高二阅读理解专练四

高二阅读理解专练四Ⅲ.完型填空：（30分）One day, a woman from The Express News called. She said she wanted to work on a/an 36 on me. When she had finished 37 me for the article, she asked, “What are you planning to do next?”Well, at the 38 , there was actually nothing I was planning to do next, and what 39 out was, “I’m thinking about 40 the Guinness Book of World Records for Fastest-Talking Female.”The newspaper article came out the next day, and the writer had included my parting 41 about trying to break the World’s Fastest-Talking Female record. At about 5:00 that afternoon, I got a 42 from Larry King, asking me to go on the 43 . They would 44 me up at 8:00---because they wanted me to do it that night!I 45 the phone for a while, and then I called Guinness to find out 46 to break a fast-talkingrecord. They told me I would have to recite something. I began 47 . I was both 48 and excited at the same time.At 8:00, the car came. I practiced the whole way there, and by the time I reached the 49 , I was tongue-tied. I asked the woman in charge, “What 50 I don’t break the record?”“Larry doesn’t 51 if you break it or not,” she said. “He just cares that you try it on his show.” SoI asked myself, “What’s the 52 that can happen? I’ll look like a fool on television!” A53 thing, Itold myself, thinking I could 54 through that. And what if I break the record?So I decided just to give it my best shot, and I did. I broke the record, becoming the World’s Fastest-Talking Female 55 speaking 585 words in one minute!36. A. article B. experiment C. research D. study37. A. studying B. interviewing C. calling D. praising38. A. day B. university C. time D. century39. A. provided B. gave C. took D. came40. A. setting B. breaking C. playing D. holding41. A. gifts B. reports C. speeches D. remarks42. A. time B. chance C. call D. notice43. A. show B. stage C. movie D. book44. A. bring B. pick C. call D. drive45. A. thought of B. stared at C. glanced at D. hang off46. A. what B. whether C. when D. how47. A. practicing B. singing C. learning D. reading48. A. horrible B. tired C, nervous D. happy49. A. studio B. theatre C. lab D. office50. A. unless B. if C. though D. how51. A. wonder B. consider C. care D. know52. A. best B. most C. least D. worst53. A. minor B. nice C. terrible D. big54. A. read B. carry C. live D. travel55. A. in B. on C. with D. byⅣ.阅读理解：（共32分，每小题2分）AFor those who have lonely nights and have trouble falling asleep, he is proving the ideal partner. This is a man who does not snore (打鼾) in bed. And he is happy to wrap a comforting arm around his dearest until morning arrives.He does exist. He is the body-shaped pillow, the latest sleeping aid from Japan.This pillow comes without a head and is filled with foam. It’s made by Kameo and has a “body” and a flexible arm that can be curled around its owner.About 1,000 of the pillows have been sold since they went on sale in Japan last year and many buyers say they are pleased with their sleeping companion.“This pillow makes me feel relaxed because I can hold the arm and feel something warm at my side,” said 34-year-old radio DJ Junko Suzuki.But according to Kameo, the pillow is more than just an emotional help for those tired of spending the night alone. And it is shaped, the firm says, to support its partner on both sides to ensure a night of good sleep.Th e idea is to curl up in between the body and the flexible arm. The head just rests on the pillow’s “arm muscles”.“My grandmother used to say that there is no more comfortable pillow than another person,” said the firm president, Tomoki Kakehashi. “So I thought that maybe people would want to sleep on a pillow shaped like an arm.”The pillows, on sale only in Japan for the moment, cost 8,500 yen(around US$80) each and come with shirt-or shirt-shaped pillow covers in blue, pink or green.56. Wh ich of the following statements isn’t mentioned in the text?A. Many buyers are satisfied with the body-shaped pillow.B. The pillows are sold only in Japan at present.C. The inventor decided to develop new market in the US.D. The idea of body-shaped pillow is from what an old lady said.57. The underlined word in paragraph 6 “Kameo” may be the name of _____.A. a managerB. the firmC. a buyerD. another radio DJ58. The purpose of the passage seems_____.A. to introduce the latest sleeping aid, the body-shaped pillowB. to advise people to use the body-shaped pillowC. to tell how the body-shaped pillow is inventedD. to tell how the body-shaped pillow works59. The body-shaped pillow is popular with users because _____.a. users can fall asleep easily using the pillowb. buyers can afford the pillowc. the pillow ensure a night of good sleepd. the pillow can provide an emotional helpA. a; b; cB. b; c; dC. a; c; dD. a; b; dBS ome people seem to have the ability to learn languages. They can pick up new vocabulary, master rules of grammar, and learn to write in a new language more quickly than others. They do not seem to be any more intelligent than others, so what makes language learning so much easier for them? Perhaps if we take a close look at these successful language learners we may discover a few of the techniques which make language learning easier for them.First of all, successful language learners are independent learners. They do not depend on the book or the teacher; they discover their own way to learn the language. Instead of waiting for the teacher to explain, they try to find the patterns and the rules for themselves. They are good guessers who look for clues and form their own conclusions. When they guess wrong, they guess again. They try to learn from their mistakes.Successful language learning is active learning. Therefore, successful learners do not wait for a chance to use the language and they ask these people to correct them when they make a mistake. They will try anything to communicate. They are not afraid to repeat what they hear or to say strange things; they are willing to make mistakes and try again. When communication is difficult, they can accept information that is inexact or incomplete. It is more important for them to learn to think in the language than to know the meaning of every word.Finally, successful language learners are learners with a purpose. They want to learn the language in order to communicate with these people and to learn from them. They find it easy to practise using the language regularly because they want to learn with it.What kind of language learner are you? If you are a successful language learner, you have probably been learning independently, actively, and purposefully. On the other hand, if your language learning has been less successful, you might do well to try some of the techniques outlined above.60. What makes language learning easier for some people than for others, according to this text?A.Some people learn grammar more quickly than others.B.Successful language learners use special techniques.C.Some people have good teachers and good books.D.Successful language learners are more intelligent than others.61. “If your language learning has been less successful, you might do well to try some of the techniquesoutlined above.” What does this sentence mean?A.Unsuccessful language learners should try the techniques of good language learners.B.Less successful language learners try to use good language learning techniques.nguage learning is less successful if you use these bad techniques.D.Less successful language learning is the result of using these bad techniques.62. Why did the author write this article?A.To teach people to speak English.B.To explain why language learning is difficult.C.To compare language learning with other types of learning.D.To encourage language learners to use these good techniques.63. How do successful language learners learn language?A.They learn independently, actively, and purposefully.B.They learn special techniques from their teachers.C.They learn the rules and patterns of the language from books.D.They learn to think about the meaning of every new word.C1. South Korean FilmsAn audience can view five new South Korean films, all with Chinese subtitles(中文字幕)，until April 19 at the Tuixin Cinema in the Beijing National Library grounds.Two other South Korean films completed their full runs at the Tuixin Cinema earlier this month.Location: Tuixin Cinema, Beijing National Library, 39 Baishiqiao Road, Haidian District.Tel: 86415566“My Love, My Bride”April 15: 9:00, 13:00, 15:30, 17:30, 19:30“Kim’s War”April 16: 9:00, 13:30, 18:15“Because Y ou Are a Woman”April 17: 13:30, 18:15“Marriage Story”April 18: 9:00, 13:30, 15:30, 18:15“Sopyonje”April 19: 9:00, 13:30, 15:30, 17:30, 19:302. Leon’s showHong Kong pop star ----- Leon Lai will give a personal performance at 7:30 p.m. from tomorrow through to September 21 at the Shanghai Gymnasium. The show is to celebrate the opening of the 93rd Huangpu Tourism Festival.Tickets: 60, 90, 120, 180, yuan RMB, available(有票) at 66 Jiangning Road.Address: Shanghai Gymnasium, 1111 Caoxi Road NTel: 29189188, 29171145, 49384952, 291971133. Russian concertThe Shanghai Phiharmmnic Orchestra (管弦乐队) will put on some excellent Russian Orchestra works at 7:15 pm on September 26 and 27 at the Shanghai Concert Hall. They will sing Russian folk songs and mass under a Russian Conducter who is very famous for conducting choirs (歌唱对) and has given a successful choral concert in Beijing.Tickets: 6, 8, 10, 12 yuan RMB, available at the hall’s ticket office.Address: 523 Y an’an Road W. ShanghaiTel: 32275694.4. Korean songsThe songs and Dance Troups of North Korea will give a song and dance show at 7:30 p.m. tonight at the Shanghai Center Theater.Tickets: 10, 20, 30 yuan RMB, available at the theater’s ticket office.Address: 1376 Nanjing Road W.ShanghaiTel: 2979866364. ________ will be on April 18. The cinema’s telephone number is ________.A. Kim’s War; 29798663B. My Love, My bride; 32275694C. Because Y ou Are a Woman; 29189188D. Marriage Story; 8641556665. An audience can watch the performance given by Leon Lai from tomorrow through to September 21 in__________.A. BeijingB. South KoreaC. ShanghaiD. Hong Kong66. The address of the Shanghai Center Theater is _________.A. 1111 Caoxi Road N.B. 1376 Nanjing Road W.C. 523 Y an’an Road W.D. 66 Jiangning Road67. According to the advertisement, a six yuan ticket is for _________.A. Russian concertB. Korean songsC. South Korean filmsD. Leon’s showDAgriculture officials in Britain are attempting to stop the spread of foot and mouth disease. The disease was found in February at a meat production center in the east of London. More cases have been reported among farmer animals in Scotland and Northern Ireland. The disease has been founding in more than thirty areas in Britain. Officials have ordered the killing of at least eleven thousand animals. Britain and the European Union have banned exports of live animals, meat and meat products until the serious situation ends. British officials also have asked the public not to visit farm areas to avoid spreading the virus (病毒) that cause the disease.Foot and mouth disease is one of the animal diseases that farmers fear most. The disease spreads widely and quickly. It can cause severe production and economic losses. Foot and mouth disease affects cows, deer, goats, pigs and sheep. Affected animals develop cuts in their mouths and on their feet. Many affected animals recover. However, the disease weakens them. The disease is not considered dangerous to people. But people can carry the virus on their clothing and shoes.Experts say the virus can live for long periods in the body of an animal and in animal products and wastes. The virus is also able to survive in the air and in water and fields. Experts say foot and mouth disease spreads quickly unless it is discovered early and stopped immediately. They say farmers can support efforts to prevent it from spreading. Experts urge farmers to watch for signs of disease such as an animal having difficulty walking. Another unusual sign of disease is large amount of fluid leaking from the mouth. Farmers should report immediately to local experts or disease control officials. There are at least seven forms of the foot and mouth virus. More versions can attack animals at the same time. An animal can suffer repeated attacks of the disease. This is because natural resistance to one form of the virus does not protect animals against other versions (形式).Foot and mouth disease is one of the most difficult animal infections to control. The disease is found in many parts of the world. Different forms of the virus have appeared in Africa, Asia, Europe and South America.68. Why is foot and mouth disease one of the diseases that British farmers fear most?A. Because experts say that it can live for a long time.B. Because the disease can weaken a lot of animals.C. Because the disease spreads fast and widely.D. Because the disease is dangerous to people.69. According to the text, some experts believe it is true that__________.A. the foot and mouth disease virus can stay in the fields, in the water and in the airB. the foot and mouth disease can’t spread quickly even if it is discovered laterC. there are seven forms of the foot and mouth disease at the mostD. the foot and mouth disease is very easy to control in Britain at present70. Where was the foot and mouth disease first found from the text?A. In Scotland and Northern IrelandB. In Northern IrelandC. In over 30 areas of BritainD. In the east of London71. Which of the following is the best title of the text?A. Foot and Mouth Disease V irusB. Foot and Mouth DiseaseC. The Animal InfectionD. Unusual Signs of Foot and Mouth DiseaseⅢ.完形：36-40 ABCDB 41-45 DCABB 46-50 DACAB 51-55 CDACD Ⅳ.阅读：56-59 CBAC 60-63 BADA 64-67 DCBA 68-71 CADB。