杭州外国语学校2019年高考英语集训阅读理解每日一练01

杭州外国语学校2019年高考英语集训阅读理解每日一练08倒数第九周星期三AI recently turned fifty, which is young for a tree, midlife for an elephant, and ancient for a sportsman．Fifty is a nice number for the states in the US or for a national speed limit but it is not a number that I was prepared to have hung on me．Fifty is supposed to be my father's age but now I am stuck with this number and everything it means．A few days ago, a friend tried to cheer me up by saying, "Fifty is what forty used to be " He had made an inspirational point．Am I over the hill? People keep telling me that the hill has been moved, and I keep telling them that the high-jump bar has dropped from the six feet I once easily cleared to the four feet that is impossible for me now.You're not getting older, you are getting better．" says Dr．Joyce Brothers．This, however, is the kind of doctor who inspires a second opinion．And so, as I approach the day when I cannot even jump over the tennis net, I am moved to share some thoughts on aging with you．I am moved to show how aging feels to me physically and mentally．Getting older, of course, is obviously a better change than the one that brings you eulogies （悼词）. In tact, a poet named Robert Browning considered it the best change of all: Grow old along with me!The best is yet to me．Whether or not Browning was right, most of my first fifty years have been golden ones so I will settle for what is ahead being as good as what has gone by．I find myself moving toward what is ahead with a curious blend （混合）of both fighting and accepting my aging, hoping that the philosopher was right when he said．" Old is always fifteen years from now．"1．The author seems to tell us in Paragraph 1 that____．A．time alone will tell B．time goes by quicklyC．time will show what is right D．time makes one forget the past 2．When the author turned fifty, people around him ____．A．tried to comfort him B．got inspiration with himC．were friendlier with him D．found him more talkative3．What does the writer mean by saying the underlined sentence in Paragraph 2?A．He has become older．B．He is not good at high jump any more．C．He feels sorry that he is not so good at high jump as before．D．He wants to make it known that he was once good at high jump．4．The author considers his fifty years of life ____A．peaceful B．ordinaryC．satisfactory D．regretful5．We can infer from the passage that____A．the old should led asimple lifeB．the old should face the fact of agingC．the old should take more exerciseD．the old should fill themselves with curiosityBThe heat engine is certainly one of the most important devices that man ever invented．In its simplest meaning, the heat engine is a device that transforms heat energy into other forms of energy, such as mechanical and electrical energy．A great majority of the engines used today lie under the contributions that the heat engine made in the fields of industry, transportation, and the production of electricity gives us a deeper and more detailed look at the importance of heat engines．The heaf engine had a great role in the Industrial Revolution of the nineteenth century．Scientists developed machines, based on heat engines, which could increase the amount of goods produced, and at the same time, decrease the amount of time and money consumed．The manufactured goods became affordable to almost everyone, and they were not a luxury any more, After the introduction of the heat engine in the industrial field, the concept of mass production was first realized, and industry boomed as never before．Through history man has always tried to invent efficient means of transportation．However, it was not until the invention of the heat engine that this became possible．A new era replaced the old era of animal-powered transportation, an era whose characteristics were speed and comfort．The train was the first means of transportation that used the heat engine, and it introduced new horizons of long-distance travelling．However, it was another machine that replaced the horse as a personal means of transportation．It was called the car, and it also used the heat engine．The achievements of the car in a few decades wiped out centuries of horse transportation．Scientists realized the importance of electricity since the day it was discovered．Unfortunately, electricity was not available in nature for direct use．Scientists had to come up with ways of producing it．Here again, the heat engine was used to produce mechanical energy, which in turn can produce electricity．Today, many power-producing stations all over the world still use heat engines．They use coal or fuel oil to evaporate water, then the steam is used to turn a turbine which can produce electricity．In conclusion, heat engines proved to be one of the most important inventions．It is enough to observe the importance of industry, transportation, and electricity in our lives to know the importance of heat engines．Although the engines used today are quite different from the early ones, the same concept of changing heat into other kinds of energy is still used．6．What is the passage mainly about?A．The importance of electricity．B．The importance of heat energy．C．The importance of the heat engine．D．The importance of means of transportation．7．The underlined word "transforms" in Para．1 can be best replaced by _____．A．changes B．divides C．adapts D．breaks 8．Which of the following is TRUE after the scientist used heat engine in industry?A．Heat engines greatly promoted industry．B．More money and less time were spent in producing goods．C．Manufactured goods decreased a lot because of mass production．D．The invention of the heat engine resulted in the invention of electricity．9．Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?A．The animal-powered transportation was slow but comfortable．B．The heat engine is the greatest invention ever in the history of industry．C．The car is a means of personal transportation that is based on the heat engine．D．Before the invention of the heat engine, the animal was the only means of transportation．CI was a fat kid who grew into an overweight adult．I was constantly laughed at for being heavier than the other kids, leaving me feeling shy．I tried several diets, but none worked, and I ended up gaining weight．Another factor contributing to my weight gain was my love for cooking, especially rich, high-fat desserts, which I enjoyed preparing and, of course, eating．When I finished high school at the age of 18, I weighed 215 pounds．Lacking the self-confidence to go to a new, faraway school, I decided to stay close to home instead of going away to college．I continued with my unhealthful eating habits and felt more miserable as the weight came on, but I did nothing about it except buy larger plus-size clothes．My turning point came 10 years later at a friend's New Year's Eve party when I was at my all-time highest weight of 330 pounds．I caught my reflection in a mirror and the truth hit me: I was overweight and unhealthy, and unless I did something about it now, I would only get bigger and unhappier．After leaving the party, I thought about my past weight-loss efforts and realized they didn't work because they required me to give up foods I loved．Then I would constantly think about food and binge, abandoning the diet altogether．If I took a common-sense approach and ate smaller portions of all foods, I would be able to satisfy my hunger and not feel deprived．My biggest challenge was finding a way to fit my passion for cooking into my healthier lifestyle．At first, I tried to stay away from the kitchen to prevent myself from thinking about food．The result: Food was all I thought about．There had to be some way to combine cooking with healthful eating．I found the solution after reading several low-fat cookbooks．With some trial and error, I could modify my favorite foods and make them low in fat, yet delicious．The pounds started coming off, and when I started exercising （usually cardio and weight training five times a week）, they seemed to melt away．I didn't feel deprived, and I felt free to give my body the care and attention it deserved．I lost 165 pounds over the next two years．I had many ups and downs, but I was determined to go on．Another challenge to me was not to beat myself up if I ate something that was unhealthy and to take it as a sign to abandon my healthful habits．Instead, I vowed to start again and always keep my goal in mind．Thanks to losing weight and becoming fit I am in line with my body and myself．My dream is to help others realize the ease and benefits of low-fat cooking and eating．I've created and published a book of low-fat recipes（食谱）and run workshops and seminars（研讨会）on healthful eating．Now that I know what I can achieve when I set my mind to it, my dreams are no longer out of reach．I have finally found myself．Work out ScheduleRunning, stair climbing, step aerobics or kickboxing: 60 minutes/5 times a weekWeight training: 30 minutes/3 times a weekMaintenance Tips1．Make exercise a priority．After you work out, you'll be more likely to eathealthfully．2．You don't have to miss out on enjoying your favorite foods to lose weight．Just enjoy themin smaller portions．3．Don't beat yourself up if you slip．Get back to your regular exercise and eating program as soon as you can and forgive yourself．Have you recently made fitness a priority?10．What factors contributed to the narrator's failure in losing her weight at first?A．Her laziness in starting exercising．B．Her unwillingness to abandon low-tat desserts．C．Her passion for cooking and unhealthy eating habits．D．Her lack of maintenance tips．11．What did the narrator do as she kept on gaining weight?A．She tried a few low-fat diets．B．She decided to stay away from home．C．She bought herself clothes of larger sizes．D．She could do nothing except that she felt deprived．12．The narrator's story tells us that _____．A．it is important to have a balanced dietB．cooking by oneself will make one healthyC．trial and error is important in learning cookingD．reading cookbooks will help to build up a good eating habit13．Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?A．She missed opportunity to attend college because of her shyness．B．She didn't attend the New Year's Eve party because of her weight．C．Her dream of becoming a beautiful girl came true after she lost weight．D．She didn't seriously consider losing her weight until she realized how fat she was．14．It can be concluded from the passage that _____．A．you will live a healthy life if you cook yourself every dayB．you will feel deprived if one fails to give attention to your bodyC．it is the most important thing for you to have some maintenance tips in order to keep fit D．being overweight can not only be bad for your health but also bring you much trouble in your lifeD"What's the most important thing you've done in your life?" The question was put to me during a presentation I gave to a group of lawyers．The answer came to me in an instant．It's not the one I gave, because the situation wasn't right．As a lawyer in the entertainment industry, I knew the audience wanted to hear some amusing stories about my work with well-known persons．But here's the true answer:The most important thing I've ever done occurred on October 8, 1990．I began the day playing tennis with an old friend I hadn't seen for a while．Between points we talked about what had been happening in each other's lives．He and his wife had just had a baby boy, who was keeping them up at night．While we were playing, a car came screaming up the road toward the courts．It was my friend's father, who shouted to my friend that his baby had stopped breathing and was beingrushed to the hospital．In a flash my friend was in the car and gone, disappearing in a cloud of dust．For a moment I just stood there, paralyzed （呆若木鸡）．Then I tried to figure out what I should do．Follow my friend to the hospital? There was nothing I could accomplish there, I convinced myself．My friend's son was in the care of doctors and nursed, and nothing I could do or say would affect the outcome．Be there for moral support? Well, maybe．But my friend and his wife both had large families, and I knew they'd be surrounded by relatives who would provide more than enough comfort and support, whatever happened．All I could do at the hospital, I decided, was get in the way．Also, I had planned a full day with my family, who were waiting for me to get home．So I decided to head back to my house and check in with my friend later, As I started my car, I realized that my friend had left his truck and keys at the courts, I now faced another problem．I couldn't leave the keys in the truck．So I decided to go to the hospitaland give him the keys．When I arrived, I was directed to a room where my friend and his wife were waiting．As I had thought, the room was filled with family members silently watching my friend comfort his wife．I went in and stood by the door, trying to decide what to do next．Soon a doctpr appeared．He approached my friend and his wife, and in a quiet voice told them that their son had died．For a long time the two held each other and cried, unaware of the rest of us standing around in pained silence．After they had calmed themselves, the doctor suggested they might want to spend a few moments with their son．My friend and his wife stood up and walked past their family．When they reached the door, my friend's wife saw me standing in the corner．She came over and hugged me and started to cry My friend hugged me, too, and said, "Thanks for being here．"For the rest of that morning, I sat in the emergency room of that hospital and watched my friend and his wife hold the body of their infant son, and say goodbye．It's the most important thing I have ever done．The experience taught me two lessons．First: The most important thing I've ever done happened when I was completely helpless．None of the things I had learned in university, in three years of law school or in six years of legal practice were of any use in that situation．Something terrible was happening to people I cared about, and I was powerless to change the outcome．All I could do was stand by and watch it happen．And yet it was critical that I do just that -just be there when someone needed me．Second: The most important thing I've ever done almost didn't happen because of things I had learned inclassrooms and professional life．Law school taught me how to take a set of facts, break them down and organize them．These skills are critical for lawyers．When people come to us for help, I almost forgot how to feel．Today I have no doubt that I should have leapt into my car without hesitation and followed my friend to the hospital．From that one experience I learned that the most important thing in life isn't the money you make, the status you attain or the honors you achieve．The most important thing in life is the kids' team you coach or the poem you write ?or the time when you're just somebody's friend．15．When he was asked about the most important thing he had done in life at a presentation, the author_______．A．felt it was not an interesting questionB．thought for a while and spoke his mindC．gave an answer from a lawyer's point of viewD．didn't give the real answer16．When he saw his friend rush to the hospital, the author could not decide whether to follow mainly because he thought ______．A．he had to stay with his familyB．his friend did not need his help at allC．he would not be of much helpD．the baby would be in the doctor's care17．It can be inferred from the author's description of the scene at the hospital that ____．A．he found that he was in the wayB．he regretted that he went too lateC．he would have felt guilty if he had not been thereD．his friend would have felt better if he had not been there18．In the story the author means to tell the reader that ____．A．you can certainly help a friend if you want toB．it is better to be there when someone needs youC．family and relatives can not take the place of friendsD．more people are a great comfort when one is in trouble19．The author learned from his own experience that ____．A．what is taught in school is usually of no useB．a lawyer cannot leam much in classroomsC．a lawyer should know people's feelings firstD．he needs to be able to feel as well as think logically20．We leam from the underlined sentence in the last paragraph that the author _____．A．is fond of writing poemsB．is going to coach the kid's teamC．is determined to make friends with everybodyD．is fully aware of the importance of being helpful to those in need参考答案1-10BAACBCAACC 11-20CADDDCCBDD。

杭州外国语学校2019年高考英语集训阅读理解每日一练45倒数第二周星期五AA woman renewing her driver’s license at the County Clerk’s office was asked to state her occupation. She hesitated, uncertain how to classify herself.“What I mean is,” explained the recorder, “do you have a job, or are you just a …”“Of course I have a job,” said Emily. “I’m a mother.”“We don’t list ‘mother’ as an occupation…‘housewife’ covers it,” said the recorder.One day I found myself in the same situation. The clerk was obviously a career woman, confident and possessed of a high sounding title. “What is your occupation?”she asked.The words simply popped out. “I’m a Research Associate in the field of Child Development and Human Relations.”The clerk paused, ballpoint pen frozen in midair.I repeated the title slowly, then I stared with wonder as my statement was written in bold, black ink on the official questionnaire.“Might I ask,” said the clerk with new interest, “Just what you do in this field?”Coolly, without any trace of panic in my voice, I heard myself reply, “I have a continuing program of research (what mother doesn’t), in the lab and in the field (normally I would have said indoors and out). Of course, the job is one of the most demanding in the humanities (any mother care to disagree?), and I often work 14 hours a day (24 is more like it). But the job is more challenging than most careers and rewards are more of a satisfaction rather than just money.”There was an increasing note of respect in the clerk’s voice as she completed the form, stood up, and showed me out.As I drove into our driveway, buoyedup (依托) by my glamorous new career, I was greeted by my lab assistants---ages 13, 7, and 3.Upstairs I could hear our new experimental model (a 6 month old baby), in the child-development program, testing out a new vocal pattern.I felt proud! I had gone on the official records as someone more distinguished and indispensable (不可缺少的) to mankind than “just another mother.”Motherhood…What a glorious career! Especially when there’s a title on the door.41. What can we infer from the conversation between the woman and the recorder at the beginning of the passage?A. The woman felt ashamed to admit what her job was.B. The recorder was impatient and rude.C. The author was upset about the situation that mothers faced.D. Motherhood was not recognized and respected as a job by society.42. How did the female clerk feel at first when the author told her occupation?A. curiousB. indifferentC. puzzledD. interested43. Why did the woman clerk show more respect for the author?A. Because the author cared little about rewards.B. Because she admired the author’s research work in the lab.C. Because she thought the author did admirable work.D. Because the writer did something she had little knowledge of.44. What is the author’s purpose of writing the passage?A. To show how you describe your job affects your feelings toward it.B. To argue that motherhood is a worthy career and deserves respect.C. To show that the author had a grander job than Emily.D. To show that being a mother is hard and boring work.BAre you looking for something different this summer? We’ve lined up a list of some unusual camps.Learn to fly a jetThis is the real training that all fighter and test pilots have. Learn the cockpit(驾驶室) and how to put your plane through its paces. Finally, you fight a mock battle with your teammates.It’s held at the US Space & Rocket Center in Huntsville, Alaska. There are both weekend and summer camps for anyone 9 and up. Kids 7 to 12 also can pair with a parent. The cost is $749 for kids-only camps and $349 each for parent/child camp.Be Steven SpielbergAt Film Camp, you will get to write, direct, shoot and edit your own moive. Run by the New York Film Academy, you can choose from a variety of camp locations: New York, Disney-MGM Studios in Florida, Universal Studios in Los Angeles, Harvard University, Paris or Florence, Italy.Everyone helps one another by working behind the camera, as gaffer/ grip and other jobs that have to be done when you make a movie. Tuition for a one-week camp is $1,500, while a four or six week training run $5,900 to $6,900.Join the circusAt Circus Smirkus you can learn how to ride a unicycle, and throw a pie in someone’s face.Kids 8 to 16 can choose between one-or two-week sessions, with the two-week camp ending in a circus show for the families.The camp is located in Craftsbury Common, Vermont. The cost is $825 for one week ($300 extra with a parent) and $1,500 for two weeks ($500 extra with a parent).Live the ultimate(终极的) summer fantasyLearn to ride the waves this summer and tour one of the world’s only sea turtle hospitals at Surf Camp. The weeklong camp also includes trips to local islands.Surf Camp is located at Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina. The cost is $475 per week for StrikeachordAtPowerChordAcademy，teens12to18willbeplacedinabandthatbestmeetstheirage,experienceandstyle.Youwilll eadthelifeofabandmember:recordinginastudio,playingaconcertandmakingavideo.45.Whichcampscanyoujoinifyouwantyourfathertobeabletotakepart?A.ThecampattheUSSpace$RocketCenterandCircusSmirkusB.ThePowerChordAcademyandFilmCampC.ThecampattheUSSpace&RocketCenterandFilmCampD.CircusSmirkusandSurfCamp46.Howmuchdoesonehavetopayifhewantstoattenda2-weekcircuscampwithyourmom?A.$2250B.$1500C.$3000.D.$200047.SurfCampcanprovidethefollowingforcampersEXCEPT______.A.surfingB.careforseaturtlesC.meetingswithloversofsurfingD.traveltolocalisland48.ForwhomisPowerChordAcademyintended?A.PeoplewhoarecrazyaboutfilmsB.PeoplewhoarefondofadventuresC.PeoplewhogoinforsportsD.PeoplewholovemusicCItrytobeagoodfather.ButcomparedwithDickHoyt,Isuck.Eighty-fivetimeshe’spushedhisdisabledson,Rick,26.2miles(1mile=1.6km)inmarathons.Eighttimeshe’snotonlypushedhim26.2milesinawheelchairbutalsopulledhim2.4milesinadinghy(小游艇)whileswimmingandpedaled(蹬车)him112miles---allinthesameday.AndwhathasRickdoneforhisfather?Notmuch---excep tsavehislife.ThislovestorybeganinWinchester,Mass.,43yearsago,whenRickwasstrangled〔使窒息〕bytheumbilicalcord(脐带)duringbirth,leavinghimbrain–damagedandunabletocontrolhislimbs.WhenRickwas11,theHoytstookhimtohospitalandaskediftherewasanythingthatcould bedonetohelptheboycommunicate.“Noway,”Dickwastold.“There’snothinggoinginhisbrain.”“Tellhimajoke,”Dicksuggested.Theydid.Ricklaughed.Itturnedoutthatalotwasgoingoninhisbrain.Equip pedwithacomputerthatallowedhimtocontrolthecursor(光标)bytouchingaswitchwiththesideofhishead,Rickwasfinallyabletocommunicate.Andafterahighschoolclassmatewasparalyzedinanaccidentandschoolorganizedacha rityrunforhim,Rickpeckedout〔啄出〕,“Dad,Iwanttodothat.”HowwasDick,whohadneverrunmorethanamileatatime,goingtopushhisson5miles?Stil l,hetried.ThatdaychangedRick’slife.“Dad,”hetyped,“Whenwewererunning,itfeltlikeIwasn’tdisabledanymore!”AndthatsentencechangedDick’slife.HebecameobsessedwithgivingRickthatfeelingasoftenashecould.Hegotintosuchha rd-bellyshapethatheandRickwerereadytotrythe1979BostonMarathon.In1983theyrananot hermarathonsofasttheymadethequalifyingtimeforBostonthefollowingyear.Thensomebodysaid:“Hey,Dick,whynotatriathlon〔三项全能〕?”Nowthey’vedone212triathlons.Thisyear,atages65and43,DickandRickfinishedtheir23thBostonMarathon,in5,083rd placeoutofmorethan20,000starters.Theirbesttime?Twohours,40minutesin1992-only35minutesofftheworldrecord.AndDickgotsomethingelseoutofallthistoo.Twoyearsagohehadaheartattackduringt herace.Doctorsfoundthatoneofhisarterieswas95percentblocked.“Ifyouhadn’tbeeninsuchgreatshape,”onedoctortoldhim,“youprobablywouldhavedied15yearsago.”So,inaway,DickandRicksavedeachother’slives.49.Theunderlinedword“limbs”inpara.3means______.A.fingersB.feetC.armsandlegsD.wristsandknees50.WhichofthefollowingisTrueaccordingtothepassage?A.Rickwasunabletocommunicateuntilhewasequippedwithacomputer.B.ThecharitythatRick’sschoolorganizedforhimtotallychangedhislife.C.Sincethefirsttriathlontheydidin1983,theyhavefinished212.D.Tocompteteinatriathlon,DickandRickhadtopracticeswimming,drivingandrunning.51.TheauthorsaysthatRicksavedDick’slifebecause______.A.Rick’ssituationencouragedhisfatherwhenhewasterriblysick.B.Rickhelpedhisfathergetthebesttreatment.C.alltheeffortsDickputintorunningwithRickkepthimfit.D.whenhisfatherhadaheartattack2yearsago,Ricksavedhim.52.Whatmightbethebesttitleofthepassage?A.AbravesonwhonevergivesuphopeB.Son’ssuccessresultingfromfather’shelpC.AdistinguishedfatherwhodevoteshimselftosportsD.AfamilyteamwecanalllearnfromDPeoplewhoplaycomputergamestotraintheirbrainsmightaswellbeplayingSuperMario ,newresearchsuggests.Inasix-weekstudy,expertsfoundpeoplewhoplayedonlinegamesdesignedtoimproveth eircognitiveskillsdidn’tgetanysmarter.Researchersrecruited(招募)participantsfromviewsoftheBBC’sscienceshow BangGoestheTheory.Morethan8,600peopleaged18to60wereaskedtoplayonlin ebraingamesdesignedbytheresearcherstoimprovetheirmemory,reasoningandotherskills ,foratleast10minutesaday,threetimesaweek.Theywerecomparedtomorethan2,700peoplewhodidn’tplayanybraingames,butspentasimilaramountoftimesurfingtheInternet.Allparticipan tsweregivenan“IQtest”beforeandaftertheexperiment.Researcherssaidthepeoplewhodidthebraintrainingdidn’tdoanybetteronthetestaftersixweeksthanpeoplewhohadsimplybeenontheInternet.“Ifyou’re(playingthesegames)becausethey’refun,that’sabsolutelyfine,”saidAdrianOwen,assistantdirectoratBritain’sMedicalResearchCouncil,thestudy’sleadauthor.“Butifyou’reexpectingthesegamestoimproveyourIQ,ourdatasuggeststhisisn’tthecase.”Computergamesthataresupposedtoimprovememory,reasoningandothercognitiveskil lsareplayedbymillionsofpeopleworldwide,thoughfewstudieshaveexaminedifthegameswo rk.“Thereispreciouslittleevidencetosuggesttheskillsusedinthesegamestransfertotherealworld,”saidArtKramer,aprofessorofpsychologyattheUniversityofIllinois,US.Insteadofplayingbraingames,Kramersaidpeoplewouldbebetteroffgettingsomeexer cise.Hesaidphysicalactivitycanhelpproducenewbraincells.Otherexpertssaidbraingamesmightbeuseful,butonlyiftheyweren’tfun.“Ifyousetthelevelforthesegamestoaveryhighlevelwhereyoudon’tgettheanswersveryoftenanditreallyannoysyou,thenitmaybeuseful,”saidPhilipAdey,aprofessorofpsychologyatKing’sCollegeinLondon.Ifpeopleareenjoyingthebraingames,Adeysaidtheyprobablyaren’tbeingchallengedandmightaswellbeplayingaregularvideogame.Hesaidpeopleshouldconsiderlearninganewlanguageorsportiftheyreallywanttoimp rovetheirbrainpower.“Tostimulatetheintellect,youneedarealchallenge,”Adeysaid,addingcomputergameswerenotaneasyshortcut.“Gettingsmartishardwork.”53.Accordingtothearticle,whichofthefollowingisNOTusefultodevelopbrainpower?A.learningalanguageB.gettingsomephysicalexerciseC.playingchallengablegamesD.playingfungames54.Whatcanweinferfromthefirsttwoparagraphs?A.playingbraingamesisaseffectiveameansofimprovingthebrainasSuperMario.B.playingSuperMarioisabettermeansofimprovingthebrainC.playingbraingamescan’timprovecognitiveskillsD.playingcomputergamescantrainthebrain55.WhichofthefollowingstatementsisTRUE?A.Manystudiesshowthatbraingamesareaneffectivemeansofimprovingcognitiveskills.B.Theskillsusedinbraingamescanbetransferredtoreallife.C.ParticipantstookIQtesttwiceduringtheresearchbecausescientistswishedtoassessi fbraingameswereeffectiveinimprovingcognitiveskills.D.SurfingtheInternetisamoreeffectivemeansofimprovingcognitiveskillsthanvideoga mes.56.WhichisanotherwayofsummingupAdey’sargumentinthelastparagraph?A.PracticemakesperfectB.Wherethereisawill,thereisaway.C.Nopains,nogains.D.Abadbeginningmakesabadending.ESomechimpanzeesseemtoreactlikehumansinthefaceofafellowchimp’sdeath,twonewstudieshavefound.Chimpsappeartocomfortthedying,experiencesadnessat deathandhavetroublelettinggo.Inonestudy,researchersattheUniversityofStirlingandatBlairDrummondSafariPark inBritainwatchedhowthreechimpanzeesreactedasafourthchimp,anelderlyfemalenamedPa nsy,sickenedanddied.ParkofficialshadseparatedPansyfromtheotherchimpanzeesfortreatmentwhenshebec ameillinNovember2017.Butwhenherbreathingbecameirregularafewweekslater,theothert hreechimpswereallowedtojoinher.Inthe10minutesbeforeshedied,thethreeanimals–anelderlyfemalenamedBlossom,Blossom’sadultsonChippyandPansy’sadultdaughterRosie –frequentlygroomed(梳理毛发)andtouchedPansy.Theystoodinclose,andChippyshookherarm,apparentlytestingforsi gnsoflife.Whentheygotnoreaction,“theyappearedtoarriveatadecisionthatsomethinghadchanged,andshewasnolongerthesa measshewasbeforehand,”saidleadresearcherJamesAnderson,fromtheUniversityofStirling.“Itseemstheyareclearlyabletodistinguishthedifferencebetweenbeingaliveandunresp onsive.”Soon,bothBlossomandChippyleftPansy’sside.Eventhoughitwasnotherusualsleepingarea,Rosiestayedandsleptbyhermother’sbodyalmosttheentirenight.SixteenhoursafterPansy’sdeath,zookeepersremovedthebody,withthethreechimpswatchingquietly.Forseveralday safterward,thegrouprefusedtomakeanestattheareawherePansyhaddied.Inthesecondstudy,chimpanzeemotherswereobservedintheforestsofBossou,Guinea,a fteradiseasehadsweptthroughagroupof19chimpanzees,killingfive,includingtwoinfant s.Themothersofthoseinfantscontinuedtocarrythecorpses(尸体)around,evenasthebodiesdriedout.Onemothercarriedherbabyfor19days;theothermoth ercarriedhersfor68days.“Wehavetwoexplanationshere–oneisthatthereisaverystrongbondbetweenchimpanzeemothersandchimpanzeeinfants,”saidleadresearcherDoraBiro,abiologistattheUniversityofOxford.“Anotherpossibilityisthattheywereawareofthedeathandthiswasjusttheirwayofde alingwithit,”Biroadded,pointingtohumaninabilitytoletgoofobjectsthatremindusofpeoplewehavelos t.CraigStanford,aUSexpert,calledthestudies’findingsinteresting,butsaidthatalthoughhumansandchimpanzeessharedsimilaremotion stosomedegree,itwouldbedangeroustoextrapolate(推断)toomuchaboutchimps’understandingofdeath.57.Thestudieshavefoundthatsomechimpanzees______.A.feeldeepaffectionfortheirmothersB.areascleverashumansC.areafraidofdeathlikehumansD.seemtohaveemotionssimilartothoseofhumans58.Accordingtothefirststudy,whichofthefollowingstatementsisTRUE?A.Pansywasseparatedfromotherchimpanzeesuntilherdeathwhenshebecameseriouslyill.B.Chimpanzeesseemtoknowthedifferencebetweenlifeanddeath.C.Blossomwasthesaddestifthethreechimpanzees.D.AfterPansydied,theotherthreechimpanzeesrefusedtosleepintheirnest.59.Allofthefollowingmightexplainwhychimpanzeemotherscarriedthecorpsesoftheirbab iesaroundforalongtimeOTHERthan______.A.theverystrongrelationshipbetweenchimpanzeemothersandtheirinfants.B.thatthechimpanzeesmightknowwhatdeathwas.C.thatthebodiesoftheinfantsmightbringbackmemoryoftheirbabies.D.thattheywantedtofindagoodplacetoburythem60.FromwhatCraigStanfordsaidwecaninferthat______.A.it’sdoubtfulwhetherchimpanzeesreallyhaveafullunderstandingofdeathB.humansandchimpanzeeshavethesameemotionsC.itwouldbedangerousforchimpanzeestounderstanddeathD.humansandchimpanzeesbelongtothesamefamily参考答案41-45DCCBA46-50DCDCA51-55CDDCC56-60CDBDA。

杭州外国语学校2019年高考英语集训阅读理解每日一练39倒数第三周星期四ASitting in the front row in her college classes carefully taking notes, Nola Ochs is just as likely to answer questions as to ask them. That’s not the only thing marking her off from her classmates at Fort Hays State University. She’s 95,and when she graduates on May 12th, it's believed she'll become the world's oldest person to be awarded a college degree.She didn't plan it that way. She just loved to learn as a teenager on a Hodgeman County farm, then as a teacher at a one-room school after graduating from high school and later as a farm wife and mother.“Even as I grew older, that enthusiasm for study was still there. I came here with no thought of it being an unusual thing at all,” she said.She's getting offers for television appearances, and reporters show up wanting to interview her. She says she enjoys it. “It brings attention to this college and this part of the state.”She added, “I don't think much of my age. It might limit what I can do. As long as I have my mind and health, it's just a number.”Ochs started taking classes at Dodge City Community College after her husband died in 1972.After taking a class here and there over the years, she was close to having enough hours for an undergraduate degree.At 5-foot-2, her white hair pulled into a bun (圆形发髻) , she walks energetically down hallways to classes with her books in a big handbag.Students nod and smile; she's described as witty (睿智的) , charming and down-to-earth.“Everybody has accepted me, and I feel just like another student,”she said.“The students respect me.”An added joy for Ochs is that her 21-year-old granddaughter, Alexandra Ochs, will graduate with her.Just like any other eager college graduate, the elder Ochs can't wait for life’s next challenge. “I’m going to seek employment on a cruise ship as a storyteller,”she said, smiling. The determined look in her eye leaves no doubt. She’s serious.41. The first paragraph mainly tells us that Nola Ochs is______.A. hard-workingB. successfulC. differentD. energetic42. From the underlined sentence “She didn't plan it that way”, we know that Nola Ochs didn't ______.A. mean to become the oldest college graduateB. want to stop learning as a young girlC. plan to be a farm wife and motherD. really enjoy learning at such an old age43. What's Nola Ochs' attitude towards her age?A. She feels sad about it.B. She is proud of it.C. She tries to fight against it.D. She pays little attention to it.44. In the passage nothing is said about Ochs' ______.A. educational experience,B. relationship with othersC. major subjectD. physical appearanceBThese days, there are very few wild animals left in the UK. The wolves have gone. The bears have been hunted to extinction. Fortunately, there area few badgers〔獾〕--- Oh, well, actually, not for long as the British governmenthas just decided to kill them too ! But why?Badgers are fascinating creatures. The black and white mammals live underground in “ setts ”, which they dig out of the earth. They are extremely brave, fighting off larger animals such as bears and wolves. The problem is that some badgers carry “ Bovine Tuberculosis ” ( BTB ), an infectious disease caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium Bovis ( M. Bovis ) which can cause TB in some other animals, including cattle.For farmers, this is a serious issue. In 1998 in the UK, almost 6,000 cows were killed to control the disease. And in 2017, more than 30,000 animals were destroyed. It’s expensive too. Bovine TB costs the UK about ￡100 million per year. And some believe that the disease could end up costing the economy ￡9 billion over the next 40 years if nothing is done about it.Experts say that badgers are responsible for about 50% of the infected cattle. So, after much debate, the government has agreed to a badger cull〔杀戮〕. This will mean about 30,000 of the innocent creatures will be wiped out to fight the disease. Environment Secretary Caroline Spelman admitted that there was “ great strength of feeling ” about it, but said, “ I believe this is the right way forward. ”Of course, many are against the measure, including conservationists and animal rights activists. They claim that killing the badgers in controlled zones wouldn’t work because badgers from neighboring areas would simply move into the empty setts and become infected too. Furthermore, they believe that the way cattle are raised intensively, and transported around to lots of different farms during their lives is probably the biggest cause of the spread of the disease.Most ordinary people are against the measure too. A survey suggests about two-thirds are against killing the badgers, with majorities against killing them regardless of age, region and gender. One of the alternatives to the cull involves using vaccine(疫苗) on badgers. However, this costs an average of ￡2,250 per year per square kilometer. Trapping and shooting badgers costs ￡2,500 per year, but shooting free-running badgers only costs about ￡200 per year ( per square kilometer ).So, with that in mind, it’s easy to see how the government arrived at their decision. Money talks!45. Why does the government want to kill the badgers ?A. Because there is no other choice to cut the spread of the disease.B. Because badgers carry TB, a disease which can infect other animals.C. Because they almost wiped out an entire population of cattle.D. Because it might be an effective way to fight TB at the least expense.46. Which of the following statements is TRUE ?A. Some people object to culling because it costs much more to trap and shoot badgers.B. In the following four decades, ￡9 billion will be spent on TB.C. Based on the survey, people of different age groups, regions and both gendersare against killing the badgers.D. Caroline Spelman thought badgers should be culled despite people’s strong reaction.47. Who is strongly for the killing the badgers according the passage?A. The governmentB. Most ordinary peopleC. ConservationistsD. Animal rights activists48. What is the author’s attitude toward government’s decision?A. SupportiveB. CriticalC. ObjectiveD. Unconcerned49. Which is the best title for the passage?A. the Control of TBB. the Voice of the BadgersC. Badger DangerD. the Threat of the BadgersCBEIJING - Hailing Mo Yan as the first Chinese citizen thatwon the Nobel Prize in Literature, the public has started toconsider the way to enhance Chinese literature's globalpresence.The prize indicates that Chinese contemporary authors and their works are getting the world's attention, which prompts writers and amateurs to continue their work, according to Wang Meng, a renowned Chinese writer. But "the prize came a little late," said Xue Yongwu, dean of the College of Liberal Arts, Journalism and Communication with Ocean University of China (OUC). There have been many accomplished writers of modern and contemporary literature in China, including Lu Xun, Ba Jin and Mao Dun, who should have won the prize earlier, he noted. China's splendid ancient literature, which extends thousands of years, has been widely acknowledged across the world. However, the contemporary literature failed to get enough recognition from outside the country due to its short history and complex political influences, he explained. Language has also been a barrier. Only a small proportion of Chinese literature has been translated into foreign languages, mainly English. The quality of some translated editions needs improvement, said Xue.In addition to language skills, translation requires high-level comprehension and explanation of culture and art. It's hard for people without any literature background to produce a translation that fully reserves the aesthetic(美学的) sense of the original version, according to Ren Dongsheng, professor with the College of Foreign Languages of OUC. The 57-year-old writer is known for his description of Chinese rural life. The settings for his works range from the 1911 revolution, Japan's invasion to Cultural Revolution. Mo combines hallucinatory(幻觉的) realism with folk tales, which is more appealing to the taste of Western readers than the styles adopted by many of his peers, such as Yu Hua, Su Tong and Wang Shuo, saidZhang Hongsheng, dean of the Literature Department of the Communication University of China.However, "Nobel Prize is not the unique standard to judge the achievements of a writer. Prizes presented by different organizations adopt various evaluation criteria," said Xu Yan, a literature critic. The quality of a literary work is always judged by the topic, language, structure, the way of story-telling, imagination and some other significant elements. People's tastes vary from different social background and cultural mechanism, she added.Chinese contemporary literature, which appeared in 1949, has seen a trend of diversification since the country adopted the market economy in 1992. "The prize is a positive sign that the West begins to recognize Chinese literature. But it's an acknowledgement of individual efforts, and Chinese literature revival still has a long way to go," said Zhang. Xue called upon Chinese writers to produce quality works with international perspectives. Good literature should reveal social problems and people's concerns while create the beauty of art. "The society should provide favorable environment for the growth of Chinese writers," he stressed. Seeking increasing world attention requires Chinese writers to maintain the national characteristics and uniqueness. "Chinese elements are the last to lose in successful writings," Zhang said.China's book market has witnessed booming sales of Mo's masterpieces over the past days. said1,500volumesofMo'slatestnovel Frog weresoldoutinsixhoursafterMowontheprize.Th estorehasreceived1,200reservationordersby3:30pmFriday.Thebook,aboutChina'sfamil y-planningpolicy,alsomovedupto14thfrom560thonthelistofthemostpopulousbookattheA withinintwodays.CaoYuanyong,deputyeditor-in-chiefofShanghaiLiteraturean dArtPublishingGroup,saidthecompanyisproducingtheneweditionofacollectionofMo's16 works,whichisexpectedtorefilltheemptyshelvesofmanybookretailersinaweek.50.Thearticleismainlyabout_________.A.MoYan'sNobelwinsparkspiracyconcernsB.MoYan'shometowntohailNobelsuccessC.MoYanseesincomesoarfollowingNobelwinD.MoYansparksdiscussionaboutChineseliterature51.Theunderlinedword“renowned”inParagraph2means_______A.well-knownB.criticalC.fantasticD.admirable52.WhichofthefollowingisNOTthereasonforChinesecontemporaryliteraturefailedtowin theNobelinthepastfromtheopinionsofXueYongwu?A.ShorthistoryB.IndividualeffortsC.Politicalinfluencesnguagetranslation53.AccordingtoZhangHongsheng,whatisthemaincharacteristicsofMoYan’sworks?bininghallucinatoryrealismwithfolktales.B.HisdescriptionofChineseurbanlifeC.Settingsfromthe1911revolution,Japan'sinvasiontoCulturalRevolution.D.Providingdifferentsocialbackgroundandculturalmechanism54.InordertomakeChinesecontemporaryliteraturebetteracknowledgedacrosstheword,wh atisthemostimportantfromtheopinionsofZhangHongsheng?A.InternationalcharacteristicsB.InternationalperspectivesC.ChineseelementsD.Favorableenvironment55.Whatcanwelearnfromthelastparagraph?A.NeweditionofacollectionofMo's16workshasbeensoldout.B.OnlyonlinebookstoressoldouthisworksafterMowontheprize.C.Thenovel Frog .D.MoYan’sworksarebestsellersinthebookstoresatpresent.DHecameintotheroomtoshutthewindowswhilewewerestillinbedandIsawhelookedill.He wasshivering,hisfacewaswhite,andhewalkedslowlyasthoughitachedtomove.“What’sthematter,Schatz?”“I’vegotaheadache.”“You’dbettergobacktobed.”“No,Iamallright.”“Yougotobed.I’llseeyouwhenI’mdressed.”ButwhenIcamedownstairshewasdressed,sittingbythefire,lookingaverysickandmise rableboyofnineyears.WhenIputmyhandonhisforeheadIknewhehadafever.“Yougouptobed,”Isaid,“Youaresick.”“I’mallright,”hesaid.Whenthedoctorcamehetooktheboy’stemperature.“Whatisit?”Iaskedhim.“Onehundredandtwodegree.”Downstairs,thedoctorleftthreedifferentmedicinesindifferentcoloredcapsuleswi thinstructionsforgivingthem.Thegermsofinfluenza(流感)canonlyexistinanacidcondition,heexplained.Heseemedtoknowallaboutinfluenzaand saidtherewasnothingtoworryaboutifthefeverdidnotgoaboveonehundredandfourdegrees. Thiswasalightepidemic(传染病)offluandtherewasnodangerifyouavoidedpneumonia(肺炎).BackintheroomIwrotetheboy’stemperaturedownandmadeanoteofthetimetogivethevariouscapsules.“Doyouwantmetoreadtoyou?”“Allright.Ifyouwantto,”saidtheboy.Hisfacewasverywhiteandthereweredarkareasunderhiseyes.Helaystillinthe bed.IreadaloudfromHowardPyle’sBookofPirates;butIcouldseehewasnotfollowingwhatIwasreading.“Howdoyoufeel,Schatz?”“Justthesame,sofar,”hesaid.IsatatthefootofthebedandreadtomyselfwhileIwaitedforittobetimetogiveanotherc apsule.Itwouldhavebeennaturalforhimtogotosleep,butwhenIlookeduphewaslookingatth efootofthebed,lookingverystrangely.“Whydon’tyoutrytosleep?I’llwakeyouupforthemedicine.”“I’dratherstayawake.”Afterawhilehesaidtome,“youdon’thavetostayherewithme,Papa,ifitbothersyou.”“Itdoesn’tbotherme.”“No,Imeanyoudon’thavetostayifit’sgoingtobotheryou.”Ithoughtperhapshewasalittlelightheadedandaftergivinghimtheprescribedcapsule sateleveno’clockIwentoutwithmygunandtheyounghuntingdog…Ikilledtwoquail(鹌鹑),andmissedfive,andstartedbackpleasedtohavefoundacoveyofquailclosetothehousea ndhappythereweresomanylefttofindonanotherday.Atthehousetheysaidtheboyhadrefusedtoletanyonecomeintotheroom.“Youcan’tcomein,”hesaid.“youmustn’tgetwhatIhave.”IwentuptohimandfoundhiminexactlythepositionIhadlefthim,white-faced,butwitht hetopsofhischeeksflushed(发红)bythefever,staringstill,ashehadstared,atthefootofthebed.Itookhistemperature.“Whatisit?”“Somethinglikeahundred,”Isaid.Itwasonehundredandtwoandfourtenths.“Itwasahundredandtwo,”hesaid.“Whosaidso?”“Thedoctor.”“Yourtemperatureisallright,”Isaid,“It’snothingtoworryabout.’“Idon’tworry,”hesaid,“butIcan’tkeepfromthinking.”“Don’tthink,”Isaid.“Justtakeiteasy.”“Iamtakingiteasy,”hesaidandlookedstraightahead.Hewasevidentlyholdingtightontohimselfaboutsomethin g.“Takethiswithwater.”“Doyouthinkitwilldoanygood?”“Ofcourseitwill.”IsatdownandopenedthePiratebookandbegantoread,butIcouldseehewasnotfollowing, soIstopped.“AboutwhattimedoyouthinkIamgoingtodie?”heasked.“What?”“AbouthowlongwillitbebeforeIdie?”“Youaren’tgoingtodie.What’sthematterwithyou?”“Peopledon’tdiewithafeverofonehundredandtwo.That’sasillywaytotalk.”“Iknowtheydo.AtschoolinFrancetheboystoldmeyoucan’tlivewithforty-fourdegrees.I’vegotahundredandtwo.”Hehadbeenwaitingtodieallday,eversincenineo’clockinthemorning.“YoupoorSchatz,”Isaid.“PooroldSchatz.It’slikemilesandkilometers.Youaren’tgoingtodie.That’sdifferentthermometer.Onethatthermometerthirty-sevenisnormal.Onethiskindit’sninety-eight.”“Areyousure?”“Absolutely,”Isaid,“It’slikemilesandkilometers.Youknow,likehowmanykilometerswemakewhenwedoseventymiles inthecar?”“Oh,”hesaid.Buthisgazeatthefootofthebedrelaxedslowly.Theholdoverhimselfrelaxedtoo,final ly,andthenextdayitwasveryslack(松弛的)andhecriedveryeasilyatlittlethingsthatwereofnoimportance.56.Theauthorwritesaboutthedoctor’svisitinorderto_____________.A.showthedoctor’sknowledgeaboutinfluenzaanditstreatment.B.Showtheboy’sillnesswasquiteserious.C.Createasituationofmisunderstandingaroundwhichtobuildastory.D.Showthefatherwasverymuchconcernedabouttheboy’sillness.57.Theword“It”in“Papa,ifitbothersyou.”referto___________.A.theboy’shightemperatureB.thefathergivingthemedicinetotheboyC.thefatherstayingwiththeboyD.theboy’sdeath58.Itcanbeinferredfromthestorythatbythetimethefathergetshomefromhunting,itis___ .A.earlyintheafternoonB.closetoeveningC.atnoonteinthemorning59.Fromthestoryweknowthattheboykepttightcontroloverhimselfbecause___________.A.hedidnotwanttobeabothertoothersB.hewantedtorecoverquicklysothathecouldgohuntingwithhisfather.C.hewasafraidthathewoulddieifhelostcontroloverhimselfD.hethoughthewasgoingtodieandhemustshowcourageinthefaceofdeath60.Thattheboycriedveryeasilyatlittlethingsofnoimportancethenextdaysuggeststhat___.A.hecouldn’tcontrolhisemotionswhenhefinallyrelaxedB.hisfatherwouldgoouthuntingwithouthimifhedidn’tcryC.somethingwentwrongwithhisbrainafterthefeverD.heoftencomplainedaboutunimportantthingsasaspoiledboy参考答案41-44CADC45-49DCABC50-55DABACD56-60CDBDA。

杭州外国语学校2019年高考英语集训阅读理解每日一练30倒数第五周星期五ASteve Jobs, the former chief executive of Apple, announced his resignation as head of Appleon Aug．24, 2011．The following is the letter from Steve Jobs to the Apple board．To the Apple Board of Directors and the Apple Community:I have always said if there ever came a day when I could no longer meet my duties and．Unfortunately, that day hasexpectations as Apple’s CEO, I would be the first to let you knowcome．I hereby resign as CEO o Apple．I would like to serve, if the Board sees fit, as Chairman ofthe Board, director and Apple employee．As far as my successor（继任者）goes, I strongly recommend that we execute（执行）oursuccession plan and name Tim Cook as CEO of Apple．I believe Apple’s brightest and most innovative（创意改革的）days are ahead of it．And I lookforward to watching and contributing to its success in a new role．I have made some of the best friends of my life at Apple, and I thank you all for the manyyears of being able to work alongside you．Steve Tim Cook, the newly appointed CEO of Apple, sent an email to the troops after Steve Jobsstepped down．Below is the full text of the email．Team:I am looking forward to the amazing opportunity of serving as CEO of the most innovativebeen thecompany in the world．Joining Apple was the best decision I’ve ever made and it’sprivilege of a lifetime to work for Apple and Steve for over 13 years．I share Steve’s optimism forApple’s bright future．Steve has been an incredible leader and mentor to me, as well as to the entire executive teamongoing guidance andand our amazing employees．We are really looking forward to Steve’sinspiration as our Chairman．I want you to be confident that Apple is not going to change．I cherish and celebrate Apple’s unique principles and values．Steve built a company and culture that is unlike any other in theworld and we are going to stay true to that —it is in our DNA．We are going to continue to makethe best products in the world that delight our customers and make our employees incrediblyproud of what they do．I love Apple and I am looking forward to diving into my new role．All of the incrediblesupport from the Board, the executive team and many of you has been inspiring．I am confidentour best years lie ahead of us and that together we will continue to make Apple the magical placethat it is．Tim Cook, 50, once served in IBM and Compaq before he joined Apple in 1998．He waspromoted to the chief operating officer in 2007 and has been the real CEO responsible for most ofApple’s day．-to-day operations during Job’s medical leavesIt’s believed that the replacement will not affect Apple’s business at least in short term, but it is．unclear whether Apple’s innovation and operational efficiencies will continue unabated41．Which of the fol lowing is conveyed in Steve Jobs’ letter to the Apple board?A．He announced his resignation and the Apple’s succession plan．B．He recalled his best years of working alongside his best friends at Apple．ssor Tim Cook．C．He expressed his expectation of Apple’s new succeD．He showed his regret for being unable to meet his duties as CEO．42．What message does Cook mainly intend to communicate in his email to the team?A．Joining Apple is a best decision．B．Unique guidance makes Apple asuccess．C．Apple isn’ｔgoing to change．D．Optimism brings Apple a bright future．43．It can be inferred from the passage that ．A．Cook has been in charge of Apple’s daily operations since 2007B．Cook is proud of his promotion and regards it as a lifetime honorC．Steve Jobs refused to provide ongoing guidance because of his health problemD．Steve Jobs and Tim Cook share the same belief in Apple’s future 44．According to Tim Cook, what makes Apple the magical place that it is?A．Apple’s unique culture, principles and values．B．Apple’s best quality products in the world．．C．Apple’s successful sales promotion strategiesD．Apple’s great efforts to satisfy its employees．45．The public seem to take a（n）attitude towards Apple’s future in the long run．A．supportive B．uncertain C．pessimistic D．optimisticB46．All the flights in Europe were cancelled earlier in the year 2010 because ．A．the worldwide earthquakes forced the airports to stop their servicesB．the ash from the eruption of Icelandic volcano made flying too dangerousC．the airports had to do something to guarantee the security of the passengersD．a crash in Poland made all the flights grounded for safety reasons47．Of the following four prominent figures that passed away in 2010, who was the youngest?A．Corey Haim B．Dennis Hopper C．Norman Wisdom D．Tony Curtis 48．The underlined phrase “kick off” in the film section most probably means ．A．become more concerned about B．start one’s new careerC．arouse people’s enthusiasm in something D．take a giant leap forward49．When Mary Bale says “it’s just a cat, at the end of the day”, she is really．A．puzzled B．annoyed C．guilty D．worried50．We can infer from the passage that ．the first time for the Spanish to celebrate their winning the football World CupA．it’ｓB．the year 2010 witnessed the first appearance of 3D films in human historyC．Arnold Schwarzenegger has a different accent from the standard American EnglishD．Dubai is pr oud to have the world’s safest and tallest structureCWorking outside the International Space Station （ISS）, an astronaut is suddenly hit by apiece of space debris（碎片）that damages his spacesuit．Alarmed, he realizes he’s just secondsfrom disaster．Moving fast, his prepared robot partner slaps（拍打）an auto-patch over the tear inhis spacesuit．Huge sighs of relief fill the ISS．Inside, the astronaut responsible for saving theincluding rescuing its humanspacewalker’s life controls everything the robot avatar has done —partner — while it works outside the space station．R2:The Real Dealas far away asA robot companion can come in handy to space travelers, whether they’reMars or as close as a space station or moon base．Space-travelling avatars, controlled remotely byhumans are still a concept．But earlier in the year 2011, NASA sent a humanoid robot into spacefor the first time．It’s called R2, short for Robonaut 2．The robot was delivered by the space shuttleDiscovery and will remain on the ISS to be tested．NASA expects robots like R2 to be a huge help to astronauts．“Our goal is for robots to worksays NASA’s Matt Ondler．R2 is controlled by humans usingside by side with humans,”　ect．” In mostlaptops．It’s programmed to perform a number of small tasks, such as “find an objsituations, humans are still far better with their hands than robots．But that’s not necessarily true inspace, where astronauts must wear bulky spacesuits and heavy gloves．And since they don’t needto eat, breathe, or go to the bathroom, robonauts have the advantage for lengthy jobs．R2 isn’t ready for spacewalks yet, but NASA hopes that future improvements will make this possible．“Robonauts will help our astronauts with the three D’s: jobs that are dirty, dull, and．dangerous,” says OndlerTo The MoonSomeday the space agency hopes to send R2 to the moon．Sending a robot to the moon willbefar less expensive than sending a human．A robot is stronger, can survive in tighter spaces, andtakes for NASA to return them todoesn’t need air．Even better, robots don’t care how long itEarth．Once on the moon, the robonaut could perform experiments, send live video back to Earth,talk to classrooms full of kids, and explore the lunar surface．R2 will be able to move using legs,or by attaching its torso（躯干）to a four-wheeled rover（探测器）and becoming part ofvehicle．And when R2’s battery is low, it can plug into a solar-powered recharging station and getsome much-needed juice．All in all, a pretty sweet life for a humble robot!The future R2 would be designed to operate by itself．But for difficult tasks, a humanoperator would control it like an avatar in a video game．NASA will need people skilled atoperating robonauts to ensure the success of future missions．So the next time your momcomplains that you’re spending too much time on video games, just tell her you’re training f job with NASA．51．In paragraph1, the writer gives a detailed description of a space accident to ．A．stress the danger of an astronaut’s walk in spaceB．tell readers the unforgettable experience of an astronautC．show his concern for the present situation of space walkD．introduce what robots are likely to do for astronauts52．Why does the writer say Robonaut 2 is “The Real Deal”？A．It may have the advantage for complex and small tasks at low costs．．B．It has been programmed to help astronauts with three D’ｓC．It is flexible and can be easily controlled by humans beings．D．It proves to be a good companion for space travelers．the writer means 53．By saying“All in all, a pretty sweet life for a humble robot!”, that ．A．an ordinary robot will be able to move freely in comfortable surroundingsB．an ordinary robot will enjoy a comfortable life in space like humans on EarthC．a future robot will explore the moon easily by using a four-wheeled roverD．a future robot is stronger and will handle any difficulty in space easily54．It can be learned from the passage that ．A．the future R2 will perform experiments without human controlB．humans are much smarter with their hands than robots in spaceC．someday humans might control an avatar on the moonD．sending a human to the moon will cost far less than sending a robotDThe end of my sophomore year was approaching．Mom called me at the dorm one evening during the last week of May．My summer break would be spent with grandma and grandpa, helping out around their farm．The arrangement made good sense to all the family．I wasn’t fully convinced of that myself but guessed it was just one summer．Next year would be my little ．brother’s turnI arrived late that afternoon．Grandma had fixed more food than the three of us could possibly eat．She loved me entirely too much．The next morning, Grandpa fixed breakfast for the two of us．He told me Grandma had tired herself out yesterday and was going to rest in bed a little longer．I made a mental note to myself to not ask her to do things for me while I was there．I was there to help, not be a burden．Weeks passed．I gradually settled into a routine of daily work with Grandpa．In the eveningsI usually read or talked with Grandma．She never grew tired of hearing about college or anything I was involved in．She told me stories about her childhood, family and the early years after she and Grandpa had married．The last Saturday in June, Grandpa suggested going fishing．We hadn’t expected what we saw when we got to the pond that morning: One of the swans was dead．Grandpa had given the pair of swans to Grandma on their 50th anniversary．“Why don’t we see about buying anotherI suggest ed, hoping the situation could somehow be righted．Grandpa thought for a few one,”　moments before answering．He finally said, “no．You see, swans mate for life．” He raised．．．it’s not that easy, Brucehis finger to point, holding the fishing pole in his other hand．“There’s nothing we can do for the ．He has to work it out for himself．”one that’s leftA few days later, we drove by the pond while doing our morning check on the cows．Wefound the other swan lying near the same spot we had found the first one．It, too, was dead．The month of July started with me and Grandpa putting up a new stretch of fence．Then July12 came．That was the day Grandma passed away．Grandma had died suddenly that morning of astroke．By the afternoon, my parents were there．The old house was soon crowded with relativesand Grandpa’s friends．The funeral was held the next day．Grandpa had insisted on having it as soon as possible．Onthe second day after the funeral, Grandpa announced at the breakfast table, “This is a workingfarm．We have a lot of things to do．The rest of you should get back to your own lives．” Most ofthe family had already left, but this was Grandpa’s way of telling the rest it was time for them to go home．My parents were the last to leave after lunch．Grandpa was not a man who could outwardly express his grief around others, and we allworried about him．The rest of the summer flowed by．We stayed busy working．I thought therewas something different about Grandpa but couldn’t quite put my finger on it．September was nearing, and part of me did not want to leave．I thought of skipping the fallsemester and staying around a few more months．When I mentioned it, grandpa quickly told methat my place was back at college．The day finally came for me to pack my car and leave. I shock his hand and chanced a hug.As Idrove down the driveway, I saw him in the rearview mirror．He waved to me and then walkedto the pasture gate to start the morning livestock check．Mom called me at school on a stormy October day to tell me Grandpa had died．A neighborhad stopped by that morning for coffee and found him in the kitchen．He died of a stroke, the sameas Grandma．At that moment, I understood what he’d clumsily tried to explain to me about theswan on that morning we fished together by the pond．55．We can learn from Paragraph 1 that ．A．Bruce regarded working on the farm as a rare chanceB．Bruce longed to enjoy himself freely on the farmC．the brothers took turns to attend their grandparentsementD．Bruce was not happy with his parents’ arrang56．What did the writer think at the sight of the first dead swan?A．Another swan should be bought in place of the dead one．B．The other was bound to die since swans mate for life．C．Grandma would be in deep sorrow over its death．D．The living can do nothing for the dead．57．Grandpa quickly dismissed the family after the funeral because ．A．he wanted to carry on with his farm workB．he tended to deal with grief in life by himselfC．he didn’t want his normal life disturbedD．he took for granted the matter of life and death58．By “I couldn’t put my fingers on it”, the writer means that ．A．I could do nothing to help him out of griefB．I was so busy that I couldn’t give a hand to Grandpaifferent about my GrandpaC．I couldn’t tell exactly what was dD．I stayed busy working and couldn’t keep Grandpa’s company59．Which of the following best describes Grandpa’s character?A．Outgoing, clumsy and considerate．B．Loyal, considerate and independent．C．Talkative, clumsy and independent．D．Romantic, outgoing and loyal．60．Which of the following can be the best title for the passage?A．Mate For Life B．Unforgettable Summer BreakC．Death of Swans D．Everlasting Love Story参考答案41-45 ACDAB 46-50 BACBC 51-55 DABCD 56-60 ABCBA。

杭州外国语学校2019年高考英语集训阅读理解每日一练20倒数第七周星期五AShe had been shopping with her Mom in Wal-Mart．She must have been 6 years old, this beautiful brown haired, freckle-faced image of innocence．Outside, it was pouring so heavily．We all stood there just inside the door of the Wal-Mart．We waited, some patiently, others annoyed because nature messed up their hurried day．I got lost in the sound and sight of the heavens washing away the dirt and dust of the world．Her voice was so sweet as it broke the hypnotic trance （昏昏欲睡）we were all caught in．"Mom, let's run through the rain," she said．"No, honey．We'll wait until it slows down a bit," Mom replied．This young child waited about another minute and repeated: "Mom, let's run through therain．"" We'll get soaked if we do," Mom said．"No, we won't, Mom．That's not what you said this morning," the young girl said as she tore at her Mom's arm．"This morning? When．did I say we could run through the rain and not get wet?""Don't you remember? When you were talking to Daddy about his cancer, you said, If Godcan get us through this, he can get us through anything!"The entire crowd stopped dead silent．I dare say you couldn't hear anything but the rain．We all stood silently. No one came or left in ．he next few minutes．Mom paused and thought for a moment about what she would say．Now some would laugh it off and scold her for being silly．Some might even ignore what was said. But this was a moment of affirmation in a young child's lifetime when innocent trust can be developed so that it will bloom into faith．"Honey, you are absolutely right．Let's run through the rain．If get wet, well maybe we just need washing," Mom said．Then off they ran.We all stood watching, smiling and laughing as they rushed past the cars and they held their shopping bags over their heads just in case．They got soaked．But they were followed by a few who screamed and laughed like children all the way to their cars．And yes, I did．I ran．I got wet．I needed washing．You may lose your material possessions, your money and even your health, but no one pan ever take away your precious memories．So don't forget to make time and take the opportunitiesto make memories．41．Which of die following is the closest in meaning to the underlined word "affirmation"?A．happiness B．approval C．disagreement D．love 42．What do we know about the mother in the story?A．Her husband was cured of his cancer．B．She was strong-willed and considerate．C．She was in despair and pretended to forget what she said．D．Her daughter completely understood the situation her family was in．43．Which of the following may the author agree with?A．The mother should not tell her child about the family misfortune．B．Parents should act more bravely than their children．C．Parents should grasp every opportunity to influence their children to grow well．D．Children should learn to show gratitude and understanding to their parents．44．The best tide for the passage might be _____．A．Run Through the Rain B．Be a Determined MotherC．Wait in the Rain D．Have a wonderful experienceBFrom the health point of view we are living in an amazing age．We are free from many of the most dangerous diseases．A large number of once deadly illnesses can now be cured by modem medicine．It is almost certain that one clay medicines will be found for the most stubborn remaining diseases, The expectation of life has increased greatly．But though the possibility of living a long and happy life is greater than ever before, every day we witness the unbelievablekilling of men, women and children on the roads．Man vs the motor-cart It is a never-ending battle which man is losing．Thousands of people the world over are killed or horribly killed each year and we are quietly sitting back and letting it happen．It has been rightly said that when a man is sitting behind a steering wheel （方向盘）, his car becomes the extension of his personality. There is no doubt that the motor-car often brings out a man's very worst qualities．People who are normally quiet and pleasant may become unrecognizable when they are behind a steering-wheel They say, they are ill-mannered and aggressive, willful as two-year-olds and completely selfish．All their hidden angers and disappointments seem to be brought to die surface by the act of driving．The surprising thing is that society smiles so gently on the motorist and seems to forgive his behavior．Everything is done for his convenience．Cities are allowed to become almost uninhabitable because of heavy traffic; towns are made ugly by huge car parks; the countryside is ruined by road networks; and the deaths become nothing more than a number every year, to be easily forgotten．It is high time a world rule was created to reduce this senseless waste of human life．With regard to driving, the laws of some countries are unbelievably lax （不严格）and even the strictest are not strict enough．A rule which was universally accepted could only have an obviously beneficial effect on the accident rate．Here are a few examples of some of the things that might be done．The driving test should be standardized and made far more difficult than it is;all the drivers should be made to take a test every three years or so; the age at which young people are allowed to drive any vehicle should be raised to at least 21; all vehicles should tie put through strict tests for safety each year．Even the smallest amount of alcohol in the blood can damage a person's driving ability．Present drinking and driving laws （where they exist）should be nude much stricter．Speed limits should be required on all roads．Governments should lay down safety specifications for car factories, as has been done in the USA．All advertising stressing power and performance should be banned．These measures may not sound good enough．But surely nothing should be considered as too severe if it results in reducing the number of deaths．After all, the world is for human beings, not motor-cars．45．What is the main idea of this passage?A．Traffic accidents are mainly caused by motorists．B．Thousands of people the world over are killed each year．C．The laws of some countries about driving are too lax．D．Only stricter traffic laws can prevent accidents．46．What does the author think of society toward motorists?A．Society laughs at the motorists．D．Raise age limit and lay down safety specifications．49．The author's attitude towards the traffic situation is ______．A．positive B．unsatisfied C．appealing D．unclearCSocial networking websites are causing alarming changes in the brains of young users, a famous scientist has warned．Sites such as Facebook, Twitter and Bebo are said to shorten attention spans （幅度）, encourage instant satisfaction and make children more self-centered．"Will?" she said, "yes, I have made one．That was when I was a girl and had not much money．I left all my money to some religious people．""Didn't you make another will when you were married?" Hilary asked．His aunt shook her head．"No," she said in a low voice, "There was no need．When I finally had a lot of money I found 1 had no relations．"On the next day he went to the public library and examined a book of law．It told him what he already believed．When a woman is married, an earlier will loses its value．A new will must be made．If no new will is made, the money goes to the nearest illation．Hilary knew that he was his aunt's only relation．His future was safe．After a few months had passed, Hilary's problems became serious．He badly needed money．He had expensive tastes, and owed a lot of money to shopkeepers．They trusted him because his aunt was rich; but the debt was terrible．Unfortunately his aunt did not want to discuss money matters at all．In the end they had a quarrel about the small amount of ten pounds．Hilary was not very angry．He began to wonder about a new problem．Was it kind to want his aunt to live．any longer? Was it not better for her to die now? While he was considering what to do, his aunt told him that she was going to send forher lawyer．So she was going to make a new will, Hilary thought．She might leave all her money to someone else．Soon he reached a clear decision．He must do a great kindness to the poor old woman.One night when the old servant who had been nursing his aunt went: off, he doubled the amount of some medicine．The total amount was too great and it could just put her to sleep forever．[来源: ]"Thank you," his aunt took the glass from his hand with a grateful look．"I want, more than anything, to sleep, and never to wake up again．Is that what you wish, Hilary? Don't blame me if I have some doubts about what you intended to do．Sick people get these ideas, you know．One thing I ought to explain to you．Mr Parks never married me．He already had a wife and couldn't marry again．That made your foolish father very angry with me．．．Well, if I am alive tomorrow I shall make another will in your favour．If I die tonight':, you'll get nothing．．．No, Hilary, don't try to take the glass away．If you do that, I shall know; and I don't want to know．Goodnight, Hilary．"Then, very carefully, she raised the glass to her mouth and drank．55．From the story ,we learn that Hilary's aunt was ______．A．bad-tempered and lonely B．kind-hearted and wiseC．careless about money D．cruel to her niece56．Why did Hilary's father consider his aunt dead?A．Because they lost contact with each other after her marriage．B．Because she married a businessman with a wife against his will．C．Because she broke away from the family for a better life．D．Because he thought she was a shame to the family59．According to the law book,_____．A．Hilary's aunt is not allowed to make a new will．B．the money will go to Hilary after his aunt dies without a new will．C．Hilary's aunt must leave the money to the religious people after she dies．D．Hilary must look after his aunt till her death because he is the only relation．60．Which detail from the story is the climax（高潮）of the story?A．Hilary escaped from the prison．B．Hilary quarelled with is aunt about ten pounds．C．Hilary's aunt drank the medicine her nephew prepared for her．D．Hilary's aunt made a will to leave all her money to someone else．参考答案41—45 BBCAD 46—50 DAABC 51—55 DCBCB 56—60 DAABC。

杭州外国语学校2019年高考英语集训阅读理解每日一练47倒数第一周星期二AJames Pribram, a surfer, was in Canada on a business trip. He earns his living in a sportscompany, and also spends time teaching schoolchildren to take good care of the oceanenvironment. He had three days left before he was due to fly home to California.-threatening, His mother had recently fallen and suffered an injury. Although it wasn’t lifeshe needed his help. All he knew was that he needed to go to see her as soon as possible. Jameswrapped up his luggage in the early morning and booked an immediate flight home.A day later, in Laguna Beach, California, 22-year-old Maira Khan was walking along thePearl Street Beach with her friend Meghan and younger brother Aadil. Maria was careful not togo into the water—she’d never learned how to swim. She and Meghan took some photos. Mariastepped out onto a reef(礁石), climbed up one of the larger rocks and turned her back to theocean. That’s when the wave hit. It swept her from the rock and tossed(扔) her like a piece ofwood. She was thrown onto a rock and then was taken into water. The reef tore at her arms andlegs as she was struggling.Aadil looked on in horror, not sure what he could do. Just then, a tall figure rushed towardsthem, and then ran straight into the water. He dove into the surf, grabbed Maria around the waisttheand pulled her safely to the shore. Paramedics(急救人员) arrived soon after. “Take care,”　man said, and left the scene as quickly as he’s arrived. Who was Maria’s mystery hero? Mari asked if anyone around had recognized him. “He’s a surfer,” she was told. “His name is J Pribram.”That afternoon, James had brought his mother lunch. They went outside to eat on herbalcony, which overlooked the Pearl Street Beach. When he saw Maria, he knew what was aboutto happen, “Call 911,” he told his mother. Then he ran down to the beach as fast as he could andsaved Maria’s life. Was it the only concern for his mother that brought James home early?41. What can we learn about James Pribram from the passage?A. He was having a holiday in Canada.B. He worked in a big business company.C. He went home three days in advance.D. He was a Pea teacher in a sports school.42. James Pribram hurried home to________.A. attend to his injured motherB. take his mother to hospitalC. see his mother who was dyingD. see his mother who fell ill43. Maria was swept into the sea by the big wave when she was ________.A. walking along the Pear Street BeachB. taking photos with her brother and friendC. standing on a rock with her back to the seaD. stepping out onto a reef near the sea44. What can we infer from this passage?A. Maria’s arms and legs were hurt.B. Maria could swim to the beach by herself.sister.C. Maria’s brother would save hisD. James Pribram gave first aid to Maria.45. According to the author, Maria might have died if ______.A. James hadn’t been a brave teacherB. James hadn’t seen Maria from the balconyC. the paramedics hadn’t arrived sooncalled 911D. James’ mother hadn’tBTiger Mom,You’ve been criticized a lot since you published your memoir(回忆录), Battle Hymn of theTiger Mother. One problem is that some people don’t get your humor. They think you’re seriousabout all things, and they think Lulu and I are oppressed(压制) by our ill mother. That is not true.But for real, it’s not their fault. No outsider can know what our family is really like. Theydon’t hear us laughing over each other’s jokes. They don’t see us eating our hamburgers with fried rice. They don’t know how much fun we have when the six of us —dogs included — squeezeinto one bed and argue about what movies to download from Netflix.I admit: Having you as a mother was no tea party. There were some play dates I wish I’dgone to and some piano camps I wish I’d skipped. But now that I’m 18 and about to leave the tigerden(穴), I’m glad you and Daddy raised me the way you did.A lot of people have accused you of producing robot kids who can’t think for themselves.funny. I think your strict parenting forced me to be more independent. Early on, IWell, that’sdecided to be an easy child to raise. Maybe I got it from Daddy — he taught me not to care whatpeople think and to make my own choices — but I also decided to be who I want to be.talking about the birthday cards we once made for you, which you rejected Everybody’sbecause they weren’t good enough. Funny how some people are convinced that Lulu and I arescarred for life. Maybe if I had poured my heart into it, I would have been upset. But letIt took me 30 seconds; I did n’t even sharpen the pencil. That’s why, when you rejected it, I didnfeel you were rejecting me. If I actually tried my best at something, you’d never throw it bac my face.…And for that, Tiger Mom, thank you.Yours,Sophia46. In the author’s opinion, why do some people criticize her mother?A. They don’t know the truth.B. They have a different culture.C. They aren’t strict with their children.D. They don’t have a good sense of humor.47. Many people think that the author _________.A. is a robot kidB. has a happy familyC. has a humorous motherD. is an easy child to raise48. The author is satisfied with her parents’ way of raising her because _________.A. she has learned to obey othersB. she has become more independentC. she is about to leave the tiger denD. she has never been disturbed by tea parties49. According to the last paragraph, the author _________.A. was good at making cardsB. was deeply hurt by her motherC. tried her best at making the birthday cardsD. thought it reasonable for her mother to reject her cardCIn a new study showing how large weather systems are closely linked, scientists report thattiny airborne particles(颗粒) affect how much rain falls over a region. Some of these particles,called aerosols (浮粒), occur naturally and include dirt and dust. Other aerosols come from humanactivities and represent air pollution. Once these particles get swept up into a cloud, they start tomake changes.The scientists found a link between large amounts of aerosols and extreme weather: Theclouds in dry regions may hold their water longer, contributing to droughts. Clouds drifting overmoist areas may lose their water more quickly, leading to severe rains. Both situations may posesevere problems for farmers.“Haze, storms, drought and flood: We found very strong evidence that they are wellZhanqing Li, an atmospheric scientist, told an audience of scientists at a recent connected,”　meeting in Washington, D.C. Li, from the University of Maryland in College Park, worked on thenew study connecting the dots between pollution and rainfall.The scientists wanted to know how aerosols in the air affect cloud development over manyyears. To find out, they studied 10 years’ worth of data from the clouds that soared over measuring devices in central Oklahoma. They learned that rainfall depended on the amount of aerosols in theclouds, as well as the type of cloud and amount of moisture(水分).If you’re near a window, look up at a cloud and really look at it. If you look up again in a fewt the cloud has changed shape and probably moved. Clouds contain cloudminutes, you’ll see thadroplets, tiny quantities of water too small to overcome the wind and fall to the ground. Cloudsalso contain water molecules(水分子) that condense, or concentrate, on aerosols, forming drops ofwater. When drops get heavy enough, they fall as rain.50. What is the main idea of the passage?A. What has a big impact on what comes down?B. How does rain form in the sky?C. What will fall down in the rain?D. How can the aerosols be removed?51. According to the passage, we can learn that ________ .A. the rainfall determines the grain output.B. the rainfall relies on the aerosols in the air.C. the aerosols come mainly from pollution.D. the human activities reduce the rainfall52. If large amounts of aerosols exist in the clouds over a dry region, ________.A. serious floods probably happen in the regionB. serious droughts may happen frequentlyC. such aerosols will affect cloud developmentD. the aerosols can give out too much water53. To know how aerosols affect cloud development, ________.A. Zhangqing Li has found strong evidenceB. scientists have worked hard for ten yearsC. scientists have invented measuring devicesD. many types of cloud have been gathered54. Where is the passage adopted from?A. Human & HealthB. Atoms & ForcesC. Earth & SkyD. Tech & MathDA student walks into his first class and realizes he forgot all about the midterm exam. He knows he needs to bring his grades up, and getting a zero will make it nearly impossible. He quickly jots down some notes and shoves them under his lap hoping it will help him pass. Cheating is a major concern in all academic environments. Students are creating new and more outrageous(令人吃惊的) ways of cheating every day; some claim that certain accounts of cheating can be justified, but overall it can always be prevented.Cheating has been around forever, and millions of ways to cheat have been fashioned. Copying homework and cheat sheets are some of the most basic ways students in all education levels have cheated. Some students think nothing about writing a few answers on their hand, in a gum wrapper, or boldly using a study guide to cheat. Desperate students have even gone as far as to steal the test or scan in bottle wrappers and put answers into the nutrition label. The internet has now become available in almost every location. Computers can be accessed at school, at home, and now even on cell phones. This opens a doorway for even more methods of cheating to be born.There are countless opinions on whether or not cheating can be justified. The truth is this behavior will always be a matter of opinion with each scenario of cheating. Students often rationalize their cheating by claiming they forgot to look over the material or did not understandwhat the teacher or professor was saying. Some may counter these arguments by saying that the student could have set reminders or asked the teacher to explain the material before the day of the test. Some other reasons students believe cheating is justified are their heavy workloads and trying to find time for school, sports, friends, and family. This may be true in certain instances, however,all students have these problems, and it is unfair to the students refrain(制止) from cheating when the student who is dishonest receives a better grade. The majority of students who think cheatingis acceptable may believe the reason for this is that sometimes students are unaware they are cheating, there is not enough time given for assignments, or that the information is too much forthe course.It may be difficult to accomplish, but cheating can be prevented. Teachers and professors have tried many options to stop cheating. These options can range anywhere from simply spreading test-takers out in a room, to expelling(驱逐) a student, which will most likely hinder their plans of getting into another college. One simple way to fix the problem is to scold the student when caught. They may be so scared or embarrassed that they never do it again. This is arisky way to prevent cheating in some cases, however, because it can possibly damage self-esteem. Another simple way to avoid cheating is to create many different kinds of the same test. This prohibits(阻止) students from getting the answers off of a neighbor's test, but students still havethe option of using other cheating tactics.There may be a million ways to cheat and get away with it, but there are few times, if any,that it is justified. Cheating never has to be a necessity and is never worth compromising moralsand losing years worth of working towards a degree. This problem is spreading throughout America; with everyone's help, it can be stopped.55. Which is the best title of this passage?A. To cheat or not to cheatB. Show your opinion on cheatingC. Debates on cheatingD. Different ways of cheating56. The second paragraph mainly tells us that ________.A. cheating through the Internet is the most basic wayB. students who cheat in exams are clevererC. millions of ways to cheat have been fashionedD. students cheat in exams to score better grades57. The reason that is given by most students who think cheating is understandable is that ________.A. they don’t understand their teachers’ wordsB. they bury themselves in a lot of homeworkC. they don’t have enough time to complete the study tasksD. they forget to look over the material58. What is the disadvantage of scolding the cheating students according to the passage?A. They may continue to cheat next time.B. They may be hurt mentally.C. They may use other cheating tactics.D. They may get on badly with their teachers.59. What does the underlined word in Paragraph 4 means?A. preventB. benefitC. confuseD. protectng?60. What is the author’s attitude towards cheatiA. It is reasonableB. It is necessaryC. it can be praisedD. It must be prevented参考答案。

杭州外国语学校2019年高考英语集训阅读理解每日一练23倒数第六周星期三AAs an experienced photojournalist in Nashville, Tennessee, I was hired by USA Today newspaper to photograph a spinal bifida (脊柱畸形) corrective surgical procedure. It was to be performed on a twenty-one week old fetus（胎儿）in uterus（子宫）at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. At that time, in 1999, twenty-one weeks in uterus was the earliest that the surgical team would consider for surgery. The worst possible outcome would be that the surgery would cause premature delivery, and no child born earlier than twenty-three weeks had survived.The tension could be felt in the operating room as the surgery began. A typical C-section incision (切口) was made to access the uterus, which was then lifted out and laid at the junction of the mother’s thighs. The entire procedure would take place within the uterus, and no part of the child was to breach the surgical opening. During the procedure, the position of the fetus was adjusted by gently manipulating the outside of the uterus. The entire surgical procedure on the child was completed in one hour and thirteen minutes. When it was over, the surgical team breathed a sigh of relief, as did I.As a doctor asked me what speed of film I was using, out of the corner of my eye I saw the uterus shake, but no one’s hands were near it. It was shaking from within. Suddenly, an entire arm thrust out of the opening, then pulled back until just a little hand was showing. The doctor reached over and lifted the hand, which reacted and squeezed the doctor’s finger. As if testing for strength, the doctor shook the tiny fist. Samuel held firm. I took the picture! Wow! It happened so fast that the nurse standing next to me asked, “What happened?” “The child reached out,” I said. “Oh. They do that all the time,” she responded.The surgical opening to the uterus was closed and the uterus was then put back into the mother and the C-section opening was closed.It was ten days before I knew if the picture was even in focus. To ensure no digital manipulation of images before they see them, USA Today requires that film be submitted unprocessed. When the photo editor finally phoned me he said, “It’s the most incredible picture I’ve ever seen.”41. In 1999, people believed that it was ________.A. possible for a fetus 21 weeks born to surviveB. likely for a fetus born 21 weeks to become deformed (畸形的)C. right time for a fetus born 21 weeks to receive an operationD. risky for a fetus 21 weeks in uterus to receive an operation42. From the second paragraph, we can see that the surgery was ________.A. challenging but successfulB. demanding and unsuccessfulC. simple and shortD. long-lasting and difficult43. The underlined “It” in paragraph 3 refers to ________.A. the shaking of the uterusB. the arm of the fetusC. the taking of the pictureD. the head of the fetus44. From the editor said in the last paragraph, we know the photo editor was very ________.A. disappointedB. satisfiedC. annoyedD. depressedBThe evidence for harmony may not be obvious in some families. But it seems that four out of five young people now get on with their parents, which is the opposite of the popularly-heldimage of unhappy teenagers locked in their room after endless family quarrels.An important new study into teenage attitudes surprisingly shows that their family life is more harmonious than it has ever b een in the past. “We were surprised by just how positive today’s young people seem to be about their families,” said one member of the research team. “They’re expected to be rebellious (叛逆的) and selfish but actually they have other things on their minds; they want a car and material goods, and they worry about whether school is serving them well. There’s more negotiation(商议) and discussion between parents and children, and children expect to take part in the family decision-making process. They don’t want to rock the boat.”So it seems that this generation of parents is much more likely than parents of 30 years ago to treat their children as friends. “My parents are happy to discuss things with me and willing to listen to me,” says 17-year-old Daniel Lazall, “I always tell them when I’m going out clubbing. As long as they know wha t I’m doing, they’re fine with it.” Susan Crome, who is now 21, agrees. “Looking back on the last 10 years, there was a lot of what you could call negotiation. For example, as long as I’d done all my homework, I could go out on a Saturday night. But I think my grandparents were a lot stric ter with my parents than that.”Maybe this positive view of family life should not be unexpected. It is possible that the idea of teenage rebellion is not rooted in real facts. A researcher comments, “Our surprise that teenagers say they get along well with their parents comes because of a brief period in our social history when teenagers were regarded as different beings. But that idea of rebelling and breaking away from their parents really only happened during that one time in the 1960s when everyone rebelled. The normal situation throughout history has been a smooth change from helping out with the family business to taking it over.”45. What is the popular image of teenagers today?A. They worry about school.B. They dislike living with their parents.C. They have to be locked in to avoid troubles.D. They quarrel a lot with other family members.46. The study shows that teenagers don’t want to______.A. share family responsibility.B. cause trouble in their families.C. go boating with their family.D. make family decisions.47. Compared with parents of 30 years ago, today’s parents______.A. go to clubs more often with their childrenB. are much stricter with their childrenC. care less about their children’s lifeD. give their children more freedom48. According to the author, teenage rebellion ___________.A. may be a false beliefB. is common nowadaysC. existed only in the 1960sD. resulted from changes in families49. What is the passage mainly about?A. Negotiation in family.B. Education in family.C. Harmony in family.D. Teenage trouble in family.CBEIJING—Apple Inc is one step closer to beginning sales of iPad2 tablet computers with cellular (手机) network compatibility (兼容) for the first time in the Chinese mainland, where the consumer-electronics giant is in the midst of an aggressive expansion.According to China’s Telecommunication Equipment Certification Center, a device by Apple with third-generation high-speed wireless data capabilities was issued the network access licenseneeded for the company to begin official sales in China. The device, listed under model number “A1396”, is compatible with the 3G standard WCDMA, and would work with t he cellular network operated by Apple’s local iPhone partner, China Unicom (Hong Kong) Ltd.China Unicom declined (谢绝) to comment.Apple already offers the 3G iPad2 in Hong Kong through its partners, but currently only offers Wi-Fi versions of the device in the Chinese mainland. Still, consumers in China, which according to research firm IDC surpassed (超过) the US as t he world’s largest PC market in the second quarter, have been purchasing 3G tablets through unofficial channels.Separately, Apple spokeswoman Carolyn Wu said Sept 6 that the company’s first Hong Kong store, set to open this quarter, will be located in th e city’s central shopping and business district in the International Finance Center’s upscale (高档的) IFC mall, a commercial center and sightseeing spot along the city’s waterfront. Wu also said that Apple is planning a new store in Shanghai later this quarter, which will be its biggest store in China. She declined to give more details or to comment on the 3G iPad2.Apple currently has four full-service Apple stores in the mainland, which receive the most traffic of any Apple stores in the world. The company otherwise relies on resellers to get its products into the market.The new stores reflect App le’s confidence in rising demand for its products such as smart phones and tablet computers. Sales in the Chinese mainland, Hong Kong and Taiwan helped boost (增长) the company’s third-quarter results, newly appointed Chief Executive Tim Cook said in July. China revenue (收益) surged (激增) six-fold to about $3.8 billion during the three months ended June 25.“This has been a substantial (重大) opportunity for Apple an d I firmly believe that we’re just scratching the surface right now,” Cook said at the time, referring to strong sales in China. “I see an incredible opportunity for Apple there.”From China Daily 2011-09-0850. According to the news, which of the following statements is true?A. WCDMA is not the only 3G standard in the world.B. Apple Inc sells its products in the market of the Chinese mainland all by its own stores.C. The consumers in China can only get iPad2 of Wi-Fi versions.D. Chinese mainland is the second largest PC market in this year’s second quarter.51. Which one of the following phrases can replace the underlined word in paragraph 1?A. in the interests ofB. in the front ofC. in the process ofD. in the case of52. How many full-service Apple stores in China?A. 4.B. 6.C. 8.D. Unknown.53. What’s the probable meaning of “six-fold” in the last but one paragraph?A. one-sixthB. six timesC. 60 percentD. 26times54. By saying “we’re just scratching the surface right now”, Cook means ________.A. they don’t know much about China’s marketB. they will sell more products and gain more profit in ChinaC. they need to obtain more permission from China’s governmentD. they ignored the rural market in ChinaDSix Secrets of High-Energy PeopleThere’s an energy crisis in America, and it has nothing to do with fossil fuels. Millions of us get up each morning already weary over the day holds. “I just can’t get started.” People say. But it’s not physical energy that most of us lack. Sure, we could all use extra sleep and a better diet. But in truth, people are healthier today than at any time in history. I can almost guarantee that if you long for more energy, the problem is not with your body.What you’re seeking is not physical energy. It’s emotional energy. Yet, sad to say life sometimes seems designed to exhaust our supply. We work too hard. We have family obligations (义务). We encounter (遭遇) emergencies and personal crises. No wonder so many of us suffer from emotional fatigue (疲劳), a kind of utter exhaustion of the spirit.And yet we all know people who are filled with joy, despite the unpleasant circumstances of their lives. Even as a child I observed people who were poor or disabled or ill, but who nonetheless faced life with optimism and vigor (活力). Consider Laura Hillenbrand, who despite an extremely weak body wrote the best-seller Seabiscuit. Hillenbrand barely had enough physical energy to drag herself out of bed to write. But she was fueled by having a story she wanted to share. It was emotional energy that helped her succeed.Unlike physical energy, which is finite (有限的) and diminishes (减少) with age, emotional energy is unlimited and has nothing to do with genes or upbringing. So how do you get it? You can’t simply tell yourself to be positive. You must take action. Here are six practical strategies that work.1. Do something new.Very little that’s new occurs in our lives. The impact of this sameness on our emotional energy is gradual, but huge: It’s like a tire with a slow leak. You don’t notice it at first, but eventually you’ll get a flat. It’s up to you to plug the leak—even though there are always a dozen re asons to stay stuck in your dull routines of life. That’s where Maura, 36, a waitress, found herself a year ago.Fortunately, Maura had a lifeline—a group of women friends who meet regularly to discuss their lives. Their lively discussions spurred Maura to make small but nevertheless life altering changes. She joined a gym in the next town. She changed her look with a short haircut and new black T-shirts. Eventually, Maura gathered the courage to quit her job and start her own business.Here’s a challenge: If it’s something you wouldn’t ordinarily do, do it. Try a dish you’ve never eaten. Listen to music you’d ordinarily tune out. You’ll discover these small things add to your emotional energy.2. Reclaim life’s meaning.So many of my patients tell me that their lives used to have meaning, but that somewhere along the line things went stale (厌倦的).The first step in solving this meaning shortage is to figure out what you really care about, and then do something about it. A case in point is Ivy, 57, a pioneer in investment banking. “I mistakenly believed that all the money I made would mean so mething.” she says. “But I feel lost, like a 22-year-old wondering what to do with her life.” Ivy’s solution? She started a program that shows Wall Streeters how to donate time and money to poor children. In the process, Ivy filled her life with meaning.3. Put yourself in the fun zone.Most of us grown-ups are seriously fun-deprived. High-energy people have the same day-to-day work as the rest of us, but they manage to find something enjoyable in every situation.A real estate broker I know keeps herself amused on the job by mentally redecorating the houses she shows to clients. “I love imagining what even the most run-down house could look like with a little tender loving care,” she says. “It’s a challenge—and the least desirable properties are usually the most fun.”We all define fun differently, of course, but I can guarantee this: If you put just a bit of it into your day, you energy will increase quickly.4. Bid farewell to guilt and regret.Everyone’s past is filled with regrets that still cause pain. But from an emotional energy point of view, they are dead weights that keep us from moving forward. While they can’t merely be willed away, I do recommend you remind yourself that whatever happened in the past, nothing can change that. Holding on to the memory only allows the damage to continue into the present.5. Make up your mind.Say you’ve been thinking about cutting your hair short. Will it look stylish—or too extreme? You endlessly think it over. Having the decision hanging over your head is a huge energy drain. Every time you can’t decide, you burden yourself with alternatives. Quit thinking that you have to make the right decision; instead, make a choice and don’t look back.6. Give to get.Emotional energy has a kind of magical quality: the more you give, the more you get back. This is the difference between emotional and physical energy. With the latter. You have to get it to be able to give it. With the former, however, you get it by giving it.Start by asking everyone you meet, “How are you?” as if you really want to know, and then listen to the reply. Be the one who hears. Most of us also need to smile more often. If you don’t smile at the person you love first thing in the morning, you’re sucking energy out of your relationship. Finally, help another person—and make the help real, concrete. Give a massage to someone you love, or cook her dinner, Then, expand the circle to work. Try asking yourself what you’d do if your goal were to be helpful rather than efficient.After all, if it’s true that what goes around comes around, why not make sure that what’s circulating around you is the good stuff?55. The energy crisis in America discussed here mainly refers to a shortage of ________.A. fossil fuelsB. physical energyC. emotional energyD. natural energy56. Laura Hillenbrand is an example quoted to show how ________ in life.A. physical energy can contribute to one’s unsuccessB. emotional energy can contribute to one’s unsuccessC. physical energy can contribute to o ne’s successD.emotional energy can contribute to one’s success57. The author believes emotional energy is ________.A. inherited and genetically determinedB. not inherited and genetically determinedC. related to inherited and genesD. related to inherited and upbringing58. Even small changes people make in their lives ________ their emotional energy.A. can help increaseB. cannot help increaseC. can help controlD. cannot help control59. Ivy filled her life with meaning by launching a program to ________.A. help herselfB. teach herselfC. help poor childrenD. teach poor children60. The real-estate broker the author knows enjoyed ________.A. redecorating the housesB. mentally redecorating the housesC. the same day-to-day workD. defining fun differently参考答案41-45 DACBD 46-50 BDACA 51-55 CDBBC 56-60 DBACB。

杭州外国语学校2019年高考英语集训阅读理解每日一练02倒数第十周星期二阅读理解阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C、D)中，选出最佳选项ASeveral animal species including gorillas in Rwanda and tigers in Bangladesh could risk extinction if the impact of climate change and extreme weather on their habitats is not addressed, a UN report showed on Sunday.Launched on the sidelines of global climate negotiations in Durban, the report by the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization shows how higher temperatures, the rise in sea levels, deforestation and excessive land use have damaged the habitats of certain species, especially in Africa.“Many ecosystems have already been stressed by increasing population, historical and recent deforestation, unsustainable management practices and even invasive (入侵的) species,”Eduardo Rojas-Briales, assistant director general at the FAO's forestry departme nt, said at the launch of the report.The most affected areas include mountains, isolated islands and coastal areas, which limit the possibilities for animals to migrate elsewhere and create new habitats.“The remaining populations become surrounded in very small ecosystems, they have inbreeding (近亲交配) problems ... and at the end these species may disappear,” he added.Other examples of affected animals included elephants in Mali, lions in the Serengeti and crocodiles in Malawi.The report said an estimated 20-30 percent of plant and animal species will be at higher risk of extinction due to global warming and a significant proportion of native species may become extinct by 2050 as a consequence.Other consequences could include the spread of invasive species and infectious diseases, it said.The report urges more focus on restoration of damaged ecosystems, especially those key to dealing with climate change such as mangroves(红树林), inland waters, forests, savannahs(非洲大草原) and grasslands.The FAO also called for the creation of migration corridors for animals in areas where their movement was limited.The organization said while more resources were flowing to biodiversity conservation, more action at the government and policy level was needed.It also urged local communities to develop projects that mitigate the impact of climate change on wildlife, naming eco-tourism activities as an example.1. What does the author tell us in Paragraph 2?A. The theme of global climate negotiations in Durban.B. The subject of research done by Eduardo Rojas.C. Harmful effects of damage done to ecosystems.D. Causes of damage done to ecosystems.2. Why are animals living in mountains, islands and coastal areas most affected?A. They are frequently attacked by invasive species and infectious diseases.B. They have difficulty finding enough food for survival.C. They have little chance of moving to other places.D. They can hardly find mates to produce their young.3. To avoid extinction of some animal species, the UNFAO suggested all the following ways EXCEPT ______.A. restoring damaged ecosystemsB. limiting world population growthC. creating movement channels for animalsD. urging governments and local communities to take action4. What does the underlined word “mitigate” in the last paragraph mean?A. Make something become less serious.B. Make full use of something.C. increase or further improve something C. Move from one place to another.5. What would serve as the best title for the passage?A. Climate change and ecotourismB. Global warming and its consequencesC. Animals at risk due to climate changeD. Solutions to animal distinctionBHere are the comments on CRI given by people from different countries on the Internet.People CommentsYingtian Hu,Guangzhou,China This is the first time that I participate in CRI. And I like it very much. I hope its website will become the most excellent one with the foreignlanguages. And I choose the important news which I think has a great influence on our society and our lives. In the end, I hope that more and more persons join in CRI and make it perfect!Sujan Parajuli,Select city, Nepal I am Mr.Sujan Parajuli, aged 27, and I am both a regular listener of CRI and visitor of its wonderful Website. First of all, I would like to extend my heartfelt thanks to CRI for its great efforts to keep the listeners up-to-date during the year 2008. We, the listeners, are greatly grateful to CRI for its praise-worthy efforts to quench the thirst of its dear listeners. During the Year 2008, I found all of your programs quite interesting, informative and educational. Once again, thanks a lot for offering bonanza of information, news, entertainment and many items which have indeed broaden the horizons of our knowledge and understanding as well.A.K.M. Nuruzzaman,Bangladesh I would like to thank CRI for reminding us the most important news which CRI presents us. CRI is the only source to know Chinese domestic news.I always try to listen to it. The most spectacular news this year to me was the 2008 Beijing Olympics.Ibrahim RustamovTajikistan With CRI, I was impressed by China’s rapid development in all spheres. But I felt so sorry to get to know about the snowstorms in China and Wenchuan earthquake. CRI and CCTV play a great role in introducing China to the world! Kudos! My friends and I wish CRI all the best!Mike ThatcherLondonMy family and I are all keen on Chinese Culture, especially the beautiful Chinese folk music. Various interesting programs by CRI just open a window for us foreigners, through which we can know more about China and have a better understanding of the Chinese culture. Best wishes to CRI! Best wishes to China!6. Based on the comments above, which of the following about CRI is FALSE?A. CRI has a website with many different foreign languages.B. CRI offers many radio programs such as news and entertainment.C. CRI is China’s radio station, which broadcast in one language---Chinese.D. CRI is a good source to know Chinese news.7. Which of the following benefits of CRI on its listeners is NOT mentioned above?A. CRI helps its listeners to better understand China.B. CRI helps its listeners broaden their knowledge with its rich contents.C. CRI helps to keep its listeners up-to-date.D. CRI helps its listeners to practice and improve foreign languages.8. The underlined phrase “quench the thirst” refers to _____.A. supply something to drinkB. satisfy one’s needC. take care ofD. keep in touch with9. What can be concluded from the five comments?A. CRI has made great efforts to make itself better and gained popularity.B. Wonderful as CRI is, there are still many weaknesses.C. CRI plays an important role in introducing the world to China.D. CRI has a great influence on our society and lives.CWe all think we know what happiness is. We all seem to be making great efforts towards this goal of happiness but what is it really? It is an agreed fact that all the creatures want happiness and are afraid of pain and sadness. The question, however, is “What is real happiness?” What really is called happiness? The desire for happiness has no meaning without understanding the real nature of happiness.Some thinkers say, “Happiness does not lie in objections of enjoyment; happiness or unhappiness lies in imagination.” To prove their belief, they give examples like the following one: A man has a two-storey house; on the right is a five-storey building and on the left a cottage. When he sees right, he feels unhappy and when he sees left he feels happy. As such happiness does not lie in possession of sensory objects, but in imagination. They advise people to look towards those who have fewer possessions and be happy. If you look towards people having more wealth, you will always be unhappy.It is unreasonable to hold this point of view. It is unkind to regard one happy by imagining that one is better than the poor and the unhappy. “If you want to be happy, look towards the poor.” We know that those poor people cannot satisfy even their basic needs. This attitude satisfies the sense of pride of possession, but this can never be called happiness. Unless we really find where happiness lies, we cannot really be happy.Some ask people to do this and do that and say, “This way your desire will be satisfied. You would get the desired objects and become happy.” People holding the se views regard happiness assatisfaction of desires. But it is not possible to satisfy one’s desires because there are countless desires of countless people and the material things are limited. Then new desires arise as soon as the previous ones are satisfied. Therefore, desires, which are changing all the time, can never be satisfied.Happiness is a characteristic of a good life, that is, a life in which a person fulfills human nature in an excellent way. People have a set of purposes which are typically human: these belong to our nature. Happiness is also a condition that must be prepared for, cultivated, and defended privately by each person. People who learn to control inner experience will be able to determine the quality of their lives and come to being happy. Happiness lies in the distribution of easiness among others. Happiness stands for forgiveness and justice. Happiness is the name of struggle and courage. Happiness may be founded in seeking of true knowledge and rule of wisdom. Happiness may be shared in service and duty. This life is combination of joys and sorrows, and honest efforts should be done to make this life journey full of happiness, love, peace and harmony.10. What is the purpose of the text?A. To show how to achieve happiness.B. To encourage people to achieve happiness.C. To explain the features of happiness.D. To argue how to understand happiness.11. According to the text, people who think happiness lies in imagination will try to achieve happiness by ______.A. looking towards those with fewer possessionsB. looking towards people having more wealthC. imagining how rich you will be in the futureD. imagining that you have a five-storey building12. The author doesn’t think that happiness lies in satisfaction of desires because _______.A. no desires of a person can be satisfied at allB. ever-changing desires can never be satisfiedC. there isn’t enough money to meet people’s needsD. the desires of a person are limited13. In the author’s opinion, happiness _______.A. can be achieved easily by earning moneyB. must belong to those with rich knowledgeC. can be gained by setting small goalsD. can be gained by controlling inner experience14. According to the last paragraph, who can have happiness?A. Jack who often struggles with others.B. Tom who enjoys a high standard of living.C. Mike who always forgives others’ mistakes.D. Tim whose requirements are always met.DMy grandson, Daniel, and I have always been very close. When Daniel’s father remarried after a divorce, Daniel, who was eleven, and his little sister, Kristie, came to live with us. My husband and I were more than happy to have kids in the house again.Things were going along just fine until the diabetes (糖尿病) I’ve lived with most of my adult life started affecting my eyes, and then more seriously, my kidneys (肾). Then everything seemed to fall apart.Three times a week, I had to go to the hospital to be hooked up to a dialysis machine (透析机). I was living, but I couldn’t really call it a life --- it was an existence.I had no energy. I dragged myself through daily chores and slept as much as I could. M y sense of humor seemed to disappear.Daniel, seventeen by then, was really affected by the change in me. He tried as hard as he could to make me laugh, to bring back the grandma who loved to clown around (开玩笑) with him. Even in my sorry state, Daniel could still bring a smile to my face.But things were not improving. After a year on dialysis, my condition was deteriorating (恶化) and the doctors felt that if I didn’t receive a kidney transplant within six months, I would surely die. No one told Daniel this, but he knew --- he said all he h ad to do was look after me. To top it off, as my condition worsened, there was a chance that I would become too weak to have the transplant surgery at all, and then there would be nothing they could do for me. So we started the tense and desperate wait for a kidney.I was adamant (坚决的) that I didn’t want a kidney from anyone I knew. I would wait until an appropriate kidney became available, or I would literally die waiting. But Daniel had other plans. The time that he took me to my dialysis appointments, he did a lit tle secret research on his own. Then he announced his intention to me.“Grandma, I’m giving you one of my kidneys. I’m young and I’m healthy …” He paused. He could see I wasn’t at all happy with his offer. He continued, almost in whisper, “And most of all, I couldn’t stand it if you weren’t around.” His face wore an expressi on of appeal mixed with determination. He can be as stubborn as a mule (驴) once he decides on something --- but I’ve been told many times that I can out-stubborn any mule!We argued. I couldn’t let him do it. We both knew that if he gave up his kidney, he would also give up his life’s dream; to play football. It was all he ever talked about. And he was good, too. Daniel was co-captain and star defensive tackle (防守阻截队员) of his high school team; he expected to apply for a football scholarship and was looking forward to playing college football. He just loved the sport.“How can I let you throw away the thing that means the most to you?” I pleaded with him.“Grandma,” he said softly, “compared to your life, football means nothing to me.”After that, I couldn’t argue anymore. So we agreed to see if he was a good donor (捐赠者) match, and then we’d discuss it further. When the tests came back, they showed Daniel was a perfect match. That was it. I knew I wasn’t going to win that argument, so w e scheduled the transplant.Both surgeries went smoothly. As soon as I came out of the anesthesia (麻醉) , I could tell things were different. I felt great! The nurses in the intensive c are unit had to keep telling me to lie back and be quiet --- I wasn’t supposed to be that lively! I was afraid to go to sleep, for fear I would break the spell (魔法) and wake up the way I had been before. But the good feeling didn’t go away, and I spent the evening joking and laughing with anyone who would listen. It was so wonderful to feel alive again. The next day they moved me out of ICU and onto the floor where Daniel was recuperating (复原) three doors away. His grandfather helped him walk down to see me as soon as I was moved into my room. When we saw each other, we did not know what to say. Holding hands, we just sat there and looked at each other for a long time, overwhelmed by the deep feeling of love that connected us.Finally, he spoke, “Was it worthwhile, grandma?”I laughed a little ruefully (懊悔). “It was for me! But was it for you?”I asked him.He nodded and smiled at me. “I’ve got my grandma back.”And I have my life back. It still amazes me. Every morning, when I wake up, I thank God --- and Daniel--- for this miracle. A miracle born of the purest love.15. Grandma’s diabetes brought about all the following EXCEPT that _______.A. her eyes and her kidneys were affectedB. grandma became quite a different personC. Daniel had to be sent back to his fatherD. everything was thrown into confusion16. When grandma was at her lowest, what did Daniel do to bring her back to her usual life?A. He tried his best to make her laugh.B. He helped her with the daily chores.C. He gave up his dream of going to college.D. He searched desperately for a good donor match.17. How did grandma feel when Daniel announced his intention to give her one of his kidneys?A. She was moved by his selfless decision.B. She wasn’t at all happy with his offer.C. She felt relieved that an appropriate kidney was available.D. She was enthusiastic about having a kidney of someone she loved.18. What would giving up a kidney mean to Daniel, according to the passage?A. He wouldn’t be young and healthy thereafter.B. He didn’t have to search for a good match any more.C. He could apply for a full scholarship to a college he desired.D. He would also give up his life’s dream: to play football.19. How was grandma when she came out of the anesthesia after the surgery?A. She was feeling low.B. She was full of life.C. She was exhausted.D. She was the way she had been before.20. Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the passage?A. Grandma got her life back thanks to Daniel’s selfless donation.B. Grandma thought her returning to life was a miracle of pure love.C. Daniel agreed with grandma that the transplant was worthwhile for her, not for him.D. Much as he loved football, grandma’s life meant the most to Daniel.参考答案：1-10DCBACCDBAD 11-20 ABDCCABDBC。

浙江省杭州外国语学校2019 年高考五月月考英语试题本试卷分第I 卷（选择题）和第Ⅱ卷（非选择题）；满分150 分，考试时间120 分钟。

第一部分听力（共两节，满分30 分）略第二部分阅读理解（共两节，满分35 分）第一节（共10 小题：每小题2.5 分，满分25分）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，并在答题纸上将该项涂黑。

AA recent documentary produced by the British Broadcasting Corporation （BBC） has caused a stir in China and in the UK.The documentary, titled Are Our Kids Tough Enough? focuses on five Chinese teachers who are sent to teach 50 UK teens at a school in Hampshire.The teachers instruct the students for a month. The pupils are then tested, and the results are compared to the ones of those who have continued in the regular UK education system. The idea is to see if the Chinese method improves academic performance.The Chinese teachers use their own teaching methods but receive strong resistance from the students. A clipfrom the documentary online shows some problems, with Chinese teachers calling their students lazy and lacking in discipline, while the students say the high pressure and harsh teachers are driving them crazy.This has aroused a new debate in both China and the UK, with some arguing the teenagers need more regulation and discipline. Others say Chinese methods encourage rote learning （死记硬背）instead of independent thinking. For instance, Chinese language teachers should do more than pass on knowledge about words and characters. They should inspire students, helping them feel the sentiment from Chinese literature. This is a higher level of teaching.Yang Dongping, dean of the 21st Century Education Research Institute, says, “ The Chinese teaching methods are designed to strictly train the majority. Foreign teaching methods, however, are more natural and relaxing, and designed to inspire students ' interest in learning. Education methods are based on culture. That is wshsyf ual succeeducation method in one place may not work that well when simply ‘ transplanted ' into another place.The documentary does reflect some problems rooted in traditional Yang Dongping says,Chinese teachingmethods. Nobel prize winner, Yang Zhenning, gave a very fair comment on this issue. He said the Chinese-style education method works for most ordinary qualified students effectively, helping them reach high standards. However, it may weaken the training for high- potential outstanding students. ”1.Why are five Chinese teachers sent to teach 50 UK teens?A.To test the intelligence of the UK teens.B.To help the school improve their teaching efficiency.C.To do some practical research into the UK education system.D.To test the effectiveness of Chinese teaching methods.2.What' s the meaning of the underlined word harsh” i“n the fourth paragraph?A.Extremely strictB. Quite friendlyC. Rather coldD. Very attractive3.According to Yang Dongping, Chinese teaching methods .A.fit all countriesB. could be improvedC. are the best in the worldD. are not as good as British methods【答案】 1. D 2. A 3. B【解析】【分析】本文是一篇说明文，介绍了一部关于教学方法的纪录片在中英两国引起了不小的关注——五名中国老师被派去教英国学生，结果学生很不适应，这说明教学方法是以文化为基础的，在一个国家取得成功的教学方法在另一个国家不一定奏效。

杭州外国语学校2019年高考英语集训阅读理解每日一练05倒数第十周星期五AMy six-year-old granddaughter stared at me asif she were seeing me for the first time.”Grandma, you are an antique(古董),”she said. "You are old. Antiques are old. You are my antique."1 was not satisfied to let the matter rest there.I took out the Webster's Dictionary and read the definition(定义)to Jenny.I explained, "An antique is not only old, it's an object existing since or belonging to earlier times...a work of art... piece of furniture. Antiques aretreasured,"I told Jenny as I put away the dictionary. "They have to be handled carefully because they sometimes are very valuable. In order to qualify as an antique, the object has to be at least 100 years old.""I'm only 67,"I renunded Jenny.We looked around the house for other antiques, besides me. There was a desk that washanded down from rone aunt to another and finally to our family. "It's very old,"I told Jenny.“I try to keep it polished and I show it off whenever I can. You do that with antiques."There was a picture on the wall purchased at a garage sale. It was dated 1867. "Now that's an antique," I boasted. "Over 100 years old." Of course it was marked up andscratched and not in very good condition. "Sometimes age does that," I told Jenny. "Butthe marks are good marks. They show living, being around. That's something to displaywith pride. In fact, sometimes, the more an object shows age, the more valuable it can become.".lt was important that I believed this for my own self-esteem.Our tour of antiques continued. There was a vase on the floor. It had been in my housefor a long time. I was not certain where it came from but I didn't buy it new. One thing about antiques, I explained to Jenny, was that they usually had a story. They'd been in onehome and then another, handed down from one family to another, traveling all over theplace. They'd lasted through years and years. They could have been tossed away, or ignored. or destroyed, or lost. But instead, they survived.For a moment, Jenny looked thoughtful. ccl don't have any antiques but you," she said. Then her face brightened. "Could I take you to school for show and tell?""Only if I fit into your backpack," I answered. And then Jenny's antique lifted her up and embraced her in a hug that would last through the years.1. Grandma read the definition of "antique" to Jenny in order to .A. list all the important characteristics of antiquesB. tell Jenny the importance of protecting antiquesC. change Jenny's shallow understanding of antiquesD. express her disappointment at being called "antique"2. Which of the following information did grandma convey to Jenny?A. The desk reminded her of her dear relatives.B. The marks on the picture showed its age and value.C. There was usually a sad story behind each antique.D. She planned to buy a new vase to replace the old one.3. By saying "I don't have any antiques but you" (Paragraph 7), Jenny meant .A. grandma was a treasure to herB. antiques were rare and valuableC. she had nothing but a few possessionsD. grandma and antiques had a lot in common4. What can be inferred from the last paragraph?A. Grandma was too old to lift Jenny up.B. Jenny had a strong desire for grandma's love.C. Jenny was too young to know grandma's humor.D. Grandma had a deep long-lasting love for Jenny.5. What can be the best title for the passage?A. Jenny's AntiqueB. A Story of AntiquesC. A Tour of AntiquesD. Grandma's AntiqueBIf you have questions about developing your study practices,the first place to look is in our Study Guides. However,if you don't find the answers you need here, or you feel the guidance would make more sense in the situation of your own work, then you may find it helpful to talk to an adviser individually.Weoffer subject-focused sessions(辅导课) -with friendly professional advisers.These 30-nunute sessions (longer if necessary)are "tailor-made" to your individual needsand completely secret.What to expect from an individual advice sessionOur individual advice sessions are quite informal and tailored to your needs. Youradviser will usually want to talk a bit about how your studies are going generally, and what you would like to discuss. As sessions are quite short,it's useful if you can be prepared by tlunking about this before you arrive. It will be helpful for us if you can bring any marked work that you have, so that we can see what areas of your work markers have commented on.We aimto help you developyour skills to study more effectively andachievesubject success. So we will not correct work for you, but will help you understand what youneed to know to correct it yourself in the future. Everyone works differently, so we maymake a number of suggestions - it will be up to you to try them out and see what worksest for you.If you'd like to discuss a coursework assignment which you are currently working on,it may be helpful if you can email your work to the adviser you are seeing oefore your meeting (contact details are here), with a note sessions are quite short, you might prefer that develop your work, rather than reading it!Please note:saying what you would like to discuss. Aswe spent the time discussing how you can．We cannot pravide subject-specific advice. For this,it is best to consult your course tutor. If you would prefer to talk to someone else, try your personal tutor, or the Senior Tutor in your department. Your department or school office will be able to advise on who that is.We do not proof-read work. See our guide to Effective Proof-reading to help you to develop develop your own proof-reading practices.Study Advisers are not trained to teach English as a Foreign Language. For basic principles relating to common errors in academic English, please see our guide to Academic Writing. If you feel you need more detailed help, there are also links on theAcademic Writing pages to more comprehensive websites, including some with interactive exercises.If English is not your first language, the In-sessional English SLrpport Programme (IESP) provides training courses in academic writing skills, speaking skills, and pronunciation practice.There is a smll charge for students not paying full overseas fees.Booking an advice sessionSessions may be booked in advance by calling 0118 378 4242 0r emailing studyadvice@. Please include a contact phone number in any messages you leave.6. The underlined word "tailor_made" in Paragraph 2 most probably means .A. valuableB. suitableC. availableD. acceptable7. As sessions are time-limited,it is helpful if you can .A. predict what suggestion works best for youB. bring some non-marked work for commentsC. prepare what you'd like to discuss in advanceD. consult with your adviser on your work by phone8.If a Chinese student plans to take an English pronunciation training course, he/she cansee the guide to .A. Study GuidesB. Effective Proof-readingC. Academic WritingD. In-sessional English Support Programme9, What is the purpose of the passage?A. To give some professional subject advice.B. To promote the individual advice sessions.C. To stress the importance of a friendly adviser.D. To provide four websites offering study guides.CYou are careful with your money: you collect all kinds of coupons; look for group-buydeals if you eat out; you don't buy clothes unless in a sale. Does all this make you a wiseconsumer?Let's do the math first: you walk into a coffee shop and see two deals for a cup of coffee. The first deal offers 33 percent extra coffee. The second takes 33 percent off the regular price. What's the better deal? Well, they are about the same, you'd think. And you'd be wrong. The deals appear to be equal, but in fact, they are different. Here's the math: Let's say the standard coffee is 10 yuan and let's divide the amount of coffee into three portions(部分). That makes about 3.3 yuan per portion, The first deal gets you 4 portions for 10 yuan (2.5 yuan per portion) and the second gets you 3 portions of coffee for 6.6 yuan (2.2 yuan per portion) and is therefore a better deal.In a new study published by the Journal of Marketing, participants were asked the same question, and most of them chose the first deal, the Atlantic website reported. Why? Because getting something extra for free feels better than getting the same for less. The applications of this view into consumer psychology(心理) are huge. Instead of offering direct discounts, shops offer larger sizes or free samples.According to the study, the reason why these marketing tricks work is that consumers don't really know how much anything should cost, so we rely on parts of our brains that aren't strictly quantitative.There are some traps we should be aware of when shopping. First of all, we are heavily influenced by the first number. Suppose you are shopping in Hong Kong. You walk into Hermes,and you see a 100,000 yuan bag. "That's crazy." You shake your head and leave. The next shop is Gucci, a handbag here costs 25,000 yuan. The price is still high, but compared to the 100,000 yuan price tag you just committed to your memory, this is a steal. Stores often use the price difference to set consumers' expectation.Another trap we often fall to Is that we are not really sure what things are worth. And so we use clues(暗示) to tell us what we ought to pay for them. US economist Dan Ariely has done an experiment to prove this. According to the Atlantic, Ariely pretended he was giving a lecture on poetry. He told one group of students that the tickets cost money and another group that they would be paid to attend. Then he informed both groups that thelecture was free. The first group was anxious to attend, believing they were getting something of value for free. The second group mostly declined, believing they were being forced to volunteer for the same event without reward.What's a lecture on poetry by an economist worth? The students bad no idea. That's the point. Do we really know what a shirt is worth ? What about a cup of coffee? What's the worth of a life insurance.policy? Who knows? Most of us don't. As a result, our shopping brain uses only what is knowable: visual(祝觉的) clues, invited emotions, comparisons, and a sense of bargain. We are not stupid. We are just easily influenced.10. The first paragraph of the passage is intended toA. ask a questionB. introduce a topicC. give some examplesD. describe a phenomenon11. The writer takes the math for example in Paragraph 2 to show . _.A. consumers usually fall into marketing trapsB. consumers' expectation is difficult to predictC. consumers' purchasing power is always changingD. consumers rely on their own judgment when shopping12. What consumer psychology is mentioned in the passage?A. The first number has little influence on which item should be bought.B. Consumers never use visual clues to decide how much should be paid.C. Getting something extra for free is better than getting the same for less.D. Consumers never rely on parts of the brains that aren't strictly quantitative.13. According to the passage, shops use the following tricks to make more profits EXCEPT.A. showing price differencesB. offering larger sizesC. providing free samplesD. giving direct discounts14. What can we know from US economist Dan Ariely's experiment?A. Ariely's free lecture enjoyed popularity among students.B. The students actually didn't know what the lecture was worth.C. The second group was willing to be volunteers without reward.D. The first group was eager to find out the value of Ariely's lecture.DOne morning in Philadelphia, the sun shone bright through all the thick jungles and the tall churches. John, 6, wearing the worn-out clothes, walked from afar, his dark small hands holding a piece of stolen bread.John stopped for a moment at the entrance to the sacred church and then left tightlyholding the bread,He was an orphan(弧儿), whose parents were killed in World War Illeaving him alonein the orphanage for five years, Like many children in the orphanage, he had a lot of free time. Mostly no one took care of them, so they had to learn how to steal those they wanted.John believed the existence of God, so every Sunday morning in any case be would go to the cburch to have a look and listen to those people singing inside or reciting the Bible.He felt only at this moment he was the child of God and so close to God. But he couldn'tenter because his clothes were so dirty. John himself knew it.John was quietly counting. This was his 45th Sunday at the entrance to the church. He stood on tiptoe for a while and walked away.As time passed, the pastor(牧师) noticed John and learned from others that he was thesmall boy who liked stealing things in the orphanages.On the 46th Sunday, the sun was shining and John came still holding a piece of bread with his dark small hands. When he just stood there, the pastor came out. He felt like running away, but he was carried by the pastor's friendly smile.The pastor walked up to his side, clearly seeing John's small hands tremble."Are you John?"John didn't answer, but looked at the pastor and nodded."Do you believe in God?" the pastor petted John on his head stained with dust."Yes,l do!" This time John told him loudly."So you believe in yourself?"John looked at the pastor, without a word.The pastor went on saying, "At the first sight of you, I find you're different from other kids because you have a good heart."His face tunung red, John said timidly, "In fact, I'm a thief." With that, he loweredhis head.The pastor didn't speak, but held John's dark small hands, slowly opened them andput them against his wrinkled face."Ah:" Just at the same time, John shouted and was about to take out his dark smallhands. Yet the pastor tightly held his small hands and spread them out in the sun."Do you see, John?""What?""You're cupping the sunshine in your hands."John blankly looked at his hands: when did they become so beautiful?"In God's eyes, all cluldren are the same. When they are willing to spread out their hands to greet the sun, the sun will naturally shine on them. And you have two things more than they do. First is courage and the second is kindness." With that, the pastor led him into the church. It was the first time that John went into this sacred place, and at this moment he didn't feel inferior, but the unspeakable warmth.On that morning embracing the sunshine, John found himself again, along with the confidence, satisfaction, happiness, dreams he had never had.Twenty years have passed. Now the boy who ever tightly held the bread with his dirt hands has been the most famous chefin Philadelphia and made many popular dishes.Every Sunday morning, he would personally send the bread he baked to the orphanage. Those children who greeted him with cheers were used to consciously spreading their palms before they got the bread.Because they all knew when we are willing to spread out our hands to greet thesunshine, the sun will naturally shine on us.15. The method the writer uses to develop Paragraph lisA. presenting contrastsB. showing causesC. offering analysesD. providing explanations16. Why didn't John go inside whenever he went to the church?A. He was frightened to be recognized by the pastorB. He was not welcomed by those singing in the church.C. He was ashamed of his dirty clothes and identity as a thief.D. He was left alone in the orphanage and nobody cared for him.17. John felt when the pastor walked up to him.A.excitedB.nervousC.satisfiedD.angry18. Which of the following questions did John respond to firmly?A. 6'Are you John?"B. "Do you see, John?"C. "So you believe in yourself?"D. "Do you believe in God?"19. Which of the following can best reflect the pastor's great influence on John?A. John became a famous chef.B. John admitted his bad behavior.C. John believed the existence of God.D. John spread warmth to other orphans.20. According to the passage, the sunshine cupped in hands can bringA. cheers and confidence B, dreams and imaginationC. courage and lindnessD. orgiveness and satisfaction参考答案1-5 CBADA 6-9 BCDB 10-14 BACDB 15-20 ACBDDC。

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ABeginning college is exciting： new ideas to explore，new challenges to be met and many decisions to be made. Your future begins here。

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杭州外国语学校2019年高考英语集训阅读理解每日一练03倒数第十周星期三A My daughter is a junior in high school and has been on an individualized educationprogram since fourth grade ．She plans to go to college and intends to finish with a master ’s degree ．Her performance is fairly good, but test scores are very low ．She has held many leadership and volunteer positions ．We have been advised to have her write an essay about how her learning disability is a barrier that she has overcome ．Will that help or hurt her chances for admission? —Deborah First let me answer the question on low standardized test scores （ACT/ SAT ）．There are hundreds of colleges that are “test optional ” which means students can choose not to release their test scores in the application process ．Admission decisions at these colleges for students who do not submit their test scores are made based on other factors ．A list of test optional colleges can be found at fairtest ．org ．It is important, however, to make sure that the college is the right fit academically regardless of the test optionalpolicy ．You also asked if your daughter should write about her disability and if this would hurt her chances of being admitted ．Please know that colleges do not deny admission based on disability ．“Disclosing ” a learn ing disability in a personal statement within the college application can certainly help ．By writing a personal statement, students can potentially demonstrate, for example, their understanding of the challenge they face ．They might also demonstrate an improved grade trend in that subject area, and show interest in more complex courses in spite of this disability ．More importantly, a student disclosure can show self-confidence, motivation and an understanding of the disability ．—Ms ．KravisMy son is still very young but he has an expressive language disorder ．It took more than two years of speech therapy for him to be able to learn to speak at the samelevel as his 2 years old brother ．He is very smart, but he struggles with language ．Unfortunately, many schools require four semesters of foreign language to get in or to graduate ．Can these requirements ever be waived for someone like my son? —KarlaThe answer is yes ．There are many colleges that do not require foreign languageskills to enter or graduate ．In the K&W Guide we provide information about college entrance requirements, course substitution or waiver policies, and college graduation requirements ．The operative words in your post were “my son is still very young ．” Learning is a process and is developmental and there are a number of years for your son between age 8 and age 18．Teach your son to find his passion, focus on his strengths and continue to remind him that he is“very smart,” and there will be options forus without foreign language ．—Ms ．Kravis QAQ A1．What d o we know about Deborah’s daughter?A．She is applying for a master’s degree．B．She is very active in her high school．C．Her disability prevents her studying well．D．She has difficulty overcoming her learning disability．2．According to Ms．Kravis, what can Deborah do about her daughter’s low test scores?A．Keep them secret B．Explain the reasonsC．Stress other aspects D．Work hard to improve3．What is Ms．Kravis’ attitude toward one’s declaring his/ her learning disability?A．Supportive B．Opposed C．Doubtful D．Indifferent．4．The underlined word “waived” in the passage probably means “_________”A．replaced B．obtained C．abandoned D．performed 5．According to the text, Ms．Kravis is probably _________．A．an editor B．a school leaderC．a psychological doctor D．an educational expertBYou can tell a lot about a person from the clothes they wear, but you can also tell a lot abouta person simply from the handbags they carry．It's hard to believe, but you can find out a numberof things about a woman's personality just by looking at the type of handbag she sports．Below you will find a number of handbag styles and colors as well as what each specific type of handbagsays about the owner．Styles:Under the Shoulder – Handbags which are smaller and fit tightly underneath the shoulder indicate class and sophistication．A women working in an upscale office or someone of high stature would choose this form of handbag．Big and Bulky –Big, bulky and oversized bags are casual and are often associated with younger individuals．These are used for individuals who carry a number of things （binders, books etc）and require a lot of space．Down-to-earth, lower-maintenance women would carry this typeof handbag．Designer –Designer handbags often cost an arm and a leg and therefore are usually associated with high-maintenance females．Females who are confident and require top of theline accessories will settle for nothing less than a name-brand designer purse．Guys – watch outfor these girls, they tend to be a handful．Cigar Box Purses – A women who carries a cigar box purse likes to be unique and stand outfrom the crowd．These women have minds of their own and cannot be told what to do．They are comfortable in their own skin and tend to be very independent．Leather with Buckles and Zippers – Women who choose leather purses with lots of bucklesand zippers are leashing out their wild sides．These women tend to act before they think and are always ready for a good time．The extra buckles and zippers tend to signify a "bad girl" image．Colors:Bright Colors – Bright colored handbags like pink, purple, bright blue and green indicate thatthe woman is fun, friendly and approachable．Women who are out-going and sociable will tendto choose these colors．This is the type of woman who will strike up a conversation with a complete stranger．Black and Brown – Women who choose black or brown handbags tend to be more formal in manners and are often mistaken as being snobby or restricted．These types of handbags are often associated with down-to-earth women, who are shy at first, but open up after a while．They tend to exude a shy confidence, which is sometimes mistaken as someone who thinks she's better than others．The style and color of your handbag says a lot about you．Choose your handbag very carefully and remember you can choose more than one style．You may feel like being reserved．one day and the center of attention another…it's natural to want different things in life 6．Who is likely to start a conversation with a complete stranger according to the passage?A．A woman with her handbag carried under the shoulder．B．A woman carrying an oversized handbag．C．A woman carrying a bright colored handbag．D．A woman who chooses a black or brown handbag．7．Women who choose leather purses with lots of buckles and zippers probably ______．A．make careful decisions B．enjoy having funC．act in bad manners D．become bad girls8．Which of the following can best describe women who choose black or brown handbag?A．Reserved B．Friendly C．Wild D．Unique9．A woman who carries a cigar box purse likes to ______．A．follow others’ steps B．live a simple lifeC．act to their own mind D．work with othersCSAN FRANCISCO—A phone app（应用程序）in San Francisco gives information about open parking spots．City officials in San Francisco introduced the app to try to reduce traffic jams in the city, but some say it raises safety concerns．In this city, drivers searching for parking spots lead to 30 percent of all downtown jams, city officials think．Now San Francisco has found a solution —a phone app for spot-seekers that displays information about areas with available spaces．The system, introduced last month, relies on wireless sensors（感应器）fixed in streets and city garages that can tell within seconds if a spot has opened up．Monique Soltani, a TV reporter, said she and her sister spent 25 minutes on Friday trying to park．“We were praying to the parking god that we’d find a spot,” she said．“If we had the app, we would not have to pray to the parking god．”　B ut the system could come with serious consequences．Some people say that drivers searching for parking could end up focusing on their phones,not the road．“It could be really distracting（使分心的）,” said Daniel Simons, a professor of psychology at the University of Illinois．City officials acknowledge the potential problem．They are urging drivers to pull over before they use the city’s iPhone app, or to do so before they leave home．Nathaniel Ford, executive director of the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency, said safety could actually improveif drivers quickly found a spot instead of circling and getting frustrated．San Francisco has put sensors into 7,000 parking spots and 12,250 spots in city garages．If spaces in an area open up, the sensors communicate wirelessly with computers that in turn makethe information available to app users within a minute, said Mr．Ford, of the transportationagency．On the app, a map shows which blocks have lots of places （blue）and which are full （red）．More than 12,000 people have downloaded San Francisco’s app, which is available now only for the iPhone but which city officials say they hope to bring to all similar devices．When it is started up, the city’s parking app warns drivers not to use the system while in motion．But safety advocates said that might not be sufficient．After all, they say, texting whiledriving is illegal in California and in many states, but a number of surveys, including one by thePew Research Center, show that many Americans do it anyway．Elizabeth Stampe, executive director of Walk San Francisco, a pedestrian advocacy group,said she hoped the new parking app would lead to fewer accidents．．“The safe way for people to use the device is for them to “It’s an innovative idea,” she saidpull over, which they know they should do．The question is whether they will．”But Ms．Soltani, the TV reporter, said using the app would probably join the group of activities already performed by drivers．already looking at Google Maps and Facebook on the phone while we drive,”　she “We’resaid．“Aren’t we always looking at something on our phone, or changing the radio, or drinking coffee? You’re always slightly distracted when you’re driving．”10．What is the phone app mentioned in the text mainly aimed at?A．Making full use of the parking spots．B．Making the traffic flow smoothly．C．Preventing traffic accidents．D．Benefiting iPhone users．11．According to the text, San Francisco city officials __________．A．don’t consider the app distractingB．advise drivers to park cars slowlyC．are aware of the app’s disadvantagesD．believe more parking spots are needed12．How do drivers locate the parking spots?A．Sensors computers app．B．App computers sensors．C．Sensors app computers．D．Computers app sensors．13．The phone app mentioned in the text ________．A．is a bit slow in reactingB．hasn’t been put into serviceC．was introduced several years agoD．can’t be downloaded to all phones14．Which of the following is TRUE according to the text?A．Daniel Simons thinks the app convenient．B．San Francisco will put more sensors into use．C．Most drivers open the app once they start their cars．．D．Nathaniel Ford doesn’t doubt the practical use of the app15．What’s the main idea of the passage?A．Safety concerns are voiced about a phone app aimed at helping drivers find parkingspots．B．A phone app has been introduced to relieve the pressure on traffic in the city．C．Looking for parking spots contributes greatly to downtown traffic jams．D．Drivers’ attention is distracted in one way or another when they are driving．DTHE GOLDEN WINDOWSRetold by Laura E．RichardsAll day long the little boy had worked hard, in the field and barn（谷仓）and shed, for his parents were poor farmers, and could not pay a workman．But at sunset there came an hour that was all his own, for his father had given it to him．Then the boy would go up to the top of a hill and look across at another hill that rose some miles away．On that far hill stood a house with windows of clear gold and diamonds．They shone so brightly that it made the boy squint at them, but after a while the people in the house put up shutters, as it seemed, and then it looked likeany common farmhouse．The boy supposed they did this because it was suppertime; and then he would go into the house and have his supper of bread and milk, and go to bed．One day the boy's father called him and said: "You have been a good boy, and have earned a holiday．Take this day for your own, and try to learn some good things．" The boy thanked his father and kissed his mother．Then he put a piece of bread in his pocket, and started off to find the house with the golden windows．It was a pleasant walk．His bare feet made marks in the white dust, and when he looked back, the footprints seemed to be following him, and keeping him company．His shadow, too, kept beside him, and would dance or run with him as he pleased; so it was very cheerful．By and by he felt hungry, and he sat down by a brown stream that ran through the alder hedge（桤木丛）by the roadside, ate his bread, and drank the clear water．Then he scattered the small pieces of bread for the birds as his mother had taught him to do, and went on his way．After a long time he came to a high green hill, and when he had climbed the hill, there wasthe house on the top．But it seemed that the shutters were up, for he could not see the golden windows．He came up to the house, and then he could well have wept, for the windows were of clear glass, like any others, and there was no gold anywhere about them．A woman came to the door, looked kindly at the boy, and asked him what he wanted．"I saw the golden windows from our hilltop," he said, "and I came to see them, but now theyare only of clear glass．"The woman shook her head and laughed．"We are poor farmers," she said, "and are not likely to have gold about our windows．But glass is better to see through．"She let the boy sit down on the broad stone step at the door, and brought him a cup of milkand a cake, and asked him to take a break．Then she called her daughter, a child of his own age, nodded kindly at the two, and went back to her work．The little girl was barefooted like him, and wore a brown cotton dress, but her hair was golden like the windows he had seen, and her eyes were blue like the sky at noon．She showed the boy about the farm, and showed him her black calf with a white star on its forehead, and hetold her about his own at home, which was red like a chestnut with four white feet．They became friends after they ate an apple together．However, when the boy asked her about the golden windows, the little girl nodded, and said she knew all about them; only he had mistaken thehouse．"You have come quite the wrong way!" she said．"Come with me, and I will show you the house with the golden windows, and then you will see for yourself．"They went to a knoll（圆丘）that rose behind the farmhouse, and the little girl told him that the golden windows could only be seen at a certain hour, about sunset．"Yes, I know that!" said the boy．When they reached the top of the knoll, the girl turned and pointed；there on a hill far away stood a house with windows of clear gold and diamond, just as he had seen them．And when they looked again, the boy saw that it was his own home．Then he told the little girl that he must go．He gave her his best pebble（鹅软石）, the white one with the red band, that he had carried for a year in his pocket, and she gave him three horse-chestnuts, one red like satin, one spotted, and one white like milk．He promised to come again, but he did not tell her what he had learned．He went back down the hill, and the little girl stood in the sunset light and watched him away．The way home was long, and it was dark before the boy reached his house, but the lamplight and firelight shone through the windows, making them almost as bright as he had seen them from the hilltop．When he opened the door, his mother came to kiss him, and his little sister ran to throw her arms about his neck, and his father looked up and smiled from his seat bythe fire．"Have you had a good day?" asked his mother．Yes, the boy had had a very good day．"And have you learned anything?" asked his father．"Yes!" said the boy．"I have learned that our house has windows of gold and diamond．" 16．What does the underlined sentence in Paragraph 1 mean?A．The boy had an hour in which to complete his tasks．B．The boy spent only an hour with his father each day．C．The boy was paid for only an hour of labor each day．D．The boy had an hour in which to rest from his work．17．The third paragraph mainly tells us that________．A．the boy had hard experiences to find the golden windowsB．the boy left different marks on the way in order not to be lostC．the boy was optimistic about his decision though it was not easyD．the boy was cheerful for so many people accompanied him on the trip18．Which of the following words can best describe the boy?A．Faithful and braveB．Diligent and adventurousC．Polite but naughtyD．Imaginative but proud19．The author’s main purpose in including the character of the girl in this story is ________．A．to offer the boy someone to talk withB．to present the boy with a different view of his own houseC．to contrast the boy with someone who was satisfied with her lifeD．to provide the boy with a reason to visit the neighboring hilltop20．What can we learn from the passage?A．East or west, home is best．B．To see the trees but not the forest．C．Beauty is right here waiting for you．D．Where there is a will, there is a way．参考答案1-5 BAACD 6-9 CBAC 10-15 BCADDB 16-20 DCBBC。

定额市鞍钢阳光实验学校杭州外国语学校高考英语集训阅读理解每日一练14倒数第八周星期四AWith the development of modern society and high tech, it is becoming more and more convenient for people to communicate. Meanwhile, virtual world has begun to exist. Virtual entertainment sites let you chat, feed the dog and shop in a way that feels real. But they are also the gateway to the real-world trouble.Virtual property(虚拟财产), which you gain through computer games and social networking sites, is a billion dollar global industry. For example, fantasy worlds like Secondlife, and World of Warcraft issue their own currencies, and players can make a profit by trading in the real world or setting up clothing stores. The currencies are bought with hard cash and profits made online can be converted back into real-world money. But even in imaginary worlds, property ownership can go hand in hand with property theft. Last week, several netizens went to Tencent’s headquarters to file a complaint, accusing the company of not adequately protecting their accounts. They’d had their QQ Show avatar and clothes stolen.“Virtual property theft is occurring today all over the world,” says P rofessor Greg Lastowka, an American specialist in Internet law. “Local police are often confused by claims of virtual theft, thinking it has no real value,” says Lastowka.Reports of stolen virtual property are becoming increasingly frequent, but the law is slow to respond. China has no specific law to protect virtual property. Without clear legal rules, players cannot prove ownership, so the police might not bother with the case.Virtual property may appear to be something that only has meaning in an imaginary world. Yet somebody has spent real-world time and money on making it their own. To them, it has value, and if someone else takes it, that’s theft.In case of theft, users can report it to the Internet department of the local public security bureaus. Users can also take some action to protect their virtual property. They should not accept files from strangers or go to websites with a dubious(可疑的) reputation. Changing passwords every three months can also help.1. Which of the following is the reason why virtual theft is common inChina?A. There is no relevant law to prevent virtual theft.B. The relevant law is not put into practice effectively.C. Netizens think that virtual property has no real value.D. No cases of virtual theft are reported to the police.2. How can you gain your virtual property according to this text?A. By physical labor.B. By shopping in a mall.C. By playing QQ games.D. By selling clothes in a shop.3. From the passage we can easily learn that .A. stealing virtual property has already been identified as a crimeB. the police have a good knowledge of virtual propertyC. the police should take the blame for increasing virtual theftsD. stealing virtual property is unavoidable4. What should we do to prevent the virtual theft?A. Changing the names of users as often as possible.B. Changing passwords every three months.C. Meeting with our online friends in person.D. Accepting files from strangers.BWhen you meet someone for the first time, you will form an impression in your mind of that person in the first moment. Your reactions to other people, however, are really just barometers (晴雨表) for how you perceive(理解) yourself. Your reactions to others say more about you than they do about others. You cannot really love or hate something about another unless it reflects something you love or hate yourself. We are usually drawn to those who are most like us and tend to dislike those who display those aspects of ourselves that we dislike.Therefore, you can allow others to be the mirror to illuminate (阐明;照亮) more clearly your own feelings of self-worth. Conversely, you can view the people you judge negatively as mirrors to show you what you are not accepting about yourself.To survive together peacefully with others, you will need to learn tolerance. A big challenge is to shift your perspective from judgment of others to a lifelong exploration of yourself. Your task is to assess all the decisions, judgments you make onto others and to begin to view them as clues to how you can heal yourself and become whole.Several days ago I had a business lunch with a man who displayed objectionable table manners. My first reaction was to judge him as rudeand his table manners as annoying. When I noticed that I was judging him, I stopped and asked myself what I was feeling. I discovered that I was embarrassed to be seen with someone who was chewing with his mouth open and loudly blowing his nose. I was astonished to find how much I cared about how the other people in the restaurant perceived me.Remember that your judgment of someone will not serve as a protective shield against you becoming like him. Just because I judge my lunch partner as rude does not prevent me from ever looking or acting like him. In the same way, extending tolerance to him would not ca use me to suddenly begin chewing my food with my mouth open.When you approach life in this manner, those with whom you have the greatest dissatisfactions as well as those you admire and love can be seen as mirrors, guiding you to discover parts of yourself that you reject and to embrace your greatest quality.5. The purpose of the author writing this passage is to advise people to _________.A. Avoid inappropriate manners.B. Learn tolerance towards others.C. Pay attention to others’ needs and feelings.D. Judge others favorably in any case.6. The underlined word “objectionable”in Paragraph 4 has the closest meaning to _________ .A. discouragingB. disappointingC. disgustingD. distinguishing7. According to the passage, the following statements are all true except ________.A. You can’t really love or hate others if they are similar to you.B. We are easily attracted by someone who is similar to us.C. Our first judgment of a person mostly comes from our personal opinion.D. The moment we see a stranger, our mind forms an impression of that person.8. Throughout the entire story, the last paragraph serves as a(n)_________.A. explanationB. exampleC. backgroundD. conclusion9. It can be implied from the text that __________.A. the writer’s first reaction to the man was to judge him asoffensiveB. we will need to learn tolerance to coexist with othersC. we shouldn’t focus on judging others but should constantly reflect on our ownD. the writer didn’t care about other people’s view of himCI had the meanest mother in the whole world. While other kids ate candy for breakfast, I had to have cereal, eggs or toast. While others had Cokes and candy for lunch, I had to eat a sandwich. As you can guess, my supper wa s different from the other kids’ too. But at least, I wasn’t alone in my sufferings. My sister and two brothers had the same mean mother as I did.My mother insisted upon knowing where we were at all times. She had to know who our friends were and where we were going. She insisted if we said we’d be gone an hour, then we should be gone one hour or less -- not one hour and one minute. And she always insisted upon us telling the truth. Now you can see how mean she was.The worst is yet to come. We had to be in bed by nine each night and up at eight the next morning. We couldn’t sleep till noon like our friends. So while they slept - my mother actually had the courage to break the Child Labor Law. She made us work. We had to wash dishes, make beds, and learn to cook. We had to wear clean clothes and take a bath every day. The other kids always wore their clothes for days. We reached the height of disgrace because she made our clothes herself, just to save money. I believe she laid awake at night thinking up mean things to do to us.Through the years, things didn’t improve a bit. We could not lie in bed “sick” like our friends did, and miss school. Our marks in school had to live up to expecta tions. Our friends’report cards had beautiful colors on them, black for passing, red for failing. My mother, being as different as she was, would be satisfied with nothing less than ugly black marks.As the years rolled by, first one and then the other of us was put to shame. We graduated from high school. With our mother behind us, talking, hitting and demanding respect, none of us was allowed the pleasure of being a drop-out.My mother was a complete failure as a mother. Out of four children, a couple of us attained some higher education. None of us have ever beenarrested or divorced. Each of my brothers served his time in the service of this country. She forced us to grow up into God-fearing, educated, honest adults. I am now trying to raise my three children. I am filled with pride when my children call me mean. Why? Because now I thank God every day for giving me the meanest mother in the whole world.10. According to the article, the author’s mother will ask her children to do all the following EXCEPT _________.A. eat as much candy as they wantB. wear clean clothes made by herC. be honest about what kind of friends they makeD. go to bed and get up at fixed times11. The author’s mother wanted her children to _________.A. be top students in school and graduate with honorsB. do their best at school and be educated and respected citizensC. stop seeing her friends who pretended to be sick to skip classesD. bring home colored report cards like her friends did12. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the text?A. The author has a deep hatred for her mother.B. The author’s mother set timetables for her children whenever they went out.C. Some of the children weren’t able to go to college because of theirmean mother.D. As a parent, the author is following her mother’s example.13. It can be inferred from the passage that________.A. All the other kids at school studied better than the author.B. The author worked hard and usually got good grades in studies.C. Mother was punished for breaking the Labor Law.D. The author’s family lived a miserable life.14. The passage was written in a way of ________ tone.A. hatefulB. ridiculousC. criticalD. humorousDFRIDAY, Aug.3 (Health Day News) -- Middle school students who arephysically fit are likely to score higher on standardized tests measuringreading and math abilities, a new study has found. And, the average scoreswent up in connection with levels of fitness, the findings showed.“The more physically fit kids were, the highe r their scores,” saidthe study’s lead author, Trent Petrie, director of the Center for SportPsychology at the University of North Texas in Denton. “Parents shouldencourage their kids to be physically active. There are some real cognitive(认知的) and academic benefits that come from physical fitness,” Petrie said.Results of the study are scheduled to be presented Friday at the annual meeting of the American Psychological Association in Orlando, Fla. The study included more than 1,200 middle school students from five schools in a suburban area of Texas, with 561 boys and 650 girls. About 57 percent of the children were white, and nearly one-quarter were Mexican American. Nine percent were black and about 2 percent were of Asian descent.The school district provided the researchers with information on the children’s race, age, grade level and whether they qualified for the free school lunch program, which was an indicator of the family’s socioeconomic status. The schools also provided scores to the tes ts, which were given between one and four months after the researchers had assessed the children’s levels of fitness. Fitness tests were administered during physical education classes to determine the youngsters’ heart and lung health (cardiorespiratory fitness), as well as their body mass index (BMI), an indicator of how much body fat a person has. The children also filled out questionnaires that helped the researchers determine factors such as self-esteem and social support.After accounting for factors such as age, sex, family income and self-esteem, the researchers found that for both boys and girls, higher levels of heart and lung health predicted better scores on both the math and reading tests.For boys, perceived(感观的) social support also seemed to increase their reading scores, the investigators found. In girls, while being physically fit predicted higher reading scores, so too did a higher BMI -- which indicates more body fat. “We were a little surprised by this finding,” Petrie said.“It was not as strong an association as the one with physical fitness,”he added. The authors suspect it may have something to do with girls this age entering adolescence, which may be related to a higher BMI and slightly higher brain development. He said he plans to make great effort to look for this relationship again in larger studies to see if it was a chance finding, or if the association holds up.“While we can’t say 100 percent that physical fitness causes better academic performance, we can say that there is a strong andpredictive relationship between physical fitness and academic performance,” Petrie said.“It’s hard to tease apart(梳理) the exact reason for this association,”said Becky Hashim, an attending clinical psychologist and assistant professor in the departments of psychiatry and pediatrics at the Children’s Hospital of Montefiore, in New York City.“It may be that the children are getting more oxygen. When the heart and lungs are working at a higher capacity, it may allow the brain to work at peak performance. Children who are less fit may be sleepier during school,”she noted. “I personally feel that there’s probably a strong relationship between the confidence you get from being able to do something physical well and academic performance.”Whatever the reason behind this association may be, “there’s certainly no harm in pushing physical fitness,” Hashim added. “Physical fitness may make you feel better, give you more confidence and improve you r performance across the board,” she said.Petrie agreed. “Physically fit kids are happier, have higherself-esteem and, tend to have better relationships, and now we’re beginning to see that there also seem to be benefits cognitively and academically. Our study sends a strong warning to policymakers to reconsider the service program of physical education classes for kids,”he said.15. How did the school district help the researchers carry out the study?A. By analyzing the data of fitness tests.B. By giving some basic information.C. By completing some questionnaires.D. By offering a certain amount of Money.16. According to the passage, the result of the study will be published __________ .A. in a bookB. in a journalC. at a conferenceD. on the Internet17. What’s the suitable title of the passage?A. Parents should be aware of the benefit of fitness.B. Fitter kids are likely to make better grades.C. Fitness affects kids’ social behavior greatly.D. Teachers should value physical education classes.18. What’s Becky Hashim’s attitude towards the relationship betweenphysical fitness and academic performance?A. supportiveB. IndifferentC. CriticalD. Doubtful19. What does the underlined word “one” in Paragraph refer to?A. The BMI.B. The body fat.C. The brain development.D. The test score.20. From the last paragraph we can infer that physically fit kids____________.A. deserve to be treated wellB. live much longer than othersC. get along well with othersD. enjoy a peaceful life参考答案1-10 ACDBBCADCA 11-20BDBDBCBADC。

2019-2020学年杭州市外国语学校高三英语模拟试卷及答案解析第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项AThe OrchardI had a very nice meal at the Orchard restaurant．The food was lovely and the service was quite good．We chose to eat in the garden which was full of beautiful flowers and very relaxing．The only disappointment was the dessert — the apple piewas far too sweet and it was cold too．Apart from that it was an enjoyable evening．As for the price — what a bargain，excellent value for money！Park InnThe best thing about Park Inn was the service — it was excellent．There was a warm welcome when we arrived and the waiters were very helpful all evening．However，the food wasn’t as good．The menu looked interesting but the meals were rather tasteless．It’s not a cheap restaurant and I wasn’t happy to pay so much for boring food．Richard’s PlaceWhen we enteredthe restaurant，we were surprised by the lovely interior (内部的) design of it．So stylish，so modern！This is one of the most popular restaurants in town and it’s very easy to see why．The food was great and excellent value for money but it was ruined by very，very poor service！TheRiversideIt was lovely sitting outside and looking over the river．There were lots of little lanterns (灯笼) and color1 ed lights everywhere and it all looked very pretty．The food was good，nothing very special but quite tasty．The service was OK; we didn’t have to wait too long for our food but the waiter never looked very happy！It’s quite an expensive place but with the view I think it’s quite good value for money．1. In which restaurant can customers eat in the garden？A. Park Inn．B. TheOrchard．C. The Riverside．D. Richard’s Place．2. What makes the customers of Park Inn most satisfied？A. The food．B. The price．C. The service．D. The environment．3. In Richard’s Place，customers can ________．A. receive good serviceB. enjoy its moderndesignC. listen to wonderful musicD. enjoy the beauty of a riverBWhy do you check social media? Is it to keep up with everything that your friends and family are doing? Is it to find new trendy spots to eat?Regardless of the reason, you may find yourself with different degrees of envy or discomfort after a quick look at your phone. Then you might be suffering from a phenomenon known as “Fear of Missing Out (FOMO). ”While the phenomenon of FOMO can be traced back for centuries, it had never been the issue as it is today, causing widespread discussion and research. This rise in checking social media is naturally connected to the increasing leading position that social media holds over our lives. Every time someone opens their WeChat Moments, Facebook, Twitter... etc. , they are bombarded with the highlight reels of other peoples' lives. A sunny beach, delicious-looking food, a super cute kitten-they are all uplifting photos, yet they're very likely to bring about more unhappiness than joy. You see, the first thought to come out of your mind may be “Wow, that's so cool/delicious/cute”, but then it takes a hard U-turn. You're thinking: “I wish I were there” or “my life is so boring compared to his/hers.” The more you see, the more likely you are to have these negative feelings.What's worse is the habit many people have of turning to social media in search of happiness when they are feeling down, not realizing that they are just going to end up in a negative cycle of endless disappointment. Montesquieu once said: “If one only wished to be happy, this could be easily accomplished; but we wish to be happier than other people, and this is always difficult, for we believe others to be happier than they are.”FOMO will go hand in hand with dissatisfaction and envy. Appreciate what you already have, because someone else out there in the world would gladly give everything to be you.4. What is the purpose of the questions in paragraph 1?A. To introduce the topic of the passage.B. To explain the function of FOMO.C. To describe the features of FOMO.D. To give the reasons for checking social media.5. How might people feel seeing other's perfect life through social media?A. Joyful.B. Admiring.C. Comfortable.D. Envious.6. What can we conclude from Montesquieu's words in paragraph 3?A. We could turn to social media for happiness.B. We couldn't realise our dream without hard work.C. We couldn't harvest happiness through comparison.D. We could live better than others by showing ourselves online.7. What is the author's attitude towards FOMO?A. Indifferent.B. Objective.C. Doubtful.D. Hopeful.COne of the greatest challenges in caring for such intelligent animals as chimpanzees(猩猩)is providing them with enriching experiences. Every day, the chimpanzees at Project Chimps receive morning and evening food-based enrichment devices, but caregivers are always looking for more ways to keep the chimps mentally engaged. With 79 chimpanzees, each with their distinctive personality, care staff often find that different chimps react differently to new enrichment.Last year, we began inviting musicians to perform for chimps to see what they may respond. A violin performance received quite the response. Additional musicians were lined up to visit but the coronavirus has stopped the activities, which we hope toresumein the near future.This past week, we brought an electric piano for the chimps to investigate. Some chimps, like twins Buttercup and Clarisse, were immediately interested and could not wait to tap out a few notes. Others, like Emma, were more interested in trying to take it apart.29- year-old Precious has very little tolerance for the piano. She sat off to the side for a few minutes, but eventually she decided that was enough. She called an end to the enrichment session by throwing a handful of waste at the piano. Receiving her message loud and clear, we removed the piano.We could never have guessed how 33-year-old Luke would react to it. As with many retired lab chimpanzees Luke has some anxiety issues. He seems particularly distrustful of anything new, including people, food, and enrichment. But when we presented the chimps with the piano, Luke was the first to investigate. We could not believe our eyes — this usually anxious chimpanzee bravely chose to explore something new!To us at Project Chimps, this is what it is all about: giving chimpanzees the freedom to choose. We are honored to be part of their journey.8. Why do chimpanzees respond differently to new enrichment?A. They are of different genders.B. They have natural curiosities.C They are as intelligent as humans. D. They have their unique characters.9. What does the underlined word “resume” in Paragraph 2 mean?A. Continue.B. Suspend.C. Monitor.D. Regulate.10. Who showed the least interest in the piano?A. Buttercup and Clarisse.B. Emma.C. Precious.D. Luke.11. What is the text mainly about?A. How caregivers care for the retired chimpanzees.B. What care staff do to enrich chimpanzees' daily life.C. How chimpanzees are trained through various enrichment.D. What Project Chimps does to observe and study wild chimps.DIt’s easy to do easy things, but they don’t carry the challenges and rewards of doing something difficult. Scott Kelly said he tried to express that view everywhere he went. And he spoke from experience, having spent a career that included the time as a NASA astronaut, US Navy captain, fighter pilot, and engineer.Scott spoke at the University of North Alabama, sharing stories about his experience of spending a year on the International Space Station (ISS). He said the physical pressure of living in weightlessness for a year was hard to describe and that the fluids(积水) in his head sometimes made him feel like he was standing on his head. It also needed some time to recover when he returned home. “My legs were weak and it would be uncomfortable to sit for a while because my body hadn’t had that pressure so long,” Scott said.He discussed life aboard including spending time with Russian astronauts. They came from different cultures. He had managed to get along well with everyone aboard as they lived together, worked together, and had to rely on each other. He thought it was one of the most rewarding things in his life.Though life there was not easy, Scott never regretted being an astronaut and going to space. He also discussed experiences growing up, admitting that he wasn’t always the greatest student but was able to overcome that through hard work and determination.“Never give up or lower your dreams. If you work for it, all things are possible. There is a zero percent chance of succeeding if you don’t even try. And when you succeed after trying hard, you’ll find it really rewarding,” Scott said in the end.12. Scott mentioned his experience in the ISS mainly to show ________.A. he enjoyed making speechesB. he was a responsible astronautC. his life in space was challengingD. the daily life of an astronaut can be boring13. What may benefit Scott most when he lived with Russian astronauts?A. He won some awards through teamwork.B. He found the fun of living in the Space Station.C. He learned to develop close relationships with others.D. He picked up some knowledge of Russian culture.14. Which of the following can best describe Scott?A. Kind and thoughtful.B. Curious and humorous.C. Easygoing and sociable.D. Hardworking and determined.15. What does the author intend to tell us from Scott’s story?A. It’s importantto have a dreamB. Easy things are also worth doingC. A suitable career leads one to success.D. Difficult things are demanding but rewarding第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

杭州外国语学校2019年高考英语集训阅读理解每日一练33倒数第四周星期三AAn idea that started in Seattle's public library has spread throughout America and beyond. The concept is simple: help to build a sense of community in a city by getting everyone to read the same book at the same time.In addition to encouraging reading as a pursuit (追求) to be enjoyed by all, the program allows strangers to communicate by discussing the book on the bus, as well as promoting readingas an experience to be shared in families and schools. The idea came from Seattle librarian Nancy Pearl who launched (发起）the "If All of Seattle Read the Same Book " project in 1998. Her original program used author visits, study guides and book discussion groups to bring people together with a book, but the idea has since expanded to many other American cities, and even to Hong Kong.In Chicago, the mayor appeared on television to announce the choice of To Kill a Mockingbird as the first book in the "One Book, One Chicago" program. As a result, reading clubs and neighborhood groups sprang up around the city. Across the US, stories emerged of parents and children reading to each other at night and strangers chatting away on the bus about plot and character.The only problem arose in New York , where local readers could not decide on one book to represent the huge and diverse population. This may show that the idea works best in medium-sized cities or large towns, where a greater sense of unity(一致）can be achieved .Or it may show that New Yorkers rather missed the point ,putting all their energy and passion into the choice of the book rather than discussion about a book itself.Ultimately, as Nancy points out, the level of success is not measured by how many peopleread a book, but by how many people are enriched by the process or have enjoyed speaking to someone with whom they would not otherwise have shared a word.41. What is the purpose of the project launched by Nancy?A. To invite authors to guide readers.B. To encourage people to read and share.C. To involve people in community service.D. To promote the friendship between cities.42. Why was it difficult for New Yorkers to carry out the project?A. They had little interest in reading.B. They were too busy to read a book.C. They came from many different backgroundsD. They lacked support from the local government43. According to the passage, where would the project be more easily carried out?A. In large communities with little sense of unityB. In large cities where libraries are far from homeC. In medium-sized cities with a diverse populationD. In large towns where agreement can be quickly reached44. The underlined words “shared a word” in Paragraph 5 probably meanA. exchanged ideas with each otherB. discussed the meaning of a wordC. gamed life experienceD. used the same language45. According to Nancy, the degree of success of the project is judged byA. the careful selection of a proper bookB. the growing popularity of the writersC. the number of people who benefit from reading.D. the number of books that each person reads.BMany parents have learned the hard way that what sounds like open communication is oftenthe very thing that closes a youngster’s ears and mouth. One common mistake is the Lecture, the-year-old Kelly callslong monologue that often starts w ith “When I was your age….” Eighteen-side discussions in which I don’t say much.”lectures “long, oneKids reflexively（条件反射地）shut down in the face of a lecture. Their eyes glaze over（呆滞）, and they don’t register any incoming information. Listen to 13-year-old Sarah describe herleast favorite times with her mom and dad. “First, they scream. Then comes the ‘We’re so disappointed’ speech. Then the ‘I never did that to my parents’ lecture begins. After that, even if they realize how ridiculous they sound, they never take it back.”Lines like “When you have children of your own, you’ll understand” have been seriously said by parents since time immemorial. But many of our expert parents, like Bobby, a registereds（陈词滥调）to justify our actions,nurse and mother of three, feel that by falling back on clichéwe weaken our position.Since kids are creatures of here and now, the far-off future has no relevance to them.Therefore, good communicators like Bobby suggest, “Give specific reasons for your actions inpresent language: ‘I’m not letting you go to the party because I don’t think there will be enou adult supervisions（监护）.’”Betty, who lives in Missiouri, uses an indirect approach. “I find that warnings are accepted more readily if I discuss a news article on a subject I am concerned about. My husband and I talk(布道).”about it while our children absorb the information. Then they never think I’m preaching This really helped when Betty’s kids began driving. Instead of constantly repeating “lk about articles in the paper and express sympathy for thedrink; don’t speed,” she would tavictims of a car crash. Betty made no special effort to draw her kids into the conversation. She---especially if he thinks he isn’tdepended on a teenager’s strong desire to put in his opinionsbeing asked for them.46. The purpose of the passage is to _________.A. compare two ways of parents` communicating with their kidsB. give parents advice on how to communicate with their kidsC. explain why kids won’t listen to their parents.D. introduce kids` reaction to the communication between them and their parents47. Which of the following statements is NOT right?A. Kids won’t listen to their parents because they think what their parents say is boring.B. Many kids think they have no right to express their own opinions.C. Some kids think their parents should apologize when they are wrong.D. Kids don’t like any discussion at all.48. What does the underlined word in the first paragraph mean?A. 独白B. 对话C. 插话D. 讨论49. Which of the following topic may appeal to kids?A. Parents` own experienceB. Kids possible life in the futurefeC. Something related to kids’ present liD. What parents have done to their own parents.50. In order to make kids follow their advice, parents should______.A. tell their kids to listen carefullyB. set out their warnings directlyC. list out as many examples as possibleD. arouse kids’ desire to express themselves.CWe keep reading that TV is bad for you. If this is true, how come the current generation ofTV-addicted kids is much smarter than we are? In my home, the only people who can work theremote control are the children.Perhaps TV does educate you. For example, you learn a useful medical fact: A person whohas been shot always has time to speak an incomplete sentence before he dies. “The killer was…”　(dies)Bad things But I guess the biggest things we learn from TV can be regard ed as “Life Skills”．only happen on dark and stormy nights. Emotional breakdowns cause people to wander in theheavy rain without umbrellas. And contrary to what scientists say, the crack(霹雳) of lightning andthe accompanying flash happen at exactly the same time, wherever you are.I’ve even acquired useful geographical facts from science-fiction shows: Aliens speakEnglish no matter which planet they come from.Making use of what we learn from TV can improve our security. Consider these truths. If youare ever attacked by 20 bad guys, don’t worry about being outnumbered. The criminals will hang back and take turns to approach you in ones and twos just so you can conveniently defeat them all.Bad guys who are completely covered in black clothes always remove their black masks to revealthat they are in fact, aha, women.TV also teaches us important information about escaping from danger. Watch and learn. (1) Ifanyone is running after you down a passage, you will find that boxes have been convenientlyplaced near all the walls you need to jump over. (2) If you are tall and handsome, you can runfrom any number of armed criminals, and every shot will miss you.帮凶) and you are part of a group Be warned, however. If your name card says “henchman” (of plain-looking people trying to catch a handsome individual, a single shot will kill you. Butdon’t be anxious: TV also delivers useful information for bad guys. All c ars are inflammable (易燃的) and have amazing shock absorbers that enable them to fly into the air and land withoutdamage — except police cars.TV even teaches us about TV. Whenever anyone turns on a TV, it shows a news flash about someone they know. They then turn the box off immediately after that news item.51. By saying “A person who has been shot always has time to speak an incomplete sentencebefore he dies” (Paragraph 2), the writer shows his________.A. humorB. sympathyC. deep concernD. medical knowledge52. We can learn from Paragraph 3 that in the real world_______.A. bad things cause people to break down in the rainB. bad things never happen on dark and stormy nightsC. people with emotional problems like to walk in the rain without umbrellasD. the crack of lightning and the accompanying flash don’t happen at the same time53. On TV what usually happens when a person turns it on?A. The news shown is always about someone the person knows.B. The person always turns off the TV when it’s time for news.C. The program shown is always about the importance of TV.D. TV always shows news about famous people.54. What’s the main idea of this passage?A. Life skills can be learned from TV.B. TV plays an important role in society.C. Watching TV makes people more creative.D. What happens in TV is very different from reality.55. The writer of this passage takes a(n) _______ attitude towards TV plays.A. positiveB. casualC. negativeD. indifferentDMANILA, Philippines (AP) —Villagers and veteran hunters have captured a one-ton saltwater crocodile which they plan to make the star of a planned ecotourism park in a southernPhilippine town, an official said Monday.Mayor Edwin Cox Elorde said dozens of villagers and experts captured the 21-foot(6.4-meter) male crocodile along a creek in Bunawan township in Agusan del Sur province after athree-week hunt. It could be one of the largest crocodiles to be captured alive in recent years, hesaid, quoting local crocodile experts.Elorde said the crocodile killed a water buffalo in an attack witnessed by villagers last monthand was also suspected of having attacked a fisherman who went missing in July.He said he sought the help of experts at a crocodile farm in western Palawan province."We were nervous but it's our duty to deal with a threat to the villagers," Elorde told The Associated Press by telephone. "When I finally stood before it, I couldn't believe my eyes."After initial sightings at a creek, the hunters set four traps, which the crocodile destroyed.They then used sturdier traps using steel cables, one of which finally caught the enormous reptilelate Saturday, he said.About 100 people had to pull the crocodile, which weighs about 2,370 pounds (1,075 kilograms), from the creek to a clearing where a crane lifted it into a truck, he said.The crocodile was placed in a fenced cage in an area where the town plans to build an ecotourism park for species found in a vast marshland(沼泽地) in Agusan, an impoverished regionabout 515 miles (830 kilometers) southeast of Manila, Elorde said."It will be the biggest star of the park," Elorde said, adding that villagers were happy thatthey would be able to turn the dangerous crocodile "from a threat into an asset."Despite the catch, villagers remain cautious because several crocodiles still roam the outskirtsof the farming town of about 37,000 people.They have been told to avoid venturing into marshy areas alone at night, Elorde said.56. What can we infer from the passage?A. The villagers captured the crocodile by chance.B. The crocodile the villagers have captured is the largest crocodile captured in recent years.C. The town has already built an ecotourism park for the crocodile.D. Not all the crocodile live in saltwater.57. What can we know about the crocodiles in this area according to the passage?A. The crocodiles in the area are very friendly to the villagers.B. The crocodiles usually wander about in the center of the town.C. The crocodiles in the town have become a threat to the villagers.D. The capture of the male crocodile took three months.58. What happened to the crocodile after it was captured?A. It was sent to the ecotourism park for species found in a vast marshland.B. It was sent back to the wilderness.C. It was kept in a fenced cage.D. It became the biggest star in the park.59. When Elorde finally stood before the crocodile, how did he feel?A. Nervous.B. Proud.C. Shocked.D. Happy.n this area is __________.60. In Elorde’s opinion, the existence of the crocodile in the wild iA. threateningB. puzzlingC. reasonableD. suspecting参考答案41-60。

2019高考英语（浙江）阅读理解系列（1）（解析）〔A〕AMSTERDAM(AP)—She’snotafraidofpirates(海盗).She’spackedplentyofschoolbooks.Andshe’sgoingtomissherfamilyandherdog,Spot.Fourteen-year-oldLauraDekkerjumpedontoherboatWedne sdayandsailedofffromtheNetherlandshopingtobecometheyou ngestpersontomakeavoyagearoundtheworldbyherself.About100supporterswavedasLauraandherfatherDickDekk erleftthesouthernDutchharborofDenOsseinher11.5-meter-longsailingboatGuppy,forPortugalwheresheplanstoleaveher fatherandbeginherattempttotravelaroundtheworld.Lastweek,Laurawonalegalbattlewhenacourtreleasedherfromtheguardianship(监护)ofDutchchildprotectionagencies.Theyhadblockedherinitialplantodepartatage13ov erfearsforhersafetyandpsychologicalhealthduringthetrip,whichwilllikelytakearoun dayear.“Icanbesailingnow,andthat’sgreat!”shetoldreportersWednesday.LauraraisedtheblackJollyRoger—likeflagofTheSeaShepherdConservationSocietyabovethetworedmasts(桅杆)beforesailingout.Laura,whowasbornonasailingboatoffthecoastofNewZealand,hasbeenworkingtocount erobjectionstohervoyagesincetheauthoritiessteppedinlastyear.Shegotabigger,stron gerboat,tookcoursesinfirstaidandpracticedcopingwithsleepdeprivation(缺乏).ShealsomadeatleastonetripbyherselfacrosstheNorthSeatoEngland.TheDutchcourtruledthatLaura’spreparationswereadequateanditwasuptoherparents,whoaredivorced,todecidewhethert olethermaketheattempt.Hermother,BabsMueller,recentlywithdrew(撤销)heroppositiontotheplan.Dekker’scasehasfueledaglobaldebateoverthewisdomofallowingever-youngersailorstotakeonth egreatrisksofsailingthehighseasalone.21.WhywasLaurapreventedfromvoyagingaloneworldwidepreviously?A.Shewastooyoungtomakethevoyage.B.Sheknewlittleaboutsailingandthesea.C.Herteacherswereworriedaboutherhealth.D.Herparentsdidn’twanthertoleaveschool.22.HowdidLaurafeelwhenshewassettingoff?A.Embarrassed.B.Surprised.C.Excited.D.Anxious.23.WhichstatementisTRUEaboutLaura’smother?A.ShethinkshighlyofLaura’sadventure.B.ShenolongershowsconcernaboutLaura.C.ShedecidestodisapproveofLaura’svoyage.D.SheopposedLaura’sattemptatthebeginning.24.Whatisthepassagemainlyabout?ura’slovefornature.B.Afamilythatlovessailing.C.Whetheryoungchildrenshouldtravelalone.D.Afourteen-year-oldDutchgirlattemptstosetasailingrecord.25.Whatdoesthelastparagraphsuggest?A.Itisunwisetoallowyoungchildrentotakerisks.B.Manyyoungchildrenarefondofexploringnature.C.PeoplehavedifferentopinionsaboutLaura’sattempt.D.MoreyoungchildrenmayfollowLaura’sexample.〔B〕Amigraine〔偏头痛〕cancausedisablingpain.Peoplemaynotfeelbacktonormalforhoursorevendays.Migrainesa remostcommonamongyoungadultsandmiddle-agedpeople.IntheUnitedStates,abouteightee npercentofwomenandsixpercentofmenreporthavingmigraines.Peoplewhosufferfrommigrainescanfindthatdifferent“triggers”〔诱因〕indifferentpeoplemaygetaheadachestarted.Stresscanactasatrigger.Socanchocolatein somepeople.Manymigrainesuffererssayhotweatherandlowbarometricpressure〔大气压〕canactastriggers.Butresearcherssaytheydidnothavemuchscientificevidenceofthat—untilnow.Inanewstudy,ateamexaminedthemedicalrecordsofseventhousandhospitalpatients.T hepatientshadvisitedtheemergencyroomatBethIsraelDeaconessMedicalCenterinBoston, Massachusetts,becauseofaheadache.Morethantwothousandofthemhadbeenfoundtohaveami graine.Theteamthencomparedthoserecordstoweatherconditionsinthetwenty-fourhoursbefo rethehospitalvisits.Foreveryincreaseoffivedegreescentigradeinairtemperature,the patientshadasevenandone-halfpercenthigherriskofmigraine.Decreasesinbarometricpr essuretwotothreedaysbeforethevisitalsoappearedtotriggerheadaches.Theresearchersfoundnoevidencethatairpollutioninfluencedheadaches.Buttheycou ldnotruleoutthepossibilityofasmallereffect.Aseparatestudyhasfoundthatage,genderandwhereapersonhasextrabodyfatmayaffect theriskofmigraine.Itfoundthatoverweightpeoplebetweentheagesoftwentyandfifty-fiv emayhaveahigherrisk.Onaverage,thosewhowerelargeraroundthemiddleweremorelikelyto havemigrainesthanthoseofthesameagewithsmallerwaistlines.Thestudyinvolvedtwenty-twothousandpeople.ItwasledbyLeePeterlin.Shesaysearly resultssuggestthatlosingweightinthestomachareamayhelpyoungerpeoplewhoexperience migraines,especiallywomen.26.Fromthefirstparagraph,wecaninferamigrainecan________.A.makepeopleunabletowalkB.preventpeopleactingnormallyC.causepeopletoleavehomefordaysD.getpeopletosufferfrommentaldisorder27.Theunderlinedword“that”inParagraph2refersto________.A.chocolateactingasatriggerB.stressactingasatriggerC.hotweatherandlowbarometricpressureactingastriggersD.highairpressureactingasatrigger28.Accordingtothepassage,headachesareinfluencedleastby________.A.bodyweightB.barometricpressureC.airtemperatureD.airpollution29.IntheopinionofLeePeterlin,apersonwhohasamigraineshould________.A.avoidgatheringfatinthestomachareaB.eatmoresweetfoodeverydayC.staywarmingoodweatherD.keepawayfromnoisyplaces30.WhichofthefollowingisTRUEaccordingtothepassage?A.Overweightpeoplemayhavealowerriskofmigraines.B.Weatherislinkedtomigraines.C.Migrainesareaheadacheformanypeople.D.Womensuffermoremigrainethanmando.〔C〕We’veusedthewindasanenergysourceforalongtime.Th eBabyloniansandChinesewereusingwindpowertopumpwaterforirrigatingcrops4,000yearsago,andsa ilingboatswerearoundlongbeforethat.WindpowerwasusedintheMiddleAges,inEurope,togrind(磨碎)corn,whichiswheretheterm“windmill”comesfrom.Wecanusetheenergyinthewindbybuildingatalltower,withalargepropelleronthetop.Thewindblowsthepropellerround,whichturnsageneratortoproduceelectricity.Wetendtobuildmanyofthesetowerstogether,tomakea“windfarm”andproducemoreelectricity.Themoretowers,themorewind,andthelargerthepropellers,t hemoreelectricitywecanmake.It’sonlyworthbuildingwindfarmsinplacesthathavestrong,steadywinds,althoughboatsandc aravans〔大篷车〕increasinglyhavesmallwindgeneratorstohelpkeeptheirbatteriescharged.Thebestplacesforwindfarmsareincoastalareas,atthetopsofroundedhills,openplai nsandgapsinmountains—placeswherethewindisstrongandreliable.Someareoffshore.Tobeworthwhile,youneedana veragewindspeedofaround25km/h.MostwindfarmsintheUKareinCornwallorWales.Isolated placessuchasfarmsmayhavetheirownwindgenerators.InCalifornia,several“windfarms”supplyelectricitytohomesaroundLosAngeles.Thepropellersarelarge,toobtainenergyfromthelargestpossiblevolumeofair.Thebladescanbeangledtocopewithvaryingwindspeeds.Somedesignsuseverticalturbines(垂直涡轮机),whichdon’tneedtobeturnedtofacethewind.Thetowersaretall,togetthepropellersashighaspossibl e,uptowherethewindisstronger.Thismeansthatthelandbeneathcanstillbeusedforfarming.31.Thefirstparagraphaimstotellus________.A.thefunctionofwindpowerB.thesourceofwindpowerC.thenationsusingwindpowerD.thehistoryofusingwindpower32.Howdoesawindpowerwork?A.Thegeneratorturnsthepropellerbladesandproduceselectricity.B.Thetalltowerhelpsturntheenergyintheairintoelectricity.C.Warmairrisesandmakesthepropellermoveround.D.Thepropellerblownroundbywindturnsthegeneratortoproduceelectricity.33.Thebestplacesforbuildingthewindfarmareplaceswhere________.A.boatsandcaravanscanoftenbeseenB.isolatedfarmsdon’thaveenoughelectricityC.therearelesshumanactivitiesD.thewindisstrongandreliable34.Wecaninferfromthepassagethat________.A.windfarmswillnottakeuptoomuchfarminglandB.windfarmsneednofuelbecausewindisfreeC.thebladescanbeangledtoturntofacethewindwhereveritcomesfromD.thehigherandlargerthetowersare,thestrongerthewindis35.Whatcanbeasuitabletitleforthepassage?A.Wheretobuildawindfarm.B.ABCoftheusingofwindenergy.C.Howtomakebestuseofwind.D.Windenergyisthebestenergy.〔D〕Ineededtogetsomemoneyso,afterChristmas,ItookajobintheclothesdepartmentatGraham’sforthefirstfortnightoftheJanuarysale.Ican’tsaythatIenjoyedit,butitwasanexperienceI’llneverforget.Icouldneverunderstandwhythereweresomanythingsinthesales;wheredidtheyallcomefrom?NowIknowthesecret!Firstly,thereisthespecialwinterstock(货物)andthestockthatpeoplebuyalltheyearround;omeoftheset hingsareslightlyreduced.Secondly,therearethesummerclothestheycouldn’tselllastyear;theseareheavilyreducedtoclearthem.Thirdly,therearecheapclothesbou ghtinspeciallyforthesales;theseareputoutathighpricestendaysbeforethesalebeginsa ndthenarereducedby60%inthesale.Clever!Lastly,theybuyin“seconds”(clothesnotinaperfectcondition)forthesaleandtheyaresoldverycheaply.WhenIarrivedhalfanhourbeforeopeningonthefirstdayofthesale,therewasalreadyaq ueuearoundthreesidesofthebuilding.Thismademeverynervous.Whenthebigmomentarrivedtoopenthedoors,thesecurityguards,lookinglessconfiden tthanusual,cameuptothem,keysinhand.Themomenttheyhadunlockedthedoors,theyhidbehi ndthedoorsforprotectionasthenoisycrowdchargedin.Icouldn’tbelievemyeyes;thiswasn’tshopping,itwasabattlefield!Onepoorladycouldn’tkeepherfeetandwasknockedoverbypeoplepushingfrombehind.Clotheswereflyinginalldirectionsaspeoplesearchedforthesizes,colorsandstyles theywanted.Quarrelsbrokeout.Motherswereusingtheirsmallchildrentocrawl(爬行)throughpeople’slegsandgetholdofthingstheycouldn’tgetnearthemselves.WithinminutesIhadhalfadozenpeoplepushingclothesundermynose,eachwantingtobet hefirstserved.WherehadthefamousEnglishQueuegone?Thewholedaycontinuedlikethat,bu tIkeptmytemper(脾气)!Iwastakingmoneyhandoverfistandbegantorealizewhy,twiceayear,Graham’swerehappytoturntheirexpensivestoreintoabattlefieldlikethis.Inthesalefever,peoplewerespendingmoneylikewaterwithoutthinkingwhethertheyne ededwhattheywerebuying.AslongasitwasabargainitwasOK.Youwon’tbelievethisbutassoonasIgothomeIcrashedoutforfourhours.ThenIhaddinnerandwentbac ktobed,fearingthesoundofthealarmwhichwouldtellmetogetreadyfortheseconddayofthes ale.36.Whydoestheauthordescribetheshoppingasabattlefield?A.Becausethereweretoomanyproductstochoosefrom.B.Becausemanypeoplefloodedinpanicbuyingproducts.C.Becausethetimeforshoppingislimited.D.Becausethepeopleareingreatneedoftheproducts.37.WhichofthefollowingstatementsisTRUE?A.ThecustomersgaveupthequeuingforwhichtheEnglisharefamous.B.Thecustomerskepttheirtemperwhilelookingforclothestheywanted.C.Smallchildrenenjoyedcrawlingthroughpeople’slegs.D.Thesecurityguardswerefearlessofthecrowd.38.Intheauthor’sopinion,whywereGraham’shappytomaketheirexpensivestoreinto “Battlefield”?A.Thereweretoomanyclothesandtheywantedtocleartheminthesales.B.Theywereeagertoshowthattheywerecleveratdoingbusiness.C.Theycouldtakethechancetoraisethepricesofalltheirclothes.D.Theywantedtomakemoremoneybyhavingsales.39.Theexpression“crashedout”means_______.A.chattedwithherfriendsB.sleptsoundlyC.brokedownD.dinedout40.Whatwouldbethebesttitleforthepassage?A.TheBestBargain.B.Huntingforajob.C.SaleFever.D.APleasantFortnight.答案解析【文章大意】文章讲述了一位14岁的女孩Laura打算冒险环球航行，从而成为独自环球航行最年轻的人的事。

于对区爱美学校杭州外国语学校高考英语集训阅读理解每日一练01倒数第十周星期一阅读理解阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C、D)中，选出最佳选项AStudents at the University of Reading will benefit from a £120,000 fund through a partnership with Santander, through its Santander Universities Global Division.The three-year agreement, signed at the University yesterday (12 December), will set up new scholarships for students to study in Reading, funding for the University’s rowers to train at a top venue, and cash for a business start-up training camp for students and local people with big business ideas.Sir David Bell, Vice-principle of the University of Reading, said: “This is a n excellent link-up between the University of Reading and Santander Universities that will bring real benefits to students, staff and the local community. This partnership makes the most of some our existing strengths. We’re already a global university, with more than 6,000 students from outside the UK and a new branch opening in Malaysia. This project will add to our growing international outlook.”Luis Juste, Santander Universities Director in the UK, said: “Today is a day for celebration as Reading joins the over 1,000 partners of Santander Universities. Reading is not only good at teaching but is also a research-focused institution that has received high praises for its work in the past few years. In addition, its international spirit and cutting edge approach were justtwo of the reasons why we wanted to sign this agreement with Reading.”The signing ceremony in Reading was attended by members of Santander and Reading, and it finished with a reception where both parties discussed the opportunities that this new partnership will bring in the next three years.Santander has signed 66 agreements with UK universities and over 1,000 worldwide. The funding of higher education has become Santander Bank’s trademark since its foundation in 1997.1. According to the agreement, the £120,000 fund will probably be used to ______.A. provide fees for the University’s rowersB. award scholarships for top students in UKC. fund for local students starting their businessD. open an international department in Malaysia2. Sir David Bell said the link-up between Reading and Santander was excellent because ______.A. they are international universitiesB. it can help open a new branch in AsiaC. it can make the most of their advantageD. it draws more international attraction3. What does Luis Juste think of Reading?A. It has a long history.B. It is of independent spirit.C. It’s famous for advanced ideas.D. It is good at team work.4. We can learn from the passage that Santander Universities ______.A. was founded in 1997B. belongs to Reading in UKC. has many branches in UKD. owns more than 1,000 partners5. Which of the following can best serve as the title of this passage?A. High Education In Euro-AsiaB. Reading Signed New AgreementC. More Fund For UniversitiesD. Students Benefit from FoundationBWho is behind wiseGEEK? It’s one of the most common questions we receive. We are a team of researchers, writers and editors providing short, clear and concise answers to common questions. Currently, there are over 200 active contributors; you can read some of their profiles (档案) below.6. What can we safely infer about wiseGEEK according to the profiles?A. It employed its staff members since the beginning of 2006.B. It is a website, offering brief and clear answers to common questions.C. It offers online news to help learn things one never knows existed.D. It aims at bringing up the curiosity of the children worldwide.7. _______ would be in charge if readers failed to visit wiseGEEK?A. CarolynB. BronwynC. JohnnyD. Catherine8. ______ of them do(es) extra work apart from working for wiseGEEK?A. OneB. TwoC. ThreeD. Four9. Which of the following is true according to the passage above?A. Carolyn really enjoys editing breaking news in early mornings.B. Bronwyn likes her tiger more than writing for wiseGEEK.C. Johnny holds the view that wiseGEEK enjoys great popularity.D. Catherine works for wiseGEEK mainly to travel in Europe.COur risk of cancer rises rapidly as we age. So it makes sense that the elderly should be routinely screened for new tumors (肿瘤) or doesn’t it?While such tracking of cancer is a good thing in general, researchers are increasingly questioning whether all of this testing is necessary for the elderly. With the percentage of people over age 65 expected to nearly double by 2050, it s important to weigh the health benefits of screening against the risks and costs of routine testing.In many cases, screening can lead to additional examinations and operations to remove cancer, which can cause side effects, while the cancers themselves may be slow-growing and may not cause serious health problems in patients’ remaining years. But the message that everyone must screen for cancer has become so ingrained (根深蒂固的) that when health care experts recommended that women under 50 and over 74 stop screening for breast cancer, it caused a noisy reaction among doctors, patients and social groups.It’s hard to uproot deeply-held beliefs about cancer screening with scientific data. Certainly, there are people over age 75 who have had cancers detected by routine screening, and gained several extra years of life because of treatment. And clearly, people over age 75 who have other risk factors for cancer, such as a family history or previous personal experience with the disease, should continue to get screened regularly. But for the rest, the risk of cancer, while increased at the end of life, must be balanced with other factors like remaining life expectancy.A recent study suggests that doctors start to make more objective decisions about who will truly benefit from screening—especially considering the explosion of the elderly.It’s not an easy calculation to make, but one that make s sense for patients. Dr. Otis Brawley said, “Many doctors are ordering these tests purely to cover themselves from medical disputes. We need to think about the wise use of health care, which means making some difficult decisions with elderly patients, and going against the misguided belief that when it comes to health care, more is always better.”100. Routine cancer screening for the elderly people makes sense because ______.A. it is believed to contribute to a long lifeB. it is part of their health care packageC. they are more sensitive about the healthD. they are in greater danger of tumor growth11. How do some researchers now look at routine cancer screening for the elderly?A. It adds too much to their medical bills.B. It helps increase their life expectancy.C. They are doubtful about necessity.D. They think it does more harm than good.12. What is the traditional view about women screening for breast cancer?A. It applies to women over 50.B. It is a must for adult women.C. It is intended for young women.D. It doesn’t apply to women over 74.13. Why do many doctors advise routine screening for cancer?A. They want to protect themselves against medical disputes.B. They want to take advantage of the medical care system.C. They want data for medical research.D. They want their patients to suffer less.14. What does the writer say is the general view about health care?A. The more, the better.B. Prevention is better than cure.C. Better early than late.D. Better care, longer life.DDear Guys,I’d like to talk to you about the shame you subjected me to last night. Let me first refresh your memory: You, a group of fit, young men, were playing soccer on the field across from my apartment building. I, a better-than-average looking young woman, was walking along the sidewalk with my groceries. That’s when your ball came flying over the fence and landed in front of me.One of you approached and asked politely if I would throw the ball back to you. Fighting the urge to drop my bags and run screaming down the street, I reluctantly (勉强地) agreed.Before I continue, let me explain something that I didn’t have a chance to mention last night: I hate sports. More specifically, I hate sports involving balls. This results from my lack of natural ability when it comes to throwing, catching and hitting. I’m bad at aiming too. So you can understand why I’d be nervous at what I’m sure seemed to you like a laughably simple request.However, wanting to appear agreeable, I put my bags down, picked up the ball and, eyes half-shut, threw it as hard as I could.It hit the middle of the fence and bounced back to me.Trying to act casually, I said something about being out of practice, then picked up the ball again. If you’ll remember, at your command, I agreed to try throwing underhand. While outwardly I was smiling, in my head, I was praying, Oh God, oh please oh please oh please. I threw the ball upward with all my strength, terrified by what happened next.The ball hit slightly higher up on the fence and bounced back to me.This is the point where I start to take issue with you. Wouldn’t it have been a better use of your time, and mine, if you had just walked around the fence and took the ball then? I was clearly struggling; my smiles were more and more forced. And yet, you all just stood there, motionless.Seeing that you weren’t going to let me out of the trouble, I became desperate. Me mories of middle school softball came flooding back. I tried hard to throw the ball but it only went about eight feet, then I decided to pick it up and dash with ball in hand towards the baseline, while annoyed thirteen-year-old boys screamed at me that I was ruining their lives. Children are cruel.Being a big girl now, I pushed those memories aside and picked up the soccer ball for the third time. I forced a good-natured laugh while crying inside as you patiently shouted words of support over the fence at me.“Throw it granny-style!” one of you said.“Just back up a little and give it all you’ve got!” another offered.And, most embarrassing of all, “You can do it!”I know you thought you were being encouraging, but it only served to deepen the shame.Anyway, I accepted your ball-throwing advice, backed up, rocked back and forth a little, took a deep breath and let it fly.It hit the edge of the fence and bounced back to me.I surprised myself—and I’m sure you as well—by letting out a cry, “DAMN IT!!!” I then willed myself to have a heart attack and pass out in front of you just so I’d be put out of my misery.Alas, the heart attack didn’t happen, and you continued to look at me expectantly, like you were content to do this all night. I had become a sort of exhibition for you. I could feel your collective thoughts drifting through the chain-link: “Can she really not do it? But I mean, really?”Unfortunately for you, I wasn’t really game to continue your experiment. Three failed attempts at a simple task in front of a group of people in a two-minute period was just enough blow for me for one night. I picked up the ball one last time, approached the fence and grumbled, “Please just come get the damn ball.”And you did. And thanks to you, I decided at that very moment to never throw anything ever again, except disrespectful glances at people who play sports.Sincerely, Jen Cordery15. The writer agreed to throw the ball because ______.A. she needed to have a relax carrying the heavy groceriesB. she wanted to refresh her childhood memoriesC. she could not refuse the polite request from the young manD. she had fallen in love with the young man at first sight16. Which of the following is closet in meaning to the underlined word “game”?A. anxiousB. braveC. afraidD. curious17. Why did the writer mention her middle school memory?A. To explain why she failed the attempts to throw the ball back.B. To complain that she had not mastered the ball throwing skills.C. To show how cruel those 13-year-old boys were.D. To express her dislike towards softball.18. What the boys said before the writer’s third attempt actually made the writer _______.A. inspiredB. encouragedC. awkwardD. depressed19. What happened to the ball at last?A. The writer managed to throw the ball back.B. The boy got the ball back by himself.C. The writer threw the ball away out of anger.D. The boys got angry and left without the ball.20. What’s the writer’s purpose in writing this open letter?A. To express her regret over what she did the day before.B. To announce that she would never play ball games again.C. To joke on her inability to throw the ball over the fence.D. To criticize the young men for their cruelty to her dignity.参考答案1. A2. C3. C . D . B 6. B 7. C 8. B 9. C 10. D 11. C 12. B 13. A 14. A 15. C 16.B 17. A 18.C 19. B 20. C。