2013浙江高考英语阅读D
2013 浙江高考英语真题阅读
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1974年，在填写了50张申请表，通过4轮面试，并赢得了一个工作机会后，我得到了我能得到的东西——一份教学的工作，地点在我所认为的偏远的蛮荒之地——新泽西州西部地区。
仅当我提醒自己：我将从事我14岁时就开始想要做的工作——教英语——的时候，我性格中的乐观一面才活泛起来。
开学了，但是我越来越感到仿佛我呆在外国一般，这乡下果真是新泽西的地界吗？当狩猎季来临时，我的学生们一个星期都不在学校，我被告知他们在10月下旬也是频繁的缺课，因为要帮他们的父亲在农场上制干草，而我，一个来自纽约的年轻女性，过去都认为“趁着天晴晒干草”，不过意味着度过一段好玩的时光而已。
但是，我仍然在教英语，我工作很辛苦，只是抽空吃个饭睡个觉，后来我就带上了一个六年级班——17个男孩，5个女孩，他们的年纪仅仅比我小六岁而已，其实在我知道这个之前很久，我就有一个问题了：作为一个年轻的理想化的老师，我在工作中挣扎，我想令文学复苏，促进对于文字之爱，而孩子们想要在教室后边扔纸球，低声说脏话。
在大学时候我曾经被教授：作为一个成功的教育者，我应该忽略坏行为，我也是这么做的，我有信心，正如教材上说的，伴随着我给学生的正面关注，坏行为就会消失了，这听起来很合理，但是书本教材很明显忽略了一个事实：人类，尤其是少年们，看来罕有合理的行为，等到我的老板——也是我的校长——因最严厉，最苛求，最快把无经验的老师除名而有名的那个人——进入教室来督查我的教学的时候，学生展示出了极少的值诸暨市海亮外国语学校 dongding得赞扬的行为。
校长坐在教室后面，班上男生发出野兽叫，彼此打闹，而女生就挫指甲，读杂志，我只能假装这一切都没有发生，继续讲课，尽力问一些激发灵感的问题，我老板坐在教室后头，在我看来变得越来越高大碍眼，20分钟之后他一言不发，离开了，被解雇的场景在我眼前来回地动。
当我进行完剩余的课堂教学而没有哭出来时我感到适度的胜利感，但是接下来无课程期我得面对他，我想知道是否他还要让我那天干到头，我走向他的办公室，深呼吸一次，开了门。
他坐在椅子上，看着我，那是长久的，沉重的眼光，我一言不发，我能想到的就是我不是一个英语教师，我对自己撒了谎，假装当时一切正常。
当他开始说话时，他没有责备，仅仅说“你对他们没有什么说的”
他重复了一次这句话，“他们感到厌烦，这没有什么好奇怪的，为何不只谈文学的实质，停止谈论象征符号之类的呢，跟他们交谈，不是对他们讲话，更重要的是，为什么你忽略他们的坏表现呢？”我们谈论了一会，他指出了我的问题，提供了一些解决方法，我们进行了角色扮演，他演坏学生，我呢就演一个强力的但是内心温暖的老师。
那年就这样过着，我们度过了许多时光，讨论文学，关于人类。
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一些观点，他帮我发现自己的优缺点，简言之，他把我塑造成一个。
老师。
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艾默生的名言：“教育的秘诀在于尊重学生”。
15年后我仍然开车走着那条蜿蜒的路，还是去那所学校，幸亏我在艰难的第一年所受到的帮助，现在学校就是我的家。
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杭州外国语学校2013年高考英语集训阅读理解每日一练41倒数第二周星期一AWhen should people be made to retire? 55? 65? Should there be a compulsory age limit?Many old people wor k well into their 70s and 80s, running families, countries or corporations. Other people, however, despite being fit and highly talented, are forced to retire in their fifties or even earlier because of the regulations of a company or the nation. This essay will examine whether people should be allowed to continue working as long as they want or whether they should be encouraged to retire at a particular stage.Some people think there are several arguments for allowing older people to continue working as long as they are able. First of all, older employees have a large amount of knowledge and experience which can be lost to a business or organization if they are made to retire. A second point is that older employees are often extremely faithful employees and are more willing to carry out company policies than younger less committed staff. However, a more important point is regarding the attitudes in society to old people. To force someone to resign or retire at 60 indicates that the society does not value the input of these people and that effectively their useful life is over. Age is irrelevant to a working life. Surely if older employees are told they cannot work after 60, this is age discrimination. That they become old does not necessarily mean they are going to be sick. Old people could be more aware, experienced and committed than some youngsters.Others, however, think that allowing older people to work indefinitely is not a good policy. Age alone is no guarantee of ability. Old people are only ambitious workaholics who are too selfish and egocentric to believe that a younger person could do better. Actually, many younger employees have more experience or skills than older staff, who may have been stuck in one area or unit for most of their working lives. Having compulsory retirement allows new ideas in an organization. In addition, without age limits, however, many people would continue to work purely because they did not have any other plans or roles. A third point of view is that older people should be rewarded by society for their life’s labor by being given generous pensions and the freedom to enjoy their leisure. We now have youngsters who can't find jobs because old people are choosing not to retire. Old people are not retiring because this new generation of "old people" think they will never die due to modern advances in medicine.With many young people unemployed or frustrated in low-level positions, there are often calls to compulsorily retire older workers. However, this can affect the older individual's freedom and right to work and can deprive society of valuable experience and insights. I feel that giving workers more flexibility and choice over their retirement age will benefit society and th e individual.41. What is the purpose of this passage?A. To explain the compulsory age limit.B. To discuss the retirement age.C. To examine people’s working life.D. To introduce a particular stage.42. Which of the following is NOT a reason for allowing old people to continue workingaccording to the passage?A. Their contribution should be valued.B. Their experience should be made use of.C. They can help the youngsters.D. They are loyal employees.43. It ca n be inferred in the fourth passage that ______.A. the young people have more creative spiritsB. modern advances in medicine make old people never dieC. pensions and freedom are not given to the old nowD. old people believe that a younger person could do better44. The passage is arranged as follows:A. ○1B. ○1C. ○1D. ○1○2○2○3○4○2○2○3○4○5○3○3○5○4○4○5○545. What is the author’s opinion on the retirement age?A. The author thinks when to retire depends on the employees themselves.B. The author is against lengthening the retirement age.C. The author thinks that retirement age varies from country to country.D. The author is in favor of allowing old people to continue working.BClassical philosophers called humans "the rational(理性的) animal". Clearly, they never looked closely at ants. A new study suggests that ant colonies avoid irrational decisions that people and other animals often make．Consider the following scenario: You want to buy a house with a big kitchen and a big yard, but there are only two homes on the market---one with a big kitchen and a small yard and the other with a small kitchen and a big yard. Studies show you'd be about 50% likely to choose either house---and either one would be a rational choice. But now, a new home comes on the market, this one with a large kitchen and no yard. This time, studies show, you'll make an irrational decision: Even though nothing has changed with the first two houses, you'll now favor the house with the big kitchen and small yard over the one with the small kitchen and big yard. Overall, scientists have found, peo ple and other animals will often change their original prefe rences when presented with a third choice．Not so with ants. These insects also shop for homes but not quite in the way that humans do. Solitary worker ants spread out, looking for two main features: a small entrance and a dark inside. If an ant finds an outstanding hole---such as the inside of an acorn or a rock crevice---it brings another worker ant to check it out. As more ants like the site, the number of workers in the new hole grows. Once the crowd reaches a critical mass, the ants race back to the o ld nest and start carrying the queen and larvae to move the entire colony．To test ant rationality, Stephen Pratt, a behav ioral ecologist at Arizona State University in Tempe, and a colleague designed a series of possibl e nests for 26 ant colonies. The duo cut rectangular holes in balsa wood and covered them with glass microscope slides. The researchers then drilled holes of various sizes intothe glass slides and slipped plastic light filters under the glass to vary the features ants care about most. At first, the colonies only had two options, A and B. A was dark but had a large opening, whereas B was bright with a small opening. As with humans, the ants preferred both options equally: The researchers found no difference between the number of colonies that picked A versus B．Then the scientists added a third option, called a decoy（干扰项）, that was similar to either A or B in one characteristic but clearly worse than both in the other (a very bright nest with a small opening, for example). Unlike humans, the ants were not tricked by the decoy, the team reports online today in the Proceedings of the Royal Society B. Although a few co lonies picked the third nest, the o ther colonies did not start favoring A or B and still split evenly between the two．Pratt speculates that ant colonies avoid making the irrational decision because, unli ke humans, each ant doesn't evaluate all options before making a choice. When the scouts find a nest, they're unaware of what else is out there, and either they pick the nest or they don't. "The group may do better precisely because the individuals are ignorant," Pratt says．Melissa Bateson, an ethnologist at Newcastle University in the United Kingdom, believes the findings could have "really interesting implications for the benefits of collective decision-making, which we could learn something from." Many grant-review boards, for example, behave like ants: Reviewers see only a subset of the total grant applications and thus have to make a decision without seeing every option．46. The survey of house buying is mentioned to _________．A. reveal the serious housing problems of modern society．B. explain how to make a more reasonable choice when buying houses．C. show that in fact humans are not so rational as known when making choices．D. criticize the selfishness of human nature．47. Choose the correct order of the steps for ants to move to a new place．a. An ant finds an ideal hole with two main features．b. The ants race back to carry the queen and larvae to move．c. Another worker ant is brought to check it out．d. Worker ants are sent out．e. More ants come to the site until they have enough workers．A. a-c-e-b-dB. d-a-c-e-bC. a-e-c-d-bD. d-a-e-c-b48．Which of the following options could be an appropriate decoy to the experiment in paragraph 5?A. a dark nest with a small openingB. a dark nest with a large openingC. a bright nest with a small openingD. a dark nest with a very large opening49. According to Stephen Pratt, why are the ant colonies able to make the rationalchoice in comparison with humans?A. They are not aware of more optional places．B. They have clever worker ants to make the discoveries．C. They are not well educated and intelligent as humans．D. Ants are better at making collective choices with their ignorant partners．50. The best title for the passage would be _________．A. Can't Decide? Ask an AntB. Better Choice, Better LifeC. Man, Be RationalD. Who lies? Philosophers or ScientistsCThe addictive pull of Internet shopping is dragging thousands of victims into a rise of debt, including thousands of women who have run up huge credit card bills they cannot repay.The appeal of 24-hour access and the explosion in goods and services on offer has seen a 10 percent increase in credit card debts in the UK this year.Much of it has accounted for online spending. The latest report on Internet usage shows the number of adults logging on at home has risen from 10 million in October last year to 15.5m this month.The report by Continental Research, which has monitored Internet access in the UK for the past six years, found that while online shopping used to be experimental it is now becoming habitual, especially for women.Colin Shaddick, who heads the company, said, "Women are logging on in record numbers ---online shopping has certainly played a big role in this." The study found that average annual spending online is £700 a year for each Internet shopper.The draw of the Internet is especially strong for collectors. Business lecturer Stephen Hall, who has been buying and selling books since he was a child, now has a collection worth £40,000.He is passionate about the opportunities offered by shopping online. "You can find a book in minutes that you could spend months hunting down at auctions or second-hand bookshops," he said. "It can easily become addictive, and all the collectors I know use the Internet. I suspect you do waste money because you are less likely to send back a book to Little Rock, Arkansas, than take it back to the high-street shop."Like Stephen Hall, most of us can shop online sensibly---but for some it provides an easy, anonymous and accessible way to feed their habit. It also provides secrecy---a central part of any addiction. Dr Samantha Haslett, a psychologist and expert in addiction at the Promos counseling centre, said, "It's compulsive in the same way as alcohol and gambling, and addicts find themselves completely unable to stop themselves, despite debt mounting and relationships breaking up. It's the thrill and the buzz of purchasing that ignores all the negative consequences."[ People laugh at shopping addictions, but it's the same as food overeating: bulimics don't eat nice stuff, or things that are good for them. Shopping addicts are the same: they'll buy things they don't need or want or like. What they're buying is of no importance compared to the thrill they get spending money and acquiring something new.I've counseled people who have bo ught piles of bed linen and curtains and just left them piled up in the corner of the room.I have seen people's marriages ruined. There's something more damaging about Internet shopping too because it takes place in the home, so the trick and secrecy is that much closer to the partner who is being tricked.Tennis star Serena Williams this year admitted to kicking an Internet shopping addiction that saw her spending up to six hours a day online in an attempt to avoid being seen out in public. "Every day I was in my room and I was online," Williams said. "I wasn't able to stop and I bought, bought, bought. I was just out of control."Confidence is also growing in online security. Danny Meadows-Klue, chairman of Interactive Advertising Bureau, the Internet commercial watchdog, said, "Online card fraud（欺诈）is a drop in the ocean compared to total credit card fraud, but it is increasing. We want to increase consumer confidence by encouraging shoppers to take simple steps to protect themselves."But there are still barriers to online shopping, declares James Goudie, a consumer psychologist at North Umbria University. "For certain items some people prefer to shop personally, for example to try on an item of clothing and feel the quality. Payment of delivery charges is also off-putting."51. It can be learned from the passage that_______.A. people have run into debts mainly because of their Internet shopping addictionB. many people don’t te nd to get back their refund though the goods quality is poorC. avoiding been noticed by the public entirely leads to Serena’s shopping addictionD. the reason for online shopping results from much less credit fraud on the Internet52. According to Dr. Samantha Haslett, we can draw a conclusion that_______.A. the main reason for ruining people’s marriage contributes to shopping onlineB. it is the convenience of Interne t that brings about people’s shopping addictionC. a great many things women purchase on the Internet are of little practical useD. spending money by clicking the mouse can satisfy customers’ desire greatly53. The underlined word “off-putting” in the last passage means_______.A. annoyingB. pleasantC. excitingD. tense54. Which of the following do you think the author would most probably agree with?A. Shopping online has advanced the consu mers’ debt increase in a way.B. many items are piled up in the room corner because they are out of date.C. shopping addiction is harder to be removed than al cohol and gambling.D. paying by credit can account for the phenomenon of online shopping.55. Which do you think can be the best title of the passage?A. Net Shopping Cost People Much MoneyB. Warm Tips on Internet ShoppingC. Net Shopping Hooks Army of AddictsD. Shopping Online Is Very PopularDWanda, the neighborhood witch, was a good witch and had been one for about 221 years. Her fondest dream was to become a fairy godmother. She had been going to the Fairy Godmother Academy for 103 years, learning fairy godmother magic: how to turn pumpkins into coaches, how to make things vanish in clouds of smoke, even how to change mice into horses and footmen.Just that very morning the principal of the Academy had said Wanda was ready for her final test. She was to change the first animal she met into something else. The animal was to be so happy at becoming whatever it became that it would say, "Oh, happy day! I'm a..." If it did, Wanda would pass the test. She would become a fairy godmother, with a sparkling pink dress, a golden crown, and a magic wand tipped with a shining star.However, if she failed, she would have to start school all over again—all 103 years of it."Good luck," the principal said as Wanda left the Academy.The very first animal Wanda bumped into was Charley, a little green frog who sat in a pond by the side of the road catching bugs with his long, sticky tongue and croaking "Baroomp! Baroomp!"When Charley saw Wanda he jumped onto a lily pad. "Hi," he cried. "Witch way are you going? Ha, ha. That's a joke, Wanda. ‘Witch way are you going?’ Get it?""I get it, Charley," replie d Wanda, "but it's not mu ch of a joke. Anyway, I'm glad you're here. I have a surprise for you. You'll be so happy." Then, without even an "if you please," Wanda waved her wand, said a magic word, and poof (吹熄蜡烛的声音)! Charley, the little green frog, turned into a prince!He was a handsome prince but a wet one. The lily pad had collapsed under his weight and dumped him into the water. Charley-turned-prince stood up and looked at his reflection in the water. "Hey!" he cried. "You turned me into a prince! It's a surprise all right, but I don't want to be a prince. I want to be a frog! Change me back right now!""Oh, dear," Wanda said. "You know I don't like to be yelled at, Charley. Now you've made me forget the reverse spell. But who wouldn't rather be a prince than a frog?""I wouldn't!" cried Charley. "I want to be a frog!" He stuck out his tongue, missing a bug flying by the end of his nose. "Look at that, Wanda! I was such a good fly catcher. And I had eyes on top of my head, too. I could see forward and backward and sideways all at once, but look at me now. With my eyes in front of my face, I can only see one direction at a time. I don't even have a castle, Wanda. What kind of prince is that? I'd really rather be a frog. Please change me back!""I can't, Charley. But you'll learn to be happy as a prince. As for a castle, I can take care of that." She waved her wand, and suddenly a castle appeared by the banks of the pond. It had stone walls, oaken doors, and pennants waving from its turrets. "Your very own palace, Charley! You'll have servants, eat fancy foods and ice cream.""Bah!" Charley interrupted. "Who wants servants, or ice cream and fancy foods?I want bugs!" He stuck out his tongue and looked down his nose at it, cross-eyed. "This tongue is no good—it's too short!" he cried. "I can't even see it."Again Wanda waved her wand. "Look, Charley, musicians," she said. Out of the castle marched dozens of musicians blowing trumpets, tootling flutes, and banging drums. "See? Your own band. They'll play music, and you can sing and dance and snap your fingers to your heart's content.""I don't want to sing and dance!" Charley cried. "And why would I do something as silly as snapping my fingers?""Snapping fingers!" exclaimed Wanda. "That's it, Charley. That's what I forgot!" She snapped her fingers, cried "Upsi-doodle!" and poof! The castle and musicians disappeared and the prince became a little green frog.Charley hopped onto a lily pad. He looked at himself in the water. "Yo u did it, Wanda. Oh, happy day! I'm a frog."Wanda smiled and thought to herself, "So I have to go back to school for another 103 years. Who cares? Charley's happy, and that's what really counts."Well, it wasn't exactly ‘Oh, happy day! I'm a prince,’ but the principal of t he Fairy Godmother Academy decided that ‘Oh, happy day! I'm a frog’ was close enough. Wanda hadn't thought about herself. She had only wanted to make Charley happy. Thinking about others was the most important thing fairy godmothers had to do.The principal waved her magic wand. Look! Wanda the Witch became Wanda the Fairy Godmother...sparkling pink dress, magic wand with a star, and all.56. Which of the following can best describe Wanda according to this passage?A. selfish and stubbornB. thoughtful and helpfulC. determined and braveD. diligent and understanding57. By thinking “So I have to go back to school for another 103 years”, Wanda thought _______.A. she failed the testB. she made the frog unhappyC. she would be punished by the principalD. she needed to improve her skill58. The most important thing for a fairy godmother to do is _________.A. always care about the othersB. completely succeed to learn all the skillsC. fully satisfy the principalD. easily become friends with frogs59. How did Wanda turn the prince back to a frog?A. By waving her wand with a starB. By snapping he r fingers and saying some wordsC. by crying “Upsi-doodle!” and a poofD. By blowing trumpets, tootling flutes, and banging drums60. What does the passage want to tell us?A. Where there is a will, there is a way.B. Practice makes perfect.C. A good heart conquers ill fortune.D. Failure is the mother of success.参考答案。
浙江省杭州市外国语学校2013年高考英语集训阅读理解每日一练04
杭州外国语学校2013年高考英语集训阅读理解每日一练04倒数第十周星期四AOne day, Mr. Arnold was teaching a lesson, and things were going as normally as ever. He was explaining the story of mankind to his pupils. He told them that, in the beginning, men were nomads; they never stayed in the same place for very long. Instead ，they would travel about, here and there, in search of food, wherever it was to be found. And when the food ran out, they would move off somewhere else. He taught them about the invention of farming and keeping animals. This was an important discovery, because by learning to cultivate(耕作)the land, and care for animals, mankind would always hav e food steadily available. It also meant that people could remain living in one place, and this made it easier to set about tasks that would take a long while to complete, like building towns, cities, and all that were in them. All the children were listening attracted by this story, until Lucy jumped up:“And if that was so important and improved everythi ng so much, why are we nomads all over again, Mr. Arnold?”Mr. Arnold didn’t know what to say. Lucy was a very intelligent girl. He knew that she lived with her parents in a house, so she must know that her family were not nomads; so what did she mean?“We have all become nomads again,” continued Lucy, “The other day, outside the city, they were cutting the forest down. A while ago a Gsherman told me how they fish. It’s the same with everyone: when there’s no more forest left the foresters go elsewhere, and when the fish run out the fishermen move on. That’s what the nomads did, isn’t it?9，The teacher nodded, thoughtfully. Really, Lucy was right Mankind had turned into nomads. Instead of looking after the land in a way that we could be sure it would keep sup plying our needs, we kept developing it until the land was bare. And then off we would go to the next place! The class spent the rest of t he afternoon talking a bout what they could do to show how to be more civilized.The next day everyone attended class wearing a green T-shirt, with a message that said “I am not a nomad!”And ，from then on, they set about showing that indeed they were not. Every time they knew they needed something, they made sure that they would get it using care and control. If they needed wood or paper, they would make sure that they got the recycled kind. They ordered their fish from fish farms, making sure that the fish they received were not too young and too small. They only used animals that were well cared for, and brought up on farms.And so, from their little town, those children managed to give up being nomads again, just as prehistoric men had done, so many thousands of years ago.1. Why would early humans travel abo ut in the beginning?A. To experience different lifestyles.B. To go sightseeing in different places.C. To find what they could to feed themselves.D. To do more exercise to build themselves up.2. From Paragraph 2，we can know that ______•A. people got tired of living in the same placeB. people gradually got used to living in citiesC. people spent a long time in learning to keep animalsD. people tended to settle down after learning farming3. In the teacher’s op inion ，Lucy’s argument was ______A. reasonableB. ridiculousC. puzzlingD. shocking4. Which of the followin g agrees with the message “I am not a nomad” (Paragraph7)?A. People eat young fish for its delicious taste.B. People use recycled materials as much as possible.C. Fishermen move elsewhere when there is no fish left.D. Foresters leave the place where wood is not available.5. The writer tries to make us believe that ______.A. mankind has been progressing mainly through traveling aboutB. it’s unwise for mankind to use the land in an uncontrolled wayC. if S quite good for students to learn more about the history of mankindD. teachers should encourage students to voice their own opinions bravelyIt’s nice to have friends. Sometimes you need one person to talk to. You can play games, hang out or even just talk on the phone. Consider these suggestions to meet people and form strong, lasting friendships. Well, take your time, and don’t rush. ♦Join an organization or a club with people who have common interests. You don’t necessarily have a lot of common interests with people in order to make friends with them. But if you have something in common with them, it can make it a lot easier to talk to them and plan activities. Whatever your age and whatever your interests, there is an organization or a club for yo u. Social networking sites such as Facebook , Twitter are also a great way to meet new people and learn more about them. ♦Join a sports team. As long as you enjoy the sport and support your teammates, joining a local team with a laid-back attitude could be a great way to make new friends. A sports team isn’t the only way. If you play instruments or sing ，try joining a band. ♦Make small talk. Keep the conversation light and cheery. Even if you’re complaining about something, make sure it’s something you’re both dissatisfied with, and emphasize the positive —how such a situation can be avoided in the future. Many conversationalists say that it is good to follow a 30/70 (30% talking, 70% listening) pattern during small talk when possible. ♦Ask them out for lunch or coffee. That will give you a better opportunity to talk and get to know each other a little bit better. A good way to extend yourself is to say: “Hey, well, I've got to go, but if you ever want to talk over lunch or coffee or anything like that, let me give you my number or e-mail address.” This gives theperson the opportunity to get in touch with you; they may or may not give you their information in return, but that’s fine. Maybe they don’t have time for new friends~~don’t take it personally! Just offer your information to whoever seems to be potentially a good friend, and eventually somebody will get in touch.♦Be loyal(忠诚的）to a friend.You've probably heard of fair-weather friends. They’re the ones who are happy to be around you when things arc going well ，but are nowhere to be found when you really need them. Part of being a friend is being prepared to spare time and energy in order to help out your friends. If a friend needs help with an unpleasant thing, or if he or she just needs a shoulder to cry on ，be there. If your friends make a joke ，laugh with them. Never complain about a friend.♦ Be a good listener.Many people think that in order to be seen as ‘friend material’ they have to appear veryinteresting. Far more important than this ，however, is the ability to show that you’re interested in others. Listen carefully to what people say, remember important details about them (their names, their likes and dislikes), ask questions about their interests, and j ust take the lime to learn more about them. You don’t want to be the guy or girl that always has a better story than anyone else or that changes the subject suddenly instead of continuing the flow of conversation.♦ Be trustworthy.One of the best things about having a friend is that you have someone to whom you can talk aboutanything, even secrets that you hide from the rest of the world. The key to being a good friend is the ability to keep secrets, so it’s no se cret that you shouldn’t tell other people things that were told to you in confidence.6. According to the given information, what quality do you need to have if you want to make friends?A. Patience.B. Curiosity.C. Bravery.D. Humor.7. Those who can enjoy a happy life together but it’s hard to go through hardness hand in hand are________A. loyal friendsB. close friendsC. dishonest friendsD. fair-weather friends8. While having a conversation with your friends, you should avoid_______.A. applying the 30/70 patternB. talking t oo much about yourselfC. showing interest in their topicsD. knowing more details about them9. To be a reliable friend ，you'd better_______.A. have some common interests with your friendsB. find something to complain about with your friendsC. keep the secrets that your friends have told youD. exchange your personal information with your friendsCHow good are you at saying “no”？For many, it’s surprisingly difficult. This is especially true of editors, who by nature tend to be eager and engaged participants in everything they do. Consider these scenes:It’s late in the day. That front-page package you’ve been working on is nearly complete; the last editing and it’s finished. Then enters the chief editor, who makes a suggestion requiring a more-than-modest rearrangement of the design and the addition of an information box. You want to scream: “No! It’s done!” What do you do?The first rule of saying no to the boss is ‘don’t say no，. He probably has something in mind w hen he makes the suggestion, and it’s up to you to find out what. The second rule is 'don't raise the risks by challenging his authority，. That issue is already decided. The third rule is ‘be ready to put forward choi ces and consequences，. The boss’s suggestion might be appropriate, but there are always consequences. He might not know about the pages backing up that need attention ，or about the designer who had to go home sick. TeII him he can have what he wants, hut explain the consequences. Understand what he’s trying to accomplish and propose(提议）a Flan B that will make it happen without destroying what you’ve done so far.Here’s another case. Your least-favorite repor ter suggests a silly story idea. This one should be easy, but it’s not. If you say no, even politely, you risk holding back further ideas, not just from that reporter, but from others who heard that you turned down the idea. This case is common in newsrooms that lack a systematic way to filter(过滤）story suggestions.Two steps are necessary. First, you need a system for how stories are proposed and reviewed. Reporters can bear rejection of their ideas if they believe they are given a fair hearing. Your natural reaction and strong rejection, even of a worthless idea, might not qualify as systematic or fair.Second, the people you work with need to make a “What if ".?，，agreement covering ‘‘What if my idea is turned down?，，How are people expected to react? Is there an appeal process? Can they perfect the idea and resubmit it? By imagining “Whatif...?” situations before they happen, you can reach understanding that w ill help ease you out of opposition.10. This passage is mainly about_______.A. the cases where ideas are rejectedB. the ways to give different opinionsC. the skills of saying noD. the methods for solving disagreements11. Instead of directly refusin g your boss’s suggestion, you should_______.A. pretend that you are sickB. seek what he is thinking aboutC. state that your design is quite perfectD. ask him to give the reason for his suggestion12. By saying “This one should be easy •••” (Paragraph 4)，the writer means it’s easy to_______A. understand the silly story ideaB. let others politely say noC. fool your least-favorite reporterD. turn down that reporter’s idea13. Why is it important to set up a system for stories to be proposed and reviewed?A. To allow reporters enough time to change their attitude.B. To develop reporters5 strong sense of fairness.C. To encourage reporters to give valuable ideas.D. To guarantee reporters chances to give further explanations.14. What is conveyed in the last paragraph?A. Sometimes we may view a problem from another angle.B. We m ay relax ourselves by raising questions when we're in trouble.C. “What if …？” situations help improve our relationship with others.D. It’s almost impossible for others to acc ept our ideas at once.DRed roses were her favorites; her name was also Rose. And every year her husband sent them, tied with pretty bows. The year he died, the roses were delivered to her door. The card said, “Be my Valentine(情人)，” like all the years be fore. Each year he sent her roses, and the note would always say, “I love you even more this year, than last year on this day. My love for you will always grow, with every passing year.” She knew this was the last time that the roses would appear. She thought, he ordered roses in advance before this day. Her loving husband did not know that he would pass away. He always liked to do things early. Then, if he got too busy, everything would work out fine. She cut away some stems, placed them in a very special vase, and set the vase beside the picture of his smiling face. She would sit for hours in her husband’s favorite chair, staring at his photo and the roses sitting t here.A year went by, and it was hard to live without her mate. Loneliness and solitude had become her fate. Then, the very hour, as on Valentine’s Day before, the doorbell rang, and there were roses, sitting by her door. She brought the roses in, and just looked at them in shock. Then, she went to get the telephone to call the florist(花匠）shop. The owner answered, and she asked him, if he would explain why someone would do this to her, causing her such pain.“I know your husband passed away, more than a year ago，” the owner said, “Iknew you'd call, and you would want to know. The flowers you received today were paid for in advance. Your husband always planned ahead. He left nothing to chance.”“There is a standing order that I have on file down here. And he has paid, well in advance; you'll get them every year. There is also another thing that I think you should know. He wrote a special little card ... he did this years ago.” “Then, should ever, I find out that he's no longer here. That’s the card ... that should be sent to you the following year.” She thanked him and hung up the phone ，her tears now flowing hard. Her fingers shaking, she slowly reached to get the card. Inside the card, she saw that he had written her a note. Then ，as she stared in total silence, this is what he wrote: “Hello my love, I know it’s been a year since I was gone. I ho pe it hasn’t been too hard for you to overcome. I know it must be lonely, and the pain is very real. If it was the other way, I know how I would feel. The love we shared made everything so beautiful in life. I loved you more than words can say. You were th e perfect wife.”“You were my friend and lover; you satisfied my every need. I know it’s only been a year, but please try not to grieve. I want you to be happy, even when you shed your tears. That is why the roses will be sent to you for years.”“When you get these roses, think of all the happiness that we had together, and how both of us were blessed. I have always loved you and I know I always will. But, my love, you must go on; you have some living still.”“Please ... try to find happiness, while living out your days. I know it is not easy, but I hope you find some ways. The roses will come every year, and they will only stop when your door’s not answered, when the florist stops to knock. He will come five times that day, in case you have gone out. But after his last visit, he will know without a doubt. To take the roses to the place, where I’ve instructed him, and place them where we are, together once again.”15. How did Rose feel when she received roses a year after her husband’s death?A. Surprised and disappointed.B. Happy but confused.C. Proud but frightened.D. Sad and puzzled.16. What can we know about Rose's husband when he was alive?A. He knew his wife loved roses more than himself.B. He preferred to make arrangements ahead of time.C. He ga ve his wife a pleasant surprise every Valentine’s Day.D. He was so busv that he had to order roses in advance each year.17. The writer presents many details of the note intended for Rose to show that_______.A. true love is permanent whatever happensB. remembering the happy times is inspiringC. sending roses is the best wav to express loveD. forgetting about the past means a sense of relief18. The underlined word “grieve” (Paragraph 7) is closest in meaning to_______A. kill yourselfB. feel deep sorrowC. marry againD. buy roses19. It can be inferred from the last paragraph that_______A. roses won't be delivered anywhere if no one answers the doorB. Rose won’t be able to get through the difficult days without her husbandC. someday roses will be sent where Rose and her husband are buriedD. sometimes the florist comes five times a day to check whether Rose is out20. Which of the following is the best title for the passage?A. Roses for RoseB. Be My ValentineC. An Unexpected GiftD. A Loving Couple参考答案1-10CDABBADBCC 11-20BDDADBABCA。
浙江省杭州市外国语学校2013年高考英语集训阅读理解每日一练50
杭州外国语学校2013年高考英语集训阅读理解每日一练50倒数第一周星期五AGrown-ups are often surprised by how well they remember something they learned as children but have never practiced ever since. A man who has not had a chance to go swimming for years can still swim as well as ever when he gets back in the water. He can get on a bicycle after many years and still ride away. He can play catch and hit a ball as well as his son. A mother who has not thought about the words for years can teach her daughter the poem that begins "Twinkle, twinkle, little star" or remember the story of Cinderella or Goldilocks and the Three Bears.One explanation is the law of overlearning, which can be stated as follows: Once we have learned something, additional learning trials increase the length of time we will remember it.In childhood we usually continue to practice such skills as swimming, bicycle riding, and playing baseball long after we have learned them. We continue to listen to and remind ourselves of words such as "Twinkle, twinkle, little star" and childhood tales such as Cinderella and Goldilocks. We not only learn but overlearn.The multiplication tables(乘法口诀表)are an exception to the general rule that we forget rather quickly the things that we learn in school, because they are another of the things we overlearn in childhood.The law of overlearning explains why cramming(突击学习)for an examination, though it may result in a passing grade, is not a satisfactory way to learn a college course. By cramming, a student may learn the subject well enough to get by on the examination, but he is likely soon to forget almost everything he learned. A little overlearning, on the other hand, is really necessary for one's future development.41.What’s the main idea of Paragraph 1?A..Children have a better memory than grown-ups.B. People remember well what they learned in childhoodC. Poem reading is a good way to learn words.D. Stories for children are easy to remember.42. The author explains the law of overlearning by __________.A. presenting research findingsB. using examplesC. making a comparisonD. setting down general rules43. According to the author, being able to use multiplication tables is _________.A. a skill to deal with math problemsB. a special case of crammingC. a result of overlearningD. a basic step towards advanced studies44. What is the author's opinion on cramming?A. It's helpful only in a limited way.B. It leads to failure in college exams.C. It's possible to result in poor memory.D. It increases students' learning interest.BAustralia has passed regulations that will enable more international students to further their education in the country.The new measures were released by the Australian Department of Tertiary Education,Skills, Jobs and Workplace Relations in September and will take effect in mid-2012.As a result, the student visa application process for overseas students has been simplified, and the deposit (押金) required to study in Australia has been reduced. Language requirements for overseas students have also been eased.Also, overseas students receiving a higher education in Australia will be granted a working visa lasting from two to four years after graduation, as long as they meet the basic IELTS requirement."This change will definitely make Australia a more attractive destination for Chinese students planning to study overseas," says Wang Lan, a consultant from Education International Cooperation Group (EIC), a Beijing-based company that provides services to students wishing to study overseas.However, in the past few years, many of Wang's student clients(客户) could not start studies in Australia because they did not meet the language requirements, visa processing took a long time and deposit regulations were tough. The change in policy is good news for the parents of students wishing to study in Australia, Wang says.A 22-year-old female student surnamed Li, in Beijing, who is planning to do her postgraduate studies in Australia, learned about the policy change several weeks ago."According to the previous deposit requirement for my student visa, my family was required to put down 550,000 yuan ($86,850). Now we only need to prepare 410,000 yuan. This is a relief for my parents," Li says.She al so says that the two to four years working visa makes her feel much clearer about her study plans."I believe several years of working experience abroad will strengthen my competitiveness when I return to China," she says.Gaining a competitive advantage is the major reason for Chinese students to study abroad, according to the report by EIC.45. What's the main idea of the passage?A. Language requirement for overseas students have been eased in Australia.B. Australia is a most attractive place for students in China.C. More students will work in Australia after their graduation.D. Australia widens window of opportunity for international students.46. Which of the following is NOT the content of the new regulations?A. The student visa application process for overseas students has been simplified.B. The deposit required to study in Australia has been reduced.C. After graduation, some overseas students can get a working visa in Australia.D. Language requirements for overseas students have been more difficult.47. After the new regulations are passed, _______ .A. more students will come to Australia to workB. more Chinese students will choose to live in Australia.C. more Chinese students will choose to further their education in AustraliaD. the opportunities to work in Australia decrease for overseas students48. How much can Li's parents save according to the new regulations?A. 140,000 yuanB. 550,000 yuanC. 410,000 yuanD. 86,850 yuan49. Why do many students want to work in Australia after their graduation?A. Their working experience can make them stay in Australia forever.B. They can earn more money in Australia.C. The working experience abroad will strengthen their competitiveness.D. They have to do so according to the new regulations.CShay and his father had walked past a park where some boys Shay knew were playing baseball. Shay asked, “Do you think they’ll let me play?” Shay’s father knew that most of the boys would not want someone like Shay on their team, but the father also understood that if his son, mentally and physically disabled, were allowed to play, it would give him a much-needed sense of belonging and some confidence.Shay’s father approached one of the boys on the field and asked if Shay could play, not expecting much. The boy looked around and said, “We’re losing by six runs (分) and the game is in the eighth inning (局).I guess he can be on our team and we’ll try to put him in to bat in the final inning.Shay struggled over to the team’s ben ch and put on a team shirt with a broad smile and his father had a small tear in his eye and warmth in heart. The boys saw the father’s joy at his son being accepted.In the bottom of the eighth inning, Shay’s team scored a few runs but was still behind by three. In the top of the final inning, Shay put on a glove and played in the field. Even though no hits came his way, he was obviously joyful just to be in the game and on the fiel d. In the bottom of the final inning, Shay’s team scored again. Now, Shay was scheduled to be next at bat. Would they let Shay bat and give away their chance to win the game?Surprisingly, Shay was given the bat. Everyone knew that a hit was almost impossible. The first pitch (投) came and Shay missed. The pitcher again took a few steps forward to throw the ball softly towards Shay. As the pitch came in , Shay swung at th e ball and hit a slow ground ball right back to the pitcher.The pitcher could have easily thrown the ball to the first baseman and Shay would have been out and that would have been the end of the game. Instead, the pitcher threw the ball right over the head of the first baseman, beyond the reach of all teammates, The audience and the players from both teams started screaming, “Shay, run to first! ”Neve r in his life had Shay ever run that far but made it to first base, wide-eye d and shocked.Everyone shouted, “Run to second!” Catching his breath, Shay awkwardly ran towards second. By the time Shay rounded towards second base, the smallest guy on their team, who had a chance to be the hero for his team for the first time, could have thrown the ball to the second baseman, but he understood the pitcher’s intentions and he too intentionally threw the ball high and far over the third baseman’s head.All were screaming，“Shay，Shay，Shay，all the way Shay.” Shay reached third base when one opposing player ran to help him a nd shouted, “Shay, run to third.” As Shay rounded third, all were on their feet, crying, “Shay, run home！”Shay ran to home, stepped on the home base and was cheered as the hero who won the game for his team.That day, the boys from both teams helped bring a piece of true love and humanityinto this world. Shay didn’t make it to another summer and died that winter, having never forgotten being the hero and making his father so happy and coming home and seeing his mother tearfully hug her little hero of the day!50. Not expecting much, Shay’s father still asked the boy if Shay could play, mainly because thefather _________.A. understood Shay did need a feeling of being acceptedB. guessed his presence would affect the boy’s decisionC. learned some of the boys on the field knew Shay wellD. noticed some of the boys on the field were hesitating51. In the bottom of the final inning Shay was given the bat because the boys _________.A. believed they were sure to win the gameB. felt forced to give Shay another chanceC. found Shay was so eager to be a winnerD. would like to help Shay enjoy the game52. The smalles t boy threw the ball high and far over the third baseman’s head, probably becausethat boy ________.A. looked forward to winning the game for his teamB. was obviously aware of the pitcher’s purposeC. failed to throw the ball to the second basemanD. saw that Shay already reached second base53. Which of the following has nothing to do with Shay’s becoming the hero for his team?A. The opposing players failed to stop his r unning to home.B. The audience and the players from both teams cheered for him.C. The pitcher did not throw the ball to the first baseman.D. One of the opposing players ran to help him.54. What to you think is the theme of the story?A. Everyone has his own strength even if mentally or physically disabled.B. True human nature could be realized in the way we treat each other.C. Everyone can develop his team spirit in sports and please his parents.D. The results of the game should not be the only concern of the playersDThe opening scene of The King’s Speech was, in a word, terrifying. The moment King George VI—wonderfully played by Colin Firth—stepped up to the microphone at Wembley Stadium, a rush of nervousness came over me. It took me back to m y school days, standing at my desk, having to read aloud to the class. I whispered to my wife, Jill, “A stutterer(口吃者) wrote this screenplay(剧本).I grew up with a stutter, really afraid of trying to get through simple sentences—knowing that I would t hen, or later, be laughed at. I still remember the reading when I was in 7th grade at St. Helena’s: “Sir Walter Rale igh was a gentlemen…” I remember reciting, “Sir Walter Raleigh was a gentlemen.” The school teacher said, “Master B-B-B-Biden! What’s that word?” She wanted me to say gentlemen. But by then, I had learned to put my sentences into bite-size pieces and I was reading it: “gentle”｜breath｜“man”.Ninety-nine percent of the time, the teachers were great. I never ha dprofessional treatment but a couple of teachers taught me to put a regular rise and fall in my tone of speaking, and that’s why I spent so much time reading poetry. Bu t even in my small, boys’ prep school, I got nailed in my class with the nickname Joe Stutterer. You get so desperate, you’re so embarrassed. I actually went and stood by the side of my house once, with a small round stone in my mouth, and tried to talk. Jill always thought I was kidding until she saw the movie and saw King George did the same thing.King George relied on the support his wife and the help of Lionel Longue, who, in describing working with other stutterers, said, “My job was to give them confidence in their voices and let them know that a friend was listening.” I was lucky enough to have more than a couple of Lionels in my life. Nobody in my family ever—ever—made fun of me or tried to finish my sentences. My mother would say, “Joey, you cannot let stuttering define you.” And because of her and others, I made sure it didn’t.Through hard work and determination, I beat my stutter in high school. I even spoke briefly at my graduation ceremony in 1961—the most difficult speech of my life. My fight against shyness and embarrassment at my early age has developed my ability to understand others’ feelings as Vice President of the country in public life. I still mark up all of my speeches the say way Firth’s character does in the movie, pencil-marking every line to remind myself to stop, to breathe, to pause—to beat back my stuttering as best as I can. I don’t stutter anymore, and most people who know me only late in my life are shocked that I ever did.By capturing exactly how a stutter feels, The King’s Speech has shown millions of people how much courage it takes for a stutterer to stand up and speak. Equally important, it has shown millions who suffer from the pain that it can be overcome, we are not alone, and with the support of those around us, our deepest fears can be conquered.55. The writer whispered to his wife, “A stutterer wrote this screenplay”, because __________.A. he desired to release his secret to his wifeB. he was reminded how it was as a stutterer on such occasionsC. he thought Colin Firth had a wonderful performance in the filmD. he wanted to make his wife realize why the film was so popular56. What can we learn from the example in Paragraph 2?A. Kids with a stutterer could be made fun of at schools.B. “Gentleman” was very difficult for a 7th grader to pronounce.C. It was impossible for a stutterer to pronounce even very simp le words.D. The teacher had a clever way to teach how to pronounce the word.57. Which word can best replace “nailed” in Paragraph 3?A. AttachedB. UncoveredC. HammeredD. Tricked58. What does the underlined sentence in Paragraph 4 imply?A. The writer would have a good fortune to get help from many people.B. The writer should realize he had to stand up from his pain and defeat itC. The writer could get enough confidence under his mother’s helpD. The writer must be happy that everyone in his family did not laugh at him.59. To give a speech as well as he can, the writer, reveals the fact that __________.A. he tried to talk with a small round stone in his mouth.B. his wife keeps encouraging him to practiceC. he still marks up all his speechesD. his teacher helps him to put a rise and fall in his tone60. What message is conveyed in the passage?A. Whatever pain and fear we have, we can defeat them if we t ry hard.B. The similar stories of the writer and King George VI gains great admiration.C. The suffer we had at our early age will have a heavy influence on our future life.D. Stuttering is such a pain for childre n that we should give help and encourage them.参考答案41-60 BBCA DDCAC ADBAB BAABCD。
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普通高等学校全国统一考试英语试题2021年全国甲卷阅读理解A篇A Take a view, the Landscape(风景) Photographer of the Year Award, was the idea of Charlie Waite, one of today’s most respected landscape photographers. Each year, the high standard of entries has shown that the Awards are the perfect platform to showcase the very best photography of the British landscape. Take a view is a desirable annual competition for photographers from all comers of the UK and beyond.1. Who would most probably enter for Take a view?A. Writers.B. Photographers.C. Painters.D. Tourists.2. What do the works by Shepherd and Smith have in common?A. They are winter images.B. They are in black and white.C. They show mountainous scenes.D. They focus on snow-covered forests.3. Where can the text be found?A. In a history book.B. In a novel.C. In an art magazine.D. In a biography.Port Lympne Reserve, which runs a breeding(繁育) program, has welcomed the arrival of a rare black rhino calf (犀牛幼崽). When the tiny creature arrived on January 31, she became the 40th black rhino to be born at the reserve. And officials at Port Lympne were delighted with the new arrival, especially as black rhinos are known for being difficult to breed in captivity(圈养).Paul Beer, head of rhino section at Port Lympne, said: “Obviously we’re all absolutely delighted to welcome another calf to our black rhino family. She’s healthy, strong and already eager to play and explore. Her mother, Solio, is a first-time mum and she is doing a fantastic job. It’s still a little too cold for them to go out into the open, but as soon as the weather warms up, I have no doubt that the little one will be out and about exploring and playing every day.”The adorable female calf is the second black rhino born this year at the reserve, but it is too early to tell if the calves will make good candidates to be returned to protected areas of the wild. The first rhino to be born at Port Lympne arrived on January 5 to first-time mother Kisima and weighed about 32 kg. His mother, grandmother and great grandmother were all born at the reserve and still live there.According to the World Wildlife Fund, the global black rhino population has dropped as low as 5500, giving the rhinosa “critically endangered” status.1. Which of the following best describes the breeding program?A. Costly.B. Controversial.C. Ambitious.D. Successful.2. What does Paul Beer say about the new-born rhino?A. She loves staying with her mother.B. She dislikes outdoor activities.C. She is in good condition.D. She is sensitive to heat.3. What similar experience do Solio and Kisima have?A. They had their first born in January.B. They enjoyed exploring new places.C. They lived with their grandmothers.D. They were brought to the reserve young.4. What can be inferred about Port Lympne Reserve?A. The rhino section will be open to the public.B. It aims to control the number of the animals.C. It will continue to work with the World Wildlife Fund.D. Some of its rhinos may be sent to the protected wild areas.When I was 9, we packed up our home in Los Angeles and arrived at Heathrow, London on a gray January morning. Everyone in the family settled quickly into the city except me. Without my beloved beaches and endless blue-sky days, I felt at a loss and out of place. Until I made a discovery.Southbank, at an eastern bend in the Thames, is the center of British skateboarding, where the continuous crashing of skateboards left your head ringing. I loved it. I soon made friends with the local skaters. We spoke our own language. And my favorite: Safe. Safe meant cool. It meant hello. It meant don’t worry about it. Once, when trying a certain trick on the beam(横杆), I fell onto the stones, damaging a nerve in my hand, and Toby came over, helping me up: Safe, man. Safe. A few minutes later, when I landed the trick, my friends beat their boards loud, shouting: “Safe! Safe! Safe!” And that’s what mattered — landing tricks, being a good skater.When I was 15, my family moved to Washington. I tried skateboarding there, but the locals were far less welcoming. Within a couple of years, I’d given it up.When I returned to London in 2004, I found myself wandering down to Southbank, spending hours there. I’ve traveled back several times since, most recently this past spring. The day was cold but clear: tourists and Londoners stopped to watch the skaters. Weaving(穿梭) among the kids who rushed by on their boards, I found my way to the beam. Then a rail-thin teenager, in a baggy white T-shirt, skidded(滑) up to the beam. He sat next to me. He seemed not to notice the man next to him. But soon I caught a few of his glances. “I was a local here 20 years ago,” I told him. Then, slowly, he began to nod his head. “Safe, man. Safe.”“Yeah,” I said. “Safe.”1. What can we learn about the author soon after he moved to London?A. He felt disappointed.B. He gave up his hobby.C. He liked the weather there.D. He had disagreements with his family.2. What do the underlined words “Safe! Safe! Safe!” probably mean?A. Be careful!B. Well done!C. No way!D. Don’t worry!3. Why did the author like to spend time in Southbank when he returned to London?A. To join the skateboarding.B. To make new friends.C. To learn more tricks.D. To relive his childhood days.4. What message does the author seem to convey in the text?A. Children should learn a second language.B. Sport is necessary for children’s health.C. Children need a sense of belonging.D. Seeing the world is a must for children.Who is a genius? This question has greatly interested humankind for centuries.Let’s state clearly: Einstein was a genius. His face is almost the international symbol for genius. But we want to go beyond one man and explore the nature of genius itself. Why is it that some people are so much more intelligent or creative than the rest of us? And who are they?In the sciences and arts, those praised as geniuses were most often white men, of European origin. Perhaps this is not a surprise. It’s said that history is written by the victors, and those victors set the standards for admission to the genius club. When contributions were made by geniuses outside the club — women, or people of a different color or belief — they were unacknowledged and rejected by others.A study recently published by Science found that as young as age six, girls are less likely than boys to say that members of their gender(性别) are “really, really smart.” Even worse, the study found that girls act on that belief: Around age six they start to avoid activities said to be for children who are “really, really smart.” Can our planet afford to have any great thinkers become discouraged and give up? It doesn’t take a genius to know the answer: absolutely not.Here’s the good news. In a wired world with constant global communication, we’re all positioned to see flashes of genius wherever they appear. And the more we look, the more we will see that social factors(因素) like gender, race, and class do not determine the appearance of genius. As a writer says, future geniuses come from those with “intelligence, creativity, perseverance(毅力), and simple good fortune, who are able to change the world.”1. What does the author think of victors’ standards for joining the genius club?A. They’re unfair.B. They’re conservative.C. They’re objective.D. They’re strict.2. What can we infer about girls from the study in Science?A. They think themselves smart.B. They look up to great thinkers.C. They see gender differences earlier than boys.D. They are likely to be influenced by social beliefs.3. Why are more geniuses known to the public?A. Improved global communication.B. Less discrimination against women.C. Acceptance of victors’ concepts.D. Changes in people’s social positions.4. What is the best title for the text?A. Geniuses Think AlikeB. Genius Takes Many FormsC. Genius and IntelligenceD. Genius and LuckThe Biggest Stadiums in the WorldPeople have been pouring into stadiums since the days of ancient Greece. In around 8 AD., the Romans built the Colosseum, which remains the world’s best known stadium and continues to inform contemporary design. Roman’s Colosseum was 157 feet tall and had 80 entrances, seating 50,000 people. However, that was small fry compared with the city’s Circus Maximus, which accommodated around 250,000 people.These days, safety regulations — not to mention the modern sports fan’s desire for a good view and a comfortable seat — tend to keep stadium capacities(容量) slightly lower. Even soccer fans tend to have a seat each; gone are the days of thousands standing to watch the match.For the biggest stadiums in the world, we have used data supplied by the World Atlas list so far, which ranks them by their stated permanent capacity, as well as updated information from official stadium websites.All these stadiums are still functional, still open and still hosting the biggest events in world sport.●Rungrado 1st of May Stadium, Pyongyang, D. P. R. Korea. Capacity: 150,000. Opened: May 1,1989.●Michigan Stadium, Ann Arbor, Michigan, U. S. Capacity: 107,601. Opened: October 1, 1927.●Beaver Stadium, State College, Pennsylvania, U. S. Capacity: 106,572. Opened: September 17,1960.●Ohio Stadium, Columbus, Ohio, U. S. Capacity: 104,944. Opened: October 7,1922.●Kyle Field, College Station, Texas, U. S. Capacity: 102,512. Opened: September 24, 1927.1. How many people could the Circus Maximus hold?A. 104,944.B. 107,601.C. About 150,000.D. About 250,000.2. Of the following stadiums, which is the oldest?A. Michigan Stadium.B. Beaver Stadium.C. Ohio Stadium.D. Kyle Field.3. What do the listed stadiums have in common?A. They host big games.B. They have become tourist attractions.C. They were built by Americans.D. They are favored by architects.When almost everyone has a mobile phone, why are more than half of Australian homes still paying for a landline(座机)?These days you’d be hard pressed to find anyone in Australia over the age of 15 who doesn’t own a mobile phone. In fact plenty of younger kids have one in their pocket. Practically everyone can make and receive calls anywhere, anytime.Still, 55 percent of Australians have a landline phone at home and only just over a quarter (29%) rely only on their smartphones, according to a survey(调查). Of those Australians who still have a landline, a third concede that it’s not really necessary and they’re keeping it as a security blanket — 19 percent say they never use it while a further 13 percent keep it in case of emergencies. I think my home falls into that category.More than half of Australian homes are still choosing to stick with their home phone. Age is naturally a factor(因素) — only 58 percent of Generation Ys still use landlines now and then, compared to 84 percent of Baby Boomers who’ve perhaps had the same home number for 50 years. Age isn’t the only factor; I’d say it’s also to do with the makeup of your household.Generation Xers with young families, like my wife and I, can still find it convenient to have a home phone rather than providing a mobile phone for every family member. That said, to be honest the only people who ever ring our home phone are our Baby Boomers parents, to the point where we play a game and guess who is calling before we pick up the phone (using Caller ID would take the fun out of it).How attached are you to your landline? How long until they go the way of gas street lamps and morning milk deliveries?1. What does paragraph 2 mainly tell us about mobile phones?A. Their target users.B. Their wide popularity.C. Their major functions.D. Their complex design.2. What does the underlined word “concede” in paragraph 3 mean?A. Admit.B. Argue.C. Remember.D. Remark.3. What can we say about Baby Boomers?A. They like smartphone games.B. They enjoy guessing callers’ identity.C. They keep using landline phones.D. They are attached to their family.4. What can be inferred about the landline from the last paragraph?A. It remains a family necessity.B. It will fall out of use some day.C. It may increase daily expenses.D. It is as important as the gas light.You’ve heard that plastic is polluting the oceans — between 4.8 and 12.7 million tonnes enter ocean ecosystems every year. But does one plastic straw or cup really make a difference? Artist Benjamin Von Wong wants you to know that it does. He builds massive sculptures out of plastic garbage, forcing viewers to re-examine their relationship to single-use plastic products.At the beginning of the year, the artist built a piece called “Strawpocalypse,” a pair of 10-foot-tall plastic waves, frozen mid-crash. Made of 168,000 plastic straws collected from several volunteer beach cleanups, the sculpture made its first appearance at the Estella Place shopping center in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.Just 9% of global plastic waste is recycled. Plastic straws are by no means the biggest source(来源) of plastic pollution, but they’ve recently come under fire because most people don’t need them to drink with and, because of their small size and weight, they cannot be recycled. Every straw that’s part of Von Wong’s artwork likely came from a drink that someone used for only a few minutes. Once the drink is gone, the straw will take centuries to disappear.In a piece from 2018, Von Wong wanted to illustrate(说明) a specific statistic: Every 60 seconds, a truckload’s worth of plastic enters the ocean. For this work, titled “Truckload of Plastic,” Von Wong and a group of volunteers collected more than 10,000 pieces of plastic, which were then tied together to look like they’d been dumped(倾倒) from a truck all at once.Von Wong hopes that his work will also help pressure big companies to reduce their plastic footprint.1. What are Von Wong’s artworks intended for?A. Beautifying the city he lives in.B. Introducing eco-friendly products.C. Drawing public attention to plastic waste.D. Reducing garbage on the beach.2. Why does the author discuss plastic straws in paragraph 3?A. To show the difficulty of their recycling.B. To explain why they are useful.C. To voice his views on modern art.D. To find a substitute for them.3. What effect would “Truckload of Plastic” have on viewers?A. Calming.B. Disturbing.C. Refreshing.D. Challenging.4. Which of the following can be the best title for the text?A. Artists’ Opinions on Plastic SafetyB. Media Interest in Contemporary ArtC. Responsibility Demanded of Big CompaniesD. Ocean Plastics Transformed into SculpturesDuring an interview for one of my books, my interviewer said something I still think about often. Annoyed by the level of distraction(干扰) in his open office, he said, “That’s why I have a membership at the coworking space across the street — so I can focus.” His comment struck me as strange. After all, coworking spaces also typically use an open office layout(布局). But I recently came across a study that shows why his approach works.The researchers examined various levels of noise on participants as they completed tests of creative thinking. They were randomly divided into four groups and exposed to various noise levels in the background, from total silence to 50 decibels(分贝), 70 decibels, and 85 decibels. The differences between most of the groups were statistically insignificant; however, the participants in the 70 decibels group — those exposed to a level of noise similar to background chatter in a coffee shop — significantly outperformed the other groups. Since the effects were small, this may suggest that our creative thinking does not differ that much in response to total silence and 85 decibels of background noise.But since the results at 70 decibels were significant, the study also suggests that the right level of background noise —not too loud and not total silence — may actually improve one’s creative thinking ability. The right level of background noise may interrupt our normal patterns of thinking just enough to allow our imaginations to wander, without making it impossible to focus. This kind of “distracted focus” appears to be the best state for working on creative tasks.So why do so many of us hate our open offices? The problem may be that, in our offices, we can’t stop ourselves from getting drawn into others’conversations while we’re trying to focus. Indeed, the researchers found that face-to-face interactions and conversations affect the creative process, and yet a coworking space or a coffee shop provides a certain level of noise while also providing freedom from interruptions.1. Why does the interviewer prefer a coworking space?A. It helps him concentrate.B. It blocks out background noise.C. It has a pleasant atmosphere.D. It encourages face-to-face interactions.2. Which level of background noise may promote creative thinking ability?A. Total silence.B. 50 decibels.C. 70 decibels.D. 85 decibels.3. What makes an open office unwelcome to many people?A. Personal privacy unprotected.B. Limited working space.C. Restrictions on group discussion.D. Constant interruptions.4. What can we infer about the author from the text?A. He’s a news reporter.B. He’s an office manager.C. He’s a professional designer.D. He’s a published writer.Rome can be pricey for travelers, which is why many choose to stay in a hostel(旅社). The hostels in Rome offer a bed in a dorm room for around $25 a night, and for that, you’ll often get to stay in a central location(位置) with security and comfort.Yellow HostelIf I had to make just one recommendation for where to stay in Rome, it would be Yellow Hostel. It’s one of the best-rated hostels in the city, and for good reason. It’s affordable, and it’s got a fun atmosphere without being too noisy. As an added bonus, it’s close to the main train station.Hostel Alessandro PalaceIf you love social hostels, this is the best hostel for you in Rome. Hostel Alessandro Palace is fun. Staff members hold plenty of bar events for guests like free shots, bar crawls and karaoke. There’s also an area on the rooftop for hanging out with other travelers during the summer.Youth Station HostelIf you’re looking for cleanliness and a modern hostel, look no further than Youth Station. It offers beautiful furnishings and beds. There are plenty of other benefits, too; it doesn’t charge city tax; it has both air conditioning and a heater for the rooms; it also has free Wi-Fi in every room.Hotel and Hostel Des ArtistesHotel and Hostel Des Artistes is located just a 10-minute walk from the central city station and it’s close to all of the city’s main attractions. The staff is friendly and helpful, providing you with a map of the city when you arrive, and offering advice if you require some. However, you need to pay 2 euros a day for Wi-Fi.1. What is probably the major concern of travelers who choose to stay in a hostel?A. Comfort.B. Security.C. Price.D. Location.2. Which hotel best suits people who enjoy an active social life?A. Yellow Hostel.B. Hostel Alessandro Palace.C. Youth Station Hostel.D. Hotel and Hostel Des Artistes.3. What is the disadvantage of Hotel and Hostel Des Artistes?A. It gets noisy at night.B. Its staff is too talkative.C. It charges for Wi-Fi.D. It’s inconveniently located.By day, Robert Titterton is a lawyer. In his spare on stage beside pianist Maria Raspopova — not as a musician but as her page turner. “I’m not a trained musician, but I’ve learnt to read music so I can help Maria in her performance.”Mr. Titterton is chairman of the Omega Ensemble but has been the group’s official page turner for the past four years. His job is to sit beside the pianist and turn the pages of the score so the musician doesn’t have to break the flow of sound by doing it themselves. He said he became just as nervous as those playing instruments on stage.“A lot of skills are needed for the job. You have to make sure you don’t turn two pages at once and make sure you find the repeats in the music when you have to go back to the right spot.” Mr. Titterton explained.Being a page turner requires plenty of practice. Some pieces of music can go for 40 minutes and require up to 50 page turns, including back turns for repeat passages. Silent onstage communication is key, and each pianist has their own style of “nodding” to indicate a page turn which they need to practice with their page turner.But like all performances, there are moments when things go wrong. “I was turning the page to get ready for the next page, but the draft wind from the turn caused the spare pages to fall off the stand,” Mr. Titterton said, “Luckily I was able to catch them and put them back.”Most page turners are piano students or up-and-coming concert pianists, although Ms. Raspopova has once asked her husband to help her out on stage.“My husband is the worst page turner,” she laughed. “He’s interested in the music, feeling every note, and I have to say: ‘Turn, turn!’ “Robert is the best page turner I’ve had in my entire life.”1. What should Titterton be able to do to be a page turner?A. Read music.B. Play the piano.C. Sing songs.D. Fix the instruments.2. Which of the following best describes Titterton’s job on stage?A. Boring.B. Well-paid.C. Demanding.D. Dangerous.3. What does Titterton need to practice?A. Counting the pages.B. Recognizing the “nodding”.C. Catching falling objects.D. Performing in his own style.4. Why is Ms. Raspopova’s husband “the worse page turner”?A. He has very poor eyesight.B. He ignores the audience.C. He has no interest in music.D. He forgets to do his job.When the explorers first set foot upon the continent of North America, the skies and lands were alive with an astonishing variety of wildlife. Native Americans had taken care of these precious natural resources wisely. Unfortunately, it took the explorers and the settlers who followed only a few decades to decimate a large part of these resources. Millions of waterfowl(水禽) were killed at the hands of market hunters and a handful of overly ambitious sportsmen. Millions of acres of wetlands were dried to feed and house the ever-increasing populations, greatly reducing waterfowl habitat.In 1934, with the passage of the Migratory Bird Hunting Stamp Act (Act), an increasingly concerned nation took firm action to stop the destruction of migratory(迁徙的) waterfowl and the wetlands so vital to their survival. Under this Act, all waterfowl hunters 16 years of age and over must annually purchase and carry a Federal Duck Stamp. The very first Federal Duck Stamp was designed by J.N. “Ding” Darling, a political cartoonist from Des Moines, Lowa, who at that time was appointed by President Franklin Roosevelt as Director of the Bureau of Biological Survey. Hunters willingly pay the stamp price to ensure the survival of our natural resources.About 98 cents of every duck stamp dollar goes directly into the Migratory Bird Conservation Fund to purchase wetlands and wildlife habitat for inclusion into the National Wildlife Refuge System — a fact that ensures this land will be protected and available for all generations to come. Since 1934, better than half a billion dollars has gone into that Fund to purchase more than 5 million acres of habitat. Little wonder the Federal Duck Stamp Program has been called one of the most successful conservation programs ever initiated.1. What was a cause of the waterfowl population decline in North America?A. Loss of wetlands.B. Popularity of water sports.C. Pollution of rivers.D. Arrival of other wild animals.2. What does the underlined word “decimate” mean in the first paragraph?A. Acquire.B. Export.C. Destroy.D. Distribute.3. What is a direct result of the Act passed in 1934?A. The stamp price has gone down.B. The migratory birds have flown away.C. The hunters have stopped hunting.D. The government has collected money.4. Which of the following is a suitable title for the text?A. The Federal Duck Stamp StoryB. The National Wildlife Refuge SystemC. The Benefits of Saving WaterfowlD. The History of Migratory Bird HuntingPopularization has in some cases changed the original meaning of emotional(情感的) intelligence. Many people now misunderstand emotional intelligence as almost everything desirable in a person’s makeup that cannot be measured by an IQ test, such as character, motivation, confidence, mental stability, optimism and “people skills.” Research has shown that emotional skills may contribute to some of these qualities, but most of them move far beyond skill-based emotional intelligence.We prefer to describe emotional intelligence as a specific set of skills that can be used for either good or bad purposes. The ability to accurately understand how others are feeling may be used by a doctor to find how best to help her patients, while a cheater might use it to control potential victims. Being emotionally intelligent does not necessarily make one a moral person.Although popular beliefs regarding emotional intelligence run far ahead of what research can reasonably support, the overall effects of the publicity have been more beneficial than harmful. The most positive aspect of this popularization is a new and much needed emphasis(重视) on emotion by employers, educators and others interested in promoting social well-being. The popularization of emotional intelligence has helped both the public and researchers re-evaluate the functionality of emotions and how they serve people adaptively in everyday life.Although the continuing popular appeal of emotional intelligence is desirable, we hope that such attention will excite a greater interest in the scientific and scholarly study of emotion. It is our hope that in coming decades, advances in science will offer new perspectives(视角) from which to study how people manage their lives. Emotional intelligence, with its focus on both head and heart, may serve to point us in the right direction.1. What is a common misunderstanding of emotional intelligence?A. It can be measured by an IQ test.B. It helps to exercise a person’s mind.C. It includes a set of emotional skills.D. It refers to a person’s positive qualities.2. Why does the author mention “doctor” and “cheater” in paragraph 2?A. To explain a rule.B. To clarify a concept.C. To present a fact.D. To make a prediction.3. What is the author’s attitude to the popularization of emotional intelligence?A. Favorable.B. Intolerant.C. Doubtful.D. Unclear.4. What does the last paragraph mainly talk about concerning emotional intelligence?A. Its appeal to the public.B. Expectations for future studies.C. Its practical application.D. Scientists with new perspectives.Things to Do in Yorkshire This SummerHarrogate Music FestivalSince its birth, Harrogate Music Festival has gone from strength to strength. This year, we are celebrating our 50th anniversary. We begin on 1st June with Manchester Camerata and Nicola Benedetti, presenting an amazing program of Mozart pieces.Dates: 1 June — 31 JulyTickets: £12 — £96Jodie’s Fitness Summer ClassesAs the summer months roll in, our Georgian country estate makes the perfect setting for an outdoor fitness session. Come and work out with our qualified personal trainer, Jodie McGregor, on the grounds of the Middleton Lodge estate.We will be holding a free taster session on 23rd May, at 10 am, to demonstrate the variety of effective and active exercises. There are eight spaces available for the taster session. Advance bookings are required (info@).Dates:23 May — 11 JulyTickets: £7.50 per sessionFelt Picture MakingWorking from an inspirational picture, this workshop at Helmsley Arts Centre will teach you the techniques you will need to recreate your picture in wool.We will also discuss the origins of felt(毛毡), what enables wool fibers to become felt and how the processes we use work.Dates: 12 June — 12 JulyTickets: £40 including materialsFigure It Out! — Playing with MathA new exhibition in Halifax uses everyday activities to explain the hidden math principles we all use on a regular basis. Pack a bag, cut a cake, guess which juice container holds the most liquid, and much more. Discover how architects, product designers and scientists use similar skills in their work.Dates:7 May — 10 JuneTickets: Free1. What should you do if you want to attend the taster session of Jodie’s fitness classes?A. Join a fitness club.B. Pay a registration fee.C. Make a booking.D. Hire a personal trainer.2. How much is the ticket for Felt Picture Making?A. £7.50.B. £12.C. £40.D. £96.3. Which of the following starts earliest?A. Harrogate Music Festival.B. Jodie’s Fitness Summer Classes.C. Felt Picture Making.D. Figure It Out! — Playing with Math.。
2013高考英语真题浙江卷及答案(word版)
2013年普通高等学校招生全国统一考试（浙江卷）英语试题本试题分第一卷和第二卷两部分。
共150分，考试时间120分钟。
第一卷（选择题）第一部分：听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1．5分，满分7．5分）听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
1．What's the most probable relationship between the two speakers?A．Boss and secretary, B．Husband and wife．C．Teacher and student．2．When will the concert start?A．At 10:00. B．At 10:30．C．At 11:30．3．What does the man mean?A．The car is too expensive．B．The car isn't of good quality．C．The woman is always so careless．4．What can we know about Mr Johnson?A．He likes to help others． B．He is a tall young man．C．He is a sales manager．5．Where are the two speakers most probably working?A．At the post office．B．At an airport．C．At a newspaper office．第二节（共15小题；每题1．5分，满分22．5分）听下面5段对话或独白。
每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A，B，C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
浙江省杭州市外国语学校2013年高考英语集训阅读理解每日一练27
杭州外国语学校2013年高考英语集训阅读理解每日一练27倒数第五周星期二AConfucius was born five hundred and fifty years before Christ（基督）. Unlike Jesus Christ， he did not bring words of God to people. He was a clever teacher and a philosopher（哲学家） seeking after truth and wisdom. Most of his teaching was about life in the world.Confucius was very keen to give people good rules. Someone asked him, “What does a country need?” Confucius answered, “Enough food, a good army, and a good leader.” The person then asked, “Which one is the most important?” Confucius answered, “An army is not very important. All men must die, so food is not the most imp ortant. But if the leader of the country is not good, then everything will be bad.”41. A philosopher is a person who_______.A. does not like Jesus ChristB. teaches people how to live in the worldC. looks for truth and wisdomD. is more clever than most of other people42. According to Confucius, the most important thing in any country was_______.A. the armyB. the rulerC. life of the peopleD. food43. Jesus Christ_______.A. was born more than half a century earlier than ConfuciusB. taught people about GodC. did not tell people anything about GodD. was a philosopher sent by God44. Confucius taught people all the following things EXCEPT_______.A. how to live in the worldB. the importance of the leader of the countryC. the knowledge about GodD. how to make good judgment45. Confucius thought that a man _______.A. could not escape deathB. wou ld die if he did not have a good rulerC. was not so important as foodD. might be immortal (永世的) if he knew how to liveBSon’s HelpMr. Lang worked in a factory. As a driver, he was busy but he was paid much. His wife was an able woman and did all the housework. When he came back, she took good care of him and he never did anything at home. So he had enough time when he had a holiday. A few friends of his liked gambling and he learned it soon. So he was interested in it and hardly forgot anything except gambling. He lost all his money and later he began to sell the television, watches and so on. His wife told him not t o do it but he didn’t listen to her. She had to tell the police. He and his friends were punished for it. And he was hardly sent away. After he came out of lockup(拘留所), he hated her very much and the woman had to leave him.It was New Year’s Day. Mr. Lang didn’t go to work. He felt lonely and wanted to gamble again. He called his friends and they came soon. But they were afraid the police would come. He told his five-year-old son to go to find out if there werethe policemen outside. They waited for a long time and didn’t think the police would come and began to ga mble. Suddenly o pened the door and in came a few policemen.“I saw there weren’t any policemen outside, daddy,” said the boy, “so I went to the crossing and asked some to come.”46. Mr. Lang was paid much because _______.A. he was a driverB. he worked in a factoryC. he had a lot of work to doD. he had worked there for a long time47. Mrs. Lang did all housework because _______.A. she couldn’t find any workB. she thought her husba nd was tiredC. her husband spent all time in gamblingD. she wouldn’t stop her husband gambling48. _______, so he was put into lockup.A. Mr. Lang often gambledB. Mr. Lang was late for workC. Mr. Lang didn’t help his wife at homeD. Mr. Lang wasn’t polite to the police49. The woman had to leave Mr. Lang because _______.A. he didn’t love her any longerB. he wouldn’t stop gamblingC. he had been put into lockupD. he was hardly sent away by the factory50. Which of the following is right?A. The boy hoped his father to be put into lockup again.B. The boy thought his father needed some policemen.C. The boy hoped his father to stop gambling soon.D. The boy hoped his mother to come back.CThe porter brings your bags to your room and helpfully explains all you want to know. Then he points to the phone and says, “If there's anything else you need, just call.” All this time you have been thinking one thing, “How much should I tip(付小费) him?” To make your next trip a little easier, here's a guide to tipping across some Asian countries.BangkokIn general, the more Westernized the place is, the more likely you will be expected to leave a tip. Some top-end restaurants will add a 10% service charge to the bill. If not, waiters will appreciate you tacking on(附加) the 10% yourself. However, if you're eating at a lower-end(低档的) restaurant a tip is not necessary. If you're staying at one of Bangkok's many five-star hotels, expect to tip the porter 20 to 50 baht(泰国货币单位), depending on how many bags you have. Taxis are now metered in Bangkok. Local custom is to round the fare(车费) up to the nearest five baht.Hong KongTipping is customary in this money-mad metropolis(大都市). Most restaurants add a 10% service charge to the bill, but the extra money often ends up in the pocket of the owner. If the service is good, add another 10% to the bill, up to HK $100in an especially nice restaurant. For HK $10 hotel porters should do it at all but the nicest hotels where a new HK $20 bill may be more acceptable. When in a taxi, round up(凑整数) to the nearest dollar.Kuala LumpurTipping in Malaysia is limited to the expensive Westernized hotels, which often add a 10% service charge to your meal or hotel room. If you are at a hotel restaurant, expect a 10% service charge. But at local restaurants, there's no need to add a tip. At five-star hotels, one or two ringgit(马来西亚货币单位) will content a porter. At lower-end buildings don't feel you have to tip. Like Bangkok, many taxis are now metered so you can just round up to the nearest ringgit.SeoulTipping is not part of Korean culture, although it has become a matter of course in international hotels where a 10% service charge is often added. If you're at a Korean barbecue joint(烧烤处), there's no need to add anything extra. But a nice Italian restaurant may require a 10% contribution. If you're at a top-end hotel, so expect to pay 500～1 000 won per bag. Taxi drivers don't accept a tip. Keep the change for yourself.51. In which of the following cities is it unnecessary to tip the taxi-drivers?A. Bangkok.B. Hong Kong.C. Kuala Lumpur.D. Seoul.52. Which of the following is NOT the unit of money?A. Charge.B. Baht.C. Won.D. Ringgit.53. From the text, we can infer tipping comes from _______.A. Hong KongB. the westC. Asian countriesD. Bangkok54. If you stay at a f ive-star hotel in Kuala Lumpur, how much will you pay the porter at least?A. 10% of service charge.B. one ringgit.C. half a ringgit.D. tw o ringgit.55. The writer seems _______.A. to tell the readers how to travelB. to give the readers some advice on how to tipC. to ask the readers to go on a travel to Asian citiesD. to make the trip more pleasantDJoe came to New York from the Middle West, dreaming about painting. Delia came to New York from the South, dreaming about music. Joe and Delia met in a studio. Before long they were good friends and got married.They had only a small flat to live in, but they were happy. They loved each other, and they were both interested in art. Everything was fine until one day they found they had spent all their money.Delia decided to gi ve music lessons. One afternoon she said to her husband:“Joe, , I’ve found a pupil, a general’s daughter. She is a sweet girl. I’m to give three lessons a week and get $5 a lesson.”But Joe was not glad.“But how about me?” he said.” Do you think I’m going to watch you work while I play with my art? No, I wan t to earn some money too.”“Joe, , you are silly,” said Delia. “You must keep at your studies. We can live quite happily on $15 a week.”“Well, perhaps I can sell some of my pictures,” said Joe.Every day they parted in the morning and met in the evening. A week passed and Delia brought home fifteen dollars, but she looked a little tired.“Clementina sometimes gets on my nerves. I’m afraid she doesn’t practice enough. But the general is the nic est old man! I wish you could know him, Joe.”And then Joe took eighteen dollars out of his pocket.“I’ve sold one of my pictures to a man from Peoria,” he said, “and he has ordered another.”“I’m so glad,” said Delia. “Thirty-three dollars! We never had so much to spend before. We’ll have a good supper tonight.”Next week Joe came home and put another eighteen dollars on the table. In half an hour Delia came, her right hand in a bandage.“What’s the matter with your hand?” said Joe. Delia laughed and said: “Oh, a funny thing happened! Clemantina gave me a pla te of soup and spilled some of it on my hand. She was very sorry for it. And so was the old general. But why are you looking at me like that, Joe?”“What time this afternoon did you burn your hand, Delia?”“Five o’clock, I think. The iron-I mean the soup-was ready about five, Why?”“Delia, come and sit here,” said Joe. He drew her to the couch and sat beside her.“What do you do every day, Delia? Do you really give music lesson? Tell me the truth.”She began to cry.“I couldn’t get any pupils,” she said, “So I got a place in a laundry ironing shirts. This afternoon a girl accidentally set down an iron on my hand and I got a bad burn. But tell me, Joe, how did you guess that I wasn’t giving music lessons?”“It’s very simple,” said Joe. “I knew all abo ut your bandages because I had to send them upstairs to a girl in the laundry who had an accident with a hot iron. You see, I work in the engine-room of the same laundry where you wor k.”“And your pictures? Did you sell any to that man from Peoria?”“We ll, your general with his Clemantina is an invention, and so is my man from Peoria.”And then they both laughed.56. To support the family, Delia worked as .A. a tutorB. a music teacherC. an artistD. a laundry ass istant57. It happened that .A. a man from Peoria liked Joe’s picturesB. Delia earned $15 dollars a week easilyC. the couple worked at the same laundryD. Clemantina and the general were kind58. Who hurt Delia’s hand?A. The generalB. ClemantinaC. HerselfD. A girl59. We can infer from the underlined sentence that .A. Clemantina was an invention of the generalB. Clemantina was an invention of the man from PeoriaC. there were no such men as the general, Clemantina and the man from PeoriaD. the general, Clemantina and the man from Peoria were the coup le’s clients60. The couple’s attitude towards each other is .A. faithfulB. honestC. ashamedD. heartbreaking参考答案A篇41-45 CBBCAB篇46-50 CBAABC篇51-55 DABBBD篇56-60 DCDCA。
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《2024年1月浙江首考英语卷深度解析及变式训练》专题05 阅读理解D篇(解析+词汇+变式+技巧+模拟) 原卷版养成良好的答题习惯，是决定高考英语成败的决定性因素之一。
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关键词：说明文, 人与社会, 棉花糖测试, 心理测试, 信息轰炸, 抵御诱惑The Stanford marshmallow (棉花糖) test was originally conducted by psychologist Walter Mischel in the late 1960s. Children aged four to six at a nursery school were placed in a room. A single sugary treat, selected by the child, was placed on a table. Each child was told if they waited for 15 minutes before eating the treat, they would be given a second treat. Then they were left alone in the room. Follow-up studies with the children later in life showed a connect ion between an ability to wait long enough to obtain a second treat and various forms of success.As adults we face a version of the marshmallow test every day. We’ re not tempted (诱惑) by sugary treats, but by our computers, phones, and tablets — all the devices that connect us to the global delivery system for various types of information that do to us what marshmallows do to preschoolers.We are tempted by sugary treats because our ancestors lived in a calorie-poor world, and our brains developed a response mechanism to these treats that reflected their value —a feeling of reward and satisfaction. But as we’ve reshaped the world around us, dramatically reducing the cost and effort involved in obtaining calories, we still have the same brains we had thousands of years ago, and this mismatch is at the heart of why so many of us struggle to resist tempting foods that we know we shouldn’t eat.A similar process is at work in our response to information. Our formative environment as a species was information-poor, so our brains developed a mechanism that prized new information. But global connectivity has greatly changed our information environment. We are now ceaselessly bombarded (轰炸) with new information. Therefore, just as we need to be more thoughtful about our caloric consumption, we also need to be more thoughtful about our information consumption, resisting the temptation of the mental “junk food” in order to manage our time most effectively.32. What did the children need to do to get a second treat in Mischel’s test?A. Take an examination alone.B. Show respect for the researchers.C. Share their treats with others.D. Delay eating for fifteen minutes.33. According to paragraph 3, there is a mismatch between_______.A. the calorie-poor world and our good appetitesB. the shortage of sugar and our nutritional needsC. the rich food supply and our unchanged brainsD. the tempting foods and our efforts to keep fit34. What does the author suggest readers do?A. Absorb new information readily.B. Be selective information consumers.C. Use diverse information sources.D. Protect the information environment.35. Which of the following is the best title for the text?A. Eat Less, Read MoreB. The Bitter Truth about Early HumansC. The Later, the BetterD. The Marshmallow Test for Grownups一、高频单词1. originally ad.2. psychologist n.3. nursery n.4. treat n.5. follow-up a.6. version n.7. tempt vt.8. tablet n.9. device n.10. delivery n.11. preschooler n.12. ancestor n.13. calorie-poor a.14. mechanism n. 15. reflect vt.16. reward n.17. reshape vt.18. dramatically ad.19. calorie n.20. mismatch n.21. species n.22. information-poor a.23. prize vt.24. connectivity n.25. ceaselessly ad.26. thoughtful a.27. consumption n.28. resist vt.29. mental a.30. effectively ad.31. delay vt.32. appetite n.33. shortage n. 34. absorb vt.35. readily ad.36. selective a.37. diverse a.38. bitter a.二、高频词块1. in the late 1960s2. sugary treat3. leave sb alone4. be involved in5. at the heart of6. in response to7. show respect for8. delay doing三、长难句翻译1. We are tempted by sugary treats because our ancestors lived in a calorie-poor world, and our brains developed a response mechanism to these treats that reflected their value —a feeling of reward and satisfaction.我们被含糖食物所诱惑，因为我们的祖先生活在一个热量匮乏的世界里，我们的大脑对这些食物产生了反应机制，反映了它们的价值——一种奖励和满足感。
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杭州外国语学校2013年高考英语集训阅读理解每日一练46倒数第一周星期一AI was rushing around trying to get ready, and was pulling my hair back in a ponytail when I heard a honk. I knew it was Nate to pick me up. Nate and I were really close friends; we told each other every thing, even our deepest secrets. I rushed to the door. Little did I know that I would come home with an entirely different outlook on life. No good-bye, or "I love you" to my mom and dad; I was too consumed with the thought of getting out of my house.We drove to my friend's house to pick up others. Nate and I waited outside. When they finally came to the door, they waved for me to come inside. We went to Cheri's bedroom, and she pulled a bottle of whiskey from under her bed. We passed it around, and I took a drink. I started to feel the alcohol get to me as I continued to drink.I knew it was stupid, but I did it anyway.We walked to Nate's car with the bottle in hand. All of this drinking seemed to take me away from reality and into a state of happiness, and I think that's why I continued to drink. When I got into the car with the others, Nate could smell the alcohol. I don't think he liked the idea of us drinking in his car. We ended up driving around for most of the night. The last thing I remember was going to a gas station downtown.I hear lots of stories about what we did that night, but I can't remember any of it. What I do recall is people saying I needed to go to the hospital. I remember being frustrated because I couldn't stand the thought of that. I kept wanting to tell e veryone" No," but I couldn't make myself say it. Finally Nate decided that he had no choice. I no longer could keep my eyes open, and was getting worse by the minute.Suddenly, everything was rushing around me, and I heard people yelling and running around. It was like I was deaf and hearing for the first time. Everything was happening at once. My whole body was trembling. I've never felt so helpless. I started to cry and turned my head. I saw my dad, watching me helplessly. I could see in his eyes that he wished he could do something ... but he couldn't.I had every nurse and doctor in my room that night. I had friends coming to see me at 3 o'clock in the morning. I was so close to death I could see it ... and that's what changed me. I didn't know it was possible to be that frightened. That night as I sat there in that hospital bed, I re-thought my life.I lost a lot of things that night, including the respect of the people I love most. But while I lost others' respect, I gained respect for myself. The thing I am most grateful for is what I didn't lose that night – my life. I hope no one is as stupid as I was that night. Everyone deserves more than that.41. What did the author and his friends do that night?A. They drank a lot and drove around for most of the night.B. They did many that she didn’t recall after abusing alcohol.C. They had a big party in Cheri’s home and drove away.D. They were sent to the hospital because of heavy drinking.42. What does the underlined sentence mean in the fifth paragraph?A. I suddenly had some difficulty with hearing after drinking.B. I could hear something again after being deaf.C. I regained my consciousness for a little while.D. People are yelling for fe ar that I would be deaf.43. It can be learned from the passage that_____________________.A. I didn’t know that I would come home with a different lookB. I didn’t like the idea of being sent to the hospital and refused itC. Nate sent me to the hospital after finding my worsening situationD. my father did everything he could in order to save my life44. How did the author feel about the whole event?A. Regretful.B. Sorrowful.C. Grateful.D. Stressful.45. What’s the best title for this passage?A. Never Lose the Respect of Your Loved OnesB. The Night My Whole Life ChangedC. My Most Grateful ThingD. Respect LifeBChinese International SchoolApplication FormBefore an applicant can be invited to take part in an assessment, an application form should be returned to the Admissions Office, and the application fee of HK$1,000 cannot be returned. For overseas applicants wishing to pay in currencies other than HK dollars, the fee is US$145. Checks are also good for payment to “Chinese International School”.The application should include:※Applicant’ academic report from the last school year.※ A recent passport-sized photo (attached to the application form).※ A copy of the applicant’s Hong Kong ID card or a passport showing a valid Hong Kong visa.※ Only for applicants applying under a Corporate Nomination(提名) Right: A company letter confirming the nomination.Please note that the application fee is non-refundable. Applicants who would like to re-apply for another academic year are asked to submit a new application and application fee.AcceptanceApplicants will be informed of their acceptance status in writing by postal mail. Initial(最初的) offers for Reception will be sent out from late March once all assessments have been completed.Some applicants who have been assessed may be held on a reserve list. Acceptances may also be made on a conditional basis among the applicants on the reserve list.Applicants who have been assessed but who h ave not been admitted are welcometo reapply for the next academic year. Please note that such applicants will be as ked to submit a new application and application fee.Confirmation of Acceptance and Enrollment(录取)Once an applicant has been admitted, the applicant family will be asked to confirm acceptance and hold the student’s place with immediate payment of the required fees for the Nomination Right (HK$ 500), plus t he sum of HK$ 7,500 as the first tuition (学费) payment.In addition, enrollment will not be considered complete until the following have been received, normally one month before the start of the new school year: ∙Physical examination results∙Tuition (first month)46. According to the passage, if the applicants reapply for an academic year, ______.A. the application fee can be reduced to a halfB. applicants on a reserve list needn’t be assessedC. a new application and application fee are to be requiredD. the initial application form should be returned to the Admissions Office47. Which of the following is true?A. Once applicants are refused, they can’t apply for it again.B. Applicants held on a reserve list will not be admitted.C. Applicants don’t have to get a company letter to confirm their application.D. The applicants should show either a Hong Kong visa or a Hong Kong ID card.48. How will the applicants possibly be informed of the acceptance status?A. By fax.B. By e-mail.C. By regular mailD. By telephone.49. According to the Application Process, the first tuition payment is ______.A. HK$ 500B. HK$7, 500C. HK$1, 000D. US$ 14550. If an applicant has been admitted, the applicant family ______.A. will be asked to submit a new applicationB. will receive physical Examination resultsC. will be asked to only pay the first month feeD. will be asked to confirm acceptance and pay the feesCBEIJING - Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has helped 17,000 HIV carriers and AIDS patients in China since 2004, experts said on Wednesday."TCM performs as an effective supplement to Western therapy in terms of alleviating patients' symptoms, including fever, cough, asthenia and diarrhea, thus making life easier for them," said Wang Jian, deputy director of the TCM Center for AIDS Prevention and Treatment with the State Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine.China started to give AIDS patients free TC M therapy in a pilot project carried out among 2,300 patients in five provinces in 2004. By last October, the projects had expanded to 19 provinces.The TCM therapy is usually applied to carriers whose immune system is not tooweak to receive the Western medication that is largely known as antiretroviral therapy; or to patients who suffer side effects from the therapies.A biological indicator for this is CD4, a type of cell in the immune system. When a carrier's CD4 count reaches 350 per cubic millimeter or below they will need western treatment."According to our clinical research on around 8,900 patients over the past four years, their CD4 decreased by 12 per cubic millimeter each year after taking TCM therapy, while the control group that did not take any medicine lost 30 to 50 cells a year," Wang said."However, the combination of Western therapy and TCM is even better, with the patients' CD4 increasing by 15 each year.""Although TCM therapy cannot cure the disease completely, it can surely help the patients in some way," said Amir Housman Kashmir, a clinical PhD in Chinese Medicine from Iran, currently based in Beijing.In 2010, Kashmir met two non-Chinese AIDS patients who received TCM therapy in China."One of them used TCM therapy for six months and felt his immunity was improved. The other had caught some skin and pulmonary diseases, but later the symptoms were not so severe," Kashmir said. "It was from that time that I started to believe in the effectiveness of TCM therapy in curing AIDS.""As a TCM doctor, I have seen a good number of people visiting China to try TCM therapy to treat other chronic diseases. I have to say TCM works well in curing chronic diseases, but I believe there is still space for improvement, especially in terms of introducing the drug's working mechanism to Western doctors."According to Wang Jian, Chinese herbal medicines work differently from Western anti-HIV drugs. The Western therapies target blocking viral replication, but TCM therapy works towards increasing people's immunity.Wang said that Chinese government has assigned 220 million yuan ($34.49 million) since 2004 for TCM therapy research, and further efforts will be made to develop better treatment based on a combination of TCM and Western Medicine.By the end of 2011, China is estimated to have 780,000 people living with HIV/AIDS, including 154,000 patients with full-blown afflictions, official statistics show.51. Which of the following statements is a supportive argument for the passage?A. Since 2004, 17, 000 HIV carriers and AIDS patients in China have got treated.B. The W estern therapy can cure AIDS completely while TCM one can’t.C. By last October 24 provinces in China had carried out TCM therapy for AIDS.D. As is well known, AIDS patients have their immune system greatly weakened.52. According to this passage, an AIDS patient whose CD4 count decreases from 400 per cubic millimeter might get the best result by receiving ____________.A. the TCM therapyB. the Western therapyC. no treatment at allD. both Western and TCM therapy53. The article implies that _______.A. it was in China that Kashmir had a good knowledge of the therapy for AIDSB. TCM therapy has a better effect on chronic disease than the western oneC. the Western therapy does greater damage to immune system than TCMD. the Chinese government has made further effort to fight against AIDS54. What is the passage mainly discussed?A. TCM is a new therapy for curing AIDS.B. TCM can help to fight AIDSC. TCM is a better cure for AIDS at present.D. AIDS is spreading in China.55. Where is the passage most likely to have been taken from?A. On the website of TCM center.B. In a medical magazine.C. In a newspaper.D.On TV.DLast week Adele's second album, 21,sold 257,000 copies in the UK, a sales figure that would look incredible as an opening sales week for any album by any global superstar. The fact that the album was celebrating its 10th week at No 1, and that each of the previous nine weeks it had sold over 100,000 copies, makes what Adele has achieved look miraculous. The last female singer to spend that long at No 1 in the UK was Madonna in 1990 with her greatest hits compilation, The Immaculate Collection.For Adele, the success of 21 is part of a perfect storm of talent, timing and a connection that went beyond gender, age and credibility. But what does it say about the state of the music industry? Does Adele's success signal a return to the MOR(适合大众口味的音乐) musical depression, when the likes of James Blunt dominated the charts? Her success may well lead to a great many similar acts aiming for an MOR audience, but that's more the fault of an industry desperate to recreate any kind of success by creating poor copies until the world shouts "stop now".What seems to have set Adele apart is her apparent ordinariness, besides that incredible voice. While Gaga parades around in a dress made of meat and Beyoncé orbits a world out of touch to the majority of most human beings, Adele's chain-smoking, girl-you'd-like-to-go-to-the-pub-with persona stands out. Even for a British act, her ordinariness goes against trend, with fellow Jessie J adopting a very American habit of over-emoting, talking about a "journey" and making the idea of being a pop star seem fairly difficult.It's this universality and broad appeal that's helped her translate talent into sales. While the first single from 21, Rolling in the Deep, appealed to Radio 1 listeners and bloggers, the second single, Someone Like You, is so successful that silenced the grand O2 Arena during this year's Brit Awards. The press can write pages and pages in that there's enough of a connection of musicians – Rick Rubin worked on the album, there's a cover of the Cure, Mumford & Sons were an influence –while the gossip magazines have been excited by the fact that the album is one long break-up record, eager to find the ex.In 1990, Madonna was a global superstar with a back catalogue of era-defining hits to her name. She was untouchable and, tellingly, unknowable. She was (and still is) a megastar, but a megastar of a d ifferent age. These days, we want to know a bit more about our artists; that they have relationship problems, walk their dog. Her selling point and appeal is precisely the fact that she exists at the point between everyday ordinariness and pop star.For now, Adele's success should be celebrated, especially for becoming an unlikely global star on her own terms. The danger is that we're headed for a lot of fairly boring pop, a situation that led to the "birth" of Gaga a few years back. Pop goes in cycles and it feels like we're headed back towards the very middle of MOR.56. Adele’s achievement seems unbelievable for the reason that ____________.A. the sales of her second album achieved an incredible success last week in the UKB. her second album ranked first in a row with the incredible average sales per weekC. Madonna was the last female singer in the UK to stay at No. 1 as long as she didD. she is such an ordinary singer with so fascinating a voice in the music industry57. According to the author, the success of Adele’s second album __________________.A. to a large extent depends on her apparent talent for musicB. is because of her extraordinariness and the wonderful voiceC. lies in gift, timing and something beyond sex, age and trustD. is largely due to the state of the music industry currently58. Compared with other female pop stars, what does the author think of Adele?A. She stands out in a totally different way from Gaga and Beyoncé.B. She and Madonna are contemporary megastars in music.C. Only she and Madonna spent that long at No.1 in the UK.D. Jessie J and she both have an American habit of expressing themselves.59. What helped Adele successfully turned her gift of singing into sales?A. Her musical talent.B. The joint work of musicians in the album.C. Her incredible voice.D. Her universality and broad appeal.60. The author thinks that the current musical trend in the UK is _______________.A. satisfyingB. disappointingC. dangerousD. desperate参考答案41-45 BCCAB 46-50 CDCBD 51-55 DDDBC 56-60BCADB。
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杭州外国语学校2013年高考英语集训阅读理解每日一练38倒数第三周星期三ASubwaysmoldingsof the few subway systems in the world that act ually turns at’sts tracks to increase income and ridership. It alsoanghaito add another 180 miles within five ye ars. By that point, itwould be three tim es larger than Chicago “L”. The system41. ______ is done with the purpose of making money.A . The Tokyo Metro and Toei Lines B. The Moscow MetroC. Shanghai MetroD. The Hong Kong MTR42. We can learn from the passage that Shanghai Metro______.A. carries the most people each dayB. is the world’s largestC. may be larger than the Chicago “L” in the futureD. is the busiest in the world43. How many subways carry more than 5 million people per day?A. 2B. 3C. 4D. 544. What can be inferred from the passage?A. Shanghai is the third to build a metro system in China, which has become thelargest in the world.B. You’ll feel sick whe n you travel on the Tokyo Metro and Toei Lines.C. Londoners call their subway the Underground because 55 percent of it liesabove ground.D. It is estimated that 95% of the population in Hong Kong own an O ctopus cardBAn Australian man who has been donating his extremely rare kind of blood for 56 years has saved the lives of more than two million babies.James Harrison has an antibody in his plasma(血浆) that stops babies dying from Rhesus disease, a form of severe anaemia. He has enabled countless mothers to give birth to healthy babies, including his own daughter, Tracey, who had a healthy son thanks to her father's blood.Mr. Harrison has been giving blood every few weeks since he was 18 years old and has now racked up a total of 984 donations. When he started donating, his blood was deemed so special that his life was insured for one million Australian dollars.He was also nicknamed the “man with the golden arm” or the “man in two million”. He said, “I've never thought about stopping. Never!” He made a pledge to be a donor aged 14 after undergoing major chest surgery in which he needed 13 liters of blood. “I was in hospital for three months,” he said. “The blood I received saved my life so I made a pledge to give blood when I was 18.”Just after he started donating he was found to have the rare and life-saving antibody in his blood. At the time, thousands of babies in Australia were dying each year of Rhesus disease. Other newborns suffered permanent brain damage because of the condition. The disease creates an incompatibility between the mother's blood and her unborn baby's blood. It stems from one having Rh-positive blood and the other Rh-negative.His blood has since led to the development of a vaccine called Anti-D. After his blood type was discovered, Mr. Harrison volunteered to undergo a series of tests to help develop the Anti-D vaccine. “They insured me for a million dollars so I knew my wife Barbara would be taken care of,” he said. “I wasn't scared. I was glad to help. I had to sign every form going and basically sign my life away.”Mr. Harrison is Rh-negative and was given injections of Rh-positive blood. Itwas found his plasma could treat the condition and since then it has been given to hundreds of thousands of women. It has also been given to babies after they are born to stop them developing the disease.It is estimated he has helped save 2.2 million babies so far. Mr. Harrison is still donating every few weeks now.45. How old is James Harrison?A. 74B. 70.C. 56D. 7846. What does the underlined phrase “two million” refer to?A. mothersB. babiesC. dollarsD. blood47. Why did James decide to donate his blood? Becaus e _____.A. his daughter asked him to help her sonB. he has a golden arm worth a million dollarsC. a vaccine called Anti-D is to be developedD. someone else’s blood saved his life48. The sentence “The disease creates an incompatibility between the mother's bloodand her unborn baby's blood” (underlined in Paragraph 5) suggests t hat _____.A. the mother and the baby have different types of bloodB. babies suffer permanent brain damage before bornC. Rhesus disease contributes to permanent brain damageD. all the patients have a rare antibody in their blood49. What can we infer from the sixth paragraph?A. His wife Barbara needed to be taken care of badly then.B. Mr. Harrison was not glad to help develop a new vaccine.C. Some of the tests to develop the v accine are dangerous.D. His blood type was accidentally discovered after tests.CThe new studies show that fewer than half of the 9th graders in many of the nation’s largest cities, can ever graduate. The studies clearly show that the dropout rate isn’t dropping.And, in particular, the dropout rate isn’t dropping for poor and minority students.Amazingly, though so many regret the rising dropout rate, our schools continue to lack formal plans---or any plans---to teach students motivation(动机). Most schools have no game plan to ensure that students understand that schooling will be completely necessary. Schools expect youth and children to act as though schooling is important, but they never teach them to believe that.Years ago, families ensured that the chi ldren recognized the value of schooling. But in many modern families, the children may fail to recognize the importance of school life just because these families may actually tell their children that school is not important. Since many families are not motivating their children to be interested students, youth professionals, like teachers may need toprovide this training. Otherwise, it is likely the dropout rate will continue not to drop, but only worsen.Here are some strategies to convince even the most apathetic (无动于衷的) students that they must stay in school.Ask students if they will ever need to work: The world has changed. 100 years ago, factory work was the booming job, and it required no education. Today, factories are increasingly automated. Most computer-related jobs require education and at least a high school diploma.Ask students which century they will be prepared for: In 1900, the most common jobs were farm laborer and domestic servant—education not needed. Now, the most common jobs are office and sales staff—education and diploma usually needed. An amazing 6 out of 10 people today work in a store or office.Ask stude nts to devise a way that the employee could be replaced. For example, the coming trend in fast food is to use computers rather than people to run the restaurant. A prototype is apparently already being tested. The students should discover that most jobs that lack education and diploma requirements may be ripe for automation.50. What does the underlined part mean in Paragraph1?A. Few students can afford to go to school in large cities.B. A large number of the 9th graders can graduate now.C. There are still quite a few 9th graders leaving school early.D. Most schools in large cities have fewer and fewer students.51. Without the help of youth professionals,_____.A. more and more families will gradually recognize the value of school.B. it is likely that the dropout rate in schools won’t continue to drop.C. some parent s will be more convinced of their children’s future.D. the schools will make proper plans to solve the problems with dropout.52. The author takes factory work for example mainly to ______.A. tell us that many jobs requires certain education in the pastB. show that there are more factory work and employment in modern societyC. show that employment in the computer field grows at a high rateD. emphasize that modern jobs require education and schools are necessary53. It can be inferred that______.A. both schools and families should answer for the high dropout rateB. many new jobs don’t need children’s high school diplomaC. working in a store doesn’t require a high school diplomaD. most schools are ready to help students recognize the importance of study54. If students play the “Replace Me” game, the result would be “______”.A. They will know that they can ‘always’ do without a diplomaB. More of them will drop out early to go to workC. They will discover that lack of education is a disadvantage in choosing jobsD. They will become better at using computers to hunt for a jobDHans was an honest fellow with a funny round good-humored face. Living alone, every day he worked in his garden. In all the countryside there was no garden so lovely as his. All sorts of flowers grew there, blooming in their proper order as the months went by, one flower taking another flower’s place, so that there were always beautiful things to see, and pleasant odors to smell.Hans had many f riends, the most devoted being the Miller. So devoted was the rich Miller to Hans that he’d never go by his garden without plucking a large bunch of flowers or a handful of sweet herbs, or filling his pockets with fruits. The Miller used to talk about noble ideas, and Hans nodded and smiled, feeling proud of having such a friend.The neighbors thought it strange that the rich Miller never gave Hans anything in return, though he had hundreds of sacks of flour, many cows and sheep, but Hans never troubled his head about these, and nothing gave him greater pleasure than to listen to all the wonderful things about the unselfishness of true friendship. In spring, summer, and autumn Hans was very happy, but when winter came, and he had no fruit or flowers to sell, he suffered from cold and hunger. Though extremely lonely, the Miller never came to see him then.“There’s no good in going to see Hans while the snow lasts.” The Miller said to his wife, “When people are in trouble they shouldn’t be bothered. So I’ll wait till the spring comes when he’s happy to give me flowers.”“You’re certainly very thoughtful,” answered his wife, “It’s quite a treat to hear you talk about friendship.”“Couldn’t we ask Hans up here?” said their son. “I’ll give hi m half my meal, and show him my white rabbits.”“How silly you are!” cried the Miller. “I really don’t know what’s the use of sending you to school. If Hans came up here, and saw our warm fire, our good su pper, and our red wine, he might get envious, and envy is a most terrible thing, and would spoil anybody’s nature. I am his best friend, and I’ll always watch over him, and see that he’s not led into any temptation. Besides, if Hans came here, he might ask me for some flour. Flour is one thing, and friendship is another, and they shouldn’t be confused. The words are spelt differently, and mean quite different things. Everybody can see that.” He looked seriously at his son, who felt so ashamed that he hung his head down, and grew quite scared, and began to cry into his tea. Spring coming, the Miller went down to see Hans. Again he talked about friendship. “Hans, friendship never forgets. I’m afraid you don’t understand the poetry of life. See, how lovely your roses are!”Hans said he wanted to sell them in the market to buy back his things which were sold during the hard time of the winter.“I’ll give you many good things. I think being generous is the base of friendship.” said the Miller. “And now, as I’ll give you many good things, I’m su re you’d like to give me some flowers in return. Here’s the basket, and fillit quite full.”Poor Hans was afraid to say anything. He ran and plucked all his pretty roses, and filled the Miller’s basket, imagining the many good things promised by the Miller.The next day he heard the Miller calling: “Hans, would you mind carrying this sack of flour for me to market?”“I’m sorry, but I am really very busy today.”“Well,” said the Miller, “considering that I’m going to give you my things, it’s rather unfriendly of you to refuse. Upon my word, you mustn’t mind my speaking quite plainly to you.”Poor Hans was driven by his friendship theory to work hard for his best friend, leaving his garden dry and wasted.One evening Hans was sitting by fire when the Miller came.“Hans,” cried the Miller, “My little boy has fallen off a ladder and hurt himself, and I’m going for the Doctor. But he lives so far away, and it’s such a bad windy night. It has just occurred to me that you can go instead of me. You know I’m going to give you my good things, so you should do something for me in return.”“Certainly,” cried Hans. He struggled into the stormy night, and got the doctor to ride a horse to the Miller’s house in time to save the boy. Howe ver, Hans got lost in the darkness, and wandered off into a deep pool, drowned.At Hans’ funeral, the Miller said, “I was his best friend. I should walk at the head of the procession.” Every now and then he wiped his eyes with a handkerchief.55. From the passage, we can learn that Hans ______.A. was extremely wise and nobleB. admired the Miller very muchC. was highly valued by the MillerD. had a strong desire for fortune56. “Flour is one thing, and friendship is another” can be understood as ______.A. “Interest is permanent while friendship is flexible.”B. “Different words may mean quite different things.”C. “I’m afraid you don’t understan d the poetry of life.”D. “I think being generous is the base of friendship.”57. Hans worked a lot for the Miller because he ______.A. was treated as a best friend by the MillerB. owed the Miller many valuable thingsC. was convinced of the Miller’s noble talkD. intended to show off his unselfishness58. From the Miller’s talk at home, we can see he was ______.A. serious but kindB. helpful and generousC. caring but strictD. selfish and cold-hearted59. What’s the main cause of Hans’ tragedy?A. True friendship between them.B. Blind devotion to a friend.C. A sudden change of weather.D. A lack of formal education.60. The author described the Miller’s behavior in order to ______.A. warn the readers about the danger of a false friendB. show the friendship between Hans and the MillerC. entertain the readers with an incredible joking taleD. persuade people to be as intelligent as the Miller参考答案(A) 41-44 DCAB (B)45- 49 ABDAC (C) 50-54CBDAC (D) 55-60 BACDBA。
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ASlowly I climbed into the driver’s seat of the old brown pontiac. “Hi, Miss Caroline!” cried the three passengers, my friend Annie and her two children. No, I’m not Annie’s driver. I’m just a friend.Let me explain. I’m 68, retired and live alone. Annie’s 27, works as a part-time bank teller and is married with two kids. We’re different, but we have one very important need in common--a car. I couldn’t afford to fix my own car and the bus didn’t go everywhere I needed to go.A friend had a suggestion. “My daughter Annie’s been using my old pontiac while her husband job-hunts,” he said, “He got laid off and I know they could use help with gas. Maybe you two could share t he car.”Share a car? We Americans are pretty territorial about our automobiles. Still, need overrode（压倒）nervousness and I gave Annie a call. We quickly worked out a schedule. Three days a week for me, the rest for her.Having wheels again was a huge help. Soon the car brought something more. Driving each other home on the days we switched, Annie and I talked about everything.She had plenty of worries. Besides her finances, her dad’s health was failing. However, she lifted my spirits! She once said, “Life doesn’t always turn out the way I want, but I trust things will work out. And they do. Just like this car!” Annie and her family moved to Los Angeles. I still borrow the pontiac from her dad, who is healthy once again. Now, whenever I drive the car, I think about Annie, and about how a simple exchange born of economic need can become such a blessing. Like Annie says, life doesn’t always turn out the way we want. But that doesn’t mean it doesn’t turn out good.56. What did the writer have in common with Annie?A. They were both in financial difficulty.B. They both lacked love and care in life.C. They had both been searching for a job.D. They were both too poor to own a car.57. Who was the real owner of the old brown pontiac?A. The writer.B. Annie.C. A bank teller.D. Annie’s father.58. Annie impressed the writer much mainly because ________.A. she had a deep love for her dadB. she had many worries in her lifeC. she had a positive atti tude to lifeD. she knew how to lift others’ spirits56-58 ADC**********************************************结束As the world’s largest terrestrial carnivore，the polar bear is the king of the great white north.Adult males can measure more than nine feet in length and weigh between 770 and 1,430 pounds.The bear’s body and neck are elongated(细长的)，and the head is narrow and long with small，rounded ears.Polar bear populations can be found in northern Canada，Greenland，Norway and Russia，and there have been reports that polar bear tracks have been found as far north as the North Pole.The five million squaremile ran ge of the polar bear circles the Arctic and contains stretches of open water where its primary prey—seals—are easily caught.Polar bears live on the annual Arctic sea ice that provides a platform from which they can hunt.They hunt ringed and bearded seals on the sea ice by breaking into seal dens in the sea ice.The dens are not visible from above，but seeing is less important than smelling to a polar bear—with their keen sense of smell，polar bears can detect the breathing holes of seals in their dens beneath the snow and ice.As the southern edge of the Arctic ice cap melts in summer，polar bears are stranded on land and spend their summers fasting，living off body fat stored from hunting in the spring and winter.It might come as a surprise that this majestic species faces an uncertain future：Climate change is causing the disappearance of sea ice from which polar bears hunt their prey.Sea ice in the Arctic is melting earlier and forming later each year.With about 22,000 polar bears living in the wild，the species is not currently endangered，but its future is far from certain.People reached an agreement that restricts the hunting of polar bears and directs each nation to protect their habitats，but it does not protect the bears against the biggest manmade threat to their survival：global warming.If current warming trends continue，scientists believe that polar bears may disappear within 100 years.1．The underlined word “dens” in Paragraph 3 most probably means .A．the home of wild animals B．the skin of the wild animals C．thick smoke that is difficult to see D．water of the deep sea2．In summer，what do the polar bears depend on to survive?A．They catch seals for food. B．They search for food on land.C．They search food in the sea. D．They use stored fat.3．What will be the reason of polar bears’ extinction in the future?A．The ice on the land of the Arctic is disappearing day by day.B．The sea ice is melting earlier and forming earlier.C．The climate is changing due to people’s activities.D．People killed too many polar bears.4．We can learn from the passage that .A．people have reached an agreement to protect polar bearsB．the polar bear is an endangered species at the presentC．the polar bear can be founded near the North Pole and South PoleD．we should protect seals in order to keep the food chain in the Arctic1．In an interview，she recalled how she became a percussion soloist in spite of her disability. (完形填空第一段)在一次采访中，她回忆起了在身有残疾的情况下如何成为一名打击乐器独奏演员的。