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专题限时训练(二十五) [科普知识型阅读理解(一)](限时：25分钟)(一)It's a common belief that over time, pet owners start to look like their animals, and vice versa. Now comes the terrifying news that cats look up to their owners as role models and copy their behaviour.Next time you reach for your fridge, think twice. If your kitty is watching, she is likely to overeat as well.What is your cat's IQ?In a new study from the University of Messina, it turns out that indoor cats who live closely to their owners “mirror” the lives of their caregivers. They sleep at the same time, eat at the same time, and can even become more or less social depending on the behaviour of their owners.“Cats are intelligent animals with a long memory, ”Jane Brunt, the executive director of the Catalyst Council, told Discovery News. “They watch and learn from us, noting the patterns of our actions, knowing where their food is kept and what time to expect to be fed, how to open the cupboard door that's been improperly closed, and where the ir feeding and toileting areas are.”Because cats copy our habits, if you spend a lot of time raiding(搜刮)the fridge, your cat will return to its food bowl for that midnight snack, too. According to the study, this explains why “human and cat overweight rates often seem to match”．So, if you feel guilty about leaving your precious kitty at home while you go to work, now you can feel even worse：you are making your cat fat!There's no word if drinking green tea and making sure you go to yoga will benefit your cat, but based on the study, it sounds like sticking to a healthy eating and sleeping schedule is best for both of you.There's a lot we can learn from our cats in return. “When they sit on our laps softly purring with rhythmic breathing and half­closed eyes, the sense of peace and calm that comes over us is like a private lesson in inner meditation，”Brunt said. Sure. But cats don't have to sit in rush hour traffic for an hour a day or worry about their in­laws. They're probably pretty good at remaining calm.So, according to science, even though we assume that cats are not close to us all these years, it turns out they are in fact learning from us and looking up to us. Scary, huh?1．According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true?A．Cats can copy humans' schedule.B．Humans can learn from cats in some way.C．Cats are smart and have a long memory.D．Green tea and yoga can benefit cats.2．What does the underlined word “this” in Paragraph 5 refer to?A．Humans' keeping searching the fridge.B．Cats' going to their owners for food.C．Cats' copying humans' habit of looking for food.D．Humans' leaving cats home while working.3．What can we learn from our cats?A．To remain calm.B．To be able to copy.C．To stay proud.D．To look up to friends.4．The best title for the passage could be “________”．A．Your cat can bring you pleasureB．You are copying your catC．You can make your cat socialD．Your cat is copying your habit(二)Why laughter mattersAlthough most people believe that laughter is one of the nature's great treatments for a whole range of mental and physical diseases, it is still a serious scientific subject that researchers are trying to figure out.“Laughter above all else is a social thing，” says Baltimore neuroscientist, Robert Provine, who has studied laughter for decades. “All laughter groups laugh ‘ha­ha­ha’ basically the same way. Whether you speak Mandarin, French or English, everyone will understand laughter. There is a pattern generator(发生器) in our brain that produces this sound.”Laughing is our first way of communicating. Babies laugh long before they speak. No one teaches them how to laugh. They just do. People may laugh at a prank(恶作剧) on April Fools' Day. But surprisingly, only 10 to 15 percent of laughter is the result of someone making a joke. Laughter is mostly about social responses rather than to a joke. Deaf people laugh without hearing and people on cell phones laugh without seeing, showing that laughter isn't dependent on single sense but on social interactions.And laughter is not just a thing of people. Chimps tickle(挠痒) each other and even laugh when another chimp pretends to tickle them.Jaak Panksepp, a Bowling Green University Psychology professor, studies rats that laugh when he tickles them. It turns out rats love to be tickled—they return again and again to the hands of researchers tickling them.By studying rats, scientists can figure out what's going on in the brain during laughter. Northwestern University biomedical engineering professor, Jeffrey Burgdorf has found that laughter in rats produces a chemical that acts as an antidepressant(抗抑郁药). He thinks the same thing probably happens in humans, too. This would give doctors a new chemical target to develop drugs that can fight depression.Even so, laughter itself has not been proved to be the best medicine, experts say. Margaret Stuber, a professor at University of California, studied whether laugher helped patients. She found that distraction(分心) and mood improvement helped, but she could not find a benefit of laughter alone.“No study has shown that laughter produces a direct health benefit，” Provine said, largely because it's hard to separate laughter from just feeling good. But he thinks it doesn't really matter, “Isn't the fact that laughter feels good when you do it enough？”1．The most important finding of Robert Provine's research is that ________．A．laughter makes a person feel goodB．laughter depends on different sensesC．laughter is a quality people are born withD．laughter is a social response shared by all creatures2．According to the passage, scientists studied rats in order to find ________．A．if they can laughB．if they like laughingC．what laughter in rats producesD．how rats react while being tickled3．What can we learn from the passage?A．Patients will recover if they laugh enough.B．Laughter is a means of communication as well as a language.C．A new medicine has been developed based on the laughter research.D．Scientists can know what is happening in a human brain when he laughs.4．Which of the following shows the structure of the passage?CP: Central point P: Point Sp: Sub­point(次要点)C: Conclusion(三)3D cinema has been around since the early 20th century,but Hollywood brought the technology back in 2007. Many thought it was just a trick to make more money. But then came Avatar, the first must­see movie in 3D.But since Avatar, 3D cinema has struggled. In_2010,_several_3D_movies_bombed_at_the_box_office. And by late 2010, some people said the technology was dead. Of course, that wasn't the first time Hollywood had struggled with new technology. Although sound was added to movies in the late 1920s, it took audiences time to get used to the new technology. But in the end, sound and colour became the standard. James Cameron, director of Avatar, thinks we're goingthrough the same process with 3D.Some say cinemas are charging too much for 3D movies. In the US, seeing a 3D movie can cost up to $7.5 more than seeing it in 2D.Also, a recent study at California State University finds audiences don't actually enjoy movies in 3D any more than in 2D.Walter Murch, a famous movie editor, wrote in 2011 that human beings have no ability to process 3D images. Watching a 3D movie confuses our brain and this is why some people get headaches.But James Cameron disagrees. In fact, he recently predicted that in five years all movies will be in 3D.And there are signs that 3D is fighting back. More 3D movies were put on the market in 2012 than ever before. The Lion King 3D recently made over US $150 million at the box office, and Cameron's Titanic 3D made even more.Who knows wh at the future holds for 3D? Steven Spielberg recently said, “I'm hoping 3D gets to a point where people notice it. Because then it just becomes another tool and helps tell a story.”1．The underlined sentence in Paragraph 2 probably means that in 2010, 3D movies________．A．were not successfulB．became popularC．developed quicklyD．were of poor quality2．The example of sound and colour is used mainly to show that________．A．Hollywood tends to absorb what is newB．3D technology takes time to be acceptedC．Hollywood struggles with new technologyD．high technology helps to make better movies3．In Walter Murch's opinion, 3D movies________．A．bring moviemakers great profitsB．are more expensive than 2D moviesC．do great harm to people's healthD．are unsuitable for people to watch4．What can we learn from the text?A．Avatar was the first 3D movie.B．3D cinema has existed for years.C．Titanic 3D has made the most money.D．2012 witnessed the coming of 3D's time.专题限时训练(二十五)(一)【要点综述】本文是一篇有关养宠物猫的科普文章。

新高考高中阅读强化限时训练17阅读理解+七选五（含参考答案）限时：35分钟满分：50分阅读（共两节，满分50 分）第一节（共15 小题；每小题2.5 分，满分37.5 分）ABritain was a rich country a hundred and fifty years ago. There were a few very rich people who received money from land or investment, and did not need to work. They used to have large numbers of servants to look after them. There were also many middle-class people, who worked as businessmen or as doctors or lawyers. They usually had several servants to clean their houses and cook their meals. But there were also many poor people, and there was a big gap between the rich and the poor. The poor had very difficult lives. Many worked as servants. They used to be paid little, and they had to work long hours. But at least they lived in a warm house and were well fed.Those who worked in factories were often less lucky. They used to work many hours a day, in dangerous and unhealthy conditions. But, even so, they did not use to earn enough to feed their families. They often lived in slums (贫民窟) which were built cheaply by the factory owners. The worst paid people were those who worked on the farms. At certain times of the year, they did not use to earn anything because there was no work for them to do.Life for the poor was not always bad. There were kind farmers and factory owners who helped their workers. And many people cared for the poor. One of them was Charles Dickens, the famous British writer. When he was young, his family was always short of money. His father was a clerk, who used to spend more than he earned. When Dickens was eleven, his father was sent to prison; and Dickens had to work in a factory. At this time, very young children used to work in factories and mines (矿), and clean chimneys.( ) 1. According to the passage, lawyers were middle-class people who ________.A. used to be paid littleB. used to have large numbers of servantsC. used to have several servantsD. worked in dangerous and unhealthy conditions( ) 2. Sometimes people working on the farm could not find work to do because _________.A. it was not a busy seasonB. they were lazyC. they could not work hardD. they asked for high pay( ) 3. The reason why Dickens’ father was put into prison is ________.A. that he stole things from a shop or a factoryB. not mentioned in the passageC. that he made much moneyD. that he was accused (指控) of killing参考答案：CABBHow to protect children Web fans from unsuitable material on-line while encouraging them to use the Internet has long been discussed in the US.For some parents, the Internet seems like a jungle, filled with danger for their children. But jungles contain wonders as well as dangers and with good guides, some education and a few precautions (预防), the wilds of the Internet can be safely navigated (航行). “Kids have to be on-line. If we tell our kids they can’t be allowed to surf the Internet, we’re cutting them off from their future,” sa id an expert.Most kids have started to use search engines. Many of them are great for finding tons of interesting Internet sites, and they can also locate places where you might not want your kids to go. There are search engines designed just for kids. A certain software contains only sites that have been selected as safe. The most popular way would be to use what is known as a “content screener (过滤)”. But this can’t be wholly reliable（可靠）, and the best thing parents can do is to talk to their kids and let them know what is Ok or not OK to see or do on the Internet. Another way is that mum or dad is nearby when the child is surfing the Internet.A few other tips:●Don’t put the PC in a child’s room but keep it in an area where mum or dad can keep an eye on things. That also makes the Internet more of a family activity.●Ask your child what he or she has been doing and about any friends they makeon–line.●Tell your child not to give on–line strangers personal information, especially likeaddress and phone number.●And tell your children never to talk to anyone they meet on-line over the phone, send them anything, accept anything from them or agree to meet with them unless you go along.( ) 4.What is the main subject about the passage?A. Opposing childre n’s going on-line.B. Internet in America.C. American children going on-line.D. Appreciating the Internet.( ) 5.Which of the following is right according to the passage?A. Surfing the Internet is the best way of educating children.B. Using a content screener is most reliable for keeping children having ways to the Internet.C. Searching engines can replace parents to select materials fit for them.D. Children’s not having chances to go to the Internet may block their progress. ( ) 6.According to the passage, we can infer that ___________.A. softwares fit for children want programmingB. the Internet contains a lot of harmful sitesC. the Internet will develop betterD. a child who is on-line is in danger( ) 7. The best way to protect children from unsuitable materials is __________.A. to install a content screener in the computerB. to buy some search engines for the childrenC. to talk to the children and persuade them to tell right from wrongD. to be nearby when they are surfing the Internet参考答案：CDCBCOne of the greatest mysteries on Earth is the statues which stand on Easter Island.Easter Island, which was almost uninhabitedwhen it was discovered on Easter Day in 1722 bya Dutch captain, is the most distant island in theworld covered with hundreds of giant statues,each weighing several tons and some standingmore than 30 feet tall.Who built these statues and why and how did they get there? Nobody knows the answer for sure.One theory suggests that Easter Island was first inhabited by Polynesians, who traveled thousands of miles in their canoes（独木舟）in 400 A.D. However, the ocean currents（洋流）which carried them there would not take them back, so that they could not leave.The statues appear to have been made out of the top edge of the walls of a volcano on the island. Then, it may have been rolled or dragged down to the foot of the volcano. Then, it was stood upright（直立）and ropes were tied around it, which was made to act as a pulley（滑轮）. Over a period of months, a statue could be walked for miles down to the ocean. Finally, it was placed in line with other statues, all of them looking towards the center of the island.This process was difficult. If a statue fell over, it was too heavy to be pulled upright again, so the islanders went back and carved another statue.The population of Easter Island must have reached 11,000. Later, the resources of the island were used up and people began fighting and eating each other. Work on the statues stopped and the statues were knocked over. When the first Europeans finally arrived on the island, most of these people had died out.( ) 8. This passage is mainly about ________ .A. the discovery of Easter IslandB. the statues on Easter IslandC. the history of Easter IslandersD. the earliest population on Easter Island( ) 9. Which of the following correctly tells of the possible working process after a statue was made?a. It was stood upright and ropes were tied around it.b. It was walked for miles down to the ocean.c. It was placed in line with other statues.d. It was moved to the foot of the volcano.A. c-d-a-bB. d-b-a-cC. a-c-b-dD. d-a-b-c ( ) 10. It’s not a fact that ________ .A. Easter Island is the most distant island in the worldB. Easter is the name of a holidayC. not all the statues were placed in a lineD. the island was once rich in natural resources( ) 11. The underlined word uninhabited most probably means ________.A. mysteriousB. lostC. unknown to the worldD. with no people living there参考答案: BDCDDMost young people enjoy some form of physical activity. It may be walking, cycling, or swimming, or in winter, skating or skiing. It may be game of some kind football, hockey, golf, or tennis. It may be mountaineering.Those who have a passion for climbing high and difficult mountains are often looked upon with astonishment. Why are men and women willing to suffer cold and hardship, and to take risks on high mountains? This astonishment is caused probably by the difference between mountaineering and other forms of activity to which men give their relaxation.Mountaineering is a sport and not a game. There are no man-made rules, as there are for such games as golf and football. There are, of course, rules of a different kind which it would be dangerous to ignore (忽略), but it is this freedom from man-made rules that makes mountaineering attractive to many people. Those who climb mountains are free to use their own methods.If we compare mountaineering and other more familiar sports, we might think that one big difference is that mountaineering is not a “team game”. We should be mistaken in this. There are, it is true, no “matches” between “teams” of climber s, but when climbers are on a rock face linked by a rope on which their lives may depend, there is obviously teamwork.The mountain climber knows that he may have to fight forces that are stronger and more powerful than man. He has to fight the forces of nature. His sport requires high mental and physical qualities.A mountain climber continues to improve in skill year after year. A skier (滑雪者) is probably past his best by the age of thirty, and most international tennis champions are in their early twenties. But it is not unusual for man of fifty or sixty to climb the highest mountains in Alps. They may take more time than younger men, but they probably climb with more skill and less waste of effort, and they certainly experienceequal enjoyment.( ) 12. The main difference between a sport and a game lies in ______ .A. activityB. uniformC. rulesD. skills( ) 13. Mountaineering can be called a team sport because ________ .A. mountaineers depend on each other while climbingB. teams compete against each otherC. it is an Olympic eventD. there are five climbers on each team( ) 14. Mountaineers compete against _______ .A. each otherB. natureC. other teamsD. international standards ( ) 15. Which of the following might be the best title?A. How to Climb High MountainsB. Mountain ClimbersC. Challenging Sports ActivitiesD. Mountaineering参考答案：CABD第二节（共5 小题；每小题2.5 分，满分12.5 分）We all face quantities of stresses in day-to-day living, whether at work, in the home, or anywhere in between. 16 Here’s how stress can help us on an everyday basis．◆Sharpe rung your memory．Did you ever notice that sometimes when you are stressed, your memory seems to improve? Remember that test you passed where the answers seemed to come out of nowhere?17It’s because of stress hormones（荷尔蒙）that increase your alertness when it's most needed．◆18Successful employees turn stress into motivation. Have you ever noticed that you get the least amount of work done when you have the fewest deadlines? Too little stress can affect how much you actually get done.When you take risks and choose to get over the difficulty, it improves your mental toughness and self-confidence．◆Helping you resist the attack of illness．19 Believe it or not, the right kind of stress can help your body's defenses against illness．When you get sick, stress causes you to make hormones that battle threats to your health．That burst of stress is helpful to your immune system when your body faces a threat．◆Making your life more interesting．Think about some stressful situations that we consciously put ourselves in to make life more interesting and enjoyable, like asking someone out on afirst date, conquering a known fear, or learning something new．These may not immediately come to mind when you think of stress because of the positive outcomes. 20A. Helping you get an advantage at work．B. Helping you get through difficult times．C. This will happen whenever you are stressed．D. That's one way your brain responds to stress．E. You need a healthy immune system to help fight off diseases．F. But they're the types that can help you achieve fulfillment and happiness．G. But handled properly, stress can have many benefits for the body and mind．参考答案：GDAEF。

50分阅读限时满分练(六)(限时35分钟)Ⅰ.阅读理解(共15小题;每小题2.5分,满分37.5分)A(2021·山东淄博高三第三次模考)If you are planning to visit the historic capital city of Scotland,Edinburgh,a travel destination that people want to attend one festival while you are there,keep on reading to discover more information. The Imaginate FestivalWhen:22May-2June2021Where:Traverse Theatre,Assembly RoxyThe festival is the UK’s largest children’s performing art festival for children aged3to12.There are all kinds of performances all over the world,ranging from fairy tales to new plays for children.The Edinburgh International Film FestivalWhen:19June-29June2021Where:Film House,Festival TheatreThe festival was established in1947.The dynamic festival features everything from documentaries to shorts,along with a range of experimental films,in an attractive setting with a spray of red carpet charm. The Edinburgh Art FestivalWhen:25July-25August2021Where:City Art Centre,The Scottish GalleryWith over40exhibitions to attend,the Edinburgh Art Festival is the UK’s largest visual art event where you can see everything from historical works to contemporary masterpieces.The Royal Edinburgh Military TattooWhen:2August-24August2021Where:Edinburgh CastleWith a different theme every year,over200,000visitors crowd to Edinburgh to see the military bands and the symbolic pipers set against the backdrop of Edinburgh Castle.1.Who is the Imaginate Festival intended for?A.Children.B.Talented performers.C.Parents.D.Dancers.2.What’s special about the Edinburgh Art Festival?A.It includes all forms of arts.B.It is about great works in history.C.It is the largest festival in the world.D.It lasts for the longest time.3.Which festival offers performances by soldiers?A.The Edinburgh Art FestivalB.The Imaginate FestivalC.The Royal Edinburgh Military TattooD.The Edinburgh International Film FestivalB(2021·辽宁大连一模)Video calls are a common occurrence,but have you imagined being able to touch the person on the other end of the line?Scientists are making this a reality.Researchers at the University of New South Wales,Australia,have invented a soft skin stretch device (SSD),a haptic device that can recreate the sense of touch.Haptic technology can mimic the experience of touch by stimulating localised areas of the skin in ways that are similar to what is felt in the real world, through force,vibration or motion.Vibration is the most common haptic technology today and has been built into many electronic devices,such as one attached to the back of a trackpad in laptops.However,haptic feedback with vibration becomes less sensitive when used continuously.The existing technology also has great difficulty recreating the sense of touch with objects in virtual environments or located remotely.The new technology overcomes issues with existing haptic devices.The research team introduced a novel method to recreate the sense of touch through soft,artificial“muscles”.It works like this:Imagine you call a friend in Australia.You wear a haptic glove with the SSDs and your friend also wears a glove with3D force sensors.If your friend picks up an object,it will physically press against your friend’s fingers.And the glove with3D force sensors will measure these interactions. The force signals can be sent to your glove so your device will generate the same3D forces,making you experience the same sense of touch as your friend.The haptic devices could be used in various fields,allowing users to feel objects inside a virtual world or at a distance.This could be especially beneficial when people rely on video calls to stay connected with loved ones.Or it could be used in medical practices.Doctors can feel a patient’s organ tissues without touching them.4.What does the underlined word“mimic”in paragraph2probably mean?A.Recall.B.Strengthen.C.Copy.D.Repeat.5.What does the author focus on in the third paragraph?A.Limitations of the haptic technology.B.Application of haptic devices.mon use of continuous vibration.D.Haptic feedback with vibration.6.In which of the following situations can the SSDs be used according to the author?A.Tasting a dish on the video.B.Feeling a dress being sold online.C.Giving a telephone interview.D.Receiving on-site medical treatment.7.Which word can best describe the SSDs according to the text?A.Unrealistic.B.Conventional.C.Innovative.D.Adjustable.C(2021·山东泰安二模)There are around100tribes that live in global isolation,mostly in South America and India.The Sentinelese have lived on one of the Andaman Islands in Eastern India for60,000years.They protect their island by fighting against people from the outside.Their language is different from any other known language.Another Andaman tribe is the Jarawa.In the past,they were independent and fought against anybody trying to make contact with them.But in1998,the Indian government built a road across their land,and since then,they’ve had more contact with the outside world.Some Amazon tribes avoid contact because of unhappy memories.The Mashco-Piro left their vegetable gardens after rubber companies killed most people of their tribe at the beginning of the20th century.Those who survived became nomadic(游牧的)and started hunting animals in the forest.The Awa live in the Amazon forests of Brazil.Out of350members,100have no contact with the outside world.They left their villages and adopted a nomadic lifestyle around1850to escape attacks by Europeans.In the following years,farmers in nearby communities started cutting the trees to expand their farmland.The Awa lost most of their hunting land.The few Amazon tribes that still exist are fighting to keep their traditional way of life.Survival,an organisation that fights for the rights of tribal people,says that uncontacted tribes are the most vulnerable(弱势的)humans on the planet and that’s why their environment should be unavailable to the rest of us.After years of pressure,the organisation got Brazil’s government to clear invaders from the Awa land.All non-Awa people are leaving so the tribe can get their forest back.But some think it’s impossible for tribes to stay isolated forever in a connected world.Contact will be made one day.So the question is:Whose choice should it be,ours or theirs?8.What could be learnt about the Sentinelese from the text?A.They speak the same language as the Jarawa.B.They resist contact from the outside world.C.There are about350members in their tribe.D.They received help from the Indian government.9.Why did the Awa adopt a nomadic lifestyle?A.To avoid being attacked by Europeans.B.To avoid being robbed by rubber companies.C.To protect their hunting land.D.To maintain their traditional way of life.10.What is Survival’s view of the tribal people?A.They should fight for their rights by themselves.B.We should show them respect and not disturb them.C.It’s impossible to stay isolated from the outside world.D.We should help them get used to the connected world.11.How does the author describe the isolated tribes?A.Doubtfully.B.Critically.C.Indifferently.D.Objectively.D(2021·广东佛山高中教学质量检测)More than half the world’s population live in cities,and by2050the UN expects that proportion to reach68%.This means more homes,roads and other infrastructures.In India alone,a city the size of Chicago will have to be developed every year to meet demand for housing.Such a construction increase is a bad sign for dealing with climate change,because making steel and concrete,two of the most common building materials,generates around8%of the world’s CO2emissions.If cities are to expand and become greener at the same time,they will have to be made from something else.Wood is one of the most promising sustainable(可持续的)alternatives to steel and concrete.It is not, however,everyday wood that is attracting the interest of architects.Rather,it is a material called engineered timber.This is a combination of different layers,each designed to meet the requirements of specific parts such as floors,panels and beams(横梁).Designers can use it to provide levels of strength like steel,in a product that is up to80%lighter.In addition,engineered timber is usually made into large sections in a factory for future use,which reduces the number of deliveries to a construction site.According to Michael Ramage of the University of Cambridge,a wooden building produces75%less CO2than a steel and concrete one of the same size.However,if building with wood takes off,it does raise concern about there being enough trees left.But with sustainably managed forests that should not be a problem,says Dr Ramage.A family-sized apartment requires about30cubic metres of timber,and he estimates Europe’s sustainable forests alone grow that amount every seven seconds.Nor is fire a risk,for engineered timber does not burn easily.Besides,fireproof layers can be added to the timber.All in all,then, it looks as if wood as a building material may get a new lease of life.12.Why is India mentioned in paragraph1?A.To point out the severe pollution.B.To predict the population increase.C.To indicate the high degree of urbanisation.D.To show the great need for building materials.13.What can be learned about engineered timber?A.It is produced at a low cost.B.It hardly appeals to architects.C.It helps save energy in transportation.D.It possesses greater strength than steel.14.What does the underlined phrase“takes off”in the last paragraph mean?A.Becomes cheaper.B.Gains popularity.C.Requires less work.D.Proves sustainable.15.What can be a suitable title for the text?A.Making Future Cities More AttractiveB.Living in a World with Less EmissionC.Building Sustainable Cities with WoodsD.Growing More Trees for Future BuildingⅡ.七选五(共5小题;每小题2.5分,满分12.5分)(2021·黑龙江齐齐哈尔高三二模)Having the option to study abroad is exciting.It’s what you call a once-in-a-lifetime experience that you should take full advantage of if you have the chance.16So before you get excited and book that plane ticket to a new world,take these tips into consideration.Make new friends.No matter where you end up studying abroad,take this time to make new friends.That could mean someone from your school in your programme or major.It could also mean a native of the city or country you’re visiting.17Do your best not to isolate yourself.Instead,reach out to others actively.Overcome homesickness.No matter where you go,you’ll probably get a little homesick.18Luckily for you,with social media,you can connect with your loved ones almost instantly at any time of the day.Besides,we’re almost positive that everyone back home misses you just as much as you miss them.However,they probably want you to enjoy yourself as much as possible and not to feel sad because you miss them.19One of the best parts of studying abroad is learning the local language.By doing this,you’ll be able to communicate with people in your new home.After all,that is your home for a limited time.Also, speaking the local language is another useful skill.Local employers take interest in that when considering applicants.The world is full of so many great places.We will support you if you’d like to study in one of them. 20A.Learn the local language.B.Master some useful languages.C.But don’t forget to follow these suggestions.D.That is quite normal,especially the beginning.E.Turn to your new friends for help if you feel homesick.F.Remember,even your best friends started out as strangers.G.However,studying abroad is not as simple as you just thought.50分阅读限时满分练(六)【语篇导读】本文是一篇应用文。

专题限时训练(十七)[人物型阅读理解](限时：25分钟)(一)Patti Page, the top-selling female artist of the 1950s with more than 100 million records sold, died on January 3rd, 2013, when she was 86. She was one of the most beloved singers of the post-war era. Take her The Tennessee Waltz for example, it sold more than 10 million copies and was her biggest hit.Born in Claremore, Oklahoma, a small town near Tulsa, Page originally dreamed of a career in commercial art. Her first job in the art department at a local radio station soon led to performing on her own 15-minute program.At age 20, Page was discovered by big-band leader Jack Rael, who quit his job to become her manager. In 1948, she signed her first recording contract with Mercury Records and two years later enjoyed her first hit record. She stayed with Mercury for the next 14 years and recorded hit after hit including With My Eyes Wide Open, I'm Dreaming and Old Cape Cod.Her last hit was Hush…Hush, S w eet Charlotte, recorded for the Bette Davis' movie of the same name. And then, there was Doggie in the Windo w. The creative tune was a huge hit, but with its repeated barking sounds and silly lyrics(歌词), the song has been used by many people as an example of all that was wrong with pop music in the early 1950s.Throughout the 1950s, Patti Page made regular appearances on television variety shows and in 1957 she was chosen to host the musical program The Big Record. The following year, Page appeared in her own CBS television series, The Patti Page Sho w. She continued to record and perform into the 21st century, most recently releasing an album of songs for children, a Christmas record, and a new “best” of collection.Besides music, Patti Page did a bit of acting. She co-starred with the Oscar-winning Burt Lancaster in Elmer Gantry, and also starred on stage in the musical play Annie Get Your Gun.1．According to the passage, Patti Page ________．A．wanted to be a singer as a childB．was born in a small town in 1927C．was known mainly for her acting skillsD．started her work as a TV program hostess2．According to the passage, which of her following recorded songs was criticized?A．Old Cape Cod.B．Hush…Hush, S w eet Charlotte.C．Doggie in the Windo w.D．With My Eyes Wide Open, I'm Dreaming.3．The Tennessee Waltz is mentioned in the passage in order to show that ________．A．Patti Page was a beloved singerB．Patti Page's songs were successfulC．Patti Page was the top­selling female artistD．Patti Page was good at recording songs4．We can know from the passage that Patti Page ________．A．got to know Jack Rael in 1945B．left Mercury Records at the age of 35C．appeared in The Patti Page Sho w in 1957D．wrote many songs for children in her late life5．It is inferred from the passage that ________．A．Patti Page gave up singing in public in her late lifeB．Patti Page's gift in art began to be shown in her teensC．Patti Page's great success was due to her hard work and others' helpD．Patti Page was not only a successful singer but also a successful actress(二)American actor Johnny Depp can best be described as unconventional.From his early life，his path into acting and even in his choice of movie roles，we can see that Depp has seldom taken the easy road.His willingness to take risks and do the unexpected has made Depp one of the few Hollywood actors able to achieve huge commercial success while maintaining his artistic reputation.Born in 1963，Depp was somewhat troublesome as a youth，occasionally turning to petty crime and drugs.When his parents divorced in 1978，Depp dropped out of school against his mother's wishes and started a music band called the Kids.Although the band achieved some success，they were seldom able to make_ends_meet，with Depp often unable to pay his rent，sleeping rough on friends' sofas and even in his car.In 1983，the ever-optimistic Depp and his new wife，Lori Anderson，moved to Hollywood California to further Depp's musical career.But life there continued to be a struggle and Depp was forced to take a job selling pens door to door to support his new family.His luck changed when Lori's ex-boyfriend，the famous actor Nicholas Cage，impressed by Depp's good looks and intelligence，suggested he become an actor and helped him get a small part in a movie.Several other minor movie roles—and a divorce from Lori—followed，before Depp got his big break three years later.He landed the leading role in the television series 21 Jump Street，playing a youthful undercover police officer.The hugely popular show turned Depp into a teenage heart-throb overnight.He appeared on the cover of countless magazines and was much sought after by movie producers，eager to exploit his popularity with teenage girls.But Depp left 21 Jump Street after three years，when it was at the height of its popularity，later admitting that he hated the show's unoriginal storylines and his “pretty boy” character.In the decade that followed，Depp rejected repeated offers of “pretty boy” roles in big-budget Hollywood films.Instead he established himself as a serious，somewhat dark，peculiar performer，consistently selecting roles in smaller，independent films that surprise critics and audiences alike.Even in the movie that made Depp an international superstar，The Pirates of the Caribbean (2003)，he was barely recognizable as Captain Jack Sparrow，the British，long-haired golden-toothed pirate(海盗)．This and subsequent(随后的) hit movies have placed Depp at the very top of the commercial film industry (with a paycheck of $20 million for each such movie) but he still continues to make the smaller，stranger films for which he is so greatly admired.1．As a youth，Depp could be described as a ________．A. serious criminalB. trouble makerC. drug addictD. successful musician2．The underlined expression “make ends meet”in Paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to“________”．A. get together after a showB. meet their audienceC. play to the endD. earn enough to live3. In which order did the following events take place in Depp's life?a．met Nicholas Cageb．started a band called the Kidsc．played a British pirated．sold pens door to doore．got married to Lori Andersonf．starred in a TV showA. d，b，e，a，c，fB. b，e，d，a，f，cC. a，b，f，c，d，eD. e，d，a，c，f，b4．Why did Depp leave the TV show 21 Jump Street?A. The show was no longer popular.B. He wanted to perform in movies.C. He thought the show was terrible.D. He rejected planned changes to his role.5．Depp's choice of movie roles throughout most of his career suggests that ________．A. he valued interesting work over moneyB. he believed he couldn't play “pretty boy”roles wellC. he was very popular with Hollywood movie producersD. he was more interested in shocking audiences than entertaining(三)Greg Woodburn，a student at the University of Southern California，spends a lot of time cleaning sneakers he collected.But soon the shoes will be sent to poor children in the United States and 20 other countries，thanks to Woodburn's Share Our Soles (S.O.S.) charity.A high school track star in the town of Ventura，California，Woodburn was treated in hospital for months with knee and hip injuries.“I started thinking about the health benefits，the friendship and the confidence I got from running，” he says.“And I realized there are children who don't even have shoes.”Woodburn gathered up his old sneakers，then asked his friends to donate.His goal was to have 100 pairs by Christmas this year.When he collected more than 500 pairs，he decided to turn the shoe drive into a year-round endeavor.Back then，the sneakers came from donation boxes at the YMCA and the local sporting goods store and from door-to-door pickups.Woodburn has now set up collection boxes at two high schools，city gym and recreation centre.He has started accepting adult sizes and sandals.So far，S.O.S has collected and donated more than 3，000 pairs.Woodburn has cleaned all the shoes.After sorting the shoes by size，Woodburn selects the good shoes for the washing machine and the worn-out ones for recycling.To ship the footwear，Woodburn teamed with Sports Gift，a non-profit organization that provides soccer and baseball equipment to children around the world.Keven Baxter，founder and president，says，“We'd send kids balls and shoes.I've heard that for many of these kids，these oldsneakers are the only shoes they had.They wear them to school and to do sports.So Greg's running shoes were a nice addition for us.”For many recipients，the shoes represent opportunity.Two young boys in Southern California attended school on alternate days because they shared a pair of shoes.They were too big for one boy and too small for the other.Thanks to S．O.S.，each brother received his own pair of shoes.The boys now attend school daily and enjoy their learning.When they graduate，they say，they will help a stranger，just as Woodburn helped them.1．What caused Greg Woodburn to donate old shoes for poor children?A．The benefits from playing sports.B．News about some poor children.C．His reflection to school life.D．The medical treatment he received.2.When collecting more sneakers than expected，Woodburn decided to ________ .A．include adult sizes and sandalsB．set up branches in different citiesC．collect shoes throughout the yearD．expand his endeavor in the whole city3.How did Woodburn manage to deliver the shoes collected?A．By sending them by mail.B．By working with Sports Gift.C．By advertising for those in need.D．By offering them from door to door.4．What can we learn from Keven Baxter's remarks?A．Sports Gift is popular around the world.B．Many children need Greg's old sneakers.C．Greg's running shoes are the best gifts for children.D．International organization should provide more help.5．Which of the following is the best title for the passage?A．An Organized ActivityB．Greg Woodburn's LifeC．How to Collect SneakersD．Recycled Sneakers Fit for Sharing专题限时训练(十七)(一)【要点综述】美国歌手帕蒂·佩姬与世长辞，享年86岁；她是美国战后时期最受欢迎的女歌手之一。

专题限时集训(十七)阅读理解细节理解题(Ⅱ)(对应学生用书第149页)加★的为细节理解题A(·扬州高三一模)Parking InformationThere is a mix of paid and free parking on Granville Island.Below you will find all relevant information on parking and traffic management.FREE PARKING STALLS(停车位)Free parking throughout Granville Island for all motorized vehicles is intended for visitors only.Free parking stalls are available and vehicles are limited to occupy one stall，once per day，and within the maximum posted time limit.When the posted time limit is reached，you move your vehicle，or should you require additional parking during the same day，your vehicle must be parked in a pay parking stall.Free parking restrictions are strictly enforced from 7 am to 7 pm，7 days a week.Once your vehicle is parked，you are not permitted to move to another free stall on Granville Island at any other time throughout the day.You may move to any of the pay stalls.PAID PARKING STALLSPay parking restrictions are strictly enforced from 7 am to 7 pm，7 days a week.Daily ParkingThe Daily Pass is valid for 24 hours from the time of purchase.The pass is VOID(无效)if not placed face up with the date and time visible.The pass is VOID if not parked in a pay parking lot.Weekly ParkingThe Weekly Pass is valid for 7 days from the time of purchase.The pass is VOID if not placed face up with the date and time visible.The pass is VOID if not parked in a pay parking lot.Monthly ParkingMonthly parking is limited and available on a first come first serve basis and sold starting on the twenty­sixth(26)of every month.Monthly Parking Passes are available at the Granville Island Administration Office from 8：30 am－5：00 pm.A Monthly Parking Pass allows a vehicle to be parked in an appointed parking stall only when it is clearly displayed.Lost monthly passes cannot be replaced.【语篇解读】本文是一则公告，介绍了格兰维尔岛免费停车和付费停车的有关规定。

50分阅读限时满分练(一)(限时35分钟)Ⅰ.阅读理解(共15小题;每小题分,满分分)AHave you got the skills required for one of our exciting matchday roles at Manchester United?Manchester United is currently recruiting(招募) individuals to join our Matchday Operations team for the football season to enhance the matchday experience for the 76,000 fans and guests we entertain at Old Trafford for every home game.There are approximately 35 matches during the season,which kicks off inAugust,and successful candidates for our matchday roles will be expected to be available for our key home games held throughout the season.If you believe you have the skills required to deliver our outstanding matchday experience and have what it takes to join one of the world’s biggest football clubs,please see our current vacancies listed below and complete an application form.Please note:You should only submit one application as all opportunities will be discussed at the interview.The exact copies of application will be disregarded and you will be out.Previous applicants need not apply.If you have previously been unsuccessful at an interview for a Catering Matchday role,we are not in a position to review another application for a minimum of six months.Current Vacancies:Thank you for your application!For any question,please email the recruitment team ***********************.uk.1.Where will the job be performed?A.At a cinema.B.At a stadium.C.In a hospital.D.In the street.2.Which one is the most important for the candidates?A.Their love for football.B.Their educational level.C.Their past experience.D.Their application’s uniqueness.3.How can the candidates ask for more information?A.By phone.B.By letter.C.By email.D.By text message.BMost teenagers are still trying to find their passion and purposes inlife.However,not Gitanjali Rao.The 15-year-old girl has been coming up with innovative(创新的) solutions to worldwide problems since she was ten.Itis,therefore,not surprising that the teenager has won the honor of “America’s Top Young Scientist”.In the third grade,Rao was inspired to build a device after witnessing the shocking story unfold in Flint,Michigan,where cost-cutting measures led to the use of a polluted river as the city’s primary water supply and unbelievable high levels of lead(铅) made their way into people’s drinking water.After two months’ research,Rao designed a small and portable device that used sensors to instantly detect lead in water.Called Tethys,after the Greek Goddess(女神) of freshwater,it attaches to a cellphone and informs the residents via an app iftheir drinking water contains lead.The design earned her the 3M Young Scientist Challenge in 2017.She is currently working with scientists and medical professionals to test Tethys’ potential and hopes the device will be ready for commercial use by 2022.Later,Rao took on another social issue—drug addiction.Her app,calledEpione,which won the Health Pillar Prize at the TCS Ignite Innovation Student Challenge in May 2019,is designed to catch drug addiction in young adults before it’s too late.More recently,the teenager has developed an app named Kindly,which usesartificial intelligence technology to detect possible signs of cyberbullying(网上欺凌).When users type in a word or phrase,Kindly is able to pick it up if it’s bullying,and then it gives the option to edit it or send it the way it is.It gives them the chance to rethink what they are saying so that they know what to do next time.All kinds of awesome,Gitanjali Rao has been selected from 5,000 equally impressive nominees(被提名人) for TIME’s first-ever “Kid of the Year”.4.What gave Rao the idea of inventing the device Tethys?A.The incident of lead pollution.B.The issue with drug addiction.C.The shortage of water supplies.D.The high cost of purifying water.6.What is Rao expecting of Tethys?’ll remove metal from water.’ll make it to market soon.’ll win her a higher prize.’ll be fitted to cellphones.6.What will Kindly allow users to do?A.Receive pre-warning signals of threat.B.Input words into a computer automatically.C.Choose from secure social networking sites.D.Weigh their words before posting them online.7.Which of the following can best describe Gitanjali Rao as a young scientist?A.Ambitious and humble.B.Optimistic and adventurous.C.Talkative and outstanding.D.Creative and productive.C(2022山东潍坊高三上期末测试)After a three-year delay,M+,Hong Kong’s museum dedicated to Chinese visual culture,opened to the public.It contains an astonishing collection of art with works by some celebrities.The former Executive Director,Lars Nittve,sees M+as equally as New York’s MoMA or the Centre Pompidou in Paris,in terms of depth and cultural importance.M+wouldn’t have been possible without Swiss businessman and art collector Uli Sigg,who in 2012 donated and sold 1,510 Chinese contemporary works of art to the museum.Michael Schindhelm’s 2016 documentary,The Chinese Lives of Uli Sigg,looked back at Sigg’s life and how he gathered his collection to preserve contemporary Chinese art for three decades.In interviews of the film,Sigg prefers to view himself as “a researcher of China and of Chinese contemporary art who just happened to buy some of the results of his research”.Chinese Lines follows Sigg’s life in the time order,starting in 1979,the year that he first went to China as a representative of the Swiss elevator manufacturer.In 1995 Sigg became the Swiss Ambassador to China,which lasted until 1999.He was buying art with an objective eye,one towards preserving culture.Moving into the 21st century,Chinese art reached international attention thanksto Sigg’s efforts.He created the Chinese Contemporary Art Award,an award that functioned to get artists noticed by important Western artists and galley owners.Atthe same time,pieces by Chinese artists were gaining more and more global reputations.Following Sigg’s announcement that he will donate a sizable portion of his collection to the soon-to-be-opened M+museum,Chinese lives end on a hopeful note for the still-growing art scene in China.The documentary is a good starting point to familiarize oneself with contemporary Chinese art and the man who helped expose it to the world.8.Why does the author mention “MoMA” in paragraph 1?A.To enrich our knowledge.B.To memorize art celebrities.C.To deepen M+museum’s popularity.D.To indicate M+museum’s significance.9.Which identity would Uli Sigg most probably agree with?A.A contemporary artist.B.A researcher of Chinese contemporary art.C.A collector of contemporary art.D.An ambassador with artistic taste.10.What can we infer from The Chinese Lives of Uli Sigg?A.Sigg offered money to Chinese artists.B.Sigg was the director of the documentary.C.Sigg made great efforts to promote Chinese art.D.Sigg was the Swiss Ambassador to China in 2000.11.What is Uli Sigg like?A.He is strict and ambitious.B.He is caring and creative.C.He is devoted and generous.D.He is hopeful and humorous.D(2022广东汕头一模)Compared with the obvious environmental issues we hear about every day,littering often takes a backseat—but it’s more pressing than we may think.Some may say that a banana peel out of your car along the motorway would be a harmless action.Actually,they are wrong.A banana peel can take up to two years to decompose(分解),and with a third of motorists admitting to littering whiledriving,that’s a whole lot of discarded banana peels,or much worse.An orange peeland a cigarette butt have a similar biodegrading(生物降解) term to that of a banana,but tin and aluminum cans last up to 100 years,and plastic bottles last forever,so do glass bottles and plastic bags.Despite the fact that longer-lasting materials will serve to damage the environment and its animals for longer,we can’t only measure the severity of a certain type of rubbish by its lifetime.For example,despite having a fairly short biodegrading time,more than 120 tons of cigarette-related litter is thrown away in the UK every day.Similarly,our regular littering here and there has caused the UK’s mouse population to increase by 60 million.This suddenly isn’t so mysterious when you consider that since the 1960s our annual littering has increased by an amazing 500 per cent.It’s not a cheap habit either:UK taxpayers spent ￡500 million on keeping the streets clean.So,it’s not surprising that if caught fly-tipping,you could face a ￡20,000 fine.Regardless of how severe the punishment might seem,however,among the reported cases only 2,000 were punished out of 825,000,so we still have a long way to go in making sure people observe the rules.To take back our beautiful cities,we need to do more than simply not leaving rubbish where it ought not to be.We need to care more about the world around us.12.Which of the following is the easiest to decompose comparatively?A.An orange peel.B.A plastic bag.C.An aluminum can.D.A glass bottle.13.What can we know from paragraph 3?A.Annual littering has increased a little in the UK since the 1960s.B.Shorter-lasting materials will be less harmful to the environment.C.Cigarette-related litter is a severe environmental problem in the UK.D.Regular littering has caused the UK’s mouse population to reach 60 million.14.Which of the following can best describe the UK’s punishment on littering according to paragraph 4?A.Every little helps.B.A drop in the bucket.C.No pains,no gains.D.More haste,less speed.15.What is the best title of the passage?A.Rubbish Collection,an Urgent TaskB.Environment Issue,a Big ConcernC.Littering,a Surprisingly Big IssueD.Long-Lasting Material,a Hidden DangerⅡ.七选五(共5小题;每小题分,满分分)(2022山东日照一模)The vast majority of parents expect their children to grow up to behealthy,happy,and productive members of society. 16 If we don’t give parenting everything we’’s what I like to call the “perfect parent myth”.The standards of perfection for parents these days are extremely high.Perfect parenting expectations begin with a drug free natural birth.Once our young areborn,we must breastfeed each baby for years.If we can’t breastfeed,we must at least feed on demand. 17 Let’s also not forget to organize our children’s days so they are engaged in educational pursuits in case they fall behind the curve(弯道).We must be involved in every aspect of our children’s schools.There is no free time for the perfect parent. 18’re also crazy.Parents can’t be perfect.Why?Because we’re human beings and so are our children. 19 They are predictable and when they are unruly(难管教的) we can shut them down.Parenting is nothing like that.20 But,by the parent being less than perfect,the child will need to adapt and develop skills to overcome little disappointments.There is flexibility and room for real-life mistakes and limitations to our parenting abilities.A.We must make our own baby food.B.They are pushing themselves too far.C.Robots would be much easier to parent.D.There is only unlimited devotion to our children.E.A good enough parent meets the needs of their children.F.Parents have no enough time to live up to these high standards.G.To meet these goals,parents are told that they must spare no effort.50分阅读限时满分练(一)Ⅰ.【语篇导读】本文是一篇应用文。

手惰市安逸阳光实验学校阅读理解请认真阅读下列短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。

AWe know the famous ones—the Thomas Edison and the Alexander Graham Bells —but what about the less famous inventors? What about the people who invented the traffic light and the windshield wiper(雨刮器)？Shouldn’t we know who they are?Joan Mclean thinks so. In fact, Mclean, a professor of physics at Mountain University in Range, feels so strongly about this matter that she’s developed a course on the topic. In addition to learning “who” inven ted “what”, however, Mclean also likes her students to learn the answers to the “why” and ”how” questions. According to Mclean,” When students learn the answers to these questions, they are better prepared to recognize opportunities for inventing and more motivated to give inventing a try.”So, just what is the story behind the windshield wiper? Well, Mary Anderson came up with the idea in 1902 after a visit to New York City. The day was cold and stormy, but Anderson still wanted to see the sights, so she jumped aboard a streetcar. Noticing that the driver was struggling to see through the snow covering the windshield, she found herself wondering why there couldn’t be a built-in device for cleaning the window. Still wondering about this when she returned home to Birmingham, Alabama, Anderson started drafting out solutions. One of her ideas, a lever(操作杆)on the inside of a vehicle that would control an arm on the outside, became the first windshield wiper.Today we benefit from countless inventions and innovations，I t’s hard to imagine driving without Garrett A Morgan’s traffic light. It’s equally impossible to picture a world without Katherine J. Blodgett’s innovation that makes glass invisible, Can you picture life without clear windows and eyeglasses?( ) 1. By mentioning “traffic light” and “windshield wiper”, the author indicates that countless inventions are .A. beneficial, because their inventors are famousB. beneficial, though their inventors are less famousC. not useful, because their inventors are less famousD. not useful, though their inventors are famous( ) 2. Professor Joan McLean’s course aims to_____.A. add color and variety to students’ campus lifeB. inform students of the windshield wiper’s inventionC. carry out the requirements by Mountain UniversityD. prepare students to try their own invention( ) 3. Tommy Lee’s invention of the unbreakable umbrella was_________.A. not eventually accepted by the umbrella producerB. inspired by the story behind the windshield wiperC. due to his dream of being caught in a rainstormD. not related to Professor Joan McLean’s lectures( ) 4. Which 0f the following can best serve as the title of this pa ssage?A How to Help Students to Sell Their Inventions to Producers?B How to Design a Built-in Device for Cleaning the Window?C Shouldn’t We Know Who Invented the Windshield Wiper?D Shouldn’t We Develop Invention Courses in Universities?A篇第一篇文章是关于生活中离不开小发明，鼓励年轻人要善于把握发明的契机，推动社会的进步。

专题限时训练(十六) [故事型阅读理解](限时：25分钟)(一)War Horse is a historical story by Michael Morpurgo. It is written for kids aged 8 to 12. Now just sit and get through the introduction to the plot.In 1914, a young horse named Joey is sold to a farmer. The farmer's son, Albert, is thrilled. He cares for Joey. When the family begins to feel the financial impact of war, Albert's father secretly sells Joey to an army officer named Captain Nicholls. Albert begs the captain to let him join the army. Albert is too young, but Nicholls promises to take good care of Joey for him.Nicholls treats Joey well. Though Joey still remembers Albert, he grows to like his new master. He develops a friendship with another horse, Topthorn, who belongs to Nicholls' friend, Captain Stewart. The horses and men are shipped overseas for battle. They soon face their own battle in France, and Captain Nicholls is killed.A young soldier named Warren becomes Joey's new owner. Joey and Topthorn do well in battle, but the Germans capture Warren and Stewart and their horses. The horses' duty of pulling carts full of wounded German soldiers earns them praise. An old farmer and his granddaughter, Emilie, dote_on the horses as well. When the German army moves out of the area, Emilie and her grandfather keep the two horses. Joey and Topthorn are content to work on the farm until another band of soldiers takes them. They become workhorses under bad conditions. Joey is very upset when Topthorn dies of exhaustion.Alone and frightened, Joey wan ders into “no­man's­land” between the German and English camps. An English soldier takes him back to camp.Joey is reunited with Albert. As the war ends, Albert's officer announces the horses will be sold in France. An old Frenchman buys Joey. The man, Emilie's grandfather, tells Albert how Emilie lost the will to live after the horses were taken. However, he eventually sells Joey to Albert for one penny, as long as Albert promises to share Emilie's story so her life will not be in vain. Joey and Albert return home.1．Why does Albert's father secretly sell Joey?A．Because he's in need of money.B．Because Captain Nicholls is fond of Joey.C．Because Albert is too young to care for Joey.D．Because he believes Joey will contribute to the country.2．Which of the following is TRUE about Captain Nicholls?A．He's a rich man.B．He's a Frenchman.C．He's a man of his word.D．He doesn't win Joey's trust.3．The underlined phrase “dote on” in Paragraph 4 probably means “________”．A．train B．ride C．raise D．love4．Which of the following words can be used to describe Emilie's grandfather?A．Brave. B．Generous.C．Hard­working. D．Humorous.(二)I still remember—my hands and my fingers still remember—what used to lie in store for us on our return to school from the holidays. The trees in the school yard would be in full leaf again and the old leaves would be lying around like a muddy sea of leaves.“Get that all swept up！” the headmaster would tell us. “I want the whole place cleaned up, at once！” There was enough work there, to last over a week. Especially since the only tools with which we were provided were our hands, our fingers, and our nails. “Now see that it's done properly, and be quick about it，” the headmaster would say to the older pupils, “or you'll have to answer for it！”So at an order from the older boys we would all line up like peanuts about to cut and gather in crops. If the work was not going as quickly as the headmaster expected, the big boys, instead of giving us a helping hand, used to find it simpler to beat us with branches pulled from the trees. In order to avoid these blows, we used to bribe(贿赂) the older boys with the juicy cakes we used to bring for our midday meals. And if we happened to have any money on us, the coins changed hands at once. If we did not do this, if we were afraid of going home with an empty stomach or an empty purse, the blows were redoubled. They hit us so violently and with such evil enjoyment that even a deaf and dumb person would have realized that we were being whipped not so much to make us work harder, but rather to beat us into a state of obedience(服从) in which we would be only too glad to give up our food and money.Occasionally one of us, worn out by such calculated cruelty, would have the courage to complain to the headmaster. He would of course be very angry, but the punishment he gave the older boys was always very small—nothing compared to what they had done to us. And the fact is that however much we complained, our situation did not improve in the slightest. Perhaps we should have let our parents know what was going on, but somehow we never dreamed of doing so; I don't know whether it was loyalty or pride that kept us silent, but I can see now that we were foolish to keep quiet about it, for such beatings were completely foreign to our nature.1．The statement “my hands and my fingers still remember” (Para.1)means that________．A．the author's hands were severely injured in the cleaning upB．the author seldom did such hard work as the cleaning upC．the author was bullied by the big boys in the cleaning upD．the author's hands were his only tool for the cleaning up2．The headmaster would tell the students to clean up the school yard at the beginning of the term because________．A．he was too lazyB．there were many fallen leaves on the groundC．the school yard was covered with mudD．the students didn't finish their homework3．The headmaster asked the older boys to________．A．beat those who worked slowlyB．treat the small boys as peanutsC．take charge of the process of the cleaning upD．do the cleaning up all by themselves4．According to Para. 3, if the author had any money on him, he most probably________．A．gave it to the big boys so as to please themB．gave it as a bride to the headmasterC．spent it all on his midday mealD．spent it buying midday meals for the big boys(三)Years ago a farmer owned land along the Atlantic. He constantly advertised for hired hands. Most people were not willing to work on farms along the Atlantic because they worried about the terrible storms that destroyed buildings and crops. The farmer received a steady stream of refusals at the interview for a farmhand.Finally, a short, thin man approached the farmer. “Are you a good farmhand？” the farmer asked him.“Well, I can sleep when the wind blows, ” answered the little man.Although puzzled by this answer，the farmer, desperate for help, hired him. The little man worked well around the farm，busy from dawn to dusk, and the farmer felt satisfied with the man's work.Then one night the wind howled loudly from offshore. Jumping out of bed，the farmer grabbed a lantern and rushed next door to the hired hand's sleeping quarters. He shook the little man and yelled, “Get up! A storm is co ming! Tie things down before they are blown away！”The little man rolled over in bed and said firmly, “No, sir. I told you, I can sleep when the wind blows.”Enraged (激怒)by the response, the farmer was tempted to fire him on the spot.Instead, he hurried outside to prepare for the storm. To his amazement，he discovered that all of the hay had been covered. The cows were in the barn，the chickens were in the coops，and the doors were barred. The shutters were tightly secured. Everything was tied down. Nothing could be blown away.The farmer then understood what his hired hand meant, so he also returned to his bed to sleep while the wind was still blowing.1．Why did the farmer constantly advertise for hired hands?A．Because he needed hired hands all the year round.B．Because there was too much work to do on the farm.C．Because he could hardly hire a farmhand.D．Because he offered poor conditions for the hired hands.2．The farmer felt amazed because ________．A．the little man was sleepingB．everything was in safetyC．the wind was too strongD．he could not open the doors3．What did the man mean by saying “I can sleep when the wind blows”？A．He needed much sleep after working hard on the farm.B．He was very brave and not afraid of wind.C．He enjoyed sleeping when the wind blew.D．He would get everything done before the wind blew.4．Which of the following statements about the little man is TRUE? A．He was not afraid of storms.B．He was a heavy sleeper under any condition.C．He was hard­working and devoted to his work.D．He was fired shortly after he tied everything down.专题限时训练(十六)(一)【要点综述】本文叙述了一个英国农场少年阿尔伯特的父亲为了维持农场，无奈之下将马儿乔伊卖给军队，为前线运送军火物资。

高考英语二轮复习专题阅读理解精选1So long as teachers fail to distinguish between teaching and learning, they will continue to undertake to do for children that which only children can do for themselves. Teaching children to read is not passing reading on to them・ It is certainly not endless hours spent in activities about reading. Douglas insists that "reading cannot be taught directly and schools should stop trying to do the impossible^.Teaching and learning are two entirely different processes. They differ in kind and function. The function of teaching is to create the conditions and the climate that will make it possible for children to devise the most efficient system for teaching themselves to read. Teaching is also public activity. It can be seen and observed.Learning to read involves all that each individual does to make sense of the world of printed language. Almost all of it is private, for learning is an occupation of the mind, and that process is not open to public scrutiny.If teacher and learner roles are not interchangeable ,what then can be done through teaching that will aid the child in the quest （探索）for knowledge? Smith has one principal rule for all teaching instructions. "Make learning to read easy, which means making reading a meaningful, enjoyable and frequent experience for children."When the roles of teacher and learner are seen for what they are, and when both teacher and learner fulfill them appropriately, then much of the pressure and feeling of failure for both is eliminated. Learning to read is made easier when teachers create an environment where children are given the opportunity to solve the problem of leaning to read by reading.26.The problem with the reading course as mentioned in the first paragraph is that.A.it is one of the most difficult school coursesB.students spend endless hours in readingC.reading tasks are assigned with little guidanceD.too much time is spent in teaching about reading27.The teaching of reading will be successful if _______________ ・A.teachers can improve conditions at school for the studentsB.teachers can enable students to develop their own way of readingC.teachers can devise the most efficient system for readingD.teachers can make their teaching activities observable28.The underlined word “scrutiny” most probably means"_____________A.inquiryB. observationC. controlD. suspicion29.According to the passage, learning to read will no longer be a difficult task when ______________•A.children become highly motivatedB.teacher and learner roles are interchangeableC.teaching helps children in the search for knowledgeD.reading enriches children's experience30.The main idea of the passage is that ______________ .A.teachers should do as little as possible in helping students learn to readB.teachers should encourage students to read as widely as possibleC.reading ability is something acquired rather than taughtD.reading is more complicated that generally believed【答案与解析】26—30 DBBAC木文是一篇议论文，在对传统的阅读教学方式进行批判的同时，论述了作者自己阅读的教学观：阅读的教与学是两个完全不同的过程。

语鹅市安置阳光实验学校高考第二轮复习英语江西版专题升级训练十七阅读表达(一)A(2012江西赣州十一县/市期中联考)What I HateI always listen to my friends' problems and try to give them good advice，but there are some things that just get under my skin.My number­one annoyance is my friends who don't get along with their parents.Left and right I hear “I hate my mom，” “I hate my dad，” “My parents are so stupid，” “They don't care about me.” I think they don't know what they're saying!What kids need to understand is that regardless of whether you have a boyfriend，girlfriend，or even a best friend，your parents care about you the most.If that is hard to believe，think about this：How did you get a roof over your head，a bed to sleep in，food to eat，and most of all，a place to call home?If that's not enough，let's continue.Look in your bedroom.Where did you get all that stuff？Your bed，the clothes in the closet，the blankets that keep you warm，or all the nonessentials.I bet most of it came from your parents.I'm sick of hearing how your parents do “nothing” for you.They probably do more than you do for yourself.Consider that next time you start criticizing your parents，who also gave you life.So many times I have heard friends complain about their dads.“He is so over­protective—he never lets me do anything.” I simply thin k，at least ______.Think about kids who don't.My father died in an accident three years ago.I'd always been “daddy's girl”，which makes things even harder to manage.So，please stop before you say “I hate，” especially if it's about a parent，and think about those of us who aren't lucky enough to have two caring parents.1．What's the main idea of the article？(no more than 30 words) ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________2．Fill in the blank in the last but one paragraph with proper words.(no more than 5 words)________________________________________________________________ ________3．The writer uses the title “What I Hate” to express double meanings.What are they？(no more than 30 words)________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________4．Complete the following statement with proper words.(no more than 5 words)No one else，______________，looks after you so well as your parents，which children should be made to realize.5．What does the word “that”(Paragraph 3) refer to？(no more than 10 words)________________________________________________________________ ________B(2012江西赣中四校联考)[1]Electronic devices(装置)are changing the way people listen to music.But studies show the devices may be causing hearing loss in many people.Some experts say people may be playing them too loud and for too long.And experts say sound levels on these devices need to be set lower.[2]Researchers did a study with three hundred high school students and one thousand adults.They were asked about their use of portable music devices.Forty percent of the students and adults said they set the sound levels high on their players.But students were twice more likely to play the music at a very loud volume.More than half of the students said they would not probably limit listening time.[3]The study found that more than half of the students and less than forty percent of the adults had at least one kind of hearing loss.Some reported difficulty hearing parts of a discussion between two people.Others said they had to raise the volume on a television or radio to hear it better.And，some experienced ringing in their ears or other noises.[4]Hearing experts say part of the problem is the listening equipment people are using._They say larger earphones that cover the whole ear areprobably safer than smaller earphones that come with most music players.Hearing loss may not be obvious for years，however，once it happens，there is little chance of curing.About thirty million Americans have some hearing loss.One third of them lost their hearing as a result of loud noises.[5]The American Speech­Language­Hearing Association is w orking with companies and government officials on setting rules for the use of portable music devices.The group says the best way to protect your hearing is to______，limit listening time and use earphones that block out outside noises.1．What is the best title of the passage？(no more than 10 words) ________________________________________________________________ ________2．Complete the following statement with proper words.(no more than 4 words)Compared to adults，teenagers are more likely to__________ at a very loud volume.3．Fill in the blank in Paragraph 5 with proper words.(no more than 5 words)________________________________________________________________ ________4．What trouble will happen to a person if he suffers some hearing loss？(no more than 12 words)________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________5．What does the underlined word“They”(in Paragraph 4)probably refer to？(no more than 3 words)________________________________________________________________ ________C[1] What is the single largest cause of sick leave in the UK？The answer is not the common cold or flu，but back pain.Back pain affects one in three British adults，costs the country over ￡5 billion every year and is extremely difficult to treat.[2] But now Britain's National Health Service (NHS) will be offeringa new solution: acupuncture (针灸)．The ancient Chinese needle treatmenthas been around in the UK for many years，but this is the first time it has been officially supported.[3] Traditionally，doctors in the UK have advised back pain sufferers to stay active，do stretching exercises and take painkillers when necessary.In more serious cases some people are given X­ray treatment or injections.[4] The National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE)，however，say there is evidence that acupuncture may __________ than expensive X­rays or injections，so patients who have been suffering for over six weeks should be given a choice.As an alternative to acupuncture，patients will be able to opt for either a course of spinal manipulation (脊椎推拿)，or a series of special exercise sessions.[5] In the UK，acupuncture is classed as a complementary treatment，which is the term given to a medical procedure which hasn't gone through the strict trials by which scientists prove some treatments work.[6] While many experts have welcomed the move to make acupuncture available on the NHS，some are still sceptical about its effectiveness.Research from the US earlier this month found that simulated acupuncture using toothpicks which do not make a hole in the skin could be as good as using real needles.So while some are yet to be convinced，back pain sufferers will be hoping that acupuncture helps get them feeling healthy and mobile again.Employers，on the other hand，will be hoping it gets them back to work.1．What's the best title of the text？(no more than 10 words)________________________________________________________________ ________2．Complete the following statement with proper words.(no more than 3 words)Not all experts are convinced of the benefit of acupuncture although many of them have __________ for the application of the treatment.3．Fill in the blank in Paragraph 4 with proper words.(no more than 5 words)________________________________________________________________ ________4．What's the difference between simulated acupuncture using toothpicks and real acupuncture？(no more than 20 words) ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________5．What does the word “it” (Paragraph 2) probably refer to？(no more than 5 words)________________________________________________________________ ________参考答案A1. 答案：We should realize the greatness of our parents and love and respect them rather than hate them./Our parents are people who care about us most though some of us may not realize that.We should love them dearly instead of hating them.2. 答案：you have a dad3. 答案：The double meanings are that some kids hate their parents while the writer just hates those children thinking like that.4. 答案：whoever they are5. 答案：the meaning of the sentence above/that your parents care about you the mostB1. 答案：Hearing loss caused by electronic devices./ Electronic devices may cause hearing loss.2. 答案：play the music3. 答案：reduce the volume/ turn down the player/ lower the sound levels4. 答案：Failing to hear parts of a discussion between two people./ Having to raise volume while watching TV or listening to the radio./ Ringing in their ears or other noises.5. 答案：Hearing expertsC1. 答案：(Chinese) Acupuncture in the UK/(Chinese) Needle treatment in the UK2. 答案：welcomed/supported the move3. 答案：be more effective/be much better4. 答案：The simulated acupuncture using toothpicks does not makea hole in the skin while real needles do/real acupuncture does.5. 答案：the ancient Chinese acupuncture/the ancient Chinese needle treatment。