阅读理解3

Test 3AComplete the following two passages with the words or phrases in the box. Each word can only be used once(将下列单词或词组填入空格。

每空格限填一词，每词只能填一次)Sherlock Holmes was the famous detective in The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes. The author of these stories was a British. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. According to these stories, Sherlock Holmes lived at 221B Baker Street in London 2 1881 and 1904. Sherlock Holmes was a very interesting man and he solved many crimes and mysteries. He is well known for wearing a special hat called a“ deerstalker(猎鹿帽) and he often 3 a pipe. The Sherlock Holmes stories now are still 4 all over the worldThe first thing you need to think about is where to keep your puppy. I think puppies should be kept indoors. However, if you want to keep yours outdoors, you'll 5 a kennel It's a special kind of dog house. It's 6 to protect your puppy from wind, rain or snow.The next thing you need to_7 is food. I think the best thing to give your puppy is special kind of food designed for puppies. Giving your puppy a bone to chew on can be a8 treat too.Last of all, I believe it's important to think of ways to keep your puppy happy. You can give your puppy a toy to play with, like a rubber ball. Also, try taking your puppy for a run in the park every day.BChoose the best answer(根据短文内容，选择最恰当的答案):A businessman, who was very fond of music, was asked by a poor widow to give her some help. Her husband, who was a musician, had died, and left her very poor indeed.The businessman saw that the widow and her daughter, who was with her, were indistress. He looked with pity into their pale faces, and was sure that their sad story was true.“How much do you want, my good woman? "said the businessman.“Five dollars will save us, "said the poor widow, with some hesitation, after she thought for a few seconds.The businessman sat down at his desk, took a piece of paper, wrote a few lines on it, and gaveit to the window with the words,”Take it to the bank you see on the other side of the street.”The widow thanked the man, and then quickly walked to the bank with her daughter, without stopping to read the note. The banker at once counted out fifty dollars instead of five, and passed them to the widow.She was amazed when she saw so much money. Sir, there is a mistake here, she said “You have given me fifty dollars, and I asked for only five.”The banker looked at the note once more, and said, "The check calls for fifty dollars.”The banker then asked her to wait a few minutes, while he went to see the business gave her the note.“Yes, "said the businessman when he had heard the bankers story. "I did make a mistake. wrote fifty instead of five hundred. Give the poor widow five hundred dollars, for such honesty is poorly rewarded with even that sum.”1. From the story, we can guess that a widow is a woman who ______.A. has lost her husbandB loves her husband very muchC. is very poorD. has a daughter but no sons2.______most probably has nothing to do with the word "distress"in the second paragraph.A. A poor familyB. A pale faceC. A sad storyD. A music love3. The businessman probably wrote the fifty-dollar check ______.A. in the widow's homeB. in his own officeC. in the bankers officeD. on the other side of the street4. On her way to the bank, the widow______.A. thought she would get five dollarsB. stopped to read the noteC. knew she would get fifty dollarsD. felt very amazed5. The businessman's last sentence at the end of the story means _______A. the banker should give the widow some money to reward her for her honestyB. he felt better if he gave the widow fifty dollars instead of five hundredC. the widow was poor, so she should get a sum of five hundred dollarsD. the widow was honest, so she should get more money as a reward6. From the story we know that the businessman was ________.A. rich and generousB. poor and honestC. warm-hearted but carelessD. polite but helplessCChoose the words or expressions and complete the passage(选择最怡当的单词或词语完成短文)Tony woke up in the middle of the night. He smelled smoke. He saw something bright his window. There was a fire in the house next door! He quickly woke up his parents. His mother called the Fire Department. Tony and his father went to wake up the neighbors in the burning house. They 2 and knocked on the door. The neighbors woke up and got out of the house.Then, they wanted to go back inside the house and get some things, but it was too 3 .A few minutes passed. Tony heard sirens（警笛）getting closer. Then he saw flashing lights. The big, red fire engines arrived. Six fire fighters 4 the first fire engine. They took the hoses(水龙带)and the ladder off the engine. Some of them went into the house. Othersturned on the hoses.Soon they were spraying the fire with water. Although the fire engine has a lot of water, it 5 stopped for some reason. Then another fire fighter connected a hose to a fire hydrant( 消防栓). He sprayed more water on the house. There was black smoke everywhere.Tony's neighbors were very worried and upset, 6 the fire fighters were still patient and polite to them. An hour later, the fire was put out.1. A. inside B. outside C. beside D. behind2. A. pulled B. pushed C. shouted D. talked3. A. nervous B serious C. careless D. dangerous4. A. got onto B. jumped off C. waited for D. ran away from5. A. sadly B. gently C. suddenly D quietly6. A. but B.so C. or D. andDRead the passage and fill in the blanks with suitable words(在短文的空格内填入适当的词，使其内容通顺。

阅读理解专题训练三：题目的含义、作用之答禄夫天创作一、题目的含义含义：表层含义+深层含义+中心1、联系表层含义题目的字面含义、文中记叙的内容2、体会深层含义修辞手法（比方、拟人、象征、双关等），和文章内容相关的引申义，比方义、象征义。

解题方法：1、掌控题目的关键词语，联系全文内容，理解表层含义。

2、抓住文章中的点题句，结合文章主旨，体会深层含义。

注：不是所有的题目都有表层和深层含义，要根据具体情况具体分析。

二、题目的作用1、标明文章的写作对象；2、概括文章的主要内容；3、作为贯穿全文的线索；4、揭示文章的主旨；标明文章的写作情感；5、一语双关；6、设置悬念、吸引读者的阅读兴趣；7、生动形象、新颖含蓄、意味深长、耐人寻味，激发读者的阅读兴趣。

流泪的蓑衣那件蓑衣，被我的父亲挂在老屋的土墙上。

土墙上有一截嵌入在泥里的木头，有些腐朽了，蓑衣就被挂在了土墙的木头上。

蓑衣轻轻靠在土墙上，当夜晚的风吹穿过窗户，吹进老屋，蓑衣也就开始飘荡。

而很长的时间里，在土墙的角落，蓑衣始终显得有些无趣和落寞。

已经很久了，蓑衣一直挂在那里，落满了灰尘与时光的碎片。

它，好像被父亲遗忘了，被无情地挂在了土墙上。

于是，蓑衣开始在一个下雨的夜里流泪了，它开始回忆起自己辉煌而又辛苦的一生。

它想，那应该是在很久远年代的一个雨天，有一个放牧的男子，荷蓑荷笠地走进了江南的细雨，或许是要去见一个想往已久的女子。

而在唐朝风雨里，有一个诗人吟唱着这样的词句：“青箬笠，绿蓑衣，斜风细雨不须归。

”蓑衣想到自己的前生，心里一阵喜悦。

但它更愿意回忆的是和我父亲相依为命的苦涩的日子。

那时候，父亲在农村，在春三月的细雨里，父亲牵着牛，戴着斗笠，披着蓑衣行走在田埂上。

或者，父亲在冬水田里，赶着牛犁田。

或者，在稻田里插秧，蓑衣紧紧地贴着父亲的脊背。

蓑衣被冷漠了一个冬天，终于感受到了来自我父亲的温暖。

于是感动的泪水顺着蓑衣流了下来，滴落在冬水田里。

多少个这样的雨天，蓑衣紧贴着我父亲的脊背，行走在田间地头。

Reading Comprehension (Multiple Choice) (每小题：1分)Directions: Read the following passages carefully and choose the best answer from the four choices marked A, B, C and D.Questions 1 to 5 are based on the following passage or dialog.There are different ideas about pets in different parts of the world. In most cultures, animals are in a worse position than human beings. In some cases, however, people treat their pets like members of their families, or perh aps better. In the United States and Europe, there are special shops that sell clothing and food for cats and dogs. In many countries of the world, there is special food for pets. It is common for big markets in many places to sell cat food and dog food. However, in a small town in France, there is a special restaurant for dogs. Dogs are the only customers. There is seating for twenty of them. The dogs choose from a variety of dishes on the menu.Of course, in most parts of the world, pets don't live in such wealth and comfort. People treat their pets in a more practical way. People own cats and dogs because they keep away mice and other unwanted animals. Owners have some loving feelings for their pets, but they do not see them as equal to family members. In most places in the world, there isn't any special clothing or fine food for animals. There aren't any special restaurants for dogs. Pets around the world live in a great variety of ways, just as people do.1. According to the passage, in most cultures ______________________________.A. animals are in a worse position than human beingsB. people treat their pets like members of their familiesC. there are special shops that sell clothing for dogs and catsD. pets such as dogs and cats are very popular2. According to the passage, there are ______________________________.A. clothing shops for dogs and cats in the United States and EuropeB. restaurants for dogs in every city in FranceC. no dogs or cats that wear clothingD. some people who treat their pets far better than they treat themselves3. For many people, pets may have a more practical function because ________________.A. pets are often useful companions for old peopleB. cats and dogs can be used to keep away miceC. pets can sometimes be sold to make moneyD. some pets may show loving feelings for their owners.4. What might you think after reading this passage?A. Dogs and cats like to wear expensive clothing.B. Many people visit the dog restaurant in France.C. People in every part of the world like to buy fine clothing for their pets.D. In some cases, animals have better food and clothing than people.5. The main idea of this reading passage is ____________________________.A. Dogs enjoy fine restaurantsB. A rich cat can afford to go to any restaurantC. People treat pets in very different ways in different parts of the worldD. It is stupid to have special food and clothing for animalsQuestions 6 to 10 are based on the following passage or dialog.Yukio is a twenty-four year old Japanese businessman. A few months ago, his company sent him to work at its New York City office for half a year. This was his first experience living in the United States.Yukio thought New York City was very exciting, but he also found it very strange. It was difficult for him to get used to it. He found it strange to be with people from so many different races. He sometimes found American people very direct, open, and honest-though he still couldn't understand them. He wished he could become friends with some Americans, but he wasn't sure how to get along with them. Most of the time, he felt very lonely and missed Japan. But soon some sunshine came into his life. A new clerk came to work in his office part-time. She was American, as were most of the clerks in his office. Her name was Cindy. She was very clever, friendly, and good-looking. Cindy was also a student studying business. Cindy and Yukio got along very well. They talkedtogether whenever possible. Cindy told Yukio her dreams of having a successful business. She said she was not really interested in getting married or having children. She wanted to use all of her energy for business. Yukio found Cindy very interesting and very different from the women he knew before. In a similar way, Cindy found Yukio unique among all the men that she knew. Soon the two fell in love and they were both very happy.But now it is almost time for Yukio to return to Japan. Y ukio wants Cindy to return to Japan with him and marry him. But Cindy doesn't speak any Japanese. She fears that Yukio wants her to become an ordinary wife and have children right away. Cindy wants Yukio to stay in New York City. They feel very bad, not knowing what they should do. Should they stay in New York? Should they go to Japan? Sometimes they think they should separate, but they also feel they cannot live without each other.6. A few months ago, Yukio ____________________________________.A. was sent to New York City by his companyB. went to New York City for a meetingC. was told to open a new office for his company in New York CityD. met his former girlfriend Cindy in New York City7. According to the reading passage, Cindy ______________________________.A. didn't like JapanB. was a student and a businesswomanC. was a student and a clerkD. was dreaming of something not possible8. Cindy was not concerned about getting married because _________________.A. Yukio didn't want to stay in New York CityB. Cindy doesn't speak any JapaneseC. Yukio and Cindy didn't get along well sometimesD. Cindy wanted a successful business9. According to your opinion based on the reading passage, which of the following statements is true?A. Yukio thought people in New York were the same as people in Japan.B. Cindy was Yukio's first American girlfriendC. Cindy had many other Japanese boyfriends before YukioD. Yukio spoke very little English10. The main idea of the passage is _________________________________.A. there can be difficulties in falling in love with a person from another cultureB. American people and Japanese people cannot understand each otherC. a man misses his countryD. a businessman and his clerk often fall in love with each otherQuestions 11 to 15 are based on the following passage or dialog.Friends play an important part in our lives. And while we may get along well with a number of people, we can onl y be friends with very few. The average student, for example, has about 6 friends.Most people spend time with others they like, but still the degree of intimacy between them and the reasons for their shared interest vary enormously. As we get to know people, we take into account things like age, race, economic condition, social position, and intelligence. Although these factors are not of prime importance, it ismore difficult to get along with people when there is a marked difference in age and background. Many friends avoid argument. It is usual for close friends to have similar ideas and beliefs. They have attitudes and interests in common that they often talk about and they might think of themselves being "on the same wavelength". It generally takes time to reach this point however. And the more intimately involved people become, the more they rely on one another for favors and to keep promises. Also, friends have to learn to put up with annoying habits and to tolerate differences of opinion.In contrast with marriage, there are no friendship ceremonies to strengthen the association between two people.But the supporting and understanding of each other that results from shared experiences and emotions does seem to create a powerful bond, which can overcome differences in background, and break down barriers of age, class, or race.11. What is True according to the first paragraph?A. A person can only have a few real friends.B. We should put things such as age, race, economic conditions, social positions, and intelligence in the first place when making friends.C. People whom we can get along well with are our friends.D. A student has six friends at most.12. In Paragraph 3, "being on the same wavelength" means ______.A. talking as fast as othersB. having the same topic as othersC. having attitudes and interests in commonD. having the same experiences and emotions13. The word " intimately" in Paragraph 3 perhaps means______.A. far awayB. closelyC. wellD. in distance14. Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?A. Even friends may have difference of opinion.B. Friends never argue with each other.C. It takes time to become good friends.D. Shared experiences can make for a strong friendship.15. To strengthen friendly relationships, people______.A. should have the same age, class, and raceB. should get rid of the annoying habitsC. should support and understand each otherD. should hold friendship ceremoniesQuestions 16 to 20 are based on the following passage or dialog.Ms. Ebert kept a little bakery on the corner. Two or three times a week, she had a customer in whom she began to take an interest. He was a middle-aged man with glasses and a brown beard. He spoke English with a strong German accent. His clothes were worn and wrinkled, but he looked neat and had very good manners. He always bought two loaves of stale bread. He never asked for anything but stale bread; it cost a lot less than fresh bread. Once Ms. Ebert noticed a red and brown stain on his fingers. She was sure that he was an artist and very poor. No doubt he lived in an attic, where he painted pictures and ate stale bread and thought of the good things to eat in the bakery.Often when Ms. Ebert sat down to her evening meal, she would sigh and wish the artist might share her food instead of eating his dry bread. One day the customer came in as usual and asked for his stale bread. As the sudden noise of a fire engine made him hurry to the door, Ms. Ebert seized her opportunity. She cut each of the loaves with a knife, put in some butter and, when the customer turned round, she had already put them into a paper bag. When the customer left the store, she felt somewhat comforted.16. What can we know about the man from the first paragraph?A. He was neatly dressed.B. He was an Englishman.C. He had good manners.D. He liked stale bread.17. Ms. Ebert ________ that the man was a painter.A. assumedB. hopedC. told othersD. was told18. It was assumed that the customer never asked for anything but stale bread because ________.A. it was special to himB. it was cheaper than fresh breadC. it tasted better than fresh breadD. it saved him much time19. "When the customer left the store, she felt somewhat comforted." Why did Ms. Ebert feel this way?A. She was happy she had a new customer.B. She felt good that he could see the fire engine.C. She felt good that he could be eating well.D. She was happy because he was easily tricked.20. From the passage, we know that Miss Ebert was _________.A. kindB. curiousC. carefulD. strange答案1.A2. A3. B4. D5. C6. A7. C8. D9. B 10. A 11. A 12. C 13. B 14. B 15. C 16. C 17. A 18. B 19. C 20. A。

2023年考研英语二真题答案之阅读理解Text 3部分Part ADirections:Read the following four texts.Answer the questions after each text by choosing A,B, C or D. Mark your answers on the ANSWER SHEET. (40 points) Text 3The Internet may be changing merely what we remember, not our capacity to do so, suggests Columbia University psychology professor Betsy Sparrow. In 2011, Sparrow led a study in which participants were asked to record 40 factoids in a computer ("an ostrich's eye is bigger than its brain," for example). Half of the participants were told the information would be erased, while the other half were told it would be saved. Guess what? The latter group made no effort to recall the information when quizzed on it later, because they knew they could find it on their computers. In the same study, a group was asked to remember both the information and the folders it was stored in. They didn't remember the information, but they remembered how to find the folders. In other words, human memory is not deteriorating but "adapting to new communications technology," Sparrow says.In a very practical way, the Internet is becoming an external hard drive for our memories, a process known as "cognitive offloading." Traditionally, this role was fulfilled by data banks, libraries, and other humans. Your father may never remember birthdays because your mother does, for instance. Some worry that this is having a destructive effect on society but Sparrow sees an upside. Perhaps, she suggests, the trend will change our approach to learning from a focus on individual facts and memorization to an emphasis on more conceptual thinking - something that is not available on the Internet. "I personally have never seen all that much intellectual value in memorizing things," Sparrow says, adding that we haven't lost our ability to do it.Still other experts say it's too soon to understand how the Internet affects our brains. There is no experimental evidence showing that it interferes with our ability to focus, for instance, wrote psychologists Christopher Chabris and Daniel J. Simons. And surfing the web exercised the brain more than reading did among computer -savvy older adults in a 2008 study involving 24 participants at the Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior at the University of California, Los Angeles."There may be costs associated with our increased reliance on the Internet, but I'd have to imagine that overall the benefits are going to outweigh those costs," observes psychology professor Benjamin Storm. "It seems pretty clear that memory is changing, but is it changing for the better? At this point, we don't know."31. Sparrow's study shows that with the Internet, the human brain willA. analyze information in detailB. collect information efficientlyC. switch its focus of memoryD. extend its memory duration【答案】 C32.The process of "cognitive offloadingA. helps us identify false informationB. keeps our memory from failingC. enables us to classify trivial factsD. lessens our memory burdens【答案】 D33.Which of the following would Sparrow support about the Internet?A. It may reform our learning approachB. It may impact our society negativelyC. It may enhance our adaptability to technologyD. It may interfere with our conceptual thinking【答案】 A34. It is indicated in Para 3 that how the Internet affects our brains?A. requires further academic researchB. is most studies in older adultsC. is reflected in our reading speedD. depends on our web-surfing habits【答案】 A35.Neither Sparrow nor Storm would agree thatA. our reliance on the Internet will be costlyB. the Internet is weakening our memoryC. memory exercise is a must for our brainD. our ability to focus declines with age【答案】 B。

Shark Attack!小心鲨鱼！Craig Rogers was sitting on his surfboard, 克雷格?罗杰斯正坐在他的冲浪板上,scanning the distance for his next wave，估算着下一波浪离他还有多远，when his board suddenly stopped moving. 就在这时冲浪板不动了。

He looked down and was terrified to see a great white shark biting the front of his board. 他低头向水下看，惊悚的一幕出现了：一条大白鲨正在撕咬冲浪板的前端。

“I could have touched its eye with my elbow,”says Craig.“我的肘部可能都已经碰到了它的眼睛”，克雷格谈道。

The shark had surfaced so quietly that he hadn't heard a thing.原来，这条鲨鱼悄悄地浮上了水面，完全没让克雷格听到。

In his horror and confusion，he waved his arms and accidentally cut two of his fingers on the shark's teeth. 克雷格惊慌害怕，手足无措，但是偶然之间他被鲨鱼咬掉了两支手指，He then slid off the opposite side of his surfboard into the water.然后随着滑板翻了个个儿，他也掉进水里。

Then, with Craig in the water and blood flowing from his fingers，the five-meter-long shark simply swam away, disappearing into the water below.就在那时，处于水中的克雷格两支手指鲜血直流，但这条五米长的鲨鱼却径直游开，消失在深海之中。

阅读理解-细节理解三1、 As the Earth warms from the increase of carbon dioxide in its atmosphere, the oceans that cover 70 percent of its surface are warming too. This warming will likely benefit some sea species at the expense of others.A study in the May 20 issue of the journal Nature confirmed that there has been a warming trend in the world’s oceans since 1993, as the waters have absorbed much of the extra energy in the planet’s atmosphere.The warming that has already occurred, and is expected to continue in the coming decades, will likely spell bad news for many ocean species, such as corals and species that live in the cold waters of the planet’s poles. But some creatures beneath the ocean surface might actually have an advantage in the newly wanned waters.A 2008 study, for example, said that a warming of just a few degrees Fahrenheit in Antarctic waters could make them suitable to sharks,which haven’t lived in the area for about 40 million years. It’s easier for sharks to keep their high metabo lism in warmer waters. If sharks do move into the area,they could cause damage to the existing ecosystems of the oceans around Antarctica.A study of starfish found these typical ocean creatures grew faster in water at warmer temperatures and higher carbon dioxide levels ( another result of all the extra greenhouse gas in the atmosphere) than at normal conditions—which is bad news for the shellfishes they live on.Work by Jeremy Jackson, a professor at Scripps Institution of Oceanography at the University of California at San Diego, suggests that ocean warming—along with other threats such as overfishing and habitat destruction—could change once complex ocean ecosystems into ones that favor simpler species, such as microbes, toxic algal blooms and jellyfishes.1.How is Paragraph 3 developed?A.By giving examples.B.By analyzing causes.C.By making comparisons.D.By making classifications.2.What can we know about sharks from the fourth paragraph?A.They are native to Antarctic waters.B.They do harm to the whole ecosystem.C.They’re adaptable to warmer water conditions.D.They threaten simpler species in Antarctic waters.3.What will ocean warming likely bring about?A.Promoting the growth of starfish.B.An ecosystem of smaller creatures.C.Different food sources for sea creatures.D.Damaging living places of deep-sea species.4.What is the purpose of the passage?A.To explain why ocean warming benefit some species.B.To introduce how creatures survive in warmer oceans.C.To clarify some misunderstandings about ocean warming.D.To show which creatures will benefit from warmer oceans.2、 Steven Weinberger is the director of linguistics in the English Department at George Mason University in Fairfax, Virginia. He says students in his beginning phonetics class are mostly interested in teaching English as a second language. They wanted to study how non-native speakers pronounce different sounds."So we sent the students out to record non-native speakers, and we compared those speakers to each other an d to native speakers of English,” said Steven Weinberger.Professor Weinberger wrote a paragraph for all of the speakers to read. The paragraph uses common words but contains almost all of the sounds used in English. Here is that sixty-nine-word paragraph:“Please call Stella. Ask her to bring these things with her from the store: Six spoons of fresh snow peas, five thick slabs of blue cheese, and maybe a snackfor her brother Bob. We also need a small plastic snake and a big toy frog for the kids. She can scoop these things into three red bags, and we will go meet her Wednesday at the train station.”In 1999, Professor Weinberger put the recordings online. The Speech Accent Archive is for anyone who wants to compare and analyze the accents of different English speakers.Some people think the archive would be better if it included natural speech-people talking freely, not just reading the same words. Professor Weinberger recognizes the strengths and weaknesses of his site.Professor Weinberger says the site gets a million visits a month and would like more people to send in theirown samples of the sixty-nine-word paragraph.Steven Weinberger said, ‘‘Right now we only have samples from about 350 languages, including English. You know, there are 6, 000 languages in the world today, so we need lots more. That’s why the archive work will never be finished.1.Why did Professor Weinberger let his students record non-native speakers?A.Most of his students are interested in phonetics.B.The pronunciation from non-native speakers sounds strange.C.They were gathering materials for the Speech Accent Archive.D.They wanted to know how non-native speakers pronounce different sounds.2.The Speech Accent Archive is intended for ______.A.all the stude nts in Weinberger’s beginning phonetics classB.whoever wants to study the accents of different English speakersC.the teachers of linguistics in the English Department at George Mason UniversityD.raising money by the rate of clicking the website3.The reason why Professor Weinberger chose the words in Para.4 for all of the speakers to read is that _______.A.the words in this paragraph are very easy to readB.people are familiar with the activities included in this paragraphC.most of the speakers are interested in the information shown in this paragraphD.the words are common and almost all of the sounds used in English are contained4.In which part of a website may the passage appear?A.Entertainment.B.Advertisement.C.Life.cation.3、Grandparents Answer a CallAs a third-generation native of Brownsville, Texas, Mildred Garza never pleased move away. Even when her daughter and son asked her to move to San Antonio to help their children, she politely refused . Only after a year of friendly discussion did Ms Gaf finally say yes. That was four years ago. Today all three generations regard the move to a success, giving them a closer relationship than they would have had in separate cities.No statistics show the number of grandparents like Garza who are moving closer to the children and grandchildren. Yet there is evidence suggesting that the trend is growing. Even President Obama’s mother-in-law, Marian Robinson, has agreed to leave Chicago and into the White House to help care for her granddaughters. According to a study grandparents com. 83 percent of the people said Mrs. Robinson ‘s decision will influence the grandparents in the American family. Two-thirds believe more families will follow the example of Obama’s family.“in the 1960s we were all a little wild and couldn’t get away from home far enough fast enough to prove we could do it on our own,” says Christine Crosby, publisher of grate magazine for grandparents .“We now realize how important family is and how important to be near t hem, especially when you’re raining children.”Moving is not for everyone. Almost every grandparent wants to be with his or her grandchildren and is willing to make sacrifices, but sometimes it is wiser to say no and visit frequently instead. Having your grandchildren far away is hard, especially knowing your adult child is struggling, but giving up the life you know may be harder.1.Why was Garza’s move a success?A.It strengthened her family ties.B.It improved her living conditions.C.It enabled her make more friends.D.It helped her know more new places.2.What was the reaction of the public to Mrs. Robinson’s decision?A.17% expressed their support for it.B.Few people responded sympathetically.C.83% believed it had a bad influence.D.The majority thought it was a trend.3.What did Crosby say about people in the 1960s?A.They were unsure of raise more children.B.They were eager to raise more children.C.They wanted to live away from their parents.D.They bad little respect for their grandparent.4.What does the author suggest the grandparents do in the last paragraph?A.Make decisions in the best interests' of their ownB.Ask their children to pay more visits to themC.Sacrifice for their struggling childrenD.Get to know themselves better4、 Spending money on time-saving services reduces stress and boosts (增进) happiness, according to a new research, but shockingly, few of us do it.Whillans, a professor at HBS said, “Buying time helps to protect us from the stress in our lives caused by time pressure, and the feeling that we don’ t have enough minutes in the day to complete our tasks.’’The effect was clearest in the Canadian experiment, in which 60 working adults were given $40 to spend in two different ways. One weekend, they were told to spend the money on a material purchase—a gift for themselves. The next weekend, they wereinstructed to spend the $40 on anything that saved them time, from paying the neighbor’s kid to run errands (跑腿) to taking a Uber instead of a bus.“On the day they made the time-saving purchase, they felt happier, in a better mood, and lower feelings of time stress than on the day they bought a material purchase” said Whillans.The biggest surprise to the researchers was how few people would spend money on time-saving services. When they asked 98 working adults how they would spend a “windfall” of $40, only two percent named a purchase that would save them time.“One reason,’’ said Whillans, “is that we’re very bad at remembering how much we hate doing certain tasks once the suffering has passed. That makes us less likely to take active steps to avoid that over burdened feeling in the future.” But another possible cause is good old-fashioned guilt. “If you feel guilty about getting someone to clean your house for you, then you might get less happiness from outsourcing that task,” said Whillans, or you might just be less likely to spend your money in that way. ’’1.In the Canadian experiment, the participants__________.A.were divided into two groupsB.were given $ 40 every two weeksC.were asked to give money to a neighbor’s kidD.were asked to spend the money in different ways2.According to the author, what can make people less time-stressed?A.Paying much for a concert ticket.B.Taking a regular bus to get to work.C.Employing someone to clean the garden.D.Buying themselves an expensive present.3.When it comes to spending money on ‘‘buying time”, _________.A.no people would like to do itB.a small percentage of people choose to do itC.more people will do it if extra money is givenD.most people like the idea but don’t practice it in life4.What do the underlined words “that overburdened feeling” in Paragraph 6 refer to?A.The good old-fashioned guilt.B.The feeling of spending money on goods.C.The stress of having someone clean your house.D.The discomfort when completing tasks we hate doing.5、 Nowadays,parents worry a lot because their children spend hours and hours in front of the TV screen.Because this doesn’t happen to only one specific family,many experts warn us that there can be some serious effects of children watching violence (暴力)on television.Children who become addicted(上瘾的) to TV sit down and turn on the TV as soon as they get home.Although they have lots of homework,they become absorbed in TV programs.Since they spend tons of time watching TV,they have less time to enjoy real life activities such as playing with friends,playing outdoor sports,or enjoying other kinds of entertainment.There are too many violent scenes on TV.Some experts say there are 25 acts of violence per hour on TV.In addition,there are many experiments by psychologists which show how TV violence influences children.Finally,people worry that children tend to imitate what they watch on TV and may start to behave more violently.What should be done? First of all,the government should regulate TV violence.It should also encourage people to invent and develop new technology which can block violent scenes from the programs children watch.For example,with a rating system(分级制度) and the V-chip,unfit scenes of violence and sex can be blocked out.Second,parents should monitor what their children watch.At the same time,they should make their children interested in real life activities.Then when the children start to spend more time playing with friends or reading books,parents can stop their monitoring.It is a fact that there is more violence on TV today than there was ten years ago.Moreover,violent incidents occur more frequently in real life.It’s time to re alize how harmful watching TV violence is,and it’s time to keep our children from watching violence.1.What experts really worry is that _____.A.children spend too much time watching TV violence has a bad influence on childrenC.children become addicted to TV programsD.children have less time to do their homework2.The author explain how the government should control TV violence by _______.A.giving an exampleB.giving a definitionC.making a comparisonD.presenting research findings3.What does the underlined word “imitate” in Paragraph 4 most probably mean?A.Explain.B.Copy.C.Ignore.D.Avoid.4.What is the author’s purpose for writing this text?A.To express his own worries about TV violence.B.To ask parents to take good care of their children.C.To inform readers of the latest situation about TV violence.D.To call on the whole society to save children from violence.6、 How much weight a baby gains during its first month could determine its IQ, as a new research suggests. The study found that children who gain more weight, and whose heads grow quickly during the first month of life, tend to have a higher IQ when they start school.Researchers at the University of Adelaide, in Australia studied 13,800 children who were born at full-term. They found that those who put on 40% of their birth weight in the first four weeks had an IQ 1.5 points higher than those who only put on 15% of their birth weight. Those who experienced the biggest growth in head circumference (头围) also had the highest IQs by the age of six.“Head circumference is an indicator of brain volume, so a greater increase in head circumference in a newly-born baby suggests more rapid brain growth,” says the led author of the study, Dr. Lisa Smithers.She added, “Overall, ne wly-born children who grew faster in the first four weeks had higher IQ scores later in life. Those children who gained the most weight scored especially high on verbal (言语) IQ at age 6. This may be because the neural (神经的) structures for verbal IQ develop earlier in life, which means the rapid weight gain during the first month could be having a direct cognitive benefit for the children.”Previous studies have shown the association between early postnatal (产后的) diet and IQ, but this is the first study of its kind to focus on the IQ benefits of rapid weight gain in the first month of life. Dr. Smithers says the study further highlights the need for successful feeding of newly-born babies. “We know that many mothers have difficulty establishing breastfeeding in the first week of their babies’ life,” Dr. Smithers said.“The findings of our study suggest that if babies are having feeding problems, there needs to be early intervention (干预) in the management of that feeding.”1.The study mainly shows that ________A.head circumference is certainly connected to IQ.B.babies’ heads grow quickly during the first month.C.full-term babies tend to be cleverer than premature babies. (早产儿)D.the more weight newly-born babies gain, the higher IQ they are likely to have.2.How did the researchers get their conclusion from the study?A.By asking questions.B.By making comparison.C.By having a discussion.D.By referring to documents.3.According to Dr. Lisa Smithers, we can learn that ________A.a kid’s verbal IQ scor es reach its highest at age six.B.this study helps parents find feeding problems.C.quick weight gain benefits newly born babies on verbal IQ.D.this study reminds parents of the need for breastfeeding.4.The study differs from previous ones that _________A.it associates early postnatal diet with IQ.B.it pays attention to the IQ of newly-born babies.C.it emphasizes the significance of successful feeding.D.it first focuses on the relation between IQ and weight gain in the first month of life.答案以及解析1答案及解析：答案：1.C; 2.C; 3.A; 4.D解析：1.推理判断题。

2010年考研英语一阅读理解text3主题为”全球变暖“,文章共计计1250字，考察了全球变暖问题的起因、影响和解决方法。

以下为完整的文章内容：Text 3Global WarmingWe have already recognized that the world's climate is changing due to global warming. The average temperature of the Earth has increased by almost 1°C in the past century, and it is still rising. Global warming has been observed in many aspects, such as the increase in average global temperature, the rise in sea levels, the shrinking of glaciers, and the decline in Arctic sea ice. These changes have brought about severe weather events, such as heatwaves, floods, and hurricanes, which have had a significant impact on human health, agriculture, and the environment. The situation is urgent, and it requires immediate action. In order to mitigate the effects of global warming, we need to understand its causes and take effective measures to address it.Causes of Global WarmingThe primary cause of global warming is the increased concentration of greenhouse gases in the Earth's atmosphere. These gases, such as carbon dioxide (CO2), methane (CH4), and nitrous oxide (N2O), trap heat from the sun and prevent it from escaping into space, leading to a rise in the Earth's temperature. The m本人n sources of these greenhouse gases are human activities, such as the burning of fossil fuels for energy, deforestation, and industrial processes. These activities have released large amounts of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere, resulting in the enhanced greenhouse effect and the warming of the Earth's climate. In addition, the rapid growth of the global population and the increase in industrialization have further exacerbated the problem of global warming.Impacts of Global WarmingGlobal warming has had far-reaching impacts on the Earth's climate, ecosystems, and human societies. One of the most notable effects is the rise in sea levels, which is due to the melting of polar ice caps and glaciers. This has led to the flooding of coastal areas and the displacement of millions of people, as well as the loss of habitats for marine life. Moreover, the increase in temperature has caused changes in precipitation patterns, resulting in more frequent and severe droughts,heatwaves, and heavy r本人nfall. These extreme weather events have had a detrimental effect on agriculture, food security, and water resources, leading to food shortages, water scarcity, and the spread of infectious diseases. Furthermore, global warming has had a negative impact on biodiversity, as many species are unable to adapt to the rapid changes in their environment and are at risk of extinction.Mitigation of Global WarmingIn order to mitigate the effects of global warming, we need to take urgent and coordinated action at the global, national, and local levels. The first step is to reduce the emission of greenhouse gases by transitioning to renewable energy sources, such as solar, wind, and hydroelectric power, and by improving energy efficiency in transportation, buildings, and industry. Additionally, we need to increase the conservation and restoration of forests, which act as carbon sinks and help to absorb greenhouse gases from the atmosphere. Furthermore, we should promote sust本人nable agriculture and land use practices to reduce emissions from deforestation and agriculture. Finally, we need to enhance international cooperation and development assistance to support developing countries in adapting to the impacts of global warming andtransitioning to low-carbon, climate-resilient economies.ConclusionGlobal warming is a pressing issue that requires immediate attention and action from all sectors of society. By understanding the causes and impacts of global warming and implementing effective measures to mitigate its effects, we can work towards a sust本人nable and resilient future for the planet. It is imperative that we take collective action to address global warming and preserve the Earth's environment for future generations.1.表明文章主题2.全球变暖的原因和气候变化的表现3.全球变暖的影响：气候，生态系统和人类社会4.应对全球变暖的措施：减排，转型清洁能源，增加森林保护和恢复，推动可持续农业和土地利用，加强国际合作5.结论，提出全球变暖紧迫性和对策。

直击2023高考英语（乙卷）阅读理解话题3 饮食文化一、2023真题(共4题；共8分)阅读理解What comes into your mind when you think of British food? Probably fish and chips, or a Sunday dinner of meat and two vegetables. But is British food really so uninteresting? Even though Britain has a reputation for less-than-impressive cuisine, it is producing more top class chefs who appear frequently on our television screens and whose recipe books frequently top the best seller lists.It's thanks to these TV chefs rather than any advertising campaign that Britons are turning away from meat-and-two-veg and ready-made meals and becoming more adventurous in their cooking habits. It is recently reported that the number of those sticking to a traditional diet is slowly declining and around half of Britain's consumers would like to change or improve their cooking in some way. There has been a rise in the number of students applying for food courses at UK universities and colleges. It seems that TV programmes have helped change what people think about cooking.According to a new study from market analysts, 1 in 5 Britons say that watching cookery programmes on TV has encouraged them to try different food. Almost one third say they now use a wider variety of ingredients (配料) than they used to, and just under 1 in 4 say they now buy better quality ingredients than before. One in four adults say that TV chefs have made them much more confident about expanding their cookery knowledge and skills, and young people are also getting more interested in cooking. The UK's obsession (痴迷) with food is reflected through television scheduling. Cookery shows and documentaries about food are broadcast more often than before. With an increasing number of male chefs on TV, it's no longer "uncool" for boys to like cooking.1．（2分）What do people usually think of British food?A．It is simple and plain.B．It is rich in nutrition.C．It lacks authentic tastes.D．It deserves a high reputation.2．（2分）Which best describes cookery programmes on British TV?A．Authoritative.B．Creative.C．Profitable.D．Influential.3．（2分）Which is the percentage of the people using more diverse ingredients now?A．20%.B．24%.C．25%.D．33%.4．（2分）What might the author continue talking about?A．The art of cooking in other countries.B．Male chefs on TV programmes.C．Table manners in the UK.D．Studies of big eaters.二、冲刺练(共4题；共32分)5．（8分）阅读理解There is more of a connection between food and culture than you may think. On an individual level, we grow up eating the food of our culture. It becomes a part of who we are. Many associate food from our childhood with warm feelings and good memories and it ties us to our families, holding a special and personal value for us. Food from our family often becomes the comfort food we seek as adults in times of frustration and stress.On a large scale, traditional food is an important part of culture. It also operates as an expression of culture identity. Immigrants bring itwherever they go, and it is a symbol of pride for their culture and means of coping with homesickness.Many immigrants open their own restaurants and serve traditional dishes. However, the food does not remain exactly the same. Some materials needed to make traditional dishes may not be readily available, so the taste and flavor can be different from what they would prepare in their home countries. Additionally, immigrants do not only sell dishes to people from the same countries as them, but to people from different countries. Therefore, they have to make small changes about the original dishes to cater to a wider range of customers. Those changes can create new flavors that still keep the cultural significance of the dishes.We should embrace our heritage（传统）through our culture's food but also become more informed about other cultures by trying their food. It is important to remember that each dish has a special place in the culture to which it belongs, and is special to those who prepare it. Food is a window into culture, and it should be treated as such.（1）（2分）What's the function of food mentioned in the article?A．To help motivate homesickness.B．To show national identity.C．To reflect a country's history.D．To show a community's superiority.（2）（2分）What does the underlined "it" in Paragraph2 refer to?A．The specific traditional food.B．The national culture.C．A traditional expression of food.D．The old-fashioned taste.（3）（2分）Why do some immigrants have to change the original dishes in their restaurant?A．To attach cultural importance to their dishes.B．To announce the beginning of their life on foreign soil.C．To make the dishes popular among customers.D．To present their own food culture in a new way.（4）（2分）What's the author's attitude towards different food cultures?A．Negative.B．Balanced.C．Unfair.D．Unchangeable. 6．（10分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。

一、阅读理解1、 The West begun to take more notice of the East. The fifth volume of an enormous work re-assessing the Chinese contribution to science and technology is to be published next year. The first volume, which was published twenty years ago, set the tone for the whole work. In it, evidence was given to show that many inventions which, until then, western historians had claimed for Europe, were made first in China. The attempt to rewrite the intellectual history of the world was not received without protest by some reputable historians. However, the evidence that has been presented so far in the first four volumes has persuaded many historians who were skeptical at first. China's invention of paper, printing, the magnetic compass and gunpowder has never been disputed, but this new history has added advanced bridge design, mechanical clocks, paddle boats and many other inventions to the list.In the four volumes published so far no attempt has been made to explain why China has not kept up with the West in science and technology in modern times. It is probable that the answer is to be found in the social and economic history of China, where a static society under a relatively benevolent regime (仁慈的政体) of scholar-gentry (学者绅士) contrasts with the potentially revolutionary and dynamic society of the West at the end of the Middle Ages. In recent years, the Chinese government has been making every effort to catch up with the West again, and there is little doubt that the gap is being reduced year by year. But will China avoid the West's mistakes?(1)、How many volumes have been published so far?A：Five.B：Four.C：Three.D：None.答案： B评析：空(2)、What is special about the first volume?A：It introduces the world intellectual history.B：It introduces the history of Europe.C：It demonstrates that the Chinese made many inventions.D：It explains why China lags behind the west in science and technology.答案： C评析：此题没有评析(3)、In the first paragraph, the word "skeptical" means ______.A：doubtfulB：worriedC：sadD：angry答案： A评析：此题没有评析(4)、Which of the following inventions in NOT made by the Chinese?A：Gunpowder.B：Motor cars.C：Paddle boats.D：Bridge design.答案： B评析：此题没有评析(5)、The best title for this passage isA：Development of Science and Technology in ChinaB：Comparisons Between the East and the WestC：China Is Catching UpD：China's Inventions答案： D评析：此题没有评析2、 Hollywood no longer rules South Korean cinema, which is breaking out all over. Since 1999 Seoul filmmakers have been turning out Asia's first critically applauded films, and "My Wife Is a Gangster" and "Phone" are the most stunningly good examples. In the way Americans tour Hollywood, Asians visit Korea to see sites featured in their favorite movies. Korea once looked to America for idea, but now the reverse is true. Hollywood is snapping up remake rights to dozens of Korean films. Madonna's Maverick Films is remaking the horror film "Phone". And DreamWorks recently bought the rights to another horror film "A Tale of Two Sisters." To capitalize on all the attention, South Korea has moved aggressively to cast itself as the center of Asia's film market.The Seoul government and industry leaders are working to rank the Pusan Film Festival as Cannes（戛纳）East, the festivals where deals get gone, a one-stop place where moviemakers can shop for financing, exports, even location. In preparation for the next Pusan Festival this fall, delegations from Indonesia, Malaysia, Taiwan and all over Asia have been flocking to Seoul to study the Korean film revival. "We look at Korea with an envious eye," says one of Hong Kong moviemakers, "Filmmakers and audiences have found a real vibes (i.e. good atmosphere) between them, like in the 1970s and '80s in Hong Kong."The Korean film industry, however, is still uphill struggle on the way. The annual receipts of Korean films ($580 million) are gaining on those of Asia's largest film industry: India ($820 million) and Japan ($1.93 billion). Yet, Seoul financial markets still tend to see movies as cultural venture, rather than a business. As a moviemaking company in Korea, yet KangJeGyu Films had to team up with another filmmaker and an auto-manufacturer in a new company in order to win a listing on the stock market last year.Despite the restriction, Korean films are capturing a rising share of the local and even Asian markets. The lesson of the Korean revival is that money should be invested both into films and into comprehensive theaters that can sustain a film culture. (1)、The followings are mentioned in Paragraph 1 EXCEPT _________.A："My Wife Is a Gangster" and "Phone" are the most stunningly good movies.B：Since 1999 filmmakers in South Korea have begun to attract attention.C：More and more Korea films have been played in the cinemas.D：Korea tourism is more and more prosperous.答案： D评析：空(2)、According to the second paragraph, the following statements are true EXCEPT __________. A："A Tale of Two Sisters", like "My Wife Is a Gangster", is a horror film.B：The movies have brought South Korea international attention.C：South Korea is paving way for the center of Asia's film market.D：DreamWorks also bought the remake rights to a horror film.答案： A评析：空(3)、According to the third paragraph, the following statements are true EXCEPT __________. A：Some of Asia's moviemakers are envious of South Korea.B：The Pusan Film Festival is called as Cannes East.C：A one-stop service is special in the Pusan Film Festival.D：The Hong Kong's films were prosperous in the 1970s and '80s.答案： B评析：此题没有评析(4)、The annual receipts of Korean films ranked as____ in Asia.A：the firstB：the secondC：the thirdD：the fifth答案： C评析：此题没有评析(5)、What will the next paragraph discuss according to the last paragraph?A：Reasons of the Korean film revivalB：The films that will be shotC：The theaters that are boomingD：A film culture in South Korea答案： D评析：此题没有评析二、词汇与语法1、In recent years much more emphasis has been put ________ developing the students' productive skills.A：ontoB：overC：inD：on答案： D评析：此题没有评析2、The pilot of the plane is ________ for the passengers' safety.A：consciousB：responsibleC：necessaryD：regulated答案： B评析：此题没有评析3、Man has never ceased to search for cures for such ________ diseases as cancer and AIDS. A：deadB：dyingC：deathD：deadly答案： D评析：此题没有评析4、A genius is someone who can achieve something that few people are _______.A：capable ofB：able toC：enabled toD：able of答案： A评析：此题没有评析5、It is generally considered unwise to give a child _______ he or she wants.A：howeverB：whateverC：whicheverD：whenever答案： B评析：此题没有评析6、Some people waste a lot of food _______ others in the world haven't enough to eat.A：afterB：whenC：asD：while答案： D评析：空7、I'd like to explain the proposals _______ we have received many objections.A：to whichB：to whereC：to whoD：to what答案： A评析：空8、This couple has two daughters, _________ of whom is working in the U. S.A：the youngerB：the youngestC：a youngerD：the young答案： A评析：此题没有评析9、You may get good grades by studying only before examinations, but you will only succeed ________ by studying hard every day.A：in particularB：in the long runC：in seasonD：in the end of答案： B评析：此题没有评析10、The point is worth ________.A：being mentionedB：mentioningC：to mentionD：mentioned答案： B评析：此题没有评析三、完型填空1、A friend of mine, teaching abroad, was immensely amused by the question, "Are English peasants allowed to go to the theatre?" Anybody who can pay for a 21 may go to the theatre in England, though only two percent choose to do so. This is not because theatres are expensive, 22 because most people prefer to watch television, football matches or to gamble.The word "peasant" is not used in England, except as an insult or as a joke. We have no peasant class, only 23 laborers. We do not have a system, as in other parts of Europe, 24 peopleinherit a small piece of 25 and work it for substance. We have farms, which can employ laborers for wages. Such people are 26 as "agricultural workers". They are not highly paid out but they can manage to live fairly well.Farming is becoming more 27 . These days young men starting work on the farm are expected to spend some more time at agriculture college to learn how to do the job 28 . English agriculture is very 29 and we are now self-sufficing in grain: 30 , we have a surplus, which is stored by the Common Market and which we have to pay to store, through our taxes.(1)、A：poundB：dollarC：timeD：ticket答案： D评析：空(2)、A：andB：whichC：butD：not答案： C评析：空(3)、A：agriculturalB：industrialC：businessD：social答案： A评析：空(4)、A：howeverB：whereC：thereD：which答案： B评析：空(5)、A：earthB：landC：farmD：soil答案： B评析：空(6)、A：respectedB：organizedC：gatheredD：regarded答案： D评析：空(7)、A：advanceB：popularC：scientificD：accessible答案： C评析：空(8)、A：goodB：accordinglyC：properlyD：correct答案： C评析：空(9)、A：efficientB：self-containedC：independentD：producing答案： A评析：空(10)、A：VirtuallyB：In factC：On the contraryD：By the way答案： B评析：空四、汉译英(1)、为了取得成功，需要从错误中学习。

最新小学五年级下册英语阅读理解及答案(3)解析一、阅读理解1．阅读理解阅读理解How does a plant grow?Look at the pot plant. It looks very nice.It has leaves, a stalk and some red flowers. How does it grow? First you planta seed in the soil. You give it a little water. The weather is nice and warm.After about a week, you will see one small leaf coming out of the seed. Then twoleaves come out. It grows and grows. It needs sunlight and water. Soon it has astalk and more leaves. The leaves are green. Some leaves are long; some areround. They have different shapes. When the stalk and leaves are big enough,flowers come out. You can find red flowers, yellow flowers and flowers of othercolors. It's interesting to watch a plant grow. Do you grow like a plant?（1）You need a________to plant a plant.（2）You plant the seed inthe________and you give it some ________.（3）When a plant grows, itneeds________and________.（4）The flowers are ofdifferent ________.（5）The leaves are ofdifferent________.【答案】（1）seed（2）soil；water（3）sunlight；water（4）colors（5）shapes【解析】【分析】大意：短文讲述了植物是怎样生长的。