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记叙文类作者:巩穹(I)★★Elizabeth Blackwell was born in England in 1821, and moved to New York City when she was ten years old. One day she decided that she wanted to become a doctor. That was nearly impossible for a woman in the middle of the nineteenth century. After writing many letters asking for admission(录取) to medical schools, she was finally accepted by a doctor in Philadelphia。
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(英语)高一英语阅读理解专项训练100(附答案)一、高中英语阅读理解1.阅读理解From the loss of wildlife to rising sea levels, we're all well aware of the problems that climate change could cause.But while it may seem like such issues won't affect most of us directly,it looks like future generations could grow up without something that many of us now take for granted: chocolate. According to an essay published by the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, changes to the climate in the regions that produce cacao - the plant from which chocolate is produced - may mean that it will soon become extinct.Most of the world's cacao grows in countries close to the equator,with over half of it growing in the African nations of Ghana and Ivory Coast.It's predicted that by 2050, climate change will have accelerated the rate at which temperatures in these countries rise, making it extremely difficult for cacao to grow there.The problem doesn't lie in increased heat, however,but in lower humidity (湿度),as it's believed that rainfall will stay at the same level if the temperature rises.“In other words, as higher temperatures squeeze more water out of soil and plants, it's unlikely that rainfall will increase enough to offset the moisture (含水量) loss,” Michon Scott, the essay's author, wrote.To help fight this problem, researchers from Berkeley University in the US are working on changing the DNA of cacao plants to allow them to survive in dryer conditions by using gene editing technology, according to US News.In the meantime, US company Mars, one of the world's biggest manufacturers of chocolate products, announced in January that it would spend $1 billion to help reduce the effects of climate change.“This is a world issue, and it requires everyone to work together,” Mars spokesperson Barry Parkin told Business Insider.The message here is that if we all do our part, we may be able to prevent some of the worst impacts of climate change. Or if we're unlucky, chocolate will become a thing of the past.(1)What could make it hard for cacao to survive around the equator in the future?A. The increased heat there.B. The higher humidity there.C. The decrease in rainfall there.D. The moisture loss in the soil there.(2)What does the underlined word “offset” in the seventh paragraph mean?A. hold backB. make up forC. protectD. accept(3)What will US company Mars do to help cacao survive?A. It will work hard to plant cacao in greenhouses.B. It will apply gene editing technology in planting cacao.C. It will give financial support to help fight climate change.D. It will develop cacao that can survive in dryer conditions.(4)What may be the best title of this text?A. Chocolate could become historyB. Work together to fight climate changeC. How do we grow cacao in the future?D. How do cacao plants affect climate change?【答案】(1)D(2)B(3)C(4)A【解析】【分析】本文是一篇说明文,未来由于气候的变化,用于制造巧克力的可可树可能会灭绝,所以巧克力有可能会成为历史。
新课标高中英语阅读精选――高一之三(21--30)Passage 21A man was looking for things of old times. One day he came to a village and found a blue bowl which looked very old. The bowl was on the ground and a cat was drinking milk from it. A farmer, the owner of the cat, was lying beside the bowl. In order not to draw the farmer's attention to the value of the bowl, the man saidto him in a soft voice, "What a nice cat you have! Won't you sell it to me?""How much would you give me for it? " the farmer opened his eyes and asked."Twenty dollars. Would it be enough?"A few minutes later, the farmer agreed. After he paid the farmer, the man said, "My cat will certainly feel thirsty. May I take the bowl so that the cat can have milk? "But the farmer said, "I'm sorry I can't give it to you. Thanks to the bowl, I have already sold twenty cats."164w1.The man liked________.A. keeping old thingsB. travelling from village to villageC. meeting farmers2.Why did the man want to buy the cat ? Because_______.A. it was very lovely3.After he bought the cat, the man asked for the bowl, because he thought_______.A. the bowl should go with the catB. the bowl had a beautiful colourC. the farmer didn't know the value of the bowl4.The farmer kept the bowl so that he could _______.A. let another cat use it5.From the story we can see the farmer _______.A. had only one bowlB. was very poorC. didn't like catsD. wasclever Passage 22A young passengerwas looking everywhere for his ticket because the conductor was coming to punchthe ticket. He was looking for it in all the pockets of his coats and trousers. What surprised the other passengers most was that they found he had the ticket in his mouth. The conductor quickly pulled the ticket out of his mouth, punched it and gave it back to him. When the conductor moved on, all the other passengers couldn't help laughing. One of them said to him at last, "I'm sure you felt foolish just now, sitting there looking everywherefor your ticket when it was right in your mouth all the time.""Foolish?" answered the passenger, "I was chewingthe dateoff." 124w1. From the story we know that the young passenger_______.A. really lost his ticketB. was looking for a lost ticketC. didn't buy a ticket for the tripD. didn't remember where he had put his ticket2.The other passengers were surprised because________.A. the passenger lost his ticketB. the passenger was chewing his ticketC.they saw the ticket was just in the passenger's mouthD.the conductor moved away without questioning the passenger3.It is clear that the conductor ________.A.knew the young man lost his ticketB.didn't know the young man lost his ticketC.knew why the young man was looking for the ticketD.didn't know why the young man put his ticket in his mouth4.Which of the following is true about the conductor?5.The best title for this story is________.A. Ticket Without DateB. Eating TicketC. A Clever ConductorD. A Foolish Passenger词汇扩展①passenger n. 旅客② punch vt. 剪③ chew v. 嚼In a certain school there was a young fellow who caused all sorts of trouble. He talked back to his teachers, he refused to do his homework and he was disrespectful to everyone. Finally the headmaster decided to call the young man's father. The father came to the school to see the headmaster and the two of them discussed lots of problems the young man was causing. As the headmaster talking, the phone rang. He excused himself to the parent and answered it. The person on the other end wanted some information. "Certainly, " said the master, "I have it right here in my desk." He reached for his desk drawer and opened it. There, much to his surprise, was a big, red book with the name: "The Dirty Joke Book." The father of the student was surprised when he saw the book! "Well, Sir." he said to the master, "I suggest you practise what you tell the students to do!" As it turned out, the master had taken the book from a student, put it in his desk drawer, and he had completely forgotten about it! Needless to say, the headmaster had a lot of explaining to do!199w1.The father went to the school because _________.A.his son refused to do his homeworkB.a young man of his school was rude to himC.he had a lot of problems to discuss with the headmasterD.his son had caused a lot of trouble at school2.The "Dirty Joke Book" was __________.A. the master'sB. the young man'sC. the father'sD. some other students'3.Why was the father surprised when he saw the book?A.Because the book was so expensive that few people could own one.B.Because he thought the master had been reading it.C. Because he hadn't thought his son was so bad as to read such a book.D. Because he lost it long ago and at last found it there.4.Who should read "The Dirty Joke Book"?A.Grown-ups.B. Children.C. Neither A nor B.D. Both A and B.5.In the end, the master had to explain ___________.A.what kind of book "The Dirty Joke Book" wasB.why children should not read such a bookC.that he had not read the bookD.when he took the book from a studentPassage 24There was once a storekeeper whose shop was often visited by an old man who never paid his bill. The storekeeper never asked the old man for his debts, and after half a year, the old man came in, took an orange skin, and painted a craneon the wall. Whenever the guests of the store sang, the crane would begin to dance, and for this reason the storekeeper grew rich. After ten years the old man returned, summonedhis crane from the wall and flew off into the sky on its back. The storekeeper built a tower which has been called the Yellow Crane Tower.108w1.I'm sure the story took place in _______.A.HangzhouB. WuhanC. GuilinD. Beijing2.The old man never paid his bill _______.A.because of his povertyB. because of his bad memory3._______, the storekeeper never asked the old man for his debts.A. Being afraid of himB. Being busy with his own job4._______, the storekeeper had grown rich.A.With more shoppers coming to the storeB. With the yellow crane singing and dancingC.Because the absence of the old manD. Because the old man's paying back the money5.Why did the storekeeper build the tower?A.To remember the unusual event.B. To develop his business.C. To show off his riches.D. To warn others not to eat free.词汇扩展①crane n. 鹤② summon v. 召唤Passage 25Two men were travelling in a very lonely and wild part of America. For days they had not even seen a house, but only a few cabins made of wood. One day they met an old Indian hunter. They found that he knew their language and they had a talk with him. They asked him if he could tell what the weather would be like withinthe next few days."Oh, yes," he said, "rain is coming, and wind. Then there will be snow for two days, but after that, it'llbe bright and sunny again.""Isn't that wonderful?" said one man to his friend. "This old Indian knows more of the secret of nature thanwe do with all our science." Then he turned to the old man, "Tell me," he said, "How do you know all that?"The Indian replied, "I heard it on the radio."148w1.For days the two travelers hadn't seen _______ in a far desolate part of America.A.a wooden houseB. anythingC. woodD. a common human house2.One day the two men met an old Indian, who _______.A.lived by hunting animalsB. wanted to hunt with them3.One of the two travelers asked the Indian _______.A. to stay with themB. to teach them his language4.Hearing what the travelers asked, the Indian _______.A.told them that he didn't know anything about the weatherB.told them what he knew at onceC.told them that he liked to listen to the radioD.told them that he knew more about the weather than they did5.The Indian knew all that _______.A.by studying the secrets of natureB. by reading the newspaperC.by watching carefullyD. by listening to the radioMr. Chen living next door to us has a habit of drinking. The best present to him, of course, is wine. Nowhis eldest son brought a bottle of Mao Tai. He was glad and stared at it for some time. Then wrote "105" onthe corner of the trademark with a pencil, meaning he had already drunk 105 bottles of the famous wine.Two days later, a stranger came. He offered to pay ten yuan for the empty Mao Tai bottle. Mr. Chen was pleased and sold it. Several weeks later, his second son brought him another bottle of Mao Tai. While examining and enjoying it, he was suddenly terrified, for he found "105" - the very mark on it.120w1. The story is mainly about _______.2.The story tells us that the stranger was a man who _______.A. took back emptiesB. made false famous wineC. promotedthe sale of Mao TaiD. knew how to meet people's needs3. Mr. Chen sold his empty Mao Tai bottle because _______.A. he had already numbered it "105"B. he knew his second son would bring him anotherC. the price offered was high enoughD. he hoped the bottle could be used again4.When examining and enjoying the wine given by his second son, Mr. Chen was terrified because he found_______.A. the wine was mixed with waterB. he should have marked it "106"C. the wine had exceededthe time limitD. his second son had beencheated 5. According to the story, who do you think learned a lesson?A. The stranger.B. Mr. Chen.C. No one.D. Mr. Chen's eldest son.词汇扩展①empty adj. 空的② promote vt. 促进③ exceed vt. 超出④ cheat vt. 欺骗Passage 27Mr. and Mrs. Jones's flat was full of suitcases, trunksand packed-up furniture. The two of them were busy with pencils and paper, checking their lists of luggage, when there was a ring at the door. Mrs. Jones went to open it,and saw a well-dressed middle-aged lady outside. The lady came to welcome them to their new home.The Joneses invited her in, after apologizing for the state of the flat."Oh, please don't stand on ceremonywith me," she answered. "Do you know, in some parts of this town neighbours are not at all friendly. There are some streets, and even some blocksof flats, where people don't know their neighbours, not even their next-door ones. But in this block of flats, everybody is friends with everybody else. We are one big, happy family. I am sure that you will be very happy here."The well-dressed lady got a shock when she came to visit the flat the next time, because she found a quite different man and woman in it. Mr. and Mrs. Jones had not had the courage to tell her that they were not thenew owners of the flat, who were going to move in the next day, but the old owners who had lived beside herfor two years without her ever having visited them or even noticed their existence.229w1.Mr. and Mrs. Jones's flat was full of suitcases and other packed-up things _______.A.because they received a lot of thingsB.because they were going to post themC.because they bought a lot of thingsD. because they were going to move out2.When there was a ring at the door, the Joneses _______.A.were talking to a well-dressed ladyB. were checking their list of luggage3.The well-dressed lady thought that Mr. and Mrs. Jones were _______.A. her old neighboursB. her friends4.What did the lady think of the people in that block of flats?A.She thought that everybody was friends with everybody else.B.She thought that people didn't know their neighbours.C.She thought that neighbours didn't know their neighbours.D.She thought that people only knew their next-door ones.5.Why did the lady get a shock when she came to visit the flat the next time?A.Because she found that Mr. and Mrs. Jones were her new neighbours.B.Because the Joneses still stayed there.C.Because the Joneses told her that they were going to leave from there.D.Because she found a quite different man and woman in the flat.词汇扩展① trunk n. 大衣箱② furniture n. 家具③ luggage n. 行李④ ceremony n. 典礼⑤ block n. 街区Passage 28A woodcutter was working in the forest when he found a box full of gold coins.Unfortunatelythe woodcutter's wife was the kind of woman who could not keep a secret. Somehow, he hadto prevent her from talking about the gold.He thought about this for a long time, then made a decision. He made some careful preparations, then went home to get his wife. "I have found something in the forest," he told her. "Come with me and I'll show you."His wife followed him into the forest and soon they came to a tree. "Look at that," the woodcutter said to his wife, and pointed to the tree. "There's a fish that is growing on that branch!" His wife was surprised,especially when he climbed up the tree and brought down the fish for her to see.They walked on and soon came to the river. "I'll just pull in my net and see what I've caught," the woodcutter said. He pulled in his net and inside it were several hares. "How very interesting," he said. "There are nowhares in the river."Soon after this, they came to where the woodcutter had found the box of gold. "Look, wife," he said. "this is what I have found. A box full of gold coins." The next day, his wife could not prevent herself from telling her friends about all the wonderful things she had seen. "I saw a fish growing out of a tree," she said, "and hares in the river, and then my husband found a box full of gold coins." Of course, nobody believed her!277w1.Where did the woodcutter find the box full of gold coins?A. Before his wife did.B. After his wife did.2. His wife couldn't keep a secret, could she?A. No, unfortunately not.B. Yes, unfortunately she could.C. Yes, she could.D. Unfortunately.3. "Somehow, he had to prevent her from talking about the gold." The word "prevent" here means______.A. makeB. stopC. forceD. hold4. "He pulled in his net and inside it were several hares." The word "hares" means________.A. fishB. flowersC. rabbitsD. gold coins5. ______ She couldn't stop herself.A. Why was she surprised?B. Why were there hares in the river?C. When did she tell her friends?D. Why did she tell her friends?词汇扩展①Unfortunately adv. 不幸地②Somehow adv. 以某种方式Passage 29It was Sunday and Tom was staying home. After breakfast he went out into the garden and played quietly by himself. There were no kids around and he was used to playing alone quietly. He played with Bobby, the dog. He climbed up and down the tree. Sometimes a bird would come down to perchon top of the doghouse. Then Tom would have the greatest fun by throwing a stone or something at it. Though he never made it, he did like doing this kind of things.Now Tom had been in the garden for half an hour. Suddenly a crackwas heard and the little boy began crying. "What's the matter, Tom?" his mother looked through the kitchen window.Tom ran into the kitchen."Mum," he sobbed, "I broke Bobby's plate, I didn't know it was so fragile.His mother put her arms round him and said, "Don't feel too bad, Tom. We have other plates for Bobby.But how did you break that one? ""I threw this at a bird but missed, and it went straight to the plate. "In Tom's hand was his father's gold pocket watch!197w1.When did the story happen?A.On a Sunday afternoon.B.On a Sunday morning.C.At noon.D. In the evening.2.When a bird perched on top of the doghouse, Tom_______.A.would like to play with itB.was very interested in it by throwing a stone at itC.would like to give it something to eatD. would smile3. "There were no kids around and he was used to playing alone quietly." Here "kids" means____A. menB. dogsC. childrenD. birds4. How long had Tom been in the garden when his mother heard him cry?A. An hourB. A dayC. Two hoursD. Half an hour5."Though he never made it" means "___________"A.Though he couldn't hit a bird with a stone or somethingB.Though he couldn't catch the birdC.Though he couldn't have fun from the birdD.Though he couldn't eat the bird词汇扩展①perch vi. 停歇② crack n. 爆裂声③ sob vi. 抽泣养④ fragile adj. 易碎的Passage 30An actor had been out of work for 15 years because he always forgot his lines. Then one day he got a phone call from a director who wanted him for a big part in a play. All he had to say was, "Listen! I hear the cannon roar!"After much worry, the actor decided to take the role. Opening night arrived, and while he waited in the wings, the actor murmured to himself: "Listen! I hear the cannon roar!" The time for his entrance finally came and as the actor made his appearance, he heard a loud broom! He turned around and said, "What on earth was that?"111w1.Why did the actor always forget his lines? _________.A.Because he was too nervousB.Because something was wrong with his brainC.Because he had trouble in remembering thingsD.The story does not tell us2.The lines he should recitewere ________.A.only six wordsB. too long3.Before he made his appearance, the actor murmured to himself the lines several times __________.A.in order to learn them by heartB.because he was afraid that the director would scold himC.because the lines were difficult for him to memorizeD.because he was afraid of being fired4."What on earth was that?" showed that _______.A.the actor wanted to know what was going onB.the actor wanted to find out what kind of sound the director was makingC.the actor forgot his lines againD.the actor liked to find out how things worked5.The actor was __________.A.a good oneB. fit for his workC. unfit for his workD. a disappointed one词汇扩展① roar n. 炮声② wing n.舞台两侧③recite v. 背诵新课标高中英语阅读精选――高一之三(21--30 )参考答案21.ACCBD22. 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人教版(2019)高一英语必修第一册《阅读理解》专项练习题(含答案)When I was five years old,my parents would have to pull me home from yet another painful English vacation.I still didn't want to l eave.I want to be away from home.I wanted to go somewhere new and exciting.This became the theme of the next twenty years.I'd spend the whole year counting d own to my next holiday,and then as soon as I left I'd begin to dread having to return home.Year after year.Ten years ago,I decided to buil d a life that I didn't want to escape from.I knew I wanted to travel in the l ong term,but I didn't have a l ot of money or savings,and there is no one paying for my adventures.For five years,I did three jobs while studying full-time at university.I didn't eat out and I didn't buy anything I didn't need.I even moved in with my parents.I was able to save ﹩16,000 over those five years,which was enough to keep me on the road for a couple of years.But what if two years wouldn't be enough?Before l eaving,I began to spend my time in making plans that woul d all ow me to work anywhere that had an Internet connection.At the time,I was studying for a master degree in physics.Whil e studying,I came up with a list of my interests and skills and began researching into a way to do these anywhere.If I coul d make money from it and if I coul d d o it online,then it was something worth going after.I created a writing file that woul d help me to find free writing jobs.I researched English and physics teaching online,and built travel websites to earn income through sales and advertising.Most of these failed,but I didn't give up.The work I do has changed over the years and it's still changing now.Now,I pay my traveling through several different things.I'm the Stud ent Travel Expert for About.com,and a senior writer for Too Many Adapters,a travel technol ogy website.In addition,I will have my first book published this summer.I also offer a travel planning service to help read ers prepare for their travels abroad.To reach this point,where I can cover my expenses and travel full-time,took many,many years of hard work.For me,the freed om makes it worth it.With everything set in place,finally my dreams came true.1.What does the und erlined word "dread" mean in Paragraph 1?______A.fear B.forgetC.miss D.consider2.The author has taken the foll owing jobs except ______ .A.placing advertisements online B.offering a travel planning service C.teaching physics in a university D.free writing on the websites3.Which of the foll owing best describes the author?______A.open-minded B.kind-heartedC.cold-bl ooded D.strong-willed4.What is the passage mainly about?______A.Why the author d esired freedom.B.Why the author need ed money.C.How the author made his living.D.How the author realized his dream.Bandhavgarh National Park in India is best known for its amazing setting, as well as having the largest number of tigers in India. In addition to tigers, there are also bears, deer, wolves, birds, etc.Location: In the Umaria district of Madhya Pradesh state. The nearest village is Tala, which is the access to the park.Opening Hours and Safari (游猎) TimesSafaris operate twice a day, starting at dawn until late morning, and mid-afternoon until sunset. The best time to visit the park is early in the morning or after 4 p. m. to spot the animals. The park is closed from July 1 to September 30 because of the monsoon season (季风季节).Bandhavgarh ZonesBandhavgarh is divided into three main zones: Tala (the park’s best zone, with the most tigers), Magdhi (the second best zone to see tigers) and Khitauli (scenic and less visited, although tiger sightings d o occur there; particularly good for birding).Entry Fees and Charges for Jeep SafarisBandhavgarh has become expensive to visit in recent years. Entry fees have increased since October 2014. When you are going on a safari, separate fees must be paid for park entry and jeep hire. Entry tickets are priced per vehicle (up to six peopl e). From 2015 to 2016, park entry tickets’ costs were as foll ows:Tala Zone: 2,400 rupees for Indians, 4,800 rupees for foreigners. (Up to six people)Other Zones: 1,200 rupees for Indians, 2,400 rupees for foreigners. (Up to six people) Jeep HireExpect to pay about 2,200 rupees to hire a jeep, in addition to the entry cost. This can be done at the park entrance. All hotels can organize jeep hire and tours, but at a higher rate. I t’s much less trouble though. Besides, unlike many national parks in India, it’s possible to take private vehicles into Bandhavgarh.5.What is Bandhavgarh National Park most famous for?A.Species of bears. B.Lots of tigers.C.Beautiful birds. D.A number of wolves.6.How much shoul d five Americans pay for entry to Magdhi Zone in 2016?A.1,200 rupees. B.2,400 rupees.C.4,800 rupees. D.6,000 rupees.7.What can we know about jeep hire in the park from the passage?A.Tourists don’t have to hire jeeps.B.Hiring jeeps from hotels costs l ess money.C.Tourists can only hire one jeep from the park.D.Jeep hire fees are includ ed in the entry cost.Is there cl ear boundary between science and the liberal arts as a major for college students? The question of whether our government shoul d promote science and technol ogy or the liberal arts in higher education is not an either/ or proposition(命题),although the current emphasis on preparing young Americans for STEM (science, technol ogy, engineering, maths)-related fields can make it seem that way.The latest congressional report acknowl edges the critical importance of technical training, but also stresses that the study of the humanities and social sciences must remain central elements of American’s educational system at all levels. Both are critical to producing citizens who can participate effectively in our democratic society, become innovative lead ers, and benefit from the spiritual enrichment that the refl ection on the great id eas of mankind over time provides.Parents and students who have invested heavily in higher education worry about graduates’ job prospects(前景) as technol ogical advances and changes in d omestic and global markets transform professions in ways that reduce wages and cut jobs. Und er this circumstances, it’s natural to look for what may appear to be the most “practical” way out of the probl em. “Major in a subject designed to get you a job” seems the obvious answer to some, though this ignores the fact that many disciplines in the humanities characterized as “soft” often, in fact, lead to empl oyment and success in the l ong run. Indeed, according to surveys, empl oyers have expressed a preference for stud ents who have received a broadly-based education that has taught them to write well, think critically, research creatively, and communicate easily.Moreover, students shoul d be prepared not just for their first job, but for their fourth and fifth jobs, as there is littl e reason to d oubt that people entering the workforce today will be call ed upon to play many different rol es over the course of their careers. The ones who will do the best in this new environment will be those whose educations have prepared them to be flexibl e. The ability to draw upon every available tool and insight-picked up from science, arts, and technol ogy- to solve the problems of the future, and take advantage of the opportunities that present themselves, will be helpful to them and the United States.8.What does the latest congressional report suggest?A.Higher education shoul d be adjusted to the practical needs of society.B.The liberal arts in higher education help enrich stud ents’ spiritual life.C.STEM-related subjects help students find jobs in the information society.D.The humanities and STEM subjects should be given equal importance.9.What does the author say about the so called soft subjects?A.They are essential to stud ents’ healthy growth.B.They improve stud ents’ communication skills.C.They broaden students range of interests.D.They benefit stud ents in their future life.10.What is the main concern of students when they choose a major?A.The academic value of the courses.B.Their interest in relevant subjects.C.Their chances of getting a good job.D.the quality of education to receive.11.What advice does the author give to college stud ents?A.Try to take a variety of practical courses.B.Prepare themselves for different job options.C.Ad opt a fl exible approach to solving problems.D.Seize opportunities to tap their potential.School Counseling(咨询)In our grandparents' time, it was unthinkable.In our parents' time, it was unusual and nobody spoke openly about counseling.These days, more and more schools are asking for this service and it is consid ered a necessity for most.Why is it? What has changed in the last fifty years to have mad e counseling at schools so important?“One reason is that we expect schools to d o more to protect their pupils than we did in the past," says school counselor, Mike Hudson.“ Also, our society d oesn't work as well as it should.Many parents are either und er pressure of work or face the economic problems of unempl oyment, whil e children are under more and more pressure to do well at school.Many pupils feel they are pushed to their limits by their parents and teachers."Most school children face some kind of relationship problem at some stage with family members, teachers or other pupils, so.it helps to have somebody to talk to.From the pupil' s point of view, it is easier to talk to a counsel or in confidence rather than a family member or teacher.This solution is less embarrassing to pupils, who are not forced to face the person that they had problems with in the first place.They can calmly talkthings through without arguments.School counsel ors advise not only students but also their teachers and parents, and offer other services as well, such as deciding learning disabilities or assisting parents and guardians to make the correct decisions about their children' s education.Counsel ors can help stud ents with probl ems ranging from the most serious, like a death in the family, to what an adult would consider really trivial, like an argument with a friend.In a society that is becoming more and more stressful, this service is providing children with a supportive way to express their fear and worries.12.Why is school counseling becoming important?A.Pupils are not well protected in school.B.Parents can't help their children in learning.C.Parents and pupils are under too much pressure.D.The relationship between parents and schools is worse.13.According to the passage, school counselors________.A.bear high pressure themselvesB.are the guarantee of school successC.have more responsibilities than teachersD.are more likely to be accepted when pupils have problems14.The underlined word "trivial" in Para.5 probably means________.A.unimportant B.puzzlingC.difficult D.urgent15.What d oes the passage mainly talk about?A.The development of school counseling.B.The reaso ns for school counseling’s popularity.C.The advantages and disadvantages of school counseling.D.The comparison of the past and present school counseling.In America, when the eighth graders leave the mid dl e school, they are often worriedabout moving to the high school. It is a hard time for them, but it can be an exciting one as well. To make it easier, stud ents need to get familiar with their school.Even though they’ve done this already in the mid dl e school, it’s still important to find where their classrooms are. Most schools take stud ents to the high school for a visit at the end of their eighth grad e year. And, most schools also have a freshman (新生) speech for parents and students before the first year begins. Sometimes the main office will give away a map of the school. This can help stud ents and parents to find different places in the school.One way to know your high school more and make new friends is to join a club or play a sport. Schools often offer chances to join different clubs and sports. Fall activities begin in August before the first day of school. If you are not interested in sports, there are clubs for any interest, such as drama, dance, chess, photography, community service, etc. These clubs all ow students from different grad es. By joining an activity, stud ents can find new friendships, not to mention improving their chances in future college applications (申请). The school office will have a list of activities offered at the school and information on how to join them.What’s more, to have a great start to a high school year, students can write d own some of their worries, and ask for help from teachers and school workers.16.According to the text, most stud ents feel ________ when entering the high school. A.excited B.nervous C.lonely D.disappointed 17.Which of the foll owing is TRUE about the school clubs?A.There are fewer students from higher grades in the school clubs.B.The school clubs in high school only welcome sports fans.C.Summer activities begin before school starts.D.The school office can help new students join school clubs.18.When do many schools take students to visit their new high school?A.Before the eighth grade year starts.B.Right after the high school year starts.C.At the end of their eighth grad e year.D.At the beginning of the new term in the high school.19.What is the purpose of this text?A.To tell the new stud ents how to l earn in high school.B.To introduce new schools.C.To give the teachers some advice.D.To give advice to new high school students.You know Australia is a big country, but you may not know how easy it is to get around. The untouched beaches that go for mil es and deserts that touch the horizon are just there, waiting to be reached and explored. The foll owing are the different ways you can explore our vast country.AirFlying is the best way to cover large distances in a short time. You can spend more time on the Australia's can't-miss landscapes and relaxing lifestyle. Moreover, competition among airlines makes great flying fees available for you.DriveAustralia has a vast network of well-maintained roads and some of the most beautiful touring routes in the world. You have no difficulty finding car rental companies at major airports, central city l ocations, suburbs and attractions.BusBus travel in Australia is comfortable, easy and economical. Buses generally have air conditioning, reading lights, adjustable seats and videos. Services are frequent, affordable and efficient.RailTrain travel is the cheapest and gives you an insight into Australia's size and variety, all from the comfort of your carriage. Scheduled services are a great way to get quickly between our cities and regional centers.Ferry(轮渡)The Spirit of Tasmania runs a passenger and vehicl e ferry service between Melbourne and Tasmania nightly. Extra services are running during summer rush hours. Sea-link ferries connect South Australia and Kangaroo Island several times a day. Ferries connect suburbs in our capital citiesWalkWith easy on the feel ped estrian streets, walking is a great way to get around our cities. Besides all of above, you can also experience some of the l ongest tracks and trails in the world in central Australia-impressive journeys of a thousand kilometers or more that can take several weeks to complete.20.The underlined word "untouched" in the 1st paragraph means .A.safe B.specialC.natural D.fresh21.Which of the foll owing is TRUE about traveling in Australia?A.More travel ers make the flying fees among airlines higher than beforeB.You can easily rent a car to explore its most beautiful touring routesC.Taking a bus tour is the most comfortable, economical and efficient wayD.Train services can offer you more comfort than any other means of transport 22.Ferry service between Melbourne and Tasmania usually runs .A.only at night hours B.only during rush hoursC.several times a day D.between different cities23.From the passage, we know that .A.ped estrian walking is a great way to travel between citiesB.travelling in central Australia is time spendingC.central Australia has the world’s l ongest railway lineD.you have to walk over a thousand kil ometers in AustraliaOur Teen Summer Spanish Program is two weeks of fun, educational excitement that helps students learn Spanish fast. Our Spanish summer program all ows our students to learn from highly trained, certified teachers and be absorbed in the language and the culture of Costa Rica.Features include:* Intensive(强化的) daily Spanish classes* Extracurricular classes in dance, cooking, music, and handiwork* Outd oor activities including hiking, camping, rafting, and ziplining(高空滑索)* Homestay with a l ocal Costa Rican family* Volunteer work in needy neighborhoodsOur Teaching Methods:We are proud to use TPRS---Total Physical Response Storytelling---in our curriculum. This innovative method uses strange and amusing stories to teach new vocabulary, increase fluency, and get students involved by giving them the opportunity to alter the details themselves. Because of the silliness, creativity, and repetition involved, TPRS all ows students to learn easily and remember information effortlesslyMemorizing vocabulary and listening to lectures on grammar are sl ow, inefficient ways to learn a new language. The best way to truly learn and commit new material to memory is through conversation. In our Spanish classes, students can expect to speak up to 80% of each class. By speaking in the new language freely and consistently, stud ents can see progress faster because they are using the new grammar and vocabulary that they have l earned at the same time. This helps the brain remember the new words and grammar structures for future use, making it much easier to progress.24.What d oes the program do?A.It offers weekly Spanish classesB.It focuses more on outd oor activitiesC.It gives teachers a chance to receive trainingD.It provides activities about the Spanish culture25.What is the best way to learn a language according to the text?A.Memorizing a larger vocabularyB.Speaking more in the new language.C.Mastering more grammar structuresD.Writing stories to share with others26.What is the purpose of the text?A.To empl oy experienced Spanish teacherB.To hire foreign volunteers for a programC.To attract teen foreigners to a programD.To introduce language l earning methodsIf a trip to Rome or Paris is in your future, be prepared: The European Union Parliament is calling for an end to visa-free travel Americans. EU lawmakers passed a resolution urging the EU Commission to impose (推行) visas on US citizens traveling into the 28-nation bl oc.The dispute (争论) centers on reciprocal treatment of travelers from EU nations and the United States. While Americans have been able to travel throughout EU member nations without a visa, the US still requires citizens of five EU countries—Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Poland and Romania—to apply for entry visas when visiting the US, Reuters reports. Citizens of the other 23 EU member nations can use the US visa waiver program to enter America. The EU lawmakers are calling for mutual treatment for all EU citizens, says Reuters. They've given the EU Commission two months to respond.The trans-Atlantic visa dispute first came to light in April 2014, according to an EU Parliament news rel ease. At that time, five countries—Australia, Brunei, Canada, Japan and the US—required visas for some EU citizens. Since then, Australia, Brunei and Japan have lifted their visa requirements for all EU citizens. Canada, which currently imposes visa requirements on Bulgarian and Romanian citizens, plans to foll ow suit in next December, leaving just the United States at odds with the issue of reciprocity of visa-free travel with the EU.The EU says if a visa requirement for Americans is introduced, it would be temporary, according to a story in Money, which did not give a time frame.27.Which of the foll owing can replace the und erlined word “reciprocal” in Paragraph 2? A.Cruel. B.Equal.C.Unfair. D.Different.28.Which countries have removed visa requirements for all EU citizens according to the text? A.Australia, Brunei and Japan.B.Australia, Brunei, Canada and Japan.C.Brunei, Canada, Japan and America.D.Australia, Brunei, Canada, Japan and America.29.What may be the best title for the text?A.Americans may soon need a visa for traveling to EuropeB.Americans are limiting the EU citizens to enter AmericaC.The EU citizens can go to America for traveling without visasD.The EU government asks for visa requirement from AmericansIn 2016, China released guidelines forbid ding weird(古怪的) construction, shifting their focus to the “economic, green and beautiful”. Now a new plan certainly fits the bill—Liuzhou Forest City, designed by the Italian firm Stefano Boeri Architetti, will be under construction in southern China.The 175-hectare, self-contained neighborhood will contain more than 70 buildings—including homes, hospitals, hotels, schools and offices—all of which will be covered with 40, 000 trees and almost a million plants.This is the first experiment of the urban environment that's really trying to find a balance with nature.The id ea behind the project is to combine as many plants with the architecture as possible. The plants are expected to absorb almost 10, 000 tons of carbon dioxid e and 57 tons of pollutants per year, and produce 900 tons of oxygen a year, while also decreasing the air temperature and providing a new habitat for displaced wildlife. Solar panels(控制板) on the roofs will collect renewable energy to power the buildings.The project comes on the heels of Stefano Boeri Architetti's Vertical Forest, tworesid ential towers in Milan covered in the equivalent(等同物) of five acres of forest.“We started to imagine if it was possibl e to create an urba n environment by planting many trees in the city, ”Boeri said. China, in his eyes, provided the perfect background for such an ambitious project.But the project's completion is a long way off.Construction is set to begin in 2020.Boeri said there is still a lot of planning and research required before a projected compl etion date can be set. He remains, however, optimistic about the project, and confident about its aim. “I really think that bringing forests into the city is a way to reduce climate change, ”h e said. 30.What can be concluded from the first two paragraphs?A.A ban will be stopped quickly.B.An Italian company will pay for the new plan.C.A new neighborhood will satisfy the guidelines.D.All strange buildings in China have been torn d own.31.What benefit will this project bring about?A.Purifying the air around. B.Controlling the climate of the area. C.Providing habitats for all the wildlife. D.Supplying solar energy to the world. 32.Which of the foll owing can replace the und erlined part in Paragraph 4?A.Looks like. B.Foll ows. C.Differs from. D.Equals. 33.What is the text mainly about?A.A future forest city. B.Liuzhou's devel opment.C.China's city-building policy. D.How to change a city's climate.Smartphones, tablets and smart watches are banned (禁止) at school for all children under 15 in France. Und er the ban students are not abl e to use their phones at all during school hours, including meal breaks.“I think it’s a good thing. School is not about being on your phone,” Paris mumMarie-Caro line Madel eine tol d AFP. “It’s hard with kids. You can’t control what they see and that’s one of the things that worry me as a parent.”There is no law like this in Australia, but some Australian schools have banned phones.McKinnon Secondary School in Victoria introduced a total ban in February and Principal Pitsa Binnion said this has been a success.McKinnon students still have a Chromebook to use in every class for day-to-day l earning but they’re not all owed to use social media. Ms Binnion said at first“teachers cheered and students moaned (抱怨) ,” but now they’re seeing the advantages. “They come to school and they’re not all owed to use phones at all during the school day, including lunch breaks,” she said.“It’s been wond erful in terms of students comm unicating with each other at lunchtime and not looking at their screen,” she said.Ms Binnion also leads by exampl e and doesn’t use her mobile phone in school. “I think anyone can do it if we’ve done it.”Not everyone agrees with the bans. Western Sydney University technology researcher Dr Joanne Orland o wrote in online magazine The Conversation earlier this year that Australia should not ban phones in schools because it’s important to educate kids to live in the age they are raised in.“A good education fo r students today is knowing how to use technol ogy to learn, communicate and work with ideas,” she wrote. “Banning students from using smartphones is a 1950s response to a 2018 state-of-play.”34.Why did Madeleine welcome the ban?A.School is for studying. B.Kids behave badly nowadays. C.Teachers find it hard to control kids. D.Her kids depend too much on phones. 35.What can we learn about the ban in McKinnon Secondary School?A.Some teachers were against it at first.B.Students can now see the good of the ban.C.Students can use their phones at lunch beaks.D.Teachers have stopped using phones at school as well.36.What d oes the underlined word “Chromebook” in Paragraph 5 probably refer to?A.A book. B.A notebook.C.A learning website. D.A kind of computer.37.What d oes Dr Joanne Orlando think of banning phones in schools?A.It will disconnect parents and kids. B.It will cause kids to communicate less. C.It will prevent kids being tech-minded. D.It will make education go back 60 years.On the day the tornad o(龙卷风) hit, there was no sign fierce weather was on its way— the sky was blue and the sun had been out. The first warning my husband, Jimmy, 67, and I, 65, got came around 9 p.m., from some text on the TV Jimmy was watching. He ran upstairs to find me in our third-fl oor bedroom, and we changed the channel from the national television to our local Pensacola, Fl orida, station.Soon the tornad o was on top of us. It was the l oudest thing I have ever heard. The bones of the house shook, and the power went out. And the wind began to roar(咆哮) through the house, most likely through bl own-out wind ows and the door to our garage. Everything was moving. And the back wall of the house came off and fl ew into the darkness outsid e. We had three flights of steps to get to the storeroom d own there, the relative safety of the first floor.I didn’t know how or if we woul d make it d own the steps. It felt as if there were no fl oor underneath me as the wind lifted me off my feet. As we finally reached the last flight of steps, our front door blew out. Sudd enly, a three-foot-long tree branch flew over our heads, missing us by inches.By the time I reached the storeroom, the tornado had been over us for about a minute. Jimmy pushed me d own to the storeroom floor, but he couldn’t g et inside himself because of the wind. I held Jimmy’s arm as the tornad o blew the d oor open. My knees were full of glass, but I felt no pain. If I had let go, Jimmy would have fl own right out the back of the house.All of a sud den, Jimmy lifted off his feet. I thought he was gone. And then everything stopped. He landed on his feet. In those first quiet moments, I couldn’t believe it was over. Our neighbor says the storm lasted four minutes. In that time, four of the twelve town houses in our unit were completely d estroyed. Amazingly, none of us were seriously injured. 38.Where did the couple l earn about the coming fierce weather?A.From the dark sky. B.From the national station.C.From the l ocal news report. D.From the text sent by their neighbors. 39.What can we infer from paragraph 2 about the couple?A.They were hit by a tree branch. B.They tried to get out of the house. C.Their garage was bl own to pieces. D.Their house was badly destroyed. 40.What d o we know about Jimmy when the author reached the storeroom?A.He was in great danger. B.He flew out of the house.C.He was seriously injured. D.He got insid e the storeroom.A cloudl ess Southern California sky looms over the Pro Park Course for the Pro Skate Park Series. Here to compete are some of the top femal e skaters in the world. The women。
人教版高中英语必修一Unit3_阅读理解(旅行篇)题型专项训练Word版含答案题型专项训练-Unit3阅读理解(旅行篇)一、阅读理解阅读下列短文,从各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出最佳选项。
1.Summer is the most popular season to visit Texas since there is so much to see and to do. While visiting the Lone Star State this summer, don’t miss visiting some of thes e attractions and taking part in some of Texas, best summer vacation activities.Visit SeaWorldThere are sea life shows, adventure camps,thrilling rides and a water park. A great many activities are waiting for you at SeaWorld.Windsurf (风帆冲浪) at South PadreWith miles of shallow (浅的),calm water in the Lower Laguna Madre and strong winds conning off the Gulf of Mexico, South Padre Island is a windsurfer’s dream.Swim at Barton SpringsBarton Springs is in the famous Zilker Park. It was formed when Barton Creek was built. Since its opening, Barton Springs has become one of the most popular swimming pools in the state.Take part in an outdoor adventureIn the scenic Texas Hill Country, Lake Buchanan Adventures offers different kinds of activities, including boating, hiking, camping and more.Camp and hike in Big Bend ParkBig Bend offers a great number of outdoor activities in an old way. Backpacking, mountain biking, fishing, boating, hiking,nature watching and camping-you name it. If it can be done outdoors, it can be done in Big Bend.Enjoy saltwater fishingSaltwater fishing in Texas is as good as anywhere else in the USA. More and more fishermen have been discovering this in recent years and packing their bags and rods (鱼竿)to make good use of Texas’ world-class saltwater fishery.1. The underlined phrase “the Lone Star State” in Paragraph 1 is another name for ________.A. TexasB. San AntonioC. South PadreD. Gulf of Mexico2. When you visit SeaWorld, you can enjoy the following EXCEPT .A. sea life showsB. adventure campsC. climbingD. exciting rides3. Where can you go if you want your windsurfing dream to come true?A. San Antonio.B. South Padre.C. Barton Springs.D. Texas Hill Country.4. From the passage you know that .A. Barton Springs is the most popular in the USAB. Lake Buchanan Adventures offers indoor activitiesC. fishermen may get the best saltwater fish when fishing in TexasD. Big Bend provides outdoor activities in an ancient way2.Before I started my journey to the tiny island nation of the Maldives, I had no idea that a month later on Sept 14, Chinese president Xi Jinping would be walking the same streets as I had. Arriving at the famous “President’s Jetty (码头)” by boat into the capital of Male, Xi was greeted to a warm Maldivian welcome in the “Independence Square”, where local people played tr aditional drums and danced with swords.“I was standing right there last month!” I thought as I watched the scenes on CCTV. Now that I’m working here in Beijing, it seems that the President and I have swapped places without telling each other.The Maldives is a popular destination for many Chinese travelers. When I first arrived at the airport, I heard official announcements in Chinese and wondered if I had already arrived in China.But with crystal clear waters, white sandy beaches, and many expensive resorts,it is easy to see why people choose to travel there. President Xi described the Maldives as “a string of pearls that God left in the human world.”But it is not only in the expensive resorts and peaceful beaches that the true Maldives lies. The capital of Male is one of the most densely populated places on Earth,and visitors can also enjoy the hustle and bustle (熙熙攘攘) of daily life. Here, high-rise buildings are packed close together and freshly caught tuna fish are displayed proudly at the local market. There are many foods to be explored in the capital. “Mashuni”,a popular breakfast dish, is made from tuna, chillies (辣椒),coconut, and onion, and is served with sweet tea and a flatbreadcalled “Roshi”.The beauty of the Maldives goes far and wide, from the heart of the capital to its underwater wonders. It is famous for its coral reefs (珊瑚礁), which provide wonderful views and are home to many colored tropical fish, even sharks. A trip to this island nation cannot be complete without a diving experience.So with Chinese tourism set to increase 25 percent in the next year, you just might find yourself there.(1) When the author heard about President Xi Jinping’s visit to the Maldives, he felt ________.A. upsetB. regretfulC. inspiredD. excited(2) What does the author strongly recommend that tourists do in the Maldives?A. Go diving.B. Take pictures with sharks.C. Try the expensive resorts.D. Walk on the beach in the moonlight.(3) In the capital of Male, tourists can ________.A. see a lot of ancient buildingsB. enjoy the quiet and peaceful lifestyleC. eat a variety of multicultural foodD. try a local dish called “Mashuni”(4) The author has written this article mainly to ________.A. share with the reader his recent trip to the MaldivesB. give the reader an introduction to the island nation of the MaldivesC. report on President Xi Jin ping’s visit to the MaldivesD. explain why the Maldives is “a string of pearls that God left in the human world”3. 七选五根据短文内容,从短文后的选项中选出能填人空白处的最佳选项。
题型专项突破-Unit4 阅读理解(自然灾难篇)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。
AEarthquakes are something that people fear. There are some places that have few or no earthquakes. Most places in the world, however, have them regularly. Countries that have a lot of earthquakes are usually quite mountainous(多山的).The most talked about earthquake in the United States was in San Francisco in 1906. Over 700 people died in it. The strongest one in North America was in 1964. It happened in Alaska.Strong earthquakes are not always the ones that kill the most people. In 1755, oneof the strongest earthquakes ever recorded was felt in Portugal. Around 2, 000 people died.In 1923, a very strong earthquake hit Tokyo, Yokohama area of Japan. A hundred and forty thousand people died. Most of them died in fires which followed the earthquake.One of the worst earthquakes ever was in China in 1976. It killed a large number of people. The worst earthquake ever reported was also in China, in which 830, 000 people were killed. This earthquake happened in 1556.Earthquakes worry people a lot. The reason is that we often do not know when they are coming. People cannot prepare for them.(1) We can infer from the passage that________.A. people are not afraid of earthquakesB. only strong earthquakes kill a large number of peopleC. a large number of earthquakes often happen next to mountainsD. earthquakes happen only in a few places along the coast(2) How many people died in the earthquake which happened in Portugal in 1755?A. 500.B. 140, 000.C. 830, 000.D. About 2, 000.(3) When and where was the worst earthquake ever reported?A. 1964;Alaska.B. 1556;China.C. 1923;Japan.D. 1979;China.(4) According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true?A. The stronger the earthquake is, the more people are killed.B. Earthquakes often come unexpectedly.C. Earthquakes can cause fires.D. People still don’t know when an earthquake will come.答案:(1)-(4) C D B A解析:(1) 细节理解题。
⾼⼀英语阅读理解专项练习2Week Two 兴趣爱好⼀、阅读理解(共18⼩题;共36.0分)AIf you are genuinely interested in an activity, it soon takes the form of a hobby. The more expertise you have in your hobby, the more are the chances that you can make money with it.The most appropriate examples of hobbies and interests that make money and relate to the computer world can be found in the field of computer games testing and computer hacking.If you take pleasure in playing PC games, finding the glitches or bugs(errors) in them, you are the right man. The software companies, which create and sell computer games, pay fortunes to people like you who could help them improve their products. Have you ever seriously thought that this time-consuming and unproductive hobby could be the one that will make money for you?There was a time when one could easily distinguish between the hobbies for women and men, but not any more. In today's free world, where muscle power is surpassed by mental muscles, everyone is free to follow his or her own interests. A man's interest could be others' idea of boredom and vanity. Some people like indoor activities that can be carried on within their homes. On the other hand, many people like to get involved in outdoor activities. Both the activities have a fair chance of developing into hobbies that make money.There are people who know how to make their hobbies earn some bucks for them. You may find that any hobby pursued to the perfection becomes an art. People always pay for perfection. Among the interests, hobby and money, first comes the interest, which encourages you to strive and master a hobby. If it holds true with you, now, it is time to extend yourself and make some money.1. In what condition can you make money with your hobby?A. When you are interested in an activity.B. When you have your own hobby.C. When you have enough skills.D. When you have enough special knowledge in PC games.2. What field can you make money easily concerning with the hobbies and interests according to the passage?A. Finding glitches in daily life.B. Helping computer companies improve products.C. Creating and selling computer games.D. Finding bugs in the software companies.3. What does the author mean by saying "… muscle power is surpassed by mental muscles, …"?A. Anyone can have his/her own interests and hobbies.B. There are differences between women and men.C. Knowledge is more powerful than physical strength.D. Some like indoor activities better than outdoor activities.4. The underlined word "bucks" means in the last paragraph.A. moneyB. hobbiesC. interestsD. encouragements5. What can be the best title of this passage?A. Hobbies That Make MoneyB. Interests Or HobbiesC. Distinguish Between Interests and HobbiesD. Expertise in Your HobbiesBQuestions like this happen to be popular at job interviews. More often people are embarrassed to talk about their favorite hobbies and interests and seem to be surprised.Though, the most important task for the interviewer is to evaluate the candidate's specific competencies for the job, when asking about your hobbies and interest he keens to dig deep into your personal life.Why do they ask "What are your favorite interests and hobbies"?The employer has a simple yet vital reason for putting forward this question. They want to get a broader perspective about you. Your life outside work may tell a lot about you.while describing your hobbies and interests.Ideally, you should describe a hobby or interests that add value to the job in consideration.* Select those activities that can give you an edge over others as a candidate. One good example:If you have applied for a managerial position but do not have prior managerial experience, you may talk about you were skilled to manage and initiate community service or any such social involvement.* Don't use a general statement to describe your hobbies, such as, "My hobbies are listening to music, watching television, etc". Such an answer distracts the attention of the employer and will not make the impression you want. Further, you may lose the chance for keeping the interest in you.* Try to balance in listing individual hobbies as well as being part of group activities.Most importantly, be honest and back up whatever you say about your hobbies. You may even tell an interesting story—being straightforward is always better.6. What does the underlined word "this" refer to in the first paragraph?A. More often people are embarrassed to talk about their hobbies and interests.B. The question "What are your favorite interests and hobbies".C. Dos and Don'ts while describing your hobbies and interests.D. Being straightforward is always better.7. Why does the interviewer hope to hold an interview?A. To know whether the interviewees' hobbies and interests are right.B. To dig deep into the interviewees' personal life and their privacy and know them more.C. To judge whether the interviewees' competencies meet the interviewers' needs.D. To compare all the interviewees and see whether they are different greatly.8. Which of the followings can be filled in the blank in the passage?A. Dos and Don'ts.B. Order your thoughts.C. What should you do.D. What should you know.9. What should you pay more attention to in a good description of your hobbies and interests?A. Your description of your hobbies and interests should add value to the job you are seeking.B. Your statement to the interviewer should attract them.C. Your should be honest to describe your hobbies and interests.D. Your statement to the interviewer should be straightforward.10. What is the best policy of your interview?A. To select the activities you are familiar with as your hobbies and interests.B. To give a detailed statement to describe your hobbies.C. To balance in listing individual hobbies along with teamwork.D. To be honest when describing your hobbies and interests.CTolstoy once called boredom "The desire for desires". It may be an acute, desperate sense of wanting something, anything to think about, or it may be a continuing feeling of ennui((法)厌倦) that goes throughout your day-to-day, forcing you to subconsciously(潜意识地) fill up the empty spaces in your time with unfulfilled donkeywork. If either situation rings true, you need a hobby.Most people don't even realize that they don't have a hobby—they know they have interests, but because those interests don't necessarily contribute to income or security, they get mentally pushed to the back burner as a "someday" self-promise. Interests may fascinate you, but a hobby means you're doing something about it—it gives you something to think about, something to talk about, and something to look forward to. Some hobbies may even generate some income.Choosing a hobby is simple—just think of something you love or have always wanted to know more about, and go from there. Of course, you may have too many potential interests allbottled up waiting for the "some day", so how do you decide? There's a Jewish proverb that says "When a habit begins to cost money, it's called a hobby." If that doesn't narrow it down enough, consider how the different types of hobbies fit into your lifestyle and interest.Take "making" as an example. The "making" hobbies are the opposite of "collecting" hobbies. Sure, you'll need to accumulate a certain amount of tools and materials, but the main focus on the hobby is the output instead of the input. Crafters have these hobbies in the bag—scrapbooking, knitting, painting and needlepoint are all very typical and easy to learn, but "making" hobbies also include things like baking, poetry, photography and blogging. The common thread being that when you have finished practicing your hobby for the day, you are left with something that wasn't there before—it came to life right in your hands. Your friends would prefer if you chose baking instead of poetry.11. When all the following situations appear EXCEPT , you need a hobby.A. that you have a strong desire of wanting somethingB. that you are feeling very tired all day long with meaningless workC. that you think you have too much work to deal withD. that you have a wish to kill your spare time12. What is the difference between hobbies and interests?A. Hobbies may sometimes bring in income while interests may not.B. Interests may get in secure income while hobbies may not.C. Most people have hobbies or interests that can benefit themselves.D. Interests may attract your attention while hobbies may not.13. What can you do to choose your hobby?A. Change your habit into your hobby earlier.B. Keep your potential interests for the "some day".C. Decide what you have always wished most.D. Consider the different types of hobbies first.14. What do you need to develop your "making" hobbies?A. Practice skills and abilities for your hobby.B. Enough tools and materials to make an input.C. Things like baking, poetry, photography and blogging.D. A certain number of tools and materials to make an output.DWhy do people buy art? To answer this question, ask yourself what your reasons are for thinking of getting a piece of art. An artwork can cost a large amount of money, but if it meets your needs, it's worth every penny.People buy art for many reasons. Many people buy an artwork simply because they like it, even if it is by an unknown artist. Art, as long as you enjoy it, is never a waste of money.Art is for enjoyment. Art is meant to be shown. Don't ever feel pressured into buying something you won't enjoy looking at day after day, no matter what other people may say. Don't buy something that doesn't attract you just because it is trendy, or because the artist is famous, or because you have been advised that the artwork will make a good investment. If you don't like the artwork at all, don't buy it!Art improves your environment. Have you ever noticed that all beautiful homes have art as an integral(必需的) part of the decoration? Art lends life and color to otherwise plain and ordinary walls. A well thought-out art collection will help create a unique atmosphere in your home and make it more attractive.Art makes a statement. The kind of art you surround yourself with says much about your personality, tastes and values. Art truly is a mirror of the soul.Art enriches your life. Love—even the love of a work of art—contributes to healthier living and a longer lifespan(寿命). Art should enrich your life. Otherwise, why do you spend precious time and resources on it?Just remember to select something which will appeal to your tastes, and keep to a sensible budget. Good art needn't cost an arm and a leg.Happy art collecting!15. What's the purpose of the passage?A. To advise us to buy an expensive artwork.B. To remind us to be sensible when buying an artwork.C. To teach us how to choose works of art.D. To explain the benefit of art to people.16. According to the author, what should you consider when buying a piece of art?A. Whether it brings pleasure to you.B. Whether it is fashionable at present.C. Whether you can profit from it in the end.D. Whether it is created by a famous artist.17. Which of the following words best describes a work of art placed in a house?A. Ordinary.B. Attractive.C. Necessary.D. Unique.18. The underlined sentence in Paragraph 5 means that .A. art can show what you look likeB. art is an expression of yourselfC. a mirror has a feature similar to artD. a mirror can be a piece of true art⼆、阅读理解(共4⼩题;共8.0分)It's certainly not unusual for little girls to enjoy playing dress-up, but a third-grader in Omaha, Neb., is taking the hobby to a whole new level.Stella Ehrhart may be only 8 years old, but she sure knows her history. Every day she goes to class at Dundee Elementary School dressed as someone, usually a woman, of historical significance(意义)."On the second day of the second grade, she decided that the next day she was going to dress as someone different. It's been so much fun to see where she's going with it. She isn't doing it to take the focus away from anyone. She is just doing it to be creative." Kevin Ehrhart, her father, told ABCNews."I'm just so proud of how creative she is. I work at the Children's Theater here in Omaha, so out of necessity I've taken her into my acting classes. She's been in acting classes with me since a young age," Kevin Ehrhart said. "It's just fun to see her develop creativity. As a father, it's just fun to share that with her."Kevin Ehrhart is an actor, director and teacher at a local theater, where Stella has appeared with him on stage. She actually has a big debut(⾸次演出) tonight, playing the role of Rhoda Penmark from "The Bad Seed" together with a close family friend, Laura Marr, the artistic director of the Circle Theater.Laura Marr also had a hand in inspiring Stella to dress up as these historical figures. She gave her the book "100 Most Important Women of the 20th Century" and now Stella uses it to carefully research which woman she wants to portray(扮演) the next day."I don't know if we're that different, but I have always tried to follow up on what the children seem to be interested in. If it comes from their own initiative(主动性), they're going to put a lot more energy into it," Kevin Ehrhart said. "Just listen and pay respect to those ideas the children have. It's amazing to see how the smallest idea just grows into a more solid and complete experience."19. Stella Ehrhart enjoy playing dress-up probably because she .A. admires the great women very muchB. enjoys presenting her advantages in publicC. wants to show her beauty to other peopleD. hopes to develop her personal creativity20. When Stella Ehrhart was very young, she .A. showed her gift for actingB. did very well at her lessons at schoolC. was dressed up as someone by her parentsD. began to work as an actor in a local theater21. What probably made Stella Ehrhart interested in dressing herself up as someone?A. Her father's job.B. Her teacher's cation.C. Her friend's gift.D. Her natural character.22. Kevin Ehrhart believes that .A. children can do whatever they like toB. parents should meet their children's need as much as they canC. parents should help their children with their schoolworkD. children's interests may lead to a bright future答案⼀、阅读理解1. D2. B3. C4. A5. A6. B7. C8. A9. A 10. D11. C 12. A 13. C 14. D 15. D16. A 17. C 18. B⼆、阅读理解19. D 20. A21. C 22. D。
20XX年高中测试高中试题试卷科目:年级:考点:监考老师:日期:说明文类(I) ★Water goes around and around Earth in a never ending journey called the water cycle(循环). The sun heats up lakes, oceans, and other wet places on Earth. When the water gets warm enough, it changes into vapour. Plants also give off lots of water vapour. Some of this water vapour cools off high in the sky and becomes clouds. Then it falls back to Earth in a new place as rain or snow. This cycle happens over and over again.The ground can absorb water like a sponge (海绵). If you could see this groundwater, it wouldn’t look like a lake or river. The groundwater is mixed in with the rocks and sand that lie in layers(层) below Earth’s surface.Groundwater moves along slowly. How slowly? Maybe 1.5 kilometres in one century. Some of this water has been underground for thousands of years. And once groundwater is pumped out of the ground from a deep well(井)by people, it may take hundreds of years for another water to take its place.35.In which order does water go around Earth?a .Fall down as rain or snow.b. Heated up by the sun on lakes, oceans and other wet places.c. Cool off high in the sky.d. Form clouds.e. Change into vapour.A. dacbeB. becdaC. caebdD. bceda36. The groundwater seems to________.A. be just on the groundB. be pure water like that in a lake or riverC. exist in rocks and sandD. flow along like rivers or streams37. The underlined word “pumped” in the passage can be replaced by________.A. runB. pushedC. drawnD. picked38. What conclusion(结论)can we draw from the passage?A. Groundwater can be quickly replaced by other water once pumped out.B. Groundwater is very valuable.C. Groundwater has nothing to do with human beings.D. Groundwater travel in an unknown way.1-4 BCCB(II) ★★★Satellites are an important part of our ordinary lives.For example, the information for weather forecasts is sent by satellite.Some satellites have cameras which take photographs of the Earth to show how clouds are moving.Satellites arealso used to connect our international phone calls.Computer connections of the World Wide Web and Internet also use satellites. Many of our TV programs come to US through satellites.Airplane pilots also sometimes use a satellite to help them find their exact location.We use satellites to send television pictures from one part of the world to another.They are usually 35,880 kilometers above the equator.Sometimes we can see a satellite in the sky and it seems to stay in the same place.This is because it is moving around the world at 11,000 kilometers an hour—exactly the same speed that the earth rotates.A satellite must orbit the Earth with its antennae(天线)facing the earth.Sometimes, it moves away from its orbit,So there are little rockets on it which are used to put the satellite back in the right position.This usually happens about every five or six days.Space is not empty! Every week, more and more satellites are sent into space to orbit the Earth.A satellite usually works for about 10-12 years.Satellites which are broken are sometimes repaired by astronauts or sometimes brought back to Earth to be repaired.Often,very old or broken satellites are left in space to orbit the Earth for a very long time.This is very serious because some satellites use nuclear power and they can crash into each other.1.Which of the following is NOT done by satellites according to the passage?A.Sending information for weather forecast.B.Taking photographs of the Earth.C.Sending TV pictures.D.Providing food for airplane pilots.2.What’s the speed the earth rotates at?A.35,880 kilometers per hour.B.335,880 kilometers per hour.C.11,000 kilometers per hour.D.110,000 kilometers per hour 3.Why does the satellite move around the world at the same speed as the Earth rotates?A.In order to take photographs.B.In order to stay in a certain position in the orbit.C.In order to move away from its orbit.D.In order to send television pictures.4.What does the underlined word “This” in the 3rd paragraph refer to?A.A satellite.B.A little rocket.C.A satellite seems to stay in the same place in the sky.D.The satellite puts the rockets in the right position.5.Which is true of satellites?A.A satellite usually works for about 10-12 years.B.Every time a satellite gets broken,it is brought back to the Earth to be repaired.C.A broken satellite is never left in space.D.They often crash into each other.1-5 DCBCA(III) ★★★Cancer researchers urged people on Wednesday to take more vitamin D to lower risk of cancer, saying studies showed a clear link. “Our suggestion is for people to increase their intake (吸入,摄入), through diet or a vitamin supplement,” Dr. Cedric Garland said in a telephone interview.Garland's research team reviewed 63 studies, including several large long-term ones, on the relationship between vitamin D and certain types of cancer worldwide between 1966 and 20XX. “There's nothing that has this ability to prevent cancer,” he said, urging governments and public health officials to do more to fortify (增强) foods with vitamin D. Garland is part of a University of California at San DiegoMooresCancerCenter team that published its findings this week online in the American Journal of Public Health. Vitamin D is found in milk, as well as in some fortified orange juice, yogurt and cheeses, usually at around 100 international units (IU)a serving. “People might want to consider a vitamin supplement to raise their intake to 1000 IUs per day” Garland said, adding that it was well within the safety guidelines established by the National Academy of Sciences.The authors said that taking more vitamin D could be especially important for people living in northern areas, which receive less vitamin D from sunshine.“African Americans, who don't produce as much of the vitamin because of their skin colour, could also benefit significantly from a high er intake,” the authors said.1.According to the passage, people are advised to take more Vitamin D, because__.A. it is nutritiousB. it can‘t harm people’s healthC. it can lower cancer riskD. it is not taken enough every day2.Which of the following can not help people get more Vitamin D?A. Have some sunshineB. Have more meatC. Have more fortified cheeseD. Have a vitamin supplement3.Who can Garland probably be?A. A health researcherB. A doctorC. A scientistD. A public health official4.Which of the following food can lower people‘s chance of getting cancer?A. MilkB. Fortified orange juiceC. Fortified yogurtD. All of the above5.People from which area should take more Vitamin D according to the passage?A. Asian peopleB. African peopleC. American peopleD. European people1—5 CBADB(IV) ★★★Green is an important color in nature. It is the color of grass and the leaves on trees. It is also the color of most growing plants.Sometimes, the word green means young, fresh and growing. Sometimes, it describes something that is not yet ripe or finished. For example, a greenhorn is someone who has no experience, who is new to a situation. In the fifteenth century, a greenhorn was a young cow or ox whose horns(角) had not yet developed. A century later, a greenhorn was a soldier who had not yet had any experience in battle. By the eighteenth century, a greenhorn had the meaning it has today—a person who is new in a job.Someone who has the ability to grow plants well is said to have a green thumb. The expression comes from early nineteen hundreds. A person with a green thumb seems to have a magic touch that makes plants grow quickly and well. You might say that the woman next door has a green thumb if her garden continues to grow long after your plants have died.The Green Revolution is the name given some years ago to the development of new kinds of rice and other grains. The new plants produced much larger crops. The Green Revolution was the result of hard work by agricultural scientists who had green thumbs.Green is also the color used to describe the powerful feeling, jealousy(嫉妒). The green-eyed monster is not a frightening creature from outer space. It is an expression used about four hundred years ago by British writer William Shakespeare in his play “Othello”. It describes the unpleasant feeling a person has when someone has something he wants. A young man may suffer from the green-eyed monster if his girlfriend begins going out with someone else. Or, that green-eyed monster may affect your friend if you get a pay rise and he does not.1. A greenhorn now refers to ____.A. a person who is new in a jobB. a new soliderC. a young horseD. a cow without horns2. A person who has a green thumb is a person ____.A. who is good at growing plantsB. whose thumbs are of green colorC. whose garden is greener than others’D. who is younger than his neighbors3. The author is actually talking about ____.A. colorsB. languageC. politicsD. agriculture4. Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the passage?A. In about the 16th century, a greenhorn meant an experienced soldier.B. The Green Revolution may have some connection with green thumbs.C. The green-eyed monster was probably created by William Shakespeare.D. The green-eyed monster can be used to describe a person who is jealous.1-4 AABA(V) ★★★People with disabilities make up a large part of the population. It is estimated that over 35 million Americans have physical, mental, or other disabilities. Abouthalf of these disabilities are “developmental", i.e., they occur before the individual's twenty-second birthday, often from genetic conditions, and are severe enough to affect three or more areas of development, such as mobility, communication, employment, etc. Most other disabilities are considered “adventitious", i.e., accidental or caused by outside forces.Prior to the 20th century, only a small percentage of people with disabilities survived for long. Medical treatment for these disabilities was unavailable. Advancements in medicine and social services have created a climate in which people with disabilities can expect to have such basic needs as food, shelter, and medical treatment. Unfortunately, these basics are often not available. Civil liberties such as the right to vote, marry, get an education, and gain employment have historically been denied on the basis of disability.In recent decades, the disability rights movement has been organized to fight against these infringements(违反;侵犯)of civil rights. Congress responded by passing major legislation recognizing people with disabilities as a protected class under civil rights statutes.Still today, people with disabilities must fight to live their lives independently. It is estimated that more than half of qualified Americans with disabilities are unemployed, and a majority of those who do work are underemployed. About two-thirds live at or below the official poverty level.Significant barriers, especially in transportation and public awareness, prevent disabled people from taking part in society. For example, while no longer prohibited by law from marrying, a person with no access to transportation is effectively excluded from community and social activities which might lead to the development of long-term relationships.Only when public attitudes advance as far as laws have will disabled people be fully able to take their rightful place in society.1. A “developmental" disability ______.A. develops very slowly over timeB. is caused by forcesC. occurs in youth and affects developmentD. is getting more and more severe2.Most disabled people used to die early because ______.A. disabilities destroyed major bodily functionsB. they were not very well looked afterC. medical techniques were not availableD. they were too poor to get proper treatment3. In the author's opinion, to enable the disabled people to take their rightfulplace insociety, ______.A.more laws should be passedB.public attitudes should be changedC.government should provide more aidsD.more public facilities should be set up4. Which of the following cannot be inferred(推断)from the passage ?A.Many disabled people may remain single for their whole life.B.The public tends to look down upon the disabled people.C.The disabled people feel inferior to those surrounding them.D. Discriminatory laws prevent the disabled from mixing with others.5. The best title for this passage might be ______.A.Handicaps(不利条件;障碍;)of People with DisabilitiesB.The physical difficulties of the DisabledC.The Causes for DisabilitiesD.Medical Treatments for Disabilities1-5 CCBDA。
高一英语阅读理解同步练习附答案高一英语阅读理解同步练习附答案阅读下面的短文,从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C、D)中,选出最佳选项。
AMoscow,Russia(Space news)-"The computer is a better chess player,"insisted Viktor Prozorov,the loser." It seemed as if it were laughing after every good m ove.I know I should have beaten it for the sake of mankind(为人类着想),but I just couldn't win," he announced and shook his head sadly.Prozorov's disappointment was shared by several grand masters who were pres ent,some of whom were so upset that they shouted at the machine.Many chess play ers said that this meant the end of chess championships(锦标赛)around the worl d,since the fun had been taken out of the game.The computer walked-or rather,rolled-away with 5,000 dollars in prize mone y and limited its remarks to a set of noises and light.56.Which of the following best gives the main idea of this newspaper articl e?A.5,000 dollars goes to a computer!B.New invention a laughing computer!C.World's best chess player beaten!puter defeats man in chess!57.How did some of the grand masters feel about the chess game between Proz orov and the computer?A.They thought that the game was no fun.B.They thought that the game wasn' t fair.C.They agreed that Prozorov didn't play well.D.They were unhappy that the computer had won.58.What was it that Prozorov felt most bitter(懊恼)about?A.That he didn't win the$5,000.B.That he hadn't tried his best.C.That he had lost to a machine.D.That this was the end of the chess game.59.After winning the game,the computer_____.ughedB.walked awayC.made some remarksD.gave out some lights and soun ds60.Many chess players felt that playing with a computer would_____.A.make the game tougherB.make the game less interestingC.make man appear foolishD.make man lose lots ofBExtract 1A computerA computer is an "information processor".It is given information,called "da ta",instructed to do certain things and then show us the results.The data put i nto the computer is called the"input" and the results which come out are the "o utput".Some people say the circle of large standing stones at Stonechenge is a kind of computer.Prehistory people worked out their calendar from the position of the shadows made by the sun shining on the stones.Extract 2Teach yourself new subjects and skills at your own pace with a home compute e it to help with schoolwork,for self-improvement,even to improve your care er skills.Learn touchtyping.Foreign languages or computer programming.A home computer can help children of all ages learn classroom subjects such as spelling,geography and others.In fact it makes learning fun.So if you want to teach yourself,or help your childr en teach themselves-get a home computer.It can also help you manage your person al finances(经济)or help you to work taxes and plan household budgets(预算).Y ou can make business a pleasure with a home computer.61.The writer introduces the words such as "input" and "output" in order to _____.A.introduce people to computer languageB.show computer language is the sam e as EnglishC.help people some scientific languageD.give people some scientific langu age62.Why does the writer talk about Stonechenge in Extract 1?A.To give an example of the very first computer.B.To show that computers a re older than mankind.C.To tell the difference between the past and the present.D.To give anothe r very of explaining computers.63.If you think of the circle of large standing stones as a computer,_____.A.the shadow is the input and the position is the outputB.the sunlight is the input and the calendar is the outputC.the position is the input and the sunlight is the outputD.the calendar i s the input and the shadow is the output64.Extract 2 is probably taken from_____.A.a computer textbookB.a company's advertisementC.a teach-yourself computer bookD. a children's guide to computersCWhen did you last see a polar bear(北极熊)?On a trip to a zoo,perhaps?If y ou had attended a winter activity in New York a few years ago,you would have se en a whole polar bear club.These "Polar Bears" are people who meet frequently i n the winter to swim in freezing cold water.That day,the air temperature was 3℃,and the water temperature was a little higher.The members of the Polar Bear Club at Coney Island,New York are usually about the age of 60.Members must sat isfy two requirements.First,they must get along well with everyone else in the group;this is very important because there are so many different kinds of people in the club.Polar Bears must also agree to swim outdoors at least twice a mon th from November through February.Dcotors don't agree about the medical effects of cold-winter swimming.Some are worried about the dangers of a condition in which the body's temperature dr ops so low that finally the heart stops.Other doctors,however,point out that th ere is more danger of a heart attack during summer swimming because the differe nce between the air temperature and water temperature is much greater in summer than in winter.The Polar Bears themselves are satisfied with the benefits of cold-water sw imming.They say that their favorite form of exercise is very good for the circu latory system(循环系统)because it forces the blood to move fast to keep the bo dy warm.Cold-water swimmers usually turn bright red after a few minutes in the water.A person who turns blue probably has a very poor circulatory system and s hould not try cold-water swimming.The main benefits of cold-water swimming are probably mental.The Polar Bear s love to swim all year round;they find it fun and relaxing.As one 70-year-old woman says,"When I go into water,I pour my troubles into the ocean and let them float away."65.The members of the Polar Bear Club must meet the following requirements except that_____.A.they must swim outdoors at least 8 times in the four cold monthsB.they must reach the age of 60C.they should be easy to make friends withD.they must agree to swim outdoors from November through February66.According to the passage,some doctors believe it is true that_____.A.Polar Bears are bears swimming in freezing waterB.cold-water swimming can make the body temperature dangerously highC.you are healthy if cold-water swimming turns your skin color blueD.cold-water swimming causes more heart attacks in summer than in winter67.The Polar Bears like to swim year-round,for_____.A.it is an easy way ot keep the body warm in winterB.they can remain youngC.they find it enjoyable and interestingD.they might meet fewer troubles in life68.The passage is mainly about_____.A.the requirements of the Polar Bear ClubB.a group of cold-water-swimming liversC.the Polar Bears' life in New YorkD.doctors' ideas about cold-water swimmingDSwimming is one of those activities that can be learned early in life.Littl e children can learn to swim as soon as they walk.In fact,you need the same ski lls in walking as in swimming. However,I believe that five is the best age to l earn.By five or six,a child knows fear of water,a very important thing to know. It's wise to be afraid,to recognize true danger.Young ones understand that the water can sometimes be very dangerous.To really benefit from swimming,every swimmer should learn,as soon as possi ble,these four basic strokes;butterfly,backstroke,breastroke,and crawl.I feel t hat one of these-the breaststroke-is different from the others,since some young swimmers use this stroke naturally,without any training.In swimming there are certain rules every swimmer should follow:1.Never swim alone!No matter how good you are in the water,don't risk drown ing by swimming alone.If you swim by yourself,with no life guards or friends wi th you,you may get into trouble.2.Don't go beyond your abilities.Most swimmers know enough not to swim too far from the bank or the beach,Showing off by doing dangerous tricks is no goo d.Swim safely and you will continue to swim and alive.3.Don't smoke.Swimming depends on a healthy body;good lungs are part of it.4.Work at any activity that builds muscles.69.Little children can learn to swim as soon as _____.A.they can talkB.they start walkingC.they have no fear of the waterD.they are five or six years old70.The author believes that fear of water is_____.A.stupidB.sensibleC.dangerousD.not smart71.The stroke that some young swimmers use first is_____.A.Picture(1)B.Picture(2)C.Picture(3)D.Picture(4)72.According to the passage,you should not swim alone because_____.A.the water is too coldB.your parents would not be happyC.something in the water might attackD.you might drownEIs there a difference in meaning between"It's too late to make a telephone. Mary is asleep now." and "It's too late to telephone.Mary will be asleep now?"Yes.The difference is in the reason given for it being too late to telephon e.In the first sentence"Mary is asleep now",the speaker is stating a fact.In th e second sentence"Mary will be asleep now," the speaker is saying what Mary usu ally does.In fact,it's possible that Mary isn't asleep,but she is usually aslee p at this time.So let's take two situations.In the first case,imagine Mary's mother answer s the telephone.You:"May I speak to Mary,please?"Mother:"No.It's too late.Mary is asleep now."You:" Are you sure?It's only 10 o'clock."Mother:" Yes.I went to her room and she was asleep."The mother knows that Mary is asleep because she went into her room and saw her.Here is another case.Two friends decide to telephone Mary.Jack:"Let's telephone Mary.It's 10 o'clock."Jill:"No,It's too late.She will be asleep now."Jill knows that Mary always goes to bed before 10 o'clock ,so now she'll pr obably be asleep.But it is also possible that she is staying up late.73.In the first situation,Mary's mother_____.A.wants to tell you that she knows Mary is asleepB.knows that Mary was asl eepC.has no idea whether Mary is asleep or notD.wants to know if she can take a message for Mary74.In the second situation,Jill_____.A.knows that Mary has gone to bedB.doesn't know that Mary is asleepC.thinks it's likely that Mary cannot answer the telephoneD.is sure that M ary can not answer the telephone75.According to the teacher,in which situation do you think the word "will" is used in the same way Jill uses it?A.It's too heavy,I think.I'll help you.B.Don't get into his office.He will be angry now.C.You won't have to come to my office.I will send it to you.D.Will you ple ase do me a favor?56~60 DDCDB 61~65 ADBBB 66~70DCBBB 71~75 ADACB。
高中英语阅读理解专项练习含答案(十四)AImagine stepping out your front door and standing in the middle of a national park.Daniel hopes this might soon be possible for millions of London residents.Daniel is leading a campaign to make London a national park city.Although London has much more concrete than a national park usually would,it is home to more than 13,000 kinds of wildlife.These species live in its 3,000 parks,along with 15,000 varieties of flowering plants,and more than 300 species of birds.In fact,47 percent of the land in London is green space.“We have 8 million trees in London;it's the world's largest urban forest,”Daniel says.That's almost one tree for every person living in London!Yet,even though London has thousands of outdoor spaces,one in seven children living there hasn't visited a green space in the past year.Daniel believes that making London into a national park will protect the animal life and green spaces in London.He hopes it will also encourage people,especially young people,to spend more time outdoors.Daniel takes his own son out to explore in London,and he thinks that other parents should do the same.Daniel believes that people who spend a lot of time in nature live happier and healthier lives.What do you think?语篇解读本文是一篇说明文。
高一英语阅读理解试题(张)Students in many countries are learning English. Some of these students are small children. Others are teen-agers. Many areadults. Some learn at school, others by themselves. A few learn English by learning the languag e over the radio, on TV, or in film. One must work hard to learn another la nguage.Why do all these people want to learn English? It is difficult to answer thi s question. Many boys and girls learn English at school because it is one of their subjects required for study. They study their own language and m aths and English: Some people learn it because it is useful for their work. Many people learn English for their work. Many people learn English for their higher studies, because at college or university some of their books a re in English. Other people learn English because they want to read news papers or magazines in English.1. People learn English _______.A. at schoolB. over the radioC. on TVD.not all in the same way2.Different kinds of people want to learn English _______.A. together with other subjectsB. for different reasonsC. for their workD. for higher studies at colleges3. From this passage we know that _______.A. we can learn English easilyB. English is very difficult to learnC. English is learned by most people in the worldD. English is a useful language but one must work hard to learn4. Which of the following is right?A.We don?t need to learn any foreign languages.B. We can do well in all our work without English.C. English is the most important subject in schools.D. We should learn English because we need to face the world.2、教育类(2)Japanese students work very bard but many are unhappy. They feelh eavy pressuresfrom their parents. Most students are always told by their p arents to study harder and better so that they can have a wonderful life in the future. Though this may be a good idea for those very bright students, it can have terrible results for many students who are not gifted enough. Many of them have tried very hard at school but have failed in the exams and have their parents lose hope. Such students felt that they are hated by everyone else they meet and theydon?t want to go to school any longer. They become dropouts.It is surprising that though most Japanese parents are worried about their children, they do not help them in any way. Many parents feel that they ar e not able to help their children and that it is theteachers?work to help th eir children. To make matters worse, a lot of parents serif their children to those schools opening in the evenings and on weekends— they only hel p the students to pass the exams and never teach them any real sense of the world.Many Japanese schools usually have rules about everything from the stud ents? hair to their clothes and things in their school bags. Child psycholog ists now think that such strict rules are harmful to the feelings of the stude nts. Almost 40% of the students said that no one had taught them how to get on with others, how to tell right from wrong and how to show love an d care for others, even for their parents.1.“Dropouts are” those who _______.A. make troubles in and out of schoolsB. go about or stay home instead of being at schoolC. try hard but always fails in the examsD. lose hope and give up some of their subjects2.According to the passage, it?s necessary to teach students ____.A. how to study wellB. how to get on with othersC. to show love and care for othersD. All above3. Which of the following can be the best title of the passage?A.The Trouble in Japanese SchoolsB. The Problems of Japanese StudentsC. Education in JapanD. The Pressures on the Students in Japan3、(教育类)(3)If you wish to become a better reader, here are four important things to re member about reading rate:●Knowing why you are reading or what you are reading to find out willoften help you to know whether to read rapidly or slowly.●Some things should be read slowly throughout. Examples are directions for making or doing something, arithmetic problems, science and history books, which are full of important information. You must read such things slowly to remember each important step and understand each important i deas.●Some things should be read rapidly throughout. Examples are simple st ories meant for enjoyment, news letters from friends, pieces of news from local, or home-town, papers, telling what is happening to friends and nei ghbors.●In some of your reading, you must change your speed from fast to slow and slow to fast, as you go along. You will need to read certain pages rapi dly and then slow down and do more careful reading when you come to i mportant ideas which must be remembered.1.The underlined word "rate" in the first sentence means _______.A. fastB. slowC. speedD. skill2.Which should be read slowly according to the passage?A. Stories for enjoymentB. Arithmetic problemsC. Letters from friendsD. News from hometown newspapers3. How fast should we read?A. The faster, the better.B. The more slowly, the better.C. Neither too fast nor too slow.D. It depends on what we are reading.4. According to the passage which of the following is NOT true?A. Read slowly when you are reading something important to you.B. Rea d fast when you are reading something unimportant to you.C. Read the m aterials that you are interested in slowly.D. Read the materials that you are interested in fast.4、(教育类) (4)One hot night last August, I tried everything I could think of — a warm b ottle, songs etc. to make him fall into sleep, but he justcouldn?t do it. Sin ce I believed that a long night was waiting for me ahead, I had no choice but to bring a TV into his room to kill off the hours until dawn. I was surp rised that the moment I turned on the TV the baby became quiet right awa y and fixed his little eyes brightly on the screen. Not willing to waste an o pportunity for sleep, I then tiptoed out of the room, leaving him to watch t he boring TV programs.I heard no more of thebaby?s crying that night and the next morningwhe n I went into his room, I found him still watching TV by himself. I found there was a metaphor(暗喻 ) in my baby?s behavior(行为) for the new generation. When I gave my boy some books to go over, he only spit upon them; when I read to him, he did not feel comfortable. And so it is in the schools with my students. I find that our studentsdon?t read and they look down upon reading and make light of those of us who teach it. All they want to do is watch TV. After this experience with the baby, however, I have drawn a conclusion:“Lethem watch it! ”Iftelevisio n is that much more attractive to children than books, why should we figh t against it? Let them watch what they want!1. Why did the father bring a TV set into his son?s room?A.To enjoy some interesting programs together with his son.B.To help himself pass the long hours ahead of him.C.To help his son fall asleep sooner.D.To keep his son from making noises.2. The baby seemed to be ______ at the sight of the TV set.A. excitedB. surprisedC. boredD. pleased3.This experience with his baby helped the father ______.A to know his baby betterB. to know better how to educate his studentsC. to change his opinions towards TVD. to know better about the new generationHabiba keeps a record of new words and expressions in English. He usual ly writes them in a notebook. Then, one day, she asks her teacher about th em. “MrsThomas, these expressions are new to me— She is blue today. What?s the matter? You are yellow. A little white lie. After looking at the notebook, Mrs Thomas says,“Ineveryday English, Habiba, blue sometim es means sad. Yellow means afraid. A person with a green thumb grows pl ants successfully and a white lie is not a badlie. “I”don?t understand. Please give me anexample. ”“Forexample, I offer you some cake. The truth is, you don?t like my cake. You don?t say that. Instead, you say,,No, tha nks. I?m not hungry.?That?s a white lie. “I”see. Thanks for the explanati on. ”1. I don?t have a green thumb. All my plants _______.A. are greenB. have diedC. are yellowD. are growing well2.“Youare yellow to fight”means _______.A.you dare not fight B. you are happy to fight C.you are in a hurry D. you are able to fight3.If you say “It?sa white lie. it”means that someone _______.A. is telling a lieB. is telling the truthC. doesn?t want to tell the truth in a polite wayD. is unfriendly4. “Theweather is bad, and _______.”A. I?m yellow todayB. I?m blue todayC. I?m greenD. I?m white today(教育) (1)【答案与解析】篇文章探究了学英潮的象和生种象的原因。
人教版高中英语必修一Unit5_Reading阅读训练课文理解Word版含答案课文理解-Unit 5 Reading阅读训练I.阅读理解(根据课文内容选择正确答案)(1) What’s the author’s purpose of writing the passage?A. To describe his terrible childhood life.B. To prove violence is a proper way to a fair society.C. To describe his experience in memory of Mandela.D. To draw people’s attention to poor conditions of the black.(2) Why did Elias need Mandela’s help?A. Because he had little education.B. Because he was a black worker.C. Because he didn’t speak English.D. Because Mandela was his lawyer.(3) People without a passbook may ________.A. not be allowed to live in JohannesburgB. be out of workC. be those who were not born thereD. all the above(4) What did Elias do to help Mandela?A. He killed some white officials.B. He broke the traffic laws.C. He blew up some government buildings.D. He organized a group.(5) From Mr. Mandela’s saying, we can get such a conclusion that ________.A. Mr. Mandela wanted to break the law in a violent way in the beginningB. black people had been given more rightsC. black people should rise up to fight for their own rights after years of being ruledD. they could force the government to give up easily参考答案:I. (1)-(5)CCDDB。
人教版高一英语必修一《阅读理解》专项练习题(含答案)The Internet has opened up a whole new online world for us to meet, chat and go where we've never been before. But just as in face - to - face communication, there are some rules of behavior that should be followed when on - line. 1.Imagine how you'd feel if you were in the other person's shoes.For anything you re about to send: ask yourself, ''Would I say this to the person's face?'' If the answer is no, rewrite and reread.2.If someone in the chat room is rude to you, your instinct (本能) is to fire back in the same manner. But try not to do so. 3.If it was caused by a disagreement with another member, try to fix the situation by politely discussing it. Remember to respect the beliefs and opinions of others in the chat room.4.Offer advice when asked by newcomers, as they may not be sure what to do or how to communicate. When someone makes a mistake, whether it& a stupid question or an unnecessarily long answer, be kind about it. If it's a small mistake, you may not need to say anything. Even if you feel strongly about it, think twice before saying anything. Having good manners yourself doesn't give you license (特许) to correct everyone else. 5.At the same time, if you find you are wrong, be sure to correct yourself and apologize to those that you have offended.It is not polite to ask others personal questions such as their age, sex and marital status(婚姻状况). Unless you know the person very well, and you are both comfortable with sharing personal information, don't ask such questions.A.Everyone was new to the network once.B.If you do decide to tell someone about a mistake, point it out politely.C.It's natural that there are some people who speak rudely or make mistakes online.D.The basic rule is simple: treat others in the same way you would want to be treated.E.You should either ignore the person, or use your chat software to block their messages.F.When you send short messages to a person online, you must say something beautiful to Hear.G.Repeat the process till you feel sure that you'd feel comfortable saying the words to the persons face.Try This at Home!Are you looking for a new pastime that will create a balance between physical activity and relaxation? Then yoga may be the perfect choice for you. Yoga can be practiced by people of all ages and levels of fitness.6.It's a great way to strengthen your muscles and become more flexible.In the 1930s, Indian Sri Tirumali and K. Pattabhi developed one of the most popular forms of yoga practised worldwide today. They worked together using an ancient Sansknt text called Yoga Korunta to create a set routine of yoga movements and breathing exercises. 7.Ashtanga is different from other forms of yoga. It is a very powerful form of aerobic (有氧的)exercise which creates deep heat in the body. 8.In other forms of yoga, however, the routine can change each time and the stretching exercises aren't aerobic.9.As well as making you stronger and more flexible, it can also help you to stay calm. By focusing on your breathing while doing physical exercise, you are able to get a balance between mind and body. In addition, yoga helps to make us healthier so we are less likely to get common illnesses like colds.Furthermore, yoga encourages you to think about what you're doing. Often you will close your eyes while doing certain movements.10.After a few lessons you'll stop looking at what the others around you are doing. You will stop comparing yourself and start focusing on yourself.A.It can also be done anywhere at any time.B.The result of their co-operation was ashtanga yoga.C.Whatever kind of yoga you choose, there are many long-term benefits.D.This allows you to concentrate better and it makes you less competitive.E.Every time someone practices ashtanga, he or she does exactly the same movements.F.If you're interested in yoga, but can find a class near you, then it might be an excuse to travel.G.Recently, it has become extremely common for beginners as well as advanced yoga students to go on yoga holidays.Watching wooden dolls come to life may not be one of the most popular forms of entertainment today, but with over twenty years’ experience, talented puppeteer (木偶表演者) Peter Roberts has earned himself the title “master puppeteer” because of his great ability to turn puppets into believable, almost living characters. “People are quite often surprised to hear what I do for aliving and have little appreciation of puppy as a form of entertainment. But while the exact origins of puppet theatre are unknown, it has been popular in many cultures and may have been the very first kind of theatre,” he explains.Roberts’ shows are highly original. “A puppet show can involve a nything from clowning(傻逗) to storytelling,” he says. Equally diverse are the audiences he performs for. “Some are attracted by the puppets themselves, while others enjoy the dialogue.” Roberts believes that this form of entertainment can be appreciated by people of all ages and cultures.Roberts’ interest in puppets started when he received some beautiful glove puppets one Christmas. He started putting on shows with these for family and friends and then moved on to handmade Chinese string puppets. Learning mostly from books and personal experience, he explains, “I was already spending most of my free time carving puppets and putting on shows, so I hardly noticed the change from students to full-time professional puppeteer.”The puppets are designed specifically for each show, which is extremely time consuming. According to Roberts, “Sometimes what you expect and what you actually create in the end are two very different things. I’ve made some of my best puppets ‘accidentally’.”When most people hear the word “puppetry”, they more than likely think of a way of keeping children entertained at birthday parties. Certainly the subject matter will be expected to belight-hearted rather than serious. However, Roberts wants to point out that puppets convey serious messages sometimes.” he says.11.What do we know about puppetry in the first paragraph?A.It is a most popular form of entertainment.B.It cannot give people pleasure any more.C.It was first brought to life by Peter Roberts.D.Its value as an art form is not fully recognized.12.In Roberts’ eyes, his puppet shows .A.usually attract people full of humorB.are most something for old aged audienceC.display something meaningful for different peopleD.involve hard work and great intelligence13.Roberts developed an interest in puppets because of .A.the puppet show books B.his university majorC.a Christmas gift D.some Chinese string puppets14.What does Roberts want people to think of puppet theatre?A.It is just a kind of entertainment for kids.B.It can be educational as well as entertaining.C.It is only a kind of serious art form.D.It should be kept light-hearted.A family is a collection of people who share the same genes but cannot agree on a place to pull over for lunch. Ed and I, plus his parents and sister Doris and eight-year-old niece Alisha, are on a road trip to Yosemite. Ed wants Subway, I want. In-N-Out Burger, Doris wants Sonic. In the end, we compromise on McDonald’s, where Alisha will get an action figure.It’s a three-hour drive to Yosemite, bu t we’re taking a little longer, as we’re working in a tour of Highway 80’s public restrooms. As the saying goes, “Not one bladder(膀胱)empties but another fills.” Many of these restrooms belong to gas stations. I prefer them to the high-tech ones on planes.We get back on the road. Ed is driving now. When all the tabloids(小报)have been read, the travel has grown tedious and anyone unde r age 12 asks “Are we there yet?” at ever-shortening internals. Just outside Manteca, California, we stop for coffee. At a Starbucks checkout, Ed buys a CD of Joni Mitchell’s favorite musical picks. The hope is that it will have a calming effect.As we pull back onto the highway, it starts to pour. Then something amazing happens. As we climb the mountain, the rain turns to snow. The pines are spotted with white. We’re struck dumb(说不出话)by the scene outside. For a solid 15 minutes, everyone forgets about their bladder, their blood sugar and the temperature. Alisha has never seen snow, so we pull over to make snowmen and catch snowflakes on our tongues. Then Ed realizes we need tire chains, and we have to turn back and drive 30miles to Oakhurst. “Good,” says Doris. “There was a very nice restroom there.”15.Where does the family have lunch?A.At Sonic.B.At Subway.C.At McDonald’s.D.At In-N-Out Burger.16.Why does the family spend so much time going to Yosemite?A.They stop a few times for gas.B.They go to the toilet frequently.C.They are affected by the bad weather.D.They need to rest and refresh themselves. 17.What does the underlined word “tedious” in Paragraph 3 probably mean?A.Boring B.Difficult.C.Educational.D.Comfortable.18.How does the family feel when it snows?A.Sorry.B.Excited.C.Worried.D.Relaxed.As we know, at present many students in many countries including China are learning English. Some of these students are small children. Others are teenagers. Many are adults. Some learn at school, others by themselves. A few learn English by learning the language over the radio, on TV, or in film. One must work hard to learn another language besides one’s native langu age.Why do all these people want to learn English? It is difficult to answer this question. Many boys and girls learn English at school because it is one of their subjects required for study. They study their own language and maths and English: Some people learn it because it is useful for their work. Many people learn English for their work. Many people learn English for their higher studies, because at college or university some of their books are in English. Other people learn English because they want to read newspapers or magazines in English.Therefore, as a middle school student, you must work harder at English. It is a good habit to read English aloud and practise speaking English every day. It is important to learn some useful expressions by heart. If you have a good knowledge of English, you will get a good future. 19.People learn English_________.A.not all in the same way B.over the radioC.on TV D.at school20.From this passage we know that_________.A.we can learn English easilyB.English is very difficult to learnC.English is learned by all the people in the worldD.English is a useful language, so one must work hard to learn it21.Which of the following is right?A.We don’t need to learn any foreign languages.B.We can do well in all our work without English.C.English is the most important subject in schools.D.We should learn English because we need to face the world.Recently, as I watched my son Nathan play basketball for his school team, I was feeling sorry for myself and for him. His team was facing adversity(困境) on the court, trailing for three quarters of the game. As for me, I had just been dismissed from my job.As I watched what my son was experiencing, I recalled the events earlier in the day—packing up everything in a box and saying goodbye to my colleagues. During the drive home, I kept telling myself that I will find work again—I am confident in my experience and abilities, but self-doubt was still sticking its foot in the door.The game entered the fourth quarter with Nathan’s team still trailing. I saw the determination on his back to not only tie the game, but then go ahead by three points. Then, a player from the other team made an unbelievable shot to tie the game up again. With a tie game and seconds on the clock, Nathan found himself with the ball and with skill and confidence, he made the basket with a defender hanging all over him. The other player was called for a foul(犯规).As Nathan stood preparing for a shot that would put his team up by three points, I saw the focus and determination on his face, with no room for self-doubt. After he made the free throw, his team managed to stop the other team from scoring, winning the game and moving on to the finals.As I sat there, my heart bursting with pride, it dawned on me. I had taught him perseverance(毅力) in the face of adversity, and he had just taught me the same lesson. That brief moment ofself-doubt and feeling sorry for myself was blown away by the actions of my son on the basketball court. He will play in the finals, but it doesn’t matter if he w ins or loses. At this moment, we both won.22.We can learn from the text that ________.A.I lost my job for lack of experience and abilities.B.Nathans team won a narrow victory in the basketball game.C.I was proud of Nathan because he won the game in the finals.D.Nathan had never doubted himself whenever he was in trouble.23.The underlined word “trailing” in the first paragraph probably means ________.A.losing B.falling behindC.being defeated D.winning24.What can we infer from the last paragraph?A.My son would win in the finals and I would find a job soon.B.I had once taught my son face to face that we should never give up.C.It was my encouragement and help that made my son win the game.D.I would become more confident about my future after this experience.25.What is the best title for the text?A.An Inspiring Game B.A Moment of Self-doubtC.Lesson from My Son D.An Unforgettable ExperienceUniversity Room RegulationsApproved and Prohibited ItemsThe following items are approved for use in residential(住宿的)rooms: electric blankets, hair dryers, personal computers, radios, televisions and DVD players. Items that are not allowed in student rooms include: candles, ceiling fans, fireworks, waterbeds, sun lamps and wireless routers. Please note that any prohibited items will be taken away by the Office of Residence Life.Access to Residential RoomsStudents are provided with a combination(组合密码)for their room door locks upon check-in. Do not share your room door lock combination with anyone. The Office of Residence Life may change the door lock combination at any time at the expense of the resident if it is found that the student has shared the combination with others. The fee is $25 to change a room combination. Cooking PolicyStudents living in buildings that have kitchens are only permitted to cook in the kitchen. Students must clean up after cooking. This is not the responsibility of housekeeping staff. Kitchens that are not kept clean may be closed for use. With the exception of using a small microwave oven(微波炉) to heat food, students are not permitted to cook in their rooms.Pet PolicyNo pets except fish are permitted in student rooms. Students who are found with pets, whethervisiting or owned by the student, are subject to an initial fine of $100 and a continuing fine of $50 a day per pet. Students receive written notice when the fine goes into effect. If, one week from the date of written notice, the pet is not removed, the student is referred to the Student Court.Quiet HoursResidential buildings must maintain an atmosphere that supports the academic mission of the University. Minimum quiet hours in all campus residences are 11:00 pm to 8:00 am Sunday through Thursday. Quiet hours on Friday and Saturday nights are 1:00 am to 8:00 am. Students who violate quiet hours are subject to a fine of $25.26.Which of the following items are allowed in student rooms?A.Ceiling fans and waterbeds.B.Wireless routers and radios.C.Hair dryers and candles.D.TVs and electric blankets.27.What do we know about the cooking policy?A.A microwave oven can be used.B.Cooking in student rooms is permitted.C.A housekeeper is to clean up the kitchen.D.Students are to close kitchen doors after cooking.28.If a student has kept a cat in his room for a week since the warning, he will face . A.parent visits B.a fine of $100C.the Student Court D.a written noticeWith only about 1,000 pandas left in the world,China is desperately trying to clone the animal and save the endangered species.That's a move similar to what a Texas A & M University researchers have been undertaking for the past five years in a project called “Noah's Ark”.Noah's Ark is aimed at collecting eggs,embryos(胚胎),semen and DNA of endangered animals and storing them in liquid nitrogen.If certain species should become extinct,Dr.Duane Kraemer,a professor in Texas A & M's College of Veterinary Medicine,says there would be enoughof the basic building blocks to reintroduce the species in the future.It is estimated that as many as 2,000 species of mammals,birds' reptiles will become extinct in over 100 years.The panda,native only to China,is in danger of becoming extinct in the next 25 years.This week,Chinese scientists said they grew an embryo by introducing cells from a dead female panda into the egg cells of a Japanese white rabbit.They are now trying to implant the embryo into a host animal.The entire procedure could take from three to five years to complete.“The nuclear transfer(核子移植) of one species to another is not easy,and the lack of available panda eggs could be a major problem,” Kraemer believes.“They will probably have to do several hundred transfers to result in one pregnancy (having a baby).It takes a long time and it's difficult,but this could be groundbreaking science if it works.They are certainly not putting any live pandas at risk,so it is worth the effort,” adds Kraemer,who is one of the leaders of the Project at Texas A & M,the first-ever attempt at cloning a dog.“They are trying to do something that's never been done,and this is very similar to our work in Noah's Ark.We're both trying to save animals that face extinction.I certainly appreciate their effort and there's a lot we can learn from what they are attempting to do.It's a research that is very much needed.”29.The aim of “Noah's Ark” project is to ________.A.make efforts to clone the endangered pandasB.save endangered animals from dying outC.collect DNA of endangered animals to studyD.transfer the nuclear of one animal to another30.According to Professor Kraemer,the major problem in cloning pandas would be the lack of ________.A.available panda eggs B.host animalsC.qualified researchers D.enough money31.Which of the following should be the best title for the passage?A.China's Success in Pandas CloningB.The First Cloned Panda in the WorldC.Exploring the Possibility to Clone PandasD.China—the Native Place of Pandas Forever32.From the passage we know that ________.A.Kraemer and his team have succeeded in cloning a dogB.scientists try to implant a panda's egg into a rabbitC.Kraemer will work with Chinese scientists in clone researchesD.about two thousand species will probably die out in a centuryChoose Your One-Day-Tours!Tour A - Bath &Stonehenge including entrance fees to the ancient Roman bathrooms and Stonehenge -£37 until 26 March and £39 thereafter. Visit the city with over 2,000 years of history and Bath Abbey, the Royal Crescent and the Costume Museum, Stonehenge is one of the world’s most famous prehistoric monuments dating back over 5,000 years.Tour B - Oxford & Stratford including entrance fees to the University St Mary’s Church Tower and Anne Hathaway’s -£32 until 12 March and £36 thereafter. Oxford: Includes a guided tour of England’s oldest university city and colleges. Look over the “city of dreaming spires(尖顶)” from St Mary‘s Church Tower. Stratford: Includes a guided tour exploring much of the Shakespeare wonder.Tour C - Windsor Castle &Hampton Court: including entrance fees to Hampton Court Palace -£34 until 11 March and £37 thereafter. Includes a guided tour of Windsor and Hampton Court, Henry VILL’s favorite palace. Free time to visit Windsor Castle(entrance fees not included).With 500 years of history, Hampton Court was once the home of four Kings and one Queen. Now this former royal palace is open to the public as a major tourist attraction. Visit the palace and its various historic gardens, which include the famous maze(迷宫) where it is easy to get lost!Tour D –Cambridge including entrance fees to the Tower of Saint Mary the Great -£33 until 18 March and £37 thereafter. Includes a guided tour of Cambridge, the famous university town, and the gardens of the 18th century.33.Which tour will you choose if you want to see England’s oldest university city?A.Tour A B.Tour BC.Tour C D.Tour D34.Which of the following tours charges the lowest fee on 17 March?A.Windsor Castle & Hampton Court B.Oxford & StratfordC.Bath & Stonehenge D.Cambridge35.Why is Hampton Court a major tourist attraction?A.It used to be the home of royal families B.It used to be a well-known mazeC.It is the oldest palace in Britain D.It is a world-famous castleAs a capital city full of art and history, London is an important political centre and a huge financial marketplace. Whatever you think about London, visiting as a tourist is very different from living there. Each part of London has its own character. Some parts are richer than others, or more industrial, or have better housing.Let’s start with the centre, the “Square Mile”. This is the oldest part of London. In the past, it was where all financial business was done. Not many people live here, but 300,000 people work here every day.Moving west, we come to the West End. This busy shopping and entertainment district is bursting with things to do. Take a walk down Oxford Street, and you will see big department stores like Selfridges and Harrods. Rents here are very high; a one-bedroom apartment may cost around 1,000 pounds a week. Further away is West London. This area is more residential(住宅的)and very fashionable.The East End contains the Port of London, which historically is where many immigrants first arrived. Waves of French, Belgians, Jews, Pakistanis and Bangladeshis have all lived here. This makes the culture of this area very various. London won the bid to hold the Olympics in 2012, so many Londoners hope that housing, education and employment for many people in this area will improve.It is difficult to be general about London. The city is made up of a " collection of villages”, each area with its own character and community. Put them all together, and you have London, an international capital.36.Which of the following descriptions about Square Mile is NOT true?A.It is the oldest part of London.B.It is the center of London.C.All financial business was once done there.D.300, 000 people live there.37.Tom, an American, wants to go shopping in London. He had better go to .A.the East End B.the West EndC.the Port of London D.the Square Mile38.According to the passage, Harrods is .A.a department store B.a residential areaC.a famous square D.a small village39.What can we infer from Paragraph 4?A.The East End is richer than other parts of London.B.There must be many ships in the East End.C.People living in the East End have good housing.D.Most Londoners are satisfied with their government.Competitive eating has become big business. The International Federation of Competitive Eating (IFOCE) holds events for competitive eating all around the world. One of the most popular contests (竞赛) is held every 4th of July on Coney Island in New York. Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest started in 1916 and the event has been dominated (占据优势) by Takeru Kobayashi. The Japanese competitor set his first record in 2001, when he ate 50 hot dogs in 12 minutes and has won the contest six years in a row.The main types of food eaten in the contests are fast food. Hot dogs, chicken wings, pickles, corndogs and pizza are main foods of the contests. The contests usually last from around 8 to 12 minutes. Now most of the competitors are men, but there are also women who take part in competitive eating.Being large and overweight isn’t necessarily an advantage in competitive eating. The biggest advantage a competitor can have is the ability to actually stretch (扩张) their stomach. Many competitors will drink plenty of water over a period of time in order to achieve this. Apart from having an unusually stretchable stomach, another important thing seems to be hand to mouth speed.The IFOCE has very strict safety guidelines laid out regarding competitive eating. Competitions must take place in a controlled area and only competitors over the age of 18 are allowed to enter. They also advise against any type of home training. There has been much talk regarding the inclusion of competitive eating as an Olympic sport. Although the IFOCE has talkedabout that with the Olympic committee, it seems that they will not agree to it at present. 40.Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest _____.A.has a history of over 200 yearsB.takes place once a year in JapanC.is becoming less popular than beforeD.has made Takeru Kobayashi famous41.What do we know about eating contests?A.Fast food is the only type of food.B.They usually last ten minutes or so.C.Only men are allowed to enter a contest.D.They are open to competitors of all ages.42.What is the third paragraph mainly about?A.How to win an eating contest.B.The history of competitive eating.C.Safety guidelines from the IFOCE.D.The disadvantages of eating too much.43.What’s the main purpos e of the text?A.To report.B.To advertise.C.To introduce.D.To warn.The year before the first modern Olympic Games,Greece invited China to send a team.But the Qing government(政府)didn’t send any athletes to the Games.China did not take part in the Olympics until the 10th Games,held in Los Angeles in 1932.There,Liu Changchun took part in the men’s 100metre and 200metre races.He did not win any medals.China won her first gold medal at the 23rd Olympics in Los Angeles in 1984,when Xu Haifeng won the men’s free shooting event.China came in fourth with 15 gold medals in all.At the 2000 Olympics in Sydney,Australia,China won 28 gold medals,entering the top three of the medal chart for the first time.September 22nd,2000 was named China Day because China won six gold,three silver and one bronze medals that day.In 2004,the 28th Olympic Games were held in Athens,Greece.Two hundred and two countries took part in the Games.China got the second place with thirty-two gold,seventeen silver andfourteen bronze medals.We all know that in 2008,the Olympic Games were held in Beijing,where China won the first place.44.When was China first invited to the Olympics?A.In Tang Dynasty(朝代).B.In Song Dynasty.C.In Ming Dynasty.D.In Qing Dynasty.45.Which Olympics did China take part in?A.The tenth Olympics.B.The eighth Olympics.C.The fifth Olympics.D.The first Olympics.46.Who won the first gold medal for China in the Olympics?A.Liu Changchun.B.Xu Haifeng.C.Zhuang Yong.D.Liu Xiang.47.How many medals did China win at the 28th Olympics?A.Thirty-two.B.Seventeen.C.Fourteen.D.Sixty-three.48.In 2008 China hosted________Olympic Games.A.the 28th Winter B.the 28th SummerC.the 29th Winter D.the 29th SummerForeign visitors to the UK might be disappointed when they learn that not everyone there speaks like Harry Potter and his friends. Usually, there’s an assumption by many non-Brits that everyone in Britain speaks with what’s known as a Received Pronunciation (RP, 标准发音) accent, also called “the Queen’s English”. However, while many people do talk this way, most Britons speak in their own regional accents.Scouse, Glaswegian and Black Country – from Liverpool, Glasgow and the West Midlands – are just three of the countless non-RP accents that British people speak with. There are even differences in accents between towns or cities just 30 kilometers apart. What is even more disappointing is that not speaking in a RP accent may mean a British person is judged and even treated differently in their everyday life.In a 2015 study by The University of South Wales, videos of people reading a passage in three。
高考英语阅读理解专项训练生态环保类(一)The need to feed a growing population is putting much pressure on the world's supply of water。
With 97% of the world's water too salty to be drunk or used in agriculture, the worldwide supply of water needs careful management, especially in agriculture. Although the idea ofa water shortage(短缺)seems strange to someone fortunate enough to live in a high rainfallcountry, many of the world's agricultural industries experience constant water shortages。
Although dams can be built to store water for agricultural use in dry areas and dry seasons, the costs of water redistribution(重新分配)are very high. Not only is there the cost of the engineering itself, but there is also an environmental cost to be considered. Where valleys(山谷)are flooded to create dams, houses are lost and wildlife homes destroyed。
二、阅读理解:(每小题2分,共计30分)第一节: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.AMany teenagers feel that the most important people in their lives are their friends. They believe that their family members, especially their parents,don’t know them as well as their friends do. In large families, it is often for brothers and sisters to fight with each other and then they can only go to their friends for advice。
It is very important for teenagers to have one good friend or many friends。
Even when they are not with their friends, they usually spend a lot of time talking among themselves on the phone。
This communication is very important in children’s growing up, because friends can discuss something difficult to say to their family members.However, parents often try to choose the ir children’s friends for them。
Some parents may even stop their children from meeting their good friends. The question of “choice” is an interesting one。
记叙文类作者:巩穹(I)★★Elizabeth Blackwell was born in England in 1821, and moved to New York City when she was ten years old. One day she decided that she wanted to become a doctor. That was nearly impossible for a woman in the middle of the nineteenth century. After writing many letters asking for admission(录取) to medical schools, she was finally accepted by a doctor in Philadelphia. She was so determined that she taught school and gave music lessons to get money for the cost of schooling.In 1849, after graduation from medical school. she decided to further her education in Paris. She wanted to be a surgeon(外科医师) , but a serious eye problem forced her to give up the idea.Upon returning to the United States, she found it difficult to start her own practice because she was a woman. By 1857 Elizabeth and her sister, also a doctor, along with another woman doctor, managed to open a new hospital, the first for women and children Besides being the first woman physician and founding her own hospital , she also set up the first medical school for women.1. Why couldn’t Elizabeth Blackwell realize her dream of becoming a surgeon?A. She couldn’t get admitted to medical schoolB. She decided to further her education in ParisC. A serious eye problem stopped herD. It was difficult for her to start a practice in the United States2. What main obstacle(障碍) almost destroyed Elizabeth’s chances for becoming for a doctor?A. She was a woman.B. She wrote too many letters.C. She couldn’t graduate from medical school.D. She couldn’t set up her hospital.3. How many years passed between her graduation from medical school and the opening of her hospital?A. Eight yearsB. Ten yearsC. Nineteen yearsD. Thirty-six years4. According to the passage, all of the followi ng are “firsts” in the life of Elizabeth Blacekwell except that she ______.A. became the first woman physicianB. was the first woman doctorC. and several other women founded the first hospital for women and childrenD. set up the first medical school for women5. Eilzabeth Blackwell spent most of her lift in _______.A. EnglandB. ParisC. the United StatesD. New York City1-5 CAABC(II)★★★Europe is now the biggest market for organic food in the world, having grown by 25 percent a year over the past 10 years. Denmark’s agriculture minister is herself an organic farmer. The UK market for organic food grew by 55 percent in 2000, while the food market as a wholegrew by only one percent. Yet only seven percent of British shoppers account for nearly 60 percent of organic sales. However popular the idea of organic farming may be, it is still an interest for only a few people.So what makes the idea of organic farming popular? Organic farming means farming with natural materials, rather than with man-made fertilizers or pesticides. Organic farmers rely on many methods — such as crop rotation (农作物的轮作) and the use of resistant(有抵抗力的)varieties, because they are necessary for organic farmers to compensate for the shortage of man-made chemicals.Organic farming is often supposed to be safer than traditional farming for the environment. Yet after a long research on organic farming worldwide for a number of years, science continues to be against this opinion. The House of Commons committee on agriculture publicized that, even with complete research work, it would fail to find any scientific evidence to prove “that any of claims (宣称)made for organic farming is always true”.However, the talk about the benefits of organic farming is going on. This is partly because many people depend on their individual farm, the soil, the weather, and so on.1. The first paragraph mainly tells us _____.A. organic farming has been performed only in Europe over the past 10 yearsB. governments of European countries have cared less about organic farmingC. organic farming is far from being as popular as expectedD. European countries need organic food more than the other countries in the world2. The underlined words “compensate for” in the second paragraph probably mean “________”.A. argue forB. care forC. struggle forD. pay for3. What can we know about organic farming?A. It refers to farming with natural materials, instead of chemical fertilizers.B. It refers to farming with chemical fertilizers rather than natural fertilizers.C. It refers to farming with soil rather than any other thing.D. It refers to growing crops with man-made fertilizers and pesticides.4. According to the third paragraph, _____.A. organic farming is safer than traditional farming for the environmentB. the idea that organic farming is safer has not been proven by scienceC. organic farming is accepted by the UK’s House of Commons committeeD. organic farming is preferred to traditional farming5. Which of the following is TRUE, according to the passage?A. The UK’s agriculture minister is an organic farmer.B. Organic farming is popular with young people.C. Farmers make use of many different kinds of methods to improve the organic sales system.D. Ninety-three percent of British shoppers don’t buy organic products.1-5 CDABD(III)★3.Aged over 25.Apply to(申请):Capes Taxis, 17 Palace Road, BostonAir Hostesses(空姐)for International Flight Wanted1.Applicants(申请者) must be between 20 and 33 years old.2.Height 1.6m to 1.75m.cation to GCSE standard.4.Two languages. Must be able to swim.Apply to: Recruitment office, Southern Airlines, Heathrow Airport West HR37KKTeachers NeededFor private language school. Teaching experience unnecessary.Apply to: The Director of Studies, Instant Language Ltd, 279 Canal Street1. What prevent Jack, an experienced taxi driver, working for Capes Taxis?A. Fond of beer and wine.B. Punished for speeding and wrong parking.C. Unable to speak a foreign language.D. Not having college education.2. Ben, aged 22, fond of swimming and driving, has just graduated from a college and can speaktwo foreign languages. Which job might be given to him?A. Driving for Capes Taxis.B. Working for Southern Airlines.C. Teaching at Instant Language Ltd.D. None of the three jobs mentioned above.3. If Mary wants to work for Southern Airlines, she must _____.A. be over 25 years oldB. have some similar working experienceC. look smart and beautifulD. speak another language besides her own1-3 BCD(IV)★★I travel a lot in my work, and what I dislike about my job is eating alone. It always makes me feel lonely to see others laughing and talking. So, room service for several nights was a better choice for me.After having room service three nights at a hotel in Houston, however, I needed to get out of my room. Although the restaurant opened at 6:30, I arrived at 6:25. The waiter at the front desk made a comment(评论) about my “being there really early”. I explained my dislike of eating alone in restaurants. He then seated me at a lovely table and asked me whether I would mind if he sat down with me for a while.I was glad! He sat and talked with me about his career goals and the difficulty of being at work on nights, weekends and holidays. He said he hadn’t enough time to be with his family. After 15 minutes, he saw some customers at the front desk and excused himself. I noticed thatbefore he went to the front desk, he stopped in the kitchen for a moment.Then another waiter came out of the kitchen and had a wonderful chat with me. Before I left that night, some other waiters, even the cook, had come out of the kitchen and sat with me!When I asked for my bill about one hour later, all the people who had sat down with me came over in a big group to my table, and presented me with a red rose. And I cried! What had begun as a lonely night ended as a beautiful experience.1. The author asked for room service because _______.A. a lot of money would be saved in this wayB. he didn’t like to eat with other people aroundC. he didn’t wanted to be recognized by the waitersD. seeing people laughing and talking made him feel bad2. How did the waiter feel when he saw the author come in at 6:25?A. Dissatisfied.B. Pleased.C. Surprised.D. Angry.3. From the third paragraph, we can learn that the waiter at the front desk ______.A. knew how to attract more customers to his restaurantB. found it hard to balance his work and his familyC. was getting tired of his present jobD. had never had such a chance to talk about his worries4. The author wants to tell us that ______.A. people are actually all lonely in their own wayB. restaurants should put the need of customers firstC. the kindness of strangers can make you less lonelyD. restaurants are full of surprises for lonely people1-4 DCBC(V)★Early in the 16th century men were trying to reach Asia by traveling west from Europe. In order to find Asia they had to find a way past South America. The man who finally found the way from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific was Ferdinand Magellan (麦哲伦). Magellan sailed from Seville in August, 1519 with five ships and about 280 men. Fourteen months later, after spending the cold winter on the coast of Patagonia, he discovered the channel which is now called Magellan Strait (海峡). In November, 1520, after many months of dangers from rocks and storms, the three remaining ships entered the ocean on the other side of South America. They then continued, hoping to reach Asia. But they did not see any land until they reached the islands off the coast of Asia. Before they arrived at these islands, later known as the Philippines (菲律宾), men were dying of starvation (饥饿). While they were staying in the Philippines, Magellan was killed in battle. The remaining officers then had to get back to Spain. They decided to sail round Africa. After many difficulties, one ship with eighteen men sailed into Seville three years after leaving. They were all that remained of Magellan’s expedition. However, their achievement was great. They were the first men to sail round the world.1. The purpose of Magellan’s expedition was to ________.A. find a seaway from the Atlantic to the PacificB. sail round the worldC. carry men to PhilippinesD. make a voyage to Asia2. How long did Magellan and his sailors spend before they reach Magellan Strait?A. 280B. 1519C. 1520D. Fourteen months3. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage concerning the expedition?A. Cold winter in Patagonia.B. Lack of equipment.C. The death of Magellan.D. Dangers from rocks and storms.4. The number of the ships lost on the whole expedition was ________.A. twoB. threeC. fourD. five5. The best title for this passage is ________.A. The First Expedition to sail round the worldB. The Most Dangerous ExpeditionC. The Discovery of the PhilippinesD. The Discovery of Magellan’s Strait1—5 DDBCA。