2019高考英语重庆八中二轮阅读理解精选练习(04)及解析

2019-2020学年重庆市第八中学高三英语下学期期末考试试题及答案第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项AElectric Shocks Can Be FatalGovernment statistics recently showed that in theUK, more than 3,000 people a year experience electric shocks in their homes. A smaller number of people are killed after they touch the power lines outside their homes. Electric shocks can cause a person's heart or breath to stop and are potentially fatal. It is essential for people to learn basic techniques to deal with such emergencies.What to do?● If you are the first person to reach someone who has an electric shock, don't touch him or her!● If the victim is still holding the appliance that gives him or her the shock (e.g. a hair dryer), unplug it or turn off the power at its source.Under no circumstances can you try to move the appliance with your hands!● Ifyou can't turn off the power, use a piece of wood, like a broom handle or a chair, to separate the victim from the appliance or the power source. You may even be able to do this with a folded newspaper.● The victim must remain lying down. If he or she isunconscious, the victim should be placed on his or her side. But he or she should not be moved if there is a possibility of neck or spine injuries unless it is ly necessary.● It is essential to maintain the victim's body heat, so make sure you cover him or her with a blanket before you do anything else. If the victim is not breathing, apply mouth-to-mouth resuscitation (人工呼吸). Keep the victim's head low until professional help arrives.● If the electric shock has been caused by an external power line, the dangers to the victim and to anybody providing first aid are much greater.1. What kind of passage is it?A. An advertisement.B. A horror story.C. A news report.D. First aid emergency advice.2. The underlined sentence implies that ________.A. you should move the applianceB. you should pick up the appliance and turn off the electricityC. it is very dangerous to touch the appliance with your handsD. it is unnecessary to unplug the appliance with your hands3. When a person has got an electric shock, you should ________.A. separate the victim from the appliance and let him sit upB. keep the victim warm and help him or her breathe againC. move the victim onto his or her side if he or she has got neck injuriesD. keep the victim's head high until professional help arrivesBBefore moving to Stokholm, I did my research on Sweden and was confident about my move. However, I quickly realized on my first day that so much of what I learnedwas so very wrong. There are many things that a Google search cannot show about Sweden.The first is fika. A fika is taking a break from whatever you are doing to enjoy a coffee with friends. Swedes value community highly so it makes sense that they would like to set aside time each day to reconnect with others. Fika is a great time to meet new people as well as catch up with friends.I grew up in the American South where everyone is very friendly. I found that little things like not being asked my life story at the coffee shop by the waiter upset me. However, Swedish people are not rude. Instead, they practice being logom, which means “just enough”.The winters can be very dark and cold, so the Swedish people do not take any sunny day for granted. Since the weather has been fine, I have found myself walking a lot around Stockholm. Often it is easiest to get from place to place by walking, which allows you to see so much of the city and enjoy the fresh air. Though it has been very tiring to get used to, it also has made me feel better about all of the kardemummabullar that I have been eating!I think it is important for students who want to study abroad to know that it is hard to move to countries no matter how “similar” you may think they may be. You have to jump in with both feet and be patient with yourself as well as others. As long as you keep an open mind and are willing to learn, you will have a great experience.4. What do we know about fika?A. It is a waste of time.B. It is a way to balance life and work.C. It is all about drinking coffee.D. It is a Swedish social tradition.5. What does the author think of Swedish people?A. They are friendly.B. They seem a bit cold.C. They appear really rude.D. They are interested in other's life.6. Why does the author like walking?A. It is fun and not very tiring.B. It is good exercise on cold days.C It allows her to enjoy sunny days. D. It gives her the chance to eat the local food.7. What's the author's advice for students going abroad?A. Be confident.B. Be careful.C. Be open- minded.D. Be hard- working.CSome years ago I was offered a writing assignment that would require three months of travel through Europe.I had been abroad a couple of times, but I could hardly claim to know my way around the continent. Moreover, my knowledge of foreign languages was limited to a little college French.I hesitated. How would I, unable to speak the language, totally unfamiliar with local geography or transportation system？It seemed impossible, and with considerable regret. Suddenly a thought ran through my mind: you can't learn if you don't try. So I accepted the assignment.There were some bad moments. But by the time I had finished the trip I was an experienced traveler. And ever since, I have never hesitated to head for even the most remote of places, without guides or even advanced bookings, confident that somehow I will manage.The point is that the new, along with the different, is almost scary by definition. But each time you try something, you learn, and as the learning piles up, the world opens to you.I've learned to ski at 40, and flown up the Rhine River in a balloon. And I know I'll go on doing such things. It's not because I'm braver or more daring than others. I'm not. But I'll accept anxiety as another name for challenge and I believe I can accomplish wonders.8. The author accepted the assignment because_________.A. he had never travelled abroad beforeB. he hardly knew any foreign languagesC. he was familiar with any other country in EuropeD. he would learn something new and different by trying9. Which of the following statements is TRUE？A. The author had been abroad only twice.B. The author thought the trip was hard but worthwhile.C. The author admitted that anything different was terrible.D. The author must be good at doing research and making interviews.10. We can infer from the text that the author is_______.A. awkwardB. generousC. stubbornD. brave11. What's the best title of the text？A. An Interesting Trip AbroadB. My First Writing AssignmentC. Ready to Try and ChallengeD. How to Be Daring and Brave.DA nurse has fulfilled (实现) a promise she made to her patient four years ago to one day attend her daughter's graduation from nursing school.Edina Habibovic, 22, graduated from Chamberlain University's College of Nursing in 2020. Her mother, Sevala Habibovic, 46, died in2017 after a two year fight with breast cancer.“I thought the medical field wasn't for me. Then, my mom got sick and I had all the experience going in and out of the hospital, ” Edina toldGood MorningAmerica. “When my mom passed away, I thought, ‘I want to dothis.’”she said.Sanja Josipovic, who at the time worked as a home health nurse with Northwestern Medicine in Winfield, Illinois, cared for Sevala inside her home. They often chatted and shared the latest news with each other over six months of care.“She was most worried about Edina because she was young and hadn't finished school yet, ” Sanja said. “We are like sisters; we care about and trust each other. She was a powerful and strong minded woman. She wasn't scared to die; she was just worried about her kids and husband.”Edina said her mother lived for being with her family and taking care of people. “When Sanja was working, my mom would still try to make her something to eat, no matter how sick she was, ” Edina added. When Sevala's life was coming to an end, she asked Sanja to take her place at her youngest daughter's nursing school graduation. “That was the only thing she was going to miss. Edina's graduation, ” said Sanja, who is a mother of three herself. She agreed.Due to COVID -19, there was no graduation or pinning ceremony. Edina's manager at Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital decided to host a pinning ceremony for her and have Sanja present the pin. “Sanja has fulfilled her promise, ” Edina said.Edina and Sanja are now caring for patients alongside one another as colleagues at Marianjoy.12. What does the underlined word “this” in paragraph 3 refer to?A. Leaving the hospitalB. Working as a nurseC. Facing death positivelyD. Caring for Edina's mother13. What can be learned about Sanja and Sevala?A. They enjoyed volunteeringB. They were cancer survivorsC. They had unhappy marriagesD. They developed a close bond14. What would be Sevala's regret?A. The loss of the chance to study medicineB. Her absence from Edina's school graduationC. Failing to keep the promise made to SanjaD. Never cooking a good meal for her husband15. How did Sanja fulfill her promise?A. By taking care of Edina and her familyB. By helping Edina enter her dream hospitalC. By attending a special ceremony for EdinaD. By managing to become Edina's colleague第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

AA girl with blue eyes is a blue-eyed girl. A man with long legs is a long-legged man. A woman with white hair is a white-haired woman. Children who have good looks are good-looking children. What do you do when you want to buy clothes? You go to a shop. If you can find clothes that are the right size for you, and if they are ready to wear, you will probably buy them. They are called ready-made clothes. If you can not find clothes that are the right size, you will go to a tailor’s shop. A tailor is a man who makes clothes. He will measure you carefully and will then make clothes for you. Such clothes are called tailor-made（人工裁缝的） clothes.What do we call a man who is dressed badly? We call him a badly-dressed man. A woman who is dressed well is called a well-dressed woman.What do you wear when it rains heavily? You wear a coat that will keep the rain out. Such a coat is called a raincoat. It is made of waterproof(防水的) cloth—cloth that does not let water pass through. We have a lot of rain in England. If you come to England, bring a raincoat and an umbrella. You will find them useful.If the floor, walls and ceiling of a room are made so that sound cannot pass through the wall, we say that the room is sound-proof. There are sound-proof rooms in all broadcasting stations.56. The clothes which you buy from the supermarket are called clothes.A. tailor-madeB. ready-madeC. hand-madeD. mass production57. If you come to England, bring both a raincoat and an umbrella because .A. there is a lot of rain in EnglandB. there are few umbrellas in the countryC. gentlemen usually carry umbrellas with them in EnglandD. walking with an umbrella in hand is popular in England58. On back of a watch we can often see the word “water-proof”. The word means .A. water won’t get into the watchB. you can put water into the watchC. not putting the watch into waterD. you can see the watch clearly in water59. Most of the compound words（复合词） in this passage are ________.A. NounsB. AdjectivesC. AdverbsD. VerbsBSports can help you keep fit and get in touch with nature．However, whether you are on the mountains, in the waves, or on the grassland, you should be aware that your sport of choice might have great influence on the environment．Some sports are resource-hungry．Golf, as you may know, eats up not only large areas of countryside, but also tons of water．Besides, all sorts of chemicals and huge amounts of energy are used to keep its courses （球场） in good condition．This causes major environmental effects．For example, in the dry regions of Portugal and Spain, golf is often held responsible for serious water shortage in some local areas．There are many environment-friendly sports．Power walking is one of them that you could take up today．You don’t need any special equipment except a good pair of shoes; and you don’t have to worry about resources and your purse．Simple and free, power walking can also keep you fit．If you walk regularly, it will be good for your heart and bones．Experts say that 20 minutes of power walking daily can make you feel less anxious, sleep well and have better weight control．Whatever sport you take up, you can make it greener by using environment-friendly equipment and buying products made from recycled materials．But the final goal should be “green gyms”．They are better replacements for traditional health clubs and modern sports centers．Members of green gyms play sports outdoors, in the countryside or other open spaces．There is no special requirement for you to start your membership．And best of all, it’s free．60．Which of the following is the author most probably in favor of?（赞成）A．Cycling around a lake． B．Motor racing in the desert．C．Playing basketball in a gym． D．Swimming in a sports center．61．What do we know about golf from the passage?A．It is popular in Portugal and Spain．B．It causes water shortages around the world．C．It pollutes the earth with chemicals and wastes．D．It needs water and electricity to keep its courses green．62．The author uses power walking as an example mainly because _________．A．it is an outdoor sport B．it improves our healthC．it uses fewer resources D．it is recommended by experts63．The author writes the passage to _________．A．show us the function of major sportsB．encourage us to go in for green sportsC．discuss the major influence of popular sportsD．introduce different types of environment-friendly sportsCAustin Children's MuseumThis 7,000-square-foot museum aims to entertain and educate children up to age 9． In its Global City exhibit, people can go shopping for groceries, order lunch at a diner, pretend that they're doctors or construction workers．In other fun exhibits, they learn about Austin's history, explore the world of water, and experience life on a large Texas farm．Open time: From Tuesday to Saturday, 8 : 00 am ~ 4 : 00 pmOn Sunday, 12 : 00 am ~ 5 : 00 pmAddress: 201 Colorado St．Austin, Texas 78701Phone: 512-4722499Brooklyn Children's Museum．Founded in 1899, it is the world's oldest children's museum, featuring interactive exhibits, workshops and special events．The Mystery of Things teaches children about cultural and scientific objects and Music Mix welcomes young virtuosos（演奏能手）.Open time: From Wednesday to Friday, 2 ：00 pm ~ 5： 00 pmOn Saturday and Sunday, 10 : 00 am ~ 5：00 pmAddress: 145 Brooklyn Ave, Brooklyn, New York 1213Phone: 718-7354400Children's Discovery MuseumThis museum's hand-on exhibits explore the relationships between the natural and the created worlds, and among people of different cultures and times．Exhibits include Streets, a5/8-scale copy of an actual city, with street lights, and waterworks, which shows how pumps can move water through a reservoir system．Open time: From Monday to Saturday．10 : 00 am ~ 5 : 00 pmOn Sunday, from noon．Closed on holidays．Address： 180 Woz Way, Guadalupe River Park, San Jose, California 95110Phone: 408—985437Children's Museum of IndianapolisThis museum is the largest of its kind．Exhibits cover science, culture, and explorations．Among them are the Space Quest Planetarium （additional fee）, the 33-foot—high Water Clock, the Playscape gallery for preschools, along with hand-on science exhibits．The largest gallery, the Center for Exploration, is designed for ages 12 and up．Open time:From Tuesday to Sunday, 10 : 00 am ~ 5 : 00 pmClosed on Thanksgiving Day and December 25．Address: 3000 N Meridian St, Indianapolis, Indiana 46208Phone: 317—34332264．Which of the following museums can you visit if it is half past eight am on Tuesday? A．Austin Children's Museum． B．Brooklyn Children's Museum．C．Children's Discovery Museum． D．Children's Museum of Indianapolis．65．If you want to see how pumps can move water through a reservoir system, you should visit the museum in____．A．Texas B．New York C．California D．Indiana66．After entering the museum, you need to pay an additional fee to see ____．A．the Center for Exploration B．the Space Quest PlanetariumC．the Global City exhibit D．Waterworks67．The purpose of writing this passage is to ____．A．ask adults to visit the museumsB．compare some museums and decide which one is the bestC．introduce some museums and encourage parents to visit them with their children D．introduce some exhibits and museums to foreignersDA small piece of fish each day may keep the heart doctor away. That’s the finding of a study of Dutchmen in which deaths from heart disease were more than 50 percent lower among those who consumed（消费）at least an ounce（英两）of salt water fish per day compared to those who never ate fish.The Dutch research is one of three human studies that give strong scientific support to the long-held belief that eating fish can provide health benefits, particularly to the heart.Heart disease is the number-one killer in the United States, with more than 550,000 deaths occurring from heart attacks each year. But previous research has shown that the level of heart disease is lower in cultures that consume more fish than Americans do. There are fewer heart disease deaths, for example, among the Eskimos of Greenland, who consume about 14 ounces of fish a day, and among the Japanese, whose daily fish consumption average more than 3 ounces.For 20 years, the Dutch study followed 852 middle-aged men, 20 percent of whom ate no fish. At the start of the study, average fish consumption was about two-thirds of an ounce each day, with more men eating lean fish than fatty fish.During the next two decades, 78 of the men died from heart disease. The fewest deaths were among the group who regularly ate fish, even at levels far lower than those of the Japanese or Eskimos. This relationship was true regardless of other factors such as age, high blood pressure, or blood cholesterol levels.68．We can infer from the passage that there are fewer heart disease deaths in the countries .A．that are highly developed B．with a lot of fishC．with high consumption of fish D．where it is very cold69．The underli ned words “This relationship” refers to the connection between and deaths from heart disease.A．the amount of fish B．regular fish – eatingC．the kind of fish eaten D．people of different areas70．The passage is mainly about .A．the changes in people’s dietB．the effect of fish –eating on people’s healthC．the high percentage of heart disease in some countriesD．the daily fish consumption of people in different cultures参考答案56-70 BAABA DCBAC DCCBB***********************************************************结束。

2013高考英语重庆八中二轮阅读理解精选训练（02）及答案AWherever she goes, Molly leaves her mark. Without saying a word, she speaks to people with her kind eyes. Even when she walks away, she leaves an impression．Molly's mark is a smile, stamped into the ground by the horseshoe at the bottom of her false leg．A few years ago, Molly was badly attacked by a dog．The dog bit all four of Molly’s legs and left large cuts in her face. Molly's owner, Kate Harris, took her to an animal hospital．Doctors there were able to save Molly’s life, but soon one of her legs became very infected(感染).At first, doctors thought Molly would have to be put to sleep forever．But Molly changed their minds. This pony, doctors noticed, shifted her weight, and rested her good leg from time to time. Doctors knew that Molly had amazing intelligence, and that she wanted to live.Several doctors operated on Molly, and removed her infected leg. A false leg was made for her. The leg was a hollow cast with a pole at the bottom for balance. Doctors gave Molly a special horseshoe at the bottom of the leg. This horseshoe she had had a stamp of a smile face in it!After the operation, Molly walked around on all four legs, as if nothing had ever happened to her! Now, with every step she takes, she stamps a smile in the dirt．But she leaves her mark in other ways, too.Kaye Harris took Molly to the false leg center. There were children there,who like Molly, had artificial arms or legs. They were amazed to see a pony with a false leg. Molly made them smile and gave them hope. Soon, Molly began to visit schools, nursing homes, army bases and hospitals. A book was even written about Molly! 56．Molly is the name of a ______. .A．dog B．horse C．parent D．child57．Which of the following is true according to the text?A．Molly can speak to people in kind words.B．Kay Harris took Molly to a children’s hospital after the attack.C．In the beginning, doctors had planned to end Molly’s life.D．Molly sometimes leaves smiling marks on people’s faces.58．What is unique about Molly?A．Molly has a false leg with a horseshoe shaped like a smiling face.B．Molly ran a race and won the first prize.C．Molly often visits places such as schools and parks.D．Molly has become a symbol of hope for people of all ages.59．Which is the best title for the passage?A．A Book on Molly B．A False LegC．A Successful Operation D．Leaving her MarkBSunday, October 5Clear, 69°FMy wife, Eleanor , and I took the train from Paris to Strasbourg, where we were met by our driver and guide. And the minibus which goes along with the boat. We stopped off in Barn for an hour on the way. Then we were taken to Nancy where the boat was kept.After the other passengers arrived, we had our first dinner on the boat. After dinner we walked into downtown Nancy, a village with a large square and wooden houses.Monday, October 5Rained last night, cloudy in the morning, 69°FWe spent about two hours in Nancy, then sailed on the Canal de la Marne au Rhine. Kind of a lazy day. Eating breakfast, lunch, and dinner, after dinner we watched a tape on Baccarat, where we will visit tomorrow.It was pleasant to sit out on deck （甲板）and watch the scenery go by at about 3 mph.Monday, October 7Light rain, 64°FThis morning we drove over to Baccarat and toured its museum and the church , which has this unbelievable lamp that is going on a world tour the next day. We did lots of shopping , then walked across the bridge to see a very , very modern Catholic church with special Baccarat windows.We drove to the top of the Voges Mountains and started down the eastern side. Later we drove to Sorrenbourg to see the 13th century church at the Cordeliers. It contains the largest window by Marc Chagall-24 feet wide by 40 feet high.Wednesday, October 8Cloudy.65 °FToday we sailed from Schneckenbush to Saverne. We went through two caves, an extremely unusual part of the journey. This river scenery is very different. We were in a mountain valley with grassland on one side and a forest beginning to show some color on the other.60. Where did the author get off the train?A. ParisB. StrasbourgC. NancyD. Barn61. From the text, we learn that Baccarat and Sorrenbourg are the names ofA. townsB. churchesC. museumsD. mountains62. What does the author think of the tour?A. TiringB. ExpensiveC. EnjoyableD. BoringCIt may be obvious, but the best way to get better at a language is to speak it. Even if there is no one around to speak to, talk to yourself. Name things as you pass them – chair, television, cat, tree, school. Learn basic phrases like –‘it is cold today’ or ‘it is sunny today’ and use whichever is appropriate when you first look out of the window. This simple language learning tip will help this everyday vocabulary sink in and become second nature.Even if they don’t speak the language, talk to the people you know in your new language. Warm t hem in advance before you are practicing your new knowledge and they will know what’s coming. Even a simple ‘good morning ’ or ‘see you later’ inyour new language will make those phrases more natural to you. Your friends may even start to pick up a few phrases as well.Listen to music in your n ew language. You’ll hear the language used in a real context and this will help you pick out the rhythm and the pronunciation even better. You will also come to further understand and better appreciate the culture as well as the language.The easiest language learning tip is to try! Go ahead and speak and write! Don’t be afraid to make mistakes, because I guarantee you will! In fact, you will learn as much from your mistakes as you will learn from your success. Never let the fear of making any mistakes hold you back. Without making any mistakes, how will you ever be fluent or even comfortable with the language?When you are ready, try to find a language club in your area. Speaking with other people who have already gone through or are still going through the process of learning the language can be extremely helpful. They will give you lots of language learning tips and helpful advice.63. If you want to keep everyday vocabulary in your mind, you’d better _____________.A. try to find a language club in your areaB. talk to yourself and name things as you pass themC. not to be afraid to make mistakesD. listen to music in your new language64.According to the passage , we know ___________A. the more mistakes we make, the more fluent our English might beB. "talking to yourself" is the best way to learn a languageC. If someone doesn’t speak your new language, you should not practice with them.D. Not all language clubs are helpful.65.You will master the usage of your new language if you ________ according to the material.A. talk to yourselfB. talk to friendsC. listen to musicD. find a language club66.The main idea of this passage is ___________ .A. the more practice, the better your English will beB. practicing speaking English in different waysC. language learning tipsD. some advice on English learningDAndrew Ritchie, inventor of the Brompton folding bicycle, once said that the perfect portable bike would be “like a magic carpet…You cou ld fold it up and put it into your pocket or handbag”. Then he paused: “But you’ll always be limited by the size of the wheels. And so far no one has invente d a folding wheel.”It was a rare — indeed unique — occasion when I was able to put Ritchie right.A 19th-century inventor, William Henry James Grout, did in fact design a folding wheel. His bike, predictably named the Grout Portable, had a frame that split into two and a larger wheel that could be separated into four pieces. All the bits fitted intoGrout’s Wonderful Bag, a leather case.Grout’s aim: to solve the problems of carrying a bike on a train. Now doesn’tthat sound familiar? Grout intended to find a way of making a bike small enough fortrain travel: his bike was a huge beast. And importantly, the design of early bicyclesgave him an advantage: in Grout’s day, tyres were solid, which made the busines sof splitting a wheel into four separate parts relatively simple. You couldn’t dothe same with a wheel fitted with a one-piece inflated （充气的） tyre.So, in a 21st-century context, is the idea of the folding wheel dead? It is not.A British design engineer, Duncan Fitzsimons, has developed a wheel that can besquashed into something like a slender ellipse （椭圆）. Throughout, the tyre remainsinflated.Will the young Fitzsimons’s folding wheel make it into production? I have noidea. But his inventiveness shows two things. First, people have been saying for morethan a century that bike design has reached its limit, except for gradual advances.It’s as silly a concept now as it was 100 years ago: there’s plenty still to gofor. Second, it is in the field of folding bikes that we are seeing the most interestinginventions. You can buy a folding bike for less than £1,000 that can be knocked downso small that it can be carried on a plane —minus wheels, of course —as hand baggage.Folding wheels would make all ma nner of things possible. Have we yet got the magiccarpet of Andrew Ritchie’s imagination? No. But it’s progress.67. We can infer from Paragraph 1 that the Brompton folding bike .A. was portableB. had a folding wheelC. could be put in a pocketD. looked like a ma gic carpet68. We can learn from the text that the wheels of the Grout Portable .A. were difficult to separateB. could be split into 6 piecesC. were fitted with solid tyresD. were hard to carry on a train69. We can learn from the text that Fitzsimons’s invention .A. kept the wheel as a whole pieceB. was made into production soonC. left little room for improvementD. changed our views on bag design70. Which of the following would be the best title for the text?A. Three folding bike inventorsB. The making of a folding bikeC. Progress in folding bike designD. Ways of separating a bike wheel参考答案************************************************结束。

一、高中英语阅读理解1．阅读理解China Small Group ToursTour Route 1: 11 Days Private Beijing – Lhasa – Xi'an – ShanghaiTour Highlights:Must-see sights in China－the Great Wall, Forbidden City, Terracotta WarriorsFollow us on a Buddhist pilgrimage to Tibet & appreciate the profound cultureHave a leisurely walk or an exciting bicycle ride on the time-honored City Wall of Xi'anView the soaring city skylines and feel the pulse of modern ShanghaiFrom $ 2, 459 per personTour Route 2: 11 Days Private Bejing –Xi'an –Chonqing –Yangtze River Cruise –Yichang –ShanghaiTour Highlights:Must-see sights in China－the Great Wall, Forbidden City, Terracotta WarriorsTry biking on the Ming Dynasty City Wall of Xi' an, or tour by electric carEnjoy the Three Gorges scenery on Yangtze River & feel totally relaxedFrom $ 1, 879 per personTour Route 3: 12 Days Private Beijing – Shanghai – Xi'an – Guilin – Yangshuo – Guilin – Hong KongTour Highlights:Must-see sights in China－the Great Wall, Forbidden City, Terracotta WarriorsExperience the Bund, classical garden, modern and old in contrast in ShanghaiFeel the lively atmosphere & explore busy markets freely in Hong KongWalk into a local family, learn to cook Chinese food & dine with the hosts in their homeFrom $ 2, 499 per personTour Route 4: 12 Days Private Beijing – Xi'an – Chengdu – Guilin – ShanghaiTour Highlights:Must-see sights in China－the Great Wall, Forbidden City, Terracotta Warriors, Giant PandasCome to Chengdu，the hometown of giant pandas to visit and observe the cute creatureCruise on the meandering Li River & admire Guilin landscapeWalk into a local Chinese family, interact & dine with the hosts in their homeFrom $2, 079 per person（1）What do Tour Route 1 and Tour Route 2 have in common?A. They have cycling activities.B. They include a visit to Tibet.C. Visitors enjoy the Three Gorges scenery.D. Visitors pay the same amount of money.（2）What is special about Tour Route 2?A.Tourists can travel by bike.B.Tourists can visit a huge dam.C.Tourists can dine with a family.D.It is the most expensive of the four.（3）Where can visitors enjoy China's rare animals?A.Tour Route 1.B.Tour Route 2.C.Tour Route 3.D.Tour Route 4.【答案】（1）A（2）B（3）D【解析】【分析】本文是一篇应用文，介绍了四条旅游路线。

2019-2020学年重庆市第八中学高三英语模拟试卷及答案解析第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项AFour remarkable inventionsFor more than half a century, the Consumer Electronics Show(CES) has been the place for companies and inventors to display their newest and coolest gadgets.Here are our picks for some of the most interesting and creative inventions.The Sweet Little Rolling RobotSamsung has released Ballie, a tennis-sized robot that can follow you around the house, answer your questions, and entertain your pets. Since it's equipped with a camera, it can keep an eye on your home while you're away. It's like a smart assistant that goes wherever you do, rolling into your bedroom to ring your wake-up alarm, rolling to the kitchen to turn on the toaster and giving you the weather report as you brush your teeth.The Insoles to Pick Up Your PactAny runner knows the right shoes are key to your speed. But Nurvv insoles promise more than mere cushioning. The insoles transmit data to a coaching app, which offers information on your technique and performance. It measures your foot strike and assesses your injury risk. The app then generates personalized workouts to set targets and help you beat your best speeds. Half marathon, here you come!The No-Studio-Needed Yoga ClassCan't keep up your commitment to a yoga studio membership? The Yoganotch personal yoga assistant lets you drop into a virtual class any time you want. Follow along with a set series while 3-D sensors tell you whether you need to straighten your legs a bit more. The idea it that it improves your form while reducing the risk of injury.The Dau-Enhanced GrillWhile working by sight, smell and feel, a chef may appreciate Weber's new Smart Grilling Hub. It can monitor your pork and turkey while an app gives advice about cooking technique and safe temperatures.1. What can the Sweet Little Rolling Robot do?A. Feed your pets.B. Hay tennis with you.C. Take you wherever you want.D. Assist you to do your housework.2. Which of the following is suitable for a runner?A. Ballie.B. Nurvv.C. Yoganotch.D. Smart Grilling Hub.3. What do we know about the Weber’s invention?A. It uses virtual reality.B. It is convenient for cooking.C. It makes meals for you automatically.D. It helps you do well in your yoga exercises.BAn ancient tomb was recently discovered in southern Siberia in which there may be treasure, priceless objects, and the 3, 000-year-old remains of an ice mummy.Swiss scientist Gino Caspari with the University of Bern was looking carefully at the pictures of the area in the Russian Tuva Republic, when he came across what appeared to be a tomb. It is a tomb of the Scythians, an ancient group of Eurasians.This summer, together with researchers from the Russian Academy of Sciences and the Hermitage Museum, a dig at the site not only proved Caspari's idea, but told us the site is the largest and oldest of its kind ever discovered in what's increasingly known as the “Siberian Valley of the Kings.”While any discovery dating back to a period between the Iron Age and Bronze Age is exciting, it's the nature of this site that makes scientists want to begin carefully clearing away the layers of rock and earth. First, the tomb appears to have never been dug, because it is in a Siberian wetland faraway from the nearest place where people live. Second, and most important, is its possible resting place under a thick layer of permafrost.“There's permafrost in the area,” Caspari said. “There are really only a handful of permafrost tombs and very few that have not been damaged, where there have been ice mummies in good condition, and all the things in the tomb are untouched.”While not as large, other tombs discovered in the area have produced fantastical treasures and objects, including thousands of gold objects and other things about the past. By studying all these tombs, researchers hope to have a better understanding of the Scythian people.Caspari said his team is in a race against time to uncover the tomb and find out its secrets. “We now have to act fast,” he said, “because with the rising temperatures, the permafrost could melt and damage all the things in that tomb. And these are things that are over 3,000 years old, that look like new, like they were put there yesterday.”4. How did Caspari discover the tomb?A. By studying pictures.B. By visiting a Russian area.C. By talking with Russian researchers.D. By comparing other scientists,ideas.5. Why has the tomb remained untouched?A. It is covered by a lot of rocks.B. It is well kept by the Scythians.C. It is too small to draw attention.D. It is hidden in a wild cold place.6. Why do scientists want to uncover the tomb?A. To better protect the tomb.B. To save the treasures inside.C. To learn more about the Scythians.D. To have a good understanding of mummies.7. Why is Caspari's team racing against time to dig the tomb?A. The tomb is too old.B. It is getting hotter and hotter.C. Some treasures are being damaged.D. They want to save time for other tombs.CResearchers at CU Boulder have developed a wearable device that changes the human body into a biological battery. The device is stretchy(弹性的) enough that you can wear it like a ring, sport band or any other thing that touches your skin. It also taps into a person's natural heat-employing thermoelectric generators to change the body's internal temperature into electricity. "In the future, we want to be able to power your wearable electronics without having to include a battery," said Jianliang Xiao, an associate professor at CU Boulder.The concept may sound like something out of The Matrix film series, in which a race of robots have enslaved humansto harvest their precious organic energy. Xiao and his colleagues aren't that ambitious: Their devices can generate about 1 volt (伏特) of energy for every square centimeter of skin space-less volt per area than what most existing batteries provide but stillenough to power electronics like watches or fitness trackers.Scientists have previously experimented with similar wearable devices, but Xiao's is stretchy, can heal itself when damaged and is fully recyclable-making it a cleaner alternative to traditional electronics. "Whenever you use a battery, you're depleting(消耗) that battery and will, eventually, need to replace it," Xiao said. "The nice thing about our device is that you can wear it, and it provides you with constant power."Just pretend that you're out for a jog. As you exercise, your body heats up, and thatheat will radiate out to the cool air around you. Xiao's device captures that flow of energy rather than let it go to waste. "The thermoelectric generators are in close contact with the human body, and they can use the heat that would normally be sent into the environment," Xiao said.8. What does Xiao expect of his device at present?A. It will be used for medical purposes.B. It will be made smaller and wearable.C. It will change natural power into electricity.D. It will supply constant power to wearable devices.9. Why does the author mentionThe Matrixseries in the text?A. To give an explanation.B. To make a comparison.C. To introduce a topic.D. To analyze the cause.10. What does the third paragraph mainly talk about?A. The strengths of Xiao's device.B. The convenience of using a battery.C. The replacement of wearable devices.D. The development of traditional electronics.11. What do we know about Xiao's device from the text?A. It operates with plenty of power.B. It is designed for practical use.C. It benefits people's health in a way.D. It's based on traditional electronics.DRichard Campbell is a secondary school student. He is15 years old. He lives in a small town in the north ofEngland. Every morning, he gets up at eight o’clock, puts on his uniform and walks to school.One hour later, the lessons start. The students usually study maths, English, history and geography in the morning. They usually study music and drawing and they play sports after lunch. They have a ten-minute break between classes. They also spend a long time in the school library, reading books and doing their homework.Richard likes his school very much. His favourite subjects are English and geography, but he doesn’t like maths because he is not good at it.Richard and all his friends spend the whole day at school. Lunch is at one o’clock. He doesn’t like the food that the school serves. This is why he often brings a packed lunch from home. He always has his lunch in the dining hall, but some of his friends sometimes eat in the courtyard or outside the school gate.At weekends, he always goes out with his friends because he doesn’t go to school. On Saturday, he alwaysgoes to the cinema or to the sports centre. On Sunday, he just goes for a walk with his dog.12. What time do Richard’s lessons begin in the morning?A. At 8:00.B. At 8:30.C. At 9:00.D. At 9:10.13. What does Richard like best?A. Maths and English.B. English and geography.C. History and maths.D. Geography and history.14. Where does Richard have lunch on weekdays?A. In the dining hall.B. At home.C. In the courtyard.D. Outside his school gate.15. What does Richard always do on Saturday?A. He reads and does homework.B. He goes to see films or does sports.C. He walks his dog or does exercise.D. He spends a long time in the library.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

一、高中英语阅读理解1．阅读理解Shark attacks not only disturb beach activities, but can affect associated tourist industries. Shark nets are a common solution to preventing shark attacks on beaches, but they cause dangers to sea ecosystems.Seeking a cost-effective way to monitor beach safety over large areas, we have developed a system called Shark Spotter. It combines artificial intelligence (AI), computing power, and drone (无人机) technology to identify and warn lifesavers to sharks near swimmers. The project is a cooperation between the University of Technology Sydney and The Ripper Group, which is pioneering the use of drones—called "Westpac Little Ripper Lifesavers"—in the search and rescue movement in Australia.SharkSpotter can detect sharks and other potential threats using real-time aerial imagery. The system analyses video from a camera attached to a drone to monitor beaches for sharks, send warnings, and conduct rescues. Developed with techniques known as "deep learning", the Shark Spotter system receives imagery from the drone camera and attempts to identify all objects in the scene. Once certain objects are detected, they are put into one of 16 categories: shark, whale, dolphin, rays, different types of boats, surfers, and swimmers.If a shark is detected, Shark Spotter provides both a visual sign on the computer screen and an audible warning to the operator. The operator confirms the warning and sends text messages from the Shark Spotter system to the Surf Life Savers for further action. In an emergency, the drone is equipped with a lifesaving flotation pod (漂浮仓) together with an electronic shark repellent (驱逐装置) that can be dropped into the water in cases where swimmers are in severe trouble, trapped in a rip, or if there are sharks close by.In January 2018, the Westpac Little Ripper Lifesavers was used to rescue two young swimmers caught in a rip at Lennox Head, NSW. The drone flew down the beach some 800 meters from the lifeguard station, and a lifesaving flotation pod was dropped from the drone. The complete rescue operation took 70 seconds.We believe Shark Spotter is a win-win for both marine life and beachgoers. This unique technology combines dynamic video image processing AI and advanced drone technology to creatively deal with the global challenge of ensuring safe beaches, protecting environments, and promoting tourism.（1）A Shark Spotter is ________.A. a solution to monitor sharksB. an equipment to identify lifesaversC. a technology to prevent shark attacksD. a project to pioneer the use of drones（2）When a shark is spotted near a swimmer, the system will ________.A. take timely actionB. analyze the visual dataC. classify the identified objectsD. turn on "deep learning" mode（3）The example in the 5th paragraph shows us that the system is ________.A. efficient in saving livesB. effective in detecting sharksC. smart in driving sharks awayD. practical over the whole sea area（4）What is the author's attitude towards the future of SharkSpotter?A.Doubtful.B.Optimistic.C.Negative.D.Objective.【答案】（1）C（2）A（3）A（4）B【解析】【分析】本文是一篇说明文，介绍了一种旨在防止鲨鱼袭击的技术Shark Spotter 的工作原理以及重要意义。

重庆市第八中学2019届高三英语上学期第四次适应性考试试题（考试时间：120分钟试卷满分：150分）注意事项：1. 答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。

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1. Who does the sweater belong to?A. The woman.B. The man.C. The woman's sister.2. Who is the man?A. A police officer.B. A taxi driver.C. A witness to a crime.3. Who are Bob and Angela?A. The woman's parents.B. The man's co­workers.C. The woman's colleagues.4. What does the woman probably think?A. The computer will be repaired easily.B. The man may need a new computer.C. They will have to order a new part of the computer.5. What can we know about the man?A. He is fifty years old.B. He is much older than the woman.C. He went to high school with the woman.听下面5段对话或独白。

2019-2020学年重庆市第八中学高三英语二模试卷及参考答案第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项ABrooklyn Botanic GardenBrief IntroductionThe Brooklyn Botanic Garden (BBG) was acquired by the city of Brooklyn in 1854 along with the land that is Prospect Park.There are so many gardens on display at the BBG that is honestly hard to keep count ofthem. There’s the Japanese Hill and Pond Garden, the Osborne Garden, the Shakespeare Garden... you get the point. Each garden that is displayed will be showing off a different group of amazing plants that come m all sorts of color1 s and sizes. The Brooklyn Botanic Garden offers something for the entire family. They even have a Children’s Garden for the little ones.AttractionsJapanese Hill and Pond GardenOne of the most frequency visited gardens at BBG, the Japanese Hill and Pond Garden is certainly a favorite among visitors. This garden features a variety of styles as well as beautiful scenery with a viewing pavilion (亭子) and a waterfall. The Shogun Lantern featured in the Japanese Hill and Pond Garden is over 500 years old. It was given to the Brooklyn Botanic Garden as a gift from the city of Tokyo.Children’s GardenChildren have been planting plants at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden since 1914 and continue their efforts today. Currently, there are over a thousand children contributing to the Children’s Garden.Shakespeare GardenFor those who have fallen in love with the works of Shakespeare, this will be a garden that they can truly appreciate. Over 80 plants that have been mentioned in the writing of Shakespeare currently grow in the Shakespeare Garden.Getting to Brooklyn Botanic GardenBrooklyn Botanic Garden: 900 Washington Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11225Closest Subway: Prospect Park/ Eastern Parkway/ Franklin AvenueBus Tour Stops: Stop 34 or 35 Brooklyn routeOpening Times15 March— 6 November：Tuesday—Friday: 8:00 am—6:00 pm; Saturday—Sunday: 10:00 am—6:00 pm8 November —11 MarchMonday—Friday: 8:00 am—4:30 pm; Saturday —Sunday: 10:00 am—4:30 pm1.Where can visitors enjoy a waterfall?A.Osborne Garden.B.Shakespeare Garden.C.Children’s Garden.D.Japanese Hill and Pond Garden.2.How can visitors go to the Brooklyn Botanic Garden?A.By taking a bus to Prospect Park.B.By taking a bus to 34 Washington Avenue.C.By taking the subway to Franklin Avenue.D.By taking the subway to Stop 35 on the Brooklyn route.3.When can Nancy visit the Brooklyn Botanic Garden in December?A.5:00 pm on Thursday.B.8:30 am on Wednesday.C4:3 0 pm on Friday. D.9:00 am on Saturday.BI come to theUnited Statesten year ago. I would always say that I was trying to study, but there were always things like work and my kids that would not allow me to start.Now I realized that those were only excuses. What stopped me was that I was afraid to start studying again. I always believed I would learn by myself.One day, however, my son told me that he was sad because his friends would come over and I didn’t understand them because I didn’t speak English. He was also sad because I could never help him with his homework. That same day, I told myself, “Rocio, you have to start believing in yourself and you will see you can make it.”The next day, I went downtown to look for a big banner (横幅) in front of the school which said that they offered classes for adults. I came in to see if I could join, but the classes were closed already. That night I took the kids to the movies, and on the way back, I told them we would take a new route. I ended up getting lost. That’s the way I foundChaffeyCollege. The following Monday, I went to ask for information. They told me that summer schoolwas starting that week.That’s how I started studying English last summer. It is difficult, but I have had great rewards. My daughter had to write a story for school. It was about the female they most admired and why . She wrote that I was the person she most admired because I had started going to College. I will never forget this.4. According to the passage, the author probably is a .A. teacherB. doctorC. fatherD. mother5. What made the author make up her mind to study English?A. What her son said.B. What her daughter said.C. Thinking about herself.D. Thinking about her daughter.6. How did they findChaffeyCollege?A. On the way to the movies.B. They took a new route and got lost.C. Ask a stranger for information.D. According to the banner.7. Which of the following is NOT true?A. The author came to theUnited Statesfrom another country.B. The author had two children at least including one daughter.C. What really changed the author’s life was she believed in herself.D. The author wrote that she was the person her son most admired.CAlaska—The American city Anchorage is recovering from a powerful earthquake Friday that damaged public buildings, homes and roads.The 7.0 earthquake caused buildings to slake. But there have been no reports of deaths, serious injuries or damage. Officials say the quake has not affected transportation of food and her supplies. “The ships are coming in on schedule, the supply lines are at this point working well,” the government told reporters Sunday.The Glenn Highway was probably the road hit hardest by the earthquake. It connects the state's largest city to other parts in the north. Traffic has been heavy and slow—moving since the quake. Drivers are being guided. Groups of workers are trying to rebuild areas where the quake left large holes in the road.People who are still nervous after the major quake have been more upset by more than 1, 700 aftershocks. “Anything that moves, you feel terrified”said David, whose home suffered structural(结构)damage, including a sunken foundation(地基). Actually, Alaska came up with strict building rules after a 9. 2 earthquake in 1964. That was the second most powerful earthquake on record.Government officials said a public health center promises that moneyfor medical treatment will continue to come. Mental healthy service(心理健康服务)is also available for people hurt by the disaster.Earthquake experts say there is a 4 percent chance of another 7. 0 earthquake or greater in the following week. "The chance is very small, but its not impossible, ” said the expert, Paul Caruso.8. What was the result of the earthquake?A. Buildings were damaged.B. Food supply was cut off.C. Many people were killedD. The ships could not come in.9. Why is the traffic slow on the Glenn Highway?A. Because small quakes hit the city.B. Because falling rocks are a danger.C. Because the highway is badly damaged.D. Because drivers are misled.10. What can you learn from Paul Caruso?A. Another greater earthquake is on the way.B. Chances still exists of another earthquake.C. It will be safe in the 1th week after the quake.D. There is no possibility for more quakes.11. Where can your possibly read the passage?A. Ina story book.B. In a travel journal.C. In a poster.D. In a newspaper.DScientists have made great discoveries. But how have they influenced our personal lives? Do kids in your classroom even know when Einstein lived? You may be wondering: but why is it important to teachkids about modern-day scientists?First, stories of scientists can encourage kids. Chris Hadfield is a Canadian who went to space, and he’s a real, guitar-playing person. He makes singing videos on YouTube! His story can make kids think scientists are also common people. Hearing scientists’ stories makes kids think “I can do that too!”But not only that, the stories of famous scientists can encourage kids to never give up. Bill Nye was alwaysrefused when trying to be an astronaut. But today, he’s made a lot of successes in his role as a popular science educator and engineer. Besides, it’s no secret that scientific discoveries require trying, and trying again.Another way some scientists can encourage kids is through their diversity. Neil deGrasse Tyson, for example, is an African-American, which is not common in his field. Such stories can make kids think anyone can be a scientist.It’s important to know that scientists don’t need to be “gifted” or “good” at school. Often we consider a scientist as being an extremely smart kid at school. That doesn’t have to be true. They just need to have a great interest in science. Telling students stories of scientists can encourage them to show interest in science. As long as they’re interested, they are likely to become a scientist in the future.Modern scientists teach kids that knowledge builds upon the foundation others have laid. This is important — no one can do it alone. Scientists’ stories can encourage today’s young scientists to keep trying. They’ll be encouraged not to give up on the dream of making discoveries. Even if they haven’t made important discoveries, their research may help the following scientists.12. What can Chris Hadfield’s story tell students?A. Scientists are interested in different things.B. Students should have a hobby of their own.C. Scientists can be ordinary like people around us.D. Students should consider scientists as their models.13. Which of the following would the author agree with?A. African-Americans are more likely to become scientists.B. Scientists are not necessarily very smart at school.C. Not all scientists really show interest in science.D. Scientists are usually good at their schooling.14. The last paragraph shows us that ________.A. scientists should help each otherB. a scientist should never give up tryingC. making discoveries is necessary for scientistsD. new scientific discoveries may be based on others’ findings15. What is the text mainly about?A. Why scientists are important to us.B. Why students should be taught about scientists.C. Why students love stories of scientists.D. Why scientists can encourage students.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

重庆市第八中学2019届高考适应性月考卷（四）英语参考答案第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）1~5 CACBB 6~10 BAACB 11~15 BACBB 16~20 CCAAC 第二部分阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）21~25 BDDAC 26~30 BACBD 31~35 CBDCB第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）36~40 CFEDA第三部分语言知识运用（共两节，满分45分）第一节（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）41~45 BCCAD 46~50 BADCB 51~55 CDBBA 56~60 DCBAD 第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）61．to have 62．reported 63．a 64．playing 65．anxiety 66．who/that 67．on 68．were asked 69．less upset 70．and第四部分写作（共两节，满分35分）第一节短文改错（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）I was delighted when receiving your letter asked what customs you should pay attention∧①asking ②to when visiting a friend．Here is my tips for you．③areFirst of all，bear this in mind that you had better arrive punctually or some time early than the④删除this或把this改为it ⑤earlier appointed time，and it is of great significance to show your politeness．Additionally，to be英语参考答案·第8页（共8页）respectful，you might as well take the appropriate gift，like some fruit．Most important，it’s vital⑥an ⑦importantlythat you should mind your table manner．For instance，never speak with your mouth full of food，⑧mannersthat may be similar to your own custom．In brief，do as the Chinese did when in China．⑨which ⑩do第二节书面表达（满分25分）【参考范文】Dear parents，I’m writing to extend my heartfelt gratitude to both of you for your devotion and unconditional love，without which I can’t have grown into what I am．First of all，you have equipped me with a cozy environment where I can develop my potential and pursue my own dreams．Rather than push me too hard or set unattainable goals，you assure me that I’m the best if I do a job to the best of my ability．In addition，when fate gives me a heavy blow，it is through you that I come to understand a rainbow would appear after the storm．Not only do you offer me guidance but you have taught me difficulty is not to be feared but to be conquered with my perseverance and your support．Words fail me when I’m trying to show my genuine gratitude．I really hope I will be strong enough for you to rely on and repay your love and care one day．Confident and determined，I will hold your hands to go through thick and thin．Yours sincerely，Li Hua【解析】第二部分阅读理解第一节A21．B 细节理解题。

2019高考英语重庆八中二轮阅读理解精选练习（02）及解析AWherevershegoes,Mollyleaveshermark.Withoutsayingaword,shespeakstopeoplewithherk indeyes.Evenwhenshewalksaway,sheleavesanimpression、Molly'smarkisasmile,stampedintothegroundbythehorseshoeatthebottomofherfalseleg、Afewyearsago,Mollywasbadlyattackedbyadog、ThedogbitallfourofMolly’slegsandleftlargecutsinherface.Molly'sowner,KateHarris,tookhertoananimalhospita l、DoctorstherewereabletosaveMolly’slife,butsoononeofherlegsbecameveryinfected(感染).Atfirst,doctorsthoughtMollywouldhavetobeputtosleepforever、ButMollychangedtheirminds.Thispony,doctorsnoticed,shiftedherweight,andrestedher goodlegfromtimetotime.DoctorsknewthatMollyhadamazingintelligence,andthatshewant edtolive.SeveraldoctorsoperatedonMolly,andremovedherinfectedleg.Afalselegwasmadeforh er.Thelegwasahollowcastwithapoleatthebottomforbalance.DoctorsgaveMollyaspecialh orseshoeatthebottomoftheleg.Thishorseshoeshehadhadastampofasmilefaceinit!Aftertheoperation,Mollywalkedaroundonallfourlegs,asifnothinghadeverhappened toher!Now,witheverystepshetakes,shestampsasmileinthedirt、Butsheleaveshermarkinotherways,too.KayeHarristookMollytothefalselegcenter.Therewerechildrenthere,wholikeMolly, hadartificialarmsorlegs.Theywereamazedtoseeaponywithafalseleg.Mollymadethemsmil eandgavethemhope.Soon,Mollybegantovisitschools,nursinghomes,armybasesandhospita ls.AbookwasevenwrittenaboutMolly!56、Mollyisthenameofa______..A、dogB、horseC、parentD、child57、Whichofthefollowingistrueaccordingtothetext?A、Mollycanspeaktopeopleinkindwords.B、KayHarristookMollytoachildren’shospitalaftertheattack.C、Inthebeginning,doctorshadplannedtoendMolly’slife.D、Mollysometimesleavessmilingmarksonpeople’sfaces.58、WhatisuniqueaboutMolly?A、Mollyhasafalselegwithahorseshoeshapedlikeasmilingface.B、Mollyranaraceandwonthefirstprize.C、Mollyoftenvisitsplacessuchasschoolsandparks.D、Mollyhasbecomeasymbolofhopeforpeopleofallages.59、Whichisthebesttitleforthepassage?A、ABookonMollyB、AFalseLegC、ASuccessfulOperationD、LeavingherMarkBSunday,October5Clear,69°FMywife,Eleanor,andItookthetrainfromParistoStrasbourg,whereweweremetbyourdri verandguide.Andtheminibuswhichgoesalongwiththeboat.WestoppedoffinBarnforanhouro ntheway.ThenweweretakentoNancywheretheboatwaskept.Aftertheotherpassengersarrived,wehadourfirstdinnerontheboat.Afterdinnerwewa lkedintodowntownNancy,avillagewithalargesquareandwoodenhouses.Monday,October5Rainedlastnight,cloudyinthemorning,69°FWespentabouttwohoursinNancy,thensailedontheCanaldelaMarneauRhine.Kindofalaz yday.Eatingbreakfast,lunch,anddinner,afterdinnerwewatchedatapeonBaccarat,wherew ewillvisittomorrow.Itwaspleasanttositoutondeck〔甲板〕andwatchthescenerygobyatabout3mph.Monday,October7Lightrain,64°FThismorningwedroveovertoBaccaratandtoureditsmuseumandthechurch,whichhasthis unbelievablelampthatisgoingonaworldtourthenextday.Wedidlotsofshopping,thenwalke dacrossthebridgetoseeavery,verymodernCatholicchurchwithspecialBaccaratwindows.terwedrove toSorrenbourgtoseethe13th centurychurchattheCordeliers.Itcontainsthelargestwindow byMarcChagall-24feetwideby40feethigh.Wednesday,October8Cloudy.65°FTodaywesailedfromSchneckenbushtoSaverne.Wewentthroughtwocaves,anextremelyun usualpartofthejourney.Thisriversceneryisverydifferent.Wewereinamountainvalleywi thgrasslandononesideandaforestbeginningtoshowsomecolorontheother.60.Wheredidtheauthorgetoffthetrain?A.ParisB.StrasbourgC.NancyD.Barn61.Fromthetext,welearnthatBaccaratandSorrenbourgarethenamesofA.townsB.churchesC.museumsD.mountains62.Whatdoestheauthorthinkofthetour?A.TiringB.ExpensiveC.EnjoyableD.BoringCItmaybeobvious,butthebestwaytogetbetteratalanguageistospeakit.Evenifthereis noonearoundtospeakto,thingsasyoupassthem–chair,television,cat,tree,school.Learnbasicphraseslike–‘itiscoldtoday’or ‘itissunnytoday’andusewhicheverisappropriatewhenyoufirstlookoutofthewindow.Thissimplelanguagele arningtipwillhelpthiseverydayvocabularysinkinandbecomesecondnature.Eveniftheydon’tspeakthelanguage,talktothepeopleyouknowinyournewlanguage.Warmt heminadvancebef oreyouarepracticingyournewknowledgeandtheywillknowwhat’scoming.Evenasimple ‘goodmorning’or‘seeyoulater’inyournewlanguagewillmakethosephrasesmorenaturaltoyou.Yourfriendsmayevenstartto pickupafewphrasesaswell.Listentomusicinyournewlanguage.You’llhearthelanguageusedinarealcontextandthiswillhelpyoupickouttherhythmandthepron unciationevenbetter.Youwillalsocometofurtherunderstandandbetterappreciatethecul tureaswellasthelanguage.Theeasiestlanguagelearningtipistotry!Goaheadandspeakandwrite!Don’tbeafraidtomakemistakes,becauseIguaranteeyouwill!Infact,youwilllearnasmuchfromy ourmistakesasyouwilllearnfromyoursuccess.Neverletthefearofmakinganymistakeshold youback.Withoutmakinganymistakes,howwillyoueverbefluentorevencomfortablewiththe language?Whenyouareready,trytofindalanguageclubinyourarea.Speakingwithotherpeoplewho havealreadygonethroughorarestillgoingthroughtheprocessoflearningthelanguagecanb eextremelyhelpful.Theywillgiveyoulotsoflanguagelearningtipsandhelpfuladvice.63.Ifyouwanttokeepeverydayvocabularyinyourmind,you’dbetter_____________.A.trytofindalanguageclubinyourareaB.talktoyourselfandnamethingsasyoupassthemC.nottobeafraidtomakemistakesD.listentomusicinyournewlanguage64.Accordingtothepassage,weknow___________A.themoremistakeswemake,themorefluentourEnglishmightbeB.“talkingtoyourself”isthebestwaytolearnalanguageC.Ifsomeonedoesn’tspeakyournewlanguage,youshouldnotpracticewiththem.D.Notalllanguageclubsarehelpful.65.Youwillmastertheusageofyournewlanguageifyou________accordingtothe material.A.talktoyourselfB.talktofriendsC.listentomusicD.findalanguageclub66.Themainideaofthispassageis___________.A.themorepractice,thebetteryourEnglishwillbeB.practicingspeakingEnglishindifferentwaysnguagelearningtipsD.someadviceonEnglishlearningDAndrewRitchie,inventoroftheBromptonfoldingbicycle,oncesaidthattheperfectpo rtablebikewouldbe“likeamagiccarpet…Youcouldfolditupandputitintoyourpocketorhandbag”.Thenhepaused:“Butyou’llalwaysbelimitedbythesizeofthewheels.Andsofarnoonehasinvente dafoldingwheel.”Itwasarare—indeedunique—occasionwhenIwasabletoputRitchieright.A19th-centuryinventor,WilliamHenryJamesGr out,didinfactdesignafoldingwheel.Hisbike,predictablynamedtheGroutPortable,hadaf ramethatsplitintotwoandalargerwheelthatcouldbeseparatedintofourpieces.Allthebit sfittedintoGrout’sWonderfulBag,aleathercase.Grout’saim:tosolvetheproblemsofcarryingabikeonatrain.Nowdoesn’tthatsoundfamiliar?Groutintendedtofindawayofmakingabikesmallenoughfortraintrave l:hisbikewasahugebeast.Andimportantly,thedesignofearlybicyclesgavehimanadvantag e:inGrout’sday,tyresweresolid,whichmadethebusinessofsplittingawheelintofourseparatepartsr elativelysimple.Youcouldn’tdothesamewithawheelfittedwithaone-pieceinflated〔充气的〕tyre.So,ina21st-centurycontext,istheideaofthefoldingwheeldead?Itisnot.ABritish d esignengineer,DuncanFitzsimons,hasdevelopedawheelthatcanbesquashedintosomething likeaslenderellipse〔椭圆〕.Throughout,thetyreremainsinflated.WilltheyoungFitzsimons’sfoldingwheelmakeitintoproduction?Ihavenoidea.Buthisinventivenessshowstwothings .First,peoplehavebeensayingformorethanacenturythatbikedesignhasreacheditslimit, exceptforgradualadvances.It’sassillyaconceptnowasitwas100yearsago:there’splentystilltogofor.Second,itisinthefieldoffoldingbikesthatweareseeingthemostin terestinginventions.Youcanbuyafoldingbikeforlessthan£1,000thatcanbeknockeddowns osmallthatitcanbecarriedonaplane—minuswheels,ofcourse—ashandbaggage.Foldingwheelswouldmakeallma nnerofthingspossible.Haveweyetgotthemagiccarpet ofAndrewRitchie’simagination?No.Butit’sprogress.67. WecaninferfromParagraph1thattheBromptonfoldingbike.A.wasportableB.hadafoldingwheelC.couldbeputinapocketD.lookedlikeama giccarpet68. WecanlearnfromthetextthatthewheelsoftheGroutPortable.A.weredifficulttoseparateB.couldbesplitinto6piecesC.werefittedwithsolidtyresD.werehardtocarryonatrain69. WecanlearnfromthetextthatFitzsimons’sinvention.A.keptthewheelasawholepieceB.wasmadeintoproductionsoonC.leftlittleroomforimprovementD.changedourviewsonbagdesign70. Whichofthefollowingwouldbethebesttitleforthetext?A.ThreefoldingbikeinventorsB.ThemakingofafoldingbikeC.ProgressinfoldingbikedesignD.Waysofseparatingabikewheel参考答案************************************************结束。