高考英语二轮专题复习 阅读能力综合培养训练集(十三)

手惰市安逸阳光实验学校高考英语二轮专题强化阅读综合能力培养精选（一）A(2011·部分重点中学检测)With their weakening bodies, advanced age or increasing pressure of work or study, people have been advised and usually persuaded to have health care products. Do you remember your first time to take a nutritional supplement(营养补充品)? What was your first impression?Posted by Amy, Dec. 23, 2010 8：05 PMMadeline on Dec. 24, 2010 7：25 PMYears ago, as a young mom with two small children, I struggled to keep up with the demands of a busy life. One day, I woke up feeling so tired that I knew something had to change!A friend gave me some Royal Jelly — an amazing substance from the beehive(蜂房). I was doubtful, but desperate... so I tried it! In time, I began to experience renewed energy and vitality(活力) like never before! Now, over two decades later, I travel all round the country, sharing my life­changing experience. I'm grateful for the energy to keep up and love to share this wonderful discovery with others.Blanca on Dec. 25, 2010 7：02 PMTen years ago, when I was 73, my mind wanted to be busy and useful, but my body didn't. I became tired and lethargic(无精打采的). That's when my daughter Madeline tried to persuade me to try her special Royal Jelly. It made such a dramatic(巨大的) difference in her life, so she was sure it could help me too! Hesitating for 2 days, I gave in. She was right!I no longer felt worn out. I had a new, youthful zest(热情) for life and I've been OK — thanks to Royal Jelly!Lori on Dec. 25, 2010 10：27 PMWhen my mom Madeline was introduced to Royal Jelly, it affected my life, too! Mom gave me some of her fantastic Royal Jelly. Boy, things did turn around! I had more energy and stamina(耐力) and was finally able to keep up with high school and, eventually, college activities. Today, I'm a busy mom i n my mid­thirties with two active boys and a new business!I have enough energy to do it all! I'm glad I took my mom's advice.语篇解读：这篇文章讲述了三个人的跟帖，她们各自描述了吃营养品Royal Jelly的感受及其对她们生活的影响。

高考英语二轮专题复习语法十三、非谓语动词诊断与对策Ⅰ.选择括号内的词或短语填空1.With the mashups _________ (adding to/added to) the basic Google Maps，amulti­layered(多层的) map can be created.2.________ (Getting/Having got) rid of dirt，in the opinion of most people，is a goodthing.However，there is nothing _____(fixing/fixed) about attitudes to dirt.3.Weather ___________ (permits/permitting)，we’ll go to the Great Wall.4._______ (Tom’s/Tom) failing to pass the exam made his parents angry.5.The clothes in the bed need _________ (washing/being washed).Ⅱ.单项填空1.—I’m going to Beijing next week.Do you have anything ________ there?—No，but thank you all the same.A.to be takenB.to takeC.takingD.taken解析考查不定式作定语。

动词take和anything之间是被动关系，且take的逻辑主语在该句中没出现，故用不定式的被动式。

2. to visit us made us feel very happy.A.My uncle comingB.My uncle’s comingC.My uncle has comeD.My uncle came解析考查动名词的复合结构作主语。

手惰市安逸阳光实验学校高考英语二轮专题强化阅读综合能力培养精选（三）A(2011·河南部分重点中学联考)Public schools in Washington, D．C. provide students with musical instruments for free. When something goes wrong with an instrument, Charles West and Larry Jernigan do the repairs. Both men approach their work with a passion(激情). For them, it's important that students have a joyful experience with music.The two have worked together for almost 20 years. This year alone, they've fixed about 450 instruments. Both men are musicians and music lovers, so learning to do repairs came naturally.“I have been a musician all my life，” says West.“I played in an orchestra here in the city. I majored in music in college. I played in an army band.”Jernigan's musical interests are varied. “I was formerly trained in the piano and guitar. The alto sax and the flute, I picked up while working here.”In addition to fixing instruments, the two also go to schools to instruct teachers and students on how to make minor repairs on their own.West believes if children start early and stay involved with music, it enriches other areas of their lives.“I see that in other kids. I see it in myself. I have seen it hundreds of times and it works，” he says. “They learn teamwork. They learn patience and respect.”But West has concerns about the future of music in the electronic age.“This instant age has taken away from the sit­down, the patience. And to learn to play an instrument, it takes patience, it takes diligence and it takes time.”Being able to enjoy music on the job is one of the benefits of the job. Both men agree their best rewards are the students' performances.语篇解读：两个音乐爱好者的工作是为学生修理乐器，他们乐此不疲，享受着工作的乐趣。

高考英语二轮专题复习阅读能力综合培养训练集（二百八十一）No. 21For almost forty years the Empire State Building in New York City was the world's tallest skyscraper（摩天大楼）. The building reaches a height of 1, 250 feet. It has 102 floors. The use of steel frames made its height possible. Steel walls can rise height without needing to be thick. Steel frame construction is strong. All plates are fixed firmly together by metal bolts（螺栓）called rivets （铆钉）. When set in place, rivets are usuall red- hot. One end is already rounded. A riveter uses a special hammer to shape the other end. Then the rivet cools. It holds the plates firmly. High winds can move this strong building. A wind of a hundred miles an hour has caused it to move almost one and a half inches.81．The writer says that the Empire State Building ________.A. hasn’t been finishedB. is in New York CityC. is the tallest skyscraper in the world nowD. had fewer floors than the New World Trade Center82．In steel -frame building, the bottom walls________ .A. must be very thickB. must be roundedC. are usually red - hotD. do not need to be thick83．Rivets are described as being ________.A. picked up by tools when red -hotB. hit by tools when red - hotC. usually caught in a holeD. usually put in place when red - hot84．The word“ plates” in this article might mean ________ in Chinese.A. 盘子B. 钢板C. 横木板D. 铜牌No. 22Ternang, Mon, more than 10, 000 people were made homeless in Ternang after six days of continuous heavy rain. The wooden bridge across the river has been swept away, . The town is cut by flood waters. At the fifth mile Jalan Tengku, the water is not two metres deep. It is closed to all traffic. Motorists going south are advised to use Jalan Hisamuddin. Flooding first appeared at mid - afternoon yesterday along the river banks. People moving to higher ground were just in time to escape from the flood. Most of the people had to leave their possessions behind. Helped by the army, police, Red Cross Society, the whole town was moved out of danger. They are new houses near the town of Tulang. “Everything possible is being done to help the unfortunate people, ” a government official said, “ In fact, money, food and clothing have begun to come in from organizations and people. ”According to the latest reports it is still raining heavily at Ternang. The whole town is expected to be totally covered. So far nobody has been reported dead. 85．Motorists to the south were advised to ________.A. return homeB. stay at home in Jalan HisamuddinC. move to higher groundD. travel by Jalan Hisamuddin86．The flood victims（受害者）first escaped to ________.A. the nearby townB. Jalan HisamuddinC. higher groundD. Tulang87．The people are staying ________.A. at a newspaper officeB. at a police stationC. in TulangD. on their roof tops88．The flood is expected to________.A. go downB. cause more rainC. get worseD. kill more peopleNo. 23For years scientists have been worried about the effects of air pollution on the earth’s natural conditions. Some believe the air inside many houses may be more dangerous than the air outside. It may be one hundred times worse.Indoor air pollution can cause a person to feel tired, to suffer eye-pain, headache and other problems. Some pollutants（污染物） can cause breathing disorders, diseases of blood and even cancer, Most scientists agree that every modern house has some kind of indoor pollution. People began to notice the problem in the early 1970s. It is that when builders began making houses and offices they did not waste energy. To do this they built buildings that limited the flow of air between inside and outside. They also began using manmade building materials. These materials are now known to let out harmful gases. As the problem became more serious, scientists began searching for a way to deal with it. They discovered a natural pollution control system for building—green plants. Scientists do not really know how plants control air pollution. They believe that a plant’s leaves absorb or take in the pollutants. In exchange the plant lets out oxygen through its leaves and through its tiny organizations on its roots. Scientists suggest that all buildings should have one large plant or several small plants inside for every nine square metres of space. Studies of different plants show that each absorbs different chemicals. So the most effective way to clean the air is to use different kinds of plants. Having green plants inside your house can make it a prettier and more healthy place.89．Generally speaking, indoor air pollution may be more harmful than the air outside because ________.A. the man - made building materials let out dangerous gases inside housesB. there may be more harmful gases outside housesC. the flow of air indoors is limitedD. indoor air pollution can make a person seriously ill90．The indoor air pollution is caused________.A. by the building method through which the builders want to save energyB. by the limit of the flow of air between inside and outsideC. by the building things which are made of man - made materialsD. not only by the limit of air - flow but also by the man made materials 91．The most effective way to clean the air is to use different kinds of plants because________.A. they may let out more oxygen which people needB. they can absorb different kinds of the harmful indoor chemicalsC. they can take in all kinds of indoor pollutantsD. they can make your house prettier and more healthyNo. 24We are often asked to make a speech in life. Most of us are afraid of it and don’t do a good job. Here are some simple steps to make your speech a successful one. First of all, find out everything you can about your subject and at the same time find out as much as you can about your audience（听众）. Who are they? What do they know about your subject? Put yourself in their shoes as you Prepare your speech. Then try to arrange（安排） your material so that your speech is clear and easy to follow. Use as many examples as possible. Never forget your audience.Don’t talk over their heads or talk down to them. When you are giving your speech, speak slowly and clearly and look at your audience. Pause for a few seconds from time to time to give your audience chance to think over what you've said. Just remember: be prepared, know your subject and your audience, say what you have to say and be yourself so that your ideas will bring you and your audience together.92．“Put 'yourself in their shoes as you prepare your speech.”means that while preparing your speech, you must ________.A. put your shoes aside and put on theirsB. try their shoes to see if they fit youC. wear the shoes with the same size as theirsD. try to imagine yourself to be in their position93．When he is giving his speech, the speaker is to ________.A. let his eyes rest to the subjectB. follow the audience step by stepC. face the audience in a natural wayD. look up and down from time to time94．During the course of the speech it i sn’t right for a speaker to________.A. think nothing of the audienceB. speak in a loud voiceC. take a short stop at timesD. refer to the notes once in a while95．Which title best gives the main idea of the passage?________.A. How to Remember the Audience?B. How to Improve One 's Speech?C. How to Prepare the Material for a Speech?D. How to Pick Out the Topic for a Speech?No. 25It is difficult for parents of nearly every family to teach their children to be responsible （有责任的）for housework, but with one of the following suggestions, you really can get your children to help at home.If you give your children the impression that they can never do anything quite right, then they will regard themselves as unfit or unable persons. Unless children believe they can succeed, they will never become totally independent.My daughter Carla’s fifth - grade teacher made every child in her class feel special. When students received less than a prefect test score, she would point out what they had mastered and declared firmly they could learn what they had missed.You can use the same technique when you evaluate （评价）your child’s work at home. Don’t always scold and give lots of praise instead. Talk about what he has done right, not about what he h asn’t done. If your child completes a difficult task, promise him a Sunday trip or a ball game with Dad.Learning is a process（过程）of trying and failing and trying and succeeding. If you teach your children not to fear a mistake of failure, they will learn faster and achieve success at last.96．The whole passage deals with ________.A. social educationB. school educationC. family educationD. pre - school education97．The author thinks that________.A. there is no way to get children to help at homeB. the more encouragement and praise you give, the more responsible and helpful children will becomeC. it is very difficult to make children responsible for houseworkD. children can be forced to help with housework98．The article gives us a good suggestion about how to evaluate（评价）your child’s work at home. That is to ________.A. praise his successB. promise him a tripC. give him a punishmentD. promise him a ball game99．The author advises readers to________.A. learn from himself, for he has a good way of teachingB. take pride in Carla’s fifth - grade teacherC. do as what Carla’s teacher did in educating childrenD. follow Carla’s example because she never fails in the test100．Having read the last paragraph, we can conclude that ________.A. pride goes before a fallB. practice makes perfectC. no pains, no gainsD. failure is the mother of success81．B 提示：第一句话中“有四十年帝国大厦为全球最高，表明现在已不最高，但其位于纽约将不会变。

手惰市安逸阳光实验学校高考英语二轮专题复习阅读能力综合培养训练集（四十八）完形填空Push!At midnight Peter was awakened by heavy knocks on the door. He rolled over and look to his 36 , and it was half past one. “I’m not getting 37 at this time,” he 38 to himself, and rolled over.Then, a 39 knock followed. “Aren’t you going to 40 it?” said his wife.So he dragged himself out of bed and went downstairs. He opened the door and there was a man 41 at the door. It didn’t take long to 42 the man was drunk.“Hi, there,”slurred(嘟囔) t he stranger, “Can you give me a push?”“No, get lost. It’s half past one. I was 43 ,”Peter said and slammed the door. He went back 44 to bed and told his wife what had happened. She said, “That wasn’t very 45 of you. Remember that night we had a 46 in the pouring rain on the way to pick the kids up and you had to 47 that man’s door to get our car 48 again? What would have happened if he’d told 49 to get lost?”“But the guy was 50 ,” said Peter.“It doesn’t matter,”said the wife. “He needs help 51 it would be the Christian thing to help him.”So Peter went out of bed again, got dressed, and went downstairs. He opened the door, and not being able to see the stranger anywhere, he shouted, “Hey, do you still want a 52 ?”And he heard a 53 ,“Yeah, please.”So, still being unable to see the stranger, he shouted, “ 54 are you?”The drunk replied, “Over here, on the 55 .”36．A．door B．clock C．wife D．window37．A．out of bed B．out of the house C．down to work D．into trouble38．A．complained B．explained C．replied D．thought39．A．weaker B．louder C．longer D．angrier40．A．stand B．stop C．answer D．refuse41．A．standing B．lying C．knocking D．looking42．A．remember B．show C．realize D．doubt43．A．in bed B．in surprise C．at home D．at work44．A．down B．up C．inside D．home45．A．nice B．foolish C．typical D．generous46．A．hard time B．quarrel C．fight D．breakdown47．A．drive to B．pass by C．knock on D．drop into 48．A．started B．refreshed C．united D．delighted49．A．us B．them C．the man D．others50．A．mad B．drunk C．different D．dangerous51．A．but B．though C．and D．because52．A．rest B．push C．room D．lift53．A．lady B．gentleman C．drunk D．voice54．A．What B．How C．Who D．Where55．A．roof B．bed C．swing D．ground阅读理解AI began working in journalism when I was eight. It was my mother’s idea. She wanted me to “make something” of myself, and decided I had better start young if I was to have any chance of keeping up with the competition.With my load of magazines I headed toward Belleville Avenue. The crowds were there. There were two gas stations on the corner of Belleville and Union. For several hours I made myself highly visible, making sure everyone could see me and the heavy black letters on the bag that said THE SATURDAY EVENING POST. When it was supper time, I walked back home.“How many did you sell, my boy?” my mother asked.“None.”“Where did you go?”“The corner of Belleville and Union Avenues.”“What did you do?”“Stood on the corner waiting for somebody to buy a Saturday Evening Post.”“You just stood there?”“Didn’t sell a single one.”“My God, Russell!”Uncle Allen put in, “Well, I’ve decided to take the Post.” I handed him a copy and he paid me a nickle(五分镍币). It was the first nickle I earned.Afterwards my mother taught me how to be a salesman. I would have to ring doorbells, address adults with self-confidence, and persuade them by saying that no one, no matter how poor, could afford to be without the Saturday Evening Post in the home.One day, I told my mother I’d changed my mind. I didn’t want to make a success in the magazine business.“If you think you can change your mind like this,” she replied, “you’ll become a good-for-nothing.” She insisted that, as soon as school was over, I should start ringing doorbells, selling magazines. Whenever I said no, she would scold me.My mother and I had fought this battle almost as long as I could remember. My mother, dissatisfied with my father’s plain workman’s life, determined that I would not grow up like him and his people. But never did she expect that, forty years later, such a successfuljournalist as me would go back to her husband’s people for true life and love.56．Why did the boy start his job young?A．He wanted to be famous in the future B．The job was quite easy for him.C．His mother had high hopes for him. D．The competition for the job was fierce.57．From the dialogue between the boy and his mother, we learn that the mother was _______.A．excited B．interested C．ashamed D．disappointed 58．What did the mother do when the boy wanted to give up?A．She forced him to continue. B．She punished him.C．She gave him some money. D．She changed her plan.59．The phrase “this battle”in the last paragraph refers to .A．the war between the boy’s parentsB．the arguing between the boy and his motherC．the quarrel between the boy and his customersD．the fight between the boy and his father60．What is the text mainly about?A．The early life of a journalist.B．The early success of a journalist.C．The happy childhood of the writer. D．The important role of the writer in his family.BResearchers have found more evidence that suggests a relationship between races and rates(率) of lung cancer among smokers. A new study shows that black people and Native Hawaiians are more likely to develop lung cancer from smoking. It compared their risk to whites, Japanese-Americans and Latinos.Researchers at the University of Southern California and the University of Hawaii did the new study. The New England Journal of Medicine published the findings. The eight-year research studied more than 180,000 people. They included present and former smokers and people who never smoked. Almost 2.000 people in the study developed lung cancer.Researchers say genetics(遗传学) might help explain the racial and ethnic（种族的） differences. There could be differences in how people's bodies react to smoke. But environmental influences, including the way people smoke, could also make a difference.African-Americans and Latinos in the study are reported smoking the fewest cigarettes per day. Whites are the heaviest smokers. But the scientists point out that blacks have been reported to breathe cigarette smoke more deeply than white smokers. This could fill their lungs with more of the chemicals in tobacco that cause cancer.Scientists know that some diseases effect different groups differently.And some drug companies have begun to develop racially targeted(针对) medicines. Last June, the United States Food and Drug Administration approved a drug designed to treat heart failure in black patients. The name is BiDil. The agency called it "a step toward the promise of personalized medicine."61．Which of the following orders is from higher to lower risk of having lung cancer?A．Whites—Native Hawaiians B．Africans—Americans—LatinosC．Asians—Native Hawaiians D．Africans—Americans—Native Hawaiians62．Researchers agree that it is that may probably determine black people’s risk of lung cancer.A．the larger amount of smoking than white peopleB．the living style or habit of the blacksC．the depth of cigarette smoke into their lungsD．the physical strength to react to cigarette smoke63．People in the new study are made up of .A．heavy smokers in America B．the black and white peopleC．the Asians and Hawaiians D．smokers and non-smokers64．The production of BiDil referred to in the last paragraph is to .A．explain different races react to some diseases differentlyB．tell the readers that racial differences exist in smokersC．show a big step people have taken in the medicine areaD．support the idea that it is easy for blacks to have cancers 65．Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the author?A．The way of smoking may increase the risk of lung cancer.B．Race has nothing to do with the risk of having a lung cancer.C．The research was started by the New England Journal of Medicine.D．The risk of lung cancer lies I how much a person smokes.C"The world's oceans are slowly getting more acidic．”say scientists．The researchers from California report that the change is taking place in response to higher levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere.The lowering of the waters’pH value is not great at the moment but could cause a serious threat to current ocean life if it continues, they warn. Ken Caldeira and Michael Wickett, from the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, report their concerns in the journal Nature. Increasing use of oil fuels means more carbon dioxide is going into the air, and most of it will eventually be absorbed by seawater. Once in the water, it reacts to form carbonic acid. Scientists believe that the oceans have already become slightly more acidic over the last century. These researchers have tried to predict what will happen in the future by combining what we know about the history of the oceans withcomputer models of climate change．"This level of acidity will get much more extreme in the future if we continue releasing COZ into the atmosphere," said Dr Caldeira. "And we predict the amount of future acidity will exceed（超过）anything we have seen over the last several hundred million years, let alone perhaps after rare disastrous events such as asteroid（小1j-%+.'_) impacts．”However, it is not absolutely clear what that means for ocean life．Most organisms live near the surface, where the greatest pH change would be expected to occur, but deep-ocean life forms may be more sensitive to pH changes．Coral reefs and other organisms whose shells contain calcium carbonate（小行星) may be particularly affected if the water's acidity levels keep going up, the team predict. They could find it much more difficult to build these structures in water with a lower pH.In recent years some people have suggested storing carbon dioxide from power stations in the deep ocean as a way of dealing with global warming．But Dr Caldeira said that such a strategy should now bere-considered. "Previously, most experts had looked at ocean absorption of carbon dioxide as a good thing一because in releasing CO2 into the atmosphere we warm the planet, and when CO2, is absorbed by the ocean, it reduces the amount of greenhouse warming.”66 ．The ocean is becoming more acidic due to＿． A，the lower water pH value B．the warming atmosphere C ．the higher level of COZ in the air D．the increasing use of oil fuels67． According to Dr Caldeira,＿．A ．ocean absorption of carbon dioxide is a good thingB ．more oil fuels will be used in the near futureC ．scientists may predict climate changes with computer modelsD ．the future situation of the amount of acidity is extremely serious 68．If the water's acidity level keeps rising,＿．A ．ocean life whose structures contain calcium carbonate may be affectedB ．the waters’pH value will become higher and higherC ．organisms living near the surface are more sensitive to pH changesD ．some disastrous events will occur more often than before 69．Most experts once believed storing carbon dioxide in the ocean would reduce＿．A ．the COZ absorbed by the oceanB ．the amount of greenhouse warmingC ．the acidity of the oceanD ．the gradul release Of CO270．The purpose of this passage is to＿．A ．show people the findings of a research teamB ．inform people of how acid the ocean is nowC ．introduce Dr Caldeira and his team's researchD ．warn people of the higher level of COZ 36—40BADBC 41—45ACABA 46—50DCAAB 51—55CBDDC 56—60CDABA 61—65BCDAA 66—70CADCB。

手惰市安逸阳光实验学校高考英语二轮专题复习阅读能力综合培养训练集（十五）完形填空Barbara was driving her six-year-old son, Benjamin, to his piano lesson on the highway. They were late and Barbara was 26 tired. She had worked extra shifts as a night 27 nurse. The sleet(雨夹雪) storm and icy roads 28 her tension. She was thinking of turning around at once.Suddenly a car ahead of them lost control on a patch of ice and crashed 29 into a telephone pole. The impact was horrible.Barbara pulled onto the road’s shoulder. Thank God she was a nurse—her skill might make a 30 in the fate of these 31 passengers! But what about Ben ? Little boys 32 see scenes like this. But was it 33 to leave him alone? What if their car was 34 from behind, or a stranger 35 him? For a brief moment, Barbara decided to go on her way. “Ben, honey, 36 me you’ll stay in the car!” she cried over her shoulder.“I will, Mommy,” she heard him say 37 , she can, slipping and sliding, toward the crash site.It was 38 than she had feared. Two high-school-aged girls had been in the car. One, the blonde on the passenger side was dead. The driver, however, was unconscious. Barbara quickly 39 pressure to the wound in the teenager’s head while her practiced eyes ran over the other 40 , a broken leg, maybe two, along with probable internal damage. But if help came , this girl would live. The ambulance arrived. “ Good job,” one rescue worker said, 41 he examined the driver. “ You probably saved her life, Ma’am.”As Barbara walked back to her car, a feeling of 42 overwhelmed her, especially for the family of the passenger who had died. But what should she tell Ben?“Mom,” he 43 “ did you see it?”“See what honey?” she asked.“The angel, Mom! He came down from the sky. And he opened the door, and he took that girl out. “ Barbara’s eyes were filling with tears, “ Which door, Ben?” “The 44 side.”Later Barbara was able to meet the families of the victims. They expressed their 45 for the help she had provided. Barbara was able to give them something more: Be n’s Vision.26. A. uncommonly B. commonly C. unusually D. usually27. A. class B. work C. school D. duty28. A. added to B. made up C. added D. brought up29. A. front B. forward C. backward D. sideways30. A. help B. devotion C. contribution D. difference31. A. fortunate B. unfortunate C. strange D.familiar32. A. shouldn’t B. can’t C. wouldn’t D. couldn’t33. A. safe B. necessary C. fit D. sure34. A. stolen B. beat C. hit D. broken35. A. approached B. stolen C. struck D. robbed36. A. tell B. reply C. answer D. promise37. A. before B. as C. after D. on38. A. lucky B. more dangerous C. worse D. better39. A. pulled B. put C. set D. applied40. A. scars B. injuries C. death D. harms41. A. before B. after C. since D. as42. A. harm B. achievement C. sadness D. tiredness43. A. whispered B. shouted C. yelled D. repeated44. A. driver B. stranger C. passenger D. passer-by45. A. gratitude B. admiration C. help D. benefits阅读理解AI had an experience some years ago, which taught me something about the ways in which people make a bad situation worse by blaming themselves. One January, I had to hold two funerals on successive days for two elderly women in my community. Both had died “ full of years”, as the Bible would say. Their homes happened to be near each other, so I paid condolence(吊唁) calls on the two families on the same afternoon.At the first home, the son of the deceased(已故的)woman said to me, “ If only I had sent my mother to Florida and gotten her out of this cold and snow, she would be alive today. It’s my fault that she died.” At the second home, the son of the other deceased woman said, “ If only I hadn’t insisted on my mother’s going to Florida, she would be alive today.. that long airplane ride, the sudden change of climate, was more than she could take. It’s my fault that she’s dead.”You see that any time there is a death, the survivors will feel guilty. Because the course of action they took turned out bad, they believe that the opposite course—keeping Mother at home, putting off the operation—would have turned out better. After all, how could it have turned out any worse?There are seem to be two elements involved in our willingness to feel guilty. The first is our pressing need to believe that the world makes sense, that there is a cause for every effect and a reason for everything that happens that leads us to find patterns and connections both where they really exist and where they exist only in our minds.The second element is the view that we are the cause of what happens ,especially the bad things that happen. It seems to be a short step from believing that every event has a cause to believe that every disaster is our fault. The roots of this feeling may lie in our childhood.A baby comes to think that the world exists to meet his needs, and that he makes everything happen in it. He wakes up in the morning and summons the rest of the world to its tasks. He cries, and someone comes to attend to him. When he is hungry, people feed him , and when he is wet, people change him. Very often, we do not completely outgrow that childish view that our wishes cause things to happen.46. What is said about the two diseased elderly women?A. They lived out a natural lifeB. They died of exhaustion after the long plane rideC. They weren’t used to the change in weather.D. They died due to lack of care by family members.47. The author had to conduct the two women’s funerals probably because ______.A. he wanted to comfort the two familiesB. he was an official from the communityC. he had great pity for the deceasedD. he was minister of the local church48. People feel guilty for the deaths of their loved ones because _____.A. they couldn’t find a better way to express their sorrowB. they believe that they were responsibleC. they had neglected the natural course of eventsD. they didn’t know things often turn in the opposite direction49. According to the passage, the underlined part in paragraph 4 probably means that_____.A. everything in the world is predeterminedB. the world can be interpreted in different waysC. there is an explanation for everything in the worldD. we have to be sensible in order to understand the world50. What’s the idea of the passage?A. Life and death is an unsolved mystery.B. Every story should have a happy ending.C. Never feel guilty all the time because not every disaster is our fault.D. In general, the survivors will feel guilty about the people who passed away.BThe internet has led to a huge increase in credit-card(信用卡) fraud. Your card information could even be for sale in an illegal Website(非法网站). Websites offering cheap goods and services should be regarded with care Online shoppers who enter their credit-card information may never receive the goods they thought they bought.The thieves then go shopping with your card number—or sell theinformation over the Internet. Computer hackers(黑客)have broken down security(安全) system, raising questions about the safety of card holder information.Several months ago, 25,000 customers of a CD universe, an online music retailer(批发商), were not lucky. Their names, addresses and credit-card numbers were posted on a Website after the retailer refused to pay US $ 157,828 to get back the information.Credit-card firms are now fighting against online fraud. Master-card is working on plans for Web only credit-card, with a lower credit limit. The card could be used only for shopping online. However , there are a few simple steps you can take to keep from being cheated.Ask about your credit-card fir m’s online rules: under British law, cardholders are responsible for the first US $ 78 of any fraudulent spending. And shop only at secure sites: send your credit-card information only if the Website offers advanced secure system.If the security is in place, a letter will appear in the bottom right-hand corner of your screen. The Website address may also start extra “s” stands for secure. If in doubt, give your credit-card information over the telephone.Keep your password safe: most online sites require a user name and password before placing an order. Treat your password with care.51. The underlined word “fraud” in the first paragraph probably means ______.A. cheatingB. saleC. paymentD. use52. According to this passage most people worry about shopping on the Internet because ______.A. a great number of stolen credit-cards are sold on the Internet every dayB. fraud on the Internet happens very oftenC. many Websites break down every dayD. there are too many illegal Websites on the Internet53. Thieves usually get the information of the credit-card ______.A. because many customers lost their cardsB. by paying money for people working in the information companiesC. because of the carelessness of the customersD. by stealing the information from Websites54. If the passwords of your credit-cards are not probably kept, _____.A. the bank and the shop will suffer great lossesB. you will not be able to get back your informationC. you might suffer great lossesD. the bank will answer for your loss55. What’s the best title of the passage?A. How to Beat Online Credit-card ThievesB. How to Shop on the InternetC. Never Use Credit-card Without an Advanced ComputerD. Why Thieves Steal Credit-card Information26-30CDADD 31-35BAACA 36-40DBCDB 41-45DCACA46-50 ADBCC 51-55ABDCA。

2012届高考英语二轮专题复习阅读能力综合培养训练集（一）完形填空Many television programmes are very realistic. One who watches TV often __21_ that whatever happened in the film could _ 22__ happen to him. With only__23__ imagination, every man in the street becomes a thief, __24__ , or a murderer. Jane had been watching a spy film at a friend's house. In it, a young girl had been followed and was murdered. She felt a little frightened __25__ to the station. She took the train back to the centre of the city. There were a tot of people traveling , so she fell much __26 __ .She looked round at the other people in the train. A nm sitting opposite her, __27__ a newspaper, took a quick look at her. She thought __28__ of it until she saw him staring at her. Remembering __29__ and feeling very uncomfortable, she got out of the train and went to the bus stop. When he got on __30__ bus as she did, she felt that he was following her. As long as she had been with other people she had not been frightened, but when she __31__ the bus, the streets were almost __32__ . She walked as quickly as she __33__ . She could hear footsteps following her but she dared not __34__ back. After what seemed to have been hours, but was in fact a few __35__ , she reached the front door. She felt for keys, but was unable to find them, __36__ she was so frightened. The footsteps __37__ behind her. She felt a hand on her shoulder. Instead of feeling hands round her neck, however, she heard a __38__ voice."I __39__ if I frightened you. I'm your new neighbour, l thought I __ 40__ you on the train, but I wasn't sure."21. A. finds B. feels C. knows D. believes22. A very B. quite C. well D. hardly23. A. little B. a little C. few D. a few24. A, a spy B. a prisoner C. an actor D. a film star25. A. flying B. working C. running D. walking26. A. happier B. safer C. more pleased D. more comfortable27. A. publishing B. reporting C. reading D. watching28. A. something B. everything C. nothing D. anything29. A. the thief B. the film C. the newspaper D. the friend30. A. the same B. a different C. the other D. another31. A. got on B. got off C. broke away from D. got rid of32. A. crowded B. empty C. busy D. free33. A. possible B. was possible C. can D. could34. A. smile B. look C. see D. bring35. A. months B. days C. minutes D. seconds36. A. when B. until C. before D. because37. A. started B. went on C. stopped D. left38. A. excited B. beautiful C. frightened D. pleasant39. A. feel sad B. mean well C. apologize D. beg40. A. knew B. saw C. recognized D. met阅读理解( A )In Kansas City, Missouri, a computer helps fire fighters. The computer, which works very fast, has information about all the 350,000 street addresses in the city. Within two or three seconds after a call is received, the computer provides necessary information for the fire fighters. The information is then sent to them by radio from the computer centre in the City Hall. The exact place of the burning building and its size, type and any other details are clear to them.The Kansas City computer system also has a medical record of each of the city's 900 fire fighters. This kind of information is especially useful when a fire fighter is injured. With the information, doctors at hospital can treat the injured fire fighters more quickly and easily.The fire fighters themselves greatly appreciate (感激) the computer's help. They know about possible danger ahead of them and can prepare for it. Many times the computer information helps to save lives and property (财产). Sometimes the lives are those of fire fighters themselves.Mike Horan, a fire fighter captain, says, "I feel as if the computer is watching over me to help me if I get hurt."41. Which of the following is the best title of the text?A. Large Computers in Kansas, Missouri.B. Computers Help Fire Fighters.C. Important Information for Fire Fighters.D. The Speed of the Computers.42. What is the best help if you want to know the information about the street address inKansas?A. The fire fighter.B. The policeman.C. The computer.D. The map.43. The fire fighters can get information about a burning place which is sent byA. the radioB. the computerC. the City HallD. the centre of the city44. Why can the doctors treat the fire fighters quickly and easily?A. The hospital has a very good computer.B. The fire fighters can know about possible danger early.C. The computers can prepare everything for them.D. Medical records in the computers help them a lot.45. From Mike Horan's words, we can learn that the fire fighters themselvesA. are being taken care of by the computersB. have been saved by the computers many timesC. always get hurt in saving people's livesD. are trying hard to stop a fire burning(B)Bill Gates was born on October 28th, 1955. He and his two sisters grew up in Seattle. Their father, William H. Gates II, was a Seattle attorney (律师). Mary Gates, theirlate mother, was a school teacher.Gates attended public elementary school before moving on to the private Lakeside School in North Seattle. It was at Lakeside that Gates began his career in personal computer soft- ware, programming computers at age 13.In 1973, Gates entered Harvard University as a freshman, where he lived down the hall from Steve Ballmer, who is now Microsoft's president. While at Harvard, Gates developed a version (版本) of the programming language BASIC for the first microcomputer---the MITS Astair. In his junior year, Gates dropped out of Harvard to devote his energies full-time to Microsoft, a company he had started in 1975 with his boyhood friend Paul Allen. Guided by a belief that the personal computer would be a valuable tool on every office desk-top and in every home, they began developing software for personal computers.Gates' foresight and vision have led to the success of Microsoft and the software industry. He plays an important role in the technical development of new products. Much of his time is devoted to meeting with customers and staying in contact with Microsoft employees around the world through e-mail.In the dozen years since Microsoft went public, Gates has donated more than $ 800 mil- lion to charities (慈善机构), including $ 200 million to the Gates Library Foundation to help libraries in North America take advantage of new technologies and the Information Age.46. Where did Bill Gates begin his career in personal computer software?A. At public elementary school.B. At the private Lakeside School.C. At Harvard University.D. At Microsoft Company.47. Why did he drop out of Harvard?A. To change school.B. To spend all his energies to Microsoft.C. To find a full-time job.D. To earn money.48. Why did they begin developing software for the personal computer?A. Because they thought the personal computer would be welcomed by every family.B. Because they thought the personal computer would be a valuable tool on every officedesk-top.C. Because they thought the personal computer would be a valuable tool on every officedesk-top and in every home.I). Because personal computers have been popular.49. How does Gates spend much of his time?A. Meeting with people.B. Travelling around the world.C. E-mailing some friends.D. Meeting with customers and e-mailing Microsoft employees.50. What does the word "donated" mean?A. Gave.B. Earned.C. Made.D. Received.21---25 DCBAD 26---30 BCCBA 31---35 BBDBC 36---40 DCDCC41---45 BCADA 46—50 BBCDA。

手惰市安逸阳光实验学校高考英语二轮专题总复习阅读理解能力综合培养（三）：阅读理解（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）请认真阅读下列短文，从短文后所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

AGoldie's SecretShe turned up at the doorstep of my house in Cornwall. No way could I have sent her away. No way, not me anyway. Maybe someone had kicked her out of their car the night before. "We're moving house.'; "No space for her any more with the baby coming." "We never really wanted her, but what could we have done? She was a present." People find all sorts of excuses for abandoning an animal. And she was one of the most beautiful dogs I had ever seen.I called her Goldie. If I had known what was going to happen I would have given her a more creative name. She was so unsettled during those first few days. She hardly ate anything and had such an air of sadness about her. There was nothing I could do to make her happy, it seemed. Heaven knows what had happened to her at her previous owner's. But eventually at the end of the first week she calmed down. Always by my side, whether we were out on one of our long walks or sitting by the fire.That's why it was such a shock when she pulled away from me one day when we were out for a walk. We were a long way from home, when she started barking and getting very restless. Eventually I couldn't hold her any longer and she raced off down the road towards a farmhouse in the distance as fast as she could.By the time I reached the farm I was very tired and upset with Goldie. But when I saw her licking (舔) the four puppies (幼犬) I started to feel sympathy towards them. "We didn't know what had happened to her," said the woman at the door. "I took her for a walk one day, soon after the puppies were born, and she just disappeared." "She must have tried to come back to them and got lost," added a boy from behind her.I must admit I do miss Goldie, but I've got Nugget now, and she looks just like her mother. And I've learnt a good lesson: not to judge people.1. How did the author feel about Goldie when Goldie came to the house?A. Shocked.B. Sympathetic.C. Annoyed.D. Upset.2. In her first few days at the author's house, Goldie ______.A. felt worriedB. was angryC. ate a littleD. sat by the fire3 Goldie rushed off to a farmhouse one day because she ______.A. saw her puppiesB. heard familiar barkingC. wanted to leave the authorD. found her way to her old home4. The passage is organized in order of ______.A. timeB. effectivenessC. importanceD. complexityBOpen Letter to an EditorI had an interesting conversation with a reporter recently --- one who works for you. In fact, he's one of your best reporters. He wants to leave. Your reporter gave me a copy of his resume(简历) and photocopies of six stories that he wrote for you. The headlines showed you played them proudly. With great enthusiasm, he talked about how he finds issues(问题), approaches them, and writes about them, which tells me he is one of your best. I'm sure you would hate to lose him. Surprisingly, your reporter is not unhappy. In fact, he told me he really likes his job. He has a great assignment (分工), and said you run a great paper. It would be easy for you to keep him, he said. He knows that the paper values him. He appreciates the responsibility you've given him, takes ownership of his profession, and enjoys his freedom.So why is he looking for a way out?He talked to me because he wants his editors to demand so much more of him. He wants to be pushed, challenged, coached to new heights.The reporter believes that good stories spring from good questions, but his editors usually ask how long the story will be, when it will be in, where it can play, and what the budget is.He longs for conversations with an editor who will help him turn his good ideas into great ones. He wants someone to get excited about what he's doing and to help him turn his story idea upside down and inside out, exploring the best ways to report it. He wants to be more valuable for your paper. That's what you want for him, too, isn't it?So your reporter has set me thinking.Our best hope in keeping our best reporters, copy editors, photographers, artists --- everyone --- is to work harder to make sure they get the help they are demanding to reach their potential. If we can't do it, they'll find someone who can.5. What does the writer think of the reporter?A. Optimistic.B. Imaginative.C. Ambitious.D. Proud.6. What does the reporter want most from his editors in their talks?A. Finding the news value of his stories.B. Giving him financial support.C. Helping him to find issues.D. Improving his good ideas.7 Who probably wrote the letter?A. An editor.B. An artist.C. A reporter.D. A reader.8. The letter aims to remind editors that they should ______.A. keep their best reporters at all costsB. give morefreedom to their reportersC. be aware of their reporters' professional developmentD. appreciate their reporters' working styles and attitudesCPacing and PausingSara tried to befriend her old friend Steve's new wife, but Betty never seemed to have anything to say. While Sara felt Betty didn't hold up her end of the conversation, Betty complained to Steve that Sara never gave her a chance to talk. The problem had to do with expectations about pacing and pausing.Conversation is a turn-taking game. When our habits are similar, there's no problem. But if our habits are different, you may start to talk before I'm finished or fail to take your turn when I'm finished. That's what was happening with Betty and Sara.It may not be coincidental that Betty, who expected relatively longer pauses between turns, is British, and Sara, who expected relatively shorter pauses, is American. Betty often felt interrupted by Sara. But Betty herself became an interrupter and found herself doing most of the talking when she met a visitor from Finland. And Sara had a hard time cutting in on some speakers from Latin America or Israel.The general phenomenon, then, is that the small conversation techniques, like pacing and pausing, lead people to draw conclusions not about conversational style but about personality and abilities. These habitual differences are often the basis for dangerous stereotyping (思维定式). And these social phenomena can have very personal consequences. For example, a woman from the southwestern part of the US went to live in an eastern city to take up a job in personnel. When the Personnel Department got together for meetings, she kept searching for the right time to break in --- and never found it. Although back home she was considered outgoing and confident, in Washington she was viewed as shy and retiring. When she was evaluated at the end of the year, she was told to take a training course because of her inability to speak up.That's why slight differences in conversational style --- tiny little things like microseconds of pause --- can have a great effect on one's life. The result in this case was a judgment of psychological problems --- even in the mind of the woman herself, who really wondered what was wrong with her and registered for assertiveness training.9. What did Sara think of Betty when talking with her?A. Betty was talkative.B. Betty was an interrupter.C. Betty did not take her turn.D. Betty paid no attention to Sara.10. According to the passage, who are likely to expect the shortest pauses between turns?A. Americans.B. Israelis.C. The British.D. TheFinns.11. We can learn from the passage that ______.A. communication breakdown results from short pauses and fast pacingB. women are unfavorably stereotyped in eastern cities of the USC. one's inability to speak up is culturally determined sometimesD. one should receive training to build up one's confidence12. The underlined word "assertiveness" in the last paragraph probably means ______.A. being willing to speak one's mindB. being able to increase one's powerC. being ready to make one's own judgmentD. being quick to express one's ideas confidentlyDThe Cost of Higher EducationIndividuals (个人) should pay for their higher education.A university education is of huge and direct benefit to the individual. Graduates earn more than non-graduates. Meanwhile, social mobility is ever more dependent on having a degree. However, only some people have it. So the individual, not the taxpayers, should pay for it. There are pressing calls on the resources (资源) of the government. Using taxpayers' money to help a small number of people to earn high incomes in the future is not one of them.Full government funding (资助) is not very good for universities. Adam Smith worked in a Scottish university whose teachers lived off student fees. He knew and looked down upon 18th-century Oxford, where the academics lived comfortably off the income received from the government. Guaranteed salaries, Smith argued, were the enemy of hard work; and when the academics were lazy and incompetent, the students were similarly lazy.If students have to pay for their education, they not only work harder, but also demand more from their teachers. And their teachers have to keep them satisfied. If that means taking teaching seriously, and giving less time to their own research interests, that is surely something to celebrate.Many people believe that higher education should be free because it is good for the economy (经济). Many graduates clearly do contribute to national wealth, but so do all the businesses that invest () and create jobs. If you believe that the government should pay for higher education because graduates are economically productive, you should also believe that the government should pay part of business costs. Anyone promising to create jobs should receive a gift of capital from the government to invest. Therefore, it is the individual, not the government, who should pay for their university education.13. The underlined word "them" in Paragraph 2 refers to ______.A. taxpayersB. pressing callsC. college graduatesD. government resources14. The author thinks that with full government funding ______.A. teachers are less satisfiedB. students are more demandingC. students will become more competentD. teachers will spend less time on teaching15. The author mentions businesses in Paragraph 5 in order to ______.A. argue against free university educationB. call on them to finance students' studiesC. encourage graduates to go into businessD. show their contribution to higher education参考答案高BADAC DACCB CDBDA。

高考英语二轮专题复习阅读能力综合培养训练集（一百零一）AA rainforest is an area covered by tall trees with the total high rainfall spreading quite equally through the year and the temperature rarely dipping below 16℃.Rainforests have a great effect on the world environment because they can take in heat from the sun and adjust the climate. Without the forest cover, these areas would reflect more heat into the atmosphere，warming the rest of the world.Losing the rainforests may also influence wind and rainfall patterns, potentially causing certain natural disasters all over the world.In the past hundred years, humans have begun destroying rainforests in search of three major resources (资源): land for crops, wood for paper and other products, land for raising farm animals. This action affects the environment as a whole. For example，a lot of carbon dioxide(二氧化碳)in the air comes from burning the rainforests. People obviously have a need for the resources we gain from cutting trees but we will suffer much more than we will benefit.There are two main reasons for this. Firstly, when people cut down trees, generally they can only use the land for a year or two. Secondly, cutting large sections of rainforests may provide a good supply of wood right now, but in the long run it actually reduces t he world’ s wood supply.Rainforests are often called the world’s drug store. More than 25% of the medicines we use today come from plants in rainforests. However, fewer than 1% of rainforest plants have been examined for their medical value. It is extremely likely that our best chance to cure diseases lies somewhere in the world’s shrinking rainforests. [语篇解读] 文章论述了热带雨林的重要作用以及对环境的影响。

手惰市安逸阳光实验学校高考英语二轮专题总复习阅读理解能力综合培养（三十二）阅读理解（每题2分，满分40分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

AOn Christmas morning, I went to the Cockhedge Mall. People there were, all busy buying their last minute requirements．I needed to buy a birthday card for my son-in-law whose birthday is the 29fh of December．Picking up a few more things as well as my cared I went to join the line for the express checkout which was for people ．who only had a few items in a basket and．not a trolley load．This line was next to the Customer Service desk．Seemingly waiting quite a long time, I was jogged out of my thoughts by a voice behind me making comments on the things I bought．It was so funny when I realized that she was describing me contents of my basket． The owner of the voice was a very pretty young lady．I said to her that I was going to buy a box of Christmas cookies but the only ones left were not to my liking．The lady told me mat just opposite Cockhedge in Superdrug they had lots of cookies．I said, "I'm not going to bother now．I had enough of shops and I'm going home．"The assistant from me Customer Service came across at this time saying "If there is anyone in the line with a few items in their basket, none of which needed to be weighed, I will check out their groceries at the desk．" Because I had the sprouts which needed to be weighted, the young lady accepted the offer and walked away waving goodbye．Eventually my turn came at the checkout．I was walking away when I met my new friend once again who handed me a beautiful box of Christmas cookies．With a big hug she said "Hope you have a lovely Christmas．" She had been into Superdrug to buy me cookies while I was still queuing in Cockhedge．What a generosity to a stranger! I was so surprised you could have knocked me down with a feather．My Good Samaritan would never know what a joyful Christmas day I had with my family．Telling them this story, as we ate around the table, kept everyone spellbound．1．—The underlined word "spellbound" in the last paragraph probably means______．A．interested B．disappointed C．astonishedD．frightened2．Which of the following could be the best title of the story?A．A Piece of Lucky Feather B．A Surprise Christmas GiftC．The Boring Shopping Experience D．The Unforgettable Big Hug3．How does the writer feel about the pretty young lady?A．Worried B．Satisfied C．GratefulD．Proud4．What can we learn from the story?A．Nobody is sure what will happen the next moment．B．A simple action can bring other people happiness．C．Being patient will decrease the waiting time． ,D．Life without hope and faith is a full thing．BAt the moment, when looking round the world,, all kinds of dance performances are being offered．There are competitions that claim to be a World Cup or World Championship, and the young dancer or the1 dance teacher who wants to enter his students might be quite confused．Which is which? Which is of high standard and good quality, and which is not worth going to? First of all it has clearly got to be distinguished between the different styles of dance and the purpose of such competitions．When a person wants to learn classical ballet,, he or she would never dream of going to a ballroom teacher．Such a teacher might even have been world champion in his ballroom dancing, but he would definitely not be qualified in teaching proper classical ballet．People in Britain and the USA are taking more interest in modern dance．Dance classes of all kinds are popular; the audiences going to watch modem dance companies are also larger．And perhaps the most popular modern dance company in Britain is the Ballet Rambert．The Ballet Rambert isBritain's oldest established dance company which began in 1926．In the 60 s the company lacked the money to go on staging big productions．The directors wanted to encourage new talent and to keep up their high standards．A change of direction was necessary, They decided to give the ballet a “new look" in 1966．The purpose was to provide a chance for new talent - for musicians and designers as well as dancers - and to show dance as a contemporary art form．And although some of the company's previous fans dislike the change, new audiences came to see the productions．The modern dance pieces and modern music found unexpected popularity．In the 21st century the Ballet Rambert was a great success in London's West End．The company became a focus for new, progressive talent in the art．Then, the Ballet Rambert started to introduce young people to modem dance by giving performances at schools, which again, was a success．The Ballet Rambert has managed to make modem dance popular while creating original and often avant—garde （标新立异） productions．It can claim to be the oldest dance company in Britain and at the same time one of the most modern!5．If a person wants to learn classical ballet, he or she will goto ．A．the Ballet Rambert B．a ballroom teacherC．a world champion D．a qualified school 6．The underlined phrase "new talent" in Para．3 probably means ______．A．new programs B．new audiencesC．avant - garde productions D．skilled young dancers7．From the passage we know that the Ballet Rambert .A．has succeeded in making modem dance popularB．wanted to become the oldest dance companyC．was once a popular dance companyD．changed old dance into new ones8．This passage is mainly about _____．A．the popularity of modem danceB．the introduction to new modem dancersC．the development of me Ballet RambertD．the high standard of dance performancesCThe word "conservation" has a thrifty meaning．To conserve is to save and protect, to leave what we ourselves enjoy in such a good condition that others may also share the enjoyment．Our forefathers had no idea that human population would increase faster than the supplies of raw materials: most of them, even until very recently, had the foolish idea that the treasures were "limitless" and could "last forever" Most of the citizens of earlier generations knew little or nothing about me complicated and delicate system that runs all through nature, and which means that, as in a living body, an unhealthy condition of one part will sooner or later be hamrful to all the others.Fifty years ago, nature study was not part of the school work; scientific forestry was a new idea; wood was still cheap because it could be brought in any quantity from distant woodlands; soil destruction and river floods were not national problems; nobody had yet studied long-term climatic cycles in relation to proper land use; even the word "conservation" had nothing of the meaning that it has for us today. For the sake of ourselves and those who will come after us, we must now set about correcting the mistakes of our forefathers．Conservation should be made part of everybody's daily life．To know about the water table in ground is just as important to us as a knowledge of the basic math formulas．We need to know why all watersheds（上游集水区） need the protection of plant life and why the running current of streams and rivers must be made to give their fall benefit to the soil before they finally escape to the sea．We need to be taught the duty of planting trees as well as of cutting them．We need to know the importance of big, grown trees, because living space for most of man’s fellow creatures on this planet is fighred not only in square measure of surface but also in cubic（立方体的）volumeabove the earth. In a word, it should be our goal to restore as much of the original beauty of nature as we can.9．The author's attitude towards the use of natural resources is _____．A．positive B．uninterested C．optimistic D．critical10．According to the author,, the greatest mistake of our forefathers was mat .A．they had no idea about scientific forestryB．they had little or no sense of environmental protectionC．they were not aware of the importance of nature studyD．they had no idea of how to make good use of raw materials11．To avoid repeating the mistakes of our forefathers, the author suggests that _____.A．we plant more treesB．natural sciences be taught to everybodyC．environmental education be directed toward everyoneD．we return to nature12．How can you understand the underlined sentence in the last paragraph?A．Our living space on the earth is getting smaller and smaller．B．Our living space should be measured in cubic volume．C．We need to take some measures to protect space．D．We must preserve good living conditions for both birds and animals．DDuring the years after the terrorist attack on the World Trade Center, structural engineers have been trying hard to solve a question that would otherwise have been completely unthinkable: Can building be designed to stand catastrophic blasts （攻击；爆破） by terrorists?Soon after the terrorist attacks on the twin towers, structural engineers from the University at Buffalo and the Multidisciplinary Center for Earthquake Engineering Research （MCEER） traveled to ground zero as part of a project funded by the National Science Foundation．They spent two days beginning the task of formulating（构思） ideas about how to design such structures and to search for clues on how to do so in buildings that were damaged, but still are standing．"Our objective in visiting ground zero was to go and look at the buildings surrounding the World Trade Center, those buildings that are still standing, but that sustained damage," said Mr．Bruneau, Ph．D．"Our immediate hope is that we can develop a better understanding as to why those buildings remain standing, while our long-term goal is to see whether earthquake engineering technologies can be married to existing technologies to achieve enhanced performance of buildings in the event of terrorist attacks," he added．Photographs taken by the investigators demonstrate the monumental damage to the World Trade Center towers and buildings nearby．One building ablock away from the towers remains standing, but was badly damaged．"This building is many meters away from the World Trade Center and yet we see a column （柱子） there that used to be part of that building," explained A．Whittaker, Ph．D．"The column became a missile that shot across the road, through the window and through the floor．" ,The visit to the area also brought some surprises, according to the engineers．For example, the floor framing （框架） system in one of the buildings was quite strong, allowing floors that were pierced by tons of falling debris （残砾） to survive．"Good framing systems may provide a simple, but reliable strategy for blast resistance," he added．Other strategies may include providing alternate paths for gravity loads in the event that a load-bearing column fails．"We also need a better understanding of the mechanism of collapse," said A．Whittaker．"We need to find out what causes a building to collapse and how you can predict it．"A． Reinhorn, Ph．D．noted that "earthquake shaking has led to the collapse of buildings in the past．Solutions developed for earthquake-resistant design may apply to blast engineering and terrorist-resistant design．Part of our mission now is to transfer these solutions and to develop new ones where none exist at present．"1 3．The question raised in the first paragraph is one __ ．A．that was asked by structural engineers a month agoB．that is too difficult for structural engineers a month agoC．that was never thought of before the terrorist attackD．that terrorists are eager to find a solution to14．The column mentioned by Dr．Whittaker _ __．A．was part of the building close to the World Trade CenterB．was part of me World Trade CenterC．was shot through me window and the floor of the World Trade Center D．damaged many buildings near the World Trade Center15．A surprising discovery made by the investigators during their visit to ground zero is that___．A．floors in the faraway buildings remained undamagedB．some floor framing systems demonstrate resistance to explosion C．complex floor framing systems are more blast resistantD．floors in one of the buildings were pierced by tons of debris1 6．What Dr．Reinhorn said in the last paragraph may imply all the following EXCEPT that .A．blast engineers should develop new solutions for terror-resistant designB．blast engineering can borrow technologies developed forterror-resistant designC．solutions developed for earthquake-resistant design may apply to terrorist resistant designD．blast engineering emerges as a totally new branch of scienceEToday, mere's hardly an aspect of our life that isn't being upended by the tons of information available on the hundreds of millions of sites crowding the Internet, not to mention its ability to keep us in constant touch with each other via electronic mail．"If the automobile and aerospace technology had exploded at the same pace as computer and information technology," says Microsoft, "a new car would cost about $ 2 and go 600 miles on a small quantity of gas．And you could buy a Booing 747 for the cost of a pizza．"Probably the biggest payoff, however, is the billions of dollars the Internet is saving companies in producing goods and serving for the needs of their customers． Nothing like it has been seen since the beginning of the Industrial Revolution, when power-driven machines began producing more in a day than men could turn out in nearly a year．"We view the growth of the Internet and e-commerce as a global trend," says Merrill Lynch, "along the lines of printing press, the telephone, the computer, and electricity．"You would be hard pressed to name something mat isn't available on the Internet． Consider: books, health care, movie tickets, construction materials, baby clothes, stocks, cattle feed, music, electronics, antiques, tools, real estate, toys, autographs of famous people, wine and airline tickets．And even after you've moved on to your final resting place, there’s no reason those you love can't keep in touch．A company called FinalThoughts．com offers a place for you to store "afterlife e-mails" you can send to Heaven with the help of a "guardian angel．”Kids today are so computer literate that it in fact ensures the United States will remain the unchallenged leader in cyberspace for the foreseeable（能预测的） future． Nearly all children in families with incomes of more man $75,000 a year have home computers, according to a study by the David and Lucile Packard Foundation．Youngsters from ages 2 to 17 at all income levels have computers, with 52% of those connected to the Internet．Most kids use computers to play games （some for 30 hours or more a week）, and many teenage girls mink nothing of rushing home from school to have e-mail chats with friends they have just left．What's clear is that, whether like it or not, the Internet is an ever growing part of our lives and there is no turning back．"The Internet is just 20% invented," says resistant design cyber pioneer Jake Winebaum．"The last 80% is happening now．"17．What can we learn from the Microsoft's remark?A．Today's cars and airplanes are extremely overpriced．B．Information technology is developing at an amazing speed．C．．Information technology has reached the point where improvementis difficult.D．There's more competition in information technology industry than in car industry．18．The author gives the example of FinalThoughts．com to make the point that .A．there are some genius ideas on the InternetB．almost anything is available on the InternetC．people can find good bargains on the InternetD．some websites provide novel services to increase hits19．What can we learn from the fourth paragraph?A．There is a link between income and computer ownership．B．Many American children don't put computers to good use．C．Studies show that boys are more computer literate than girls.D．The U．S．will stay ahead in the information technology in years．20．What is the message the author intends to convey?A．The Internet is going to get firm hold of our lives some day．B．The Internet is going to influence our lives even more greatly．C．We should have a positive attitude towards the changes the Internet brings．D．Children should be well prepared for the challenges in the information age．参考答案1-8 ABCB DDAC 9-16 DBCD CABD 17-20 BBDB。

手惰市安逸阳光实验学校高考英语二轮专题复习阅读能力综合培养训练集（四十一）完形填空As darkness fell, hundreds of people in the Swiss village left their houses. They were staring 36 at the mountain top in the distance. It was covered with ice and snow beautiful and 37 .The huge mountain is called Matterhorn. The mountain climbers had 38 the top，using the southern route（路线）. But no one had ever 39 to try a winter climbing up the northern side. But now one man was daring to try the 40 route. He was Walter Bonatti, a great mountain climber from Italy.For two days he had climbed. The village people had 41 him anxiously. Now they were waiting to see his 42 . If he planned to 43 the next day，he would light a green signal. A red light would mean that he was turning.A tiny green light 44 high on the mountain side. Bonatti was not giving up！The people 45 .The next day he 46 his way upward. He was so lonely and so 47 ！But he would not give up. Again that night he lit the 48 light.In the morning, Bonatti 49 up. He could not see the top，but he knew he was 50 there. Though the climb was painful，he moved up.Bonatti had spent months 51 for the climb. Was the training enough? Did he have the strength and 52 to climb to the top?He was 53 at the top！News about his victory（胜利） was radioed to the world.The trip 54 the southern route was easy. He was warmly welcomed in the village. He had done the “ 55 ,” and would be well remembered asa climber forever.36. A. eastward B. forward C. down D. up37. A. special B. dangerous C. attractive D. obvious38. A. bordered B. passed C. reached D. climbed39. A. permitted B. admired C. thought D. dared40. A. difficult B. novel C. same D. easy41. A. surrounded B. terrified C. watched D. helped42. A. face B. figure C. flag D. signal43. A. settle down B. go on C. give up D. throw away44. A. appeared B. showed C. disappeared D. hung45. A. laughed B. cheered C. jumped D. shouted46. A. continued B. started C. stopped D. led47. A. sleepy B. excited C. tired D. happy48. A. yellow B. blue C. green D. red49. A. woke B. turned C. got D. looked50. A. already B. almost C. extremely D. surely51. A. training B. accounting C. planning D. asking52. A. courage B. skill C. money D. wish53. A. finally B. gradually C. officially D. slightly54. A. along B. up C. down D. to55. A. necessary B. important C. limited D. impossible阅读理解AOTTAWA —Canada’s western city of Calgary is the world’s best city when it comes to healthy living, local press reported Monday.According to an international survey by Mercer Human Resource Consulting, a London-based consulting firm, Calgary was put at the top of a list of 144 cities. It scored 121 points, just above Honolulu’s score of 120. Helsinki（赫尔辛基，芬兰首都） and Ottawa followed at 119.5 and 118.5 respectively.Three other Canadian cities came in the top 20. Montreal and Vancouver tied for ninth and Toronto came in at 18th.The scores are based on air pollution levels, availability and quality of hospitals and medical supplies, as well as the efficiency of waste removal and sewage systems.In America, the lowest scoring city was Atlanta, which was ranked 76th. Athens was the lowest scoring city in Western Europe, ranking 120th because of its air pollution. London was ranked 59th.56. How many Canadian cities are in the top 20?A. 3.B. 4.C. 5.D. 6.57. Which of the following is NOT taken into account when the cities were scored?A. Weather conditions.B. Air quality.C. Waste removal.D. Medical supplies.58. Among the following cities, which is the lowest scoring one?A. Atlanta.B. Athens.C. London.D. Helsinki.BMalaysia is a country of exciting beauty, with a tropical（热带的）climate. Malaysia’s weather is hotter in the lowlands and cooler in the mountains and highlands. Temperatures vary between 20 and 30 centigrade. Rainfall can be expected at any time, with an average of between 200 and 260 centimeters.The Malaysian population consists of Malays, Chinese, Indians and Eurasians. Its main religions are Islam, Buddhism, Hinduism, Taoism and Christianity. Its national language is Malay. English is widely spoken and is used all over the country. Other languages spoken in Malaysia are some Chinese dialects, Tamil, Portuguese and Arabic.Malaysia is an exciting and fascinating place for tourists, with something special planned throughout the year. The natural attractions are plentiful, with magnificent mountains lying in green, largestretches of sandy beaches and hospitable and friendly people.Malaysia’s economy is the most advanced in this part of the world. The annual income is M$1, 680, one of the highest in the whole of Asia. Malaysia is the world’s lead ing exporter of rubber, tin, tropical hardwood, palm oil, pepper, tea, coffee and cocoa and has vast resources of oil.Malaysia’s capital is Kuala Lumpur in the southwest of the Malay Peninsula. Kuala Lumpur arose in the 1860s when tin was discovered, grew and spread very quickly. It became the state’s capital within forty years of its founding. Now it is home to over one million inhabitants, about 56% of whom are Chinese, 28% Malays and the rest are from anywhere and everywhere.59. If you visit Malaysia, you will see ________.A. people of the white and yellow racesB. many temples and churchesC. beautiful tropical sceneryD. All of the above.60. Though Malay is Malaysia’s national language, ______.A. over half of its population speak ChineseB. English is also a popular languageC. people don’t know MalayD. it’s only spoken by Malays 61. Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?A. Malaysia is one of the richest countries in Asia.B. It rains a little now and a little then in Malaysia.C. Kuala Lumpur became Malaysia’s capital before 1910.D. Malaysia is rich in agricultural products.36-40 DBCDA41-45 CDBAB 46-50 ACCDB51-55 ABACD 56-60 CABDB61 B。

手惰市安逸阳光实验学校高考英语二轮专题总复习阅读理解能力综合培养（三十三）1. ---I can’t imagine that great destruction was made to Xinjiang by the snowstorm.---_______________.A. Nor am IB. So do IC. Me, tooD. Me, neither2. The government said the city is facing ______ short supply of about1 million cubic meters of ________ natural gas.A. a; /B. the; theC. a; aD. the; /3. In Australia, surfing is a popular sport among young people __________ they can seek excitement and adventure.A. thatB. whichC. whereD. how4. The government is trying to do something to ______ a better understanding between the two countries.A. promoteB. adjustC. banD. clarify5. Noki a, the world’s largest mobile phone maker, said that over the first nine months of the year it ______ 23 million handsets in China.A. has soldB. had soldC. soldD. would have sold6. Obama says he is angry about policies that always favor the wealthy and powerful over ________Americans and insists that opportunities be opened up to all.A. intelligentB. competitiveC. averageD.original7. After the robbery, the shop fixed an alarm system ____________ further losses.A. forB. againstC. fromD. beyond8. A good teacher has to be armed with the ability to keep students ____________ throughout their learning process.A. motivatingB. to be motivatedC.motivate D. motivated9. Evidence has been piled up __________ drinking water after getting up in the morning contributes to one’s health.A. whatB. thatC. whichD. if10. –Thomson said he could fix my computer, but I really doubt it.--__________. He’s very good at the sort of thing.A. I couldn’t agree more.B. It’s just a piece of cake.C. Don’t worry.D. That’s out of the question.11. I’m quite sure that it is _________ impossible for me to fulfill the task within only two days without anyone to help me.A. absolutelyB. approximatelyC. narrowlyD. desperately12. Nowadays, in India, women with independent incomes are refusing to ________ the traditional idea of marriage.A. submit toB. contribute toC. devote toD. lead to13. ---My friend Bill promised he’d help with this rush job, but he didn’t show up.---____________! He never keeps his word.A. It’s hard to sayB. What a friendC. I couldn’t agree moreD. What a shame14. Usually there might be a lot of accidents in the heavy fog. I happened to witness____ this morning.A. itB. thoseC. oneD.that15. Large quantities of information, as well as some timely help, ___ since the organization was built.A. has been offeredB. had been offeredC. have been offeredD. is offered16. At the news conference, the foreign minister made the _________again that China will never be the first to use nuclear weapons.A. announcementB. explanationC. statementD. prediction17. According to the new traffic regulation, anyone who drives after drinking alcohol ______ be punished or arrested.A. shallB. shouldC.canD. need18. --Didn’t you enjoy yourself at the ball?---Certainly I did. __________, I had such fun that time seemed to go by so quickly.A. As a consequenceB. In factC. In contrastD. On the contrary19. –The trees we planted last year have all died.--What a pity. You should have planted them ____________there is plenty of water.A. whereB. in whichC. thatD. what20. —Is there anything ____for tomorrow? —Yes. We’re going to havea picnic if it doesn’t rain.A. planningB. being plannedC. to be plannedD. planned二：完形填空A couple of years ago, I went to a lady’s drugstore to buy some vitamins. Upon entering the store, I 21 that there was an electronickeyboard on a stand leaning against the wall. Being a piano music lover and 22 , I asked if the woman played. She nodded and ___23___ that she had been 24 lessons—at age 54! I told her that it was very 25 that she was pursuing(追求) her 26 to play the piano.Then she asked me the same question.“I have been playing for 8 years now,” I answered.“Then you must play a song for me before you leave,” she requested.I 27 she was kidding and I simply smiled. At the end of the 28 of the vitamins, she 29 me of our musical“ 30 ”. She then showed me to an old upright piano in the living room and asked me to play a song for her. I thought 31 and decided to play David Lanz’s “Return to the Heart”, since she had so much enthusiasm for 32_ , and it was my soul-searching song.I played the song to the best of my 33 , and with my emotions pouring into it as much as possible. She loved it. 34 I was about to step out of the door, I heard a weak voice calling out, “Young man!”I turned around. And there was an old lady 35 one little step at a time with the help of another woman. “I wanted to come out to 36 you for the beautiful song that you played. I have been very sick, and it’s very hard for me to 37 my bed, but I really wanted to thank you for the song. It made me feel good…” she said. With that, she turned around and walked 38 back to her room.I was deeply touched by her 39 and felt a deeper understanding for the song. It served its purpose beautifully, returning to one’s 40 for peace and joy, just as the song goes. 21. A. observed B. watched C. noticed D. caught22. A. player B. learner C. writerD. starter23. A. implied B. suggested C. agreed D. added24. A. giving B. attending C.teaching D. learning25. A. interesting B. exciting C.aggressive D. impressive26. A. enthusiasm B. interest C. hobbiesD. emotions27. A. found B. felt C.hoped D. thought28. A. charge B. purchase C. bargainD. obtaining29. A. warned B. required C.asked D. reminded30. A. deal B. agreement C.discussion D. debate31. A. for the moment B. at the moment C. for a moment D. at a moment32. A. music B. me C. the piano D. vitamins33. A. knowledge B. attitude C. mind D. ability34. A. Since B. As C.While D. Because35. A. having B. making C. takingD. moving36. A. thank B. praise C.admire D. respect37. A. get on B. get up C. get off D. get down38. A. quickly B. calmly C. happilyD. slowly39. A. approval B. appreciation C. joyD. thanks 40. A. soul B. world C. heartD. dream参考答案DACAB CBDBC AABCC CABADCADBD ADBDA CADBC ACDBC。

手惰市安逸阳光实验学校高考英语二轮专题复习阅读能力综合培养训练集（七十二）AMr. White lived in a small village. His parents hadn’t enough money to send him to school. He had to help them to do something in the fields. But he didn’t like to live in the poor place. When he was sixteen, he got to the town and found work in a factory. Three years later he became tall and strong. So he was sent to Africa as soldier. He stayed there for five years and got some money. Then he came back to England and bought a shop in a small town. No people in the town went to Africa except him. And he hoped they thought he was a famous man and that they could respect him. The children often asked him to tell them some stories and his life in Africa.One day a few children asked him to tell them something about the animals in Africa. He told them how he fought with the tigers and elephants. His stories surprised them all and some policemen and workers went to listen to him. It made him happier. Just a man who taught geography in a middle school passed there. He stopped to listen to him for a while and then said, “Could you please tell us a rare animal, sir?”“Certainly,” said Mr. Turner. “One day I met a rhinoceros（犀牛）by a river …”“Please wait a minute, sir,” said the man. “There aren’t any rhinoceros in Africa at all!”“It’s rare just because there aren’t any!”1. Mr. White was born in a _________ family.A. worker’sB. farmer’sC. soldier’sD. teacher’s2. Mr. White hoped to be respected because ___________.A. only he had been to Africa in the small townB. he was the richest man in their townC. he knew much about birds and animals in AfricaD. he was the only shopkeeper in the town3. The children often asked him to tell them something interesting because ________.A. he had been a soldier by thenB. he knew more than any other person in the townC. he was friendly to them allD. they hoped to be in Africa, too4. All people believed Mr. White except ________.A. the policemanB. the workerC. the childrenD. the geography teacher10. Which of the following is TRUE?A. Mr. White saw a rhinoceros in Africa.B. A rhinoceros can often be seen in Africa.C. Mr. White wouldn’t acknowledge he was wrong.D. The geography teacher had been to Africa, too.Key: BAADCBHave you ever listened to young children talking in the playground? They are always boasting. They say things like, “My Dad’s car is bigger than your Dad’s,” and “My Mom is smarter than yours.” They particularly like to boast about their families.There were three little boys, Harry, Ted and Gavin, who were always boasting. Gavin was the worst. Everything about his family was always the best or the biggest or the most expensive.Whatever the others said, he could always go on better. One day when they were walking to school, Harry said, “My father had a bath twice a week,”Ted spoke next. “That’s nothing,” he said. “Having a bath twice a week is dirty. My father has a bath every day, sometimes twice a day.”Ted looked at Gavin. Now it was his turn. But what could he say? “This time,” Ted thought, “I’m going to win.” Gavin didn’t know what to say. He couldn’t say that his father had a bath three times a day. That was silly. He walked on in silence. Ted smiled at Harry, and Harry smiled back. They were sure that for once they had beaten Gavin. They reached the school gates. Still Gavin said nothing. “We’ve won,”Ted said to Harry, but he spoke too soon. On the way home, Gavin said, “My Dad is so clean that he doesn’t have to bathe at all.”1. According to the passage, the meaning of the word “boast” is __________.A. to sing a nice songB. to talk bigC. to go on betterD. to have a bath three times a day2. What did Harry boast about?A. The number of times his father had a bath every week.B. The size of the bathroom in his home.C. His father’s car.D. His mother’s family.3. Who boasted the most?A. Ted.B. Harry and Ted.C. Harry and Gavin.D. Gavin.4. Why did Ted think that Harry’s father was dirty?A. He had a bath every day.B. He had a bath only twice a week.C. Ted’s father often had a bath twice a day.D. He never had a bath.5. What does “he spoke too soon” in the last paragraph mean?A. He spoke quickly.B. He should have spoken earlier.C. He was wrong.D. He couldn’t be understood.Key: BADBCCAs she walked round the large shop, Edith realized how difficult it was to choose a suitable Christmas gift for her father.She wished that he were as easy to please as her mother, who was always satisfied with perfume(香水). Besides, shopping at this time of the year was a most unhappy job. People stepped on your feet, pushed you with their shoulders and almost knocked you over in their hurry in order to find something cheap ahead of you.Partly to have a rest, Edith paused in front of a counter, where some beautiful ties were on show .“They are real silk,” the shop assistant told her with a smile trying to persuade her to buy one. But Edith knew from past experience that her choice of ties hardly ever pleased her father.She moved on slowly and then, quite by chance, stopped where a small crowd of men had gathered round a counter. She found some fine pipes on sale and the shapes were very beautiful. Edith did not hesitate for long,although her father only smoked a pipe once in a while, she believed this was certainly to please him.When she got home, with her small but well-chosen present hidden in her handbag, it was time for supper and her parents were already at table. Her mother was in great excitement. “Your father has at last decided to stop smoking,” she told her daughter happily. Edith was so surprised that she could not say a single word. 1. Which is true about Edith ’s father?A. It is difficult to choose a suitable present for him.B. He never got present.C. He preferred ties.D. He did not like any present.2. The assistant spoke to Edith because she seemed __________. A. attractive B. interested in ties C. tired D. pleased3. Edith stopped at the next counter ______________.A. purposelyB. suddenlyC. unwillinglyD. accidentally 4. Edith ’s father smoked a pipe ___________. A. when he was forced to B. on social occasions C. from time to time D. when he was delighted5. Shopping was very pleasant at that time of the year because _____________. A. customers trod on each other ’s toes on purposeB. customers poked each other with their elbowsC. people were ill-temperedD. it was too crowdedKey: ABDBD DMr. and Mrs. White had two sons and three daughters. One Sunday, Mrs. White said to her husband, “The children don ’t have any lessons today, and you’re free too. There ’s a new funfair in the park. Let ’s all go there to play.”Her husband said, “I want to finish some work today.” “Oh, forget it.Go there and make our children happy. That’s the most important work.”Mrs. White said.So Mr. and Mrs. White took their children to the funfair（庙会）. Mr. White was forty-five years old. But he enjoyed the funfair more than his children. He hurried from one thing to another, and ate lots of sweets. One of the children said to her mother, “Dad is just like a small child, isn’t he, Mom?” Mrs. White didn’t want to follow her husband around any more at that time and answered. He is even worse than a small child, Mary, because he might spend more money than a small child.1. There were ___________ children in the White family.A. twoB. threeC. fourD. five2. One Sunday, Mr. and Mrs. White wanted to go to ___________ with their children.A. schoolB. workC. a funfairD. a shop3. Mr. White liked the place so much that he __________.A. bought lots of sweetsB. followed his wife all the timeC. hurried from one thing to anotherD. asked a lot of questions4. From the story we know Mrs. White ________ when Mary asked her the question.A. was still excited to playB. was a little angry with Mr. WhiteC. looked for Mr. White everywhereD. are a lot of sweets 5. Of all the family members, ______ enjoyed playing there most that Sunday.A. Mr. WhiteB. Mrs. WhiteC. MaryD. the boysKey: DCCBA。

高考英语二轮专题能力提升限时训练阅读理解（综合考查）（含解析）阅读理解(综合考查)(限时40分钟)( A )(对应学生用书第131页)【逸闻趣事类】Once when I was a teenager,my father and I were standing in line to buy tickets for the circus.One family between us and the ticket counter made a big impression on me.There were eight children,all probably under the age of 12.The children were standing in line,two-by-two behind their parents,holding hands.They were excitedly jabbering about the clowns(小丑),elephants and other acts they would see that night.The ticket lady asked the father how many tickets he wanted.He proudly responded,“Please let me buy eight children’s tickets and two adult tickets so I can take my family to the circus.”The ticket lady told him the price.The wife’s head dropped,and the man leaned a little closer and asked,“How much did you say?”The ticket lady again told him the price.The man didn’t have enough money.How was he supposed to turn and tell his eight kids that he didn’t have enough money to take them to the circus?Seeing what was going on,my dad put his hand into his pocket,pulled out a $20 bill and dropped it on the ground.(We were not wealthy in any sense of the word!) My father reached down,picked up the bill,tapped the man on t he shoulder and said,“Excuse me,sir,this fell out of your pocket.”The man knew what was going on.He wasn’t begging for money but certainly appreciated the help in a difficult,embarrassing situation.He looked straight into my dad’s eyes,took my dad’s hand in both of his,and he replied,“Thank you,thank you,sir.T his really means a lot to me and my family.”My father and I went back to our car and drove home.We didn’t go to the circus that night,but we didn’t go without.1.The underlined word “jabbering”( in Para.1) can be best replaced by“”.A.imaginingB.talkingC.expectingD.asking2.When the ticket lady told the price,the wife .A.hardly heardB.hardly understoodC.was disappointedD.was relaxed3.Which of the following words can be best used to describe the writer’s father?( )A.H onest.B.Kind.C.Wise.D.Faithful.4.We can infer from the last paragraph thatA.The author and his father returned home with regret.B.The author and his father were unhappy about missing the circus.C.The author and his father were very happy with helping a man in a circus.D.The author and his father returned home with another kind of joy and comfort.5.Which of the following is true according to the text?( )A.The author and his father bought the tickets at last.B.The author and his father went home unhappy.C.The author and his father didn’t see the circus.D.The author got nothing at last.语篇解读:作者叙述和父亲买票看马戏表演时发生的事,作者得到了很大的收获:帮助他人得到了快乐、真情和满足。

高考英语二轮专题复习阅读能力综合培养训练集（七十三）AThe food we eat seems to have profound effects on our health.Although science has made enormous steps in making food more fit to eat ,it has, at the same time,made many foods unfit to eat. Some research has shown that perhaps eighty percent of all human illnesses are related to diet and forty percent of cancer is related to the diet as well,especially cancer of the colon. Different cultures are more likely to cause certain different illnesses because of the food that is characteristic in these cultures. That food is related to illness is nto a new discovery. In 1945, about 35 years ago, government researchers realized that nitrates, commonly used to preserve color in meats,and other food additivies,caused cancer. Yet, these carcinogenic additives remain in our food, and it becomes more difficult all the time to know which things on the packaging labels of processed food are helpful or harmful. The additives which we eat are not all so direct. Farmers often give penicillin to beef and living animals, and because of this ,penicillin has been found in the milk of treated cow. Sometimes similar drugs are given to animals not for medical purposes,but for financial reasons. The farmers are simply trying to fatten the animals in order to obtain a higher price on the market. Although the Food and Drug Administration(FDA) has tried repeatedly to control these procedures, the practices continue.1.What is the best possible title of the passage?a.Drug and Foodb.Cancer and Healthc.Food and Healthd.Health and Drug2.Which of the following statements is NOT ture?a.Drugs are always given to animals for medical reasonsb.Some of the additives in our food are added to the food itself and some are given to the living animalsc.Researchers have known about the potential dangers of food additives for over thirty-five years.d.Food may cause forty percent of cancer in world.3.How has science done something harmful to mankind?a.Because of science , diseases caused by polluted food haven been virtually eliminated.b.It has caused a lack of information concerning the value of food.c.Because of the application of science,some potentially harmful substances have been added to food.d.The scientists have preserved the color of meats,but not of vegetables.4.What are nitrates used for?a.They preserve flavor in packaged foods.b.They preserve the color of meats.c.They are the objects of research.d.They cause the animals to become fatter.5.The word 'carcinogenic' most nearly means '_____'.a.trouble-makingb.color-retainingc.money-makingd.cancer-causing 答案：cacbdBAs the pace of life continues to increase ,we are fast losing the art of relaxation. Once you are in the habit of rushing through lift,being on the go from morning till night, it is hard to slow down. But relaxation is essential for a healthy mind and body.Stress is an natural part of everyday lift and there is no way to avoid it. In fact ,it is not the bad thing it is often supposed to be .A certain amount of stress is vital to provide motivation adn give purpose to life. It is only when the stress gets out of control that it can lead to poor performance and ill health.The amount of stress a person can withstand depends very much on the individual. Some people are not afraid of stress,and such characters are obviously prime material for managerial responsibilities. Others lose heart at the first signs of unusual difficulties. When exposed to stress,in whatever form,we react both chemically and physically. In fact we make choice between "fight" or "flight" and in more primitive days the choice made the difference between life or death. The crises we meet today are unlikely to be so extreme,but however little the stress,it involves the same response. It is when such a reaction lasts long,through continued exposure to stress,that health becomes endangered.Such serious conditions as high blood pressure and heart disease have established links with stress.Since we cannot remove stress from our lives(it would be unwise to do so even if we could),we need to find ways to deal with it.1.People are finding less and less time for relaxing themselves because_____.a.they do not know how to enjoy themselvesb.they do not believe that relaxation is important for healthc.they are travelling fast all the timed.they are becoming busier with their work2.According to the writer ,the most important character for a good manager is his ________.a.not fearing stressb.knowing the art of relaxationc.high sense of responsibilityd.having control over performance3.Which of the follwing statements is ture?a.We can find some ways to avoid stressb.Stress is always harmful to peoplec.It is easy to change the hagit of keeping oneself busy with work.d.Different people can withstand different amounts of stress4.In Paragraph 3, "such a reaction" refers back to_______.a."making a choice between 'flight' or 'fight'"b."reaction to stress both chemically and physically"c."responding to crises quickly"d."losing heart at the signs difficulties"5.In the last sentence of the passage,"do so " refers to ______.a."expose ourselves to stress"b."find ways to deal with stress"c."remove stress from our lives"d."established links between diseases and stress"答案：dadbcCIn the 1960s, many young Americans were dissatisfied with American society. They wanted to end the Vietnam War and to make all of the people in the U.S. epual. Some of them decided to "drop out" of American society and form their own societies . They formed utopian communities , which they called "communes," where they could follow their philosophy of "do your own thing." A group of artists founded a commune in southern Colorado called "Drop City." Following the ideas of philosopher and architect Buckminster Fuller they built domeshaped houses from pieces of old cars. Other groups, such as author Ken Kesey's Merry Pranksters, the followers fo San Francisco poet Steve Gakin, and a group that called itself the Hog Farm, lived in old school huses and traveled around the United States. The Hog Farm become famous when they helped organize the Woodstock Rock Festival in 1969. Steve Gaskin's followers tried to settle down on a farm in Tennessee, but they had to leave when some members of the gruop were arrested for growing marijuana.Not all communes believed in the philosophy of "do you own thing," however . Twin Oaks , a commune founded in Virgiania in the late 1960s, was based on the ideas of psychologist B.F.Skinner. The people who lived at Twin Oaks were carefully controlled by Skinner's "conditioning" techniques to do things that were good for the community. In 1972, Italian architect Paolo Soleri began to build Arcosanti, a utopian city Arizsona where 2500 people will live closely together in one large building called an "archology" Soleri believes that people must live closely together so that they will all become one.1.Why did some young Americans decide to "drop out" of scoiety during the 1960s?a.They were not satisfied with American society.b.They wanted to grow marijuana.c.They wanted to go to the Vietnam War.d.They did not want all people to be equal.2.Where did the members of the Hog Farm commune live?a.In dome-shaped houseb.In old school husesc.On a farm inTennesseed.In an archology in Arizona3.Who gave the people of Drop City the idea to bulid dome-shaped house?a.Paolo Solerib.B.G.Skinnerc.Steve Gaskind.Buckminster Fuller 4.What was the Twin Oaks commune base on ?a.The philosophy of "do your own thing"b.Virginaia in the late 1960sc.The ideas of psychologistd.The belief that people must live closely togerher.5.What is an "archology"?a.A person who studies archaeologyb.A large building where people live closely togetherc.A city in A rizonad.A technique to contorl people答案：abdcbDThere are two factors which determine an individual's intelligence. The first is the sort of brain he is born with. Human brains differ considerably, some being more capable than others. But no matter how good a brain he has to begin with, an individual will have a low order of intelligence unless he has opportunities to learn. So the second factor is what happens to the individual—the sort of environment in which he is reared. If an individual is handicapped envionmentally ,it is likely that his brain will fail to develop and he will never attain the level of intelligence of which he is capable.The importance of environment in determining an individual's intellingence can be demonstrated by the case history of the identical twins, Peter and Mark X. Being identical, the twins had identical brains at birth, and their growth processes were the same. When the twins were three months old , their parents died, and they were placed in separate foster homes. Peter was reated by parents of low intelligence in an isolatedcommunity with poor educational pooprtunities.Mark was reared inthe home of well-to-do parents who had been to college. He was read to as a child , sent to good schools, and given every opportunity to be stimulated intellectually.This enviromental difference continued until the twins were in their late teens, when they were giben tesets to measure their intelligence. Mark's I.Q. was 125, twenty-five points higher than the average and fully forty points higher than his identical brother. Given equal opportunities , the twins , having identical brains,would have tested at roughly the same level.1.This selection can best be titled_________.a.Measuring Your Intelligenceb.Intelligence and Environmentc.The Case of Peter and Markd.How the brain Influences Intelligence2.The beststatement of the main idea of this passage is that _____.a.human brains differ considerablyb.the brain a person is born with is improtant in determining his intelligencec.environment is crucial in determining a person's intelligenced. persons having identical brains will have roughly the same intelligence3.According to the passage , the average I.Q.is _____.a.85b.100c.110d.1254.The case history of the twins appears to support the conclusion that _______.a.individual with identical brains seldom test at same levelb.an individual's intelligence is determined only by his enviromentck of opportunity blocks the growth of intelligenced.changes of enviroment produce changes in the structure of the brain5.This passage suggests that an individual 's I.Q.______.a.can be predicted at birthb.stays the same throuthout his lifec.can be increased by educationd.is determined by his childhood答案：bcbcc。

手惰市安逸阳光实验学校高考英语二轮专题复习阅读能力综合培养训练集（六十三）AHonesty comes in many forms. First there’s self-honesty. Is what people see the real article or do you appear_through_smoke_and_mirrors? I find that if I try to be something I’m not，I feel unsure of myself and take out a part from my PBA(personal bank account). I love how singer Judy Garland put it, “Always be a first class version (版本) of yourself, instead of a second class version of somebody else.”Then there’s honesty in our actions. Are you honest at school，with your parents, and with your boss? If you’ve ever been dishonest，I think we all have, try being honest, and notice how whole it makes you feel. Remember, you can’t do wrong and feel right. This story by Jeff is a good example of that：In my second year of study, there were three kids in my math class who didn’t do well. I was really good at it. I would charge them three dollars for each test that I helped them pass. I’d write on a little piece of paper all the right answers, and hand them off.At first I fe lt like I was making money, kind of a nice job. I wasn’t thinking about how it could hurt all of us. After a while I realized I shouldn’t do that anymore, because I wasn’t really helping them. They weren’t learning anything, and it would only get harder do wn the road. Cheating certainly wasn’t helping me.It takes courage to be honest when people all around you are getting away with cheating on tests, lying to their parents, and stealing at work. But, remember, every act of honesty is a deposit(储蓄)into your PBA and will build strength.[语篇解读] 诚实可以反映在生活的各个方面，对于我们来说，首先要做一个诚实的自我。

手惰市安逸阳光实验学校高考英语二轮专题复习阅读能力综合培养训练集（四十九）完形填空If you cough occasionally, you may just be suffering from a common cold. 36 if you have a rising fever withyour 37 , or you have difficulty in breathing, you had better 38 a doctor or call the emergency hotline (64629100 or 64629112) as soon as possible, 39 these could be symptoms(症状) of SARS (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome).If you want to 40 extra precautions(预防) and buy a filter mask, go to your local drug store. Your Chinese friendsmay 41 you to take Banlangen, a traditional Chinese medicine widely 42 in China to activate the immune（免疫的） system, or fumigate vinegar in your houseto 43 viruses(病毒) in the 44 , but "these measures are of no use in 45 the disease"， said Dr. Qi Xiaoqiu, Director General of the Department of Diseases Control, Ministry of Health.If you have 46 returned from Hong Kong orareas 47 SARS has been active, go to your doctorand 48 him or her of your recent trip. If you develop symptoms 49 your trip, stop traveling until fully 50 . If you pass 12 days symptom-free after coming back from these areas, you 51 set your mind at ease(无忧无虑).The following are some preventive measures you cantake 52 by experts from the Chinese Center for Diseases Control and Prevention:●Wash hands with running water after sneezing, coughing or clearing your nose;●Use a clean towel or tissue after washing hands;●Do not share towels with 53 ;●Keep a healthy diet, add or 54 clothes according to changes of the weather and exercise regularly and get plenty of sleep;●Relieve stress and do not smoke so as to 55 your body's resistance to diseases;●Reduce visits to crowded places with poor ventilation.36. A. Then B. And C. But D. So37. A. cough B. cold C. headache D. stomach38. A. watch B. notice C. see D. look at39. A. for B. of C. with D. because40. A. have B. get C. bring D. take41. A. advise B. suggest C. hope D. allow42. A. using B. used C. buying D. bought43. A. give B. damage C. kill D. attract44. A. water B. air C. land D. earth45. A. protecting B. defending C. preventing D. winning46. A. still B. yet C. just D. only47. A. that B. which C. when D. where48. A. ask B. speak C. inform D. say49. A. during B. at C. in D. while50. A. recover B. recovers C. recovering D. recovered51. A. should B. can C. shall D. must52. A. given B. giving C. to give D. gave53. A. another B. other C. others D. one54. A. put on B. reduce C. wear D. increase55. A. set up B. go up C. put up D. build up阅读理解AA young man went to a town and worked there. He did not have a wife and a servant did the work in his house.The young man liked laughing a lot. He nailed the servant’s shoes to the floor on Monday, and then laughed, because he put his feet in them and fell down.The servant was not angry, but smiled. Then the young man put brushes in his bed on Tuesday. The servant got into bed and hit the brushes with his feet. He was afraid. The young man laughed loudly again. Again the servant was not angry, but smiled.Then on Wednesday the young man said to his servant, “You’re a nice, kind man. I am not going to be unkind to you again.”The servant smiled and said, “And I’m not going to put any more mud from the street in your coffee.”56. The young man went to a town ___.A. to studyB. to workC. to see his relativeD. to spend his holiday57. He played a joke on the servant because ___.A. he hated himB. he was not satisfied with the food the servant prepared for himC. he wanted to get pleasureD. he liked to show off himself58. When the young man played a joke on him, the servant was not angry but smiled because ___.A. he liked the young man’ s actionB. making the young man laugh is his jobC. he was afraid to be firedD. he thought he shouldn’t be angry with a child59. What did the servant do in return to the young man?A. He stole something from the house.B. He gave a smile to the young man.C. He had a fight with him.D. He put mud into the young man’s coffee.60. Why did the young man stop playing jokes on the servant?A. Because the servant showed kind and nice behaviour to himB. Because the servant told him the truthC. Because he wanted to be a good manD. Because his father told him to do soBAs a boy, Sanders was much influenced(影响) by books about the sea, but by the age of fifteen he had decided to become a doctor rather than a sailor. His father was a doctor. So he was often with the doctors and got along very well with them. When he was fourteen, he was already hanging around the hospital where he was supposed to be helping to clean the medicine bottles, but was actually trying to listen to the doctors’ conversations with patients in the next room.During the war Sanders served in the army as a surgeon(外科医生). “That was the happiest time of my life. I was dealing with real sufferers and on the whole making a success of my job.” In Rhodes he taught the country people simple facts about medicine. He saw himself as a life-saver. He had proved his skill to himself and had a firm belief that he could serve those who lived simply, and were dependent upon him. Thus, while in a position to tell them what to do he could feel he was serving them.After the war, he married and set up a practice deep in the English countryside, working under an old doctor who hated the sight of blood. This gave the younger man plenty of opportunity(机会) to go on working as a life-saver.61. When he was a small boy, books about the sea had made Sanders want to be ___.A. a surgeonB. an army manC. a sailorD. a life-saver62. At the age of 14, Sanders ___.A. worked as a doctor by cleaning the medicine bottlesB. met some doctors who were very friendly to himC. was interested in talking with patientsD. remained together with the doctors63. His experience in the Army proved that ___.A. he was good at medical operations on the woundedB. he succeeded in teaching people how to save their lives themselvesC. a doctor was the happiest manD. his wish of being a life-saver could hardly come true64. Having proved his skill to himself, Sanders ___.A. wanted to live a simple life like a countrymanB. came to realize that he was really working for his countrymenC. taught himself life-savingD. was highly respected by the old doctor65. When the war was over, he ___.A. learned from an old doctor because he was popularB. started to hate the sight of blood while workingC. served the countrymen under an old doctor who needed someone to help himD. had few chances to be a “life-saver” because he was youngerCIn 1933 an unknown American called Clarence Nash went to see thefilm-maker Walter Disney. He had an unusual voice and he wanted to work in Disney’s cartoon film for children. When Walter Disney heard Nash’s voice, he said, “Stop! That’s our duck!”The duck was the now-famous Donald Duck, who first appeared in 1934 in the film, The Wise Little Hen. Donald lived in an old houseboat and worn his sailor jacket and hat. Later that year he became a star after an eight minute Mickey Mouse film. The cinema audiences liked him because he was lazy and greedy, and because he lost his temper very easily. And they loved his voice when he became angry with Mickey’s eight nephews. Soon Donald was more popular than Mickey Mouse himself, probably because he wasn’t a goody-goody, like Mickey.In the 1930s, 1940s, and 1950s, Donald and his friends Mickey, Goofy and Pluto made hundreds of Disney cartoons. He also made educational film about the place of the USA in the world, and safety in the home. Then in 1966 Donald Duck and his voice disappeared—there were no more new cartoons.Clarence Nash died in February, 1985. But today’s children can still see the old cartoons on the television and hear that famous voice.66. Who made Donald Duck cartoons?A. Mickey Mouse.B. Clarence Nash.C. Walter Disney.D. Pluto.67. When did the first Donald Duck film appear?A. In 1933B. In 1934C. In 1966D. In 196568. Who was Clarence Nash?A. A cartoonist.B. A writer.C. A film maker.D. The man who made the voice for Donald Duck.69. Where do today’s children see Donald Duck cartoons?A. In new cartoons.B. At the cinema.C. On television.D. In the theatre.70. Why did people like Donald better than Mickey Mouse?A. Probably because he was lazy and greedy.B. Probably because he wasn’t a goody—goody like Mickey.C. Probably because he lost his temper very easily.D. Probably because he became angry with Mickey’s eight nephews. DAs we all know, it was Thomas Jefferson who wrote the Declaration of the Independence. He wrote it in two weeks, and after a few changes, it was accepted by the Congress. As a result, he became famous.Born in Virginia, Thomas Jefferson, a brilliant student at school and almost talented lawyer later, was much interested in politics. Jefferson was elected Governor of Virginia in 1779, and he was sent to France as the representative of the American government in 1784. Sixteen years later, at the age of 57, he was elected president after Washington and Adams.Far from a handsome man, he was tall with long arms and big hands. Jefferson, who was an amusing talker in conversation but a poor speaker, was generally good-natured. Jefferson was regarded as a defender of freedom on America. As a president, he protected the right of free speech. Interestingly enough, in his eight years as President, Jefferson never vetoed a bill which Congress had passed. He did a lot in organizing the new University of Virginia. Thomas Jefferson died on July the fourth, 1826, the 50th anniversary of American Independence.71. From the passage we can infer that America won its independence in ___.A. 1786B. 1776C. 1842D. 180072. How old was Thomas Jefferson when he became Governor of Virginia?A. He was 26.B. He was in his forties.C. He was 36.D. We don’t know.73. Which of the following statements is true?A. Jefferson was not only very talented but also very handsome.B. Jefferson was not an easy person to get along with.C. Jefferson was an amusing talker, but not good at speaking in public.D. Not being politically-minded, Jefferson never vetoed a bill passed by the Congress.74. Jefferson died when he was ____.A.72B. 73C. 83D. 9275. Jefferson’s greatest contribution in American history should bethat ___.A. he did a lot in organizing the new University of VirginiaB. he was strongly against the slaveryC. he was for the right of free speechD. he wrote the Declaration of Independence36—40 CACDD 41—45 ABCBC 46—50 CDCAD 51—55 BACBD重点解析：这是一篇预防"非典"的常识性小文章。

2012届高考英语二轮专题复习阅读能力综合培养训练集（一百零三）AA volcanic eruption in Iceland has sent ash across northern Europe. Airlines have stopped or changed the flights across the Atlantic Ocean, leaving hundreds of passengers stuck in airports.Grimsvotn is one of the largest and most active volcanoes in Europe. What makes Grimsvotn different is that it lies under a huge glacier(冰川) of ice up to 12 meters thick. The hot volcano heats up the ice above it, which then forms a layer (层) of water between the glacier and the volcano. This layer of water puts pressure on the volcano, keeping it stable. As the water flows ont from under the glacier, the pressure lifts. The lava(岩浆) from the volcano then comes up to the surface.This is exactly what happened today.Now, airlines have to make changes to their flights so as not to fly through the clouds of volcanic ash.According to KLM, one of Europe’ s biggest airlines, airplanes cannot go under the cloud or over it. Going through the cloud can result in ash getting stuck in the airplane’ s engines, causing damage to the plane.The eruption has also caused problems for animals in Iceland. The volcano left ash and sharp, glass[语篇解读] 本文向我们介绍了一座叫做Crimsvotn的火山。