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（英语）高考英语阅读理解抓分精品训练含解析一、高中英语阅读理解1．阅读理解The other day I was shopping at the local Chinese grocery store. There was a line at the fish counter, but only one staff person was there to take care of the customers. Some customers ordered quite an amount of fish for that staff person to work on. At last I was the second in line. All I wanted was a couple of crabs and should get out of there in no time.Noticing it was very busy at the fish counter, another staff person came over to help. I was ready to be served, but the staff person went to the end of the line and began to help a couple of ladies with snail (蜗牛). The customers in front of me, being served, turned around and looked at me sympathetically and the customer behind me called to the staff person, “You should star t here,” pointing at me. He was, well, ignored.If someone asked me, "What is the most important rule to follow in America?" I would reply without hesitation. "Wait your turn at all times." Wherever you go here in this country, you will find people waiting in a line quietly to get anything: whether in the supermarkets, department stores, bus stops, or gas stations, it's just a matter of waiting your turn. In a larger sense, "wait your turn" is more than just a guideline — it is a very basic rule that reflects the fundamental value of the western cultures. But in some situations your turn does not always come based on when you get there and how long you have waited in line, just like my case at the store. Even though this did not often happen, it did make me feel upset.（1）What happened to the author at the store?A.He was ill-treated by a customer.B.He wasn't served upon his order.C.He was asked to be served later.D.He was asked to do others a favor.（2）What does the underlined word "this" in the last paragraph refer to?A.His belief.B.His culture.C.His experience.D.His rule.（3）Why did the author write the text?A.To emphasize his kindness to others.B.To introduce some western cultures to us.C.To express his belief and his feeling.D.To show his disbelief in Queuing Rule.【答案】（1）B（2）C（3）C【解析】【分析】本文是一篇记叙文，讲述了作者在买螃蟹时排队很久，受到不公平待遇的经历，借此表现了西方文化的特点——要遵守次序，同时也表明了作者的感受和建议。
50分阅读限时满分练(五)(限时35分钟)Ⅰ.阅读理解(共15小题; 每小题2.5分, 满分37.5分)A(2021·安徽合肥二模)CVCC’s High School ProgrammeCareer-technical programmes at Cuyahoga Valley Career Centre allow students flexible career paths with advanced knowledge to prepare them for college and work.Electrical SystemsEach student is provided with trade-related classroom training that produces competency and pride that lead to true craftsmanship. Learn how to use many of the latest tools and technologies with hands-on training in our fully equipped lab. The programme’s diversified coursework gives students a strong foundation in electrical systems installation and repair, in addition to receiving skill training, working and earning a paycheque on the job.Engineering TechnologyYou’ll learn engineering concepts and technology such as applied logic, digital electronics, computer-aided design, robotics and computer-integrated manufacturing. The project-based approach lets you apply your skill to real situations. In practice, you’ll pick your own real-world problems to solve and get ready for a college engineering programme.Sports Medicine Exercise ScienceThis science-based programme combines lectures, hands-on labs and critical thinking activities with all of the latest fitness technology. Students have the unique opportunity to learn in exercise and sports environments alongside exercise and sports professionals using advanced medical techniques to prevent and heal injuries. Upon completion of the programme, students may earn college credits at various Ohio universities. Applicants must have a minimum 3.0 GPA(Grade Point Average) and “C” or better in Biology.Education ProfessionEducation Profession introduces college-minded students to the field of education. This foundational course benefits all education majors regardless of specialty. Observation and field experiences provide the first-hand experience you need to decide if a career in education is for you. Admission is with high school counselor(顾问) recommendation only.1.Which programme offers students pay?A.Electrical Systems.B.Engineering Technology.C.Sports Medicine Exercise Science.cation Profession.2.What is special about Sports Medicine Exercise Science?A.It is targeted at college students in Ohio.B.It is aimed at training professional athletes.C.It only admits applicants with recommendation.D.It has academic requirements for applicants.3.What can we infer about the programmes mentioned in the text?A.They are science-related.B.They are technology-centred.C.They stress practical training.D.They guarantee admission to college.B(2021·宁夏银川高三教学质量检测)Chinese cuisine is widely known and enjoyed all around the world. Who doesn’t long for a favourite Chinese dish? But there is one interesting concept concerning Chinese food which is almost unheard of in the West, and which is becoming increasingly ignored by the youth of the East—the ancient custom of “tonic food”.Tonic food is food which is consumed to improve one’s well-being or avoid sickness. For instance, it was once the custom for new mothers to eat a sesame oil(麻油) hot pot every day for the first month after giving birth. It was believed that this dish would benefit the muscles, reduce pain, improve circulation, stimulate sweating, and warm the body. Some foods, such as mutton and spinach(菠菜), are seen as “hot”, while others, such as Chinese cabbage and radish(樱桃萝卜), are seen as “cold”. One should be careful not to eat too much of either “hot” or “cold” food. However, how much “hot” or “cold” food one should eat depends on the time of the year, how the food is prepared and what it is prepared with, and the individual’s health.The custom of tonic food for a healthier life also influences the catering industry. Chinese herbal medicines, such as wolfberry(枸杞), can be found on many restaurant menus, either added to fruit tea or as a beneficial addition to a dish. These herbs attract customers, such as over-worked office staff, in need of a modest pick-me-up.So, whether you need to boost your strength with a large helping of chicken soup, or increase your mental powers with a serving of pig’s brain soup, you may find that this ancient Chinese custom could be just the tonic you are looking for.4.What is the present situation of tonic food?A.It is catching less attention.B.It is enjoyed by many young people.C.It is well-known worldwide.D.It is becoming increasingly popular.5.What is believed to benefit new mothers?A.Chinese cabbage.B.Fruit tea.C.Sesame oil hot pot.D.Pig’s brain soup.6.What does the underlined word “catering” mean in paragraph 3?A.Medicine.B.Restaurant.cation.D.Fashion.7.What can be a suitable title for the text?A.The Charm of Chinese CuisineB.The Popularity of Tonic FoodC.An Introduction to Chinese Tonic FoodD.Differences between Hot Food and Cold FoodC(2021·黑龙江齐齐哈尔二模)A new study looks at how pets provide important support through petting, cuddles(拥抱), and a frequent physical presence. This is especially key when people feel lonely.The researchers interviewed 32 people aged 59 to 83. Pets included dogs, cats, birds, etc. More than 90% of the people spoke about touch in the relationship with their pets. “Participants often described touch-based interactions with their pets as being comforting or relaxing in a way that contributed to their overall well-being,” the researchers say. “For our participants, comfort is the sense of being somehow cared for by another being.”Many people in the study spoke about how their pets just seemed to “know” when they weren’t feeling well and they’d move to get physically near them. Different pets were better at providing comfort, some participants insisted. Many said cats were more relaxing than dogs, while others said dogs could be relaxing as long as they were “the right kind of dog”. But almost all pets provided some sort of comfort to their owners when it came to touch.Janette Young, lecturer in health sciences at the University of South Australia, and her team uncovered an interesting thing about the pet-human relationship. People in the study often spoke about how their animals demanded to be petted or seemed to take joy in the interaction. This, in turn, made the humans feel good.The researchers suggest that pets can be “helpful in reducing touch deprivation(匮乏)” and the benefits can come from all kinds of pets. This connection can be particularly important in health care and senior care settings where patients and workers are less likely to be able to see friends and family; yet touch is important and can improve health and happiness.Pets can also offer benefits that in some cases people can’t offer. “Relationships with pets are different to those with humans,” Young says. “Animals don’t judge and are always with us.”8.About what did some participants hold different opinions?A.What pets were better at providing comfort.B.Whether pets could make them feel relaxed.C.How they felt when their pets touched them.D.When pets could notice their owners’ discomfort.9.What did Janette Young find about the pet-human relationship?A.It is full of judgments.B.It turns out temporary.C.It benefits both parties.D.It is determined by pets.10.What may researchers suggest hospitals do?A.Encourage pet connection programmes.B.Raise pets to reduce human touch.C.Select the best pet companions.D.Order workers’ friends to pay visits.11.What is the main idea of the text?A.Humans need spiritual support.B.Pet-human interactions are common.C.Lonely people like living with pets.D.Pets offer humans touch-based comfort.D(2021·山东日照一模)Looking for a place to take a rest, sip a cup of coffee and have a furry companion? Welcome to animal-themed cafes.In recent years, the combination of pets and catering has become incredibly popular in many cities throughout China. While many cafes started out offering the company of cats and dogs, others are expanding their range. Some cafes include animals like squirrels, raccoons(浣熊) and even capybaras(水豚).Many Internet users have commented that their main reason for visiting these businesses is to interact closely with animals they have only seen from afar.“The customers love animals. They are curious about these pets and want to raise one at home but circumstances don’t allow it,” said pet cafe owner Tian Rui. Liu Jing, a Beijing resident who works in finance, loves pigs, but her parents would not endorse her getting one as a pet. The 24-year-old had to admire the animals through videos and images. But now, she can have close contact with an adorable pig every weekend in a pet cafe.Also, these pet cafes serve as a shelter for those who find comfort in being around animals. “In this place, you can get close to the cute little ones in a very comfortable way without having to worry about safety and hygiene(卫生)—overall, it is an extremely comfortable experience,” said Zhao Ming from Tianjin, a frequent pet cafe visitor.Animal lovers also expect the pet cafes to change people’s attitudes towards pets. Animals like ducks, pigs and sheep have been served as food for many years. People hardly see them as pets. But the pet cafes help shift their attitude from seeing them as playthings to regarding them as family members or close friends.“Whether at home or in stores, these little animals are there for companionship and they bring warmth to our hearts. They care and understand just like family members. They give us much more than the love we give to them,” Zhao said.12.Why do people visit pet cafes?A.To pursue inner peace.B.To appreciate animal images.C.To experience a clean environment.D.To have close contact with animals.13.What does the underlined word “endorse” in paragraph 4 mean?A.Believe in.B.Approve of.C.Prevent.D.Suspect.14.We can conclude from paragraph 6 that pet cafes may.A.change our views of animalsB.teach us how to look after pets betterC.show us the importance of having petsD.remind us to value our family and friends15.Which of the following can be the best title for the text?A.Cafes Enjoy Great PopularityB.Ideal Shelters for Lovely AnimalsC.Animals Turn into CompanionsD.Animal Lovers from Different CitiesⅡ.七选五(共5小题; 每小题2.5分, 满分12.5分)(2021·江苏淮安高三适应性联考)If you’re looking to maximise the amount of fat burning in your next workout, think about having a coffee half an hour before you get started. 16Researchers found that 3 milligrams(毫克) of caffeine per kilogram of body weight can raise the rate of fat burning during aerobic(有氧的) exercise. 17 The coffee dose was shown to increase maximal fat oxidation rate(脂肪氧化率) by an average of 10.7 percent in the morning and 29 percent in the afternoon.The recommendation to exercise on an empty stomach in the morning to increase fat oxidation is common. 18 It is still unknown whether this increase is due to exercising in the morning or due to going without food for a longer period of time.19 Caffeine is often associated with improved athletic performance, though the science behind this link isn’t as comprehensive as it could be. In later cycling tests after the caffeine had been given, thefat-burning capability of the body was measured, showing the impact that caffeine had made on MFO. Maximum oxygen uptake was also raised, as was the intensity(强度) of exercise.The results of the study showed that acute caffeine intake 30 minutes before performing an aerobic exercise test increased MFO during exercise regardless of the time of day.20 Overall, these results suggest that a combination of acute caffeine intake and exercise at moderate intensity in the afternoon provides the best solution for individuals seeking to increase whole-body fat oxidation during aerobic exercise.A.It is based on the results gathered from 15 male volunteers.B.However, this recommendation may lack a scientific basis.C.Evidence is mounting that morning exercise is good for your health.D.A new study suggests it can make a significant difference to fat burning.E.They are clear enough to suggest that there is some kind of association there.F.Researchers have found that if cyclists take more caffeine, they will ride much faster.G.Researchers were keen to look in detail at the relationship between caffeine and exercise.50分阅读限时满分练(五)【语篇导读】本文是一篇应用文。
40分阅读限时练（六）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）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。
A[2019安徽三模]Long Island EventsCrafternoon Saturday, March 30, 2019,1 00 pm—3: 00 pmEmma Clark Library, 120 Mai nStreetSetauket, N Y 11733The March “ Crafter noon” at Emma Clark Library is a hatchi ng bird pop-up craft. Stop by Saturday, March 30 any time betwee n 1 pn—3 pm for this free craft! No registratio n. Welcome all kids. If you have any questi on, please emai kids @.Rolling River Day Camp FamilyDaySaturday, April 13, 2019,12: 00 pm—2: 00 pm477 Ocea n Ave nueEast Rockaway, Ocea nside, NY11518Now is the time to lear n more aboutCamp 2019 Prospective Family Day! Bring your family to Rolli ng River Day Camp's Family Day —a unique opport unity for childre n to get a taste of camp while pare nts atte nd an in teractive in formati on sessi on. All families, who sig n up for Camp 2019 that day will receive a free gift.You must preregister to atte nd.The Flower & Garden Show March 7 —24,2019,8: 00 am— 6:00 pmHicks Nurseries Westbury, NY11590Head to Hicks Nurseries in Westbury if your kids want to know of the hottest tre nds, ideas and products for spri ng garde ning. The Spring Flower & Garde n Show, 8 am to 6 pm daily, begi nning on Super Bowl “Saturday”Saturday, February 2, 2019, 2 00 pm—4: 00 pmEmma Clark Library, 120 MainStreetSetauket, NY 11733 Kick off the Super Bowl weeke nd with football-themed festivities on Saturday, February 2. Simply drop in to the Childre n's Departme nt at Emma Clark Library betwee n the体裁：应用文题材：广告主题：亲子活动项目【语篇解读】本文是一篇应用文，介绍了长岛的一些亲子活动项目，活动的时间、地点和活动内容均已附上。
2014高考英语阅读理解抓分训练精品（40）及答案阅读理解Language learning begins with listening. Children are greatly different in the amount of listening they do before they start speaking, and later starters are often long listeners. Most children will“obey”spoken instructions some time before they can speak, though the word “obey” is hardly accurate as a description of the eager and delighted cooperation usually shown by the child. Before they can speak, many children will also ask questions by gesture and by making questioning noises.Any attempt to study the development from the noises babies make to their first spoken words leads to considerable difficulties. It is agreed that they enjoy making noises, and that during the first few months one or two noises sort themselves as particularly expressive as delight, pain, friendliness, and so on. But since these can’t be said to show the baby’s intention to communicate, they can hardly be regarded as early forms of language. It is agreed, too, that from about three months they play with sounds for enjoyment, and that by six months they are able to add new words to their store. This self-imitation（模仿）leads on to deliberate（有意的）imitation of sounds made or words spoken to them by other people. The problem then arises as to the point at which one can say that these imitations can be considered as speech.It is a problem we need to get out teeth into. The meaning of a word depends on what a particular person means by it in a particular situation and it is clear that what a child means by a word will change as he gains more experience of the world. Thus the use at seven months of “mama” as a greeting for his mother cannot be dismissed as a meaningless sound simply because he also uses it at other times for his father, his dog, or anything else he likes. Playful and meaningless imitation of what other people say continues after the child has begun to speak for himself, I doubt, however whether anything is gained when parents take advantage of this ability in an attempt to teach new sounds.51.Before children start speaking________.A.they need equal amount of listeningB.they need different amounts of listeningC.they are all eager to cooperate with the adults by obeying spoken instructionsD.they can’t understand and obey the adult’s oral instructions52.Children who start speaking late ________.A.may have problems with their listeningB.probably do not hear enough language spoken around themually pay close attention to what they hearD.often take a long time in learning to listen properly53.A baby’s first noises are ________.A.an expression of his moods and feelingsB.an early form of languageC.a sign that he means to tell you somethingD.an imitation of the speech of adults54.The problem of deciding at what point a baby’s imitations can be considered as speech________.A.is important because words have different meanings for different peopleB.is not especially important because the changeover takes place graduallyC.is one that should be properly understood because the meaning of words changes with ageD.is one that should be completely ignored（忽略）because children’s use of words is oftenmeaningless55.The speaker implies________.A.parents can never hope to teach their children new soundsB.children no longer imitate people after they begin to speakC.children who are good at imitating learn new words more quicklyD.even after they have learnt to speak, children still enjoy imitating【参考答案】51－55 BDADC4[2013·陕西卷] AJoshua, Helmut, and BethlehemMichelle O. DonovanISBN 9781462058679More Things in HeavenBill BosworthISBN 9780595433582Seeking the Edge Dr. Joseph L. Rose ISBN 9781462031795Creation or Evolution Michael Ebifegha ISBN 978145028902346.Who wrote the story about a little boy and a little mouse?A．Bill Bosworth.B．Michelle O. Donovan.C．Dr. Joseph L. Rose.D．Gloria Coykendall.47．The ISBN for the book of poems is________．A．9781462031795 B．9781412027854C．9780595433582 D．978146205867948．What kind of readers will probably like reading More Things in Heaven?A．Those who are searching for the meaning of life.B．Those who are trying to be spiritual leaders.C．Those who study the art of writing.D．Those who like traveling abroad.49．Which of the following books explores the origin of humans?A．Seeking the Edge.B．Creation or Evolution.C．Joshua, Helmut, and Bethlehem.D．More Things in Heaven.【要点综述】本文是一篇广告，介绍了5本书的书名﹑作者﹑ISBN(国际标准书号)和内容提要。
高二英语40分钟限时训练完形填空I walked up and down in our house, considering what to put into our suitcase. The phone call from my mother made me so 36, for the hour of my brother’s family were 37 in an accident. I had to fly to her the next morning.My husband was going to 38 the tickets. I was unable to 39on anything, with my mother’s 40 around my eyes. “Bill left, and Betty, and two children…〞My husband telephoned our friends telling them what had 41. Some kind friends asked42 we would need their43. I only expressed my thanks, for I myself didn’t 44 know what to do 45. Just then, the door opened, and I 46 Emerson standing outside, “ I came here to help you polish (擦亮) your shoes.〞Seeing I was 47 at his words, he said it again. Th en he added, “ When my father passed away, it took me quite 48to polish our shoes for the funeral. So I came here now.〞Emerson put a large piece of newspaper on the 49, starting his “job〞. At the same time, I was busy gathering things we would take along. When I washed the plates after supper, he was still doing it50. When I came back, he had left without51 me. The shoes were all lined , clean and shining. The bottoms were made clean, and it was more 52 to put them into the suitcase,without 53dirtying our shoes. Everything had been ready54 going to the airport the next morning.Now if I learn my friends are in trouble, not only will I telephone them, but also do something 55, washing their cars, feeding their dogs, or taking care of their children.36. A．tired B．shocked C．satisfied D．frightened37. A．injured B．hurt C．killed D．wounded38. A．rent B．sell C．borrow D．book39. A．insist B．look C．concentrate D．rely40. A．cry B．horror C．shout D．silence41. A．showed B．stopped C．heard D．happened42. A．whether B．that C．where D．how43. A．money B．help C．pity D．mercy44. A．hardly B．certainly C．really D．gradually45. A．for a while B．on the whole C．in no time D．at the moment46. A．found B．expected C．hoped D．dreamed47. A．eager B．interested C．anxious D．puzzled48. A．sometime B．some times C．some time D．sometimes49. A．desk B．chair C．bench D．floor50. A．noisily B．silently C．firmly D．hardly51. A．telephoning B．speaking C．breaking D．disturbing52. A．similar B．difficult C．convenient D．different53. A．worrying about B．talking about C．sticking to D．thinking of54. A．after B．before C．unless D．since55. A．strange B．familiar C．opposite D．necessary36-40 BCDCA 41-45 DABCD 46-50 ADCDB 51-55 DCABDThe True Story of Treasure IslandIt was always thought that Treasure Island was the product of Robert Louis Stevenson’s imagination. 36 , recent research has found the true story of this exciting work. Stevenson, a Scotsman, had lived 37 for many years. In 1881he returned to Scotland for a 38 .With him were his American wife Fanny and his son 39 . Each morning Stevenson would take them out for a long 40 over the hills. They had been 41 this for several days before the weather suddenly took a turn for the worse. Kept indoors the heavy rain, Lloyd felt the days 42 .To keep the boy happy, Robert asked the boy to do some 43 .One morning, the boy came to Robert with a beautiful map of an island, Robert 44 that the boy had drawn a large cross in the middle of 45 . “What’s that?〞he asked. “That’s the 46 treasure,〞said the boy. Robert suddenly 47 something of an adventure story in the boy’s 48 .While the rain was pouring, Robert sat down bythe fire to write a story. He would make the 49 a twelve-year-old boy, just like Lloyd. But who would be the pirate(海盗)？Robert had a good friend named Henley, who walked around with the 50 of a wooden leg. Robert had always wanted to 51 such a man in a story. 52 Long John Silver, the pirate with a wooden leg, was 53 .So, thanks to a 54 September in Scotland, a friend with a wooden leg, and the imagination of a twelve-year-old boy, we have one of the greatest 55 stories in the English language.36.A. However B. Therefore C. Besides D. Finally37.A. alone B. next door C. at home D. abroad38.A. meeting B. story C. holiday D. job39.A. Lloyd B. Robert C. Henley D. John40.A. talk B. rest C. walk D. game41.A. attempting B. missing C. planning D. enjoying42.A. quiet B. dull C. busy D. cold43.A. cleaning B. writing C. drawing D. exercising44.A. doubted B. noticed C. decided D. recognized45.A. the sea B. the house C. Scotland D. the island46.A. forgotten B. buried C. discovered D. unexpected47.A. saw B. drew C. made D. learned48.A. book B. reply C. picture D. mind49.A. star B. hero C. writer D. child50.A. help B. problem C. use D. bottom51.A. praise B. produce C. include D. accept52.A. Yet B. Also C. But D. Thus53.A. read B. born C. hired D. written54.A. rainy B. sunny C. cool D. windy55.A. news B. love C. real-life D. adventure36A 37。
高三英语限时练习四完形填空（时间：10分钟）One topic is rarely mentioned in all the talk of improving standards in our schools: the almost complete failure of foreign-language teaching. As a French graduate who has taught for more than twenty-five years, I believe I have some idea of why the failure is so total. 21 the faults already found out in the education system as a whole —such as child-centred learning, the “discovery”method, and the low expectations by teachers of pupils —there have been several serious 22 which have a direct effect on language teaching.The first is the removal from the curriculum (课程) of the thorough teaching of English 23 . Pupils now do not know a verb from a noun, the subject of a sentence from its object, or the difference between the past, present, or future.Another important error is mixed-ability teaching, or teaching in ability groups so 24 that the most able groups are 25 and are bored while the least able are lost and 26 bored. Strangely enough, few head teachers seem to be in favour of mixed-ability school football teams.Progress depends on memory, and pupils start to forget immediately they stop having 27 lessons. This is why many people who attended French lessons at school, even those who got good grades, have 28 it a few years later. Because they never need it, they do not practice it.Most American schools have accepted what is inevitable and 29 modern languages, even Spanish, from the curriculum. Perhaps it is time for Britain to do the same, and stop 30 resources on a subject which few pupils want or need.21. A. Due to B. In addition to C. Instead of D. In spite of22. A. errors B. situations C. systems D. methods23. A. vocabulary B. culture C. grammar D. literature24. A. wide B. similar C. separate D. unique25. A. kept out B. turned down C. held back D. left behind26. A. surprisingly B. individually C. equally D. hardly27. A. extra B. traditional C. basic D. regular28. A. needed B. forgotten C. practised D. left29. A. restored B. absorbed C. prohibited D. withdrawn30. A. wasting B. focusing C. exploiting D. sharing语法填空（时间：10分钟）The word “pub”is the short form for “ public house” in Great Britain. It31 (suppose) to be the Englishmen’s favourite meeting place, 32 they can get together with friends over a pin of beer and talk about football, horse racing 33 business. Pubs are usually open from 11 a.m. to midnight.You may notice that the pub is the Englishmen’s meeting place. It is not quite respectable for 34 woman to go into a pub alone. She must have a man go with 35 . Perhaps that’s partly the reason 36 pubs depress me---they are intended 37 (main) to provide for make interests.Most Englishmen have 38 favourite local, where they can escape 39 the pressures of family life or work, and if they are lucky, they can tell their troubles to a pretty bar-girl. Indeed manymen dream of retiring from their 9 to 5 jobs and 40 (buy) a little country pub, where they imagine they will be the host of a seven night a week party.阅读理解（时间：20分钟）ALast year, a report by a committee of education experts said that a lot of American students cannot write well. The report noted the concerns of business leaders and teachers. The experts said that more students should have to pass a writing test before they can finish high school. They pointed out that major college entrance tests are changing now to include a writing part.Educators know that teaching students to write well is not easy. One problem is the amount of time needed to read through large amounts of work. So some companies have developed computer programs. These can grade students writing more quickly than a person can. Writing tests can also cost less to carry out by computer than paper-and-pencil. These computer systems are known as e-readers. They use artificial intelligence to think in a way like teachers. In the State of Indiana, computer grading of a statewide writing test began with a test of the system itself. For two years, both a computer and humans graded the student writing. Officials say there was almost no difference between the computer grades and those given by the human readers.The entrance test commonly used by business schools, the GMAT, already uses e-readers. The GRE and TOEFL tests might start; officials are deciding. The GRE is the Graduate Record Examination. TOEFL is the Test of English as a Foreign Language.Systems are also being used to grade writing in college classes. The computers read a few hundred examples of student writing already graded by humans. Then the systems compare new writing against those already examined.How do teachers feel all about this? Many say machines can never do the job as well as people can. A computer can find spelling and grammar mistakes. But these teachers say it can never really understand what a writer is trying to say. Critics say a program cannot follow a thought or judge humor or understand a beautifully expressed idea.But inventors of the programs say computer grading guarantees that each piece of writing is graded in the same way. They also say the systems are meant to judge knowledge more than creativity.41. From the first paragraph we can conclude that _________.A. American students’ writing ability is being improvedB. American students’ writing abili ty is not satisfactoryC. business leaders and teachers are not worried about American students’ writingD. all college entrance tests will include a writing part42. What do the teachers think of the computer system?A. They think highly of the computer systems.B. They think that computers cannot grade writing as well as people.C. They believe that computers can understand a writer’s idea well.D. They are glad computers will spare their effort to correct student’s school work43. Which of the following is NOT the advantage of e-readers?A. Saving much of teachers’ timeB. Saving a lot of money.C. Being fair and objectiveD. Appreciating humor and beauty44. According to the passage, which of the following tests has been graded by using the computersystems?A. the GMATB. The GREC. the TOEFLD. all of the above45. The best title of this passage might be _____.A. Computer-graded WritingB. Human-graded WritingC. How to Improve Students’ WritingD. Advantag es of E-readers.BGene technology to benefit peopleAmong all the fast growing science and technology, the research of human genes, or biological engineering as people call it, is drawing more and more attention now. Sometimes it is a hot topic discussed by people.The greatest thing that gene technology can do is to cure serious diseases that doctors at present can almost do nothing with, such as cancer and heart disease. Every year, millions of people are murdered by these two killers. And to date, doctors have not found an effective way to cure them. But if the gene technology is applied, not only these two diseases can be cured completely, bringing happiness and more living days to the patients, but also the great amount of money people spend on curing their diseases can be saved, therefore it benefits the economy as well. In addition, human life span(寿命) can be prolonged.Gene technology can help people to give birth to more healthy and clever children. Some families, with the English imperial family being a good example, have hereditary diseases. This means their children will for sure have the family disease, which is a great trouble for these families. In the past, doctors could do nothing about hereditary diseases. But gene technology can solve this problem perfectly. The scientist just need to find the wrong gene and correct it, and a healthy child will be born.Some people are worrying that the gene research can be used to manufacture human beings in large quantities. In the past few years, scientists have succeeded in cloning a sheep, therefore these people predict that human babies would soon be cloned. But I believe cloned babies will not come out in large quantities, for most couples in the world can have babies in very normal way. Of course, the governments must take care to control gene technology.46. What does “these two killers” in the sec ond paragraph refer to ?A gene technology and another treatment of the two diseases.B. The two murderers who killed the cloned babyC. The two diseases of cancer and heart diseaseD. Hereditary diseases and cancer47. What’s the main idea of the third pa ragraph?A. How gene technology can be applied in the field of treating hereditary diseases.B. Gene technology can be used to clone human babies.C. Gene technology can help people to give birth of a baby.D. Gene technology can help the English imperial family out48. In what way gene technology can help to treat hereditary diseases?A. Using gene technology, people with hereditary diseases can have more living days.B. Using gene technology, scientist finds the wrong gene and corrects it.C. Using gene technology, human babies can be cloned.D. Doctors can cure cancer and heart disease with the help of gene technology.49. What is the main purpose of writing this passage?A. Expressing the writer’s idea that gene technology will benefit peopleB. Telling people the advantages of gene technologyC. Telling the readers that gene technology will not benefit peopleD. Explaining that gene technology will also do harm to the humanity50. Which of the following worries people by using this technology?A. Scientists have already successfully cloned sheep.B. Most couple will normally give birth to babies.C. A good number of babies will be clonedD. The government will take action to control it.CA peer is a person who is about the same age as you. Peers affect your life, whether you know it or not, just by spending time with you.Peers can have a good effect on one another. Maybe another student in your science class taught you an easy way to remember the planets in solar system. Maybe you got others excited about your new favorite book and now everyone’s reading it.However, sometimes peers affect one another in another way. For example, one kid in school might try to get another to cut class with him, your soccer friend might try to persuade you to be mean to another player and never pass her the ball, or a kid in the neighborhood might want you to shoplift with him.Some kids give in to peer pressure because they want to be liked, to fit in, or because they worry that other kids may make fun of them if t hey don’t go along with the group. Others may go along because they are curious to try something new that others are doing. The idea that “ everyone’s doing it” may influence some kids to leave their better judgments or their common senses behind.Peer pressure can be extremely strong and hard to get rid of. Experiments have shown how peer pressure can influence someone to change her/ his mind from what she/ he knows for sure is a correct answer to the incorrect answer——just because everyone else gives the incorrect answer! That holds true for people of any age in peer pressure situations.It can be hard to walk away from peer pressure, but it can be done. Paying attention to your own feelings and beliefs about what is right and wrong can help you know the right thing to do. Inner strength and self- confidence can help you stand firm, walk away and resist doing something when you know better.51. What is the passage mainly about ?A. Peers have a good effectB. Children give in to peer pressureC. Peer pressure is hard to resistD. Peer pressure52. The underlined word “shoplift” in Paragraph Three probably means “__________”.A. do some shoppingB. carry goods for shopsC. steal in shopsD. take the lift upstairs in shops53. The writer will not agree that ____.A. only children change their correct answers to incorrect ones because of peer pressure.B. peers have an effect on one anotherC. Peer pressure can be got rid ofD. Peers will believe in themselves if there are other peers who agree with them54. The writer intends to _________ by writing the passage.A. tell people to follow other’s opinionsB. warn people to stay away from their peers.C. tell it is hard to walk away form per pressure.D. persuade people to do the right thing regardless of peer pressure.55. All of the following questions are answered in the passage except ___________.A. What does a peer mean ?B. Why do young people have extremely strong peer pressure?C. How do peer pressure influence our judgment?D. How does peers influence each other ?参考答案完形填空21-30 BACAC CDBDA语法填空31 is supposed 32. where 33. or 34. a 35. her36. why 37. mainly 38. their 39. from 40. buying阅读理解41-45 BBDAA 46-50 CABAC 51-55 DCADB完形填空部分解析国外好多中小学的外语教学出现了误区。
词义猜测题专练(一)——词汇猜测类A[2019·湖北八校3月联考] The pumpkin (南瓜) theme is everywhere at Butler's Orchard in Germantown, Maryland. It has thousands of pumpkins, including a pumpkin patch where people can pick their own pumpkin. There are also other things to do, like riding a pony, rushing down a slide or walking around a corn maze with its confusing winding pathways. Some children discover the big orange fruits way more than they think. Visitors can pick their own in season fruits, vegetables and flowers. Butler's Orchard opened more than sixty years ago, as one of the first pick your own farms in the area.Ken Merriam brought his children. He says Butler's Orchard brings back good memories of growing up on a farm in Honduras. “It's a little bit of what I used to have as a kid, so that's why I think it's nice to bring them over here. Get them out of the city.” Shirley Butler's grandchildren who are in their 30s are now the third generation to run the farm. General manager Tyler Butler says children who usually only see pumpkins in grocery stores can learn how pumpkins are grown.“I didn't know pumpkins came from a vine. There are flowers on this vine. There are roots.”These little girls are learning about pumpkins during their first trip to a pumpkin patch to feel the nature and the fruits. For Tristan Piazza's mother, the Fall Festival is an annual event. “My parents have always brought me. I bring my kid now. I hope he stays in the area and he can bring his kids.”Since family funds are hard to keep_afloat these days, Tyler Butler appreciates the tens of thousands of visitors who come to the Fall Festival each year.体裁：记叙文题材：日常活动主题：自助果园巩固了家庭的关系【语篇解读】本文是一篇记叙文，介绍了Butler自助果园的一些活动项目和它对于他人的家庭所起到的独一无二的作用。
40 分阅读限时练 (六)阅读理解 (共两节，满分 40 分)第一节(共 15 小题；每题 2 分，满分 30 分)阅读以下短文，从每题所给的 A、B、C 和 D 四个选项中，选出最正确选项。
A[2019 ·安徽三模 ]Long Island EventsRolling River Day Camp FamilyCrafternoonDaySaturday, April 13, 2019,12：00 pmSaturday, March 30, 2019,1：00 pm －2：00 pm－3：00 pm 477 Ocean Avenue Emma Clark Library, 120 East Rockaway, Oceanside, NY Main Street 11518Setauket, NY 11733 Now is the time to learn more about The March “Crafternoon” at Camp 2019 Prospective Family Emma Clark Library is a hatching Day! Bring your family to Rolling bird pop-up craft. Stop by Saturday, River Day Camp's Family Day — a March 30 anytime between 1 pm－unique opportunity for children to3 pm for this free craft! No get a taste of camp while parents registration. Welcome all kids. If attend an interactive information you have any question, please email session. All families, who sign up kids @ . for Camp 2019 that day will receivea free gift. You must preregister toattend.The Flower & Garden Show Super Bowl “Saturday”March 7－24,2019,8：00 am－6：Saturday, February 2, 2019, ：20000 pm pm－4：00 pmHicks Nurseries Emma Clark Library, 120 MainWestbury, NY 11590 StreetHead to Hicks Nurseries in Setauket, NY 11733 Westbury if your kids want to know Kick off the Super Bowl weekend of the hottest trends, ideas and with football- themed festivities on products for spring gardening. The Saturday, February 2. Simply drop Spring Flower & Garden Show, 8 into the Children's Department atam to 6 pm daily, beginning onMarch 7 and running through March 24, offers a variety of free workshops, seminars and activities intended for kids interested ingardening. ADMISSION Free.Emma Clark Library between the hours of 2：00 pm－4：00 pm. Play games and enter for a chance to win a special prize. The Library staff encourages visitors to wear a shirt with their favorite football team. Be sure to catch the fun! There is no registration, and families with kids of all ages are welcome.体裁：应用文题材：广告主题：亲子活动项目【语篇解读】本文是一篇应用文，介绍了长岛的一些亲子活动项目，活动的时间、地址和活动内容均已附上。
强化技能限时训练(四)语法填空(无提示词类试题)+阅读理解+阅读填句(限时35分钟)Ⅰ.语法填空( A )1. I didn’t become a serious climber until the fifth grade, I went up to rescue a kite that was stuck in the branches of a tree.2. I can send a message to Jane whenever I want to and gets there almost in a second.3. I think impresses me about his painting is the colors he uses.4. A company profits from home markets are declining may seek opportunities abroad.5. Because of my poor memory,all you told me has been forgotten.6. With his work completed,the businessman stepped back to his seat,feeling pleased he wasa man of action.7. Many students are doing sports on the playground.Some are playing basketball; some are playing volleyball; are playing football.8. So Nick called to his son,“Go to the village and buy some salt,but pay a fair price for it; neither too much too little.〞9. Just we students need help most,we can’t afford the time to get it.10. I got up late and went breakfast.Right now I could eat a horse.答案与剖析:1.when 此题考查关系副词的用法。
限时训练(四)Ⅰ.单项填空1．Traditional exercises like sit-ups，press-ups and pull-ups are great for strengthening the body，you do them properly.A．since B．unlessC．providing D．considering答案 C解析providing是连词，引导条件状语从句，意为“假如……，以……为条件”。
2．—Mom! Jack has broken a cup!—It doesn’t matter.Accidents happen.A．should B．mustC．will D．shall答案 C解析句意为：——妈妈，杰克把杯子打碎了。
——没关系，意外事件是难免的。
该句看起来是考查情态动词，实际上是考查英语谚语的掌握。
accidents will happen天有不测风云，人有旦夕祸福。
3．Home is somebody notices when you are no longer there.A．that B．whenC．how D．where答案 D解析句意为：家就是当你不再住在那儿的时候才会注意到的地方。
where此处引导表语从句，意为“地点，场所”。
4．The mayor，writing the report，turned off the light，closed the door and went directly to his bedroom.A．to finish B．finishedC．finishing D．having finished答案 D解析句意为：写完这份报告之后，市长关了灯和门，径直朝他的卧室走去。
分析句子结构可知，空处应填非谓语动词，且finish与其逻辑主语The mayor之间是主谓关系，再结合题干中的“turned off the light，closed the door and went directly to his bedroom”可知，finish所表示的动作发生在并列的谓语动词所表示的动作之前，故空处应用现在分词的完成式。
