高考英语阅读理解精品练习(5)
- 1 - 2014高考英语阅读理解精品练习（5）及答案（解析） C7 [2013·广东卷] A Imagination and fantasy can play an important role in achieving the things we fear.Children know this very well. Fred Epstein，in his book If I Make It to Five，tells a story he heard from one of his friends about Tom，a four－year－old boy with a cancer in his back bone.He came through several operations and a lot of pain by mastering his imagination. Tom loved to pretend，and he particularly loved to play superheroes. Dr. Epstein explained that it was actually a brilliant way for his young mind to handle the terrifying and painful life he led. The day before his third trip to the operating room，Tom was terribly afraid.“Maybe I could go as Superman，”he whispered to his mom.Hearing this, the mother hesitated for a while.She had avoided buying the expensive costume(戏装)，but finally she agreed. The next day Tom appeared as the powerful Superman，showing off through the hospital halls and coolly waving his hand to the people greeting him along the way.And Tom，with the strength of his fantasy，successfully made it through the operation. The power of imagination need not be reserved for children only.We all have the power to use our fantasies to attempt things we never thought possible，to go through those things that seem impossible，and to achieve what we never believed we could. Just as Dr.Epstein puts it，“If you can dream it，you can do it.” It doesn't mean that you should dress as a superhero for your next job interview.But，next time you are tested in a way that seems impossible, imagine what it would take to overcome it.Become the person you need to become to win over your challenge and do it in your mind first.So，let your imagination run wild，and dare to dream. 26．What do we know about Tom? A．He was seriously ill. B．He was a dishonest boy. - 2 -
C．He was crazy about magic. D．He was Dr.Epstein's patient. 27．What can be inferred about Tom's mother? A．She was a rich lady. B．She refused Tom's request. C．She wanted Tom to be a superhero. D．She wanted to get Tom through the pain. 28．When Tom went for the third operation，he ________． A．pretended to be painful B．acted like a superhero C．appeared in poor spirits D．argued with his mother 29．In the last paragraph，you are advised ________． A．to go through some difficult tests B．to wake up from your wild dreams C．to become a powerful person in your mind D．to wear expensive clothes for job interviews 30．What is the purpose of the passage? A．To tell us an interesting story. B．To help us make right decisions. C．To advise us to care about children. D．To encourage us to use our imagination. 【要点综述】 文章告诉我们，面对苦难和挑战，要充分发挥想象力的作用，使自己内心强大起来，梦想才能实现。 26．A 细节理解题。由第一段的“Tom，a four－year－old boy with a cancer in his back bone.He came through several operations…”可知，Tom 病得很厉害。 27．D 推理判断题。由第四段的“And Tom, with the strength of his fantasy，successfully made it through the operation.”可以看出，Tom的妈妈答应儿子的要求，就是想帮儿子减少手术的痛苦感。其他选项可以这样排除：由第三段的“She had avoided buying the expensive costume(戏装)，but finally she agreed.”可以看出A和B错误；- 3 -
C项可以由常识排除。 28．B 细节理解题。由第四段的“The next day Tom appeared as the powerful Superman, showing off through the hospital halls and coolly waving his hand to the people greeting him along the way.”可知当时他的行为和超人一样。故选B。 29．C 推理判断题。这是对前面所讲述的故事的升华，故事中小Tom用自己的想象力战胜了痛苦，作者在这里也建议我们面对困难时要“need to become to win over your challenge and do it in your mind first.”还要“let your imagination run wild, and dare to dream.”由此可见，C项符合题意。 30．D 写作目的题。文章开篇点题：Imagination and fantasy can play an important role in achieving the things we fear.告诉我们想象力的重要性，然后通过一个具体的例子加以论证。最后一段中作者又鼓励我们在挑战和困难面前使用想象力，使自己内心强大起来，故选D。
(2011·成都三诊，E) Every social experience that we have affects us in at least some small ways. In modern industrial and post industrial societies, however, there are four familiar influences that have special significance in the socialization process. They are the family, schooling, peer groups and the mass media. The family is the most important agent of socialization because it represents the center of children's lives. Babies are almost totally dependent on others, and the responsibilities of meeting their needs almost always fall on parents and other family members. At least until the start of schooling, the family is responsible for teaching children cultural values and attitudes towards themselves and others. Family based socialization is not entirely intentional. Children learn continuously from the kind of environment that adults create for them. Whether children learn to think of themselves as strong or weak, smart or stupid, loved or simply tolerated, is largely determined by this early environment that adults create. Parenting_styles_aside,_and_parental_attention_is_important in children's social development. Physical contact，verbal stimulation，and openness from parents and others all encourage children's intellectual(智力的) growth.
高考英语(二月)阅读理解精选(5)
2013高考英语（二月）阅读理解精选（5）及答案维B1 阅读理解(每题2分，满分8分)选材相似度：★★★★设题相似度：★★★难度系数：★★★★There're no distractions when going skiing，but just fresh air and the challenge of learning a new sport.Socalled “bad kids” can leave their reputations behind at school and forge a better one outdoors.That's the theory behind the Adventure Therapy program，which a high school counselor has developed to help small groups of students with behavior problems become more confident and socially adapted.The progressive program has seen 16 students go through it in its first two years，according to the founder Mike Reece of George McDougall High School.The former physical education teacher and ski instructor with a master's degree in psychology has seen troubled teenagers in the program develop healthy social habits before mastering an outdoor skill such as skiing.The program began in the fall of 2008，after Reece convinced school authorities there was a need for outdoor activities to help students struggling with their schooling and exhibiting behavior problems.“These are the kids who might be asked to leave the class，or be suspected of wrongdoings，you know，always getting a hard time in the regular school system，” Reece said.“So I brought them out and had them get involved in the planning.They felt part of the process and they felt special.”Students in the program join a group of seven peers facing similar difficulties every two weeks for an hour of group therapy with Reece over a pizza lunch supplied by the school.The pizza's nice，but the program's real point is the monthly outdooractivity field trip，led by Reece and another teacher.“I'm trying to expand their horizons and show them that something is out there for them，” Reece said.“A major part of the program is goalsetting and makingplans.The overall goal would include fostering a sense of optimism，connectedness，and communicating skills.”【语篇解读】本文介绍了一位老师开展“冒险运动治疗”项目，帮助问题少年克服行为障碍的事迹。
2020新高考英语新题型练习05 完形填空阅读理解七选五套餐练(5)附答案
完形填空阅读理解七选五套餐练（5）完形填空（山东省潍坊市临朐2019-2020学年高三阶段性监测）I would like to send a huge shout out to Valerie, a manager at Home Depot. I, together with my son--- a boy with special needs, came in to 36 up a refrigerator box that she 37 for me. I was 38 to use it to build a police car for Halloween around my son’s wheelchair. When I explained the 39 to Valerie, she did not 40 to offer help. After getting the box, Valerie started to 41 down to cut the box for me. My son was happy to 42 her and they got along well with each other in doing the work.After we got the box loaded, Valerie helped us brainstorm and find the other 43 we would need. Then, as we neared the checkout, she had the entire order 44 . I tried to refuse but she just said that it would bless her 45 . My disabled son may not have understood anything 46 that Valerie was kind and patient with him, but I really appreciated this huge act of 47 . The biggest blessing for me was the way she 48 my son and the way he responded to her.Thanks to Valerie, Home Depot was also 49 their Saturday craft work-shops（手工艺作坊）into my son’s school. This way, our special kids could have 50 to a wonderful environment, where they could make their own crafts! Almost all kids in the class were 51 at the activities, which made them feel the value of themselves. It turned out to be 52 with all of them at last.I think one of the most 53 things that special-needs parents need to understand is that it’s OK to let other people in. Sometimes it’s hard to accept others’ 54 ; but when you refuse it, you 55 stand in the way of letting other people bless you and in turn that blesses them.36.A. build B. pick C. show D. cut37.A. kept B. bought C. made D. chose38.A. commanded B. planning C. studying D. instructed39.A. theory B. problems C. rules D. project40.A. hesitate B. pretend C. Agree D. Dare41.A. bend B. take C. turn D. put42.A. trust B. pity C. please D. join43.A. material B. methods C. ideas D. assistance44.A. changed B. shared C. paid D. arranged45.A. quickly B. privately C. quietly D. greatly46.A. along with B. next to C. instead of D. other than47.A. understanding B. kindness C. harmony D. politeness48.A. considered B. treated C. taught D. charged49.A. transforming B. adapting C. binging D. adding50.A. admission B. access C. attachment D. reaction51.A. embarrassed B. confused C. surprised D. excited52.A. demanding B. imaginary C. popular D. familiar53.A. difficult B. important C. pleasant D. meaningful54.A. respect B. guidance C. help D. invitation55.A. even B. clearly C. exactly D. actually阅读理解（湖北省十堰市2020年高三上学期元月调研考试）AStudent Scholarships5 Strong ScholarshipApplication Deadline： August 20thScholarship Description： The 5 Strong Scholarship Foundation is a team of experienced educators that have over 30 years of experience in helping minority nationality students get into college. We have teamed up to form a foundation that's going to be devoted to building groups of 5 college ready scholars and placing them on the campuses of Historically Black Colleges and Universities.Contact： Andrew H. Ragland； 770-873-6621$ 1,000 College JumpStart ScholarshipApplication Deadline： October 8thScholarship Description： The $ 1,000 College JumpStart Scholarship is a virtue-based competition that is open to 7th—12th graders and college students and non — traditional students. Applicants must be juniorsor seniors or adult students.Contact： Adrian Monk； 650-319-8441ACF Andrew Piech Memorial ScholarshipApplication Deadline： July 9thScholarship Description： One or more scholarships are awarded each year to New Mexico graduating high school seniors and continuing college students. Students must go after a degree or certificate from a non-profit public or technical professional institution including community college.Contact： Daniel White； 505-883-6240“Species On The Edge 2. 0” Social ScholarshipApplication Deadline： September 19thScholarship Description：Conserve Wildlife Foundation invites high school student from across the state to submit an original social media campaign showing why wildlife is important to protect. The fun and educational contest provides students with the opportunity to show their talent, creativity and love for nature. The students may get scholarships if they perform well.Contact： Stephanie Dalessio； 609-984-602121. What's the $ 1,000 College JumpStart Scholarship mainly based on?A. Certificate.B. Virtue.C. Protecting wildlife.D. Helping black students.22.Who can minority nationality students call for help if they want to get a scholarship?A. Stephanie Dalessio.B. Adrian Monk.C. Daniel White.D. Andrew H. Ragland.23. Which of the following is intended for New Mexican students?A. 5 Strong Scholarship.B. $ 1,000 College JumpStart Scholarship.C. ACF Andrew Piech Memorial Scholarship.D. “Species On The Edge 2. 0" Social Scholarship.BA bunch of strangers showed up at the gym in the early morning of the last Sunday of April. A few athletes were already stretching their arms, but most of us could barely focus. As I was burning off last night's wrong decision—a big meal, I spotted a poster about a gym's 21-day workout challenge, and I immediately signed up. I always wanted to train for a marathon, so I considered this as my warm-up. Besides, I needed to stop being lazy and this was my chance to make a change.It was easy to promise on paper, but three weeks of recommended exercise routines and diet restrictions wouldn't be easy. I stuck to working out 30 minutes a day, and I didn't disturb my normal routine. Instead, I had to be faced with the tough work of being more creative in my spare time, thus breaking some bad habits.Overcoming weaknesses with willpower was my goal for the next part of the journey. But the difficult part about making a challenge is realizing that “wanting" and “doing" are two very different things. Just like a career, you have to physically work for it rather than just wait for it to happen. But that's hard. Throughout the 21 days, I often told myself that the challenge was meaningless and tried to sabotage myself from exercising. However, finally I overcame that negative thought and kept working out.At the end of the challenge, I learned something even more important: Feeling the results is better than seeing them. I had fewer headaches and more energy, and was simply happier. I even felt a little smarter as I researched which foods were better for my body, and learned how to make healthier meals. I felt a sense of accomplishment, too, because even though I wanted to give up dozens of times, I didn't. I felt my waist got smaller and my arms got stronger, and I no longer felt guilty after having a piece of cake or a drink.24. What was the author's wrong decision?A. Going to the gym early.B. Training for a marathon.C. Eating a lot the previous night.D. Stopping being lazy for a change.25. What is paragraph 2 mainly about?A. Some of the author's bad habits.B. Some ways of the author's killing his spare time.C. The importance of sticking to the normal daily routine.D. The difficulty of the author's keeping on with the workout plan.26. What does the underlined word “sabotage" in paragraph 3 probably mean?A. Prevent.B. Hear.C. Improve.D. Distinguish.27. What did the author learn from the workout challenge?A. Eating healthy food is more important than exercising.B. Overcoming a challenge could bring good feelings to him.C. It's more important to see what he likes than just feel it.D. There was no need to feel guilty about things he disliked to do.CA new study shows that air pollution can cause a huge reduction in our intelligence. The study was a project involving researchers at Peking University in China and Yale University in the United States.The researchers reported that long-term exposure to air pollution can affect a person's mental abilities in two areas: Language and math.The researchers studied about 25,000 people from across China. Between 2010 and 2014, these Chinese men, women and children were given language and math tests. Then researchers compared the test results with measurements of pollution in the air, namely nitrogen dioxide and sulfur dioxide （二氧化硫）.Xi Chen of the Yale School of Public Health led the study. He and his team found that breathing pollutedair can reduce a person's education level by about one year.Chen said that the effect generally is worse for those over 64 years of age, for men and for those with little or no education.“The older persons—they are more affected. And we find, quite amazingly, males are more affected than females. And people working outdoors are more affected than people working indoors.He noted that the youngest people in the study were 10 years old, while the oldest was 90 years old. They came from China's 33 provinces. In his words, the data and facts are convincing and this range of ages and locations across the country provided a real, objective and representative sample.The researchers noted that the effect of air pollution on verbal ability is even more serious as people age, especially among men and the less educated. The researchers also stressed that every country, whether developed, developing or poor, should focus on air pollution orhumans will face a bad situation.28. What is the result of the study?A. Air pollution has a bad effect on people's intelligence.B. Females are more affected by air pollution than males.C. Americans are more affected by air pollution than Chinese.D. People working indoors are actually not affected by air pollution.29. What did Chen say about the study?A. It is doubtful.B. It is extremely unfair.C. It is common and not representative.D. It is relatively objective and persuasive.30. What did the researchers emphasize in the last paragraph?A. The data from the 33 provinces is convincing.B. The whole world should pay attention to air pollution.C. The less educated take more responsibility for air pollution.D. Air pollution's influence on verbal ability is less serious as people age.31. Where is the text most likely taken from?A. A life diary.B. A guidebook.C. A science magazine.D. A biography.DStories are shared in many ways. They are described in books and magazines. They are read around the campfire at night. They are randomly distributed from stand-alone booths. But what else?To revive （复兴）literature in the era of fast news and smartphone addiction, Short Edition, a French publisher of short-form literature, has set up more than 30 story dispensers （分发机）in the USA in the past years to deliver fiction at the push of a button at restaurants, universities and government offices.Francis Ford Coppola, the film director and winemaker, liked the idea so much that he invested in the company and placed a dispenser at his Cafe Zoetrope in San Francisco. Last month public libraries in some other cities announced they would be setting them up, too. There is one on the campus at Penn State. A few can be found in downtown West Palm Beach, Fla. And Short Edition plans to announce more, including at the Los Angeles International Airport.“Everything old is n ew again," said Andrew Nurkin, the director of the Free Library of Philadelphia, which is one of the libraries that set up the dispensers. “We want people to be easily exposed to literature. We want to advance literacy among children and inspire theircreativity.Here's how a dispenser works： It has three buttons on top indicating choices for stories that can be read in one minute, three minutes or five minutes. When a button is pushed, a short story is printed. The stories are free. They are chosen from a computer category of more than 100,000 original submissions by writers whoseworks have been evaluated by Short Edition's judges, and transmitted over a mobile network. Offerings can be tailored to specific interests, like children's fiction or romance. Short Edition gets stories for its category by holding writing contests.Short Edition set up its first booth in 2016 and has 150 machines worldwide. “The idea is to make people happy," said Kristan Leroy, director of Short Edition, “There is too much unhappiness today. ”32. What do we know about the stories sent by dispensers?A. They are expensive.B. They are short in form.C. They can be read on smartphones.D. They are mainly taken from magazine literature.33. Where can you find the popularity of story dispensers in America?A. In paragraph 3.B. In paragraph 4.C. In paragraph 5.D. In paragraph 6.34. Which is the main purpose of setting up the dispensers according to Andrew Nurkin?A. To get rid of people's smartphone addiction.B. To reduce the financial stress of libraries.C. To make people have access to literature.D. To advertise the network literature.35. What is the best title for the text?A. Online Reading: a Virtual TourB. Short Edition, a French PublisherC. Everything Old Will Be Popular AgainD. Taste of Literature, at the Push of a Button七选五（福建省厦门外国语学校2020届高三12月月考）It is sometimes thought that the longing for material goods, the need to buy things, is a relatively modern invention. 36 Trade or shopping is certainly an ancient desire, and existed before our ancestors invented writing, laws, cities or farming, even before they used metal to make tools.Humans are born to trade. 37 Evidence from hunter-gatherers suggests that the exchange of food and other necessary things comes naturally, as well as the ability to keep a record of the credits involved. And once trade begins, the benefits are hard to resist.Ancient local coastal people in northern Australia traded fish hooks, along a chain of trading partners, with people living 400 miles inland, who cut and polished local stone to make axes（斧子）. 38 Finally, both groups of "producers", by concentrating on things they could produce and exchanging them for other things they needed, benefited as a result.Trade in the necessities of life, such as food and simple tools, is not really surprising, considering the link between these basic items and survival. What is surprising, though, is that our taste for unnecessary expensive objects also goes back a long way.In South Africa, 100,000-year-old decorative dyes（染料）have been found in an area where none were produced. 39 Small round pieces of glass 76,000 years old were also found at the same place. The earliest jewellery known to us was not just random findings—they were grouped together in size and had holes like those used for threading onto a necklace.Archaeologists argue that trade prepared the way for the complex societies in which we live today. 40 However, their modern equivalents—fast cars and expensive clothes—hold the same attraction for us as "trade goods" did for people 100,000 years ago.A．And we don't need shops or money to do it.B．These are powerful proofs for cash purchase.C．In fact, its roots go back to the beginning of humanity.D．However, the first trade began from the exchange of objects.E．Modern-day shoppers may not be impressed by ancient glass pieces.F．It is thought that these goods were bought at least 30 kilometres away. G．Every individual along the chain made a profit, even if he produced neither himself.参考答案完形填空36-40 BABDA 41-45ADACD 46-50DBBCB 51-55DCBCD阅读理解21 -23 BDC 24 -27 CDAB 28 -31 ADBC 32-35 BACD七选五36-40 CAGFE。
高考英语二轮复习升级训练卷十六 阅读理解(五)
语鹅市安置阳光实验学校高考第二轮复习英语山东版专题升级训练十六阅读理解(五)第一节阅读理解AGrace Kane hangs onto an Olympic dream of clinging to a granite(花岗岩)wall by her fingertips 70 feet from the ground.The fearless girl is only 10，but already has scaled great heights in the sport of rock climbing.Last week，Kane won a bronze in the 11 and younger sport class at the USA Climbing Youth National Championships in Atlanta.She was the only competitor of the 31 there with no climbing coach or topflight facilities in which to train.Climbing will become an exhibition at the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics in Brazil.The hope of enthusiasts is that the sport will gain full status in 2020.“I'm already training for that，” said Kane.“Climbing is my passion，my love，and I want to make something of it.”Her dad took her to climb rocks on her fourth birthday for the first time and today he can't keep up with her.“It's the freedom to let loose，” she said.“When I'm up there，I'm so focused and don't hear anything.I always feel comforted knowing people are supporti ng me.”The bronze in Atlanta qualified Kane for the USA team and November's International Championships in Ecuador.That's a trip she might have to miss because it's too expensive.Kane held a backyard music concert—she played the guitar and the piano and wrote inspirational songs—and raised $600 for her $1,500 trip to Atlanta.She's also been sponsored by a shoe company，but must rely heavily on donations from family and friends for travel expenses.Her mom Heather Kane said the family has chosen “to do what ever we need to help her achieve her goals”．One of Grace's biggest challenges is finding balance in her life.There's school，her music and church to fit around climbing.“Climbing is going to mean sacrificing things other kids might pursue，” Grace said.“But it doesn't bother me.It's like playing the piano；you can't take a break or you'll lose your touch.”1．What would be the best title of the passage?A．Rock Climbing Gains PopularityB．Grace Kane Likes ChallengesC．A Young Climber Follows Her DreamD．An Amazing Victory for a Young Rock Climber2．We can learn from the second paragraph that rock climbing ______. A．is not an exhibition at the Olympics nowB．is an official event at the Olympics nowC．is not open to childrenD．will gain full status in 20203．Which of the following is TRUE about Grace Kane?A．She is only interested in rock climbing.B．She is a girl with many talents.C．Rock climbing has affected her study.D．She has won gold medals in several matches.4．One of Grace's biggest challenges is to ______.A．find a capable coach for herB．get qualified for the USA teamC．raise enough money for International competitionsD．keep balance between rock climbing and other activities 5．What do we know about Grace Kane's parents?A．They are quite concerned about her studies.B．They regretted allowing her to try rock climbing.C．They will fully support their daughter's pursuit.D．They can fully afford her expenses in her competitions.B(2012山东桓台二中月考，D)“Our aim is to take our art to the world and make people understand what it is to move，” said David Belle，the founder of parkour(跑酷)．Do you love running？It is a good exercise，yet many people find it boring.But what if making your morning jog a creative one？Like jumping from walls and over gaps，and ground rolls？Just like the James Bond in the movie Casino Royale？Bond jumps down from a roof to a windowsill(窗台)and then runs several blocks over obstacles on the way.It is just because of Bond's wonderful performances that the sport has become popular worldwide.Yes，that's parkour，an extreme street sport aimed at moving from one point to another as quickly as possible，getting over all the obstacles in the path using only the abilities of the human body.Parkour is considered an extreme sport.As its participants dash around a city，they may jump over fences，run up walls and even move from rooftop to rooftop.Parkour can be just as exciting and charming as it sounds，but its participants see parkour much more than that.Overcoming all the obstacles on the course and in life is part of the philosophy(理念)behind parkour.This is the same as life.You must determine your destination，go straight，jump over all the barriers as if in parkour and never fall back from them in your life，to reach the destination successfully.A parkour lover said，“I love parkour because its philosophy has become my life，my way to do everything.”Another philosophy we've learnt from parkour is freedom.It can be done by anyone，at any time，anywhere in the world.It is a kind of expression of trust in yourself that you earn energy and confidence.6．Parkour has become popular throughout the world because of ______.A．its founder，David Belle B．the film，Casino RoyaleC．its risks and tricks D．the varieties of participants 7．The underlined word “obstacles” in Para graph 2 is closest in meaning to “______”．A．streets B．objectsC．barriers D．roofs8．Which of the following is true of parkour?A．It challenges human abilities. B．It is a good but boring sport.C．It needs special training. D．It is a team sport.9．As its participants move around a city，______.A．they can ask for help B．they may choose to escapeC．they should run to extremes D．they must learn to survive 10．Which of the following is the philosophy of parkour?A．Sports and extremes. B．Excitement and popularity.C．Dreams and success. D．Determination and freedom.CSchools are almost all connected to the Internet.But some have more technology，and use it more，than others.For example，some schools use computers for activities like video conferencing，to bring the world into the classroom.And some classrooms are equipped with things like a Smart Board，a kind of interactive whiteboard.Interactive whiteboards are large displays for presentations.They connect to a computer and can operateby touch.They can be used for documents or writing or to project video.Some teachers are trying creative new ways to teach with devices like iPods and mobile phones.But educators say the most important thing，as always，is the content.Yet technology can have special importance in some cases.Cosmobot is a therapy(治疗)robot.It stands about half a meter tall and has a blue body and a friendly face with big eyes.One child who works with it is sixyearold Kevin Fitzgerald.Kevin has developmental dyspraxia；he has difficulty moving his mouth and tongue.He works with Carole SemangoSprouse as he interacts with the Cosmobot during therapy for his condition.Here，he uses a set of buttons attached to a computer to make the silent robot move forward，backward or around in circles.Kevin's mother thinks the robot has had a calming influence，helping her son get along better with his friends.Cosmobot was developed by Anthro Tronix.Corinna Lathan started the company ten years ago to work with children with cerebral palsy，Down's syndrome，autism and other developmental disabilities.Children become friends with the robot，she says.That can have a big effect on their behavior，helping them work harder and longer in therapy sessions.Corinna Lathan is currently working with a British company to develop other socially helpful robots.She says they are still considered research tools in the United States，and not used as much as in places like Britain and Japan.But she hopes to change that.11．It's known from the text that ______.A．schools have easy access to the Internet todayB．new technology is seldom applied to teachingC．the Internet is of equal importance in schoolsD．using computers for activities is laborsaving12．Which of the following is NOT right about Smart Board?A．It's a kind of teaching facility.B．It can be used to project video.C．It's a display for presentation.D．It's not easy to be connected to computers.13．What's “dyspraxia” according to Para.5?A．Speech barrier. B．Movement disorder.C．Visual impairment. D．Loss of memory.14．Which of the following is RIGHT according to the text?A．Cosmobot is designed to play with.B．Cosmobot is costly and not user friendly.C．Cosmobot can be controlled by a computer.D．Anthro Tronix is a designer of a certain company.15．What can we learn from Corinna Lathan?A．She's employed by a British company.B．Cosmobot is popular around the world.C．She wants to make previous products widespread.D．IPods and mobile phones are valued in class.DLife comes in a package.This package includes happiness and sorrow，failure and success，hope and despair.Life is a learningprocess.Experiences in life teach us new lessons and make us a better person.With each passing day we learn to handle various situations.LoveLove plays a pivotal role in our life.Love makes you feel wanted.Without love a person could go hayward and also become cruel and ferocious.In the early stage of our life，our parents are the ones who show us with unconditional love and care；they teach us about what is right and wrong，good and bad.But we always tend to take this for granted.It is only after marriage and having kids that a person understands and becomes sensitive to others' feelings.Kids make a person responsible and mature and help us to understand life better.Happiness and SorrowMaterialistic happiness is short lived，but happiness achieved by bringing a smile on others' face gives a certain level of fulfillment.Peace of mind is the main link to happiness.No mind is happy without peace.We realize the true worth of happiness when we are in sorrow.Sorrow is basically due to death of a loved one，failure and despair.But these things are temporary and pass away.Failure and SuccessFailure is the path to success.It helps us to touch the sky，teaches us to survive and shows us a specific way.Success brings in money，fame，pride and selfrespect.Here it becomes very important to keep our head on our shoulder.The only way to show our gratitude to God for bestowing success on us is by being humble，modest，courteous and respectful tothe less fortunate ones.Hope and DespairHope is what keeps life going.Parents always hope their children will do well.Hope makes us dream.Hope builds in patience.Life teaches us not to despair even in the darkest hour，because after every night there is a day.Nothing remains the same.We have only one choice to keep moving on in life and be hopeful.Life teaches us not to regret over yesterday，for it has passed and is beyond our control.Tomorrow is unknown，for it could either be bright or dull.So the only alternative is to work hard today，so that we will enjoy a better tomorrow.16．In the passage，the author compares life to ______.A．a package B．joy and sorrowC．failure and success D．hope and despair17．In which section can readers probably read the passage?A．Opinions. B．Politics.C．Education. D．Lifestyles.18．How is the passage organized?A．In order of rules. B．In order of frequency.C．By making comparison. D．In order of importance.19．What's the general meaning of the last sentence of the whole passage?A．If you work hard，you'll have a better life in the future.B．When choosing between “today” and “tomorrow”，you'd better enjoy tomorrow.C．What you only can choose is to work hard today rather than tomorrow.D．Enjoying a better tomorrow is your only choice.20．What's the purpose of the passage?A．To encourage people to love each other.B．To tell people how to deal with happiness and sorrow.C．To remind people of keeping having a beautiful dream.D．To give readers some information about life.第二节阅读表达You may not realize it，but you are doing more than just studying when you are at school.The school is also the place where youlearn______.But this is not always easy.What can you do if you just don't like one of your classmates?If you discover that you have problems getting along with yourclassmates or friends，the most important thing to learn is tolerance.Tolerance is the ability to realize and respect the differences in others.We can not change the way that other people do things，so it is important to learn to live happily with them.Tolerance will make everyone get on better with each other.Knowing others constantly makes us understand others' differences.Something different does not exactly mean that it is bad.Tolerance teaches us to keep an even temper and an open mind.You need to remember an old saying，“Treat others how you want to be treated.” You would like to be treated kindly by your classmates，so it is important to treat them kindly too.If you tolerate something，it does not mean that you have to like it.No one is asking you to change who you are or what you believe in.Tolerance just means that you should respect the differences in others and not try to make them change.It is important to practice tolerance，because it will make everyone's life easier.Learn to accept people for their different abilities and interests.The world is very different，and practicing tolerance in your own school and city can help make a difference.1．What is the main idea of the text？(within 10 words)________________________________________________________________ ________2．Which sentence in the text can be replaced by the following one?Getting to know someone may help you understand why they do things differently.________________________________________________________________ ________3．Please fill in the blank in the first paragraph with proper words or phrases to complete the sentence.(within 10 words)________________________________________________________________ ________4．Why is tolerance important？How can you get along well with your classmates？(within 30 words)________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________5．Translate the underlined sentence in the last paragraph into Chinese.________________________________________________________________ ________参考答案第一节A1. 答案：C解析：主旨大意题。
高中英语真题：2017高考英语阅读理解一轮(九月)精编(五)
2017高考英语阅读理解一轮（九月）精编（五）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。
A lot of us lose life's tough battles by starting a frontal attack--when a touch of humor might well enable us to win. Consider the case of a young friend of mine, who was on his trapped w ay to work shortly after receiving an ultimatum(最后通牒) about the job. Although there was a good reason for Sam' s being late--serious illness at home--he decided that this by-now-familiar excuse wouldn't work any longer. His supervisor was probably already pacing up and down preparing a dismissal s peech.Yes, the boss was, Sam entered the office at 9:35. The place was as quiet as a locker room; everyone was hard at work. S am's supervisor came up to him. Suddenly, Sam forced a grin and stretched out his hand. "How do you do!" he said. "I'm S am Maynard. I'm applying for a job, which, I understand, beca me available just 35 minutes ago. Does the early bird get the worm?"The room exploded in laughter, except that the supervisor ha d to clamp off a smile and walked back to his office. Sam May nard had saved his job--with the only tool that could win, a laugh.Humor is a most effective, yet frequently neglected, means of handling the difficult situations in our lives. It can be used for patching up differences, apologizing, saying "no", criticizing, g etting the other fellow to do what you want without his losing f ace. For some jobs, it's the only tool that can succeed. It is a way to discuss subjects so sensitive that serious dialog may s tart a quarrel. For example, many believe that comedians on t elevision are doing more today for racial and religious toleran ce than people in any other forum.1. Why was Sam late for his job?A. Because he was seriously ill at home.B. Because he received an ultimatum.C. Because he was busy applying for a new job.D. Because he was caught in a traffic jam.2. What is the main idea of this passage?A. Sam Maynard saved his job with humor.B. Humor is important in our lives.C. Early bird can get the worm.D. Humor can solve racial discriminations.3. The phrase "clamp off" in Paragraph 3 means ________.A. try to hold backB. pretend to setC. send offD. give out4. Which of the following statements can we infer from the pa ssage?A. Many lose life's battles for they are always late.B. Sam was supposed to come to his office at 8:30.C. It wasn't the first time that Sam came late for his work.D. Humor is the most effective way of solving problems.1、答案解析：答案为D。
2022天津宝坻区高考英语阅读类和短文改错练习(5)及答案
阅读理解。
阅读下列短文, 从给的四个选项 (A、B、C和D) 中, 选出最佳选项。
Why should mankind explore space? Why should money, time and effort be spent exploring and researching something with so few apparent benefits? Why should resources be spent on space rather than on conditions and people on Earth? These are questions that, understandably, are very often asked.Perhaps the best answer lies in our genetic makeup(基因构成) as human beings. What drove our ancestors to move from the trees into the plains, and on into all possible areas and environments? The wider the spread of a species, the better its chance of survival. Perhaps the best reason for exploring space is this genetic tendency to expand wherever possible.Nearly every successful civilization has explored, because by doing so, any dangers in surrounding areas can be identified and prepared for. Without knowledge, we may be completely destroyed by the danger. With knowledge, we can lessen its effects.Exploration also allows minerals and other potential(潜在的) resources to be found.Even if we have no immediate need of them, they will perhaps be useful later. Resources may be more than physical possessions. Knowledge or techniques have been acquired through exploration. The techniques may have medical applications which can improve the length or quality of our lives. We have already benefited from other spin－offs including improvements in earthquake prediction, in satellites for weather forecasting and in communications systems. Even nonstick pans and mirrored sunglasses are byproducts(副产品) of technological developments in the space industry!While many resources are spent on what seems a small return, the exploration of space allows creative, brave and intelligent members of our species to focus on what may serve to save us. While space may hold many wonders and explanations of how the universe was formed or how it works, it also holds dangers. The danger exists, but knowledge can help human beings to survive. Without the ability to reach out across space, the chance to save ourselves might not exist.While Earth is the only planet known to support life, surely the adaptive ability of humans would allow us to live on other planets. It is true that the lifestyle would be different, but human life and cultures have adapted in the past and surely could in the future.1．Why does the author mention the questions in Paragraph 1?A．To express his doubts.B．To compare different ideas.C．To introduce points for discussion.D．To describe the conditions on Earth.2．What is the reason for exploring space based on Paragraph 2?A．Humans are nature－born to do so.B．Humans have the tendency to fight.C．Humans may find new sources of food.D．Humans don’t like to stay in the same place.3．The underlined word “spin－offs” in Paragraph 4 probably refers to ________.A．survival chances B．potential resourcesC．unexpected benefits D．physical possessions4．What makes it possible for humans to live on other planets?A．Our genetic makeup.B．Resources on the earth.C．The adaptive ability of humans.D．Byproducts in space exploration.[解题导语] 本文是一篇谈论文，向我们阐述了人类进行太空探究的缘由。
2022拉萨市高考英语短二轮：阅读类练习(5)及答案
2022拉萨市高考英语短二轮：阅读类练习（5）及答案试一试阅读理解。
阅读下列短文, 从给的四个选项(A、B、C和D) 中, 选出最佳选项。
Very old people do raise moral problems for almost everyone who comes in contact with them. Their values—this can’t be repeated too often—are not necessarily our values. Physical comfort, cleanness and order are not necessarily the most important things. The social services from time to time find themselves faced with a flat with decaying food covered by small worms, and an old person lying alone in bed, taking no notice of the worms. But is it interfering(干涉) with personal freedom to insist that they go to live with some of their relatives so that they might be taken better care of? Some social workers, the ones who clear up the worms, think we are in danger of carrying this concept of personal freedom to the point where serious risks are being taken with the health and safety of the old.Indeed, the old can be easily hurt or harmed. The body is like a car, it needs more mechanical maintenance(机械修理，保养) as it gets older. You can carry this comparison right through to the provision of spare parts. But never forget that such operations are painful experiences, however good the results will be. And at what point should you stop to treat the old body? Is it morally right to try to push off death by seeking the development of drugs to excite the forgetful old mind and to activate the old body, knowing that it is designed to die? You can’t ask doctors or scientists to decide, because so long as they can see the technical opportunities, they will feel bound to give them a try, on the principle that while there’s life, there’s hope.When you talk to the old people, however, you are forced to the conclusion that whether age is happy or unpleasant depends less on money or on health than it does on your ability to have fun.1. What does the passage mainly tell us?A. The values are different between the old and the young.B. The moral problems raised by old people.C. The personal freedom for the old.D. Old people’s viewpoint on life.2. We can know from the first paragraph that________.A. Very old people would like to live alone to have more personal freedom.B. Very old people are able to keep their room clean.C. Very old people like to live with their children.D. Social services have nothing to do with very old people. 3. According to the author, which of the following is right?A. The older a person, the more care he needs.B. Too much emphasis has been put on old people’s values.C. The human body can’t be compared to a car.D. It is easy to provide spare parts for old people.4.The underlined word “it” in the last paragraph refers to “________”.A. their money or their healthB. the conclusion you come toC. your talk to the old peopleD. whether age is happy or unpleasant【参考答案及解析】1.B 主旨大意题。
高中英语真题-高考英语阅读理解、书面表达自练(5)答案(三月)
高中英语真题:高考英语阅读理解、书面表达自练（5）答案（三月）阅读理解。
【2013·江西省高三上学期七校联考】A year ago August，Dave Fuss lost his job driving a truck for a small company in west Michigan.His wife，Gerrie，was still working in the local school cafeteria，but work for Dave was scarce，and the price of everything was rising.The Fusses were at risk of joining the millions of Americans who have lost their home s in recent years.Then Dave and Gerrie received a timely gift —$7,000，a legacy (遗产) from their neighbors Ish and Arlene Hatch who died in an accident.“It really made a difference when we were going und er financially，” says Dave.But the Fusses weren’t the only folks in Alto and the neighbori ng town of Lowell to receive the unexpected legacy from the Hatches.Dozens of other families were touched by the Hatche s’ generosity.In some cases，it was a few thousand dollars；in others，it was more than $100,000.It surprised nearly everyone that the Hatches had so much m oney，more than $3 million—they were an elderly couple who lived in an old house on what was left of the family farm.Children of the Great Depression，Ish and Arlene were known for their habit of saving.They liked comparison shopping and would routinely go from store to st ore，checking prices before making a new purchase. Through the years，the Hatches paid for local children to attend summer camp wh en their parents couldn’t afford it.“Ish and Arlene never asked if you needed anything，” says their friend Sandy Van Weeld en.“They could see things they could do to make you happier ，and they would do them.”Even more extraordinary was that the Hatches had their farml and distributed.It was the Hatches’ wish that their legacy—a legacy of kindness as much as one of dollars and cents—should enrich the whole community and last for generations to come.Neighbors helping neighbors—that was Ish and Arlene Hatch’s story.1．According to the text，the Fusses________.A．were employed by a truck companyB．were in financial difficultyC．worked in a school cafeteriaD．lost their home2．Which of the following is true of the Hatches?A．They had their children during the Great Depression. B．They left the family farm to live in an old house. C．They gave away their possessions to their neighbors. D．They helped their neighbors to find jobs.3．Why would the Hatches routinely go from store to store? A．They decided to open a store.B．They wanted to save money.C．They couldn’t afford expensive things.D．They wanted to buy gifts for local kids.4．According to Sandy Van Weelden，the Hatches were________.A．understanding B．optimisticC．childlike D．curious5．What can we learn from the text?A．The community of Alto was poor.B．The summer camp was attractive to the parents.C．Sandy Van Weelden got a legacy from the Hatches. D．The Hatches would like the neighbors to follow their exam ple.语篇解读在Fuss一家陷入财政危机时，他们收到了邻居Hatch夫妇的遗产，从而渡过了难关。
高考英语阅读理解基础精品训练题_5
定额市鞍钢阳光实验学校2014高考英语阅读理解基础精品训练题（106）及答案阅读理解------BHe has vowed that he will not stop building his business until it is worth £100 million. But hard-working Owens can stop for at least a moment's celebration after making his first £1 million at the age of 16. Owens, who has used a computer since the age of seven, began teaching himself basic web design at the age of ten when he was given his first Mac computer. He used his pocket money to fund his first business project, website Mac Box Bundle at just 14 which has made £700,000 since its establishment in 2008. Mac Box Bundle sells a combination of popular Mac applications which are worth up to $400 together for under just $100 and donates 10 percent of the money to charities.He then established an advertising company Branchr a year later and worked on the business after school and at weekends. Branchr made a surprising £500,000 in its first year. Branchr works as a platform for website owners to sell advertising.Owens, from Northampton, currently employs eight staff---all adults---around the UK and America as sales and technical assistants. The young man lives with his parents. His mother who is a company secretary said he was inspired to go into business after observing the huge success achieved by Apple's chief executive officers(首席执行官) Steve Jobs.Owens said, "I think everyone has business sense in them, and they just need to gain experience and be determined to make it. There is no magical formula(法则) for business, It takes hard work, determination and the drive to do something great. My aim is to become a leading name in the world of Internet and mobile advertising and push myself right to the top of the game.The teenager insists his professional success has not affected his personal life, and says his interests include photography and playing the guitar. "My friends and I don't really talk about my success. To them I'm just a normal teenager and it doesn't change anything between us."6. What can we know from Paragraph 1?A. Owens' company is worth £1 million now.B. Owens learned to use computers at the age of 10.C. Owens made £700,000 from Mac Box Bundle in 2008.D. Owens is successful and enthusiastic about public welfare.7From Paragraph 2 we know that Branchr _____________.A. takes up all Owens' spare timeB. offers a platform for advertising businessC. designs practical software for website ownersD. takes up advertising business for Nac Box Bundle8Why did Owens come up with the idea of doing business?A. Because eight adults were ready to help.B. Because it was easy to establish web companies.C. Because his parents wanted him to have a try.D. Because he drew inspiration from Steve jobs.9Owens tends to think that ____________.A. every person has potential talent for businessB. getting experienced in business needs determinationC. it is hard work for people to decide to do something great.D. he is sure to play a leading part in the world of the Internet. 10What do Ownes' friends think about him?A. He sets a good example.B. He does quite well in music.C. He is a common school boy.D. He puts friendship above anything else.B篇英国北安普敦16岁男孩欧文斯从14岁起，通过创建网站和开办网络公司，在过去短短两年的时间里，狂赚了120万英镑，成为英国最年轻的百万富翁。
2024年高考英语阅读练习10篇(外刊精选)
高中英语外刊阅读语篇精选20篇阅读理解(1)本篇源自：Woodland Park ZooAbout the programFor individuals aged 16 years and older.Volunteers are ambassadors for Woodland Park Zoo and an important part of our zoo team. We seek individuals who are excited about engaging in thez00's mission to save wildlife and inspire everyone to make conservation a priority in their lives.The primary focus of our volunteers is engaging with zoo guests by offering assistance and information, facilitating extraordinary zoo experiences and helping at a variety of special events. Once in the program, volunteers also have the opportunity to apply and interview for positions in other aspects of the zoo's operations including horticulture, education and leadership roles within the Volunteer Program RequirementsOur program offers all volunteers opportunities to continuously learn more about conservation and animals, and to make an impact every day through this active role in the zoo community.Volunteer program requirementsThe Woodland Park Zoo Volunteer Program requires interested individuals to:Be at least 16 years old;Demonstrate commitment to the highest standards of customer service;Have enthusiasm for people, animals and conservation;Commit to the Volunteer Program for a minimum of one year;Meet the minimum service requirement of six hours per month;Attend one Volunteer Program information session;Successfully complete zoo ambassador training;Pay a one-time S 30 program fee to cover costs upon entry into the program(there is no fee to apply; financial assistance is available);Provide proof of full vaccination against COVID-19 if accepted into zoo ambassador training;People are considered fully vaccinated two weeks after their second dose in atwo-dose series or two weeks after a single-dose vaccine. Volunteer placement offers may be withdrawn for individuals who do not comply with this policy.( B )1.What is a volunteer expected to do?A. Organize a variety of special events.B. Improve zoo guests' visiting experiences.C. Assist in academic research and collect data.D. Create opportunities to interview zoo guests.( A )2. Who might be a qualified volunteer?A. A senior with sufficient time and enthusiasm.B. A primary school student devoted to customer service.C. An experienced, committed, and unvaccinated college student.D. A retired biology professor signing up for the zoo ambassador training.( B )3. Where is this text probably taken from?A. An advertisement.B.A website article.C. An academic essay.D. A scientific journal.阅读理解(2)本篇源自：The Los Angeles TimesThe summer isn't even halfway through and it's already proved to be a season of deadly extremes.In a little over a month, four major heatwaves have broiled the Western United States,including record-breaking triple-digit temperatures in Oregon and Washington that caused hundreds of heat-related deaths.Wildfires are again tearing through the West, burning hundreds of thousands of acres in California, Oregon and British Columbia in Canada. The fires are so massive that smoke has traveled all the way to the East Coast, prompting health warnings in Connecticut and Maryland and turning the skies above New York City hazy and red. And from Germany to China, extreme flooding has caused death and destruction. At least180 people in Germany, Belgium and the Netherlands were killed last week when two months' worth of rain fell in two days, causing floods and mudslides. In the central Chinese province of Henan, 14 people died after riders were trapped on a subway amid catastrophic flooding after torrential rains.These terrifying scenes from across the globe have long been predicted by scientists studying our warming planet. Higher temperatures would lead to more heatwaves and droughts in some areas that would fuel bigger, more frequent wildfires. In other areas the warmer climate would trap moisture in the atmosphere, leading to heavier rainfall during storms.Climate change is making normal weather events-heatwaves, droughts, rainstorms and hurricanes more extreme and more devastating to communities unprepared for the attack. What's most frightening, however, is that extremes are happening faster than many predicted. As the last few weeks has shown, there's no time to waste. The summer has already given a terrible glimpse of the future if we don't change course now.( A )1. What does the underlined word “broiled" mean in Paragraph 2?A. Roasted.B.Flooded.C.Burnt.D.Swept.( D )2.How does the author stress the severity of extreme flooding?A. By making comparisons.B. By describing details.C. By analyzing causes.D. By listing numbers.( A )3.The underlined part "These terrifying scenes" in Paragraph 5 refers to①heatwaves ② wildfires ③ extreme flooding ④ tornadoes ⑤ hurricanesA.①②③B.②③④C.①③④D.③④⑤( B )4. What is the purpose of the passage?A. To inform us of extreme weather.B. To call on us to pay more attention to climate change.C. To instruct us how to survive in extreme weather.D. To predict climate change in the future.阅读理解(3)本篇源自：NatureSince first appearing in India in late 2020, the Delta variant of SARS-CoV-2 has become the predominant strain（主要毒株）in much of the world. Researchers might now know why Delta has been so "successful": People infected with it produce far more viruses than those infected with the original version ofSARS-CoV-2,making it very easy to spread.According to current estimates, the Delta variant could be more than twice as transmissible as the original strain ofSARS-CoV-2. To find out why, epidemiologist Jing Lu at the Guangdong Próvincial Center for Disease Control and Prevention in Guangzhou, China, and his colleagues tracked 62 people who were some of the first people in mainland China to become infected with the Delta strain.The team tested study participants' "viral load”-a measure of the density of viral particles in the body-every day throughout the course of infection to see how it changed over time.Researchers then compared participants' infection patterns with those of 63 people who contracted the original SARS-CoV-2 strain in 2020.The researchers report that the virus was first detectable in people with the Delta variant four days after exposure, compared with an average of six days among people with the original strain,suggesting that Delta reproduces much faster. Individuals infected with Delta also had viral loads up to 1,260 times higher than those in people infected with the original strain.The combination of a large number of viruses and a short incubation period makes sense as an explanation for Delta's heightened transmissibility, says epidemiologist BenjamiCowling at the University of Hong Kong. The sheer amount of virus in the respiratory tract means that super spreading events are likely to infect even more people, and that people might begin spreading the virus earlier after they become infected.And the short incubation period makes contact tracing more difficult in countries such as China,which systematically tracks each infected person's contacts and requires them to quarantine.“Putting it all together, Delta's really difficult to stop," Cowling says.( D )1. What is the purpose of epidemiologist Jing Lu's research?A. To find out whether Delta is a variant of SARS-CoV-2.B. To determine how SARS-CoV-2 progresses.C. To find out the solution to ending COVID-19.D. To find out what causes Delta to spread faster.( A )2. How does Jing Lu's team conduct their research?A.By comparing the participants' infection patterns.B. By monitoring the participants' course of infection.C. By measuring the participants' exposure time to Delta.D. By analyzing the data collected from previous studies.( D )3.Which of the following does NOT make for the fast spread of Delta?A. Delta's high viral loads.B. Delta's rapid reproduction ability.C. Delta's short incubation period.D. Delta's ability to escape the immune system.( D )4.What is Cowling's attitude toward stopping Delta?A.Indifferent.B. Ambiguous.C. Optimistic.D. Cautious.阅读理解(4)本篇源自：The EconomistA toothpaste tube, squeezed and twisted out of shape in a vain attempt to extract its remaining contents, haunts many a bathroom. But not, perhaps, for much longer. Colgate-Palmolive,an American consumer-goods giant, has taken up an invention by a pair of experts in supper-slippery surfaces to produce toothpaste tubes that promise to deliver every last scrap of their contents.In 2012 Kripa Varanasi, a professor at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and DaveSmith,his PhD student, set up a company called LiquiGlide to commercialize their work on making liquids flow more easily through pipes and out of containers. What caught many people's imagination at the time was a demonstration of how this could be used to empty a ketchup bottle without shaking it violently.The new toothpaste, called Elixir, comes in three varieties: a formula for whitening teeth,one for gum and enamel（牙龈和牙釉质）care and a “detox” version which，it is claimed，removes impurities from the mouth. All are packaged in plastic tubes that can be emptied with ease. Elixir has gone on sale in Europe, though no decision has yet been made about whether it will be sold elsewhere.To produce their slippery pipes and containers, Professor Varanasi and Dr. Smith first impose a microscopically textured pattern on them and then apply a suitably formulated liquid. This fills the gaps in the texture, creating a surface across which gooey substances slide easily. Any risk of contamination（污染）can be eliminated by making the liquid in question from materials also employed in the product.Besides pleasing customers who like to get their money's worth, the new,slippery toothpaste tubes should help with recycling. Existing tubes are rarely recycled, not only because they have residue left inside them but also because they are usuallymade from a laminate of plastic and aluminum foil. Mixed materials of this sort are hard to recycle, and therefore end up being dumped in landfills. Despite their success with toothpaste tubes, Professor Varanasi and Dr.Smith have not given up on food containers.( D )1.What is special about the new toothpaste tube?A.Its twisted shape.B.Its delivery service.C. Its remaining contents.D.Its slippery pipes and containers.( D )2. What does the underlined word “this” in Paragraph 2 mean?unching their products onto the market.B. Setting up LiquiGlide to take up an invention.C. Squeezing and shaking a toothpaste tube.D. Making liquids slide easily on slippery surfaces.( B )3.What can be inferred from the passage?A. The new toothpaste will be sold around the world soon.B. A suitably formulated liquid is vital in producing the slippery pipes.C. Existing tubes are easy to recycle, but hard to empty.D. Professor Varanasi and Dr. Smith find it impossible to apply the invention to food containers.阅读理解(5)本篇源自：Science NewsA new chemical analysis has revealed an ugly truth about beauty products: Many beauty products may contain highly persistent, potentially harmful “forever chemicals” called PFAS.PFAS，short for per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances（多氟烷基化合物），include thousands of chemicals that are so sturdy that they can stay in the body for years and the environment for centuries. Those compounds have been linked to high cholesterol,thyroid diseases and other problems. “There is no known good PFAS,” says chemist and physicist Graham Peaslee of the University of Notre Dame in Indiana.In the first large screening of makeup for PFAS in the United States and Canada, Peasleeand colleagues found that 52 percent of over 200 tested products had high fluorine（氟）concentrations，suggesting the presence of PFAS. The researchers report online on June 15 in Environmental Science & Technology Letters.The potential health risks of PFAS in makeup are not yet clear, Peaslee says. But besides people ingesting or absorbing PFAS when wearing makeup, makeup washed down could get into drinking water.Peaslee's team measured the amount of fluorine, a key component of PFAS, in 231 cosmetics.63 percent of foundations，55 percent of lip products and 82 percent of waterproof mascara（睫毛膏）contained high leveIs of fluorine. Long-lasting or waterproof products were especially likely to contain lots of fluorine. That makes sense,since PFAS are water-resistant.In addition to posing their own potential health risks, these compounds can break down in the body into other PFAS, such as perfluorooctanoic acid, which has been linked to cancers and low birth weights.( A)1.The underlined word “sturdy” in Paragraph 2 probably means“_”.A.stubbornB.harmfulC.beneficialD.flexible( B )2. According to the passage, which of the following statements is TRUE?A. PFAS are the main reason for health problems such as high cholesterol.B. More than 100 tested products are high in fluorine concentrations.C. Scientist have figured out the potential health risks of PFAS.D. PFAS are harmful to health because it can not be broken down.( C )3.Where is this text most likely from?A.A chemistry textbook.B. A cosmetic advertisement.C.A science website.D. A traveling journal.阅读理解(6)本篇源自：The New York TimesIn 1946，a 23-year-old army veteran（退伍军人）named John Goodenough headed to the University of Chicago with a dream of studying physics. When he arrived, a professor warned him that he was already too old to succeed in the field. He ignored the professor's advice and today, at 94, has just got the tech industry excited about his blazing creativity. He and his team at the University of Texas at Austin filed a patent application on a new kind of battery that,if it works as promised, would be so cheap, lightweight, and safe that it would revolutionize electric cars and kill off petroleum-fueled vehicles.We tend to assume that creativity declines with age. On the contrary, there's plenty of evidence to suggest that late blooming is not uncommon. John P. Walsh, one of the professors,joked that the Patent Office should give a “senior discount” because “there's clear evidence that people with seniority are making important contributions to invention". A study of Nobel Physics winners found that, since the 1980s, they have made their discoveries, on average, at age 50.The study also found that the peak of creativity for Nobel winners is getting higher every year.When talking about his late-life success, Dr. Goodenough said, “Some of us are turtles;we crawl and struggle along, and we haven't maybe figured it out by the time we're 30.But the turtles have to keep on walking." This crawl through life can be advantageous, he pointed out,particularly if you wander around through different fields, picking up clues as you go along. Dr.Goodenough started in physics and hopped sideways into chemistry and materials science,while also keeping his eye on the social and political trends that could drive a green economy.“You have to draw ona fair amount of experience in order to be able to put ideas together,” he said. EVERROTIONHe also credits his faith for keeping him focused on his mission to defeat pollution and ditch（摆脱）petroleum（石油）.“I＇m grateful for the doors that have been opened to me indifferent periods of my life,” he said. He believes the glass battery was just another example of the happy accidents that have come his way: “At just the right moment when I was looking for something, it walker into the door.”( B )1.Dr.Goodenough excited people withA.his switching his majorsB. his newly invented batteryC.his obtaining a patentD.his ignoring the professor's warning( C )2. What can we know about John P. Walsh mentioned in Paragraph 2?A.He excels at telling jokes.B.He received a senior discount recently.C.He believes age is not a barrier to creativity.D.He co-invented the battery with Dr. Goodenough.( C )3.What is the purpose of the passage?A.To inform us of a new invention.B. To analyze the advantages of being old.C. To point out age is no barrier to innovation.D.To predict the age of future Nobel Prize winners.阅读理解(7)本篇源自：CricketLong ago，in the unhappy village of Chelm，there lived an old sage（智者）.All the villagers were unhappy because they thought their neighbors had better lives than them. So, day and night, the envious townsfolk would call upon their sage to complain. Before the sage could even raise a spoonful of breakfast to his lips, the baker would burst into his house for a morning's complaint.“They say my bread isn't crispy! Tell me, sage, how I can make crispy bread when all I've got is a hundred-year-old oven that's really an icebox! The emperor's heart is warmer than my oven! And how can I afford a new oven when nobody buys my bread? You see the pickle I'm in? A schoolteacher I should have been. Schoolteachers don't have such headaches.”No sooner had the baker stomped out of the door than the butcher marched in. “My customers do nothing but complain! This chicken's too fat! This meat's too tough! Be a bookkeeper, my dear mother once told me. But did I listen? No. Now look at this pickle I'm in! "And after the butcher complained, the tailor, the shoemaker, and the milkman complained...It was more than a person could stand. Something had to be done. Early one brisk fall morning, the sage marched to the village square, where he posted a huge sign that read: All citizens of Chelm will gather here at noon. Bring a big greenpickle.When everybody arrived, the sage said, “Imagine that everything you are is in your pickle.Your wisdom and your foolishness are in your pickle. Your blessings and your curses are in your pickle. Your talents and your flaws are in your pickle. If you don't like your pickle, no big deal: Pick someone else's. Go ahead and choose."And, with that pronouncement, all the citizens now had the overwhelming task of deciding whose pickle they wanted. The baker's eye immediately fell on the schoolteacher's. The schoolteacher's eye shot over to the tailor's. Every eye examined every pickle in town.To this day, it isn't clear who chose first. Some say the baker, some the milkman, but one thing is absolutely certain: When it was over, the townspeople had taken back their very own pickles.Since that day, whenever a villager approached the sage to complain, though not many of the town folk did, the sage would simply say, “It's your pickle; you picked it, and that would be the end of that."( A )1.What can we infer according to the baker's complaint?A. The oven doesn't function well.B.The townsfolk are too picky.C.He has hurt the emperor's heart.D. Schoolteachers are more welcome.( A )2.Which words can be used to describe the sage?A.Patient and wise.B. Generous and modest.C.Envious and brilliant.D.Impatient and timid.( B )3.Which of the following sayings might the sage agree with?A. Pride hurts, modesty benefits.B. Don't blame destiny, and don't blame the others.C.Behind bad luck comes good luck.D.All that glitters is not gold.( C )4.Which is the best title for the text?A.Turn to a sageB. Decide to be happyC. Pick a pickleD. Choose a career阅读理解(8)本篇源自：Scientific AmericanMindfulness may indeed have psychological benefits. Earlier this year, researches revealed that mindfulness-based interventions had benefits for a number of health outcomes, including stress, anxiety and depression. Although mindfulness has its merits, psychological research has also revealed that in some circumstances it's important to be mindless. Everyday examples range from riding a bike to choppingcucumbers to brushing your teeth.Research has also revealed that paying too much attention to what you're doing can have damaging effects, particularly when you perform well-practiced skills. In fact, this is one reason why some experts appear to “choke under pressure”: They think too much about the mechanics of the task at hand.In a classic study, cognitive scientist Sian Beilock and her colleagues had skilled golfers attempt to sink putts（击球入洞）under different experimental conditions. In one condition，the golfers were simply instructed to pay attention to the swing of their club and say “stop”when they finished their swing. In another condition, they were instructed to listen for a target sound while ignoring other noises and say the word “tone”when they heard the target sound.Counter-intuitively, the skilled golfers performed substantially worse when they focused on their swing than when they paid attention to irrelevant sounds. The effect of paying attention to their swing was so damaging that the golfers actually did better when they were warming up before the experiment began.More recently, psychologist Yannick Balk and his colleagues had golfers try different interventions designed to alleviate the effects of performance pressure. The researchers induced performance pressure by videotaping the participants, telling them that their score sheets would be posted publicly at the clubhouse and encouraging great performance with prizes. Without an intervention, the golfers performed significantly worse under pressure. Yet participants who were encouraged to think about something else-specifically,a song they knew by heart-improved when the stakes were high. It is worth cautioning that these results should be replicated in larger samples and across different contexts.Nevertheless, the important message from this research is that focusing too carefully on the execution of well-practiced motor sequences can cause mistakes. Of course, we should not resign ourselves to going through life on autopilot, missing opportunities t make deeper connections with ourselves, one another and our environment. But there are situations where we should let automaticity take over. The next time you ride a bike, don't overthink it.( B )1. Mindfulness is significant when you are.A. brushing your teethB. suffering from depressionpleting your daily routineD. performing well-practiced skills( C )2. What does the classic study prove?A.What benefits mindlessness can bring.B. How mindlessness works in a competition.C.Whether mindfulness can have damaging effects.D. Why mindfulness can boost athletic performance.( B )3. According to the results of Yannick Balk's study, we'd betterA. be absent-minded in Math classB. listen to the music while joggingC. multitask while learning EnglishD. pay close attention while cutting vegetables阅读理解(9)本篇源自：National Geographic TravelerPick-your-own farms are set for a post-lockdown boom this summer, as people look to support local businesses and spend more time outdoors.Here are four of our favorites.Parkside Farm,EnfieldJuicy blackberries, and strawberries are the stars of the show at this pick-your-own place on the northern edge of London. One key selling point is the “table-top" strawberry-growing system, which means plants are grown in places at waistheight-no more bending down in the dirt to pick your berries. Park side is also one of the few farms accessible without a car,as long as you don't mind a walk-it's 25 minutes from Gordon Hill station.Craigie's Farm, ScotlandJust outside Edinburgh, Craigie's Farm is bursting with produce including cherries, peas,broad beans and, perhaps surprisingly, sunflowers. The onsite shop, deli and cafe have a lot more to offer besides fruit and vegetables-you can pick up homemade jams, meat,cheese and an apple press for making your own juice. There are activities for children too, including a Nature Detective Trail involving encounters with sheep and goats.Hewitts Farm,KentThis family-run farm in Kent offers everything from spinach to apples and blackberries during its pick-your-own season, which runs from June to October(for Halloween pumpkins). There's also a shop selling farm-grown and local produce, as well as free tractor rides for youngsters on Sundays during the summer.Bellis Brothers Farm, WrexhamThis farm in North Wales started growing strawberries back in 1860 and has operated as a pick-your-own since 1967. More fruits have been added since then, but it's still mostly known for its strawberries. Pickers can download Bellis family strawberry recipes from the farm's website,including those for jams and a baked strawberry cheesecake.( B )1.Which place is recommended if visitors want homemade jams?A.Parkside Farm.B. Craigie's Farm.C.Hewitts Farm.D.Bellis Brothers Farm.( B )2. Which of the following is TRUE about Parkside Farm?A. You need not worry about getting dirty on the farm.B. You can pick berries without bending down.C.You must drive there due to its long distance from the station.D. You can enjoy sunflowers in the sunshine.( A )3.In which part of the magazine can you probably find this passage?A.Travel.B.Books.C.Business.D.Sports.阅读理解(10)本篇源自：Entertainment WeeklyBuilding an entire hour around the lives of teenagers was an uncommon choice at the time.But the inexperienced Fox network decided to have a try. And the result was somehow more popular than Brandon Walsh walking down a hallway at West Beverly Hills High School. "Itused to be kid TV, or adult TV with teenage elements to it," says Julie Plec, co-creator of TheVampire Diaries. "My first memory of teen TV was seeing a commercial for Beverly Hills,90210." Nowadays, she continues, "teen TV is important because it's new.”Maintaining that newness is the big challenge for a television producer that relies on capturing the attention of a constantly changing class of viewers. As networks began to understand the power of adolescent stories(and audiences), moreteen-centered shows started to appear and evolve.With the launches of Gossip Girl in 2007 and Pretty Little Liars in 2010, suddenly teen shows weren't just about love triangles. They needed more, like a mystery, like Riverdale and Elite putting high schoolers in the middle of unpredictable scenarios. “Along came the more hooky（逃学）kind of shows，”says Everwood creator Greg Berlanti. “Everything needed a high-concept package around it.” Often that concept would be supernatural-a trend that can be traced back through The Vampire Diaries and Buffy the Vampire Slayer, among others. Today that theme is bigger than ever thanks to fantasy epics like Netflix's Shadow and Bone.What does the future hold for teen TV? Whatever comes next, “authenticity is always the key,” says Berlanti. “They have to be truthful." And wherever there is an authentic teen story,there＇s one thing that we can guarantee will come with it：hormones（荷尔蒙）.Lots of hormones. ( D )1.According to the first paragraph, which of the following statements is TRUE?A. Teen TV used to be common and popular.B. Fox had much experience in making teen TV.C. Julie Plec was a big fan of The Vampire Diaries.D. Newness makes teen TV important.( C )2. What is the big challenge that teen TV producers face?A. To focus only on a fixed group of teens.B.To change the target viewers constantly.C. To create more new ideas and things.D.To maintain the old tradition.( D )3.How does the author develop the third paragraph?A. By making comments.B. By following time order.C.By explaining the process.。
2019高考英语备考专项练习(3)阅读理解(5)及解析
2019高考英语备考专项练习（3）阅读理解（5）及解析第***套阅读理解(共两节，总分值40分)第一节(共15小题；每题2分，总分值30分)阅读以下短文，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出最正确选项。
ALongago,nearthevillageofHedley,therelivedastrangeandplayfultrickster(骗子),knownastheHedleyKow.Sometimesitlookedlikeanordinaryobject.Sometimesitlooked likeadonkeyoragoat.Oneevening,asanoldwomanwentalongthepath,shesawanoldironpotlyingintheditch.“Fancythat，”shesaid.“Nobodyseemstowantthisoldpot.Iwilltakeithomeandplantprettyflowersinit.”Whenshetriedtoliftit,shesawthatitwasfullofgoldpieces.“Well,now,ifthatdoesn'tbeatall，”shesaid.“I'mrich!Icanbuyafinehouseandfancyclothes.”Thepotwasheavy,soshetiedhershawlarounditandbegantodragithome.Afterawhile,sh estoppedtorest.Whenshelookedinthepot,shewasamazedtoseethatitwasfullofsilverpiec es!“Oh,myGod！”shesaid.“Aren'tItheluckyone!Ifitweregold,thieveswouldhavebeenafterme.Myfriendsmighthav ebeenjealous.ButIcanhidethesesilverpieces,takeoutafewatatime,andlivelikeaqueen.”Onshewent,pullingthepotafterher.Shewasnearinghomenow.Athergate,shelookedint othepot.Whatasurprise!Thesilverhadchangedintoalump(块)ofiron.“Iron，”shesaid.“Well,now!Noonewillbejealousorwanttostealthisfromme.Icanusethisirontopropmydoo ropenandletinfreshairandsunlight.Luckyme！”Assoonasshesaidthat,thepotbegantogrowandlateritbecameagoat.Thenitjumpedupan dranoffdowntheroadlaughing.“Fancythat！”saidtheoldwoman.“IbelieveIhaveseentheHedleyKow!Notmanyfolkscansaythat,andthat'safact.I'lljusts itupbymyfiretonightthinkingabouthowluckyIwastoseeitformyself.Itrulymustbetheluc kiestpersonintheworld！”56.Whichofthefollowingsayingscanbestdescribethisstory?A.Allgoodthingscometoanend.B.Theearlybirdcatchestheworm.C.Contentisbetterthanriches.D.Allbadluckgoesaway.57.Whatdoes“theHedleyKow”standforintheeyesoftheoldwoman?A.Glory.B.Honor.C.Misfortune.D.Luck.58.Fromthispassagewecanknowtheoldwomanis______.A.optimisticB.pessimisticC.strangeD.mindless【答案与解析】56、C。