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阅读理解。

阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项。

Death Valley is a land of beautiful yet dangerous extremes．Death Valley can be dangerously cold during the winter months． Storms in the mountains can produce sudden flooding on the floor of the Valley．The air temperature during the summer has been as high as fifty- seven degrees Celsius． The sun can heat the ground so that the temperature of the rocks and soil can be as high as seventy -four degrees Celsius. Death Valley contains evidence of several ancient volcanoes that caused huge explosions． Evidence of one of these explosions is called Ubehebe Crater． The explosion left a huge hole in the ground almost a kilometer and a half wide． In many areas of Death Valley it is easy to see where the ground has been pushed up violently by movement deep in the Earth． This movement has created unusual and beautiful rock formations． Some are red． Others are dark brown, gray, yellow or black．The area was named by a woman in 1849． Thousands of people from other parts of the country traveled Lo the gold mining areas in California． They Were in a hurry to get there before other people did．One group trying to reach California decided to take a path called the Old Spanish Trail． By December they had reached Death Valley．They did not have to survive the terrible heat of summer, hut there was still an extreme lack of water．There were few plants for their work animals to eat．The people could not find a pass through the call mountains to the west of the Valley, Slowly, they began co suffer from a lack of food．To survive, they killed their work animals for food and began to walk out of the Valley． As they left, one Woman looked back and said, "Good -bye, death valley．” The na me has never been changed．Almost everyone who visits Death Valley visits a huge house called Scotty' s Castle．The building design is Spanish, with high thick walls to provide protection from the fierce heat．The castle is named for Walter Scott , called Scotty． by his friends． He was a gold miner．He told everyone that he built the house with money he made from his gold mine, Many people believed him．But it was not really the truth．1．The first two paragraphs discuss Death Valley' s ． A． geography B． climateC． location D． Size2．The woman who named Death Valley intended to ．plants for animalsC．experience the terrible heat of summer D．look for gold inCalifornia3．If the passage continues, it will be about .A．the truth about Scotty's Castle B．why Spanish builtthe castleC．when the castle was built D．where the castle lies in1.B段落大意题。

高三英语阅读理解解题训练及答案第一篇：It was a village in India. The people were poor. However, they were not unhappy. After all, their forefathers had lived in the same way for centuries.Then one day, some visitors from the city arrived. They told the villagers there were some people elsewhere who liked to eat frog's legs. However, they did not have enough frogs of their own ，and so they wanted to buy frogs from other places.This seemed like money for nothing. There were millions of frogs in the fields around，and they were no use to the villagers. All they had to do was catch them. Agreement was reached，and the children were sent into the fields to catch frogs. Every week a truck arrived to collect the catch and hand over the money. For the first time, the people were able to dream of a better future. But the dream didn't last long.The change was hardly noticed at first, but it seemed as if the crops were not doing so well. More worrying was that the children fell ill more often, and, there seemed to be more insects around lately.The villagers decided that they couldn't just wait to see the crops failing and the children getting weak. They would have to use the money earned to buy pesticides (杀虫剂) and medicines. Soon there was no money left.Then the people realized what was happening. It was the frog. They hadn't been useless. They had been doing an important job—eating insects. Now with so many frogs killed, the insects were increasing more rapidly. They were damaging the crops and spreading diseases.Now，the people are still poor. But in the evenings they sit in the village square and listen to sounds of insects and frogs. These sounds of the night now have a much deeper meaning.1. From Paragraph 1，we learn that thevillagers________.A. worked very hard for centuriesB. dreamed of having a better lifeC. were poor but somewhat contentD. lived a different life from their forefathers2. Why did the villagers agree to sell frogs?A. The frogs were easy money.B. They needed money to buy medicine.C. They wanted to please the visitors.D. The frogs made too much noise.3. What might be the cause of the children's sickness?A. The crops didn't do well.B. There were too many insects.C. The visitors brought in diseases.D. The pesticides were overused.4. What can we infer from the last sentence of the text?A. Happiness es from peaceful life in the country.B. Health is more important than money.C. The harmony between man and nature is important.D. Good old days will never be forgotten.第二篇：Somali pirates (海盗) robbed three Thai fishing ships with 77 sailors on board nearly 1,200 miles off the Somali coast, the farthest-off-shore attack to date, an officer said Tuesday.Pirates have gone farther south and east in answer to increased patrols(巡逻) by warships off the Somali shore. The robbing of the three ships Sunday was about 600 miles outside the normal operation area for the international force, said a spokesman.The spokesman said the attack so far out at sea was a clear sign that the international patrols against pirates were having a “marked effect on pirateactivity in the area”.“Once they start attacking that far out, you're not even really talking about the Somali basin or areas of water that have any connection with Somalia.” said an officer, Roger Middleton. “Once you're that far out, it's just the Indian Ocean，and it means you're looking at trade going from the Gulf to Asia, from Asia to South Africa.”“This is the farthest robb ing to date. They are now operating near the Maldives and India.” said another officer.The three ships-the MV Prantalay 11,12，and 14-had 77 members on board in total. All of them are Thai, the spokesman said. Before the Sunday robbing, pirates held 11 ships and 228 sailors.Pirates have increased attacks over the past year in hopes of catching more dollar payments. Because of increased patrols and defenses on board ships, the success rate(率) has gone down, though the number of successful attacks has stayed the same year over year.1. The pirate attack reported in the texthappened________.A. far out in the Indian OceanB. in the normal patrol areaC. near the Somali coastD. in the south of Africa2. According to the text, which can best describe the situation of the pirate problems?A. More goods on board are lost.B. Pirate attacks happen in a larger area now.C. The number of attacks has stayed the same these years.D. Pirate attacks are as serious as before along the Somali coast.3. Which is TRUE about the warship patrols according to the text?A. The patrols are of little effect.B. The patrols are more difficult.C. More patrols are quite necessary even in Asia.D. The patrols only drive the pirates to other areas.4. How many sailors were held by the pirates up to the time of the report?A. 228.B. 77.C. 383.D. 305.第一篇：本篇文章为记叙文。

高三英语限时训练一总分65分第一部分：阅读理解（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共7个小题：每小题2.5分，满分17.5分）AWhat do the random, scribbled(潦草的)drawings crowding the margins(页边空白)of most high school students’ papers mean? When a student is caught doodling(乱画)in class, he will probably be criticized for daydreaming. But doodling while listening can help with remembering details, rather than implying that the mind is wandering, according to a study published in the scientific journal Applied Cognitive Psychology.In an experiment conducted b y the Medical Research Council’s Cognition and Brain Sciences Unit in Cambridge,40 subjects were asked to listen to a two-minute tape giving several names of people and places. Half of the participants were asked to shade in shapes on a piece of paper at the same time, without paying attention to neatness, while the rest were given no such instructions. After the tape had finished, all participants in the study were asked to recall the names of people and places. The doodlers recalled on average 7.5 names of people and places, compared to only 5.8 by the non-doodlers.“If someone is doing a boring task, like listening to a dull telephone conversation, they may start to daydream.” said study researcher, Professor Jackie Andrade, of the School of Psychology, U niversity of Plymouth. “Daydreaming distracts them from the task, resulting in poorer performance. A simple task, like doodling, may be enough tostop daydreaming without affecting performance on the main task.”“In psychology, tests of memory or attention will often use a second task to selectively block a particular mental process. If that process is important for the main task, then performance will be weakened. But my research suggests that in everyday life doodling may be something we do because it helps to keep us on track with a boring task, rather than being an unnecessary distraction(分心)that we should try to resist doing.” said Andrade.Dan Ware, a social study teacher, used to consider doodling a distraction from learning, but after teaching kids with all personality types he learned scribbling away during lectures helps certain students remember more information. “In my first few years of teaching, I thought, ‘Well, this kid isn’t paying attention. He’s daydreaming.’ But I had some really powerful experiences with students and came to understand in many cases that was their way of focusing, and those students were probably paying more attention than other students.” Ware said.1. What do we know about the participants involved in the experiment?A. Some were asked to note down the information neatly.B. Some were asked to memorize the names they would hear.C. Some were instructed to listen to the tape with full attention.D. Some were instructed to make random drawings on paper.2. Which of the following will both Jackie Andrade and Dan Ware agree with?A. Doodling helps some people focus.B. Doodling makes a dull task interesting.C. Students who doodle perform poorly.D. Students who doodle lack concentration.3. What is the best title of the text?A. Daydreaming Can Sharpen Study SkillsB. Doodling Can Help Memory RecallC. A Wandering Mind Improves ProductivityD. Distractions Harm Academic PerformanceBShyness is the cause of much unhappiness for a great many people. Shy people are anxious and self-conscious; that is, they are concerned about their own appearance and actions too much. Negative thoughts are constantly occurring in their minds: What kind of impression am I making? Do they like me? Do I sound stupid? Am I wearing unattractive clothes?It is obvious that such uncomfortable feelings must affect people unfavorably. A person’s self-concept is reflected in the way he or she behaves and the way a person behaves affects other people’s reactions. In general, the way people think about themselves has a deep effect on all areas of their lives.Shy people, who have low respect, are likely to be passive and easily influenced by others. They need faith that they are doing ＂the right thing＂. Shy people are very sensitive to criticism. It makes them feel inferior(自卑). They also find it difficult to be pleased by praises because they believe they are unworthy of praise. A shy person may respond to a praise with a statement like this one: ＂You’re just saying that to make me feel good. I kn ow it’s not true.＂It is clear that, while self-awareness is a healthy quality, overdoing it is harmful.Can shyness be completely got rid of, or at least reduced? Fortunately, people can overcome shyness with determination since shyness goes hand in hand with lack ofself-respect. It is important for people to accept their weaknesses as well as their strengths. Each one of us has his or her own characteristics. We are interested in our own personal ways. The better we understand ourselves, the easier it becomes to live up to our chances for a rich and successful life.4. The first paragraph is mainly about ____________. .A. the cause of shynessB. the effect of shyness on peopleC. the feelings of shy peopleD. the questions in the minds of shy people5. According to the writer, self-awareness is ____________.A. harmful to peopleB. a weak point of peopleC. the cause of unhappinessD. a good characteristic6. What is the shy people’s reaction to praise?A. They are pleased by it. B They feel it is not true.C. They are very sensitive to it.D. They feel they are worthy of it.7. We can learn from the passage that shyness ____________.A. blocks our chances for a successful lifeB. helps us to live up to our full developmentC. enables us to understand ourselves betterD. has nothing to do with lack of self-respect第二节七选五（共5小题，每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，选项中有两项为多余选项。

2023届高三英语晚自习限时训练一、阅读理解（一）The Huaqing Palace Heritage SiteStar PoolIt was built in 644 A．D．for Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty (618-907). It is said that at first there was no cover for the pool so that he could enjoy the shining stars of the night while taking a bath.Tang WellIt has a long history of over 1,300 years and measures 1.9 meters long, 1.26 meters wide and 8.3meters deep. It was used just by Yang Yuhuan for drinking water.Huaqing Hot SpringsThey were named “The Fi Hot Springs in the World” in the Tang Dynasty by Emperor Xuanzong.The water temperature stays at 43℃ all year round. It was first used as an imperial pool during the Zhou Dynasty (1036B．C．-256 B．C．).Imperial Concubine Pool (贵妃池)It was built in 747A．D．for the famous beauty Yang Yuhuan. It takes the shape of a Chinese crabapple (海棠) flower, and is where Emperor Xuanzong and Yang Yuhuan took baths together every winter.Address: At the foot of Lishan Mountain in Lintong, 30 kilometers east of Xi’an. Opening hours: From March to November: 7:00-18:00;From December to February: 7:30-18:30.Bus routes: 914, 915, U5, and 306.1. Which of the following has the longest history?A．Star Pool. B．Tang Well.C．Huaqing Hot Springs. D．Imperial Concubine Pool.2. What is special about Imperial Concubine Pool?A．It is half-divided. B．It is flower-shaped.C．It is for drinking. D．It has no cover.3. Where is this text most likely from?A．A diary. B．A guidebook.C．A news report. D．A story book.（二）During the COP27 climate conference (会议) in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, an important deal on “loss and damage” was reached. This was a big step forward because at COP26 conference in Glasgow, Scotland, there were no talks on loss and damage at all. The plan is that richer countries will pay money into a special fund that will be used to help poor countries.Loss and damage means the damaging impact of climate change on developing countries. For nearly 30 years, poorer countries have been asking richer countries formoney to help to protect communities from the effects of climate change. Richer countries have produced the most greenhouse gases, but poorer countries are often the worst affected by extreme weather conditions because they are less well equipped to face extreme climate events.Brazil’s newly elected President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva made a speech about preserving the largest rainforest on Earth, the Amazon. During the last 50 years, more than 17% of the Amazon rainforest has been destroyed to make way for farms and towns. However, in his speech, Lula promised that there would be zero deforestation (伐树) in the Amazon by 2030. The conference didn’t just focus on world leaders. It brought together more than 45,000 people to discuss how climate change is affecting their lives. Climate refugees (难民) also had their voices heard. Tshilombo from the Kakuma refugee camp in Kenya said, “Refugees don’t only flee becaus e of war or conflict. It’s also about drought, the effects of climate change.”Some countries weren’t happy with the overall outcome of COP27 because decisions weren’t made on cutting the use of fossil fuels, such as coal, gas and oil, etc. The UK Governme nt’s Alok Sharma said, “I’m incredibly disappointed.”However, this deal was a great achievement for developing countries. Sherry Rehman, the climate minister for Pakistan, said, “I am confident we have tuned a comer in how we work together to achieve clim ate goals.”；4. What is a successful outcome of the COP27 climate conference?A．The deal on loss and damage.B．The deal on using fossil fuels.C．The deal on rainforest preservation.D．The deal on helping climate refugees.；5. What has made it difficult for developing countries to fight against climate change? A．More greenhouse gases.B．Massive deforestation.C．Shortage of money and supplies.D．Terrible weather conditions.；6. What can we infer from Paragraph 3?A．Climate change is influencing people’s live s.B．17% of the Amazon rainforest was destroyed.C．Many factors lead to the appearance of refugees.D．There will be less deforestation in the Amazon by 2030.；7. What would Sherry Rehman probably agree with?A．Never put off till tomorrow.B．Many hands make light work.C．Knowledge starts with practice.D．No way is impossible to courage.（三）What are you doing this weekend? Perhaps you're spending time with family, hanging out with friends, or maybe you're going to play a sport. All around the world, people chill out at the end of the working week and take part in leisure activities. In many countries, the weekend consists of Saturday and Sunday, while in others Friday and Saturday are the days of rest. In Afghanistan, Thursday and Friday form the weekend, while in one country, Brunei, Friday and Sunday are the days off.Have you ever stopped to wonder, though, exactly where it originated? And how is the concept going to change? The modern weekend took shape during the Industrial Revolution. In the early 19 century, in areas such as the north of England, people began to leave the countryside to work in towns and cities. There, new factories were springing up. Their working lives were once ruled by nature, with the amount of work depending on the changing seasons. Now, their employers demanded a different rhythm-a six-day week of up to 12 hours a day, followed by one day of rest.Campaigns for workers' rights appeared. By the end of the century they had managed to reduce the working week to five and a half days. This meant that working people could take an interest in hobbies such as photography, which was very new at the time. In the US in the 1920s, the industrialist Henry Ford helped to create the weekend. He gave all his workers Saturday and Sunday off work. His factories manufactured cars, and he wanted to allow his employees time to purchase and enjoy the cars they were producing.These days, in many countries, working a 40-hour week is normal. Many people have a nine-to-five job, but even that is rapidly changing. Technology enables more people to work from home and plan their own use of time. This means that an official period away from work is becoming less important. Perhaps in the future we will work fewer hours altogether. If we become more productive, we should be able to afford the same lifestyle by working fewer hours. It has been estimated, for example, that a worker in the US can achieve a 1950s standard of living by working just 1l hours a week. Some people have recommended a 21-hour working week to help with unemployment, climate change and inequality. However, a change like that may mean more leisure time but it will probably limit people's ability to earn money to enjoy it.8. What does the underlined word “originated” in the second paragraph me an? A．Relaxed. B．Started. C．Appeared suddenly. D．Stopped. 9. What happened as a result of campaigns on behalf of workers?A．People became more inventive.B．People worked fewer hours per day.C．People worked fewer hours overall.D．People found employment in leisure industries.10. The writer says an American businessman gave his workers time off so that A．he could produce more cars.B．they could spend money on cars.C．he didn’t have to pay them to drive.D．they would enjoy working with him.11. Why does the writer suggest the weekend may be less important now? A．Because we start work later than we used toB．Because nobody works over 40 hours a week.C．Because technology empowers individuals to arrange their own time. D．Because people are out control of their working week.二、七选五阅读Mondays are kind of annoying. 12 A recent survey says that most people get the pre-work “Sunday blues”. Starting your Monday feeling sad, anxious and unorganized is hardly the way to kick off a healthy week.The solution? Set aside a little time on Sunday to purposefully prepare yourself for the five days ahead, suggests women’s health expert Marsha Hudnall. 13Do some meal preparations.Figuring out what to have for dinner on weeknights can be surprisingly stressf ul. Stretching out a menu plan on Sunday and swinging by the grocery store for ingredients will help you eat well. Go a step further by chopping and cooking vegetables and a protein (like a roast chicken or scrambled eggs). 14 Or finally attempt a di fferent diet you’ve been meaning to try. For easy dinner planning, just order, and you’ll have a week’s worth of raw materials for delicious and healthy meals.Start a Sunday stress-relief habit.“To be healthy, we have to take care of body and mind,” says Hudnall. Stress has a major impact on health and our ability to concentrate. 15 Four ideas to try: a guided meditation with the help of an app; forest bathing－a practice known as shinrin-yoku in Japan, which basically means taking a long walk or hik e in a wooded area; gentle exercise like yoga; or time cuddling and playing with your pet.16Why not prepare your favorite clothes for Monday? Studies show that what you wear can have a significant effect on your mood. So make Monday the day you wear your favorite clothes or show the latest addition to your wardrobe (衣橱). It’s also a good idea to get some nice coffee or music ready, which will give you something to look forward to on your Monday commute.A．Give yourself something to look forward on Monday.B．Even Sunday afternoons turn sour as we think of the workweek ahead.C．Then all you have to do is heat and plate when you come home from work. D．Therefore, starting a Sunday stress-relieving habit can begin a week feeling strong and focused.E．Try creating a relaxing and winding down Sunday night so that you can recharge and get ready for Monday.F．Taking on just a few of these simple tips every Sunday will help you launch a productive, less stressful week.G．Wailing until the last moment to do weekend chores like paying bills or doing laundry can leave you anxious and stressed on Sunday.三、完型填空The stage lights dimmed (变昏暗), and I took a quick look from behind the heavy black curtains into the audience. Blinded by the lights, I quickly 17 . It seems that a great number of eyes were looking at me. I took a deep 18 as the music of my dance began to play. I entered the stage and began my 19 , the graduation test of the classical Indian dance.After a decade of learning, I was finally ready to take on the most difficult act. The test is the most important 20 in a dancer’s life as it pays respect to all the factors in one’s life that 21 the dance form: one’s culture and family.The performance is undertaken only by the most 22 and determined students. It is a difficult process that requires much 23 . For more than six months, I spent two to three hours every day 24 these dances. Many times, I 25 myself to my physical and mental breaking point, but still I would not stop. I could not give up. There was always so much more to do and so much more to 26I discovered a lot about myself in those tiring hours. I learned that I was far too stubborn to give up, and I was too proud to prove myself wrong after I had set an unrealistic goal. Even with physical pain and mental stress, I forced myself to meet my 27 . Even when I was at the end of my limit, there was always something28 me on, forcing me not to give up.Fortunately, I made it. What I had done 29 the success. It was in those hours that I learned what a dancer 30 is. Those time was evidence that I could achieve something I 31 out to do.17. A．pulled back B．set off C．reached out D．broke away18. A．sleep B．thought C．breath D．sorrow19. A．career B．understanding C．response D．performance20. A．routine B．lesson C．accident D．event21. A．develop B．purchase C．introduce D．promote22. A．focused B．beautiful C．intelligent D．considerate23. A．talent B．strength C．devotion D．cooperation24. A．recording B．practicing C．discussing D．designing25. A．applied B．addicted C．treated D．pushed26. A．forget B．design C．learn D．research27. A．explanation B．expectation C．expense D．impression28. A．driving B．competing C．benefiting D．representing29. A．increased B．deserved C．expanded D．exposed30. A．completely B．mainly C．truly D．distantly31. A．put B．carry C．turn D．set四、语法填空Directions: After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passages coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank.I am speaking to you at what I know is an increasingly challenging time. A time of disruption in the life of our country; a disruption that has brought grief to some, financial difficulties to many, and enormous changes to the daily lives of us all.I want to thank everyone on the NHS front liens, 32 care workers and those carrying out essential rules, who selflessly continue 33 day-to-day duties outside the home in support of as all.I am sure the nation will join me in assuring you that what you do 34 (appreciate) and every hour of your hard work brings us 35 (close) to a return to more normal times.I also want to thank these of you who are staying at home, thereby helping to protect the vulnerable and sparting many family the pain already 36 (feel) by those who have lost loved ones.Together we are tackling this disease, and I want to reassure you that if we remain united and resolute, we will overcome it.I hope in the years to come everyone will be able to take pride in 37 they responded to this challenge. And those who come after us will say the Britons of this generation were as strong as any.The moments when the United Kingdom has come together to applaud its care and essential workers will be remembered 38 an expression of our national spirit; and its symbol will be the rainbows drawn by children.Across the Commonwealth and around the world, we have seen heart-warming stories of people 39 (come) together to help others, be it through delivering food parcels and medicines, checking on neighbours, or converting businesses to help with the relief effort.And though self-isolating at times 40 be hard, many people of all faiths, and of none, are discovering that it presents an opportunity to slow down, pause and reflect, in prayer or meditation.But now, as then, we know, deep down, that it is the right thing to do.We will succeed - and that success will belong to every one of us.We should take comfort that while we may have more still 41 (endure), better days will return: we will be with our friends again: we will be with our families again: we will meet again.But for now, I send my thanks and warmest good wishes to you all.五、写作42. 假如你是李华，近段时间以来政府加大了文物保护的力度。

现吨市安达阳光实验学校凤艺荣高复高三英语阅读理解限时训练（11）AMy grandfather worked as a carpenter. On this particular day, he was building some crates（木箱）for the clothes his church was sending to an orphanage（孤儿院）in Brazil. On his way home, he found his glasses were gone. When he mentally replayed his earlier actions, he realized what happened. The glasses had slipped out of his pocket and fallen into one of the crates. His new glasses were heading for Brazil!The Great Depression was at its height, and Grandpa had six children. He had spent twenty dollars for those glasses that very morning.“It’s not fair,” he thought as he walked home angrily. “I’ve been very faithful in giving my time and money to my work, and now this.”Several months later, the director of the orphanage came to the United States. He wanted to visit all the churches that supported him, so he came to my grandfather’s small church in Chicago.He began by thanking the people for their kindness in supporting the orphanage. “But most of all, ” he said, “I must thank you for the glasses you sent last year. You see, some people had just come to the orphanage, destroying everything, including my glasses. I was desperate. Even if I had the money, there was simply no way of replacing those glasses. Along with not being able to see well, I experienced headaches every day, so my coworkers and I were very worried about this. Then your crates arrived. When I removed the covers, I found a pair of glasses lying on top.”He paused long enough to let his words sink in. Then, he continued, “When I tried on the glasses, it was as though they had been made just for me! I want to thank you for being a part of that!”The people listened, happy for the miraculous glasses. But they thought it was strange because there were no glasses on their list of items to be sent overseas.Sitting quietly in the back, with tears streaming down his face, my grandfather, an ordinary carpenter realized his glasses had found a good place to go.41. We know from the text that .A. the author’s grandfather got his glasses back from the director of the orphanageB. the author’s grandfather found that his glasses were at home at lastC. the author’s grandfather’s burden of supporting his family was very heavyD. the author’s grandfather worked as a carpenter in a school in Chicago42. From the text we can infer that the author’s grandfather was veryafterhearing what the director of the orphanage had said.A. surprisedB. disappointedC. pitifulD. proud43. The underlined word “miraculous” （Paragraph 7） can be replaced by .A. practicalB. wonderfulC. necessaryD. importantBJeanne Calment, a French woman, became a record breaker on 17 October, 1995, when at the age of 120 years and 238 days, she became the longest-lived human being on record. A Japanese man died in 1986 at the age of 120 years and 237 days.Jeanne Calme nt lives in a small old people’s home in the south of France; her husband, her only child and her grandson have all died. She is nearly blind and deaf and is always in a wheelchair, but her doctor describes her as being more like a 90-year-old woman in good health than someone of 120. She still has a lively sense of humor. When asked on her 120th birthday what she expected of the future, she replied: A very short one. She also remarked that she thought the good Lord had forgotten all about her.So what is the key to a long life? According to some doctors, diet, exercise and no smoking are the three important factors. Jeanne Calment has followed two of the tips. She has always eaten a healthy diet, and she used to do exercise every day until she broke her leg at the age of 115. However, until recently she drank two glasses of strong red wine a day, and she does smoke (now only a little). Besides, Jeanne Calment might have got very good genes from her parents. Her father lived to the age of 94 and her mother to 86.A local lawyer bought her house when she was 80 under an agreement that he would pay her some money every year until her death. It must have seemed a good move at the time, but so far the lawyer has paid her at least three times the value of the house. Every year on her birthday, Jeanne Calment sends him a card saying: Sorry, I’m still alive!45. How does Jeanne Calment feel about her old age?A. She is miserable and unhappy.B. She is cheerful and humorous.C. She would like to live much younger.D. She feels she is goingto die very soon.46. We can owe her good health and long life to _______.A. smoking only a little every dayB. her giving up smoking and drinkingC. drinking two glasses of strong red wine every dayD. the good genes from her parents, a healthy diet and some exercise47. Which of the following word could best replace the word “move” inthe fourth paragraph?A. dealB. trickC. marchD. sport48. Why does Jeanne Calment say “Sorry, I’m still alive” to the lawyerevery year on her birthday?A. Because she had an agreement at 80 with the lawyer which was to her advantage.B. Because she has asked the lawyer to pay her more rent than they first agreed.C. Because the lawyer has paid her much more money than the value of the house.D. Because the house she sold to the lawyer is worth the money he has already paid.CAs computer games get to look more lifelike, it seems that their violence is spilling over into real life. It is reported that some dozens of children have been murdered since 1997, which has been linked to all obsession (着迷) with violent video games. Recently the parents of a 14--year-old murder victim in the UK blamed the killer's obsession with the game Manhunt, causing a government review of legislation (立法) to protect children.Psychologists think there may be many reasons why violent games are more harmful to children than violent movies. Firstly, players are actively involved in violence, and may begin to see using weapons as second nature. Secondly, violent games provide repetitive aggressive (侵犯的) experiences that are rewarded by more killing.Many studies have shown that people who play violent games regularly are more likely to show high levels of aggression. For instance, in 2000, scientists in Iowa State University found that people who played violent games were more likely to admit involvement in aggressive behaviors, including assaults (侵犯人体罪) or robberies.A study of 13 to 14-year-old children showed that more than half had played games recommended only for over18s. The more violent the games they played, the more they considered physical aggression to beacceptable. Besides, children who play violent games are more prone (有做……倾向的) to arguing with teachers and fighting.Experimental studies have also hinted at a possible link. In one, scientists asked a group of students to play a violent game, while another group played the nonviolent. Those who played the violent games were faster to react to aggressive words subsequently (随后) flashed on screen.49. We may infer from the first paragraph that .A. computer games have little to do with violence in real lifeB. Manhunt has resulted in the death of one of its playsC. lifelike computer games are forbidden in the UKD. legislation to protect children in the UK still needs improving50. Violent games are more harmful to children than violent movies because .A. violent movies are not so attractive to childrenB. the viewers can't take part in violent moviesC. violent movies are not popular with childrenD. children can win awards in violent games51. What will be probably discussed in the paragraph following the passage？A. Further research on the harm of violent games.B. Further differences between violent game and nonviolent games.C. Ways to protect children from violent games.D. The result of more experimental studies.52. What would be the best title for the passage？A. Games and MurderB. Should Computer Games become lifelike？C. Legislation, effective or not？D. Violent Games and Nonviolent GamesDSomeday a stranger will read your e-mail without your permission or scan the websites you’ve visited. Or perhaps someone will casually glance through your credit card purchases or cell phone bills to find out your shopping preferences or calling habits.In fact, it’s likely that some of these things have already happened to you. Who would watch you without your permission? It might be a husband or wife, a girlfriend, a marketing company, a boss, a police or a criminal. Whoever it is, they will see you in a way you’ve never intended to be seen.Some experts tell us boundaries are hea lthy, and it’s important to reveal (暴露) yourself to your friends, family and lovers in stages, at proper times. But few boundaries could remain. The digital equipment makes it easy for strangers to know who you are, where you are and what you like. In some cases, a simple Google search can even reveal what you think. Like it or not, increasingly we live in a world where you simply cannot keep a secret.The key question is: Does that matter?When opinion polls ask Americans about privacy, most say they are concerned about losing it. A survey shows that 60 percent of them feel their privacy is “slipping away, and that bothers me.”But people often say one thing and do another. Only a tiny number of Americans change the behaviors in an effort to protect their privacy. Few people turn down a discount at tollbooths (收费站) to avoid using the EZ-Pass system that can track your automobile movements. And few turn down supermarket loyalty cards. Privacy economist Alessandro Acquits has run a series of tests, and these tests show that the majority of Americans will not keep personal secret just in order to get their hands on a pitiful 50-cents-off coupon (优惠券)But privacy does matter—at least sometimes. It’s like health: when you have it, you don’t notice it. Only when it’s gone, do you wish you’d done more to protect it. So, when it comes to privacy, why do so many people say one thing and do another? And what can be done about it? 53. What would be the experts advise on the relationships between friends?A. Friends should open their hearts to each other.B. Friends should always be faithful to each other.C. There should be a distance even between friends.D. There should be fewer secrets between friends.54. The author says “we live in a world where you simply cannot keepa secret” because ______.A. modern society has finally entered a much opened societyB. people leave privacy around when using modern technologyC. there are always people who are curious about others’ affairsD. many search engines profit by selling people’s privacy55. According to Alessandro Acquits, most Americans _________.A. like to exchange their personal secret for the commercial benefitB. aren’t interested in the pitiful commercial benefit to keep their personal secretC. pay no attention to their personal secret for the commercial benefitD. can’t keep the balance between their personal secret and the commercial benefit56. The best title for the passage could be _________?A. Is Privacy As Important As HealthB. What Can Be Done to Protect the PrivacyC. Does Privacy MatterD. Does Modern Technology Reveal PrivacyESome scientists say that animals in the oceans are increasingly threatened by noise pollution caused by human beings.The noise that affects sea creatures comes from a number of human activities. It is caused mainly by industrial underwater explosions, ocean drilling, and ship engines. Such noises are added to natural sounds. These sounds include the breaking of ice fields, underwater earthquakes, and sounds made by animals themselves.Decibels（分贝）measured in water are different from those measured on land. A noise of one hundred and twenty decibels on land causes pain to human ears. In water, a decibel level of one hundred and ninety-five would have the same effect.Some scientists have proposed setting a noise limit of one hundred and twenty decibels in oceans. They have observed that noises at that level can frighten and confuse whales.A team of American and Canadian scientists discovered that louder noises can seriously injure some animals. The research team found that powerful underwater explosions were causing whales in the area to lose their hearing. This seriously affected the whales' ability to exchange information and find their way. Some of the whales even died. The explosions had caused their ears to bleed and become infected.Many researchers whose work depends on ocean sounds object to a limit of one hundred and twenty decibels. They say such a limit would mean an end to important industrial and scientific research.Scientists do not know how much and what kinds of noises are harmful to ocean animals. However, many scientists suspect that noise is a greater danger than they believed. They want to prevent noises from harming creatures in the ocean.57. According to the passage, which of the following is increasinglydangerous to sea creatures?A. The man-made noises.B. The noises made by themselves.C. The sound of earthquakes.D. The sound of theice-breaking.58. Which of the following is discussed in the third paragraph?A. Different places with different types of noises.B. The very human ears sensitive to all types of noises.C. The ocean animals' reaction to noises.D. The same noise measured differently on land and in the ocean.59. We can know from the passage that many researchers think that thenoise limit of one hundred twenty decibels would _____.A. prevent them from doing their research workB. benefit them a lot in their research workC. do good to their healthD. increase the industrial output60. According to the passage, what will scientists most probably do in the future?A. They will try their best to decrease noise.B. They will work hard to cut down noise pollution.C. They will study the effect of different noises.D. They will protect animals from harmful noises.。

高三阅读理解练习题及答案阅读理解一：人的成长离不开父母的教育。

研究表明，父母对孩子的教育方式和方法会直接影响孩子的成长和发展。

父母应该提供一个爱的环境给孩子，同时给予他们适当的自由和责任，以培养他们的独立思考和解决问题的能力。

答案：1. 父母对孩子的教育方式和方法对孩子的成长有何影响？答：父母对孩子的教育方式和方法会直接影响孩子的成长和发展。

2. 父母应该给予孩子哪些自由和责任？答：父母应该给予孩子适当的自由和责任。

3. 父母的教育方式和方法应该以什么为基础？答：父母的教育方式和方法应该以爱为基础。

阅读理解二：阅读是提高语言表达能力和理解能力的重要途径。

通过阅读，人们可以了解不同的思想和观点，开阔自己的视野，丰富自己的知识。

因此，高三学生在备战高考的过程中，应该加强阅读训练，并结合练习题进行巩固和提高。

答案：1. 阅读对于提高什么能力很重要？答：阅读对于提高语言表达能力和理解能力很重要。

2. 通过阅读可以获得哪些好处？答：通过阅读，人们可以了解不同的思想和观点，开阔自己的视野，丰富自己的知识。

3. 高三学生在备战高考时应该做什么？答：高三学生在备战高考的过程中应该加强阅读训练，并结合练习题进行巩固和提高。

阅读理解三：人的一生中充满了挑战和困难，但只有坚持不懈地努力，才能取得成功。

乔布斯曾说过：“只有热爱自己的工作，才能坚持下去。

”因此，无论面对什么困难，都要相信自己的能力，勇敢地面对挑战，并持之以恒地努力。

答案：1. 人的一生中充满了什么？答：人的一生中充满了挑战和困难。

2. 只有做什么才能取得成功？答：只有坚持不懈地努力，才能取得成功。

3. 乔布斯认为什么是坚持下去的关键？答：乔布斯认为热爱自己的工作是坚持下去的关键。

根据以上阅读理解题目及答案，我们可以得出以下结论：父母对孩子的教育方式和方法直接影响孩子的成长和发展，因此父母应该提供爱的环境给孩子，并给予他们适当的自由和责任。

阅读是提高语言表达能力和理解能力的重要途径，通过阅读可以了解不同的思想和观点，丰富自己的知识。

高三英语晚自习限时训练一、阅读理解AIcehouse and ice ticketAs early as Pre-Qin Dynasty, people used natural ice to keep food fresh and make cold drinks. The Zhou royal court had a specialized department called “ice administration”. They collected natural ice blocks each December to store in the icehouse. During th e Qing Dynasty, “ice tickets” were used and they were available only to officials and the rich.Ice containerThe most commonly used cooling tool is called “Jian”, which is a big container filled with ice. It was made of clay in early Chinese history, and was later made of copper (铜). The “Jian” can be seen as an ancient refrigerator, which can be used to make cold drinks.Hiding food in the wellDuring the Qin and Han dynasties, for common people, the most common way to cool off is by using their wells. Some families put a pot in the well as a cold closet, or put food in a basket and lowered the basket into the well with a rope.Herbal drinksDuring the Qing Dynasty, taking Chinese herbal medicine was popular in Beijing. In hot summer, some people preferred to drink ice water, some boiled perilla leaves, and liquorice as summer soup to keep off the heat. Ancient people also loved to make lotus seed soup in summer for the benefit of strengthening the body.1. What does “Jian” have the same function as?A．Container. B．Refrigerator. C．Clay. D．Copper.2. Which of the following is unavailable to common people?A．Ice tickets. B．Ice container. C．Hiding food in the well. D．Herbal drinks.3. What’s the common purpose of the above four ways?A．To strengthen the body. B．To keep food fresh.C．To escape the summer heat. D．To make cold drinks.BWorld’s First Hydrogen-Powered Train LineLast Wednesday, five hydrogen-powered trains began to make the 100-kilometer trip between Cuxhaven and Buxtehude in Germany. The trains make almost no noise and run without polluting. Germany is planning to replace many of its diesel (柴油) trains with hydrogen trains.Currently, most trains run on diesel power. When diesel fuel is burned, it creates carbon dioxide and other polluting gases. These gases have helped create the climatecrisis. That’s one reason why many countries are trying to find energy choices that pollute less.Hydrogen is the simplest known element. It’s also very common—74% of the universe is made of hydrogen atoms. Pure hydrogen is a gas that burns easily. Hydrogen can be. used to create electricity by combining it with oxygen in a “fuel cell”. The chemical reaction which takes place creates electricity. A fuel cell is like a battery that never runs down as long as it has hydrogen. The oxygen comes from the air around the train. The best part is that when a fuel cell creates electricity, it doesn’t create pollution. The only thing it gives off is water, which comes out as steam.There’s a hydrogen station on the line to refuel the trains. But since the trains can go about 1,000 kilometers before they need more fuel, they only need to fill up once a day. The trains can go as fast as 140 kph—about the same as the diesel trains they are replacing.In many places, hydrogen-powered trains are a smart choice for replacing diesel trains. The city of Frankfurt, Germany has already ordered 27 of the hydrogen-powered trains. Other countries are also interested. France and Italy have ordered several of the hydrogen powered trains. Germany will replace up to 3,000 of its diesel trains with hydrogen- powered trains.；4. Why do people develop hydrogen train?A．To reduce noise.B．To cut pollution.C．To improve transport.D．To solve the energy problem.；5. What is the main idea of paragraph 3?A．Advantages of hydrogen.B．The process of chemical reaction.C．The unpolluted characteristic of hydrogen.D．The popularity of hydrogen.；6. What can we infer about the hydrogen train from paragraph 4?A．It travels 140 km on one refueling.B．It should be refueled twice a day.C．It goes faster than a normal train.D．It needs very few hydrogen stations.；7. What does the author think of the future of hydrogen trains?A．Uncertain. B．Worrying. C．Promising. D．Difficult.CIf you have a dog, you probably spend a lot of time trying to figure out dog behavior. Like us, dogs are complex creatures, and it can be hard to know what’s behind your dog’s actions.When you’re asking them to sit or giving them a treat, eye contact means that their attention is on you and that they’re ready to listen. But sometimes your pup will look at you aimlessly. There area few reasons why your dog might stare at you — even when you don’t call its name or do something to get its attention.In general, dogs use eye contact to gain information and understand what humans want them to do, says Philip Tedeschi, professor and researcher on the human-animal bond. “Dogs use eye contact as reassurance and understanding in very similar ways that humans do, to ascertain interpersonal connection and reaction. This helps us connect with them as well,” he says.Science confirms that dogs use eye contact to express love. How do you tell if a dog loves you? Well, if he stares at you, it’s a good sign! “Just like humans look into each other’s eyes to show love, so does your dog,” says Tedeschi. “In fact, one study showed that the ‘cuddle’ hormone oxytocin (拥抱荷尔蒙催产素) increases in both humans and dogs when they exchange a loving look.”If the eye contact between a dog and a human is too long or too intense it might lead to discomfort in the dog — similar to the way two humans staring at each other for a longer period of time would make them uncomfortable, according to Tedeschi. So what do you do if your dog stares at you? Look back, but not for too long. Dogs get awkward, too!；8. What does it usually mean when your dog stares at you?A．It’s on guard against you.B．It’s longing to be hugged.C．It’s ready for your instruction.D．It’s confused about your order.；9. What is the probable meaning of the underlined word “ascertain” in paragraph 3? A．Take part in. B．Make sure of. C．Come up with. D．Look forward to.；10. Why is “‘cuddle’ hormone oxytocin” mentioned in paragraph 4?A．To tell people when a dog expects for human love.B．To confirm dogs employ eye contact to convey love like humans.C．To show that a lot of people are working on this subject.D．To illustrate that dogs are just like human in exchanging emotions.；11. How will a dog feel if you stare at it for a long time?A．Beloved. B．Honored. C．Threatened. D．Embarrassed.二、七选五阅读Expressive writing or journaling is one way to help you heal from trauma (创伤).12 . It can help you process what you’ve been through and assist you as you envisiona path forward.Why does a writing intervention work? 13 In fact, narrating the story of an ongoing anxiety “frees up” cognitive resources. When you write down the emotionsassociated with a traumatic experience, you may be changing the way it is organized in the brain. You are then able to detach from the emotion, making it easier for you to talk about and process the event.However, for most people, the thought of acknowledging emotions and admitting that there’s something wrong with us is difficult. This is because expressing emotions can bring up feelings of guilt and shame. 14 That is what sets journaling apart. This is between you and your journal —you don’t have to share it with anyone unless, of course, you choose to.If you’re interested in trying out writing as a tool for healing, s tart your writing by setting a timer for ten minutes. 15 Think of one object in your home that signifies a moment for you. See it in full color. Feel the weight of it. Use all your senses. Now, write about that object and see how large its meaning can become.16 How you heal from trauma can be different from person to person as well.It all depends on what works best for you. Remember, one size does not fit all. Writing may not work for everyone, but you won’t know if you don’t try.【选项】B．Of course, expressive writing is hardly a panacea (灵丹妙药).C．Also, seeking help for emotional stress is often seen as a sign of weakness.D．It may seem abnormal that writing about negative experiences has a positive effect. E．Once you have a better handle on your problems, you can move forward and get on with life.F．It is writing from your heart and mind and about the emotion associated with a certain event.G．Let your mind go to the detailed, specific moments to get to the feelings and truthof your experience.三、完形填空Misty Copeland spends most days twisting, spinning and 17 . She practicesand 18 the graceful movements of her art. When she isn’t performing she is practicing. When she isn’t practicing, she is stretching. She takes classes almos t every day. She takes care of her body so she doesn’t 19 it when she goes to work in a ballet theatre.“I treat my body with the respect that any musician would to their 20 .” says Misty. “I love my body,” she adds.Was she 21 confident? Actually, she was a 22 girl and avoided the spotlight. But Misty loved music and movement. When she was thirteen, Misty’s teacher suggested she 23 a free ballet class at the Boys&Girls Club. For two weeks, Misty sat on the gym bench watching the class, afraid to 24 . Finally, she gave it a 25 . At first, she felt 26 in the class. She didn’t know anything about ballet, and she was 27 than most of the students. Over time, 28 , she began to enjoy the lessons. She discovered that her body — especially her long legs and flexible muscles— was just 29 for ballet. After the class season ended, Misty received a scholarship to a nearby dance studio. Most ballerinas (女舞者) start their training much young er than thirteen. But Misty’s natural abilities and hard work made her improve quickly.Over the next five years, ballet was Misty’s 30 . She practiced, performed, competed and attended ballet programs. “Performing was my favourite part because Ifelt 31 and open onstage,” she says. “For the first time in my life, I felt like I belonged.”17. A．wandering B．leaping C．exercising D．dancing18. A．perfects B．conquers C．examines D．describes19. A．hurt B．injure C．spoil D．abuse20. A．appearance B．voice C．techniques D．instruments21. A．found B．made C．born D．trained22. A．humble B．quiet C．cautious D．shy23. A．attend B．register C．learn D．watch24. A．stand up B．catch up C．cut in D．join in25. A．rest B．chance C．try D．thought26. A．out of place B．out of order C．out of mind D．out of control27. A．younger B．older C．taller D．shorter28. A．meanwhile B．however C．moreover D．thus29. A．ready B．good C．right D．qualified30. A．life B．major C．prospect D．stage31. A．improved B．calm C．free D．secure四、语法填空阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

限时训练——阅读理解之议论文1. 【·湖北卷】Science has a lot of uses. It can uncover laws of nature, cure diseases, make bombs, and help bridges to stand up. Indeed science is so good at what it does that there’s always a tempt ation(诱惑) to drag it into problems where it may not be helpful. David Brooks, author of The Social Animal: The Hidden Sources of Love, Character,and Achievement, appears to be the latest in a long line of writers who have failed to resist the temptation. Brooks gained fame for several books. His latest book The So cial Animal, however, is more ambitious and serious than his earlier books. It is an attempt to deal with a set of weighty topi cs. The book focuses on big questions: What has science rev ealed about human nature? What are the sources of characte r? And why are some people happy and successful while othe rs aren’t?To answer these questions, Brooks surveys a wide range of d isciplines（学科）. Considering this, you might expect the book to be a dry recitation of facts. But Brooks has structured his book in an unorthodox(非常规的), and perhaps unfortunate, way. Instead of introducing scie ntific theories, he tells a story, within which he tries to make hi s points, perhaps in order to keep the reader’s attention.So as Harold and Erica, the hero and heroine in his story, live throu gh childhood, we hear about the science of child development and as they begin to date we hear about the theory of sexual attraction. Brooks carries this through to the death of one of hi s characters.On the whole,Brooks’s story is acceptable if uninspired. As on e would expect, his writing is mostly clear and, to be fair, som e chapters stand out above the rest. I enjoyed, for instance, th e chapter in which Harold discovers how to think on his own. While Harold and Erica are certainly not strong or memorable characters, the more serious problems with The Social Animal lie elsewhere. These problems partly involve Brooks’s attemp t to translate his tale into science.1.The author mentions the functions of science at the beginni ng of the passage to__________.A. illustrate where science can be appliedB. demonstrate the value of Brooks’s new bookC. remind the reader of the importance of scienceD. explain why many writers use science in their works2.According to the author, which of the following could be a st rength of the book?A. Its strong basis.B. Its convincing points.C. Its clear writing.D. Its memorable characters.3.What is the author’s general attitude towards the book?A. Contradictory.B. Supportive.C . Cautious.D. Critical.4.What is the author likely to write about after the last paragra ph?A. Problems with the book.B. Brooks’s life experience.C. Death of the characters.D. Brooks’s translation skills.2. 【·陕西】Parents who help their children with homework may actually b e bringing down their school grades. Other forms of prenatal involvement, including volunteering at school and observing a child's class, also fail to help, according to the most recent stu dy on the topic.The findings challenge a key principle of modern parenting(养育子女) where schools except them to act as partners in their child ren's education. Previous generations concentrated on getting children to school on time, fed, dressed and ready to learn. Kaith Robinson, the author of the study, said, "I really don't know if the public is ready for this but there are some ways pa rents can be involved in their kids' education that leads to decl ines in their academic performance. One of the things that wa s consistently negative was parents' help with homework." Ro binson suggested that may be because parents themselves st ruggle to understand the task." They may either not remembe r the material their kids are studying now, or in some cases ne ver learnt it themselves, but they're still offering advice."Robinson assessed parental involvement performance and found one of the most damaging things a parent could do wa s to punish their children for poor marks. In general, about 20 % of parental involvement was positive, about 45% negative a nd the rest statistically insignificant.Common sense suggests it was a good thing for parents toget involved because "children with good academic success do have involved parents ", admitted Robinson. But he argue d that this did not prove parental involvement was the root ca use of that success." A big surprise was that Asian-American parents whose kids are doing so well in school hard ly involved. They took a more reasonable approach, conveyin g to their children how success at school could improve their li ves."1. The underlined expression "parental involvement " in Parag raph 1 probably means .A. parents' expectation on children's healthB. parents' participation in children's educationC. parents' control over children's lifeD. parents' plan for children's future2. What is the major finding of Robinson's study ?A. Modern parents raise children in a more scientific way.B. Punishing kids for bad marks is mentally damaging.C. Parental involvement is not so beneficial as expected.D. Parents are not able to help with children’s homework.3. The example of Asian-American parents implies that parents should .A. help children realize the importance of schoolingB. set a specific life goal for their childrenC. spend more time improving their own livesD. take a more active part in school management3. 【·四川】Across , burnt toast will be served to mothers in bed this mo rning as older sons and daughters rush to deliver their super market bunches of flowers, But, according to a new study, we should be placing a higher value on motherhood all year.Mothers have long known that their home workload was just as heavy as paid work. Now, the new study has shown that if they were paid for their parental labours, they would earn as much as＄172,000 a year.The study looked at the range of jobs mothers do, as well a s the hours they are working, to determine the figure. This wo uld make their yearly income ￡30,000 more than the Prime Minister earns.By analysing the numbers, it found the average mother wor ks 119 hours a week,40 of which would usually be paid at a st andard rate and 79 hours as overtime. After questioning 1,00 0 mothers with children under 18,it found that ,on most days, mums started their routine work at 7am and finished at around 11pm.To calculate just how much mothers would earn from that la bour, it suggested some of the roles that mums could take on, including housekeeper, part-time lawyer, personal trainer and entertainer. Being a part-time lawyer, at ￡48.98 an hour, would prove to be the most p rofitable of the “mum jobs”,with psychologist（心理学家）a close second.It also asked mothers about the challenges they face, with 80 percent making emotional（情感的） demand as the hardest thing about motherhood.Over a third of mums felt they needed more training and arou nd half said they missed going out with friends.The study shows mothers matter all year long and not just on Mother’s Day. The emotional ,physical and mental energy mot hers devote to their children can be never-ending, but children are also sources of great joy and happine ss. Investing（投入）in time for parenting and raising relationships is money well s pent.1.How much would a mother earn a year if working as the Pri me Minister?A.￡30,000.B.￡142,000.C.￡172,000.D.￡202,000.2.The biggest challenge for most mothers is from.A. emotional demandB. low pay for workC. heavy workloadD. lack of training3.What is stressed in the last paragraph?A. Mothers’i mportance shows in family all year long.B. The sacrifices mothers make are huge but worthwhile.C. Mothers’devotion to children can hardly be calculated.D. Investing time in parenting would bring a financial return.4.What can we conclude from the study?A. Mothers’working hours should be largely reduced.B. Mothers should balance their time for work and rest.C. Mothers’labour is of a higher value than it is realised.D .Mothers should be freed from housework for social life.4. 【·天津】Once when I was facing a decision that involved high risk, I w ent to a friend. He looked at me for a moment, and then wrote a sentence containing the best advice I’ve ever had: Be bold and brave — and mighty (强大的) forces will come to your aid. Those words made me see clearly that when I had fallen shor t in the past, it was seldom because I had tried and failed. It w as usually because I had let fear of failure stop me from trying at all. On the other hand, whenever I had plunged into deep water, forced by courage or circumstance, I had always been able to swim until I got my feet on the ground again. Boldness means a decision to bite off more than you can eat. And there is nothing mysterious about the mighty forces. They are potential powers we possess: energy, skill, sound judgme nt, creative ideas — even physical strength greater than most of us realize.Admittedly, those mighty forces are spiritual ones. But they ar e more important than physical ones. A college classmate of mine, Tim, was an excellent football player, even though he w eighed much less than the average player. “In one game I sud denly found myself confronting a huge player, who had nothin g but me between him and our goal line,” said Tim. “I was so frightened that I closed my eyes and desperately threw myself at that guy like a bullet（子弹）— and stopped him cold.”Boldness — a willingness to extend yourself to the extreme—is not one that can be acquired overnight. But it can be taught to children and developed in adults. Confidence builds up. Su rely, there will be setbacks (挫折) and disappointments in life; boldness in itself is no guarant ee of success. But the person who tries to do something and f ails is a lot better off than the person who tries to do nothing a nd succeeds.So, always try to live a little bit beyond your abilities—and you’ll find your abilities are greater than you ever dreame d.1. Why was the author sometimes unable to reach his goal in the past?A. He faced huge risks.B. He lacked mighty forces.C. Fear prevented him from trying.D. Failure blocked his way to success.2.What is the implied meaning of the underlined part?A. Swallow more than you can digest.B. Act slightly above your abilities.C. Develop more mysterious powers.D. Learn to make creative decisions.3. What was especially important for Tim’s successful defense in the football game?A. His physical strength.B. His basic skill.C. His real fear.D. His spiritual force.4. What can be learned from Paragraph 5?A. Confidence grows more rapidly in adults.B. Trying without success is meaningless.C. Repeated failure creates a better life.D. Boldness can be gained little by little.55. What is the author’s purpose in writing this passage?A. To encourage people to be courageous.B. To advise people to build up physical power.C. To tell people the ways to guarantee success.D. To recommend people to develop more abilities.限时训练——阅读理解之议论文1. 【·湖北卷】Science has a lot of uses. It can uncover laws of nature, cure diseases, make bombs, and he lp bridges to stand up. Indeed science is so good at what it does that there’s always a tempta tion(诱惑) to drag it into problems where it may not be helpful. David Brooks, author of The Social A nimal: The Hidden Sources of Love, Character,and Achievement, appears to be the latest in a long line of writers who have failed to resist the temptation.Brooks gained fame for several books. His latest book The Social Animal, however, is more ambitious and serious than his earlier books. It is an attempt to deal with a set of weighty topi cs. The book focuses on big questions: What has science revealed about human nature? Wh at are the sources of character? And why are some people happy and successful while other s aren’t?To answer these questions, Brooks surveys a wide range of disciplines（学科）. Considering this, you might expect the book to be a dry recitation of facts. But Brooks h as structured his book in an unorthodox(非常规的), and perhaps unfortunate, way. Instead of introducing scientific theories, he tells a story, within which he tries to make his points, perhaps in order to keep the reader’s attention.So as Harold and Erica, the hero and heroine in his story, live through childhood, we hear about th e science of child development and as they begin to date we hear about the theory of sexual attraction. Brooks carries this through to the death of one of his characters.On the whole,Brooks’s story is acceptable if uninspired. As one would expect, his writing is m ostly clear and, to be fair, some chapters stand out above the rest. I enjoyed, for instance, th e chapter in which Harold discovers how to think on his own. While Harold and Erica are cert ainly not strong or memorable characters, the more serious problems with The Social Animal lie elsewhere. These problems partly involve Brooks’s attempt to translate his tale into science.1.The author mentions the functions of science at the beginning of the passage to__________ .A. illustrate where science can be appliedB. demonstrate the value of Brooks’s new bookC. remind the reader of the importance of scienceD. explain why many writers use science in their works2.According to the author, which of the following could be a strength of the book?A. Its strong basis.B. Its convincing points.C. Its clear writing.D. Its memorable characters.3.What is the author’s general attitude towards the book?A. Contradictory.B. Supportive.C . Cautious.D. Critical.4.What is the author likely to write about after the last paragraph?A. Problems with the book.B. Brooks’s life experience.C. Death of the characters.D. Brooks’s translation skills.2. 【·陕西】Parents who help their children with homework may actually be bringing down their school gr ades. Other forms of prenatal involvement, including volunteering at school and observing a child's class, also fail to help, according to the most recent study on the topic.The findings challenge a key principle of modern parenting(养育子女) where schools except them to act as partners in their children's education. Previous gene rations concentrated on getting children to school on time, fed, dressed and ready to learn.Kaith Robinson, the author of the study, said, "I really don't know if the public is ready for t his but there are some ways parents can be involved in their kids' education that leads to dec lines in their academic performance. One of the things that was consistently negative was pa rents' help with homework." Robinson suggested that may be because parents themselves st ruggle to understand the task." They may either not remember the material their kids are stud ying now, or in some cases never learnt it themselves, but they're still offering advice."Robinson assessed parental involvement performance and found one of the most damagi ng things a parent could do was to punish their children for poor marks. In general, about 20 % of parental involvement was positive, about 45% negative and the rest statistically insignifi cant.Common sense suggests it was a good thing for parents to get involved because "childre n with good academic success do have involved parents ", admitted Robinson. But he argue d that this did not prove parental involvement was the root cause of that success." A big surp rise was that Asian-American parents whose kids are doing so well in school hardly involved. They took a more r easonable approach, conveying to their children how success at school could improve their li ves."1. The underlined expression "parental involvement " in Paragraph 1 probably means .A. parents' expectation on children's healthB. parents' participation in children's educationC. parents' control over children's lifeD. parents' plan for children's future2. What is the major finding of Robinson's study ?A. Modern parents raise children in a more scientific way.B. Punishing kids for bad marks is mentally damaging.C. Parental involvement is not so beneficial as expected.D. Parents are not able to help with children’s homework.3. The example of Asian-American parents implies that parents should .A. help children realize the importance of schoolingB. set a specific life goal for their childrenC. spend more time improving their own livesD. take a more active part in school management3. 【·四川】Across , burnt toast will be served to mothers in bed this morning as older sons and daught ers rush to deliver their supermarket bunches of flowers, But, according to a new study, we s hould be placing a higher value on motherhood all year.Mothers have long known that their home workload was just as heavy as paid work. Now, t he new study has shown that if they were paid for their parental labours, they would earn as much as＄172,000 a year.The study looked at the range of jobs mothers do, as well as the hours they are working, to determine the figure. This would make their yearly income ￡30,000 more than the Prime Mi nister earns.By analysing the numbers, it found the average mother works 119 hours a week,40 of whic h would usually be paid at a standard rate and 79 hours as overtime. After questioning 1,000 mothers with children under 18,it found that ,on most days, mums started their routine work a t 7am and finished at around 11pm.To calculate just how much mothers would earn from that labour, it suggested some of the roles that mums could take on, including housekeeper, part-time lawyer, personal trainer and entertainer. Being a part-time lawyer, at ￡48.98 an hour, would prove to be the most profitable of the “mum jobs”,with psychologist（心理学家）a close second.It also asked mothers about the challenges they face, with 80 percent making emotional（情感的） demand as the hardest thing about motherhood.Over a third of mums felt they needed more training and around half said they missed going out with friends.The study shows mothers matter all year long and not just on Mother’s Day. The emotional ,p hysical and mental energy mothers devote to their children can be never-ending, but children are also sources of great joy and happiness. Investing（投入）in time for parenting and raising relationships is money well spent.1.How much would a mother earn a year if working as the Prime Minister?A.￡30,000.B.￡142,000.C.￡172,000.D.￡202,000.2.The biggest challenge for most mothers is from.A. emotional demandB. low pay for workC. heavy workloadD. lack of training3.What is stressed in the last paragraph?A. Mothers’importance shows in family all year long.B. The sacrifices mothers make are huge but worthwhile.C. Mothers’devotion to children can hardly be calculated.D. Investing time in parenting would bring a financial return.4.What can we conclude from the study?A. Mothers’working hours should be largely reduced.B. Mothers should balance their time for work and rest.C. Mothers’labour is of a higher value than it is realised.D .Mothers should be freed from housework for social life.4. 【·天津】Once when I was facing a decision that involved high risk, I went to a friend. He looked at me for a moment, and then wrote a sentence containing the best advice I’ve ever had: Be bold a nd brave — and mighty (强大的) forces will come to your aid.Those words made me see clearly that when I had fallen short in the past, it was seldom bec ause I had tried and failed. It was usually because I had let fear of failure stop me from trying at all. On the other hand, whenever I had plunged into deep water, forced by courage or circu mstance, I had always been able to swim until I got my feet on the ground again.Boldness means a decision to bite off more than you can eat. And there is nothing mysteriou s about the mighty forces. They are potential powers we possess: energy, skill, sound judgm ent, creative ideas — even physical strength greater than most of us realize.Admittedly, those mighty forces are spiritual ones. But they are more important than physical ones. A college classmate of mine, Tim, was an excellent football player, even though he wei ghed much less than the average player. “In one game I suddenly found myself confronting a huge player, who had nothing but me between him and our goal line,” said Tim. “I was so fri ghtened that I closed my eyes and desperately threw myself at that guy like a bullet（子弹）— and stopped him cold.”Boldness — a willingness to extend yourself to the extreme—is not one that can be acquired overnight. But it can be taught to children and developed in a dults. Confidence builds up. Surely, there will be setbacks (挫折) and disappointments in life; boldness in itself is no guarantee of success. But the person who tries to do something and fails is a lot better off than the person who tries to do nothing a nd succeeds.So, always try to live a little bit beyond your abilities—and you’ll find your abilities are greater than you ever dreamed.1. Why was the author sometimes unable to reach his goal in the past?A. He faced huge risks.B. He lacked mighty forces.C. Fear prevented him from trying.D. Failure blocked his way to success.2.What is the implied meaning of the underlined part?A. Swallow more than you can digest.B. Act slightly above your abilities.C. Develop more mysterious powers.D. Learn to make creative decisions.3. What was especially important for Tim’s successful defense in the football game?A. His physical strength.B. His basic skill.C. His real fear.D. His spiritual force.4. What can be learned from Paragraph 5?A. Confidence grows more rapidly in adults.B. Trying without success is meaningless.C. Repeated failure creates a better life.D. Boldness can be gained little by little.55. What is the author’s purpose in writing this passage?A. To encourage people to be courageous.B. To advise people to build up physical power.C. To tell people the ways to guarantee success.D. To recommend people to develop more abilities.。

高三英语晚自习限时训练一、阅读理解AFun things to do in high schoolLearn another languageYour school might be holding foreign languages classes, so this is a great way to start your language learning journey! If you want more self-paced learning, apps like Duolingo are easily accessible (可使用的) on our mobile phones. As our world becomes more in terconnected, it’s always good to learn another language or two.Aim for a semester (学期) of straight AThis can be a difficult task but not impossible to achieve, as long as you put in the right amount of work and effort. If you are struggling(挣扎)with your grades, you can host or join group studies with your classmates!Don’t be disheartened if you are not able to get an A in a semester. What’s important is having the drive to go forward. As a famous person once said, “He who would climb a ladder must begin at the bottom.Experience another cultureCulture and tradition are something that all humans share. No matter where we come from, we always bring our culture with us. People coming from different cultures may be among your friends or neighbors.You can go to a museum, read a book, or try new food in your area. Remember to keep an open mind and take the time to learn about them.Bring a shareable treat to classIf you know your way around the kitchen, you can impress your class by making and bringing them a delicious treat! Not only will this make their stomachs happy, but you’ll also bond (联系) the whole class together. Just don’t forget to check with your teacher first before bringing one.1. What should you do if you want to learn a language at your own speed?A．Go to a museum to read books. B．Attend another language class. C．Learn it on an app like Duolingo. D．Join group studies with your classmates.2. What’s the key if you can’t get an A in a semester?A．Keeping an open mind. B．Asking your teachers for help. C．Changing your study method. D．Having the drive to go forward.3. What will probably be the result if you bring a treat to class?A．Experiencing different cultures. B．Making your teacher angry and anxious. C．Making some students have a stomachache. D．Making your classmates happy and united.BIn large population studies, people who eat lots of fruits and vegetables high in vitamin C appear to have a reduced risk for various types of cancer, including cancers of the mouth and lung. But it’s not clear that these benefits come specifically from vitamin C．The Age-Related Eye Disease Study found that a daily supplement containing 500 mg of vitamin C can help slow the progress of macular degeneration, an age-related eye disease that causes vision loss. But we don’t know what benefits, if any, are provided by vitamin C in particular.Many people take vitamin C supplements in unnecessarily high doses to prevent or treat various conditions for which its effectiveness is unproved. The vitamin C supplements have variously been said for staving off sunburn and improving the appearance of wrinkles. None of these benefits have been confirmed in scientific studies.Perhaps the best-known and most widely promoted use of high-dose(高剂量)vitamin C is to prevent or treat the common cold. Most of the evidence shows that high-dose vitamin C will, at most, shorten a cold by one day. In ordinary circumstances, vitamin C has no preventive value, although a few studies have reported a 50% reduced risk of developing colds among people taking vitamin C in extreme circumstances-for example, skiers, marathon runners, and soldiers working in extreme conditions.The recommended vitamin C dosage per day for healthy women is 75 mg per day. For adults, the highest safe daily intake is likely to be 2, 000 mg per day. Vitamin C is water-soluble, so any amount more than you need will not be stored in the body. It’s safe in almost any amount from foods, and supplements in recommended amounts are also regarded as safe for most people. In some people, high doses-more than, say, 2, 000 or 3, 000 mg per day-can cause a variety of symptoms. People with kidney conditions should take no more than 1, 000 mg a day.；4. What can we learn about vitamin C in the first paragraph?A．It can be of better effect in higher doses.B．It can be a cure for age-related eye disease.C．It can help slow the progress of some illness.D．It can reduce the risks of the mouth cancer.；5. What function does vitamin C have intreating the common cold?A．It can help people save plenty of money.B．It can stop soldiers from catching a cold.C．It may reduce a cold by one day at most.D．It may prevent the common cold efficiently.；6. How much Vitamin C are healthy women advised to take per day?A．75 mg.B．500 mg.C．2, 000 mg.D．3, 000mg.；7. Where is this text probably taken from?A．An exam paper.B．A travel journal.C．An art guidebook.D．A science magazine.CThis year will have been the warmest in the UK, the Met Office has said. Although for many people the record from the year that attracted the most attention was that the summer heatwave reached 40. 3℃, the organization said that more significant was a figure 30 degrees lower-the average temperature over the course of the year.Although the exact temperature will need to be confirmed in the new year, the Met Office predicted that 2022 is going to exceed (超过)the previous record for the warmest annual average, which was 9. 88C in 2014. Apart from this month, every other month in the UK in 2022 was warmer than average. New Ye ar’s Day 2022 was the warmest on record, exceeding 16℃ in North Wales. Dr. Mark McCarthy, head of the National Climate Information Centre, said: “While many people will remember the summer’s extreme heat, what hurts people most, especially the elderly, this year is the relatively consistent heat through the year. ” Although this summer was the fourth warmest on record, it was the first in which the temperature exceeded 40℃.McCarthy said that we can expect to see increasingly warmer summers as a consequenc e of climate change. “The warm year is in line with the impacts we expect as a result of human-related climate change, ”he said. “Although it doesn’t mean every year will be the warmest on record, climate change continues to increase the chances of increas ingly warm years over the coming decades. ”Rebecca Newsom, head of politics at Greenpeace UK, said: “These aren’t the kind of records you want to be breaking. Record-breaking investment in the renewable technologies will get us out of this mess.At present though, Britain is ready for rain, with forecasters warning of difficult driving conditions caused by wet weather over the next few days. Although temperatures will stay mild for much of the UK, the Met Office warned that the rainfall will hit England and Wales this Saturday and Sunday.；8. What will make this year special in the UK?A．The most visitors will be attracted.B．The warmest year will take place.C．The biggest success will be achieved.D．The highest temperature will be 30℃.；9. What can be inferred from Paragraph 2?A．Every month in the UK was warmer than average.B．Next summer may be the first summer to exceed 40℃.C．Many elderly men may go to hospital for the high heat.D．New Year’s Day was the warmest on record in England.；10. What does Rebecca think of the future climate?A．Renewable energies can fight climate change well.B．Record of high temperature will be broken next year.C．Politicians should be responsible for the current mess.D．Warm summers are a consequence of human activities.；11. What is the weather like in Wales this weekend?A．Sunny.B．Snowy.C．Cloudy.D．Rainy.二、七选五阅读Since I’ve been living abroad, many different people have asked me to name typical British dishes. I have, however, struggled to think of an answer. Yes, we do have our own national dishes. 12Fish and chips, as you could guess, is made up of battered fish and chips. It is often accompanied by mushy peas (豌豆糊), which consists of peas mashed up to form a thick paste. The majority of British people really do love this dish but it is not something that we would eat, say, on a weekly basis. 13 British people associate this dish with the seaside and it’s something that will usually be eaten on a day trip there.14 This is made up of roast meat, usually chicken or beef, accompanied by roast vegetables and a meat sauce. It is usually eaten on a Sunday, perhaps for a special family dinner.Although we do have our traditional dishes, we do not eat these on a daily basis. On a daily basis many British people will eat rice or pasta dished. 15 You can see this by looking at the range of international foods in the supermarket or at the va riety of different restaurants you can find on our high streets.16 However, perhaps unlike other countries, we tend to prefer to cook recipes influenced by other cuisine.A．We eat them as the seasons change.B．But how much do we actually eat them?C．In conclusion, we do have our national dishes.D．Another favourite British dish is the roast dinner.E．Our diet has been greatly influenced by other countries.F．It’s also not usually something that you would cook at home.G．You’ll be served a traditional dish if you get invited for dinner at a British family’s home.三、完形填空The public library is one of the greatest inventions humankind has ever imagined and actually made happen. Libraries are a (an) 17 , quiet place where all people can hang out and read, without having to 18 anyone anything. Apart from being a place that is full of 19 to borrow, libraries are something that offers 20 and warmth. A post on Twitter celebrating the wonderfulness of libraries 21 this point perfectly.“Today a woman with developmental disabilities came into the library, and she was 22 ,” wrote a Twitter user. “She didn’t 23 her address, but her phone number was in her pocket on a piece of paper with Elmo on it. She kept saying, ‘The library is a safe place.’We called and her guardians (监护人) came right over. It seemed that they were not worried at all. Apparently this happens pretty 24 . They even stayed long enough for her to 25 some new books and Sesame Street DVDs. The library is a safe place indeed.”The post 26 others to share their own stories of libraries being safe places for them, and it’s enough to 27 even the hardest of hearts. For people who grew up in dysfunctional (功能失调的) homes, the library can be a safe heaven of calm and kindness. For people lacking financial means, the library is a space that provides free education and free entertainment, as well as a free indoor place to go. This is the reason why 28 people grouped to libraries when they have nowhere else on earth---the only place that doesn’t 29 money. We cannot understate Literal lifesavers. Libraries also fill up a lot of gaps in other social 30 and help people find their way to information about other opportunities. They open the doors to so many 31 .17. A．calm B．noisy C．nervous D．amusing18. A．ask B．pay C．afford D．beg19. A．supplies B．stationery C．books D．cafeterias20. A．support B．assistance C．shelter D．safety21. A．declared B．explained C．tackled D．discovered22. A．trapped B．lost C．anxious D．delighted23. A．know B．search C．conceive D．cover24. A．exactly B．accurately C．regularly D．fluently25. A．work out B．come out C．bring out D．check out26. A．spread B．inspired C．impressed D．contacted27. A．bother B．surprise C．fund D．warm28. A．heartbroken B．homeless C．hopeless D．elderly29. A．require B．quit C．recommend D．spend30. A．research B．communities C．services D．designs31. A．memories B．problems C．advertisements D．possibilities四、语法填空阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式When I was in the middle school, I founded a student club 32 (name) “green planet” inspired by Chai Jing’s documentary Under the Dome. At first people knew this club. As a result, we had only 15 members. And I 33 (laugh) at for being crazy. However, I didn’t lose heart and I insisted. Every day, we club y members broadcast weather reports and PM 2.5 levels. We then published articles and pictures of theserious 34 (pollute) of the city on the school website. Meanwhile, my club also shares suggestions 35 how to live a low carbon life on the school board, for example: take public transportation or car pool to school; do 36 (little) shopping and so on.37 time went by, more are what students showed great interest in our club.And luckily, I persuaded my headmaster to join us. After what seemed ages of waiting, the club was finally accepted by the majority of students in my school. An increasing number of students supported 38 (ours).Since then, we’re worked together 39 (promote) our club. And up to now, 85% of the students 40 (join) us and enjoyed the simple but eco-friendly life.Such is Joy, 41 responsible and persistent girl.五、应用文写作42. If you’re Li Hua. I’m going to plant trees by the river with my classmates this weekend. Please write an email to Nancy and invite her to join us.Contents include: 1. Gathering time and place;2. Activity arrangement and reminder;3. Lunch and return time.Limitations: 1. The number of words is about 100. 2. You can add appropriate details to make your writing coherent.参考答案1. C2. D3. D4. C5. C6. A7. D8. B 9. C 10. A 11. D12. B 13. F 14. D 15. E 16. C17. A 18. B 19. C 20. D 21. B 22. B 23. A 24. C 25. D 26. B27. D 28. B 29. A 30. C 31. D32. named33. was laughed34. pollution35. on/about36. less37. As38. us39. to promote40. have joined41. a42. Dear Nancy,My classmates and I are planning to plant trees by the river this weekend. We all hope you can join us. Here is the schedule.We are to meet at the school gate at 8 o'clock this Saturday morning. Since we'll cycle there and work in the field, you'd better wear casual clothes and comfortable shoes. It would be much better if you could bring some necessary tools. Besides, we'll have a picnic there. Everyone is expected to bring their lunch and share it. Maybe we will return at around 3 o'clock in the afternoon.Would you like to join us? Hope to see you then.Yours,Li Hua。

2023届高三英语晚自习限时训练【3月30日晚，限时：不超过65-70分钟】一、阅读理解（一）Located in the tropical forests in Xishuangbanna, southwest China’s Yunnan province, the Asian Elephant Breeding and Rescue Center (AEBRC) is dedicated to giving careful and effective protection to wild elephants.Though the jungles provide rich sources of food and water for the elephants, they can also pose a threat to them if they become ill or injured, making it difficult for them to survive in the wild.In August 2015, a baby elephant that was less than one month old was abandoned by her herd at the d oorway of a farmer’s house in Simiao, Pu’er city. Vets from the AEBRC came and took the animal to their center for treatment. She was found to have intra-abdominal infections and heart failure. She was also at risk of blood poisoning.The baby elephant finally recovered after proper treatment by the keepers at the center. However, without the presence of her mother, she became malnourished (营养不良) due to a lack of breast milk. At that time, she weighed only 76 kilograms, much smaller than an average newborn elephant. The vets decided to feed her goat milk, and as she was born in the Chinese Year of the Goat, the elephant was named Yang Niu (“Yang” is Chinese for goat, and Niu means girl). The elephant is now about 6 years old, 1.8 meters tall and weighs 1.3 tonnes.Currently, there are 11 rescued Asian elephants living at the center and being cared for by 27 keepers, who spend more than 10 hours with them each day. Thanks to these efforts, the population of Asian wild elephants in the province has reached 300 from 150 over the past 30 years.The local government has designated (指派) a place as a source of food for the elephants so that they do less damage to villagers’ crops while looking for food. They’ve also monitored the elephants using technologies such as drones to keep track of their activities and prevent encounters between villagers and the elephants. The local government has also purchased commercial insurance for residents to compensate them if the elephants attack them.；1. What can be a threat to elephants’ survival according to the text?A．Lack of food sources. B．Illegal hunting.C．Physical problems. D．Destruction of forests.；2. What does the example of a baby elephant stress?A．The recovery of Yang Niu.B．The efforts made by keepers.C．The risks facing baby elephants.D．The importance of mother elephants.；3. What does the author mainly talk about in Paragraph 5?A．The number of elephants endangered.B．The urgency of rescuing wild elephants.C．A steady growth of elephant population.D．A rising trend of animal overprotection.；4. Why has the government designated a place for elephants?A．To keep track of their activities.B．To prevent them from damaging crops.C．To save them the trouble of looking for food.D．To ensure the growth of the elephant population.（二）No one can resist the temptation (诱惑) of snacks. But at the same time, you may be underestimating how many calories a snack contains. What would happen if you had a bag of crisps (炸薯片) a day? Eating an extra packet of crisps a day could lead to a weight gain of 6. 35 kg after a year, The Times reported.People underestimate the number of calories in their snacks, with experts warning that eating a bag of crisps every day could lead to a stone of weight gain in a year. A survey of around 2 ,000 adults found that about three quarters underestimated the impact of what a small reduction could have. One in ten believed that cutting 200 calories a day would not affect weight. At the same time, many people didn’t seem to know exactly how many calories were in their snacks. When it came to snacks, people struggled, with 95 percent guessing that half a sharing bag of tortilla chips had 214 calories on average, almost half the true figure of 447.Can’t we resist buying snacks? The food environment is to blame. Even though we all know snacking is bad for our health, we can’t help but fill our shopping carts with snacks.Don’t always blame yourself for poor self- control, and supermarket shelves also have to carry this “pot” half.Hugo Harper, head of Nesta’s health team, said the pressure to resist high-calorie snacks should not be put on consumers and that our food environment needed. to be changed, He said,“Our environment has a real impact on what we eat, from advertisements and supermarket promotions to what ‘s available in our local corner shops.Hugo added,“If we had fewer cues to snacks, or were pushed to buy fewer high calorie snacks, we should be able to see real change.”New rules coming into force next month will restrict promotions on foods high in fat, sugar and salt in big shops.；5. What does the author intend to do in paragraph 1?A．List some reasons. B．Introduce the topic.C．Put up an argument. D．Raise a question.；6. What can we know from the survey?A．One in ten people cut 200 calories a day.B．Many people knew how many snacks they ate.C．No one knew the calories the snacks contained.D．Most people lacked the awareness of snacks’ impact.；7. What may cause people to buy more snacks according to the text?A．The food environment. B．Living conditions. C．Consumption ability. D．Supermarket management.；8. Which of the following may be the best title for the text?A．A packet of crisps contains many caloriesB．People can resist the temptation of snacksC．The harm of snacks is beyond your imaginationD．2,000 adults got involved in a consumption survey二、七选五阅读Have you had a talk with someone, and think you are paying attention to him or her, only to realize shortly afterwards that you can’t remember what he said? Oh, perhaps you fail to focus while he is speaking and miss the message that he is trying to deliver. 9 : TVs, radios, traffic noises, telephones, laptops and so on which can make it difficult to listen with our full attention.But how can we listen more effectively? 10 . Professor Jon Kabat-Zinn said, “It’s time for mindful listening to come in. Mindfulness means paying attention in a particular way, with a purpose, at the present moment and non-judgmentally.”11 ? Jon Kabat-Zinn describes three key elements of mindful listening that we can use to improve our listening skills.First of all, be present. When we listen mindfully, our focus should be on the person we are listening to without distractions. 12 . By doing so, we can understand a situation from someone else’s point of view. After all, we often see the world through our own experiences. Finally, listen to our own cues. Our cues are the thoughts, feelings and physical reactions that we have when we feel anxious or angry, and they can hold back ideas and perspe ctives that we’re uncomfortable with. Mindful listening can help us to be more aware of our cues. 13 .In conclusion, the rule is straightforward: simply “Listen”! Listen carefully and attentively. Pay full attention to the other person, and don’t l et other thoughts, like what we are going to say next, distract us.A．Then think in others’ shoesB．Researchers seem to have got itC．How can we deal with mindful listeningD．Modem life is actually full of distractionsE．But how can we apply mindful listening to our lifeF．Next, reflect on the experience you’ve gone throughG．Besides, it allows us to choose not to let them ruin communication三、语法填空阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

【备考高考】高考语文文言文阅读训练经典题目(1)一、高中语文文言文阅读1．阅读下面的文言文，完成下面小题。

彰武军节度使侍中曹穆公行状王安石公讳玮，字宝臣，真定府灵寿县人。

少以荫为天平、武宁二军牙内都虞侯。

至道中，李继迁盗据河西银、夏等州，后又击诸部并其众。

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太宗问大臣谁可使当继迁者，武惠王以公应诏。

真宗即位，移知镇戎军。

当是时，继迁虐使其众，人多怨者，公即移书言朝廷恩信、抚纳之厚以动之。

羌人得书，往往感泣。

咸平六年，继迁死，其子德明求保塞。

公上书言：“继迁擅中国要害地，终身旅拒，使谋臣狼顾而忧。

方其国危子弱，不即捕灭，后更盛强，无以息民。

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大中祥符三年，已而又以为泾原路都钤辖兼知渭州。

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八年，迁英州团练使，知秦州。

秦西南羌唃厮啰、宗哥立遵始大，遵献方物，求赐赞普。

公上书言：“夷狄无厌，足其求必轻中国。

”大臣方疑其事，会得公书，遂不许，而犹以为保顺军节度使。

公曰：“我狃遵矣，又将为寇。

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天圣七年，换彰武军节度使。

八年正月，薨于位，年五十八。

皇帝为罢朝两日，赠侍中，谥曰武穆。

公为将几四十年，用兵未尝败衂，尤有功于西方。

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所募皆为精兵。

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自三都之战，威震四海。

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时文阅读限时训练四篇AOn Sept. 12, 2023, Apple made an announcement. It said it will use the USB-C connector for all its new iPhone 15 models. This is a big deal. It means that all new iPhones will have the same connector. USB stands for Universal Serial Bus. The C refers to the third type. It follows types A and B.The USB Implementers Forum is made up of over 1,000 companies. They promote and support USB technology. The group developed the USB-C connector. It replaces the older USB connectors. It also replaces other types of ports. These include HDMI, DisplayPort and VGA. The aim is to create a single, universal connector for a wide range of devices.The key features and benefits of USB-C include a reversible connector. You can insert it in either orientation. It also allows some cables to have the same connector on both ends for connecting between devices and connecting devices to chargers, unlike most earlier USB and Lightning cables.USB-C's widespread adoption in the electronics industry is likely to lead to a universal standard. This reduces the need for multiple types of cables and adapters. Also, its slim and compact shape allows manufacturers to make thinner and lighter devices.Connectors use a variety of data transfer protocols. These are sets of rules for formatting and handling data. The latest USB protocol is version 4. It provides a data transfer rate of up to 40 gigabits per second. This depends on the rating of the cable. The latest Thunderbolt, also on version 4, supports up to 40 gigabits-persecond data transfer and 100 watts charging.Why USB-C mattersDue to the fragmented nature of technology evolution, computer users a decade ago were struggling. They had too many connectors: USB for data; power cables for charging; HDMI or DisplayPort or VGA for video; and Ethernet for internet. This called for an industrywide effort to convergence on an all-purpose connector. Since itsintroduction in 2014, USB-C has gained widespread popularity. It has already become the connector of choice for most non-Apple devices. Apple converted the iPad Pro to USB-C in 2018. Now, it is doing the same for the best selling Apple device, the iPhone. Some market forecasts suggest there will be close to 4 billion USB-C connector sales by 2025 and 19 billion by 2033.1. Which organization developed the USB-C connector?A. The European Union.B. The USB Implementers Forum.C. Apple Inc.D. The USB Consortium.2. What was the goal of developing the USB-C connector by the USB Implementers Forum?A. To replace all USB connectors with USB-C.B. To promote Thunderbolt technology exclusively.C. To create a universal connector for various devices.D. To develop a connector for Apple devices.3. What is the key feature of USB-C mentioned in the text?A. It requires adapters for most devices.B. It is larger and heavier than previous connectors.C. It has a reversible connector.D. It supports only Apple devices.4. When was USB-C introduced to the market?A. 2014.B. 2023.C. 2033.D. 2018.5. According to market forecasts, how many USB-C connector sales are expected by 2033?A. 1 billion.B. 19 billion.C. 4 billion.D. 10 billion.答案: 1. B, 2. C, 3. C, 4. A, 5. BBHangzhou dishes are one of the eight great cuisines of China. They are noted for their seasonal ingredients, elaborate preparation, sophisticated cooking techniques, and refreshing taste. A trip to Hangzhou isn't complete without trying some of its speciality dishes. Here are a few must-try meals. Each of them has an age old story.Dongpo Pork (red-braised pork belly)The dish was named after a Song Dynasty (960-1279) poet and official, Su Dongpo. When Su was banished to Hangzhou, he initiated a thorough dredging of West Lake. This had great benefits for the locals. To express their gratitude, they gifted Su a lot of pork. Su added his own twist to the traditional cooking process of braised pork belly. He added yellow wine and stewed it on low heat. He distributed the dish to those who worked on the project. It became widely favored.West Lake Carp in Vinegar GravyLegend has it that two brothers surnamed Song lived in Hangzhou. The elder brother was murdered by a local villain. In desperation and fear for his safety, the younger brother was forced into exile. During his farewell dinner, his recently widowed sister-in-law cooked a dish. It was both sweet and sour. She was implying that the young Song should "not forget the salt amid the sweet". The younger brother later returned as a high ranking official, avenged his brother's murder, and sought out his sister. The dish has been handed down from generation to generation.Sister Song's Fish SoupDuring the Song Dynasty, a woman nicknamed Sister Song settled down alongside West Lake. She made a living selling fish soup. On a trip to West Lake, Emperor Gaozong tasted her fish soup and spoke very highly of it. The soup's reputation spread far and wide, and it became a calling card for the city.Sauteed Shrimps with Longjing TeaThe story of this dish relates to Emperor Qianlong. He ruled from 1644-1911. On an excursion to Hangzhou, one of his chefs accidentally dropped Longjing tea leaves into the sauteed shrimp. The lingering fragrance of the tea combined with the divine texture of the shrimp won him over. A classic Hangzhou dish was born.1. Which dish is named after the Song Dynasty poet and official Su Dongpo?A. Sauteed Shrimps with Longjing Tea.B. Dongpo Pork.C. West Lake Carp in Vinegar Gravy.D. Sister Song's Fish Soup.2. What story is associated with the dish "West Lake Carp in Vinegar Gravy"?A. It was named after a famous fisherman in Hangzhou.B. The younger brother, forced into exile, received a farewell dinner from his sister-in-law with a sweet and sour dish.C. It was a favorite dish of the Emperor Qianlong.D. It was invented by a local villain.3. How did "Sauteed Shrimps with Longjing Tea" come into existence?A. It was created by a famous tea merchant in Hangzhou.B. A chef accidentally dropped Longjing tea leaves into sauteed shrimp during Emperor Qianlong's excursion.C. The dish was inspired by a poem about tea.D. It was a traditional dish that dates back to the Song Dynasty.4. What common theme runs through the stories behind these Hangzhou dishes?A. Hangzhou dishes are known for their spicy flavors.B. Each dish has an age-old story or legend associated with its creation or popularity.C. All the dishes were named after famous historical figures.D. The dishes are all vegetarian.5. What does the word "excursion" mean in the sentence "On an excursion to Hangzhou, one of theemperor's chefs accidentally dropped Longjing tea leaves into the sauteed shrimp."?A. Experience.B. Talk.C. Trip.D. Boat.答案: 1. B, 2. B, 3. B, 4. B, 5. CCSome of the oldest known poems do not have a named author. Researchers believe this might be because early poems were sung and passed on through the sharing of stories. They were sometimes chanted or even used as prayers. Caedmon's Hymn is often considered the oldest surviving English poem. It was written in the late 7th century – more than 1,300 years ago. The first word is "nu" – which means "now". It instantly grabs the reader's attention.Fast-forward a few centuries, and poets such as William Shakespeare (1564–1616), William Blake (1757–1827) and Elizabeth Barrett Browning (1806–1861) wrote poems that captured the imagination of generations of readers. Poems during these eras usually rhymed, but not always. John Agard (born 1949) Benjamin Zephaniah (born in 1958) and Grace Nichols (born in 1950) are modern poets. They have combined their own Caribbean cultural heritage with life in Britain to write their own interesting and thought-provoking poetry about their experiences and observations. Their poetry is widely studied in schools by students across the country.Why does poetry matter?Poetry can be an important tool for self-expression. 66.5% of children found that writing poetry helped them cope with the difficulties of lockdown. A report carried out in 2020 found that poetry was the most usual way for 11 to 16-year-olds to discover writing from African and Asian cultures. This supports the organisers' belief that poetry can build understanding between cultures and people. Having a special day every year dedicated to poetry helps families, children, communities and schools share their poems and have their voices heard. It also keeps the need for poetry alive.What does "refuge" mean to you?Jay Bhadricha is one of the day's leaders. He describes refuge as a "shelter from the storm, it's an escape, it is a hug from someone you love and it is found in abundance in poetry". Some might find refuge in their family's past. They might write poetry about that, or even in the act of writing poetry itself. Others might seek refuge in their hobbies, and put pen to paper to share them. Refugees (people who have fled war and danger to make a home elsewhere) and those who have welcomed them might write about the experiences, too. The word "refuge" comes from a French word meaning "to flee". People might write about leaving something behind or rushing towards the future. The poet and author Michael Rosen wrote a poem called On the Move Again from Somewhere. It says, "Take the train. Catch a plane. Make the trip. Ina ship... home is where you find it. "1. What is suggested as a possible reason why some of the oldest known poems didn't have namedauthors?A. Authors intentionally remained anonymous.B. They were passed on through storytelling and song.C. Authors were not recognized in ancient times.D. The concept of authorship didn't exist then.2. When was "Caedmon's Hymn," often considered the oldest surviving English poem, written?A. In the 16th century.B. In the late 7th century.C. In the 18th century.D. More than 2,300 years ago.3. What does the text suggest about the role of poetry in building understanding between cultures?A. Poetry can build understanding between cultures and people.B. Poetry creates barriers between cultures.C. Poetry has no impact on cultural understanding.D. Poetry is mainly focused on promoting cultural differences.4. How does Jay Bhadricha describe the concept of "refuge" in relation to poetry?A. "A challenge, a mystery, and a distant journey."B. "A place to hide from danger, away from one's loved ones."C. "A feeling of sadness and loss."D. "Shelter from the storm, an escape, a hug from someone you love."5. What is the origin of the word "refuge," as mentioned in the text?A. It has no specific origin mentioned in the text.B. It is derived from a Latin word meaning "home."C. It comes from a French word meaning "to flee."D. It originates from an ancient Greek term.答案: 1. B, 2. B, 3. A, 4. D, 5. CDClimate Change Is Changing the Color of the OceanClimate change is reshaping the surface of the Earth — even down to the color of the oceans. A new study says that more than half the world's ocean area is "becoming greener." The trend is connected to human-caused global warming.It's not clear what is driving the greening. In some places, it could indicate changes in the amount of plankton or other organic material floating in the water. Plankton are a cornerstone of the ocean food chain. These kinds of shifts could have ripple effects throughout the entire marine ecosystem. That's a topic for future research. For now, the researchers can say for sure that the oceans are changing colors. And climate change is to blame.The study was published Wednesday in the journal Nature. It examines 20 years of satellite data. The data measures light reflected at the surface of the water all across the globe. The subtle changes aren't necessarily visible to the naked eye. The research finds that 56 percent of the world's oceans are shifting in color. And on the whole, they're growing greener. The trend is especially strong in the lower latitudes. These include the subtropics and tropics. Scientists then used a computer model. They wanted to find out whether climate change was playing a part. They ran one set of simulations. They represented the oceans under a strong climate change scenario. Then, they compared them with a second set of simulations. They imagined a world in which climate change didn't exist.Climate change seems to be the culprit. But the exact reasons still need some scientific digging. Rising ocean temperatures in and of themselves aren't driving the greening. There are plenty of other ways global warming is affecting the world. It can change the structure and flow of certain currents, for instance. These kinds of changes can affect the growth of phytoplankton and other factors that might be contributing to the greening. The findings weren't a surprise to the researchers. They're consistent with the way researchers expect the global oceans to change as the world keeps on warming. "I've been running simulations that have been telling me for years that thesechanges in ocean color are going to happen," study co-author Stephanie Dutkiewicz said. "To actually see it happening for real is not surprising, but frightening."1. According to the study, what percentage of the world's ocean area is "becoming greener"?A. Less than half.B. Around a quarter.C. Approximately two-thirds.D. More than half.2. What is not clear about the greening of the oceans?A. The impact of plankton on the marine ecosystem.B. The exact reasons driving the change in color.C. The visible changes in ocean color.D. The connection between greening and global warming.3. What did the researchers use to examine the changes in ocean color?A. Satellite data measuring reflected light.B. Survey responses from oceanographers.C. A computer model of the world's oceans.D. Underwater cameras and sensors.4. What do the simulations in the study suggest about climate change and ocean color?A. Climate change has no impact on ocean color shifts.B. Rising ocean temperatures are the main cause of the change.C. Rising global temperatures are to blame for the greening.D. Ocean color changes are unrelated to global warming.5. What does study co-author Stephanie Dutkiewicz say about the findings?A. They were unrelated to climate change.B. They were inconsistent with previous research.C. They were not surprising but frightening.D. They were unexpected and concerning.答案: 1. D, 2. B, 3. A, 4. C, 5. C。

高三英语高效限时训练姓名:___________班级:___________一、阅读理解ABeavers(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 dams to raise water levels for protection from enemies. Dams also slow water’s flow while blocking 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 coexist with beavers. Last winter, many 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 trees falling.“We cover the trees we don’t want them to eat, while planting periodically oth ers 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 2023 project will restore proper water depth and improve wildlife habitat without creating problems for the path. The balancing act continues.；1. 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.；2. 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.；3. What do the underlined words“beaver baffle”refer to in paragraph 4?A．A block to keep beavers away. B．A tool to fix holes in the dams.C．A device to maintain water level. D．A material to protect the soil bank.；4. What is the theme of Swallow Pond’s 2023 project?A．Biological diversity. B．Harmonious coexistence. C．Prevention of natural disasters. D．Preservation of wildlife habitat.BThe safeguarding of intangible cultural heritage is considered an important part of sustainable development. Among the 629 UNESCO-listed traditions are five entries in Estonia, the most recent of which is the building and use of dugout canoes in the Soomaa region.Every year, before spring, Soomaa National Park transforms into an almost drowned world, when water from melting snow in the eastern uplands floods the low-lying forests, wetlands, roads and yards of the residents who still live here. The water level rose so high that villagers could roll a dugout canoe right through their windows and into their living rooms. Everyone has had to learn to adapt to the natural annual phenomenon.Building a dugout canoe requires a good trunk of an aspen, which grows throughout the forests of Estonia. Once cut down, the trees are peeled and shaped like a cigar using an axe. From here, the inside of the boat is carved out to give it shape. Builders cut the frame down to a few centimetres in thickness. A long log fire is then built alongside the canoe, which is filled with several bucketfuls of water and left to warm up. Once the water has evaporated, sticks are squeezed into the frame lengthways to open it up. Aspen is a soft wood and a trunk half a metre across can be expanded into a metre-wide boat. The boat is then left to cool in the shade and is traditionally finished the following spring, once the wood has fully dried, when it’s given its final design and covered with tar.Aivar Ruukel, one of only five Estonians who still preserve the skill, chooses to build them as a way to connect with the history, As a young man, Ruukel attended workshops led by two master boat builders, both in their 70s at the tim e. He hopes that by the time he’s 70 there will be more young people doing the same. Enthusiasts hope that its joining the heritage list will safeguard the ancient practice and attract the next generation of boatmasters to keep the tradition alive.；5. Why do villagers have to preserve dugout canoes?A．To survive floods. B．To go canoeing in the park.C．To learn about a natural phenomenon. D．To apply for intangible cultural heritage.；6. What’s the right order of building a dugout canoe?① The boat is left in the shade to dry.② The inside of the boat is carved out to give it shape.③ Builders warm up the canoe and open the frame up.④ The boat is given the design and covered with the tar.⑤ Builders remove the barks and make the trees into cigar shapes.A．⑤③②④①B．②⑤④①③C．⑤②③①④D．②③⑤④①；7. Which statement will Ruukel probably agree with?A．Young people shall become boatmasters.B．The practice will die out in the next generation.C．More people are needed to pass on the tradition.D．One cannot master the skill without learning history.；8. What is the best title for the text?A．Dugout canoes come to life B．Boat building industry in Estonia C．Cultural heritage protection in Estonia D．Dugout canoes in Estonia boat to future二、七选五阅读Maybe you are an average student. You probably think you will never be a top student. This is not necessarily so, however. Anyone can become a better student if he or she wants to. Here’s how:Plan your time carefully. When planning your work, you should make a list of things that you have to do. After making this list, you should make a schedule of your time. First set your time for eating, sleeping, dressing, etc. 9 Don’t forget to set aside enough time for entertainment. A weekly schedule may not solve all your problems, but it will force you realize what is happening to your time.10 Look around the house for a good study area. Keep this space, which may be a desk or simply a corner of your room, free of everything but study materials. No games, radios, or television. When you sit down to study, concentrate on the subject.Make good use of your time in class. 11 Listening carefully in class means less work later. Taking notes will help you remember what the teacher says.Study regularly. When you get home from school, go over your notes, and review the important points that your teacher has mentioned in class. If you know what your teacher is going to discuss the next day, read that material. 12 If you do these things regularly, the material will become more meaningful, and you’ll remember it longer.Develop a good attitude towards tests. The purpose of a test is to show what you have learned about a subject. They help you remember your new knowledge. 13 A．Behave yourself at home.B．Find a good place to study.C．This will help you understand the next class.D．Then decide a good, regular time for studying.E．Make full use of class time to ask your teacher questions.F．Take advantage of class time to listen to everything the teacher says.G．The world won’t end if you don’t pass a test, so don’t be over worried.三、完形填空Every week, Andy goes for a walk and about two miles away, his friend Gabe does the same thing at the same time. They walk toward each other and when they meet, the 14 thing happens. The two men clap, snap and high five. Then, they15 and go home. The men say it’s their way of saying hi. “Picking up the phone is great, but I’ve got a friend who will 16 wind and rain just to give me a high five,” Andy said “And I wish everybody could feel that feeling.”Andy and Gabe are 17 and they became friends after they met at a concertin 2000. They 18 this bit of silliness seven years ago after Gabe, the gifted pianist, was hospitalized with a serious disease. It affected his brain and caused himto 19 his past. That’s when his friend Andy, came to 20 . Knowing his situation, Andy said, “Well, Gabe, this is going to sound really 21 but I needyou to do something for me. Give me a high five.” And he agreed 22 , “OK!”Andy keeps a record of every 23 in his high-five journal, which includes the latest one: No. 312. “My 24 just did what it has been doing for years when the moment happened—clap, snap, and high five,” Gabe said. That was in September. Since then, a lot of Gabe’s 25 have returned, but few of them are more cherished (珍视的) than this silly tradition. Andy has also written a song about their tradition titled, “Small Things.” It 26 us that appreciating the little things in life is 27 a small thing. Going out of your way for someone is the straightest path to an everlasting 28 .14. A．smartest B．strangest C．simplest D．toughest15. A．turn around B．carry on C．step forward D．break down16. A．brave B．remove C．narrow D．avoid17. A．photographers B．lawyers C．musicians D．authors18. A．adapted B．corrected C．invented D．recommended19. A．regret B．forget C．destroy D．escape20. A．permit B．stand C．comment D．visit21. A．satisfying B．neat C．creative D．silly22. A．gradually B．definitely C．obviously D．extremely23. A．encounter B．hug C．location D．movement24. A．head B．body C．feet D．legs25. A．responses B．expressions C．memories D．opportunities26. A．advises B．promises C．reminds D．warns27. A．only B．just C．even D．not28. A．adventure B．impact C．balance D．friendship四、语法填空阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。

2023届高三英语晚自习限时训练一、阅读理解AFAIREMONT HOTEL Five Waiters and Ten Waitresses: Aged: under 22. At least high school graduates. Good-looking men at least 1.72 meters tall and women at least 1.65. Paid: 1600-2200 dollars per month. One secretary: Aged: under 30. Females favored Good at writing and skilled at computers. Tel:465-4768 Paid: 2500—3000 dollars per month WILSON BOOKSTORE Accountant (会计): Aged: 25 and 40. With an experience of at least two years. With a degree and an accountant certificate. With a practical knowledge of computer. Paid: 3000-4000 dollars monthly. Computer Salesclerk: Aged: 25 or less. Basic education of 12 years or more. Good at computer. Paid: 1800-2200 dollars monthly. Tel: 447-4398 1. Which of the four jobs will be paid best monthly from the passage A．Computer Salesclerk. B．Accountant.C．Secretary. D．A waiter or waitress2. If you are good at writing, you can just find a job as .A．a secretary B．a waiter or waitressC．an accountant D．a salesclerk3. Where can we read the above information most probablyA．In an English bookstore. B．In a newspaper.C．In a hotel magazine. D．In a English TV channel.BHurricane Fiona, killing 16 people and bringing the power system to a 3-day stop, struck Puerto Rico, an island country located between Caribbean Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean, on September 18, almost five years after Hurricane Maria hit the island, showing that, as researchers have long warned, storms are now more frequent and cause more damage due to climate change.Back in 2017, Hurricane Maria killed thousands of people and left millions without power for a week. A study in 2019 found that the possibility of terrible events like Hurricane Maria hitting Puerto Rico is now almost five times higher due to climate change.The storms were similar in many ways but had their own features. Maria was a Category (类别) 4 hurricane whose speed was up to 155 mph, while Fiona, a Category 1 storm when it landed Puerto Rico, was gentler, with winds of up to 85 mph, which later increased to 115 mph as the storm progressed through the island.And yet, the heavy rain caused by Fiona brought Puerto Rico to its knees. According to the data by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the slow moving storms brought 15.80 inches of rain over a 5-day period, slightly more than Maria at 14.72 inchesThis confirms another long-held thought that, with climate change, horrible storms will not only become more common but also wetter.That’s because the increase in temperatures is leading to more loss of water from the sea and warmer air can hold more water vapor (水蒸气). The average temperature all over the world has already increased by nearly 1.2℃ due to climate change and for each 1℃ of warming, the air’s ability to hold water is thought to increase by about 7%. The latest research suggests that the increase may be three times higher, at 21%.；4. What was a direct cause of more storms in Puerto RicoA．Loss of forests. B．Puerto Rico’s location.C．Human activity. D．Climate change.；5. Compared with Maria, what’s the feature of Fiona progressing through Puerto RicoA．It brought less rain. B．It moved a bit slower.C．It caused a longer power cut. D．It brought more deaths.；6. What do the figures in the last paragraph showA．Rainfall increases with temperature rising.B．Puerto Rico is a place raining all the time.C．Storms are common in Puerto Rico.D．Slower storms cause more damage.；7. What’s the best title for the textA．Puerto Rico: Survival of PeopleB．Puerto Rico: Frequent FloodsC．Climate Change: Wetter Puerto RicoD．Climate Change: Disasters on Their Way to Puerto RicoCSheneman, a 33-year-old artist, was first diagnosed with diabetes(糖尿病) around five years ago, and she says it was a wake-up call. Since then, health has become a huge part of her life.What she realized while battling this condition, though, is that a lot of people weren’t aware of what she went through on a daily basis. “Which is crazy to think about because there are so many diabetics out there,” she said. So, Sheneman came up with an art project that would offer a deep understanding of what diabetics go through.On April 1, she started her journey, a 470-mile walk, from her college town of Cincinnati, Ohio, and her plan is to make it to her hometown of Memphis, Tennessee, by the end of the month.Throughout this journey, people will be able to watch her glucose(葡萄糖) levels through an app that’s connected to her glucose monitor, the Dexcom G6. The monitor provides real-time alerts when her glucose levels vary too high or low.This journey is more than just showing people how physically difficult this walk is. “I want them to understand what it looks like to be diabetic and constantly checking and making sure that you’re eating the right things,” she said, adding that “just something as simple as stress can raise your blood sugar.”Sheneman was told by health professionals to do something simple, like walking every day. However, Sheneman, who grew up backpacking, wanted to test the limits of what was possible. “I think it’s important to understand that being a diabetic is not necessarily limiting you,” she said. “There’s just the most difficult part that you have to get over.”8. Why did Sheneman start the art projectA．To raise people’s awareness of diabetes. B．To raise money for all the diabetics.C．To advertise for her hometown. D．To get sympathy for herself.9. What should Sheneman pay special attention to during the journey A．The reactions and concerns of others. B．The app connected to the Dexcom G6.C．The variation of her glucose levels. D．The physical difficulty the walk causes.10. Which of the following best describes the life of a diabetic like ShenemanA．Colorful. B．Cautious.C．Artistic. D．Adventurous.11. What message does Sheneman seem to convey in the last paragraph A．Sport helps gain confidence in fighting diseases.B．We don’t have to follow the doctor’s advice.C．Nothing can stop one achieving their goals.D．Our path in life will not always be smooth.二、七选五阅读We know that choosing a college major can be very tough. But have no fear! Your choice of major will not lock you into a specific career for the rest of your life. Here’s what you need to know about college majors before you choose.What is a major12 Beyond general college requirements, you’ll also take a group of courses in a subject of your choosing such as Chemistry, Literature, or Political Science.How important is my majorThe major you choose will neither predict nor guarantee your future. Many graduates find jobs that have nothing to do with what they studied in college. If you intend to earn a professional degree after college, you will probably need certain courses. 13 .When do I choose a majorThis varies widely across schools and programs. 14 . Others require that you decide upon a major by the time that you set foot inside your first class.15Definitely. One of the most exciting aspects of college life is that it introduces you to new subjects and arouses new passions. However,keep this in mind: every major has necessary coursework. If you change your major late in the game, it may take more than the traditional four years to earn a degree.What are minors and double majorsIf one field of study doesn’t satisfy your intellectual appetite, consider a minor. A minor is similar to a major in that it’s an area of academic concentration. 16 A double major provides you with an understanding or two academic fields. It allows you to become familiar with two sets of values and views while it also requires you to fulfill two sets of requirements.A．Can I change my mindB．Is my major time-consumingC．It’s your specialized area of study in college.D．Most students find one major is more than enough.E．Some schools may give you one year or more to decide.F．The only difference is that it doesn’t require as many classes. G．Many future science doctors major in non-science related fields.三、完形填空The year 2020 was a hard year. So many people thought of ideas to bring 17 to themselves or to others.Kimberly Wybenga was one of them. To cheer up her friends, she 18 10 small boxes and wrote out praises for 10 friends. Just 19 this brought herjoy so she bought 20 more boxes to spread the love even 20 ."I know everyone is 21 some kind of struggle and I just thought it would be nice to support them anyway I could," Wybenga said, " 22 I didn't know what they were going through."The 38-year-old tried to send her boxes of hope anonymously（匿名地）, 23 "a friend" on the bottom of each card. She mailed some packages and sent others to the doorsteps of those who were 24 to her home secretly. In order not to be 25 , she even dressed up herself in black and wore a mask so if people had 26 on doors, they wouldn't know it was her.All the effort to remain anonymous didn't 27 much of the time because Wybenga's 28 was recognized by some friends. Other looked up her 29 on the package and discovered it was her.Now she decided to share the story 30 , hoping to encourage someone else to spread 31 .17. A．luck B．happiness C．wealth D．advantage18. A．made B．borrowed C．bought D．created19. A．exchanging B．improving C．organizing D．doing20. A．further B．faster C．better D．earlier21. A．making up B．dealing with C．finding out D．thinking about22. A．because B．before C．though D．if23. A．signing B．checking C．contacting D．arranging24. A．addicted B．attracted C．close D．used25. A．refused B．seen C．forgotten D．recognized26. A．phones B．cameras C．sources D．solutions27. A．work B．appear C．happen D．leave28. A．face B．dress C．voice D．handwriting29. A．address B．picture C．name D．design30. A．slowly B．extremely C．obviously D．publicly31. A．knowledge B．warning C．kindness D．news四、语法填空阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

箴言中学2023年高三晚自习专项训练【阅读理解】（一）Here are some of the world’s most unusual events.World Ice Golf Championship, GreenlandFor more than 10 years the World Ice Golf Championship has been seen as the most extreme golf competition in the world. In 1997, architect Rolf Henning-Jensen was asked to design the world’s first ice golf course among huge iceberg and heavy snows of Uumma nnaq, a small town on the west coast of Greenland-600 km north of the Arctic Circle. There golfers face extreme temperatures as their first task to deal with. Then it will take players time and patience to accommodate themselves to white “green” and orange balls to play with. Determined by weather conditions, this event is scheduled for March each year in Greenland.Balloon Fiesta, the United StatesHave you ever been taken to the sky in a hot air balloon? The yearly Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta gives you the chance to enjoy a bird’s-eye view of the city and countryside. Since 1972, perfect October weather, blue skies and wind known as the “Albuquerque box” have worked together to allow balloonists to control their way thanks to the direction of blowing winds. This is the only place in the world to enjoy balloons flying in the blue skies each October.El Colacho, SpainThe world’s most dangerous festival takes place every year in a small Spanish village Castillo de Murcia near Burgous. El Colacho means the devil’s jump and in fact this is the act of baby-jumping. Its purpose is to force a devil to leave the child’s body. Men dressed as devils jump over small babies to guard them against illness and bad spirits. Many consider the festival to be dangerous as “jumping devils” could hurt babies. But locals believe the action protects their babies from bad things and organize the jump in the streets, so people can watch or even join.1．What does the schedule of World Ice Golf Championship depend on?A．Transport. B．Economy. C．Weather. D．Golfers’ time. 2．What can we learn about Balloon Fiesta?A．It is usualy held in spring. B．It is held in every October.C．It is known as “Albuquerque box”.D．It is the only place to watch birds in balloons.3．Why is the festival El Colacho celebrated?A．To wish babies good health. B．To celebrate babies’ birthdays.C．To attract visitors around the world. D．To catch the bad spirits hidden in babies.（二）If you are a teenager without a job, you probably do not have much extra money. Sometimes parents will give their children pocket money for doing small housework, but it is often not enough once the children grow into teenagers and want to do things with their friends all of the time. How to make money is an important thi ng for teens to learn. If you’re wondering how a teenager can make good money, some ideas might be:Getting a part-time job at a local restaurant or store is always a sure way to make money as a teen. But getting a job somewhere like this might be bard, considering many jobs in local stores are being taken by adults more and more often.Doing landscaping (绿化) is something that most adults do not like to do, and teens can usually find jobs around their neighborhood doing the landscaping of friends and family.Some teens are good at something such as writing or photography. These teens can make money by doing things such as writing articles for newspapers or magazines or selling their photos online.Teens who live in a country area can earn money by helping out on farms, or they can try raising their own animals such as chickens, and selling them or their products.Looking for jobs can seem hard at first, but if you have a try, it should not be too hard to find a job or way to make money.4．What problem do teenagers have to face when finding a job in local stores?A．Heavy work. B．Low pay.C．Long working hours. D．Competition (竞争) with adults.5．What can we learn from the text?A．Most adults don’t like doing landscaping.B．Getting a part-time job is hard for teens.C．Pocket money from parents is often enough for teens.D．Teens can’t make money by writing articles for newspapers or magazines.6．Which is easier for most teens from the country to earn extra money?A．Writing articles. B．Jobs in stores.C．Doing landscaping. D．Jobs in restaurants.7．What is the text mainly about?A．How important is money to a teenager?B．How can a teenager make extra money?C．Why should a teenager depend on their parents?D．Why do a teenager find a job?（三）We’ve all heard the stories of an actor’s struggles before a career breakthrough: living a hard life, working part time, being a couch potato before getting that major role. Shelby, the star of“A Dog’s Way Home’“, has a hard-luck tale that could top them all. Before her big break, she was living in a landfill (垃圾填埋场), rooting through garbage for her next meal.Shelby’s big break came in April 2022, when animal-control officer Megan Buhler was driving in Cheatham County, Tennessee. Out on an unrelated call, Buhler spotted and approached what she recalled was a noticeably scared puppy emerging from the garbage dump.“I knelt down and just said,’Oh, come here, baby,”said Buhler. “She was so scared, but she came right up to me, and I was able to put her in my tru ck.” The pair headed to the county animal shelter, where the staff began calling the new resident Baby Girl.Buhler and others didn’t know that 3,200 kilometers away, Hollywood was looking for a dog to play Bella in a film written by Cathryn Michon. The find-a-Bella job went to dog trainer Teresa Ann Miller. Her mission was to search shelters nationwide for a dog that could play Bella. One day, Miller spotted Baby Girl’s adoption photo. “Honestly, it was a really good picture, and she was smiling happily,” Miller said. Then she met Baby Girl, and assessed her on personality and the ability to respond to simple commands. After assessment, she adopted Baby Girl from the shelter, renamed her Shelby and took her to California for training. Miller and Shelby trained for just over three months before filming began. Then they were together each day on the set.Most of the film’s reviews have praised Shelby’s performance. Variety made the comments“an amazing dog, perfect performance!”Shelby has come a long way from the garbage dump. But Buhler said when she saw Shelbyrecently she just needed only a second to compare the movie star with the dog she found from piles of trash. “She’s exactly the same, with the same big grin on her face.” Buhler said.；8．Why is an actor’s struggle before a career breakthrough mentioned in Paragraph 1?A．To clearly point out the main idea of the passage.B．To attract reader’s attention by giving dramatic examples.C．To introduce a dog’s similar but even more unusual experience.D．To make a sharp contrast between an actor’s struggle and a dog’s struggle.；9．What finally helped Baby Girl get the big role in the film?A．Her adoption picture. B．Her personality and ability.C．Her happy smile. D．Her miserable experiences.；10．What does Buhler mean by saying “She is exactly the same” in the last paragraph?A．The dog looked exactly the same as before.B．The dog was really excited to live such a happy life.C．The dog returned to the piles of trash where she found it.D．The dramatic change of the d og’s life hasn’t changed her nature.；11．Which of the following may serve as the best title of the passage?A．The Trainer and Her Star DogB．Shelby’s Hard-luck StoryC．From a Landfill Puppy to a Movie StarD．The Success of “A Dog’s Way Home”（四）After limiting the screen time, the minors in China are prohibited against getting tattooed (文身) now.According to the guideline, which came out on June 6th, 2022, any enterprise, organization and individuals should be stopped from providing inking services. The guideline also prohibits “encouraging or forcing” children into getting tattoos, while encouraging parents to advise their children against getting tattooed.“All agencies that provide tattooing services should clearly display signs refusing minors, and ask c ustomers to show their IDs if it’s hard to judge their age based on their appearance,” the guideline said.Tattoo culture has gained popularity especially among the country’s youth in recent years. They regard it as a form of fashion and self expression. H owever, tattoos haven’t been widely accepted in the society and they might have a bad influence on people in some situations.Amanla, a tattoo artist in the southwestern Yunnan Province, said he agreed with the ban. He said, “Protection is necessary. But more deeply, it’s also disrespectful for people to do something merely to be cool without knowing what they really want or understanding the pattern being drawn on their body.”In recent years, several regions have issued local regulations banning tattoo services for children. In June of last year, a court in the eastern Jiangsu Province ordered a tattoo shop to stop tattooing minors after being accused of using ink containing harmful pigments (色素).Yuan Ningning, a legal advisor specializing in family education law, said that the working guideline has cleared up the responsibilities between different regulators and called for more education and specific punishments.“The central government has already formed a consensus (共识),” Yuan said. “But it takes alear ning process among the local authorities for the guideline to be effective. That’s the first and a very crucial step.”12．What should the tattoo shops do according to the regulation?A．Refuse to serve the minors. B．Offer quality service for teenagers. C．As k the minors’ parents for advice.D．Keep the minors safe while tattooing. 13．What does paragraph 4 tell us about tattoo?A．Tattooing has a long history in China.B．The society has been influenced by tattooing.C．Young people are more interested in tattooing.D．Tattooing helps people do their work better.14．Which of the following might Amanla agree with?A．Tattoos are not for everyone.B．Tattooing for minors must be punished.C．We should learn about tattoos before getting one.D．It is not easy for the regulation to be put into practice.15．What can be inferred about the guideline?A．Those who break the rules will be punished.B．It has got wide recognition among the public.C．Educators play a key role in carrying out the rules.D．It is a long way for the guideline to make a difference.参考答案CBA DACB CBDC ACCD。

限时规范练一语言文字运用＋名句名篇默写＋文言文阅读(时间：45分钟分值：40分)一、语言文字运用(12分)1．在下面一段话的空缺处依次填入词语，最恰当的一组是(3分)( )古代信函以何种方式邮递，与汉乐府“双鲤鱼”是否为刻作鱼形的木质信函，本是两个不能________的问题。

后世以“鱼书”“鱼素”“鲤缄”等代称书信，皆是________这首汉乐府，并不能表明后人将其理解为鱼形信函。

孟浩然诗曰“尺书能不吝，时望鲤鱼传”，至少在明代以前，并无人________此“鲤鱼”非真鲤鱼。

A．相提并论化用质疑B．混为一谈引用质疑C．混为一谈化用置疑D．相提并论引用置疑答案 A解析相提并论：把不同的或相差悬殊的人或事物混在一起来谈论或看待(多用于否定式)。

混为一谈：把不同的事物混在一起，说成是同样的事物。

结合“两个”“问题”分析，应选用“相提并论”。

化用：也称作“借用”“套用”，即将他人作品中的句、段或作品化解开来，根据表达的需要，再重新组合，灵活运用，形成一个有机的整体。

引用：用别人说过的话(包括书面材料)或做过的事作为根据；任用。

结合“后世以‘鱼书’‘鱼素’‘鲤缄’等代称书信”“这首汉乐府”分析，应选用“化用”。

质疑：提出疑问。

置疑：怀疑(多用于否定式)。

“置疑”是动词加名词结构，前面不能再加“提出”一类的动词。

结合“无人”分析，应选用“质疑”。

2．在下面一段文字横线处填入语句，衔接最恰当的一项是(3分)( )就伦理学和心理学的关系看，________，________，________；________，________。

①为伦理学的研究提供必要条件②伦理学主要从道德品质上考察人的心理现象③心理学则揭示人的行为动机和性格等心理现象的本质④对心理学特别是社会心理学的研究有一定帮助⑤伦理学和心理学都研究人的行为动机A．⑤③④②①B．②①③④⑤C．③①②④⑤D．⑤②④③①答案 D解析⑤紧承前文，总说伦理学和心理学之间的关系，排除B、C两项。

高考英语阅读理解专项限时训练1第一节阅读下列短文，从每题所给的4个选项 (A、B、C和D) 中，选出最佳选项。

AOff-Peak fares are cheaper tickets for traveling on trains that are less busy, offering good value for money. The tickets may require you to travel at specific times of day, days of the week or on a specific route. Where there is more than one Off-Peak fare for a journey, the cheaper fare is called Super Off-Peak.You can buy Off-Peak tickets any time before you travel, either online or at a local station. The travel restrictions for your Off-Peak ticket will depend on the journey you are making. The tickets must be used on the date shown on the ticket. For Off-Peak return tickets, related journeys must be made on the date shown on your ticket as well.Children aged live lo fifteen get a 50% discount for all Off-Peak fares. Up to 2 children under 5 years can travel free with each fare paying adult. Railcard holders get 1/3 off all Standard Class Off Peak fares. Senior, and disabled Railcard holders also get 1/3 off all First Class Off Peak fares. Please note that minimum fares and time restrictions may apply to tickets bought with a Railcard.If you plan on a train trip with friends or your family, you may get group travel discounts. Three or four can travel for the price of just two adults—leaving everyone more money to spend on the day out! If you are traveling in a group of ten or more at Off-Peak times, you may be able to obtain a further discount through the train company you are traveling with. Contact the train company directly and be aware that you may need to book tickets in advance.For more information, please visit www. .1. An Off-Peak ticket differs from other tickets in .A. its good value for moneyB. its convenienceC. the specific trainsD. travel schedules2. Apart from the Off-Peak fares, you may also save money by .A. becoming a VIPB. traveling at rush timeC. buying tickets onlineD. getting group travel discounts3. What type of writing is this text?A. An announcement.B. A ticket booking guide.C. A business report.D. A travel review.BTipping isn’t a big part of British culture, unlike in North America, where waiters and waitresses are paid below minimum wage, Tips are usually appreciated, but offering a tip of some1services can cause confusion.In casual restaurants, where you pay for your order at a counter but food is brought to your table, tipping is uncommon. You are welcome to leave a pound or two if you wish. In restaurants where you place your order with a waiter or a waitress and receive your food and bill at your table, it’s customary to tip around 10 percent. In some restaurants, a service charge may be added 1o the bill automatically, typically 10 or 12.5 percent. In this case, you don’t need to add a further tip. When you pay by credit card, the machine may ask if you want to add a tip. Check your bill to see if a service charge has already been added before paying—if so you don’t need to add a tip on the machine. You can request the service charge be removed from your bill if you are unhappy with the service. In some cases a restaurant may print “service not included” on the bill or menu. This is a request for a tip. You’re not forced to offer anything, but 10 percent would be normal in this situation. Tipping in cafes and fast food restaurant is not expected.If you use a taxi, round the fare up to the nearest pound shown on the meter. On a journey from or to the airport in a booked minicab you might wish to tip 2 or 3 pounds if the driver helps with your bags.Be sure to check a country’s tipping culture before you start your trip. For more information, visit TripAdvisor com.4. According to the text, in British culture.A. it is necessary to tip if you are served in cafesB. it is confusing to tip if you receive your bill at your tableC. it is customary to tip if “service not included” is printed on the billD. it is compulsory to tip even if the service is unsatisfying in some restaurants5. When you pay by credit card, .A. the service charge can be added on the machineB. the service charge must have been included in the bill automatically.C. the service charge can’t be refusedD. the service charge needn’t be checked before you pay6. If the British taxi meter shows 58.4 pounds, you are expected to pay .A. 58.4 poundsB. 59 poundsC. 61poundsD. 64 pounds7. What is the best title for the text?A. Introduction of TripAdvisor. comB. Occasions for TippingC. Advice on Tipping in RestaurantsD. British Ways to TippingCOur perception of how food tastes is influenced by cultery like knives, forks, and spoons, research suggests.“Size, weight, shape and color all have an effect on flavor,” says a University of Oxford team. Cheese tastes saltier when eaten from a knife rather than a fork; while white spoons make yoghurt2taste better, experiments show.The study in the journal Flavour suggests the brain makes judgments on food even before it goes in the mouth.More than 100 students took part in three experiments looking at the influence of weight, color and shape of cutlery on taste. The researchers found that when the weight of the cutlery is consistent with expectations, this had an influence on how the food tastes. For example, food tasted sweeter on the small spoons than are traditionally used to serve desserts.Color contrast was also an important factor—white yoghurt eaten from a white spoon was rated sweeter that white yoghurt tasted on a black spoon. Similarly, when testers were offered cheese on a knife, spoon, fork or toothpick, they found that the cheese on a knife tasted saltiest.“How we experience food is a multisensory experience involving taste, feel of the food in our mouths, pleasant smells, and he feasting of our eyes,” said Pro. Charles Spence and Dr. Vanessa Harrar. “Even before we put food into our mouths, our brains have made a judgment about it, which affects our overall experience.”Past research has shown that china can change our perception of food and drink. For example, people generally eat less when food is served on smaller plates. “The new research into how the brain influences food perception could help dieters or improve gastronomic(美食的)experiences at restaurants,” said Pro. Spence. He told BBC News: “There’s a lot more to food than what’s on the plate. Many things we thought didn’t matter do. We’re going to see a lot more of neuroscience(神经科学)design around mealtimes.”8. According to the text, we know that the cheese used in the experiment is .A. SaltyB. sourC. sweetD. bitter9. What do we know about the weight of the cutlery in paragraph 3?A. It is important for people.B. People usually don’t care about it.C. It affects how the food tastes.D. It is always different from people’s expectation.10. What does the underlined word “multisensory” in Paragraph 5 probably mean?A. Coming from the senses.B. Involving many different senses.C. Able to feel or perceive.D. Easily affected by other feelings.11. What can we learn from the last paragraph?A. Research on cutlery is of great importance.B. Research into food will be continued in the future.C. Research on the effect of nerves and taste of food will be done.D. Research into plates and food will be carried out in the near future.DA “memory pill” that could aid exam revision and help to prevent people forgetting important3anniversaries may soon be available over the counter.The medicine has been designed originally to help treat Alzheimer’s disease, a disease marked by progressive loss of mental capacity resulting from weakening of the brain cells, but could be adapted and licensed for sale in a weaker form within the next few years.One brand of memory-enhancing (增强记忆的) pill is being developed by the multinational company AstraZeneca together with Targacept, an American company, while Epix Pharmaceuticals, also from the US, is developing another.Both have “Cognitive-enhancing (提高认知的) effects which are aimed at treating patients with age-related memory loss.Steven Ferris, a neurologist and former committee member of the Food and Drug Administration in the US, has predicted that a milder version will be available for healthy consumers as a lifestyle pill available over the counter.Dr. Ferris said: “My view is that one could gain approval, provided you showed the drugs to be effective and safe. It could be a huge market.”There is evidence that mind-improving drugs are already being taken in Britain by healthy users.Provigil, which was used to treat narcolepsy, is being taken by some students to help them stay awake. while Adderall XR and Ritalin, treatments for attention deficit disorder(注意力缺乏症), are being used to help promote concentration.A spokesman of Adderall XR said: “We get a lot of calls from college campuses asking about it. “There are risks though. It can raise blood pressure, people shouldn’t do it.”The Department of Health said it was not illegal to buy the medicines over the Internet, but it was not recommended.Barbara Sahakian, professor of clinical neuropsychology at Cambridge, said: “It’s hard to quantify the scale of the phenomenon but it’s definitely catching on. ’“The reality is that we are not always at our best. After being up at night looking after the kids or travelling. Many people would love to have something to refresh them. It’s not prohibited to drink Red Bull. The principle with cognition enhancers is not so different. ”12. The “memory pill”, as is mentioned in the first paragraph, is not sold over the counter now mainly because .A. it is not safe enoughB. it is not efficient enoughC. it has not yet been mass-producedD. it has not yet been tested on humans13. Epix Phamaceuticals is developing a memory-enhancing pill for .A. adolescentsB. middle-aged people4C. senior citizensD. pupils and students14. What do we learn about the manufactures of Adderall XR?A. They were proud that their drug was popular with college students.B. They developed a milder version of the drug for healthy people.C. They suggested that college students should not use the drug.D. They produced the drug for helping promote concentration.15. According to Barbara Sahakian, Red BullA. is not as effective as it is in reality.B. is able to restore people’s energy.C. involves as much risk as cognition enhancers.D. has the same effect as cognition enhancers.第二节根据短文内容, 从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项, 选项中有两项为多余选项。

北京市2023届高三年级晚自习英语限时小训练（一）（3月18日）一、阅读理解AThe Rocks Guided Walking TourSearch the history of Sydney on a leisurely 90-minute walking tour in The Rocks district with an expert guide. Enjoy the delights of present-day visuals as you explore The Rocksand as you discover shady courtyards and hidden areas that even the locals do not know about.What to ExpectMeet your guide at the starting point in The Rocks district. From there, visit historic sites and hear stories about the city from a guide. The walking tour, which covers 1. 2 miles at a leisurely pace, focuses on the neighbo rhood located under the Sydney Harbour Bridge. You can wander around the area’s cobbled stone streets, alleyways and courtyards. The tour includes stops at Campbells Cove, the Garrison Church, which is known as the Church of Holy Trinity, etc. Plus, you can see the shoreline of Sydney Cove as well as views of Sydney Opera House.Important Information·Confirmation will be received at the time of booking.·Children must be accompanied by an adult.·Small groups (no more than 20 people).·It operates in all weather conditions, please dress to the predicted weather conditions appropriate for an outdoor activity.·Comfortable walking shoes, hat and a bottle of water are suggested.·The tour is wheelchair accessible. However, be prepared for uneven surfaces at the visited sites which may be difficult for those with walking disabilities.Departure Point: 35 Harrington St, The Rocks NSW 2000, Australia.Duration: 90 minutes.Return Detail: Return to original departure point.1. What can the visitors enjoy during the tour?A．Different villages.B．Remote courtyards.C．The mountain landscape.D．The view of the sea.2. What should the visitors prepare for the tour?A．Suitable clothing.B．Many books.C．Enough food.D．Some wheelchairs.3. Where does the tour start?A．In Sydney Opera House.B．At Campbells Cove.C．At 35 Harrington St.D．In the Garrison Church.BMarie Lantelme! The name struck me from somewhere in the back of my mind. Miss Lantelme, as I called her in my youth, worked as a librarian at the East Meadow Public Library when I was a pre-teen girl.On one occasion, in search of a book to read, I walked slowly over to the desk taken up by a librarian—Miss Lantelme. Serious, polite, and speaking with the voice of a professional(专业的) librarian, she asked what kind of book I liked to read. I thought about it for a few seconds and replied, “Mysteries(悬疑小说).” When I first learned to read, my grandfather gave me a book called The Smugglers of Sandy Bay. It was written by Ruth Holberg and still takes a place in my book collection. I sometimes hold it in my hand to reconnect with its mystical power.Miss Lantelme told me to follow her, and she led me into the mystery part and pointed me in the direction of books written by Agatha Christie. Miss Lantelme handed me a book called The Murder of Roger Ackroyd. I will not tell the ending to anyone who has never read that book, but I loved the surprise that I never saw coming. Every week I dug deep into the works of that uncommon writer whose stories still attract me now.On one occasion, Miss Lantelme handed me a book written by John le Carré. The title of the book is The Spy Who Came in from the Cold. For years, I waited for each new book by the recognized master of spy thrillers. Of course, I wished Miss Lantelme to hand the new mystery of John le Carré to me.All these memories flashed through my mind while I sweated my way through my work-out out of breath, giving thanks to the librarians of the world, like Miss Lantelme, who gave me a lifetime of joy, not only the stories.；4. What made the author interested in mysteries?A．The book her grandfather gave her.B．The unknown feeling of a pre-teen girl.C．The professional service of Lantelme.D．The opinion her grandfather gave to her.；5. What can we infer about the author from paragraph 3?A．She was interested in Agatha’s works.B．She took exercise around the library.C．She bought a book from Lantelme.D．She went to Lantelme’s home.；6. Who wrote The Spy Who Came in from the Cold?A．Marie Lantelme.B．Ruth Holberg.C．Agatha Christie.D．John le Carré.；7. Which is the best title for the text?A．An Impressive BookB．Lifelong Joy from My GrandfatherC．A Happy Memory for the BooksD．Three Books the Author Wanted to ReadCNext time you consider striking up a conversation with a stranger in line at the grocery store or while waiting at the laundry, keep in mind that it might be beneficial for your well-being. A recent study by a group ofresearchers found that there is a link between happiness and a term that the researchers coined called “relational diversity.”Using public data from sources like the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the World Health Organization, the researchers analyzed data sets and survey responses from people who had shared their daily habits, schedules and interactions. They noticed a clear relationship between relational diversity and overall levels of satisfaction.Hanne Collins, a Harvard Business School doctoral student who co-authored the study, says that relational diversity is composed of two elements: richness and evenness. Richness measures relationship categories, or how many kinds of people you interact with in a day. That could be your romantic partner, a family member, a neighbor or a stranger. “The more relationship categories they talk to in a day and the more even their conversations are across those categories, the happier they are. And we find this in a large sample across many countries,” Collins said. Evenness relates to the distribution of conversations among those different relationship categories. Some people may find themselves interacting with colleagues at work more than, say, their family members. “If you have a few conversations with colleagues, a few with friends, a few with a romantic partner or a couple chats with strangers, that’s going to be more even across these categories,” Collins explained.Ultimately, Collins says, the study gives insight to the idea that humans are social creatures at heart. Having a support system is important, but it goes beyond your inner circle. “It’s about this mix. It’s about connecting with people who are close to you, who are maybe less close to you, who connect you with other people, who provide different kinds of support,” she said. “Essentially, the idea is that the more diverse your social portfolio, the happier you are and the higher your well-being.”；8. What is paragraph 2 mainly about?A．The research method.B．The supporting evidence.C．The analysis of the research data.D．The application of the research findings.；9. How does Collin explain the findings in paragraph 3?A．By illustrating concepts.B．By presenting questions.C．By using an expert’s word.D．By referring to another study.；10. What does Collins suggest people do in the last paragraph?A．Live a more active life.B．Expand the inner circle.C．Gain as much support as possible.D．Connect with all kinds of people.；11. Which of the following is a suitable title for the text?A．Humans, social creatures at heartB．Finding support benefits your well-beingC．The more you interact, the better you will beD．Talking to strangers might make you happier二、七选五阅读It’s hard to do much to treat a cold or the flu once you’re infected. As with many illnesses, taking steps towards prevention may be the best cure for the cold or flu. 12 You may also be able to avoid a serious illness by acting quickly at the first sign of symptoms.Wash your hands. One of the easiest and most effective measures to prevent colds and the flu is by washing your hands thoroughly and frequently. This reduces the proliferation of bacteria and the cold or flu virus from common spaces or surfaces. 13 Wash your hands carefully for 20 seconds, making sure to get under your nails, between your fingers, and thefront and back of your hands.Cover your nose and mouth. Put your hand or tissue (纸巾) over both your nose and mouth whenever you cough or sneeze. Covering sneezes and coughs lowers the risk of spreading your germs (细菌) and the viruses.1415 The cold and flu are very contagious (接触传染的) and generally spread where crowds of people gather round. Wash your hands after touching surfaces in crowded places. If you feel ill, stay home for at least a day to reduce your risk of spreading your cold or flu to others, or making your case worse by catching something else.Get enough rest. Making sure that you allow your body to rest can ease your symptoms and help you more quickly recover from a cold or the flu.16 Getting enough rest also lowers the risk of you infecting family members, friends, or colleagues. Get at least 8 hours of sleep per night and take a short break, which can help your immune system fight any developing cold or flu virus.A．Avoid the crowd.B．Don’t share items with sick people.C．Make sure you wet hands before applying soap to your hands.D．Stay home from work or school, especially if you have a fever.E．Throw away the used tissue immediately and then wash your hands.F．A cold is a viral infection that causes discomfort in the nose and throat. G．You can help prevent common viruses with careful attention to your habits.三、完形填空Huping Mountain features deep valleys and dangerous peaks. In 1990, Du Dengwen joined the local post station and was immediately 17 with serving 13 villages across the mountainous area. For the past three decades, Du has been one of the few 18 between villagers there and theoutside world. Despite difficult geographic conditions, letters and parcels always make it to their 19 . Du has 20 mail and goods to the villagers from their loved ones, most of whom are in the distant cities for a living. His 21 always brings joy to the mountain villagers, because it22 letters or parcels of huge value are coming their way.A round trip to 23 all of the villages in his charge runs about 180km, and the only thing he could rely on was a 24 that the post station offered. Even so, only two villages were 25 by cycling, while the rest were 26 roads, so Du had to walk.Du also wrote down villagers’ 27 and tried his best to meet them. Du had developed a close bond with the local villagers, and refused to 28 his job regardless of his family’s concern over his 29 .Du’s kindness and 30 have not only endeared him to the mountain villagers but also earned their trust and respect. He was called “Angel Courier” by locals heartily and 31 as a “Touching China” role model for Hunan by the provincial government in 2015.17. A．armed B．charged C．forced D．filled18. A．barriers B．symbols C．situations D．connections19. A．destination B．office C．entrance D．farm20. A．sold B．lent C．delivered D．donated21. A．presence B．message C．word D．behaviour22. A．receives B．means C．adds D．witnesses23. A．cover B．enrich C．build D．measure24. A．bicycle B．car C．horse D．tractor25. A．acceptable B．impossible C．accessible D．affordable26. A．rough B．smooth C．flat D．muddy27. A．requirements B．letters C．idealsD．suggestions28. A．carry on B．give up C．hunt for D．put away29. A．wealth B．ability C．safety D．position30. A．curiosity B．generosity C．belief D．devotion31. A．considered B．named C．awarded D．elected四、语法填空阅读下面短文，在空白处填人1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。