2018届高三英语高考考前阅读精选10篇(40页)

2018年高考英语真题分类汇编专题13：夹叙夹议文类阅读理解一、阅读理解1.（2018?卷Ⅲ）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。

DAdults understand what it feels like to be flooded with objects. Why do weoften assume that more is more when it comes to kids and their belongings? Thegood news is that I can help my own kids learn earlier than I did how to live morewith less.I found the pre-holidays a good time to encourage young children to donateless-used things, and it worked. Because of our efforts, our daughter Georgia diddecide to donate a large bag of toys to a little girl whose mother was unable to payfor her holiday due to illness. She chose to sell a few larger objects that were lessoften used when we promised to put the money into her school fund(基金）(ourkindergarten daughter is serious about becoming a doctor)For weeks, I've been thinking of bigger, deeper questions: How do we make it ahabit for them? And how do we train ourselves to help them live with, need, anduse less? Yesterday, I sat with my son, Shepherd, determined to test my owntheory on this. I decided to play with him with only one toy for as long as it wouldkeep his interest. I expected that one toy would keep his attention for about fiveminutes, ten minutes, max. I chose a red rubber ball-simple, universally available.We passed it, he tried to put it in his mouth, he tried bouncing it, rolling it, sittingon it, throwing it. It was totally, completely enough for him. Before I knew it anhour had passed and it was time to move on to lunch.We both became absorbed in the simplicity of playing together. He had my fullattention and I had his. My little experiment to find joy in a single object workedfor both of us.(1)、What do the words "more is more" in paragraph 1 probably mean?A、The more, the better.B、Enough is enough.C、More money, more worries.D、Earn more and spend more.(2)、What made Georgia agree to sell some of her objects?A、Saving up for her holidayB、Raising money for a poor girlC、Adding the moneyto her fund D、Giving the money to a sick mother(3)、Why did the author play the ball with Shepherd?A、To try out an ideaB、To show a parent's loveC、To train his attentionD、To help him start a hobby(4)、What can be a suitable title for the text?A、Take It or Leave ItB、A Lesson from KidsC、Live More with LessD、The Pleasure of Giving+2.（2018?天津）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。

2018年高考英语阅读理解练习题7份（附答案）河北省遵化市D with Google Earth Begin in outer space and zoom into the streets of any city, from Hong Kong to San Francisco Or, visit ancient monuments and watch the changing rainforests over time With the moon in Google Earth tool, you can walk in Neil Armstrong’s famous footsteps Take a guided tour of the moon’s surface with Armstron g’s felloshuttle mate astronaut Buzz Aldrin71 According to Russell, the kids _________A spend too much time on the Interx_k_b_1B should never chat and play games onlineC can solve their problems through the InterD should study hard instead of chatting online72 From the passage we knothat _________A we can find much information we need onlineB Neil Ar mstrong traveled to the moon aloneC the kids can download programs onto the puter freelyD the kids can visit the neebsite freely without parents’guidance73 According to the passage, if you want to go to Tropical Rainforests, you can _________A take the time shuttleB go to the cinema to watch 3-D filmsC find a travel agency in GoogleD use Google Earth74 The passage is mainly intended for _________A parentsB kidsC teachersD adults75 In which section of a website can we probably read this passage?A CultureB HealthC Inter WorldD Tourism【参考答案】71—75、CADBCAPapa’s jadropped when Mama told him that Sister had cheated on her final exams—not to succeed but to fail “It’s unbelievable!” he said “Sister has always been so proud of her good grades!”“Yes, she has,” said Mama “But it’s not unbelievable It just shows hobadly she wanted off the swimming team”“Wanted off the swimming team?” said Papa “She never said anything about that to me”“Of course she didn’t,” said Mama “She was afraid you’d bloyour top You already had her getting a swimming scholarship to college and winning gold medals at the Olympics Can you imagine homuch pressure she must have felt? For her, being on the team couldn’t have been much fun”“Oh, my gosh!” Papa said, clapping a hand to his forehe ad “I’ve been so stupid! I just thought she’d want to be a champion swimmer because she’s so good at it”“It’s like anything else, dear,” said Mama “No matter hogood at it you are, if it stops being fun, you won’t want to do it anymore”Papa put his head in his hands“She must be really mad at me,” he mumbled “Maybe I should say sorry to her”Sister’s footsteps could be heard on the stairs She came into the kitchen and looked hopefully up at her parents “Honey,” said Mama with a smile, “your papa and I have decided that there’s no reason for you to be on the swimming team if you don’t want to”Sister’s face lit up like a Christmas tree “Yippee!” she cried“And,” added Papa, “there’s no need for any more drills I’m sure you’ll bring your grades back up all by yourself”Sister ran to Papa and jumped into his arms She gave him a big hug “I’m going to go p lay cards with Lizzy!” she said “See you later!”[From the kitchen window, Mama and Papa watched their daughter run down the sunny road toward Lizzy’s house “It’s good to see her happy again,” said Mama“It sure is,” Papa agreed “As for the swimming team, there’s always next year”“If?” Mama prompted him“Oh, right,” said Papa “If she wants to”Mama smiled “At least you’re learning, dear,” she said She kissed him“Well, you knohat they say,” Papa said “Better late than never”1 Sister wanted off the swimming team because _____A she was not as good at swimming as ever beforeB she intended to improve her grades in her studiesC she wanted to play cards far more than swimmingD she felt it boring to struggle for Papa’s expectation2 Mama insisted that the child should do _____A what she was willing toB what she felt easy toC what she was able toD what she felt right to3 What do you think of Papa?A Cruel but reasonableB Crazy but confidentC Stu bborn but honestD Ambitious but considerate4 Which might be the proper title for the passage?A Easier Said Th an DoneB Health Is Better Than WealthC Better Late Than NeverD Something Is Better Than Nothing【参考答案】1—4、DADC社会生活型阅读理解专题导读社会生活型阅读在高考中的出现频率较高。

专题 10—任务型阅读1.【2017 年高考江苏卷英语】任务型阅读（共 10 小题；每小题 1 分，满分 10 分）请认真阅读下面短文，并根据所读内容在文章后表格中的空格里填入一个．．最恰当的单词。

注意：请将答案写在答题卡上相应题号的横线上。

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Population ChangeWhy is the world’ s population growing? The answer is not what you might think. The reasonfor the explosion is not that people have been reproducing like rabbits, but that people havestopped dropping dead like flies. In 1900, people died at the average age of 30. By 2000 theaverage age was 65. But while increasing health was a typical feature of the 20th century,declining birth rate could be a defining one of the 21st.Statistics show that the average number of births per woman has fallen from 4.9 in the early1960s to 2.5 nowadays. Furthermore, around 50% of the world’ s population live in regions w the figure is now below the replacement level (i.e. 2.1 births per woman)and almost alldeveloped nations are experiencing sub-replacement birth rate. You might think that developingnations would make up the loss (especially since 80% of the world ive in such’ s people now l nations), but you’ d be wrong. Declining birth rate is a major problem in many developing regionstoo, which might cause catastrophic global shortages of work force within a few decades.A great decline in young work force is likely to occur in China, for instance. What does itimply? First, China needs to undergo rapid economic development before a population zxxkdecline hits the country. Second, if other factors such as technology remain constant, economicgrowth and material expectations will fall well below recent standards and this could inviteRussia is another country with population problems that could break its economic promise.Since 1992 the number of people dying has been bigger than that of those being born by amassive 50%. Indeed official figures suggest the country has shrunk by 5% since 1993andpeople in Russia live a shorter life now than those in 1961. Why is this occurring? Nobody is quitesure, but poor diet and above all long-time alcoholism have much to do with it. If current trendsdon ’ t bend, Russia’ s population will be about the size of Yemen’ s by the year 2050.In the north of India, the population is booming due to high birth rates, but in the south,where most economic development is taking place, birth rate is falling rapidly. In a further twist,birth rate is highest in poorly educated rural areas and lowest in highly educated urban areas. Intotal, 25% of India’-sageworkingpopulation has no education. In 2030, a sixth of the countrypotential work force could be totally uneducated.One solution is obviously to import foreign workers via immigration. As for the USA, it isalmost unique among developed nations in having a population that is expected to grow by 20%from 2010 — 2030. Moreover, the USA has a track record of successfully accepting immigrants. Asa result it’ s likely to see a rise in the size of its working-age population and to witness strongeconomic growth over the longer term.Population Change71.【答案】lower【解析】根据＂declining birth rate could be a defining one of the 21st＂可知， 21 世纪的出生率比 20 世纪低，且 much/ even/far/a lot/ a little等修饰比较级，故填 lower 。

2018届高三英语一轮阅读理解练习old son’s soccer team It was the final quarter The score was two to one, my son’s team in the lead Parents surrounded the playground, offering encouragementWith less than ten seconds remaining, the ball suddenly rolled in front of my s on’s teammate, Mickey O’Donnel With shouts of “Kick it!” echoing (回响) across the playground, Mickey turned around and gave it everything he had All around me the crowd erupted (沸腾) O’Donnel had scored!Then there was silence Mickey had scored all right, but in the wrong goal, ending the game in a tie For a moment there was a total hush You see, Mickey has Down syndrome (综合症) and for him there is no such thing as a wrong goal All goals were celebrated by a joyous hug from Mickey He had even been known to hug the opposing players when they scoredThe silence was finally broken when Mickey, his face filled with joy, hugged my son tightly and shouted, “I scored!I scored Everybody won! Everybody won!” For a moment I held my breath, not sure homy son would react I need not have worried I watched, through tears, as my son threup his hand in the classic high-five salute and started chanting, “Way to go Mickey! Way to go Mickey!” Within moments both teams surrounded Mickey, joining in the chant and congratulating him on his goalLater that night, when my daughter asked who had won, I smiled as I replied, “It was a tie Everybody won”5 What was the score of the soccer match?A Two to two, equal to both the teamsB Three to one in Mickey’s team’s favor。

2018届高三英语阅读理解训练题（有答案） --BCan an iPhone really make you happier? A nestudy says “Yes” According to a survey of 35,000 people around the world, access to (进入) munications technology is a major factor in increasing happinessWe all need a febasic things in order to be happy access to clean water and food, a home, health care, and relationships But once the necessities are met, what do people most desire? The answer is access to munication devices (设备), according to the survey by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT Most people in the study gave similar answers, but the potential (潜在的) happiness increase that technology could bring about was particularly great in women and in people with loines or levels of education — even in developing countries While farmers in the African countryside aren’t likely to pick up the latest shiny toys from Apple, even a simple cell phone can serve as a valuable happiness-increasing tool, allowing the development of social works beyond the munity “Whether young or old, we’re all social beings, we all have a need for munication,” researcher Paul Flatters told BBC NewsIn rural (乡村) munities, access to munications technology such as cell phones and puters is limited, but expanding, thanks to groups like One Laptop Per Child, which supplies children in developing countries with basic laptops that allothem to research school projects and connect with others all over the world Other groups, like the UK’ s puter Aid, are helping rural villagers get wired with the help of。

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2018年高考英语试题汇编—阅读理解old boy, I couldn’t take my eyes off the coin changer fixed to his belt He noticed this one day during a delivery and gave me a quarter out of his coin changerOf course, he delivered more than milk There was cheese, eggs and so on If we needed to change our order, my mother would pen a note—“Please add a bottle of buttermilk next delivery”—and place it in the box along with the empty bottles And then, the buttermilk would magically（魔术般）appear All of this was about more than convenience There existed a close relationship between families and their milkmen Mr Basille even had a key to our house, for those times when it was so cold outside that we put the box indoors, so that the milk wouldn’t freeze And I remember Mr Basille from time to time taking a break at our kitchen table, having a cup of tea a nd telling stories about his deliveryThere is sadly no home milk delivery today Big panies allowed the production of cheaper milk thus making it difficult for milkmen to pete (竞争) Besides, milk is for sale everywhere, and it may just not have been practiced to have a delivery serviceRecently, an old milk box in the countryside I sabrought back my childhood memories 1 took it home and planted it on the back porch (门廊) Every so often my son’s friends will ask what it is So I start telling stories of my boyhood, and of the milkman who brought us friendship along with his milk56 Mr Basille gave the boy a quarter out of his coin changerA to shohis m agical powerB to pay for the delivery。

2018高考英语阅读理解真题大全(附详解)(总47页)--本页仅作为文档封面，使用时请直接删除即可----内页可以根据需求调整合适字体及大小--2018高考英语阅读理解真题大全（附详解）1.Summer ActivitiesStudents should read the list with their parents/careers, and select two activities they would like to do. Forms will be available in school and online for them to indicate their choices and return to school. Before choices are finalised, parents/careers will be asked to sign to confirm their（1）Which activity will you choose if you want to go camping?....（2）What will the students do on Tuesday with Mrs. Wilson?to London.a parade and fireworks.central Paris.the WWI battlefields.（3）How long does Potty about Potter last?days.days.days.week.of us love July because it’s the month when nature’s berries and stone fruits are in abundance. These colourful and sweet jewels form British Columbia’s fields are little powerhouses of nutritional protection.Of the common berries, strawberries are highest in vitamin C, although, because of their seeds, raspberries contain a little more protein (蛋白质), iron and zinc (not that fruits have much protein). Blueberries are particularly high in antioxidants (抗氧化物质). The yellow and orange stone fruits such as peaches are high in the carotenoids we turn into vitamin A and which are antioxidants. As for cherries (樱桃), they are so delicious who caresHowever, they are rich in vitamin C.When combined with berries of slices of other fruits, frozen bananas make an excellent base for thick, cooling fruit shakes and low fat “ice cream”. For this purpose, select ripe bananas for freezing as they are much sweeter. Remove the skin and place them in plastic bags or containers and freeze. If you like, a squeeze of fresh lemon juice on the bananas will prevent them turning brown. Frozen bananas will last several weeks, depending on their ripeness and the temperature of the freezer.If you have a juicer, you can simply feed in frozen bananas and some berries or sliced fruit. Out comes a “soft-serve” creamy dessert, to be eaten right away. This makes a fun activity for a children’s party; they love feeding the fruit and frozen bananas into the top of the machine and watching the ice cream come out below.（1）What does the author seem to like about cherries?contain protein.are high in vitamin A.have a pleasant taste.are rich in antioxidants.（2）Why is fresh lemon juice used in freezing bananas?make them smell better.keep their colour.speed up their ripening.improve their nutrition.（3）What is “a juicer” in the last paragraph?dessert.drink.container.machine.（4）From which is the text probably taken?biology textbook.health magazine.research paper.travel brochure.and younger children are reading a lot less for fun, according to a Common Sense Media report published Monday.While the decline over the past decade is steep for teen readers, some data in the report shows that reading remains a big part of many children’s lives, and indicates how parents might help encourage more reading.According to the report’s key findings, “the proportion (比例) who say they ‘hardly ever’ read for fun has gone from 8 percent of 13-year-olds and 9 percent of 17-year-olds in 1984 to 22 percent and 27 percent respectively today.”The report data shows that pleasure reading levels for younger children, ages 2—8, remain largely the same. But the amount of time spent in reading each session has declined, from closer to an hour or more to closer to a half hour per session.When it comes to technology and reading, the report does little to counsel(建议) parents looking for data about the effect of e-readers and tablets on reading. It does point out that many parents still limit electronic reading, mainly due to concerns about increased screen time.The most hopeful data shared in the report shows clear evidence of parents serving as examples and important guides for their kids when it comes to reading. Data shows that kids and teens who do read frequently, compared to infrequent readers, have more books in the home, more books purchased for them, parents who read more often, and parents who set aside time for them to read.As the end of school approaches, and school vacation reading lists loom(逼近) ahead, parents might take this chance to step in and make their own summer reading list and plan a family trip to the library or bookstore.（1）What is the Common Sense Media report probably about?’s reading habits.of children’s books.’s after-class activities.relationships.（2）Where can you find the data that best supports "children are reading a lot less for fun"paragraph 2.paragraph 3.paragraph 4.paragraph 5.（3）Why do many parents limit electronic reading?are of poor quality.could be a waste of time.may ha rm children’s health.are expensive.（4）How should parents encourage their children to read more?as role models for them.then to write book reports.up reading groups for them.with their reading class teachers.’ve all been there: in a lift, in lin e at the bank or on an airplane, surrounded by people who are, like us, deeply focused on their smartphones or, worse, struggling with the uncomfortable silence.What’s the problemIt’s possible that we all have compromised conversational intelligence. It’s more likely that none of us start a conversation because it’s awkward and challenging, or we think it’s annoying and unnecessary. But the next time you find yourself among strangers, consider that small talk is worth the trouble. Experts say it’s an inv aluable social practice that results in big benefits.Dismissing small talk as unimportant is easy, but we can’t forget that deep relationships wouldn’teven exist if it weren’t for casual conversation. Small talk is the grease(润滑剂) for social communication, says Bernardo Carducci, director of the Shyness Research Institute at Indiana University Southeast. ＂Almost every great love story and each big business deal begins with small talk,＂ he explains. ＂The key to successful small talk is learning how to connect with others, not just communicate with them.＂In a 2014 study, Elizabeth Dunn, associate professor of psychology at UBC, invited people on their way into a coffee shop. One group was asked to seek out an interaction(互动) with its waiter; the other, to speak only when necessary. The results showed that those who chatted with their server reported significantly higher positive feelings and a better coffee shop experience. ＂It’s not that talking to the waiter is better than talking to your husband,＂ says Dunn. ＂But interactions with peripheral(边缘的) members of our social network matter for our well-being also.＂Dunn believes that people who reach out to strangers feel a significantly greater sense of belonging, a bond with others. Carducci believes developing such a sense of belonging starts with small talk. ＂Small talk is the basis of good manners,＂ he says.（1）What phenomenon is described in the first paragraph?to smartphones.behaviours in public places.of communication between strangers.with slow service.（2）What is important for successful small talk according to Carducci?good manners.to other people.on a topic.business deals.（3）What does the coffee-shop study suggest about small talk?improves family relationships.raises people’s confid ence.matters as much as a formal talk.makes people feel good.（4）What is the best title for the text?Countsof Making Small Talkof Small TalkSilence5.根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。

高考高三英语二轮专题复习：阅读理解(附参考答案) ATERNANG,Mon—More than 10 000 people were made homeless in Ternang when the Sungai Mas overflowed its banks yesterday after six days of continuous heavy rain.Flooding first appeared at mid-afternoon yesterday along the river banks.People straggling higher ground were just in time to get away from the destroy of the flood.Most of the flood victims had to leave their possessions behind.The flood victims are now housed in various make-shift relief centers in the nearby town of Tu lang.“Everything possible is being done to help the unfortunate people.”A government spokesman said,“In fact,money,food and clothing have begun to come in from p ublic-spirited organizations and generous persons.”According to latest reports it is still raining heavily at Ternang.The whole town is expected to be totally covered by water.So far no casualty has been reported.56.According to the latest report .A.it had been raining for six daysB.more than 10 000 people had no place to liveC.the town had already been totally floodedD.the government tried its best to help the homeless people57.With the help of the government,the flood victims .A.were safe at higher placeB.got everything they neededC.lived comfortably in the relief centersD.were brought to Tulang within three hours58.The word “casualty”in the last sentence means .A.the house that is being builtB.the money that is given to the victimsC.the person killed or injured in an accidentD.the things lost in the floodBGlynis Davis:I first piled on the ponds when I was in the family way and I couldn’t lose them afterwards.Then I joined a slimming club.My target was 140 pounds and I lost 30 pounds in six months.I felt great and people kept saying how good I looked.But Christmas came and I started to slip back into my old eating habits.I told myself I’d lose the weight at slimming classes in the new year…but it didn’t happen.Instead of losing the pounds.I put them on.I’d lost willpower and tried to believe that the old bage of fish and chips didn’t make any difference but the scales don’t lie.Roz Juma:To be honest,I never weigh myself any more I’ve leant to be happy with myself.It seemed to me that I would feel sorry about every spoonful of tasty food that passed my lips.My idea is simple.You shouldn’t be too much thinking about food and dieting.Instea d,you should get on with life and stop dreaming of a supper-thin body.This is obviously the size I’m meant to be and,most of all.I’m happy with it.Lesley Codwin:I was very happy about winning Young Silmmer of the Year.I’d look in the mirror unable to believe this slim lady was me!That might have been my problem——perhaps from then on I didn’t pay any attention to myself.Winning a national competition makes everything worse,though,because you feel the eyes of the world are fixed upon you.I feel a complete failure because I’ve put onweight again.Ros Langfod:Before moving in with my husband Gavin,I’d always been about 110 pounds,but th e pleasant housework went straight to my waist and I put on 15 pounds in a year.Every so often I try to go on a diet …I’m really good on a few days,then end up having the childr en’s leftovers or eating happily chocolate——my weakness.I’d like to be slim,but right now my duty is the children and home.I might take more exercise when my kids are older.59.What do you think the four women were all talking about?A.Their own slimming matter.B.Their life after marriage.C.Their work as a housewife.D.Different diets they prefer.60.Where are these short passage most likely to be taken from?A.Talks on the air.B.Advertisements on the well.C.Book in a library.D.Magazines for children.61.What does the underlined word “scales”possibly mean?A.The coach（教练）in the slimming club.B.Some tool to measure weight.C.Glynis Davis’dear husband.D.The salesperson in a food shop.62.Which of the following best describes each of the four women’s attitudes towards slimming?1.Glynis Davis a.I put on weight soon after got married2.Ros Jums b.Fame（名声）doesn’t necessarily mean success3.Leslcy Gowin c.Facts speak much louder than words4.Ros landford d.I like myself as I am,and to be what you areA.1-c;2-d;3-b;4-aB.1-c;2-b;3-d;4-aC.1-d;2-a;3-b;4-cD.1-a;2-b;3-c;4-dCChinese basketball players have never been so close to the NBA before but questions remain about how they will adjust to life in the NBA if they go.Wang Zhizhi,the 2.16-metre center for the Bayi Rockets who was chosen by the Dallas Mavericks two years ago,has finally received permission from authorities to travel to Dallas to play for the rest of the NBA season after he finishes playing in the Chinese Basketball Association’s finals on March 25th.If he has no problems with his visa(签证),Wang will be the NBA’s first Asian player.Wang was chosen by the Mavericks in the second round of the 1999 draft but the Rockets,and army-run club,refused to let him go.After negotiations（谈判）between the Rockets and NBA representatives（代表）,the decision was made to allow Wang the chance to try his hand at American basketball,but only for a period of short time.He has to be back to play in the Ninth National Games in November in Guangzhou.Another center who has attracted attention from the NBA is Yao Ming,the 2.25-meter star who has led to the Shanghai Sharks into the finals fight with the Rockets this year.The 20-year-old’s NBA dreams might be harder to realize.Yao is the center of the Sharks and the club’s manager Bei Genyuan has said that he would allow Yao to go only at a proper time,for a proper team and under proper conditions.Yao hasn’t been chosen yet and it is unlikely that he will be any time soon.People in the Shark’s front office earlier told members of the press that “it is not proper for Yao to attend the draft thisyear”because he has to represent Shanghai in the Ninth National Games.Even if Wang and Yao make it to the promised land of basketball at last,analysts on both sides of the Pacific have said the NBA road will be a long one for both of them.Besides needing to work on their upper body strength,Wang and Yao will also have to adapt（适应）to the speed,techniques and above all,culture of the NBA.63.Yao Ming has attracted attention from NBA because .A.he is 2.25 metres tall,who is the tallest basketball player in ChinaB.he is the center of the Shanghai Sharks and has led Sharks into the final fight with the RocketsC.he is regarded as the best basketball player in ChinaD.he is thought highly of in the international world64.Yao Ming can play for NBA if .A.there is no problem with his visaB.NBA agrees to supply favorable conditions for himC.time and conditions are properD.NBA can pay a large sum of money for Sharks65.The underlined phrase“try his hand”in the passage probably means .A.初试身手B.碰碰运气C.成为一员D.为其效劳66.NBA chose Wang Zhizhi so that .A.it can show NBA need talentsB.Wang Zhizhi can have a bright futureC.its whole level will be improvedD.it can make Wang Zhizhi world-famous67.When Wang Zhizhi plays in NBA,he will have to adapt to many things of NBA except .A.rules of basketballB.the speedC.cultureD.techniquesDAntigua and Barbuda is the 32nd independent (独立的)nation in Latin America.It lies in the Caribbean Sea about 700 kilometers from South America,between Dominica on the west and Guadeloupe on the southeast.Antigua is the main island on which is its capital Saint John.The other two islands are Barbuda and Aedonda.The total area is about 441 square kilometers with a population of 80 thousand.Antigua was first discovered by Columbus in 1493.It was named after a Spanish church in Seville.The Spanish and the French had tried to settle in the place but were not successful.It later fell into the British hand and became a colony（殖民地）for more than three hundred years.It declared independence on November 1,1981.Its main agricultural products are cotton and sugar-cane.But about one third of its national income is from tourism（旅游）.English is the language spoken in the country.The United Nations accepted it as its 157th member state on November 11,1981.68.The Europeans discovered Antigua .A.in 1981B.in the 19th centuryC.300 years agoD.over 500 years ago69.Which of the following is true according to the article?A.The Spanish and French wanted to divide these islands between them.B.The Spanish and the French made peace on these islands.C.The British got to these islands before the Spanish.D.The Spanish and the French tried to go and live there but failed.70.Which of the following is wrong according to the article?A.Seville is a city in Spain.B.At the beginning of the 1980’s there were more than one hundred and fifty member states in the UN.C.The British came to these islands earlier than the Spanish.D.Antigua and Barbuda was ruled by the British for a long time.71.From this article we can conclude .A.Antigua and Barbuda is the last country accepted by the United NationsB.A citizen may look November 1 as his own independent day in Antigua and BarbudaC.November 1 must be the national day of Antigua and BarbudaD.English,Spanish and French are widely used by the governmentEOne evening Mr.Green was driving in his car along a lonely country road.He had been to London where he had drawn ￡50 from the bank,and he was now returning home with the money which he had put in his pocket book.At the loneliest part of the road a man in shabby,badly-fitting clothes stopped him and asked for a lift.Mr.Green told him to get into the car and continued on his way.As he talked to the man he learned that he had been in prison for robbery and had broken out of prison two days ago.Mr. Green was very worried at the thought of the ￡50 that he had put in his pocket book.Suddenly he saw a police-car and had a bright idea.He had just reached a small town where the speed limit was 30 miles an hour.He pressed down the accelerator and drove the car as fast as it would go.He looked back and saw that the police-car had seen him and had begun to chase him.After a mile or so the police-car overtook him and ordered him to stop.A policeman got out and came to Mr.Green’s car.Mr.Green had hoped that he could tell the policeman about the escaped robber,but the man had taken a gun out of his pocket and had put it to Mr.Green’s back.The policeman took out his notebook and pencil and said he wanted M r.Green’s name and address.Mr.Green asked to be taken to the police station but the policeman said,“No,I want your name and address now.You will have to appear at the police court later.”So,Mr.Green gave the policeman his name and address.The policeman wro te it down,put his notebook and pencil back in his pocket and gave Mr.Green a talk about dangerous driving.Then Mr.Green started up his car again and drove on.He had given up all hope of his ￡50,but just as he reached the outskirts of London,the passenger said he wanted to get out here.Mr.Green stopped the car,the man got out and said,“Thanks for the lift.You’ve been good to me.This is the least I can do in return.”And he handed Mr.Green the policeman’s notebook. While the policeman had talked to Mr.Green,the thief had stolen the notebook.72.What was Mr.Green worried about when he learned the man was an escaped robber?A.The ￡50 in his pocket book.B.His life.C.His car.D.His pocket book.73.Which of the following is true?A.Mr.Green wanted to be taken to the police station right away but the policeman refused him.B.The policeman asked Mr.Green to come to the police station right away.C.The policeman told Mr.Green that he would have to pay a fine.D.Mr.Green would not give his name and address but promised to appear at the police court later.74.What did the robber give Mr.Green when he got out of the car?A.The pistol he had put to the back of Mr.Green.B.Some money.C.Some money and the stolen notebook.D.The policeman’s notebook.75.Why did the robber steal the policeman’s notebook?A.He wanted to show he could do something other people could not do.B.He thought he should do something to save Mr.Green from trouble.C.He had no other purpose but playing a trick on the policeman.D.He meant to use the notebook to pay for the life.56~60 DBCAA 61~65 BABCA 66~70 CADDC 71~75 BAADB。

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一ALittle black taxis, often run-down and falling apart from decades of use, have for a long time been a main feature of Cairo’s chaotic urban landscape. But their days may be numbered, thanks to a new taxi replacement programme aimed at knocking out older, potentially unsafe vehicles.The government-sponsored action, launched earlier this year, allows drivers of taxis 20 years or older, mostly Fiats and Peugeots, to trade their cars for shiny new all-white ones at generous rates of financing. Drivers can choose between five different locally manufactured car models.According to officials, more than 11,000 brand new taxis, sporting trademark checked stripes on the sides, have already hit the streets of the capital, and they’ve been welcomed enthusiastically b y passengers. Many people say that not only are the new taxis more comfortable, but they also make the streets of Cairo far more presentable. Furthermore, taxi fares have only increased by a small amount.The poor condition of most black and white taxis is almost legendary. Passengers often have to deal with windows and doors that do not open and close, and heavy, thick petrol gases. Air conditioning is unheard of. The new all-white taxis, meanwhile, are cleaner, more fuel-efficient and provide air conditioning on request. Furthermore, all the new taxis come equipped with functioning fare meters, which avoids arguments and sometimes fights with passengers!The government hopes to replace all of the capital’s 40,000 elderly black cabs soon, but not everyone in Cairo will be happy to see them go. Hotel manager Ibrahim Al-Toukhy says that the old black cabs were weak and run-down, and maybe even a little dangerous, but they were part of the city, and part of Cairo’s character.1.Which of the followings can replace the underlined word “chaotic” in paragraph 1?A. disorderlyB. fantasticC. busyD. silent2.Which of the following statements is TRUE about the new taxis?A. They are much more presentable.B. Their passengers have to pay dramatically more.C. They are much more energy-saving.D. Only few of them provide air conditioning.3.What does the passage mainly talk about?A. The road traffic condition of CairoB. A taxi renewal programme launched in CairoC. The problems with old black Cairo taxis.D. Various views on the new taxi replacement in CairoBTHREE years ago Jenny Salgado, a Dominican shop assistant, moved to Highland town, a neighborhood of Baltimore. When she arrived the shop she works in, it was one of only a few Spanish businesses. No w there are many more. “It’s good now if you speak Spanish,” she smiles.Baltimore has been losing people for 60 years. To address this, its mayor, Stephanie Rawlings-Blake, wants to make it the most immigrant-friendly city in the world. Its libraries provide Spanish-language exercise classes. To help those with no papers, the city is introducing micro-loans (小额贷款) which require no credit checks; city police would no longer routinely check the immigration status of citizens or enforce any federal immigration law unless required to. The then governor, Martin O'Malley made it possible for illegal immigrants to get driving licenses.Such welcoming policies are spreading. Such cities as Cleveland, Dayton and Philadelphia all eagerly try to please immigrants. Rick Snyder, the governor of Michigan, has asked the federal government to offer 50,000 visas to people who agree to live in Detroit. His administration has made it easier for skilled migrants to get professional licenses.When a city’s population falls, bot h tax receipts and services fall. Half-deserted neighborhoods breed (滋生) crime, driving yet more people to leave. No city has escaped this death circle without attracting new residents, says Steve Tobocman of Global Detroit.Several studies suggest that when immigrants arrive, crime goes down, schools improve and shops open up. In Detroit, immigrants living near the tiny separate city of Hamtramck have formed local watches to guard against thieves. Their neighborhoods are not just safer; they are also among the only places where it is as easy to buy fresh vegetables as drugs and alcohol.But attracting new immigrants to the cities which most need them is hard, argues Audrey Singer of the Brookings Institution. They care about the same things as everyone else: safe streets, good schools and jobs. Cities which have lost population for decades struggle with all of these.4.What does the underlined word “address” in Paragraph 2 mean?A. Account for.B. Deal with.C. Get rid of.D. Take away from.5.What may happen when a half-deserted city makes efforts to attract new residents?A. Credit card checks will be stricter.B. Immigrants’ identity will be protected.C. The public services will get worse.D. The crime rate will decline.6.Which of the following statements may Audrey Singer agree with?A. Attracting immigrants to such cities as Detroit is demanding.B. Immigrants have higher expectations of a city than its locals.C. There is no need to encourage such immigrant-friendly policies.D. Attracting immigrants helps prevent a city from losing population.CBabies made from three people approved in UKBabies made from two women and one man have been approved by the UK's fertility regulator. The historic and controversial move is to prevent children being born with deadly genetic diseases.Doctors in Newcastle - who developed the advanced form of In Vitro Fertilization or IVF (人工授精) - are expected to be the first to offer the procedure and have already appealed for donor eggs. The first such child could be born, at the earliest, by the end of 2017.Some families have lost multiple children to incurable mitochondrial (线粒体的) diseases, which can leave people with insufficient energy to keep their heart beating.The diseases are passed down from only the mother so a technique using a donor egg as well as the mother's egg and father's sperm has been developed.The resulting child has a tiny amount of their DNA from the donor, but the procedure is legal and reviews say it is ethical (伦理的) and scientifically ready."It is a decision of historic importance," said Sally Cheshire, chairwoman of the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority (HFEA)."I'm sure patients will be really pleased by what we've decided today."But some scientists have questioned the ethics of the technique, saying it could open the door to genetically-modified(转基因) 'designer' babies.The HFEA must approve every clinic and every patient before the procedure can take place. Three-person babies have been allowed only in cases where the risk of a child developing mitochondrial disease is very high.Prof Mary Herbert, from the Newcastle Fertility Centre, said: "It is enormously pleasing that our many years of research in this area can finally be applied to help families affected by these devastatingdiseases."Now that that we are moving forward towards clinical treatments, we will also need donors to donate eggs for use in treatment to prevent affected women transmitting disease to their children."Prof Sir Doug Turnbull, the director of the Wellcome Centre for Mitochondrial Research at Newcastle University, said: "We are delighted by today's decision. We will also provide long-term follow up of any children born."NHS England has agreed to fund the treatment costs of the first trial of three-person IVF for those women who meet the HFEA criteria, as long as they agree to long-term follow up of their children after they are born.7.Why is it historically important to approve babies made from three people?A. It helps couples who lose the ability to give birth to a baby.B. It stops deadly genetic diseases passing down to newly-born babies.C. It marks a foundation stone to change babies’s appearances before birth.D. It turns out to be an advanced form of In Vitro Fertilization.8.Which of the followings is TRUE about mitochondrial diseases?A. They prevent people’s heart from functioning normally.B. They pass down on to babies from their parents.C. Some children infected can be cured with proper treatment.D. Babies can be infected with them through a donor’s egg.9.How can a clinic or a patient be approved of applying the three-person baby technique?A. Only when the clinic gets scientifically ready.B. Only when the patient gets financially prepared.C. Only when the baby to be born needs it to survive.D. Only when the technique is ethnically accepted.10.What is the author’s attitude towards the approval of babies made from three people?A. SupportiveB. IndifferentC. ObjectiveD. Worried二．AWhenever Prince George steps out for an engagement, like on the royal tour of Canada, or poses(摆姿势) for official photographs, there’s one thing about the little royal that has long confused royal watchers: the fact that he only ever wears shorts.According to William Hanson, an etiquette(礼仪) expert, there is a very good reason for this---and it has nothing to do with fashion, but rather royal tradition.“It’s a very English thing to dress a young boy in shorts,” William Hanson said. “Trousers are for older boys and men, whereas shorts on young boys is one of those silent British class markers that we have in England. Although times are slowly changing, a pair of trousers on a young boy is considered quite middle class---quite suburban. No self-respecting royal would want to be considered suburban. Eve n the Duchess of Cambridge.”The tradition can be traced back through the royal family, with both Princes William and Harry regularly seen wearing shorts until they were considered old enough to progress to full-length trousers.“The usual custom is that a boy graduates to trousers around eight years old,” William added. “This is, historically, perhaps due to the practice of ‘breeching’, which dates back to the sixteenth century. A newborn boy would be dressed in a gown for their first year or two and then he was ‘breeched’ and wore articles of clothing that more resembled shorts or trousers than dresses.”Ultimately, he concluded, in the case of William and Kate, the decision to dress George in shorts is more likely down to tradition than a class issue.“The modern habit of upper class families choosing to dress their boys in shorts will deliberately hark back to(使人想起) a bygone age,” he said. “The British upper set are always keen to hold on totradition, and this one also silently marks them out from ‘the rest’.”21. Why does Prince George only wear shorts?A. Prince George loves shorts.B. Prince George loves sports.C. Shorts are a sign of fashion.D. Wearing shorts is a royal practice.22. Which of the following words best describe Prince George’s wearing shorts?A. Reasonable.B. Practical.C. Traditional.D. Fashionable.23. Why do William and Kate dress Prince George in shorts?A. They want to hold on to tradition.B. They want to keep to royal fashion.C. They want to train him to keep out the cold.D. They want to ignore their social position.BAt 23, my career got going. I was midway through a master’s degree at The London School of Economics and Political Science and had been hired as a part-time reporter for a finance website. I got a great one-month review and my boss asked if I was interested in staying with the company after graduation.However, balancing graduate studies with work was challenging. To deal with it, I checked my real self at my office door. I came in to work, greeted my colleagues and listened more than I contributed in each morning meeting. The small team I worked with often seemed busy, so rather than giving ideas that might get turned down, I stayed back.After four months, my boss called me into his office. The meeting was going well until he told methat despite the great work I had produced, the team had held a meeting and decided, “We don’t think it’s the right fit.”I must have looked confused. “You’re ambitious, intelligent and will be very successful,” my boss said. “But you haven’t made enough of an effort to join the team. You lost the enthusiasm you showed in your interview. That won’t work long term.” I couldn’t believe that performing well at my job wasn’t enough to keep it. But I knew my boss was right.“Don’t leave before you leave.” Because we work so hard for success, we don’t like to think that we hurt ourselves sometimes. But each of us must change when necessary. In trying to earn a full time job, I “leaned back” in order not to show too mu ch of myself or my lack of expertise. I learned the hard way isn’t the way to achieve your goals.24. Why did the author write this article?A. To amuse the readers.B. To introduce her wisdom.C. To share her work experience.D. To land a full-time job.25. What did the author mean by saying “I stayed back” in Paragraph 2?A. She was no longer interested in the part-time job.B. She was afraid to give her own ideas in her team.C. She was active in expressing herself in her team.D. She had no ideas to contribute in her team.26. Why did her boss call her into his office one day four months later?A. She didn’t produce the great work.B. She cared little about other members in her team.C. She was concerned only about her own success.D. She didn’t show enough enthusiasm in teamwork.27. What conclusion might the author draw from her work experience?A. Not sharing enough during meetings could lead to being fired from your job.B. Listening is more important than contributing in each morning meeting.C. Getting along well with the other team members could help you keep to your job.D. You must work so hard for your success that you don’t want to hurt yourself.CSome people are so rude!Who sends an e-mail or a text message that just says “Thank you”? Who leaves a voice mail message rather than texts you? Who asks for a fact easily found on Google? Don't these people realize that they're wasting your time?Maybe I'm the rude one for not appreciating life's little politeness. But many social agreed standards just don't make sense to people drowning in digital communication.In texts, you don't have to declare who you are or even say hello; E-mail, too, is slower than a text; V oice mail is a now impolite way of trying to connect.My father learned this lesson after leaving me a dozen voice mail messages, none of which I listened to. Exasperated, he called my sister to express his dissatisfaction that I never returned his phone calls. “Why are you leaving him voice mails?” my sister asked. “Just text him.”In the age of the smartphone, there is no reason to ask once-acceptable questions about: the weather forecast, a business's phone number, or directions to a house, a restaurant, which can be easily found on Google Maps. But people still ask these things. And when you answer, they respond with a thank-you e-mail.How to handle these differing standards? Easy: Consider your audience. Some people, especially older ones, appreciate a thank-you message. Others, like me, want no reply.The anthropologist(人类学家) Margaret Mead once said that in traditional societies, the young learn from the old. But in modern societies, the old can also learn from the young. Here's hoping that politeness never goes out of fashion but that time-wasting forms of communication do.28. Why didn’t the author listen to his father’s voice mail messages?A. He thought voice mail would waste his time.B. He thought voice mail was an impolite way of trying to connect.C. He thought voice mail was an important way of communication.D. He thought his father left him too many voice mails.29. What seems to be the author’s attitude toward texts?A. Favorable.B. Doubtful.C. Reserved.D. Disapproving.30. What does the author suggest modern people do in communication?A. Learn from the old generation.B. Ask once-acceptable questions.C. Respond with a thank-you email.D. Consider their audience.三．AA guide to Beijing museums on International Museum DayInternational Museum Day falls on tomorrow. Have you planned a museum visit yet? With the theme of 6/Museums and Cultural Landscapes", there will be a series of activities to celebrate the day. 97 museums will open to the public for free on that day, and 91 theme activities will be held in Beijing. Here are some recommendations selected from those.The Capital MuseumTime: May 18Admission: FreeThe museum will put forward a “Museum Night” event in cooperation with Beijing V olunteer Federation. Tomorrow night the museum will keep all its exhibition halls open and invite over 1000 volunteers from all walks of life to experience the night tour in the museum. Besides, the museum will also have interactive activities including bookmark making, and writing on bamboo slips.Beijing Auto MuseumTime: May 18 to SeptemberAdmission: FreeA photography exhibition titled 6/Life on the wheels" featuring auto culture in the US and China will kick off tomorrow in Beijing Auto Museum, as this year is the 6/Sino-US Tourism Year". The exhibition will present people's life on wheels in the 1950s' US and today's China, and explore the social changes brought by the booming auto industry.National Art Museum of ChinaTime: May 18Admission: FreeThe museum plans to open from 18:00 t0 20:30 0n Wednesday with a night tour available for visitors. The seven current exhibitions will be on and audiences can gain knowledge of the development of Chinese modern art.Beijing Art MuseumTime: 9:15 - 11:00, May 18Admission: FreeThe museum will have a lecture on the museum day and experts will be invited to introduce highlights from its current exhibition featuring artifacts from Ming and Qing dynasties, which will be a great opportunity to know more about the exhibition. The museum will be free tomorrow for visitors to enjoy all its exhibitions.21. The theme activities are to_______.A. raise the public's awareness of cultural heritagesB. celebrate the opening of some museums to the publicC. mark International Museum DayD. attract tourists to visit the four museums22. Visitors can learn about antiques from specialists in .A. The Capital MuseumB. Beijing Art MuseumC. Beijing Auto MuseumD. National Art Museum of China23. What do the four museums have in common?A. The exhibitions are all about Chinese cultures and arts.B. Visitors are likely to enjoy night tour in each museum.C. All the museums will open to the public for only one day.D. Tourists can go there without buying tickets on May 18.BWe're living in a time when a seemingly endless number of devices are demanding our attention while claiming to make our lives better and easier. However, this overpowering presence of technology actually makes it harder than ever to achieve a healthy balance of connectivity and disconnection-certainly harder than it was a generation ago.“There are no contemplative(沉思的,冥想的) times that are built into our day like they used to be," Wisdom 2.0 Conference founder Gordhamer told Anderson Cooper in a mindfulness-themed 60 Minutes broadcast on Sunday night. “When I was a kid, my dad came home at 5, and I don't remember him getting work calls or checking his emails-we didn't have email. There were naturally built-in contemplative moments. That doesn't exist anymore. "During this segment of the show, Cooper led a discussion with Gordhamer, Friedman, Carl and Fernandez about the challenges of making time for pauses and contemplative moments in our technology-saturated(技术渗透的) lives. The broadcast also featured a crew of outstanding mindfulness figures from famous American universities and corporations, including Dr. Judson Brewer from the University of Massachusetts and the founder of mindfulness-based stress reduction Jon Kabat-Zinn.“What people are realizing is that constant connectivity is great for part of the day, but if you do it in your entire day, you're more stressed, you can't sleep, you're less present with your kids," said Gordhamer. “They're hungry for some way to say, but I need time for myself and I need time for some kind of contemplative space in my day. "24. What does the underlined word 6/devices" in Paragraph l probably refer to?A. High-tech products.B. Chances.C. Pressures.D. Communications.25. prevents us from pauses and contemplative moments in our lives.A. The decrease of contemplative momentsB. The update of app softwaresC. The irresistible attraction of technologyD. The invention of smart phones26. What seems to be Gordhamer's tone when he is describing the past life?A. Desirable.B. Negative.C. Uncompromising.D. Sharp.COriginally from Trinidad, Chitra was raised in the Hindu faith and, aged 18, was expected to accept her family's proposed suitor and begin an arranged marriage. When Chitra was informed she would have to give up her own career dreams, she refused to see any more potential husbands. Headstrong in her determination to be independent, she moved in 1963, unmarried, to Clapham London to pursue her teacher training qualifications.At the age of 29, Chitra was finally well and truly overcome by the "good looking fellow" she met on a London bound train. Back then it wasn't a simple matter of exchanging mobile numbers and their early courtship(求爱) is a list of forgotten meeting places, as well as a wrongly addressed postcard that could well have ended their romance before it began. Chitra had all but given up when they did finally manage to get together; Ron turned up unannounced at Peckham Girls School, where Chitra was working. But his random arrival set a few tongues wagging! The rest is, as they say, history.After a short romance of just three months, Chitra and Ron were married, enjoying two separate ceremonies on two separate days, which gave Ron the problem of having two wedding anniversaries to remember !Chitra is one of the 14 subjects of the 6Love Lived'-a debut exhibition from Holly Wren in association with charity Contact the Elderly, which is set to run until mid-summer. Each of the 14 subjects of the exhibition, which is free to attend, is over the age of 70. Contact the Elderly, the charity partner for the exhibition, has been organizing tea parties throughout the UK for people aged 75 0r over who live alone since 1965.The charity's whole approach is about fighting loneliness among isolated older people such as Jim, Iris and Chitra, who all share their stories as part of Love Lived. The exhibition is on display at the First and Second Floor Lobbies, The Broadgate Tower, London, EC2A 2EW from 10th January 2016 to l0th June 2016.27. Chitra left her hometown in order to .A. meet her future boyfriendB. continue her career dreamC. end her arranged marriageD. avoid her potential husbands28. What can we learn about Chitra and Ron from Paragraph 2?A. Their fairy-tale romance story came close to an end.B. A wrongly addressed postcard made their acquaintance.C. Their love story won universal supports in their community.D. Chitra was uncomfortable with her wedding anniversaries.29. The main purpose of the exhibition organized by Holly Wren and Contact the Elderly is .A. to offer material assistance to the people fighting lonelinessB. to provide free tickets for isolated people aged 75 or overC. to relieve the loneliness problem older people are sufferingD. to strongly appeal to older people to share their love stories30. Which of the following might be the best title for the text?A. Chitra and Ron Eventually Got Married after Many HardshipsB. Charity Date Show Is Being Arranged for Lonely Older PeopleC. Brave Girl Ambitiously Continued to Pursue Her Career DreamD. Beautiful Love Stories Are Shown in a Photographic Exhibition四．AWin Wiggles Tickets !The Wiggles" Racing to the Rainbow" TourEnter to win. Please read all contest rules listed below. Three winners will be chosen for the 3: 00 pm showing and three other winners will he chosen for the 6: 30 pm showing. 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Three.B. Six.C. Twelve.D. Twenty-four.22. According to the text, the winner _____.A. must be a coupleB. must have valid IDC. must be under 18 years old D, must be with Herald-Standard23. Winners will get their tickets ____________.A. by mailB. by emailC. by making a callD. by visiting thereBI decided a few months ago that I was going to treat myself to a 4-day getaway from Los Angeles and visit Chicago. I turned in some long-saved frequent flier miles for the airplane ticket, but had to shell out (花大笔钱) cash I really couldn’t afford for the hotel. I found a travel website where a discounted promotional 3-night stay was purchased from a recently-opened hotel.About three weeks before the trip, l had to regretfully cancel and only then realized the room, while transferable to another person , couldn’t be changed to a later date and wasn’t refundable (可退还的) . My effort for the next two weeks to sell it on Craigslist was a fiasco. Five days before the" big weekend" I gave up trying to spend any money and decided I' d contact some acquaintances who live in Chicago and offer someone a free" staycation", After trying a handful of people all of whom already had their own plans, I was determined to have the room not go to waste.That's when it suddenly occurred to me that I was looking at the room in the wrong way. Instead of viewing it for vacation purposes, surely there must be a way to put it to good use and that was when the idea that some sort of shelter might be able to use it hit me. I finally found one whose focus is aiding victims of domestic violence. This particular one was willing to listen to my out-of-left-field story and made the transfer of the room convenient. The shelter was working with a desperate woman and her young daughter, who were fortunately able to make use of the room.24. The author purchased a 3-night stay from a newly-opened hotel ________ .A. to act as a promoterB. to experience e-businessC. to get a free air ticketD. to save some money25. The room the author booked could only be _________.A. cancelled within 24 hoursB. changed to a later dateC. returned half of the moneyD. transferred to another person26. What does the underlined word in Paragraph 2 probably mean?A. Joke.B. Failure.C. Blessing.D. Mystery.CWhen I heard the piano, I walked to Mrs. Windsor's house and waited outside as I always did. That meant she was working with another student, and I was not supposed to bother them by ringing the bell. I stood against the wall and daydreamed what I' d rather be doing. "Almost anything", I sighed dejectedly. I had been tutored enough to read, understand, and even write some musical compositions, but I just didn't have a gift for it. It didn’t come to me naturally. I thought back to happier times when I was writing stories and acting them out with my friends, cutting up old clothes to make dresses that performers wear in plays, and building scenery out of old things we found. But Mrs. Windsor had offered to give me the lessons for free, so I felt my duty to try.The door opened and Wendy Barton came out. I walked in, sat down on the piano bench and began to sort through my sheet music."Hello," I heard a voice behind me say softly, I turned around to see a little girl standing behind me, eating an。

2018全国I卷第二部分阅读理解(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和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。

AWashington, D.C. Bicycle ToursCherry Blossom Bike Tour in Washington, D.C.Duration TourThis small group bike tour is a fantastic way to see a world-famous cherry trees with beautiful flowers of Washington, D.C. Your guide will provide a history lesson about the trees and the famous monuments where they blossom. Reserve your spot before availability — the cherry blossoms—disappear! Washington Capital Monuments Bicycle TourDuration:3 hours (4 miles)Join a guided bike tour and view some of the most popular monuments in Washington, D.C. Explore the monuments and memorials on the National Mall as your guide shares unique facts and history at each stop. Guided tour includes bike, helmet, cookies and bottled water.Capital City Bike Tour In Washington, D.C.《金考卷》《试题调研》《教材帮》Duration:3 hoursMorning or Afternoon, this bike tour is the perfect tour for D. C. newcomers and locals looking to experience Washington, D.C. in a healthy way with minimum effort. Knowledgeable guides will entertain you with the most ,interesting stories about Presidents, Congress, memorials, and parks. Comfortable bikes and a smooth tour route(路线）make cycling between the sites fun and relaxing.z.xxkWashington Capital Sites at Night Bicycle TourDuration:3 hours(7miles)Join a small group bike tour for an evening of exploration in the heart of Washington, D.C. Get up close to the monuments and memorials as your bike the sites of Capitol Hill and the National Mall. Frequent stops are made for photo taking as your guide offers unique facts and history. Tour includes bike, helmet, and bottled water. All riders are equipped with reflective vests and safety lights.21.Whichtour do you need to book in advance?A. Cherry Blossom like Tour in Washington, D.C.B. Washington capital Monuments Bicycle Tour.C. Capital City Bike Tour in Washington,D.C.《金考卷》《试题调研》《教材帮》D. Washington Capital Sites at Night Bicycle Tour.22.What will you do on the Capital City Bike Tour? （）A. Meet famous people.B. Go to a national park.C. Visit well-known museums.D. Enjoy interesting stories.23.Which of the following does the bicycle tour at night provide?（）A. City maps.B. Cameras.C. MealsD. Safety lightsBGood Morning Britain’s Susanna Reid is used to grilling guests on the sofa every morning, but she is cooking up a storm in her latest role — showing families how to prepare delicious and nutritious meals on a tight budget.In Save Money: Good Food, she visits a different home each week and with the help of chef Matt Tebbutt offers top tips on how to reduce food waste, while preparing recipes for under £5 per family a day. And the Good Morning Britain presenter says she’s been able to put a lot of what she’s leant into practice in her own home, preparing meals for sons, Sam,14, Finn,13, and Jack, 11."We love Mexican churros, so I buy them on my phone from my local Mexican takeaway restaurant," she explains. "I pay £5 for a portion(一份), but Matt makes them for 26p a portion, because they are flour, water, sugar and oil. 《金考卷》《试题调研》《教材帮》Everybody can buy takeaway food, but sometimes we’re not aware how cheaply we can make this food ourselves. "The eight-part series(系列节自), Save Money: Good Food, follows in the footsteps of ITV’s Save Money: Good Health, which gave viewers advice on how to get value from the vast range of health products on the market.With food our biggest weekly household expense, Susanna and Matt spend time with a different family each week. In tonight’s Easter special they come to the aid of a family in need of some delicious inspiration on a budget. The team transforms the family’s long weekend of celebration with less expensive but still tasty recipes.24. What do we know about Susanna Reid? （）A. She enjoys embarrassing her guests.B. She has started a new programme.C. She dislikes working early in the morning.D. She has had a light budget for her family.25. How does Matt Tebbutt help Susanna?（）A. He buys cooking materials for her.B. He prepares food for her kids.C. He assists her in cooking matters.《金考卷》《试题调研》《教材帮》D. He invites guest families for her.26. What does the author intend to do in paragraph 4? （）A. Summarize the previous paragraphs.B. Provide some advice for the readers.C. Add some background information.D. Introduce a new topic for discussion.27. What can be a suitable title for the text? （）A. Keeping Fit by Eating SmartB. Balancing Our Daily DietC. Making yourself a Perfect ChefD. Cooking Well for LessCLanguages have been coming and going for thousands of years, but in recent times there has been less coming and a lot more going. When the the world was still populated by hunter-gatherers,small, tightly knit (联系)groups developed their own patterns of speech independent of each other.Some language experts believe that 10,000 years ago, when the world had just five to ten million people, they spoke perhaps 12,000 languages between them.Soon afterwards, many of those people started settling down to become 《金考卷》《试题调研》《教材帮》farmers, and their languages too became more settled and fewer in number. In recent centres, trade,industrialisation. the development of the nation-state and the spread of universal compulsory education. Especially glbalisation and better communications in the past few decades,all have caused many Languages to disappear,and dominant languages such as English．Spanish and Chinese are increasingly taking over.At present, the world has about 6 800 languages. The distribution of these languages is hugely uneven. The general rule is that mild zones have relatively few languages. Often spoken by many people while hot. wet zones have lots, often spoken by small numbers.Europe has only around 200 Languages: the Americas about 1,000. Africa 2 400; and Asia and the Pacific perhaps 3,200, of which Papua New Guinea alone accounts for well over 800. The median number (中位数)of speakers is a mere 6.000, which means that half the worlds languages are spoken by fewer people than that.z.x.xkAlready well over 400 of the total of, 6,800 languages are close to extinction(消亡), with only a few elderly speakers left. Pick, at random, Busuu in Cameroon (eight remaining speakers),Chiapaneco in Mexico(150). Lipan Apache in the United States(two or three)or Wadjigu in Australia (one, with a question-mark): none of these seems to have much chance of survival. 《金考卷》《试题调研》《教材帮》28. What can we infer about languages in huntergatherer times?A.They developed very fast.B. They were large in number.C. They had similar patters.D. They were closely connected29. Which of the following best explains"dominant " underlined in paragraph 2？（）plex.B. Advanced.C.Powerful.D.Modem.30. How many languages are spoken by less than 6, 000 people at present? （）A.About 6 800B.About 3 400C.About 2.400D.About 1-20031. What is the min idea of the text? （）A. New languages will be created.B Peoples lifestyles are reflected in languagesC. Human development results in fewer languagesD. Geography determines language evolution.DWe may think we're a culture that gets rid of our worn technology at the first sight of something shiny and new, but a new study shows that we keep using our old devices(装置) well after they go out of style. That’s bad news for the environment — and our wallets — as these outdated devices consume much more energy than the newer ones that do the same things.《金考卷》《试题调研》《教材帮》To figure out how much power these devices are using, Callie Babbitt and her colleagues at the Rochester Institute of Technology in New York tracked the environmental costs for each product throughout its life — from when its minerals are mined to when we stop using the device. This method provided a readout for how home energy use has evolved since the early 1990s. Devices were grouped by generation — Desktop computers, basic mobile phones, and box-set TVs defined 1992. Digital cameras arrived on the scene in 1997. And MP3 players, smart phones, and LCD TVs entered homes in 2002, before tablets and e-readers showed up in 2007.As we accumulated more devices, however, we didn't throw out our old ones. "The living-room television is replaced and gets planted in the kids' room, and suddenly one day, you have a TV in every room of the house," said one researcher. The average number of electronic devices rose from four per household in 1992 to 13 in 2007. We're not just keeping these old devices — we continue to use them. According to the analysis of Babbitt's team, old desktop monitors and box TVs with cathode ray tubes are the worst devices with their energy consumption and contribution to greenhouse gas emissions （排放）more than doubling during the 1992 to 2007 window.So what's the solution（解决方案）? The team's data only went up to 2007, 《金考卷》《试题调研》《教材帮》but the researchers also explored what would happen if consumers replaced old products with new electronics that serve more than one function, such as a tablet for word processing and TV viewing. They found that more on-demand entertainment viewing on tablets instead of TVs and desktop computers could cut energy consumption by 44%.32. What does the author think of new devices?（）A. They are environment-friendly.B. They are no better than the old.C. They cost more to use at home.D. They go out of style quickly.33. Why did Babbitt's team conduct the research?（）A. To reduce the cost of minerals.B. To test the life cycle of a product.C. To update consumers on new technology.D. To find out electricity consumption of the devices.34. Which of the following uses the least energy?（）A. The box-set TV.B. The tablet.C. The LCD TV.D. The desktop computer.35. What does the text suggest people do about old electronic devices?（）《金考卷》《试题调研》《教材帮》A. Stop using them.B. Take them apart.C. Upgrade them.D. Recycle them.第二节 (共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分)根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。

专题三阅读理解考点十四人物故事类A限时7分This is a story of a teenager who did something so generous—so big-hearted—that it's making plenty of adults swoon.Allan Guei, 18, was a star basketball player at Compton High School in the Los Angeles area before he graduated last month. His good grades made him, eligible W1for an unusual competition: A free-throw contest in the Compton High gymnasium. The top prize: $40,000 in scholarship money.Guei, w hose parents immigrated W2to the United States from the I v ory Coast, kne w ho w much that financial aid could mean for his family.S He was also feeling a fair share of pressure as students andteachers crushed into P1the gym to watch Guei and seven other randomly compete against each other.Guei won the free-throw contest by one basket and netted the $40,000. But it's what he did next that's truly astonishing.In the weeks following the March free-throw competition, Guei learned that he'd scored a full-ride basketball scholarship to California State University-Northridge. NCAA (全国大学生体育协会) rules allowed Guei to accept the athletic scholarship and also keep most of the $40,000 he had won.But Guei couldn't stop thinking about the seven talented runners-up from the free-throw contest. They, too, had dreams—and very real needs. So, he asked Principal Jesse Jones to make a surprise announcement at Compton High's graduation ceremony: Guei wanted to donate W3the $40,000 to the other seven students.“I've already been blessed so much and I know we're living with a bad economy, so I know this money can really help my classmates，”Guei said in a statement. “It was the right decision.”Guei elaborated (演说) on his decision to give the money away in an interview with ESPN (体育电视网)：“I was already well taken care of to go to school, to go to university for free P2.... I felt like they needed it more than I did.”篇章导读：本文是一篇记叙文。

小希老师给同学们总结了2018高考英语真题所有阅读理解的A篇，适合高中各个年级的学生练习及备考使用。

【全国Ⅰ卷】AWashington, D.C. Bicycle ToursCherry Blossom Bike Tour in Washington, D.C.Duration: 3 hoursThis small group bike tour is a fantastic way to see the world-famous cherry trees with beautiful flowers of Washington, D.C. Your guide will provide a history lesson about the trees and the famous monuments where they blossom. Reserve your spot before availability – and the cherry blossoms – disappear! Washington Capital Monuments Bicycle TourDuration: 3 hours (4 miles)Join a guided bike tour and view some of the most popular monuments in Washington, D.C. Explore the monuments and memorials on the National Mall as your guide shares unique facts and history at each stop. Guided tour includes bike, helmet, cookies and bottled water.Capital City Bike Tour in Washington, D.C.Duration: 3 hoursMorning or Afternoon, this bike tour is the perfect tour for D.C. newcomers and locals looking to experience Washington, D.C. in a healthy way with minimum effort. Knowledgeable guides will entertain you with the most interesting stories about Presidents, Congress, memorials, andparks. Comfortable bikes and a smooth tour route (路线) make cycling between the sites fun and relaxing.Washington Capital Sites at Night Bicycle TourDuration: 3 hours (7 miles)Join a small group bike tour for an evening of exploration in the heart of Washington, D.C. Get up close to the monuments and memorials as you bike the sites of Capitol Hill and the National Mall. Frequent stops are made for photo taking as your guide offers unique facts and history. Tour includes bike, helmet, and bottled water. All riders are equipped with reflective vests and safety lights.21. Which tour do you need to book in advance?A. Cherry Blossom Bike Tour in Washington, D.C.B. Washington Capital Monuments Bicycle Tour.C. Capital City Bike Tour in Washington,D.C.D. Washington Capital Sites at Night Bicycle Tour.22. What will you do on the Capital City Bike Tour?A. Meet famous people.B. Go to a national park.C. Visit well-known museums.D. Enjoy interesting stories.23. Which of the following does the bicycle tour at night provide?A. City maps.B. Cameras.C. Meals.D. Safety lights.【全国Ⅱ卷】ASummer ActivitiesStudents should read the list with their parents/carers, and select two activities they would like to do. Forms will be available in school and online for them to indicate their choices and return to school. Before choices are finalised, parents/ carers will be asked to sign to confirm their children’s choices.Activity DescriptionMemberof staffCostOutdoor Adventure (OUT)Take yourself out ofyour comfort zone for aweek, discover newpersonal qualities, andlearn new skills. You willbe able to take part in anumber of activitiesfrom canoeing to wildcamping on Dartmoor.Learn rock climbing andwork as a team, andenjoy the great outdoor environment.Mr.Clemens￡14WWⅠBattlefie lds and Paris(WBP)On Monday we travelto London. Afterstaying overnight inLondon, we travel onDay 2 to northernFrance to visit theMrs.Wilson￡425World WarⅠbattlefields. On day 3 we cross into Belgium. Thursday sees us make the short journey to Paris where we will visit Disneyland Paris park, staying until late to see the parade and the fireworks. Our final day, Friday, sees us visit central Paris and tour the main sights.Crafty foxes(CRF)Four days of productdesign centred aroundtextiles. Making lovelyobjects using recycledand made materials.Bags, cushion anddecorations… Learnskills and leave withMrs.Goode￡30modern and unusual textiles.Potty about Potter (POT)Visit Warner BrosStudio, shop stop tobuy picnic, stayovernight in anapproved Youth Hostelin Streatly-on-Thames,guided tour of Oxfordto see the filmlocations, picnic lunchoutside Oxford'sChristchurch, boatingon the River Cherwellthrough the UniversityParks, before headingback to Exeter.MissDrake￡1521. Which activity will you choose if you want to go camping?A. OUT.B. WBP.C. CRF.D.POT.22. What will the students do on Tuesday with Mrs. Wilson?A. Travel to LondonB. see a parade and fireworks.C. Tour central Paris.D. Visit the WWI battlefields.23. How long does Potty about Potter last?A. Two days.B. Four daysC. Five daysD. One week.【全国Ⅲ卷】AWelcome to Holker Hall & GardenVisitor InformationHow to Get to HolkerBy Car: Follow brown signs on A590 from J36, M6, Approximate travel times: Windermere--20 minutes, Kendal--25 minutes, Lancaster-- 45 minutes, Manchester—1 hour 30minutes.By Rail The nearest station is Cark-in-Cartmel with trains to Carnforth. Lancaster and Preston for connections to major cities & airports.Opening timesSunday-Friday (closed on Saturday) 11:00 am-4;00pm, 30 March-2nd November.Admission Charges:Hall & Gardens GardensAdults: £12.00 £8.00Gropes: £9.00 £5.5Special EventsProducers Market 13th April.Join us to taste a variety of fresh local food and drinks. Meet the producers and get some excellent recipe ideas.Holker Garden Festival 30th May.The event celebrates its 22nd anniversary with a great show of the very best of gardening, making it one of the most popular events in the gardening. National Garden Day 28th August.Holker once again opens its gardens in aid of the disadvantaged. For just a small donation you can take a tour with our garden guide.Winter Market 8th NovemberThis is an event for all the family! Wander among a variety of shops selling gifts while enjoying a live music show and nice street entertainment.21. How long e does it probably take a tourist to drive to Holker from Manchester?A. 20 minuteB. 25 minutesC. 45 minutesD. 90 minutes.22. How much should a member of a tour group pay to visit Hall Gardens?A. £12.00B. £9.00C. £8.00D. £ 5.50.23. Which event will you go to if you want to see a live music show?A. Producers MarketB. Holker Ganen Festival.C. National Giaxdeo DayD. Wirer Market【浙江卷】AIn 1812, the year Charles Dickens was born, there were 66 novels published in Britain. People had been writing novels for a century—most experts date the first novel to Robinson Crusoe in 1719—but nobody wanted to do it professionally. The steam-powered printing press was still in its early stages; the literacy（识字） rate in England was under 50%. Many works of fiction appeared without the names of the authors, often with something like “By a lady.”Novels, for the most part, were looked upon as silly, immoral, or just plain bad.In 1870, when Dickens died, the world mourned him as its first professional writer and publisher, famous and beloved, who had led an explosion in both the publication of novels and their readership and whose characters — from Oliver Twist to Tiny Tim— were held up as moral touchstones. Today Dickens’ greatness is unchallenged. Removing him from the pantheon（名人堂） of English literature would make about as much sense as the Louvre selling off the Mona Lisa.How did Dickens get to the top? For all the feelings readers attach to stories, literature is a numbers game, and the test of time is extremely difficult to pass. Some 60,000 novels were published during the Victorian age, from 1837 to1901; today a casual reader might be able to name a half-dozen of them. It’s partly true that Dickens’ style of writing attracted audiences from all walks of life. It’s partly that his writings rode a wave of social, political andscientific progress. But it’s also that he rewrote the culture of literature and put himself at the center. No one will ever know what mix of talent, ambition, energy and luck made Dickens such a singular writer. But as the 200th anniversary of his birth approaches, it is possible — and important for our own culture—to understand how he made himself a lasting one.21. Which of the following best describes British novels in the 18th century?A. They were difficult to understand.B. They were popular among the rich.C. They were seen as nearly worthless.D. They were written mostly by women.22. Dickens is compared with the Mona Lisa in the text to stress________.A. his reputation in FranceB. his interest in modern artC. his success in publicationD. his importance in literature23. What is the author’s purpose in writing the text?A. To remember a great writer.B. To introduce an English novel.C. To encourage studies on culture.D. To promote values of the Victorian age.【江苏卷】【北京卷】AMy First Marathon(马拉松)A month before my first marathon, one of my ankles was injured and this meant not running for two weeks, leaving me only two weeks to train. Yet, I was determined to go ahead.I remember back to my 7th year in school. In my first P.E. class, the teacher required us to run laps and then hit a softball. I didn’t do either well. He laterinformed me that I was“ not athletic”.The idea that I was "not athletic" stuck with me for years. When I started running in my 30s，I realized running was a battle against myself, not about competition or whether or not I was athletic. It was all about the battle against my own body and mind. A test of wills!The night before my marathon, I dreamt that I couldn’t even find the finish line. I woke up sweating and nervous, but ready to prove something to myself.Shortly after crossing the start line, my shoe laces (鞋带)became untied. So I stopped to readjust. Not the start I wanted！At mile3, I passed a sign:“ GO FOR IT, RUNNERS!”By mile 17, I became out of breath and the once injured ankle hurt badly. Despite the pain, I stayed the course walking a bit and then running again.By mile 21, I was starving！As I approached mile 23, I could see my wife waving a sign. She is my biggest fan. She never minded the alarm clock sounding at 4 a.m. or questioned my expenses on running.I was one of the final runners to finish. But I finished! And I got a medal. In fact, I got the same medal as the one that the guy who came in first place had.Determined to be myself,, move forward, free of shame and worldly labels(世俗标签)，I can now call myself a "marathon winner”.36. A month before the marathon, the author____________.A. was well trainedB. felt scaredC. made up his mind to runD. Lost hope37. Why did the author mention the P.E. class in his 7th year?A. To acknowledge the support of his teacher.B. To amuse the readers with a funny story.C. To show he was not talented in sports.D. To share a precious memory.38. How was the author’s first marathon?A. He made it.B. He quit halfway.C. He got the first prize.D. He walked to the end.39. What does the story mainly tell us?A. A man owes his success to his family support.B. A winner is one with a great effort of will.C. Failure is the mother of success.D. One is never too old to learn.【天津卷】AFire Prevention InformationThe University of Adelaide employs a full-time staff of fire prevention professionals. They inspect all campus buildings and test and maintain all sprinkler(喷水灭火装置）systems fire alarms. and fire extinguishers (灭火器). They also provide educational programs or fire safety in the residencehall. Whenever you move to a new area, you should locate the fire alarmpull stations and the two exits nearest your room.Fire AlarmsThe floors of all campus buildings are equipped with manual(手动的）fire alarm systems which i nclude fire alarm pull stations and pipes. Most are also equipped with automatic fire alarm systems consisting of heat detectors, smokedetectors and sprinklers. For your safety, never tamper with(胡乱摆弄）these systems. False fire alarms are illegal and may lead to imprisonment.Fire DrillsA fire drill will be conducted in your residence hall every semester. During a fire drill, please do the following:·Take your room key and ID, close and lock the door to your room.·Exit immediately from the nearest emergency exit do not use a lift.·Meet outside of your residence hall and wait for further instructions.Fire Extinguishers[来源:Z*xx*]Fire extinguishers are located on each floor and in each apartment. Use a fire extinguisher only if you have been trained to do so. Irresponsible use of a fire extinguisher can create a dangerous situation for other residents and could result in damage to personal property.Misuse of a fire extinguisher will result in fines.Smoke DetectorA smoke detector is on the ceiling in your room. Some buildings also have heat detectors on the ceilings. Do the following to ensure the safe operation of your smoke detector:·If your smoke detector is working properly, the red light should be on. If the red light is not blinking（闪动），contact residence hall staff immediately.·Do not cover or block your smoke detector in any way.·If a smoke detector sets off an alarm and there is no fire or smoke, inform your hall staff.36.What is the main duty of the fire prevention professionals?A. To provide part-time jobs for students.B. To lead the students to the nearest exits.C. To check and maintain fire prevention equipment.D. To train teachers to be fire prevention professionals.37.What do the automatic fire alarm systems include?1A. Pipes and smoke detectors.B. Smoke detectors and sprinklers.C. Fire alarm pull stations and pipes.D. Sprinklers and fire alarm pull stations38.In a fire drill, the students shoulg2A. rush quickly to a liftB. gather at the nearest2C. shut the door and leave at onceD. wait for instructions in the hall39.What do we know about the use of fire extinguishers?A. Using them wrongly results in punishment.B. Irresponsible use of them can damage them.C. Improper use of them can destroy the apartment.D. Using them without a trainer present is forbidden.40.To ensure the safe operation of the smoke detector, one should_________.A. contact the hall staff regularlyB. cover the things that burn easilyC. start the smoke detector in a fireD. make certain the red light is working参考答案【全国Ⅰ卷】21. A 22. D 23. D【全国Ⅱ卷】21.A 22.D 23.A【全国Ⅲ卷】21. D 22. B 22. D【浙江卷】21.C 22.D 23.A【江苏卷】56. C 57. B【北京卷】36. C 37. C 38. A 39. B【天津卷】36. C 37. B 38. C 39. A 40. D。

2018年高考英语阅读专题复习题old works for a small firm in Liverpool where the problem of most young people of his age is finding a job David’s firm releases（推出）two negames for the fast growing puter market each month1．In what way is David different from people of his age?A．He often goes out with friendsB．He lives with his motherC．He has a handsome ineD．He graduated with six O-levelsPassage 2Invited by Mr Ye Huixian， host of the well received TV programmer “Stars Tonight”， Miss Luo Lin， Miss Asia of 1991，appeared as the guest hostess on the Shanghai TV screen lastBorn in Shanghai and taken to Hong Kong when she was only six years old，Luo Lin has never dreamed of being Miss Asia Her childhood dream was to be an air hostess Before she took part in the petition， she had been an airhostess in Cat hay Airline for seven yearsHowever， it still took her three months to learn the art of walking on the stage， dancing， singing，making-up and other proper manners，“It’s really a hard job for me I won’t enter for such petition any more Anyhow， I am quite lucky I am also glad to have had more chance to work for the social welfare since I won the title This time， in Shanghai，I’d love to make a deep impression on my TV audience，” said Luo Lin with a sweet smile。

2018届高三英语阅读理解精品题练习（带答案） ---真题试做(2018·湖南高考，B篇)Still seeking a destination for your weekend break？There are some places which are probably a mere walk away from your collegeKing’s Art CentreA day at the Centre could mean a visit to an exhibition of the work of one of the most interesting contemporary artists on shoanywhereThis weekend sees the opening of an exhibition of four local artistsYou could attend a class teaching you hoto ‘learn from the masters’ or get more creative with paint—free of charge The Centre also runs two life drawing classes for which there is a small feeThe Botanic GardenThe Garden has over 8,000 plant species；it holds the research and teaching collection of living plants for Cambridge UniversityThe multi branched Torch Aloe here is impressiveThe African plant produces red flowers above blue green leaves，and is not one to missGet to the display house to see Dionaea muscipula，a plant more monly known as the Venus Flytrap that feeds on insects and other small animalsThe Garden is also a place for wildlife enthusiastsLook for grass snakes in the lakeA snake called ‘Hissing Sid’ is regularly seen lying in the heat of the warm sunByron’s Pool。

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2018年普通高等学校招生全国统一考试英语AWashington, D.C. Bicycle ToursCherry Blossom Bike Tour in Washington, D.C.Duration TourThis small group bike tour is a fantastic way to see a world-famous cherry trees with beautiful flowers of Washington, D.C. Your guide will provide a history lesson about the trees and the famous monuments where they blossom. Reserve your spot before availability —the cherry blossoms—disappear!Washington Capital Monuments Bicycle TourDuration:3 hours (4 miles)Join a guided bike tour and view some of the most popular monuments in Washington,D.C.Explore the monuments and memorials on the National Mall as your guide shares unique facts and history at each stop.Guided tour includes bike,helmet,cookies and bottled water.Capital City Bike Tour in Washington,D.C.Duration:3 hoursMorning or Afternoon, this bike tour is the perfect tour for D.C.newcomers and localslooking to experience Washington,D.C.in a healthy way with minimum effort.Knowledgeable guideswill entertain you with the mostinteresting stories about Presidents, Congress, memorials, and parks. Comfortable bikes and a smooth tour route(路线）make cycling between the sites fun and relaxing. Washington Capital Sites at Night Bicycle TourDuration:3 hours(7miles)Join a small group bike tour for an evening of exploration in the heart of Washington, D.C. Get up close to the monuments and memorials as you bike the sites of Capitol Hill andthe National Mall.Frequent stops are made for photo taking as your guide offers unique facts and history.Tour includes bike,helmet,and bottled water.All riders are equipped with reflective vests and safety lights.21.Which tour do you need to book in advance? EarlierA. Cherry Blossom Bike Tour in Washington,D.C.B. Washington Capital Monuments Bicycle Tour.C.Capital City Bike Tour in Washington,D.C.D.Washington Capital Sites at Night Bicycle Tour.22.What will you do on the Capital City Bike Tour? 选项分类人时事地物A.Meet famous people.B.Go to a national park.C.Visit well-known museums.D.Enjoy interesting stories.23.Which of the following does the bicycle tour at night provide?A.City maps.B.Cameras.C. Meals.D. Safety lights.BGood Morning Britain’s Susanna Reid is used to grilling guests on the sofa every morning, but she is cooking up a storm in her latest role—showing families how to preparedelicious and nutritious meals on a tight budget.In Save Money:Good Food, she visits a different home each week and with the help ofchef Matt Tebbutt offers top tips on how to reduce food waste,while preparing recipes for under £5 per family a day.And the Good Morning Britain presenter says she’s been able toput a lot of what she’s leant into practice in her own home,preparing meals for sons, Sam,14, Finn,13,and Jack, 11."We love Mexican churros,so I buy them on my phone from my local Mexican takeaway restaurant," she explains. "I pay £5 for a portion(一份), but Matt makes them for 26p a portion,because they are flour, water,sugar and oil. Everybody can buy takeaway food, but sometimes we’re not aware how cheaply we can make this food ourselves. "The eight-part series(系列节目), Save Money: Good Food, follows in the footsteps of ITV’s Save Money: GoodHealth, which gave viewers advice on how to get value from thevast range of health products on the market.With food our biggest weekly household expense,Susanna and Matt spend time with a different family each week.In tonight’s Easter speci al they come to the aid of a family in needof some delicious inspiration on a budget.The team transforms the family’s long weekendofcelebration with less expensive but still tasty recipes.24. What do we know about Susanna Reid?A.She enjoys embarrassing her guests.B.She has started a new programme.C.She dislikes working early inthemorning.D.She has had a tight budget for her family.25.How does Matt Tebbutt help Susanna?A.He buys cooking materials for her.B.He prepares food for her kids.C.He assists her in cooking matters.D.He invites guest families for her.26. What does the author intend to do in paragraph 4?A.Summarize the previous paragraphs.B.Provide some advice for the readers.C.Add some background information.D.Introduce a new topic for discussion.27. What can be a suitable title for the text?A.Keeping Fit by Eating SmartB.Balancing Our Daily DietC.Making yourself a Perfect ChefD.Cooking Well for LessCLanguages have been coming and going for thousands of years, but in recent times therehas been less coming and a lot more going. When the world was still populated byhunter-gatherers,small, tightly knit (联系)groups developed their own patterns of speech independent of each other.Some language experts believe that 10,000 years ago, when theworld had just five to ten million people, they spoke perhaps 12,000 languages between them.Soon afterwards, many of those people started settling down to become farmers, andtheir languages too became more settled and fewer in number. In recent centuries, trade, industrialisation, the development of the nation-state and the spread of universal compulsoryeducation,especially globalisation and better communications in the past few decades, all have caused many languages to disappear, and dominant languages such as English, Spanish and Chinese are increasingly taking over.At present, the world has about 6,800 languages. The distribution of these languages ishugely uneven. The general rule is that mild zones have relatively few languages, oftenspoken by many people, while hot, wet zones have lots, often spoken by small numbers. Europehas only around 200 languages; the Americas about1,000; Africa 2 400; and Asia andthe Pacific perhaps 3,200, of which Papua New Guinea alone accounts for well over 800. Themedian number (中位数)of speakers is a mere 6,000, which means that half the world’slanguages are spoken by fewer people than that.Already well over 400 of the total of, 6,800 languages are close to extinction(消亡), with only a few elderly speakers left. Pick, at random, Busuu in Cameroon (eight remaining speakers),Chiapaneco in Mexico(150), Lipan Apache in the United States(two or three)or Wadjigu in Australia (one, with a question-mark): none of these seems to have much chance of survival.28. What can we infer about languages in hunter-gatherer times?A.They developed very fast.B. They were large in number.C. They had similar patterns.D. They were closely connected.29. Which of the following best explains"dominant " underlined in paragraph 2？plex.B. Advanced.C.Powerful.D.Modern.30. How many languages are spoken by less than 6, 000 people at present?A.About 6,800B.About 3,400C.About 2,400D.About 1,20031. What is the main idea of the text?A. New languages will be created.B. People’s lifestyles are reflected in languages.C. Human development results in fewer languages.D. Geography determines language evolution.。

2018 年高考英语真题分类汇编专题10：记述文类阅读理解一、阅读理解（共 3 题；共 26 分）1.（2018?卷Ⅲ）阅读以下短文，从每题所给的A、 B、 C 和 D 四个选项中，选出最正确选项。

BCities usually have a good reason for being where they are, like a nearby port or river. People settle in these places because they are easy to get to and naturally suited to communications and trade. New York City, for example, is near a large harbour at the mouth of the Hudson River. Over 300 years its population grew gradually from 800 people to 8 million. But not all cities develop slowly over a long period of time. Boom towns grow from nothing almost overnight. In 1896, Dawson, Canada, was unmapped wilderness( 荒原 ). But gold was discovered there in 1897, and two years later, it was one of the largest cities in the West, with a population of 30,000.Dawson did not have any of the natural conveniences of cities like London or Paris. People went there for gold. They travelled over snow-covered mountains and sailed hundreds of miles up icy rivers. The path to Dawson was covered with thirty feet of wet snow that could fall without warming. An avalanche(雪崩) once closed the path, killing 63 people. For many who made it to Dawson, however, the rewards were worth the difficult trip. Of thefirst 20,000 people who dug for gold, 4,000 got rich. About 100 of these stayed rich men for the rest of their lives.But no matter how rich they were, Dawson was never comfortable. Necessities like food and wood were very expensive. But soon, the gold that Dawson depended on had all been found. The city was crowded with disappointed people with no interest in settling down, and when they heard there were new gold discoveries in Alaska, they left Dawson City as quickly as they had come. Today, people still come and go — to see where the Canadian gold rush happened. Tourism is now the chief industry of Dawson City — its present population is 762.（1） What attracted the early settlers to New York City?A. Its business culture.B. Its small population.C. Its geographical position.D. Its favourable climate.（2） What do we know about those who first dug for gold in Dawson?A. Two-thirds of them stayed there.B. One out of five people got rich.C. Almost everyone gave up.D. Half of them died.（3） What was the main reason for many people to leave Dawson?A. They found the city too crowded.B. They wanted to try their luck elsewhere.C. They were unable to stand the winter.D. They were short of food.（4） What is the text mainly about?A. The rise and fall of a city.B. The gold rush in Canada.C. Journeys into the wilderness.D. Tourism in Dawson.【答案】（1） C（2） B（3） B（4） A【分析】【剖析】本文叙述加拿大城市Dawson 兴衰的过程。