广东省天河区2020届高考英语二轮复习 语法精讲精炼 阅读理解21

阅读理解精讲精炼21116.Harvard researchers have created a tough, low­cost, biodegradable(可生物降解的) material inspired by insects' hard outer shells. The material's inventors say it has a number of possible uses and someday could provide a more environmentally friendly alternative to plastic. The material, made from shrimp (虾) shells and proteins produced from silk, is called “shrilk.” It is thin, clear, flexible and strong.A major benefit of the material is its biodegradability. Plastic's toughness and flexibility represented a revolution in materials science during the 1950s and '60s. Decades later, however, plastic's very durability (耐用性) is raising questions about how appropriate it is for one­time products such as plastic bags, or short­lived consumer good s, used in the home for a few years and then cast into a landfill where they will degrade for centuries. What is the point of making something that lasts 1,000 years?Shrilk not only will degrade in a landfill, but its basic components are used as fertilizer (肥料), and so will enrich the soil.Shrilk has great potential, the inventors said. Materials from which it is made are plentiful in nature, found in everything ranging from shrimp shells, insect bodies to living plants. That makes shrilk low­cost, and its mass production possible should it be used for products demanding a lot of material.Work on shrilk is continuing in the lab. The inventors said the material becomes flexible when wet, so they’re exploring ways to use it in wet envir onments. They’re also developing simpler production processes, which could be used for non­medical products，like for computer cases and other products inside the home. They’re even exploring combining it with other materials，like carbon fibers, to give it new properties.66. Paragraph 1 of the passage is mainly about shrilk's ________.A．remarkable designB．interesting nameC．major featuresD．basic elements67. What has become a concern about plastic?A．Using it properly.B．Producing it cheaply.C．Developing its properties quickly.D．Evaluating its contributions fairly.68. According to the inventors，shrilk has great potential partly because ________.A．it can help plastic degradeB．it can be found in living thingsC．its mass production has been realizedD．its raw materials are abundant in nature69. What are the inventors doing in the lab?A．Replacing carbon fibers with shrilk.B．Testing shrilk's use in wet conditions.C．Making shrilk out of used household goods.D．Improving shrilk’s flexibility for medical purposes.70. Which of the following can be the best title for the passage?A．Recent Progress in Environmental ProtectionB．Benefits of Insects in Scientific ResearchC．The Harm of One­time Pr oductsD.A Possible Alternative to Plastic【要点综述】本文是一篇科普说明文。

阅读理解精讲精炼026.For six hours we shot through the landscape of the Karoo desert in South Africa. Just rocks and sand and baking sun. Knowing our journey was ending, Daniel and I just wanted toremember all we had seen and done. He used a camera. I used words. I had already finished threenotebooks and was into the fourth, a beautiful leather notebook I'd bought in a market inMozambique.Southern Africa was full of stories. And visions. We were almost drunk on sensations. The roaring of the water at Victoria Falls, the impossible silence of the Okavango Delta in Botswana. And then the other things: dogs in the streets, whole families in Soweto living in one room, a kilometre from clean water.As we drove towards the setting sun, a quietness fell over us. The road was empty -- wehadn't seen another car for hours. And as I drove, something caught my eye, something movingnext to me. I glanced in the mirror of the car; I glanced sideways to the right, and that was when I saw them. Next to us, by the side of the road, thirty, forty wild horses were racing the car, a cloud of dust rising behind them -- brown, muscular horses almost close enough to touch them, to smell their hot breath. I didn't know how long they had been there next to us.I shouted to Dan: "Look!", but he was in a deep sleep, his camera lying useless by his feet.They raced the car for a few seconds, then disappeared far behind us, a memory of heroic forms in the red landscape. When Daniel woke up an hour later I told him what had happened."Wild horses?" he said. "Why didn't you wake me up?""I tried. But they were gone after a few seconds.""Are you sure you didn't dream it?""You were the one who was sleeping!"'Typical, he said. "The best photos are the ones we never take."We checked into a dusty hotel and slept the sleep of the dead.1. During their journey in Africa, the two travelers________A. made friends with local residentsB. complained about the poor living conditionsC. enjoyed the sunset in the Karoo desert mostD. recorded their experiences in different ways2. What does the phrase "heroic forms" in Paragraph 4 refer to?A. Racing cars.B. Wild horses.C. Eye-catching locals.D. Running dogs.3. What did Daniel think when he woke up and was told what had happened?A. He always missed out on the best thing.B. He had already taken beautiful pictures.C. A sound sleep was more important.D. The next trip would be better.4. What is 'the passage mainly about?A. How to view wildlife in Africa.B. Running into wildlife in Africa.C. Tourist attractions in southern Africa.D. Possible dangers of travelling in the desert.1.D考查细节理解。

素材来源于网络，林老师搜集编辑整理2020届天河区高中毕业班综合测试（二）英语参考答案阅读(每小题2分，共40分)21-23 CCB 24-27 BACD 28-31 BBCD 32-35 ABCA 36-40 GAEDC完形填空（每小题1.5 分，共30分）41-45 DBACD 46-50 ABCDB 51-55 ACDAB 56-60 CDBCA语法填空（每小题1.5分，共15分）61.a 62.without 63.It/This/That 64.is believed 65.But/Yet66.extremely 67.endangering 68.to die 69.majority 70.which短文改错（每小题1分，共10分）71.where改为which 72.ourselves改为themselves 73.side改为sides或both改为either 74.删除of或many改为number 75.catch改为caught 76.or改为and 77.floated改为floating 78.Such后添加a 79.serious改为seriously 80.after改为before书面表达（共25分）Dear Tom,How is everything going? During a recent class meeting, our head teacher presented pictures of four items: a cellphone, a textbook, a novel and a movie. Then she asked us to choose one we wanted to keep most and one least. Quite interested, I’m writing to share it with you.I’d keep the textbook and abandon the cellphone. With only 100 days to go, I know study must come first. I can review the knowledge using my textbooks. With so many carefully-made notes, my textbooks are of great importance. As for the cellphone, it is the last thing I need right now since it is a big distraction and definitely a waste of time.This activity left me a deep impression, reminding me of the limited time and inspiring me to focus. I’d better make full use of time to get myself ready for the exam. What do you think?Yours truly,Li Hua素材来源于网络，林老师搜集编辑整理。

阅读理解精讲精炼026.For six hours we shot through the landscape of the Karoo desert in South Africa. Just rocks and sand and baking sun. Knowing our journey was ending, Daniel and I just wanted toremember all we had seen and done. He used a camera. I used words. I had already finished threenotebooks and was into the fourth, a beautiful leather notebook I'd bought in a market inMozambique.Southern Africa was full of stories. And visions. We were almost drunk on sensations. The roaring of the water at Victoria Falls, the impossible silence of the Okavango Delta in Botswana. And then the other things: dogs in the streets, whole families in Soweto living in one room, a kilometre from clean water.As we drove towards the setting sun, a quietness fell over us. The road was empty -- wehadn't seen another car for hours. And as I drove, something caught my eye, something movingnext to me. I glanced in the mirror of the car; I glanced sideways to the right, and that was when I saw them. Next to us, by the side of the road, thirty, forty wild horses were racing the car, a cloud of dust rising behind them -- brown, muscular horses almost close enough to touch them, to smell their hot breath. I didn't know how long they had been there next to us.I shouted to Dan: "Look!", but he was in a deep sleep, his camera lying useless by his feet.They raced the car for a few seconds, then disappeared far behind us, a memory of heroic forms in the red landscape. When Daniel woke up an hour later I told him what had happened."Wild horses?" he said. "Why didn't you wake me up?""I tried. But they were gone after a few seconds.""Are you sure you didn't dream it?""You were the one who was sleeping!"'Typical, he said. "The best photos are the ones we never take."We checked into a dusty hotel and slept the sleep of the dead.1. During their journey in Africa, the two travelers________A. made friends with local residentsB. complained about the poor living conditionsC. enjoyed the sunset in the Karoo desert mostD. recorded their experiences in different ways2. What does the phrase "heroic forms" in Paragraph 4 refer to?A. Racing cars.B. Wild horses.C. Eye-catching locals.D. Running dogs.3. What did Daniel think when he woke up and was told what had happened?A. He always missed out on the best thing.B. He had already taken beautiful pictures.C. A sound sleep was more important.D. The next trip would be better.4. What is 'the passage mainly about?A. How to view wildlife in Africa.B. Running into wildlife in Africa.C. Tourist attractions in southern Africa.D. Possible dangers of travelling in the desert.1.D考查细节理解。

阅读理解精讲精炼0311.Like any good mother; when Karen found out that another baby was on the way, she did what．she could to help her 3 - year - old son, Michael, prepare for a new baby．They find out that the new baby is going to be a girl, and day after day, night after night, Michael sings to his sister in Mommy's stomach．Finally, Michael's little sister is born．But she is in serious condition．With alarm in the night, the ambulance rushes the infant to the neonatal (初生的) intensive care unit at St．Mary's Hospital, Knoxville, Tennessee．The days go by．The little girl gets worse．The pediatric (儿科的) specialist tells the parents, “There is very little hope．Be prepared for the worst．”Karen and her husband contact a local cemetery about a burial plot．They have fixed up a special room in their home for the new baby , but now they plan a funeral．Michael, keeps begging his parents to let him see his sister, "I want to sing to her," he says．Karen makes up her mind．She will take Michael whether they like it or not．If he doe sn’t see his sister now, he may never see her alive．She dresses him in an oversized suit and marches him into ICU．He looks like a walking laundry basket, but the head nurse recognizes him as a child and shouts, " Get that kid out of here now! No children are allowed．Never disturb patients here．The mother rises up strongly and said?" He is not leaving until he sings to his sister!"Karen leads Michael to his sister's bedside．He gazes at the tiny infant losing the battle to live． And he begins to sing．In die pure hearted voice of a 3 - year - old, Michael sings: " You are my sunshine, my only sunshine, youmake me happy when skies are gray．．．" Instantly the baby girl responds．The pulse rate becomes calm and steady．The next day, the very next day, the little girl is well enough to go home! Woman's Day magazine called it " the miracle of a brother's song．" The medical staff just called it a miracle．Karen called it a miracle of Gods love! Never give up on die people you love．1．What may the underlined words "the infant" refer to?A．The baby．B．Karen．C．Mary．D．Michael 2．What do we know about the little sister after she was born?A．She was driven to St．Mary's shop．B．A doctor came to see her in her house．C．She was very thin and couldn't speak．D．She was in great danger．3．Why did Karen firmly let little Michael see his sister in ICU? A．Because he could make his sister alive．B．Because his sister would be sent to a far hospital．C．Because his sister was going to die soon．D．Because his father wanted to take him away．4．What do we know about the head nurse?A．The head nurse was careful．B．The head nurse was rude．C．The head nurse was responsible．D．The head nurse had no sympathy．5．What is the general idea of the text?A．A boy' s singing saved his sister' s life．B．The little girl is well enough to go home．C．Michael's little sister is born with a serious disease．D．No children are allowed to enter the intensive care unit．【答案与解析】这是一篇记叙文。

2020年广东广州天河区高三二模英语试卷一、阅读理解（共15小题）1.Want to improve your writing skills? New Writing South is directing the way!Towner Writer Squad（班级） for kids aged 13-17Led by comedy and TV writer, Marian Kilpatrick, Towner Writer Squad will meet once a month at the contemporary art museum for 11 months, starting 12 October, 2016.The FREE squad sessions will include introductions to a wide range of writing styles, from poetry to play writing and lyric（抒情诗） to flash fiction, to support the development of young writers.Application & SelectionIf you would like to apply to be part of the Towner Writer Squad, please send a sample piece of your writing（about 500 words）, responding to the title "LUNCH", with your name, age, address and email address to: debo@.Once all applications are in, you will be invited to an open selection event on 17 September, 4-5 pm, at the gallery of Towner. This will be an informal opportunity to meet the Squad Leader, Squad Associate and other young people.You will also have a chance to get to know the fantastic gallery space and get a taste of what's to come.Deadline for applications: 8 September, 2016For further information go to: /toner or or Any questions–feel free to send your email to Towner Writer Squad Associate: wharne@Beginner Writing Project for kids aged 10-13Due to popular demand, a writing project will be started for eager beginners.Start time: 6 September, 2016Meet every other Saturday, 2-4 pm, at the Towner Study Centre.A.B.C.D.（1）A.provide a piece of their writingB.meet the Writer Squad LeaderC.offer their family informationplete an application form（2）A.B.C.D.（3）Study and write at your own pace—you do not have to rush—as you have a year to go through the project. Practice under the guidance of some experienced writers and teachers who can help you with basic writing skills. Most importantly, build confidence and have fun while writing!No previous experience or special background is required. Many others have been successful this way. If they can do it, why can't you?Fee: £179For more information go to: or Towner Writer Squad will be started .to train comedy and TV writersto explore the fantastic gallery spaceto introduce a contemporary art museumto promote the development of young writersTo join the Writer Squad, each applicant should first .What is most important for the beginners?Practising as much as possible.Gaining confidence and having fun.Studying and writing at their own pace.Learning skills from writers and teachers.2.Two of the saddest words in the English language are "if only". I live my life with the goal ofnever having to say those words, because they convey regret, lost opportunities, mistakes, and disappointment.My father is famous in our family for saying, "Take the extra minute to do it right." I always try to live by the "extra minute" rule. When my children were young and likely to cause accidents, I always thought about what I could do to avoid an "if only" moment, whether it was something minor like moving a cup full of hot coffee away from the edge of a counter, or something that required a little more work such as taping padding （衬垫） onto the sharp corners of a glass coffee table.I don't only avoid those "if only" moments when it comes to safety. It's equally important to avoid "if only" in our personal relationships. We all know people who lost a loved one and regretted that they had foregone an opportunity to say "I love you" or "I forgive you." When myA.B.C. D.（1）A.B.C.D.（2）A.abandoned cked C.avoided D.taken（3）A.To Keep Emotional Well-beingB.To Prevent "If Only" MomentsC.To Follow the Most Useful RuleD.To Achieve the Peace of Mind（4）father announced he was going to the eye doctor across from my office on Good Friday, I told him that it was a holiday for my company and I wouldn't be here. But then I thought about the fact that he's 84 years old and I realized that I shouldn't give up an opportunity to see him. I called him and told him I had decided to go to work on my day off after all.I know there will still be occasions when I have to say "if only" about something, but my life is definitely better because of my policy of doing everything possible to avoid that eventuality.And even though it takes an extra minute to do something right, or it occasionally takes an hour or two in my busy schedule to make a personal connection, I know that I'm doing the right thing.I'm buying myself peace of mind and that's the best kind of insurance for my emotional well-being.Which of the following is an example of the "extra minute" rule?Start the car the moment everyone is seated.Leave the room for a minute with the iron working.Wait for an extra minute so that the steak tastes better.Move an object out of the way before it trips someone.The author decided to go to her office on Good Friday to .keep her appointment with the eye doctormeet her father who was already an old manjoin in the holiday celebration of the companyfinish her work before the deadline approachedThe underlined word "foregone" in Paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to .What is the best title for the passage?3.There are lots of ways to educate yourself on the Internet. You can find photos, documents,and films on almost any topic you can imagine. And at , you can access lectures by artists, scholars, designers, technicians and others.TED began in 1984 as a conference that brought togetherindividuals from the fields of technology, entertainment and design. It wasintended to be a one-time event focusing on technology and design. TheA.The case against TED.B.What's on TED today.C.Pros and cons of .D.What is TED.（1）A.B.C.D.（2）A.B.C.D.（3）A.TED is elitist B.TED is beneficial（4）event ended up losing money, and it was six years before the founders tried it again. This time it worked, and since 1990, the TED conference has been an annual event.There are now two held every year, with topics as diverse as music, medicine, and money.Other specialized spin-off conferences address narrower issues.The TED website came from a desire to share the conferences with the world, to "offer free knowledge from the world's most inspired thinkers" as the website puts it. The current version of the site was launched in April 2007, and contains videos of talks given at the TED conferences around the world. The talks are transcribed into hundreds of languages.The TED website is owned by the Sapling Foundation, a non profit devoted to fostering the spread of great ideas. The Sapling foundation acquired TED in 2001. Since then, it has been focusing on using TED to broadcast ideas that might change the world.TED, of course, isn't immune to criticism. It's been called elitist （精英） for its high ticket prices （more than 6, 000 dollars total ）. It's been accused by a few people of censorship for not publishing their talks. One controversial speaker was upset about being criticized by the conference's host afterward.The complaints, however, seem to be relatively few for such a large, long-running organization. And accusations of elitism ring hollow when so much is given away for free on TED's website. Whatever its failings, TED is a source of inspirational information for those who seek it out.What is the main topic of the article?Which of the following statements is NOT true?The TED conference came after the success of .Two TED conferences are now held every year.TED talks are available in many languages.The Sapling Foundation owns .From the last two paragraphs, we can infer that .it is accepted to all involved that some TED talks might not be publishedthe host of the conference is one who plays a supportive role to the speakersTED is criticized for giving special treatment to the wealthy or powerfulthe negative comments on TED greatly affects its reputationThis author probably believes that .C.TED isn't importantD.TED is the best website4. A.B.C.D.（1）A.B.（2）When times get tough, we all look for ways to cut back. When we're hungry, we eat athome instead of going out. We take buses instead of taxis. And we wear our old designer jeans just a few months longer. With college expenses at all-time highs, high school students are eager to do anything to cut the cost of a university education.One cost-cutting proposal is to allow college students to get a bachelor's degree in three years instead of four. Educational institutions have been actively exploring ways to make the learning process more efficient. But there's a question: Would the quality of undergraduate education suffer? Few US universities have formally approved a "three-year degree" model.I doubt that mainstream North American colleges will carry out a three-year curriculum any time soon. For one thing, most universities already allow highly qualified students to graduate early by testing out of certain classes and obtaining a number of college credits. In addition, at famous universities, the committee who determine which courses are required and which courses are electives are unlikely to suddenly "throw out" one quarter of the required credits.Professors will resist "diluting （稀释）" the quality of the education they offer.In my opinion, a quality four-year education is always superior to a quality three-year education. A college education requires sufficient time for a student to become skilled in their major and do coursework in fields outside their major. It is not a good idea to water down education, any more than it's not a good idea to water down medicine. If we want to help students find their way through university, we should help them understand early on what knowledge and skills they need to have upon graduation. We should allow students to test out of as many courses as possible. We should give them a chance to earn money as interns （实习生） in meaningful part-time jobs that relate to their university studies, such as the five-year co-op program at Northeastern University.Which of the following can be the best title?It's time to shorten the learning process.Best learning takes place over time.University education should be watered down.College education calls for reform.We can lean from the passage that .most American universities are against the "three-year degree" modelmany famous US universities are considering adopting the "three-year degree"modelC.D.A.B.C.D.（3）A.B.C.D.（4）professors are willing to accept the "three-year degree" modelThe "three-year degree" model can make college learning more efficientIn most US universities, .college students are offered the co-op programelectives' credits make up one quarter of the required creditsall students are required to finish four-year education before graduationsome excellent students can graduate ahead of timeWe can infer that .the author is a college professor exploring ways to make learning more efficientthe author thinks the cost of a university education is too high for people to affordthe author considers the university education quality very importantthe author pays special attention to the all-round development of college students二、完形填空（共20小题）munication with a StrangerLast weekend I sat on the bus talking with excitement and so ready to spend time in New York City with one of my best friends from college. As I took the window seat and 1 headphones over ears, I almost didn't notice the elderly man sitting beside me.Two hours passed and I was still absorbed in my own world. 2 the elderly man asked me a question, a simple question 3 the bus's Wi-Fi connection, which turned into a two-hour 4 . In fact, it directly 5 my personal life.We talked a lot about my dreams, my fears and my life. I 6 more with this stranger on the bus than I have with any friend or family member in months. Maybe it had something to do with me just being 7 to let anyone I know close to me. I was 8 that the stranger was not only so deeply interested in getting to know me, but also just as willing to 9 me to my greatest abilities. He listened carefully to every word I said and made some useful 10 at times. Instead of politely 11 his head when I mentioned my major, he told me that my strong liking seemed to be psychology, but not the one I was studying. He said that he knew I would face difficulties if I studied psychology and that he fully understood my 12 for the failure.1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.10.11.12.13.14.15.16.17.18.19.20.This elderly man made me 13 the plans that I had laid out for my life with just thatsimple statement. He helped me realize that my neatly 14 plan for the next five years of my life wasn't all that neat, but actually complex and filled with 15 . Most of all, he helped me 16 the complex, not stay away from it because of my fear for the unknown.I 17 a lot from talking with the elderly stranger.A few days later, he emailed me, saying, "I think you're 18 for great things no matterwhat you decide to do. " The email was filled with words of 19 . In a few hours a stranger showed me a sense of kindness that made me realize that life is sometimes 20 but it is going to be okay.A.placedB.woreC.tookD.raisedA.ThenB.InsteadC.AgainD.AlsoA.throughB.withC.duringD.aboutA.introductionB.explanationC.conversationpetitionA.affectedB.controlledC.interruptedD.createdA.searchedB.sharedC.demandedD.reviewedA.sorryB.curiousC.anxiousD.afraidA.puzzledB.botheredC.amazedD.disappointedA.pushB.inviteC.treatD.admitA.choicesB.suggestionsC.decisionsD.effortsA.raisingB.droppingC.turningD.noddingA.regretB.changeC.fearD.desireA.prepareB.developC.approveD.questionA.replacedanizedC.discussedD.predictedA.uncertaintyB.dangerC.responsibilityD.conflictA.identifyB.ignoreC.seizeD.acceptA.sufferedB.increasedC.benefitedD.experiencedA.leavingB.headingC.watchingD.caringA.encouragementB.protectionC.admirationD.descriptionA.stableB.normalC.painfulD.serious三、七选五（共5小题）6.Five Ways to Work Smarter, Not HarderA. B. C. D. E. F. G.No matter how hard we work, it seems that there is never enough time to get all theimportant tasks done. Rather than working longer, consider working smarter, not harder. Here are some ways to work smarter:Make a careful plan. Just like every organization needs a business plan, an efficient worker needs a work plan. 1 Schedule your tasks throughout the days, weeks, and months, but do it ahead of time.Set your goals. As a part of your work plan, you should set clear and measurable goals.Goals should state which tasks are to be completed and when they get completed. Rather than setting firm deadlines, which can lead to pressure and stress, allow a period of time to reach goals. 23 Develop a consistent daily work schedule and stick to it! If a typical workdayconsists of some writing tasks （emails, reports）, one-on-one meetings, and processing data, set aside specific time each day to accomplish each kind of tasks.Delegate （分派工作）effectively. 4 The person who tries to do everything himself or herself not only is overloaded and overstressed, but is bad for their colleagues, by not allowing them to be challenged and grow by taking on important duties.Don't make work harder than it actually is. Much of the pressure is produced by ourselves. 5 We feel like we should do more. Remember that tasks should be completed step by step. Focus on each step rather than on the entire project, which can help us cut down on feelings that we are overwhelmed.Stick to your plan.We set unrealistic goals or standards for ourselves.Also, take time to reward yourself for achieving a goal.Organize your workday.We cannot expect to complete the tasks quickly.Learn which tasks can be delegated and which need personal attention.It is a well-thought-out plan to help guide and direct work activities.四、语法填空（共10小题）7.We think that life in Chinese high school is an adventure in which we have to survivemountains of homework and exams. Yet would it be 1 （surprise） if I tell you that high school life in the U.S. is almost as stressful and demanding as it is in China?In U.S. high school, everything 2 （record） and graded, including your grades on quizes, tests and final examinations. Failing 3 （turn） in your homework on time will directly affect your grade for a certain course. Perhaps contrary to 4 we used to think of the U.S. high school students, they pay great attention to their 5 （academy）performance to try to get into distinguished university. 6 , they'll be disappointed after graduation from high school.Like university students, U.S. high school students have the 7 （free） to choose the courses that most interest 8 （they）. Even a ninth-grader can sit 9 the same classroom as twelth graders. But this also means he or she has to work very hard because the teacher will not treat him or her differently just because he or she is a few years 10 （young）.五、短文改错（共10小题）8.短文改错A few years before, I took a sightseeing trip to Washington, D.C. Standing outside theRonald Reagan Center, I heard a voice to say, "Can you help me? " When I turned around, I saw the elderly blind woman with her hand opening In a natural reflex （反应）, I reached into my pocket, pull out all of my loose change and placed them in her hand without even looking at her. I was annoyed at being bothered by the beggar. And the blind woman smiled and said, "I don't want your money. I just need help to find the post office." In an instant, I realized that I had done. That blind woman reminded me my blindness. So in this essay, I wanted to be grateful to the invaluable lesson she gave me.六、书面表达（共1小题）9.假定你是李华，你所喜爱的Global Mirror周报创刊五周年之际征集读者意见。

2020届高三英语天河区二模模拟考试题一、阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C、和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

AWant to improve your writing skills? New Writing South is directing the way!Towner Writer Squad (班级) for kids aged 13-17Led by comedy and TV writer, Marian Kilpatrick, Towner Writer Squad will meet once a month at the contemporary art museum for 11 months, starting 12 October, 2016.The FREE squad sessions will include introductions to a wide range of writing styles, from poetry to play writing and lyric (抒情诗) to flash fiction, to support the development of young writers.Application & SelectionIf you would like to apply to be part of the Towner Writer Squad, please send a sample piece of your writing (about 500 words), responding to the title “LUNCH”, with your name, age, address and email address to: .Once all applications are in, you will be invited to an open selection event on 17 September, 4-5pm, at the gallery of Towner. This will be an informal opportunity to meet the Squad Leader, Squad Associate and other young people.You will also have a chance to get to know the fantastic gallery space and get a taste of what’s to come.Deadline for applications: 8 September, 2016For further information go to: /toner or or Any questions – feel free to send your email to Towner Writer Squad Associate: Beginner Writing Project for kids aged 10-13Due to popular demand, a writing project will be started for eager beginners.Start time: 6 September, 2016Meet every other Saturday, 2-4pm, at the Towner Study Centre.Study and write at your own pace –you do not have to rush –as you have a year to go through the project. Practice under the guidance of some experienced writers and teachers who can helpyou with basic writing skills. Most importantly, build confidence and have fun while writing!No previous experience or special background is required. Many others have been successful this way. If they can do it, why can’t you?Fee: £179For more information go to: or 1. Towner Writer Squad will be started ________.A. to train comedy and TV writersB. to explore the fantastic gallery spaceC. to introduce a contemporary art museumD. to promote the development of young writers2. To join the Writer Squad, each applicant should first _________.A. provide a piece of their writingB. meet the Writer Squad LeaderC. offer their family informationD. complete an application form3. What is most important for the beginners?A. Practising as much as possible.B. Gaining confidence and having fun.C. Studying and writing at their own pace.D. Learning skills from writers and teachers.【答案】1. D 2. A 3. B【解析】这是一篇应用文。

阅读理解精讲精炼1574.It was a simple letter asking for a place to study at Scotland's oldest university which helped start a revolution in higher education. A 140­year­old letter written by a lady calling for her to be allowed to study medicine at St Andrews University has been discovered by researchers. Written by Sophia Jex­Blake in 1873, the seven­page document, which urged the university to allow women to study medicine at the institution, was released yesterday on International Women's Day.The document was discovered buried in the university archives (档案)by part­time history student Lis Smith, who is completing her PhD at St Andrews Institute of Scottish Historical Research. She said: “We knew that Sophia Jex­Blake and her supporters, in their effort to open up university medical education for women, had written to the Senates Academicus (校评议委员会)at St Andrews in an attempt to gain permission to attend classes there, but we didn't know documentary evidence existed. While searching the archives for information about the university's higher certificate for women, I was astonished to come across what must be the very letter Jex­Blake wrote. ”In the letter, Sophia and her supporters offered to hire teachers or build suitable buildings for a medical school and to arrange for lectures to be delivered in the subjects not already covered at St Andrews. Although her letter was not successful, it eventually led to the establishment of the Ladies Literate in Arts at St Andrews, a distance­learning degree for women. The q ualification, which ran from 1877 until the 1930s, gave women access to university education in the days before they were admitted as students. It was so popular that it survived long after women were admitted as full students to St Andrews in 1892.Ms Jex­Blake went on to help establish the London School of Medicine for Women in 1874. She was accepted by the University of Berne, where she was awarded a medical degree in January 1877. Eventually, she moved back to Edinburgh and opened her own practice.59．Sophia wrote a letter to St Andrews University because she wanted ________.A．to carry out a research project thereB．to set up a medical institute thereC．to study medicine thereD．to deliver lectures there60．Lis Smith found Sophia's letter to St Andrews University ________.A．by pure chanceB．in the school officeC．with her supporters' helpD．while reading history books61．Sophia's letter resulted in the establishment of ________.A．the London School of Medicine for WomenB．a degree programme for womenC．a system of medical educationD．the University of Berne62. When did St Andrews University begin to take full­time women students?A. In 1873.B. In 1874.C. In 1877.D. In 1892.【要点综述】此篇讲述了一封女子求学的信件引发了英国高等教育的改革，允许女子接受高等教育。

代词08205．The information on the Internet spreads much more rapidly than in the newspaper.A．that B．it C．those D．oneA考查代词的用法。

此处that指代不可数名词the information；that用于比较句型其后有后置定语。

206．Jim sold most of his things. He has hardly left in the house.A．nothing B．something C．anything D．everythingC考查不定代词的用法及含义。

句意：Jim几乎卖掉了他所有的东西。

他的房间里几乎没留什么东西。

207．The manager believes that prices will rise by more than 4%.A．any other B．the other C．another D．otherC考查代词的用法。

Another放在数词前表示另外的，外加的208．He didn’t make clear when and where the meeting would be held.A．these B．this C．it D．thatC考查代词的用法。

此处考查it作形式宾语，when and where the meeting would be held是真正的宾语。

209．I hate when the weather along the Changjiang River becomes freezing cold without heating inside.A．it B．that C．this D．soA考查代词的用法。

此处it指代“when the weather along the Changjiang River becomes freezing cold without heating inside.”。

代词12401.—Can I ask you a few straightforward questions about yourself？—No problem．I like ______ when people are open and direct．A．that B．this C．it D．them答案 C402.—He seemed quite satisfied with the price we offered.—Yes. Money is to him. He cares more about the quality.A．something B．anything C．nothingD．everything答案 C403.All the tickets have been sold out. ______ is left.A. No oneB. NothingC. NoneD. Not anyone答案 C404.Boldt's breaking the world record of 100-meter race was an exciting moment, __all of us will never forget.A. oneB. thatC. whenD. what答案 A405.The number of registered participants in this year’d marathon was half ．A．of last year’s B．those of last year’sC．that of last year’s D．of those of last year 答案 C406.一Which of those English-Chinese dictionaries do you like most?一．They are both expensive and of little use．A．None B．Neither C．All D．Both 答案 A407.The weather in summer in Tianjin is hotter than in Shenyang．A．it B．this C．that D．one 答案 C408.Toys of the children today hardly bear any resemblance to ____________ of ____________ when we were little kids.A. that; oursB. those; usC. that; usD. those; ours答案 D409.Think about what you really care about, and set goals to accomplish ____________ matters to you.A. thatB. whichC. whatD. when答案 C410.—Did you have any trouble with the customs officer?—________ to speak of.A. NoB. NothingC. NoneD. Neither答案 C411.—Under such circumstances, what will you do?—I'm not a quitter．—Me ．A．too B．neither C．either D．also 答案 B412.Barack Obama’s victory is a historic victory and _____ that promised change and overcame centuries of prejudice.A．0ne B．it C．the one D．that答案 A413.一When did you learn the news that Obama made a trip to Canada as President?一 was on my return．A．That B．It C．There D．This 答案 B414.一Which of the three optional courses did you like best，Joe?一To tell you the truth，I didn’t like of them．A．either B．both C．any D．neither 答案 C415.一Why are you making so much noise?一I just can't help ______．A．so B．that C．this D．it 答案 D416.To some people life is enjoyable，while to______it is suffeing．A．ones B．others C．those D．another 答案 C417.The group of the aged is close companions, and many of _________ have known each other for decades.A. themB. thatC. whomD. what答案 A418.一Would you like to go and watch a tennis match this weekend with us?一I'm sorry，but I've got plans．A. other B．another C．some D．more答案 A419.Susan was expecting her favourite singers，but to her disappointment, appeared.A．some B．none C．everyone D．no one答案 B420.一Is Mike a diligent student?一No,but he is a lazy one, if .A.anything B．something C everything D．nothing答案 A421.一Do you have anything in mind you’d iike for supper?一WelI, is OK with rne.A．that；something． B．whitch；anythingC．what：something D．that；anything答案 D422.—Where did you get your laptop? I’d like to get one.—Well, at shop on Avenue 48, but I can’t say exactly.A．some B．any C．each D．every答案 A423.Please____ close the door．The lecture is about to begin．A．one B．someone C．everyone D．nobody 答案 B424.Mobile phones can cause us health problems-in fact more serious—than computersdo．A．one B．the one C．ones D．that 答案 C425.－How’s your work?一isn’t getting along well．We meet with big difficulties sometimes.A .Everthing B．Anything C. Nothing D.Something答案 A426.—Why not buy this pair?—I haven’t got enough money. Coul d_______ of you two tend me ten dollars?A. any B: either C. each D. both答案 B427.Since the mid-20th century，biology has truly come of ape，achieving on importance equal toOf physics and chemistry.A.whoB.oneC.sheD.that答案 D428.—Who was at the door?—It was a salesman or wanting to sell his new products.A.everybodyB.anybodyC.somebodyD.nobody答案 C429.He is a good leader who always thinks more of the public than of himself， we shouldfollow the example of.A.whichB.oneC.the oneD.whoever答案 B430.—Haven’t seen you all for ages! all right?—Not good.We’ve got problems with sales.A.SomethingB.EverythingC.AnythingD.Nothing答案 B431.seems to a strong competition in China for senior high students to enter college oruniversity.A.ItB.WhichC.WhatD.That答案 A432.Understanding the cultural habits of another nation，especiallycontaining as manydifferent cultures as America，is a difficult thing.A.the oneB.oneC.itD.either答案 B433.—Which of the three buses shall I take to the People’s Park?—one as you please.A.EachB.EveryC.AnyD.Either答案 C434.I know you don't like her but try not to make so obvious.A.thisB.herC.itD.one答案 C435.As I was just getting familiar with this job，I had to ask my bossA.manyB.moreC.mostD.much答案 D436.—You ran into Mr.Li!How did that happen?—Well， of us was looking where we were going we came around the corner at the same time.A.neitherB.eitherC.bothD.none答案 A437.A scientist who speaks and writes English is in closer touch with the scientists in other countriesthan who doesn’t.A.oneB.thoseC./D.that答案 A438.What! to go there with ?No!A.I;himB.I;heC.Me;himD.Me;himself答案 C439.The foreign research expert usually locks himself in the laboratory as a means of protection，however，what he needs is to be fitted with a highly organized quite different from at home.A.itB.thatC.oneD.what答案 B440.It’s a little surprising that a house made of wood or bamboo may stay up in anearthquake whilemade of steel and concrete may fall down.A.oneB.thatC.inD.what答案 A441.Chinese parents think less of money when comes to educating their children.A.oneB.heC.thatD.it答案 D442It’s believed that children with single parent at my school were .A.a fewB.fewC.in the minorityD.for the minority答案 C443Tens of trees were cut down during the night，but no one knew .A.whoB.by whomC.who to do soD.who does that\答案 B444.—Which share is intended me?—You can take half.They are exactly the same.A.for;anyB.to;anyC.to;eitherD.for;either答案 D445.Though he was always finding excuses of one sort or for his being absent from work，noneof us would believe him.A.the otherB.othersC.anotherD.some other答案 C446.—Where is Mr. Black now?Is he still in India?—No.He is living at place in Africa.A.otherB.anyC.anotherD.some答案 D447.The language used in advertisements differs from used in ordinary readings.A.whichB.whatC.thatD.it答案 C448.We agreed to accept they thought was the best tourist guide.A.whateverB.whomeverC.whicheverD.whoever答案 D449.—Which of the ways I take to the village?—way as you please.All seem to be equal in distance.A.NeitherB.NoneC.AnyD.Either答案 C450.I sent a wedding invitation to a friend，but unfortunately couldn’t attend my weddingceremony.A.whoB.oneC.sheD.that 答案 C。