高三英语限时阅读训练(二十八)

新高考高中阅读强化限时训练26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）AWe gather a great deal of incidental knowledge from pets. If we look after them properly we learn what they like and dislike. We do not set out to gain this knowledge purposely, but in attending to our pets we gain it by the way. It is got without our realizing it.In keeping our dogs or cats we learn about various diseases that can affect them，and the cures for these diseases. We learn how much sleep they need and what kind of food keeps them healthy. In looking after our fish we learn about the composition of water. We get to know what kinds of fish can live peacefully together and what kinds are hostile（敌对的）to each other. We learn that animal，fish and birds have a lot of things in common with human beings.If children keep pets their general education is helped by this kind of incidental knowledge. One little incident after another in which their pets are involved adds to their store of learning. It is a more interesting form of learning than that given in the biology lesson in school. People who keep pets should have a sense of responsibility towards them. Children，too，should be taught to be responsible. Pets are completely dependent on their owners and the owners should respond to this dependence by looking after them. Irresponsible behavior towards pets is a form of cruelty.In deciding to keep a pet we take on a task，we make ourselves responsible for providing proper food and shelter for the pet. In a crowded city like Hong Kong, where there is so little room for the exercise required by large pets，we should think twice before undertaking the responsibility of keeping one.( )1. In keeping pets，we learn that .A. pets dislike human beingsB. pets share what we haveC. human beings can gain knowledge by keeping petsD. pets and human beings gather a great deal of incidental knowledge( )2. For children .A. keeping pets adds to their troubleB. keeping pets widens their general knowledgeC. all kinds of knowledge are obtained by keeping petsD. incidental knowledge is more important than general knowledge( )3. In keeping pets，responsibility means .A. depending on themB. taking care of themC. writing to themD. teaching them参考答案：CBBB“You shall not steal. You shall not covet (垂涎) your neighbor’s house; you shall not covet your neighbor’s..., nor his donkey, nor anything that is your neighbor’s.” (EXODUS)What would you do if you were unemployed, homeless and found a large sum of money? Pauline Nichter, 46 and her husband, Tom, 44, had both lost their jobs and were living in and out of motels (汽车旅馆) with their 11-year-old son, Jason.They were in danger of losing their car for failure to make payments on it.One day last winter, Pauline found a wallet containing a credit card, an airline ticket to New Zealand and $2,394 in cash at a shopping center in the Los Angels suburb (郊区) of Buena Park.“For a second I thought about taking the money,” she said later. “But only for a second. It wasn’t our money and we didn’t want to set a bad example for our son” She delivered the wallet and its contents to the nearest police station, where the owner reclaimed them. Police admitted that they were surprised when the Nichers walked into the police station with the wallet and the money.Word of her honesty quickly got out, and grateful community responded in kind. The Nochers received more than ten job offers and an apartment rent-free for six months. An anonymous (匿名的) donator brought the car payments up the date. Others gave cash. One elderly couple walked into the police station where Pauline had turned in the wallet and asked how much money had been in it . When they were told the amount, the man said, “ Then that’s what they deserve and write out a check for $ 2,400.At a news conference the tearful Pauline said, “ Never in a million years would I havethought this would happen to us. What we have received is far more than what was in the wallet.”( )4. Pauline Nicher and her husband _____.A. were in dangerB. had no carC. were out of workD. live in Buena Park( )5. How did the people in the community react to this event?A. Someone gave them a free house.B. Someone offered them a new car.C. Someone gave them $2,400 in cashD. Some people offered them some job opportunities.( )6. The underline word “reclaim” most probably means______.A. to obtain something usefulB. to express one’s gratitudeC. to find something that was lostD. to take back something that was yours( )7. The underline expression “ …brought the car payments up the date” means that someone_______.A. paid the rest of what they should pay for their carB. renewed their car without charging them for moneyC. bought them a car that was up-to-dateD. paid all the money for their newly-bought car参考答案：CDDACBill Gates’ childhood friends recognized that he was exceptional. Bill especially liked swimming and other sports. One of his summer camp friends recalled, “He was never a nerd or a goof(傻瓜) or the kind of kid you didn’t want your team.. We all knew Bill was smarter than us. Even back then, when he was nine or ten years old, he talked like an adult and could express himself in ways that none of us understood.”B ill was also well ahead of his classmates in mathematics and science. He needed to go to a school that challenged him. Lakeside was Seattle’s best school and was noted for its rigorous(严厉的) academic demands, a place where “even dumb kids were smart”.Lakeside allowed students to pursuer their own interests, to whatever extent theywished. The school prided itself on making conditions and facilities available that would enable all its students to reach their full potential. It was the ideal environment for someone like Bill Gates.In 1968, the school made a decision that would change thirteen-year-old Bill Gates’ life and that of many of others, too.At Lakeside the students gained access to a computer—a Program Data Processor (PDP)--- through a teletype machine. Type in a few instructions on the teletype machine and a few seconds later the PDP would type back its response. Bill Gates was immediately hooked and so was his best friend at the time, Ken Evans, and another student, Paul Allen, who was two years older than Bill.Whenever they had free time, and sometimes when they didn’t, they would dash over to the computer room to use the machine. At fourteen, Bill was already writing short programs for the computer to perform. Early games’ programs such asTic-Tac-Toe, or Noughts and Crosses, and Lunar Landing were written in what was to become Bill’s second language, BASIC.One of the reasons Bill was so good at programs is that it is mathematical and logical. During his time at Lakeside, Bill scored a perfect eight hundred on a mathematics test.( )8. Bill Gates chose Lakeside to go to NOT because ______.A. it had excellent education in SeattleB. it developed students’ potential as much as possibleC. it provided conditions and equipment necessary for studentsD. the environment of the school is very clean( )9. It can be inferred from the passage that _____.A. Lakeside was a milestone (里程碑) in the course of Bill Gates’ successB. Bill pursued his interest in mathematics at LakesideC. Bill began to do programming like some early games knownD. Bill’s success is due to his mathematical and logical mind( )10. The word “dumb” most probably refers to _____.A. cleverB. intelligentC. stupidD.absent-minded( )11. The passage is mainly discussing ______.A. Bill Gates’ boyhoodB. Lakeside SchoolC. Bill GatesD. Bill Gates and Lakeside参考答案：DACDDMany people may have watched the film “March of the Penguins”, which shows a real group of birds in Antarctica. Imagine a group of fat black and white birds walking in a line. Suddenly, one penguin loses his balance and falls on the ice. Every time penguins fall down, people laugh. The animals are cute!People like the film very much. So much, in fact, that police in England think that it may be the reason behind a crime. A man went to a zoo in London and stole a baby penguin. Authorities think that the man stole the penguin after seeing the film and believe he wanted to give it away as a Christmas gift.Michael Gauthier-Clerc, an expert studying penguins, thinks that many people like penguins but some people do not understand them. He told The New York Times newspaper, “People love the penguin’s colors, its way of standing straight uprig ht and the way it walks.”These things make penguins seem cute to people, but there are good reasons for all of these things. For example, penguins move from side to side when they walk and may seem to be out of balance. But Doctor Gauthier-Clerc says that the penguins waddle to save energy. The penguin’s colour also has a special purpose. It protects the penguins when they are swimming. From below, larger animals cannot see the penguin’s white underside because it looks the same as the bright sky or ice. A nd from above, other animals cannot see the penguin’s black back against the dark ocean floor.The penguins’ colors protect them in nature. But scientists have found that some of these physical details also have an effect on humans. They make animals seem cute to people. Scientists believe that humans are very sensitive to things that are cute, such as human baby and even objects that may look like parts of a baby.Recent studies show that cute images affect the brain in a special way. A study done at the U niversity of Michigan tested young people’s reactions to images. It found that young people believed a message more if the message was joined by a cute picture. The researchers showed the young people two messages. One was a simple anti-smoking message. The other showed a cute animal telling them that smoking was bad. The conclusion turned out that the young people trusted the cute message more than the simple message.12. In the film “March of the Penguins”, ________.A. a baby penguin is stolenB. a penguin is sent out as a giftC. penguins are cute and attractiveD. penguins have a bad sense of balance13. It can be inferred from the passage that _______ .A. a walking penguin has more energy than a swimming oneB. a penguin walks in a funny way to prevent itself from fallingC. a shop selling baby products are likely to make more moneyD. a website with cute pictures may attract more young visitors14. Scientists have found that the penguins’ color can ________.A. change at different placesB. help them keep warmC. make people have pity on themD. protect them from being hunted15. The study carried out by the University of Michigan shows that _________.A. cute messages mislead peopleB. cuteness influences people’s judgmen tC. humans react to anything that is cuteD. a simple message is more convincing than a cute message参考答案：CDDB第二节（共5 小题；每小题2.5 分，满分12.5 分）Nowadays, many people love to travel. It is very common for people to go on a trip at any time. 16 Perhaps, the reason for its present popularity is that modern people have come to realize the benefits of traveling.Traveling provides many good opportunities for fun, adventure and discovery. When we visit other countries, we gain a better understanding of the people living there. We learn their cultures, history and background. We discover the similarities they have with us. 17 It is interesting to learn from people with different backgrounds.Traveling helps to enrich our lives. 18 When we visit interesting places, we discover and learn many things. We discover new people, surroundings, plants and animals. If we want to make our travel more exciting and challenging, we can plan our own tour and select the specific places we want to visit.Traveling is refreshing. It is a psychological necessity, especially for people who have stressful jobs. 19 Staying at home during the weekend is not enough to make some people feel relaxed.20 it helps them to handle the stress they experience at work better. After the break, they feel more energetic in their work. For many working adults, regular getaways help them keep their energy and enthusiasm they require for their work. Without these breaks, they may suffer from work burn-out.A. Years of hard work finally pays off.B. We also get to know their differences from us.C. It increases our knowledge and widens our vision.D. Some even consider travelling as part of their lifestyle.E. In today’s society, many people suffer great stress at work.F. making periodic (定期的) trips produces better results for them.G. It is indeed a joyful thing to share the experience of a special trip with others.参考答案：DBCEF。

课下天天练(二十八)40分写作规范练姓名________班级________考号________时间：40分钟写作(共两节，满分40分)第一节(满分15分)[2023· 河北省高三六校联考试题]上周，你和同学们为即将退休的英语老师举办了微型告别活动。

请你为班级英语角写一篇短文，介绍这次活动，内容包括：1．时间地点；2．活动过程；3．个人感受。

注意：1．写作词数应为80左右；2．请按如下格式作答。

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________第二节(满分25分)阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。

[2023·武汉部分学校高三起点质量检测]The easy way out isn't always the easiest. Ilearned that lesson when I decided to treat my father to a special meal. I glanced through the cookbook and chose a menu which included homemade bread. Knowing the bread would take time, I started on it as soon as he left for work.As I was not experienced in cooking, I thought if a dozen was good, two dozen would be better, so I doubled everything. As Dad loved oranges, I also opened a can of orange and poured it all into the bowl. Soon there was sticky dough (生面团) covered with ugly yellowish marks. Realizing I had been defeated, I put the dough in the rubbish bin outside so I wouldn't have to face Dad's blame.I went on preparing the rest of the meal, and when Dad got home we sat down to eat the meal. He tried to enjoy the meal but seemed disturbed. Twice he got up and went outside, saying he thought he heard a noise. The third time he left, I went to the window to see what he was doing.Looking out, I saw Dad standing about three feet from the rubbish bin, holding the lid up with a stick and looking into the container. When I came out of the house, he dropped the stick and explained that there was something alive in the rubbish bin. Picking up the stick again, he held the lid up enough for me to see. I felt scared. But I stepped closer and looked harder.Without doubt it was my work. The hot sun had caused the dough to double in size and the fermenting yeast (酵母) made the surface shake and sigh as though it were breathing. I had to admit what the “living thing” was and why it was there. I didn't know who was more embarrassedby the whole thing, Dad or me.注意：1.续写词数应为150左右；2．请按如下格式作答。

2020年南昌市第二十八中学高三英语期中考试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AFour Best Hikes in the WorldThere's nothing like getting out and getting some fresh air on a hike. No matter whether your idea of a hike is a leisure walk or climbing the highest mountain on Earth, we've got you covered. Below are four best hikes inthe world.Torres del Paine W CircuitLocation (位置): Patagonia. ChileDistance: 37 + milesTime: 5~6 daysBest time to go: October to JanuaryThe W Circuit is one of the most recommended hikes you'll find. Not only will you appreciate the diverse landscapes and striking granite pillars (花岗岩柱子), but you'll probably meet some new friends along the way.Grand Canyon Rim - to - Rim HikeLocation: Arizona, the United StatesDistance: 48 milesTime: 1~3 daysBest time to go: May to June, September to OctoberThere's no better way to experience one of the greatest wonders in the world. Located in one of the USA's most beautiful parks, the views are ly appealing. Just make sure you're prepared for the challenge.Trek to PetraLocation: JordanDistance: 47 milesTime: 5~ 6 daysBest time to go: October to AprilTake the road less traveled through the Kingdom of Jordan and experience one of the seven wonders of the world. Hike through canyons, gorges and ridges, and see tombs and temples along the way all while avoidingcrowds of tourists.Yosemite Grand TraverseLocation: California, the United StatesDistance: 60 milesTime: 6~7 daysBest time to go: July to SeptemberKnown for some of the best hiking in the world, Yosemite National Park is famous for its views and huge sequoia (红杉) trees. Praised byNational Geographic, the Yosemite Grand Traverse will take you through waterfalls and green mountaintops.1.Which of the following is the best time for the hike in Patagonia, Chile?A.AprilB.MayC.AugustD.December2.Where should you go for a less crowded hike?A.JordanB.Patagonia, ChileC.Arizona, the United StatesD.California, the United States3.What can you do along the Yosemite Grand Traverse?A.Plant sequoia treesB.Appreciate waterfallsC.Visit local templesD.Climb granite pillarsBIf you’ve ever had a dog, you know just how deep a connection you can develop with “man’s best friend”. But a dog has a much shorter life span — about 12 to 15 years long — than humans, which means every dog owner has to go through the heartbreaking moment when their loving pet passes away.Why not make a clone of that dog then? This is the solution offered by a South Korean company, Sooam Biotech Research Foundation. The company has successfully cloned at least 400 dogs, mostly for US customers, ever since it pioneered the technique in 2005. Now, Sooam Biotech is planning to introduce their business toUKdog owners, offering them dogs that look just like their lost ones.Meanwhile, another dog is selected to supply an egg.Researchers then replace the DNA in the egg with that from the skin cell and implant the egg into the womb (子宫) of a female dog. The egg grows into a puppy over the following two months. To clone a dog, researchers first need to take a skin cell from a living dog or one that has just died.The whole process takes less than a day, but it comes at a shockingly high price — around £63,000 (614,000yuan). But if you can’t afford it now, you can also save the cells in a laboratory and access them at a later date. Just like identical twins of humans, they share the exact same DNA but there will still be small differences between them. “The spots on a Dalmatian clone will be different, for example,” Insung Hwang, head of Sooam Biotech, toldThe Guardian. However, as magical as cloning might sound, there is no guarantee that the cloned dog will be a perfect replica of the original one.Dog owners will also have to accept the fact that personality is not “clone-able”. Apart from genes, personality is also determined by upbringing and environment, which are both “random elements [that] cloning technologies simply cannot overcome”, Professor Tom Kirkwood atNewcastle University,UK, toldThe Telegraph.Perhaps bringing our dogs back with cloning is not the best way to remember them after all.Kirkwood, a dog owner himself, pointed out: “An important aspect of our relationship with them is coming to terms with the pain of letting go.”4. According to the article, Sooam Biotech Research Foundation is ______.A. working on plans to help dog owners enjoy their pets longerB. offering a way to help dogs give birth to more puppiesC. providing a service that will make copies of pet dogsD. introducing a completely new technique to clone dogs5. Which of the following statements about dog cloning is TRUE according to the article?A. Dog cloning technology hadn’t been put into practice until recently.B. Dog cloning is very expensive and usually takes several months to complete.C. Dog cloning is very popular among US andUKpet owners.D. Cloned dogs might develop different habits and characteristics even though they look very similar.6. Which of the following shows the correct order of the dog cloning process?a. an egg is taken from another dogb. a skin cell is taken from the pet dog and saved in a laboratoryc. the egg is placed in the womb of a female dogd. the DNA of the egg is replaced by the DNA from the skin celle. the egg grows into a puppy in two monthsA. acbde.B. adbce.C. bacde.D. badce.7. We can learn from the article thatKirkwood______ dog cloning.A. disapproves ofB. supportsC. is afraid ofD. is curious aboutCIn Australia, plenty of wild things can bite or sting(刺伤) you. Strangely enough, one of them is a tree. Now scientists have figured out what makes the tree’s sting so bad.The rainforests of eastern Australia are home to a stinging tree known as Dendrocnide. Many people callit the gympie-gympie tree—a name given to the tree by native Australians. It’s covered with sharp, needle-like hairs that carry poison. If you touch a gympie-gympie tree, you won’t forget it anytime soon. The pain can stay with you for hours, days or weeks. In some cases, it’s been reported to stay for months.Scientists have long looked for the source of this powerful sting. Now researchers at the University of Queensland have discovered what makes this stinging plant so painful. After carefully studying different kinds of gympie-gympie trees, the scientists were able to separate out different chemicals that the trees produce. This allowed them to identify a group of chemicals that they believed was responsible for the pain.The researchers created artificial versions of these chemicals, which they call “gympietides”. Sure enough, when the scientists injected mice with gympietides, the mice licked(舔) at the places where they’d been injected, indicating that they hurt in those places. When the scientists studied the way gympietides were built, they found that they formed a knot-like shape. The shape makes the chemicals very stable, which helps explain why the pain stays so long.The knot-like shape of the gympietides was similar to the shape of poisons produced by poisonous spiders and cone snails. The scientists were surprised to see three very different kinds of life all using similar poisons. Spiders and cone snails carry poisons because they catch food by stinging other creatures. It’s not clear how stinging helps the gympie-gympie tree.Though the tree’s sting may stop some animals from eating it, it doesn’t stop all animals. Beetles and pademelons (small s of the kangaroo) are able to eat the plant without trouble.8. Why is a touch on the stinging tree unforgettable?A. Because it has so unusual an appearance.B. Because it is extremely rare in existence.C. Because touching it creates a quite strange feeling.D. Because the pain caused by it doesn’t go away quickly.9. What do scientists fail to find out about the stinging tree?A. How it produces poisons.B. What poisons it produces.C. How it benefits from the sting.D. The consequences of its sting.10. What does the text imply about the stinging tree?A. It produces the same poisons as spiders.B. Poisonous as it is, it also has natural enemies.C. Animals are wise enough to stay away from it.D. Only one chemical in it causes pain to the toucher.11. What’s the best title for the text?A. Scientists Discover Stinging Tree's SecretB. Caution: Stinging Tree Can Bite and Poison YouC. Scientists Discover a Strange Species in AustraliaD. Effective Ways to Avoid Being Hurt by Stinging TreeDIt was the first day of spring here but it didn't feel like it. The COVID-19 epidemic (流行病) was sweeping the globe and everywhere there were feelings of fear and loneliness. “Social Distancing” had become the new norm. Here the schools had been closed, the restaurant dining rooms had been shut, and people had been told to work from home whenever they could. Even the sheltered workshop where my oldest son worked had been closed until further notice. People had made a run on the stores and large areas of the shelves were bare. On the news the numbers of the sick and dead continued to rise. It felt like there was a weight on the souls of everyone in the world.My family were staying at home as much as possible and as I looked out of my window I wondered how long this crisis would last. It was then, however, that I saw something that lifted that weight off of my soul, made me smile, and made my heart feel happy again. On the street below my house there was an old friend of mine from high school who was a teacher there. With him was my younger son's former aide from the high school as well. They were delivering the school lunches door to door to the hungry children who were stuck at home. Watching them made me think of something everyone's childhood television neighbor, Mr. Roger's once said: "In the bad times, always look for the helpers."I have no doubt that this crisis will pass as all the crisis before. But it is our choice on whether it brings out the best in us or the worst in us. Let it bring out the best in you. Use it to strengthen your faith. Use it to free yourself from fear. Use it to grow kinder, more giving, and more loving. Become a helper to all those in need and you will be a happy person today and all the days to come.12. Why didn't the author like the first day of spring?A. He had to work at home instead of at office.B. There wasn't social distance between each other.C. There was an epidemic everywhere in the world.D. His own company had been closed for a long time.13. How did people feel in the face of the epidemic?A. Disappointed.B. TenseC. Confident.D. Cheerful.14. What made the author happy?A. Seeing someone delivering lunches from door to door.B. Talking with his old friend in the street.C. Watching a childhood television at home.D. Staying together with his family.15. What do Mr. Roger's words actually mean?A. It's not necessary for us to find helpers in bad times.B. In good times we needn't do much to help others.C. We should ask more people to help us in bad times.D. We are supposed to help each other in bad times.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。

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第一部分（共20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分）1．I was on a business trip then, otherwise I ________ to the hospital for tests.A．went B．had goneC．would have gone D．would go2．_____ here, come and have a cup of tea.A．Passing B．To pass C．Pass D．Having passed3．—Where are you going to hang the picture?—I haven’t decided yet. I ________ hang it in the dining room.A．might B．mustC．need D．would4．---But for your timely warning, we into great trouble.---Well, you know we’re friends.A．would get B．must have got C．would have got D．can’t hav e got5．Our bedrooms are all on the sixth floor, with its own bathroom.A．all B．every C．either D．each6．He messed the project up, but he behaved as if nothing ______.A．had happened B．happenedC．would happen D．would have happened7．Although war still exists on our planet，I do believe it’s possible for different ethnic groups to live together in ______. A．agreement B．harmonyC．connection D．comparison8．—Didn’t you go fishing with your friends last Sunday?—No. I ______ to the nursing home as usual.A．went B．go C．have gone D．had gone9．NASA has made a ________ that our earth has no threat associated with the film 2012 which is based on pure myths. A．clarification B．classification C．identification D．presentation10．Upon entering a “new era”, what we now f ace is the _______ between unbalanced and inadequate development and the people’s ever-growing needs for a better life.A．administration B．violation C．contradiction D．presentation11．—What a shame! We misunderstood each other for such a long time.—Yes, I wish I _____ with you earlier.A．communicate B．had communicatedC．communicated D．would communicate12．---They are quiet, aren’t they?---yes. They are accustomed ____at meals.A．to talking B．to not talking C．to not talk D．to talk13．Breaking up is the business of the two lovers, ________ no other person should be involved.A．which B．in thatC．that D．in which14．A man can fail many times, he is a real failure when he begins to blame someone else.A．but B．or C．and D．so15．This project ______ considered thoroughly, and I’m sure it ______ finished on time.A．must be; may be B．should be; can beC．may be; must be D．can be; should be16．Difficulties strengthen the mind, _____ labour does the body.A．if B．asC．for D．so17．The 2011 Australian Open was successfully held in city of Melbourne, big city in Australia.A．a; a B．the; a C．a; the D．the; the18．I wish I ______ photography then. If so, I could give you a hand at present.A．studied B．had studiedC．have studied D．will study19．Was it at the beginning _____ you made the promise ____ you would do all to help make it?A．that; that B．when; thatC．that; when D．when; when20．Historic sites impress writers with their amazing beauty, which are a great source of ________.A．inspiration B．composition C．occupation D．combination第二部分阅读理解（满分40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。

高考时事新闻阅读语法填空二十八高铁一号司机、春运大迁徙、欧洲滑雪挑战—This man led the way in high-speed rail journey李东晓：“高铁一号”司机As a pioneer bullet train (动车)driver, Li Dongxiao, 52, is part of the history of China's highspeed railway network. In 2008, he 1(drive) China's first high-speed (rain, reaching 350 kilometers per hour, between Beijing and Tianjin.The number on Li's bullet train driver's license is 0001,2 led the media to give himthe name of China's "first” bullet train driver/'Over 14 years, I have seen the historic ch anges in China's high-speed railway. The 3(long) of the network has grown from zero 4 more than 40,000 kilometers, and more types of Fuxing bullet trains have been developed and adopted.5, all those achievements came from the ground up. In March 2008, Li, along with some of China's best train drivers, 6(select) to undergo training to operate bullet trains at the manufacturer (制造商),China CNR Corp.During test runs of the Beijing-Tianjin High-speed Railway, he practiced on the train during the day and collected data and analyzed test results at night. He participated in more than 200 test runs and created a guidebook for bullet train drivers which 7(name) after him as the “Dongxiao Manual”.“In 2008, Beijing had just one high-speed railway line, the Beijing-Tianjin High-speed Railway. Now, the city links many places across the country through the high-speed rail network, including Shanghai, Guangzhou and Harbin,“ he said.China's high-speed rail network 8(see) rapid development in the past 20 years.The countrj'- ranks first in the world in the scale of its high-speed rail network, both in terms of operation and facilities 9 construction. Meanwhile, by the end of 2021, (he networkstretched 40,000 km, 10(comprise) more than two-thirds the total length of the world's high-speed railway network. The growing network has offered opportunities to many ordinary people and made their lives extraordinary.in terms of依据；按照参考答案：I drove 2 which 3 length 4 to 5 However 6 was selected 7 was named 8 has seen 9 under 10 comprising A friend's secret leads to big positive changes二超20亿人次大迁徙说现January 7th marks the start of the 40-day peak travel period. Transport authorities expect about 2.1 billion trips 1 (make) during the holiday. That will be double during the same period last year, but only 70% of 2 numbers in 2019 before the pandemic. Transportof goods is also expected to rise 3(significant). January 7th is the first day of the Spring Festival travel rush in China, also known 4 Chun Yun. This year, passenger trips5(expect) to increase by around 99.5% over 2022, 6(reach) around 2.1 billion, according to China's Ministry of Transport. 7(give) China's optimization of the COVID-19 pandemic measures, the demand for cross-province travel is surging. Many people are 8(excite) about getting on the trains and returning to their hometowns 9(visit) their family members and friends. This year's travel rush is from January 7th 10 February I5(h, lasting around 40 days.译文为期40天的春运高峰期于今年1月7日开始了。

高三英语学科英文短篇小说阅读单选题30题1.The main character in the story is described as having ________ hair.A.blackB.blondeC.brownD.red答案：B。

本题主要考查对故事中人物外貌的描述。

选项A“black”黑色头发；选项C“brown”棕色头发；选项D“red”红色头发。

而文中明确提到故事的主人公有着金色的头发，即“blonde”。

2.The character's personality is best described as ________.A.shyB.outgoingC.quietD.angry答案：B。

本题考查人物性格。

选项A“shy”害羞的；选项C“quiet”安静的；选项D“angry”生气的。

文中对这个人物的描述表明他很外向，所以选“outgoing”。

3.The character is often seen ________.A.reading booksB.playing sportsC.watching TVD.listening to music答案：A。

本题考查人物行为。

选项B“playing sports”做运动；选项C“watching TV”看电视；选项D“listening to music”听音乐。

文中提到这个人物经常被看到在读书，所以选“reading books”。

4.The character's face is described as ________.A.roundB.squareC.ovalD.heart-shaped答案：C。

本题考查人物外貌。

选项A“round”圆形的；选项B“square”方形的；选项D“heart-shaped”心形的。

文中提到人物的脸是椭圆形的，即“oval”。

5.The character is known for being ________.zyB.hardworkingC.carelessD.forgetful答案：B。

新高考高中阅读强化限时训练25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）AThe time may soon come when we say goodbye to most of the world’s languages. Today humans express themselves in over 6,000 different languages. But that is quickly changing. Many scientists say that over half of these languages will disappear within the next 50 years. After 100 years, the languages used in the world will not be more than 20.Why? It is because people from different cultures live and work together much more often than before. This brings changes. The languages of the world’s main culture are replacing the languages of the smaller cultures. Most international trade takes place in world languages such as English. People respect their own cultures and traditions, but when it comes to getting a job, knowing a world language is often necessary. It may mean the difference between success and failure.Technology works on the change of languages in an even more amazing way. Modern media such as radio and television give young people in developing countries much knowledge about the world. But this knowledge doesn’t come in words from the mouths of their parents or the elders in their neighborhood. It usually comes in the language of a different culture.People in different cultures think it good for them to share a popular language. They can quickly share ideas and work together. Knowing the same language means easier communication and is a basis for trust.Is the death of a small local language such a terrible thing? The answer is maybe. Many cultures may have words for many useful things we know nothing about. If their languages die, their valuable wisdom may be lost forever. The future of the world’s language depends on our actions now. Will we protect endangered languages or allow them to quietly disappear?Time will have the last word.( ) 1. Scientists say that within 50 years, perhaps, there will be only _______languages in the world.A. 4,000B. over 3,000C. around 3,000D. no more than20( ) 2. In “the languages of the world’s main culture s are replacing the languages of the smaller cultures.” the verb “replace” means “_______”.A. to put something back into a correct placeB. to use a second thing in place of the first thingC. to find good place for somethingD. to decide how important something is( ) 3. The passage says that if all the people in the world knew a major world language, _______.A. radio and television would all use the languageB. it would be easier for them to share their ideasC. lesson s at schools would be taught in the languageD. people would respect their own culture more参考答案：CBBBHave you wondered why different animals or pests have their particular colours? Colours in them seem to be used mainly to protect themselves.Birds, especially seagulls are very fond of locusts (飞蝗), but birds can’t easily catch locusts because locusts change their colours together with the change of the colour of crops. When crops are green, locusts look green. But when crops are ripe, locusts take on exactly the same brown colour as crops have. Some other pests with different colours from plants are usually easily found and eaten by their enemies. So they have to hide themselves in terror for lives and appear only at night.If you study the animal life in any part of the world, you will find the main use of colouring is to protect them. Bears, wolves and other beasts move quietly through forests. They are usually invisible to the eyes of hunters, because they have the colour much like the barks of trees.An even more strange act remains to be noticed. A kind of fish living in seas can send out a kind of very black liquid when it faces danger. While the liquid is over, its enemies cannot find it, and it quickly swims away. Thus, it has existed up to now though it is not powerful at all.( ) 4. Locusts are pests but they aren’t easily wiped out by their enemies because _______.A. they are powerful enoughB. they are dangerous to their enemiesC. they take on the same colours as cropsD. they fly very fast( ) 5. The pests that have different colours from plants usually appear at night because _______.A. their enemies can easily find them and eat themB. they have the habit of coming out in darknessC. it’s easy for them to destroy plants in darknessD. birds take their rests when night comes( ) 6. What does the underlined word “invisible” in Paragraph 3 mean?A. Can’t be seen.B. Can be seen.C. Can’t move.D. Can’t change.( ) 7. A certain fish living in seas has lived through millions of years because_______.A. it is the most powerful in the seaB. no other fishes can swim as fast as it canC. it can send out a kind of liquid which makes its enemies unable to find itD. the liquid it sends out can kill its enemies参考答案：CAACCCaptain James Cook was a great explorer. Before he started exploring, maps of the Pacific Ocean were almost empty. He visited hundreds of islands across the Pacific Ocean and put them in the correct places on the map. He made maps of the coastlines of Australia and New Zealand. James Cook was born in England in 1728. His parents were poor farm workers. When James was 18, he found a job on a coastal ship. He worked on the ship until he was 27 years old, and then he joined the navy. He fought in Canada in a war against France, and he mapped some of the eastern coasts of Canada. In 1768 King George made him Captain of a ship and sent him to the Pacific. He was gone for nearly three years. When he returned, he was regarded as a national hero.He started his third voyage in 1776. On this trip he visited Hawaii. He was the first European to set foot on this beautiful island. Then he mapped the western coastof North America. After that he returned to Hawaii. Unfortunately there was some trouble between the Hawaiians and the white men and they started fighting. In the end Captain was killed in a clash with the local.( ) 8. In which order did James Cook do the following things?a. Fought against France.b. Made maps of some of the eastern coast of Canada.c. Mapped the coast lines of Australia and New Zealand.d. Mapped the coast of North America.e. Was made Captain of a ship.f. Work on a coastal ship.A. f a b e d cB. f a b d e cC. f a b e c dD. a b e c f d( ) 9. He started exploring when _______.A. he worked on a coastal shipB. he was 18 years oldC. he was sent to the PacificD. he served in the navy( ) 10. Which of the following is NOT true?A. He made the first maps of the Pacific Ocean.B. He went on three long important voyages in his life.C. He was the first English man to reach Hawaii.D. He was respected by his people.( ) 11. He was considered a national hero because of _______.A. his experience in CanadaB. his being the first European to visit HawaiiC. his heroic deathD. his devotion to exploration on the Pacific Ocean参考答案：CDADDWhen you search Google or use Amazon, you might assume the results you see are the same as those viewed by your friends, family and other Internet users. But you’d be wrong. Websites and social networks track your location and search history and make assumptions about your age, race, sex and political views. They then show ads they believe to be the most relevant, in order to maximize clicks, but personalizewhich results you see by eliminating what they think is irrelevant.This is sold to the public as positive, making each web session relevant and interesting, yet it is leading researchers to fear this could widen divides between the North and South, rich and poor, and young and old. For example, in terms of wealth, if users are only ever shown particular products and job advertisements based on how much they earn or where they live, these users will never be given the opportunities to increase their wealth, or how much they spend on items.Princeton University has created bots（自动程序）, each with their own fake profiles. These bots have different fake ages and sexes, earn different levels of money, are virtually(虚拟地) based in various locations around the world and have different interests. By using these bots to scan and research the web, the researchers hope to create a picture of not only what each of them sees, but also what sites they are missing out on.According to lead researcher, Arvind Narayanan, “Our goal is a web privacy census（普查）which will be a comprehensive map of who are collecting what information, what they are inferring from it, and who they are sharing it with. It is an important step in our final goal of figuring out how users are treated based on that information.”Personalization also has its benefits. Shopping sites such as Amazon and eBay can scan a user’s search and purchase history to offer suggestions. This can help find similar, cheaper items or items that are more suited to their needs at a glance. It’s also possible to disable personalized ads and results. Google’s search engine lets you switch off personalization, for example.Researchers from the Universitat Pompeu Fabra in Barcelona and Yahoo felt the issue was so potentially damaging, and they have also created a way to “burst the filter(过滤) bubble”. They believe that just because people have opposing views on certain topics it doesn’t mean they won’t share interests with others.( ) 12. The underlined word “eliminating” in Paragraph 1 probably means“_______”.A. decoratingB. removingC. personalizingD. protecting( ) 13. Princeton University created bots to ______.A. explain why different websites are personalizedB. offer users some advice on how to protect privacyC. assess how personalization is affecting Internet usersD. stress the advantages and disadvantages of personalization of websites( ) 14. Which of the following websites have done something to cut off personalization?A. Google and YahooB. eBay and GoogleC. Amazon and eBayD. Amazon and Yahoo( ) 15. What is this passage mainly about?A. Different websites are doing something to offer quality service.B. Personalized ads and search results could be creating different web pages.C. Personalization of different sites will lead to users’ privacy being violated.D. Personalization of shopping sites makes online shopping more convenient.参考答案：BCAB第二节（共5 小题；每小题2.5 分，满分12.5 分）What makes one person more intelligent than another? What makes one person a genius, like the brilliant Albert Einstein, and another person a fool? Are people born intelligent or stupid, or is intelligence the result of where and how you live? 16 We know, however, that just being born with a good mind is not enough. In some ways, the mind is like a leg or an arm muscle. 17 Mental exercise is particularly important for young children. Many child psychologists think that parents should play with their children more often and give them problems to think about. 18 If, on the other hand, children are left alone a great deal with nothing to do, they are more likely to become dull and unintelligent.19 According to some psychologists, if parents are always tellinga child that he or she is a fool or an idiot, then the child is more likely to keep doing silly and foolish things. So it is probably better for parents to say very positive things to their children, such as “That was a very clever thing you did.” or“20 ”A. A healthy body contributes to one's intelligence.B. Parents should also be careful about what they say to young children.C. What people want to express is like this.D. The children are then more likely to grow up bright and intelligent.E. It needs exercise.F. You are such a smart child.G. These are very old questions and the answers to them are still not clear.参考答案：GEDBF。

新课标高三英语限时阅读训练第一部分完型填空（共20小题；每小题1分，满分20分）阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从36—55各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

If Mickey Mouse slips (滑倒)on a banana skin on TV, viewers laugh. But for ordinary people, falling is not 36 . For example, if you 37 off your bike, you have to take days to get well. For 38 people, the result of a fall could be worse.Scientists at the University of Pittsburgh, USA, wanted to know why some people are 39 likely to fall than others.The researchers found that 40 means more than putting your feet on the ground and standing tall. Your brain 41 your sense of balance with information from your eyes and inner ears and the 42 from your feet and legs. If something goes wrong with any of these, you’re 43 to fall. People 44 to fall more often as they grow older because their senses are slower.State of mind is important too. The research shows that when people know they’re walking on a slippery surface, they 45 their pace and walk with flatter feet. As a result, they fall less often.“We actually 46 people slip and fall,” researcher Mark Redfern said. People of different ages fall on 47 in his lab. Cameras 48 their falls and a computer analyzes the information. Scientists then can 49 people who fall often how to be more watchful.“If they get 50 to a lifelike but controlled environment, people can 51 learn to handle the 52 thing,” Redfern said.Falls happen to everyone sometimes. 53 you see someone fall, think about why and offer a helping 54 . This person’s painful experience may 55 you from falling at the same place.36．A．unhappy B．exciting C．amusing D．foolish37．A．drop B．fall C．knock D．get38．A．slow B．young C．old D．active39．A．too B．less C．very D．more40．A．balance B．control C．fall D．walk41．A．remains B．imagines C．thinks D．keeps 42．A．touching B．feeling C．walking D．moving43．A．likely B．surely C．possible D．certain44．A．refuse B．mean C．tend D．like45．A．increase B．quicken C．lower D．slow46．A. encourage B．make C．stop D．challenge 47．A．purpose B．ground C．accident D．agreement 48．A．broadcast B．record C．play D．catch 49．A．persuade B．force C．practise D．train50．A．close B．informed C．accustomed D．know 51．A．eventually B．firstly C．regularly D．mainly52．A．uneasy B．real C．creative D．hard53．A．Even if B．While C．As far as D．Next time54．A．hand B．stick C．word D．leg55．A．warn B．remind C．prevent D．defend第二部分阅读理解（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。

现吨市安达阳光实验学校高三英语限时阅读训练（十九）07.10第一完形填空阅读下面短文，掌握大意，然后从36～55各题所给的四个选项(A、B、c 和D)中，选出一个最佳答案，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

What is humor? That sounds like an easy question. Humor is something that 31 us laugh, isn't it? Well, yes, but it's also more than that. Humor is a way of 32 people. It's something unexpected ;it's something you 33 or do that surprises people and makes them 34 Everyone likes to smile and they tend to like 35 who give them that smile and laughter. This is 36 to remember in debates(辩论). Debates are usually about serious subjects and３７ sides work hard on providing serious 38 to support their arguments. But sometimes the arguments can seem just too 39 . This is where the use of humor can be effective. In the United States, the two candidates for president have several debates before each 40 . Ronald Reagan was running for president one year and his opponent was a very serious man. He had a serious 41 and used a lot of serious facts to 42 Reagan's positions. But whenever that happened, Reagan did not respond seriously. He would just smile, tilt his head, and say ,"There you go again. " That little 43 was the little pin that burst the other fellow's feeling .It meant that the fellow’s ideas were 44 . Reagan would 45 continue with his own ideas to set the other man straight. And, of course, Reagan 46 the debate and the election~When you are 47 for a debate and looking at the other side's arguments, 48 to look for chance where you might be able to use humor.Remember, you don't have to be funny in the debate. You don't 49 jokes. But you should try to have a 50 of humor. You can defeat your opponent.31. A. forces B. hopes C. suggests D. makes32. A. frightening B. boring C. surprising D. tiring33. A. talk B. say C. speak D. listen34. A. smile B. agree C, enjoy D. think35. A. nobody B. none C. anyone D. someone36. A. possible B. impossible C. strange D. important37. A. all B. both C. either D. each38. A. facts B. ways C. effects D. beliefs39. A. calm B. nervous C. serious D. secret40. A. meeting B. election C. activity D. speech41. A. head B. skill C. decision D. face42. A. attack B. attract C, support D. believe43. A. words B. phrase C. expressions D. sayings44. A. acceptable B. wrong C. right D. believable45. A. often B. then C. still D. even46. A. defeated B. beat C. won D. saved47. A. preparing B. asking C. writing D. speaking48. A. try B. trying C. to try D. tried49. A. think B. understand C. tell D. imagine50. A. favour B. sense C. method D. condition第二阅读理解阅读下面短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项AThe first reality TV show in the world was called Expedition Robinson and it was shown in Sweden in 1997. Half the population of the country watched the final event and a new kind of TV program was born. Two years late in Holland, the first series of Big Brother was filmed. Again, it was a great success and the final program was watched by 15 million people. Now more than 20 countries around the world have Big Brother or expedition Robinson on their TV screens. The ordinary people who take part in the programs are known by millions of people in their own countries and reality TV has become big, big business .For the TV producers, reality TV is a dream come true because many of the programs cost nothing to make. At some point, the television viewers are asked to telephone the program to vote or to apply to take part in the show, It is the cost of these telephone calls that pays for the shows. One of the most popular shows is Pop Idol. In the show a group of attractive young people into pop stars. TV viewers vote for their favorite person on the show. The winner makes a record and millions of copies of the record are sold. His or her pictures are published on the covers of magazines or on the front pages of newspapers, and then, they are quickly forgotten.But not everyone is happy about reality TV. In Portugal, two TV channels got into trouble because they showed too much of the personal lives Of the people in the shows. In France, reality TV is called "rubbish TV" and the TV studios of Big Brother were attacked three times in one week. In Greece, Big Brother was described as "against human rights and civilization".51. Those who take part, in the reality TV shows are usuallyA. common peopleB. pop TV starsC. attractive peopleD. famous film stars52. Who would pay for the cost of the reality TV Shows according tothe passage ?A. TV producers who make reality TV showsB. TV actors who take part in reality TV shows.C. TV viewers who telephone reality TV showsD. TV companies which broadcast reality TV shows53. Which of the following statements is not true according to the passage?A .Pop Idol is one of the popular reality TV shows in the world,B. Big Brother was one of the first reality TV shows in the world.C. Rubbish TV is one of the personal reality TV shows in, the world.D. Expedition Robison was the first reality TV shows in the world,54. It can be concluded from the passage that ______ .A. everyone is happy about reality TV.B. reality TV will do well in many countries.C. all the people in Europe are in favor of reality TVD. reality TV will not be broadcast in any countries.55. What is the passage mainly about ?A. About a TV playB. About the reality TVC. About how to make a reality TV show.D. About the history of the reality TV.Bis______.A. The VikingsB. A VikingReliving SocietyCThere are both state and private colleges and universities in theUnitedStates. Most of these accept both men and women students. The studentscome from everywhere in the United States. Many students want to go toschool near their parents' home, but others prefer to go farther away.Some students come to American college from other countries ;those fromAsia come the farthest ;those from China arid Japan study the hardest.College education is not free in the United States. Students haveto pay for tuition, board (膳食费), books, and supplies. Tuition atprivate can be especially high. There are some scholarships forexcellent students, but many students have to work part-time, anywherethey can find a job, in order to pay their expenses.It usually takes four years to do the work for a bachelor's degree (学士学位), but if you go to school in summer, you can finish your degree in three years. American colleges traditionally celebrate their students' graduation with a ceremony. Usually, the important person gives a speech at the graduation ceremony. He tells the parents that they can be proud, because they have excellent sons and daughters who have done their best. In less than an hour, the speech ends. Many parents feel proud of their sons and want to see them receive a diploma. They want to celebrate the event with an important ceremony.59. In order to pay for the education, many students in colleges & universities A. prefer to go farther away B. have to work part-time C. have to pay their expenses D. can win scholarships 60. The excellent students can _______. A. go to state colleges and universities B. enter private colleges and universitiesC. go to study in other countriesD. receive scholarships61. If you study in summer you can finish your degree ____________ . A. a year ahead of time B. in 2 years C. in 4 years D. 3 years ahead of time62. Who will attend the graduation ceremony?A. All the graduating students and all their parents.B. Only those excellent students and the professors.C. The graduating students, their parents and the important person.D. The graduating students and their doctors. DEach nation has many good people who help to take care of others. For example, some high school and college students in the United States often spend many hours as volunteers in hospitals, orphanages or homes for the aged. They read books to the people in these places, or they just visit them or listen to their problems.Other young volunteers go and work in the homes of people who are sick or old. They paint, clean up, or repair houses, do their shopping and mow their lawns. For boys who no longer have fathers, there is an organization called Big Brothers. College students and other men take these boys to basket-ball games or on fishing trips and help them to get to know things that boys usually learn from their fathers.Such city has a number of clubs where boys and girls can go to playgames or learn crafts. Some of these clubs show movies or organize short trips to the mountains, the beaches, museums or other places. Most of these clubs use a lot of high school and college students as volunteers because they are young enough to remember the problems of younger boysand girls.Volunteers believe that some of the happiest people in the world arethose who help to bring happiness to others.63. Where can you find volunteers in US according to the passage?A. At a bus stop.B. In a park.C. In a hospital.D. In ashop.64. How do volunteers usually help those who are sick or old?A. They mow their lawns, do their shopping and clean up theirhouses.B. They cool, sew or wash their clothes.C. They tell stories and sing and dance for them.D. They clean, wash and repair their cars.65. Why do most of the clubs use many high school or college studentsas volunteers?A. Because they have a lot of free time.B. Because they can remember the problems of young boys and girls.C. Because they know how to work.D. Because they like thework.完形填空: DCBAC DBACB DABBB CAACB阅读理解 : ACCBB BAD BDAC CAB。

2020-2021学年南昌市第二十八中学高三英语期中考试试题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ARome can be pricey for travelers, which is why many choose to stay in a hostel (旅社). The hostels in Rome offer a bed in a dorm room for around $25 anight, and for that, you’ll often get to stay in a central location (位置) with security and comfort.Yellow HostelIf I had to make just one recommendation for where to stay in Rome, it would be Yellow Hostel. It’s one of the best-rated hostels in the city, and for good reason. It’s affordable, and it’s got a fun atmosphere without being too noisy. As an added bonus, it’s close to the main train station.Hostel Alessandro PalaceIf you love social hostels, this is the best hostel for you in Rome. Hostel Alessandro Palace is fun. Staff members hold plenty of bar events for guests like free shots, bar crawls and karaoke. There’s also an area on the rooftop for hanging out with other travelers during the summer.Youth Station HostelIf you’re looking for cleanliness and a modern hostel, look no further than Youth Station. It offers beautiful furnishings and beds. There are plenty of other benefits, too; it doesn’t charge city tax; it has both air conditioning and a heater for the rooms; it also has free Wi-Fi in every room.Hotel and Hostel Des ArtistesHotel and Hostel Des Artistes is located just a 10-minute walk from the central city station and it’s close to all of the city’s main attractions. The staff is friendly and helpful, providing you with a map of the city when you arrive, and offering advice if you require some. However, you need to pay 2 euros a day for Wi-Fi.1.What is probably the major concern of travelers who choose to stay in a hostel?fort.B.Security.C.Price.D.Location.2.Which hotel best suits people who enjoy an active social life?A.Yellow Hostel.B.Hostel Alessandro Palace.C.Youth Station Hostel.D.Hotel and Hostel Des Artistes.3.What is the disadvantage of Hotel and Hostel Des Artistes?A.It gets noisy at night.B.Its staff is too talkative.C.It charges for Wi-Fi.D.It’s inconveniently located.BHundreds of millions of people watched on television on July 20, 1969, when American astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin became the first humans to land on the moon. Back then, businesses sold many products connected to the event and many such products are now on sales again — in celebration of the moon landing’s 50th anniversary.A limited number of Omega’s gold Speedmaster watches — the same kind that Buzz Aldrin wore on the moon — will be sold at $34,600. Omega Speedmaster watches have been an important part of space travel since NASA chose them for its moon landing in 1965. Other watches had failed required tests. Omega gave its gold Speedmasters to the astronauts at a dinner in 1969 before the landing. Another less costly type of silver Speedmasters will be sold at $ 9,650. It carries a picture of Aldrin stepping down from the moon lander.Something for children-as well as adults — is the NASA Apollo 11 moon lander set. Made by Lego, it is a group of small pieces to put together to make a model of the moon lander.Other things for sale include the anti-gravity Fisher Space Pens,developed just for the Apollo 11 mission. They work even when writing upside down. Now Fisher Space Pen Company has a limited-edition pen for sale at anout-of this-worldprice: $700, with real material from the Apollo 11 spacecraft.Back in 1969, companies were quick to show their Apollo 11 connections with media and advertisements. The food company Stouffer’s made sure consumers knew it provided food for Apollo 11 astronauts once they returned to Earth. It started the ad campaign “Everybody who’s been to the moon is eating Stouffer’s”. Fifty years later, the company is celebrating with a media campaign to share some recipes from 1969.Marketing experts David Meerman Scott says, “Since 1972,we’ve gone around and around the earth many times, and it is not interesting to people any more. I’m not sure whether they can accept such crazy prices. Now NASA has had plans to go to Mars in the 2030s and marketing efforts for a NASA Mars mission should be in development.”4. What can we learn about the gold Speedmaster watch?A. It will be sold at $34,600.B. NASA bought itats9,650.C. It has Aldrin’s picture inside.D. It was chosen by NASA in 1969.5. What does the underlined word “out-of-this-world” in paragraph 4 mean?A. Extremely fair.B. Surprisingly high.C. Really low.D. Truly worthwhile.6. What does David Meerman Scott mean?A. It is a waste of money to go around and around the moon.B. People will be interested in the products connected to Apollo.C. Since 1972,governments have lost interest in moon explorations.D. The event of going to Mars will be another good chance to advertise.7. What is the author’s main purpose in writing the text?A. To show how to design the best advertisement.B. To forecast the sales of the products in the text.C. To introduce some of the products connected to Apollo 11.D. To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the first moon landing.CI got my first bike when I was nine years old. Jimmy, the bike, was my first love. I rode it everywhere. The suburb, the back lanes, the fields and forests, the river paths and swampland were far more exciting than any adventure novel or television series.There’s nothing quite like the relationship between a child and his bicycle and the endless happiness two wheels and a pair of strong legs offer. No video or computer game can replace the liberation of being alone on a bicycle.As parents, to deny children the simple pleasure of riding a bike is a failure of our responsibilities to raise independent and stable young citizens. We should offer our children a healthy alternative to hours in front of an addictive screen. Studies have shown that cycling promotes not only muscle growth but brain growth. Guess which country has children with the best mental health outcomes and is regularly the top of listings of the happiest young people. No surprise it’s theNetherlands, the unquestioned leader among industrial countries in encouraging bicycle use.Our dependence on cars has degraded the public transport system, polluted our sky, led to the untimely death of thousands every year, and denied children safe access to their suburbs. A recent study found that 69% of children were accompanied to school. The same study found that a similar number of parents drove to work.In some regions ofJapan, when children start their first year of school, parents are expected to walk withthem for the first few weeks, introducing them to residents and shopkeepers along the chosen route, letting the community take care of these children. However, driving children to school isproscribed. Children can choose to ride a bike or walk to school after they are familiar with the community, and it’s the community’s role to keep them safe.Therefore, I strongly advise the government to provide better infrastructure (基础设施). Build separated cycle lanes, decrease speed limits, and design street scapes that favour people over cars. The results will be less pollution, quieter suburbs, a healthier population and, best of all, happy and independent children.8. What can we infer about the author from the text?A. He was addicted to computer games.B. He liked taking adventurous trips in nature.C. He had great fun exploring the outside by cycling.D.He got his first birthday present at the age of nine.9. Why does the author mention theNetherlandsin Paragraph 3?A. To introduce his good way of raising independent children.B. To illustrate the great influence riding has on mental health.C. To stress the importance of being physically and mentally healthy.D. To explain cycling does best in city development in theNetherlands.10. What does the underlined word “proscribed” in Paragraph 5 probably mean?A. Recommended.B. Protected.C. Delayed.D. Forbidden.11. How does the author mainly support his idea?A. By analyzing causes.B. By listing examples.C.By giving definitions.D. By analyzing scientific data.DIs homeschooling good or bad? That is a question that many parents ask themselves. In my opinion, homeschooled kids can give reliable answers.Kayla Murray, who lives inGreensboroNorth Carolina, started homeschooling almost eight years ago, after attending two local schools. “Homeschooling is school at home,” like the name says, but it’s not just that/ she says. “You're able to learn more and do more.”Having experienced learning at both school and home, Kayla says that she prefers the latter. “With homeschooling, I can do schoolwork in my pajamas, and no one cares,” she says, “you also have more chances.Earlier this year, my family and I were able to take a short vacation and go to an air show. My siblings and I get to take the day off for our birthdays. This year, I spent that time reading and playing the piano and guitar.”There are, however,drawbacksof being homeschooled, Kayla says, especially “the lack of people”. While she doesn't miss homework, al school, she did enjoy getting to see my friends every day.”Matthew Dimmette, also fromGreensboro, used to be a homeschooler. He now attends public high school. He says being homeschooled is quite different from going to public school. The differences depend on how you arc homeschooled and the things you do. “For me, it wasn't really different in terms of the classes but the school environment was a big change atter hearting at home. says Matthew.Talking about his homeschooling experience, Matthew says the best part of it was being able to learn what he wanted to. Yet the main disadvantage was that he couldn't do many experiments in homeschooling unless taking classes at different places. “My interest in science has been growing quickly in recent years, so I chose to go to public school,” he says.12. What does Kayla like about learning at home?A. She can spend her time more freely.B. She can always stay with her siblings.C. She can play the instruments she likes.D. She can celebrate her birthday at home.13. What does the underlined word “drawbacks” in Paragraph 4 probably mean?A. Concerns.B. Reasons.C. Changes.D. Problem.14. Why did Matthew choose to go to public school?A. He wanted to make more friends.B. He wanted to do experiments in labs.C. He wanted to take all kinds of classesD.He wanted to experience the school environment15. What in the authors attitude cowards homeschooling?A. Supportive.B. Doubtful.C. Uninterested.D. Unclear.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。