually costs UK taxpayers £500 million, and when you include our green spaces, that goes up to £1 billion. So, it's not surprising that if caught flytipping you could face a £20,000 fine or even jail time and, if you dispose of something dangerous, the court could give you five years to serve. Regardless of how severe these punishments might seem, however, among the reported cases only 2,000 were found guilty out of 825,000, so we still have some way to go in making sure people obey the rules.9.What does the underlined word “ discarded” in Para. 1 mean?A.Harmless. B.Processed.C.Thrown. D.Longlasting.10.Which of the following has the longest biodegrading term?A.Glass bottles. B.Tin cans.C.Cigarette butts. D.Banana peels.11.What can be inferred from the passage?A.The severity of rubbish can be measured only by its lifetime.B.Quite a few people were found guilty of illegally littering.C.Every year UK taxpayers spend £500 million keeping streets free of dirt.D.Cigaretterelated litter and peels can be ignored for their fairly short lifetime.12.What is the purpose of the passage?A.To inform readers of different biodegrading terms.B.To call for people not to litter illegally.C.To encourage people to use fewer plastic bags.D.To stress the importance of good behavior.。
考点分类练(六)推理判断题——文章出处类A(2021·安徽江淮十校第二次联考)Storyland company right now opens the door for new young professionals, artists and passionate drama teachers.We are looking for someone, who is in love with Art, Art Education and kids. Joining this position you will be working on educational art programmes to develop students’ imagination, creativity, and taste for art and beauty.●Work with younger students (between the ages of 3 and 5), but also be ready to work with elder kids●Be ready to work with students with varying level of English●Candidates won’t be teaching English, he/she will be teaching Drama and Theatre Studies, so make sure you are experienced and professional on that area●Caring, passionate, motivated (younger than 40 years old, as you will be joining young growing team)●HIGH ENERGY and Flexibility●Willing and ready to commit at least 2 years for the project (with contract signing)●Flexible work hours depending on schedule with no more than 40 hours per weekRequirements●A passionate, warm, and caring personality●Good teamwork skills●Experience on teaching children is a plusWage and Benefits Package●18,000-20,000 RMB before tax per month depending on experience●7 days paid vacation●A working visa is provided●Medical insurance●Annual company tripsWe are innovative and fast-growing. If you want to share your story and are searching for your dream land—Join Us Now!1.Who is Storyland working for?A.Young professionals.B.Artists.C.Drama teachers.D.Kids.2.Which of the following statements is TRUE?A.Employees will work with kids who can speak good English.B.Employees should be energetic and flexible.C.Employees will get a salary of 18,000-20,000 RMB after tax per month.D.Employees should pay for medical insurance by themselves.3.Where is the passage most probably taken from?A.A job-hunting website.B.A book on art.C.A research paper.D.A news report.B(2021·山西太原高三二模)Food Allergy and Special Dietary NeedsOur District will have a School Nutrition Programme which shall provide individualised menus or food preparations for students who are unable to have the meals normally served at our school, as required by their individual education plan (IEP) or health plan. Read the following information carefully so that we are on the same page.PARENTAL ASSISTANCEYou will be asked to:•Inform the school principal of any food allergy or special dietary needs related to a disabling condition.•Provide medical information from a District-approved recognised medical authority(RMA).•Offer updated medical information as requested by the District.•Participate in any meeting or discussion regarding the students’ meal plan.•Notify the school of any change related to the food allergy or special dietary needs.SCHOOL SITE RESPONSIBILITIES•Find out children requiring special dietary change.•The principal shall refer students with special dietary needs to special services as required by law.•The nurses shall make teachers and students aware of allergy alert identification.•Monitor and update the IEP or health plan as needed.DISTRICT NUTRITION SERVICE RESPONSIBILITIES•We will provide food item services and individualised menus for students according to medical need.Menus will not be changed because of personal preference.•We will train school medical staff on how to react to food allergies and food-related emergencies and how to change menus.•We will maintain special dietary information on each student identified as having special dietaryneeds and update this information as needed.4.Who will probably be served with an individualised menu?A.All disabled students.B.Each unhealthy student.C.Students with a food allergy.D.Students with a taste preference.5.Which of the following statements is TRUE?A.RMA is involved in planning students’ meals.B.Students are required to update the health plan.C.The teachers train students to identify allergies.D.The District provides services and specific instructions.6.Where can this text be possibly found?A.A clinic notice.B.A guideline for parents.C.A medical journal.D.A school yearbook.C(2021·江苏泰州高三第二次联考)For most of us, the world’s southernmost point seems like a pretty place, but for Hannah, Hannalore, Sophie and Julia, it’s home. Each year they spend five months living and working in port welcoming visiting ships and, best of all, watching over the local penguins(企鹅).They live on a tiny island, but share it with about 2,000 gentoo penguins and their chicks, as well as other birds. Life here is different every day and depends on weather and ice conditions, as well as the visiting ships’ schedules. Port Lockroy is one of the most visited places in Antarctica, with one to three ships visiting a day. Between ship visits we have other duties to attend to. These include maintenance jobs, sending postcards from the post office, checking conditions on the historical items in the museum and monitoring the penguin colonies and other wildlife.Hannah spends much time stamping people’s postcards, which makes her happy. For Sophie, “the most amazing thing about my job is being able to live and work with my feathery friends, the penguins.”Sophie says they have to make sure the penguins are not disturbed when they are resting or waddling(摇摆地行走) their way back to their nests. They mark specific routes for visitors to walk on so that they don’t use the penguins’ highways.7.What can we learn from the passage?A.How to live and work in Antarctica.B.What the real life is like in Antarctica.C.What the four women do in Antarctica.D.How to explore the beauty of Antarctica.8.Which of the following is TRUE about Port Lockroy?A.Postcards from Port Lockroy are free of charge.B.Port Lockroy welcomes the most tourists in Antarctica.C.Weather is a factor to consider if people are to visit Port Lockroy.D.When visiting Port Lockroy, tourists can travel wherever as they like.9.In which column of the newspaper are you most likely to read the passage?A.Book review.B.People in the news.C.Economics and business.D.Sports and events.考点分类练(六)推理判断题——文章出处类【语篇导读】本文是一篇应用文。
2020-2021中考英语英语阅读理解专题练习(含答案)一、英语阅读理解1.阅读理解Now too much CO makes the Earth warmer and warmer, and brings bad effect to people. To save our Earth, a new lifestyle called low-carbon life becomes popular. Low carbon means low energy and no waste. It is necessary for everybody to learn to live a low-carbon life.To live a low-carbon life, we'd better save as much energy as we can. For example, turn off the lights and TV when you don't use them, use cold water to wash clothes or dishes: take a short shower and try to take a cold one when the weather gets warm: don't do the cooking with electricity.To live a low-carbon life, we should eat less meat. Being a vegetarian can help reduce (v)one and a half ton of carbon dioxide a year, but keeping animals for food produces even more carbon dioxide than all the cars do in the world.To live a low-carbon life, we should plant more trees. Trees are very important for us. They can not only produce oxygen for us to breathe and keep the air clean. But also take in the harmful gases from the air. To protect trees we should stop people from cuing down trees and plant as many trees as we can.If we can keep them a habit in our daily life, the earth will become a safer planet for us to live on.(1)Why does low carbon life become popular?A.Because it can protect animals.B.Because it can save the earth.C.Because It can protect trees.D.Because it can clean water.(2)How many kinds of way of living a low-carbon life are talked about in the passageA.ThreeB.FourC.FiveD.Si x(3)What can we do to make carbon dioxide become less?A.We can use cold water in our life.B.We can try to use less water.C.We can eat too much meat.D.We can take a bath.(4)What does the underlined word "them" refer to?A.The ways to protect treesB.The ways to keep animals for foodC.The ways to live a comfortable lifeD.The ways to live a low-carbon life(5)Where can we read this passage?A.In a fashion magazineB.In a newspaperC.In a travel guideD.In a history book 【答案】(1)B(2)A(3)B(4)D(5)B【解析】【分析】文章大意:本文主要讲述了太多的二氧化碳使地球变暖,为了拯救我们的地球,应提倡低碳生活,本文主要介绍了几种低碳生活方式,如节约能源、少吃肉、多种树等。
牛津译林版八年级英语上学期分类练习--任务型阅读Hutong ---the Chinese word for alleys (小巷) in Beijing are considered to be the places where typical (典型的) Beijing culture and lifestyle are protected. However, some of the best western-style restaurants also choose to open in the depths of Hutong.Saffron is one of the most famous western-style restaurants in Hutong. Two couples (夫妻) set up Saffron after having finished their study abroad, as all of them l ove cooking. The husbands are the chefs (大厨), and the wives are waitresses. Their fluent English and delicious food make all the foreigners forget the difficulties in finding the Saffron. Saffron is also the favorite of local white-collars, for they like the home-like feelings here.A pizza restaurant is located (坐落) quietly in Hutong. It is also said to be one of the best in Beijing. Unlike many other western-style restaurants, its decoration (装饰) is totally Chinese, yet the dishes they serve are completely Italian.Parc Guell, a well-known Spanish restaurant, is located in the Hutong of Dong Si Tiao. Parc Guell is the first choice for everyone who wants to experience Mediterranean(地中海)lifestyle, as that’s where the tastes of the dishes come from. The name of the restaurant comes from the masterpiece (杰作) of Antoni Gaudi, the great Spanish building designer.Western-style restaurants in Hutong have become an important part of modern Beijing life and culture, and many tourists really enjoy Hongtong “restaurant searching” here.Title: Beijing Hutong welcomes 86 restaurantsDifferent restaurants Food style The reasons people likeSaffron /The waitresses can speak English 87 andthe food 88 good. It makes local white-collars 89 at home.A 90 restaurant91 tastes It is one of the best restaurants in Beijing. It is designed in style while the food is not.Parc Guell 93 tastes It is named after the masterpiece of Antoni Gaudi and people want to have 94 of Mediterranean lifestyle.Effect(影响)It has played an important 95 of modern Beijing life andculture.86. western-style 87. fluently 88. tastes/is 89. feel 90. pizza91. Italian 92. Chinese 93. Mediterranean/Spanish 94. experience 95. role/part59. (10分)阅读下面短文, 根据短文内容填写表格, 每空限填一词.What is DIY? Why do many people like it? Yang Chen works for a computer business in Beijing. He enjoys his work, but it is not easy for him to relax(放松) after work. One day when he saw many toy dogs in a toy shop, he had an idea. "Why not make them myself? " Then he began to make model planes, model ships and something else. He was interested in it because it brings him lots of fun and makes life colourful. So what is DIY?Yes, it is making or creating (创造) things by yourselves, with your own hands.It may take much time, but some people, now known as DIYers﹣do﹣it﹣yourselfers, enjoy doing it very much. They enjoy it because it is fun. And they also say it helps them save money, too. What's more, they think it is a good way to protect the environment (环境). It is a kind of green life. In fact, DIY is not a modern thing in China. Many people remember when it was once a way of life in the past. During the 1960 s and 1970 s, when there were not enough living things for people to live on, they had to use their own hands to do many things. If you wanted something, you had to do it yourself, and if you needed something, you made it yourself.Times have changed and DIY also has different meanings.What is DIY It is making or creating things by(1) Why do people like DIY It is fun. It helps people (2) money. And it is a kind of(3) life.Chinese people's memory (记忆)aboutDIYDIY is not a modern thing in China. It was once a (4) of life. People had to choose DIY(5) there were not enough living things. They had to do many things (6) their hands.Yang Chen's story Yang Chen works for a (7) business in Beijing.It is (8) for him to relax after work.He had the idea of DIY and soon was (9) in it.DIY brings him fun and makes life(10) 59. 【解答】yourselves / save / green / way / because (when);with/ computer /difficult(hard )/ interested / colourfulWhen you are feeling unhappy or forget how great you are, these are six ways to make you feel good about yourself.1)Look in the mirror and say to yourself, "I am a special person and there's no one in the world like me. I can do anything!" It may not sound so good, but it really works!2)Do something nice for someone. Helping others always makes you feel good.3)Smile! Be friendly to people you meet. Look for the good things in your friends and family.4)Learn something new! Have you always wanted to decorate your own room or learn how to swim? Go for it! New challenges(挑战)are fun and give you a sense of accomplishment when you have finished.5)Read and start a diary. Turn off the TV and let your imagination fly! Write down your thoughts,dreams or anything you want! Writing always helps to express your feelings.6)Stay with your family. We all need our family time. Talk with your Mum or Dad or maybe even your cousin._____81___to make yourself feel confident1Look in the mirror and say to 82 and tell yourself you’re a 83 person.2Do something nice for someone. By helping 84 people, you can feel good.385 at people around you.4Try new things. They can bring you 86 and sense of success.5Keep 87 . Stop 88 TV and write 89 what you cam imagine.6Stay with your family and 90 with them often.81. __________ 82. __________ 83. __________ 84. __________ 85 __________ 86. __________ 87. __________ 88. __________ 88. __________ 90. __________81. How 82. yourself 83. special 84. other 85. smile86. fun 87. diaries 88. watching 89. down 90. talkGoing to a friend’s house is very exciting. You may spend time with a friend and get to see where he lives. So remember to be polite.When to arrive?The first thing to remember is that when a friend invites you over, you need to arrive on time. If your friend tells you to come around 3:00 p.m., that means you can turn up a little bit late after 3:00 p.m. But usually it is a good thing to arrive at the right time.What to bring?Often it is also nice to bring something to your friend’s house. This could be a box of chocolates for you two share, or may be a movie that you can watch together. You can also bring some flowers. A little gift is a nice way to show your friend that you are excited to be at his house.How to greet?When you visit your friend’s house, you may also meet his parents. You should tell them who you are and they may tell you their names. As a child, I went to visit my friend Paul. I called his parents by their first names John and Mary. But now I know it is more polite to call them Mr or Mrs Smith. This will show them more respect(尊重)and then they may tell you to call them by their first names. Another way to show respect is to call them Madam or Sir.It is a cool thing to visit a friend’s house. Be polite to your friend and your friend’s parents, and they will invite you again.How to be a good 5657 to arrive?You need to arrive on 58 . But usually it is 59 to arrive at the righttime.What to bring?Often it is also nice to 60 something to your friend’s house.A little gift is a nice way to show your friend that you are 61 to be at his house.How to 62 You should tell your friend’s parents who you are and they may tell you their names.You should 63 your friend’s parents by their first manes. But it is more polite to call them Mr or Mrs 64 their last name. 65 way to show respect is to call them Madam or Sir.Be polite to your friend and your friend’s parents, and they will invite you again.56. guest 57. When 58. time 59. right 60. bring61. excited 62. greet 63. call 64. Smith 65. AnotherWhat is DIY? Why do many people like it? Yang Chen works for a computer business in Beijing. He enjoys his work, but it is not easy for him to relax(放松) after work. One day when he saw many toy dogs in a toy shop, he had an idea. “Why not make them myself?” Then he began to make model planes, model ships and something else. He was interested in it because it brings him lots of fun an d makes life colourful. So what is DIY? Yes, it is making or creating (创造) things by yourselves, with your own hands.It may take much time, but some people, now known as DIYers—do-it-yourselfers, enjoy doing it very much. They enjoy it because it is fun. And they also say it helps them save money, too. What’s more, they think it is a good way to protect the environment (环境). It is a kind of green life. In fact, DIY is not a modern thing in China. Many people remember when it was once a way of life in the past. During the 1960s and 1970s, when there were not enough living things for people to live on, they had to use their own hands to do many things. If you wanted something, you had to do it yourself, and if you needed something, you made it yourself.Times have changed and DIY also has different meanings.91~95 yourselves / save / green / way / because (when)96~100 with/ computer / difficult(hard )/ interested / colourfulVanilla is my best friend. She is a lovely girl with two big, beautiful eyes. But she always hides them behind a pair of glasses.One day, though, I nearly ended our friendship. I remember that day clearly. We were sitting in the classroom. The teacher was giving us our results of a Chinese test. I had done badly. I felt so sad that I wouldn’t talk to anyone. At lunchtime, I even stayed in the classroom alone. Suddenly, I heard a voice. It was Vanilla. “You look very unhappy,” she said. “What’s wrong?” I looked up at her, but said nothing. I knew Vanilla had got a good mark in the test. I thought she was making fun of me. I kept in silent, but Vanilla didn’t go away. She kept asking me questions, “Is it because of the exam? Do you want me to show you the right answers?” I looked away from her. When I looked up again, Vanilla had gone. And so had my exam paper! I looked everywhere for my paper, but couldn’t find it.In the afternoon, Vanilla came up to my desk and gave me my exam paper back. I looked at it and got a big surprise. Vanilla had written the right answers next to every one of my mistakes. My What is DIYIt is making or creating things by 91 Why do people likeDIYIt is fun. It helps people 92 money. And it is a kind of 93 life.Chinese people’smemory (记忆)aboutDIY DIY is not a modern thing in China. It was once a 94 of life. People had to choose DIY 95 there were not enough living things. They had to do many things 96 their hands.Yang Chen’s storyYang Chen works for a 97 business in Beijing.It is 98 for him to relax after work.He had the idea of DIY and soon was 99 in it.DIY brings him fun and makes life 100face went red. Vanilla had been trying to help me all along. How nice she was! I wanted to hug (拥抱) her, but all I did was to hold her hands and say, “Thank you.” That afternoon, Vanilla and I went home on foot together. I felt so happy that we were still best friends.Who is Vanilla?Vanilla is my best friend.She wears a pair of (71) .What happened one day?I did very (72) in the Chinese test.I felt very sad and I wouldn’t talk to anyone.I stayed in the classroom alone at lunchtime.What did Vanilla do?She kept (73) me questions.She (74) away my exam paper.She wrote the right answers next to my mistakes.What did I do then?I held her hands and thanked her.We (75) home together and we were still best friends. 71.eyes 72.badly 73.asking 74.took 75.walkedWhat is DIY? Why do many people like it?Yang Chen works for a computer business in Beijing. He enjoys his work, but it is not easy for him to relax after work. One day when he saw many toy dogs in a toy shop, he had an idea. “Why n ot make them myself?” Then he began to make model planes, model ships and something else. Soon he has great interest in it because it brings him lots of fun and makes life colourful. So what is DIY? Yes, it is making or creating (创造) things on your own, with your own hands. It may take muc h time, but some people, now known as DIYers—do-it-yourselfers, enjoy doing it very much. They enjoy it because it is fun. And they also say it helps them save money, too. What’s more, they think it is a good way to protect the environment (环境). It is a kind of green life.In fact, DIY is not a modern thing in China. Many people rememb er when it was once a way of life in the past. During the 1960s and 1970s, when there were not enough livi ng things forpeople to live on, they had to use their own hands to do many things. If you wanted something, you had to do it yourself, and if you needed something, you made it yourself.Times have changed and DIY also has different meanings.61.__________ 62._________ 63.___________ 64.__________ 65. __________66.__________ 67._________ 68.___________ 69.__________ 70.__________61 .hard 61. interested 63. colourful 64. yourself65. fun 66. save 67. green 68. past69. way 70. LivingIf you think you are too shy and want to be a little bit braver, just try the following things;Be open to others. Tell people you are shy. There is no need to hide the fact.When they get to know you are a shy kid, they will understand you better. This also helps you feel more comfortable in talks.Try to smile more. When you smile, people think you are friendly and easy to talk with. Remember that other people have feelings, too; and most people will stay away from an angry-looking face.Learn to be a good talker. If you find it hard to start a conversation(谈话), say something nice about people around you. Think about how great you feel when someone says something niceto you. Doesn’t it make you want to keep talking to that person?Get your attention elsewhere.Think more about ways to enjoy parties or games. Don’t waste time worrying about your look or whether people like you or not. You will become relaxed and find it’s not so hard to talk with others.Take one small step at a time. Each time when you say “Hi!”or smile at someone, say to yourself ”You can make it.” Keep trying and one day you’ll never feel shy when you talk to others.Advice on 81 to be a little braverAdvice ReasonsDon’t 82 the fact.If you tell people you are shy, they will understand youbetter. It is83 for you to feel morecomfortable in talks.Smile more.People don’t 84 the one with an angry-lookingface.Start a conversation with 85 words.People will feel great and want to 86 to you.Pay more attention to ways to enjoy 87 or games.You will become relaxed. It’s 88 to talk with others.Encourage 89 to say “Hi!” or smile at someone.Keep doing this and you’ll be 90 to talk to others in the future.81.how 82.hide 83.helpful 84.like/love 85.nice/good 86.talk 87.parties 88.easy 89.yourself 90.brave/braver。
姓名,年级:时间:专题12阅读理解之组合练-备战2021高考英语复习阅读理解分类练习A(2020全国卷IC)Race walking shares many fitness benefits with running,research shows, while most likely contributing to fewer injuries。
It does,however, have its own problem.Race walkers are conditioned athletes. The longest track and field event at the Summer Olympics is the 50—kilometer race walk, which is about five miles longer than the marathon. But the sport’s rules require that a race walker’s knees stay straight through most of the leg swing and one foot remain in contact (接触) with the ground at all times。
It’s this strange form that makes race walking such an attractive activity, however, says Jaclyn Norberg, an assistant professor of exercise science at Salem State University in Salem, Mass.Like running, race walking is physically demanding, she says, According to most calculations, race walkers moving at a pace of six miles per hour would burn about 800 calories(卡路里) per hour, which is approximately twice as many as they would burn walking, although fewer than running, which would probably burn about 1,000 or more calories per hour。
姓名,年级:时间:专题06阅读理解之七选五学与练—备战2021高考英语复习阅读理解分类练习第二讲Part 1整体感知七选五题目特点根据阅读七选五的题型特点及命题方式,我们可以从“位置”和“作用”两个角度来解题。
Part 2 解题技巧1.段首题典题例证(2019.全国卷I节选)40 While the sun’s rays can age and harm our skin, they also give is beneficial Vitamin D。
To make sure you get enough Vitamin D - but still protect your skin —put on sunscreen right as you head outside。
It takes sunscreen aboutfifteen minutes to start working, and that’s plenty of time for your skin to absorb a day's worth of Vitamin D.F。
Just as importantly, we tend to associate air with health care。
D。
Another side benefit of getting fresh air is sunlight.“ Vitamin 解析:本题考查的是段首句的选择。
根据设空处后提到的“the sun’s rays",D"和“sunscreen”可知,本段讲述了阳光对人体的好处,因此D选项符合语境。
2.段中题典题例证(2017。
全国卷II节选)If you have a door to your office, make good use of it。
40 .If someone knocks and it’s not an important matter。
英语阅读理解专题练习(及答案)含解析一、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 cooled mercury (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 developed by 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】英语阅读理解练习题含答案及解析一、英语阅读(日常生活类)1.阅读理解Have you ever wanted to achieve a goal and ended up doing lots of research on how to achieve it? As you learned more and more. It seemed you knew less and less. That is because when you learned a new concept(概念). You found that there was a lot more to know about it.Usually, people think they need to get more and more information before trying a new idea. There is nothing wrong with learning a lot, but when you let learning get in the way of doing, youwill never get going.One of the best ways to learn is to take action and learn from the results that you get fromthose actions. Don't be afraid of not being perfect and just take the first step. You will go furtherthan those who are still in preparation. It's good to be prepared, but over-preparation in trying to reach a goal won't get you results. The knowledge and skills that you will need will be picked up along the way.If a baby wants to learn how to walk, it doesn't do it by just sitting there and thinking abouthow to walk. The best way for a baby to walk is to actually get up and start walking. Sure it may fall, but with every fall, it learns what is working and what is not and adjusts(调整)to it. By doing this over and over, it will finally learn to walk. This is the method you should use when you want to achieve your goals as well. It works.Learning more is great but if all you're doing is learning and not taking action, it's time to change that. Just take the first step.(1)When you learned something new, you found there was to know about it.A. lessB. nothingC. everythingD. more (2)Which is NOT true according to the passage?A. People need to learn a lot before trying a new idea.B. One of the best ways to learn is to take action.C. Learning has nothing to do with doing.D. Over-preparation is not good for reaching a goal.(3)A baby should when it wants to learn how to walk.A. get up and start walkingB. sit there and think about how to walkC. learn from its parentsD. read books about how to walk(4)We can usually read the passage in .A. a storybookB. a newspaperC. an advertisementD. a guidebook (5)The purpose of the passage is .A. to tell us how to learn moreB. to tell us how to be successfulC. to talk about the importance of doingD. to talk about the importance of learning【答案】(1)D(2)C(3)A(4)B(5)C【解析】【分析】本文告诉我们一个道理,最后的学习方法是从行为结果中去学习。
小学二年级阅读理解类练习题英语当然,以下是一份适合小学二年级学生的英语阅读理解练习题:阅读理解练习题故事一:小猫钓鱼Once upon a time, there was a little cat. The cat loved to go fishing. One sunny day, the cat went to the river with a fishing rod. The cat sat by the river and waited for the fish to bite. But the cat was very impatient. Every time the cat saw a fish, the cat pulled the rod up quickly. The cat did not catch any fish. Later, the cat learned to be patient. The cat waited quietly and finally caught a big fish.问题:1. What did the little cat love to do?2. Where did the cat go to fish?3. Why did the cat not catch any fish at first?4. What did the cat learn to do to catch a fish?故事二:The Lost PuppyTom had a cute puppy named Max. One day, Max ran away from home. Tom was very worried and started to look for Max everywhere. He asked his neighbors if they had seen Max, but no one had. Tom searched in the park, near the school, and even in the forest. Finally, after a long day, Tom found Max hiding under a big tree. Max was scared and happy to see Tom. Tom was relieved and promised to keep Max safe.问题:1. Who is the story about?2. What happened to Max?3. Where did Tom look for Max?4. How did Tom feel when he found Max?故事三:The Happy FarmerMr. Brown was a happy farmer. He had a big farm with many animals. He had cows, chickens, and sheep. Every day, Mr. Brown would feed his animals and take care of them. He also planted vegetables and fruits. Mr. Brown loved his farm and enjoyed working on it. He was proud of the food he grew and the animals he cared for.问题:1. Who is Mr. Brown?2. What did Mr. Brown have on his farm?3. What did Mr. Brown do every day?4. How did Mr. Brown feel about his farm?故事四:The Rainy DayIt was a rainy day. The sky was dark and the rain was pouring. The children were not happy because they could not play outside. They stayed indoors and played with their toys. They also read books and drew pictures. In the afternoon, the rain stopped and the sun came out. The children were excited and went outside to play in the puddles.问题:1. What was the weather like?2. Why were the children not happy?3. What did the children do indoors?4. What did the children do when the rain stopped?请同学们仔细阅读每个故事,并回答后面的问题。
【英语】英语阅读理解练习题20篇一、英语阅读(日常生活类)1.根据短文内容,选择最佳答案。
Do you think your school rules are boring? Take a look at these rules. No hugging Some schools in Portland and Florida started the rule —No hugging in 2010.Two years later some schools in New Jersey and Brooklyn made the same rule.The reason is clear —to avoid "unsuitable interactions (不适当的互动)"between students.No bags into the classroom One high school in Michigan doesn't allow bags into the classroom at all. The school asks students to return to their lockers (储物柜)between classes fortheir books in order to make sure they are safe in lunchrooms and classrooms.No Ugg boots (Ugg 靴子) It might get very cold in winter in Pennsylvania, but students there aren't allowed to wear their Ugg boots into class. It's to stop them from hiding thingslike mobile phones in the boots.No balls A Toronto school doesn't allow its students to bring any hard balls to school.Why? A parent was taken to hospital with a concussion (脑震荡)after beinghit by a ball.(1)When did some schools in New Jersey make the rule "no hugging"?A. In 2008B. In 2010C. In 2012D. In 2014(2)Where are the students at Michigan school asked to keep their books?A. In the lockersB. In the classroomsC. In the lunchroomsD. In teachers' offices.(3)Mobile phones are not allowed into class in _________.A. one Portland schoolB. some schools in FloridaC. one Pennsylvania schoolD. some schools in Brooklyn(4)Who is the reason for a Toronto school's "no balls" rule?A. A teacherB. A doctorC. A studentD. A parent(5)Where is the material probably from?A. A newspaperB. A websiteC. A speechD. A diary【答案】 (1)C(2)A(3)C(4)D(5)B【解析】【分析】本文介绍几个学校的规则。
英语阅读理解练习题20篇及解析-CAL-FENGHAI.-(YICAI)-Company One1英语阅读理解练习题20篇及解析一、英语阅读(日常生活类)1.阅读理解When it comes to helping developing countries, we often think about offering money in order that they can build schools and hospitals, buy food and medicine, or find clean water supplies. These seem to be the most important basic needs in their lives. However, it's far from enough. We have to come up with better ideas.A man called Nicholas Negroponte invented a cheap laptop computer, which he decided to invent after he visited a school in Cambodia. The laptop which Mr. Negroponte has designed is not the same as the normal one that you can buy in the shops. One difference is that it will be covered in rubber so that it is strong and won't be damaged easily. As an electricity supply can be a problem in developing countries, the computer also has a special handle in order that children can wind the computer up to give it extra power when needed.This special laptop computer will cost less than 100 US dollars and Mr. Negroponte wants to produce as many as 15 million laptop computers in the first year. The idea is that these computers will help the children's education as they will be able to access the Internet. These computers might not benefit the people in developing countries immediately, but by improving children's education they should help people to find their own solutions to their problems in the long term.Another idea to help children in developing countries is to recycle old mobile phones so that they can be used again. In the UK. And probably in many other countries too, millions of mobile phones are thrown away every year. The waste crested by throwing away thee old phones is very bed for the environment, so it seems to be an excellent idea to achieve two important goals at the same time. We will reduce the waste we produce and help others. In other words, we will be able to" kill two birds with one "and that is always a good thing.(1)The underlined phrase "wind up" in paragraph 2 means .A. 吹风B. 给……上发条C. 摇上D. 利用空气……使……(2)The laptop computer that Mr. Negroponte has designed .A. will be damaged much easier than the normal oneB. has a special handle to access the InternetC. is cheap and can run with extra powerD. can be helpful to find the people's own solutions(3)According to the passage,what benefit can we get from recycling old mobile phonesA. We can reduce the waste to protect the environment.B. We can help children in developing countries reuse the old mobile phones.C. it is good for the environment and very educative for phone users.D. It not only reduces the waste produced by developed countries but also helps the children in developing countries.(4)Mr. Negroponte's cheap computer is mentioned in the passage to .A. illustrate the kindness of people in the developed countriesB. tell us what high technology can help peopleC. show how to find business opportunities in developing countriesD. give an example of how to help developing countries(5)Which is the best idea the author gives us to help the developing countriesA. We need to help people in developing countries to help themselves,not just throw money at the problem.B. We should spend much money helping people in developing countries build more schools and hospitals.C. We should think about giving help to developing countries more often.D. We should help the people in developing countries by improving children's education immediately.【答案】(1)B(2)C(3)D(4)D(5)A【解析】【分析】主要讲了Nicholas Negroponte发明了一种便宜的手提电脑和循环使用手机来帮助发展中国家。
阅读理解分类练习一.说明文和应用文类型题DIRECTIONS* To reduce pain, take two tablets with water, followed by one tablet every eight hours, as required. For nighttime and early morning relief, take two tablets at bedtime. Do not take more than six tablets in twenty-four hours.* For children six to twelve years old, give half the amount. For children under six years old, ask your doctor’s advice. Reduce the amount if you suffer from restlessness or sleeplessness after taking the medicine.1. How many tablets at most can an adult have in 24 hours?()A. ThreeB. FourC. SixD. Eight2. How many tablets should a ten-year-old child normally take in 24 hours? ()A. One tabletB. Two tabletsC. Three tabletsD. Four tablets3. What may be the side effects(副作用) of the medicine? ()A. It may make people too excited to get relaxed or asleep.B. It may make people feel sleepy.C. It may make people feel thirsty.D. It may make people fat.4. What can be inferred from the directions? ()A. The medicine helps you to fall asleep quickly.B. The medicine may be dangerous to small children.C. People should not take the medicine if the feel sleepy and tired.D. It should not be taken by children under six.5. Where do you think this passage is taken from? ()A. Textbook.B. Newspaper.C. Doctor’s notebookD. Bottle of the medicine.【参考答案】1-5 C C A B D二史地常识类型题In 1920, after some thirty-nine years, the Panama Canal was officially opened, liking the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans by allowing ships to pass through the fifty miles Canal Zone instead of traveling some seven thousand miles around Cape horn. It takes a ship about eight hours to complete the trip through the canal and costs an average of fifteen thousand dollars, one-tenth ofwhat would cost an average ship to round the Horn. More than fifteen thousand ships pass through its locks each year.The French sold their rights to the United States. The latter will control it until the end of the twentieth century when Panama takes it over its duty.1. By which country was the Panama Canal dug? ()A. France.B. The United StatesC. PanamaD. China2. Which country is controlling the Panama Canal now? ()A. France.B. The United StatesC. PanamaD. China3. When will a different government take control of the Panama Canal? ()A. 1999B. 2000C. 2100D. 29994. How much does it cost to travel around Cape Horn? ()A. 1,500B. 15,000C. 150,000D. 1,500,0005. When was the construction of the Canal begun? ()A. 1881B. 1920C. 1939D. 1999【参考答案】 1-5 C C B C A三幽默故事类型题An expensive car speeding down the main street of a small town was soon caught up with by a young motorcycle policeman. As he started to make out the ticket(开发款单), the woman behind the wheel said rudely, ―Before you go any further, young man, I think you should know that the mayor of this city is a good friend of mine.‖ The officer didn’t say a word, but kept writing. ―Young man, I’m also a friend of chief of police Bureau,‖ continued the woman, getting angrier each moment. Still he kept on writi ng. ―Young man,‖ she added, ―I know Judge Lawson and State Senator(州议员) Patton‖. The young policeman remained unmoved and asked, ―Do you know Bill Bronson?‖ ―Why, no,‖ she admitted.―Well, that is the man you should have known,‖ he said turning back to his motorcycle, ―I am Bill Bronson.‖1. Why did the policeman stop the car? ()A. Because it was an expensive car.B. Because the driver was a proud lady.C. Because the driver was driving past the speed limit.D. Because the driver was going to do something bad.2. Why did the woman become angry each moment? ()A. Because the policeman didn’t know her friendsB. Because the policeman didn’t do as he was toldC. Because the policeman kept on writing a ticket to herD. Because the policeman was quite rude to her3. What do you think of the policeman?()A. He was an upright(真正的) fellow.B. He was a stupid fellow.C. He was an impolite man.D. He was a shy man.4. What do you think of the woman in the car? ()A. She was beautiful and famous.B. She was vain and rude.C. She was warmhearted.D. She was absentminded.5. According to the passage, what can we conclude about the policeman? ()A. He had no sense of humor.B. He had a sense of humor.C. He had no sense of duty.D. He didn’t take his job seriously.【参考答案】1-5 C C A B B四科普类型题Most animals have little connection with animals of a different kind, unless they hunt them for food. Sometimes, however, two kinds of animals come together in a partnership which does good to both of them. You may have noticed some birds sitting on the backs of sheep. This is not because they want a ride, but because they find easy food in the parasites(寄生虫) on sheep. The sheep allow the birds to do so because the remove the cause of discomfort. So although they can manage without each other, they do better together.Sometimes an animal has a plant partner. The relationship develops until the two partners cannot manage without each other. This is so in the corals(珊瑚) of the sea. In their skins they have tiny plants which act as ―dustmen‖, taking some of the waste products from the coral and giving in return oxygen which the animal needs to breathe. If the plants are killed, or are ever prevented from light so that they can’t live no rmally, the corals will die.1. Why do some birds like to sit on a sheep? ()A. Because they can eat its parasites.B. Because they depend on the sheep for existence.C. Because they enjoy traveling with the sheep.D. Because they find the position most comfortable.2. What does the underlined word ―they‖ refer to?()A. Birds and parasites.B. Birds and sheep.C. Parasites and sheep.D. Sheep, birds and parasites.3. It can be learnt from the text that the coral depend on the plant for . ()A. Comfort.B. Light.C. Food.D. Oxygen.4. What does the second paragraph mainly discuss? ()A. Some animals and plants depend on each other for existenceB. Some animals and plants develop their relationship easilyC. Some animals depend on each other for foodD. Some animals live better together【参考答案】1-4 A B D A五文化社会类型题At most big city universities the pace, the attitude and the life – style are geared to city life.But there is a university in Manhattan that has its roots outside the city – Adelphi.When we opened Adelphi University/Manhattan, we brought with us all the values of a traditional nonurban university.Such as classes small enough for you to get to know your professors. An educational environment designed to separate you from the daily rigors(艰苦) of life. And a staff of counselors and administrators schooled in the importance of the individual.Yet, with all our emphasis on traditional values, it has always been our tradition to offer programs which reflect the needs of today. So you’ll find we’ve pioneered in education for adults with programs for teachers, social workers, business majors, childcare workers and others.If you’re looking for our kind of tradition, you can find it without leaving the city.Adelphi/Manhattan – thriving on 28th Street.1. According to the advertisement, why is Adelphi different from other city colleges?()A. It has been geared to the big city.B. Its programs are needed today.C. Its classes are small.D. It caters to adults.2. This advertisement would appeal most to .A. Counselors.B. Urban adults.C. High school graduates.D. Child care workers.3. This advertisement may be classified as .A. Humorous.B. Comparative.C. Low pressured.D. Separatist.【参考答案】 1-3 C B C六经贸类型题Taxes are a big part in the United States. Most Americans pay city taxes, social security taxes, sales taxes… and the l ist seems endless. The biggest tax for most Americans is that on the money they earn ——the income tax. The personal income tax is called a ―progressive tax‖ because it takes more from those who earn more. For example, a person who earns about 3,500 dollars a year will pay a tax of only about 3.5% of earning, but of the same person earned 85,000 dollars a year, he would pay an income tax of 35%. Over the years the income tax has become more and more difficult for people to understand. Almost one half of all Americans now have to pay experts to prepare their tax reports in fact, preparing taxes and giving tax advice have become a big industry in America.1. Most Americans pay .()A. taxes which are too many to list.B. taxes either to the or the states they live in.C. so many kinds of taxes that they even don’t know the names.D. several kinds of taxes.2. Social security tax is collected from . ()A. those who have broken the law.B. those who often make trouble.C. those whose lives and property are in danger.D. Every citizen living in the area in question(在考虑中的).3. What is a ―progressive tax‖? A ―progressive tax‖ is the tax .A. collected for social progress.B. that increases with each passing year.C. that is collected from those who earn most.D. that varies(变化) according to how much money a person earns.4. Why do almost one half of all Americans have to pay experts? ()A. Because the list of taxes seems endless.B. Because they would rather spend their time and energy elsewhere.C. Because they find their knowledge about taxes is so limited that they are unable to write taxreport all by themselves.D. Because paying experts to prepare their tax report and asking for tax advice have become verypopular【参考答案】1-4 A D D C七、人物类型题The English author (writer), Richard Savage, was once living in London in great poverty. In order to earn (make) a little money he had written the story of his life, but not many copies of the book had been sold in the shop, and Savage was living from hand to mouth. As a result of his lack of food he became very ill, but after a time, because of the skill of the doctor who had looked after him, he got well again. After a week or two the doctor sent a bill to Savage for his visits, but poor mon ey and couldn’t pay it. The doctor waited for another month and sent the bill again. But still no money came. After several weeks be sent it to him again asking for his money. In the end he came to Savage’s house and asked him for payment, saying to Savage, ―You know you owe your life to me and I expected some gratitude (thankfulness) from you.‖―I agree,‖ said Savage, ―that I owe my life to you, and to prove to you that I am not ungrateful for your work I will give my life to you.‖ With these words he han ded to him two copies entitle, THE LIFE OF RICHARD SAVES.1. The best title for this text should be . ()A. A Poor English WriterB. A Skilled DoctorC. A Life for a LifeD. The Life of Richard Savage2. In the text the underlined sentence, Savage was living from hand to mouth, means .()A. Savage had clothes to wear and food to eatB. Savage had no money to buy clothes and foodC. Savage was very poor and illD. Savage was too poor to live on3. According to the text we can imagine thatA. the doctor was poor tooB. the doctor was skilled and kindC. the doctor was skilled but cruelD. the doctor was glad to have got the two books4. The writer wrote this story just to tell usA. funny storyB. an unhappy storyC. a miserable storyD. an un grateful story5. Which statement is NOT true?A. It was the doctor who cured Savage.B. If it hadn’t been because of the doctor, Savage might have died.C. The doctor sent bills to Savage for money.D. The doctor himself comes to see Savage after he once sending him the bill.【参考答案】1-5 C D C C D。
分类综合练习--阅读理解+ 阅读七选五+ 完形填空(四)阅读理解阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中,选出最佳选项。
ALook at the map of Spain and point at the center. You’ve located the country’s capital and one of Europe’s most beautiful cities:Madrid. This popular destination is considered a city of contrasts with its abundant historic sites,resting in the shadows of modern skyscrapers.HistoryThis city of over 3 million people is proud of Western Europe’s largest royal palace,and some consider it to be Madrid’s most beautiful building.Inside the Royal Palace 2,800 rooms are decorated in glory with museum-quality furniture and artworks. Tourists can tour 50 of these large and splendid rooms.ArtThe internationally respected Prado Museum is the largest and most impressive art gallery in Spain. Opened in 1819,it is filled with works of art that feature the world’s most comprehensive collection of Spanish paintings.ShoppingMadrid has some of Europe best shopping,and potential buyers love to look through the stores looking for bargains. But for 500 years,shoppers have gathered to an extremely large outdoor flea market known as the Raster where they find everything from antiques to CDs.EntertainmentNo trip to Madrid is com plete without seeing a performance of Spain’s famous art form,flamenco. Every day,flamenco performers sing,dance or play the guitar in small cafes and grand theaters alike.FoodMadrid has a wide variety of restaurants,but because the Spanish typically eat late at about 9 or 10 pm,it’s difficult to find good dinner food earlier. If you get hungry before then,the best solution is to try a tapas bar where light snacks are served. Be sure to try the jam on,a kind of dry-cured ham:Spain is famous for it.1. What do we know about the Royal Palace in Madrid?A. It has 50 rooms for visit.B. It can hold 2,800 people.C. It has been visited by 3 million people.D. It is thought to be the largest in Europe.2. The market of the Raster sells ____ .A. things at a discountB. antiques and CDs onlyC. various goodsD. famous artworks3. What is a must when traveling in Madrid?A. Enjoying flamenco.B. Having dinner earlier.C. Drinking in a tapas bar.D. Visiting Prado Museum.BDiane Airbus is known for creating intense black and white photographs of very unusual people. She used a special camera that produced square shaped images. One art expert said Diane Airbus turned photography inside out. Instead of looking at her subjects,she made them look at her.Diane Airbus was born in 1923 to a wealthy family in New York City. After finishing high school at the age of 18,Diane married Allan Airbus. Mr. Airbus worked in the advertising department of her father’s store.It was Mr. Airbus who gave Diane her first camera. Diane soon decided to take a class with the famous photographer Bernice Abbott. The Airbuses eventually started taking photographs of clothing. These images were used asadvertisements for Diane’s father’s store. After the birt h of their daughter,Don,the Airbuses started a business together. Their purpose was to photograph clothing fashions. Diane Airbus was the stylist. She would prepare the hair and faces of the fashion models who wore the clothing being photographed. Allan Airbus took the pictures.The couple soon had jobs from important fashion magazines such as Vogue and Harper’s Bazaar. Their work was very successful during the 1950s. They became part of a group of artists that were helping to redefine visual culture. They were breaking with past traditions to create a new look for a new decade,the sixties.But Diane was not satisfied with her secondary role. She wanted a more active part in making photographs. She wanted to explore her own artistic expression and freedom. To do this,she stopped working with her husband. Then she started taking photography classes at the New School in New York City.Diane’s teacher,Lysate Model,influenced her in many ways. She showed Diane how to use a camera like an expert. She also taught Diane to use her art to face her doubts and fears. Miss Model once said that Diane soon started “not listening to me but suddenly listening to herself.”4. Diane Airbus got her first camera ____ .A. from a shopB. from her fatherC. from her husbandD. from the advertising department5. Why did the Airbuses start a business together?A. To film clothing fashions.B. To prove themselves.C. To make their daughter happy.D. To make friends with more people.6. According to the text,in the 1950s,the Airbuses ____ .A. were in charge of VogueB. earned more than other artistsC. were recognized as great artistsD. achieved only a little7. What can we learn about Diane from the last two paragraphs?A. She cared more for freedom.B. She was hard to deal with.C. She was tired of working with her husband.D. She learned more from Lysate Model.CWalking through a local park recently,I saw a teenage boy wearing aT-shirt that read:“Effort wins over talent”. It reminded me of an idea I often think about,that if you believe you can learn new things and develop new skills,by working hard,you are more likely to achieve those goals. This critical (关键的)insight was brought up by Dir. Carol Deck,a Stanford University psychologist,as a “growth mindset”.According to Dir. Decks research,“talent is not fixed”. Studies by Deck and others have shown students who have a fixed mindset see new learning experiences as a moment to be judged,not an opportunity to learn. This can make learning a painful struggle,leading many to give up. Students who have a growth mindset,on the other hand,experience challenges as the way to learn and improve. They see hard work as learning. Overall,they learn and achieve at higher levels,even when they start out at the same place as those with fixed mindsets.While Deck identified (识别)growth mindset more than a decade ago,her insights were not made up. They have since been backed up by brain science,made possible by new technology that allows researchers to see images of the brain at work. Studies show that when a person responds to new and difficult material by engaging in a struggle to learn,the neurons (神经元)in their brain grow.Believing that you can grow your abilities through effort—that talent is not fixed—is crucial. As Deck puts it in her “TED Talk”,we need to focus on showing young people the “Power of Yet” meaning,I haven’t learned this yet,or I’m not good at this yet.Growth mindset is an important idea for educators and schools,but it’s also a powerful tool that everyone can use to help themselves to learn and achieve at high levels.8. What does the underlined word “insight” in Paragraph 1 mean?A. Scenery.B. Research.C. Question.D. Idea.9. How is Paragraph 2 developed?A. By making comparisons.B. By giving explanations.C. By listing examples.D. By describing details.10. Which of the following statements shows growth mindset?A. I am a clever student.B. has a long way to go.C. I am really gifted in math’s.D. My talents determine everything.11. What will the author probably discuss next?A. Why to develop a better mindset.B. When to obtain a better mindset.C. How to apply the growth mindset.D. Where to learn the growth mindset.DSelf-driving cars have been backed by the hope that they will save lives by getting involved in fewer crashes with fewer injuries and deaths thanhuman-driven cars. But so far,most comparisons between human drivers and automated vehicles have been unfair.Crash statistics for human-driven cars are gathered from all sorts of driving situations,and on all types of roads. However,most of the data onself-driving cars safety have been recorded often in good weather and on highways,where the most important tasks are staying in the cars own lane and not getting too close to the vehicle ahead. Automated cars are good at those tasks,but so are humans.It is true that self-driving cars don’t get tired,angry,frustrated or drunk. But neither can they yet react to uncertain situations with the same skill or anticipation of an attentive human driver. Nor do they possess the foresight to avoid potential perils. They largely drive from moment to moment,rather than think ahead to possible events literally down the road.Indeed,deciding what action to take in an emergency is difficult for humans,but drivers have sacrificed themselves for the greater good of others. An automated systems limited understanding of the world means it will almost never evaluate a situation the same way a human would. And machines can’t be programmed in advance to handle every imaginable set of events.Some people may argue that the promise of simply reducing the number of injuries and deaths is enough to support driverless cars. But experience from aviation (航空)shows that as new automated systems are introduced,there is often an increase in the rate of disasters.Therefore comparisons between human drivers and automated vehicles have to be performed carefully. To fairly evaluate driverless cars on how well they fulfill their promise of improved safety,it’s important to ensure the data being presented actually provide a true comparison.12. What makes the comparison unfair between self-driving andhuman-driven cars?A. The former never get tired.B. Statistics are collected differently.C. Machines can make decisions faster.D. The latter know the world better.13. What does the underlined word “perils” in Paragraph 3 probably mean?A. Dangers.B. Self-driving cars.C. Pedestrians.D. Human-driven cars.14. What are self-driving cars better at?A. Driving steadily.B. Climbing steep slopes.C. Reacting to uncertain situations.D. Making complex decisions.15. What is the authors purpose in writing the text?A. To support human-driven cars.B. To show his doubt about self-driving cars.C. To call for exact evaluation of self-driving cars.D. To stress the importance of reducing car accidents.阅读七选五根据短文内容,从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。
英语阅读理解分类练习- Passage 1 -( )1. What does Mary want to do?A. To make more friends.B. To have her own club.C. To be an English speaker.D. To give people advice.( )2. A club is a group of people who _______.A. have the same jobB. have the same thoughtC. always spend time togetherD. have the common interest( )3. According to Jim, a club isn’t really a club if_______.A. its members are just friendsB. there are only members you don’t knowC. activities are organized once a weekD. its members are not interested in English( )4. Which of the following can be put in _______?A. protectedB. missedC. encouragedD. punished( )5. From the passage we know that _______.A. Jim has started a clubB. Mary wrote a letter to JimC. a club needn’t have a nameD. the first meeting of a club is not important- Passage 2 -The basketball team need new equipment (器材). Bob and Carlos asked the coach if they could hold a car wash to earn some money for the team. What a great idea! The coach agreed. Bob’s uncle works at a gas station near the school. He said the team could hold the car wash there. Bob and Carlos made a big sign, and the school print shop made this flier.( )1. Why do Carlos and Bob want to hold the car wash?A. To buy new bicycles.B. To learn how to run a business.C. To make money for the team.D. To buy books on basketball for the team.( )2. Carlos and Bob will hold the car wash at a gas station _______.A. which is near the coach’s homeB. where Bob’s uncle worksC. which is far from the schoolD. where their coach often has his car washed( )3. How will Carlos and Bob wash a car?A. By hand.B. They will ask their parents to give a hand.C. By machine.D. T hey will ask Bob’s uncle to wash it.( )4. Carlos and Bob will ask the driver _______ less than an automatic car wash.A. $10B. $6C. $4D. $3( )5. Carlos and Bob will work _______ this Saturday and Sunday.A. in the morningB. in the afternoonC. in the eveningD. at night- Passage 1 -One morning, there was a loud knock at Dean Swift’s door. The servant opened it. A man handed her a fine duck and said, “Here’s a present for the Dean. It’s from Mr Boyle.”Then, he turned round and walked away. A few days later, the man came again. He said rudely, “Here’s…for the Dean.”Then he left. The servant complained (发牢骚) to Mr Swift, “That man has no manners at all.”“Next time he comes,”said Mr Swift, “I will go to open the door.”It was not long until the man came with another present. Mr Swift opened the door. “Here’s a rabbit from Mr Boyle,”said the man. “Young man,”said Mr Swift, “that is not the way to send a present. Just step inside and make believe that you are Dean Swift. I will go out and show you how to behave.”Mr Swift took the rabbit and went out. Then he knocked softly at the door. The door was opened by the young man. Mr Swift bowed and said, “If you please, sir, Mr Boyle wishes you to accept this fine r abbit.”“Oh, _______,”said the young man politely. Then, taking out his purse, he offered Mr Swift a shilling (先令).After that, the young man was very polite when he sent presents. And Mr Swift always remembered to give the young man a tip (小费).( )1. From the underlined sentence, we can learn that the servant thought the young man was _______.A. rudeB. wiseC. richD. polite( )2. Mr Swift decided to open the door because he wanted to _______.A. give the young man a tipB. hit the young man in the faceC. say thanks to the young manD. show the young man how to behave( )3. Which of the following can be put in _______?A. thank youB. you’re welcomeC. I’m so sorryD. get out of here( )4. The young man _______ the fourth time he went to Mr Swift’s.A. behaved badlyB. received a tip from Mr SwiftC. gave Mr Swift a tipD. learned a lesson from Mr Swift( )5. What’s the topic of the passage?A. A duck and a rabbit.B. Ways to give tips.C. A lesson in manners.D. Mr Swift and his servant.- Passage 2 -It was summertime. Donna walked into the classroom. She said with kindness, “Good afternoon, everybody!”“Where is everybody?”asked Donna. One student answered, “I’ve no idea. Maybe they’re l ate. Maybe...” Usually the class started with two or three students present, and then filled up as the minutes went by. Donna knew that the students didn’t like English. The head teacher had told her the reason. The students thought English was confusing.Donna waited until all the students sat on the seats. Donna smiled and said, “Okay, well. Let’s get started. Please turn to Page 36. Today we’re studying the usage (用法) of participlesused as adjectives. Students often feel confused when they learn about the present and past participles, so we need to practise a lot. Today, we’re just going to practise the usage of present participle used as adjectives.” Donna looked at all the blank faces. Then she wrote three sentences on the blackboard.“The present participle tells us what kind of emotion or feeling the subject is causing. For example, when we say‘grammar is boring’, it means that the subject ― grammar ― causes an emotion of boredom. If we say ‘the movie is interesting’, we are saying t hat the movie causes a feeling of interest. And if we say ‘the roller coaster (过山车) is exciting’, we are saying that the roller coaster causes a feeling of excitement. Any questions so far? Does anyone feel confused?”The classroom was quiet. Donna knew it would take some time for everyone to follow her. After a while, Donna felt a bit excited because she could notice the looks of understanding on some students’ faces.( )1. When does the story take place?A. On a spring morning.B. On a winter afternoon.C. On a summer afternoon.D. On an autumn evening.( )2. When Donna walked into the classroom, _______.A. some students were absentB. all the students wereabsentC. the head teacher was punishing a studentD. the head teacher was giving a lesson( )3. According to the fourth paragraph, we can infer (推断) that if we say “the decision issurprising”, we are saying that the decision causes an emotion of _______.A. joyB. loveC. hateD. surprise( )4. Why was the classroom quiet?A. Because the students were afraid of Donna.B. Because all the students were dumb (哑的).C. Because Donna asked the students to be quiet.D. Because the students couldn’t understand Donna in the beginning.( )5. From the story, we can learn that Donna was a(n)_______.A. teacherB. doctorC. inventorD. scientist- Passage 1 -Ask any student which subject he or she hates most. 9 out of 10 students will answer “maths”. No matter which countryyou visit, no matter which grade you are in, you may not learn art, geography, chemistry or Chinese, but you always learn maths. Why is this so? How come so many students hate maths, and yet cannot avoid learning it in school?Jenny Sanders, a high school student in California, asks, “What good do we get from learning maths? We can use computers to compute numbers, and we can use computers to store information. I think learning maths at school is a waste of time.”However, there is much more to maths than just learning to add and subtract (减) numbers. In fact, maths is not so much about calculation as it is about learning to think logically (逻辑地) and solving problems. Of course, Jenny was right that we can use computers to do calculations, but how would we even know how to use t he computer if we can’t think logically? In short, computers are only tools when solving problems.For example, imagine you are a cook and must serve dinner to 100 guests. How should you divide your resources so that you can get the job done most efficiently (高效地)? In situations like this, the ability to think logically will get you to a reasonable answer and solve your problem.( )1. According to the passage, which subject do studentsalways learn in different grades at school?A. Chinese.B. Maths.C. Geography.D. Art.( )2. What does Jenny Sanders think of learning maths?A. Interesting.B. Boring.C. Useless.D. Difficult.( )3. Which of the following is TURE according to the passage?A. 90?of the students hate learning maths.B. Students can learn maths well with computers.C. Maths can do calculations and store information.D. Maths helps students learn all the other subjects well.( )4. What does the underlined word “resources”mean in the passage?A. 科目B. 效率C. 信息D. 资源( )5. What does the writer want to tell us?A. Maths is just learning to add and subtract numbers.B. Maths can be good for both our body and our mind.C. Maths helps us think logically and solve problems.D. Maths can help students find a good job in the future.- Passage 2 -When you have a different opinion with your friend, what should you do? One of the ways is to talk to your friend and tellhim or her how you’re feeling. It’s always important to share your feelings with your friend.Of course, sometimes friends do drift apart. As we grow older, our interests change and sometimes this means that a friendship may not be as close as it once was. This also means that you, too, may find a different group of friends to spend time with.Then what should you do to keep friends? One helpful thing is to be sure you let others know you like them. Smile, talk to them, listen with interest and compliment (称赞) them on the things you like about them. People naturally like to make friends with the people who appreciate (欣赏) them.It’s also important to remember that you should always be yourself. Sometimes when you focus on “keeping friends”, you might begin to do things or act in some ways that aren’t normally part of your personality (个性). Moreover, if your friend is unfriendly to you, that doesn’t mean you should become hurtful to other people. If keeping a friendship means you have to become someone who you aren’t, that friendship isn’t worth keeping.( )1. When you have a different opinion with your friend, you should _______.A. have a fight with him or herB. have a quarrel (争吵) with him or herC. tell him or her how you’re feelingD. not keep in touch with him or her any more( )2. The underlined words “friends do drift apart”in the second paragraph mean _______.A. friends often help each otherB. friends may quarrel with each other tooC. your friends may make you angry or sadD. the relationship between you and your friends ends( )3. According to the passage, people love to make friends with the person who _______.A. is helpful to themB. spends time with themC. has a good opinion of themD. lives a happy and active life( )4. What should you do when keeping friends?A. Keep your own personality.B. Do things just like your friends do.C. Try to do everything that your friends like.D. Remember friendship is the most important.( )5. What is the author’s opinion according to the passage?A. Friendship should last forever.B. True friends shouldn’t share sadness with each other.C. You should keep it a secret when being hurt by friends.D. You shouldn’t do the same when your friends hurt you.- Passage 1 -Planning a vacation is fun! You pack your clothes. You pack your games. You plan your food. Your parents plan, too. They plan a budget. That means they decide how much money they want to spend. One part of a vacation budget has gone up a lot: the price of gasoline (汽油).Gas prices have been going up, up, up! This means that some families are staying closer to home on their vacations. All kinds of transportation use gas-powered engines (发动机). Car engines use gas. Airplane engines use gas, too.Gasoline comes from crude oil (原油). Chemicals are added to it. This is called “sweetening”. It makes the gas look and smell better. Even with sweetening, gas doesn’t smell too good.Gas prices are influenced by many things. World events in places where crude oil comes from influence gas prices. One example of this was the Persian Gulf conflict (冲突) in 1990.Natural disasters (灾害) also influence gas prices. One example of this was Hurricane Katrina.High gas prices make it hard for families to travel. Gas used to cost less than $1.50 / gallon in 1999. In 2008 Gas prices rose up to $4.00 / gallon. Those high prices influenced everyone.People are working on new kinds of cars ―like an electric car ―so we don’t need to use gas. At the same time, families might stay closer to home because of high gas prices. They might be surprised at fun activities they find right in their own backyards!( )1. Which of the following doesn’t need a gas-powered engine to run?A. A car.B. A truck.C. An airplane.D. An electric car.( )2. Crude oil _______.A. smells goodB. tastes sweetC. smells badD. tastes salty( )3. When did gas cost less than $1.50 / gallon?A. In 1999.B. In 2001.C. In 2008.D. In 2010.( )4. From this article, we can learn _______.A. who invented the engineB. what influences gas pricesC. how to plan a cheap vacationD. how to make gasoline from crude oil( )5. What’s the main idea of this article?A. Gas prices have risen a lot these years.B. High gas prices might mean that some families stay closer to home on vacation.C. Vacations take lots of planning before you leave.D. The cost of a vacation has gone up a lot because of the price of gasoline.- Passage 2 -No one has been able to find out who the real inventor of the cowboy boot (牛仔靴) was. But it is easy to look back and find the time in history when they first appeared and where they started.After the Civil War ended in 1865, the cattle (畜牛) business became important in the United States. Cowboys were hired to move cattle in the wilds (荒野). Some cowboys had boots like those worn by soldiers on horses.In the 1870s a new kind of boot became a common part of what cowboys wore. These boots were black or brown and had pointed toes and high heels (后跟). The design of the boot made it easier for cowboys to ride safely. This style was the beginning of the famous cowboy boot of today.Changes in the life of cowboys changed the cowboy boot. After 1890 there were fewer cattle drives. Most cowboys worked on fenced ranches (牧场). Then in the early 1900s cowboys were seen on the screen in the first Western movies. By the 1920s competitions called rodeos were attracting large crowds. At rodeos cowboys showed their skills in riding and roping.Western movies and rodeos made the fashion of cowboy boots popular. Stars wore boots with fashionable designs. People saw the cool boots that cowboy stars wore and wanted a pair, too. Soon many people had cowboy boots.Today cowboy boots are not just worn by cowboys. Many people enjoy wearing cowboy boots whether they ride a horse or not.( )1. This passage is mainly about _______.A. the real inventor of the cowboy bootB. the history of cowboy bootsC. how cowboys workedD. why cowboy boots are so popular( )2. The famous cowboy boot of today began _______.A. after the Civil WarB. in the 1870sC. in the early 1900sD. in the 1950s( )3. What happened to cowboys after 1890?A. Most of them lost their jobs.B. They acted in the Western movies.C. They had to give up their favourite, cowboy boots.D. Most of them didn’t move cattle in the wilds any more.( )4. From the passage we can learn that rodeo is most probably a(n) _______.A. sportB. animalC. placeD. science( )5. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?A. Boots worn by cowboys in the 1870s were colorful.B. Cowboy boots were the first type of boots.C. Cowboy boots are still popular today.D. Ranch owners made cowboy boots popular.。