2013高考英语二轮总复习阅读理解精选(05)

2013高考英语二轮总复习阅读理解精选（08）及答案ADoctors say anger can be an extremely harmful emotion, unless you learn how to deal with it. They warn that angry feeling can lead to heart disease, stomach problems, headaches, emotional problems and possibly cancer.Anger is a normal emotion that we all feel from time to time. Some people express anger openly in a calm, reasonable way. Others burst with anger, losing control of themselves. But still other people control their anger. They cannot or will not express it.For years many doctors thought that controlling one’s anger was more dangerous to a person’s health than expressing it. They said that when a person is angry, the brain lets out the same hormones that are produced during tense situations. They speed the heart rate, raise blood pressure, and narrow the blood vessels. In general, the person feels excited and ready to act.Doctors said that controlling these feelings only makes the feelings continue. And this can lead to many medical problems. Doctors thought a person could prevent these problems by letting the anger out by expressing it freely. But recently some doctors held a different view. They said that people who express anger too often and violently did become, in fact, more and not less angry. They said this, too, can cause medical problems.Some doctors say that both controlling and expressing anger can be dangerous. They believe that those who express anger strongly may be more likely to develop heart disease, and they believe that those who keep their anger inside may face a greater danger of high blood pressure.Doctors say the solution is learning how to deal with anger. They say the first step is to admit that you are angry and to recognize the real cause of the anger, then decide if the cause is serious enough to get angry about. If it is, they say, “Do not express your anger while angry. Wait until your anger has cooled down andyou are able to express yourself calmly and reasonably.”56. Which of the following is the more recent view about the expression of anger?A. It is dangerous both to express anger violently and to control one’s anger.B. One can avoid his medical problems by expressing his anger freely.C. One’s heart rate will not change if his anger is kept unexpressed.D. One is likely to suffer from high blood pressure in a bit of great anger.57. When you get angry, which of the following should you do for the sake of health?A. Controlling your anger and then studying its cause.B. Letting out your anger freely and then studying its cause.C. Studying its cause and waiting till it cools down.D. Waiting till it has cooled down and then studying its cause.58. Which of the following can best replace the title of the passage?A. Different Ways of Dealing with AngerB. The Danger of Anger and Its SolutionC. New Medical Discoveries about AngerD. An Argument between the New and Old Views about AngerBPlants are very important living things. Life could not go on if there were no plants. This is because plants can make food from air, water and sunlight. Animals and man cannot make food from air,water and sunlight. Animals get their food by eating plants and other animals. Therefore animals and man need plants in order to live. This is why we find that there are so many plants around us.If you look carefully at the plants around you， you will find that there are two kinds of plants： flowering plants and non-flowering plants. Flowering plants can make seeds. The seeds are protected by the fruits. Some fruits have one seed， some have two， three or four， and some have many seeds. But a few fruits have no seeds at all. An example of a fruit without seeds is the banana fruit. Most non-flowering plants do not grow from seeds. They grow from spores（胚芽）。

2013高考英语二轮阅读理解精选(23）及答案AOnce when I was a teenager, my father and I were standing in line to buy tickets for the circus. One family between us and the ticket counter made a big impression on me。

There were eight children，all probably under the age of 12。

The children were standing in line, two—by- two behind their parents, holding hands。

They were excitedly jabbering about the clowns(小丑)，elephants and other acts they would see that night。

The ticket lady asked the father how many tickets he wanted. He proudly responded, "Please let me buy eight children's tickets and two adult tickets so I can take my family to the circus。

”The ticket lady told him the price。

The wife’s head dropped，and the man leaned a little closer and asked，"How much did you say？”The ticket lady again told him the price.The man didn’t have enough money。

语鹅市安置阳光实验学校高考第二轮复习英语山东版专题升级训练十六阅读理解(五)第一节阅读理解AGrace Kane hangs onto an Olympic dream of clinging to a granite(花岗岩)wall by her fingertips 70 feet from the ground.The fearless girl is only 10，but already has scaled great heights in the sport of rock climbing.Last week，Kane won a bronze in the 11 and younger sport class at the USA Climbing Youth National Championships in Atlanta.She was the only competitor of the 31 there with no climbing coach or topflight facilities in which to train.Climbing will become an exhibition at the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics in Brazil.The hope of enthusiasts is that the sport will gain full status in 2020.“I'm already training for that，” said Kane.“Climbing is my passion，my love，and I want to make something of it.”Her dad took her to climb rocks on her fourth birthday for the first time and today he can't keep up with her.“It's the freedom to let loose，” she said.“When I'm up there，I'm so focused and don't hear anything.I always feel comforted knowing people are supporti ng me.”The bronze in Atlanta qualified Kane for the USA team and November's International Championships in Ecuador.That's a trip she might have to miss because it's too expensive.Kane held a backyard music concert—she played the guitar and the piano and wrote inspirational songs—and raised $600 for her $1,500 trip to Atlanta.She's also been sponsored by a shoe company，but must rely heavily on donations from family and friends for travel expenses.Her mom Heather Kane said the family has chosen “to do what ever we need to help her achieve her goals”．One of Grace's biggest challenges is finding balance in her life.There's school，her music and church to fit around climbing.“Climbing is going to mean sacrificing things other kids might pursue，” Grace said.“But it doesn't bother me.It's like playing the piano；you can't take a break or you'll lose your touch.”1．What would be the best title of the passage?A．Rock Climbing Gains PopularityB．Grace Kane Likes ChallengesC．A Young Climber Follows Her DreamD．An Amazing Victory for a Young Rock Climber2．We can learn from the second paragraph that rock climbing ______. A．is not an exhibition at the Olympics nowB．is an official event at the Olympics nowC．is not open to childrenD．will gain full status in 20203．Which of the following is TRUE about Grace Kane?A．She is only interested in rock climbing.B．She is a girl with many talents.C．Rock climbing has affected her study.D．She has won gold medals in several matches.4．One of Grace's biggest challenges is to ______.A．find a capable coach for herB．get qualified for the USA teamC．raise enough money for International competitionsD．keep balance between rock climbing and other activities 5．What do we know about Grace Kane's parents?A．They are quite concerned about her studies.B．They regretted allowing her to try rock climbing.C．They will fully support their daughter's pursuit.D．They can fully afford her expenses in her competitions.B(2012山东桓台二中月考，D)“Our aim is to take our art to the world and make people understand what it is to move，” said David Belle，the founder of parkour(跑酷)．Do you love running？It is a good exercise，yet many people find it boring.But what if making your morning jog a creative one？Like jumping from walls and over gaps，and ground rolls？Just like the James Bond in the movie Casino Royale？Bond jumps down from a roof to a windowsill(窗台)and then runs several blocks over obstacles on the way.It is just because of Bond's wonderful performances that the sport has become popular worldwide.Yes，that's parkour，an extreme street sport aimed at moving from one point to another as quickly as possible，getting over all the obstacles in the path using only the abilities of the human body.Parkour is considered an extreme sport.As its participants dash around a city，they may jump over fences，run up walls and even move from rooftop to rooftop.Parkour can be just as exciting and charming as it sounds，but its participants see parkour much more than that.Overcoming all the obstacles on the course and in life is part of the philosophy(理念)behind parkour.This is the same as life.You must determine your destination，go straight，jump over all the barriers as if in parkour and never fall back from them in your life，to reach the destination successfully.A parkour lover said，“I love parkour because its philosophy has become my life，my way to do everything.”Another philosophy we've learnt from parkour is freedom.It can be done by anyone，at any time，anywhere in the world.It is a kind of expression of trust in yourself that you earn energy and confidence.6．Parkour has become popular throughout the world because of ______.A．its founder，David Belle B．the film，Casino RoyaleC．its risks and tricks D．the varieties of participants 7．The underlined word “obstacles” in Para graph 2 is closest in meaning to “______”．A．streets B．objectsC．barriers D．roofs8．Which of the following is true of parkour?A．It challenges human abilities. B．It is a good but boring sport.C．It needs special training. D．It is a team sport.9．As its participants move around a city，______.A．they can ask for help B．they may choose to escapeC．they should run to extremes D．they must learn to survive 10．Which of the following is the philosophy of parkour?A．Sports and extremes. B．Excitement and popularity.C．Dreams and success. D．Determination and freedom.CSchools are almost all connected to the Internet.But some have more technology，and use it more，than others.For example，some schools use computers for activities like video conferencing，to bring the world into the classroom.And some classrooms are equipped with things like a Smart Board，a kind of interactive whiteboard.Interactive whiteboards are large displays for presentations.They connect to a computer and can operateby touch.They can be used for documents or writing or to project video.Some teachers are trying creative new ways to teach with devices like iPods and mobile phones.But educators say the most important thing，as always，is the content.Yet technology can have special importance in some cases.Cosmobot is a therapy(治疗)robot.It stands about half a meter tall and has a blue body and a friendly face with big eyes.One child who works with it is six­year­old Kevin Fitzgerald.Kevin has developmental dyspraxia；he has difficulty moving his mouth and tongue.He works with Carole Semango­Sprouse as he interacts with the Cosmobot during therapy for his condition.Here，he uses a set of buttons attached to a computer to make the silent robot move forward，backward or around in circles.Kevin's mother thinks the robot has had a calming influence，helping her son get along better with his friends.Cosmobot was developed by Anthro Tronix.Corinna Lathan started the company ten years ago to work with children with cerebral palsy，Down's syndrome，autism and other developmental disabilities.Children become friends with the robot，she says.That can have a big effect on their behavior，helping them work harder and longer in therapy sessions.Corinna Lathan is currently working with a British company to develop other socially helpful robots.She says they are still considered research tools in the United States，and not used as much as in places like Britain and Japan.But she hopes to change that.11．It's known from the text that ______.A．schools have easy access to the Internet todayB．new technology is seldom applied to teachingC．the Internet is of equal importance in schoolsD．using computers for activities is laborsaving12．Which of the following is NOT right about Smart Board?A．It's a kind of teaching facility.B．It can be used to project video.C．It's a display for presentation.D．It's not easy to be connected to computers.13．What's “dyspraxia” according to Para.5?A．Speech barrier. B．Movement disorder.C．Visual impairment. D．Loss of memory.14．Which of the following is RIGHT according to the text?A．Cosmobot is designed to play with.B．Cosmobot is costly and not user friendly.C．Cosmobot can be controlled by a computer.D．Anthro Tronix is a designer of a certain company.15．What can we learn from Corinna Lathan?A．She's employed by a British company.B．Cosmobot is popular around the world.C．She wants to make previous products widespread.D．IPods and mobile phones are valued in class.DLife comes in a package.This package includes happiness and sorrow，failure and success，hope and despair.Life is a learningprocess.Experiences in life teach us new lessons and make us a better person.With each passing day we learn to handle various situations.LoveLove plays a pivotal role in our life.Love makes you feel wanted.Without love a person could go hayward and also become cruel and ferocious.In the early stage of our life，our parents are the ones who show us with unconditional love and care；they teach us about what is right and wrong，good and bad.But we always tend to take this for granted.It is only after marriage and having kids that a person understands and becomes sensitive to others' feelings.Kids make a person responsible and mature and help us to understand life better.Happiness and SorrowMaterialistic happiness is short lived，but happiness achieved by bringing a smile on others' face gives a certain level of fulfillment.Peace of mind is the main link to happiness.No mind is happy without peace.We realize the true worth of happiness when we are in sorrow.Sorrow is basically due to death of a loved one，failure and despair.But these things are temporary and pass away.Failure and SuccessFailure is the path to success.It helps us to touch the sky，teaches us to survive and shows us a specific way.Success brings in money，fame，pride and self­respect.Here it becomes very important to keep our head on our shoulder.The only way to show our gratitude to God for bestowing success on us is by being humble，modest，courteous and respectful tothe less fortunate ones.Hope and DespairHope is what keeps life going.Parents always hope their children will do well.Hope makes us dream.Hope builds in patience.Life teaches us not to despair even in the darkest hour，because after every night there is a day.Nothing remains the same.We have only one choice to keep moving on in life and be hopeful.Life teaches us not to regret over yesterday，for it has passed and is beyond our control.Tomorrow is unknown，for it could either be bright or dull.So the only alternative is to work hard today，so that we will enjoy a better tomorrow.16．In the passage，the author compares life to ______.A．a package B．joy and sorrowC．failure and success D．hope and despair17．In which section can readers probably read the passage?A．Opinions. B．Politics.C．Education. D．Lifestyles.18．How is the passage organized?A．In order of rules. B．In order of frequency.C．By making comparison. D．In order of importance.19．What's the general meaning of the last sentence of the whole passage?A．If you work hard，you'll have a better life in the future.B．When choosing between “today” and “tomorrow”，you'd better enjoy tomorrow.C．What you only can choose is to work hard today rather than tomorrow.D．Enjoying a better tomorrow is your only choice.20．What's the purpose of the passage?A．To encourage people to love each other.B．To tell people how to deal with happiness and sorrow.C．To remind people of keeping having a beautiful dream.D．To give readers some information about life.第二节阅读表达You may not realize it，but you are doing more than just studying when you are at school.The school is also the place where youlearn______.But this is not always easy.What can you do if you just don't like one of your classmates?If you discover that you have problems getting along with yourclassmates or friends，the most important thing to learn is tolerance.Tolerance is the ability to realize and respect the differences in others.We can not change the way that other people do things，so it is important to learn to live happily with them.Tolerance will make everyone get on better with each other.Knowing others constantly makes us understand others' differences.Something different does not exactly mean that it is bad.Tolerance teaches us to keep an even temper and an open mind.You need to remember an old saying，“Treat others how you want to be treated.” You would like to be treated kindly by your classmates，so it is important to treat them kindly too.If you tolerate something，it does not mean that you have to like it.No one is asking you to change who you are or what you believe in.Tolerance just means that you should respect the differences in others and not try to make them change.It is important to practice tolerance，because it will make everyone's life easier.Learn to accept people for their different abilities and interests.The world is very different，and practicing tolerance in your own school and city can help make a difference.1．What is the main idea of the text？(within 10 words)________________________________________________________________ ________2．Which sentence in the text can be replaced by the following one?Getting to know someone may help you understand why they do things differently.________________________________________________________________ ________3．Please fill in the blank in the first paragraph with proper words or phrases to complete the sentence.(within 10 words)________________________________________________________________ ________4．Why is tolerance important？How can you get along well with your classmates？(within 30 words)________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________5．Translate the underlined sentence in the last paragraph into Chinese.________________________________________________________________ ________参考答案第一节A1. 答案：C解析：主旨大意题。

2013高考英语二轮总复习阅读理解精选（01）及答案AZhu Rongji, China’s premier between 1998 and 2003, is back in the center of public attention, talking once more with the media and the Chinese people.This time, however, the words of the highly regarded speaker are in written form.Zhu Rongji’s Answers to Journalists’ Questions, published by People’s Press, has been getting good reviews and 27,000 copies flew off the shelves in the first two days.“Whatever lies ahead, be it a field of landmines（地雷阵）or unfathomable abyss(万丈深渊), I will exert all my efforts and contribute all my best to the country,” the former premier said in the book, which is a collection of comments from domestic and international press conferences.“Zhu seldom ignored the tough questions raised by foreign media, instead replying with confidence and humor,” said Wu Xuejin, co-editor of the book. “He left the reporters and the public with a strong impression.”For example, the former premier once spoke about corruption（腐败）, saying: “I’ll prepare 100 coffins(棺材). Ninety-nine for those corrupt officials and one for myself.”Yu Guoming, vice-dean of the School of Journalism and Communication at Renmin University of China, said people in China want to have an opportunity to learn more about their leaders.Chen Pengming, editor in charge of the project, said: “Zhu’s personal charisma(魅力) mirrored the collective wisdom of the Chinese leaders on dealing with the 1997 Asian financial crisis, deepening the economic reforms and the process of joining the WTO. Readers thus are able to gain a clear understanding of how the then central government succeeded in handling those issues.” (From China Daily)56. How many copies has the book Zhu Rongji’s Answers to Journalists’ Questions been sold in the first two days?A. 260,000B. 26,000C. 270,000D. 27,00057. What is the meaning of the underlined word ?A. spareB. use forcefully or effectivelyC. attemptD. expect58. How did the former premier answer the tough questions raised by journalists?A. He avoided answering such questions.B. He replied them confidently and humorously.C. He scolded the journalists.D. He commented on other topics.59. What’s his attitude towards corruption?A. toughB. gentleC. indifferentD. kindBThe Chinese mainland and Taiwan today extended the number of regular cross-Straits direct passenger flights from 108 to 270 a week.Six cities, which are Hefei, Harbin, Nanchang, Guiyang, Ningbo and Jinan, are joining another 21 mainland cities in operating direct passenger flights to Taiwan, the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) said.The 108 direct passenger flights previously operated were all classed as chartered(特许的)flights. The new services will contain both regular chartered and scheduled flights.Among the 27 designated(指定的)mainland terminals（终点）, 25 will launch scheduled direct passenger flights from Monday to Saturday, to Taipei’s Taoyuan or Kaohsiung airports.Scheduled direct cargo flights will be launched between Shanghai, Guangzhou on the mainland and Taoyuan, Kaohsiung, which will bring the total number of weekly chartered and scheduled cargo flights to 28, according to the CAAC.The mainland and Taiwan began direct air and sea transport links and postal services on Dec 15 last year. Previously, air and sea connections, including mail, were routed through a third location, usually Hong Kong.On Nov 4 last year, the mainland and Taiwan agreed to regular direct passenger charter flights across the Straits. Before that, flights were only offered on weekendsand during the country’s four major traditional festivals – the Spring Festival, Tomb-Sweeping Day, Dragon Boat Festival and the Mid-Autumn Festival. (Xinhua Agency)60. Which city is not included in the six cities?A. GuiyangB. NanchangC. WuhanD. Harbin61. What is the meaning of the underlined word “cargo”?A. something of carsB. goodsC. something about animalsD. cage62. Which description is Not true according to the passage?A. Before this extending there were 108 direct passenger flights a week.B. Before Nov 4 last year, passengers only obtained flights on weekends and thefour major traditional festivals.C. After January this year, air and sea connections incluing mail, had to be throughHong Kong.D. Among the 27 mainland cities, 25 will launch scheduled direct passenger flights.63. According to the CAAC, the total number of weekly chartered and scheduled cargoflights will be ____.A. 27B. 28C. 29D. 30CDogs are known for their sense of smell. They can find missing people and things like bombs and illegal drugs. Now a study suggests that the animal known as man’s best friend can even find bladder （膀胱）cancer.Cancer cells are thought to produce chemicals with unusual smell. Researchers think dogs have the ability to smell these smells, even in very small amounts, in urine （尿液）. The sense of smell in dogs is thousands of times better than that in humans.The study follows reports of cases where, for example, a dog showed great interest in a growth on the leg of its owner. The man was later found to be skin cancer.Carolyn Willis led a team of researchers at Amersham Hospital in England. They trained different kinds of dogs for the experiment. The study involved urine collected from bladder cancer patients, from people with other diseases and from healthy people.Each dog was tested 8 times. In each test there were 7 samples for the dogs tosmell. The dog should signal the one from a bladder cancer patient by lying down next to it. Two cocker（一种猎犬） dogs were correct 56 percent of the time. But the scientists reported an average success rate of 41 percent.The British Medical Journal published the research. In all, 36 bladder cancer patients and 108 other people took part. During training, all the dogs reportedly even identified（认出）a cancer in a person who had tested healthy before the study. Doctors found a growth on the person’s right kidney（肾）.Carolyn Willis says dogs could help scientists identify the combined chemicals produced by bladder cancer. That information could then be used to develop machines to test for the chemicals. The team also plans to use dogs to help identify markers for other kinds of cancer.64. What’s the general idea of the text?A. Dogs have a good sense of smellB. Dogs can help cure cancerC. Dogs can smell cancerD. Dogs help perform experiments65. According to the text, people who suffer bladder cancer_____A. often have urine with unusual smellB. probably smoke cigarettes in their lifeC. can easily make dogs lie downD. are likely to die within nine years66. The underlined word “involved” in the text is closest in meaning to _____.A. showedB. provedC. usedD. preferred67. What can we conclude from the last paragraph?A. Dogs can only smell bladder cancer.B. Dogs have a good knowledge of cancer.C. Scientists might invent some equipment to test cancer.D. Cancer doesn’t have any sign in the beginning.DDear Sir,I recently found your website of Chinese Culture a very good source. I am a professor teaching at Soochow University in Taipei Taiwan, and I would plan to quite often use some articles on your website for my course of Introduction to Chinese Culture.Therefore, I'd like to inform you of my use for educational purposes and hopefully to have your permission. Meanwhile, I do wish I could have more materials from your service. Much grateful to you.Yours sincerely,Byron GongDear Mr. Byron Gong,It is a pleasure to know that our website has been of help for you to introduce Chinese culture in your class. Sharing the same mission（使命） in promoting Chinese culture, we are glad to grant（答应） you the permission in using the sources of our website for your educational purposes, under the condition that all the sources are credited. However, if the pictures or articles are to be used for publications, you can mail us and further discuss on that.We are happy to provide you some further material, but we would like to know what kind of information would be of interest to you.Thank you again for attention to our website. Any suggestion is welcome, and we would very appreciate your help if you could tell us what contents in our website are of most interest and significance to you and what parts should be given more attention.Sincerely yours,68. What is Mr.Byron Gong doing?A. He is working for Soochow University in Taipei Taiwan as a cleaner.B. He has nothing to do with Soochow University.C. He is a professor teaching at Soochow University.D. He is searching for some scholars.69. Why does Mr. Byron Gong write the letter?A. He intends to introduce to his students if Chinese Culture is worth learning.B. He asks for the permission from the website to use the material in his teaching.C. He expects to be allowed to work in a group in the website.D. He would like to inform the website that he hopes to help them to introduceChinese culture.70. What’s the response of the website after they received the letter?A.The website responded to his letter indifferently.B.The website responded to his letter in a polite and anxious way.C.The website answered him enthusiastically, reasonably and suggestibly.D.The website answered him eagerly.参考答案56-59 DBBA 60-63 CBCB64-67 CACC 68-70 CBC*************************************************结束。

文体分类练(五) 说明文之生态环保类(限时:25分钟)Passage1(河北邯郸一模)Bee protection is a big issue these days in America,with people planting native pollinator gardens,setting up bee houses,and taking part in scientific activities to monitor local bee populations.And this is for good reason—in North America,a quarter of native bee species are at risk of extinction.Bees pollinate 35 percent of our global food supply and many of the wild plants our ecosystems depend on.No Mow May,a movement that began in the UK,is now rapidly spreading throughout the US.Its popularity lies in its being simple:Just give bees a help during the crucial springtime by removing a chore from your list and letting your lawn grow for the month of May.This lets “lawn flowers” such as dandelions grow at a time when bee food is rare.Dandelions,despite being pretty and useful,arenon-native.Then why do we promote a movement that encourages their growth?Here’s the basic answer—don’t let “perfect” be the enemy of “good”.Sure,it’d be great to turn your entire neighborhood into a bee kingdom of native plants,but that can take lots of time and money.While dandelions have become the poster child for No Mow May,other plants—including native species—may also appear in your lawn.“Besides dandelions,there are many oth er plants that are going to be there,” says Dr.Claudio Gratton at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.In Massachusetts,scientists found 63 species of plants in lawns,30 percent of which were native to the state.Most of the Americans probably loved dandelions as children but have tended to hate them as adults because of American lawn culture,which allows no flowers.“No Mow May forces us to think about our relationship with nature.We should reflect on the way we have made nature suitour needs,and realize f lowers play really important roles,” says Dr.Claudio Gratton.1.What is the background to No Mow May in the US?A.Native bee species are increasing.B.There is a tendency to protect bees.C.Bees mainly depend on garden plants.D.More people have no time to cut lawns.2.What do we know about the No Mow May?A.It needs almost no cost.B.Few Americans support it.C.It is aimed at growing dandelions.D.It appeals for careful attention to the lawns.3.What does the underlined part “poster child” in paragraph 4 probably mean?A.Slight element.B.Rare eple. D.Difficult problem.4.Which of the following agrees with American lawn culture?A.A bee-friendly lawn.B.A regularly cut lawn.C.A lawn growing naturally.D.A lawn with native flowers.Passage2(安徽安庆二模)Interactive software that “reads” and analyses footprints left by black rhinos (犀牛)can be used to monitor the movements of the animals in the wild,giving conservationists a new way to keep watch on the endangered species and help keep it safe from poachers (偷猎者),according to a Duke University-led study.The software,called the Footprint Identification Technique (FIT),uses advanced technology to analyze more than 100 measurements of a rhino’s footprint.Because each rhino’s footprint is as special as a human fingerprint,the analyzed images can be collected electronically in a global database of previously collected footprint images for matching.“If you find a match,you can identify the individual animal who left the mark and,by plotting the locations of all the other places where marks have been seen,track its movements withoutdisturbing it or coming into close enough contact with it,” said Zoe Jewell,a professor at Duke University’s Nicholas School of the Environment,who co-led the study and is co-creator of FIT.“It’s a cost-effective approach that not only protects the health of the rhino and the human,but also brings a centuries-old tracking skill into the 21st Century,” she said.Jewell and her colleagues are now working with Namibia’s Ministry of Environment,Forestry and Tourism to train wildlife conservationists,land managers and local guides how to use FIT.Namibia is home to an estimated 2,000 black rhinos,or about 90% of the species’ total population worldwide.Though legally owned by the government,the animals are distributed geographically on private lands across the country.The FIT software can also do a survey of footprints throughout the protected area and take measurements from each footprint to estimate the number of rhinos in that area.This can be useful information for calculation resource needs to monitor the animals effectively.This creates an interactive library that anti-poachingpatrols(反偷猎巡逻)can use to search for animals at the highest risk,including those whose footprints haven’t been sho wing up in recent years.5.What is the purpose of the software?A.To promote the development of technology.B.To protect black rhinos from being hunted.C.To analyze the footprints of illegal poachers.D.To save endangered species across the world.6.What’s the advantage of the software?A.It owns various functions.B.It goes to the market.C.It is perfectly practical.D.It is more than popular.7.What does Zoe Jewell say about the approach?A.It brings the best advantage for the lowest cost.B.It helps increase the population of black rhinos.C.It raises people’s awareness of the environment.D.It strengthens the tie between humans and nature.8.Which of the following best describes the future of rhinos?A.Optimistic.B.Hopeless.C.Worrying.D.Uncertain.Passage3(广东广州一模)Beavers(海狸),like humans,change their surroundings to fit their needs.Known as nature’s engineers,they tear trees down to build homes to live in and dam to raise water levels for protection from enemies.Dams also slow water’s flow while b locking sediment(沉积物)that would otherwise flow downstream.The resulting wetlands often attract wildlife diversity where none had existed.There are challenges,though.Beaver dams sometimes cause flooding,and most people prefer trees alive and upright.Communities face a delicate balancing act,learning to coeany people enjoying Winston Path became beaver fans as one furry family transformed Swallow Pond into an oasis for birds,frogs,turtles and deer.Yet such activity caused concern.As beavers worked,they raised water levels about five feet.The increased depth allows beavers to survive underwater if the pond ices over.But county officials were concerned about how higher water would affect the soil bank supporting Winston Path.To find a good balance between protecting the path and the beavers,the county introduced a“beaver baffle”—a pond leveler.Beavers often rush to fill holes in their dams.Baffles stabilize water levels by creating a hidden exit for high water to escape through the dam,unnoticed by the beavers.People love the beavers but they also love the mature trees.Recently,Catherine Jones,18,organized a tree-caging event—putting wire cloth around large tree trunks to discourage beavers from biting them.It also protects people from injury due to random tr ees falling.“We cover the trees we don’t want them to eat,while planting periodically others they like,”said Jones.“We need to learn to give up a little of our wants to share the Earth’s resources.”Swallow Pond’s project would restore proper water depth and improve wildlife habitat without creating problems for the path.The balancing act continues.9.What is the first paragraph mainly about?A.Where beavers’ favorite surroundings are.B.What effects beavers have on their habitat.C.Why beavers are called nature’s engineers.D.How beavers help attract wildlife diversity.10.Why did the beaver family’s activity cause concern?A.Swallow Pond would flood often.B.Sediment would flow downstream.C.The popular path might be damaged.D.Beavers might have to live underwater.11.What do the underlined words “beaver baffle” in paragraph 4 refer to?A.A block to keep beavers away.B.A tool to fis.C.A device to maintain water level.D.A material to protect the soil bank.12.Which can be the theme of Swallow Pond’s pr oject?A.Biological diversity.B.Harmonious coexistence.C.Prevention of natural disasters.D.Preservation of wildlife habitat.答案：文体分类练(五) 说明文之生态环保类Passage1[语篇解读]本文是一篇说明文。

2013高考英语二轮阅读理解精选（15）及答案（A）At present time，roller skating （滑旱冰) is easy and fun。

But many years ago，it wasn’t easy at all。

Before 1750, people never tried skating on wheels. That changed because of a man named Joseph Merlin. Merlin’s work was makin g instruments (工具). In his free time he liked to play the violin. Merlin was a man with many ideas and many dreams。

People called him a dreamer.One day Merlin received an invitation to go to an important party。

He was very pleased and a little excited。

As the day of the party came near, Merlin began to think. He wanted to find a way to make a wonderful entrance at the party。

Merlin had an idea。

He thought that he would attract much attention if he could skate into the room。

Merlin tried different ways to make himself roll （滚动). Finally, he decided to put two wheels under each shoe. These were the first roller skate shoes. Merlin was very proud of them。

2013高考英语二轮阅读理解精选（52）及答案A(·西城二模，A）On Christmas morning，I went to the Cockhedge Mall。

People there were all busy buying their last minute requirements. I needed to buy a birthday card for my son。

in。

law whose birthday is the 29th of December。

Picking up a few more things as well as my cared I went to join the line for the express checkout which was for people who only had a few items in a basket and not a trolley load。

This line was next to the Customer Service Desk.Seemingly waiting quite a long time，I was jogged out of my thoughts by a voice behind me making comments on the things I bought。

It was so funny when I realized that she was describing the contents of my basket。

The owner of the voice was a very pretty young lady。

I said to her that I was going to buy a box of Christmas cookies but the only ones left were not to my liking。

2013高考英语二轮总复习阅读理解精选（09）及答案AI remembered that when I was a little child, I used to looking for Sunday of the week. Yes, I was so looking forward for an adventure.Now, I still have a strong affinity for buses. I used to wonder where those gigantic buses finally stopped at. On sunshine Sundays, that’s my adventure times. He took me to the bus stop. Time passed, while I was growing impatient, he was smiling, as he always does.It was really not that easy to get on a bus as often as we do today. I was so worried that the bus driver would have missed us. I waved my h ands so high with all my strength. I looked hopefully at him. He didn’t move at all. He was still standing. It seemed that the late and infrequent coming of the bus wasn’t any trouble to him at all.He took my hand. We managed to find seats on the upper deck. I was so excited. Only sitting besides the windows made me happy. Looking at the rewinding buildings, streets and people through windows from a higher ground were so much fun. Th en, he was sitting peacefully by me and whispered to me where the bus finally would stop, I was curious about what would be the next stop of our destination as much as what really means something to him.That is me. I know now. I am all he cares. He wants me to happy, as he always does. That’s the strong bond between father and son. Childhood, naïve and precious, you showed me the world and the way I look at the world. I am so grateful for your presence in my life. Thanks, you are so wonderful!56．Who is “he” throughout the text?A．The brother of th e writer. B．The son of the writer.C．The father of the writer. D．A bus driver.57．In the second paragraph, what is the probably meaning of “affinity”?A．Hate. B．Disappointment.C．Liking. D．Confusion. 58．Where does this text probably come from?A．A bus guide. B．A student’s diary.C．An adventure story. D．A transportation report.B59．According to the text, the film Forrest Gump is aimed at improving the viewers’.A．teamwork B．self-confidence C．imagination D．friendship60．How much do they have to pay if eight-year-old Jason goes to see the film Dumbo with his parents?A．$ 10. B．$20. C．$30. D．$45.61．What do the two films Lion K ing and Finding Nemo have in common?A．They’re about the same theme.B．They share the same ticket price.C．They’re directed by the same person.D．They’re produced by the same company.62．Who are the main target audience of the movies mentioned in the text?A．Parents. B．Teachers. C．Children. D．Clerks.CPsychologists have discovered that even the most independent-minded of us will conform to social pressure when we are with a group of people. In one classic experiment, people were shown a vertical（垂直的）line and asked to find a line of identical length from a selection of three.You might think that this is an absurdly easy task, and when people perform it by themselves they do very well. However, psychologists have discovered that we are very easily swayed by the opinions of other people when we do this task in a group. In one study, a group of three people was set up, where two of the people were confederates（同伙）of the experimenter. When the confederates deliberately gave wrong answers, people were often swayed to give the wrong answer also. In fact, 75% of people gave at least one wrong answer, with some people conforming to peerpressure on every occasion.But why do people conform in this way? In an easy task like this, it seems that people do not want to step out of line with the prevailing opinion of the group. On more difficult tasks, people also conform because they lose confidence in their own ability to make decisions and prefer to trust the majority opinion instead.A typical example of this kind of conformit y arises when we come across people in distress. Would you help a woman who has been attacked in the street? It turns out that you are much more likely to go to her assistance if you are alone. When other people are also around, a diffusion of responsibility occurs. People are paralysed into inaction, because everyone assumes that someone else will go to the woman's assistance.63．In Paragraph 1, the underlined word “conform” probably means “”.A．seek independence B．disobey ordersC．follow what others do D．seek pleasure64．What is the purpose of the experiment described in Paragraph 2?A．To explain why would people be influenced by the opinions of others.B．To prove that pe ople are easily influenced by the opinions of others.C．To train the confederates of the experimenter as independent minded.D．To describe how people would be influenced by the opinions of others65．In the last paragraph, accoriding to the author, why wouldn’t one help the woman?A．He thinks he has no responsibilities to g ive a hand.B．He thinks he has nothing to do with it.C．He is too shy to give his helping hand.D．He thinks someone else will offer assistance.66．What method does the author mainly use to develop the text?A．Giving examples. B．Cause-effect analysis.C．Comparative analysis.D．Process analysts.DBook reviews can be a great foot in the door if you’re looking to get your writing published somewhere. Most magazines, whether online or print, will include book reviews about books that tackle the topics the magazine discusses. Also, most editors and staff writers are usually too busy toread books and review them themselves (unless they are specifically assigned to a book review column). Therefore, writing book reviews can be a great way to get started with a writing career.Many people that are re ading your review may not know anything about the book you’re reviewing. Instead of making them go find information on their own by searching for the book title, start out with a little description of the book. Make sure you avoid too long of a summary, though, because if too much of your article is a summary of the book, it won’t be interesting. Start with a short paragraph or so that hits all the major points but doesn't give too much away. You don’t want to tell your reader everything about the book, bec ause then they won’t have to read it at all. Just give enough information so your reader is interested in reading the book.Some magazines like to publish book reviews that are completely objective（客观的）. This means that they want a review of the book that doesn't share your opinion and that in which your opinion isn't obvious from reading what you wrote. If you hated a book, it might not be a great book to review. You probably want to review books that you enjoyed. This will give your review a positive spin. Avoid gushing about how much you loved the book, however. You should not include your personal reaction to the book until the very end, where you include a sentence or two about whether or not you would recommend a book and to whom you would recommend it.A great way to get your review noticed is to look at a book through a specific lens. Read the book as a feminist（女权主义者）would, for example, and talk about what a feminist might say to applaud or criticize the book. You can choose any number of lenses, and feminism is just one option. An economic lens, a family lens, the lens of a different nationality, or the lens of a child could all be interesting ways to look at a book. If you look at a book in this way, instead of just reading it and forming your own opinion, it will be much more interesting and marketable. This is especially the case if you look at a lens that relates to the subject of the magazine to which you are submitting. Feminist magazines love book reviews about books read through a feminist lens, for example, because it pertains to their readership.Another great way to write a book review is to talk about the writer’s style. Anyone can pick up a book and read for the plot, but it takes an experienced writer to note interesting things about ano ther writer’s style and write about them intelligently.67．What’s the first paragraph mainly about?A．Standards of good book reviews.B．Benefits of writing book reviews.C．Ways to get your writing published.D．Topics usually discussed in magazines.68．Which of the following is a characteristic of a good book review?A．Including much information on a major point of the book.B．Stating clearly the writer’s opinion of the book.C．Giving a brief sum mary of the book.D．Avoiding describing the book.69．The fourth paragraph is developed mainly by .A．giving examples B．telling personal experiences C．making comparisons D．analyzing causes 70．According to the text, only a skilled writer can .A．look at a book through a specific angleB．give an objective description of bookC．find a book and understand its plot easilyD．pay close attention to another writer’s style参考答案。

2013高考英语二轮总复习阅读理解精选（07）及答案ABright red post boxes, the Queen and queuing---what do they all have in common? They are all important parts of British life. At least I thought so.However, the ability to queue for long periods of time, once believed to be a traditional characteristic of British, is no longer tolerated by people in the UK, according to a survey done by British bank Barclays.Once upon a time, queuing was seen as normal. During World War Ⅱ, everyone had toqueue up to receive their daily supply of foods. In fact, if you didn’t stand up and wait in line with all the others, it was seen as uncivilized(不文明的).The famous English double-decker buses, with only one entrance, might also help explain why queuing was seen as part of British life. Almost always, there is a queue to get in.But perhaps the British are tired of being pushed past by the Spanish, the Italian or the French as they queue up to get a table at a restaurant. The people of these other European countries have more than one entrance to their buses, which explains their more relaxed attitude to the queue.Two minutes is now the longest time most British people are prepared to stand and wait. But could it be that the Internet, which allows us to carry out tasks quickly, is the main reason why British people are no longer prepared to queue?“Used to buying without delay, customers are even giving up purchases rather than wait their turn,” says Stuart Neal of Barclaycard. “Shoppers are also less likely to queue for long if the item they are buying is of low valu e.”Perhaps I will have to replace “queuing” with “impatie nce” in my list of things I relate to theBritish.56. What can we learn about the tradition of queuingin Britain?A. It was a product of the slow pace of life.B. It was a long time tradition as old as the Queen.C. It was considered a symbol of a civilized behavior.D. It has made the British different from other Europeans.57. According to the passage, the British gradually stopped queuing because_________.A. they prefer shopping onlineB. they follow the example of foreignersC. British buses have more than one entranceD. the Internet has changed their way of life58. It can be learned from the text that______________.A. the British get impatient with queuing for longB. the British have to queue to receive foodsC. the British like to eat in foreign restaurantsD. the British prefer to take double-decker buses59. The author’s main purpose of writing the passage is______________.A. to tell us the influence of the Internet on the British ways of lifeB. to compare the cultural differences between Britain and other EuropeancountriesC. to talk about the changes in the attitude to queuing in BritainD. to report his research on the British ways of lifeBAmericans love their cars. There are more than eight cars for every 10 Americans, but most of the time, they sit idle(闲置的), parked in a driveway or on the street. Now, several companies on the U. S. West Coast are helping people rent their personal car to someone else when they don’t need it.Eric Loebel is one of those people. For a small price, he wants to let his Oregon neighbors “borrow”his car. It’s a dark blue, model year 2000 V olvo car. The sales and marketing consultant says he doesn’t use it much. “My wife and I are huge bike commuters and almost don’t need a car,” he says.Loebel is one of the first car owners in Portland to list his wheels for rent through a so-called“peer-to-peer car sharin g”service called Getaround. Com. “Cars are so expensive to own,”he says “This can definitely offset(弥补) some of the cos t.”The website lets car owners decide for themselves how much to charge borrowers to rent by the hour, day or week.Person-to-person rentals began in Germany a decade ago, and there are a handful of similar companies in Europe and Australia. The concept caught on quickly in California over the past year according to John Atcheson, vice president of Getaround, one of four carsharing startups in the San Francisco area.“We have had amazing cars leaping into our system,” Atcheson says. “Not just 1995 pickup trucks but we have had late model Mercedes, Audis, any type of car you can imagine. We actually have a Tesla Roadster—a $150,000 sports car.”Another service called JustShareIt plans to stand out by going beyond cars. Its founder says the company will offer person-to-person rentals of power boats, jet skis and snowmobeles(雪地机动车) too.60. What’s the main idea of the passage?A. There are too many cars inAmerica. B. Most cars are rarelyused in America.C. Commuting by bike is popular inAmerica. D.Americans try renting theircars to strangers.61. Which of the following is true of ?A. It gives tips on saving costson cars. B. It provides a platformfor car sharers. C. It providesadvice on driving.D. It answers drivers’questions person-to-person.62. We learn form Atcheson’s words that .A. they offer international servicesB. they first formed in SanFrancisco C. they offer cars ofdifferent types D. theircustomers prefer new cars63. JustShareIt wants to make itself more attractive by .A. providing lower rentB. providing extra sportsequipments C. offeringperson-to-person service D.offering other things for rentCTony Burke, Australia’s environment minister, says he won’t decide until next year whether the koala should be protected as an endangered species. He was expected to make his decision by the end of October. But that decision has been put off. Burke said he needed more time to go over the latest information about the koala’s population.In September, an Australian Senate committee reported that there was no question the koala’s population is on the decrease. “But they may not yet be eligible(符合条件的)—for listing as a threatened species,”said Senator Doug Cameron. “To have such a significant Australian icon(偶像) included on the threatened species list would be a national sham e.”The koala is found only in the eucalyptus(桉树) forests of Australia. And its population is reported to have fallen sharply for many reasons, including thecutting down of forests to make way for human bei ngs’ development, their own illness, climate change and killings by other animals such as wild dogs. And every year many koalas are hit by cars as they are trying to cross the busy roads.Putting off the decision on protection for the koala “is really bad news,”said Debbie Pointing the president of the Koala Action Group. “W e’ve worked tirelessly for many years to gather data on the populations,”Pointing said. “That data should be enough to make a decision.”However, Burke pointed out that the Australian government had spent at least $6.3 milion on koala conservation efforts since 1996. Senators listed efforts that are already underway in Queensland-the construction of special koala bridges as well as fences along roads, to keep the animals out harm’s way.Some people say that is not enough. “What we’re doing at the moment is likely to drive this species to extinct ion,”Queensland University zoologist Bill Ellis said.“K oalas are an iconic Australian anima l,”Burke told Australians. “T hey hold a special place in the hearts of Australia ns.”But it is a fact that if more isn’t done to protect the koala, they might soon hold a place only in Australia ns’memories.64. Tony Burke put off announcing the koala as an endangered species because .A. he needed more time to examine the latestinformationB. he doubted whether ko alas’number isdecreasingC. he was thinking about ways to protectkoalasD. he had more important issues to dealwith65. What is Paragraph 3 mainly about?A. The habitat of thekoala.B. Australia’s trafficproblems.C. The importance of koalas forAustralians.D. Reasons for the decrease of the koalapopulation.66. According to the text, Debbie Pointing thinks that .A. the construction of special koala bridges isof little useB. koalas becoming less important inAustrali ans’heartsC. the government is to blame for the decreasing koalapopulationD. the government should announce the koala as an endangeredspecies67. It can be learned from the text that Tony Burke.A. thought the government has done much forkoalasB. called on Australians to take care ofthe koala C. decided to construct morefences along roads D. was optimisticabout the koala’s futureDGlynisI piled on the pounds and I couldn’t lose them. Then I joined a slimming club. My target weight was 140 pounds and I lost 30 pounds in six months. I felt great and people kept saying how good I looked. But Christmas came and I started to slip back into my old eating habits. I told myself I’d lose the weight at slimming classes in the next year, but it didn’t happen. Instead of losing the pounds, I put them on. I’d lost will power(毅力) and tried to believe the saying that fish and chips didn’t make any difference but the scales don’t lie.RozTo be honest, I never weigh myself any more. I’ve leant to be happy with myself. It seemed to me that I would feel sorry about every spoonful of tasty food that passed my lips. My idea is simple. You shouldn’t think too much about food and dieting. Instead, you should get on with life and stop dreaming of a super-thin body. This is obviously the size I’m meant to be and, most of all I’m happy with it.LesleyI was very happy about winning Young Slimmer of the Year. I’d look in the mirror, unable to believe this slim lady was me! That might have been my problem-perhaps from then on I didn’t pay any attention to myself. Winning a national competition makes everything worse, though because you feel the eyes of the world are fixed upon you.I fee l a complete failure because I’ve put on weight again.RosBefore moving in with my husband Gavin, I’d always been about 110 pounds, but the pleasant environment went straight to my waist and I put on 15 pounds in a year. Every so often I try to go on a diet. I always do well in the first few days, then end up having the children’s leftovers or eating chocolate happily-my weakness. I’d like to be slim. I decided to take more exercise when my kids are older.68. What are the four women talking about?A. Their figure.B. Their future life.C. Their work as ahousewife. D. Theireating habits.69. The underlined word “scales” refers to _.A. coaches in the slimming clubB. tools to measure weightC. others’suggestionsD. slimming classes70. Who doesn’t seem to care about her weight?A. Glynis.B. Roz.C. Lesley.D. Ros.71. According to the passage, we can learn that .A. winning an honor has caused Lesley some worryB. slimming classes had no effect on GlynisC. Ros lost weight after she got marriedD. Roz thinks she is a born slimmerEYour beliefs are very powerful and have the power to create or to destroy your life. In most cases, whatever you believe is what you will become. If you believe that you are a loser, that you never get a breakthrough in life, and that you can’t accomplish(succeed in doing) anything, these things will be your reality. Believe that you are unlimited, that you can do anything you hope to do and when you do, your accomplishments will know no bounds. You control your beliefs, and that is how you finally control your life. This is a very important point. So how do you develop beliefs that will empower you?Many of our beliefs come from our environment, the world we live in on a daily basis. If your environment is limiting your beliefs, then work veryhard on changing it. If you are constantly around people who are negative and limiting, find other people to hang out with and get around positive, successful people.Beliefs also come from past experiences. That is why it is so important to experience success on a regular basis. Set small achievable goals, and then try your best to reach them. “I will finish this project by early afternoon.”“I will make six calls on the phone in the next hour.”“I will exercise 20 minutes tonight.”When you start to experience success, then you start to believe in success, and that leads to more and bigger successes.Beliefs come from knowledge. The more you learn, the more things you will possibly know.Always take the advantage of opportunities to learn something new. It will bring new possibilities into your beliefs and your life.Most importantly, you can develop new beliefs by setting and visualizing(设想) goals foryour life. Define your goals clearly. Then in your mind, see yourself achieving them in all of their sensory details. Mentally live the experience, see the sights, hear the sounds, smell the aroma, and feel the feelings. The beliefs formed in this way will lead you to their reality.72. In the author’s opinion, your life depends on_______________ .A. your environment where you liveB. your experiencesC. your knowledge and opportunitiesD. your beliefs73. Which of the following statements is true?A. You should try your best to help the negative people around you.B. You should try to achieve small success to believe in success first.C. The more knowledge you learn, the more you will control your life.D. You should stick to your own beliefs without changing.74. According to the passage, what is the most important about your beliefs?A. To imagine your success with your senses.B. To make efforts to achieve them.C. To learn as much knowledge as possible.D. To try to experience success regularly.75. Which of the following best shows the structure of the passage?参考答案。

高中英语真题:2013高考英语二轮阅读理解精选（08）及答案AZoe, Damacela, 19, didn't have nice clothes when she was you ng. It wasn't easy for Zoe’s hard-working single mother to make ends meet. They moved in and out of homeless shelters.Everything changed for Zoe in grade nine. At that time, she hea rd about a sewing class at her school. She signed up and could n't wait to turn her designs into clothes. The color of her first dre ss she made was white-black strips. Soon the clothes she wore were all made by her. O ther girls at school loved her designs too. They asked her if the y could buy dresses from her. Zoe sold her first dress for $13. U nfortunately, it cost her S25 to make the dress. “I had the creati vity in designs," says Zoe. “But I really had no idea about busin ess.”Zoe kept selling the clothes she designed. Her business was bo oming, and even the girls who had ever teased her became hercustomers. In the eleventh grade, Zoe took a business class. S he learned how to price her clothes so that she could be sure to make a fair profit.Her business teacher suggested she take part in a contest for t eenaged entrepreneurs (企业家)The contest was for teens from all over the United States. Zo e sent in her business plan, which explained how she planned t o make her company grow. She won the second prize in the en d. Zoe ’s success became a news item. Supermodel Tyra Bank s heard about it and she invited Zoe to take part in her TV show . “Being recognized I felt really unreal,”says Zoe. Zoe has advic e for teens who want to start their own business. “If you really w ork hard on it, you will be able to make it happen,” she says. “IfI can do it, anyone can.”56. We can learn that ______ when she was in grade nine.A. Zoe had no interest in designing clothesB. Zoe seldom wore her self-made clothesC. Zoe didn' t know how to make moneyD. Zoe attended a business course57. After winning the contest, Zoe ______A. considered it a rewardB. expected to be knownC. was proud of her own giftD. could hardly believe it58. Zoe advised the teens ______ .A. to make efforts to achieve their dreamsB. to design and make their own clothesC. to try every means to become famousD. to do whatever they would like to59. What is the main idea of the passage?A. How Zoe learned to design clothes.B. A poor girl achieved success in business.C. How Zoe got a prize in a contest.D. A poor girl was invited to a TV show.BThere are many ways to find a job. It can be as easy as walking into a neighborhood store to look at its announcement board. L ocal stores often have areas where people can put small signs t elling what kind of service they need or can provide. Such servi ces include caring for children or cleaning houses. Or, job searc hers can look in the newspaper. Local newspapers have emplo yment announcements placed by companies seeking workers. Another popular tool for finding jobs is the Internet. For exampl e, people in four hundred and fifty cities around the world can u se the Craigslist Web site to buy objects, meet people or find a j ob. Craigslist says that it receives two million new job listings each month.Another useful way to find a job is through a college or universi ty. For example, students at the University of Texas in Austin ca n go to the Career Exploration Center to get help in finding a jo b. Of course, looking for a job requires knowing what kind of wo rk you want to do. For example, there is a book called “What Co lor is Your Parachute (降落伞)?” by Richard Bolles. This book has been helping people cho ose a career (职业) since it was first published in nineteen seventy.Some experts also help people find jobs. Susan W. Miller ow ns a company called California Career Services in Los Angeles. She says her company helps people find jobs by first helping th em understand their strengths, goals and interests. Then she pr ovides them with methods and resources to help them find the r ight job.60. What is the passage mainly about?A. Finding a job.B. College students’ part-time jobs.C. Craigslist Web site.D. The relation between study and work.61. By logging on the Craigslist Web site, you can ______.A. sell your old thingsB. do some shopping onlineC. create your own announcement boardD. get useful information about 450 cities62. “What Color is Your Parachute?” is a book which gives tips t o those who want to __________.A. work on the airplaneB. buy a parachuteC. publish a bookD. find a suitable job63. How many ways of finding a job are mentioned in the passa ge?A. Three.B. Four.C. Five.D. Six.CWelcome to the British Museum, the grandest and the most spe ctacular in the human history．The admission is free and we op en every day from 10:00 to 15:30．You can explore 10 departm ents including:The Department of Africa, Oceania and America．The collection of the Department of Africa, Oceania and Americ a includes around 350,000 objects．The scope of the collection is contemporary and historical．It includes most of Africa, the Pacific and Australia, as well as America．All of the collections were got during the 19 th and 20 th centuries and dates from thi s time．The Department of Asia．The Department of Asia covers the material and visual cultures of Asia—a vast geographical area of Japan, Korea, China, central Asia, Afghanistan, south Asia and south -east Asia．The collection dates from about 4000 BC to present day．It represents the cultures and ways of life of local people and other minority groups．The Department of Greek and Roman Empires．The Department of Greek and Roman Empires features antiquit ies （古董）．It has one of the most comprehensive collections of antiq uities from the Classical world, with over 100,000 objects．The se mostly range in date from the beginning of the Greek Bronze Age （about 3200BC） to the time of the Roman emperor Con stantine in the fourth century AD．64．What’s the purpose of this passage?A．To introduce some places of interest in Britain．B．To show the glorious eastern cultures to western people．C．To give some advice to the visitors traveling in Britain．D．To guide tourists around the British Museum．65．The earliest collection is the collection of _____．A．the Department Africa, Oceania and AmericaB．the Department of Greek and Roman EmpiresC．the Department of Renaissance and HumanismD．the Department of Asia66．Which of the following statements is true according to the fi rst paragraph?A．The British Museum is the biggest in size in die world．B．Visitors can visit the British Museum free of charge．C．The British Museum is open any time every day．D．You can get a special service if you want to visit more depa rtments．67．This passage is most likely to be a ______．A．notice B．news reportC．tour advertisement D．regulation for touristsDThe African elephant, the largest land animal remaining on eart h , is of great importance to African ecosystem(生态系统). Unlike other animals, the African elephant is to a great exte nt the builder of its environment. As a big plant-eater, it largely shapes the forest-and-savanna(大草原)surroundings in which it lives, therefore setting the terms of existence for millions of other animals that live in its habitat(栖息地).It is the elephant's great desire for food that makes it a disturber of the environment and an important builder of its habitat. In its continuous search for the 300 pounds of plants it must have ev ery day, it kills small trees and under bushes , and pulls branch es off big trees. This results in numerous open spaces in both d eep tropical forests and in the woodlands that cover part of the African savannas. In these open spaces are numerous plants in various stages of growth that attract a variety of other plant-eaters.Take the rain forests for example. In their natural state, the spre ading branches overhead shut out sunlight and prevent the gro wth of plants on the forest floor. By pulling down trees and eatin g plants, elephants make open spaces, allowing new plants to g row on the forest floor. In such situations, the forests become s uitable for large hoofed plant-eaters to move around and for small plant-eaters to get their food as well.What worries scientists now is that the African elephant has bec ome an endangered species. If the elephant disappears, scienti sts say, many other animals will also disappear from vast areas of forest and savanna, greatly changing and worsening the whole ecosystem.68. What is the passage mainly about?A. Disappearance of African elephants.B. Forests and savannas as habitats for African elephants.C. The effect of African elephants' search for food.D. The eating habit of African elephants.69. What does the underlined phrase “setting the terms” most p robably mean?A. Fixing the time.B. Worsening the state.C. Improving the quality.D. Deciding the conditi ons.70. What do we know about the open spaces in the passage?A. They result from the destruction of rain forests.B. They provide food mainly for African elephants.C. They are home to many endangered animals.D. They are attractive to plant-eating animals of different kinds.参考答案56—59 CDAB 60-63 ABDC 64—67 DDBC 68-70 BCD2013高考英语二轮阅读理解精选（08）及答案AZoe, Damacela, 19, didn't have nice clothes when she was young. It wasn't easy for Zoe’s hard-working single mother to make ends meet. They moved in and out of homeless shelters. Everything changed for Zoe in grade nine. At that time, she heard about a sewing class at her s chool. She signed up and couldn't wait to turn her designs into clothes. The color of her first dre ss she made was white-black strips. Soon the clothes she wore were all made by her. Other girls at school loved her de signs too. They asked her if they could buy dresses from her. Zoe sold her first dress for $13. U nfortunately, it cost her S25 to make the dress. “I had the creativity in designs," says Zoe. “But I really had no idea about business.”Zoe kept selling the clothes she designed. Her business was booming, and even the girls who h ad ever teased her became her customers. In the eleventh grade, Zoe took a business class. S he learned how to price her clothes so that she could be sure to make a fair profit.Her business teacher suggested she take part in a contest for teenaged entrepreneurs (企业家)The contest was for teens from all over the United States. Zoe sent in her business plan, whi ch explained how she planned to make her company grow. She won the second prize in the en d. Zoe ’s success became a news item. Supermodel Tyra Banks heard about it and she invited Zoe to take part in her TV show. “Being recognized I felt really unreal,”says Zoe. Zoe has advic e for teens who want to start their own business. “If you really work hard on it, you will be able t o make it happen,” she says. “If I can do it, anyone can.”56. We can learn that ______ when she was in grade nine.A. Zoe had no interest in designing clothesB. Zoe seldom wore her self-made clothesC. Zoe didn' t know how to make moneyD. Zoe attended a business course57. After winning the contest, Zoe ______A. considered it a rewardB. expected to be knownC. was proud of her own giftD. could hardly believe it58. Zoe advised the teens ______ .A. to make efforts to achieve their dreamsB. to design and make their own clothesC. to try every means to become famousD. to do whatever they would like to59. What is the main idea of the passage?A. How Zoe learned to design clothes.B. A poor girl achieved success in business.C. How Zoe got a prize in a contest.D. A poor girl was invited to a TV show.BThere are many ways to find a job. It can be as easy as walking into a neighborhood store to lo ok at its announcement board. Local stores often have areas where people can put small signs telling what kind of service they need or can provide. Such services include caring for children o r cleaning houses. Or, job searchers can look in the newspaper. Local newspapers have emplo yment announcements placed by companies seeking workers.Another popular tool for finding jobs is the Internet. For example, people in four hundred and fif ty cities around the world can use the Craigslist Web site to buy objects, meet people or find a j ob. Craigslist says that it receives two million new job listings each month.Another useful way to find a job is through a college or university. For example, students at the University of Texas in Austin can go to the Career Exploration Center to get help in finding a job . Of course, looking for a job requires knowing what kind of work you want to do. For example, t here is a book called “What Color is Your Parachute (降落伞)?” by Richard Bolles. This book has been helping people choose a career (职业) since it was first published in nineteen seventy.Some experts also help people find jobs. Susan W. Miller owns a company called California Career Services in Los Angeles. She says her company helps people find jobs by first helping t hem understand their strengths, goals and interests. Then she provides them with methods and resources to help them find the right job.60. What is the passage mainly about?A. Finding a job.B. College students’ part-time jobs.C. Craigslist Web site.D. The relation between study and work.61. By logging on the Craigslist Web site, you can ______.A. sell your old thingsB. do some shopping onlineC. create your own announcement boardD. get useful information about 450 cities62. “What Color is Your Para chute?” is a book which gives tips to those who want to __________ .A. work on the airplaneB. buy a parachuteC. publish a bookD. find a suitable job63. How many ways of finding a job are mentioned in the passage?A. Three.B. Four.C. Five.D. Six.CWelcome to the British Museum, the grandest and the most spectacular in the human history．The admission is free and we open every day from 10:00 to 15:30．You can explore 10 depart ments including:The Department of Africa, Oceania and America．The collection of the Department of Africa, Oceania and America includes around 350,000 obje cts．The scope of the collection is contemporary and historical．It includes most of Africa, the Pacific and Australia, as well as America．All of the collections were got during the 19 th and 2 0 th centuries and dates from this time．The Department of Asia．The Department of Asia covers the material and visual cultures of Asia—a vast geographical area of Japan, Korea, China, central Asia, Afghanistan, south Asia and sout h -east Asia．The collection dates from about 4000 BC to present day．It represents the cultures and ways of life of local people and other minority groups．The Department of Greek and Roman Empires．The Department of Greek and Roman Empires features antiquities （古董）．It has one of the most comprehensive collections of antiquities from the Classical world,with over 100,000 objects．These mostly range in date from the beginning of the Greek Bronze Age （about 3200BC） to the time of the Roman emperor Constantine in the fourth century AD ．64．What’s the purpose of this passage?A．To introduce some places of interest in Britain．B．To show the glorious eastern cultures to western people．C．To give some advice to the visitors traveling in Britain．D．To guide tourists around the British Museum．65．The earliest collection is the collection of _____．A．the Department Africa, Oceania and AmericaB．the Department of Greek and Roman EmpiresC．the Department of Renaissance and HumanismD．the Department of Asia66．Which of the following statements is true according to the first paragraph?A．The British Museum is the biggest in size in die world．B．Visitors can visit the British Museum free of charge．C．The British Museum is open any time every day．D．You can get a special service if you want to visit more departments．67．This passage is most likely to be a ______．A．notice B．news reportC．tour advertisement D．regulation for touristsDThe African elephant, the largest land animal remaining on earth , is of great importance to Afric an ecosystem(生态系统). Unlike other animals, the African elephant is to a great extent the builder of its environment. As a big plant-eater, it largely shapes the forest-and-savanna(大草原)surroundings in which it lives, therefore setting the terms of existence for millions of other ani mals that live in its habitat(栖息地).It is the elephant's great desire for food that makes it a disturber of the environment and an imp ortant builder of its habitat. In its continuous search for the 300 pounds of plants it must have every day, it kills small trees and under bushes , and pulls branches off big trees. This results in n umerous open spaces in both deep tropical forests and in the woodlands that cover part of the African savannas. In these open spaces are numerous plants in various stages of growth that at tract a variety of other plant-eaters.Take the rain forests for example. In their natural state, the spreading branches overhead shut out sunlight and prevent the growth of plants on the forest floor. By pulling down trees and eatin g plants, elephants make open spaces, allowing new plants to grow on the forest floor. In such situations, the forests become suitable for large hoofed plant-eaters to move around and for small plant-eaters to get their food as well.What worries scientists now is that the African elephant has become an endangered species. If the elephant disappears, scientists say, many other animals will also disappear from vast areas of forest and savanna, greatly changing and worsening the whole ecosystem.68. What is the passage mainly about?A. Disappearance of African elephants.B. Forests and savannas as habitats for African elephants.C. The effect of African elephants' search for food.D. The eating habit of African elephants.69. What does the underlined phrase “setting the terms” most probably mean?A. Fixing the time.B. Worsening the state.C. Improving the quality.D. Deciding the conditions.70. What do we know about the open spaces in the passage?A. They result from the destruction of rain forests.B. They provide food mainly for African elephants.C. They are home to many endangered animals.D. They are attractive to plant-eating animals of different kinds.参考答案56—59 CDAB 60-63 ABDC 64—67 DDBC 68-70 BCD。