河北省成安县高考英语二轮复习阅读理解训练(3)

50分阅读理解提分练(三)阅读(共两节，满分50分)第一节(共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分)阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。

A[2023·石家庄市高三质量检测(二)]Looking for a cool new book this season? TFK Kid Reporters read and reviewed some of the best books of the year.YusufAzeemIsNotaHeroYusuf Azeem is hoping to have a great first year in middle school. Standing in his way are the hostile notes left in his locker and his struggle to find his place in a new community. YusufAzeemIsNotaHero, by Saadia Faruqi, will appeal to readers who like stories about everyday kids overcoming challenges and finding inner strength.BlackBoyJoyThe short stories in BlackBoyJoy, edited by Kwame Mbalia, celebrate the pleasures of Black childhood. There are also stories about victories, competitions, and getting dressed for their first day of school. Most are short, with simple plots. People who enjoy bite­sized stories of happiness will like this collection.ParadiseonFireIn ParadiseonFire, by Jewell Parker Rhodes, Addy is a shy girl who escaped from an apartment fire that killed her parents. When a fire breaks out at the wilderness camp, Addy knows what to do. Will Addy be able to lead her fellow campers to safety? Readers will love the mix of suspense, action, and emotion in this book.ChunkyChunky was written by Yehudi Mercado. In the book, Hudi tries sports, which, however, take him away from what he's truly passionate about: comedy. His imaginary friend, Chunky, appears throughout the story to help Hudi achieve his dreams. Chunky is a great book for kids who want to read about friendship, family, and try to find where they might fit in.1．Which of the following tells about happy childhood?A．YusufAzeemIsNotaHero.B．BlackBoyJoy.C．ParadiseonFire.D．Chunky.2．What is the book by Jewell Parker Rhodes about?A．A girl trying to escape from danger.B．A boy suffering at school.C．A boy participating in a summer camp.D．A girl taking an interest in comedy.3．Who is Chunky in the book?A．A comedian. B．Hudi's classmate.C．A shy boy. D．An unreal friend.B[2023·长沙市雅礼中学一模]As a child, I never considered myself an athlete at all as I was very uncoordinated (不协调的). However, I did love to run because I felt as if I was flying but this all changed two years ago when I suffered a knee injury. I was bedridden for two weeks and I had a difficult time moving even short distances. I literally cried myself on my way to the car for a few days.When therapy wasn't working well for me, I signed up for a hot yoga class for girls, Bikram Yoga to be exact. Starting a yoga practice was truly a godsend because it helped me gain strength in my knees but, most importantly, yoga helped me attain a more peaceful state of mind, body and spirit.Since each class was heated to 105°F, every time I stepped foot in the yoga studio, I'd feel a surge(涌起) of negative thoughts come upon me like a big ocean wave. Some of these thoughts were, in the beginning of my practice, so strong that I walked out of the class several times. However, as the months passed by, I noticed that when I didn't get swayed away by my negative thoughts, I could stay in the hot room for longer.After 3­4 months of practicing hot yoga, my arms and legs were beginning to get definition. I also woke up with so much more energy than I had before starting my yoga practice and I gradually started shedding the pounds from my body. Yoga literally made me feel as if I'd taken a shot of energy drink and just gave me that burst that helped my knees heal and made my overall health better.As I saw some of my classmates do poses that looked appealing to me, I started to think maybe I could do them too. Therefore, yoga helped show me that I have no real limitations physically unless I set those limitations myself through eating junk and thinking in negative limiting terms.Also, practicing yoga in front of a mirror helped me connect with myself and practicing with a group of people really helped me to feel a greater sense of connection with humanity whereas before I didn't. Overall, this yoga practice has helped me to see I'm part of a bigger picture in life!4．What made the author sign up for the yoga class?A．Her currently disabled knee.B．Her being uncoordinated.C．Her failure to find her car.D．Her serious mental disease.5．What can we learn about the author from Paragraph 3?A．Lack of confidence prevented her doing yoga.B．The temperature was difficult to bear in yoga classes.C．She couldn't stand the pain the knee injury brought.D．She was greatly impacted by negative thoughts at first.6．What effect did yoga have on the author?A．She did better than her classmates at school.B．Her physical and mental states have improved a lot.C．She has developed many healthy eating habits.D．Her social circle was widened in the yoga classes.7．What is the author's purpose in writing the passage?A．To share her experience in taking yoga classes.B．To call on readers to sign up for yoga courses.C．To present the benefits of practicing yoga regularly.D．To show readers the necessary skills needed to do yoga.CAnimal and plant species are disappearing at frightening rates. The problem has led to efforts to “rewild” places where such life existed before human development, pollution and climate change forced it out. The American city of Detroit is an example of how human actions can increase rewilding, which generally means helping natural systems in damaged locations, removing dams or building tunnels to reconnect animal pathways cut by roads.Detroit's population reached a high of 1.8 million in the 1950s. Then the population began dropping. By 2000, there were fewer than one million people living in the city. Thousands of houses and other buildings were left empty over the years. Some structures were destroyed, leaving empty areas that plants and animals regained as habitats. Nonprofit groups have also planted trees and community gardens in these areas. Bald eagles found their way back as bans on DDT and some other insect poisons were put in place nationwide. Anti­pollution laws and government­supported cleanups made nearby rivers better for fish and native plants.Now, Detroit is home to 300 bird species and is a busy visiting place for ducks and others during migration. Additionally, this city offers a special way to study plants and animals in urban settings. Unlike most big cities, its population is decreasing but its streets and buildings remain in place. And there are many kinds of habitats, including large lakes, rivers and human neighborhoods. Detroit's parklands are so quiet that people don't even know they're in the city.“It used to be that you had to go to some remote location to get exposure to nature，” said John Hartig, a professor of University of Windsor. “Now that's not the case. Like it or not, rewilding will occur. The question is how we can prepare communities and environments to anticipate the presence of more and more wildlife. After all, many city people have lost their tolerance to live with wildlife. To really make a difference in dealing with the biodiversity crisis, you're going to have to have people on board.”8．What might have happened in Detroit at the beginning of 21st century?A．The city was overpopulated.B．More community gardens were built.C．Many buildings were deserted.D．The environment was badly damaged.9．What does the example of Detroit mainly tell us?A．It's government­supported efforts that really matter.B．Humans' efforts can make a difference in rewilding.C．Humans are to blame for the worsening environment.D．It's hard to humans and wildlife to live in harmony.10．What can we infer about current Detroit from the text?A．It is a big city crowded with tourists and bird species.B．Tourists don't show any interest in the quiet surroundings.C．It's turned into a place where people can get close to nature.D．It's become a center for those who study animals and plants.11．What does the underlined word “anticipate” in the last paragraph mean?A．Protect. B．Expect.C．Imagine. D．Delay.DThe Front Porch Center for Innovation and Wellbeing (FPCIW) launched a Bear Robotics ‘Servi’ pilot in June 2022 to help ease the challenges for senior dining services. In senior care, difficult as having a major change can be, the FPCIW took strategic steps to maximize the chances of the robotics pilot being a success. Davis Park, vice president at FPCIW, feels the pilot's success was largely due to the pre­deployment conversations and focus group discussions held. “We strongly believe that a little investment in the groundwork can make all the difference in a successful or failed technology project in senior living communities，” he says.Clear, open, and honest conversation around the pilot helped to prepare staff and residents for the robots' introduction. “Change is always hard，” says Park. “The open discus sions we had weeks in advance were helpful to make sure residents and staff felt heard about concerns they had about how ‘the robots are taking over’ or ‘this is going to take my job away.’” He notes that the FPCIW worked to reach out directly to those individuals who disagree or feel uncomfortable and to understand their pain points.The focus on deliberate and clear messaging also helped to address concerns surrounding the pilot. Messaging was delivered in person as early as eight weeks before the robots were introduced to the community dining rooms. Multiple open forums leading up to the “go­live” kickoff created the opportunity to answer questions and address concerns. “We also distributed digital and physical copies of flyers and letters to all residents. And with that, we were able to head off many of the concerns and worries before they became problems and barriers to adoption.”When it comes to using robots in dining services, Park has a word for senior care operators. “Listen. Make sure to create the time and space for residents and staff to air their concerns, and also be prepared for those who may not be ready，” he says. “And just as importantly, if not more: Make it fun! During our go­live event, we covered the dining room with robot­themed decorat ions and had the robots pass out robot­themed candies and champagne (香槟).”12．What is the key to the pilot's being successful?A．Putting in much time.B．Investing massive money.C．Providing chances of research maximally.D．Having sufficient communications beforehand.13．Why do some people object to the pilot?A．They find robots unfriendly.B．They fear their unemployment.C．They consider robots unreliable.D．They think the robot hard to operate.14．What's Paragraph 3 mainly about?A．Concerns on the pilot.B．Ways of delivering messages.C．Means of writing letters to residents.D．Barriers to accepting the dining robots.15．What's Park's advice for operators?A．To be sociable and grateful.B．To be cautious and generous.C．To be tolerant and optimistic.D．To be patient and considerate.第二节(共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

语鹅市安置阳光实验学校湖北2016高考英语阅读理解精练（3）阅读下列四篇短文，从每小题后所给的A,B,C或D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。

Below is a selection from a popular science book.If blood is red，why are veins(静脉) blue?Actually，veins are not blue at all.They are more of a clear，yellowish colour.Although blood looks red when it's outside the body，when it's sitting in a vein near the surface of the skin，it's more of a dark reddish purple colour.At the right depth，these blood­filled veins reflect less red light than the surrounding skin，making them look blue by comparison. Which works harder，your heart or your brain?That kind of depends on whether you're busy thinking or busy exercising.Your heart works up to three times harder during exercise，and shifts enough blood over a lifetime to fill a supertanker.But，in the long run，your brain probably tips it，because even when you're sitting still your brain is using twice as much energy as your heart，and it takes four to five times as much blood to feed it.Why do teeth fall out，and why don't they grow back in grown­ups?Baby (or “milk”) teeth do not last long；they fall out to make room for bigger，stronger adult teeth later on.Adult teeth fall out when they become damaged，decayed and infected by bacteria.Once this second set of teeth has grown in，you're done.When they're gone，they're gone.This is because nature figures you're set for life，and what controls regrowth of your teeth switches off.Do old people shrink as they age?Yes and no.Many people do get shorter as they age.But，when they do，it isn't because they're shrinking all over.They simply lose height as their spine(脊柱) becomes shorter and more curved due to disuse and the effects of gravity(重力)．Many (but not all) men and women do lose height as they get older.Men lose an average of 3­4 cm in height as they age，while women may lose 5 cm or more.If you live to be 200 years old，would you keep shrinking till you were，like 60 cm tall，like a little boy again？No，because old people don't really shrink！It is not that they are growing backwards—their legs，arms and backbones getting shorter.When they do get shorter，it's because the spine has shortened a little.Or，more often，become more bent and curved.Why does spinning make you dizzy(眩晕的)?Because your brain gets confused between what you're seeing and what you're feeling.The brain senses that you're spinning using special gravity­and­motion­sensing organs in your inner ear，which work together with your eyes to keep your vision and balance stable.But，when you suddenly stop spinning the system goes out of control，and your brain thinks you're moving while you're not!Where do feelings and emotions come from?Mostly from an ancient part of the brain called the limbic system.All mammals have this brain area—from mice to dogs，cats，and humans.So all mammals feel basic emotions like fear，pain and pleasure.But since human feelings also involve other，newer bits of the brain，we feel more complex emotions than any other animal on the planet.If exercise wears you out，how can it be good for you?Because our bodies adapt to everything we do to them.And as far as your body is concerned，it's “use it，or lose it”！It's not that exercise makes you healthy；it's more that a lack of exercise leaves your body weak and easily affected by disease.1．What is the colour of blood in a vein near the surface of the skin? A．Blue. B．Light yellow.C．Red. D．Dark reddish purple.解析细节理解题。

河北成安县2016高考英语二轮阅读理解训练（2）【2014高考训练】Clenching your fist could be enough to help you get a grip on yourmemory．Research suggests that balling up the right hand and squeezing ittightly actually makes it easier to memorize lists．Later, when it is time to get back the information，it is the left hand that should be clenched．It is thought the movements activate brain regions key to the storing and recall of memories．The American researchers suggest those who are short of a pen and paper should try the trick when attempting to remember a shopping list or phone number．In the study,volunteers were given a rubber ball and asked to squeeze it as hard as possible before trying to memorize a list of 72 words．They squeezed the ball again a couple of minutes later,ahead of recollecting as many of the words as possible．The first group of the volunteers used their right hand on both occasions，and the second group their left．The third group clenched their right fist ahead of memorizing and their left ahead of recall and the fourth did the opposite．The fifth group held the ball but did not squeeze it．Those who squeezed with their right hand，followed by their left，remembered the most words．The next best were the volunteers who made a fist with their right hand both times，while those who didn’t squeeze at all did better than those who led with their left． It is thought that the movement of clenching the right fist activates a brain region that is involved in storing memories，while squeezing the left hand awakens an area that is key to getting back information．Lead researcher Dr Ruth Propper said：‘The findings suggest that simple body movements—by temporarily changing the way the brain functions—Call improve memory．’46．What’s the writer’s purpose to write the passage?A．To make known the result of the experiment．B．To tell people memory depends mostly on their hands．C．To show the function of body’movements in memory．D．To state that good memory benefils from labor．47．If you want to recall something in your memory，you should clench________________．A．your fight hand B．your left handC．both of your hands D．your left hand first，and then right48．The underlined word“trick”in the fourth paragraph is the closest in meaning to“_________________”．A．method B．game C．cheat D．experiment49．Which group in the experiment remembered the fewest words?A．TIle first group． B．The second group．C．The fourth group． D．The fifth group．50．Which of the following can be the best title for the passage?A．Memory experiments on body movementsB．What is a good memory?C．Good memory lies in actionsD．Clenching hands improves the memory【参考答案】46-50 CBACD【语篇导读】如何有效地培养自己的记忆能力？请看作者对握拳与记忆力的关系。

2019-2020学年邯郸市成安县第一中学高三英语二模试题及参考答案第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项AVienna Concerts 2021Every day, one to three dozen Vienna concerts are staged. You can use this checklist to find a fantastic Vienna concert that is worth its money.Vienna Chamber OrchestraThe Vienna Chamber Orchestra has existed for more than 70 years. The international reputation of the Vienna Chamber Orchestra is documented by worldwide tours. The length is 65 minutes.Date: 20th JuneLocation: Minoritenkirehe, Minoritenplatz 1, 1010 ViennaTickets: 30 Euros per adult and free admission for childrenVienna Philharmonic OrchestraIn 2021, famous conductor Gustavo Dudamel will lead the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra. Expect an amazing show with top quality classical music and fireworks. The concert lasts one and a half hours. You have to arrive at least 20 minutes early to find a place to sit.Date: 4th and 5th OctoberLocation: Schonbrunn Palace, palace gardens, in front of Naptune fountain, Schonbrunner Schlossstrasse 47, 1130 Vienna.Tickets: 30 Euros（students, children and senior citizens will receive a 10% discount per ticket）Mozart Piano Sonatas（奏鸣曲）On Saturdays and Sundays, the St. Peter’s church opens its basement to a small group of Mozart fans. In simple but elegant surroundings, international pianists perform Mozart piano sonatas on a Steinway piano. The concerts start in the early evening and last 90 minutes.Date: throughout the yearLocation: St. Peter’s basement, Petersplatz 1, 1010 ViennaTickets: 29 Euros for adults and 16 Euros for children between 8 and 14（children below 8 can enterfor free.）Vivaldi: The Four SeasonsTo point out Vivaldi’s connection to Vienna, the Italian violinist lived in the city for some time, and eventually died there. Closer to where he was buried, the church St. Charles Borromeo regularly stages The Four Seasons, Vivaldi’s main work. The concerts start at 8:15 pm on weekends and last 60 minutes. People can arrive and enter anytime during the performance.Date: throughout the yearLocation: Church St. Charles Borromeo（Karlskirche）, Kreuzherrengase 1, 1040 ViennaTickets: 25 Euros for all ages（free cancellation 24 hours before the event）1.For a couple with their 10-year-old child, which is the cheapest?A.Mozart Piano Sonatas.B.Vienna Chamber Orchestra.C.Vivaldi: The Four Seasons.D.Vienna PhilharmonicOrchestra.2.What do the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra and Mozart Piano Sonatas have in common?A.They last one and a half hours.B.They are held in closed surroundings.C.They offer a discount for students and the aged.D.They are suitable for people who prefer pop music.3.What can we know about the concert—The Four Seasons?A.It forbids people to enter after 8:15 pm.B.It describes Vivaldi’s stories related to Vienna.C.It allows you to return your ticket for free a day in advance.D.It was created by the Church St. Charles Borromeo to memorize Vivaldi.BA Virginia teen is doing his part to make sure frontline health care workers are getting the meals they need to help them take care of themselves and others.Arul Nigam, 17, of Tyson's Corner, Va. , has had to make several adjustments since his school year ended abruptly in mid-March due to the coronavirus pandemic(新冠疫情).“We didn'thave any classes for like over a month and then after that there were a lot of technical difficulties. So I started to have a lot more free time,” he tells Yahoo Life. “It was really saddening, but it was also something that really surprised me, that our health care workers are facing something like that,” Nigam says. “So I wanted to see what I could do to help them because obviously, they're sacrificing so much and giving so much for all of us. ”In late March, the teen started fundraising efforts with the help of friends and family to help these healthcare workers receive much-needed meals. He also began doing research about what hospitals had the most amount of coronavirus cases, so he could prioritize those places first. He was also arranging for the orders to be fulfilled at local family-owned restaurants impacted by shutdown orders. So far, Nigam has delivered over 1,000 meals to 22 hospitals in 13 states, including New York, Massachusetts and Maryland.Nigam's efforts have not only helped health care workers, but restaurants as well. With quarantine restrictionstaking a toll onthe food industry, places like Best Coast Burrito in Oakland, Calif. , have lost business over the last few weeks. Best Coast's owner,Alvin Shen, tells Yahoo Life that being able to partner with Arul and others in efforts to feed those on the frontline has been a big help.4. What would Nigam probably do according to his words?A. Study at home by himself.B. Spend the more free time playing.C. Donate some money to health care workers.D. Do something helpful for health care workers.5. What is Nigam's priority when delivering food?A. The urgency of meals.B. The severity of the virus.C. The number of doctors.D. The position of hospitals.6. What does the phrase “taking a toll on” in the last paragraph mean?A. Turning a blind eye to.B. Keeping an eye on.C Causing lots of damage to.D. Answering completely for.7. Where can you probably read this text?A. Science fiction.B. Fashion magazine.C. Life magazine.D. Entertainment newspaper.C“One person’s trash is another person’s treasure.” That’s a common expression, but the next time you throwsomething away, think about a twist on the old saying. What if your trash could become your own treasure? Many creative, thrifty, and environmentally minded people have come up with a way to makethathappen. It’s called upcycling. Our world would be a better place if everyone would begin upcycling.Upcycling is the practice of taking an unwanted item and turning it into something useful. For example, how about that pair of jeans with a hole in one knee? It could become a new pillow for your bedroom.Upcycling is not the same as recycling. Upcycling is actually much better for the environment. Recycling takes an item made of glass, paper, metal, or plastic, breaks it down to its base material, and then uses that material to make another product. This requires a great deal of energy. On the other hand, when you choose to upcycle, the only energy you use is your own. And upcycling not only reduces the amount of trash that goes into our landfills, but it also protects natural resources, such as oil and gas. Recycling is good for the environment, but upcycling is even better.Upcycling also makes a family’s budget stretch further. Of course, the idea of reusing items to save money is not new. During the Great Depression in the 1930s, many families lived on a tight budget. People had to use what they already had in order to meet their needs.As responsible citizens, we should all be concerned with protecting our environment and budgeting our resources. Upcycling is a fun and creative way to help. The next time you go to toss something into the trash can, stop and think about what it could become. Chances are, there’s a brand-new item in your hand just waiting to be upcycled.8. Why does the author mention an old saying in the first paragraph?A. To arise reader’s awareness of upcycling.B. To stress the importance of upcycling.C. To lead in the topic of upcycling.D. To show the idea of upcycling.9. Which one below belongs to upcycling?A. An old ladder is transformed into a bookshelf.B. Old tin cans are transported to landfill.C. A broken wooden door is chopped up.D. Old cloth is made into a paper bed.10. What is the difference between recycling and upcycling?A. Upcycling is much more creative.B. Recycling is much easier to achieve.C. Recycling is much more cost-saving.D. Upcycling is much more energy-efficient.11. What can be inferred from the text?A. Upcycling is popular at present.B. Upcycling is replacing recycling.C. Upcycling is worth recommending.D. Upcycling is a tradition in daily life.DMany of us in China enjoy adding chilies (辣椒) toour food, but did you know that this spicy vegetable could also be dangerous? A 34-year-oldUSman recently ended up in hospital after eating a Carolina Reaper—the spiciest chili in the world. After taking just a single bite of one, the man suffered from serious headaches in the following few days, reported BBC News.In fact, reports of stomachache and headache caused by eating spicy food are not something unusual. But if chilies are harmful, why is it that human beings are the only animals to eat this vegetable? According to the website Huanqiu, about 600 million Chinese people—almost half of the national population—are chili eaters. So what makes people love chilies so much? The human body reacts to the burning feeling that comes from eating chilies by releasing natural chemicals that “produce a sense of happiness” , noted BBC News.And the benefits go even further than just personal enjoyment. A survey conducted by the Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences found that the death rate of those who eat spicy food once or twice a week is 10 percent lower than those who eat it less than once a week. The number decreased to 14 percent for those who eat spicy food six to seven times a week. And another study done by theUniversityofVermontcame to a similar conclusion. “The data encourages people to eat more spicy food to improve health and reduce death risk at an early age,” Liu Qi, a nutritionist at the Harvard TH Chan School of Public Health, told BBC News.Chilies have anti-cancer quality and the ability to increase our metabolism (新陈代谢). So, don't worry if you love spicy food. It seems that chilies are actually good for us—except for the Carolina Reaper, perhaps.12. The example of a 34-year-old American is mentioned in Paragraph 1 to prove ________.A. chiliescan be beneficialB. chilies are popular inAmericaC. chilies can be dangerousD. serious headaches can be dangerous13. Eating chilies gives people a sense of happiness by_______.A. decreasing death rateB. releasing natural chemicalsC. curing serious headachesD. providing enough nutrition14. Which of the following statement is TRUE?A. Human are the only animals to eat chilies.B. Stomachache and headaches caused by chilies is something unusual.C. The more chilies you eat, the healthier you are.D. Chilies have anti-cancer quality but it can't increase our metabolism.15. The writer wrote the passage to ________.A. warn people of the dangers of chiliesB. ask people to eat Carolina ReaperC. encourage people to eat more chiliesD. tell people the benefits of chilies第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

手惰市安逸阳光实验学校高考英语二轮专题复习阅读部分精选系列（三）（1）Many people take it for granted that black is a color of bad things while white should always mean something good. This may be because, in their opinion, black is related to darkness and white to purity. However, that is not always the case. Did you know that the same one colour may mean differently in different places of the world?In the English-speaking world, black is the colour of mourning. People wear black clothes at the funeral. Red is concerned with danger or bloodshed (流血). Yellow is the word for fear. If you are afraid, you are yellow. Yet none of these sayings is true outside theEnglish-speaking world. In China and Korea white is the colour of mourning. In Russia, China and some other countries, red stands for beauty, life and excellence. In Italy and Germany, you are yellow with anger, not with fear.Even within the English-speaking area it is not difficult to find colour contradictions (矛盾). A redcap in the United States is a porter in a railway station. In Britain, however, a redcap is a military policeman. Both names are logical because both men wear red caps.Similarly, the British term for an American white collar worker is sometimes called a black-coated worker.One does not have to cross an area to find color differences. Would you rather be red-blooded? If we go back to the origin, we find that both terms are logical as both names suggest. The expression "blueblood" comesfrom Spain, where some noble families proudly said that they had "blue blood". But then why "blue" blood? Because they were fairskinned, andit is only natural that their blood vessels (血管) stood out appearing blue.1. Yellow is concerned with anger in _______.A. RussiaB. BritainC. GermanyD. China2. The two meanings of the term "redcap" form a difference in _______.A. pronunciationB. climateC. logical relationshipD. custom3. Both Britain and America would probably agree that _______.A. black is the color of mourningB. a black-coated worker is employed in an officeC. red stands for beauty and excellenceD. a redcap is a porter in a station4. The best title for this passage is _______.A. The Origin of Blue BloodB. The Development of the Symbolic Use of ColorsC. Colors that Carry Bad MeaningsD. The Meaning Concerned With Certain Colors5. When some Spanish called themselves "blueblood", they actually meant _______.A. they had heart trouble and their faces looked blueB. they came from a noble familyC. they had blue blood in their vesselsD. they were fairskinned（2）How would you like to sleep with one half your brain asleep and the other half awake? Dolphins sleep this way. Recently , scientists at Indiana State University have discovered that ducks sleep this way too. They found that ducks sleep half awake so they can rest and watch for danger at the same time.After putting their ducks in a row and videotaping them, some researchers found ducks on the end of each row spent more time asleep with one eye open ,apparently looking for predators.“The more the ducks felt threatened ,the more they slept with one eye open,” said lead author Niels C. Rattenborg ,a graduate student at Indiana State University ,Terre Haute .”the unique aspect is not that they do it ,but that they control it . When they sleep at the edge of a group ,they tend to realize greater danger ,so they spend more time sleeping with one half of their brain.” Ducks with one eye open were still awake enough to detect predators ,said the authors of the study ,which appears today in the journal Nature.The researchers studied four groups of four ducks held in plastic boxes ,which were arranged in a row .Ducks on the end were found to sleep with one eye open 31.8 per cent of the time, compared to 12.4 percent of the time for ducks in the central position.Also ,ducks in the central position did not open one eye more than the others, while ducks on each end kept the eye facing away from the group open 86.2 per cent of the time. Brain wave readings of the ducks showed that the half of the brain receiving signals from the closed eye indicated that half of the brain was sleeping. Signals from the half of the brain receiving signals from the open eye showed a state between fully awake and asleep.6．It was discovered that .A．most people would like to be half asleepB．ducks can sleep half awakeC．dolphins sleep on their wayD．ducks have different sleeping habits from each other7．A predator is most likely to be .A．an animal that hunts ,kills and eats other animalsB．a human being who looks after and feeds ducksC．a scientist who does research work on animalsD．an animal that is likely to be friends with ducks8．Ducks at the end of each row sleep with one eye open because .A．they are looking for foodB．they want to enjoy the sceneryC．they are watching out for dangerD．they are unique in their sleeping habit9．How many ducks were used in the experiment?A．Four. B．Eight. C．Twelve. D．Sixteen.10．Which of the following is true according to the passage?A．Ducks on the northern end of a row would keep their eye facing the south open.B．Ducks with less sense of duty usually choose to stay in the center of a row.C．Ducks with one eye open at the edge can still enjoy a certain degree of sleep.D．A video tape recorder was the only electronic device used in the experiment.（3）Many new students find it hard to do all the study that has to be done; they find themselves putting off reading assignment, jumping from subject to another and rarely being quite certain what they are trying to do during a particular study session. The best way to overcome these difficulties and to start studying efficiently is to plan your time and organize your work. Let us suppose that you have 15 hours per week of classes and that you decide to allow yourself a 40-hour working week (a reasonable figure, leaving you 70 waking hours for other activities). You now have to decide how to divide the remaining 25 hours of private study. Naturally the decisions you make will change from week to week according to what essays have to be written and what reading has to be done. Many people find it helpful to draw up each week a seven-day timetable showing the occasions on which they will be working privately and the particular subjects that will be studying on each occasion. By checking such a plan at times during the week, you can see what you have done and what you have still to do: the whole plan becomes more manageable. There are a number of places where you can study—college library, public library, home, empty classrooms, on bus or train—and each has several obvious advantages and disadvantages. The college library is least busy in the evening, on Wednesday afternoon, and all day Friday and Saturday. When you are deciding where to study, keep the following suggestions in mind:1. Try to study always in the same place. After a while the familiar surroundings will help you to switch into the right frame of mind as soon as you sit down.2. Find somewhere with as few distractions as possible.3. Make sure that your study place has a good light and is warm (but nottoo warm ) and well aired.11. Many new students find it hard .A. to make a good startB. to study efficientlyC. to delay their readingD. to jump from subject to subject12. What’s the main idea of this passage?A. Plan your time and organize your work.B. Overcome your difficulties.C. Be certain what you can do.D. Find a quiet place for study.13. A student’s organization of his work will need to change according to .A. how many hours he is awakeB. how many subjects are requiredC. how many lectures he missesD. what he has to write and read that week14. A student is advised to make a weekly plan and to check it from time to time in order to __________.A. see whether he has calculated it properlyB. see what day of the week isC. see what work still needs doingD. see how he feels at the whole week15. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a place where you can study?A. The busB. The trainC. HomeD. A public houseA We find that bright children are rarely held back by mixed-ability teaching．On the contrary，both their knowledge and experience are enriched．We feel that there are many disadvantages in streaming(把……按能力分班)pupils．It does not take into account the fact that children develop at different rates．It can have a bad effect on both the bright and the not-so-bright child．After all，it can be quite discouraging to be at the bottom of the top grade!Besides，it is rather unreal to grade people just according to their intellectual ability．This is only one aspect of their total personality．We are concerned to develop the abilities of all our pupils to the full，not just their academic ability．We also value personal qualities and social skills and we find that mixed—ability teaching contributes to all these aspects of learning．In our classrooms，we work in various ways．The pupils often work in groups：this gives them the opportunity to learn to cooperate to share，and to develop leadership skills．They also learn how to deal with personal problems as well as learning how to think．to make decisions，to analyze and evaluate，and to communicate effectively．The pupils learn from each other as well as from the teacher．Sometimes the pupils ；sometimes they work on individual tasks and assignments，and they can do this at their own speed．They also have some formal class teaching when this is appropriate．We encourageour pupils to use the library ，and we teach them the skills they need in order to do this efficiently ．An advanced pupil can do advanced work ：it does not matter what age the child is ．We expect our pupils to do their best ，not their least ，and we give them every encouragement to attain this goal ．1．What’s the writer’s purpose in writing this passage?(Please answer within 15 words ．)2．According to the second paragraph, a person’s total personality consists of .(List at least 3 aspects ．Please answer within 10 words ．)①__________________________________________________________________ ② ③ 3．Fill in the blanks in the last paragraph with proper words or phrases to complete the sentence. (Please answer within 5 words)4．Do you agree pupils shouldn’t be streamed? Why?(Please answer within 30 words)5．Translate the underlined sentence in the third paragraph into Chinese ． BHere are a few tips to help you, the workaholic, re - focus and get the best out of life ．EIGHT HOURS OF SLEEP! Make it a point to get at least eight hours of sleep and plenty of rest ．Don't believe that you can always "catch some sleep or rest later ．" Your body cannot make up for lost sleep or rest time because it is not physiologically possible ．STRICTLY FAMILY ON WEEKENDS! Resolve to make Saturdays and Sundays strictly for family time ．And stick to this! Mondays until Fridays youmake an excuse not to relax and spend time with your family because it's work time, why not make a similar excuse for Saturdays and Sundays? GET SOME FOOD IN! Make sure you get food in your stomach ．Workaholics are known to be food - skippers ．If you can't afford to get off your desk or from doing paperwork, have food delivered to you ．It's always a goodidea if you have crackers on your drawer to ease the hunger pangs ． WORK UP THOSE MUSCLES! Exercise, exercise, exercise! Set aside at least an hour each day or every other day for exercise ．Your body needs to be conditioned, and working non - stop isn't going to give it the proper physical conditioning it needs ．Since most workaholics tend to have theirbehinds stuck on their chairs, it's even more important that you get some exercise ．WORK TO LIVE! Always keep in mind that you work so you can live and have a comfortable life ．Always remember that you don't live to work ．Workingis just one of the many useful and fruitful activities you do that enables you to live a good life and gives your family their needs ．Don't makework your life ．If you start following the tips outlined today, then you've just taken the first step to________!1．What is the best title for the passage? （Please answer within 10 words）2．Which sentence in the passage can be replaced by the following one? Taking exercise can make you in good condition and endless work will does harm to your health．____________________________________________________________________ 3．Fill in the blank in the passage with proper words of phrases to complete the sentence．（ Please answer within 10 words）4．Which suggestion benefits you most? Why? （Please answer within 30 words）5．Translate the underlined sentence into Chinese．____________________________________________________________________ ____参考答案ADCBA BACDC BADCDATo tell us streaming pupils does harm to(is not good for)their total personalities．To argue for teaching bright and not-so-bright pupils in the same class．To tell us streaming pupils has disadvantages．To tell us the bad effect of streaming pupils．(评分要求：依据与文章整体内容的相关程度酌情给分，关键词streaming pupils，disadvantage／harm；argue／discuss，teaching)2．①academic ability ②personal qualities(~)social skills ③leadership skills etc．3．work in pairs／in groups／together／with your partners etc.(评分要求：要求给出的答案能保持上下文的连贯性，而且与参考答案的意思相近)4．略。

手惰市安逸阳光实验学校任务型阅读理解03五、Kids and PondsYears ago there was a group of kids who would hang around at some local ponds in the woods near their houses in Warwick, Rhode Island. In summer they caught frogs and fish. When winter arrived they couldn’t wait to go skating. Time passed, and the ponds became the only open space for the kids to enjoy themselves in that neighborhood.One day. a thirteen-year-old boy from this group of kids read in the local newspaper that a developer wanted to fill in the ponds and build over a hundred small houses called condominiums. So the boy went door to door and gathered more than two hundred signatures (签名）to stop the development A group of citizens met and decided to support him.At the meeting of the town planning board (会)，the boy was quite nervous at first and spoke very softly. But when he saw the faces of his friends and neighbors in the crowd and thought about what was happening to their favorite ponds，his voice grew louder. He told the town officials that they should speak for the citizens. He also insisted that they should leave enough space for children. A few days later，the developer stopped his plan.Nine years later, when that teen was a senior in college, he was informed that the developer was back with his proposal to build condominiums. Now twenty-two years old, he was studying wetlands ecology. He again appeared before the town planning board. This time as an expert witness, he used environmental protection laws to explain restrictions on development in and around wetlands and the knowledge of wetlands ecology to help improve the development. Finally some condominiums were built, but less than half the number the developer wanted. The ponds where those kids used to hang around were protected by a strip of natural land，and are still there today.81. What did the kids like to do at the local ponds in winter?(No more than 6 words) (2 marks)——————————————————————————————————————82. How did the boy win the citizens’support? (No more than 10 words)(2 marks)——————————————————————————————————————83. What did the boy tell the town officials?(No more than 16 words)(3 marks)——————————————————————————————————————84.What helped the boy to protect the ponds successfully nine years later?(No more than 12 words)(3 marks)——————————————————————————————————————81. 【答案】They liked to skating。

语鹅市安置阳光实验学校浙江瑞安县2016高考英语（二轮）阅读理解精练（3）【2015高考复习】阅读理解Men can be beautiful too，right?China is going to host the 18th World University Student Beauty Contest in Guangzhou this December.This year for the first time the contest will include a male section.Students from over 130 countries will compete for Mr and Miss Beauty.The contest is one of the most respected beauty contests in the world.It was copied by the United Nations University (an international university belonging to the United Nations) in 1986. Stick to studyingLi Yining，an economics professor at Peking University，said that he would not encourage students to try their luck in the stock market ()．“They should stress study，” Li said in his speech at Beijing Foreign Studies University.When asked，the professor said he expected house prices in Beijing to continue to rise.Li thinks the government should provide more affordable houses for low­level income people.Campus cinemaStudents at over 100 universities will have a digital cinema on campus after the National Day holiday.The 21st Century Digital Film on Campus Project was launched at the end of September.The ticket will cost 3－8 yuan，rather than 30－40 yuan at cinemas in town.Students often download movies online or watch DVDs.Now they can enjoy original films in the digital cinema.The digital cinema will show a variety of films besides Hollywood blockbusters (好莱坞大片)．Getting practicalAll 12,000 graduates from vocational school in Shanxi Province have landed a job，according to the provincial government.In the past five years，it is estimated that over 95 percent of the professional school graduates have found jobs.However，the number for university graduates is 70 percent.Some employers said that they prefer professional school graduates who learned something more practical in school and expected lower salaries than university students.【语篇解读】文章介绍了四则新闻：一、男士参加选美比赛；二、学生应以学业为重；三、校园数字电影项目启动；四、职业学校毕业生更符合市场的实际需要。

2019-2020学年成安县第四中学高三英语二模试卷及答案解析第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项AAs a nation, we are getting bigger and eating more. But there are effective ways to control your appetite and eat only as much as you need.Keep away from low-nutrition snacksThat means ice cream, sweets, chips biscuits, cakes and any other salty orsugary snacks you eat between meals. Although we have a tendency to eat them, you can learn to live without these unhealthy-and-fattening-additions to your diet. Try to make it a habit to eat them only when offered at social events or as a special treat.Leave half an hour between main course and dessertHaving a break between courses gives your brain time to receive the fullness signal and make you more likely to refuse the sweet stuff. And, in fact, as soon as you feel the first signals of fullness, remove your plate from the table. That will tell your brain that food time is over.Make yours a small helpingPut an end to super-sized portions. You won’t be missing out—today’s small was the medium or large of a few decade ago. Select or serve yourself a modest portion and eat it slowly enjoying the flavors. Before you know it, small will feel just right. What’s more, ordering the smaller size leads to wearing the smaller size.Distract yourselfWhen you find yourself hunting down food, even though you’re even hungry, do something else for 20 minutes. Drink a large glass of water as thirst is often confused with a desire for food. Choose something that engages your brain as well as your hands, such as writing a letter or listening to a song. You could also go for a short walk or do something that you enjoy. If you think you really are hungry, set an alarm for 20 minutes’ time and if you still want to eat when it rings, fine. If not, the urge will have passed.1. Which way suits you better if you tend to order a large portion of food?A. Distract yourself.B. Make yours a small helping.C. Keep away from low-nutrition snacks.D. Leave half an hour between main course and dessert.2. Why should you have a break between main course and dessert?A. To give people time to chat.B. To have a good appetite for sweet stuff.C. To reduce appetite for dessert.D. To give the host time to remove your plate.3. When you find yourself pursuing for food, what should you do?A. Eat some biscuits.B. Eat some sugary snacks.C. Have some soft drinks.D. Listen to a lovely melody.BHave you ever been on social media and seen your favorite celebrity talking about a product? These promotions might not be totally random, and are actually seen as a vital part of the marketing process. The question is: How do social media influencers ‘influence’ what you buy?Human desire for status and making friends, combined with our need to belong to a group, makes us receptive to being ‘socially influenced’. Companies often use that desire to have a similar lifestyle to a celebrity we admire to sell or launch a product. So, what do these promotions actually do?Firstly, they can be used to build brand awareness. A social media influencer should have a strong understanding of the platform they operate on, and therefore can create appealing content that not only sticks to the brand image, but sparks their followers’ interests in a product they might never have seen before.Secondly, influencers can improve a company or product’s relationship with their customer base. According to InMoment’s 2018 US Retail CX Trends Report on customer loyalty, 77% of buyers have been brand loyal for more than ten years. This is also true of 60% of millennials. A popular celebrity can target key customers and talk or blog about a product, which can create an instant and lasting bond with them.Lastly, influencers can improve customer buying habits with seemingly ‘unbiased opinions’. We are more likely to respond to ‘peer recommendation’ than traditional ads, meaning the fact we see an influencer as a ‘friend’ can make us less likely to be doubtful about what we are seeing.So, the next time you see a celebrity talking about a product, you might want to consider that this could be a carefully worked-out marketing strategy designed to target your core needs. If you find yourself examining a product you’ve seen on social media, you may well have been influenced.4. Why do companies invite celebrities to launch products?A. Because celebrities can improve the companies’ public images.B. Because consumers like to share similarity with celebrities.C. Because celebrities want to make more money.D. Because consumers can make friends with celebrities.5. According to the passage, which strategy is often used by influencers?A. Setting up operation platforms.B. Sending gifts to customers.C. Improving relationship with the company.D. Taking advantage of their popularity.6. To customers, the recommendations of influencers seem to be ________.A. offensiveB. subjectiveC. objectiveD. misleading7. The passage is mainly about ________.A. how social media make adsB. how social media influence our lifestyleC. how social influencers affect our buyingD. how celebrities earn fameCA lot of us lose life’s tough battles by starting a frontal attack—when a touch of humor might well enable us to win．Consider the case of a young friend of mine，who hita traffic jam on his way to work shortly after receiving an ultimatum about beinglate on the job．Although there was a good reason for Sam’s a being late—serious illness at home—he decided that this by-now-familiar excuse wouldn’t work any longer．His supervisor was probably already pacing up and down preparing a dismissal speech．Yes，the boss was．Sam entered the office at 9：35．The place was as quiet as a locker room；everyone was hard at work．Sam’s supervisor came up to him．Suddenly，Sam forced a grin and stretched out his hand．“How do you do！” he said．“I’m Sam Maynard．I’m applying for a job，which，I understand，became available just 35 minutes ago．Does the early bird get the worm？”The room exploded in laughter．The supervisor“clamped off”a smile and walked back to his office．Sam Maynard had saved his job—with the only tool that could win，a laugh．Humor is a most effective，yet frequently neglected，means of handling the difficult situations in our lives．It can be used for patching up differences，apologizing，saying “no”，criticizing，getting the other fellow to do what you want without his losingface．For some jobs，it’s the only tool that can succeed．It is a way to discuss subjects so sensitive that serious dialog may start a quarrel．For example，many believe that comedians on television are doing more today for racial and religious tolerancethan people in any other forum．8. Why was Sam late for his job？A. Because he was ill．B. Because he got up late．C. Because he was caught in a traffic jam．D. He was busy applying for a new job．9. The main idea of this passage is ________．A. Sam Maynard saved his job with humorB. humor is important in our livesC. early bird gets the wormD. humor can solve racial discriminations10. The phrase “clamped off” in Paragraph 3 means ________．A tried to hold back B. tried to setC. chargedD. gave out11. Which of the following statements can we infer from the passage？A. Many lose life’s battles for they are lacking in a sense of humor．B. It wasn’t the first time that Sam came late for his work．C. Sam was supposed to come to his office at 8：30．D. Humor is the most effective way of solving problems．DYu Chenrui, 29, is a maker of automata (机关人偶) in Chengdu, Sichuan province. Automata are built to look like humans or animals and give the illusion (错觉) of being able to move ontheir own, “The art form amazes me, because it combines various skills, from storytelling to mechanics, and the pieces are built with a sense of humor,” Yu says. His creations have caught the attention of well-known artists and his fancy pieces of art have attracted collectors worldwide.Interested in handcrafts as a boy, Yu first encountered automata designed by Japanese artist Kazuaki at an exhibition in 2015 when he studied at the Communication University of China in Beijing. “It was like meeting a like-minded friend, ” Yu says, recalling the moment. As an art and design major, he began to learn the craft by himself and, with the support of his tutor, he kept studying and examining automata in school.When he graduated in 2016, Yu landed a job at an advertising agency in Beijing. He stayed on at the company for three years because, at that time, he was not sure that he could make a living out of his hobby. While working as a designer Yu kept exploring and advancing his skills in wood carving and mechanics. Eventually, despite thejob’s good salary, it was not enough to make up for not following his true passion. Finally, in 2018, Yu quit his job and returned to Chengdu to open his automata workshop.To keep himself occupied while running his workshop, he planted blueberries, raspberries and cherries. He watered, weeded and added fertilizer (肥料) every day. “Daily routines helped me calm down and inspire my creativity, which resulted in an automaton called To Observe the Autumn,” Yu says.Over time, Yu’s reputation grew and his business flourished (兴旺). Many of Yu’s creations are built with a dash of wisdom, a sprinkle of humor and are inspired by observations of real life. Yu knows that there are many more creative ideas waiting to be expressed. “It feels quite good to be fully devoted to automata creation and I am still searching for myself.”12. What can we learn from the first paragraph?A. Yu is equipped with various skills.B. Yu is a person full of sense of humor.C Yu is now gaining recognition worldwide.D. Yu is following the latest trend in handcraft.13. Why did Yu quit his job in Beijing?A. He couldn't make a living out of it.B. He wanted to pursue his own dream.C. He missed his family in Chengdu.D. He thought he had a lot experience.14. According to Yu, what contributes to his creativity as an automata artist?A. The fruits he grows.B. Success of his business.C. His devotion to the job.D. Observation from daily life.15. Which of the following can best describe Yu’s story?A. There is no end to learning.B. Great hopes make great man.C. Actions speak louder than words.D. Experience is the mother of wisdom.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

河北省2012高考英语二轮复习专题训练：阅读理解（3）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。

AIt was a week before Christmas, but things were far from cheery. Our task wasto deliver as many boxes of food as possible to those in need in Camden, New Jersey.There were no Christmas carolers (唱颂歌的人) walking these streets that were linedwith boarded-up (用木板封住的) houses and broken windows. Mothers kept theirchildren close as they hurried down the streets. It was mid-afternoon, but eventhe bright sun couldn't warm this place.Red tickets in the windows marked which houses we were to visit. Our white truckstopped in front of one townhouse and our group knocked on the door. In our armswere boxes filled with ham, bread and other essentials to make the perfect Christmasdinner. Four small faces glanced through the curtains and one exhausted mom answeredthe door. She seemed embarrassed to be caught in her nightgown with undone hair.She was in her mid-20s, but her rough skin and tired eyes added years."Sacred Heart food delivery service," I smiled. "Where can we put this for you?"She pointed and as we entered the house, I noticed the conditions they livedin. The children climbed around, wearing only diapers (尿布). There were no carpets,only cold concrete beneath our feet. There was no Christmas tree or decorations.My heart sank. It was so cold, and I found it hard to believe that this was realityfor this family. We set the boxes down and the mother grabbed my hand."You don't know how much of a blessing this is to me and my family," she said,crying. "We are just getting by." I opened my arms and gave her a hug."Happy holidays!" I replied before I headed out the door. I realized how warmI felt inside.This was unlike anything I had ever experienced. We cannot help what family weare born into, but we can help each other.1. From Paragraph 1, we can infer that Camden may be a place where ________.A. the living conditions were terribleB. people had no beliefC. there was no sign of lifeD. little sunshine was received2. What impression did the woman leave on the author?A. She was shy and cold to visitors.B. She was confident and energetic.C. She wasn't good at dressing herself up.D. She looked much older than her age.3. By saying "We are just getting by", the woman meant __________.A. they were waiting for helpB. they were looking for food and clothingC. they were going to move awayD. they were living a very poor life4. The passage mainly tells us that _______________.A. the poor can also help othersB. assisting the poor needs actionsC. people should help each otherD. having more children causes povertyBLawmakers in the United States have expanded an investigation into the use of location-tracking systems on mobile devices. The action follows recent reports about the storing of information on the Apple iPhone. Some people consider location tracking to be a threat to personal privacy and security.Allan Friedman, the research director, says, “All wireless companies do some location tracking as part of their networks. This information is usually stored by the companies, not the devices, and there are laws to protect it. Law enforcement(执法) agencies, for example, have to have a fairly high standard before it can access that data. And the phone company is also prohibited from selling that information.Now, two researchers report that location tracking information is being stored directly on Apple devices. They said Apple’s newest operating systems gather global positioning system and timestamp information. The information is stored on the device in a file that is also uploaded (上传) to any computer that the device is connected to. The researchers say the information is available to anyone who has access to the device or computer.Allan Friedman says, “This raises additional concerns. There’s the idea that because it’s on my phone and on my computer, rogue applications(恶意程序) that I pay for or that I’m tricked into downloading may be able to access this data and somehow misuse it.”Apple says it is “not tracking the location of your iPhone”. It is simply keeping a database of Wi-Fi hotspots and cellphone towers near the user’s location. This information is meant to help the iPhone quickly find its location when needed.Letters have been sent to some of the leading mobile device developers, including Apple and Google. The letters asked for more information about their location tracking systems. Allan Friedman calls this an important start to strengthening privacy laws. He says, “There aren’t strong controls over things like location information, what they are doing with it, how long they are keeping it. And perhaps the most important question is, is my location data with other facts about me?”5.Why did American lawmakers investigate the use of location-tracking systems on cell-phones?A.Because the systems can store users’ informationB.Because many users have suffered loss after using them.C.Because it is thought to threaten users’ privacy.D.Because many reporters have shown the problem of the systems.6. Allan Friedman believes that ________.A.wireless companies focus on personal privacy.B.people are forbidden to get access to private data at willC.phone companies may sell private information secretlyD.customers may ask wireless companies to locate their tracking7. What do we know from Paragraph 3?A. Location tracking information is stored online.B.Apple’s newest operating systems collect all kinds of information.C.Location tracking information may be uploaded to any iPhone.D.Apple’s newest operating systems may reveal the private information ofusers.8.Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?A.Apple denies that it tracks the location of users.B.The researchers may misunderstand the Apple’s systems.C.The global positioning system is to blame for rogue applications.D.The iPhone can quickly find its location by using its user’s information.CIf you're into sports, you've seen it happen. You've probably even experienced it: basketball players shaking hands after four quarters of knocking each other around, tennis players leaping over the net to shake hands with their opponents (对手) after a hard-fought match, soccer players exchanging sport shirts after an intense 90 minutes, even boxers touching gloves at the beginning of each round, then hugging each other after beating each other into a pulp for 12 rounds. It seems like competitors in every event, from spelling bees to hockey, behave this way. What's going on?It's all part of sportsmanship, a great tradition in sports and competition that means playing clean and handling both victory and defeat with grace, style, and dignity.What is sportsmanship? Sportsmanship is defined as: playing fair, following the rules of the game, respecting the judgment of referees and officials, treating opponents with respect.Some people define good sportsmanship as the "golden rule" of sports --- in other words, treating the people you play with and against as you'd like to be treated yourself. You demonstrate good sportsmanship when you show respect for yourself, your teammates, and your opponents, for the coaches on both sides, and for the referees, judges, and other officials.But sportsmanship isn't just reserved for the people on the field. Cheerleaders and fans also need to be aware of how they behave during competition. Sportsmanship is a style and an attitude; and it can have a positive influence on everyone around you.Learning good sportsmanship means finding that the positive attitude learned on the field carries over into other areas of life. At school, for example, you're able to appreciate the contributions made by classmates and know how to work as part of a team to complete a project. You may enjoy more success at work as well, because a big part of learning good sportsmanship is learning to be respectful of others, including customers and co-workers.9. The author introduces the topic of the passage by___________.A. showing an interesting discussionB. comparing several sport eventsC. explaining some game rulesD. giving some specific examples10. When players play clean, ____________.A. they play in fresh airB. they play in a skilled wayC. they play within the rulesD. they play without hurting each other11. The purpose of writing this passage is to ____________.A. advise readers to take some exerciseB. provide some basic sport knowledgeC. show the meaning of sportsmanshipD. expect players to compete activelyDWe've all experienced a "good cry". Shedding (流) some tears can often make us feel better and help us put things in perspective. But why is crying beneficial? And is there such a thing as a "bad cry"?The researchers analyzed the detailed accounts of more than 3,000 recent crying experiences and found that the benefits of crying depend entirely on the what, where and when of a particular crying episode (一段经历). The majority of persons reported improvements in their mood following a short period of crying. However, one third reported no improvement in mood and a tenth felt worse after crying. Criers who received social support during their crying episode were the most likely to report improvements in mood.Research to date has not always produced a clear picture of the benefits of crying, in part because the results often seem to depend on how crying is studied. The researchers note several challenges in accurately studying crying behavior in a laboratory setting. Volunteers who cry in a laboratory setting often do not describe their experiences as making them feel better. Rather, crying in a laboratory setting often results in the study participants feeling worse; this may be due to the stressful conditions of the study itself, such as being videotaped or watched by researchers. This may produce negative emotions, which neutralize (使无效) the positive benefits usually connected with crying.However, these laboratory studies have provided interesting findings about the physical effects of crying. Criers do show calming effects such as slower breathing, but they also experience a lot of unpleasant stress, including increased heart rate and sweating. What is interesting is that bodily calming usually lasts longer than the unpleasant. The calming effects may occur later and overcome the stress reaction, which would account for why people tend to remember mostly the pleasant side of crying.Research has shown that the effects of crying also depend on who is sheddingthe tears. For example, individuals with anxiety or mood disorders are least likely to experience the positive effects of crying. In addition, the researchers report that people who lack insight into their emotional lives actually feel worse after crying.12. We can infer from the passage that __________________.A. people don't like being seen cryingB. crying in public makes people feel betterC. a bad cry is as common as a good cryD. a good cry can sometimes help us face problems rightly13. The beneficial effects of crying can be shown when _________.A. your breath becomes slowB. you sweat a lot.C. your face turns paleD. you are being watched14. Who will be least likely to feel worse after crying?A. People who receive help in course of crying.B. People who fail to understand their emotions.C. People who are anxious and nervous.D. People whose mood is not in order.15. The passage is mainly about ___________.A. the types of cryingB. the way of cryingC. the psychology of cryingD. the causes of crying1-15 ADDC CBDA DCC DAAC。

语鹅市安置阳光实验学校山西2016高考英语阅读理解二轮练习（2）【高考训练】Fruit powered digital clockFruit’s not only good to eat, but it can also power this Fruit digital Clock. This clock uses the scientific principles on which modern electrical storage batteries are based. The acid from the fruit helps transmit an electrical flow between two metal poles. The clock is priced at US $ 15. Connecting any fresh fruit or vegetable to the clock will make it work. The fruit is a clean, renewable source of electrical power.USB vacuumDo you know the dirtiest parts of your desk are probably your keyboard and mouse? Get a USB Mini Vacuum with retractable(可伸缩的) cable and suck away all that junk. The US- made product is priced at US $14.SIM card readerMaking useful USB 2.0 multi-card readers even handier, this card can also read and write data to phone SIM cards. It comes with SIM editing software. Download your phonebook to your computer. If you lose your cell phone, you can store missing phone numbers in your new one. The US-made IMOMO SIM card + Multi Card Reader is priced at US $ 19 (152yuan).Beer in your earThe beer barrel(桶)-shaped Naf Naf Hyp MP3 is a musical box that’s capable of playing radio, CDs and cassettes. It’s got all the standard features of the typical clock-radio, but with the relaxing look of a big beer barrel. The Danish product is priced at about US $ 130 (1,040yuan) 41．If you have 115 yuan, which product can you buy according to the passage?A．Fruit powered digital clock B．USB vacuumC．SIM card reader D．Naf Naf Hyp MP3 42．Which of the following statements is True?A．Fruit and vegetables cannot be used as batteries to make a clock work.B．USB vacuum can be used to clean your house and yard.C．With SIM card reader you won’t lose phone numbers.D．Naf Naf Hyp MP3 can play radio, DVD and cassettes.43．What does “junk” mean in the second item?A．dirt B．desk C．keyboard D．mouse44．The passage is mostly likely a(n) .A．entertainment informationB．science reports on new high – technologyC．introduction of some kinds of musical boxesD．advertisement for new products45．SIM card reader can be used to .A．edit all the data in your computerB．remove data in phone SIM cards speciallyC．help restore your phone book in a new cell phoneD．transfer any file between a computer and a cell phone【参考答案】41—45 BCADC【2014高考训练】Every day we are adding more and more vacation ideas，destinations，tours, and articles．As you explore our website，you will find there is an ever-growing collection of things that will help make your vacation easier and more affordable．We change our featured destinations very frequently so be sure to keep coming back to see what new ideas we have for your family vacation．We feature a different state，park, and city destination on the front page of the website．These change frequently, so be sure to sign up for our newsletter so you can be sure to keep up with all the new information． Another great feature we are offering is Guest Articles．These may come from a travel professional，author, parent or child about their travel ideas or offers．These informative articles are great to read and are perfect for discovering valuable tips and tricks for malting travel less stressful．Plus，in many articles you will discover some hidden gems(珍品)that you probably miss if you did not know about them．One of the best things about our website is our ability to get you discounted Tours and Attraction Passes to the places you want to go most．This is a fantastic way to plan ahead and have your tours and passes paid for and pick them up before you leave your home．Now that is a helpful way to go．These programs can save you over 50％of what you could expect to pay when you arrive．And，we are adding new tours and programs every week．Be sure to check it out．You can be sure we are working hard for you so that you can relax on your vacation. Let us do all the leg work for you so you can simply enjoy your family vacation!46．What does the writer want to do by writing this text?A．To give people tips on family vacations．B．To offer travelers featured destinations．C．To attract readers to surf a tourist website．D．To introduce hidden gems for traveling．47．Why does the writer suggest surfing the website-frequemly?A．Because the featured destinations are changeable．B．Because the front page is quite uniqueC．Because it can attract more advertisements．D．Because it helps to sell more newsletters．48．What can we learn from Guest Articles?A．steps to sign up for the family vacation website．B．Tips on kecping up with new travel infonmation．C．Tips and tricks for a comfortable trip.D．Tricks for enjoying a free family vacation．49．Which isn’t the benefit that the website brings to us?A．We can get discounted Tours and Attraction PassesB．We can get some information of new tours and programsC．We can have our Passes in hand when starting off．D．We can enjoy a family vacation with leg work．50．Which of the following shows the organization of thetext?(P=Paragraph)【参考答案】46―50 CACDB【2014高考英语二模试题】DA mansion（豪宅） may symbolize the American dream． But the fact is, for most immigrants, the closest one they ever get to is the neighboring bushes．Such is the case with 63-year-old Catalino Tabia, Calif． He's a gardener with a 6'h grade education． He came to America to make his dreams come true, but ended up fulfilling everyone else's．“I always wanted to be somebody," Tabia said．“But now I just want the opportunity to help others．"That is why, not long ago, Tabia started the Bay Area Gardeners Foundation． It's a charity aiming at helping smart kids like Noel Chavez, whose dream was to become the first in his family to graduate from college．Unfortunately, since Noel is still waiting for his citizenship, he's not qualified for financial aid．And after just a few months of going to school full-time and working full-time, he was ready to give in．“I'm working too much． I'm not going to do it． It's impossible． But then you get some help, and that's my break． " The break was a $ 1,500 scholarship from the Gardeners Foundation． In the last two years, the foundation has awarded 13 such prizes to low-income kids, regardless of citizenship． And Tabia plans to give out hundreds more．How does a gardener come up with that kind of cash? ”I was thinking and thinking and suddenly, the clients V " he said．“That's where the money is coming from． We work for clients with a lot of money． " Tabia and his gardener friends just started knocking on those mansion doors-and the checks have been rolling in ever since．“There might be some gardeners at your graduation," someone said to Noel．“I'm sure there will and I'm going to invite them," he replied．Tabia is now hoping this idea catches on with the gardeners around the country． And whether that happens or not, and whether he realizes it or not, Tabia has already finished what he came to America to do －become somebody．71．Why did Tabia come to America?A． To improve his gardening B． Tofurther his education．C． To become someone important． D． To help immigrantssucceed．72．The Bay Area Gardeners Foundation is an organizationwhich ．A． provides poor immigrant students with part-time jobsB． helps wise kids from low-income families realize their dreams C． supports immigrants who want to buy their own big housesD． assists immigrants to get American citizenship quickly 73．What does the underlined word “break" in Para．4 mean?A． A period of time when somebody is having a rest．B． An occasion when you end a relationship．C． An unexpected chance to do something．D． To split apart something．74．What do we know about Noel?A． He did a part-time job to support his own education．B． He never thought of giving in．C． He dreamed to be the first in his family to receive education． D． He will invite gardeners to attend his graduation ceremony．75．The purpose of this text is mainly to ．A． tell how a gardener achieved success by helping othersB． introduce the Bay Area Gardeners FoundationC． show the concern of immigrants for educationD． encourage children to grow up happily【参考答案】70-75 CBCDA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。