(新)高考英语快速阅读材料练习7

Fast Reading Materials for SeniorI完形填空（共 20 小题；每小题 1.5，满分 30 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。

While I studied at school, I felt a great difficulty in learning my Latin translations.I was always very 36 in using a dictionary, and 37 it most difficult, while to other boys it seemed no 38 .I formed an alliance（盟友）with a boy in the Sixth Grade .He was very clever and 39 read Latin as easily as English .My friend for his part was almost as 40 troubled by the English essays he had to write for the headmaster as I was 41 these Latin words .We agreed together that he would 42 me my Latin translations and that I should do his essays. The arrangement 43 wonderfully. The headmaster seemed quite 44 with my work, and I had more time to myself in the morning. On the other hand, once a week 45 I had to compose the essays of my friend. For several months no difficulty 46 , but once we were nearly caught out.One afternoon, the headmaster 47 my friend to discuss one essay with him in a lively spirit. “I was interested in this48 you make here. I think you might have gone further .Tell me 49 you had in your mind.” The headmaster continued in this50 for some time to the fear of my friend. However the headmaster, not wishing to 51 an occasion of praise into 52 of fault-finding, finally. 53 him go. He came back to me like a man who had had a very narrow 54 and I made up my mind to make every effort to study my 55 .36．A．quick B．slow C．hard D．good37．A．made B．got C．found D．left38．A．trouble B．difference C．labor D．worry39．A．might B．would C．should D．could40．A．very B．little C．much D．few41．A．for B．by C．in D．to42．A．change B．take C．forgive D．tell43．A．worked B．tried C．happened D．developed44．A．angry B．satisfied C．frightened D．sad45．A．or so B．or else C．as usual D．as far46．A．became B．seemed C．lay D．appeared47．A．called B．taught C．arranged D．sent48．A．aim B．goal C．point D．opinion49．A．why B．how C．which D．what50．A．excitement B．way C．meaning D．disappointment 51．A．turn B．leave C．grow D．become52．A．none B．one C．either D．some53．A．ordered B．asked C．took D．let54．A．surprise B．escape C．hope D．chance55．A．reading B．writing C．translations D．essaysII 阅读理解阅读下列短文，从每题的四个选项（A、B、C 和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

AThe incident took place on Sunday, the 25th of June. On that particular day, a south wind had been gusting（劲吹）on and off all morning. It was not strong enough to cause us any concern , so we carried on with our daily work, not suspecting what was about to happen.The storm gave us very little warning. Black clouds loomed over the distant horizon （地平线）so suddenly that we were taken by surprise .Even then, we were not really worried, as the clouds seemed to be moving over our house and towards the distant mountains. Then, just as the clouds had moved inland, the wind suddenly swung around in a full circle and we were facing a major storm.Instantly, we were busily preparing for the worst .The whole family had experienced such a storm before and everyone remembered the damage it had caused to stock and crops. There was very little we could do about the crops .But we needed to protect the animals in case the river flooded again. My older brother called his sheep-dog and began driving our small flock of sheep to higher ground above the river .If the river flooded, they should be safe there .In the meantime, my father was mending a shed roof that had partly fallen down after many years of fine service. If the tin flew off, it could damage the house. My younger brother began hurriedly carrying firewood under the shelter .My job was to help Mum board up the windows. If the storm developed into a cyclone（旋风）,the boards would protect the glass.The storm raged for four hours, pouring more rain on us than we had seen in the last five years. As expected, the river broke its banks and came slowly up towards the house and the stock. Then, just as we were beginning to lose hope, the storm stopped as suddenly as it had begun .The animals were safe, and the roof was still nailed on. “All’s well that ends well,” said my mother.56．When the black clouds appeared suddenly in the distance, .A．the family were surprised B．they were extremely worriedC．they were preparing for the worst D．they faced the storm bravely 57．“There was very little we could do about the crops” indicates that .A．little damage would be done to the crops B．they had everything ready for the crops C．they felt unable to protect the crops D．the crops should be safe enough there 58．The underlined word“stock” in the third paragraph refers to .A．money owned by the family B．goods for saleC．supplies for family use D．farm animals59．It can be inferred from what the mother said that .A．they had no damage at all B．everything went beyond their expectationC．everything was under control D．the family couldhave suffered a greater lossBBuster Brown was a thief—and a good one, too, he thought.He’d never been caught by the police because he never tookchances .He was always prepared for any unforeseen event oremergency.Confidently, he stood outside the house of his intended victim（受害者）and read the sign on the front gate of the house . “Don’t worry about the dog—be aware of the owner!” it said .Buster smiled and found his way in.The house looked quite normal outside, but inside it was very exotic with fascinating objects on display. As he began putting them into his bag, a dog came into the room. It stopped when it saw Buster, then wagged its tail madly and went over to him, licking his outstretched hand. “Good boy,” Buster whispered. “What a great guard dog you are–trying to lick me to death.”Satisfied he’d made friends with the dog, Buster began to wander round the house ,choosing items to put in his bag .His skilled eye picked out only the best antiques （古董）: a pair of silver candleholders, a silver tea-and-coffee service, etc. His new friend, the dog, sat and watched, as if wondering what was happening.“Well, boy,” Buster whispered finally. “That might do. Any more and I won’t be able to carry it!” He swung the heavy bag into his shoulders, just as the lights on, nearly blinding him. He shielded his eyes with his hand.“You’re a very silly person,” the figure in the doorway said,his voice dry as dust. As the man came closer, Buster could see he was well dressed. His face seemed familiar, but Buster couldn’t quite place where he had seen him before.“You should have taken more notice of the sign outside,” the man rasped. “I knew about this attempted robbery last week and I also know you will end up behind bars for 20 years. Fancy trying to rob the house of the world’s greatest fortune-teller!”60．Why was Buster so confident?A．He was not afraid of dogs. B．He knew the owner of the house lived alone.C．He had never been caught by the police. D．The house had no security alarm. 61．Which of the definitions is closest in meaning to the word“exotic” in the third paragraph?A．Messy and untidy. B．Rich and expensive.C．Comfortable and calming. D．Foreign and unusual.62．How did Buster decide which objects to take?A．He took those that were easy to carry in his bag.B．He took only the best antiques.C．He took those that be knew be could sell easily.D．He looked for silver objects.63．What punishment waits for Buster Brown?A．A prison sentence with hard labour. B．A long prison sentence.C．A heavy fine D．Community service for 20 years.CEarly people had very little effect on the environment. They lived in caves in very small ’clan’groups. They collected or killed only enough for the clan’s survival. Early clans were nomadic, which means that they did not stay in one place. Instead, they moved around, following the animals that were their main food source and seeking areas where seasonal plants grew wild. Moving around seasonally helped to protect the environment. Theland had time to recover and animals had time to breed（繁殖）before the clan returned for the next season.As time went by, these small family clans joined with others to form larger groups for protection. Joining with other clans gave them more hunters and more women to help cut up the meat and share it between families. Eventually, people tamed （驯养） wild animals such as dogs and horses. People settled around rivers and fertile plains to share responsibilities and duties. Then, people began to plant crops instead of moving to areas where the plants grew. This development changed the environment.Traditional forms of work also changed. Some people were better at performing a particular task than other clan members, so they began to specialize in things they were good at doing. This also meant that they began to exchange their goods for things that others produced.People began to communicate with distant tribes. Land was cleared for roads. Foreign plants and animals were transported to places where they had not existed before. Specialization also gave people more free time. So art, dance and music became important ways of expressing feelings and thoughts. This was how many great civilizations started.Compared to the past, modern civilization has experienced many changes to become the highly developed society that exists today. Populations have increased rapidly. Forests have been cleared for farms. Inventions and technology have made work easier.However, pollution and other serious problems have also resulted from human progress. As concerned citizens, it is up to us to learn from past mistakes and to help maintain and improve our environment.64．Early tribes didn’t have much effect on animal population because _______.A．they kept animals for themselves B．they ate only vegetablesC．they killed only enough for food D．they loved animals65．The main purpose for small clans to join together was _________.A．to hunt animals B．to seek safety C．to share caves D．to protect environment 66．Which of the following is TRUE according to this passage?A．Early people moved to new places looking for new sources of food.B．Modern civilization began when people started to live together in big groups.C．Modern advancements are always good for the environment.D．People began to exchange goods because they didn’t have enough money.67．It can be concluded from the passage that _________.A．human progress has brought civilization to the societyB．civilization has improved traditional forms of workC．our environment has been affected by human progressD．early people understood environmental protectionDAn ichthyologist is a scientist who studies fish. Most people who do this job say they love their work because it is very rewarding and varied. They work not only inside a laboratory, but also out in the field. Fieldwork includes traveling to rivers, oceans and lakes in order to collect information and specimens （样本） . Reading, writing and speaking are also veryimportant to the job. Fish scientists need to read the research of other scientists. They must be able to write up their own research clearly so that others can follow it. They also need to be able to give lectures about their findings, so that they can spread knowledge.Ichthyologists who wish to specialize can choose any one of three areas of study. The first area is aquaculture （水产养殖） . This involves the study and practice of fish farming and management. Because it is a rather new study, there are very few job opportunities available. However, as there is so much to discover, many see it as an exciting area for a new ichthyologist to enter. The second area is fisheries science, which means working with a team of scientists to find out more about different fish species. The third area is about the protection of natural fish populations. This is very important today, given that many fish species are in danger of dying out because of the actions of humans.To become a successful fish scientist, you need to have a curious mind and be able to work on your own. You also need to be able to handle equipment and perform experiments; but most importantly, you must love fish. To become an ichthyologist, you will need to train at a university to pass a Bachelor of Science degree. For this, you will need to be good at mathematics, physical science and biology. Then, you will need to study for another year to complete an honours degree in ichthyology. This honours degree contains coursework about all aspects of fish. You also need to complete a research paper.68．What makes the jobs of ichthyologists so varied?A．They study fish habits and collect information.B．They have to study science and mathematics.C．They work in fields as well as in laboratories.D．They read research papers written by others.69．Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the passage?A．An ichthyologist has an interesting and varied profession.B．Aquaculture is the study of fish protection.C．The life of an ichthyologist can involve lots of travel.D．A fish scientist needs to be independent and curious about things.70．Who is most likely to become an ichthyologist?A．Tom, because he likes fishing and outdoor sports.B．Jack , because he likes to travel and read adventure books.C．Jenny, because she likes science, mathematics and reading about dinosaurs.D．Jane, because she likes mathematics, science, biology and searching rock-pools. 71．The passage is probably written for .A．university students B．science researchersC．fisheries experts D．fish farmers72．The public notice is from .A．the community B．the local government C．the citizens D．a travel agency 73．The notice is mainly about .A．the work carried out by the people of Silver CityB．the facilities available in Silver CityC．some improvements in Silver CityD．information for interested tourists74．All the following are true EXCEPT that .A．both residents and tourists can enjoy more security nowB．Station Street Hospital had out-dated facilities before 2004C．primary students had to pay for their textbooks in 2003D．Dover Hospital is still short of trained medical staff75．Which of the following changes would tourists to Silver City be most happy with?A．Travel books are provided in the new library.B．Traveling by train is more convenient in Silver City.C．Free medical treatment is available at Station Street Hospital.D．There are more police officers on duty now.。