高三英语：阅读理解专项训练(一).doc
2020届高三英语题型训练 阅读理解(一)
题型训练阅读理解（一）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出最佳选项。
AFormal Afternoon TeasA pot of tea, a plate of finger sandwiches and a selection of pastries and scones: In America, this wonderful way to wile away the afternoon is commonly, though mistakenly, known as “high tea.” In Britain, where it originated, “high tea” is simply an old-fashioned name for the evening meal; it’s also called “meal tea.” The light, elegant, scone-centric meal served at fancy hotels is called “low tea” or “afternoon tea”. Whatever you call it, here are four places to get afternoon tea on Long Island. Prices are per person.Chat Noir230 Merrick Rd., Rockville Centre516-208-8521, Owner Emma Tso is a talented pastry chef, and her afternoon tea($22) includes sandwiches, miniature pastries, warm scones, cream and jam and a pot of tea. Open 7 days a week. Reservations required.Robinson’s Tea Room97-E Main St., Stony Brook631-751-1232Robinson’s service afternoon tea Tuesday to Sunday. $26 buys unlimited tea, about 10 finger sandwiches, fresh scones, cream and jam and desserts. Reservations required.The Secret Garden Tea Cafe& Gift Shoppe225 Main St., Port Jefferson631-476-8327, The Street Garden’s menu has more modest options, but the full afternoon tea, $26.95, includes scones, fresh fruit, tea sandwiches, mini desserts and a pot of tea. Open Tuesday to Sunday.The Hidden Oak CafeBayard Cutting Arboretum, Montauk Highway, Great River631-277-3895, The cafe is open Tuesday to Sunday. Afternoon tea($25.95) includes tea sandwiches, desserts and pastries, scones with cream and jam and a pot of tea. Reservations required 24 hours in advance.21.What do we know about British afternoon tea?A.It’s known as “meal tea”.B. It’s centered on desserts.C.It’s served at fancy hotels.D. It’s originated from America.22.Which number should you call to reserve for a Monday afternoon tea?A. 516-208-8521B. 631-751-1232C. 631-476-8327D. 631-277-389523.Where can you get afternoon tea with fresh fruit?A. At Chat NoirB. At Robinson’s Tea RoomC. At the Hidden Oak CafeD. At the Secret Garden Tea Cafe& Gift ShoppeBThe dad of the two youngest survivors of US Airways Flight 1549’s incredible landing in the Hudson River said the near-death experience “brought out the best in humanity.” It has been a decade since US Airways Flight 1549 landed in the Hudson River.Sosa, now 58, told The Post in an email Monday. “As strange as the experience was, itbrought out the best in humanity as witnessed by the selfless efforts of so many men and women who came to our aid without thinking twice about their safety. I am grateful to all of them.”Sosa and his wife Tess were traveling to Charlotte, North Carolina, that day with 9-month-old Damian and 4-year-old Sofia. The couple were sitting several rows apart when the Airbus A320 suddenly struck a flock of Canada geese moments after taking off from LaGuardia Airport.Sosa could smell jet fuel burning and immediately knew they were in danger. “There was an explosion in the left engine which I could see from my seat,” he recalled. “The next thing I knew the plane went dead silent when both engines broke down. I got a quick glance at Tess seated ahead of me when we both realized we were in trouble.”The next three minutes were harrowing(折磨). The powerless plane plunged over The Bronx and pointed toward the Hudson, where it would eventually ditch(在水上迫降), thanks to a split-second decision by Capt. Sullenberger. All 155 people on board could survive. Works helped with the rescue mission after the US Airways plane crashed into the Hudson River in the afternoon on January 15 in New York City.The dad this year 2019 who welcomed a new child, Phoebe, with Tess in the years after the incident — said “To date, it remains an unforgettable memory, a key point in our lives from which we perceive(感知) the world and process our day-to-day experiences,” said Sosa. “When you survive a near-miss experience, I think it makes one more tolerant. It makes you appreciate every day as a gift.”24. When did the US Airways plane crashed into the Hudson River?A. 2007B. 2009C. 2011D. 201925. The underlined sentence most probably means_____.A. making effortsB. expressing gratitudeC. displaying virtuesD. showing anger26. What can be learned about Sosa and Tess?A. A disaster made them cherish every day.B. They were traveling to Charlotte, South Carolina that day.C. They realized they were in danger when the left engine failed.D. They were sitting together when the plane struck a flock of Canada geese.27. What may be the best title of the passage?A. Landing in the HudsonB. Unforgettable flightC. Horrifying flightD. Miracle on the HudsonCHave you ever spent an afternoon in the backyard, maybe grilling or enjoying a basketball game, when suddenly you notice that everything goes quiet? There is an old phrase “calm before the storm”, often used in a situation---a quiet period just before a great activity or excitement. According to our own experience, we know there is actually calm before the storm. But what causes this calm? And is it always calm before the storm?A period of calm happens in a particular kind of storm, the simplest kind of storm---a single-cell thunderstorm. In this type of thunderstorm, there is usually only one main stream of current, which is warm, damp air and drawn from places near the ground. Storms need warm and damp air as fuel, so they typically draw that air in from surrounding environment. Storms can draw in the air that fit their need from all directions—even from the direction in which the storm is traveling.As the warm, damp air is pulled into a storm system, it leaves a low-pressure vacuum(真空) coming after. The rising air meets the cold dry air that has already existed in the storm clouds, thus the temperature of the warm, damp air drops, and the water vapor in it changes into tiny drops that are a precondition of rain. These drops accumulate and build on larger particles(颗粒) like dust, until they grow large enough to form raindrops.This warm, damp air keeps moving upwards, but it becomes cooler and drier during its tripthrough cloud. When it reaches the top of the cloud, the air is squeezed out at the top. This air is sent rolling out over the big thunderclouds. From there, the air goes down. Warm and dry air is relatively stable, and once it covers a region, that air, in turn, causes the calm before a storm.Most thunderstorms, though, don't start with calm. That's because most are actually groups of storms with complex wind patterns. There's so much air moving up and down storm groups that the calm before the storm never happens. Instead, before the storm, it might be really windy!28. Which best fits the description of a particular kind of storm?A.A thunderstorm with a single shape.B.A thunderstorm without strong winds.C.A storm with air drawn from every direction.D.A storm fueled by moving air from the ground.29. What does the underlined word “it” in Paragraph 3 refer to?A. Warm and wet air.B. Warm and dry air.C. Cold and wet air.D. Cold and dry air.30. Which does the writer most likely agree to?A. Presence of the calm relies on stable air.B. All thunderstorms don’t start with the calm.C. The drier the air is, the bigger the storm will be.D. Storm happens without air moving up and down.31. What is the passage mainly about?A. A brief introduction of a peaceful storm.B. A personal experience of a heavy storm.C. An explanation of the calm before a storm.D. An analysis of causes and effects of a storm.DAs the international demand for narrative(叙事的) film/TV content continues to increase withpopular streaming services like Netflix and others the two questions then come: will the coming generations receive most of their entertainment through visual means rather than through the written word and will such an increase of narrative film/ TV reduce the importance of reading?Growing examples of this trend include the diminishment(减少) of fiction in the common core (核心的)curriculum, the ever－rising culture of computer games, the wave of streaming services of wide international reach, and movies filled with special effects made for children and teenagers. Nor must we ignore the economic dangers that lie ahead for the written word. The narrative film industry is a moneymaker that dwarfs(使相形见绌) the publishing industry.The other underlying question, of course, is “does it really matter if the written word bows to the world of film/TV?” From my point of view, any diminishment of fiction delivered by words is a loss for mankind.There is no greater human feature than the imagination. It lies at the very soul of the human species. It is the brain’s most powerful engine. It is the essential muscle of life and like all muscles it must be exercised and strengthened.Writing and reading are the principal tools that inspire, create and empower our imagination. Anything that diminishes that power is the enemy of mankind.It should be known that I am not opposed to new media and technological advances. Instead, I have always felt it necessary to adapt to advancing technology. In fact, a number of my novels are in various stages of development for film, TV, and live stage productions. My hope is that the written word will only stand to be complemented(补充)by its visual counterparts(对应物), not pushed to the edge of extinction.Of course, there are those who will present arguments for the superiority of the moving image over the written word. Each has its place. My argument is for finding the right balance between it and the moving image.32. In what way does narrative film/TV embarrass the written word?A. Economic benefitsB. International reachC. Cultural influenceD. Educational importance33. Why does the author value the role of the written word?A. It strengthens our muscles.B. It helps sharpen imagination.C. It distinguishes man from each other.D. It paves the way for narrative film/TV.34. What is the author’s attitude towards technology?A. CautiousB. SkepticalC. PositiveD. Critical35. What’s the author concerned about?A. The fate of reading.B. The extinction of fiction.C. The impact of the written word.D. The future of the moving image.参考答案21-23 CAD24-27 BCAD28-31DABC32-35 ABCA。
高考英语一轮复习 阅读理解训练1高三全册英语试题_2 (2)
入舵市安恙阳光实验学校江苏2017高考英语一轮阅读理解训练2016高考模拟题。
阅读理解。
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项。
Death Valley is a land of beautiful yet dangerous extremes．Death Valley can be dangerously cold during the winter months． Storms in the mountains can produce sudden flooding on the floor of the Valley．The air temperature during the summer has been as high as fifty- seven degrees Celsius． The sun can heat the ground so that the temperature of the rocks and soil can be as high as seventy -four degrees Celsius. Death Valley contains evidence of several ancient volcanoes that caused huge explosions． Evidence of one of these explosions is called Ubehebe Crater． The explosion left a huge hole in the ground almost a kilometer and a half wide． In many areas of Death Valley it is easy to see where the ground has been pushed up violently by movement deep in the Earth． This movement has created unusual and beautiful rock formations． Some are red． Others are dark brown, gray, yellow or black．The area was named by a woman in 1849． Thousands of people from other parts of the country traveled Lo the gold mining areas in California． They Were in a hurry to get there before other people did．One group trying to reach California decided to take a path called the Old Spanish Trail． By December they had reached Death Valley．They did not have to survive the terrible heat of summer, hut there was still an extreme lack of water．There were few plants for their work animals to eat．The people could not find a pass through the call mountains to the west of the Valley, Slowly, they began co suffer from a lack of food．To survive, they killed their work animals for food and began to walk out of the Valley． As they left, one Woman looked back and said, "Good -bye, death valley．” The na me has never been changed．Almost everyone who visits Death Valley visits a huge house called Scotty' s Castle．The building design is Spanish, with high thick walls to provide protection from the fierce heat．The castle is named for Walter Scott , called Scotty． by his friends． He was a gold miner．He told everyone that he built the house with money he made from his gold mine, Many people believed him．But it was not really the truth．1．The first two paragraphs discuss Death Valley' s ． A． geography B． climateC． location D． Size2．The woman who named Death Valley intended to ．plants for animalsC．experience the terrible heat of summer D．look for gold inCalifornia3．If the passage continues, it will be about .A．the truth about Scotty's Castle B．why Spanish builtthe castleC．when the castle was built D．where the castle lies in1.B段落大意题。
高三英语阅读理解专项训练100(附答案)含解析
高三英语阅读理解专项训练100(附答案)含解析一、高中英语阅读理解1．阅读理解When you go to the doctor, you like to come away with a prescription．It makes you feel better to know you will get some medicine. But the doctor knows that medicine is not always needed. Sometimes all a sick person needs is some reassurance that all will be well. In such cases the doctor may prescribe a placebo.A placebo is a sugar pill, a harmless shot, or ail empty capsule. Even though they have no medicine in them, these things seem to make people well. The patient thinks it is medicine and begins to get better. How does this happen?The study of the placebo opens up new knowledge about the way the human body can heal itself. It is as if there was a doctor in each of us. The doctor will heal the body for us if we let it. But it is not yet known just how the placebo works to heal the body. Some people say it works because the human mind fools itself. These people say that if the mind is fooled into thinking it got medicine, then it will act as if it did, and the body will feel better.Placebos do not always work. The success of this treatment seems to rest a lot with the relationship between the patient and the doctor. If the patient has a lot of trust in the doctor and if the doctor really wants to help the patient, then the placebo is more likely to work. So in a way, the doctor is the most powerful placebo of all.A placebo can also have bad effects. If patients expect a bad reaction to medicine, then they will also show a bad reaction to the placebo. This would seem to show that a lot of how you react to medicine is in your mind rather than in your body. Some doctors still think that if the placebo can have bad effects it should never be used. They think there is still not enough known about it. The strange power of the placebo does seem to suggest that the human mind is stronger than we think it is. There are people who say you can heal your body by using your mind. And the interesting thing is that even people who swear this is not possible have been healed by a placebo．（1）What do we know about placebo according to the passage?A. It contains some sort of medicine.B. It won't function if you are negative about medicine.C. People who don't believe placebo can't be healed by it.D. Patients and doctors know clearly how it helps to heal the body.（2）Why is the doctor sometimes the most powerful placebo?A. The patient needs help badly．B. The patient believes in the doctor．C. The doctor knows better about your body．D. The doctor has carefully studied medicine．（3）What does the underlined word “it” in Paragraph 5 refer to?A. The placebo.B. The bad effect.C. The body.D. The medicine.（4）What is the passage mainly about?A. Placebo：Work on Your MindB. Placebo：The Most Powerful MedicineC. Placebo：The Best DoctorD. Placebo：Heal Your Body【答案】（1）A（2）B（3）B（4）A【解析】【分析】本文是一篇说明文，有时候病人的病并不是需要真正的药物来医治，而是需要医生开一些安慰的药剂，安慰病人的心理使病人的情绪得到舒缓，从而有利于病情的痊愈。
高考英语一轮复习 阅读理解选练(一)高三全册英语试题_2 (2)
入舵市安恙阳光实验学校湖南2017高考英语阅读理解一轮选练（一）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C、D）中，选出最佳选项。
October 21 was a very dark day in Texas.Not only did Hurricane Hanna destroy homes, but also it caused the largest business damage in Texas's history.The worst thing is that Hanna's destructive force nearly wiped out most power poles and power lines.According to Center Point Energy, Hurricane Hanna affected 2.15 million customers.Currently, more than 4,000 of them are still in the dark.Crews have worked 16hour shifts to restore power to residents.Most of Houston seems to be returning to normal.Schools, restaurants, retail stores and gas stations are open.Smiles are back.But harderhit places, including Galveston, will take much longer to recover.Hundreds of people are still missing, and coastal towns are a mess.Some ruins from storm have drifted south to other beaches in Texas.Several public schools in Galveston are closed due to water damage.Parents are registering kids in other area schools which are scheduled to begin class on November 13.Many school supplies were destroyed.Clara Barton Village is an emergency shelter located at Alamo Elementary School in Galveston, Texas.This is where Paula Reed and her family are staying.Believe it or not, Paula Reed and her family consider this hurricane a blessing.When Paula was a girl, she was an orphan, but was taken in by her stepmother, Antonia Flores.Reed lost contact with Flores and had been trying desperately to locate her for the past few years.Before the hurricane, Reed and her family moved away from Galveston to a San Antonio shelter.There, she reunited with Flores after 30 long years！The moment they saw each other, their lives were changed.1.What's the most serious damage caused by Hurricane Hanna?A.Hundreds of people are still missing.B.A large number of people are homeless.C.Power facilities are severely destroyed.D.Factories are closed and many people jobless.2. It can be inferred that the residents in Houston ________.A.have fully recovered from the disasterB.were the most unlucky people in the disasterC.need a long time to bring their life back to normalD.suffered less from Hanna than people in Galveston3.Kids in public schools in other areas of Houston will have to stay at home for ________.A.at least one monthB.at least three weeksC.two weeks at mostD.nearly half a month4.Paula Reed and her family consider the hurricane a blessing because________.A.they had nothing lost after Hurricane HannaB.they lived a happier life in San Antonio shelterC.Paula was taken good care of in the shelterD.Paula reunited with her stepmother after three decades1．解析：选C 细节理解题。
（英语）高考英语阅读理解题20套（带答案）及解析
（英语）高考英语阅读理解题20套（带答案）及解析（英语）高考英语阅读理解题20套(带答案)及解析一、高中英语阅读理解1．阅读理解One of the biggest problems when we are talking is the awkward silence. Encountering this situation is so uncomfortable that you would avoid meeting new people in the first place. In the past, I struggled wit h this and I even thought it had to do with my DNA or something… But later I learned that once you know how to keep those words flowing, you can meet and talk to anyone you like, which helps create great possibilities for friendship, fun and shared activities that you would otherwise have missed out on.After studying this in depth, I had different opinions and found that one of these common behaviors is the habit of filtering (过滤)--holding back from saying something until you've "checked" to make sure that what you're about to say is cool, impressive and interesting. Another problem is not learning to get in the mood for conversation. If you don't know how to change from subjects, then it can take a lot of time to warm up.It is the reflex (习惯性思维) that allows you to say whatever goes on in your mind. It's fun to realize that you're allowed to say whatever is on your mind. As long as you don't say anything that could land you in jail (监狱).All of the "Oh! That's interesting…" "Hmm, I've never heard of that" "Hmm, cool!" expressions are reactionary (保守的) bits of conversation that prove to the other person that you're really listening. This works 99% of the time. So, if you show some interest, they'll hang around and want to talk to you even more.Everyone knows that stories juice-up conversations, but most people only talk about stories of their own lives. When someone mentions something related to any of them, just tell the story, even if it's not from your life. The more interesting, stranger or more frightening they are, the harder they are to forget.（1）If people can deal with the awkward silence, they can .A. train their working skillB. improve their life qualityC. enrich their social lifeD. establish their working relationship（2）When talking with others, we should .A. feel nervousB. think twiceC. be free to expressD. avoid breaking in （3）According to the passage, what do the speakers care much about?A. The attractive topics of conversation.B. The atmosphere of the conversation.C. The listener's experiences and tastes.D. The listener's curiosity and concern.（4）What does the underlined part "juice-up conversations" mean?A. making conversations more boringB. making conversations livelierC. making conversations smootherD. making conversations more relaxing【答案】（1）C（2）C（3）D（4）B【解析】【分析】本文本文是一篇议论文，我们谈话时最大的问题之一是尴尬的沉默。
高考英语任务型阅读训练经典题目(含答案)100
高考英语任务型阅读训练经典题目(含答案)100一、高中英语任务型阅读1．请认真阅读下面短文，并根据所读内容在文章后表格里填上一个最恰当的单词。
注意：每个空格只填1个单词。
Asthma(哮喘) is a long-lasting breathing disease that affects millions of Americans, many of whom are children. People who get asthma will suffer from lack of breath, difficulty in breathing or coughing--which are caused by the tightening of the muscles in airways. Untreated asthma can lead to poor lung function and death, but asthma can also be effectively controlled with proper treatments.Research is discovering genes that contribute to the development of asthma. This development has pointed researchers to the role of indoor and outdoor pollution as environmental factors that contribute to the increased occurrence of asthma.The Indoor PollutionIndoor pollution has increased with the developments in building materials and in heating and air conditioning systems. In addition to poisonous gases that come from paint, other materials like dust and perfumes used in household products such as washing powder are recycled continuously through the house, winter and summer.Unlike the days before central heating or before whole-house air conditioning, these materials and chemicals cannot get out of modern homes. Most often, they cause breathing problems in the members of the family with the least-developed autoimmune(自身免疫的) systems. Proper venting (通风) and use of environmentally-friendly building materials and carpeting can help reduce the presence of these chemicals.The Out door pollutionResearchers have also established outdoor pollution's role as a probable cause of asthma. Asthma has been proven to result from some fuel products. Smog and the small matters carried by it have been recognized as a factor which leads to asthma since the 19th century when London saw more and more diseases in the industrial population. Industrial pollutants and other chemicals which are produced in water treatment and open treated water like that found in the swimming pools also contribute to increased cases of asthma as well as other illnesses.Those most affected by the increase of industrial and environmental pollution are children. Although much has been done to control the levels of pollution in the US, there still remains much to do as it is a worldwide phenomenon. Until an international effort can be made to limit carbon emissions, the occurrence of environmental asthma will probably continue to increase.／results／effects；Factors；caused/ increased；Besides；remain/ stay；increased/ increasing；harmful；prevented/stopped/ kept/ away/ free/ freed【解析】【分析】本文是一篇说明文，分析了哮喘产生的原因，从室内污染和室外污染两个方面来进行阐述。
高三英语-关于庆祝与公益生活话题阅读理解-专项训练一
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B. To honor heroes of World War II.
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A. It was established on November 11th, 1918. B. It is also referred to as Armistice Day. C. It is not observed on the same day as Veterans‟ Day. D. It is held in memory of American soldiers that died in two world wars. 2．What usually take place to mark Remembrance Day in Canada? A. The Canadian flag will appear on all buildings. B. People hold a two-minute silence at 12 am. C. All people wear poppies just on the day. D. Poppies are often offered in exchange for some donation. 3．Why is Jason‟s comment posted based on the text? A. There is something in what he said about the issue. B. Not everyone agrees to have Remembrance Day. C. To collect people‟s different views on the issue. D. To show Family Day is appreciated in Ontario. 4．Where is this passage most likely taken from? A. The Internet. B. The magazine. C. The newspaper. D. The history book.
(英语)高三英语阅读理解专项训练100(附答案)
（英语）高三英语阅读理解专项训练100(附答案)一、高中英语阅读理解1．阅读下列短文，从短文后每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
The Metropolitan Museum of Art (Met) is one of the world's largest and finest art museums. Following the suggested route will help you explore the museum.The Temple of DendurThis 2000-year-old building stood near the Nile River, surrounded by a wall that no longer exists. But you can still peek through the gateway. Whose "house" is this? It's not for people. It's for gods. Can you identify them? They face out. A king faces in, bringing offerings.MetSpeaksBringing together some of the most respected thinkers on a given subject, MetSpeaks features lectures, discussions, talks, films, and forums in which compelling voices explore timely issues that connect to the Met's exhibitions and permanent collection. Program times, audiences, and topics vary.Time to SketchSettle down for a few minutes, pick something in this gallery, and have fun drawing it. Enjoy the chance to look carefully as you create your own sketch. You'll be surprised at how much more you notice, thanks to exploring art by sketching.MetAccessMake the Met yours! Choose from a variety of services and exciting programs that are tailored to meet the needs of visitors with disabilities. Program times, audiences, and topics vary.Ask for the Access Information brochure and Access Calendar at Information Desks, download the Access Calendar (PDF), or call 212-650-2010 or email access@.AdmissionFee includes admission to the Main Building and same-week admission to the Cloisters museum and gardens.Recommended FeeAdults$25Seniors (65 and older)$17Students$12Members (Join Now)FreeChildren under 12 (accompanied by an adult)FreeA. 111B. 99C. 87D. 103（2）What can you know about the Temple of Dendur?A. A high wall is surrounding the 2000-year-old building now.B. A king faces out, bringing offerings in the temple.C. The building is designed for Emperor to live in.D. The Nile River witnessed the history of the building.（3）Which of the following is TRUE about the Met?A. Issues connected with economic crisis will be discussed in MetSpeaks.B. Visitors can choose something in the gallery and have fun drawing it on the wall.C. Disabled people will find various services and programs offered especially for them.D. You can email access@ for more Admission information.【答案】（1）B（2）D（3）C【解析】【分析】本文是一篇应用文，The Metropolitan Museum of Art 艺术博物馆是世界上最大和最好的艺术博物馆之一，本文主要介绍你可以参观博物馆的路线。
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高三英语阅读理解专项训练The Antarctica is actually a desert．It is the only continent on the earth without a river or a lake．The Antarctica is covered with ice all year round．The warmest temperature ever recorded there is zero , at the South Pole．People used to think that a place so cold would have heavy snowfalls．But in fact less than ten inches of snowfalls each year , that is , less than half an inch of water．Ten times that much of rain falls in parts of the African desert．The little snow that falls in Antarctica never turns into water , It continues to pile up deeper and deeper year after year．When the snow gets to be about eighty feet deep it is turned to ice by the heavy weight of the snow above it．1．Antarctica is so called "desert" because ______．A．it is covered with sand B．it is as dry as the desert in AfricaC．it has the same temperature as a desert D．it has few rivers and lakes2．The Antarctica has ______．A.ten times as much water from the rainfall as the desertB.the same amount of water as the desertC．much more rainfall than the desertD．about one-tenth the rainfall of Africa3．The snow ______ in Antarctica．A．never stops falling B．can be soon changed into waterC．goes on piling up deeper and deeper D．remains its form forever4．In Antarctica the snow turns into ice only when ______．A．the temperature is below zero centigrade B．it first turns into waterC．the snow above it is heavy enough D．it gets cold enough5．The best title for this passage is ______．A．The Antarctica-An Ice Desert B．Snowfall at the South PoleC．The Antarctica-A Real Desert D．The Greatest Desert in the WorldBA well-dressed man entered a famous jewelry shop one day．He explained that he wished to buy a jewel for his wife's birthday．The price did not matter since he was getting along quite well with his business．After examining a number of beautiful and expensive jewels , he chose one that cost $ 5 , 000．Having paid for it．He said "Good-Bye" to the jeweler and left．a few days later , the man returned and said that his wife had liked the jewel so much that she wanted another one just like it．Though the jeweler said that it was impossible to find a jewel just the same as what he had bought , the man insisted that the jeweler advertise in the newspaper , and hewould offer $ 25, 000 for the jewel．Many people answered the advertisement , but nobody had the right things．Just when the jeweler had given up hope , a poorly-dressed old woman came into the store．To his surprise , she pulled the perfect jewel from her bag．"I don't like to sell it , "she said sadly , tears coming to her eyes．"It has been my mother's and grandmother's．But I really need the money．" The jeweler was quick to pay before the old woman changed her mind．Then he rang to tell the man about the exciting news , however , he was nowhere to be found．1．According to the shopper , he could buy a jewel at any price because ______．A．he had made a lot of money B．the jewel was for his wife's birthdayC．his wife was anxious to get one D．he was eager to please his wife．2．The jeweler changed his mind and agreed to advertise in the newspaper because ______．A．he was sure of himselfB．the shopper insisted on his demand and the shopper was willing to pay 5 times as much as $ 5 , 000 , the price of the first jewelC．the jeweler was very warm-heartedD．both B and C3．The poorly-dressed woman cried because ______．A．she was sad to part with the jewel．B．the jewel had been her mother's and her grandmother'sC．she tried to affect the jeweler D．she needed money badly4．The jewel the poorly-dressed woman sold to the jeweler ______．A．must be an imitation（仿制品）B．must be she one the old woman had bought from the man．C．must be the same one that the man had bought form the jeweler D．was really of her own5．The jeweller lost ______．[ ]A.$ 000B.$ 5 , 000C.$ 25 , 000D.much money but the exact amount was hard to tell．CTo us it seems so natural to put up an umbrella to keep the water off when it rains．But actually the umbrella was not invented as protection against rain．Its first use was a shade against the sun! Nobody knows who first invented it．but the umbrella was used in very ancient times．Probably the first to use it were Chinese , way back in the eleventh century B．C．．We know that the umbrella was used in ancient Egypt and Babylon as a sunshade．And there was a strange thing connected with its use: it became a symbol of honour and authority（权威）．In the Far East in ancient times , the umbrella was allowed to be used only by royalty（王族）or by those in high office．In Europe , the Greeks were first to use the umbrella as a sunshade．And the umbrella was in common use in ancientGreece．But it is believed that the first persons in Europe to use the umbrella as protection against the rain were ancient Romans．During the Middle Ages , the use of the umbrella practically disappeared．Then it appeared again in Italy in the late sixteenth century．And again it was considered a symbol of power and authority．By 1680 , the umbrella appeared in France , and later on in England．By the eighteenth century , the umbrella was used against rain throughout most of Europe．Umbrellas have not changed much in style（样式）during all this time , though they have become much lighter in weight．It wasn't until the twentieth century that women's umbrellas began to be made , in a whole varietyof colors．1．According to this passage , the umbrella was probably first invented ______．A．in ancient China B．in ancient Greece C．in ancient Egypt D．in ancient Rome2．Which of the following statements is not true about the umbrella?A．No one exactly knows who was the inventor of the umbrella．B．The umbrella was first invented to be used as protection against the sun．C．The umbrella changed much in style in the eighteenth century．D．In Europe , the Greeks were the first to use the umbrella．3．A strange feature（特征）of the umbrella's use is that it was used as ______．A．protection against rain B．a shade against the sunC．a symbol of honour and power D．women's decoration（装饰）4．In Europe , the umbrella was first used against the rain ______．A．during the Middle Ages B．in Rome C．by the eighteenth century D．in Greece5．This passage talks mainly about ______．A．when and how the umbrella was invented B．why the umbrella was so popular in EuropeC．the development of the umbrella D．the history and use of the umbrellaDAlthough the first thing that comes to mind when we hear the word ballet is a graceful ballerina（芭蕾舞女演员）gliding（滑动）across the stage（舞台）, the ballet is not just dancing．The final production is a combination（结合）of four arts dancing , music , drama（剧本）and painting．It is also a combination of the efforts of many people．The ballerina and her partner（舞伴）dance the main parts．It may be hard to realize that behind their seemingly effortless movements are long years of practice．She had to dance in minor（次要的）parts for many years．The premier dancer had to learn the art of partnering, of showing off the ballerina so that she appears to be perfect．Some of the people who create a ballet never appear on stage．They are responsible for（负责）the music to which the dancers move , the theme（主题）of the ballet's story , the sets and the costumes（服装）．It is theuniting of these many talents（天才）that creates the one , overall（综合的）effect．That is a ballet．1．A final ballet production is the result of ______．A．the ballerina's beauty B．the dancing of the whole troupe（剧团）C．the ability of the premier dancer D．a combination of more than dancing2．The ballerina and her partner are alike in that ______．A.both have had many years of trainingB.each of them must show off the other to good advantageC．neither of them has had to work very hardD．both of them must know the art of the partnering3．Premier dancer is another name for ______．A．the ballerina B．the leading man dancerC．a ballet D．a composer（作者）of the ballet music4．A ballet is created by ______．A．the people who appear on stage B．the people who write the music and storyC．the designers of sets and costumes D．all of the above5．The best title for this selection is ______．A．On Becoming a Ballerina B．Famous BallerinaC．Ballet : A Combination of Four Arts D．How to Write a Ballet标准答案为：B;D;C;C;A标准答案为：A;B;C;C;A标准答案为：A;C;C;C;D标准答案为：D;A;B;D;C。