高一英语阅读理解强化训练附解析Day 69

高一英语阅读理解强化训练附解析Day 78Passage 1After Joe and his six-year-old son, Joey, arrived at a wildlife shelter in Florida's Everglades, Joe went to the service center, leaving his son alone by the water. Seconds later, Joe heard a scream.Joey had slipped on snake-grass at the edge of the water and fallen in face-first. Turning around, Joe saw Joey's right arm in the jaws of a big alligator(短吻鳄).Time seemed to stop as Joe ran towards his son and into the water, which was almost a meter deep. As Joey screamed, Joe wrapped his left arm across the boy's chest and began pulling him back towards the bank. With his right hand, Joe struck the alligator's head as hard as he could.A young man nearby ran over, screaming at Joe to pull Joey out of the water. But Joe feared what would happen to Joey's arm if he pulled too hard. So he guided Joey up the bank, dragging the alligator along with him.While Joe dealt blows to the beast's head, the other man kicked its belly. After three or four kicks, the alligator released Joey and fled. Joe picked up his son and found that he'd suffered only a few cuts. Joe thanked the stranger and sped home.A week after the accident, the child went with his class on a field trip to another wildlife shelter. His teacher, who watched him closely at the alligator exhibit, told Joe his son acted like any other little boy."Because of my dad, I feel less and less afraid of alligators, " says Joey. "He's like my bodyguard. "1. Who helped Joe with his son's escape from the danger? ________A. Nobody.B. Joey's teacher.C. Joey's class.D. A stranger.2. How did Joe probably feel at the sight of his son under attack from the alligator? ________A. Nervous and excited.B. Frightened but calm.C. Shocked and hopeless.D. Guilty but hesitant.3. Why did Joey act like any other little boy at the exhibit? ________A. His teacher watched the class all the time.B. The alligators were not aggressive at all.C. He was under the protection of his father.D. His father set a good example to him.Passage 2Domestic animals have often been known to save their human companions from danger. From the quick thinking of Duke, the dog who warned his guardians of their baby's need for medical attention, to the smart actions of service dog Yolanda, who rescued her highly near-sighted human from a house fire by dialing 911, there are many animals out there who have earned the lasting gratitude of their human friends. However,it is truly surprising to hear about undomesticated (未驯服的) animals who, without any obvious reason, stepped in and saved humans from the coming death.In June 2005, a twelve-year-old girl was caught by four men in rural south-west Ethiopia as she made her way home from school. A week after the kidnapping, her captors were trying to move her, when three lions chased the men off. The lions remained with the terrified girl until police officers arrived to send her to safety. She told them that although she had been beaten by her kidnappers, who it is believed had been attempting to sell her into a forced marriage, the lions had not touched her.Sergeant Wondmu Wedaj said, "They stood guard until we found her and then they just left her like a gift and went back into the forest. Everyone thinks this is some kind of miracle, because normally the lions would attack people. " An Ethiopian wildlife expert claimed that the lions may have spared the girl because her cries had sounded like the mewing of a cub (幼兽).This unbelievable story shows that, contrary to certain popular knowledge of wild animals as threats who must be removed to make way for human advancement, we have much more in common with non-human animals and are a lot more dependent on them than we realize. They, too, are capable of showing pity. They, too, have been known to step in and save those weaker than themselves at the most unexpected times, and in ways that humans often fail to predict. They, too, deserve to live out their lives on their own terms.1. Which of the following statements is true? ________A. The little girl was forced to marry the kidnapper.B. Wild animals often save humans for they're weaker.C. Wild animals are often regarded as threats.D. The lion gave the girl to the police as a gift.2. The twelve-year-old girl was saved mainly because ________ .A. the lions frightened the kidnappers awayB. she frightened the kidnappers away with her criesC. the police caught the kidnappersD. the kidnappers freed her halfway3. We can conclude from the last paragraph that ________ .A. wild animals deserve a place on the earthB. humans sometimes gain reward from wild animalsC. humans know wild animals can sometimes save them in needD. it is wise for wild animals to be friendly to humansPassage 3According to a new study, a smiley face emoji (笑脸符) in work-related e-mails may not create a positive impression and could even weaken information sharing. In formal business emails, a smiley is not a smile.In one of the experiments, people were asked to read a work-related e-mail from an unknown person and then tell about both the ability and warmth of that person. Before that, they all received similar messages. But some included smileys while others did not. The results suggested that contrary to face-to-face smiles, which increase bothability and warmth, the smileys in a business e-mail had no effect on the perception (感知) of warmth, and in fact had a bad effect on the perception of ability. The perceptions of low ability in turn weakened information sharing.In another experiment, the use of a smiley was compared to a smiling or neutral photograph. The findings showed that in the case (情况) of a photograph, a smiling sender was judged to be more able and friendly than a neutral one. However, when an e-mail on formal work-related maters included a smiley, the sender was thought to be less able. The smiley did not influence the opinion on the sender's friendliness."People are easy to accept that a smiley equals a real smile, but the findings of this study show that in the workplace, this seems not the case, especially when first communications are concerned. " Dr. Glikson says. "In such a situation, it is better not to use smileys to people at whatever age. Smileys could hardly be a wise choice to a person you are not familiar with. "1. What are the new findings of a smiley face emoji in formal emails? ________A. It improves the perception of warmth.B. It makes communication weak.C. It leaves a good impression on receivers.D. It shows less friendliness of senders.2. According to Glikson, ________ is a concern before using smileys in emails.A. the ending of the emailB. the topic of the emailC. the relation with the receiverD. the age of the receiver3. How does the author try to argue the case of smileys? ________A. By introducing the history of smileys.B. By explaining the uses of smileys.C. By showing the results of experiments.D. By comparing the opinions of experts.4. Where does the text probably come from? ________A. A science magazine.B. A personal blog.C. A tour guide.D. A news report.Passage 4For the most part, it seems, workers in rich countries have little to fear from globalization, and a lot to gain. But is the same thing true for workers in poor countries? The answer is that they are ever more likely than their rich-country counterparts to benefit, because they have less to lose and more to gain.Traditional economics takes an optimistic line on integration（整合）and the developing countries. Openness to foreign trade and investment should encourage capital to flow to poor economies. In the developing world, capital is scarce, so the returns on investment there should be higher than in the industrialized countries, where the best opportunities to make money by adding capital to labour have already beenused up. If poor countries lower their barriers to trade and investment, the theory goes, rich foreigners will want to send to over some of their capital.If this inflow of resources arrives in the form of loans or portfolio investment（组合投资）, it will top up domestic savings and loosen the financial restriction on additional investment by local companies. If it arrives in the form of new foreign - controlled operations, FDI, so much the better; this kind of capital brings technology and skills from abroad packaged along with it, with less financial risk as well. In either case, the addition to investment ought to push incomes up, partly by raising the demand for labour and partly by making labour more productive.This is why workers in FDI - receiving countries should be in an even better position to profit from integration than workers in FDI - sending countries. Also, with or without inflows of foreign capital, the same gains from trade should apply in developing countries as in rich ones. This gains from trade logic often arouses suspicion, because the benefits seem to come from nowhere. Surely one side or the other must lose. Not so. The benefits that a rich country gets through trade do not come at the expense of its poor country trading partners, or vice versa, Recall that according to the theory, trade is a positive sum game. In all these trades, both sides -- exporters and importers, borrowers and leaders, shareholders and workers can gain.1. Why are workers in poor countries more likely to benefit from the process of globalization?A. The can get more chances to gain a good job.B. They have less to lose and more to gain.C. They have nothing to lose.D. They can get more financial aid.2. What can be the final result of the inflow of the resource?A. It will top up domestic savings.B. It will loosen the financial restriction.C. It will push people’s incomes up.D. It will bring technology and skills from abroad.3. What can we know from the last paragraph?A. Poor countries get the most profit during the process of trade.B. Rich countries get profit from trade at poor countries’ expense.C. Poor countries get more profit from trade than rich ones.D. All aspects involved in the trade can get benefit.Passage 5When my old dog developed major health problems, I knew that watching him fail would be painful, but I wasn’t prepared for the powerful lessons he’d offer in the last year of his life.Chance was 14 when the problems started. First, he developed a cancer that left him whistling for breath. Then came cataracts（白内障）in both eyes, arthritis（关节炎）in his legs, and a series of mini-strokes（小中风）that threw off his balance. Any one of these misfortunes would have left me begging for relief, but Chance became calmer as the disabilities piled up.When leg pain left him frozen on the floor, unable to rise for a quick pat as I came home, he didn’t complain. He just lay there patiently, signaling me with his hammering tail, each movement spelling out the value of waiting for the things you want. When his cataracts made steering impossible after dark, he’d stand calmly until I could guide him inside, proving how easy it is to find happiness if you let go of your pride and insecurities and learn to lean on those who love you. When mini-strokes had him walk unsteadily like a drunk, he taught the value of persistence. For days after each attack, he’d fall as he moved about. Yet again and again he’d try to walk, each day moving a few more steps until finally he was able to get outside and back by himself.There were lessons in so much of what he did, but the key one surely was the importance of obtaining all the joy possible from each experience whether it’s a day lazing under a warm sun or a few minutes appreciating a favorite meal.For most of our life together, Chance was always rushing ahead, searching out new adventures, then circling back to let me know what lay around the next turn. As an old dog, he did the same thing, using his attitude, instead of his once - fast legs, to show the way.1. Chance suffered very much from all the diseases he had except for _______.A. having problem with breathB. walking around awkwardlyC. having trouble drinkingD. losing his eyesight in darkness2. _______ is the most important lesson the author learned from Chance.A. Living in the present and enjoying what we haveB. Learning to depend on those who we love and trustC. That we should expect good things to happen patientlyD. That we should persevere in what we believe is worth trying3. It is implied in the passage that _______.A. people might suffer from different diseases when they grow oldB. people could face aging with courage and dignityC. pets would become calmer for lack of energy in their last daysD. pets and masters should stick together helping each other in difficulty4. Which of the following words best describes the author’s feelings to Chance?A. Bitter.B. Appreciative.C. Proud.D. Sympathetic.参考答案Passage 11. D。

高一英语阅读理解强化训练附解析Day 61Passage 1A South Korean man and the 21 ducklings he has been raising as his children ever since they hatched have been breaking the internet with their amazing bond. A video that recently went viral in the western world shows the cute birds following their “mother” on a mountain hike and listening to his every command.The middle-aged man, whose name is not revealed in the video, has been taking care of his 21 ducklings ever since they were eggs, making sure the incubation( 孵化) period went smoothly, and even helping the tiny birds break through their shell when it came time to hatch. He was the first thing they laid eyes on in this world, and he has remained the most important figure in their lives since.Ducklings naturally follow their mother around, and since the man was the one who acted as their mother, these birds follow him everywhere, even up a mountain. To them it’s only natural, but the middle-aged man considers it training and conditioning for the time when he finally releases them into the wild. He would love to raise them all as pets, but knows that wouldn’t be ideal for him or the birds, so he’s making sure that they are strong enough to survive in the wild.The video shows the ducks following the middle-aged man as he hikes up a mountain outside Seoul, stopping whenever he does and refusing to follow anyone else, even if they give the same “let’s go” command their human mother does. Unless they hear his voice and see him moving, they don’t budge. It’s actually quite remarkable. I mean, it’s one thing to see dogs acting like this, but ducklings? That’s something else.While it’s not clear what the man does for a living, I’m pretty sure he has a lot of experience with ducks, as at one point he reveals a certificate for “father of ducklings” dated 2005.1. What can we learn from the video?A. The ducklings just broke through their shells.B. The man accidentally saved some ducklings.C. The ducklings just obeyed the man naturally.D. The man took pride in his ducklings.2. What’s the man’s purpose of raising the ducklings?A. To make a living by performing.B. To film a video to attract attention.C. To free them into the wild one day.D. To make a contribution to a bird reserve.3. Which of the following can best replace the underlined word “budge” in Paragraph 4?A. Attack.B. Move.C. End.D. Struggle.4. What can be the best title for the text?A. “Father” and “mother” of cute petsB. Man raises ducklings as his “children”C. Ducklings also regarded as good petsD. Amazing bond between man and animalsPassage 2When a big exam is coming up, you probably feel anxious about any wasted time and want to begin school as soon as you probably can.But tens of thousands of British high school students will soon be getting up later. They’re taking part in a new experiment by Oxford University to see if later classes can improve their exam results.Grades 10 students in the UK have to take the nationwide General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) exams. They have to pass these exams in order to study more advanced courses, and later apply for universities.The Oxford University project means that GCSE students from more than 100 schools across England will start school at 10 am, more than one hour later than the current start time (8:50 am).The project is based on scientific evidence that teenagers are “out of sync(同步)” with traditional school hours, the Telegraph reported. And what they need is more sleep in the morning.“We know that something funny happens when you’re a teenager, in that you seem to be out of sync with the world,” said professor Colin Epsie, who is leading the study. “Your parents think it’s because you are lazy and opinionated（固执己见的）and everything will be OK if you could get to sleep earlier. But science is telling us that teenagers need to sleep more in the mornings.”Everyone follows a natural cycle of sleep and wakefulness. Biology has decided that teenagers go to sleep around midnight and don’t feel fully awake until 9-10 am,according to scientists. That’s two hours later than adults. And their body clocks stay like this until the age of around 21 for males, and 19 for females.“Society provides school for learning, but the brain provides sleep. So we are exploring the possibility that if you delay the schools start time until 10 am, that will improve learning performance,” said Epsie.The results could be positive, based on previous studies.An early study at the UK’s Monkseaton High School in 2009 found that starting an hour later improved grades in core subjects by 19 percent.The Oxford project is expecting to publish the results in 2012. It’s time to wait and see whether scientists will give us an excuse to get up late.1. According to the article, students who take part in the Oxford University project_______.A. will start school one hour earlierB. will be guaranteed more sleeping time in the morningC. will perform better academically than those who don’t participateD. will no longer have to take GCSE exams2. We can infer from the article that ________.A. children and adults have different natural cycles of sleep and wakefulnessB. getting up late is a sign of laziness in the eyes of most British parentsC. the Oxford University project is targeted at all British high schoolsD. there is still no scientific evidence that supports a late school start time3. What is the author’s attitude toward the Oxford University project?A. CriticalB. UninterestedC. OptimisticD. Doubtful4. What’s the best title of the article?A. It’s never too late to learnB. An excuse to get up lateC. The later you get up, the better you’ll learnD. Wake up late to excelPassage 3During my elementary school years, I used to compare my mom with my best friend Tiffany's mom.Tiffany's mom always gave her lots of money to buy the most fashionable clothes and favorite food. Her mom allowed her to do anything she liked. I really admired Tiffany. My mom didn't give me much pocket money and she always told me that I should behave myself. I was annoyed with her.Whenever I didn't get what I wanted, I would complain to my mom, Tiffany's mom would give her that! I wish she were my mom. Every time, my mom would calmly say "Poor Tiffany". I couldn't understand her. "She shouldn't be feeling sorry for Tiffany!"I thought. "She should be feeling sorry for me. "One day, I couldn't help saying to Mom, "Poor Tiffany? Lucky Tiffany! She gets everything she wants! Why do you feel sorry for her? " I burst into tears. My mom sat down next to me and said softly. "Yes, I do feel sorry for her. I have been teaching you a lesson that she will never be taught. "I looked up at her. "What are you talking about? "Mom said with care, "One day she will really want something. Maybe she'll findout that she can't have it. Her mother won't always be around to give her money, and what's more, money can't buy everything. "She continued, "I have taught you valuable lessons by not giving you everything you want. You'll know how to look for bargains and save money but she won't. You'll understand that you need to work hard to get the things that you want but she won't. When Tiffany is a grown woman, she'll wake up one day and she will be wishing that she had a momlike the one you've got. Life lessons are more important than modern clothes and delicious food. "It took some time, but I eventually understood my mom's words. Now I am a happy and successful woman.1. Why did the author's mom always say “Poor Tiffany”? ________A. She felt sorry for Tiffany because Tiffany was poor.B. She wanted to tell a lie to comfort the author.C. She thought that Tiffany was spoiled by her mother.D. She told the author this and wanted her to help Tiffany.2. What do we learn about the author's mother? ________A. She was strict and taught the author to be independent.B. She cared for other people s children more than her own.C. She thought that life lessons were as important as money.D. She was so poor that she couldn't give the author much money.3. What can we infer from the passage? ________A. The author was quite annoyed with her mother in the past.B. The author's mother felt sorry for Tiffany.C. Tiffany's mother took the author's mother's advice.D. The author is thankful to her mother now.Passage 4As far back in history as we can tell, people have celebrated the start of a New Year. The people of ancient Egypt began their New Year in summer. That is when the Nile River flooded its banks bringing water and fertility（肥沃）to the land. The people of ancient Babylon and Persia began their New Year on March 21, the first day of spring. And some native American Indians began their New Year when the nuts of the oak trees became ripe. That was usually in late summer.Noise-making is another ancient custom on the New Year. The noise is considered necessary to drive away the evil spirits of the old year. People around the world do different things to make a lot of noise. They may hit sticks together, beat on drums, blow horns, or explode fire-works.Americans celebrate the New Year in many ways. Most do not have to go to work or school. So they visit family and friends, attend church services, share a holiday meal, or watch New Year’s parades（游行）on television. Most years university teams play in special holiday games. For those who have been busy at work or school, New Year may be a day of rest. They spend the time thinking about and preparing for the demands of the New Year.1. Which of the following statements is right? ________A. The people of ancient Egypt began their New Year in spring.B. The people of ancient Babylon began their New Year on March 21, the first day of spring.C. Some native American Indians began their New Year in early summer.D. The people of ancient Persia began their New Year in late summer.2. Why do people make a lot of noise on the New Year according to the passage? ________A. The noise is considered necessary to frighten the evil spirits of the old year.B. The noise is considered necessary to show people’s excitement.C. They spend the time thinking about and preparing for the demands of the New Year.D. People have no other better ways to show their happiness.3. Americans celebrate the New Year by doing things as follows except ________ .A. resting at homeB. visiting family and friendsC. attending church servicesD. having sports and gamesPassage 5It was Molly’s job to hand her father his brown paper lunch bag each morning before he headed off to work.One morning, in addition to his usual lunch bag, Molly handed him a second paper bag. This one was worn and held together with staples（书钉）.“Why two bags? ”Her father asked. “The other is something else,” Molly answered.“What’s in it? ” “Just some stuff（东西）. Take it with you.”Not wanting to discuss the matter, he put both sacks into his briefcase, kissed Molly and rushed off. At midday he opened Molly’s bag and took out the contents：two hair ribbons, three small stones, a plastic dinosaur, a tiny sea shell, a small doll, and 13 pennies. . . The busy father smiled, finished eating, and swept the desk clean into the wastebasket, Molly’s stuff included.That evening, Molly ran up behind him as he read the paper. “Where’s my bag? ” “What bag? ” “The one I gave you this morning.” “I left it at the office. Why? ” “I forgot to put this note in it,” she said. “And, besides, Daddy, the things in the sack are the things I really like. I thought you might like to play with them. You didn’t lose the bag, did you, Daddy? ” “Oh, no,” he said, lying. “I just forgot to bring it home. I’ll bring it tomorrow.”While Molly hugged her father’s neck, he unfolded the note that read：“I love you, Daddy.”Molly had given him her treasures-all that a 7-year-old held dear.Love in a paper bag, and he missed it-not only missed it, but had thrown it in the wastebasket. So back he went to the office. Just ahead of the night Janitor（看门人）, he picked up the bag from the wastebasket. He put the treasure inside and carried it home carefully. The bag didn’t look so good, but the stuff was all there and that’s what counted.After dinner, he asked Molly to tell him about the stuff in the sack. It took a long time to tell. Everything had a story or a memory.“Sometimes I think of all the great times in this sweet life,” he thought.We should all remember that it’s not the destination that counts in life, but thejourney. That journey with the people we love is all that really matters. It is such a simple truth but it is so easily forgotten.1. Why did Molly give her father a second bag? ________A. She didn’t want to keep the things in the bag.B. She hoped those things would bring happiness to her father.C. She wanted to remind her father of the stories behind the things.D. She enjoyed playing with her father.2. How did Father deal with the bag after he opened it? ________A. He kept it in the drawer.B. He took it back home.C. He threw it into the wastebasket.D. He put it on his table.3. After Father heard what his daughter said, he felt________ .A. regretfulB. surprisedC. sadD. satisfied4. Which of the following is the most suitable title of the passage? ________A. An Important JourneyB. Two BagsC. Father and DaughterD. Love in a Paper Bag参考答案Passage 11. C推理判断题。

（专项）高一年级英语阅读理解专项训练（带答案）共7篇一、完型填空1．The pea incident happened when I was eight. My grandmother, my mother and I were having lunch at a restaurant. I 1 a Salisbury steak. But when served, it was 2 accompanied by a plate of peas.I have always hated peas. It is a complete 3 to me why anyone would voluntarily eat peas. “Eat your peas,” my grandmother said.“Mother,” said my mother in her 4 voice. “He doesn’t like peas. Leave him alone.”My grandmother looked at me and said the word s that changed my life: “I’ll pay you five dollars 5 you eat those peas”. Five dollars! And only one plate of peas stood between 6 and the possession of that unimaginable amount of money. I began to 7 the awful things down my throat and finally swallowed the 8 one of them. My grandmother handed me the 9 . “I can do what I want, Ellen, and you can’t stop me,” she 10 to my mother. My mother glared at her and also glared at me 11 .Several days later, at dinner, my mother offered me some steaming peas and I, of course, 12 . My mother fixed me with a cold eye as she 13 more peas onto my plate. “You ate them for money,” she said, “You can eat them for love.”Oh, despair! Now, too late, I realized that I had been 14 in a terrible place from which there was no 15 . “You ate them for money. You can eat them for love.” Did I eat the peas? You bet I did. I ate them that day and every other time they were served thereafter.1．A．enjoyed B．ordered C．afforded D．prepared 2．A．unexpectedly B．undoubtedly C．reasonably D．naturally 3．A．joke B．mystery C．tale D．disaster 4．A．trembling B．ringing C．urging D．warning 5．A．unless B．when C．before D．if6．A．my grandmother B．my mother C．me D．us 7．A．throw B．place C．force D．bite8．A．best B．single C．possible D．last 9．A．money B．steak C．plates D．peas 10．A．explained B．announced C．whispered D．screamed 11．A．in excitement B．in relief C．in silence D．in love 12．A．nodded B．declined C．defended D．waved 13．A．held B．chose C．piled D．dropped 14．A．caught B．left C．beaten D．hidden 15．A．stop B．risk C．cost D．escape【答案】1．B2．A3．B4．D5．D6．C7．C8．D9．A10．B11．C12．B13．C14．A15．D2．Lightning flashed, thunder boomed, and the rain poured down.Suddenly, a wail (尖叫) of a steam engine 1 the storm. It was moving closer and would cross Honey Creek Bridge. The old wooden frame (框架) of the bridge began to shake 2 the steam engine started across. When the train reached the halfway point, the bridge 3 . Finally, it collapsed, breaking completely apart.“The bridge collapsed！” Kate shouted to her sick mother. “I've to 4 the station. A train full of 5 is due here.” And then 6 a lantern, Kate raced out into the storm. The 7 way to get there was to 8 the Des Moines River Bridge.The bridge was little more than two steel rails stretched across narrow wooden strips, which were spaced so far apart that Kate could easily 9 between them. Getting down on her hands and 10 ， Kate began her dangerous crossing. A strong wind quickly 11 out the lantern, so Kate had to feel her way in the darkness. Finally, she was 12 across the river!Kate hurried to the station and burst through the 13 . “Honey Creek Bridge is out！” she shouted to the 14 . “Stop the passenger train！” Then, extremely 15 ， she fell to the floor. Rushing out onto the tracks to give a 16 ， the stationmaster was just in time to 17 the train.Years later, a new bridge named Kate Shelley Bridge was built across the river 18 people could always remember the 19 of the girl, Kate Shelley, who 20 her life and saved so many people.1．A．added to B．cut through C．headed for D．led to 2．A．unless B．so C．as soon as D．in order that 3．A．rose B．extended C．bent D．moved 4．A．warn B．accuse C．phone D．leave5．A．food B．passengers C．animals D．coal 6．A．catching hold of B．taking notice of C．keeping up with D．putting up with7．A．worst B．widest C．shortest D．toughest 8．A．avoid B．rebuild C．walk D．cross9．A．run B．fall C．jump D．walk 10．A．cheeks B．fingers C．wrists D．knees 11．A．took B．let C．picked D．blew 12．A．regularly B．easily C．politely D．safely 13．A．bridge B．home C．door D．train 14．A．headmaster B．conductor C．stationmaster D．repairman 15．A．tired B．surprised C．embarrassed D．disappointed 16．A．welcome B．signal C．response D．lesson 17．A．approach B．drive C．pull D．stop18．A．in case B．as if C．so that D．even if 19．A．patience B．bravery C．guidance D．confidence 20．A．sacrificed B．spent C．risked D．lived【答案】1．B2．C3．C4．A5．B6．A7．C8．D9．B10．D11．D12．D13．C14．C15．A16．B17．D18．C19．B20．C3．When I was about 12, I had an enemy, a girl who liked to point out my 1 . Week by week herlist grew: I was very thin; I wasn’t a(n) 2 student; I talked too much; I was too 3 , always feeling superior to(胜过) others, and so on. I tried to hear all this as long as I could. 4 , I became very angry. I ran to my father with 5 in my eyes.He 6 to me quietly, and then he asked, “Are the things she says true or not? Janet, didn’t you ever 7 what you’re really like? Well, you now have that girl’s 8 . Go and 9 a list of everything she said and mark the points that are 10 . Pay no attention to the other things she said.”I did 11 he told me. To my great 12 , I discovered that about half the things were true. Some of them I couldn’t 13 (like being very thin), but a good number I could, and suddenly I wanted to change. For the first time I went to a fairly 14 picture of myself.I brought the list back to daddy. He 15 to take it. “That’s just for you,” he said. “You know 16 than anyone else the truth about yourself. But you have to learn to 17 , not just close your ears in 18 , feeling hurt when something said about you is t rue. You’ll find it of help to you. Our world is full of people who think they know your affairs. Don’t 19 your ears. Listen to them all, but hear the truth and do what you know is the right thing to do.”Daddy’s advice has always 20 me at many important moments. In my life, I’ve never had a better piece of advice.1．A．qualities B．shortcomings C．advantages D．marks 2．A．good B．bad C．short D．anxious 3．A．silly B．friendly C．outgoing D．proud4．A．In other words B．Above all C．As a result D．At last 5．A．promises B．happiness C．tears D．sadness 6．A．talked B．shouted C．listened D．looked 7．A．wonder B．realise C．learn D．explore 8．A．excuse B．advice C．talk D．opinion 9．A．take B．make C．create D．receive 10．A．wrong B．correct C．big D．true11．A．as B．so C．before D．till12．A．joy B．excitement C．surprise D．anger13．A．say B．like C．do D．change 14．A．wonderful B．clear C．interesting D．beautiful 15．A．promised B．refused C．expected D．agreed 16．A．wider B．higher C．better D．worse 17．A．listen B．stand C．speak D．share 18．A．peace B．anger C．shyness D．silence 19．A．open B．keep C．shut D．turn 20．A．reminded B．warned C．explored D．excited【答案】1．B2．A3．D4．D5．C6．C7．A8．D9．B10．D11．A12．C13．D14．B15．B16．C17．A18．B19．C20．A4．Five days before Christmas, police officer Lima was sent to a local Stop and Shop for a reported theft. The accusation (指控) was that two females were 1 some items at the self-checkout but bypassing other items and 2 those items. The two females and two children were already 3 by the security guard over there.Lima had two girls himself, similar in age to the two girls there, so it 4 him a little bit. Lima checked the 5 for the items they had paid for. There was nothing else like health and beauty items on it. The items were all 6 —things bought just to stuff themselves. Then he asked an employee where the other items were that they had 7 to take and was informed they were put back on the shelves.Obviously, this family was in real need. While Lima firmly 8 following the law, he decided to cut them a break and not to 9 them.The two-females, consequently, were very grateful but kind of 10 because generally, in that same situation there would probably be a different outcome and they’d be 11 .Lima took things a step further in an effort to aid the family. He gave them $200 gift card, telling them not to get things in 12 ways any more.“I purchased the gift card close to the 13 of what would have been taken,” said Lima, “I did what I felt was 14 . I just tried to show a little 15 to the extent permitted by law.”1．A．counting B．searching C．scanning D．testing 2．A．sorting B．bagging C．labeling D．checking3．A．held B．fired C．protected D．misunderstood 4．A．attracted B．confused C．disappointed D．struck 5．A．price B．receipt C．number D．sheet 6．A．drinks B．luxuries C．presents D．foods 7．A．ordered B．managed C．planned D．requested 8．A．believed in B．objected to C．put off D．took on 9．A．threaten B．help C．comment D．charge 10．A．anxious B．innocent C．shocked D．ashamed 11．A．attacked B．questioned C．arrested D．offended 12．A．violent B．different C．tough D．illegal 13．A．value B．meaning C．use D．benefit 14．A．private B．right C．risky D．impressive 15．A．courage B．mercy C．admiration D．respect【答案】1．C2．B3．A4．D5．B6．D7．C8．A9．D10．C11．C12．D13．A14．B15．B5．Chris and Nicole Davidson are a couple that live in New Tazewell, Tennessee with their 2-year-old son Elijah, 22-month-old daughter Erin, and a 7-year-old adopted son Eli, who’s been with the family for nearly a year. On December 8, around 8:30 p.m., the parents told stories to their 1 and asked them to go to bed. Then they went to 2 . However, a few hours later, Nicole woke up to the smell of smoke and 3 that their house was on fire.Nicole and Chris were able to 4 the boys Elijah and Eli, though when it was time to 5 the 22-month-old baby Erin, the couple was faced with a 6 reality —the flames had already 7 the room entrance. “The smoke and fire was so 8 that there was no way I could get t o her,” Chris“We went outside to get to her from the 9 , but there was nothing for me to 10 on to reach up there,” the father told CNN. 11 , the 7-year-old Eli was eager to help. “I picked up Eli, who went through the window and was ab le to catch her from her bed,” Chris Davidson said.“We couldn’t be more 12 of Eli,” Chris Davidson told CNN. “He did something a 13 man wouldn’t do.” By the time the fire-fighters arrived on the scene, the family’s house was already almost burn to the ground.“I thought I couldn’t do it, but then I said, ‘I got her, Dad,’” the 7-year-old Eli told CNN. “I was14 , but I didn’t want my sister to 15 .1．A．children B．pets C．boys D．parents 2．A．work B．travel C．sleep D．cook 3．A．neglected B．realized C．imagined D．forgot 4．A．waken B．teach C．seek D．carry 5．A．feed B．feel C．influence D．rescue 6．A．terrifying B．embarrassing C．pleasing D．interesting 7．A．formed B．decorated C．blocked D．decreased 8．A．hot B．thick C．bright D．poisonous 9．A．bed B．window C．entrance D．roof 10．A．rest B．jump C．hold D．stand 11．A．usually B．unwillingly C．fortunately D．gradually 12．A．proud B．tired C．committed D．exposed 13．A．professional B．big C．heavy D．grown 14．A．glad B．scared C．calm D．excited 15．A．cry B．dream C．die D．ache【答案】1．A2．C3．B4．A5．D6．A7．C8．B9．B10．D11．C12．A13．D14．B6．In face of COVID-19, every medical worker is a hero. Sigrid Stokes, a nurse, is in no 1 to retire at age 76. She is too busy working to save lives during this 2 pandemic, just as her mother, Kristine Mueller, did more than a century ago. Her mother 3 those people stricken by flu pandemic in 1918. Now, Stokes is 4 to give vaccinations to health care workers 5 the coronavirus.Among the many photos of her mother, Stokes has one that she displays 6 of her mother in her white 7 talking to child star Shirley Temple as both smiled broadly.It’s the same sense of 8 at helping people that Stokes brings to her own work.“I give very good 9 ,” she says with a slight smile. She proves it when she 10 puts a needle into the arm of a health care worker who doesn’t even 11 it.Stokes was working part-time when the coronavirus began to 12 the country last year. She was too old to 13 COVID-19 patients, but knew she could help with vaccinations. As she arrives at work each day, she wears her uniform and a necklace that her mother 14 each day when she was alive. “I wear them every time I come to work 15 I feel like my mom is with me.”1．A．dream B．mood C．need D．quality 2．A．local B．slight C．deadly D．Annual 3．A．tended to B．ran into C．relied on D．looked for 4．A．ordered B．expected C．examined D．assigned 5．A．analyzing B．battling C．dominating D．exploring 6．A．desperately B．hurriedly C．proudly D．cautiously 7．A．uniform B．coat C．skirt D．dress . 8．A．sorrow B．belonging C．stress D．joy9．A．tests B．shots C．operations D．instructions 10．A．secretly B．quickly C．nervously D．skillfully 11．A．tolerate B．accept C．feel D．make 12．A．sweep B．influence C．control D．destroy 13．A．move B．reject C．comfort D．treat 14．A．bought B．found C．wore D．grabbed 15．A．because B．although C．unless D．or【答案】1．B2．C3．A4．D5．B7．A8．D9．B10．D11．C12．A13．D14．C15．A7．I made up my mind to drive to South Carolina to meet my friends in my used car. Though I had only been there once 1 and did not know the 2 very well. I was on the 3 after I had made some enquiries.At Ashvelle, there was a crossroad where I could go on along the main road or I could take a short cut(小道，近路). The short cut was to 4 several hills and was dangerous, I hesitated (犹豫)for a little while and then chose the main road, for I wanted to be 5Something strange happened 6 I drove a long way and found it was not the correct road that I wanted to 7 , but the hilly road I decided to avoid. I realized that it was at the 8 that I had made the 9 mistake. “What shall I do?” I asked myself. If I went back to take that road again, it would be very late by the time I got to Columbia. Thinking it 10 , I decided to go on. “If 11 people can go along this road, why can’t I?” I 12 myself.The short cut, to my surprise, was not that 13 In fact, it was only a very peaceful country road, 14 up and down two low 15 .There was 16 traffic. On both sides of the road, you could see trees, wild flowers, and 17 with cows and horses. My fear was 18 with the wind. Listening to the beautiful country music over my car stereo (立体声), I drove on and 19 the scenery which was so quiet and so natural. Even my used car forgot to give me 20 It was justin this light heartedness that I arrived at my destination. My friends, after they heard what had happened to me, all said it sounded like an adventure.1．A．ago B．before C．already D．still2．A．town B．country C．way D．friends 3．A．highway B．car C．train D．phone 4．A．have B．go C．ride D．cross5．A．safe B．dangerous C．fast D．slow6．A．after B．before C．if D．since7．A．come B．leave C．take D．drive 8．A．station B．corner C．crossroad D．beginning 9．A．road B．direction C．disappointed D．interesting 10．A．about B．over C．of D．up11．A．another B．other C．the other D．others 12．A．asked B．forced C．encouraged D．told 13．A．far B．safe C．dirty D．dangerous 14．A．going B．coming C．driving D．walking 15．A．lands B．cars C．farms D．hills 16．A．heavy B．little C．few D．much 17．A．farms B．trucks C．houses D．villages 18．A．gone B．together C．covered D．coming 19．A．looked B．liked C．enjoyed D．found 20．A．happiness B．scenery C．joys D．problems【答案】1．B2．C3．A4．D5．A6．A7．C8．C9．B10．B11．B12．C13．D14．A15．D16．B17．A18．A19．C20．D。

（最新）高一年级英语阅读理解专项训练含答案共7篇一、完型填空1．When I started riding a bike a couple of years ago, I didn't think my involvement would ever be more serious than the occasional short ride. But as I built strength, my friends 1 me to step up my training and try some longer trips. The first one to come along was a 150-mile trip, the MS-150, an annual 2 that raises money to fight AIDS.When I registered, the idea seemed fantastic and I trained with 3 . However, as the time for the ride approached, my self-doubts 4 beyond my endurance (忍耐). I 5 wanted to raise money for the charity, but I didn't really want to bike all those miles for two days straight.The ride began on a beautiful Sunday morning in the Georgia countryside, and for the first few hours I felt 6 .This was just the experience I had 7 ，and my spirits were high. 8 by the end of the day, I felt tired out.If the body is 9 to the mind, here was evidence. Every 10 my brain pushed out seemed to travel right down to my legs. “I can't handle this” became a leg cramp (抽筋), and “Everyone else is a better rider” translated into 11 of breath. I was sure I'd have to 12 .As I topped the crest (顶) of a hill, the beautiful sunset kept me going for a few minutes more. Then in the distance, I saw a lone woman riding very slowly 13 the bright red sun. I 14 that the person looked different in some way, but I couldn't tell why. So I pushed myself to 15 . There she was, riding along slowly but 16 ，with a slight and determined smile on her face and she had only one leg.My focus changed in that instant. For a whole day I'd been 17 my body. But now I knew it wasn't the body, but the 18 that would help me reach my goal. It rained all the second day. I never saw the one-legged biker again, but I pushed on without 19 ， knowing she was out there with me somewhere. And at the end of the day, still feeling 20 ， I completed the 150-mile trip.1．A．encouraged B．forbade C．forced D．warned 2．A．accident B．event C．incident D．affair3．A．care B．ease C．enthusiasm D．difficulty 4．A．achieved B．gained C．progressed D．advanced 5．A．still B．even C．rather D．then 6．A．nervous B．disappointed C．wonderful D．refreshed 7．A．assumed B．appreciated C．admired D．imagined 8．A．But B．Therefore C．Meanwhile D．Moreover 9．A．opposite B．connected C．exposed D．equal 10．A．cause B．reason C．excuse D．effect 11．A．holding B．saving C．catching D．shortness 12．A．quit B．continue C．insist D．fade13．A．on B．against C．down D．over 14．A．observed B．watched C．overlooked D．noticed15．A．put up B．look up C．catch up D．take up 16．A．steadily B．abruptly C．closely D．narrowly 17．A．trusting B．doubting C．cheating D．fighting 18．A．strength B．honesty C．will D．power 19．A．struggling B．arguing C．discussing D．complaining 20．A．strong B．weak C．healthy D．spiritless【答案】1．A2．B3．C4．B5．A6．C7．D8．A9．B10．C11．D12．A13．B14．D15．C16．A17．B18．C19．D20．A2．I’m someone who never went to university but always thought about it. The only 1 I got familiar with university was listening to my children talk about their class and all the interesting things they were 2 . University was just a life-long 3 of mine. I just turned sixty-four years old in September. I still thought about that old dream 4 one day when there was an Advanced-Age programme at the local university, I decided to 5 .The day finally arrived—my first day of school. As I 6 there, my mind was filled with negative thoughts, “What am I doing? I’m not smart enough to go to university. The 7 will laugh when they see me in class. I probably won’t live lo ng enough to get a 8 . Maybe I should just turn the car around and go home. ”Then, suddenly, I saw it!A large billboard on the side of the road with a picture of Kermit the Frog.I 9 a little and read the words next to his picture. “Live your dreams. ” Was Kermit speaking to me? I didn’t turn the car around.I drove a little further on up the highway and there was another 10 . This one had a picture of Albert Einstein with his tongue 11 out. A line read, “As a student, he was no Einstein.” And there was a word in red, “Confidence”. A new attitude was 12 inside me.I was now 13 the gate of the university and there stood still another billboard. This one showed a photograph of a proud 14 in a cap and gown. Under the picture was her 15 , Nola Otis, aged 95. Oldest University Graduate. Below it was the words, “Live Life”. At that moment, my outlook changed completely.1．A．thing B．way C．skill D．practice 2．A．learning B．taking C．teaching D．using3．A．goal B．idea C．advice D．dream 4．A．since B．before C．until D．after5．A．sign up B．turn up C．keep up D．make up 6．A．walked B．stepped C．ran D．drove 7．A．tutors B．kids C．professors D．fellows 8．A．degree B．praise C．skill D．reputation 9．A．sped up B．slowed down C．cut down D．went up 10．A．billboard B．picture C．portrait D．cartoon 11．A．breaking B．giving C．pulling D．sticking 12．A．forming B．arriving C．building D．making 13．A．approaching B．arriving C．squeezing D．staying 14．A．man B．teenager C．woman D．youth 15．A．motto B．hobby C．age D．name【答案】1．B2．A3．D4．C5．A6．D7．B8．A9．B10．A11．D12．A13．A14．C15．D3．Our neighbor's son was getting married in 1971 at an out-of-town church, and my husband and I were invited. We immediately rushed out to a 1 , and I bought a nice pink dress with a jacket. The dress was a little 2 , but I had a month before the June 30 3 , and I would lose a few pounds.June 29 came and, of course, I hadn't lost a single pound; in fact, I had 4 two. But I 5 a nice new girdle (紧身衣) would cure everything. So on our way out of the city, we 6 once again at the store, I ran in and told the clerk 1 needed a 7 large party girdle.The clerk found the box with the 8 girdle, marked “LG”, and asked if I would like to try it on. “Oh, no, a large will fit just right. I 9 try it on.”The next morning was one of those ninety-degree days, so I 10 to get dressed until about 45 minutes before time to go. I popped open the box only to 11 a new, $ 49.95 girdle in a small size. Since it was too late to find another one and the dress wouldn't 12 right without a girdle, a fight 13 in the hotel room between me and the girdle. Have you ever tried to 14 20 pounds of potatoes into a five-pound bag? Finally, my husband, 15 like crazy, got hold of each side and shook me down -into it. At once I put on the dress, which didn't 16 very well with my purple face, and I was ready to go.Finally we got to the 17 . I heard one of the people say that they were having a High Mass (大弥撒). I turned to my husband and asked, “What is a High Mass?” He shrugged his 18 .19 , I learned that this particular mass would last one hour, twenty-two minutes and eight-and one-half seconds-the priest(神父) blessed 20 except my girdle.1．A．hotel B．store C．church D．office 2．A．long B．tight C．small D．perfect 3．A．marriage B．holiday C．wedding D．date4．A．won B．received C．gained D．lost 5．A．thought B．suggested C．demanded D．figured 6．A．went B．arrived C．stopped D．entered 7．A．size B．length C．width D．depth 8．A．described B．bought C．sold D．said9．A．can't B．needn't C．shouldn't D．mustn't 10．A．wanted B．expected C．tried D．waited 11．A．find B．notice C．search D．look 12．A．work B．use C．fit D．wear 13．A．broke down B．broke out C．broke up D．broke away 14．A．put B．lay C．push D．shake 15．A．laughing B．crying C．shouting D．smiling 16．A．do B．go C．work D．look 17．A．town B．store C．church D．hotel18．A．shoulders B．arms C．head D．hands 19．A．Happily B．Generally C．Luckily D．Unfortunately 20．A．something B．nothing C．anything D．everything【答案】1．B2．B3．C4．C5．A6．C7．A8．A9．B10．D11．A12．C13．B14．D15．A16．B17．C18．A19．D20．D4．Marty Verel, a 59-year-old kidney transplant recipient in Ohio, should have been near the top of the list to receive a COVID-19 vaccine (疫苗). 1 , like millions of others, he wasn’t having any luck 2 an appointment. Marty and his wife, Nancy Verel, would sit with tablets on their laps trying for hours on different sites 3 , all of which were slow and complicated. “I felt 4 ,” Nancy says.Then Nancy heard about Rebecca Mead, who was spending 5 ten hours a day online securing appointments for those with no 6 to the vaccine. So Nancy messaged Mead on Facebook and twenty-five minutes later, Mead 7 by asking for Marty’s ba sic information. Nine minutes after that, Mead made the appointment for Marty.Mead’s vaccine 8 started on February 1, when she learned that her parents were unable to get appointments themselves. 9 around on vaccine registration sites, Mead, who has been helping her husband develop websites, discovered how 10 it was to book an appointment. She 11 strategies that web insiders are familiar with and added some of her special skills. “I’m12 . I drink a lot of coffee, and I’m a fas t 13 ,” she says. Eventually, Mead secured appointments for both of her parents.Mead decided that helping others would be her way of 14 the society. By March 2, she’d secured appointments for 400 people, a(n) 15 that made Nancy conclude, “Mead is some sort of COVID angel.”1．A．Instead B．Therefore C．However D．Moreover 2．A．scheduling B．delaying C．following D．canceling 3．A．relaxedly B．patiently C．confidently D．desperately 4．A．tireless B．hopeless C．fearless D．aimless 5．A．less than B．up to C．within D．exactly 6．A．addiction B．relation C．access D．key 7．A．appeared B．cooperated C．volunteered D．responded 8．A．hunting B．adventure C．research D．sacrifice 9．A．Travelling B．Clicking C．Walking D．Messing 10．A．easy B．fast C．difficult D．impossible 11．A．explained B．abandoned C．evaluated D．applied 12．A．persistent B．intelligent C．considerate D．selfless 13．A．writer B．typist C．speaker D．recorder 14．A．relieving B．repairing C．rebuilding D．repaying 15．A．goal B．score C．achievement D．influence【答案】1．C2．A3．D4．B5．B6．C7．D8．A9．B10．C11．D12．A13．B14．D15．C5．I am a girl, but I was born to be a rebel (叛逆者). I like games that can be 1 Some of the sports I like, even boys won’t play!Wrestling (摔跤) is 2 seen as a sport for men, but I 3 to see if I could do it.Every Saturday morning, I got out of bed early to go and watch my brother 4 .From morning to night, I would sit watching the 5 have all the fun. Since then, wrestling has been part of my 6 .For three years, I 7 all the boys and became the best player in the team. My 8 memory of wrestling is when a boy walked off 9 because he’d lost to a girl.My last 10 was at this year’s Girls’ State Wrestling Championships.I was so 11 . I was sure I would win. My heart was beating hard when the match started. I could see 12 but my competitor. When the final whistle blew, I had 13 by four points. The cameras and 14 all turned to me: I was the new wrestling champion. I felt so 15 . But after a few minutes of enjoying being a champion, 16 began to run through my knee. Because I hurt my knee, my 17 of being a national champion ended. Even so, I won’t lose heart and still 18 to wrestle next year when I go to college. I have 19 that you can do anything you want if you stay positive and put your 20 into it.1．A．interesting B．surprising C．dangerous D．famous 2．A．usually B．ever C．hardly D．never 3．A．agreed B．pretended C．decided D．happened 4．A．roll B．run C．fight D．wrestle 5．A．boys B．girls C．teammates D．friends 6．A．way B．life C．work D．study7．A．beat B．hit C．knocked D．injured 8．A．longest B．shortest C．deepest D．worst 9．A．shouting B．smiling C．laughing D．crying 10．A．chance B．match C．try D．sport 11．A．upset B．great C．pleased D．excited 12．A．anything B．nothing C．everything D．something 13．A．won B．lost C．led D．gained 14．A．hands B．players C．lights D．photos 15．A．shy B．hopeful C．happy D．nervous 16．A．air B．blood C．steam D．pain 17．A．dream B．plan C．goal D．story 18．A．remember B．cycle C．want D．walk 19．A．said B．heard C．learned D．noticed 20．A．time B．heart C．foot D．wealth【答案】1．C2．A3．C4．D5．A6．B7．A8．C9．D10．B11．D12．B13．A14．C15．C16．D17．A18．C19．C20．B6．I was walking home from school one day and it happened to be a particularly cold and windy day. It was 1 and I was crazy enough to forget my hats and scarf. You can imagine my cheeks were rosy 2 and my hands were as numb as they can be.All of a sudden, an old lady 3 up beside me and asked if I would like a ride 4 . At first, I said it was OK and her 5 smile melted(融化) away the thought that I should never talk to 6 ! We had an amazing chat and she was just 7 a good woman. She told me her 8 and she dropped me off.I didn’t see her or talk to her for about a month and one night as I 9 her kind gesture, I decided to return the favor. So, I made a lot of 10 and walked down to her house with my friend. At first I was a bit 11 she wouldn’t remember me or think that I was a bad man who poisoned cookies but luckily, I was 12 wrong. She was so happy, and she hugged me and kissed me and seemed so 13 that someone would do something like that!When I got home my mom told me that she 14 and told my mom on the phone that she 15 because she was so touched. She said she would never 16 the kindness that was given to her! That filled me with such 17 ! There really is nothing else joyful like helping 18 and making someone’s day 19 !Let us never forget the joy we get 20 giving others a hand!1．A．blowing B．freezing C．flowing D．flying2．A．red B．pure C．white D．pale 3．A．picked B．turned C．drove D．took4．A．hospital B．family C．school D．home 5．A．warm B．easy C．simple D．strange 6．A．women B．drivers C．strangers D．neighbors 7．A．so B．such C．that D．as 8．A．numbers B．car C．family D．address 9．A．remembered B．forgot C．repeated D．regretted 10．A．bread B．salad C．cookies D．sweets 11．A．nervous B．disappointed C．confused D．worried 12．A．generally B．completely C．hardly D．usually 13．A．puzzled B．surprised C．satisfied D．fearful 14．A．visited B．came C．drove D．called 15．A．cried B．slept C．left D．laughed 16．A．permit B．pardon C．forget D．imagine 17．A．sadness B．interest C．puzzle D．happiness 18．A．others B．the other C．another D．other 19．A．busier B．brighter C．easier D．harder 20．A．for B．in C．by D．on【答案】1．B2．A3．C4．D5．A6．C7．B8．D9．A10．C11．D12．B13．B14．D15．A16．C17．D18．A19．B20．C7．My father enjoys bike riding．Ever since I was little, I’ve always loved going hiking with my dad． 1 , as I became a teenager, other things began to draw my 2 ．Suddenly, it was important to do things with 3 ．I saw my dad every evening at home．Why did I have to 4 my Sundays, to all day bike trips with him, too? If my indifference （冷漠） hurt him, my father kept 5 , but he would always let me know when he was planning a bike trip 6 I wanted to come．It was a Sunday morning, and I was in low 7 ．Two of my friends had gone to the movies without inviting me．Just then my father 8 my room．"It's a beautiful day．Want to go for a 9 , today, Beck?” “Leave me alone!” I impatiently 10 . Those were the last words I said to him before he left the house that 11 .Several hours later, the police called us, 12 us that Dad had a traffic accident. My fath er’s injuries were serious. It took several days before he could 13 speak. Beside his bed I held his hand gently, 14 of hurting him.“Daddy … I’m sorry…”“It’s okay, sweetheart. I’ll be okay.”“No,” I said, “I 15 what I said to you that d ay. You know, that morning?”“Sweetheart, I don’t 16 anything about that day. I remember kissing you goodnight the night before, though.” He 17 a weak smile.I felt regretful for my thoughtless remark, for I 18 wanted him to leave me alone. My teacher once told me that 19 have immeasurable power. They can hurt or they can heal. And we all have the 20 to choose our words. I intend to do that very carefully from now on. 1．A．Therefore B．Instead C．Besides D．However 2．A．attention B．sight C．effort D．energy 3．A．Dad B．friends C．teachers D．brothers 4．A．start B．save C．devote D．waste 5．A．silent B．busy C．asleep D．awake 6．A．unless B．in case C．so that D．as if7．A．spirits B．conditions C．states D．hopes8．A．left B．checked C．entered D．knocked 9．A．ride B．walk C．picnic D．game 10．A．whispered B．warned C．announced D．shouted 11．A．moment B．morning C．afternoon D．evening 12．A．convincing B．reminding C．informing D．phoning 13．A．eventually B．generally C．strictly D．broadly 14．A．tired B．afraid C．aware D．sorry 15．A．discuss B．think C．care D．mean 16．A．hate B．forget C．remember D．like17．A．got B．expressed C．exchanged D．managed18．A．often B．never C．even D．once 19．A．apologies B．promises C．smiles D．words 20．A．experience B．honor C．power D．desire【答案】1．D2．A3．B4．D5．A6．B7．A8．C9．A10．D11．B12．C13．A14．B15．D16．C17．D18．B19．D20．C。

（英语）高一英语阅读理解专项训练及答案及分析一、高中英语阅读理解1．阅读理解Thenoiseofchatteringmouthssubsided（停息）astheteacherenteredclassroom.“Goodmorningclass.IamRiffatMonaf,andIwillbeyourgeographyteac her.Riffat”Monaf,aninterestingnameandanevenmoreinterestingperson.Herintroduction tookplace aboutsixyearsago,andsincethenIhavenevermetamoreinfluentialpersoninmylife. MrsMonafnotonlyconqueredmewithhervastknowledgeofgeography,butalsowonmeoverwithhersmileandw armeyes.ItwasinherclassthatItraveledtothehighestmountainsandtothedeepestseasfromthecomfort oftheclassroom.Ilearnedaboutthevastoceans,theeruptingvolcanoes,thesnow-cappedmountainsandthegreenvalleys.Shewouldoftenrelateheradventuresabouttravelingtodifferen tpartsoftheworld. NevercanIforgetthegloryofherfacewhenshetalksabouthowtrulybeautifulthisworldis.IfIsearchbac kmylovefortheenvironmentandgeography,Ifindhertobethesourceofmyloveforpreservingnature.Ifon edayIbecameanenvironmentalist,IknowthatI'llthankherforit.Apartfromthis,shehasalwaysgreetedmewithopenarmsandshecallsherstudents“mychildren”Mrs.Mon af'smoralsandvaluesrubbedoffmedeeplyandIhavealwaystakenheradviceintoconsideration.Shehasbe enoneofthemostconsistentlygoodthingsinmylife.Currently,sheisfightingabattleagainstbreastcancer,anditpainsmetoknowthatafterallshehasdone forme;Icandonothingforherexceptpray.WheneverIseeherinschool,shestillkeepsthatkindsmileanda nexpressionsosoftthatittremblesmyheart.MrsMonafstilltalksenthusiasticallyaboutgeography,an dIknowthatIcanneverseewhatatrulygreatpersonshehasbeeninmylife..1）Whatcanwelearnfromthesecondparagraph?A.Thewritertraveledalot.B.MrsMonafwasalearnedperson.C.Thewriterdidwellatschool.D.MrsMonafenjoyedtellingstories.（2）Theunderlinedword “rubbedoff”means.A.movedB.shockedC.influencedD.defeated3）Whatdoweknowfromthelastparagraph?A.Mrs.Monafwasanoptimisticperson.B.BreastcancermadeMrs.Monafupset.C.Anothergreatpersonmayappearinmylife.D.PrayingforMrs.Monafmadethewritertremble.4）Whatwouldbethebesttitleforthepassage?A.MyInterestingSchoolLifeB.TheTeacher-studentFriendshipC.AnInfluentialPersoninMyLifeD.BraveFightAgainstBreastCancer【答案】（1）B（2）C（3）A（4）C【分析】【剖析】本文是一篇记述文，作者叙述了生命中有影响力的人。

【英语】高一英语阅读理解专题训练答案及解析一、高中英语阅读理解1. 阅读理解It was when I was walking to my office, trailed by three young people whose ages ranged from 16 to 25, flowing down the corridor behind me like the tail of a kite, that I thought of it for the first time.This could be because I am not actually a mother.Until recently, I was not a "real" stepmother either.But I have been living with the man who is now my husband, Bernardo for 10 years and in those 10 years, not only have his younger daughters spent every other weekend and half of their school holiday with us but also his son has lived with us full-time.In fact, when Bernardo asked me to move in, he asked his son for permission first.Being a step mum is hard enough but being a sort-of-step-mother is about the most awkward position a mature woman can find herself in.With my sort-of-steppies, I have occupied a place of influence, power and sometimes extreme anger by turns.I have stepped on a delicate path between being a grown-up friend, a bridge of influence with their father, the woman of the house, and a figure of authority – but not too much.Love the kids or hate them, you must always remember that no matter how much you cook, clean, hug, comfort and discipline, you will never actually count.To survive, I trained myself to love the stepkids as hard as I could, but not to care.It's a handy piece of good mental health trickery I recommend to anyone in my position.I can help with homework, yes, but not bother about the results of that homework.I can teach them good manners, but not care about the bad habits they learn at home.Semi-detached is the position. （1）Which of the following is true about Bernardo?A. Bernardo seldom cares about the kids.B. Bernardo dislikes living with his kids.C. Bernardo respects the opinion of his kids.D. Bernardo doesn't recognize his wife as a "real" stepmother.（2）What does the author think of her role in the family?A. She was totally favored by the kids.B. She has acted as an enemy of the kids.C. She didn't have any influence in the family.D. She was the communication bridgebetween kids and their father.（3）What's the author's advice for stepmothers in the last paragraph?A. Be partly engaged in kids' life.B. Care little about kids' behavior.C. Seldom get involved in kids' homework.D. Become the absolute authority of the family.【答案】（1）C（2）D（3）A【解析】【分析】本文是一篇说明文, 介绍了作为一个继母应该如何与孩子相处才是一个适当的度。

（专题）高一年级英语阅读理解专项训练（附答案）（7篇）一、完型填空1．I had a student today who got his finger stuck inside a test tube in science class. It was really quite stuck. This young man's finger 1 to get whiter and whiter right before my eyes. Remaining 2 , I suggested he carefully rotate(转动)the tube. It wouldn't move a bit. He 3 soap and cold water. Still stuck. Meanwhile chaos was breaking out in the class. Finally, I 4 the young man to our secretary, who was a miracle(奇迹)worker 5 three kids of her own. With her in charge, I was 6 all would be OK.To get the students back in order, I 7 my own story of getting my knee stuck between the rails of a balcony. Same kind of curiosity, I remembered 8 then how far I could thrust (塞)my knee between the rails. Inch by inch, I kept 9 and before I knew it, my knee was stuck and 10 before my eyes and in front of lots of strangers at a popular Las Vegas hotel!Hearing my story, many students followed with their own 11 of heads, arms, fingers stuck in places they shouldn't be. A few minutes later, the young man came back, test tube unbroken and finger 12 to a lovely shade of pink.I just couldn't 13 this kid. He's only twelve. I too got my knee unstuck, but not without great14 . The excuse for me, however, was not 15 but plain stupidity. I was after all fifty years old when this happened.1．A．used B．needed C．happened D．continued 2．A．calm B．silent C．cheerful D．active 3．A．lost B．fetched C．tried D．accepted 4．A．described B．carried C．introduced D．sent 5．A．raising B．observing C．saving D．teaching 6．A．happy B．doubtful C．surprised D．confident 7．A．shared B．wrote C．read D．heard 8．A．calculating B．explaining C．wondering D．reporting 9．A．pushing B．climbing C．walking D．kicking 10．A．shaking B．lifting C．resting D．swelling 11．A．findings B．conclusions C．stories D．news 12．A．pointing B．returning C．belonging D．growing 13．A．get along with B．get rid of C．get used to D．get mad at 14．A．encouragement B．disappointment C．embarrassmentD．achievement15．A．ambition B．youth C．bravery D．experiment【答案】1．D2．A3．C4．D5．A6．D7．A8．C9．A10．D11．C12．B13．D14．C15．B2．Our neighbor's son was getting married in 1971 at an out-of-town church, and my husband and I were invited. We immediately rushed out to a 1 , and I bought a nice pink dress with a jacket. The dress was a little 2 , but I had a month before the June 30 3 , and I would lose a few pounds.June 29 came and, of course, I hadn't lost a single pound; in fact, I had 4 two. But I 5 a nice new girdle (紧身衣) would cure everything. So on our way out of the city, we 6 once again at the store, I ran in and told the clerk 1 needed a 7 large party girdle.The clerk found the box with the 8 girdle, marked “LG”, and asked if I would like to try it on. “Oh, no, a large will fit just right. I 9 try it on.”The next morning was one of those ninety-degree days, so I 10 to get dressed until about 45 minutes before time to go. I popped open the box only to 11 a new, $ 49.95 girdle in a small size. Since it was too late to find another one and the dress wouldn't 12 right without a girdle, a fight 13 in the hotel room between me and the girdle. Have you ever tried to 14 20 pounds of potatoes into a five-pound bag? Finally, my husband, 15 like crazy, got hold of each side and shook me down -into it. At once I put on the dress, which didn't 16 very well with my purple face, and I was ready to go.Finally we got to the 17 . I heard one of the people say that they were having a High Mass (大弥撒). I turned to my husband and asked, “What is a High Mass?” He shrugged his 18 .19 , I learned that this particular mass would last one hour, twenty-two minutes and eight-and one-half seconds-the priest(神父) blessed 20 except my girdle.1．A．hotel B．store C．church D．office 2．A．long B．tight C．small D．perfect 3．A．marriage B．holiday C．wedding D．date4．A．won B．received C．gained D．lost 5．A．thought B．suggested C．demanded D．figured6．A．went B．arrived C．stopped D．entered 7．A．size B．length C．width D．depth 8．A．described B．bought C．sold D．said 9．A．can't B．needn't C．shouldn't D．mustn't 10．A．wanted B．expected C．tried D．waited 11．A．find B．notice C．search D．look 12．A．work B．use C．fit D．wear 13．A．broke down B．broke out C．broke up D．broke away 14．A．put B．lay C．push D．shake 15．A．laughing B．crying C．shouting D．smiling 16．A．do B．go C．work D．look 17．A．town B．store C．church D．hotel 18．A．shoulders B．arms C．head D．hands 19．A．Happily B．Generally C．Luckily D．Unfortunately 20．A．something B．nothing C．anything D．everything【答案】1．B2．B3．C4．C5．A6．C7．A8．A9．B10．D11．A12．C13．B14．D15．A16．B17．C18．A19．D20．D3．I can remember once when I was just a little boy, I sat on a chair and watched as my mum painstakingly 1 a large, homemade quilt (被子). I looked over at one edge of the quilt being sewed and saw a piece of thread 2 . Without thinking I reached over to 3 it.“No!” yelled my mum. I jumped back. That was the first time I can ever remember her yelling at me. Seeing the 4 look on my face, she smiled and 5 showed me why she had yelled. That piece of thread 6 in and out, making its way from one end of the quilt to the other. If I had pulled it out, I might have torn the entire quilt and 7 hours of work.As I look back on that 8 today, I can see that each of our lives is like that 9 . We are all just a 10 string in the tapestry (挂毯) of life. We can’t always 11 where we are going or what we are connected to. If we pull ourselves out of it, we will leave a 12 in it.Don’t feel lost in the tapestry of life then. Embrace your 13 in it. You may 14 be a single piece of thread but your love and your life help to 15 the whole thing together. 1．A．sewed B．ironed C．folded D．measured 2．A．winding up B．laid aside C．sticking out D．wrapped up 3．A．curl B．pull C．tie D．break 4．A．depressed B．disappointed C．terrified D．annoyed 5．A．gently B．reluctantly C．roughly D．eagerly 6．A．wove B．followed C．ran D．circled 7．A．stopped B．ruined C．repaid D．disturbed 8．A．behavior B．emotion C．response D．moment 9．A．quilt B．thread C．scene D．work 10．A．special B．strong C．straight D．single 11．A．recall B．believe C．see D．discuss 12．A．blank B．hole C．line D．mark 13．A．change B．weakness C．power D．place 14．A．only B．surely C．still D．even15．A．do B．press C．push D．hold【答案】1．A2．C3．B4．C5．A6．A7．B8．D9．B10．D11．C12．B13．D14．A15．D4．One day, a professor entered the classroom and asked his students to prepare for a surprise test. They waited worriedly at their desks for the test to begin. The professor 1 the question papers, with the paper facing down as usual. After he gave them all out, he asked his students to 2 the paper and begin. To everyone's surprise, there were no 3 , just a black dot in the center of the page. The professor, seeing the 4 on everyone's face, told them the following:"I want you to write what you 5 there."The students got started on the inexplicable (费解的) task.At the end of the class, the professor 6 all the answer papers and started reading each one of them aloud in front of all the students. All of them, with no 7 , described the black dot, trying to explain its 8 in the middle of the sheet, etc. After all had been 9 , the classroom was silent, and the professor began to 10 :"I' m not going to grade this 11 wanted to give you something to think about. No one wrote about the 12 part of the paper. Everyone focused on the black dot, and the same happens in our 13 . We have a white paper to observe, but we always focus on the dark spots. Our life is a 14 given to us with love and care, and we always have 15 to celebrate: nature renewing itself every day, our friends around us, the job that 16 our livelihood and the miracles (奇迹) we see every day.17 , we insist on focusing only on the dark spots: the health problems that worry us, the lack of money, the 18 relationship with workmates, the 19 with a friend, etc.The dark spots are very 20 compared to everything we have in our daily life, but they are the ones that pollute our minds.1．A．handed out B．put down C．took back D．pointed at 2．A．appreciate B．turn C．open D．use 3．A．exercises B．vocabularies C．questions D．scores 4．A．surprise B．sadness C．fear D．excitement 5．A．remember B．imagine C．avoid D．see 6．A．collected B．exchanged C．marked D．selected 7．A．excuse B．doubt C．exception D．wonder 8．A．direction B．position C．size D．colour 9．A．revised B．answered C．returned D．read 10．A．recite B．draw C．explain D．write 11．A．also B．just C．even D．never12．A．big B．black C．unique D．white 13．A．lives B．classrooms C．colleges D．studies14．A．symbol B．gift C．journey D．lesson 15．A．reasons B．festivals C．freedom D．time 16．A．earns B．develops C．provides D．changes 17．A．However B．Therefore C．Besides D．Somehow 18．A．specific B．unfriendly C．equal D．special 19．A．stay B．contact C．satisfaction D．disappointment 20．A．dark B．round C．small D．dirty【答案】1．A2．B3．C4．A5．D6．A7．C8．B9．D10．C11．B12．D13．A14．B15．A16．C17．A18．B19．D20．C5．Food has always been one of the greatest wants of humankind. The search for food is the 1 human behavior. Thus, 2 food were easier to get and prepare, it would be really 3 for humankind. It would reduce a great burden(负担). The development of processed foods(加工食品) has made food easier to get and prepare. 4 every coin has two sides. Apart from its advantages, the 5 of cooking also has its disadvantages.Though processed foods seem a great way to save 6 , they offer much less nutritional(营养的)value than traditional foods. People today are so 7 that they are not able to spend enough time preparing their food. As a result, many people 8 to eat processed foods, ready-to-cookmeals and various fast foods. But what will 9 if one eats such food all year round? It will damage your 10 . The nutritional value of the food is not so high. Worse still, research shows that preservatives(防腐剂)used in these foods are 11 to children. That’s why health experts warn people not to eat too much of such 12 food.Besides, since people spend little time 13 food, the culture of cooking is slowly 14 . Cooking is not done just to satisfy hunger; it is also a(n) 15 form of art. Across the world, there are thousands of 16 cooking styles. If young people are used to processed foods, few of them will develop great cooking 17 . And when they become parents, it will be hard for their children to enjoy a(n) 18 home­cooked meal. What’s more, cooking is a great time for 19 to connect. There is a lot of 20 when family members are preparing food together.In a word, I believe though processed food has made the preparation of food much easier, it has not been a good step for humankind.1．A．special B．basic C．right D．valuable 2．A．though B．before C．if D．unless 3．A．dangerous B．helpful C．troublesome D．surprising 4．A．So B．And C．But D．Or 5．A．easiness B．safety C．method D．difficulty 6．A．energy B．food C．money D．time7．A．rich B．strange C．smart D．busy 8．A．choose B．dislike C．refuse D．stop 9．A．change B．happen C．get D．offer 10．A．future B．memory C．brain D．health 11．A．harmful B．useless C．meaningful D．necessary 12．A．cold B．sweet C．unhealthy D．hot 13．A．heating B．finding C．preparing D．storing 14．A．varying B．dying C．appearing D．developing 15．A．important B．famous C．simple D．new 16．A．regular B．ordinary C．different D．similar 17．A．knowledge B．lessons C．interests D．skills 18．A．delicious B．clean C．expensive D．cheap 19．A．patients B．friends C．families D．cooks 20．A．success B．work C．progress D．fun【答案】1．B2．C3．B4．C5．A6．D7．D8．A9．B10．D11．A12．C13．C14．B15．A16．C17．D18．A19．C20．D6．In our discussion with people on how education can help them succeed in life, a woman remembered the first meeting of an introductory 1 course about 20 years ago.The professor 2 the lecture hall, placed upon his desk a large jar filled with dried beans(豆), and invited the students to 3 how many beans the jar contained. After 4 shouts of wildly wrong guesses the professor smiled a thin, dry smile, announced the 5 answer, and went on saying, “You have just 6 an important lesson about science. That is: Never 7 your own senses.”Twenty years later，the 8 could guess what the professor had in mind. He 9 himself, perhaps, as inviting his students to start an exciting 10 into an unknown world invisible to the 11 ， which can be discovered only through scientific 12 . But the seventeen－year－old girl could not accept or even 13 the invitation. She was just 14 to understand the world.And she 15 that her first－hand experience could be the 16 . The professor, however, said that it was 17 . He was taking away her only 18 for knowing and was providing her with no substitute(替代). “I remember feeling small and 19 ，” the woman says, “and I did the only thing I could do. I 20 the course that aftern oon, and I haven't gone near science since.”1．A．art B．history C．science D．math 2．A．searched for B．looked at C．got through D．marched into 3．A．count B．guess C．report D．watch 4．A．warning B．giving C．turning away D．listening to 5．A．ready B．possible C．correct D．difficult 6．A．learned B．prepared C．taught D．taken7．A．lose B．trust C．sharpen D．show 8．A．lecturer B．scientist C．speaker D．woman 9．A．described B．respected C．saw D．served10．A．voyage B．movement C．change D．rush 11．A．professor B．eye C．knowledge D．light 12．A．model B．senses C．spirit D．methods 13．A．hear B．make C．present D．refuse 14．A．suggesting B．beginning C．pretending D．waiting 15．A．believed B．doubted C．proved D．explained 16．A．growth B．strength C．faith D．truth 17．A．firm B．interesting C．wrong D．acceptable 18．A．task B．tool C．success D．connection 19．A．cruel B．proud C．frightened D．brave 20．A．dropped B．started C．passed D．missed【答案】1．C2．D3．B4．D5．C6．A7．B8．D9．C10．A11．B12．D13．A14．B15．A16．D17．C18．B19．C20．A7．I was walking home from school one day and it happened to be a particularly cold and windy day. It was 1 and I was crazy enough to forget my hats and scarf. You can imagine my cheeks were rosy 2 and my hands were as numb as they can be.All of a sudden, an old lady 3 up beside me and asked if I would like a ride 4 . At first, I saidit was OK and her 5 smile melted(融化) away the thought that I should never talk to 6 ! We had an amazing chat and she was just 7 a good woman. She told me her 8 and she dropped me off.I didn’t see her or talk to her for about a month and one night as I 9 her kind gesture, I decided to return the favor. So, I made a lot of 10 and walked down to her house with my friend. At first I was a bit 11 she wouldn’t remembe r me or think that I was a bad man who poisoned cookies but luckily, I was 12 wrong. She was so happy, and she hugged me and kissed me and seemed so 13 that someone would do something like that!When I got home my mom told me that she 14 and told my mom on the phone that she 15 because she was so touched. She said she would never 16 the kindness that was given to her! That filled me with such 17 ! There really is nothing else joyful like helping 18 and making someone’s day 19 !Let us never forget the joy we get 20 giving others a hand!1．A．blowing B．freezing C．flowing D．flying2．A．red B．pure C．white D．pale 3．A．picked B．turned C．drove D．took 4．A．hospital B．family C．school D．home 5．A．warm B．easy C．simple D．strange 6．A．women B．drivers C．strangers D．neighbors 7．A．so B．such C．that D．as 8．A．numbers B．car C．family D．address 9．A．remembered B．forgot C．repeated D．regretted 10．A．bread B．salad C．cookies D．sweets 11．A．nervous B．disappointed C．confused D．worried 12．A．generally B．completely C．hardly D．usually 13．A．puzzled B．surprised C．satisfied D．fearful 14．A．visited B．came C．drove D．called 15．A．cried B．slept C．left D．laughed 16．A．permit B．pardon C．forget D．imagine 17．A．sadness B．interest C．puzzle D．happiness 18．A．others B．the other C．another D．other 19．A．busier B．brighter C．easier D．harder 20．A．for B．in C．by D．on【答案】1．B2．A3．C4．D5．A6．C 7．B 8．D 9．A 10．C 11．D 12．B 13．B 14．D 15．A 16．C 17．D 18．A 19．B 20．C。

高一英语阅读理解强化训练附解析Day 68Passage 1Professor Martin's report says that children who attend a number of different schools, because their parents have to move around the country, probably make slow progress in their studies. There are also signs, says Professor Martin, that an unusually large number of such children are mentally affected.The professor says. "It's true, my personal feeling is that children should stay in one school. However, our findings are based on research and not on any personal feelings that I or my assistants may have on the subject. "Captain Thomas James, an Army lecturer for the past 20 years and himself a father of two, said, "I've never heard of such rubbish. Taking me for example, no harm is done to the education of my children, who change schools regularly—if they keep to the same system, as in our Army schools. In my experience—and I've known quite a few of them—Army children are as well-adjusted(调整) as any others, if not more so. What the professor doesn't appear to appreciate is the fact that in such situation children will adapt much better than grown-ups. "When this reached Professor Martin, he said that at no time had his team suggested that all children were backward or mentally affected in some way, but simply that in their experience there was a clear tendency. "Our findings show that while the very bright children can deal with regular changes without harming his or her general progress in studies, the majority of children suffer from constantly having to enter a new learning situation. "1. Professor Martin's report suggests that________ .A. it may not be good for children to change schools too oftenB. parents should not move oftenC. more and more children are mentally affectedD. children will make rapid progress if they stay in one school2. According to the passage, Professor Martin's personal feeling________ .A. is the opposite of what his report has shownB. is in some way supported by his researchC. has played a big part in his researchD. is based on the experience of his own children3. From the passage, we can conclude that Captain James' children________ .A. have been affected by changing schoolsB. have not been affected by changing schoolsC. live every army school they have been inD. discuss their education regularly with their father4. According to Professor Martin, ________ suffer from changing schools regularly.A. army childrenB. quite a few childrenC. bright childrenD. few children5. Captain Thomas believe________ .A. army children are generally better adjusted than any othersB. army children are usually less experienced than any othersC. children can adapt more easily and quickly than grow-upsD. children can adapt as easily and quickly as grown-upsPassage 2I remember when my sister began playing the violin, she was 7. I was 9 and had been playing the piano for 2 years. How did she sound? Appalling. Diane didn't like the way she sounded, either. Practicing often left her in tears. But she didn't quit. She loved playing the violin.I was better at my instrument than she was at hers. Not only did I have those two years on it, but I also had talent. My teacher had told my family that I had great potential(潜力), and I practiced every day. I went to music camps. I performed at recitals, even though I hated them. I got better and better.Everyone agreed my sister didn't have talent, but she loved playing it. I didn't love making music as much as she did, but because I was the talented sister, everyone encouraged me to continue.Nobody encouraged Diane, but she kept at it anyway. She continued with her lessons. She practiced. She got better.At 12, she asked our parents if she could attend a full-time music school, and they said no. She wasn't good enough, they told her, to hope to make a living as a professional musician. Sending her off to a music school would be a waste of time and money.At the same time, I'd discovered the British TV show The Avengers. I loved the show and watched it faithfully. It was broadcast every Saturday at 3 p. m. EverySaturday at 3, I was in front of the TV. I let nothing interfere with my "Avengers" hour.When I was 13, my parents arranged an audition for me with the best piano teacher in the area, and he agreed to take me on as a student. There was just one problem. The only time he can teach me was at 3 on Saturday afternoons,I turned down this amazing opportunity. Sure, I wanted to be a better pianist, but I wanted to watch my show more.My parents were floored. They didn't understand. But they couldn't make me. I'd finally figured out that just because you can do something really well doesn't mean that you have to.I continued to play, but not frequent. At last, I stopped taking lessons. Today, I don't even have a piano in my house.My sister continued with the violin. Nobody encouraged her to become a musician. In fact, our parents actively discouraged her. She became an engineer, and then a wife and mom. But she never stopped making music. She played music at home with other amateur musicians. She played for the local community theaters and she continued to take lessons.When she was in her 40s, my sister changed her career. She went back to school and got a degree in music education. Now she is a music teacher. She starts kids out on their first instrument and gives them all the support and encouragement she never get.And, of course, she continues to play.Recently, she and a pianist friend decided to put on a recital at a performance space at a local college. A big crowd of friends and family turned up to listen to her play.She was wonderful. As she played, I looked around at the audience. Everyone was clearly enjoying the music. It occurred to me that I was the only person in this room who remembered that 7-year-old kid making those really awful sounds. I was the only one who knew how fat she had come.1. What does the underlined word "Appalling" in the first paragraph mean? ________A. Loud.B. Awful.C. Exciting.D. Wonderful.2. What is the difference between the writer and Diane? ________A. The gift for music.B. The desire for performance.C. The age of starting practicing.D. The guidance of a good musician.3. Why did the writer refuse to learn from the best piano teacher? ________A. She didn't want to be a better pianist.B. She found it a waste of time and money.C. She wanted to watch her favorite TV program.D. She thought she had no potential to be a good musician.4. How did her parents feel after she turned down the best teacher? ________A. Puzzled.B. Interested.C. Angry.D. Frightened.5. In what way did Diane help her students most in music? ________A. She invites them to play music at home.B. She introduces them to amateur musicians.C. She gives them encouragement and support.D. She teaches them how to play musical instruments.6. What did the writer learn from Diane's performance? ________A. Some people are born with talent in music.B. Music is a medium of spreading love to others.C. A hobby of loving music changes a person's life.D. Love for something is more important than talent.Passage 3"Ready? ""Ready. ""Now? ""Soon. ""Do the scientists really know? Will it happen today, will it? ""Look, look; see for yourself!"It rained.It had been raining for seven years; thousands upon thousands of days filled from one end to the other with rain, with the drum of water, with the sweet crystal fall of showers and the continuous storms so heavy that huge waves over the islands. A thousand forests had been destroyedunder the rain and grown up a thousand times to be destroyed again. And this was the way life was forever on the planet Venus, and thiswas the schoolroom of the children of the rocket men and women who had come to a raining world to set up civilization (文明) and live out their lives."It's stopping, it's stopping!""Yes, yes!"Margot stood apart from them, from these children who could never remember a time when there wasn't rain and rain and rain. They were all nine years old, and if there had been a day, seven years ago, when the sun came out for an hour and showed its face to the stunned world, they could not remember.Sometimes, at night, she heard them stir, in remembrance, and she knew they were dreaming and remembering gold or a yellow crayon or a coin large enough to buy the world with. She knewthey thought they remembered a warmness, like a blushing in the face, in the body, in the arms and legs and trembling hands. But then they always awoke to the endless shaking down of clearbead (珠子) necklaces upon the roof, the walk, the gardens, the forests, and their dreams were gone.Now the rain was getting lighter, and the children were crushed in the great thick windows.Margot stood alone. She was a very frail girl who looked as if she had been lost in the rain for years and the rain had washed out the blue from her eyes and the red from her mouth and the yellow from her hair. Now she stood, separate, staring at the rain and the loud wet world beyond the huge glass."What're you looking at? " said William.Margot said nothing."Speak when you're spoken to. " He gave her a shove (推搡). But she did not move; rather she let herself be moved only by him and nothing else.They edged away from her, they would not look at her. She felt them go away. And this was because she would play no games with them in the echoing tunnels of the underground city. If they tagged her and ran, she stood after them and did not follow. When the class sang songs about happiness and life and games her lips barely moved. Only when they sang about the sun andthesummer did her lips move as she watched the windows.And then, of course, the biggest crime of all was that she had come here only five years ago from Earth, and she remembered the sun and the way the sun was and the sky was when she wasfour in Ohio. And they, they had been on Venus all their lives, and they had been only two yearsold when last the sun came out and had long since forgotten the color1 and heat of it and the way it really was. But Margot remembered.1. By "a coin large enough to buy the world with", the author suggest________ .A. the coin used on VenusB. a child's color1ed pencilC. the high price of VenusD. a child's drawing of the sun2. The children disliked Margot mainly because she________ .A. was older than they wereB. liked the continuous rainC. knew what the sun look likeD. had brought the rain with her3. The underlined phrase "Margot stood apart from them" suggests she stayed away from them. All the following sentences suggest the same thing EXCEPT "________ ".A. she felt them go away.B. Her lips hardly moved.C. she stood after them and did not follow.D. she would play no games with them.4. Which of the following can be the best title of the text? ________A. Margot RememberedB. The RainC. The OutsiderD. The Sun Never ComesPassage 4Ninety-five percent of American families are now online, with adults spending averagely five hours a day at home on the computer, which greatly influences their life, according to a new study. Yes, we’re connecting more with friends, but we’re also having dinner quickly so we can update our Facebook status. Does your life suffer from too much time spent online, and do you properly protect your family’s identity when you share their information online? Here’s how to take control of them.According to Sherry Turkle, professor of psychology at MIT, many people use their computers to avoid the messiness of real life. It’s difficult to refuse a friend, but it’s easy to send out an e-mail to do that. When you find yourself hiding behind your screen, make an effort to reconnect with people face to face. “It’s not because the technologyis bad,” says Turkle. “It’s a matter of figuring out its place.”Proud parents can’t help posting photos of their kids. But publicly sharing your kids’ information, such as your child’s full name, birth date, and place of residence could put him in danger. To avoid the risk, invite the people you know well to view the photos on password-protected (加密的) websites such as Flickr and Snapfish. If you use Facebook, create a group of your inner circle specially for sharing photos and news of your kids.Need a handy way to measure your family’s online habits? Check out the family plan on rescuetime. com. It tracks how each member of your family spends time online, and it shows the data by hour, day, and week. The website, which also offers personal plans, even allows you to block distracting (分心的) websites from your loved ones and yourself.If reaching for your phone to check for messages and e-mails has become an uncontrollable habit, try this trick. Keep your devices on but turn off every message reminding, vibration (振动), and so on. Check for updates only when you finish a task.1. Sherry Turkle probably agrees that ________.A. Internet is just a tool for peopleB. people have to know their social statusC. technology can help improve friendshipD. going online helps people lead a happier life2. How are family members’ online habits tracked by rescuetime. com?A. By offering plans and blocking unsafe websites.B. By blocking unwanted contact and information.C. By tracking their online time and sorting out data.D. By making plans and storing collected data.3. What can be the best title for the text?A. Important Tips on Protecting Online InformationB. How to Take Control of Families’ Technology TimeC. Key Advice on How to Avoid Unsafe WebsitesD. How to Break Away from Bad Online HabitsPassage 5No doubt there are ups and downs in life. Whatever the situation is, you shouldn’t lose your joy of life. Life is for a limited period only and no one knows how long he/she will live, so why do you waste your precious time in worrying about the things that are beyond your control? Be happy, and enjoy your life unconditionally (无条件地).You enjoy good days but you also need to learn how to enjoy bad days, even enjoy your pain. In 2016 when I was in Geneva, Switzerland, I suffered a sudden heart attack. My colleagues called an ambulance and I was taken to hospital with much pain in my chest. Before reaching hospital, I was totally exhausted with pain and was going to lose control of my emotions. Then the doctor in the ambulance said, “Don’t worry; you are in safe hands.” His words took away all my pain because I started realizing that it was no time to worry about pain and it’s time to be happy that my life was safe. At that time, I learnt an important lesson that in pain there is a hidden joy and whoever sees the brightside can enjoy pain. My pain turned into a joy which greatly helped me recover more quickly than expected.You not only enjoy success but you also need to learn to enjoy failure. Failure provides you with an opportunity to benefit from so many choices you’ve made. Celebrating failure will raise your morale and make you more powerful and determined to achieve success. We all make mistakes in life but only the courageous (勇敢的) people not only laugh at their own mistakes but also let other people laugh at them and then they reach success without any spiritual burden (负担). A person who learns from mistakes and knows how to turn the bad situation into his/her favor is the most intelligent person and really enjoys his/her life.1. What does the author mainly tell us in the first paragraph?A. Life is full of ups and downs.B. People’s lives only last a limited period.C. We should enjoy our life unconditionally.D. Bad situations can be changed into good ones.2. Why did the author still feel happy when experiencing much pain?A. His colleagues were always with him.B. He could be looked after by his parents.C. He planned to enjoy the last days in life.D. His doctor made him realize the value of being alive.3. The underlined word “morale” in Paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to “________”.A. talentB. confidenceC. pleasureD. inspiration4. The author thinks that the wisest person________.A. never laughs at othersB. has strong determinationC. is ready to do others a favorD. is good at learning from mistakes参考答案Passage 11. A 细节理解题。

高一英语阅读理解强化训练附解析Day 80Passage 1Liverpool, my hometown, is a unique city. It is so unique that in 2004 it become a World Heritage (遗产) Site.I recently returned to my home city and my first stop was at a museum on the River Mersey. Blanketed in mist, Victorian architecture (建筑) rose from the banks of the river, responded to the sounds of sea-birds, and appeared unbelievably charming. When I headed toward the center, I found myself surrounded by buildings that mirror the best palaces of Europe. It is not hard to imagine why, on first seeing the city, most visitors would be overpowered by the beauty of the noble buildings, which are solid signs of Liverpool's history.As if to stress its cultural role, Liverpool has more museums and galleries than most cities in Britain. At Walker Art Gallery, I was told that it has the best collections of Victorian paintings in the world, and is the home of modern art in the north of England. However, culture is more than galleries. Liverpool offers many music events. As Britain's No. 1 music city, it has the biggest city music festival in Europe, and its musicians are famous all over the world. Liverpool is also well-known for its football and other sports events. Every year, the Mersey River Festival attracts thousands of visitors, making the city a place of wonder.As you would expect from such a city, there are restaurants serving food from around the world. When my trip was about to complete, I chose to rest my legs in Liverpool's famous Philharmonic pub. It is a monument (丰碑) to perfection, and aheritage attraction itself.Being a World Heritage Site, my home city is certainly a place of "outstanding universal value". It is a treasure house with plenty of secrets for the world to explore.1. Visitors who see the city for the first time would be deeply impressed by _____. ________A. its charming banksB. its famous museumsC. its wonderful palacesD. its attractive buildings2. The third paragraph is developed mainly by _____. ________A. providing different examplesB. following the order of spaceC. making comparisonsD. analyzing causes3. The author uses the Philharmonic pub to prove that ________ .A. Liverpool is a well-known city for its restaurantsB. Liverpool is an impressive place full of attractionC. a pub is a wonderful place for visitors to relax themselvesD. a pub is a perfect choice for visitors to complete their journey4. What is the passage mainly about? ________A. The unusual artistic beauty in LiverpoolB. The exciting experience of the author in LiverpoolC. The special cultural atmosphere of LiverpoolD. The beautiful historic sites of LiverpoolPassage 2A few years ago, two of my neighbors were the top news story. One had legally forced the other into court. A legal suit was being fought over property(财产) lines. Before this action, these two families had been arguing for months. At issue was a new fence built to exceed a boundary line. Even though it was probably only a matter of inches, these two homes constantly at war could not reach a friendly settlement. I worried about the outcome of their problem, because we had just built a six-foot high wooden fence on one side of our yard. It was high enough to look like a wall. Now, if either my wife or I were sunbathing, we could not be easily seen by outside. In the U. S., personal privacy is very important.On the other side of our property, near the front of the house, a long stretch of hedge(树篱) growth served as another border marker. This second neighbor became angry when I trimmed the hedges that ran along our driveway. Years ago he had planted thee hedges bush. It was debatable as whether or not the hedges had grown mostly on his side, versus our side of the legal line of ownership. He said he would only trim(修剪) the thick hedges when he felt "good and ready. " This meant late in the fall when everyone else was cutting luck thick branches, leaves and other greenery. I would have to wait. For a longtime we had not been speaking to each other. No friendly "Good morning" waves, smiles, or head nods of acknowledgement. We were visible "enemies".The problem was that the rapidly thickening overgrowth of hedges was scratchingthe paint on our new, shiny, black car. Whenever I packed my car in the driveway alongside my house, the damage to my freshly washed and waxed vehicle was noticeable and vexing. Due to bush overgrowth, it became difficult for passengers to even exit the car from the right side. I had tired of waiting for my neighbor to fulfill his promises. He was not the type of person offering to pay for refinishing my car, which had by now many scratch marks(划痕), and was rapidly losing its shine and luster on the side where the hedges grew. And the truth of the matter was, he never actually trimmed the hedges on our side, simply because he did not have to look at that angle of wild outgrowth everyday.As far as this neighbor was concerned there was no problem. To him, what harm could a little brush from nature's greenery do to a luxury automobile made of hard steel. He always made a joke about the matter. From this growing dispute it was clear that we were headed for big trouble. Perhaps we were going to advance from our war of silence, to shouting matches, and perhaps even a physical fight, and both end up in jail. There had been stories of worse things happening when neighbors quarreled. Whatever the case, a court hearing was unavoidable."Honey, you should talk to him again! That ragged looking shrubbery is making our property look bad. If you don't get him to cut those hedges away, I may have to go out there and trim them myself. ""I look dear, I know, I'll do it. Trim them away, I mean. Our car is already looking three years old on one side, and we've only had it six months. He's just being a fool. "Reflecting about this situation, I would often think of words by the poet, RobertFrost, "Something there is that doesn't love a wall. That wants it down…" when he penned "Mending Wall". In the United States, such property arguments are common. It seems so sad that our fences do not seem to make good neighbors at all.1. Which of the following is TURE according to the passage? ________A. The author brought his car nearly three years ago.B. The authors neighbor trimmed the hedge once a month.C. The author argued with his neighbor and forced him into court.D. The authors neighbor can’t believe the hedge does harm to the authors car.2. What can we know from their building a fence. ________A. Privacy is of great importance in America.B. In America, neighbor usually don't have good relationships.C. They want to look at that angle of wild outgrowth every day.D. Hedge growth was a clever way of keeping their car clean.3. What kind of person might the neighbor be? ________A. foolishB. selfishC. easy-goingD. open-minded4. What might be the best title of this passage? ________A. The neighborsB. Upsetting quarrelC. Mending wall, getting closeD. Good fences, good neighborsPassage 3The Summer Science Exhibition(展览) is held every year to celebrate the cutting edge of UK science. With more than twenty exhibits of hands-on science and technology and a series of encouraging talks and activities, there’s something for everyone. All of our events are free and no booking is required. School groups should let our organizers know ahead of time. Meet the scientists, discover the exciting research and technology they work on and have fun with great hands-on activities.Opening hoursThe exhibition will be open from Monday, July 2, to Sunday, July 8, 2018. More detailed opening hours will be published here in May 2018.Please wait in line to enter the building and pass through security (安全), particularly during the weekend. If you are planning to attend a talk, please make sure that you leave enough time.Food and drinkTake a break at our cafe which offers a selection of hot dishes, salads, sandwiches, cakes and some soft drinks on the ground floor.The cafe is open throughout the exhibition and closes 30 minutes before closing time each day.Wheelchair users please speak to a worker if you would like to buy food from the cafe.ContactIf you have any questions before your visit, please keep in touch with us on 0207451 2242 or at exhibition@royalsociety. org . For schools or colleges, visit our school and college page, or contact education@royalsociety. org.1. In the Summer Science Exhibition 2018, visitors can ________ .① meet scientists ② give talks ③ explore hands-on activities④ join in free events ⑤ discover exciting technologyA. ①②③B. ①③④C. ②③⑤D. ②④⑤2. What does the underlined word "they" in Paragraph 1 refer to ________ ?A. OrganizersB. VisitorsC. ScientistsD. School groups3. What does the cafe provide ? ________A. Hot dishes only.B. Service after exhibition time.C. All kinds of drinks.D. Help for wheelchair-users.4. The purpose of the text is most likely to ________ .A. give informationB. educate studentsC. raise fundD. take bookingsPassage 4Choosing where to live may be one of the biggest decisions you’ll make when you move to Sydney, but you’ll have plenty of help.Temporary arrival accommodationBefore you move to Sydney, we recommend that you book a temporary place to stay. Once you get here, you can look for longer-term accommodation.--sydney. edu. au/accommodation/short-termOn-campus-residential colleges (fully catered饮食全包的)The University has eight residential colleges on the Camperdown/Darlington Campus, including International House, a residential community of global scholars. Colleges provide comfortable, fully furnished single rooms and daily meals, along with sporting, cultural, leadership and social programs. They also include on-site tutorials(辅导课) in addition to campus-based classes.--sydney. edu. au/collegesOn-campus residences (self-catered饮食自理的)The University has two self-run residences—Queen Mary Building (QMB) and Abercrombie Student Accommodation—on the Camperdown/Darlington Campus. Both just under a year old, they house up to 1000 students. These residences provide modern single-study rooms with large common living, learning and study spaces, shared kitchens, a theatre, gyms, soundproofed music rooms, art studios, sky lounges and rooftop gardens.--sydney. edu. au/campus-life/accommodation/live-on-campus. htmlOff-campus livingMore than 90 percent of our students live off campus. The University is close to many dynamic and multicultural suburbs such as Annandale, Newtown, Chippendaleand Glebe. A great place to search is our large online database of properties.--sydney. edu. au/campus-life/accommodation/live-off-campus. html1. Where can you find a place to live temporarily?A. On “sydney. edu. au/colleges”.B. On “sydney. edu. au/accommodation/short-term”.C. On “sydney. edu. au/campus-life/accommodation/live-on-campus. html”.D. On “sydney. edu. au/campus-life/accommodation/live-off-campus. html”.2. What do students living in QMB have access to?A. Their own kitchens.B. On-site tutorials.C. Daily meals.D. Gyms.3. What is the most popular choice among students?A. Living off campus.B. Living in host families.C. Living in self-catered flats on campus.D. Living in fully catered houses on campus.Passage 5Kompong Phhluk Private TourDepart the city for an unspoiled floating community called Kompong Phhluk which is astonishing for its stilted-house villages and flooded forest.Stop on the way for the Rolous Market tour. This is a great chance for you to take the photos of locals selling vegetables, different fish species and other local produce.After this market tour we’ll all have a boat trip to the floating community of Kompong Phhluk, visit an island pagoda, a school and houses standing on 8 or 10m high stilts, fish farms and learn about the village life.Stop and have lunch in a family’s house before getting into a row boat and venturing into the flooded forest, the habitat to some famous water-bird species.Eventually we jump back into the big boat and set off for the largest fresh water lake in SE Asia, Tonle Sap.Tour Details·Departs 8:30am·Returns around 2pm·A picnic lunch with sandwiches and drinks is provided. We cannot provide local food from the area due to poor sanitation（卫生）, lack of hygiene standards and refrigeration. ·No passes requiredRates·These rates are based on an English speaking guide.·Rates include all transport, water and a picnic lunch.·Children 11 years and under are 50%.·Children 4 years and below are free.·If your group is larger than 5 people, please email us for the best rate.Number of PeoplePrice Per Person1 Person$652 People$453 People$404 People$355 People$32What to Wear·Please be mindful of your clothing and try to avoid anything too revealing.·We strongly recommend a sunglasses, hat and sunscreen.General Information·This is a poor rural village, please be mindful of the environment.· Please do not hand things out to villagers, for this contributes to creating a begging cycle and can create jealousy.·We recommend heading to the toilet before you go on this trip as facilities are very basic.1. Kompong Phhluk is famous for its ______.A. local vegetables and different fish speciesB. stilted-house villages and flooded forestC. Rolous Market and an island pagodaD. water-bird habitat and fish farms2. A private trip for two parents and a 3-year-old boy costs ______.A. $40B. $80C. $90D. $1203. Which of the following is not included in the rates?A. A tourist guide.B. Transport.C. Drinks.D. Local food.4. We can conclude from the passage that ______.A. the living standard in the village is quite lowB. the tourist facilities along the way are quite goodC. revealing clothes are appropriate in the hot weatherD. giving local children small gifts is strongly recommended参考答案Passage 11. D细节理解题。

高一英语阅读理解强化训练附解析Day 85Passage 1Last night Mr. and Mrs. Rojas stayed home. It was cold and rainy and they didn't want to go out in the bad weather. Mrs. Rojas made some popcorn and ice tea. At 8: 00, Mr. and Mrs. Rojas went into the living room, sat on the sofa and began the movie and ate and drank. At 8: 15, Mr. and Mrs. Rojas realized they already watched the movie last year and they didn't want to watch it again."Now what? " asked Mr. Rojas. "Let's play cards!" answered Mrs. Rojas. At 8: 30 Mr. and Mrs. Rojas started to play cards. They were playing for about 10 minutes when Mr. Rojas looked out the window. The rain changed to snow and the trees were covered in beautiful white snow. "I'm happy we stayed home tonight. It looks beautiful outside but this weather is very dangerous to drive in. " said Mr. Rojas. "You're right, " said Mrs. Rojas, "but I'm bored. Let's play some music and dance. "Mr. Rojas was surprised. "Dance? But I really don't. . . ""Oh come on!" Mrs. Rojas insisted. She put on a romantic CD and they both started to dance. They were dancing for about 1 minute when suddenly the music stopped and the lights went out. Mrs. Rojas laughed. "We're just not very lucky tonight, are we? " she said. Mr. Rojas said, "Of course we're lucky! We are together!" He kissed her and continued to dance with her, in the dark and without music.1. Why did Mr. and Mrs. Rojas stay at home last night? ________A. They wanted to stay together.B. The weather was so terrible.C. They had a dinner at home.D. They planned to watch a movie.2. When it started to snow, Mr. and Mrs. Rojas were ________ .A. making popcornB. watching a movieC. playing cardsD. dancing to the music3. We can infer from the passage that ________ .A. It was a rainy day in summerB. Mrs. Rojas cooked very wellC. Mr. Rojas loved to dance at firstD. Mr. Rojas was in love with his wifePassage 2Staying with family members or receiving professional care? Seniors in Harbin have a new choice to enrich their life in retirement (退休), as harbin. dbw. cn reported.The seniors can take a bus to a day-care nursing home every day between 8 am and 5 pm, just like others go to work, and go back home to be with their families in the evening.In the nursing home, they will receive professional care, have lunch, take part in activities such as calligraphy (书法) and singing, and take university courses designed for them.According to a research, there were 1. 75 million seniors by the end of 2015. Less than 10 percent choose to stay in the nursing home while most live at home. Loneliness and shortage of care are the major problems facing the stay-at-home seniors."After my mother passed away, I struggled to take good care of my father, " said Zhou, an office worker.Those who have retired parents agree that their parents spend a boring and lonely day at home, watching TV all day and filling their stomachs with food. The situation becomes worse in winter when elders are unable to go out due to the cold.However, the cost of such nursing homes is different from person to person but stands at around 2, 000 yuan (290). Another problem is the shortage of facilities (设施). Even if two seniors share a room in the nursing home, the city still lacks (缺少) at least 100, 000 such rooms.1. In the day-care nursing home, the seniors can ________ .A. go to workB. stay with their familiesC. attend universityD. get professional care2. What is the main problem for seniors staying at home? ________A. A lot of seniors choose to live at home.B. They are lonely and short of care at home.C. Their children won't take care of them.D. They are unable to go out especially in winter.3. What information can be inferred from the passage? ________A. People have no trouble attending their retired parents.B. The day-care nursing home is getting popular among seniors.C. The price of staying in the nursing home remains the same.D. Two seniors must share one room in the day-care nursing home.Passage 3How many times do you check your Moments or Facebook page in a day to see whether your latest post has got another "like" or "thumbs up"?Although you might be embarrassed to admit how many times you do this, don't worry. Psychological findings have shown it’s completely normal. In fact, the pleasure we derive from (取自) getting a "like" is equal to that of eating chocolate or winning money, and we can’t help wanting more.According to the findings of the UCLA Brain Mapping Center, which observed 32 teens aged between 13 and 18, the feedback circuit (反馈电路) in the teens' brains are particularly sensitive, and the "social" and "visual" parts of their brains were activated when they received “likes” on a social network. The research also showed that though the thumbs up might come from complete strangers, the good they derive from it worked equally.So does it mean we should try our best to win as many thumbs up as possible? Not necessarily so if we know the reasons behind our desire for attention. In "Why do people crave (渴望) attention" by M. Farouk Radwan, he explained several cases in which people naturally longed for attention. Radwan said people who were an only child, who were used to being the center of attention in their house, may try to reproduce these conditions. Feeling "overlooked and unappreciated" might also lead you to be eager forattention. Other times, the state of being jealous or wanting to cover your mistakes may also contribute to such longings.In fact, too much desire for attention can create anxiety, and in turn ruin your happiness even when you get it. So what can we do about it? The answer is quite simple. "If people could adopt goals not focused on their own self-esteem (自尊) but on something larger than their self, such as what they can create or contribute to others, they would be less sensitive to some of the negative effects of pursuing self-esteem, " wrote psychology professor Jennifer Crocker in the Journal of Social Issues.1. You may find this text in a magazine about ________.A. technologyB. educationC. entertainmentD. social life2. Who will NOT naturally expect attention according to Radwan? ________A. People who are living with their parents.B. Those who lack social recognition.C. People who are the focus of attention.D. Those who want to blanket what they’ve done.3. What’s Crocker’s suggestion about the negative effects of getting self-esteem? ________A. Not checking your Facebook page in a day.B. Having a bigger goal than their self.C. Working harder than ever before.D. Doing an instructive matter.4. What’s the author’s attitude towards people’s addiction to “thumbs up”? ________A. worried.B. objective.C. critical.D. supportive.Passage 4The Internet of Thing (IoT) aims to get everything and everyone talking. Attaching sensors to “things”, such as cows, cars and refrigerator, and then assigning them unique IP addresses allow then to “talk” to the Internet. Of course, the IoT will involve much more than a handful of sensors. Networking company Cisco estimates that 50 billion Internet - connected devices and objects will be sending over date by 2020.1. How do researchers get everything and everyone talking?A. By establishing the IoT and launching a handful of sensors.B. By connecting sensors with them and appointing them unique IP addresses.C. By communicating with them all the time through the IoT.D. By sending people to track them day and night and collect useful data.2. What else do critics worry about the IoT besides its probably ending up being a fashion?A. People will lose interest in it as quickly as the thrill over last year’s smart-phone.B. Refrigerators and washing machines will be replaced by other devices in a few years.C. Whether related companies will provide long-term software updates or not.D. The software provided by companies will be outdated easily and quickly.3. According to the passage, when owners of the Tesla Model S electric received a recall notice, they _______.A. just waited in the car while the maintenance is being done through wireless updateB. were required to go to the nearest 4s store to make some adjustments or repairs.C. could definitely depend on the IoT to send them the charger plug to be fixedD. had to confirm the update with the help of the equipment provided by the companyPassage 5With the explosion of consumer choices in recent history, the latest must-haves would surely need to be upgraded more often than every 10 years. In 2002 a computer and basic mobile phone would have been enough for most people, but now? The public need a trendy notebook computer and a smart phone with WiFi connection to feel they are up-to-date. So when will we have enough things? When will we finally be happy? Well, it looks like the things we buy today will barely keep us satisfied for a few months.In the eyes of some psychologists, far from making us happy, greater consumer choice creates many serious psychological problems. A fundamental principle of the society is that more freedom is better and more choice in the marketplace means more freedom. Therefore more choice leads to more happiness. This is not the case, however.Imagine you go to a café offering chocolate and vanilla ice cream. You choose the chocolate and eat it happily. But what if the café serves 50 kinds of ice cream? Youchoose chocolate and then start to worry, “maybe blueberry would have been better, perhaps the half-fat ice cream would have been healthier. Stupid me, all these choices and I didn’t make the best one! ”In China’s major cities we have now passed the point where more consumer choice is making us happier. We are annoyed by all the options we have, disappointed because our expectations are so high and angered at ourselves when we don’ t make a perfect choice every time.A newspaper reporter tells a story about traveling on a plane with high-speed Internet access. He thought this was amazing—the newest piece of technology he had heard of. Then the service went down. The man next to him was angry and swore. The reporter thought, “How quickly the world owes him something he knew existed only 10 seconds ago!”1. What is the text mainly talking about?A. Hi-tech and consumer needs.B. Computers and smart phones.C. Wireless products and WiFi connection.D. Diverse choices and consumer satisfaction.2. What may some psychologists think of the consumer demand in the café?A. The consumer has mental problems.B. More choice means more freedom.C. Variety leads to unhappiness.D. The shop provides too many choices.3. Why was the man next to the reporter quite annoyed?A. The net connection was interrupted.B. Someone owed him money.C. The air hostess offered poor service.D. The pleasure lasted only 10 seconds.4. What does the underlined word “swore” in the last paragraph probably mean?A. Fell asleep.B. Said rude words.C. Made promises.D. Became amazed.参考答案Passage 11. B细节理解。