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阅读理解（一）广告布告类1、What’s On?Electric Underground7:30pm-1:00am Free at the Cyclops TheatreDo you know who’s playing in your area? We’re bringing you an exciting evening of live rock and pop music from the best local bands. Are you interested in becoming a musician and getting a recording contract (合同)? If so, come early to the talk at 7:30pm by Jules Skye, a successful record producer. He’s going to talk about how you can find the right person to produce your music.Gee Whizz8:30pm-10:30pm Comedy at KaleidoscopeCome and see Gee Whizz perform. He’s the funniest stand-up comedian on the comedy scene. This joyful show will please everyone, fromthe youngest to the oldest. Gee Whizz really knows how to make you laugh! Our bar is open from 7:00pm for drinks and snacks (快餐). Simon’s Workshop5:00pm-7:30pm Wednesdays at Victoria StageThis is a good chance for anyone who wants to learn how to do comedy. The workshop looks at every kind of comedy, and practices many different ways of making people laugh. Simon is a comedian and actor who has 10 years’experience of teaching comedy. His workshops areexciting and fun. An evening with Simon will give you the confidence to be funny.Charlotte Stone8:00pm-11:00pm Pizza WorldFine food with beautiful jazz music; this is a great evening out. Charlotte Stone will perform songs from her new best-selling CD, with James Pickering on the piano. The menu is Italian, with excellent meat and fresh fish, pizzas and pasta (面食). Book early to get a table. Our bar is open all day, and serves cocktails, coffee, beer, and white wine.1.Who can help you if you want to have your music produced?A.Gee Whizz.B.Jules Skye.C.Charlotte Stone.D.James Pickering.2.At which place can people of different ages enjoy a good laugh?A.The Cyclops Theatre.B.Kaleidoscope.C.Victoria Stage.D.Pizza World.3.What do we know about Simon’s Workshop?A.It requires membership status.B.It lasts three hours each time.C.It is run by a comedy club.D.It is held every Wednesday.2、The Breakfast ClubStarred by John Hughes, 1985Five high school students with nothing in common are forced to spend an entire Saturday together in detention(拘留). At seven am, they hadnothing to say, but by four pm, they had bared their souls to each other and became good friends—the Jock, the Brain, the Criminal, the Princess, and the Kook. They were finally able to talk about themselves while they were forced to stay together.Pretty in Pink.Starred by Howard Deutch, 1986Pretty in Pink looks at the central dilemma of adolescence where one’s dreams are much larger than one’s confidence. Molly Ringwald plays Andie Walsh, a poor girl living with her father and working in a downtown record store. The school she attends is full of wealthy snobs(势利小人)and she likes a rich kid Blane. There is nothing new about the plot—rich boy and poor girl love each other and snobbery nearly destroys the romance.CluelessStarred by Amy Heckerling and Alicia Silverstone,1995Cher, played by Alicia Silverstone, is one of the most popular girls at Beverly Hills High School where rich kids hang out, talk to each other on cell phones and occasionally attend classes.At 15 going on 16,Cher has it all—a white Jeep, an extensive wardrobe with a computer to help select the perfect dress, and an unbelievable ability to charm, cajole and whine(哄骗和哭诉)until others obey her requests. The dialogue is wiry and entertaining.1.The Breakfast Club is about__________.A.a prince and a princessB.several criminalsC.several studentsD.some tourists2.we can conclude from Pretty in Pink that__________.A.the love between Molly and Blane aren't going smoothlyB.Molly and Blane eventually get marriedC.Molly's and Blane'a parents quite agree to their loveD.the love between Molly and Blane defeats snobbery3.Which of the following is starred by Howard Deutch?A.The Breakfast Club.B.Pretty in Pink.C.Clueless.D.Beverly Hill Schoo1.4.We can infer that the Breakfast Club, Pretty in Pink and Clueless are three_____.A.world-famous paintings about religionB.Disney’s cartoons about love storiesC.films about teenagersD.ancient Roman fairy tales3、Marine Land Theme ParkWith numerous rides, a variety of wildlife from both land and sea and shows filled with action-packed excitement, no wonder it’s a hit with visitors from all over the world. Whether riding on the world’s biggest steel roller coaster, Dragon Mountain, or enjoying a show filled withfun-loving dolphins and intelligent whales, you’re sure to have the time of your life at MarineLand. Having been in business for more than 50 years, this park has something for every member of the family! Highlights & Attractions:The King Waldorf Stadium Show: This entertaining, educational and heart-warming show features dolphins, white whales, sea lions, and walruses and is sure to leave you in awe as well as help you understand and appreciate these wonderful marine mammals(海洋哺乳动物).Arctic Cove: It featuring one of the largest white whale collections in the world, visitors are able to purchase a pass to Arctic Cove where they can touch and feed the whales as well as view them underwater. Friendship Cove:Breathtaking underwater viewing allows you to enter the magic world of the killer whale below the water surface or on a surface level walkway.Hotels:Villager Lodge: It is located in Niagara Falls, Ontario.Diplomat Inn: Within half a mile of the Skylon Tower, it is the choice for an inexpensive location.Marriott Niagara Falls Fallsview Hotel & Spa: It is close to popular attractions and the Scotiabank Convention Center.Days Inn Lundy’s Lane: It is located just two miles from the gorgeous Niagara Falls and the Skylon Tower Observation Deck.Hours of Operation:10:00 am-5:00 pm(Sept.11th—Oct.13th)Phone:417—823—09811.What can be learned about Marine Land Theme Park?A.It is only suitable for kids.B.It was opened fifty years ago.C.It has both 1and and marine animals.D.It has the world’s biggest roller coaster.2.What is special about Arctic Cove?A.It has the largest white whale collection in the world.B.It allows visitors to enter the magic world of the killer whale.C.It features an entertaining show starring various marine mammals.D.It provides visitors with a chance to interact with white whales personally.3.Which hotel suits you best if you have a tight budget?A.Diplomat Inn.B.Villager Lodge.C.Days Inn Lundy's Lane.D.Marriott Niagara Fails Fallsview Hotel & Spa.4、Haad Farang (Haad Sai Yao), Koh MuckThis small but striking bay in Thailand has waters free from riptides (激流), making it safe for families to play water in the sun. As its nick name implies—farang is Thai for foreigners--you will find a large concentration of backpackers here. Still, with only a couple of simple food shops, it’s afar cry from the noises of Chaweng beach on Koh Samui or Kamala on Phuket, which makes it to be one of the top tourist destinations.Rent a sea kayak (皮划艇) (100 baht, which is around￡2 an hour) and go around the corner to Tham Morakot (the Emerald Cave), a winding cave that opens up to a bay walled by thick leaves and often visited by groups of monkeys. It is very inspiring, but to fully appreciate it, be sure to prepare it, be sure to prepare a light to avoid knocking into cave walls and other kayaks. To avoid being crowded, make the trip in the late afternoon.Where to eatThe Ko Yao Viewpoint Restaurant is the best place for tourists. Drink the sweet cocktails in favour of an icy Chang beer and enjoy the last rays of the bay.Where to stayCheaper hotels of comparable quality are set slightly back in the forest, but if you want beachfront access it’s worth choosing one of the basic hotels at Koh Mook Charlie Beach Resort (bungalows from￡32). Getting thereFly from Bangkok to Trang with AirAsia (from￡30), then take a one-hour Tigerline ship from Hat Yao Pier (￡19). Besides, a five-hour ship from Phuket at Rassada Pier (￡41) goes directly to the island and will drop passengers at Haad Farang.For more information and service, please click here.1.What is most likely to attract many people to Haad Farang?A.Its riptides.B.Its scenery.C.Its simple food shops.D.Its quiet environment.2.What can we know about the Tham Morakot?A.It has winding rivers suitable for boating.B.Groups of monkeys live inside it.C.Tourists need to take care when swimming here.D.There are fewer people in the late afternoon.3.Where is the text most probably taken from?A.Travel magazines.B.Newspapers.C.The Internet.D.Travel agency notes.5、Drone X Pro is a shining star on the drone(无人机) market. Here's why it's gone viral.How does Drone X Pro work?Start by installing the Drone app to your smartphone (Android and iOS). It takes just minutes. After that, just install(安装)the battery in your drone and launch the app. You're now ready to fly your Drone X Pro!Why is this drone so special?The drone is about the size of a large screen smartphone. It's so small that it fits in any pocket or handbag!Here's the best part: flying is extremely easy. There's no experience required to fly this drone. You can easily control and fly this drone, even if you've never flown a drone in your life. Flying the drone is smooth and natural as riding a bike. Our friend’s son came over to the office, and he figured out how to fly the drone in just minutes. You can't imagine how stable and smooth his controls are!Once you own this drone, you can enjoy amazing HD pictures of nature, friends, and families. It's a blast!How much does it cost?Now, Drone X Pro sells for $150 each online and two at a discount of 80%. It's a great deal! If you're not satisfied, return it and you can get your money back.Because of the easy use, portability, low price, and small size, it's absolutely worth it!Just imagine amazing pictures and videos you'll be taking with your new Drone X Pro. If you've never flown a drone before,this is the time to start! Call now! 400-800-7832 or order yours from the official website www. dronexpro. com.1.What makes Drone X Pro different from the other drones?A.It is easy to carry.B.It is unnecessary to install.C.It is complex to control.D.It is expensive to afford.2.How does the advertisement prove flying Drone X Pro easy?A.By sharing some experience.B.By presenting a vivid picture.C.By stating its operating steps.D.By giving a specific example.3.How much should you pay to purchase two such drones online?A.$120.B.$150.C.$240.D.$ 300.6、Muir Woods and Sausalito Half Day TourWander through an ancient coastal redwood forest and explore the artistic bayside of Sausalito on this half-day tour from San Francisco. Travel across the Golden Gate Bridge to visit Muir Woods, home to some of the oldest and tallest trees on Earth. At the end of your tour choose between getting dropped off at Union Square in San Francisco and taking the ferry back to San Francisco.Yosemite National Park and Giant Sequoias Day TripDiscover the beauty of the Sierra Nevada on this full-day trip to Yosemite National Park from San Francisco. Travel aboard a comfortable van through historic Gold Rush towns to reach the park, where you'll be amazed by supersized natural wonders. Take a hike through ancient trees, and enjoy several hours to explore the park's wonders on your own.Niagara Falls TourEscape from New York City and head north to see both sides of the Canadian border on this guided 3-day tour to Niagara Falls. Visit NiagaraFalls on both the American and Canadian sides and take a ride on the famous Maid of the Mist boat. Then, on the road back to New York City, make a stop to shop at the Crossings Premium Outlets, one of the largest outlet malls in the US.Napa and Sonoma Wine Country TourEscape to California's famous wine country on this full-day tour from San Francisco. Taste regional varietals at three different wineries including both big-name and family-run estates (庄园). Learn about the winemaking process during guided tours, and appreciate the regional culture with a stop for lunch.(1).Which tour should you choose if you want to do some shopping?A.Muir Woods and Sausalito Half Day Tour.B.Yosemite National Park and Giant Sequoias Day Trip.C.Niagara Falls Tour.D.Napa and Sonoma Wine Country Tour.(2).What can you do on Napa and Sonoma Wine Country Tour?A.Appreciate some of the oldest and tallest trees on Earth.B.Enjoy supersized natural wonders.C.Get some winemaking knowledge.D.Take a ride on the boat.(3).What does the writer intend to do by writing the passage?A.To introduce some outdoor activities.B.To share some tour experiences.C.To advertise for the wine country.D.To call for protecting natural wonders.7、Magical History TourJoin us for our fifth annual exploration of fascinating historic sites around Greater Portland that you've never seen or maybe didn't even know existed! The Magical History Tour is your key to unlocking fascinating historical places that are not usually open to the public. It is a self-guided adventure guaranteed to amaze and amuse both adults and children. Equipped with a map, and at your own pace, you will be greeted by guides at each location ready to share the history of the tour stop.In the 5th year of the Magical History Tour, we will be presenting an exciting mix of both new sites and favorites from the past four years.The Magical History Tour check-in begins at 9: 45 am at Maine Historical Society's Brown Library. At this time, you will find out where the tour will take you as you receive your map and ticket into each site.Follow us on social media sites for updates, chances to win tickets and some other exciting opportunities; and feel free to share your tour experiences to our social media pages using # MHStour!•Time: 10: 00 am—4: 00 pm, Saturday, May 11, 2019•Location: 485 Congress Street•Tickets: Get your tickets online, by calling us at 207-774-1822, or by visiting our Museum Store at 489 Congress Street. $ 25/Adult MHS Member; $ 35/Adult General Admission; $ 5/Juniors under age 18.•Volunteering: We need volunteers for the Magical History Tour! Volunteers help for half the day of the tour and are given a free ticket to the tour to enjoy either before or after their volunteer shift!For more information, email us at events@ mainehistory. org or call us at 207-774-1822.(1).What's the purpose of the Magical History Tour?A.To explore unfamiliar historic sites.B.To visit some world-famous attractions.C.To provide children with history classes.D.To make some private places known to the public.(2).How much should a couple (one is MHS Member) and a kid pay?A.$ 55.B.$ 65.C.$ 75.D.$ 105.(3).What can we learn from the text?A.You can buy a ticket by emailing.B.Tourists will only be guided by a map.C.Only new sites are available for the tour.D.Volunteers can take part in the tour for free.8、Best London walking toursSandemans New London ToursCain an attractive insight into London's history. Visit the City of London, stopping at St Paul's Cathedral and the Tower of London; explore East London covering Brick lane, Cockney culture and the criminal underworld; learn about Jack the Ripper; or board on afive-venue pub crawl.Opening Times: Daily at 11 :00 and 14:00City Visitor TrailThe City Visitor Trail takes you on a journey through the heart of London. Take in famous attractions such as St Paul’s Cathedral, Guildhall, the Bank of England and the Tower of London or try the themed "side-tracks", each one moving away from the main path to give a more in-depth look at one part of the city.Opening Times: Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Check with individual attractions for entry requirements.Brit Movie ToursJoin a unique movie and TV sightseeing walking tour experience in London and go on location to see incredible sets and fascinating landmarks. Local guides provide fascinating insights into the industry and there are multiple tours available, including Doctor Who, Gangsof London and Harry Potter Tour of London locations.Opening Times: Monday to Friday 9:00 am to 5:30 pmRoyal Tour of LondonVisit three royal palaces as you journey from Big Ben to Buckingham Palace and Trafalgar Square. Along the way you will discover plots to destroy Parliament, Churchill’s hidden shelter, very expensive clubs for the rich and famous, and more. And if that's not enough excitement, listen closely for incredible tales of man-eating pelicans(鹈鹕) and crazy lost tourists. This walking tour is run by Strawberry Tours.Opening Times: The tour starts at 10 am every day.1.Which tour can you join at any time?A.Sandemans New London ToursB.City Visitor TrailC.Brit Movie ToursD.Royal Tour of London2.What can you do on a movie sightseeing tour?A.Learn some London’s history.B.Participate in making films.C.Visit some film-making locations.D.Act as a local guide.3.What’s thrilling on the Royal Tour of London?A.Visiting places of interest.B.Meeting famous people.C.Exploring new spots.D.Listening to amazing legends.答案以及解析1答案及解析：答案：1.B; 2.B; 3.D解析：1.细节理解题。

意大利拨款修复庞培古城Italy says it will unblock 2m euros in emergency funding to save the ancient city of Pompeii, after flooding caused walls to collapse.意大利政府称，将拨付200万欧元紧急资金修复遭受洪水危害的庞培古城。

Heavy rain washed away the walls of t his tomb area in PompeiiA number of structures, including the Temple of Venus and Roma, were damaged by hea vy rainfall on Sunday and Monday.The decay prompted calls for action from the European Union and the United Nations.The site, where volcanic ash smothered a Roman city in AD79, has suffered slow degradation for many years.It is one of the world's greatest archaeological treasures.Every year, some 2.5m tourists visit Pompeii, which sits near the so uthern city of Naples.Despite the money they generate, there have been allegations that the city - designated a World Heritage site by the UN cultural organisation Unesco - has been neglected and underfunded.'Huge defeat'The new plan was adopted at an emergency meeting on Tuesday.Italian Culture Minister Dario Franceschini said he was "unblocking many measures which will get the machine w orking".He added the EU could be "sure that Italy is taking care of Pompeii, both in terms of emergency measures and in the long term".。

安徽高考英语仔细阅读冲刺题(一)When Johnson called again, the manager received him very politely. “That is a most remarkable oil you brought us, Mr Johnson,” he said. Johnson nodded his smooth, dark head. That was something he knew very well. “I’ve never seen anything like it,” the manager admitted. Johnson nodded again. “No?” he said politely. Then he added, “But I think you will, sir. A very great deal of it.” He appeared to think for a moment. “I think you will find it will be on sale seven, perhaps, eight years f rom now.” He smiled.The manager thought that was uncertain. He said, “It is better than our fish oils. I admit that.” “So I am told, sir,” agreed Johnson.“Have you any plans to produce it yourself, Mr Johnson?”Johnson smiled again. “Would I be showing it to you if I had?”“We might add some chemicals to one of our own fish oils,” said the manager.“It would be expensive to do that, even if you could.” Johnson said gently. “Besides,” he added, “I am told that this oil will be much cheaper than your best fish oils. Cheaper than any vegetable oil, in fact.”“Perhaps,” said the manager. “Well, I suppose you want to make an arrangement, Mr Johnson, Shall we discuss it?”“Of course,” said Johnson. “There are two ways of dealing with a situation of this sort. The usual one is to prevent it altogether or at least to delay it as long as possible. That is, of course, the best way,” The manager nodded. He knew plenty about all that.“But I am so sorry for you, because, you see, that is not possible th is time.” The manager had his doubts, but all he said was an inquiring(asking), “Oh?”“The other way,” continued Johnson, “is to produce yourself before the trouble starts.”1. The manager thought of adding chemicals to the fish oil to make it ________.A. cheaper than the new oilB. more quicklyC. more expensiveD. as good as the new oil2. Johnson’s new oil would be ________.A. more expensive than fish oil, but betterB. less expensive, and betterC. less expensive, but not goodD. more expensive, and not so good3. Johnson expressed his regret that the manager ________.A. could not stop the new oil being madeB. would never know how to make itC. had spent a lot of money on itD. didn’t know enough about it4. Johnson showed his new oil to the manager because he wanted ________.A. to produce it himselfB. to prevent it being producedC. to be paid not to produce itD. the manager to produce it安徽高考英语仔细阅读冲刺题答案本文描述了Johnson向经理推销他所研制的生产新品种的油的过程。

法国举行诺曼底登陆70周年纪念World leaders are joining hundreds of veterans in N ormandy to mark the 70th anniversary of the D-Day landings.世界领导人与数百名老兵齐聚诺曼底纪念诺曼底登陆70周年。

US veterans incl uding Morley Piper, 90, gathe red at Omaha Beach on Friday morningHeads of state will meet at Ouistreham, one of the five beaches where Allied troops landed on 6 J une 1944.French President Francois Hollande will give a speech followed by US President Barack Obama. The Queen and Russian President Vladimir Putin will also go.There will be a re-enactment of the landings, which were the start of the invasion o f Nazi-occupied Europe.By the end of D-Day, the Allies had established a foothold（据点）in France - an event that would eventually help bring the war to an end.The day's commemorations began at midni ght with a vigil（守夜，监视） at Pegasus Bridge near Ouistreham, marking the first assault of the D-Day invasion when British soldiers began the first Allied ac tion of the campaign.In other events:More than 300 troops parachuted into Ra nville, the first v illage to be liberated on D-DayThe Princess Royal was at the drumhead ceremony in Southsea, Portsmouth, w here m any of the D-Day troops originally departed fromThe Queen left flowers at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier with Mr Hollande in Paris A flotilla led by HMS Bulwark sailed from Portsmouth to Normandy with four vessels from other countriesAt 00:16 on 6 June 1944, six Horsa gliders（滑翔机） carrying 181 men from the Glider Pilot Regiment and the 2nd Battalion, Oxfor dshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry, landed silen tly to captur e the strate gically-vi tal bridge an d another nearby.。

高考英语考前冲刺精选专题资料汇编阅读理解（二）AJeanne Clamant, a French woman, became a record breaker on 17 October of 1995, when at the age of 120 years and 238 d高考资源网ays, she became the longest-lived human being on record. A Japanese man died in 1986 at the age of 120 years and 237 days. Jeanne Clamant lives in a small old people’s home in the south of France; her husband, her only child and her grandson have all died. She is nearly blind and deaf and is always in a wheelchair, but her doctor describes her as being more like a 90-year-old in good health than someone of 120. She still has a lively sense of humor. When asked on her 120th birthday what she expected of the future, she replied: A very short one. She also remarked that she thought the good Lord had forgotten all about her.So what is the key to a long life? According to some doctors, diet, exercise and no smoking are the three important factors. Jeanne Clamant has followed two of the tips(窍门). She has always eaten a healthy diet, and she used to do exercises every day until she broke her leg at the age of 115. However, until recently she drank two glassed of strong red wine a day, and she does smoke (now only a little). Besides, Jeanne Clamant might have got very good genes(基因) from her parents. Her father lived to the age of 94 and her mother to 86.A local lawyer bought her house when she was 80 under an agreement that he would pay her some money every year until her death. It must have seemed a good move at the time, but so far the lawyer has paid her at least three times the value of the house. Every year on her birthday Jeanne Clamant sends him a card saying:Sorry, I’m still alive!1. How does Jeanne Clamant feel about her old age?A. She is miserable and unhappy.B. She is cheerful and humorous.C. She would like to live much longer.D. She feels she is going to die very soon.2. Jeanne Clamant owes her good health and long life to _______.A. smoking only a little every dayB. her giving up smoking and drinkingC. drinking two glasses of strong red wine every dayD. the good genes from her parents, a healthy diet and some exercises3. Which of the following could best replace the word “move” in the fourth paragraph?A. dealB. trickC. marchD. sport4. Why does Jeanne Clamant say “Sorry, I’m still alive” to the local lawyer every year on her birthday?A. Because she had an agreement at 80 with the lawyer which was to her advantage.B. Because she has asked the lawyer to pay her more rent than they first agreed.C. Because the lawyer has paid her much more money than the value of the house.D. Because the house she sold to the lawyer isn’t worth the money he has already paid.出处学英语报体裁夹叙夹议话题世界上最长寿的一位法国老太太阅读策略注意提到的观点入选理由此篇难度不大，话题贴近实际，引起学生兴趣1. B。

奥朗德出兵马里获联合国嘉奖France's president has received a major prize from the United Nations' cultural organisation for his decision to send troops to Mali in January.法国总统奥朗德因一月份出兵马里的决定而获得联合国教科文组织的嘉奖。

President Hollande received the peace prize from Unesco Director-Gene ral IrinaBokovaFrancois Hollande was awarded the annual Felix Houphoue t-Boigny Peace Prize by Unesco at a ceremony in Paris.The presid ent of the jury prais ed Mr Hollande for the "solidarity shown by France to the peoples of Africa".The decision was criticised by some human rights groups, who noted the continuing unrest in Mali.Earlier, the Malian army said its soldiers had clashed with Tuareg separatists near the northern town of Kidal, killing several rebels.'Solidarity'The H ouphouet-Boigny pr ize, created in 1989, is intended to honour people that have made a significant contribution to peace and stability.Other winners include former Irish president Mary Robinson, South Africa's former leader Nelson Mandela and the first president of Eas t Timor, X anana Gusmao.President Hollande was presented with a diploma, a gold medal and a cash prize of $150,000, which he will reportedly donate to two relief organisations working in Mali.Joaquim Chissano, president of the deciding jury, said: "Having assessed the dangers and the repercussions of the situation on Africa and on Mali in particular, as wellas on the res t of the world, the jury appreciated the solidarity shown by France to the peoples of Africa."Mali's President, Dioncounda Traore, thanked Mr Hollande and referred to the "humiliation" suffered by people living in the north of of the country before the French troops arrived.Benin President Thomas Boni Yayi meanw hile told the news agency AFP: "If France had not intervened, where would we be? G od alone knows."。

的黎波里机场遭火箭弹袭击Libya's main internation al airport has been hit by a new rocket attack a day after fighting forced it to close.利比亚重要的国际机场遭新一轮的火箭弹袭击，此前一天的冲突已使该机场被迫关闭。

At least one person has died and 12 planes ha ve been damaged at Tripoli airport.A government spokesman said Libya was considering calling for international forces to help re-establish security.Libyan leaders have struggled to bring stability to the country since Muammar Gaddafi was ousted in 2011, with rival armed groups competing for power.It is not clear which militia was behind the rocket attack. On Sunday, one armed group tried to seize control of the airport from the Zintan militia, which has controlled it for the past two years.A security source told the BBC that the airport was attacked by a "large number of rockets, including Grad rockets" on Monday evening.They s aid one person from the force protecting the airport had been killed and six others injured and that the control tower had been hit by rocket fire.All flights to and from the airport have been suspended until at least Wednes day.Government spokesman Ahmed Lamine said that 90% of the planes stationed at the airport had been destroyed."The government has studied the possibility to bring international for ces to enhance security," he said at a press conference."This would give the gover nment t im e to build the state and institu tions," he added.He said millions of dollars worth of damage had been caused by the fighting.The fighting has led the United Nations to announce the withdrawal of all its staff from Libya."The mission concluded that it would not be po ssible to continue its work... while at the same time ensuring the security and safety of its staff" the UN said in a statement.1。

2023年高考英语新热点时文阅读-历史故事01（2022·湖南师大附中高三阶段练习）200,000 miles from Earth, the crew of the third manned mission to the Moon faced an astronaut’s worst nightmare: an explosion on the spacecraft. It’s what happened in the Oscar-winning film Apollo 13, but it’s also a true story.The lift-off of Apollo 13 took place on 11th April 1970. Two days into the mission, the three-man crew were in big trouble. They had been carrying out routine checks when there was a loud bang. Warning lights were starting to flash. Looking out into space, they could see a trail of gas — the spacecraft was leaking oxygen. They sent out a short message to the scientists back on Earth: “Houston, we’ve had a problem here.” At first, they thought that a meteor (流星) had hit them, but they later found out that a short circuit had caused an oxygen container to explode. Whatever the cause, they knew there was no time to lose. Their electricity supply in the command module (指令舱) depended on that oxygen and pretty soon they would run out of both.The only solution was to move into the lunar module — the section of the spacecraft that would have landed on the Moon. Now though, they were using it as a kind of lifeboat. With its own power supply, oxygen and water, the three men could survive in the lunar module and return to Earth. There was another problem though. In an enclosed space like a lunar module, the carbon dioxide the crew was breathing out was dangerous. The equipment to clear the air of carbon dioxide was only built for two people. Now it had to deal with three. Amazingly, the crew managed to build an adapter out of materials onboard to reduce the carbon dioxide to a safe level.There was one final hindrance. The lunar module wasn’t strong enough to re-enter Earth’s atmosphereso the crew had to go back into the damaged command module. To everyone’s relief, the crew of Apollo 13 arrived safely in the South Pacific Ocean on April 17th. Although the crew didn’t land on the Moon, NASA still considered the mission a success.1．What was the astronauts’ first reaction to the explosion?A．They went out to land on the Moon.B．They informed scientists on Earth.C．They moved into the lunar module.D．They looked into the cause of the explosion. 2．How did the astronauts solve their air situation in the lunar module?A．By moving back to the command module.B．By lowering the carbon dioxide level.C．By creating a new oxygen supply.D．By limiting the oxygen use.3．What does the underlined word in the last paragraph mean?A．Surprise.B．Mission.C．Obstacle.D．Circumstance.4．Which of the following can be the best title for the text?A．A Successful Mission B．An Amazing AdventureC．Deep Space Exploration D．Life-and-Death Drama in Space02（2022·山西现代双语学校南校三模）Two of naturalist Charles Darwin’s notebooks that were reported stolen from Cambridge University’s library have been returned, two decades after they disappeared.The university said on Tuesday that the manuscripts were left in the library inside a pink gift bag, along with a note wishing the librarian a happy Easter.The notebooks, which include the 19th-century scientist’s famous 1837 “Tree of Life”sketch on evolution, went missing in 2001 after being removed for photographing, though at the time the staff believed they might have been misplaced. After the staff had searched the library’s collection of 10 million books, maps and manuscripts, but failed to find them, they were reported to police in October 2020 as stolen.Darwin filled the notebooks with ideas shortly after returning from his voyage around the world on the ship HMS Beagle, developing ideas that would bloom into his landmark work on evolution On the Origin of Species. The notebooks are estimated to be valued at millions of dollars.On March 9, 2022, the books reappeared, left in a public area of the library, outside the librarian’s office, which is not covered by security cameras. The university’s director of library services, Jessica Gardner, said her relief at the books’ reappearance was “profound and almost impossible to properly express.”“The notebooks can now retake their rightful place alongside the rest of the Darwin archives (档案) at Cambridge, at the heart of the nation’s cultural and scientific heritage, alongside the archives of Sir Isaac Newton and Professor Stephen Hawking,” she said.The notebooks are set to go on public display from July as part of a Darwin exhibition at the library. Cambridgeshire police said their investigation was continuing,“and we are following up some lines of inquiry. We also renew our appeal for anyone with information about the case to contact us,”the force said. 5．What caused the notebooks to go missing?A．Being left in a pink plastic bag.B．Getting removed by two naturalists.C．Getting mixed with other collections.D．Being taken away for taking pictures.6．Why weren’t the notebooks reported to the police until 2020?A．The staff had misplaced them.B．The staff misjudged the situation.C．The notebooks were guaranteed to be returned.D．The notebooks were too worthless to be reported.7．How did Jessica Gardner feel about the reappearance of the notebooks?A．Anxious.B．Disturbed.C．Indifferent.D．Overjoyed.8．What can be inferred from the last paragraph?A．The police were to drop the case.B．New witnesses have come forward.C．The stealer has yet to be determined.D．The investigation came to a dead end.03（2022·浙江省长兴中学模拟预测）Many of China’s ancient architectural treasures smashed to dust before Lin Huiyin and Liang Sicheng began documenting them in the 1930s. The husband and wife team were among the first preservationists to operate in China, and by far the best known. Their efforts have since inspired generations of people to speak out for architecture threatened by the rush toward development.Becoming China’s best architectural historians was no easy accomplishment. The buildings they wanted to save were centuries old located in distant parts of the country. In many cases, they had to journey through dangerous conditions in the Chinese countryside to reach them. Exploring China’s remote areas during the1930s meant traveling muddy, poorly maintained roads by mule (骡子) or on foot. Inns were often dirty, food could be polluted, and there was always risk or violence from rebels, soldiers and robbers.Their greatest discovery was the Temple of Buddha’s Light, in Wutai County, Shanxi Province. The breathtaking wooden temple was built in 857 A．D．, making it the oldest building known in China at the time.Liang and Lin crawled into the temple’s most forbidding, forgotten areas to determine its age, including one hideaway inhibited by thousands of bats and millions of bedbugs, covered in dust and littered with dead bats. “In complete darkness and among the awful smell, hardly breathing, with thick masks covering our noses and mouths, we measured, drew, and photographed with flashlights for several hours. When at last we came out to take a breath of fresh air, we found hundreds of bedbugs in our bag. We ourselves had been badly bitten. Yet the importance and unexpectedness of our find made those the happiest hours of my years hunting for ancient architecture.” Liand wrote of the experience in an account included in “Liang and Lin; Partners in Exploring China’s Architectual Past.”9．On their way to the ancient buildings, what kind of difficulties and risks do Liang and Lin face? A．Poor accommodations and personal security.B．Poor accommodations and smelly areas.C．Broken vehicles and violence from robbers.D．Broken vehicles and muddy roads.10．Liang and Lin raised public awareness of ______.A．documenting smashed historical buildingsB．rebuilding historically valuable buildingsC．saving the oldest temples in ChinaD．protecting historical buildings.11．Which of the following is the best title for the passage?A．Creativeness results in discoveryB．Difficulty produces achievementC．Efforts contribute to happinessD．Responsibilities contribute to development04（2022·江西·兴国中学二模）In November of 1902 President Theodore Roosevelt, a noted hunting enthusiast, had been invited to join a bear hunt near the town of Smedes, Mississippi. When the President had initially proven unsuccessful on this hunt, guide Holt Collier determined to find a suitable quarry (猎物) for Roosevelt.Tracking a 235-pound bear to a watering hole, Collier knocked out the unfortunate bear and tied it securely to a nearby tree. A messenger was sent for the President, but when Roosevelt arrived he was unimpressed by the sight of a bound, dazed and bleeding bear. He had been shocked and disappointed by this unfamiliar method of hunting, using packs of dogs to track, flush out and wear down the prey while the hunter need only lie in wait for the animal to be driven to him. This was far from the physical challenge Roosevelt was accustomed to and fond of. He not only refused to claim the bear himself, but forbade anyone else from doing so as well. Regrettably, the rarely repeated resolution to the story does not include a happy ending for the bear. Seeing the condition of the injured bear, which had been badly bitten by the dogs, Roosevelt asked that it be put out of its misery.Reporters with the hunting party soon spread news of Roosevelt’s fair play nationwide. Among those inspired by the story was Washington Post political cartoonist Clifford Berryman, who produced a wildly popular cartoon of the incident. New York City storeowners Morris and Rose Michtom were further inspired by the cartoon, and Mrs. Michtom produced two stuffed bears for sale in their shop. The Michtom family even claimed to have written to Roosevelt and received permission to attach his name to the toy. “Teddy’s bear” swiftly became a hit, and later an enduring pop-culture symbol that has long outlasted its inspiration and namesake.12．What did President Roosevelt think of the method of hunting?A．Novel.B．Unacceptable.C．Traditional.D．Effective.13．What probably happened to the bear in the end?A．It bled to death.B．It was set free by the president.C．It was taken to a shelter.D．It was killed at Roosevelt’s request.14．What can we infer from the last paragraph?A．The cartoon was named after President Roosevelt.B．The Michtoms were on good terms with Roosevelt.C．People thought highly of Roosevelt’s attitude to animals.D．The incident had a bad influence on the Michtom family.15．What can be the best title for the text?A．An Unlucky Bear B．History of the Teddy BearC．A Merciful President D．A Successful Stuffed Toy05（2022·河南·高三专题练习）As for Benjamin Franklin’s kite-and-key experiment, most people are aware of the version in which Franklin “discovered” electricity when lightning struck his kite. However, several details about this experiment are unknown, including when and where it happened. Some historians even doubt whether it took place.In fact, electricity had already been used for centuries before Franklin’s experiment. Franklin lived from 1706 to 1790 when electricity was understood 0S the interaction between two different fluids (流体), which Franklin later referred to as “ plus ” and “ minus ”.It was unknown before Franklin’s experiment whether lightning was electrical, though some scientists, including Franklin, had guessed just that. Franklin was particularly interested in this because lightning strikes had caused disastrous fires where houses were made of wood. Actually, by creating a lightning rod (避雷针), Franklin helped to protect wooden buildings from being struck by lightning.A few publications reported the experiment. In 1771 Franklin referred to the experiment in his autobiography, and other colleagues also wrote about it. Notably, the experiment appeared in “History and Present Status of Electricity” by Joseph Priestley. Priestley heard about the kite and key experiment from Franklin himself around 15 years after the fact, and in his book，he wrote it occurred in June 1752.However, in a book by Tom Tucker, he noted Franklin’s description of his experiment was phrased in the future conditional tense: “As soon as any of the Thunder Clouds come over the Kite, the pointed Wire will draw the Electric Fire from them...” Franklin could have simply been saying that the experiment could, in theory, be performed. Given that his statement has a few missing details—Franklin didn’t list a date, time or location, for example it’s possible that Franklin did not perform the experiment himself.However, some historians remain unconvinced that the experiment wasn’t carried out. Franklin experts, such as biographer Carl Van Doren, also point to the fact that Priestley specified the month in which Franklin performed his experiment, suggesting that Franklin must have given him precise details directly. 16．What was Franklin’s achievement?A．He invented the lightning rod.B．He discovered electricity.C．He thought of ways to control fire.D．He improved the structure of homes.17．What can we learn from paragraph 4?A．Franklin lived in the 17th century.B．Priestley’s book came out in 1786.C．Priestley and Franklin were close friends.D．Priestley wrote the experiment happened in summer.18．Why was the future conditional tense stressed by Tucker?A．To indicate he was good at observing.B．To point out Franklin was careless in writing.C．To show Franklin was just saying a possibility.D．To prove Franklin did the experiment by himself.19．What is mainly talked about in the text?A．The discovery of electricity.B．The development of the lightning rod.C．Benjamin Franklin’s autobiography.D．Different opinions on Franklin’s experiment.06（2022·江西新余·二模）阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

考点二十二新闻时事类A限时12分钟A robot called Bina48 has successfully taken a course in the philosophy of love at Notre Dame de Namur University (NDNU），in California．According to the course instructor William Barry, associate professor at NDNU, Bina48 is the world's first socially advanced robot to complete a college course，a feat he described as “remarkable”．The robot took part in class discussions，gave a presentation with a student partner and participated in a debate with students from another institution．Before becoming a student, Bina48 appeared as a guest speaker in Barry's classes for several years．One day when addressing Barry’s class, Bina48 expressed a desire to go to college, which was enthusiastically supported by Barry and his students．Rather than enroll Bina48 in his Robot Ethics：Philosophy of Emerging Technologies course，Barry suggested that Bina48 should take his course Philosophy of Love instead．“Love is a concept Bina48 doesn’t understand，”saidBarry．Therefore the challenge would be for Barry and his students to teach Bina48 what love is．“Some interesting things happened in the class，”said Barry．“He said that his students thought it would be straightforward to teach Bina48 about love, which，after all，is ‘fairly simple—it's a feeling,'”said Barry．But the reality was different．“Bina48 ended up learning ‘31 different versions of love，'”said Barry，highlighting some of the challenges humans may face when working artificial intelligence in future．Bina48 participated in class discussions via Skype and also took part in a class debate about love and conflict with students from West Point．Bina48’s contribution to the debate was filmed and posted on YouTube．It was judged that Bina48 and NDNU classmates were the winners of this debate．In the next decade, Barry hopes Bina48 might become complex enough to teach a class, though he says he foresees robots being used to better the teaching and learning experience, rather than replacing instructors completely．1．What was Bina48’s performance like in class?A．Extraordinary．B．Insignificant．C．Farreaching．D．Unattractive．答案：A 推理判断题.根据第二段中的“Bina48 is the world's first socially advanced robot ．．．in a debate with students from another institution”可知，Bina48在课堂上参与讨论，与伙伴一起作报告，参与辩论,其表现被描绘成“卓越的”。